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Washington State University Vancouver
Mfume addresses race, class, and economy
Public Affairs Lecture Series
brings former congressman
Kweisi Mfume to Vancouver
By Matt Hunter
The VanCougar
Former Congressman and President/
CEO of the NAACP Kweisi Mfume
told a Vancouver crowd Wednesday
that America has a long way to go to
achieve racial equality.
As the keynote speaker of the
Public Affairs Lecture Series, Mfume
addressed WSU Vancouver students,
community members and local policy
makers at Fort Vancouver High
School.
While Mfume didn’t minimize
the racial inequalities that America
still faces, he saw class as the more
pressing issue. He lamented that the
gap between the “haves” and the “have-
nots” has grown during the last three
decades. The have-nots can be black,
white, Latino or any other color, said
Mfume. “Today, ‘class’ is having your
chunk of money,” he said. Those who
do not have wealth are increasingly
excluded from opportunity.
Mfume said that he largely supports
Obama’s economic recovery plan.
He especially agreed that the bank
bailout was necessary in order to avoid
a more severe economic downturn.
However, he does not support the auto
bailout. “You either do good business,
you find how to make your products
competitive, or you go bankrupt,” said
Mfume. He cited American car makers’
failure to design fuel-efficient cars as
the biggest reason for the failure of the
auto industry in America.
Mfume was optimistic about
Obama’s attempt to create jobs through
House proposes 29 percent budget cut Art Fair at WSUV
Hardships for WSU: budget
cut for next biennium
By Sheryl Kennon
The VanCougar
The House has proposed a WSU
funding reduction of 29 percent for
the next biennium. Higher tuition
rates and federal stimulus money will
help reduce the impact. Despite these
measures, however, the net reduction
will still be 17.5%.
To make matters worse, the
proposed budget will tap into funds
that students have paid as part of their
fees. Money that students paid for
building fees, designed to go towards
facility improvements and equipment
purchases, will now be spent anywhere
in the state government that the
legislator deems important. This
includes past fees and possibly future
student fees.
“The budget cuts they’re asking us to
make are unprecedented,” said Larry
Ganders, assistant to the president.
“We’re hoping that if the legislators
hear from their constituents, they’ll
move to a more reasonable budget.”
The senate proposed a net budget
cut of 12 percent but Governor Chris
Vancouver & Tri-cities Campus Carnival Cougars Dodgeball
DTC Mixer Students attended a
Got Culture Tournament
More than 25 students small carnival as part of Multi-cultural celebration Students come for
from WSU Tri-cities the Ambassadors’ ‘Get included many student Subway and stay
visit WSU-V To Know Ya Tuesdays’ performances for pummeling
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government programs. In the Great
Depression, said Mfume, Roosevelt
employed many-out-of-work people
on government projects. Those people
had money to spend and supported
small businesses, which eventually
got the money cycle going again. He
believes this is a model that Obama
can successfully employ for today’s
economic crisis.
It is necessary, said Mfume, for people
to be involved and not complacent with
the present injustices of race, class and
gender. First, Americans need to insist
on more social justice. This can happen
through political involvement and
demonstrations. But Mfume was also
clear that Americans need to invest in
the next generation by being involved
in their lives and helping them to avoid
the pitfalls of previous generations.
Mfume demonstrated this latter
quality through his life. He is a
volunteer for the Big Brothers Big
Sisters program and a strong proponent
for solutions through community
involvement. “The best social program
is a job,” he said more than once
during the evening. However, he was
clear that jobs are not enough. “Full
employment isn’t enough. Under
slavery, we all had jobs…there needs
to be full development.” Kweisi Mfume gives his keynote speech at Fort Vancouver High School. Erik Beaulieu
The decision to bring Mfume to WSU
Vancouver was made by the Public has tried to bring speakers from the topics, including the environment,
Affair Lecture Series committee. Made more extreme ends of the political renewable energy and the war in Iraq.
up of students, faculty, administration spectrum. Dr. Paul Thiers, a faculty But with the economic downturn
and community members of all political representative on the PALS committee, and the historic election of President
stripes, the committee had the daunting said at the dinner before Mfume’s Barack Obama, it was determined that
task of selecting a topic and speaker. lecture that the PALS committee tries to race and economic recovery would be
Last year, the committee brought have a diversity of speakers. “I always more relevant. Kweisi Mfume quickly
conservative author and political tell my students: if you want a centralist became the obvious choice because of
commentator Dinesh D’Souza. The position, you can pay a few dollars and his leadership of the NAACP, his efforts
committee switches between liberal buy the Wall Street Journal.” to renew his home town of Baltimore,
and conservative speakers each year. Early on in the school year, the and his considerable experience as a
In recent years, the PALS committee committee had a multitude of possible Congressman for 5 terms.
Gregoire proposed a net budget cut of 6 the public, often based on research By Gregory E. Zschomler
percent. If the senate budget is adopted conducted at WSU. Programs The VanCougar
with a 14 percent tuition increase include 4-H and youth development,
per year, the net reduction would be food safety and nutrition, natural A campus Art Fair held Friday April 10,
closer to the governor’s proposed resources (promoting clean water), featured 45 local artists. The fundraising
budget. Ganders believes that the best and horticulture. Earlier, WSU was event—designed to finance campus
scenario would be a budget cut that is considering cutting 49 to 75 percent of art displays, the DTC and Fine Arts
less than the senate’s proposed amount public service from their budget when programs—was spearheaded by Lea Pfau
with a 14 percent confronted with from the WSU-V Office of Development
tuition increase. a possible gross and Alumni Relations.
However, it
“The budget cuts they’re budget cut of up “This is a huge deal for us,” said Pfau,
is unknown asking us to make are to 18 percent. In “we’ve never done anything like this.”
how much the face of greater Venders paid $30 for a display space inside
reductions will unprecedented. We’re hoping r e d u c t i o n s , FSC. Response was so strong that tent
be until the final they’ll move to a more many fear that space outside the building was also added.
budget is enacted public service Those venders paid $20 per space. The
into law on April reasonable budget.” translates into sun cooperated and the outside vendors
26. extension were well visited and dry. According to
Budget cuts will have a significant centers. Pfau about $1,000 were raised. Ten of the
impact on students and faculty alike. Educational programs are also in vender/artists were students or faculty and
Currently, WSU is looking at reducing danger of being reduced or eliminated were not charged for their space.
enrollment by nearly 1,500 students completely. Paintings, screen prints, jewelry,
per year. “We haven’t made these photographs, metal art, glass sculptures
Even with hiked tuition prices, tuition determinations yet,” said Ganders, and more were on display and offered for
only covers about half of the expense of “the scenarios run from 6 percent to sale. By 5 p.m. more than 200 people had
educating students. The school is also 18 percent.” With such a range of visited the fair—most from the community.
considering the proposed reduction of possibilities, WSU is refraining from Some had not been on campus before.
at least 400 to 500 positions through stating exactly what will be affected Pfau said that visitors were amazed at the
layoffs and unfilled vacancies. until numbers are confirmed. It is university grounds and made comments
Cuts include WSU extension centers, clear, however, that reverberations like, “Your campus is so beautiful.”
currently located in every county will be felt throughout the entire WSU
providing services and education to community. Continued on Page 12
2 The VanCougar
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Voice of The Cougs: In-N-Out
Dear Katie,
I just wasted a few minutes of time
reading your review of In-N-Out and
thought it was interesting that you only
presented your negative (hostile) slant,
filled with information that applies to
the majority of fast food in the US.
I will tell you I am originally from
California and am not the #1 fan of
In-N-Out. They do not make the best
burgers in the world and I actually
have never heard anyone refer to them
as that. I will say, however, that you
chose to emphasize a ridiculous side of
the business, which I was never even
aware of.
According to your report, the “10 x
10” sounds like a commonly ordered
item, when the most commonly
ordered item is the Double-Double.
You reported that the fries were “pale
yellow, resembling something naturally
unhealthy, compared to the chipper
look of other, crisper fries.” If you had
really looked into it (which you can
do just by watching the workers) their
fries are from fresh-cut potatoes. The
“crisper” fries you speak of from other
fast food joints are frozen, chemically
treated and preserved among other
things.
The Nerdist
My summer job search considerations
By Michael Hatch
ManagIng eDITor
You are welcome to your opinion
and I realize I was reading your
column aka your place-to-bitch-about-
stuff, but being the “editor-in-chief” of
a newspaper you should know about
truth in reporting. As I stated before,
In-N-Out is not my favorite place to
eat and I do not believe they have the
greatest burger in the world. I will say
this - compared to the burgers and fries
from most fast food chains (which add
hormones, preservatives, chemicals,
coloring and excessive sodium and
sugar), In-N-Out does not deserve the
ridiculous review you wrote.
Oh, and as for the remarks about not
wanting to associate cows with the
hamburger you are eating, people like
you are the reason McDonalds is still
#1. They are the worst offender when it
comes to not caring what is in the food
they serve, including fecal matter from
sloppy slaughterhouse management.
Watch Fast Food Nation and keep
in mind the corporation they are
portraying is McDonalds. You should
care about what is in the food you are
eating and know where it comes from.
Sincerely,
Myra
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EDITORIAL
First off, I’m extremely excited
about this Letter to the Editor! This is
technically our first one all semester
and amusingly enough, I managed
to stir the emotions of readers with a
negative hamburger review. I’m really
glad though because it shows that at
least one person is “wasting their time”
reading this paper. So thank you, Myra,
for writing in.
Secondly, since this is the last issue
of the VanCougar this semester, I’d
like to thank everyone working here
for their hard work and dedication to
creating this newspaper. How cliché.
Seriously though, I’ve personally had a
great time working with everyone and
really appreciate all of the time they’ve
put into this paper. That’s why we are
going to have a party. With food.
Thirdly, (I wonder how many
numbers I can use here) there will be
a change in the editorial staff this Fall
as Matthew Rafano will be the new
Managing Editor for the VanCougar.
Since him and I are going to start
working together now, I’m going to
call him Cesar. That’s his real name,
just so you know.
Fourthly, it is starting to be sunny
outside and I am super excited about
that. Mostly because I won’t have
to wear a coat anymore. I don’t like
coats because they are very restricting.
Especially peacoats. For instance,
if I wanted to put a hat on my head,
I couldn’t because my peacoat would
be holding my arms down. Speaking of
that, I wonder what it would feel like to
wear a straight jacket. Probably scary.
Fifthly, fifthly is a very difficult
word to say. It’s sort of like you have a
lisp. So scratch that.
“Lastly,” have a great rest of the
year! Hopefully you’ll be able to attain
your ‘new-fix’ from other papers. The
VanCougar will be enjoying summer
vacation.
Psych! is a new Q&A style
column written by WSU
Vancouver’s on-campus
counselor, Dr. William Meek.
“Does true love really exist or is it just
chemicals and brain waves? I guess what
I’m asking is, is love something of the brain
or of the heart?” -R.C.
Hi R.C.,
It’s a bit of both. Everything that
happens with our thoughts, feelings,
and behavior technically is a biological
event. When people are in romantic love
(which is different than our sex drive or
being in a securely attached long term
relationship), there is an underlying
brain process (chemicals and waves)
that is taking place and is the foundation
for all of the emotional intensity we
feel, which is similar to certain types of
addictive drugs. The way we interpret
these feelings (‘true love’, ‘soul mate’,
‘meant to be together’, etc) personally
and culturally is where the “heart”
comes in. So next time you watch
Titanic you can be certain that Jack and
Rose are having some serious biological
events happening in their brains, but
what they made of those feelings, and
the romantic scenes they created in
response, was all heart.
- William D. Meek, PhD
If you have a question you’d like
answered, please write in to the
VanCougar Editors. WSU-V Students
can see Dr. Meek for counseling on
campus for free. Call 546-9238 to
schedule an appointment.
OPINION
The Sluice Box
Thoughts on marriage,
family, and feminism
By Matt Hunter
The VanCougar
It has been traditionally held that of
all the institutions that have grown from
the age-old soil of experience, none are
more foundational than marriage and
the family. If this view is true, it should
be of concern that the family (I speak,
of course, of the nuclear family made
up of a man, woman and children) is
increasingly a rare fixture of modern
industrialized societies.
For most, however, this is not a concern
in the least. Indeed, few modernly
educated people would consider the
loss of the traditional family- bound
together by marriage- to be a negative
occurrence. This perception has some
weight. Up until the last two centuries
or so, most marriages were arranged by
the parents. Often, the bride and groom
were not bound together by affection
or perceived compatibility. Rather, the
marriages served cultural and political
purposes. A marriage could unite two
Why Do You Ask?
Thinking about moving?
By Louise Wynn
The VanCougar
To Mars? I’d love to go. And I
think we---the United States---should
be working on getting there as soon
as possible. That is the only point on
which I disagree with what former
NASA astronaut Bonnie Dunbar said
in her keynote address at the WSUV
Research Symposium on April 9. Like
many in her NASA generation, Dun-
bar sees humans returning to the Moon
before going to Mars. They say Mars
is too far away to ensure safe returns,
and they worry about dealing with 1/3
Earth’s gravity. However, more ad-
venturous types, both within and out-
side of NASA, want to push on to the
fourth planet.
In fact, I recently heard another for-
mer NASA astronaut say he would
go to Mars “in a heartbeat,” if NASA
would allow it. Of course, he’s a pilot,
not an engineer; and Dunbar says she
doesn’t know any engineers who think
we should press on to Mars.
I guess she hasn’t met Robert Zubrin,
who has a PhD in nuclear engineering
from UW (Dunbar’s alma mater). Zu-
brin, who used to work on Lockheed
Martin’s space development program,
has proposed “Mars Direct,” a manned
mission to Mars that would use exist-
ing technologies and provide for the
safe return of its crew.
But, since I can’t get to Mars this
summer, I’ll at least plan to finish read-
ing Zubrin’s “How to Live on Mars”
(Three Rivers Press, 2008). This
“Trusty Guidebook to Surviving and
Thriving on the Red Planet” addresses
humorously the same issues Zubrin has
been explaining in all seriousness to
the rest of the aeronautics community
for 20 years now: We can get to Mars
using current technology; we can build
homes, labs and communities there;
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families, bringing greater wealth and
security to their communities. Also, the
ability of the man to give his wife and
children a secure future was important
when considering possible matches.
In the West, it is an overstatement to
say that women were typically treated as
chattel under the old marriage system,
but it is true that women had a lower
status in society than men. There were
instances of wives being beaten by
their husbands. As is so often repeated,
it was a patriarchal society.
Nevertheless, women were not
powerless. Family (the true seed of
community) meant that there were
fathers and brothers who often stepped
in to deal with abuses. The Church
also played a part in stopping domestic
violence. And, of course, women
did command the household. They
raised the children: a task largely (and
I would say unjustly) minimized by
moderns because they see little value
in children.
Starting 300 years ago, the focus of
marriage was shifted to the individual.
Communities no longer arranged
marriages. People married one another
because they loved each other.
During the last 50 years, the
feminism movement has done its best
we can mine and manufacture materi-
als needed both on Mars and back on
Earth; and we can transform Mars into
a home away from home.
What will YOU be doing this sum-
mer? I hope you’ll be spending some
time reading, both serious and light-
hearted books. I suspect I won’t be
spending as much time reading up
on Mars as on reading fiction, not as
much time reading fiction as reading
about grasshoppers and the ecosystem,
and not as much time reading about
grasshoppers as looking at data about
grasshoppers. Oh well.
And I’ll stop making predictions
about politics and the economy. I
guessed right about the Obama fami-
ly’s choice of a puppy (a Portuguese
water dog), but that’s about all. I don’t
feel so bad about my mistakes, though.
Even statistician Nate Silver’s Web
site www.fivethirtyeight.com (motto
“Politics Done Right”) flubbed on the
Minnesota senatorial race. Silver was
right about Democratic challenger
Al Franken’s winning the votes, but
wrong about the number and the tim-
ing. Here’s a good party riddle: Which
state has the same number of gover-
nors as U.S. senators? The answer:
Minnesota, of course. And it will stay
that way for awhile: Republican Norm
Coleman says he’ll appeal the 68-page
decision handed down on April 13 by a
three-judge Minnesota panel.
Predictions aside, whatever your
plans, and on whatever planet, I
wish you a happy summer and happy
dreams. As Robert Goddard, father of
the space age, wrote, “It is difficult to
say what is impossible. For the dreams
of yesterday become the hopes of to-
day, and the realities of tomorrow.” negative things.”
Another favorite quote from Goddard
reminds us to stay humble, no matter
how great our achievements: “Resolve
to be tender with the young, compas-
sionate with the aged, sympathetic
with the striving, and tolerant with the
weak and the wrong. Sometime in your
life you will have been all of these.”
to eliminate marriage and the family
as above described. The movement
has clearly shown the imperfections
of the institution of marriage. If it had
stopped there, it might have been a
reforming influence.
Instead, feminism took the ideological
route. Men, says feminism, are not
only flawed- they are chauvinistic
pigs. Thus, there has been a strong
“us vs. them” mentality in the feminist
movement. Among other things, it
encouraged single-mother households
and strove to put women to work in
the workforce. To a large degree the
mission has succeeded. For example,
more women go to college than men.
But we must ask ourselves if the newly
built institution of feminism is really
better for society as a whole than the
decaying institution of marriage.
It is almost indisputable that a home
with two married parents is better for
children than a single parent home.
A child is much less likely to be
sexually or physically abused in a two
parent household. To what degree?
According to a British study, a child is
33 times more likely to be abused in
a single parent household than in an
intact family. It has been found that
children who grow up in a two parent
Man on the Street
What has been one positive thing and one
negative thing about this semester?
By Jake Kleinschmidt and Erik Cummings
The VanCougar
Anita Flemming
Humanities
“I think the negative would be that
there’s only three weeks left and I don’t
know what I’m going to do. It’s good
that I’m graduating but I would rather
remain in school so I have more time to
think out a goal.”
Melissa Boles
Social Science
“I thought that the art fair we had a
few weeks ago was really great. And
the Salmon Creek Journal kickoff
was really fun...I don’t know of any
Pachia Thao
Staff
“Didn’t really care for the weather,
but I loved all the events that
happened here - all the fairs, and
get to know you Tuesdays, all
these Student Resource Center that
happened in our conference room
here.”
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household are considerably less likely
to commit crimes. Neighborhoods
with large numbers of single parent
homes are more likely to have higher
crime rates.
And it is not the case that many of
these single parent homes are mothers
abandoned by their deadbeat husbands.
The fact is that the majority of divorces
are filed by women. We can only
assume that in many of these cases the
women wanted to be independent of
the restraints of marriage.
Being a single parent also increases
the chances of poverty. Single parent
homes- which are predominantly single
mother homes- are considerably more
likely to be below the poverty line than
that of intact families.
Feminist gains in equality and
individual freedom for some women
have come at the expense of the
positive aspects of marriage (life-long
community, economic stability, the best
environment for child rearing, ect.) as
well as increased crime, poverty and
child abuse. It seems that the feminist
approach is due for modification if
it aims to successfully uphold the
American ideal of ordered freedom for
further generations.
Paul Stickney
Computer Science
“I guess the positive would be that
there’s only three weeks left and it’s only
getting shorter. I would have liked to
have seen more small, simple volunteer
projects or group work days.”
Kevin Guzman
Biology
“I liked the bowling nights, they
were fun. And I thought that the
activities that we did were very
awesome. As for negative things, I
can’t really pinpoint anything except
for current situations, but that’s not
really a negative thing.”
Justin Erickson
Business
“Probably getting the opportunity
to work with new people - I have a
lot of group projects so I branched
out a little bit this semester and
worked with some different people
than I usually work with. I’m pretty
happy with it. But I really struggled
with my finance classes and we don’t
have a tutor for finance .”
4 The VanCougar STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
A congratulations and thanks to the students

INVOLVEMENT
Students,
We are turning the final corner in
this semester—the end is in sight. For
some of us, this May will mark the
end of our undergraduate or graduate
experience. Congratulations to all
of you who will be celebrating your
graduation this spring. This truly is an
incredible accomplishment. For those
of you that will be continuing this
STUDENT
summer or next fall, congratulations
on coming this far and I wish you luck
in all your academic endeavors.
I would like to say thank you to all
of you who have supported ASWSUV
with volunteer work, words of
support, and attendance at events.
You make this job rewarding. Please
continue to support ASWSUV in the
coming year by getting involved and
paying attention to what is going on.
ASWSUV has an incredible potential
to represent your interests and influence
the university and the community
to your benefit, but the organization
needs your support and attention in
order to reach that potential. It truly
has been an honor serving this campus
as ASWSUV President for the last
two years. During this time I have
learned so much about myself and this
organization, and I owe that to all of
you. I hope that you have enjoyed
this time, and have found ASWSUV
to be a positive influence on your time
here.
I would like to make one final
announcement to you. On May 18th,
WSU will be eliminating your WSU
email accounts and issuing you a new
email account. This account will have
much more storage space, and will be
usable after you leave the University.
The important thing to note is that as
of MAY 18th, YOUR UNIVERSITY
EMAIL WILL NO LONGER
FORWARD TO YOUR PERSONAL
ACCOUNT. You will need to check
this new account for emails from
faculty, staff, and the University.
Please look on your MyWSU and
around campus for more information
as this process progresses.
Thank you,
Peter Sterr
ASWSUV President
GO COUGS!

Commencement Library Week

By Nicholas Schiller
$7,200 given to academic WSU-V Librarian

departments for commencement The WSU Vancouver Library celebrated

By Gregory E. Zschomler
The VanCougar
According to Andrea Wooster,
ASWSUV Vice President, about $7,200
has been allocated for commencement
receptions that will follow the Friday,
May 15 commencement rehearsal.
Wooster said that the funding was divided
by the number of students graduating and
that figure (each individual’s allotment)
was given to the academic department in
which they were majoring.
“The idea is for students to meet with
faculty one last time,” said Wooster,
“celebrate their achievement and say
goodbyes.”
Each department will have their own
reception in different areas of the campus.
Further information will be posted around
campus this week.
UPCOMING EVENTS
National Library Week from April
12 through April 18th. s a part of the
celebration, a display was created to
introduce each of the library’s workers to
our public; to communicate a little about
our jobs, and to share a favorite book
with the WSU community.
The display will remain up through
late April. We encourage everyone to
stop by the library and celebrate with
us. The National Library Week display
is next to our circulation desk, please
take a moment to learn a little bit about
your library workers and possibly get
a recommendation for a great book to
read!
As part of National Library Week,
we celebrated Tuesday, April 14th, as
National Library Workers Day. The next
time you come by to pick up a book or to
get some help with your research, please
thank the library worker who is taking
the time to help you get the most out of
This display is right inside the library.
your information.
Katie Wells/The VanCougar

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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT April 20, 2009 5
Newly passed Senate bills
ASWSUV
BILL 18.036
Eighteenth Senate 2008-09 Session
Poetry Place
By Senators Bowyer and Harman
6 April 2009
Submitted by members of
AN ACT Relating to: The allocation of $600.00 (six hundred dollars) from the
the Salmon Creek Journal
Student Events Pool (6272-0200-03) for MMA Club’s Martial Art Seminar to be
held April 23, 2009 from 2-7 pm.
If You Had To
BE IT ENACTED BY THE ASWSUV SENATE: by Samuel Green
Sec. 1. Instructor $300.00 If you had to make the quill
Sec. 2. Big Al’s Specialty Movers, Inc. $250.00 pen in the old way, stripping
Sec. 3. Snacks $50.00
the feathers, cutting the well,
STATEMENT OF FACT: Advertisements will read “Co-sponsored by ASWSUV” splitting & shearing the tip
in 14-point font or font equal to the average size lettering on the advertisement, off clean; if you had to grind
for all advertising for the event(s) as required by ASWSUV By-Laws (260.12). the ink, holding the cake
Advertisements shall be approved by the ASWSUV Public Relations Director prior straight against the stone,
to distribution. circling until your wrist ached
This event will provide a safe environment where students and community to get the proper tone of black;
members can learn self defense techniques. The event will enhance self esteem, would you wonder, as you sat before the paper
build confidence, develop discipline and strengthen body and mind. what sort of poem was worthy of your labor?

BILL 18.037 Leading Into The Future

ASWSUV Eighteenth Senate 2008-09 Session By Gregory E. Zschomler The choices were “Building a Strong
The VanCougar Team” by Mike Bormar, “Maintaining
By Senators Chu and Harman Motivation” by Bola Majekobaje,
6 April 2009
On March 28 the “Leading into the “Staff Management” by Rebecca
AN ACT Relating to: The allocation of $210.00 (two hundred ten dollars) from the Future” Student Leadership Training Portnoy, “Leading in the Community”
Student Events Pool (6272-0200-03) for Run for the Cheetah to be held on 26 April event took place on campus. Twenty by Bormar, and “Presentation Skills”
2009. WSU-V students took part. According by Derence Walk.
to RSO Director Blake Hunter, the Each participant went home with a
BE IT ENACTED BY THE ASWSUV SENATE: event went off without a hitch and copy of Tom Tripp’s book “Getting
Sec. 1. Entry Fee $210.00 students said they learned a lot and Even” compliments of the Student
enjoyed themselves. “I was very Book Corporation. Tripp graciously
STATEMENT OF FACT: Advertisements will read “Co-sponsored by ASWSUV” pleased with the level of involvement,” autographed copies upon request. The
in 14-point font or font equal to the average size lettering on the advertisement, said Hunter, “[and student’s] eagerness event was underwritten by the Student
for all advertising for the event(s) as required by ASWSUV By-Laws (260.12). to participate in the discussions.” Book Corporation and ASWSUV.
Advertisements shall be approved by the ASWSUV Public Relations Director prior The training opened with a Hunter was responsible for planning
to distribution. presentation by Nancy Youlden on the event and acknowledges the help
The purpose of this event is to raise awareness for endangered Cheetahs and to raise “Effective Communication in a Digital of fellow ASWSUV members and
funds for the Cheetah Conservation programs. This event is a run/walk through World” followed by “Eliminating Michelle McIlvoy, Office of Student
Portland, Oregon in which seven (7) students will be participating. This bill is in Workplace Revenge” by Tom Tripp. Involvement Manager. He encourages
support of WSUV PAW. After lunch participants chose students to “keep their eyes open for
two workshops from five different more opportunities next year as we
offerings. expand on these types of events.”
BILL 18.038
ASWSUV Eighteenth Senate 2008-09 Session
By Senators Chu and Harman
6 April 2009
AN ACT Relating to: The allocation of $132.85 (one hundred thirty-two dollars and
eighty-five cents) from the Student Events Pool (6272-0200-03) for Law School
Panel Info Session to be held on 21 April 2009.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE ASWSUV SENATE:
Sec. 1. Leather portfolio gifts $77.85
Sec. 2. Costco sandwich platter $35.00
Sec. 3. Soda and water $20.00
STATEMENT OF FACT: Advertisements will read “Co-sponsored by ASWSUV”
in 14-point font or font equal to the average size lettering on the advertisement,
for all advertising for the event(s) as required by ASWSUV By-Laws (260.12).
Advertisements shall be approved by the ASWSUV Public Relations Director prior
to distribution.
The purpose of this event is to inform WSUV students about law school. This event
will feature graduates and current students from and in law school. The panelists
will talk about their experiences and answer questions.

BILL 18.039
ASWSUV Eighteenth Senate 2008-09 Session
By Senators Myers and Whitling
7 April 2009
AN ACT Relating to: The allocation of $500.00 (five hundred dollars) from the
Student Events Pool (6272-0200-03) for The End of Year Celebration hosted by
Nurse Network to be held on May 14th.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE ASWSUV SENATE:
Sec. 1. Door Prizes $500.00

STATEMENT OF FACT: Advertisements will read “Co-sponsored by ASWSUV”

in 14-point font or font equal to the average size lettering on the advertisement,
for all advertising for the event(s) as required by ASWSUV By-Laws (260.12).
Advertisements shall be approved by the ASWSUV Public Relations Director prior
to distribution.
The end of the Year celebration will celebrate the importance of nursing in the
community as well as the nurses in the WSU-V nursing program. This event is also
being sponsored by Southwest Washington Medical Center, who will be providing
the dinner. Door Prizes will be purchased from the Bookie and support campus
culture and pride.
6 The VanCougar CAMPUS NEWS
WSU Tri-Cities DTC students visit WSU-V

CAMPUS NEWS
Students from WSU Tri-
cities visit WSU-V to
participate in DTC mixer
Story and Photos by Greg Zschomler
The VanCougar
More than 25 students from the Tri-
Cities branch campus of Washington
State University came to WSU-V on
Saturday, April 11 to catch a glimpse
of Vancouver’s Digital Technology
and Culture (DTC) program. About
a half dozen of WSU-V’s 140 DTC
students were on hand with professors
Dene Grigar and John Barber to
answer questions and showcase their
work. The MOVE Lab was open for
demonstration and a few students tried
their hand at the interactive art.
The group from Tri-Cities had
attempted to make the trip earlier in the
year when the funding for their trip was
denied. According to Jason Farman,
DTC instructor at Tri-Cities, the trip
was originally canceled one week prior
to coming because of a campus policy
stating that travel funds could not benefit
only a specific segment of students. If
the request had been for a sports event
and open to any student, rather than
arts instruction for DTC students, there
would have been no problem, he said.
A work-around allowed the students
to eventually make the trip. A visit to
OMSI was also on their agenda.
The Tri-Cities students were
enthusiastic about the work presented,
eagerly asked questions and kept asking
for more.

UPCOMING EVENTS Top: Dr. Dene Grigar presents student work via the Yellow Cat Gallery & Media Lounge in the MOVE Lab.
Bottom: Vancouver and Tri-Cities DTC students mingle outside the Firstenburg Student Commons on Saturday.

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Join us on April 22
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The Islamic World
Impact of Education
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Discussion with
excerpts from the
film, Kabul Transit

8:00 p.m. in VCLS 116

Internet phone
conversation with
students from Kabul
University
2.
CAMPUS NEWS
Showcase rewards student research Mock Convention
By Louise Wynn
The VanCougar
WSUV’s sixth annual Research
Showcase offered not just the usual
posters with dry “Methods” sections
and statistical analyses. For one thing,
Digital Technology and Culture (DTC)
students had set up their Yellow Cat
Gallery and Media Lounge in one
corner of the Firstenburg Student
Commons to show some of their digital
films. The DTC students also showed
their award-winning experiment in
interactivity and sensor-based art,
which lets cars record information
from the streets and roads they drive.
Another DTC project involved a kind
of in-person, in-your-face “Facebook,”
where participants were invited to ask
other people directly some questions
you usually ask only online, such as,
“Will you be my friend?”
While undergraduate and graduate
students mostly stood next to their
posters explaining their methods and
results to the judges, they also had
Students dressed the part for the Mock Constitutional Convention.
April 20, 2009
time to chat with others about their
work. The breadth of WSUV’s course
offerings reflected well in the diversity
of topics, from library science to
sea cucumbers, from mechanical
engineering to butterflies, from
psychology to biogeochemistry.
The posters went up before 9:00 on
Thursday morning, April 9, and stayed
up until awards were presented in the
afternoon. Research and Graduate
Education Director Robert Bates did
the honors:
The award for outstanding faculty
research went to Dr. Joseph Cote of
WSUV’s Marketing Department. The
Faculty Emeritus Society undergraduate
award for research and scholarship
went to Amy Huseby, who also edited
this year’s “Salmon Creek Journal.”
The authors (sometimes multiple
authors) of three undergrad posters
received awards. The best posters were
“Substance Use Among Former Foster
Youth: Emic Perspectives,” presented
by Miranda Cunningham; “Account
Information Systems Business-Student
Partnership,” by Jennifer Eads, Sean
Dolan, Tatyana Kachur, and Nawang
Kelsang; and “Interactivity and Sensor-
Based Art: VJ Fleet,” by Zachery
Jepsen, Laura Franklin, Jeremy Harget,
Michael Hatch, Donald Hawthorne,
Ryan Hicks, Ben Hook, Phil McArthur,
Bryce Van Hoosen, Matt Wright, and
Tony Wu.
The top three graduate-student
posters were: “Nitrogen Removal and
Greenhouse Gas Production During
Spring Stratification in a Eutrophic
Reservoir,” by Bridget Deemer; “Air-
dropped Sensor Network for Real-time
High-fidelity Volcano Monitoring,”
by Renjie Huang, Andy Ma, Mingsen
Xu, Wen-Zhan Song, Richard
LaHusen, and Behrooz Shirazi; and
“Family-Centered, Patient-Centered,
and Culturally Competent Care: A
Qualitative Thesis,” by Catherine
Pollock-Robinson.
Business professor Tom Tripp gave
a lecture at noon, and in the evening
former NASA astronaut Bonnie Dunbar
gave the keynote address.
Photos by Dr. Carolyn Long
7
By Lance Smith
The VanCougar
A top hat could be seen wandering
around campus a few weeks ago. Likewise,
a peacoat-wearing, boot-walking figure
appeared strutting across the courtyard
at times. Awkward stares and plenty of
gawking abounded, but a reason to this
madness exists. For four sessions, the
tenor of the Political Simulation classroom
took on the Spirit of 1787— the year the
American Constitution was created. The
Political Science class, under the direction
of Dr. Carolyn Long, em-barked on a two-
week mock Constitutional Convention in
VLIB 265. With the roundtable ready and
set for debate, each student in the class
assumed a persona. Wade Boyer became the
venerable James Madison, Hannah Walker
deftly assumed the role of James Wilson,
and Sara Seyller debated skillfully as Robert
Yates. To prepare, students researched not
only the Constitutional Convention, but also
how their persona influenced the debate.
Accordingly, a necessary emphasis was
placed on the history of the making of the
Constitution itself.
The American Constitution was
drafted nearly ten years after the end of
the Revolutionary War at a moment in
time when anxiousness and uncertainty
abounded, and states began eying each other
cautiously. From 1776 until the ratification
of the Constitution in 1788, the American
states were bound together by the Articles
of Confederation. The Articles provided for
a very weak national legislature, and all of
the real power resided in the hands of the
sovereign, individual states. This led to some
serious problems, such as states ignoring
or outright refusing to pay their share of
required monies to fund the Revolutionary
War. Other deficiencies included the
inability to regulate interstate commerce,
ineffective treaty enforcement with foreign
governments, lack of a standard currency,
no separation of powers, and the lack of a
federal army.
Into this seemingly dire situation, a
convention was called to remedy the defects
in the Articles of Confederation. In May of
1787, a group of delegates were chosen from
the 12 states (none showed from Rhode
Island) to change or amend the articles. After
early discussions, it became clear that the
defects were too great and that a new charter
needed to be drafted. This debate, held in
absolute secrecy from May until September
of 1787, produced an entirely new form of
government. This new and strong central
government was devised as three separately
functioning branches, with each having
some form of check on the other branch’s
power. Many arguments over the nature
and scope of this new federal government
took place over the summer of 1787, and the
compromise that was finished became the
Constitution of the United States.
During the mock convention, several
heated moments stood out. An angry
Luther Martin (Austin Kryger) attacked
nearly everything that was said by anyone—
including himself. Several members gasped
as Alexander Hamilton (Audrey Miller)
pushed for a Monarchy over a Republican
form of government. And of course Elbridge
Gerry (Seth Bancroft) was a strong advocate
for a Bill of Rights—so much so that he
declined to sign the Constitution!
“The simulation exercise was fantastic,”
Dr. Long said, “For the first eight weeks
of the term students learned how major
philosophers such as John Locke,
Montesquieu, and Hume influenced the
Founders and then applied their knowledge
to our reenacted convention. They did a
great job.”
Overall, the mock convention was a terrific
success with all of the students coming away
with a greater sense of the stresses, interests,
and compromises that occurred to form the
American government over 220 years ago.
Students are, however, gearing up for one
more convention that is scheduled to take
place at the end of the semester. The topic:
remedying the defects in the ASWSUV
Constitution. “I’m really looking forward
to our final simulation on the ASWSUV
Constitution,” Dr. Long stated, “I’m hoping
an Alexander Hamilton-like student doesn’t
cheekily pro-pose a monarchy.”
8 The VanCougar
Student Spotlight: Sam Reed, Kate Brown discuss civic engagement
Regina Nuzum
By Katie Wells
eDITor In ChIeF
“I don’t care what people say, Twilight
is the best book series in the world!” said
Regina Nuzum, 21.
Though she is graduating this year with a
B.S. in Psychology, heading the Psychology
Club as President, assisting a professor as
a T.A., working as a student Ambassador
along with another part-time job, and even
doing post-traumatic stress disorder research
under the head of J.P. Garofalo, Regina still
finds time to do the things she loves.
Regina’s proclaimed “favorite things” are
traveling and watching movies. She’s seen
‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ and ‘My
Best Friend’s Girlfriend’ more times than
she can remember.
Graduating from both Mark Morris High
School and Lower Columbia College in
2006, Regina left Longview, WA and moved
to Vancouver where she began school at
WSU-V with an AA degree. She joined the
Student Ambassador program and believes
that it is one of the most important and
valuable programs on campus.
Regina loves getting to know people
and says that her life motto is, “Don’t ask
questions, if you don’t want to know the
answer.”
4000 Words
Student leaders were recognized on April 17
at the second annual Student Recognition
Awards Ceremony, which included a speech
by former Trail Blazer, Jerome Kersey.
Photos by Erik Beaulieu/The VanCougar
Photos from the Volunteer Fair held April 14
Photos by Katie Wells/The VanCougar
CAMPUS NEWS
By Jake Kleinschmidt
The VanCougar
Despite this, Reed claims that
students are asking the question “What
can I do?” in relation to aiding during
She was part of a “Coalition of a little
bill, family medical leave” which
was passed. From that experience,
On Tuesday April 16, Washington the budget crisis. Reeds answer is to Brown learned that she could make a
Secretary of State Sam Reed and aid the elderly and other places where difference, which is how she became a
Oregon Secretary of State, Kate Brown the government can’t fund anymore. legislator. Brown later won Secretary
joined students on campus to discuss The Secretary of state also encourages of State by 7 votes.
the pursuit of civic engagement during everyone to vote in the 2009 elections, Reed and Brown then broke for
the economic crisis. questioning where in the
Reed appeared to be the students asked about election
lead speaker as Brown regulations and voting, which
commented that she asked is where some controversy has
if she could “tag along” brought up the idea of “what
with Reed. Both spoke constitutes a vote.”Other
about their concerns to students attempted to pry for an
tuition costs and their answers about tuition costs but
experiences running for both Secretaries artfully dodged
public office. the questioning.
Reed, who is a ‘Coug, Dr. Paul Thiers asked questions
and involved in student to Brown and Reed about Bi-
government himself State transportation and what to
spoke positively about the do about the I-5 bridge. Brown
WSU-V campus, before Oregon Secretary of State, Kate Brown, accompanied Washington Secretary viewed it as a Washington issue
mentioning the struggles of State, Sam Reed, to WSU-V for a lecture on civic engagement. due to statistics saying that
with the economic crisis. Washingtonians use it more.
“These are tough times in America, as these elections will be focused on Reed views Clark County as a growing
as well as the rest of the world.” Reed people who directly effect you. County that should be recognized.
said. He continued on to mention that Lastly, Reed encouraged students to Their needs are grabbing the attention
small business were suffering and go to facebook and search for the “find of Olympia, however they are finding
that Washington State’s economy is your one thing” and the “online civics it difficult to communicate with Clark
dependent on sales taxes. According challenge” and also, look to apply for County due to Portland’s media reach.
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spending and higher education. Most idea that anyone can change the world. experience, which will be beneficial
of our money is being spent in K-12 Brown started off as a lobbyist for to all students in the future, knowing
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CAMPUS NEWS April 20, 2009 9
Former astronaut Crazy commotion at campus carnival
Students attended a small
talks about future carnival thrown by the
By Louise Wynn
Student Ambassadors
The VanCougar
By Gregory E. Zschomler
The VanCougar
Former NASA astronaut Bonnie
Dunbar must have been disappointed The theme was ‘Carnival Night’ for
by the small crowd that gathered this month’s Get to Know You Tuesday
Thursday evening. The auditorium in held March 14 in FSC. KOUG radio
the Administration building, which provided the music. Popcorn and
seats over 150 people, held fewer “slushies,” 6 midway games and door
than 30 for Dunbar’s well-publicized prizes were all part of the festivities.
address on education and the future of Butch joined more than 50 students in
the U.S. space program. the fun and games.
But she didn’t act disappointed. She ‘Get to Know You Tuesdays’
gave the audience the full treatment, are sponsored and put on by the
with movies from space, details of how Ambassadors with funding from
astronauts live in cramped quarters and S&A fees approved by the Senate.
perform experiments, and what it takes Ambassadors take turns planning
to get into space. events. The carnival was planned by
Dunbar grew up in Outlook, Nick Ferderer and Darcy Cahill.
Washington, population less than Past events have included bingo
2,000. After she finished her chores night, a love-fest, poetry readings, a
and homework every day, she watched treasure hunt and a poker night. The
“Flash Gordon” on TV, and then looked next and last event of the semester
up at the night sky with her family to will be “Fiesta Night,” April 21, with
find Sputnik. “I knew the stars better Mexican food and a piñata bash planned
than I knew any city,” she told the by Ambassador Jessica Yahm.
WSUV audience. “My childhood was
completely normal, though it’s hard
today for people to find that normal.”
She went to high school in nearby
Sunnyside (population almost 15,000)
and on the advice of her elementary
teacher Mr. Miller, she took algebra.
“The teacher was uninspired, but
I made it through, I taught myself,
because Mr. Miller told me I needed to
know algebra.”
As she prepared to graduate, her high
school physics teacher told her she
needed to major in engineering. She
did, and earned her bachelor of science
in engineering from the University of
Washington and then her master in
engineering while working at Boeing.
She wasn’t accepted into the NASA
astronaut program when she first
applied, but became an astronaut in
1981. After five space flights that sent
her into space for nearly 50 days, she
retired from NASA in 2005 and now
runs the Museum of Flight in Seattle.
Dunbar peppered her address with
details about the engineering problems
of going into space, the very problems
she helped solve with her work as a
high-temperature inorganic chemical
engineer. She talked about how to
control the space shuttle, which leaves
Earth’s gravity as a rocket and becomes
Top: Alex Kleefstra, Scott Farnham, and Colton Colbertson spent the majority of the carnival at the bowling game. Bottom: Blake Hunter won
a satellite orbiting Earth once every 90 the game of Bolo Toss after many practice throws. Erik Beaulieu was there to cheer him on. Katie Wells/The VanCougar
minutes, and returns to land as a 2,000-

Club hosts “Where do we go from here?”

ton glider.
Mostly though she talked about how
we can help future astronauts prepare
for space. She was the first from her
family to go to college, and she needed
help from teachers and counselors to go
in the right direction. She encountered
her share of naysayers, like the
counselor who told her she should stay
in Outlook, marry a rancher, and have
a family like her mother had done.
Who among us has not had a similar
experience?
Who among us does not want to
inspire our daughters and sons, sisters
and brothers, nieces and nephews, to
fly higher than the previous generation?
So why weren’t more of us there?
Hopefully we were home or attending
some activity with them—doing
something else to help them fly higher.
Here’s one such activity: You might
want to visit the Museum of Flight
with some children this summer, to
give them motivational experience she
and I didn’t get. Children (and adults)
get to fly flight simulators, calculate
mission payloads, and experience a
virtual flight through a comet’s tail.
If the usual entry fee of $14.00 per
adult and $7.50 for kids age 5 through
17 seems high, you could go on the
first Thursday of the month when the
museum is open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. for free.
Social and Environmental
Justice club hosts forum
By Gregory E. Zschomler
The VanCougar
This past Thursday morning,
April 16, the WSU-V Social and
Environmental Justice Club presented
“Where do we go from here? Cross-
cutting the Themes of Social and
Environmental Justice,” a forum of
five panel speakers.
The program began with the keynote
speaker, Baldemar Mendoza Jimenez,
coordinator of the agro-ecology
program for the Union of Organizations
of the Sierra Jaurez, Oaxaca (UNOSJO),
Mexico. He spoke through a translator
about “Food Sovereignty Issues and
the Impacts of Free Trade Agreements
on Indigenous Farmers from Oaxaca.”
In other words: the many of the woes
and injustices faced by the indigenous
peoples and the corn crop of his home
state, bio-piracy and geo-piracy and the
controversy surrounding genetically
modified organisms (GMOs).
Kent Ford, a former member of the
Black Panther Party, spoke second on
the topic of “From COINTELPRO
to the PATRIOT ACT: The Legacy
of Political Repression and Political
Prisoners in the United States.” His
presentation centered on the repression
and misrepresentation of blacks and
Muslims in the United States from the
FBI’s labeling of the Black Panthers
as the “most dangerous threat” to
American homeland security in the
1960s to the post 9-11 profiling of U.S.
Muslim citizens via the Patriot Act. Part
of his session recounted life growing
up in Portland during the 1960s.
Paulette D’auteuil, an activist and
Global History teacher from Brooklyn,
New York, was the third speaker. She
spoke on “Political Prisoners in the U.S.
and the Jericho Movement for Political
Prisoner Amnesty.” D’auteuil has been
involved in revolutionary politics since
the 1960s and now works on behalf of
those U.S. citizens wrongly targeted by
the U.S. government for their politics.
She called for students to speak out
and take responsibility for the release
of the unjustly imprisoned.
The fourth speaker, WSU-Vs
own Dr. Brain Tissot, spoke on “An
Integral Approach to Climate Change:
Local Actions, Global Effects.” He
argues that global citizens who do not
have access to carbon based fuels are
those that will be affected most by
the distresses of burning carbon fuels.
The social injustice comes as our
consumption habits inflict drought,
flooding and disease on the poor of our
world.
The final presentation “AIDS
is Still Here: Ending the Cycle of
Poverty” was delivered by Vickie
Smith, manager of Martha’s Pantry in
Vancouver, Wash. The organization
provides food and other needs to those
people living with AIDS and HIV.
While many of the speakers spoke on
global injustices, Smith addressed a
local problem. She spoke of respect,
giving, empowerment, and hope. The
unique “food bank” differs in that it
serves a niche that many shun or don’t
understand.
The program concluded with a panel
discussion and a Q&A roundtable.
About 60 students and faculty were
in attendance for at least part of the
event. The forum was sponsored by
the Center for Social Environmental
Justice, the Public Affairs Lecture
Series, ASWSUV, the Office of Student
Affairs, Marquee Diversity Events
and Mint Tea. For more information
contact: social.environmental.justice@
gmail.com
10
ENTERTAINMENT
ARTS, CULTURE &
UPCOMING
EVENTS Pillars of Fulfillment: The Legacy of Lori Irving
2009 Salmon Creek Journal
Online download now available
at the official web site. Visit
http://www.vancouver.wsu.
edu/ss/scj/index.html to
download your copy of the new
journal.
Fine Arts Friday: Photograms
Friday, April 24 from 10 a.m.
to 12 p.m. in room VMMC
107. Event is free and open
to the public.
WSU Vancouver Community
Choir Spring Concert
Friday, April 24 at 12 p.m.
Performance in room
VADM 110. Event is free
and open to the public.
The VanCougar
DJ Spotlight:
Cara Cottingham
Story by Kayla Page
The VanCougar
Known to me as my regularly
promoting KOUG radio Facebook
friend, Cara Cottingham is more than
just an involved student at Washington
State University-Vancouver, she’s a
woman with a mission. That mission
is, in her words, “to make a hub, a
production studio, downtown, where
creative’s can come drink coffee and
produce 24 hours a day.” Cottingham
joined KOUG radio with the intention
of accomplishing this, which was
driven by a genuine love for music and
media. Cottingham said, “I have always
dreamed of being in radio, I love all
kinds of music, engaging conversation
& knowing what’s going down in
town.” Her two shows with KOUG
encompass all of these things. From 4
p.m.to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Cottingham
hosts a request show where she taps
into the online networking resources
that are Facebook and Myspace, and
asks students to request songs which
she will play, and, yes, dedications
are included. Then, from 7 p.m. to 10
p.m. of Friday’s she produces shows
for local talent, which she describes
as, “an open mic, all genres welcome.
From interviews, to guest DJ’s, poets
& more.” Cottingham’s official title at
KOUG is Public Relations/ Marketing
Director/ DJ/Producer, which begs
the question, what doesn’t she do for
KOUG, she is not distracted from what
drew her to radio and entertainment
in the first place. “Media is changing,
radio is changing, I would like to
grow with it by identifying new
breakthroughs in communication ease.
I wouldn’t mind DJ-ing an event or
two in the future. I will always love the
way music can change the energy of a
room,” Cottingham said.
Tall statues leave viewers
curious; a memorial laid
out through welded art
By Jessica Davis
The VanCougar
WSU-V may be a small campus, but
it loves its art. Students and faculty
members enjoy a
rich art culture that
offers much to look
at and be inspired by.
Some of the most eye-
catching exhibits at
WSU-V can be found
outdoors. The natural
beauty of our campus
is complemented
by a variety of large
scale sculptures, each
with its own unique
meaning and mystery.
One particular piece
holds great significance
to campus and community members: the
ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Pure Awesomeness: Quick Facts
What is your favorite type of music?
I love almost anything pre-1950, crossing genres, I love the
history music can tell about a specific time period and era. The
more obscure, the better. Bluegrass for energy, Jazz for mood,
Art Rock/ Jam Bands for inspiration, & Dirty Blues for laughs.
What is your favorite song?
Twisted by Lambert Hendricks & Ross. Look it up, its amazing
on all musical levels. Inspired during the beat generation.
What is your favorite Radio show?
Coast to Coast Am 1190 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., conspiracy theories
and paranormal call in’s galore. Its fantastic programming. I
don’t watch TV. Stumble Video on the other hand, science +
music shows.
What is your favorite food?
Thai food, Middle Eastern Cuisine or anything with cheese in a
tortilla.
What is your major?
DTC / Fine Arts minor
If you could sum up your life in three words, what would they
be?
Let’s do it!
If there were 25 hours in every day, what would you do with
the extra hour?
Sleep or play the piano.
What is your biggest guilty pleasure?
Potty Humor & making people laugh in quiet settings.
Pillars of Fulfillment, created by Women
Who Weld, a group of artists based in
Vancouver, Washington who specialize
in metal sculpture. The piece was
commissioned for—and dedicated to—
the legacy of former WSU-V professor
Lori Irving.
Irving began teaching at WSU-V in
1993 and was known for her excellence
as a faculty and community member.
Irving was the only
faculty member to receive
the Student’s Award for
Teaching Excellence twice
and recognized in the
academic community for
her research and community
service. On April 29,
2001, the world suffered a
profound loss when Lori
suffered a fatal tear in her
aorta, a loss compounded
as she was in her last month
of pregnancy. Her unborn
daughter, Mackenzie,
did not survive. The
community responded to this tragedy by inspirational words, quotations by
famous writers, and images illustrating
pulling together and raising funds for the
memorial sculpture that can be found on each quality represented. Students and
the east path, behind the campus library. community members can take advantage
The beauty and sheer size of the of the art that adorns the campus at
sculpture signifies just how important any time and discover the stories that
Lori Irving was to those around her. lie behind each piece. The Pillars of
Things she accomplished in her lifetime Fulfillment exemplify WSU-V’s artistic
are identified and represented by each and culturally rich community—a
pillar—community, teaching, positive community that values, cherishes, and
body image, feminism, dance, and remembers its members through artistic
laughter. The goal expression.
of this piece was
reflection of her
personality and
accomplishments
through art. Each
pillar bears a
separate theme,
incorporating
Arts, culture & Entertainment
‘Cougars Got Culture’ an international hit on campus
Multi-cultural celebration
included many student
performance at show
By Jessica Davis
The VanCougar
On Thursday April 2 at 6 p.m. students,
families, and community members
filled the FSC. It was the debut of a
new multicultural celebration, Cougars
Got Culture. Several campus events,
such as International Night, have been
devoted to the celebration of diversity
on a large scale. Cougars Got Culture,
however, is the first event to spotlight
the many cultures that are represented
among WSU-V students and Vancouver
residents. Event organizer, Ramandeep
Brar, opted to incorporate students and
community members, rather than hired
performers, into what would become
a very entertaining and educational
talent show with an international
twist. “[The event was] not only about
Classically trained Cambodian dancers performed the ‘Wishing Dance’ which is often used
to bless special events.
enjoying yourselves and having a lot of
fun, but also about gaining a learning
experience of a different measure”
stated Brar.
The Multicultural Committee and
International Student Association
pulled out all the stops, with the help
of funding by ASWSUV. The FSC was
festively adorned in colorful balloons,
confetti, and celebratory décor. Guests
were treated to a large buffet that
featured a variety of international dishes
prior to the show. As guests settled
in to enjoy the international cuisine,
event organizers welcomed the first
performers, Monica Mulargia, Yesnia
Alex Kleefstra played a difficult piece.
April 20, 2009 11
Guzman, and Stephanine Guzman
kicked off the show with the Cumbia
line dance, originated in Columbia as
a musical courtship dance practiced by
slaves. This folk dance was adapted
with European instruments and musical
characteristics over the years and is
now seen in Latin dance clubs around
the world. The girls sported “Mexico”
t-shirts and colorful apparel. Following
the Cumbia was a performance by
Mechanical Engineering student,
Gabriel Castro. This busy WSU-V
student performed an original keyboard
composition called “Tranquil Hearts.”
As the night progressed,
performances by community members
and organizations demonstrated
the importance of preserving one’s
culture among a diverse community.
A notable performance was given by
the Khmer Angkor Dance Troupe.
This organization, founded in 1986, is
dedicated to preserving and promoting
Cambodian culture and arts. The goal
Russel Capps and Erica Castro displayed their practiced ballet. Erik Beaulieu/The VanCougar
performance fused the traditional style Intern Ramandeep Brar. One key
with hip-hop to create a unique version factor was the number and variety of
of what is believed to be a Middle- performances that were brought to the
Eastern dance. table. The event was originally slated
Sara Newton, accompanied by a to host four performers, but ultimately
friend on guitar, performed “Colors of included a total of 9 performances.
The Wind” from Disney’s Pocahontas. Each performance served to represent a
More student performances include different culture within the Vancouver
an impressive and impossibly difficult Community and here on campus.
violin solo by Alex Kleestra, a hip hop Performer Amaru was impressed that
dance performance by experienced there were so many people who had
dancers Crystal Insaurralde and the ability to express their culture.
Monica Mulargia, and to end the Guests and participants agreed that
show, a Brazilian Samba by Student the representation of WSU-V diversity
Ambassador Jessica Yahm. Jessica was truly accurate. Freshman Jenelle
ended the show on a festive note, Rose felt that the event had a good
dressed in traditional Brazilian martial cross-section of student diversity and
arts attire, and dancing with skill that was both surprised and pleased by the
indicated great familiarity with the variety that the event offered. If you
culture. missed this intercultural event, you can
Cougars Got Culture, many felt, rest assure that WSU-V is committed
Erik Beaulieu/The VanCougar was very successful in capturing to the education and acknowledgment
of the foundation is to raise general the experience intended by event of world cultures. WSU-V shows again
organizer and Student Affairs Diversity that Cougars definitely got culture.
public knowledge, awareness, and
appreciation of the Cambodian culture.
Three young women, dressed in ornate
costume, performed “Wishing Dance,”
a classical Cambodian dance often
used to bless special events. The trio
concluded their graceful performance
by scattering flower petals toward
the crowd. This was meant to bring
peace, prosperity, and good health. The
“Wishing Dance” was a particularly
memorable performance for many
guests. “The Cambodian dancers were
really amazing!” exclaimed Warner
Pacific College student, Jenna Nelson.
Other well received
performances that were
given by community
members include “One
Second,” a ballet performed
by Russell Capps and Erica
Castro, and a belly dance
performed by Amaru. The
crowd was silently fixed
on the stage as Capps and
Castro demonstrated the
strength and precision
incorporated into ballet,
an artful dance that was
originated and developed
in Italy, France, and Russia.
The audience was dazzled
by Amaru as she performed
a traditional belly dance to
a modern soundtrack. Born
Te r i S i m p s o n - G r i m m ,
Amaru has had a natural
interest in belly dancing
since she was young.
She fell in love with the
art of Belly Dancing last
October when she had a
Erik Beaulieu/The VanCougar
chance to take a class. Her
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Arts Fair attracts artisans and attention
Continued from Page 1
Michelle Purvis of My Art Maker,
LLC offered her experimental can-
vas and wood acrylics, as well as silk
screen prints. She has been creating her
works for nine years and sells at Satur-
day Market and other venues. She said
the show was a bit slower than what
she is used to. Purvis was one of the
few artists actually making her art at
the event.
Wende Fisher, a 2002 graduate and
now on the campus Admissions staff,
has been making jewelry for about 4
years. “It’s been a hobby for me,” she
said, mainly “because I have a full time
job.” She felt the show was going pret-
ty well and added, “I’m having fun.”
Eric Davidson, ASWSUV Activi-
ties Director, was showing his pho-
tography. He said it was a hobby and
that he’d never shown before. He got
into photography when he purchased a
camera for his five week backpacking
trip in Alaska two years ago.
The VanCougar
Sue Shynne, campus I.T. Specialist,
seemed to attract a lot of attention with
her jewelry. She’s been making the
wearable art for three years and sells
at various bazaars around the area, but
said it was mostly a hobby.
Kelly Keigwin, a WSU-V senior, had
her own wearable art on sale—screen
printed T-shirts as well as mixed-media
pop art on wood. She said she’d “had
anything [the school had to offer in]
fine arts.”
The youngest artists to display their
wares were the “Glass Girls,” Tara
Umesh, 10, and Jessica Otto, 11, of
the Vancouver School of Arts and Aca-
demics. They study visual and theatri-
cal arts at the school. Otto said they got
into glass art when they “took a class at
the Sixth Street Gallery in Portland last
summer.”
“We’ve been selling quite a few
things,” said Umesh. The girls were
enthusiastic and knowledgeable about
their craft. Neither had decided on a
college, but Umesh said she’d consid-
ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
ered WSU-V.
The Sixth Street Gallery had their
own presence as did Vancouver’s
Northbank Gallery curated by Kathy
Ricks, a DTC instructor at WSU-V.
Two workshops were offered as part
of the event: “How to Make an Online
Portfolio” and “How to Make a Fam-
ily Video.” Campus tours were offered
three times during the event. The FSC
conference room was opened as a chil-
dren’s “Make it and Take it” craft area
and was busy throughout the event.
WSU-V’s Jeannette Altman and Erin
Dengerink facilitated.
Pfau said she was thrilled that so
many families came out and that the
event had garnered so much attention.

Pathways to your Future

Career Information and Job Fair

Career Information and

Professional Development

Practice Interview Sessions

Job Search and Career Transition

Workshops

Professional Resume Critiques

Thursday, April 23, 2009

11:00am - 4:00pm

Vancouver Hilton Hotel

301 W. 6th St.
Vancouver, WA 98660

For more information,

www.clark.edu/pathways
360-992-2902
ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Salmon Creek Journal launches
By Gregory E. Zschomler
THE VANCOUGAR
They came, they saw, they pontifi-
cated. The Salmon Creek Journal was
presented to the public on April 10
at a formal campus launch party. The
journal features the best of submitted
student, faculty and alumni writing and
art. Sixty works were selected from
nearly 500 entrees to fill the 90 page
volume. Nearly 250 students and fac-
ulty, coming and going during the pre-
sentation, were in attendance.
Students, whose work is included
in the journal, read their work while
digital art—photographs, block prints
or imaging—showed on a screen.
The festive atmosphere was enhanced
by black, silver and purple balloons,
streamers and table cloths. Artwork
adorned the room’s perimeter.
Amy Huseby, the journal’s Editor-
in-Chief, arrived late due to airline dif-
ficulties but was happy to have made
it at all. She said the prospect of not
April 20, 2009 13
making the premiere event after nine
months of work almost made her cry.
“People are excited,” she said, “I’m
CougAr t
getting good feedback.” She noted
that the artists and authors are very
happy with the pairing of art, poems
and prose. Many are proud, she said,
of their work and the handsome per-
fect-bound package it comes in. She
reported that more books went out the
door than at any previous launch.
A large and lovely buffet of sand-
wiches, teriyaki chicken, fruit, spring
rolls and desserts fed bodies while po-
etry, essays and art nourished souls.
Each attendee received a free copy of
the journal. Copies were also handed
out at the Art Fair (see story elsewhere)
and are available free of charge at the
Salmon Creek Journal office (shared
with the VanCougar) on the second
floor of the classroom building and
about the campus including the OSI
office in FSC. The a fully down-load-
able version is also available online at
www.salmoncreekjournal.com
Tim Batchelor
Student: Junior Biology Major
Photo Business (commercial, fashion) for 2 years, seek-
ing models
Tim Batchelor
Student: Junior Biology Major
Photo Business (commercial, fashion) for 2 years, seeking models
Tim Batchelor
Student: Junior Biology Major
Photo Business (commercial, fashion) for 2 years, seeking models.
Want your art here? Tell us!
Email the ACE Editor at
vancoug@vancouver.wsu.edu
14 The VanCougar SPORTS & RECREATION
Blazers make happy meal out of Nuggets Speaking of Blazers

SPORTS & RECREATION

With Denver gone, Portland will
have their home court advantage
By Erik Cummings
SPorTS anD reCreaTIon eDITor
Wednesday saw a struggle at the
Rose Garden with the Denver Nuggets
and the Portland Trail Blazers seeking
to make the game their own. For the
Blazers, the outcome would decide
whether they could stay and defend
their home against the Rockets or hit
the road to face off against the Spurs.
In the end, the Blazers retained the
lead, ending the game 28 points ahead.
The opening period found the Blazers
scoring two baskets in the beginning 90
seconds. Steve Blake took the first three
pointer shot for Portland, but Denver’s
Chauncey Billups sunk a three pointer
soon after. With their quick, loose-ball
recovery, the Blazers managed to stay
ahead despite their constant turnovers.
Denver chewed through time-out after
time-out and came out of the first half
19 points behind. The Oregon crowd
of 23,652 also acknowledged Center
Joel Pryzbilla’s special effort during
By Katie Wells
the first. eDITor-In-ChIeF
In the third quarter, the Nuggets closed
in. However, a flurry of three pointers As part of the Student Leadership
by the Blazers foreshadowed no hope Recognition Program held on campus on
for Denver. Rudy Fernandez broke the Thursday, April 16, a former NBA player
NBA record for most three point goals gave an inspirational speech.
sunk by a player in their rookie season. Jerome Kersey, graduate of Longwood
The six scored in this game brought his College and
season total up to 159. Jerryd Bayless former Portland
brought the Blazers over the century Trail Blazer’s
mark in the last two minutes. starting forward,
With Denver beaten, it is time spoke to WSU-V
for Portland to face the salvo of the student leaders
Houston Rockets. at their award
ceremony about
maintaining
their leadership
roles and skills
when they leave
college and enter
the ‘real-world.’ Erik Beaulieu/The VanCougar
Standing a towering 6’7”, Kersey had
a difficult time reaching the podium
microphone. Leaving the audience
laughing, he gave up on trying to bend
almost two feet down and opted rather to
‘yell’ to the students.
Jerome not only advised the students,
but assisted the faculty and staff with
LogoS ProPerTIeS oF TheIr reSPeCTIVe TeaMS anD DeSIgnaTeD aSSoCIaTeS
presenting awards.

Woodland Paintball Action: Honor , Glory, and Welts

All of this took place in a small area does, the day came to an end, but not
Variety of sport thrills all consisting of old satellite dishes and before a final 30 minute round. Since
with exciting rounds of play; huge drain pipes, which were stacked there were so many people, there were
and cut in various ways to provide just three teams: blue, red, and unmarked.
takes up entire afternoon enough cover. But the crown jewel of It was as simple as ‘kill or be killed’
playing with that amount of people and play until you were out of paint or
By Erik Beaulieu
The VanCougar
on that field was when Paintball went compressed air. One aspect of the game
old-school. The game was called ‘Civil that made it last was that if someone
For seventeen brave students, the day war.’ The setting was an open field was unlucky enough to get shot, they
started out sunny with a great
chance of fun and adrenalin
pumping action on the fields
of Woodland Paintball. The
morning consisted of a small
convoy of vehicles going from
the WSU-V campus to the
outskirts of Woodland for the

UPCOMING mission and safety briefing.

Shortly afterward, the convoy

EVENTS
Soccer Tournament
April 23 - Sign up in the OSI to
play in the intramural soccer
tournament
Saturday Beach Trip
May 23 - Cannon Beach. A trip
to the Oregon Coast Beach
that will include food, snacks,
and carpool/caravan. Sign up
in the OSI by May 22.
Students - $10
Nonstudents - $15
 type was the standard speedball game. normal rounds that followed the Civil kill shot but because his opponent ran
Smith Rocks Outdoor
Rock Climbing
May 30 - Sign up in the OSI
before May 27.
Students - $50
Nonstudents - $60
set out once again, but this time
with even more people joining
in on the fun and pain. The final
destination was a small parking
area on the side of a very
curvy road roughly five miles
from downtown woodland. As
everyone received their markers,
masks, paint, and the teams were
divided in two by arm bands.
The first round was a classic
game of “get to the flag first.”
This game-type lasted for a few
more rounds, changing sides
each time. After that, there was a Erik Beaulieu practiced his form in a wooded area after the Woodland Paintball trip. Katie Wells/The VanCougar
game-style where one team had
to transport the “President,” disguised
as Scooby-Doo, from one building to a roughly 50 yards in length and just simply had to count to 30 and they
shack labeled “The White House”. wide enough to accommodate each would be back in. Finally, the shoot
After that round, everyone went back team. The objective was to stand in a out turned into a two man duel. Each
to the fenced area to refill their hoppers line and on the count of three, shoot player had a handful of ammo, shooting
with ammo for the action that would one shot hoping to hit someone on the only when absolutely necessary. Only
take place the open field. The game- opposite side. There were a few more one player was the victor, not with a
The objective was to get the cone in War game, but two really stuck out. The out of paint. At the end of the day, as
the middle, where a player was most first was a game called ‘Rogue,’ where everyone discussed who shot who and
vulnerable, and take it to the other side. there were five people pitted against 35 where they got hit, the mission to have
regular players. But as any good thing fun was complete.


Brazilian Jujitsu &

Martial Arts Seminar
April 23 - Firstenburg Student
Commons from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Free and open to public to
watch and/or participate. Wear
    
comfortable clothes. Free food
and drinks. WSU Vancouver Library
www.vancouver.wsu.edu/library

SPORTS & RECREATION
Dodgeball tournament hits the mark with a sizeable turnout
Students come for Subway and
stay for furious pummeling
Story and Photos by Adam Fox
The VanCougar
Thursday’s Dodgeball tournament,
an event planned by WSU Vancouver
student ambassadors, began as a low-
pressure event but escalated into an
impressive display of athleticism.
Fueled by competitive spirit, sunshine,
and sandwiches, the two contending
teams remaining at the end kept their
defeated opponents and spectators
alike absorbed in the action. Fine
playing in particular by MVP Jacob
Artman of team 5, who scored at least
Mike Briggs advances for a throw across the mid-line while spectators cheer him on and await their turn.
April 20, 2009 15
five knockouts over the course of the
tournament (including a killer shot to
the groin), showed everyone how to
play dodgeball and ensured that his
team a second place finish. Victorious
team 3, under a banner spelling “The
Untouchables,” consistently survived
attacks from their opponents as a group
and eliminated their competition. The
Untouchables were comprised of Mike
Briggs, Bryce Trevo, Daniel Koistinen,
Daniel Barrette, Casey Stevens, and
Tim Snyder. Event organizer and
accomplished dodgeballer Mason
O’Lennick says that the game has
been a popular semi-annual event on
campus for the last three years and we
can expect to see more rounds to this
exciting, fast-paced event.
Students pelted, dodged, threw, sidestepped, and generally enjoyed themselves in the April afternoon
sunshine. Above: Denise Eyerly directs a few players with pre-game planning.
16 The VanCougar TAIL END
April/May 2009

Apr. 21: Sherry Vaughan Distinguished Lecture Series

Administration Building, Room 110 / 7:00 p.m.
Learn more: vancouver.wsu.edu/events/sherry_vaughan

Apr. 22: Conversation with Kabul University Students

VMMC 23, VCLS 116 / 7:00 p.m.
Learn more: vancouver.wsu.edu/gen_ed/events.html

Apr. 23: How the Budget Cuts Will Affect WSUV...

Multimedia Classroom Building, Room 6 / 12:00 p.m.
Learn more: Contact sg.dla@vancouver.wsu.edu

Apr. 24: Fine Arts Friday: Photograms

Multimedia Classroom Building, Room 107 / 2:00 p.m.
Learn more: vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/finearts

Apr. 30: “Getting Even” Reception and Book Signing

Firstenburg Student Commons / 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
$60 at the door. Contact: events@vancouver.wsu.edu

May 07: Master of Accounting Information Night

Administration Building, Room 129 / 6:00 p.m.
Learn more: vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/bus/home.html

May 12: New Alumni Job Searching Workshop

Firstenburg Student Commons, Room 104 / 10:00 a.m.
Learn more: vancouver.wsu.edu/career

May 14: Cougar Networking Breakfast

Waddell and Reed Financial Advisors / 8:30 a.m.
Address: 16219 SE 12th St. Suite 203, Vancouver

May 23: Oregon Coast Beach Trip

Sign up deadline is May 22. Students: $10, Non: $15
Contact: Eric Davidson at (360) 546-9522

May 30: Outdoor Rock Climbing Trip at Smith Rocks

Sign up in the Red Office, VFSC 136
Students: $50, Nonstudents: $60

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