New expectations Scaring off HIV and STDs Women’s basketball aims high for the upcoming season The Cougar Health Awareness Team works to make free with its nationally ranked freshmen recruiting class. condoms available and educate students.
sports Page 5 life Page 3 5ǣǠ%ǜǤǧǴ&DZǠǭǢǭǠǠǩ5ǣǠ%ǜǤǧǴ&DZǠǭǢǭǠǠǩ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008 The student voice of Washington State University since 1895 Vol 115 No. 48 Fischer Library won’t close CAHNRS will provide more library personnel and a task force will oversee the library.
By Andy Jones Evergreen staff The Fischer Agricultural Sciences Library will stay open after all. Following a large turn- out to a public forum on the issue Oct. 10, the College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Resource Sciences and WSU Libraries have formed a partnership to keep the library open, CAHNRS Dean Dan Bernardo said. “The response indicated that it is a valuable asset to KEVIN QUINN/DAILY EVERGREEN our faculty and students,” he Students gather on the Glenn Terrell Mall to rally against the attacks that recently occurred on the WSU campus. More than said. “That was the crucial 100 students, administrators, faculty and community members came together to support the GLBTQ community. factor from my point of view.” James Keach, a graduate student in the department of Crop and Soil Sciences, said the university made the right move. Students rally against hate “I was really really happy about it,” he said. “I was glad The goal of the rally was to Students, faculty and com- lesbian, and transgender com- speak was reached by commu- to see that people spoke up.” make the administration aware munity members wore red munity,” Hahn said. nity consensus. The library, located in Students from the University shirts at the rally to support the The speeches took place Johnson Hall, is one of the of what’s happening on campus. under a red tent with caution of Idaho were also present and GLBTQ community. Many held five branch libraries on cam- tape surrounding the stage. two made appearances on stage By Erik Fina up picket signs that read “No pus. It was recommended for Means No,” “Respect Me” or At the end of the scheduled to speak about some vandalism Evergreen staff that has taken place on their closure as part of the universi- “End Hate.” talks, there was an open mike ty’s Academic Affairs Program Stop the hate. Stop the hate. campus. Pins reading “Don’t Say It” opportunity for supporters Another supporter, senior Prioritization process. The chant rang through the were also handed out at the who wanted to speak about the communication major Benjamin The library’s closure would crowd at a rally on Glenn Terrell rally. recent events. Martinez, spoke about how have saved the university Mall on Wednesday in response At the beginning of the rally, Jackson Hogan, a transgen- happy he was to see the number $60,000 by redistributing to the alleged hate crimes com- GLBTA President Nikki Hahn dered person and victim in one of supporters at the rally. materials to other on-campus mitted against members of the of the alleged hate crimes, read “I’m very proud of what’s GLBTQ community during the said the rally was a “Safe Zone,” going on and the support group libraries. past three weeks. where administrators were a poem. on campus, you can change peo- As part of the partner- “Our goal is to get the admin- asked to listen, but not speak. “I am more real than they ple’s minds every day,” Martinez ship, CAHNRS will provide istrators aware of what’s going The hour-long gathering could ever hope to be,” Hogan said. more personnel to work at the on on-campus and to raise included speeches by Hahn and said. Another supporter said hate library, including graduate awareness about this problem students affected by the recent President Elson S. Floyd crimes have risen more than students, Bernardo said. within the student body,” said alleged hate crimes. attempted to speak to the crowd six percent nationwide dur- Previously, WSU Libraries Jason Puz, vice president of the “This rally is meant for but was turned away by rally ing the past year, a trend that funded the library and the Young Democrats and a senior people to tolerate, accept and organizers saying the decision political science major. respect people of the gay, to not allow administrators s to See RALLY Page 7 See AGSCI Page 7 Dietetics program set to move to Spokane in 2012 Students already in the dietetics plan would have required him to Kehrer, dean of the College of Oct. 14. Some were less than internship availability. major will be allowed to finish move to Spokane. Pharmacy. The coordinated enthusiastic about taking on Kehrer said the decision was “Initially some people were program is a one-year internship both the exercise and dietetics not an easy one. their degrees in Pullman. pretty upset because they want- required for students to com- aspects of the program. “We can’t give you answers ed to finish their career at WSU,” plete the dietetics major before Janet Beary, clinical assistant at this time. The university By Taras Zhulev professor of nutrition in the Evergreen staff he said. “But after they were taking the registered dietitian simply can’t do everything for notified the program wouldn’t be exam. WSU Puyallup’s coordi- exercise physiology and metabo- everyone,” he said. “We had to The WSU dietetics program closed until 2012, they weren’t nated program in dietetics will lism program at WSU Spokane, make some very difficult deci- in Pullman will close its doors that mad.” also move to Spokane. said the changes would boost sions. Good news is that we in 2012 and move to the univer- Bernier also said the depart- Several reasons were behind program credentials. have analogous programs here sity’s Spokane campus. ment had a valid reason for the the consolidation. “No longer will our profession in Pullman.” Initially, only certified stu- consolidation of the program, Kathryn Meier, interim be described as a leaky bucket,” Students kept pressing dents were permitted to finish because it would allow for more she said. “I’m hoping we will tar- Kehrer, asking if answers will chairwoman in the depart- get different markets.” their major at WSU Pullman. of a one-on-one interaction with ment of Nutrition and Exercise come soon. However, after a student dietetics professionals. He said Keher provided one possible “I would hope we’ll have Metabolism, said there is solution for uncertified students. backlash, particularly from the downside is future dietetics a shortage of faculty at the some answers in two to three “Some of you might want weeks, tops,” he said. undergraduates, all students students will not have the oppor- Pullman, Tacoma and Puyallup to explore the School of Food in the major were notified last tunity to experience the Pullman sites. She also said students Another student voiced her Science,” he said. “It’s a really frustration at the program’s week that they would be able atmospere. would benefit from the Spokane nice option and they merged to complete their degrees on One aspect of the program campus’ unique exercise physiol- with the University of Idaho.” interaction with students about the Pullman campus. No new will make the move to Spokane ogy and metabolism program, The forum concluded with the change. freshman will be accepted at the earlier than 2012. which combines exercise and a Q-and-A session. Students “I’m wondering why the Pullman campus. WSU’s coordinate program dietetics. brought forth concerns, such as changes weren’t communicated Sean Bernier, a sophomore in dietetics will not be offered in A forum was held for stu- the capacity of WSU Spokane, to us, because I wouldn’t have dietetics major, said the intial Pullman next year, said James dents to voice their concerns program competitiveness and taken these classes,” she said.
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The victim retreat- the WSU Board of Regents. the image of a swastika constructed WSU Distance Degree Programs Advertising Manager: Marissa Bayless students will be able to major in ed to his car and the suspect charged Responsibilities for establishing news and of Legos, were placed as part of an at him as he entered his vehicle. The advertising policies and deciding issues related 335-1572, [email protected] subversive advertising project for an international business beginning this to content rest solely with the student staff. The spring. suspect hit the car window as the vic- editor and advertising manager provide reports art class. Graphics Manager: Aaron Ellazar “WSU’s strategic plan emphasizes tim drove away. to the Board of Publications at monthly meetings. 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From staff reports Three Halloween events are taking place Thursday to enter- tain local children. The first will happen from 4 to 6 p.m. at four sororities and offers a selection of activities to choose from. “What we’re doing is each house has a different event,” said Kelsey Hager, a sophomore communication major. “At my house, Kappa Alpha Theta, it’s starting with pumpkin painting.” Children can also participate in face painting at Delta Delta Delta, cookie decorating at Alpha Chi Omega and a cupcake walk at Gamma Phi Beta. Each house will also give out candy. KEVIN QUINN/DAILY EVERGREEN All of the sorority members Professional pharmacy students Cedric Nakamoto, Tiffany Miller and Annie Wynkoop offer cholesterol testing at the involved in this event will come CUB on Tuesday as part of the efforts of the Cougar Health Awareness Team. dressed in their Halloween cos- tumes. Participants are encour- Student group works to educate the campus on important health issues aged to do the same. The second event is a story residence halls to help WSU month’s theme. For example, said. CONNECT WITH time at The Bookie, Too. It also students under 21. October is National Breast “The TRINA starts at 4 p.m. and is open to However, STD protection is Cancer Awareness Month, so overall goal the public. not the only area CHAT mem- the group had a booth on cam- of CHAT is ■ If you have an idea “We actually have story time Connected for Trina, e-mail life@ bers are working on. In fact, pus where members answered to encour- every month,” store manager dailyevergreen.com Cougars the group is involved in almost questions and taught students age students Martha Walpole said. By Trina Jones every health topic, including how to perform effective self to make But this time is special emotional and mental health, exams, Miller said. healthy lifestyle choices,” because the children will listen This Halloween, WSU stu- said Tiffany Miller, pharmacy Miller said. to children’s Halloween stories professional student and CHAT dents can thank the Cougar GET INVOLVED The group accomplishes See KIDS Page 4 Health Awareness Team for president. this through training on how ■ Cougar Health protecting them from some- “Overall, we try to cover WHAT: to educate the community thing scarier than haunted the gamut on health issues,” Awareness Team about HWS resources, and houses or horror movies – said Laura McGinley, phar- ■ NEXT MEETING: Noon on Nov. through programs, presenta- ‘War of the infection with HIV or STDs. macy professional student and tions and events. CHAT secretary. 12 in Wegner G50 CHAT is ramping up its There are lots of opportuni- efforts to reduce HIV and STDs The group holds health fairs each month in conjunc- ■ MORE INFORMATION: Apply for ties to get involved. The group Worlds’ by putting more free condoms is willing to train members in the bowls at 10 bars around tion with the Professional the club at CHAT.wsu.edu to do cholesterol tests and Pullman just in time for the Pharmacy Student holiday weekend, said Sherry Organization. At the fairs, the The Great American other activities, and the group strikes Whitley, pharmacy profession- group offers, among other ser- Smokeout is in November, so emphasizes educating people, al student and CHAT member. vices, cholesterol screenings CHAT members will be telling not just reading off results, CHAT normally puts out about at $5 for students and $20 for students about the counsel- Whitley said. 2,000 condoms every month. anyone else, Miller said. The ing provided by Health and McGinley said the group Pullman Whitley said the Stephenson money goes to buying supplies Wellness Services to students is open to all students, but is The Pullman Civic Theatre Complex also has free condoms for future testing. who are trying to quit smoking. especially good for students delivers its own interpretation available, and the group is CHAT has several activities They will hand out information working to put them in more every month, usually about the about how to quit, McGinley See CHAT Page 4 of the infamous radio show. By Briana Alzola Evergreen staff Faculty-led program to take students to Cuba next spring Audiences will have a chance to experience a radio play that WSU obtained an academic Spanish, history and women’s Education. The center advocates FIND OUT MORE frightened millions in the late license allowing students to study studies. for tolerance of LGBT issues in 1930s. gender and sexuality in Cuba. Gordillo said this particular Cuba. ■ For more information about “War of the Worlds,” a radio study abroad program is an Erika Abad, a graduate stu- the study abroad program play led by Orson Welles, will amazing opportunity because dent in American studies and a in Cuba, visit the Education By Katrina Kok be performed by Pullman Civic Evergreen contributor WSU holds an academic license women’s studies teaching assis- Abroad office in Bryan Hall 105 Theatre at 7:30 p.m. tonight, to travel to Cuba. She said the tant, said she is looking forward or look on the Web at ip.wsu. Thursday, Friday and Saturday WSU students have a new license is not easy to get because to taking students abroad. edu/education_abroad. The at 1220 NW Nye St. faculty-led study abroad pro- of Cuba’s political state. “So much can happen in deadline to apply is Saturday. Thursday marks the 80th gram option this year. “We are very lucky in many 10 weeks,” Abad said. “It is a anniversary of the play. It began The program, Gender and ways that we were granted this once-in-a-lifetime experience professor of education at WSU- Vancouver, was responsible for like any other news broadcast, Sexuality: Current Discourses license,” she said. and very few universities across with simulated weather reports, obtaining the license. Gordillo in Cuban Academics, will take Gordillo said students will the country have ever had this when a voice announced that students to Havana for 10 weeks witness an important time in opportunity.” traveled to Cuba and worked aliens were attacking the earth. during the spring semester. Cuba’s history of social justice, Along with WSU-Vancouver with both institutes this past Millions of people panicked “It is a unique program in as Cuba held its first national Chancellor Hal Dengerink, summer to finalize the program, when they thought the threat that you can’t just travel to GLBT conference last year. Gordillo began establishing an she said. was real. Cuba. You have to have an Historically, homosexuality alliance in December 2006 with She said the program is a The production was origi- invitation or a permit from the was outlawed in Cuba. After the the University of Havana and way to bring diversity back to nally meant for the radio, so Cuban government,” said Laurie 1959 revolution, the communist the Instituto Superior de Arte, campus. some changes have been made Quiring, a faculty-led program government of Cuba attempted where the students will study “My goal is to expose stu- to make it more relevant on the specialist at WSU. to rid the nation of homosexual- during the program. dents to something new and stage. Leading the program will be ity. Same-sex relations became The U.S. Department of unfamiliar, such as the culture “It is the re-staging of an Luz Maria Gordillo, assistant legal in 1992. Mariela Castro, Treasury Office of Foreign and language of Cuba,” Gordillo audio play, so we are setting it in professor of women’s studies daughter of Cuba’s current Assets Control grants a license said. a 1938 radio station,” Director in the College of Liberal Arts leader Raúl Castro and niece of to travel to Cuba for educa- Quiring said students will Mike Long said. “Audiences at WSU-Vancouver. Academic Fidel Casto, is the head of the tional purposes, Gordillo said. classes will include courses in Cuban National Center for Sex Armando LaGuardia, associate See CUBA Page 4 See WAR Page 4 4 THE DAILY EVERGREEN LIFE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008 WAR | Extra plot added to the original story CHAT | Members must apply Continued from Page 3 In addition to characters, Continued from Page 3 more information are available there are many sound effects in GET OUT & GO at CHAT.wsu.edu. will see a series of actors play- the show. These effects, though ■ WHAT: “War of the Worlds” interested in health. CHAT The club has grown in ing radio personnel. Each actor easy to produce with technol- provides experience, especially play recent years to about 150 stu- will play three or four parts. ogy now, were more difficult in in talking to patients. dents. All the members have They have to portray multiple 1938, Harris said. ■ WHEN: 7:30 tonight, Thursday, The next meeting is at noon their own niche, and are con- parts simply by changing their “Watching how they make Friday and Saturday on Nov. 12 in Wegner Hall, cerned about different health voices.” the sound effects is fascinat- room G50. issues, Miller said. To make it more visually ing,” she said. “The flying sau- ■ WHERE: Pullman Civic Theatre, There are no dues to join “Basically, if you are inter- appealing, however, things were cer starts with one person using 1220 NW Nye St. CHAT, but students need to fill ested in it, CHAT is probably added to the original broadcast. water on the rim of a glass to out an application, Miller said. covering it,” she said. “I researched what was ■ make it hum, and it builds to COST: $12 in advance, $15 at Members are encouraged to TRINA JONES IS A SOPHOMORE COMMUNICATION MAJOR FROM WASHOUGAL. SHE CAN BE happening in society to make four people. It is amazing how the door. Price includes pie complete two activities every CONTACTED AT 335-1140 OR BY [email protected]. THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED it more like a standard play,” IN THIS COLUMN ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE STAFF OF THE DAILY EVERGREEN OR eerie it sounds.” and coffee. semester. The application and THOSE OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS. Long said. “You will see reac- The original purpose of the tions to what is happening in production was to relay a story ■ MORE INFORMATION: www. the play.” through sound alone, which pullmancivictheatre.org or CUBA | All campuses welcome Individual cast members was taken into account when were also given traits that 335-8406 creating this play. Continued from Page 3 its hemispheric neighbors,” she would help them seem more “We went through blind “It is different than what people said. “Students interested in like regular people. auditions,” Long said. “So I was expect. There is a lot to see. It is visit many historic sites, and stepping outside of their com- “We added in a little back sitting behind a curtain and a challenge because the actors many lectures are planned. fort zone would gain an extraor- story,” producer and costumer auditions were done by voice have to realize that they have Places students will visit dinary experience in visiting a Jeri Harris said. “For example, alone. Even so, I could feel the to keep doing something all include the National Museum country that approaches govern- Orson Welles was a known energy and excitement about the time, to keep the audience of Fine Arts, the Museum of ment, state relations and social womanizer, so we had him the production. It is fun to interested.” the Revolution, the Center for services in a different manner flirting with several women watch, because you can sit back The show is about more than U.S and Cuba Relations, the than the U.S.” throughout the show. Also and close your eyes and still just being entertained, however. Women’s Studies center, a castle All students, regardless some of the other cast members enjoy it.” “It is a great chance to see and a cigar factory. Students of major, can sign up for the hated Welles, so they are glar- Though it is meant for ears, a piece of history,” Long said. will also visit architectural program. Participants must be ing at him throughout the play. there is still plenty to see, “This play changed how broad- sights. undergraduates from any WSU It is those personality traits that Harris said. cast worked. You don’t just see The main academic focus of campus with a minimum 2.5 you can’t get from a script, that “There is a lot more to it the broadcast, you see the reac- the program is to help students GPA. A minimum of 10 students makes it seem real.” than just a radio play,” she said. tions, the panic. understand Cuban history and are needed for the program. culture, Abad said. Students should talk to an “One required course will academic adviser to see if the entertainment brief focus on the historical, politi- credits will count for the stu- cal and gender issues that unite dent’s degree or if exceptions in-copyright books and other writ- Project, millions of copyrighted books and divide the island nation and can be made, Quiring said. Authors, publishers ten materials in the U.S. from the are to be indexed on the internet. collections of a number of major U.S. Google has called the project an settle suit with Google libraries participating in Google Book invaluable chance for books to NEW YORK — A settlement has Search.” receive increased exposure. But in KIDS | Local events are free been reached in the lawsuit against If approved by a federal court in papers filed in 2006 in U.S. District Google over the internet search Manhattan, the settlement will end Court in Manhattan, the publishers Continued from Page 3 GET OUT & GO engine’s use of copyrighted material. the legal action, taken against Google association cited the “continuing, and will get to participate in According to a statement issued two years ago, that had been closely irreparable and imminent harm pub- ■ GREEK CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN followed by the publishing industry lishers are suffering ... due to Google’s some arts and crafts type activi- Tuesday by the Authors Guild, the ACTIVITIES: 4 to 6 p.m. at Association of American Publishers as it debates how copyright law willful (copyright) infringement to fur- ties such as decorating jack-o- and Google, the agreement “will should work online. ther its own commercial purposes.” lanterns, she said. Attendees Kappa Alpha Theta, 850 expand online access to millions of Under the Google Print Library THE ASSOCIATED PRESS should come in their Halloween NE Monroe St.; Delta Delta costumes. Delta, 800 NE Colorado St.; “We’ll do a costume con- Alpha Chi Omega, 725 NE test and have treats for them,” Monroe; Gamma Phi Beta, Walpole said. The third event is the 600 NE Campus Ave. Community Halloween Carnival ■ BOOKIE, TOO STORY TIME: 4 p.m. from 5 to 7 p.m. It takes place in at 405 Stadium Way Community Hall. This is a yearly event open ■ COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN to everyone that is free and CARNIVAL: 5 to 7 p.m. at catered toward children, Community Hall said Matthew Davenport, resident education director for should meet in the lobby of Community Residence Hall. Community to be directed to Those who wish to attend the various activities there. entertainment brief
month sentence for lying about Marion Jones gives first steroid use. Jones also is to read aloud a let- post-prison interview ter to her children that she wrote from prison. CHICAGO — Jones’ appearance The sprinter admitted last on Wednesday’s episode of “The October that she used a designer Oprah Winfrey Show” is to be her steroid known as “the clear” from first interview since she was released September 2000 to July 2001. Her Sept. 5 from a Texas federal prison admission came after years of denials. after completing most of her six- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS After Dark
The ladies of After Dark invite you to enjoy yourur EverEverydayyday FantasyFantasy for Halloween! off 30% all HalloweenHall costumes and accessoriesacces Additionalal 10%10% off with student IIDD [ ]Open 10 am - 10 pm Mon-sat sports The Daily Evergreen sports editor Jimmy Blue [email protected] PAGE 5 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008 Women’s basketball aiming high Golf teams The team welcomes seven freshmen, the 16th-best complete recruiting class in the nation.
By Dan Agnew Evergreen staff fall season The WSU women’s basketball Men’s team placed sixth, team has new expectations head- women’s team placed third in ing into the 2008-2009 season. final tournaments of 2008. And those expectations are lofty. From staff reports With a freshman recruit- ing class ranked 16th in the The WSU men’s and wom- nation, according to Blue Star en’s golf teams finished the fall Basketball, the coaching staff has half of the season Monday and set the bar high. Tuesday with mixed results. “All the recruits are doing The men placed sixth in great,” Head Coach June Las Cruces, N.M., at the Herb Daugherty said. “It’s a lot to ask Wimberly Intercollegiate with of them right now to reach our a total team score of 874, 22 lofty goals.” over par. The Cougars are picked to fin- The leading Cougar was ish No. 9 in the Pac-10 coaches’ junior Austin Hurt, who fin- poll and are looking to improve ished in a tie for seventh at 212, after enduring last season’s 5-25 one under par. Junior Kevin record, including only two wins Tucker and sophomore Nick against Pac-10 opponents. Ellis both finished in the Top This year, WSU returns five 25, with Tucker finishing tied starters and brings in seven new DANIEL MITCHELL/ DAILY EVERGREEN Junior Alexa Price practices with freshman Jazmine Perkins Tuesday in Bohler Gym. WSU will for 17th at 216, and Ellis finish- players from around the country, ing tied for 23rd with a 217. including Rosie Tarnowski, a play its first exhibition game Nov. 2 against Showtime Basketball. “Austin and Kevin played 6-foot-1 guard and forward from Daugherty said the practices Freshman recruit Jessica a big impact this season is senior Philadelphia. great, Ellis also had a good have been somewhat inconsis- Oestreicher sat out Tuesday’s guard Katie Appleton – last tournament ... but we weren’t Tarnowski was the first tent, mostly due to a different practice with a sprained ankle. year’s leading scorer. Daugherty female in the history of the able to come up with a fourth mentality in practice. Oestreicher, a 6-foot-8 center said Appleton and the other score,” WSU Head Coach Walt William Markward Memorial On Sunday, the team will from Shasta Lake, Calif., looks upperclassmen have been an Basketball Club to earn the Williams said in a WSU news have a change of pace from the to be a solid contributor this important contribution with honor of top senior basketball release. player in Philadelphia. usual routine when it hosts the season. their skills and leadership. Showtime Basketball program, Daugherty said if Oestreicher Daugherty said she is happy “Each of them has their AUSTIN AND KEVIN PLAYED moments,” Daugherty said of the a club team from Australia that can stay healthy, her size will with how older players have recruits. “Right now we’re giving features some of the country’s provide a tremendous advantage stepped up to help the younger GREAT, ELLIS ALSO HAD A them a lot so there’s a little too best women basketball players. in the front court. With a good players. GOOD TOURNAMENT. much thinking.” “It’s nice to get a couple mix of talented guards and big “We’ve got some upperclass- Nearly two weeks into prac- games in with the big lights and bodies, this year’s squad has the men with great leadership,” she Walt Williams tice, coaches are doing what they Beasley crowd,” Daugherty said. ability to play both big and small said. “They’ve been very patient Golf head coach can to keep the intensity level So far this season, the injury lineups, she said. with the new team and they’re high. bug is a slight concern. One returner looking to make doing an excellent job.” Rounding out the Cougar links crew were junior Nick Grigsby, who finished in a tie for 88th at 233, 20 above par, Sounders sign Swedish soccer star and sophomore Xavier Dailly, who finished in 95th place. Freddie Ljungberg, a former Heading into the final Swedish national team captain, round, the Cougars were in will be paid $2.5 million. prime position for a win. Hurt was in ninth place, Ellis was By Tim Booth in 13th place, and Tucker was The Associated Press sitting at 26. The team was in an overall tie for third, but just SEATTLE — Joe Roth didn’t didn’t have the day they were think he’d want to spend the looking for. money to sign a designated play- “We did beat a couple teams er for the inaugural season of the ranked ahead of us, but it’s Seattle Sounders FC. very disappointing to fall back,” Until Freddie Ljungberg Williams said. became available. The women’s team fin- “He embodies what we prom- ished in a tie for third place ised to the city of Seattle,” Roth in Kiawah Island, S.C., at the said. Ljungberg was introduced Palmetto Intercollegiate. The Tuesday as the Sounders’ desig- team finished in a tie for third nated player, a move that should with a team score of 308. help Roth, Seattle’s majority The leading Cougar was owner, keep his expansion team freshman Andrea Rosete who from the bottom of the Major finished in a tie for 12th, shoot- League Soccer standings. ing a 229. Senior Jessica Black Roth hopes he’s preparing for finished the tournament shoot- playoff games a year from now ELAINE THOMPSON/ASSOCIATED PRESS ing 230, putting her into the when Seattle’s first regular sea- Fredrik Ljungberg poses with a team scarf after announcing his signing with the Seattle Top 25 in a tie for 15th place. son is complete. Ljungberg could Sounders FC on Tuesday. Ljungberg is the fourth player signed by the Sounders. Senior Amy Eneroth fin- go a long way toward making It was a difficult decision for Ljungberg becomes Seattle’s advance out of group play. ished in 27th place, shooting a that plausible. the 31-year-old former star for fourth signing, but is more Ljungberg retired from the 234. Wrapping up the Cougar “It was my promise to the city Arsenal in the English Premier well-known internationally than national team after the Euros. scores were freshman Kristen of Seattle that we wouldn’t come League. Friends were telling American goalkeeper Kasey Later in the summer, while in Allard and Lauren Howell, who on as a straggling expansion Keller, who played professionally finished in a tie for 34th and team,” Roth said, seated next to him to balk at the offer from Los Angeles, Ljungberg met with the United States, insisting in England, Spain and Germany. Roth and later came to Seattle to 37th respectively. Ljungberg. Ljungberg was a star for nine The Cougars improved dras- The former Swedish national that Ljungberg still possessed meet with team management. the ability to be a star in one of seasons with Arsenal in the EPL, The city also reminded tically from their position on team captain signed a multiyear anchoring the Gunners’ midfield Monday. The team was in a tie deal with the Sounders, although the top European leagues, and Ljungberg of his home in should consider a move to the as Arsenal won two EPL titles Sweden, and helped sell him on for eighth after Monday’s first only a small portion of his salary and three FA Cup champion- round before bouncing to their will count against the team’s sal- American league in a few years. the move to Seattle. But Ljungberg said he didn’t ships. He was recently voted No. “What was really the game final position in third. ary cap. According to reports in 11 of Arsenal’s top-50 players Europe, Ljungberg will be paid want to show up and play in the changer for us and for Freddie The women’s team par- MLS at 34 or 35, past his soccer all-time. ticipated in five tournaments $2.5 million per year to play in But late in his Arsenal career, also, was Freddie came to Seattle. prime. Seattle. We spent some time and finished in the top 25 in and last season playing for West three of them, including a win “Having Freddie in the center “For me, I felt if I was going Ham United, Ljungberg became together,” Sounders general of the field is going to help us get to do this, it’s a sincere thing, injury-prone and his attractive- manager Adrian Hanauer said. at the Inland Invitational, the there. It’s a great honor. I think and really help the people ness to the top clubs in Europe “And this was where we really first tournament at the Palouse it’s great for the league. I think over here with soccer, I should appeared to be diminishing. He realized how great his character Ridge Golf Course. it’s great for Seattle,” Roth said. go now,” Ljungberg said. “I put some of those concerns to is, how smart he is, how com- Cougar golf next takes to the “And I think it’s going to help us shouldn’t go in three years’ time rest by captaining Sweden in the petitive he is. We knew that this links on Feb. 15, 2009 for the as we get on our feet, and not act when I’m past my peak. I feel Euro Championships last sum- was going to be an amazing part- women’s team, and March 2, like an expansion team.” really happy to be here.” mer, but the Swedes failed to nership.” 2009 for the men. 6 THE DAILY EVERGREEN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008 Hasselbeck not cleared to play World Series still on hold Quarterback has “dead leg” “I can’t pass the walk-on- “Most of it is just frustration, Rain showers continue to longer whacky – it was down- from bulging disc in his back, your-heels test – just got a mental and trying to stay posi- prevent Game 5 of the series, right wacky. weakness in my leg,” he said. tive, and just realizing, hey, it’s The teams are tentatively but does not require surgery. “Because of the disc issue in my going to be all right,” he told rescheduled for 8:37 p.m today. set to resume at 8:37 p.m. back that nerve is shutting off KIRO. “There are far worse Wednesday. The Associated Press the muscles that are supposed to By Ben Walker Hard to tell how many people things.” The Associated Press SEATTLE — Seahawks quar- work in your leg.” It appears Hasselbeck will will tune in even if – for once – a terback Matt Hasselbeck said He said he’ll continue to work miss his fourth consecutive game PHILADELPHIA — Sooner World Series wraps up before on strength and conditioning kids have to go to bed. The TV a doctor has not cleared him to when the 2-5 Seahawks play the or later, someone will win this exercises and take another round ratings for the first four games play because of a “dead leg” feel- 4-3 Eagles Sunday in Seattle. World Series. of tests soon. dipped by 25 percent from last ing caused by a bulging disc in Backup Seneca Wallace is Just not Tuesday night. “I’m confident I’ll get better,” Too wet. Besides, the baseball year. his back. he said. preparing for another start. He Tickets from Game 5 are good Hasselbeck told KIRO Radio completed 15 of 25 passes for commissioner went home to Hasselbeck said there’s no Milwaukee. for the resumption, provided on Tuesday that he failed tests 222 yards and a touchdown pain in his back or right leg, just Maybe the Phillies and Rays everyone can scramble back with performed by a doctor in Los the “dead leg” feeling. He said and did not turn the ball over can play ball Wednesday night. their soggy stubs. The Phillies’ Angeles, including being able to he was told he does not need in a 34-13 win over the 49ers But snow showers are in the ballpark holds nearly 46,000 walk on his heels. surgery. Sunday. forecast. people and surely logistics will So just sit tight, folks, we’ll get prevent some of them from www.dailyevergreen.com back to you when we can. 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It was tied at 2 in the sixth title since the NBA’s 76ers in inning when a steady downpour 1983. internet, and it’s not white turned Citizens Bank Park into a Commissioner Bud Selig, who DAILY GRIND and powdery, and you don’t quagmire, washing away the foul flew home for a day, was ready lines and turning home plate to return to Philly for as long as get high when you smoke it. into a puddle. necessary. 6:30am~11:30pm *Crack is whack The Phillies lead 3-1 in the “We’ll stay here if we have to best-of-seven matchup, meaning celebrate Thanksgiving here,” he Philadelphia could be close to said in announcing the suspen- Family Owned and Managed winning a championship the city sion. Cougar Countryy desperately craves. If the Phillies win a battle Drive-InDDrrriviiveveve-In SinceSin 1973 Or perhaps not. of the bullpens when Game 5 “It’s kind of like overtime in resumes, they’ll soon parade up a sense, I guess,” Tampa Bay Broad Street. If they lose, time to manager Joe Maddon said. “Or fly to Tampa Bay. sudden victory.” Delays in the World Series “It’s just the way it is,” he are rare. There has never been said. “There’s no crying about it.” a rain-shortened game and this OK, no crying here. The man- was the first suspension. ager who listens to Springsteen 1/2lb Super Basket while filling out his lineup card There were three straight was real calm – he’d already lost washouts in 1962 with the one game at 1:47 a.m., then saw Yankees and Giants, and a series Only this unexpected break force his of rainouts set up the classic Rays to relocate to a hotel 25 1975 game between Boston and Every $5.49 miles south in Wilmington, Del. Cincinnati that Carlton Fisk won Wednesday & Thursday Too late for complain- with a home run off the foul ing, anyway. A Series studded pole. In 1989, an earthquake with big boppers such as Ryan interrupted Oakland and San 760 N. Grand Howard and B.J. Upton was no Francisco for a week. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008 LOCAL NEWS THE DAILY EVERGREEN 7 AGSCI | Most WSU researchers help organic farming grow in Wash. services are BioAg symposium features WSU researchers’ organic farming traditional projects and lectures. Continued from Page 7 By Amanda DePaul Evergreen staff departments helped with grants, Keach said. Sustainable agriculture is an A task force will also be up-and-coming trend in farming. formed to oversee the library. That was the message at Berndardo said it will consist the Biologically Intensive and of faculty from both CAHRNS Organic Agriculture Symposium on Wednesday. and WSU Libraries, as well as Organic farming is the graduate and undergraduate way of the future for many of students. The task force has Washington state’s agricultural not yet been created. areas, said David Granatstein, Bernardo said most of who works at the WSU Center the space and services in the for Sustaining Agriculture and library are very traditional. Natural Resources in Wenatchee. Therefore, the main goal of the His lecture followed a poster task force is to modernize the display and contest during the library by improving electronic morning portion of the sympo- access and to transfer inven- sium in the CUB. tory not specific to this library. Several graduate students, fac- The library, created in the ulty members and some nonprof- 1980s, was named for George it organization representatives W. Fischer, a noted mycologist came to display their research and former dean of agricul- from the past few months. ture. It is used by a variety of Elizabeth Beers, a professor ALICIA CALSON/DAILY EVERGREEN agriculture-related depart- at WSU Wenatchee, supervised Dan TerAvest gives a presentation on the effects of ground cover management strategies in ments, including horticulture, a graduate student, Lessando organic apple production systems at the BIOAg symposium in the CUB on Tuesday. crop sciences and plant pathol- Gontijo, for a project about elimi- ogy. It contains many rare and nating pesticides. The pair used won a small prize. farming industry. The general consensus at the valuable holdings. predatory flies to eliminate harm- Beers said it’s important for “So far growth isn’t slowing symposium was that while organ- The transferred inventory ful bugs from flowers. presenters to be able to explain but with the economic status of ic farming is more expensive than will move to other libraries, “This way, you don’t have to their projects in a way everyone the state, that’s a big question conventional farming, it has been such as the Terrell Library. use chemicals and pesticides to could understand. for the next couple of years,” on the rise since the 1990s and is None of the items will be kill aphids,” she said. “The flies do “If we can’t explain it without Granatstein said. good for people and the environ- eliminated. it for you.” using big scientific terms, we’re Goldberger sent a survey to ment. Goldberger said farmers Beers said there are many not doing our job,” she said. more than 600 organic farmers understand this, because their top “Hopefully we can do a Jessica Goldberger, assistant in the state and found that many comprehensive analysis of the faces of sustainability and reasons for farming organically referred to the dozens of projects professor in the department of farmers look to WSU for help and were economic and environmen- situation,” Bernardo said. featured at the symposium as Community and Rural Sociology, information with organic farming. tal benefits. Beth Lindsay, assistant proof. About eight graduate stu- said BIOAg funded many of the Nearly 83 percent said they had “Almost three-quarters of dean for public services and dents participated in the poster projects on display at the sym- interest in working with WSU on organic farmers agree that organ- outreach with Holland and contest this year. posium. Some weren’t funded research projects. ic farming is a sustainable way to Terrell libraries, said she is Lynne Carpenter-Boggs, through the university, but still “The farmers also voiced a grow crops,” she said. “They face happy the library will remain BIOAg coordinator for CSANR, related to organic and sustainable need for more information from challenges but are willing to pur- open. said all entrants would give a agriculture. the university on pest control, sue organic farming not only for “We like libraries so we presentation in conjunction with Goldberger and Granatstein marketing, livestock and produc- the economic benefit, but also for don’t want to close libraries,” their poster display. The project gave a lecture later in the day tion, to name a few issues,” she their health, values and the good she said. with the most votes at the end about trends in the organic said. of the environment.” RALLY | Securing a safe WSU Continued from Page 7 the protesters marched across the mall to the bridge leading needs to be “bottled up” imme- to the French Administration diately. Building as part of the protest. Lauren Edholm, a GLBTA Cars honked as students member and a political science continued to chant and wave a and communication major, said multicolored American flag in she felt like the WSU admin- front of the building. istration has not responded “To see any changes we enough to the recent alleged will need the support of the crimes. administrators and students on “They need to make this a campus, not just the students,” safe campus for people. Safety is Edholm said. a right, not a privilege, and they Floyd said the administra- need to provide gender-neutral tion will work to improve cam- housing so members of this pus safety. community don’t feel like they “As I’ve said from the begin- need to move out of dorms,” ning, we need to secure a safe Edholm said. community at WSU by ending After the rally concluded, biased views,” he said. region briefs
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509.332.2203 opinion The Daily Evergreen opinion editor Dominick Bonny [email protected] PAGE 9 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008 Apple pie, baseball and socialism The liberal media is biased We’ve been handing money out for years, don’t let people fool you Mainstream media is definitely for Obama only a few missteps away from a influence as committee chair- on both sides. There has been bailout of their own. American men and when the time comes little to no outrage over the Airlines might actually become, for a bailout, they will certainly effigy of Palin in a noose or Ranting quite literally, America’s Airline. work to remind Americans how For the the shirts proclaiming “Palin While attention was diverted valuable the auto industry is to is a C---.” Both political parties Again to the banking industry woes the economy. Record have extremists, but it seems By Gavin Mathis last month, Congress financed If you have been listening By Jessica Lack only right-wing wingnuts get a $25 billion loan program to to John McCain in the past media attention. Washington, D.C. is notori- help automakers produce fuel- week, this socialist behav- One of the most cherished ous for three things: cover-ups, efficient cars. Normally I would ior should be expected from freedoms enumerated in the WHILE THE COVER OF cronyism and confessions. Ahh, encourage government incen- Michigan Democrats. However, First Amendment is the free- ROLLING STONE GIVES the three D.C. c’s. Whenever an tives to facilitate a green revolu- Republicans engage in the same dom of the press. Beholden to OBAMA A HALO, PALIN’S old white guy begs for forgive- tion, but the three major auto- policies for their constituents. no one, American journalists, ness in D.C., there is usually motive companies should have One has to be in awe of the reporters, news anchors and PICTURE ACCOMPANIES THE a somber wife standing by his taken action long ago. Adapting Republican Party. They con- editors are free to investigate WORDS, “BABIES, LIES AND side and a young female (or a business model reliant on the demn socialism in their cam- controversies and “speak truth SCANDAL” ON THE COVER OF paign rhetoric, label Democrats to power.” Individual citizens do if you’re a Republican, a male profits from SUVs and trucks, US WEEKLY. page) getting their 15 minutes rather than fuel-efficient cars, as Marxist-Leninists and say not have resources to ask prom- the government is inefficient. of fame on the evening news. has contributed to General inent officials questions, verify Then, when they get elected, claims or research important Meanwhile, a private citizen Unfortunately, the latest pleas Motors’ stock plummeting 80 they provide billions in cor- issues – but the media do. We simply questioned Obama’s for mercy emanating from percent this year. Ford’s shares are down 75 percent, both fig- porate welfare, decimate civil rely on the press to deliver news interpretation of the American Capitol Hill are not the result services and exclaim, “See, we and often assume the reporting dream. When Obama’s reply of some lurid, entertaining ures according to the New York Times. told you the government is inef- is objective. revealed socialist leanings, sex scandal. This time, it’s the ficient.” The mainstream media the national press diverted former financial industry execu- I’m not the only one stunned have failed us. In the past, the attention to Joe the Plumber. tives trying not to incriminate REPUBLICANS LOVE THE by the Republicans’ hypocrisy press had the courage to report Hounding by the press has themselves and issuing a collec- IDEAS OF KARL MARX, JUST and faulty logic. Thomas Frank, the facts no matter whose not stopped at prying into his tive mea culpa. AS LONG AS THEY GET TO a columnist for The Wall Street reputation was at stake. Once plumbing career and divorce Another Latin phrase that Journal – not exactly a haven respectable institutions such records. Illegal inquiries into comes to mind when describ- REDISTRIBUTE THE WEALTH for socialist thought – has as The Associated Press, The his DMV records and child-sup- ing the executives of Lehman TO THEIR CAMPAIGN chronicled this phenomenon Washington Post and The New port payment history are being Brothers and American DONORS. for years. Republicans love York Times are now masquer- investigated. Joe’s criticism of International Group is persona the ideas of Karl Marx, just as ading biased opinions as non- Obama makes the violation of non grata. For those of you If Detroit continues to rely on long as they get to redistribute partisan news. his privacy fully acceptable to who are unfamiliar with Latin, cash reserves, a bailout is immi- the wealth to their campaign Liberal media bias is often the mainstream media. At the persona non grata means “huge nent. Ford and GM are suppos- donors. dismissed as a paranoid right- same time, legitimate investi- scumbag, we don’t want you edly burning through $1 billion Pumping capital directly wing myth, despite it being gation into Obama’s past and here.” These Gordon Gekko- per month. Not even Sarah into the banking industry is obvious to the general public present associations is deemed wannabes are the embodiment Palin could spend that much needed, but it sets a dangerous and journalists. Last week, The desperate and mean. of America’s fascination with money in a shopping spree. precedent for future govern- Pew Research Center for the The unabashed slant of the national press has tarnished greed. Since the Big Three employ ment aid. The systematic pro- People and the Press released the News Interest Index, a sur- its reputation and irreparably It’s difficult to believe the nearly 200,000 Americans and cess of privatizing, outsourcing vey of 900 registered voters, compromised its credibility. nation’s uncompromising provide health care and pen- and deregulating industry has beliefs in capitalism and dereg- set the stage for a new hybrid regarding news coverage and As journalists fail to report rel- sions for roughly one million media bias. About 70 percent evant stories, or editors refuse ulation may lead to widespread of corporate welfare. Proving former employees, they are of voters believed most report- to print them, more Americans socialism in the U.S. The fed- ensured bailout status. They also once again – socialism is as American as apple pie. ers and journalists want to see turn to alternative media eral government has moved to have the influence of Michigan Barack Obama win the presi- outlets such as blogs and talk nationalize the banking industry congressmen such as Sen. Carl GAVIN MATHIS IS A SOPHOMORE COMMUNICATION AND POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR FROM dential election, compared to radio for political and social Levin and Rep. John Conyers. BELGRADE, MONT. HE CAN BE CONTACTED AT 335-2290 OR BY OPINION@DAILYEVER- in recent months. The automo- GREEN.COM. THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS COLUMN ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE the nine percent who believe news. The shift away from bile and airline industries are Both men wield considerable STAFF OF THE DAILY EVERGREEN OR THOSE OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS. they favor John McCain. Pew mainstream media has already also found that, “Five times hurt The New York Times, more national journalists iden- whose stock rating has plum- Cartoon tify themselves as liberal than meted along with sales and conservative.” Journalists’ per- most importantly, its respect. sonal views shape how news is Whoever wins in this elec- reported to the public, subtly tion, the mainstream press has injecting bias into supposedly already lost. objective accounts. As voters, we should have While the cover of Rolling full access to information about Stone gives Obama a halo, all candidates and ballot mea- Palin’s picture accompanies sures. As media consumers, the words, “Babies, Lies and we should not pay for a flawed Scandal” on the cover of US product we cannot trust. By Weekly. Obama may ride into staying informed through alter- the White House on the backs native media, writing letters to of an adoring press, but they the editor dissenting the main- will not share his victory. stream narrative and refusing During this election cycle, to support biased news orga- mainstream media have nizations, we can fully realize shocked the American public what the First Amendment was with coverage of both public fig- designed for – a free, truthful ures and private citizens. Much and honorable press.
has been made of the rogue JESSICA LACK IS A SENIOR NEUROSCIENCE MAJOR FROM PLEASENT HILL, CA. SHE CAN BE CONTACTED AT 335-2290 OR BY [email protected]. THE OPINIONS racists at Republican rallies, but EXPRESSED IN THIS COLUMN ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE STAFF OF THE DAILY discrimination must be decried EVERGREEN OR THOSE OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS.
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Out of the ordinary Funny, disturbing or otherwise noteworthy news. Even though Polo is 6 feet tall, “He is in fine health, but lonely,” Flier misprint directs dark-haired, bilingual and good- Singh said. “After eight years, any- natured, the 36-year-old silverback one would be.” voters to phone-sex line gorilla is still single after a fruitless DETROIT — Michigan eight-year search. Democrats trying to arouse interest “We have written to all major Parade draws fire for in absentee voting have acciden- zoos in the world. We have tried tally directed people to a phone- everything,” said Vijay Ranjan Singh, dropping ‘Christmas’ the director of the zoo in Mysore, sex line. PATCHOGUE, N.Y. — A famed a city in southern India about 525 State party spokeswoman Liz fireworks company is pulling out Kerr said a flier that included two miles southeast of Mumbai. of a holiday boat parade because absentee ballot applications had a Polo, who was sent to Mysore misprint in the number for a cam- from Ireland’s Dublin Zoo in 1995, “Christmas” was dropped from the Fill in the blocks so that each paign hotline. has been alone since 2000 when his event’s name. row, column and block have The flier came from the mate, 46-year-old Sumathi, died. Fireworks by Grucci won’t lend Sudoku all nine digits represented. Michigan Democratic State Central Singh said that because gorillas its sparkle to Patchogue’s Nov. 23 Committee and featured photos are considered highly endangered, parade – decorated yachts on the of presidential candidate Barack other zoos are reluctant to part Patchogue River – because the Obama and U.S. Sen. Carl Levin. with theirs. The Mysore zoo doesn’t organizers have renamed it the The error was first reported by want to send Polo abroad to find Patchogue Holiday Boat Parade. It WJBK-TV in Detroit. Kerr said the a friend because he is India’s only was the Patchogue Christmas Boat party apologizes for the misprint. gorilla. Also, animal transfers are Parade last year, when the Grucci usually done within the framework company donated $5,000 worth of of breeding programs that are fireworks. All 200 pounds of wild often regional. The company’s vice president, boar struck by car Worried that failure to find a Philip Butler, who has criticized the companion for Polo could cause secularization of Christmas in the LANCASTER, Mass. — This was him psychological harm, his keep- past, said parade organizers were no ordinary roadkill. ers decided to make one final “using all the themes of Christmas Massachusetts State Police say plea. “He needs psychological and and plagiarizing all those themes.” a 200-pound Russian wild boar was emotional enrichment that we can’t Organizers in the Long Island euthanized after being struck by a provide,” Singh said by telephone town said the parade has had sev- vehicle on a road in Lancaster ear- from Mysore on Thursday. eral names over its roughly 15-year lier this week. Polo is a western lowland gorilla, existence. The name was changed native to the forests of central That was a big surprise to state again this year after complaints Africa. Silverback gorillas – marked wildlife experts. They say although that the use of “Christmas” seemed with a distinctive patch – are domi- some wild boars are known to live to make the parade less inclusive. in northern New England, there nant males who usually live in fam- “When I think about fireworks, never has been a native population ily groups in the wild. I don’t think about Christmas any- of feral swine in Massachusetts. “He is not very happy. The few way,” Mayor Paul Pontieri said. “I Hunter Chester Hall said he was joys he enjoys are bathing and offered the carcass for coyote bait. searching for food that his keeper think about the Fourth of July.” hides in blocks of ice or in bamboo The venerable Grucci com- to keep him energized,” Singh said. pany is famous for providing India’s only gorilla still For the prospective mate, Singh spectacular fireworks displays at says Polo is good-natured and major national celebrations. It is without one and only responds to commands in both based in Brookhaven, not far from MUMBAI, India — India’s only the local Kannada language and Patchogue. gorilla is lonely. English. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LHJ8]^aYgZc¼h8ZciZg :kZc^c\8]^aY8VgZ ¤Bghkc b`qd.d`qkx dctb`shnm¤ ¤Etm+ `ooqnoqh`sd `bshuhshdr enq dudqx `fd¤ ¤0 lnmsg sn 01 xd`q nkc bghkcqdm¤ ¤Dudmhmf oqnfq`l9 L,Sg 492/ ol,892/ ol¤ ¤#5-4/ odq gntq enq bghkcqdm ne e`btksx nq rs`ee¤ ¤#7 odq dudmhmf enq rstcdmsr¤ ¤ Lnmsgkx qdhlatqrdldms enq BB@LOHR o`qshbho`msr¤ Knb`sdc nm Nkxloh` @ud-+ adsvddm Qnfdqr `mc Nqsnm Qdrhcdmbd G`kkr Sn qdfhrsdq b`kk sgd VRT BghkcqdmÊr Bdmsdq `s 224,7736+ nq uhrhs vvv-bghkcqdmrbdmsdq-vrt-dct Dudmhmf B`qd hr rtoonqsdc ax Rstcdms @bshuhsx Eddr `mc sgd BB@LOHR Fq`ms Be sure to get online and visit: www.dailyevergreen.com It’s quick. It’s easy. It’s all just a mouse click away. 12 THE DAILY EVERGREEN ADVERTISEMENT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008
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