Grated metal covers guard the man holes which are visible nearly all over campus, including the sidewalks and Terrell Mall at Washington State University’s Pullman campus.
The underground layer consisting of dozens of steam tunnels that heat WSU’s building and sidewalks run under all of campus lures some curious students with a sense of adventure to confirm for themselves that the tunnels can be accessed with stealth and determination.
Fully aware of the harsh consequences that include expulsion, a senior WSU student who requested anonymity, decided to take his chances in order to explore the unknown underground.
“I heard about the tunnels my freshman year when I lived in the dorms and wanted to see underground for myself,” said the senior. “We got in through an unchained manhole near the Owen Science Library. There weren’t any signs posted not to enter.”
A few of WSU students who attended from 1994 to 1997 started an underground exploration group calling themselves MoleNet. The students broke into two separate groups; one above ground and the other below. Over their time spent at WSU they succeeded in mapping out the underground tunnels. The map illuminates tunnel paths, crawlspace and points of interest. Included in the points of interest are a bomb shelter below Bohler gym and a “pet cemetery” near College hall.
As alluring as the unknown underground world is, anyone who is willing to take the risk needs to be cautious and aware of the potential dangers.
A WSU graduate, Nick Lyon, went underground once during his freshman year with friends. His exploration was inspired by a rumor he had heard about students who lived in Gannon and Goldsworthy. The rumored students allegedly accessed a tunnel path near their dorm in which led them to the men’s locker room in Beasly Coliseum. Once the students popped up in the locker room they found some basketballs and proceeded to play on WSU’s basketball court.
“It was a giant underground system, not just one path,” said Lyon reflecting on his own experience. “We went down a man hole on the road north of Hillside dinning. The lighting sucked so we had to use our cell phones to not hit our heads on any pipes.”
Poor lighting, small crawl spaces and impeding pipes are a few of the known dangers of the unknown areas.
Graduating in a few days, senior Steven Houston contemplated giving into to his desire to explore the network of tunnels but withheld due to the harsh repercussions of getting caught.
“I have never gone underground, however I want to so badly,” said Houston. “I am so scared to get expelled considering I am graduating in a couple days and I don’t want anything to jeopardize that!”
Sources:
Nick Lyon (509) 385-9411
Steven Houston (360) 326-5416 *Face-to-face interview
http://silicon-arcana.com/molenet/
Friday, May 7, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Visual Storytelling Extra Credit
Torsten Kjellstrand -- Visual Storytelling
Friday April 23. 1 p.m. CADD 117
Torsten Kjellstrand began his lecture and presentation on Friday having the attendants state where they came from("I came from...").
Kjellstrand emphasised that pictures tell stories. He presented a Powerpoint slideshow of collections of pictures he has taken. One set of pictures were a narative art, in which told the story of two brothers.
"When you tell someone's story you validate that story, if you do it in the right way." said Kjellstrand.
Another story Kjellstand told through his pictures was of Celilo falls in Oregon. It showed the Native Reservation and its peoples in pictures of black and white and also in color.
Kjellstrand prompted the audience to think about whether or not color pictures vs. black and white made them perceieve the pictures/story differently.
Friday April 23. 1 p.m. CADD 117
Torsten Kjellstrand began his lecture and presentation on Friday having the attendants state where they came from("I came from...").
Kjellstrand emphasised that pictures tell stories. He presented a Powerpoint slideshow of collections of pictures he has taken. One set of pictures were a narative art, in which told the story of two brothers.
"When you tell someone's story you validate that story, if you do it in the right way." said Kjellstrand.
Another story Kjellstand told through his pictures was of Celilo falls in Oregon. It showed the Native Reservation and its peoples in pictures of black and white and also in color.
Kjellstrand prompted the audience to think about whether or not color pictures vs. black and white made them perceieve the pictures/story differently.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Who or Whom?
Who: Subject of the clause
Whom: Object of the clause
I hired him for the internship.
Subject: I
Object: him
Trick: Try substituting “him” or “he” into the sentence. If him (object) sounds right, you’ll know to use whom. If he (subject) sounds right, you’ll know to use who. (Works the same for her/she).
1. Whom did you go to the game with?
2. She’s the student who writes the best articles.
3. Whom did you vote for?
4. We know who pulled that prank.
5. We want to know on whom the prank was pulled.
Whom: Object of the clause
I hired him for the internship.
Subject: I
Object: him
Trick: Try substituting “him” or “he” into the sentence. If him (object) sounds right, you’ll know to use whom. If he (subject) sounds right, you’ll know to use who. (Works the same for her/she).
1. Whom did you go to the game with?
2. She’s the student who writes the best articles.
3. Whom did you vote for?
4. We know who pulled that prank.
5. We want to know on whom the prank was pulled.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Collected Ledes
9. Their big round eyes, wagging tails and loving nature easily persuade college students to adopt a pet while they are trying to make it through tight financial times and balance a busy schedule.
8. Junior Cory Irwin sat mildly flustered and slightly embarrassed. Twiddling his thumbs and starring at the floor, he explained what happened on March 11th.
8. Junior Cory Irwin sat mildly flustered and slightly embarrassed. Twiddling his thumbs and starring at the floor, he explained what happened on March 11th.
Trend Story #5
Electronic cigarettes are becoming a popular device as an alternative to tobacco cigarettes. They don’t produce smoke, therefore can be used in anywhere from airplanes to bars. The E-cigarettes are being marketed as a safer alternative to regular tobacco cigarettes, and many E-cigarette companies are claiming that their product provides a more effective way to help consumers rid their smoking addiction.
Although much of the public who are aware of the E-cigarettes have accepted the idea of the less toxic nicotine alternative, the Food and Drug Administration are very skeptical. The FDA has not approved the E-cigarettes to be any less health harmful than tobacco cigarettes.
Considering the numerous manufacturers of E-cigarettes, there are many different variations of the product. The FDA explains on its Website that there is no quality control for the devices and that no tests have been submitted to the FDA that proves they are less harmful, or that they can help wean a smoker off of nicotine.
“Propylene glycol bas been found as an ingredient in the nicotine cartridges,” said Doctor of Pharmacology, James Knott. “There is a toxicity associated with propylene glycol. It is found in antifreeze and taking in too much can cause respiratory exasperation.”
Electronic cigarettes have been being sold in the United States now for approximately two years. They can be purchased in many smoke shops and malls throughout the country. The most abundant marketing and sales for the electronic devices are found on the internet due to the several different international electronic cigarette manufacturers. Free trials are offered through many online retailers, and curious potential buyers can test an E-cigarette at most smoke shops.
Dr. Knott noted that it may be very possible for someone who is interested in quitting smoking to be able to use this device to do so because of the option of different nicotine level cartridges. Gradually one could taper their usage rid the unhealthy habit.
The E-cigarette is a reusable gadget constructed of a battery, atomizer and a replaceable nicotine filled cartridge. The battery powers and LED light to emulate the burning tip and starts the atomizer that creates a vapor of the liquid nicotine contained in the cartridge that is then sucked through by the user.
“It is an unusual feeling at first because the tip is metal,” said Amy Hjelt after she tested an E-cigarette at a local smoke shop. “You have to inhale much harder, but the vapor doesn’t feel as harsh compared to actual smoke.”
Big Smoke smoke shop in Moscow Idaho has carried the electronic smoking device for approximately six months. An employee reported that they are not as popular as the traditional tobacco cigarettes but there is still somewhat of a demand for the electronic look alike.
Since the E-cigarettes do not contain tobacco there is no age restriction for using them. The replaceable cartridges come in a range of nicotine levels and are also offered in many different flavors, including chocolate, mint and pineapple. The issue of no restrictions and tempting tastes raises many concerns that minors will seek out the device that delivers the very addicting drug of nicotine.
SOURCES
Dr. James Knott (360) 428-2752 Face-to-face interview
Big Smoke Employee (didn’t want name included in story) (208) 882-7441 Face-to-face interview
Amy Hjelt (360) 708-6349 Face-to-face interview
www.FDA.gov
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm172906.htm
Although much of the public who are aware of the E-cigarettes have accepted the idea of the less toxic nicotine alternative, the Food and Drug Administration are very skeptical. The FDA has not approved the E-cigarettes to be any less health harmful than tobacco cigarettes.
Considering the numerous manufacturers of E-cigarettes, there are many different variations of the product. The FDA explains on its Website that there is no quality control for the devices and that no tests have been submitted to the FDA that proves they are less harmful, or that they can help wean a smoker off of nicotine.
“Propylene glycol bas been found as an ingredient in the nicotine cartridges,” said Doctor of Pharmacology, James Knott. “There is a toxicity associated with propylene glycol. It is found in antifreeze and taking in too much can cause respiratory exasperation.”
Electronic cigarettes have been being sold in the United States now for approximately two years. They can be purchased in many smoke shops and malls throughout the country. The most abundant marketing and sales for the electronic devices are found on the internet due to the several different international electronic cigarette manufacturers. Free trials are offered through many online retailers, and curious potential buyers can test an E-cigarette at most smoke shops.
Dr. Knott noted that it may be very possible for someone who is interested in quitting smoking to be able to use this device to do so because of the option of different nicotine level cartridges. Gradually one could taper their usage rid the unhealthy habit.
The E-cigarette is a reusable gadget constructed of a battery, atomizer and a replaceable nicotine filled cartridge. The battery powers and LED light to emulate the burning tip and starts the atomizer that creates a vapor of the liquid nicotine contained in the cartridge that is then sucked through by the user.
“It is an unusual feeling at first because the tip is metal,” said Amy Hjelt after she tested an E-cigarette at a local smoke shop. “You have to inhale much harder, but the vapor doesn’t feel as harsh compared to actual smoke.”
Big Smoke smoke shop in Moscow Idaho has carried the electronic smoking device for approximately six months. An employee reported that they are not as popular as the traditional tobacco cigarettes but there is still somewhat of a demand for the electronic look alike.
Since the E-cigarettes do not contain tobacco there is no age restriction for using them. The replaceable cartridges come in a range of nicotine levels and are also offered in many different flavors, including chocolate, mint and pineapple. The issue of no restrictions and tempting tastes raises many concerns that minors will seek out the device that delivers the very addicting drug of nicotine.
SOURCES
Dr. James Knott (360) 428-2752 Face-to-face interview
Big Smoke Employee (didn’t want name included in story) (208) 882-7441 Face-to-face interview
Amy Hjelt (360) 708-6349 Face-to-face interview
www.FDA.gov
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm172906.htm
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Math quiz
From the Poynter Institute's Math Test for Journalists
1. Last year, the school spent $8,300 for office equipment. This year, it will spend 5 percent less. How much will it spend this year?--$7,885
2. The spelling and grammar test was taken by 217 students. Thirty-seven failed. What percent passed? --83%
3. The former assistant manager was demoted to sales clerk. His pay was cut from $8.04 to $4.02. What was the percent decrease?--50%
4. Bruce Springsteen was born on Sept. 23, 1949. How old will he be in May 2016?--66yrs.
5. One out of 12 students at WSU are in the Greek system. What percent are in Greek system?m --8%
6. Last year, your property tax bill was $1,152. This year, it rose to $1,275. What’s the percent increase? -- 10.6%
7. Joe Smith wants to build a 2,500-square-foot house for him. The builder tells him it will cost $65 a square foot to build. How much will the house cost? --$162,500
8. You and your four roommates have ordered a 16-slice pizza. Because you skipped lunch, it is agreed that you should have a 1/4 share of the total. The roommates divide the remainder equally. How much does each one get? --3 slices.
9. The Poynter Institute’s budget for computer programs jumped from $5,500 to $7,300. By what percent did it increase? --32.7%
10. Checkers at a grocery store earn the following salaries: $10,000, $12,500, $5,890, $16,453, $14,000. The median salary is:--$12,500
1. Last year, the school spent $8,300 for office equipment. This year, it will spend 5 percent less. How much will it spend this year?--$7,885
2. The spelling and grammar test was taken by 217 students. Thirty-seven failed. What percent passed? --83%
3. The former assistant manager was demoted to sales clerk. His pay was cut from $8.04 to $4.02. What was the percent decrease?--50%
4. Bruce Springsteen was born on Sept. 23, 1949. How old will he be in May 2016?--66yrs.
5. One out of 12 students at WSU are in the Greek system. What percent are in Greek system?m --8%
6. Last year, your property tax bill was $1,152. This year, it rose to $1,275. What’s the percent increase? -- 10.6%
7. Joe Smith wants to build a 2,500-square-foot house for him. The builder tells him it will cost $65 a square foot to build. How much will the house cost? --$162,500
8. You and your four roommates have ordered a 16-slice pizza. Because you skipped lunch, it is agreed that you should have a 1/4 share of the total. The roommates divide the remainder equally. How much does each one get? --3 slices.
9. The Poynter Institute’s budget for computer programs jumped from $5,500 to $7,300. By what percent did it increase? --32.7%
10. Checkers at a grocery store earn the following salaries: $10,000, $12,500, $5,890, $16,453, $14,000. The median salary is:--$12,500
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Three Questions:
1. How do you predict the introduction of the e-cigs. effect the sales of regular cigarettes?
2. Do you predict the e-cigs. will be an effective way to help people stop smoking? Or do you believe that it will entice people to start smoking?
3. Where will these e-cigs. be permitted to be smoked?
Two sources:
Employee (manager) of Big Smoke in Moscow.
Dr. of Pharmacology James Knott
One sentence:
Electronic Cigarettes are being introduced to the market this year.
1. How do you predict the introduction of the e-cigs. effect the sales of regular cigarettes?
2. Do you predict the e-cigs. will be an effective way to help people stop smoking? Or do you believe that it will entice people to start smoking?
3. Where will these e-cigs. be permitted to be smoked?
Two sources:
Employee (manager) of Big Smoke in Moscow.
Dr. of Pharmacology James Knott
One sentence:
Electronic Cigarettes are being introduced to the market this year.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Otto Zehm
2. Here's the police investigation into the police officers' actions. What was the finding? Write a lede based on this document.
Lede: Spokane Police officers who tried to detain a mentally unstable man due to alleged theft in which the altercation led to his death, officers reportedly did not use excessive force in a report disclosed to prosecuters.
Lede: Spokane Police officers who tried to detain a mentally unstable man due to alleged theft in which the altercation led to his death, officers reportedly did not use excessive force in a report disclosed to prosecuters.
WSU Libraries
7. Search for ‘Fred Russell Pullman.’ What’s the first headline and publication of the first story? Why this publication?
KILLER LOSES US JAIL BATTLE
Why this publication? -- He fled to Ireland and had to be brought back to the US.
9. Now we have 73 results. They are ordered by chronology. What’s the first story? When was it published?
Reward offered for fugitive's capture -- Published August 7, 2003, Thursday
10. Reorder them according to Publication Date. Now what’s the first story? Oops. We’re still missing dozens of news stories about Russell. Let’s try again.
GOV. PALIN ANNOUNCES BOARD APPOINTMENTS
14. Find the Nov. 7, 2007, story by Richard Roesler. According to this story, how much time does Russell face in prison?
14 years
15. Look at the 84th result in your search. What’s the headline?
Son jumps bail, breaks hearts Parents pray for return of suspect in triple fatality
KILLER LOSES US JAIL BATTLE
Why this publication? -- He fled to Ireland and had to be brought back to the US.
9. Now we have 73 results. They are ordered by chronology. What’s the first story? When was it published?
Reward offered for fugitive's capture -- Published August 7, 2003, Thursday
10. Reorder them according to Publication Date. Now what’s the first story? Oops. We’re still missing dozens of news stories about Russell. Let’s try again.
GOV. PALIN ANNOUNCES BOARD APPOINTMENTS
14. Find the Nov. 7, 2007, story by Richard Roesler. According to this story, how much time does Russell face in prison?
14 years
15. Look at the 84th result in your search. What’s the headline?
Son jumps bail, breaks hearts Parents pray for return of suspect in triple fatality
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Bishop lede & quote
A Spokane Bishop man has been accused of strangling a male prostitute in Chicago in 1986.
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Police shooting
On Sunday a fatal drive-by shooting occured at 2400 block of S.E. 19th Avenue.The incident resulted in 21-year-old Donald James Connelly death.
Two other victims suffered injuries and were taken to the local hospital. One is critially injured with a gunshot wound to the face, and the other suffers a gunshot wound to the leg.
A neighbor, Karen Potts, said "I thought I heard fireworks. Then I saw a guy running down the street. As soon as I saw the guy running, I put two and two together."
Although the investigation is still ongoing, officials believe that the incident is gang related due to the information of an argument preceeding the shooting and Connelly's criminal history with controlled substances.
Two other victims suffered injuries and were taken to the local hospital. One is critially injured with a gunshot wound to the face, and the other suffers a gunshot wound to the leg.
A neighbor, Karen Potts, said "I thought I heard fireworks. Then I saw a guy running down the street. As soon as I saw the guy running, I put two and two together."
Although the investigation is still ongoing, officials believe that the incident is gang related due to the information of an argument preceeding the shooting and Connelly's criminal history with controlled substances.
Police log
March 22, There was a bicycle accident at 1199 SE Bishop Blvd &SE Klemgard Ave at about 5 p.m. Fire fighters, medics and police arrived on the scene. The biker was rushed to the Pullman Regional Hospital.
10-P02159
10-P02159
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Ethics
Yes or No? Using the following form to determine how you would respond to questions 1, 2 and 3.
News value: To let the public know their police officers and public officials are corrupt. The awarness would bring an opportunity for change.
Concerns: How the information is obtained. It may take a long time to get information.
Consequences:If the police, building inspectors and/or other officals find out about this then they may seek revenge (considering they are corrupt already).
Alternatives: A jornalist could sit at the bar and observe the interactions between the bar staff/operators and the public officials. The journalist could interview underage people who had been allegedly served and make reports of the over serving individuals while the police are present in the bar, obviously turning a blind eye.
Explanation:
1. Your reporters tell you that they have heard that police, building inspectors and other city officials are taking bribes to allow bars to operate illegally – overcapacity, over-serving, underage drinking, etc. Bar owners won’t cooperate on this story because they themselves are guilty of bribing public officials. Your reporters come up with a novel approach: Open a bar staffed by undercover reporters to see whether police and building inspectors seek bribes.
Costs aside, do you allow this deception in an attempt to expose public corruption?
News value: To let the public know their police officers and public officials are corrupt. The awarness would bring an opportunity for change.
Concerns: How the information is obtained. It may take a long time to get information.
Consequences:If the police, building inspectors and/or other officals find out about this then they may seek revenge (considering they are corrupt already).
Alternatives: A jornalist could sit at the bar and observe the interactions between the bar staff/operators and the public officials. The journalist could interview underage people who had been allegedly served and make reports of the over serving individuals while the police are present in the bar, obviously turning a blind eye.
Explanation:
1. Your reporters tell you that they have heard that police, building inspectors and other city officials are taking bribes to allow bars to operate illegally – overcapacity, over-serving, underage drinking, etc. Bar owners won’t cooperate on this story because they themselves are guilty of bribing public officials. Your reporters come up with a novel approach: Open a bar staffed by undercover reporters to see whether police and building inspectors seek bribes.
Costs aside, do you allow this deception in an attempt to expose public corruption?
News Feature: Story # 4
Four months ago Jesse Spencer, a junior at Washington State University, was prescribed Adderall to help him stay focused throughout the day while he attended classes. Due to his varying schedule on a day to day basis Spenser has found it difficult to take his Adderall at the same time every day. After about a month of being prescribed Adderall Spenser started experiencing the effects of insomnia.
“The side effects of staying awake for too long are very evident,” said Spenser. “It first starts with the shadows under my eyes, and then I usually start having hallucinations”.
Spencer returned to the doctor and was prescribed Ambien for his insomnia. It is difficult for Spencer to decide if he will take an Ambien before he attempts to go to sleep because it is required that he dedicates at least eight hours to it. Even when taking the Ambien sleep is hard to obtain due to the lingering effects of the Adderall.
“The Ambien puts me to sleep about one third of the time,” said Spencer. “If I stay awake past the time that you’re supposed to fall asleep in then I know I’m guaranteed to hallucinate.”
Sleep deprivation has a disproportional prevalence among college campuses. Many students attending college are faced with the task of balancing school, work and trying to maintain a social life. It is evident that sleep becomes less of a priority for many students as their responsibilities increase.
In order to cope with the many responsibilities of living a college lifestyle a growing trend has sparked. More than ever students have turned to utilizing caffeinated drinks and prescription stimulant drugs in attempts to compensate for lack of sleep and loss of focus. These products have been trapping many students in a vicious cycle of sleep deprivation.
The consequences of not getting enough sleep negatively affect both student’s grades and their short and long-term health. The National Sleep Foundation reports that weight gain, anxiety, loss of the ability to focus and hallucinations are just a few of the many serious repercussions of sleep deprivation.
WSU psychology major, Amy Hjelt, is like many other college students who juggle several daily responsibilities. Hjelt begins her day with classes followed by either work or contributing her time to Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse. She then must make time to do school work while trying to spare some time for socializing with friends. Since Hjelt switched her major to psychology last year she has learned the importance of getting enough time for sleep each night.
“The classes I have taken since declaring psychology have made me aware that sleep needs to remain a priority so I can sustain myself throughout the week,” said Hjelt.
Hjelt got her sleep schedule on a healthy track by first cutting out energy drinks and coffee in order to prevent a mid day crash.
“It was hard at first to not get an energy drink after classes,” said Hjelt. “After about a week I noticed I had better quality sleep at night and I didn’t feel as anxious before falling asleep.”
Professor teaching psychology 328: psychology of self-control, Dr. Samantha Swindell explained to her students during lecture a helpful technique that can assist individuals who have trouble falling asleep at night. Swindell recommended narrowing the actions that occur in ones bed to only sleep and sex. This will help one to fall asleep more rapidly.
Many students are unaware of the consequences that pushing sleep lower on their priority list has on their health and scholastic performance.
“Sleep needs to be made a priority, especially in college, in order to be mentally and physically healthy,” said Hjelt. “If not you’re going to burn out.”
Outline
Lede: Jesse’s story – Adderall to focus insomnia Ambien to sleep hallucinations = vicious cycle.
Nut graph: Pressure of fulfilling many responsibilities required from college students leads to use of caffeinated and stimulating products. These products can/usually do lead to sleep deprivation.
Body: Amy’s story – has become more aware (through taking more psychology classes) of how energy drinks had been negatively affecting her. She broke the cycle compensating for lack of sleep with energy drinks and now feels more balanced.
Dr. Samantha Swindell, Psychology professor, gave tips on how to fall asleep faster in order to get a good night sleep.
Conclusion: Quote – highlighting that sleep is needed to prevent illness and to keep up in school.
Prepared questions for face-to-face interview:
Face-to-face interview with Amy Hjelt
1. What is your daily schedule like?
2. How many hours a night do you get of sleep?
3. Do you drink energy drinks or coffee?
4. How do you deal with meeting deadlines under pressure?
5. How has taking more in depth psychology classes helped you understand the importance of sleep?
Face-to-face interview with Jesse Spencer
1. What is your daily schedule like?
2. How long ago were you prescribed Adderall?
3. How long ago were you prescribed Ambien?
4. What is your sleep schedule like?
5. What are the personal effects of sleep deprivation that affect you?
Sources
1. Amy Hjelt – Face-to-face interview - Cell: (360) 708-6349
2. Jesse Spencer – Face-to-face interview - Cell: (253) 232-5435
3. Professor of Psychology - Dr. Samantha Swindell - Office phone (509) 335-3715
4. www.sleepfoundation.org
“The side effects of staying awake for too long are very evident,” said Spenser. “It first starts with the shadows under my eyes, and then I usually start having hallucinations”.
Spencer returned to the doctor and was prescribed Ambien for his insomnia. It is difficult for Spencer to decide if he will take an Ambien before he attempts to go to sleep because it is required that he dedicates at least eight hours to it. Even when taking the Ambien sleep is hard to obtain due to the lingering effects of the Adderall.
“The Ambien puts me to sleep about one third of the time,” said Spencer. “If I stay awake past the time that you’re supposed to fall asleep in then I know I’m guaranteed to hallucinate.”
Sleep deprivation has a disproportional prevalence among college campuses. Many students attending college are faced with the task of balancing school, work and trying to maintain a social life. It is evident that sleep becomes less of a priority for many students as their responsibilities increase.
In order to cope with the many responsibilities of living a college lifestyle a growing trend has sparked. More than ever students have turned to utilizing caffeinated drinks and prescription stimulant drugs in attempts to compensate for lack of sleep and loss of focus. These products have been trapping many students in a vicious cycle of sleep deprivation.
The consequences of not getting enough sleep negatively affect both student’s grades and their short and long-term health. The National Sleep Foundation reports that weight gain, anxiety, loss of the ability to focus and hallucinations are just a few of the many serious repercussions of sleep deprivation.
WSU psychology major, Amy Hjelt, is like many other college students who juggle several daily responsibilities. Hjelt begins her day with classes followed by either work or contributing her time to Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse. She then must make time to do school work while trying to spare some time for socializing with friends. Since Hjelt switched her major to psychology last year she has learned the importance of getting enough time for sleep each night.
“The classes I have taken since declaring psychology have made me aware that sleep needs to remain a priority so I can sustain myself throughout the week,” said Hjelt.
Hjelt got her sleep schedule on a healthy track by first cutting out energy drinks and coffee in order to prevent a mid day crash.
“It was hard at first to not get an energy drink after classes,” said Hjelt. “After about a week I noticed I had better quality sleep at night and I didn’t feel as anxious before falling asleep.”
Professor teaching psychology 328: psychology of self-control, Dr. Samantha Swindell explained to her students during lecture a helpful technique that can assist individuals who have trouble falling asleep at night. Swindell recommended narrowing the actions that occur in ones bed to only sleep and sex. This will help one to fall asleep more rapidly.
Many students are unaware of the consequences that pushing sleep lower on their priority list has on their health and scholastic performance.
“Sleep needs to be made a priority, especially in college, in order to be mentally and physically healthy,” said Hjelt. “If not you’re going to burn out.”
Outline
Lede: Jesse’s story – Adderall to focus insomnia Ambien to sleep hallucinations = vicious cycle.
Nut graph: Pressure of fulfilling many responsibilities required from college students leads to use of caffeinated and stimulating products. These products can/usually do lead to sleep deprivation.
Body: Amy’s story – has become more aware (through taking more psychology classes) of how energy drinks had been negatively affecting her. She broke the cycle compensating for lack of sleep with energy drinks and now feels more balanced.
Dr. Samantha Swindell, Psychology professor, gave tips on how to fall asleep faster in order to get a good night sleep.
Conclusion: Quote – highlighting that sleep is needed to prevent illness and to keep up in school.
Prepared questions for face-to-face interview:
Face-to-face interview with Amy Hjelt
1. What is your daily schedule like?
2. How many hours a night do you get of sleep?
3. Do you drink energy drinks or coffee?
4. How do you deal with meeting deadlines under pressure?
5. How has taking more in depth psychology classes helped you understand the importance of sleep?
Face-to-face interview with Jesse Spencer
1. What is your daily schedule like?
2. How long ago were you prescribed Adderall?
3. How long ago were you prescribed Ambien?
4. What is your sleep schedule like?
5. What are the personal effects of sleep deprivation that affect you?
Sources
1. Amy Hjelt – Face-to-face interview - Cell: (360) 708-6349
2. Jesse Spencer – Face-to-face interview - Cell: (253) 232-5435
3. Professor of Psychology - Dr. Samantha Swindell - Office phone (509) 335-3715
4. www.sleepfoundation.org
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Ethics #3
Ethics 3
I would not relase the name of the woman who accused the three men of rape. She has not been charged with a crime, and she refused an interview which implies that she does not want to be known. If her identity is not imparitive to understanding the alleged crime and story then it should not be released.
I would not relase the name of the woman who accused the three men of rape. She has not been charged with a crime, and she refused an interview which implies that she does not want to be known. If her identity is not imparitive to understanding the alleged crime and story then it should not be released.
1 sentence summary
The dangerous effects of sleep deprivation, and how college students are disproportionatly affected because of their lifestyles.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Face-to-face interview
For nine years Maggie V. has been dedicating five weeks of her summer to catching salmon in Bristol Bay Alaska. She endures long days of gilnetting sockeye salmon in order to pay her own way through college.
"I have met no more than 10 other girls in Alaska who do what I do."
"I have met no more than 10 other girls in Alaska who do what I do."
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Edit your peers
1. Another issue with these beverages is the way they are marketed in in stores.
2. The team won its first sweep of USC in 11 years.
3. If the commitee passes the bill, a minimum of 1,092 intern positions will be available for students in Washington state.
4. “Police guilds have a duty to defend their fellow officers, whether they are found being dishonest or not." said Sen. Jerome Delvin, R-Richland.
5. “We're not requiring high-quality wine but if you’re going to put Washington on the label 95 percent of the grapes must be grown within the region,” said Lacey Hulbert, a 21-year-old enology major.
6. According to Jane Westman, Culinary Coordinator for Metropolitan Market, in September the wine-tasting endorsement will be available to stores.
2. The team won its first sweep of USC in 11 years.
3. If the commitee passes the bill, a minimum of 1,092 intern positions will be available for students in Washington state.
4. “Police guilds have a duty to defend their fellow officers, whether they are found being dishonest or not." said Sen. Jerome Delvin, R-Richland.
5. “We're not requiring high-quality wine but if you’re going to put Washington on the label 95 percent of the grapes must be grown within the region,” said Lacey Hulbert, a 21-year-old enology major.
6. According to Jane Westman, Culinary Coordinator for Metropolitan Market, in September the wine-tasting endorsement will be available to stores.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Martha Mendoza 3/3
3/3/10 Noon.
Martha Mendoza spoke to a group on Wednesday about her career of being a journalist. She shared with a group of about 20 people the eye-opening impact that journalism has on society. Mendoza explained how newspaper reporting has unveiled and stoped groups such as the KKK and uncovered buried scandals.
She gave the group a handout of a story she wrote about the Korean War. It uncovered the massacre American GIs carried out in innocent Korean refugees in 1950. Mendoza said it took four months of investigating, reporting and arguing with editors to get this story out.
Mendoza also informed listeners about the dangerous lifestyle journalist endure in order to do their job. She reported that approximatley 800 journalists have been killed since 1992, and 71 of the deaths occured last year.
Mendoza encouraged students to pursue journalism if they truly enjoyed the experiences they have had so far. She noted that she had been discouraged in the past by being told there was a diminishing market for journalists. She said if she made it in the profession that she wanted to tell students interested in journalism it was possible.
Martha Mendoza spoke to a group on Wednesday about her career of being a journalist. She shared with a group of about 20 people the eye-opening impact that journalism has on society. Mendoza explained how newspaper reporting has unveiled and stoped groups such as the KKK and uncovered buried scandals.
She gave the group a handout of a story she wrote about the Korean War. It uncovered the massacre American GIs carried out in innocent Korean refugees in 1950. Mendoza said it took four months of investigating, reporting and arguing with editors to get this story out.
Mendoza also informed listeners about the dangerous lifestyle journalist endure in order to do their job. She reported that approximatley 800 journalists have been killed since 1992, and 71 of the deaths occured last year.
Mendoza encouraged students to pursue journalism if they truly enjoyed the experiences they have had so far. She noted that she had been discouraged in the past by being told there was a diminishing market for journalists. She said if she made it in the profession that she wanted to tell students interested in journalism it was possible.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Finding trends in local government.
Complete the exercises below and post the answers to your blog by the start of the next class, including the two ledes. Provide answers for the questions or statements in italics.
I. State and local
Using the online resource www.census.gov, answer the following questions
1. What’s the population of Washington state? --6,549,224
a. What's the percent change since 2000?--11.6%
b. Go back to the main page. Now look at 'Washington' under the 'Area Profile with QuickFacts.' What's the median household income?--$58,081
2. Now look at Whitman County.
a. What's the population?--41,664
b. Percent white?--86.6%
c. Percent with bachelor’s degree?--44%
d. Median household income?--$39,691
e. Persons below poverty?--23.7%
3. Let's go deeper. Click on 'Browse data sets for Whitman County.' You'll find a slew of entry points into the U.S. Census Bureau database. This is a great area if you're interested in finding a particular fact (how much federal $ came into the county last year), as well as if you're just browsing, looking for a little light reading.
Click on the 'Building Permits 2009.'
a. Find the annual construction costs for building permits for Pullman from 2004 to 2008. Report it for each individual year.
--2004= 21,793,767
--2005= 40,062,508
--2006= 34,549,367
--2007= 31,922,839
--2008= 14,007,013
b. What’s the most current construction cost for 2009? (Obviously the annual report isn’t yet available, but we can look at the December 2009 report to get the cumulative construction cost.)
--Current : 10,398,856
c. Write a lede based on this information.
From 2005 to 2009 construction costs for Pullman have dropped by $29.6 million, reported The U.S. Census Bureau.
4. Let’s take another big national issue: Health insurance. Return to census.gov.
Click on the QuickFacts page, and then Washington state. Click on 'Browse data sets for Whitman County.'
a. Under People Quick Links, locate “2005 Health Insurance Coverage.
b. Choose Washington and then ‘Submit.’
1. Which two counties have the highest percent of uninsured people?--San Juan and Whitman County
2. What’s the percentage in Whitman County?--29.2%
II. Federal grants and insurance.
Who needs government? Well, Whitman County certainly received some federal help last year. But we want to know how much.
But fumbling through this site can be cumbersome. Plus, the Census Bureau isn't the only government site with information on Whitman County. If only there were an easier way to search all these sites at once (ah, but there is!)
Google/unclesam is a powerful tool that let’s us search all “.gov” Web sites. Go to the search bar and type “Whitman County Consolidated Federal Funds Report.”
a. Click on the first two links and try to find the the report. Any luck? Let's try the third, which takes us to the Office of Financial Management, which overseas $ going into and out of the state of Washington.
b. Click or search for 'Consolidated Federal Funds Report.' At the top of the page, click on 'Online Query System.'
c. Under ‘Available Data,’ choose 2008 and Geography (Federal data almost always lags a year behind). Click ‘Submit.’
d. On the next page, choose ‘Washington’ and ‘Yes’ on County. We want ‘All Fund Types.’
e. On the next page, choose Whitman County.
1. How much did Whitman County farmers receive in Crop Insurance?--roughly
2. How much did Whitman County receive in grants (block, formula, project, etc.)?--$122,982,596
3. Name three of the grants.-- Aging Research, Head Start, Wildlife Services
III. Population
Is Whitman County’s population growing? Let’s look at population trends.
1. Type “Whitman County population" into Google Uncle Sam. We've looked at the Census data so let's try the second link, the Office of Financial Management.
2. On the top, click on the 'Population' tab, then 'County GMA Projections.' (That's Growth Management Act.)
3. We want 2007 projections, which are the most recent. On the next page, we want projections by 'Single Year After 2010.'
a. What’s the 2010 project population for Whitman County?--51,349 people
b. What’s the 2030 projection?--67,031 people
c. What's the projected state population in 2030?--10,026,660 people
d. What's the percent increase for Washington state from 2000 to 2030? What's the increase in Whitman County during that same time period?--
WA increases by 59%, and Whitman County increases by 60%
Spokane City Council Agenda
1. The city of Spokane provides all its City Council information online. Google “Spokane City Council.” Choose the first Google result, which will take us directly to the Council’s home page.
2. Let’s look at the Sept. 14 agenda. Under ‘Current Agendas,’ choose Sept. 14.
3. What’s the number of the ordinance that would create a new alcohol-impact area?--ORD C34475
4. We want to know more about this ordinance. In fact, we want to see the actual document. Under the ‘Services’ tab at the top of the page, scroll down to ‘Documents and Forms.’ Navigate to ‘City Clerk Records.’
5. Type in the keyword ‘alcohol.’ That will bring up the actual ordinance. We have several different listings for the same ordinance. So, under ‘Sub Type,’ find the ordinance designated ‘SMC.’
6. Click ‘View’ and open with Adobe Acrobat.
7. What will the ordinance do? Write a lede based on the City Council’s approval of this ordinance.--ORD C34475 will give local government or police the ability to decide whether or not particular types of alcohol (with emphasis on energy drinks fused with alcohol) can be sold by licensed vendors in the Spokane area.
Lede= The city of Spokane has facilitated a new ordinance, ORD C34475, in response to elevated detox calls and alcohol related crimes. The new ordinance would allow local government officials to limit the sales of fortified alcohol products sold by licensed vendors in Spokane.
8. Google 'alcohol-impact area.' Are other Washington cities enacting similar ordinances. Why?-- Yes, Tacoma and Seattle also have a similar ordinance.
I. State and local
Using the online resource www.census.gov, answer the following questions
1. What’s the population of Washington state? --6,549,224
a. What's the percent change since 2000?--11.6%
b. Go back to the main page. Now look at 'Washington' under the 'Area Profile with QuickFacts.' What's the median household income?--$58,081
2. Now look at Whitman County.
a. What's the population?--41,664
b. Percent white?--86.6%
c. Percent with bachelor’s degree?--44%
d. Median household income?--$39,691
e. Persons below poverty?--23.7%
3. Let's go deeper. Click on 'Browse data sets for Whitman County.' You'll find a slew of entry points into the U.S. Census Bureau database. This is a great area if you're interested in finding a particular fact (how much federal $ came into the county last year), as well as if you're just browsing, looking for a little light reading.
Click on the 'Building Permits 2009.'
a. Find the annual construction costs for building permits for Pullman from 2004 to 2008. Report it for each individual year.
--2004= 21,793,767
--2005= 40,062,508
--2006= 34,549,367
--2007= 31,922,839
--2008= 14,007,013
b. What’s the most current construction cost for 2009? (Obviously the annual report isn’t yet available, but we can look at the December 2009 report to get the cumulative construction cost.)
--Current : 10,398,856
c. Write a lede based on this information.
From 2005 to 2009 construction costs for Pullman have dropped by $29.6 million, reported The U.S. Census Bureau.
4. Let’s take another big national issue: Health insurance. Return to census.gov.
Click on the QuickFacts page, and then Washington state. Click on 'Browse data sets for Whitman County.'
a. Under People Quick Links, locate “2005 Health Insurance Coverage.
b. Choose Washington and then ‘Submit.’
1. Which two counties have the highest percent of uninsured people?--San Juan and Whitman County
2. What’s the percentage in Whitman County?--29.2%
II. Federal grants and insurance.
Who needs government? Well, Whitman County certainly received some federal help last year. But we want to know how much.
But fumbling through this site can be cumbersome. Plus, the Census Bureau isn't the only government site with information on Whitman County. If only there were an easier way to search all these sites at once (ah, but there is!)
Google/unclesam is a powerful tool that let’s us search all “.gov” Web sites. Go to the search bar and type “Whitman County Consolidated Federal Funds Report.”
a. Click on the first two links and try to find the the report. Any luck? Let's try the third, which takes us to the Office of Financial Management, which overseas $ going into and out of the state of Washington.
b. Click or search for 'Consolidated Federal Funds Report.' At the top of the page, click on 'Online Query System.'
c. Under ‘Available Data,’ choose 2008 and Geography (Federal data almost always lags a year behind). Click ‘Submit.’
d. On the next page, choose ‘Washington’ and ‘Yes’ on County. We want ‘All Fund Types.’
e. On the next page, choose Whitman County.
1. How much did Whitman County farmers receive in Crop Insurance?--roughly
2. How much did Whitman County receive in grants (block, formula, project, etc.)?--$122,982,596
3. Name three of the grants.-- Aging Research, Head Start, Wildlife Services
III. Population
Is Whitman County’s population growing? Let’s look at population trends.
1. Type “Whitman County population" into Google Uncle Sam. We've looked at the Census data so let's try the second link, the Office of Financial Management.
2. On the top, click on the 'Population' tab, then 'County GMA Projections.' (That's Growth Management Act.)
3. We want 2007 projections, which are the most recent. On the next page, we want projections by 'Single Year After 2010.'
a. What’s the 2010 project population for Whitman County?--51,349 people
b. What’s the 2030 projection?--67,031 people
c. What's the projected state population in 2030?--10,026,660 people
d. What's the percent increase for Washington state from 2000 to 2030? What's the increase in Whitman County during that same time period?--
WA increases by 59%, and Whitman County increases by 60%
Spokane City Council Agenda
1. The city of Spokane provides all its City Council information online. Google “Spokane City Council.” Choose the first Google result, which will take us directly to the Council’s home page.
2. Let’s look at the Sept. 14 agenda. Under ‘Current Agendas,’ choose Sept. 14.
3. What’s the number of the ordinance that would create a new alcohol-impact area?--ORD C34475
4. We want to know more about this ordinance. In fact, we want to see the actual document. Under the ‘Services’ tab at the top of the page, scroll down to ‘Documents and Forms.’ Navigate to ‘City Clerk Records.’
5. Type in the keyword ‘alcohol.’ That will bring up the actual ordinance. We have several different listings for the same ordinance. So, under ‘Sub Type,’ find the ordinance designated ‘SMC.’
6. Click ‘View’ and open with Adobe Acrobat.
7. What will the ordinance do? Write a lede based on the City Council’s approval of this ordinance.--ORD C34475 will give local government or police the ability to decide whether or not particular types of alcohol (with emphasis on energy drinks fused with alcohol) can be sold by licensed vendors in the Spokane area.
Lede= The city of Spokane has facilitated a new ordinance, ORD C34475, in response to elevated detox calls and alcohol related crimes. The new ordinance would allow local government officials to limit the sales of fortified alcohol products sold by licensed vendors in Spokane.
8. Google 'alcohol-impact area.' Are other Washington cities enacting similar ordinances. Why?-- Yes, Tacoma and Seattle also have a similar ordinance.
Class excercise -- homelessness
Washington State ranks 25th for child homelessness in the United States. -- More than 24,000 children are homeless in WA.
Less than 1/4 of homeless children in WA state that are in high school receive a dipolma.
Washington State gives priority to those on waiting lists to live in a shelter who are homeless and/or have experienced domestic violence.
Less than 1/4 of homeless children in WA state that are in high school receive a dipolma.
Washington State gives priority to those on waiting lists to live in a shelter who are homeless and/or have experienced domestic violence.
Legislative Story --Story #3
ESB 6754 identifies that the names, signatures and addresses of signers on initiatives and referendum petitions are public records.
This bill would require all initiative and referendum petitions to include a warning label to inform signers that their personal information on the petitions may be released to the public if a public records request is made on the specific petition. The warning label must be on the front of the petition and take up at least four square inches.
The reason this bill has been proposed is to make the current practices that the secretary of state's office has been conducting to mirror the authorized words of the print regarding public records.
From 1912 to 1972 initiative and referendum petitions were not allowed to be reviewed by anyone apart from the courts. That all changed in 1972 when Washington voters passed initiative 276, the Public Records Act. Included in the Public Records Act was statue RCW 42.56.210, which incorporates that revealing information which would violate personal privacy can be deleted from the specific records being requested.
From 1972 to 2000 the secretary of state’s office policy was to tell petition requesters that they could get petition records, but the personal information would be blacked out unless they got a court order.
Requests for signed and submitted initiative and referendum petitions have been made and fulfilled every year since 2006. From 1998 to 2006 no individual or organization had followed through on a public records request of initiative or referendums assuming because ten cents per sheet was charged. As eight percent of the votes cast for Governor at the last gubernatorial election is mandatory for the number of valid signatures on both initiatives and referendums, the cost of obtaining a copy of a submitted petition was approximated to cost thousands of dollars. In 2006 due to advancements in technology, documents were made available on CDs and DVDs, which cost $15-$25.
Tim Eyman, Conservative initiative activist for Washington State, said Referendum 71 raised the awareness level regarding Secretary of State Sam Reed’s practices of releasing all information of petition signers to requesters.
“The first domino to fall was R-71,” said Eyman.
Referendum 71 was a petition set up in 2009 set up by group called Protect Marriage Washington. Its goal was to put SB 5688 back on the ballot for Washington State voters to decide on. SB 5688 allowed domestic partnerships in Washington State to receive the same benefits that married heterosexual couples received. The valid signatures submitted to the Washington Secretary of State overwhelmingly exceeded the amount required. This resulted in Washington State voters to be able to determine the outcome of SB 5688 with their vote. The bill was still passed on with a 53-47 vote.
Even though the bill was passed to higher legislature, supporters of SB 5688 made a public records request of R-71 petitions. Gay-rights activists running websites such as KnowThyNeighbor.org and WhoSigned.org claimed that they would post the information of the petition signers on the internet. R-71 Petition signers feared that they would be harassed if their names, signatures and addresses were posted on-line.
Controversy has risen over whether or not releasing names, signatures and addresses is a violation of privacy of petitioners. Therefore R-71 is still pending.
During a hearing recorded on tvw.org on Feb. 23, Rep. Sam Hunt announced that ESB 6754 did not have enough votes to be discussed.
Eyman, who attended the hearing, said it was a 4-4 vote, therefore the bill is considered dead. The U.S. Supreme court has picked up the case in regards to first amendment protections. Eyman predicts that the Supreme Court will conclude that the bill has a “chilling” affect on petitioners, thus not passing it.
A hearing date on Apr. 28 has been set to decide on the public records case which has stemmed from Washington State’s practice of allowing names, signatures and addresses to be included in copies of requested public records. The decision will impact petition signers of R-71 and future petition signers in regards to if their information will be released.
Contact Information:
Tim Eyman
(435) 493-9127 – Tim_eyman@comcast.net
Rep. Sam Hunt
(360) 786-7992 – Tvw.org (ESB 6754)
Tvw.org (ESB 6754) Hearing Feb. 23, 2010
http://www.tvw.org/media/mediaplayer.cfm?evid=2010020161&TYPE=V&CFID=5529200&CFTOKEN=94363586&bhcp=1
Washington State Legislature Web-site (ESB 6754)
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6754&year=2009
ESB 6754 Bill Analysis
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2009-10/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6754.E%20HBA%20SGTA%2010.pdf
OUTLINE
1. What will happen:
-ESB 6754 (2009-10) Making the names and addresses of persons signing initiative or referendum petitions public records.
-Warning must be put on all petitions
2. Why is this happening:
-Referendum 71
-To make the law language clear and mirror the practices the SoS (Sam Reed) has been performing with public records requests since 2006.
3. What is the extent:
-Controversy between whether releasing information of petition signers is violating privacy or not.
-Conversations vs. confrontations.
4. What is the reaction:
- The bill is dead
-April 28th it will be heard by the US Supreme court
This bill would require all initiative and referendum petitions to include a warning label to inform signers that their personal information on the petitions may be released to the public if a public records request is made on the specific petition. The warning label must be on the front of the petition and take up at least four square inches.
The reason this bill has been proposed is to make the current practices that the secretary of state's office has been conducting to mirror the authorized words of the print regarding public records.
From 1912 to 1972 initiative and referendum petitions were not allowed to be reviewed by anyone apart from the courts. That all changed in 1972 when Washington voters passed initiative 276, the Public Records Act. Included in the Public Records Act was statue RCW 42.56.210, which incorporates that revealing information which would violate personal privacy can be deleted from the specific records being requested.
From 1972 to 2000 the secretary of state’s office policy was to tell petition requesters that they could get petition records, but the personal information would be blacked out unless they got a court order.
Requests for signed and submitted initiative and referendum petitions have been made and fulfilled every year since 2006. From 1998 to 2006 no individual or organization had followed through on a public records request of initiative or referendums assuming because ten cents per sheet was charged. As eight percent of the votes cast for Governor at the last gubernatorial election is mandatory for the number of valid signatures on both initiatives and referendums, the cost of obtaining a copy of a submitted petition was approximated to cost thousands of dollars. In 2006 due to advancements in technology, documents were made available on CDs and DVDs, which cost $15-$25.
Tim Eyman, Conservative initiative activist for Washington State, said Referendum 71 raised the awareness level regarding Secretary of State Sam Reed’s practices of releasing all information of petition signers to requesters.
“The first domino to fall was R-71,” said Eyman.
Referendum 71 was a petition set up in 2009 set up by group called Protect Marriage Washington. Its goal was to put SB 5688 back on the ballot for Washington State voters to decide on. SB 5688 allowed domestic partnerships in Washington State to receive the same benefits that married heterosexual couples received. The valid signatures submitted to the Washington Secretary of State overwhelmingly exceeded the amount required. This resulted in Washington State voters to be able to determine the outcome of SB 5688 with their vote. The bill was still passed on with a 53-47 vote.
Even though the bill was passed to higher legislature, supporters of SB 5688 made a public records request of R-71 petitions. Gay-rights activists running websites such as KnowThyNeighbor.org and WhoSigned.org claimed that they would post the information of the petition signers on the internet. R-71 Petition signers feared that they would be harassed if their names, signatures and addresses were posted on-line.
Controversy has risen over whether or not releasing names, signatures and addresses is a violation of privacy of petitioners. Therefore R-71 is still pending.
During a hearing recorded on tvw.org on Feb. 23, Rep. Sam Hunt announced that ESB 6754 did not have enough votes to be discussed.
Eyman, who attended the hearing, said it was a 4-4 vote, therefore the bill is considered dead. The U.S. Supreme court has picked up the case in regards to first amendment protections. Eyman predicts that the Supreme Court will conclude that the bill has a “chilling” affect on petitioners, thus not passing it.
A hearing date on Apr. 28 has been set to decide on the public records case which has stemmed from Washington State’s practice of allowing names, signatures and addresses to be included in copies of requested public records. The decision will impact petition signers of R-71 and future petition signers in regards to if their information will be released.
Contact Information:
Tim Eyman
(435) 493-9127 – Tim_eyman@comcast.net
Rep. Sam Hunt
(360) 786-7992 – Tvw.org (ESB 6754)
Tvw.org (ESB 6754) Hearing Feb. 23, 2010
http://www.tvw.org/media/mediaplayer.cfm?evid=2010020161&TYPE=V&CFID=5529200&CFTOKEN=94363586&bhcp=1
Washington State Legislature Web-site (ESB 6754)
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6754&year=2009
ESB 6754 Bill Analysis
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2009-10/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6754.E%20HBA%20SGTA%2010.pdf
OUTLINE
1. What will happen:
-ESB 6754 (2009-10) Making the names and addresses of persons signing initiative or referendum petitions public records.
-Warning must be put on all petitions
2. Why is this happening:
-Referendum 71
-To make the law language clear and mirror the practices the SoS (Sam Reed) has been performing with public records requests since 2006.
3. What is the extent:
-Controversy between whether releasing information of petition signers is violating privacy or not.
-Conversations vs. confrontations.
4. What is the reaction:
- The bill is dead
-April 28th it will be heard by the US Supreme court
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Help your peers
Help your peers with their grammar and style. (Note: These are your sentences, but I’ve also inserted some errors.)
1. Washington state provided a subsidy of more than $2,000 for in-state students.
2. “The $13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg,” said Jerry McCollum, coordinator of arts and culture.
3. “What I know if the system is broken right now," said President Floyd. "We can’t live in a world with 14 percent tuition increases".
4. The co-presidents announced a club to meet more people who are interested in hiking.
5. Floyd went on to speak on his support for Senate Bill 6562, which was sponsored by Sen. Derek Kilmer.
6. The legislature has made no decisions on budget cuts.
7. The bill would give Washington State University the authority to set its own tuition.
8. Sen. Jessica Smith presented the proposal at the committee's meeting, which was held in the auditorium on Feb. 4th.
Floyd and budget
Key questions
1. How much has tuition increased in the past few years? -- 14%
2. What do ASWSU leaders think of the bill that would give tuition-setting authority to the Board of Regents? -That it could lead to astronomical increases in tuition.
3. Who currently sets your tuition? -- Elected officials, legislature.
4. Why would the Board of Regents be more accountable than elected officials?
5. Bernardo said WSU may lose $27 million in research money – that’s twice as much the budget cut facing WSU. Should we mention that in our story? ---yes
1. Washington state provided a subsidy of more than $2,000 for in-state students.
2. “The $13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg,” said Jerry McCollum, coordinator of arts and culture.
3. “What I know if the system is broken right now," said President Floyd. "We can’t live in a world with 14 percent tuition increases".
4. The co-presidents announced a club to meet more people who are interested in hiking.
5. Floyd went on to speak on his support for Senate Bill 6562, which was sponsored by Sen. Derek Kilmer.
6. The legislature has made no decisions on budget cuts.
7. The bill would give Washington State University the authority to set its own tuition.
8. Sen. Jessica Smith presented the proposal at the committee's meeting, which was held in the auditorium on Feb. 4th.
Floyd and budget
Key questions
1. How much has tuition increased in the past few years? -- 14%
2. What do ASWSU leaders think of the bill that would give tuition-setting authority to the Board of Regents? -That it could lead to astronomical increases in tuition.
3. Who currently sets your tuition? -- Elected officials, legislature.
4. Why would the Board of Regents be more accountable than elected officials?
5. Bernardo said WSU may lose $27 million in research money – that’s twice as much the budget cut facing WSU. Should we mention that in our story? ---yes
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Bills Clearing Latest Cutoff -- 2 bills
5. On the main legislative page (leg.wa.gov), click on Bills Clearing Latest Cutoff
a. Identify two bills that you might find interesting. Search for information on both bills and provide the following:
1.) SHB-2427-Domestic violence offenders
2.) 2629-Adoption petitions
1. Name and phone number of two sponsors
--1.) Rep. Kirk Pearson (360) 786-7816. Rep. Christopher Hurst (360) 786-7866.
--2.) Rep. Troy Kelley (360) 786-7890. Rep. Larry Seaquist (360) 786-7802.
2. One sentence explaining what each bill would do
--1.) Ensures that domestic violence offenders are punished
accordingly and that an end to domestic violence can be
achieved. Addresses scoring for prior felony and nonfelony offenses that are domestic violence related for purposes of calculating an offender's sentence.
Defines repetitive domestic violence offense.
– 2.) Updates the law regarding the 8 hour period that shelters have to call the legal parents of a run away child.
3. A link to televised debate on the bill at tvw.org
1.) http://tvw.org/media/mediaplayer.cfm?evid=2010021061&TYPE=V&CFID=5288200&CFTOKEN=22031585&bhcp=1
2.) http://tvw.org/media/mediaplayer.cfm?evid=2010011290&TYPE=V&CFID=5288200&CFTOKEN=22031585&bhcp=1
4. A list of three sources (non-legislative) that may be interested in the bill
2427—Alex Bangstaf
Public safety American preparedness committee
Yvonne Walker
2629-- Representative Mary Dickerson
Katie Meyer
Jim Theophilus -mocking bird society executive
a. Identify two bills that you might find interesting. Search for information on both bills and provide the following:
1.) SHB-2427-Domestic violence offenders
2.) 2629-Adoption petitions
1. Name and phone number of two sponsors
--1.) Rep. Kirk Pearson (360) 786-7816. Rep. Christopher Hurst (360) 786-7866.
--2.) Rep. Troy Kelley (360) 786-7890. Rep. Larry Seaquist (360) 786-7802.
2. One sentence explaining what each bill would do
--1.) Ensures that domestic violence offenders are punished
accordingly and that an end to domestic violence can be
achieved. Addresses scoring for prior felony and nonfelony offenses that are domestic violence related for purposes of calculating an offender's sentence.
Defines repetitive domestic violence offense.
– 2.) Updates the law regarding the 8 hour period that shelters have to call the legal parents of a run away child.
3. A link to televised debate on the bill at tvw.org
1.) http://tvw.org/media/mediaplayer.cfm?evid=2010021061&TYPE=V&CFID=5288200&CFTOKEN=22031585&bhcp=1
2.) http://tvw.org/media/mediaplayer.cfm?evid=2010011290&TYPE=V&CFID=5288200&CFTOKEN=22031585&bhcp=1
4. A list of three sources (non-legislative) that may be interested in the bill
2427—Alex Bangstaf
Public safety American preparedness committee
Yvonne Walker
2629-- Representative Mary Dickerson
Katie Meyer
Jim Theophilus -mocking bird society executive
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Find SB 6562.
3. Find SB 6562.
What does the bill propose? - Allows an institution of higher education to set its own tuition.
Who is the sponsor? - Senator Derek Kilmer
What is the companion bill in the House? - HB 2946
What was the most recent action taken on this legislation? - 2nd substitute bill substituted.
What does the fiscal note tell us? - The details about how the bill will directly affect, the whole analysis.
According to the fiscal note, if WSU increased tuition by 1 percent next year, how much more money would the university receive? - $1.05 Million.
If tuition increases 10 percent, how much more would the university collect in S&A fees from from 2012 to 2018? - $37.3 million
If it increases 7 percent, how much would the university collect in S&A fees? - $23.8 Million
What does the bill propose? - Allows an institution of higher education to set its own tuition.
Who is the sponsor? - Senator Derek Kilmer
What is the companion bill in the House? - HB 2946
What was the most recent action taken on this legislation? - 2nd substitute bill substituted.
What does the fiscal note tell us? - The details about how the bill will directly affect, the whole analysis.
According to the fiscal note, if WSU increased tuition by 1 percent next year, how much more money would the university receive? - $1.05 Million.
If tuition increases 10 percent, how much more would the university collect in S&A fees from from 2012 to 2018? - $37.3 million
If it increases 7 percent, how much would the university collect in S&A fees? - $23.8 Million
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Quotes
1. "Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.” Janice said
2. Lisa said she planned to attend the rally.
3. Jones said he will be there Wednesday.
4. “Are all your flights full?", he asked.
5. Jones said he made a "freshman mistake" of throwing the ball into a crowd of defenders.
6. Did Bennett say, “It will be a long season”?
7. Did Bennett say, “Will it be a long season?"
8. “Wulff's statement that he would 'beat the Huskies in Seattle' has outraged our fans,” Sarkisian said.
9. “We think it’s a great situation for our band,” Kurt said. “We’re ecstatic. Can you get us backstage passes?” Kurt asked Dave, who was standing next to him.
10. “How can we not succeed?" he asked.
2. Lisa said she planned to attend the rally.
3. Jones said he will be there Wednesday.
4. “Are all your flights full?", he asked.
5. Jones said he made a "freshman mistake" of throwing the ball into a crowd of defenders.
6. Did Bennett say, “It will be a long season”?
7. Did Bennett say, “Will it be a long season?"
8. “Wulff's statement that he would 'beat the Huskies in Seattle' has outraged our fans,” Sarkisian said.
9. “We think it’s a great situation for our band,” Kurt said. “We’re ecstatic. Can you get us backstage passes?” Kurt asked Dave, who was standing next to him.
10. “How can we not succeed?" he asked.
Speech - Story # 2
WSU does not have the power to decide tuition cost unless the Senate Bill 6562 is passed, WSU President Elson S. Floyd said Feb. 3 during the budget forum briefing.
The 6562 Bill would allow WSU, UW and WWU to set their own tuition. Floyd predicts that there is about a 50/50 chance the bill will pass.
“There are some that believe that if the institutions have the authority to set their own tuition they will have the unbridled use of raising tuition at astronomical levels,” Floyd said.
Floyd assured students that this would not be the case at WSU if the bill is passed.
“We know our students, we know our demographics, we know what our priorities are,” Floyd said. “We know what the capacity is and this institution has always prided itself on those core values.”
Floyd said if the Board of Regents were to set its own tuition then it would be held more accountable.
Provost Warwick M. Bayly shared the stage with Floyd to address issues concerning the budget cuts and furloughs for WSU staff and faculty.
Bayly gave the audience an overview of the budget crisis we may face in the future if the governor's $13.5 million reduction is passed. The 6-7% biennium budget reduction on top of last years 12% reduction has lead to furloughs becoming a hot topic right now in anticipating the solutions for the proposed cuts, Bayly said.
Furloughs are an alternative to permanently laying off staff and faculty. They are essentially leave without pay.
Bayly reminded the audience that sooner or later a permanent budget reduction has to be made.
“Taking a furlough doesn’t represent a permanent budget reduction,” Bayly said. “In many respects it simply delays or compounds the problem.”
Bayly assured that no decisions are being made yet because they can not be with out knowing the exact budget reduction that will be made.
Questions were addressed by Floyd and Bayly from the audience of students, staff, faculty and community members.
A student questioned the priorities of the WSU funds. She asked why millions of dollars are being spent on construction around campus for projects such as Martin Stadium and re-turffing playfields all while tuition was increasing.
Floyd explained that WSU has three sources of funds: construction funds, operational funds and Student and Activity Fees. The three separate sources of funding cannot be co-mingled, Floyd said.
Construction funds come from the state, operational funds are sourced from state money and tuition, and Student and Activity Fees are controlled by the WSU students.
If the funds are spent on what they are not specified for then the funding will be lost.
President Floyd closed his speech with a final comment. Leaning in towards the audience he specified he was talking to his students.
“There is no way possible that this administration can balance this budget on the backs of you through the form of tuition,” Floyd said. “The state has an obligation and responsibility to make sure that they provide their fair share in the education cost. That’s why you decided to come to a public institution.”
Story Outline
What will happen?
-If the Bill 6562 is passed then WSU, UW and WWU will be able to set their own tuition.
-If the Governors’ proposed budget reductions are approved then WSU may have to consider ways to make cut backs (furloughs, layoffs, tuition increase, etc.)
Why is this happening?
-The national economic crisis is making it necessary to make budget cuts.
- If Bill 6562 is passed then the Board of Regents can be held accountable for tuition increases.
-The speech took place to somewhat calm students, staff and faculty members by letting them know all of the plans for the WSU budget will be transparent.
What is the extent?
- President Floyd and Provost Warwick M. Bayly are not sure of the course of action to take yet because there isn’t any concrete information about the actual budget cuts.
- The budget cuts may drastically decrease the quality of WSU.
What is the response?
- Students, staff and faculty are confused about the varying claims of tuition increase (14% - 40%)
- After the briefing there was some relief in knowing that nothing final has been declared and the WSU community will be frequently updated as decisions are made.
Sources
President Elson S. Floyd Office of the president : (509) 335-4200
Sam Shadoxx Email : samuelhap@hotmail.com
Jenny Almgren jenniferalmgren@hotmail.com
Provost Warwick M. Bayly (509)-335-5581
Questions
1. What is your response to the fliers going around campus that are encouraging students to have an all-day strike on April 7th?
2. There is speculation that the tuition increase next year will be up to 40%. What is your best guess the percentage increase will be?
3. When will students know the actual tuition cost for next year? Will it be enough time for students to seek out an education elsewhere?
The 6562 Bill would allow WSU, UW and WWU to set their own tuition. Floyd predicts that there is about a 50/50 chance the bill will pass.
“There are some that believe that if the institutions have the authority to set their own tuition they will have the unbridled use of raising tuition at astronomical levels,” Floyd said.
Floyd assured students that this would not be the case at WSU if the bill is passed.
“We know our students, we know our demographics, we know what our priorities are,” Floyd said. “We know what the capacity is and this institution has always prided itself on those core values.”
Floyd said if the Board of Regents were to set its own tuition then it would be held more accountable.
Provost Warwick M. Bayly shared the stage with Floyd to address issues concerning the budget cuts and furloughs for WSU staff and faculty.
Bayly gave the audience an overview of the budget crisis we may face in the future if the governor's $13.5 million reduction is passed. The 6-7% biennium budget reduction on top of last years 12% reduction has lead to furloughs becoming a hot topic right now in anticipating the solutions for the proposed cuts, Bayly said.
Furloughs are an alternative to permanently laying off staff and faculty. They are essentially leave without pay.
Bayly reminded the audience that sooner or later a permanent budget reduction has to be made.
“Taking a furlough doesn’t represent a permanent budget reduction,” Bayly said. “In many respects it simply delays or compounds the problem.”
Bayly assured that no decisions are being made yet because they can not be with out knowing the exact budget reduction that will be made.
Questions were addressed by Floyd and Bayly from the audience of students, staff, faculty and community members.
A student questioned the priorities of the WSU funds. She asked why millions of dollars are being spent on construction around campus for projects such as Martin Stadium and re-turffing playfields all while tuition was increasing.
Floyd explained that WSU has three sources of funds: construction funds, operational funds and Student and Activity Fees. The three separate sources of funding cannot be co-mingled, Floyd said.
Construction funds come from the state, operational funds are sourced from state money and tuition, and Student and Activity Fees are controlled by the WSU students.
If the funds are spent on what they are not specified for then the funding will be lost.
President Floyd closed his speech with a final comment. Leaning in towards the audience he specified he was talking to his students.
“There is no way possible that this administration can balance this budget on the backs of you through the form of tuition,” Floyd said. “The state has an obligation and responsibility to make sure that they provide their fair share in the education cost. That’s why you decided to come to a public institution.”
Story Outline
What will happen?
-If the Bill 6562 is passed then WSU, UW and WWU will be able to set their own tuition.
-If the Governors’ proposed budget reductions are approved then WSU may have to consider ways to make cut backs (furloughs, layoffs, tuition increase, etc.)
Why is this happening?
-The national economic crisis is making it necessary to make budget cuts.
- If Bill 6562 is passed then the Board of Regents can be held accountable for tuition increases.
-The speech took place to somewhat calm students, staff and faculty members by letting them know all of the plans for the WSU budget will be transparent.
What is the extent?
- President Floyd and Provost Warwick M. Bayly are not sure of the course of action to take yet because there isn’t any concrete information about the actual budget cuts.
- The budget cuts may drastically decrease the quality of WSU.
What is the response?
- Students, staff and faculty are confused about the varying claims of tuition increase (14% - 40%)
- After the briefing there was some relief in knowing that nothing final has been declared and the WSU community will be frequently updated as decisions are made.
Sources
President Elson S. Floyd Office of the president : (509) 335-4200
Sam Shadoxx Email : samuelhap@hotmail.com
Jenny Almgren jenniferalmgren@hotmail.com
Provost Warwick M. Bayly (509)-335-5581
Questions
1. What is your response to the fliers going around campus that are encouraging students to have an all-day strike on April 7th?
2. There is speculation that the tuition increase next year will be up to 40%. What is your best guess the percentage increase will be?
3. When will students know the actual tuition cost for next year? Will it be enough time for students to seek out an education elsewhere?
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Edit your peers
Edit your peers
1. He died from a heart attack on Feb. 1.
2. He said these lights would be important on one-way streets.
3. The play will be Feb. 4 to 7.
4. For more information, contact Committee Co-Chair John E. Williamson, .
5. Dennis Alexander, adopted composer for the Pedagogy Piano Lab School, will be lecturing on Saturday.
6. En' Wezoh said he hopes to recruit people who would best accomplish the intended vision.
7. Benjamin Highsmith, interfraternity council president, will attend.
“GLA is a beneficial experience for all who attend," Highsmith said. "It is time dedicated to fostering relationships between Greek chapters while identifying commonalities and determining a direction for our community”.
8. The drug-related film will be featured in a special showcase which will air as the final show.
9. “There are still new things to say with art music," club President Kyle Winter said. "It’s hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise,”
1. He died from a heart attack on Feb. 1.
2. He said these lights would be important on one-way streets.
3. The play will be Feb. 4 to 7.
4. For more information, contact Committee Co-Chair John E. Williamson, .
5. Dennis Alexander, adopted composer for the Pedagogy Piano Lab School, will be lecturing on Saturday.
6. En' Wezoh said he hopes to recruit people who would best accomplish the intended vision.
7. Benjamin Highsmith, interfraternity council president, will attend.
“GLA is a beneficial experience for all who attend," Highsmith said. "It is time dedicated to fostering relationships between Greek chapters while identifying commonalities and determining a direction for our community”.
8. The drug-related film will be featured in a special showcase which will air as the final show.
9. “There are still new things to say with art music," club President Kyle Winter said. "It’s hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise,”
Monday, February 8, 2010
Jess Walter
Lede: Journalist turned five time novelist, Jess Walter, spoke to students and staff at Washington State University on Thursday about the dire straits newspapers, novels and magazines are in.
Quote 1: “Before we would read the newspaper and watch the news before we made up our minds,” said Walter. “Now, we make up our minds and seek information from a source that backs it.”
Nut Graf: Walter informed the audience of 60 people about the challenges technology has created for print media. Sales of novels have declined by 40% in the last year, and an even steeper drop for literary novels said Walter. Although the future for journalism may look grim considering the current set backs, Walter encouraged students to stay driven if pursuing a career in writing is their passion.
“The market will always be there,” said Walter.
Quote 2: Max Schoenrock, a senior communications major at Washington State University, said the speech was very eye opening.
“I was unaware of how much people’s biases have been affecting journalism,” said Schoenrock.
Max Schoenrock : (425) 941-7198
Quote 1: “Before we would read the newspaper and watch the news before we made up our minds,” said Walter. “Now, we make up our minds and seek information from a source that backs it.”
Nut Graf: Walter informed the audience of 60 people about the challenges technology has created for print media. Sales of novels have declined by 40% in the last year, and an even steeper drop for literary novels said Walter. Although the future for journalism may look grim considering the current set backs, Walter encouraged students to stay driven if pursuing a career in writing is their passion.
“The market will always be there,” said Walter.
Quote 2: Max Schoenrock, a senior communications major at Washington State University, said the speech was very eye opening.
“I was unaware of how much people’s biases have been affecting journalism,” said Schoenrock.
Max Schoenrock : (425) 941-7198
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
From statements to ledes
1.)
Mayor Hastings Sawyer pronounced Tuesday during a press conference that 40 full-time employees from the city's street department will be elmimnated immediatley.
"We’re a juncture in the budgetary process where it is unsustainable to maintain all departments at current force" ,said Sawyer. "That will save us $1.6 million in the next 12 months."
2.)
Tuesday Texas Attorney General Ivan Milton proclaimed that the war on drugs has failed due to its flawed policy, in which consequently brought him to the funeral of border patrol agent Calvin Markins.
"If we hope to combat this tragic violence, the U.S. Congress must act immediately to legalize marijuana" , said Milton. "Such a change will save money and, more importantly, save lives of fine young men like Calvin Markins.”
Mayor Hastings Sawyer pronounced Tuesday during a press conference that 40 full-time employees from the city's street department will be elmimnated immediatley.
"We’re a juncture in the budgetary process where it is unsustainable to maintain all departments at current force" ,said Sawyer. "That will save us $1.6 million in the next 12 months."
2.)
Tuesday Texas Attorney General Ivan Milton proclaimed that the war on drugs has failed due to its flawed policy, in which consequently brought him to the funeral of border patrol agent Calvin Markins.
"If we hope to combat this tragic violence, the U.S. Congress must act immediately to legalize marijuana" , said Milton. "Such a change will save money and, more importantly, save lives of fine young men like Calvin Markins.”
Comma
Correct the following sentences. If the sentence is already correct, write “correct.”
1. We looked through the church door, but we did not see anyone.
2. We could wait to see if anyone else came, or we could go back home. Correct
3. This will end up having an effect on consumers, she said.
4. Britney paid $80 for her editing text, but she received only $4 dollars at the resale desk.
5. According to Washington state law, bars will become smoke free on February 15.
6. I saw Karen and we had coffee. Correct.
7. The home was bright and cheery. However, it made me uncomfortable. Correct?
8. It was raining. We stayed home.
9. Later he phoned again. Correct.
Underline the subject and verb of the following sentences:
Another impact that increases the purchasing of alcohol is the premises that sell alcohol on and off the WSU campus.
The best advice the CACD can give is, do not post things that you would not want people to see.
1. We looked through the church door, but we did not see anyone.
2. We could wait to see if anyone else came, or we could go back home. Correct
3. This will end up having an effect on consumers, she said.
4. Britney paid $80 for her editing text, but she received only $4 dollars at the resale desk.
5. According to Washington state law, bars will become smoke free on February 15.
6. I saw Karen and we had coffee. Correct.
7. The home was bright and cheery. However, it made me uncomfortable. Correct?
8. It was raining. We stayed home.
9. Later he phoned again. Correct.
Underline the subject and verb of the following sentences:
Another impact that increases the purchasing of alcohol is the premises that sell alcohol on and off the WSU campus.
The best advice the CACD can give is, do not post things that you would not want people to see.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Meeting Story #1
Pullman’s local Planned Parenthood of the Greater Washington and North Idaho has had to cut back on staff and drop some of the services it can offer patients due to the Washington State budget cuts to family planning funding, Dustin Hall, member of Students for Choice and Voices for Planned Parenthood, informed students and members last Friday.
Along with the changes in services offered, Pullman’s local Planned Parenthood name has also been recently altered. This year the Planned Parenthood of the Inland Northwest has been officially combined with the Planned Parenthood of Central Washington, to form Planned Parenthood of the Greater Washington and North Idaho (PPGWNI).
“Planned Parenthood is still dedicated to making reproductive health services available to anyone in need,” said Chelsea Tremblay, President of WSU’s Students for Choice. “They offer payment plans and will work to provide as much assistance as they possibly can”.
The non-profit agency offers its services of healthcare and education to all ages, orientations and genders. Some of these services include gynecological exams, contraceptive education and choices, pregnancy testing, HPV vaccines and counseling.
Through Pullman’s local PPGWNI, Sexually Transmitted Infection screenings are no longer on a sliding fee scale for low income individuals. This means it now costs $100 for a complete STI exam. STI testing can only be preformed by the clinics doctor, who is currently available every other Tuesday and Thursday. The limited availability of the clinic’s doctor is due to lack of staff, also caused by the budget cut.
HIV testing is no longer offered at any of the Planned Parenthood clinics. For local HIV testing, the Inland Oasis HIV Program in Moscow Idaho offers free screening on Sundays from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The Pullman PPGWNI clinic does not offer abortions in its facility. However, they do provide counseling services and information about the procedure. A woman requesting an abortion will be referred, and assisted with transportation if necessary, to the Planned Parenthood clinic in Spokane where the process can be completed.
The 2009 budget cuts have decreased the services and staff members that Planned Parenthood clinics have been able to provide for patients. The non-profit organization will be potentially faced with an even bigger setback this year.
In Gov. Gregoire’s 2010 proposed budget, the Washington State family planning funding is scheduled to be cut by $3 million on July 1, 2010. This could result in 12,500 low-income Washington State residents losing access to family planning services, according to the Planned Parenthood Public Policy Network of Washington, (ppaction.org).
“This budget cut will affect numerous WSU students” Tremblay said.
Tremblay encouraged students to take action by sending letters to legislature and by signing up to attend Coug day at the Capitol.
The annual Coug day at the Capitol is an opportunity for student’s voices to be heard by legislature regarding their concerns about the family planning services budget cut and other political issues. The event will be held in Olympia February 14-16. In order to attend the event students are required to attend one of three informational sessions along with a $25 cash or check payment.
Students can register and find more information about Coug day at the Capitol online at:
http://aswsu.wsu.edu/current_projects_coug_day_at_the_capital.aspx.
Contact information:
Chelsea Tremblay – President of Students for Choice
(907) 518-0952
Dustin Hall—Member of Voice for Planned Parenthood (VOX) and Students for Choice
(253) 208-0290
Trisha Christensen—President of Voice for Planned Parenthood (VOX)
(509) 551-3017
Lindsey Taylor – Secretary of Voice for Planned Parenthood (VOX)
(206) 920-8694
Planned Parent of the Greater Washington and North Idaho, Pullman WA
(509) 334-1525
Planned Parenthood Public Policy Network of Washington
http://www.ppaction.org/ppaow/alert-description.tcl?alert_id=19229540
Meeting Outline
What will happen?
• Pullman’s local Planned Parenthood has had to limit and drop some of its reproductive health care services and staff.
• New to 2010, the Pullman Planned Parenthood clinic has been merged. It is now referred to as the Planned Parenthood of the Greater Washington and North Idaho.
Why is this happening?
• The national economic crisis is making it necessary for states to make budget cuts.
What is the extent?
• In addition to the 2009 budget cuts to family planning funding, the 2010 proposed budget cuts to family planning funding is $3 million on July 1, 2010.
• If passed, this budget cut will close at least 19 more family planning services clinics (over ¼ of all the low-income family planning clinics in Washington State). This will affect approximately 12,500 more people who will lose access to these services. (Planned Parenthood Public Policy Network of Washington).
What is the response?
• People who need reproductive health services are being denied because the lack of state funding.
• Citizens of Washington State are being asked to write letters to legislature addressing the issue.
• Coug day at the Capitol is an opportunity for students to get involved for the funding deficit, because it affects many of our college students.
Along with the changes in services offered, Pullman’s local Planned Parenthood name has also been recently altered. This year the Planned Parenthood of the Inland Northwest has been officially combined with the Planned Parenthood of Central Washington, to form Planned Parenthood of the Greater Washington and North Idaho (PPGWNI).
“Planned Parenthood is still dedicated to making reproductive health services available to anyone in need,” said Chelsea Tremblay, President of WSU’s Students for Choice. “They offer payment plans and will work to provide as much assistance as they possibly can”.
The non-profit agency offers its services of healthcare and education to all ages, orientations and genders. Some of these services include gynecological exams, contraceptive education and choices, pregnancy testing, HPV vaccines and counseling.
Through Pullman’s local PPGWNI, Sexually Transmitted Infection screenings are no longer on a sliding fee scale for low income individuals. This means it now costs $100 for a complete STI exam. STI testing can only be preformed by the clinics doctor, who is currently available every other Tuesday and Thursday. The limited availability of the clinic’s doctor is due to lack of staff, also caused by the budget cut.
HIV testing is no longer offered at any of the Planned Parenthood clinics. For local HIV testing, the Inland Oasis HIV Program in Moscow Idaho offers free screening on Sundays from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The Pullman PPGWNI clinic does not offer abortions in its facility. However, they do provide counseling services and information about the procedure. A woman requesting an abortion will be referred, and assisted with transportation if necessary, to the Planned Parenthood clinic in Spokane where the process can be completed.
The 2009 budget cuts have decreased the services and staff members that Planned Parenthood clinics have been able to provide for patients. The non-profit organization will be potentially faced with an even bigger setback this year.
In Gov. Gregoire’s 2010 proposed budget, the Washington State family planning funding is scheduled to be cut by $3 million on July 1, 2010. This could result in 12,500 low-income Washington State residents losing access to family planning services, according to the Planned Parenthood Public Policy Network of Washington, (ppaction.org).
“This budget cut will affect numerous WSU students” Tremblay said.
Tremblay encouraged students to take action by sending letters to legislature and by signing up to attend Coug day at the Capitol.
The annual Coug day at the Capitol is an opportunity for student’s voices to be heard by legislature regarding their concerns about the family planning services budget cut and other political issues. The event will be held in Olympia February 14-16. In order to attend the event students are required to attend one of three informational sessions along with a $25 cash or check payment.
Students can register and find more information about Coug day at the Capitol online at:
http://aswsu.wsu.edu/current_projects_coug_day_at_the_capital.aspx.
Contact information:
Chelsea Tremblay – President of Students for Choice
(907) 518-0952
Dustin Hall—Member of Voice for Planned Parenthood (VOX) and Students for Choice
(253) 208-0290
Trisha Christensen—President of Voice for Planned Parenthood (VOX)
(509) 551-3017
Lindsey Taylor – Secretary of Voice for Planned Parenthood (VOX)
(206) 920-8694
Planned Parent of the Greater Washington and North Idaho, Pullman WA
(509) 334-1525
Planned Parenthood Public Policy Network of Washington
http://www.ppaction.org/ppaow/alert-description.tcl?alert_id=19229540
Meeting Outline
What will happen?
• Pullman’s local Planned Parenthood has had to limit and drop some of its reproductive health care services and staff.
• New to 2010, the Pullman Planned Parenthood clinic has been merged. It is now referred to as the Planned Parenthood of the Greater Washington and North Idaho.
Why is this happening?
• The national economic crisis is making it necessary for states to make budget cuts.
What is the extent?
• In addition to the 2009 budget cuts to family planning funding, the 2010 proposed budget cuts to family planning funding is $3 million on July 1, 2010.
• If passed, this budget cut will close at least 19 more family planning services clinics (over ¼ of all the low-income family planning clinics in Washington State). This will affect approximately 12,500 more people who will lose access to these services. (Planned Parenthood Public Policy Network of Washington).
What is the response?
• People who need reproductive health services are being denied because the lack of state funding.
• Citizens of Washington State are being asked to write letters to legislature addressing the issue.
• Coug day at the Capitol is an opportunity for students to get involved for the funding deficit, because it affects many of our college students.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Annual Homecoming meeting
On Wednesday during the event planning meeting regarding WSU's 102nd Homecoming, The Student Entertainment Board decided to eliminate homecoming royalty in order to make room for a new traditon.
"There could be more useful events................................
"There could be more useful events................................
Brevity and Clarity
Edit for brevity and clarity.
1. He wandered through the streets.
2. The suspect sprinted across the yard.
3. The war refugees sought a haven across the border.
4. “I would never support an independent counsel,” he said. “It would infringe on the autonomy of the City Council.”
5. A police spokesperson reported five shootings Saturday night including three in Central Park.
6. The reporter said he covered wars in 18 countries during his 30-year career.
7. The project is funded by state and federal grants.
8. A college graduate from Cal State Fullerton earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
1. He wandered through the streets.
2. The suspect sprinted across the yard.
3. The war refugees sought a haven across the border.
4. “I would never support an independent counsel,” he said. “It would infringe on the autonomy of the City Council.”
5. A police spokesperson reported five shootings Saturday night including three in Central Park.
6. The reporter said he covered wars in 18 countries during his 30-year career.
7. The project is funded by state and federal grants.
8. A college graduate from Cal State Fullerton earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Passive to Active
Passive sentences often slow down and confuse readers. Rewrite the following to eliminate the passive voice:
**Second sentence has corrections.
1. Rubber coated bullets were fired into the crowd by police in riot gear.
1.Police in riot gear fired rubber coated bullets into the crowd.
2. Later in the day, the employees were informed of the layoffs by the boss himself.
2. The boss informed informed the employees of the layoffs later in the day.
3. With five seconds left, a three-point shot was missed by LeBron James.
3. LeBron James missed a three-point shot with five seconds left.
4. Tall buildings and mountain roads were avoided by Jim because he had such a fear of heights.
4. Jim avoided tall buildings and mountain roads because he had such a fear of heights.
5. The bill is being considered by the Legislature.
5. The legislature is considering the bill.
6. The practice of covering up mistakes has been pursued by the government.
6. The government pursed the practice of covering up the mistakes.
7. The car crash was reported by the officer at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.
7. the officer reported the car crash at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.
8. The tiny island has been destroyed by the earthquake.
8. The earthquake destroyed the tiny island.
9. A new law was enacted to fight crime.
9. A new law was enacted to fight crime.
10. The candidate was abandoned.
10. The candidate was abandoned.
Red flag: “To be” + past participle
**Second sentence has corrections.
1. Rubber coated bullets were fired into the crowd by police in riot gear.
1.Police in riot gear fired rubber coated bullets into the crowd.
2. Later in the day, the employees were informed of the layoffs by the boss himself.
2. The boss informed informed the employees of the layoffs later in the day.
3. With five seconds left, a three-point shot was missed by LeBron James.
3. LeBron James missed a three-point shot with five seconds left.
4. Tall buildings and mountain roads were avoided by Jim because he had such a fear of heights.
4. Jim avoided tall buildings and mountain roads because he had such a fear of heights.
5. The bill is being considered by the Legislature.
5. The legislature is considering the bill.
6. The practice of covering up mistakes has been pursued by the government.
6. The government pursed the practice of covering up the mistakes.
7. The car crash was reported by the officer at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.
7. the officer reported the car crash at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.
8. The tiny island has been destroyed by the earthquake.
8. The earthquake destroyed the tiny island.
9. A new law was enacted to fight crime.
9. A new law was enacted to fight crime.
10. The candidate was abandoned.
10. The candidate was abandoned.
Red flag: “To be” + past participle
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Essay or News Story
Essay or News Story?
Essay__ Contains personal pronouns, e.g. I, we, you, etc.
Essay__ Starts with a question and builds toward an answer
News Story__ Starts with the most important information, followed by less important information
Essay__ Presents opinion of the writer backed by facts.
News Story__ Personal experience or involvement is strongly discouraged.
Essay__ Expresses conclusion to summarize the argument.
News Story__ Goal is to demonstrate knowledge
Essay__ Written for academic community
News Story__ Written only for the general public
News Story__ Goal is to inform the public
News Story__ Rewards elaborate and formal writing as a demonstration of subject knowledge
Essay__ Contains personal pronouns, e.g. I, we, you, etc.
Essay__ Starts with a question and builds toward an answer
News Story__ Starts with the most important information, followed by less important information
Essay__ Presents opinion of the writer backed by facts.
News Story__ Personal experience or involvement is strongly discouraged.
Essay__ Expresses conclusion to summarize the argument.
News Story__ Goal is to demonstrate knowledge
Essay__ Written for academic community
News Story__ Written only for the general public
News Story__ Goal is to inform the public
News Story__ Rewards elaborate and formal writing as a demonstration of subject knowledge
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Assignment 1
1. California's Governor will announce his cabinet appointments next week at the Capital.
2. A top advisor to the Senator promised the bill would have its intended effect.
3. The state police officer found the doctor lying under a tree upon walking futher into the woods.
4. Head Coach, Tom Johnson, salary grew from $1.5 to $3 million dollars during 2006 through 2008.
5. Mark Workman, Public Works Director for the city of Pullman, said the source of the discharge had not been identified; however the city will continue to investigate the problem.
2. A top advisor to the Senator promised the bill would have its intended effect.
3. The state police officer found the doctor lying under a tree upon walking futher into the woods.
4. Head Coach, Tom Johnson, salary grew from $1.5 to $3 million dollars during 2006 through 2008.
5. Mark Workman, Public Works Director for the city of Pullman, said the source of the discharge had not been identified; however the city will continue to investigate the problem.
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