The Cougars Face No. 1 North Carolina Today. Game Will Begin at 4:27 P.M

The Cougars face No. 1 North Carolina today. Game will begin at 4:27 p.m.

5ǣǠ%ǜǤǧǴ&ǱǠǭǢǭǠǠǩ5ǣǠ%ǜǤǧǴ&ǱǠǭǢǭǠǠǩo. 5ǣǠ%ǜǤǧǴ&ǱǠǭǢǭǠǠǩTHURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008 The student voice of Washington State University since 1895 Vol 114 N 127 Best-selling WSU Police chief candidate to meet public on Friday

Candidate Bill Gardner is a Pullman native Heath, who oversees the WSU Police as teacher and adjunct faculty member in author talks who has experience working as an officer associate vice president of Business and English for Utah Valley State College. Finance. Officer Darren Jones, the WSU Police with the WSUPD from 1990 to 1993. The committee has been evaluating Guild president, estimated about half the about race Lisa Waananen applications as they come in, Heath said. WSU officers knew Gardner when he was Evergreen staff “I don’t think there were a large num- an officer, but said they’ll wait to form an Scholar, author and leading ber like there were last fall,” he said. opinion until after Gardner meets with the conservative thinker Dinesh WSU Police chief candidate Bill Gardner is a Pullman native who guild Friday. D’Souza spoke at WSU. Gardner will meet with students, faculty, worked as an officer with the WSU Police “We have a lot of questions, just like we staff and community members at a forum from 1990 to 1993, and then with the do for the other candidates,” Jones said. By Jimmy Blue Friday. Pullman Police until 2004. He has since WSU Police Lt. Steve Hansen worked Evergreen staff University officials made the announce- worked as an executive assistant with con- with Gardner and said he would be a good ment after the search committee met with sulting firm Priority Systems. addition to the department. Silencing the excited Gardner on Wednesday morning. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s “I know he’s a quick learner and he chatter from the crowd, “They decided that this candidate degrees in English from WSU, and has WSU College Republicans should be sent forward,” said Richard also taught as a high school English See POLICE Page 16 vice president Alex Williams stepped to a podium Tuesday night in CUE 203 to introduce speaker Dinesh D’Souza. More than 40 students frozen in time D’Souza spoke to WSU students, staff and community members about race issues in America. “It’s nice to see a scholar, who, for once, isn’t trying to force far-left and social- ist views on students,” Williams said. Seats filled early and an overflowing crowd stood along the side and back walls for almost two hours while the charis- matic D’Souza delivered his speech and answered questions. A former Reagan Policy Analyst, D’Souza is now one of America’s bestsell- ing authors with books like “The end of Racism.” He has also been called “one of America’s most influential conservative thinkers” by The New York Times Magazine. D’Souza’s speech focused on race as an issue in the context of academia. He also spoke on the debate about affirmative action. He said the use of affirmative action, which helps disadvantaged minority students gain access to education, is no longer necessary. His reasoning: Racism in America does not prohibit KEVIN QUINN/DAILY EVERGREEN minorities from gaining Time stopped for more than 40 students on Glenn Terrell Mall on Wednesday as part of an emulation for the similar stunt per- access to education and formed by the Improv Everywhere group known for freezing more than 200 people in Grand Central Station in New York City. jobs. The Glenn Terrell Mall time stop was organized by Fawn Gregory, a sophomore communication and fine arts major, through a D’Souza said the major scholastic tests such as Facebook group. Students froze for 3 minutes from 12:04 p.m. to12:07 p.m. the SAT and ACT are not biased toward certain races. Instead, he said, white and Asian people have higher academic skills than black Students help local businesses win ethics awards and Hispanic people, as shown by his research. The ‘Torch Award’ project was for their business practices,” management operations major community. He attributed this to so successful that next year’s said John Cullen, the manage- Ryan Anderson said. “It’s a confirmation that ment operations professor who Anderson and classmate we are on the right track and lower illegitimacy rates for winner will receive $1,000. Asian and white children. assigned the class projects. Lisa Daly researched Jerry’s doing the right thing,” said The management opera- Auto for their project, eventu- Jerry Griebling, owner and “On average, if you are By Mike Brambley raised in a two-parent fam- tions students submitted ally helping the company win general manager of Jerry’s ily, there are more resources Evergreen contributor Torch Award applications to an award. Auto. “We are fortunate to and time to supervise chil- the Better Business Bureau Jerry’s Auto won for their have a bunch of great, hard- WSU students helped two for local companies they customer service policies and working WSU students who dren,” D’Souza said. local businesses, Jerry’s Auto This means Asian and researched in business ethics community donations. The prepared this for us and helped Center and First Step Internet, white students spend more class projects. business has a no-argument us win.” time studying and thus do win Torch Awards in February “The project was to fully policy with customers, provid- Griebling and his team better in school he said. for outstanding business eth- represent the company to the ing free repairs to serviced of employees drove up to “He simplified a really ics. fullest by taking the time to vehicles that have problems. Spokane together to receive complex idea,” Progressive “It’s becoming more and learn about their company The company also donates the award in person. more of an issue for managers and represent the company expired parts to the poor to See D’SOUZA Page 16 to be aware and consider ethics how they really are,” senior help the surrounding See TORCH Page 16 INSIDE: WEATHER: PAGE 2 || POLICE LOG: PAGE 2 || CLASSIFIED: PAGE 6 || OPINION: PAGE 5 || CROSSWORD: PAGE MIX 8 || SUDOKU: PAGE MIX 8 ALSO  OLYMPICS CEO MEETS WITH STUDENTS: PAGE 7 2 THE DAILY EVERGREEN PAGE TWO THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008 5ǣǠ%ǜǤǧǴ&ǱǠǭǢǭǠǠǩ Community Calendar 5ǣǠ%ǜǤǧǴ&ǱǠǭǢǭǠǠǩ Thursday the K-House second-floor lounge. 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Cougars vs. Thursday Tarheels 4:30 Homeof the LADIES NIGHT $2.50 Martinis and Micro Brews $1 Oyster Shooters Spinach & Artichoke dip Friday-TGIF $1.75 Wells $3 Bombs Watch 8 super-good Sat/Suncollege teams play basketball Breakfast served all day $2 Bloody Mary’s $2.50 Shark Bites sports The Daily Evergreen Sports editor Mike Feigen  [email protected] PAGE 3 THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008 Cougars and Tar Heels set for ‘collision’ of styles No. 4 WSU (26-8) vs. No. 1 UNC (34-2) East Region Charlotte, N.C. 4:27 p.m. The defensive-minded Cougars will attempt to slow down the fast-paced Tar Heels on Thursday in Charlotte, N.C. By Mike Feigen | Evergreen staff

and Daven Harmeling could be trouble for the rest of the East EAST REGION (Charlotte, the key in this one, because it Region. Rick Pitino’s team is N.C.) might take a barrage of 3-point- playing terrific defense and ers to hang with the Tar Heels. has the most balance of any No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 4 The Cougar defense will get offense in the region, but that WSU 4:27 p.m. stops, but unless the Cougars can might ultimately doom the score it won’t matter. Cardinals if their 2-3 zone gives the Tennessee sharpshooters North Carolina has blitzed The “Baynes factor” will be the story in this one. If the too many open looks and if they through the first two rounds of can’t find a go-to scorer in a close the NCAA tournament, domi- Cougar center can come through with 30 minutes, 10 points and game. nating its two opponents by a This is one of the toughest combined score of 221-151. Roy 10 rebounds, WSU will be in position to shock the nation. If games to predict, but in the end Williams will try to push the the defensive toughness and tempo once again in this one, he gets in foul trouble early it could mark the end of the WSU length of Louisville will pose too and will succeed if Ty Lawson many problems for the “run-n- can penetrate and dish to open season at 26-9. gun” Vols. Rainier Beach grad MEL EVANS/ASSOCIATED PRESS shooters like Wayne Ellington. Terrence Williams is growing into Tyler Hansbrough is a hand- No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 3 one of the premier “glue guys” North Carolina’s Wayne Ellington drives to the basket over ful for any opponent, and the Louisville 6:57 p.m. in the country and will come up Arkansas’ Patrick Beverley and Sonny Weems in Raleigh, N.C. 6-foot-9 star should get plenty with some big plays for Pitino WSU will face Ellington and the Tar Heels in Charlotte, N.C., today. of looks if the game slows into a The second-seeded Volunteers and the Cards. half-court contest. of the SEC like an up-tempo, Louisville 83, Tennessee 80. ball in the hands of floor general 24.6 since March began, while WSU comes in with perhaps open-court style of basketball Drew Lavender, and the 5-foot-7 Huggins’ rugged defense has also the second-best pair of tourna- that sets them up for transition WEST REGION (Phoenix) senior came through with 31 improved of late. ment performances, having baskets and open 3-pointers. points and 11 assists in wins over Xavier is the slight favorite in outclassed Winthrop and Notre Leading scorer Chris Lofton has No. 3 Xavier vs. No. 7 West the Georgia Bulldogs and Purdue this one, but the Mountaineers Dame in the last 60 minutes of been hot and cold all season for Virginia 4:10 p.m. Boilermakers. of West Virginia have been Tennessee, and he will need to West Virginia has taken a battle-tested against tougher play by limiting them to 17-for- tougher path to the Sweet 16, 77 shooting for 52 total points. come through with a big game if The third-seeded Musketeers opponents and should find a way with Bob Huggins’ crew dis- to win in the end. Alexander will Compare that to North Carolina’s the SEC regular season champi- out of the Atlantic 10 Conference patching upset-minded Arizona 40-minute season low of 72 ons are going to advance. have successfully navigated the remind Pac-10 fans of Cal’s Ryan in the first round and No. Anderson in a clutch 30-point points, and it’s easy to see why The Louisville Cardinals are first two rounds of the NCAA 2-seeded Duke of the ACC in Tony Bennett has termed this playing their best ball of the tournament by dominating round two. Junior forward Joe performance. match-up a “collision” of styles. season at this point in the tourna- games late thanks to steady Alexander has elevated his game West Virginia 77, Xavier 71. Derrick Low, Taylor Rochestie ment, and that could mean backcourt play. Xavier put the in the past month, averaging See PREVIEWS Page 4 Major League Baseball regular season underway The Seattle Mariners have a chance to offseason trade with the Florida Marlins, in through free agency to help form a very make a playoff run thanks to a pair of with Detroit only giving up prospects. solid rotation. Add Cabrera to a lineup with defending With great pitching and a solid offense offseason pitching acquisitions. AL batting champion Magglio Ordonez, provided by Ichiro Suzuki, Adrian Beltre Gary Sheffield and the speedy Curtis and Raul Ibañez, the Mariners could By Eric Hanninen Granderson and they are going to score a return to the playoffs for the first time Evergreen staff lot of runs. since 2001. Even though the Angels have As March Madness comes to a close The Cleveland Indians are built made some improvements themselves, and with football season still five months around their young offensive stars. their pitching staff has a lot of injuries away, sports fans need to fill a giant void Victor Martinez, Travis Hafner and local and could provide the Mariners with the this summer. product Grady Sizemore provide the upper hand in the division. That’s where baseball season comes pop in the lineup. The Indians knocked In the National League, it’s much in, spending warm summer nights under the Yankees out of the playoffs and were harder to determine who will be going to the lights. Although Boston and Oakland up 3-1 in the series against the Red Sox the playoffs. The New York Mets had a officially started the season in Japan this before Boston came back and advanced historical collapse in September, allowing week, next Monday the season will be in to the World Series. The “Tribe” also the Philadelphia Phillies to sneak into the full swing. This year of MLB is sure to returns two 19-game winners in start- playoffs last year. This spring has already provide plenty of storylines. ing pitchers C.C. Sabathia and Fausto had Carlos Beltran and Jimmy Rollins Once they were perennial losers and Carmona. exchanging words over who the better victims of the infamous “Curse of the Last season saw the Seattle Mariners team is, making for some good “bulletin Bambino,” but now the Boston Red Sox go from last place to a surprising second- board” material. are the favorites and defending World place finish and solid 88-74 record. There The Phillies are lead by the NL MVP Series champions. With ace Josh Beckett is plenty of reason for optimism as they Rollins, who hit 30 home runs and stole and lights-out closer Jonathan Papelbon also upgraded their biggest weakness, 40 bases in 2007. Ryan Howard hit 40 pitching, and the powerful bats of David their starting rotation. bombs and had 136 RBIs and was the Ortiz and Manny Ramirez hitting home Their biggest acquisition came from NL MVP two years ago. They are good runs, they look to win their third World a trade that sent No. 1 prospect Adam enough on offense and defense to win the Series title in five seasons. Jones, George Sherrill and three other NL Wild Card, but not to beat the Mets. The teams from the American League prospects to Baltimore for ace Erik The Mets made a huge offseason CHRIS CARLSON/ASSOCIATED PRESS most likely to contend against Boston Bedard. Bedard will be the opening day deal to acquire Johan Santana from the Seattle Mariners pitcher Erik Bedard are the Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians starter, forming a great one-two punch Minnesota Twins. Young superstars Jose pitches during a spring training baseball and New York Yankees. Detroit landed along with 21-year-old phenom Felix game in Surprise, Ariz., on Wednesday. Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis in an Hernandez. Carlos Silva was also brought See MLB Page 4 4 THE DAILY EVERGREEN SPORTS THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008 MLB | Mets sports brief PREVIEWS | UCLA with a smile. could win it all Trufant signs six-year deal Seahawks coach Miken Holmgre joked should beat WKU that because of the imminent marriage, to remain with Seahawks Trufant’s new deal “had to get done now.” Continued from Page 3 KIRKLAND — Come on down to Marcus Trufant’s timing has been impeccable Continued from Page 3 Trufant’s wedding on Saturday. He’ll be able lately. Reyes, David Wright and Beltran to foot the bill. Playing for the first time with free agen- No. 1 UCLA vs. No. 12 W. Kentucky 6:40 p.m. make up one of the most exciting The Pro Bowl cornerback and his home- cy looming at the end of a season, Trufant The UCLA Bruins come into their match- offenses in the league. They have town Seattle Seahawks agreed Wednesday shed inconsistencies to lead the NFC West up with the Hilltoppers with a new sense of a chance not only to win the NL to a $50.2 million, six-year cot ntrac that champions with seven interceptions, tied urgency after nearly bowing out of the tourna- East division, but to win the World runs through 2013. for third in the NFL. He had nine interceptions in his first four seasons combined. ment in the second round against Texas A&M. Series. With Pedro Martinez healthy Agent Doug Hendrickson said the deal UCLA trailed by 10 points in the second half for the 11th overall draft choice out of WSU He flourished under new position and John Maine having a dominant coach Jim Mora. In yet more good news for before rallying behind the efforts of Kevin Love spring, their pitching staff is good in 2003 includes $20 million in guarantees. A $3 million roster bonus due in 2010 effec- Trufant, Mora has already been chosen as and Darren Collison to get past the Aggies. enough to win it all. tively means Trufant is due $28 million over Holmgren’s successor beginning in 2009. Josh Shipp must find his outside stroke soon or In the NL West, the Arizona the first three years of the contract, making When asked if a jackpot like UCLA has little hope of cutting down the nets Diamondbacks should repeat as him one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in Wednesday’s motivated him last season, in San Antonio, and it will need to start against division champions. The addition the league. Trufant gushed. defensively challenged Western Kentucky. “From your rookie year on, making it of Dan Haren will provide Bob “This is a great wedding present,” his The Hilltoppers are riding high after having Melvin’s club with a one-two punch fiancee, Jessica Rankin, said with a grin to your next contract, that’s what a lot of as large as Trufant’s timely windfall while the players are into now,” he said. “As you’re a last-second prayer answered in the form of Ty at the top of the rotation, and the coming in your agents teoull y what you Rogers’ 26-foot desperation heave at the buzzer development of young stars Chris standing inside Seahawks headquarters. “Yeah, it’s a good week for Marcus,” can do after you play out your first contract. to beat Drake in the first round, followed by a Young, Justin Upton and Mark Hendrickson said in a telephone interview So getting to this day is a dream come true. favorable draw against No. 13-seed San Diego in Reynolds could be the difference in a Wednesday morning. For the Seahawks, too. Seattle gets a the second round. Guard Courtney Lee will have tight division. Last year, Nate Clements signed an $80 lower salary cap number for Trufant in to play the game of his life to get past UCLA, The Chicago Cubs are the favor- million, eight-year contract with the San 2008, lessening the fiscal pressure the team which should be a tough task against a Bruins had been feeling after signing free-agent ites in the NL Central because they Francisco 49ers. Last week, the Oakland squad that has held its two tournament oppo- Raiders traded with Atlanta for DeAngelo running backs Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett, are the most complete team. Alfonso nents to 78 points. Soriano paces the offense while Hall and then gave Hall a $70 million, plus former Pro Bowl guard Mike Wahle. seven-year deal. Last week, they asked four defensive play- UCLA has a defense that should give Carlos Zambrano and Rich Hill So now that he’s got his big payday, ers to restructure their contracts so Pro Western Kentucky fits, and that should be the anchor the pitching staff. The emer- how many people are coming to Trufant’s Bowl linebacker Lofa Tatupu could sign difference in this game. The Bruins will play gence of Kerry Wood as the closer big party Saturday? a deal through 2015 worth a potential suffocating defense against a Sun Belt team not should prove to be one of the biggest “You know what? Too many,” the $42 million. accustomed to seeing it, and Love will make the storylines of the 2008 season. 27-year-old native of nearby Tacoma said THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WKU interior look foolish. Delta Delta Delta Sports blog updates live from Charlotte. 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MiX iT UP Latah County Fairgrounds. OVERHEARD IN PULLMAN entertainment brief FRiDAY Godspeed will perform at There will be a performance of Todd Hall room 216 at 7 p.m. “It’s just a stupid ceremony instead of you know, hump her.” student chamber music groups at Doors open at 7 p.m. dude.” - So many comments, none appro- ‘American Idol’ axes one more 2 3:10 p.m. at Bryan Hall Theatre. “It’s like just give me the paper, priate to print. NEW YORK — Uneasy lies Chikezie, who The Crimson Revue will that’s all I was here for.” won’t wear the crown. have a concert at 8 p.m. in Student Computing Services - You mean you didn’t want to “Don’t you hate it when comput- The one-name singer – who previously will host a first-person shooter Kimbrough Concert Hall. pay $40,000 for a Word Perfect ers do that? Change numbers worked security at Los Angeles International LAN party at 5 p.m. at the Gannon- certificate? behind your back?” Airport – was eliminated from “American Idol” Goldsworthy computer lab. Ian Skavdahl will play from - Evil robots cheated on my income 8-10 p.m. at Zoe Coffeehouse. “Go to kingcountylibrarysystem. taxes. as the show narrowed the competition to nine finalists. will play from 8 to org. Oh it’s not porn? Well they Porch Swing Chikezie, 22, of Inglewood, Calif., injected 10 p.m. at Cafe Moro. must have changed it then.” “But we love lentils here, we pray SUNDAY - King County: You’re doin’ to the heavens that they grow.” the singing contest with enthusiasm and soul. His performances could be risky and kinetic, as Dylan Morrison will play from 8 it wrong. - My Easter basket was full of legume-goodness. when he sang the Beatles’ “She’s A Woman,” or to 10 p.m. at Zoe Coffeehouse. Crimson Revue will have a concert at 2 p.m. at Kimbrough “I ran out of laundry, so i’m wear- safe and retro, as seen in his earlier rendition of

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ith the constant was behind the times – like Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill, WEEKEND, stress of school many a poor college student, among many others. W and work crushing I don’t have cable so I tend College students will enjoy our spirits, it’s sometimes to be clueless about the latest the irony of actors from difficult to remember that release. But after I saw Dr. “Superbad” appearing in a MARCH we were once children, and Seuss’ world come alive on family film, but the appeal

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From stunning anima- knock-knock jokes made us local cinema (yes, like every tion to a hilarious grown-up laugh instead of roll our eyes, truly cool person, I stayed “Apocalypse Now” reference, when long division seemed in Pullman for my spring there’s more than enough insurmountable and when break). spark to keep audiences of all we were I’m happy to say that it ages entertained. angry that MOViE was one of the best decisions But what really made I could’ve made. “Horton Hears a Who!” PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.DRILLBITTAYLOR.COM our bed- times were REViEW The first Dr. Seuss adap- stand out were those before 9 tation to be done completely moments when I was trans- D-Bit Taylor is nothing new p.m. in CGI animation, the film ported to my 8-year-old self, To my chronicles the tale of the cracking up wen Wilson is at it again! one of the highlights of the film, elementa- sweetly lovable Horton, at jokes with THE GRADE Yet another movie where but unfortunately, if you’ve seen a ry-school voiced by Jim Carrey. An just the right O he does the same thing trailer for the movie, you’ve seen self, I elephant in the Jungle of combination of slapstick, silli- he does in every other movie. most of the good parts of it. must seem Tamara Vallejos Nool, Horton discovers a tiny A He, Ben Stiller and Will Ferrell Of course, once they hire the ancient at speck calling out for help. He ness and wit. should just start a club. The only man known as Drillbit Taylor, it my current soon realizes that the speck I was initially difference between Wilson and becomes obvious he knows noth- age of 21. But in reality, I’m is home to the microscopic wary of sitting in a theater the other two is his timing and ing about fighting and the kids at that limbo phase where Who-ville, land of the Whos. with so many children, but delivery. As much as I hate to say and Drillbit have to grow inter- I’m old enough to wish bed- The mayor of Who-ville, within minutes I realized I it, I actually nally to solve their problems, leav- time could still include a full voiced by Steve Carell, is so was laughing just as hard as MOViE ing you with the familiar sense of enjoy Wilson’s night’s sleep, but too young concerned with the risks of they were. movies. The REViEW warmth one expects from a movie It doesn’t happen often, like this. to be taken seriously when I living on such a precarious timing of his complain about it. spot that he asks Horton but I was actually sad when jokes is perfect I’ve already covered Wilson’s the film ended. Sometimes acting and mostly flawless Though I wouldn’t relive to find the safest location and he can my childhood even if given to leave the speck. And so we grown-ups (or at least, take a medio- delivery of lines in this movie, but the kids end up being hit or the option, there are aspects with the fate of Who-ville in grown-ups-in-training) cre script miss. Maybe realizing the kids in of it I miss. So imagine my Horton’s hands, or rather, his need an excuse to laugh like like “Drillbit “Drillbit Taylor” were ripping off joy when I stumbled upon a trunk, the adventure begins. nobody’s watching and shed Taylor” and the “Superbad” kids made me set movie that captures all the An immediate highlight of our cynicism for a genuinely make it some- Kevin Frees too high of expectations for them, great things about being a the film is the incredible cast heartwarming experience. thing you but I’m not going to let these bas- kid. that brings the characters to This film is that experi- don’t mind tardizations of great characters ence. watching. A friend showed me the life. Aside from stars Carrey get off with a medio- trailer for “Horton Hears and Carell, “Horton Hears The script for “Drillbit cre performance. THE GRADE TAMARA VALLEJOS IS A SENIOR ENGLISH MAJOR FROM LOS ANGELES. SHE CAN Taylor” is written by Seth Rogan a Who!” the day it hit the- a Who!” features the talents BE CONTACTED AT 335-1099 OR BY [email protected]. THE OPINIONS I was excited to aters, and I’ll admit that I EXPRESSED IN THIS COLUMN ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE STAFF OF THE (“Superbad,” “Knocked Up”) see Valerie Tian in of Amy Poehler, Will Arnett, DAILY EVERGREEN OR THOSE OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS. and features three kids: an angry “Drillbit Taylor” C+ fat kid with curly hair, an overly because I enjoyed awkward kid who can’t talk to her bit part as girls and a friend to the awkward Su-Chin in “Juno” and wondered kid that the fat kid absolutely if she could hold down a bigger hates. Gee, sounds a lot like the role. She can and does. main characters from “Superbad” “Drillbit Taylor” isn’t bad, it’s to me. Either Rogan can’t write just not great. If you’re just look- different characters or the other ing for a fairly generic comedy writer ripped him off and threw with no value beside an hour and Rogan’s name on so it wouldn’t a half of entertainment, there be plagiarism. are worse options. If you’re look- The story follows this ragtag ing for a great comedy, there are crew of losers through their first much better options. days of high school, where they “Drillbit Taylor” offers little 1 & 3 BedroomBedroomsmss meet a bully who has been legally that renting an old Owen Wilson emancipated and is therefore movie won’t besides a new cast, still available! “above the law.” a new story, and no Ben Stiller. Hmm … no Ben Stiller? 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UNIVERSITY RECREATION springswap.wsu.edusspprinpringswappprrinrriiinnnggswagswasswwwaap.app.wsu.epwpp.wp..w.wswws wsususu..ee du WHISKEY SYNDICATE Whiskey Syndicate plays music heavily influenced by the best of the Seattle music scene and even more heavily influenced by

– you guessed it – whiskey. Three of four of the band members 5

4 have played music for the past two years, but the WSU spring semester brought the addition of a new bassist, and with him a more distinct sound for their original material.

While they have mainly played house parties so far, members WEEKEND, MARCH 27-30, 2008 MADISON DRIVE of the band have performed in other groups that have played up “Energetic, pop punk.” and down the West Coast and both of the Carolinas. This is how the boys of the Seattle-based band Madison "The whole band is from the West Side of Washington state Drive describe their music. Listen to some of their tunes your- and has grown up listening to the influences of Nirvana, Pearl self and you’ll soon find your head involuntarily making its Jam, Soundgarden, Jimi Hendrix and others who have shaped statement to the contagious beat. If you’re a person who can’t the Seattle sound," band member Joel Hazelquist said. "We also help but start moving when you hear music, this is a group try to include stylistic qualities that originated from other regions that will definitely have you dancing by the time you hit the of the country." chorus. BY KEVIN FREES/MIX STAFF PHOTO COURTESY WHISKEY SYNDICATE

WEEKEND, MARCH 27-30, 2008 WEEKEND, Combine six guys with a passion for music, some vocals BATTLE and instruments, an endless amount of energy, Vitamin Water (found at every jam session) and regular Fritos (occasionally Chili Cheese flavor if they’re feeling adventurous) and you have the perfect recipe. “Everyone’s style is different, from metal to orchestral. This allows us to be flexible with our style,” keyboard player and PHOTO COURTESY OF MADISON DRIVE vocalist Jeff Hill said. “We’re right where the fans are,” added lead guitarist Rob Some of their inspirations are The Killers, John Mayer, Ben Lackey, who goes by Rob! MISTRESS AND THE MISTERS Folds and Incubus. While their music sounds a bit like Fall Out And that’s right where they intend to stay. Boy and perhaps another band you just can’t put your finger Remember, it’s Madison Drive – not street, avenue or bou- Mistress and the Misters is a four-piece band from Spokane playing indie rock OF THE on, you can bet on one thing that sets their band apart from all levard. How’d they get that name? Well, let’s just say it was you won’t be afraid to dance to. They’ve had their complete lineup for about a year others: their passion to stay one with their fans. Lackey’s favorite drive in Seattle, or so he thought. The band and a half and have been busy playing shows and getting recognition for a great “We’re 100 percent in love with the music and playing. proved him wrong and much to his dismay, he found out his live show. When people say they like the music, it’s special,” vocalist and beloved drive was actually named Madison Street. “In the 2007 calendar year, we played 78 shows from Washington to California guitar player Daniel Phillips said. “It’s amazing for us to see But hey, Madison Drive sounded better anyway. and Arizona,” guitarist Chris Henderson said. “And we’re planning on making 2007 look like a joke.” people enjoying it.” BY RAINA CHANG/MIX STAFF Mistress and the Misters are well on their way with 15 shows already planned before mid-May. Mistress and the Misters were voted second-best Spokane band and band with the best live performance in the 2007 awards given out by The Spokesman-Review BANDS readers’ choice awards, The Sommys. BY RAINA CHANG | MIX STAFF THE CORDUROY SHORTS This is not a show for you to miss, but in case there’s no way for you to see GET OUT & GO it, you can catch them when they come back to Pullman on April 18 to play the The Corduroy Shorts, a “roving collaboration” of musicians, will be Moose Lodge with Cyrus Fell Down and Pullman’s own Random Noise. Blood, sweat and tears. OK, minus the blood (you won’t be ■ WHAT: Battle of the Bands representing the folk side of the music spectrum at this year’s Battle of the Bands. BY KEVIN FREES/MIX STAFF seeing animal sacrifices on stage) and take out the tears ■ WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday Though the group tends to jam with whoever is willing and available, (unless you’re a crazy-in-love fan) but leave the sweat. It’s the members performing consists of Ben Sharp on guitar, harmonica and PHOTO COURTESY OF MISTRESS AND THE MISTERS ■ WHERE: Ensminger Pavilion vocals; John W. Booth on guitar and banjo; and Charles McCoy on man- time for the 5th annual Battle of the Bands. dolin, harmonica and vocals. ■ COST: Free Sharp and McCoy are the original founders of the band and chose the Hosted by SEB, the Battle of the Bands will be held at 7 p.m. name “The Corduroy Shorts” after discovering they had a mutual owner- ship of a certain pair of – you guessed it – corduroy shorts. Sunday at the Ensminger Pavilion. WHERE IS IT? Though the band has only existed for about 10 months, Sharp prom- Eight bands will take the stage to battle it out for first, sec- CHARIOT ON FIRE ■ The pavilion is connected ises “a train-rattlin’ boot-chuckin’ good time.” ond and third places and an invitation to play at this year’s The Corduroy Shorts’ sound falls into the bluegrass/folk category, with Three of Chariot On Fire’s four members are crowded around Springfest. While you may have heard some of the bands play to the rugby field on Grimes lyrics about long roads and ramblin’ boys. a small table when I meet them for our interview. I pull up a chair before at house parties on campus, others will be traveling more Way. If you’re driving down “We folk,” was how McCoy simply put it. and they introduce themselves as juniors Larson Haakenstad, Stadium Way, take a left on After listening to a couple of Corduroy Shorts originals, it wasn’t sur- than a few blocks to get here. Jake Bopray and Todd Hager, and excuse their missing band Wilson Road and the pavilion prising to hear that the group draws inspiration from Bob Dylan, Woody This event is free to everyone so be sure to check it out – you Guthrie and even John Steinbeck. mate, Eric Peterson, who is responsible for “Drums, No Shirt & Bad will be on the corner of Wilson “We bring something to the table no one else has – a banjo and old- Jokes,” according to their Facebook profile. might even get a door prize. Search for the SEB Battle of the and Lincoln Drive. Bands 2008 on Facebook for full artist lineup. timeyness,” Sharp said. Chariot On Fire has been playing in Pullman for almost two The band members’ love for folk music is apparent through their per- years, beginning at an open mic session at Zoe Coffeehouse and formances. Even during a dorm room jam session Sharp and Booth pull later migrating to play at house parties and host shows at the out all the stops and play until they run out of songs. house they’ve dubbed the “Showbox at 420.” “I don’t even care if we win, I’m just out there to kick it,” McCoy said. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CORDUROY PANTS These house parties spark memories for the band and soon BY CAYLA LAMBIER/MIX STAFF they’re reminiscing about squeezing onto impossibly tiny stages and standing on amps in order to find space to play. “People dig us at parties,” bass player Bopray said. All three are eager to discuss their music, which Haakenstad describes as “good, fun music to listen to.” They term it a mix of PHOTO COURTESY OF CHARIOT ON FIRE classic and Southern rock, citing influences such as Red Hot Chili Haakenstad said, “We have our own sound, and it’s consistent.” ‘ELLO ‘ELLO Their sound may be steady, but the band has experienced CYRUS FELL DOWN Peppers, Jimi Hendrix and Lynard Skynard. a changing lineup of bass players in the past few years before Third-grade raps and English accents have devel- Cyrus Fell Down, one of the eight bands scheduled to per- “But not Sting!” Bopray said while guitarist Haakenstad and oped into a dance-electronic band called Ello Ello lead vocalist Hager vigorously deny any influence from the they finally found Bopray and settled into their current forma- form at Battle of the Bands, wields heavy instrumentals and tion. Haakenstad and Hager also recall the band’s constantly that looks to rock WSU’s Battle of the Bands. pleasantly harsh vocals that can only be described as experimen- English musician. The band started about a year ago and has taken Most of the lyrics are written by Hager, but the music is changing name when they first started playing and finally stick- tal rock. ing with Chariot On Fire. off with their unique style of music. “We try to take (our music) as seriously as possible so assembled through a group effort during weekly jam sessions, “I would say it’s sort of dance-pop meets nerd-rap,” we don’t have to go to school anymore,” bass player Aaron with each musician responsible for his own part. Because of this, BY JOSIE PETERSEN/MIX STAFF sophomore guitarist Mark Foster said. “A lot of it is Anderberg said. video game-influenced with a lot of keyboard.” Anderberg said the band has been playing together for The band began when Foster would send sopho- about five years and originated in Spokane. The band now more apparel design major Janessa Olson stuff he calls Pullman home, though Cyrus Fell Down has yet to play in had been making. PHOTO COURTESY OF ‘ELLO ‘ELLO Pullman. “Mark would send me music from Spokane and I “We’ve played around it (Pullman) but Battle of the Bands will PHOTOS COURTESY OF CYRUS FELL DOWN SILVANA would lay vocal tracks or piano tracks over it,” Olson be our first time playing here,” Anderberg said. said. Junior communication major Dan Battle of the Bands will be the band’s first “We’re pretty new to performing because since Those interested in checking out the group before the battle Gottardi is ready for the crowd this appearance in Pullman since most of the ‘Ello ‘Ello developed last year when freshman Nick can peruse the Cyrus Fell Down MySpace page. While observing Long-Rinehart teamed up with Foster. our music is so electronic we didn’t really know how “It just depends if people like us. If they like us more than any- Sunday. When the self-taught keyboardist band lives on the West Side. Practices are to play live,” Olson said. “But we’re really excited to be the musical style of the group, viewers might also notice that the for Silvana described the thrill of being done electronically and consist of record- “Nick is my roommate and best friend and we band’s performance calendar is quite full. one else, we’ll win,” Anderberg said. started playing music together in the fall,” Foster said. playing with such great bands.” Regardless of battle strategy, the members of Cyrus Fell on stage his face lights up and his words ings sent back and forth between the Both Olson and Foster say the band’s name “We’ll be playing a couple more times in Pullman later this “We’re both really childish and we would pick up gui- month. We’re playing in Todd Auditorium on April 6 and the Down do plan on rocking their lifestyle/hand-gesture of come out quickly. bandmates. Gottardi receives the band’s tars at five in the morning and make up like raps about doesn’t have any special significance. “rockboxf***in’hangloosepeace” while on stage. “It’s out of control sometimes,” he said. original recordings and then layers the “Mark just says it a lot,” Olson said. Moose Lodge on April 18,” Anderberg said. kids and stuff.” The band consists of Anderberg, David Plell and Cory Phipps, Whether this method will ensure them victory is yet to be “We get pretty excited about it.” piano over it. “We have this weird habit of breaking into English seen, but at the very least it sounds like it’ll make for a good Drummer Chad Winterhaulter, Although he is not familiar with the Foster had the idea to combine the musicians accents,” he said. “‘Ello ‘Ello was just a name I came up with Plell on guitar and vocals and Phipps on drums. The group and Ello Ello was born. Although new to the Palouse didn’t appear to have any outright strategy for victory, aside from show. lead guitarist Zach Kuhn and bassist other bands they will be playing with, music scene, they look forward to playing this year’s with that was poppy enough and not stupid.” the possibility of being the only band that showed up. BY CAYLA LAMBIER/MIX STAFF Jason Molstad are all coming over from Gottardi said Battle of the Bands will have Battle of the Bands. BY JORDAN HIGHTOWER/MIX STAFF Arlington to join Gottardi for this year’s an impact on local venues and Pullman’s PHOTO COURTESY OF SILVANA Battle of the Bands. music community. Formed three years ago, Silvana “I think it’s going to be a great experi- considers themselves a heavy rock and ence,” he said. “You get to learn about metal band, influenced by bands such other bands.” as Disturbed, Rob Zombie and Metallica. BY JOSIE PETERSEN/MIX STAFF WHISKEY SYNDICATE Whiskey Syndicate plays music heavily influenced by the best of the Seattle music scene and even more heavily influenced by

– you guessed it – whiskey. Three of four of the band members 5

4 have played music for the past two years, but the WSU spring semester brought the addition of a new bassist, and with him a more distinct sound for their original material.

WEEKEND, MARCH 27-30, 2008 WEEKEND, Combine six guys with a passion for music, some vocals BATTLE and instruments, an endless amount of energy, Vitamin Water (found at every jam session) and regular Fritos (occasionally Chili Cheese flavor if they’re feeling adventurous) and you have the perfect recipe. “Everyone’s style is different, from metal to orchestral. This allows us to be flexible with our style,” keyboard player and PHOTO COURTESY OF MADISON DRIVE vocalist Jeff Hill said. “We’re right where the fans are,” added lead guitarist Rob Some of their inspirations are The Killers, John Mayer, Ben Lackey, who goes by Rob! MISTRESS AND THE MISTERS Folds and Incubus. While their music sounds a bit like Fall Out And that’s right where they intend to stay. Boy and perhaps another band you just can’t put your finger Remember, it’s Madison Drive – not street, avenue or bou- Mistress and the Misters is a four-piece band from Spokane playing indie rock OF THE on, you can bet on one thing that sets their band apart from all levard. How’d they get that name? Well, let’s just say it was you won’t be afraid to dance to. They’ve had their complete lineup for about a year others: their passion to stay one with their fans. Lackey’s favorite drive in Seattle, or so he thought. The band and a half and have been busy playing shows and getting recognition for a great “We’re 100 percent in love with the music and playing. proved him wrong and much to his dismay, he found out his live show. When people say they like the music, it’s special,” vocalist and beloved drive was actually named Madison Street. “In the 2007 calendar year, we played 78 shows from Washington to California guitar player Daniel Phillips said. “It’s amazing for us to see But hey, Madison Drive sounded better anyway. and Arizona,” guitarist Chris Henderson said. “And we’re planning on making 2007 look like a joke.” people enjoying it.” BY RAINA CHANG/MIX STAFF Mistress and the Misters are well on their way with 15 shows already planned before mid-May. Mistress and the Misters were voted second-best Spokane band and band with the best live performance in the 2007 awards given out by The Spokesman-Review BANDS readers’ choice awards, The Sommys. BY RAINA CHANG | MIX STAFF THE CORDUROY SHORTS This is not a show for you to miss, but in case there’s no way for you to see GET OUT & GO it, you can catch them when they come back to Pullman on April 18 to play the The Corduroy Shorts, a “roving collaboration” of musicians, will be Moose Lodge with Cyrus Fell Down and Pullman’s own Random Noise. Blood, sweat and tears. OK, minus the blood (you won’t be ■ WHAT: Battle of the Bands representing the folk side of the music spectrum at this year’s Battle of the Bands. BY KEVIN FREES/MIX STAFF seeing animal sacrifices on stage) and take out the tears ■ WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday Though the group tends to jam with whoever is willing and available, (unless you’re a crazy-in-love fan) but leave the sweat. It’s the members performing consists of Ben Sharp on guitar, harmonica and PHOTO COURTESY OF MISTRESS AND THE MISTERS ■ WHERE: Ensminger Pavilion vocals; John W. Booth on guitar and banjo; and Charles McCoy on man- time for the 5th annual Battle of the Bands. dolin, harmonica and vocals. ■ COST: Free Sharp and McCoy are the original founders of the band and chose the Hosted by SEB, the Battle of the Bands will be held at 7 p.m. name “The Corduroy Shorts” after discovering they had a mutual owner- ship of a certain pair of – you guessed it – corduroy shorts. Sunday at the Ensminger Pavilion. WHERE IS IT? Though the band has only existed for about 10 months, Sharp prom- Eight bands will take the stage to battle it out for first, sec- CHARIOT ON FIRE ■ The pavilion is connected ises “a train-rattlin’ boot-chuckin’ good time.” ond and third places and an invitation to play at this year’s The Corduroy Shorts’ sound falls into the bluegrass/folk category, with Three of Chariot On Fire’s four members are crowded around Springfest. While you may have heard some of the bands play to the rugby field on Grimes lyrics about long roads and ramblin’ boys. a small table when I meet them for our interview. I pull up a chair before at house parties on campus, others will be traveling more Way. If you’re driving down “We folk,” was how McCoy simply put it. and they introduce themselves as juniors Larson Haakenstad, Stadium Way, take a left on After listening to a couple of Corduroy Shorts originals, it wasn’t sur- than a few blocks to get here. Jake Bopray and Todd Hager, and excuse their missing band Wilson Road and the pavilion prising to hear that the group draws inspiration from Bob Dylan, Woody This event is free to everyone so be sure to check it out – you Guthrie and even John Steinbeck. mate, Eric Peterson, who is responsible for “Drums, No Shirt & Bad will be on the corner of Wilson “We bring something to the table no one else has – a banjo and old- Jokes,” according to their Facebook profile. might even get a door prize. Search for the SEB Battle of the and Lincoln Drive. Bands 2008 on Facebook for full artist lineup. timeyness,” Sharp said. Chariot On Fire has been playing in Pullman for almost two The band members’ love for folk music is apparent through their per- years, beginning at an open mic session at Zoe Coffeehouse and formances. Even during a dorm room jam session Sharp and Booth pull later migrating to play at house parties and host shows at the out all the stops and play until they run out of songs. house they’ve dubbed the “Showbox at 420.” “I don’t even care if we win, I’m just out there to kick it,” McCoy said. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CORDUROY PANTS These house parties spark memories for the band and soon BY CAYLA LAMBIER/MIX STAFF they’re reminiscing about squeezing onto impossibly tiny stages and standing on amps in order to find space to play. “People dig us at parties,” bass player Bopray said. All three are eager to discuss their music, which Haakenstad describes as “good, fun music to listen to.” They term it a mix of PHOTO COURTESY OF CHARIOT ON FIRE classic and Southern rock, citing influences such as Red Hot Chili Haakenstad said, “We have our own sound, and it’s consistent.” ‘ELLO ‘ELLO Their sound may be steady, but the band has experienced CYRUS FELL DOWN Peppers, Jimi Hendrix and Lynard Skynard. a changing lineup of bass players in the past few years before Third-grade raps and English accents have devel- Cyrus Fell Down, one of the eight bands scheduled to per- “But not Sting!” Bopray said while guitarist Haakenstad and oped into a dance-electronic band called Ello Ello lead vocalist Hager vigorously deny any influence from the they finally found Bopray and settled into their current forma- form at Battle of the Bands, wields heavy instrumentals and tion. Haakenstad and Hager also recall the band’s constantly that looks to rock WSU’s Battle of the Bands. pleasantly harsh vocals that can only be described as experimen- English musician. The band started about a year ago and has taken Most of the lyrics are written by Hager, but the music is changing name when they first started playing and finally stick- tal rock. ing with Chariot On Fire. off with their unique style of music. “We try to take (our music) as seriously as possible so assembled through a group effort during weekly jam sessions, “I would say it’s sort of dance-pop meets nerd-rap,” we don’t have to go to school anymore,” bass player Aaron with each musician responsible for his own part. Because of this, BY JOSIE PETERSEN/MIX STAFF sophomore guitarist Mark Foster said. “A lot of it is Anderberg said. video game-influenced with a lot of keyboard.” Anderberg said the band has been playing together for The band began when Foster would send sopho- about five years and originated in Spokane. The band now more apparel design major Janessa Olson stuff he calls Pullman home, though Cyrus Fell Down has yet to play in had been making. PHOTO COURTESY OF ‘ELLO ‘ELLO Pullman. “Mark would send me music from Spokane and I “We’ve played around it (Pullman) but Battle of the Bands will PHOTOS COURTESY OF CYRUS FELL DOWN SILVANA would lay vocal tracks or piano tracks over it,” Olson be our first time playing here,” Anderberg said. said. Junior communication major Dan Battle of the Bands will be the band’s first “We’re pretty new to performing because since Those interested in checking out the group before the battle Gottardi is ready for the crowd this appearance in Pullman since most of the ‘Ello ‘Ello developed last year when freshman Nick can peruse the Cyrus Fell Down MySpace page. While observing Long-Rinehart teamed up with Foster. our music is so electronic we didn’t really know how “It just depends if people like us. If they like us more than any- Sunday. When the self-taught keyboardist band lives on the West Side. Practices are to play live,” Olson said. “But we’re really excited to be the musical style of the group, viewers might also notice that the for Silvana described the thrill of being done electronically and consist of record- “Nick is my roommate and best friend and we band’s performance calendar is quite full. one else, we’ll win,” Anderberg said. started playing music together in the fall,” Foster said. playing with such great bands.” Regardless of battle strategy, the members of Cyrus Fell on stage his face lights up and his words ings sent back and forth between the Both Olson and Foster say the band’s name “We’ll be playing a couple more times in Pullman later this “We’re both really childish and we would pick up gui- month. We’re playing in Todd Auditorium on April 6 and the Down do plan on rocking their lifestyle/hand-gesture of come out quickly. bandmates. Gottardi receives the band’s tars at five in the morning and make up like raps about doesn’t have any special significance. “rockboxf***in’hangloosepeace” while on stage. “It’s out of control sometimes,” he said. original recordings and then layers the “Mark just says it a lot,” Olson said. Moose Lodge on April 18,” Anderberg said. kids and stuff.” The band consists of Anderberg, David Plell and Cory Phipps, Whether this method will ensure them victory is yet to be “We get pretty excited about it.” piano over it. “We have this weird habit of breaking into English seen, but at the very least it sounds like it’ll make for a good Drummer Chad Winterhaulter, Although he is not familiar with the Foster had the idea to combine the musicians accents,” he said. “‘Ello ‘Ello was just a name I came up with Plell on guitar and vocals and Phipps on drums. The group and Ello Ello was born. Although new to the Palouse didn’t appear to have any outright strategy for victory, aside from show. lead guitarist Zach Kuhn and bassist other bands they will be playing with, music scene, they look forward to playing this year’s with that was poppy enough and not stupid.” the possibility of being the only band that showed up. BY CAYLA LAMBIER/MIX STAFF Jason Molstad are all coming over from Gottardi said Battle of the Bands will have Battle of the Bands. BY JORDAN HIGHTOWER/MIX STAFF Arlington to join Gottardi for this year’s an impact on local venues and Pullman’s PHOTO COURTESY OF SILVANA Battle of the Bands. music community. Formed three years ago, Silvana “I think it’s going to be a great experi- considers themselves a heavy rock and ence,” he said. “You get to learn about metal band, influenced by bands such other bands.” as Disturbed, Rob Zombie and Metallica. BY JOSIE PETERSEN/MIX STAFF Is what happens. Don't juststand & watch. 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I NC . opinion The Daily Evergreen Opinion editor Rikki King  [email protected] PAGE 13 THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008 OUR VOICE Evergreen Editorial Board D’Souza offered valid Forum necessary for police chief decision points on American racism a treat – I love seeing liberals fix the problem, even after India he WSU Police chief candidate pool may become flustered. D’Souza spoke became independent. with a tasteful mix of jokes and Some of his data showed how have become a puddle, but it is good to Mr. facts, with stimulating questions Asian American students mostly T see some progress. concerning key points. do better in the math section of On Wednesday, the search committee met Right standardized tests. Apparently, with Bill Gardner, a Pullman resident and former By Chris Johnson it is because they spend the « D’SOUZA SPOKE WITH A most time studying out of any police officer with the WSU and Pullman depart- “Racism is not the problem.” ments. Gardner may not have been able to stand TASTEFUL MIX OF JOKES AND race group, upward of 12 hours Like its title, Dinesh D’Souza’s FACTS, WITH STIMULATING a week. Black and Hispanic stu- out in the initial search because he lacks law speech on racism provoked some dents did the poorest, because enforcement management and administration audience members Tuesday QUESTIONS CONCERNING they spent the least amount of experience. But police leaders said he under- night. D’Souza is a very person- KEY POINTS.» time studying, the data showed. stands the Pullman dynamic – a welcome quality able man, which I discovered The lack of incentive and work considering the topic may have driven off other while eating dinner with him He argued that minorities are ethic in any group, minority or before he spoke in the CUE. A set back by a lack of incentive not, is what causes people in potentials. Dartmouth graduate, D’Souza is and by often blaming others for America to get behind or not WSU administrators said the decision could quite an influential conservative the cards they are dealt. But he achieve their dream. come as early as next week. Gardner shouldn’t intellectual. also stressed that racism may I would have to say my favor- be written off on experience alone, but our low- When it comes to racism, have been a problem in the past, ite part of the night was the ered hopes can’t translate to lower standards. everyone in America is guilty at but is no longer. After Brown question-and-answer period. It one point or another. In a nation v. Board of Education, segrega- amazes me that college students The upcoming forum will provide a chance with hundreds of cultural, lin- tion laws began to fade. Martin don’t understand the concept for Gardner to prove his skills, intentions and guistic and ethnic backgrounds, Luther King Jr. brought millions of “ask a question.” The session qualifications to the community. Inexperience it is impossible for one person of people together to break down became more of a soapbox for is never necessarily a disqualification, but we’re to always accept another. The racial barriers. And affirmative the dissenters in the audience. wary of a quick fix after working without a chief Ku Klux Klan hates Jews and action helped minorities get a Afterward, D’Souza told me for so long. blacks. The Black Panthers dis- jump-start in society. people often think they have a key criminate against white people. Instead, D’Souza pointed to point, but no one really bothers to The WSU Police deserve a leader. It can be While these are extremist groups, people blaming past oppressors analyze what they say. difficult to convince candidates to move in the it doesn’t mean everyone hasn't for their problems. If minor- I think Tuesday night’s speech middle of an academic year, but we wonder why ever thought someone was stupid ity students are doing poorly in was a great way to celebrate WSU seems to ward off potential chiefs. because of their racial or ethnic schools, it is not because schools diversity on campus. It is unfor- Three candidates came close last fall but with- stereotype. It just happens in a in white communities are receiv- tunate that we lack much intel- nation like ours. ing more funding – it is because lectual diversity here, and to me, drew without explanation. Their decisions put This was my second time the latter students are working that is oppression of ideas.

a damper on the search and left unanswered attending a D’Souza lecture. The harder. D’Souza used an analogy CHRIS JOHNSON IS A SOPHOMORE COMMUNICATION MAJOR FROM YAKIMA. HE CAN BE first time was at a conservative of bursting pipes in India, when CONTACTED AT 335-2290 OR AT [email protected]. THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED questions, but we still can’t quite succumb to IN THIS COLUMN ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE STAFF OF THE DAILY EVERGREEN OR THOSE desperation. event, which made Tuesday night Indians expected the British to OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS. It is a hard spot to fill and we hope the committee finds a fit. Students, faculty and staff should attend the public session and ask Gardner Letters to the editor the hard questions. The decision will be impor- E-mail letters to [email protected] tant and the public involvement is highly neces- Be a winner. sary. But after I got over my hot teenage self, Opinion columns ignored I started learning more about what my church teaches and I began to find out Lisa Waananen abstained from this editorial wonders of Christ’s love how true the teachings and principles are. Write opinion because of her work on a related article. Editor: One of the main tenements of my I recently read “Keeping the faith or a church is we each have to gain a personal columns for lack thereof” and I was saddened by the knowledge of the truthfulness of Christ’s The Daily Evergreen. Days until new WSU Police Chief is hired: representation of religion. teachings and the scriptures. My own I am a very religious person. While belief in Christ has grown from personal No commitment. No conjecture. I understand and respect everyone is experiences that have shown me how entitled to their own opinions and beliefs, much God loves each and every one of I feel both writers made out a lot of reli- us, regardless of race, gender or past sins. gions, including Mormons, as oppressive True religion is about finding truth and groups that seek to con believers into living it, not about blindly following the doing what the church says. teachings of man. I have not always been excited about Info in Murrow East 122 religion. As an early teenager, I largely Amy Hancock -228 rejected and resented Mormon beliefs. freshman, mathematics

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Since moving to Canada ing to the occasion, and bettering SPOKANE — A leader of a discussing personal motivations. he has been a member of the their lives and country in 2010. For more on opportunities at the 2010 Spokane-based diploma mill has Canadian Olympic Committee Furlong said his team is work- games, www.vancouver2010.com pleaded guilty to a federal charge By Chase Gunnell and served as the Chairman of the ing toward “greener” games, and of conspiracy to commit wire and Evergreen staff B.C. Summer and Winter Games. using local underprivileged work- can bind together entire nationsti mail fraud. In 2004, he was appointed ers to manufacture some of the and transcend the basic ideas of Dixie Ellen Randock sold fraud- A flurry of March snow and Chief Executive Officer for the games’ necessities, such as podi- sports and society. ulent college degrees and tran- Andrew Appleton, director scripts from more than 125 bogus a speech from the CEO of the Olympics’ Vancouver Organizing ums. Projects like a new roadway online universities she created. 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games Committee. to Whistler Mountain are also of the Global Studies Program, She faces up to three years in brought winter back onto the The Cougars’ recent success in being built in a manner that said having Furlong present at prison and a $250,000 fine when minds of WSU students and fac- the NCAA tournament didn’t go makes them useful for 2010, but WSU was a chance for students she is sentenced in several weeks ulty Wednesday morning. unnoticed in Furlong’s presenta- also relevant after the last torch to learn about the organiza- in U.S. District Court. John Furlong referenced tion. Speaking of his belief that has been extinguished, he said. tion and inspiration behind the Cougar basketball, his personal sport at its best touches everyone Less than a month after the Olympic Games, as well as to motivations and the theme of the around, he compared WSU’s Olympic Games, Vancouver look at sports on an international Seattle housing market 2010 Olympics, “Celebrating the historic drive to the Sweet 16 with will host 10 days of Paralympics level. posts year-to-year drop Possible,” in his presentation at the excitement of Olympic gold. events, which Furlong hopes will Holm said participating in the Rec Center. “(Sport has the) power to have as much attention as the such a high-profile event could SEATTLE — For the first time Furlong said he was first change and lift and inspire in a Olympic Games. A major goal of be instrumental for students, since 1991, a key index shows the inspired by the performance of positive way,” he said. “Athletics his committee is to see that the particularly sport management Seattle-area housing market has majors. Furlong spoke to sports registered a year-to-year decline runner Billy Mills in the 1964 is a metaphor for just about Paralympic Games are televised in prices. Tokyo Olympic Games. everything.” so an audience beyond the specta- management graduate students According to the Standard & “It showed me anybody can Furlong’s presentation also tors in the stands can watch them. at a seminar in Todd Hall on Poor’s S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price be an Olympic champion with highlighted the global and nation Eric Holm, senior commu- Tuesday evening. Indices, the price of a typical house enough raw desire and commit- building aspect of hosting the nications coordinator for WSU In recognition of Furlong’s in King and Snohomish counties ment,” he said. games. International Programs, said visit, Holland Library is showcas- was down 1.3 percent in January A driven athlete all his life, The world will judge Canada Furlong’s speech was moving ing a special display about the compared with a year ago. Furlong played on national on his committee’s performance, because it showed the Olympics Olympic Games and Canada. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Continued from Front page to step down to lieutenant and Committee chairman Ken Continued from Front page In addition to the WSU Assistant Chief Scott West Vreeland, special assistant to College Republicans, the keeps up with what’s going retired after an internal audit the provost and executive vice Student Union member event was also sponsored on in the field of law enforce- showed improper computer Chelsea Tremblay said. “It by ASWSU, RHA, The Foley ment,” Hansen said. president, did not return calls was frustrating because it’s use within the department. for comment Wednesday. Institute and Young America’s Pullman Police Cmdr. Chris WSU’s original goal was to not as easy or as simple as he After seeing numerous Foundation. Tennant, who worked with have a chief by the beginning made it out to be.” ASWSU Dist. 2 Sen. Leslie Gardner during his time with finalists without a leader to of fall semester. College Republican spokes- Lambert said such events help the Pullman Police, said he’s show for it, officers remain man Chris Del Beccaro said Following a search promote diverse thinking and ecstatic Gardner is a candidate last summer, the job was optimistic this time will be dif- he recognized that things get for the job. very emotional when talk- allow people to take a differ- offered to Joel Fitzgerald ferent. ent viewpoint. “He really knows the ins and of the Philadelphia Police ing about race issues. He “With any candidate we’re “Everyone has a right to outs of the city of Pullman and Department, who turned it hopeful,” Jones said. “This has said it was nice that D’Souza the university,” Tennant said. their own view and we sup- down. Two other finalists who been quite a long process.” could present a different view Gardner is great at commu- than what is usually seen at port that,” Lambert said. visited campus in August with- The university could name a nicating and his private sector drew their names from con- this university and do it in a She said there was, howev- work gave him management sideration. The original search new chief as early as next week meaningful way. er, some initial concern about experience, Tennant said. ended after Moscow Police if the Friday meetings go well, D’Souza said the action the controversial nature of the The university first Assistant Chief David Duke Heath said. often prescribed to combat speaker. announced the search nearly a withdrew after visiting campus “I’m just keeping my fingers racism, affirmative action, In his closing remark year ago, when Hansen agreed in November. crossed,” he said. in fact multiplies racial ten- D’Souza summed up his aspi- sion and embraces stereo- rations for the night. He said types. his goal was to give students “It causes doubt about the opportunity to hear about TORCH | Garco got also got honorable mention black people and minorities a whole section of the nation- who don’t use or need affir- al public policy debate that is mative action,” D’Souza said. rarely discussed in the open. Continued from Front Page practices highlighted by the « YOU ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS award include formalized phi- “You are only as good lanthropy, advertising actual YOUR LAST TRANSACTION. as your last transaction,” prices, customer service and I JUST WANT TO BE ALL THE nation brief Griebling said. “I just want to community presence. be all the more careful of being MORE CAREFUL OF BEING In addition to awards for Ford nets about $1.7 billion, a far deserving of the award in the the two local companies, DESERVING OF THE AWARD IN India’s Tata buys Jaguar, future.” cry from what it paid for the proper- WSU students helped Garco THE FUTURE» ties, $2.5 billion for Jaguar in 1989 First Step Internet also won Construction in Spokane Land Rover from Ford and $2.7 billion for Land Rover in a Torch Award from the help receive an honorable mention. Jerry Griebling 2000. Counting losses and product DETROIT — After spending of students in the class. Businesses usually do not General manager of Jerry’s Auto development, analysts figure Ford “The award points to the billions of dollars on Jaguar and spent more than $10 billion on the have time to put the fairly Land Rover, Ford Motor Co. gave up ethical decisions that we have complex application packets brands. organizations rather than just on the storied British automakers Tata is India’s oldest and largest been making,” said Mike Hall, for awards together, Cullen Wednesday and unloaded them to First Step area sales manager. said. As part of the class, stu- talking about it in the class- conglomerate, with holdings in steel, room,” Cullen said. India’s Tata Motors Ltd. for a mere information technology and autos. It “For instance, our pricing. If dents find businesses that are third of the original purchase price. This was the first year WSU should have the cash to save Jaguar you live in Moscow, Pullman, interested in the award compe- The deal is another sign of the and Land Rover and develop new Lewiston, Clarkston or even tition and apply for them. students participated in the growing economic muscle of India products to better compete with out in smaller, rural communi- “The students get to see Torch Award project. Next and something of an economic role luxury automakers, Merkle said. ties, your pricing for internet is how they combine successful year, the BBB will be awarding reversal, with two icons of British Ford shares fell 13 cents to $5.87 the same no matter where you businesses with highly ethi- $1,000 to student groups who industrial might expanding the Wednesday. They have traded in a live.” cal business practices, getting contribute to companies that global reach of a premier conglom- 52-week range of $4.95 to $9.70. 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