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This week Rotc weekend a Blast Dean position DON’T MISS: remains open Committee searches Hosted by Provi- dence Health Care for replacement and EWU, Washing- ton Post journalist Kristie Hsin T.R. Reid will pres- senior reporter ent “A Global Quest [email protected] for Better, Cheaper and Fairer Health Since the departure of former Care” from his best- Dean of Students Al Thompson, selling book, The Eastern has been in the process of Healing of America. finding a new candidate. The free event is open “We’ve posted the position and to the public and will it is to remain open until filled and take place at the Spo- we’ve begun reviewing the applica- kane Convention Cen- tions at this point,” said Vice Presi- ter from 5:30-7:30 dent for Student Affairs Stacey Mor- p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4 gan Foster. According to Morgan Foster, who Career Service ad- is currently taking the role and re- visors are available to sponsibilities of the dean, the com- assist with career de- mittee received more than 70 appli- cisions, résumés, cov- cations. er letters, interview- Applications are processed and ing, internships and evaluated through a search commit- much more. Make an tee that consists of faculty, staff and appointment online ASEWU President Oscar Ocaña. by clicking ‘Request “It’s a fairly complex job. It’s a an Appointment’ very important position to the uni- on the EagleAXIS versity. The individual needs to have homepage. excellent leadership skills and com- munication skills,” said Morgan Fos- Current students ter. “They have to understand that will use their NetID/ units are supervised and what the iTech login info to log ROTC members set up camp for the new cannon at the EWU football game against Montana State University purposes of those units are … and onto EagleAXIS. above all, they have to be able to All documents, ap- connect with students and be a good pointments and event advocate for students.” signups will stay the As part of the dean’s role, Morgan same. Foster is meeting with the student The range is hot leaders and government groups and Students in Service by Kyle Harding supervising the units that report to want college students senior reporter Respond on Twitter: the dean. to enroll as part time [email protected] #EWUrotc Units that report to the dean- AmeriCorps mem- include ASEWU, Office of Student bers to participate in Rights and Responsibilites, Victims’ community service. Advocate, PRIDE Center, Counsel- Education awards ROTC program’s Howitzer a Rifle range dedicated, fixes ing and Psychological Services, and range from $1,175 to Health, Wellness and Prevention $2,775. Priority con- tradition at football games credited to ROTC alumni Services. sideration applica- Other important characteristics tions are due Oct. 17. Spectators of EWU The artillery piece The air rifle range in was closed in the 1980s include being able to deal with risk For more info go to: football games need has been a fixture at the first floor of Cadet due to the building not management, fostering a safe and http://www.ewu.edu/ not be alarmed by home games dating Hall was dedicated to having proper ventila- supportive environment for stu- sis. the loud blast and the back to the 1970s, when Eastern ROTC gradu- tion for the use of lead- dents, and managing a large budget. plume of sulphuric it was brought to the ate and retired Army based ammunition, but “I think it’s one of the most im- Upcoming career smoke emanating from school by a professor Maj. Gen. Kenneth was reopened in the portant jobs for the university to events: the southwest corner of military science who Privratsky on Friday, 1990s as an air rifle have,” said junior Nick Ettel. “A Mock accounting in- of Roos Field every had previously been a Sept. 23. range. Over the years, it dean is a vital position as long as it’s terviews Oct. 3. time the Eagles score. field artillery instruc- The range, dating has fallen out of use and managed correctly … The dean can U.S. Marshalls re- It’s just the ROTC pro- tor. back to the 1960s, was into disrepair. handle small but also equally cruiting event Oct. 4. gram’s 75 mm Howit- originally used to fire zer. Cannon-page 4 small-caliber rifles. It Range-page 4 Dean-page 5 The Stories of Women Over- coming Violence and Oppression in Guatemala with Student rocks cowboy Deborah R. DuPeh PUB heist empties ATM will be held on hat, lassos 2012 crown Wednesday, Oct. 5 Police suspect link with other West Coast thefts from 12 to 12:50 p.m. By Azaria Podplesky According to Kooistra, in Monroe 207. By Kristie Hsin By Nicole Livingston eagle life editor the Miss Rodeo Washing- senior reporter contributing writer [email protected] ton pageant is the one ev- LATE BREAKING: [email protected] “Much more [email protected] eryone works hard to be a After eight years and part of. Senior Linebacker Campus police are in- sophisticated and it was discovered as many pageants, EWU “The girls are above Zach Johnson will vestigating the PUB’s ATM Wednesday,” said Campus student Kylie Kooistra par,” she said. “It’s more miss the rest of the burglary that occurred than a smash Police Deputy Chief Gary claimed the ultimate title intense than anything 2011 football sea- Tuesday, Sept. 20. Gasseling. “Everything was —Miss Rodeo Washington else you can experience in son to undergo knee The break-in happened and grab.” stolen [and] it was ripped 2012. life.” surgery. Head Coach early Wednesday morning off.” Kooistra, who calls The Miss Rodeo Wash- Beau Baldwin expects between 3 and 4 a.m. Detective McGlathery, who was Quincy, ington pageant is a four- sophomore Grant It is speculated to have notified the next day, said Wash. day event with contestants Williams to replace taken an hour to complete, Quincy Burns the ATM has never been home, being judged on appear- Johnson at the weak- according to Traci Mc- robbed. started ance, personality, horse- side linebacker start- Glathery, Spokane Teach- “The access point was compet- manship, knowledge, pre- ing position. ers Credit Union (STCU) not from the front. [Of- ing in sentation, volunteerism Community Relations Of- fenders] broke into the pageants and speech. IN THIS ISSUE: ficer. charged to cover evidence. storage room and accessed when she “Being a rodeo queen is Police initially respond- The ATM break-in was the ATM from the ceiling,” was 15 af- Kooistra more than riding a horse The EWU Pride ed to a report of malicious discovered through STCU she said. ter watch- and wearing a crown on Center will host an mischief in the form of a when personnel were sent According to Gasseling, ing her your hat; you have to be open house on Sept. fire extinguisher that had to investigate around 12:48 the police are not mak- older sisters compete. intelligent and knowledge- 30 from 1:30 - 4 p.m. been discharged. It was p.m. after failed attempts ing any assumptions as to “[Pageants] are kind able about current events in 105 Showalter. Fes- discovered later that the to use the machine. of a family tradition,” she and you have to be person- tivies begin at noon fire extinguisher was dis- “It happened overnight ATM-page 4 said. able.” with musician Debo- Though she does not Those interested in rah Page performing remember many specifics competing in the Miss Ro- in the campus mall. about her first pageant, deo Washington pageant Read more in Eagle Corrections for issue 1, Sept. 22: Kooistra does remem- must request an applica- Life, page 7. ber that it taught her a lot tion. News: The Wren Pierson photos were shot by Evan Sykes. about competing. Kooistra equates the Criminal carpets “Having watched so process of applying for the Are upholstery clean- Eagle Life: Nicole Livingston shot the people photos and Mikayla Napier shot many of these things before, pageant to the extensive ers turning to a life of sign photos for Chelsea Twiss’s dining article. I kind of knew what these process of applying for a crime? Check out the things were about, but it was job. Police Beat, page 8. In Chelsea Twiss’s article “Experience speaks,” Ken Ripley’s title was misrepre- my first time [competing], Once an applicant is sented. He is an Eastern Dining Services Procurement and Supply Specialist. so it was a learning experi- ence,” she said. Queen-page 6 amazon_10x21_color.pdf 7/29/11 1:58:43 PM page 2 September 29, 2011 Up to 90% OFF Used Textbooks at Amazon

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Photo Courtesy of Chris Valeo Valeo has taught at Eastern for eight years and specializes in British romantic and childrens literature. Valeo takes position as education chair By Kristie Hsin pus, I get to talk with them for five years in public high senior reporter and address their concerns, schools and reservation [email protected] which is the best part of my schools in Montana. job,” Valeo said. Aside from being the Eastern’s College of When the department’s new education chair, Va- Arts, Letters and Education previous chair, Joan Dick- leo has kept busy publish- announced Christina Valeo erson, retired, Valeo was ing children’s, popular as chair of the department prompted to apply for the romance and romantic of education last spring. position. literature. Valeo is a mem- Since beginning her “As a faculty member ber of the Spokane Public term in July, Valeo has working in English educa- Schools Diversity Council. been assisting students in tion, she had much interac- The group makes recom- class scheduling, coordi- tion with the Department of mendations to the board of nating with other campus Education and developed a trustees for Spokane public resources and partnering great deal of respect for the schools. with other public universi- department faculty,” Lynn “She is gifted in her abil- ties in the region to achieve Briggs, dean of the College ity [to] see the strengths of top-quality education for of Arts, Letters and Educa- others and to enable them students. tion, said in an email. to use those strengths for “I am the advocate for Administrative assistant the good of the institution. the department,” said Va- Sally Eaton said, “She is a She understands that her leo. “I am here to take terrific and capable per- most important job is to in- care of the students and son.” teract with students and de- the department, … to con- Valeo, who specializes in velop strategies to enhance tinue our great tradition in English education, was an their success in the univer- teacher-preparation, and to associate professor of Eng- sity and beyond,” Briggs respond to changing state lish before she was selected said of Valeo. and regional needs and re- as chair. She specializes in It is clear that Valeo quirements.” British romantic and chil- thinks teaching is the best As chair of the educa- dren’s literature. job in the world, as she puts CAREER TRAINING. MONEY FOR COLLEGE. tion department, Valeo is “I changed from English it. responsible for overseeing to education and from fac- “I get to work with the department’s budget, ulty to chair [and] there’s teachers and future teach- campus and community been a lot to learn,” Valeo ers all day. … We succeed AND AN ENTIRE TEAM connections, hiring facul- said. when our students succeed ty, scheduling classes and Valeo graduated from because their students suc- keeping current on educa- Brown University with a ceed. The days when our tional trends. master’s in English, and alumni get back in touch to “I’ve also been meeting later the University of Il- tell us about the learning TO HELP YOU with people all around cam- linois with a master’s and that’s happening in their pus to talk about the de- doctorate in literature. Be- classrooms and schools are partment, and now that the fore becoming an Eagle in our very best days at work,” students are back on cam- 2003, Valeo taught English Valeo said. SUCCEED. Serving part-time in the Air National Guard, you’ll have an entire team of like-minded individuals who want to help you get ahead. You can choose from nearly 200 As of September 1, 2011, the Rockwood career specialties, and develop the high-tech skills you need to compete in today’s world. You also train Cheney Clinic's hours have changed. close to home, all while receiving a steady paycheck, Our new extended Saturday hours are benefits and tuition assistance. Talk to a recruiter today, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. We are closed on Sundays. and see how the Washington Air National Guard can help you succeed. Weekday hours remain the same: --WASHINGTON-- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. == AIR G~

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By Desiree Hood bill eight months later and was staff writer surprised. “They didn’t tell me it [email protected] would cost,” Adams said. 2011-2012 Health Coverage Rates He used the Rockwood Clinic Eastern and Rockwood Clinic again when he needed stitches, work together to offer a health but he was more prepared for the plan for full-time students, in- cost. “I saw it coming,” Adams cluded in the cost of tuition. Annual Fall Winter Spring Spring / Summer said. “This is going to cost me a Eastern’s student health plan boatload of money.” hopes to provide for both the Fee Fee Fee Fee Summer Fee Proper precautions can thwart physical and psychological health Fee the need for a visit to the clinic. of its students. Good hand washing, personal hy- “It’s not a Cadillac policy, … giene, sleep, and healthy eating but it’s not that bad,” Michelle Student $1,704 $525 $399 $390 $784 $399 will help to prevent illnesses from Pingree, Health, Wellness and happening. Prevention Services director, said. “Common prevention is old Carol Gahl, the student health school,” Pingree said. coordinator and a certified physi- Spouse $4,153 $1,276 $968 $947 $1,912 $968 Eastern offers a more compre- cian assistant at Rockwood, feels hensive health insurance plan to the same way. “It takes care of the students for a cost. small [stuff] so it doesn’t turn into The flu season is November big stuff,” she said. Per $2,601 $799 $607 $593 $1,197 $607 through February and Rockwood The plan is available to all stu- Child was at Neighbor Days giving out dents registered for six or more free flu shots to students to com- credits. bat the toughest part of the aca- To receive medical services demic year. If students missed at any of the Spokane or Cheney The Easterner/Graphics Neighbor Days, they can still re- Rockwood Clinics, just show your ceive their flu shot at the River- student identification card. However, there are limitations the URC, offers certain contracep- District offers a $30 STD screen point Campus on Oct. 11 and 12 The student health plan cov- to the student plan. Prescriptions, tives and condoms to all students that includes HIV testing to EWU from 4 to 6 p.m. ers the basics: common illnesses, including birth control, are not for free. students who present their stu- To see the EWU Health Insur- minor injuries and procedures, covered. “It’s cheaper than raising a dent ID. ance plan, go to mental health treatment, and cer- Many of the major retailers of- child,” Pingree said. Rockwood offers the services https://studentinsurance. tain STD checks. fer a discount prescription pack- Comprehensive physicals, ma- not covered by the student health wellsfargo.com. Compared to other Washing- age that may help with the cost of jor treatments, emergency room plan, but charges the student. To see a complete list of the ton state universities, “we seem to medications. visits, surgery and HIV testing are William Adams, an EWU covered services and clinic hours, be in the top rankings for what we The Health, Wellness and Pre- not covered. senior, twisted his ankle and go to http://www.rockwoodclinic. offer,” Gahl said. vention Services office, located in The Spokane Regional Health needed crutches. He received the com/ewu. Range: Students educated on troubles recent dedication related to drugs, alcohol and stress Continued from Page One sign dedicating the range to the retired general. By Kyle Harding sional counselors, three Thursday from noon to 1 vices operates on a “harm A $12,000 donation EWU ROTC cadets and senior reporter psychologists, and three p.m. in PUB 261.” reduction” model. from Privratsky, com- their cadre of instructors [email protected] counseling trainees on the Workshop topics in- Instead of instruct- bined with smaller dona- were in attendance as well Cheney campus, as well clude stress management, ing students not to use tions from other alumni, as a handful of ROTC grad- Students having trou- as a part-time psychiatrist test anxiety, and overcom- alcohol or drugs, the has been used to refurbish uates from years past. ble coping with a variety who comes in every Friday. ing procrastination. center educates stu- the range and purchase 10 “We were required of psychiatric or mental There is also one psycholo- CAPS is located in Mar- dents about how to new air rifles for the Army to come down here and health issues can turn to gist at the Riverpoint cam- tin 225. They see students avoid problems. ROTC program. The range shoot .22 calibers and be- Counseling and Psycho- pus. by appointment and also “We’re going to tell you was painted and new tar- come marksmen,” said logical Services (CAPS) for The counselors and psy- hold walk-in hours from 1 that if you’re under 21, al- get stands and a ballistic Privratsky. help. Alternatively, if they chologists at CAPS are re- to 4 p.m., Monday through cohol is illegal, or we’ll tell curtain were installed. Cadet Robert Clark, want help without counsel- quired to protect the priva- Friday. you drugs are illegal, but “When the weather cadet commander of the ing, they can visit Health, cy of the students they see. Students who are not we’re going to look at it is nasty and we can’t do Fighting Eagle Battalion, Wellness and Prevention “Confidentiality is one seeking counseling can go realistically,” said Pingree. training outdoors, we’ll said that the cadets of the Services. of our highest priorities,” to Health, Wellness and “It doesn’t do me any good be able to come in and do ROTC program are very “CAPS provides individ- Fredrickson said. Prevention Services. to harp on you. If I harp on marksmanship training,” appreciative of the contri- ual and group therapy to all CAPS offers counseling “We are the info center you about it, you’re likely to said Lt. Col. Michael Kirk- butions of Privratsky and enrolled EWU students,” for a variety of issues. This for health services,” said do more of it. ... land, professor of military the other donors. said Debby Fredrickson, includes depression, anxi- Director Michelle Pingree. “If a student is con- science. “It’s definitely a bet- client service coordinator. ety, interpersonal prob- “We give students the cerned about their own or At a small ceremony ter range,” said Clark. “It “If a student is in a cri- lems, family problems, and health tools to succeed in a friend’s alcohol or drug at Cadet Hall, Kirkland shows that people who sis, we work with them to alcohol and drug problems. the classroom.” use, we are the place to presented an EWU ROTC have been here have a lot get through that crisis and “We do consultation, When it comes to drug start. ... By the time you commemorative coin to of appreciation. It’s a fam- back to a state of normal- outreach and crisis inter- and alcohol counseling, get in trouble, it’s too late. Privratsky and unveiled a ily mentality.” cy,” Fredrickson said. vention,” said Fredrickson. Pingree says Health, Well- That’s what prevention is CAPS has three profes- “We offer a workshop every ness and Prevention Ser- all about.”

Cannon: ATM: Investigation pending Bunker installed continued from Page One ing to drop into the room behind the ATM. Continued from Page One culprit(s) are Eastern stu- “They used a cutting dents and advise people to torch and other meth- “It’s a Pack Howitzer from between World War I and be aware and alert of their ods to gain access to the World War II,” said Lt. Col Michael Kirkland, the current surroundings. ATM,” said Eastern Detec- professor of military science. “It was originally pulled by “It’s just being sensitive tive Quincy Burns. “[They] mules.” and being alert to what’s likely carried it in and out Today, well past the days of pack animal-drawn ar- going on around you,” said in backpacks.” tillery, the ROTC instructors pull it to and from games Gasseling. “At this point in Burns believes the in- behind a Chevrolet van. time, we’re not eliminating dividuals knew about the Prior to this season’s first home game, cadets con- anybody.” ATM and that this was not structed a bunker of sandbags to house the cannon dur- Police and STCU offi- a crime of opportunity but ing the game, as well as posting a sign designating the cials are not releasing in- was preplanned. EWU po- emplacement “Fort Savage Eagle,” a nod to the days of formation regarding how lice think it was planned when EWU was Eastern Washington State College and much money was stolen. for at least three weeks their mascot was the Savages. Campus police are follow- — that someone watched ing up on possible leads. the comings and goings of “They came over and staff. helped us process finger “Much, much more so- prints,” said Gasseling. phisticated than a smash “[We’re] just trying to put and grab,” said Burns of together a timeline of when the break-in. it happened and what hap- Surveillance from the pened … We have reason PUB does not have footage to believe that they prob- of the burglary. ably hid out someplace in Burns said that a simi- the PUB.” lar crime had been at- According to police re- tempted at the University CA$H IN YOUR POCKET. ports, the incident is con- of Washington, but had DONATE .PLASMA. sidered a burglary because failed and that FBI officials 1T P'A YS TO SA.VE A LIFE. someone entered and re- are looking at two similar mained on the premises incidents in Los Angeles. with the intent to commit a “We are working dili- 104 W est 3:rd Ave 9621 E. S1Prague Ave crime. It’s assumed by po- gently to [replace the S1pok n e,. WA 99201 Spok n e , WA 99206 lice officials that someone ATM], but we do not have 509.6-2.4. 1 .252 509.926. 1881 hid inside the PUB before a definitive time frame,” Photo by Evan Sykes crawling through the ceil- McGlathery said. The STCU ATM located in the PUB is out of service after burglary.

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This charge rising tuition and state perience a change in credit for tuition is expected to =, 6 budget cuts, the Washing- availability and cost. help combat Running Start ton State Senate recently On June 12, the state costs. passed a bill to cap admis- senate passed SB 5572, Proponents of the bill $ sion of high school students which authorized institu- said that students who are entering the Running Start tions of higher education unable to pay for addition- UJ program. to limit enrollment in the al college credits can take Around 60 of the esti- Running Start program. Advanced Placement (AP) 3 mated 430 Running Start EWU partnered with lo- classes. students at Eastern have cal high schools to develop “High school AP courses dropped their classes en- a sliding scale that deter- are designed for students tirely, according to Mark mines how many Running who want the academic rig- Baldwin, associate vice Start classes a student may or of a college course in the 1 2 3 4 provost of undergraduate take based on their high environment that the high education. Other students school hours. school provides,” Baldwin HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES are deciding to take fewer This scale, according to said. credits, while some stu- the registrar’s office, limits AP courses, however, The Easterner/Graphics dents who wanted to take students to 15 credits if they are not free. To gain college full course loads opted to are taking one class at their credit for AP classes, stu- even for the low-income students who use Running at the deal: They still have pay an additional amount. high school. If they are tak- dents must pay an $87 fee students, we have a book li- Start as a way to counteract 600 dollars and they’re ful- Running Start offers ing two classes, the limit is per AP test. brary,” Baldwin said. increasing college costs will ly enrolled in the university, college courses for high 12 credits. If taking three, Baldwin also noted the Senate Bill Report of feel the effect more than that’s not a bad deal.” Bald- school juniors and seniors. then only nine credits. As strengths of the EWU Run- SB 5572 states that “Run- others. win said. “But for students Running Start has always the number of high school ning Start program. ning Start often addresses “The problem that we who can’t afford that, now been tuition free at EWU, classes increases, the num- “The best thing about a social need that advance have with it is, if I have a that’s a bad deal because with students paying only ber of college courses de- [the] EWU program, more placement and Internation- well-to-do family who can they’re just as capable. They for required books. creases. than any other program, al Baccalaureate programs pay the tuition and those have just as much opportu- In 2009, governmental Students must pay $220 because we mitigate, we don’t.” extra charges, good for nity, but the state of Wash- boards were instructed by for each credit that exceeds cover the cost of transpor- Baldwin, an opponent of them, and I hold nothing ington has passed laws that legislators to work together the limit. In addition, no tation, waive all fees, and the bill, believes that many against them. I mean, look are inhibiting them.” Technological resources provided campus-wide Multiple computer labs regularly TechFee Committee, these i5s are noticeably faster updated with latest software than Power Macs. Lance Armstrong, with By Amy Meyer Students who need the MARS lab, reports that editor-in-chief training from Lynda.com new equipment will join [email protected] on or off campus can utilize the inventory of other pro- the entire website library fessional equipment. A new The Student TechFee for free. Lynda.com is a camera, the Casio SLR, can has been $35 since 1999. collection of instructional record 2,500 frames per In this time, the tech fee movies about software for second, allowing a pho- has not only improved 3-D animation, audio and tographer to film in slow equipment on campus, but video editing, design, pho- motion. The lab also pur- also enabled students to fa- tography, business and chased two Canon 7D cam- miliarize themselves with software development. For eras, a JVC video camera, technology before entering more information, visit two new digital projectors The Easterner/Graphics the professional world. http://www.iTech.ewu. and three Powerbooks. edu, click Lynda.com un- ShareScan Stations What’s available now: der “Training” and follow have been added to River- the directions listed there. point and Tawanka, in ad- Construction crews Computers are avail- dition to the stations out- able in almost every build- What’s new: side the PUB lab and inside ing on campus, if you know JFK. These stations can where to look. Wi-Fi is free According to Burke scan documents quickly, for students on campus. Fitzpatrick with the Office formatting them to PDF clear out for winter The PUB General Ac- of Information Technol- or Word document format. cess Computer Lab and ogy, the Radio-TV Building They are free to use with- Work aims to eliminate ruts and smooth pavement, MARS Multimedia Lab in has undergone a massive out printing. Monroe Hall both have improvement with the ad- According to Carl continuing this spring with indefinite completion date sound studios for record- dition of a new computer Combs of the Office of In- ing music. These studios lab. formation Technology, the By Kristie Hsin “Any construction doesn’t just affect are available to students of He said the lab has eight helpdesk is moving to the senior reporter students; it affects the whole work force. any major. new computers set up in a lower level of JFK Library. [email protected] Whenever a system is down, a road, it al- The PUB lab has both collaborative environment Students struggling with ways causes an inconvenience. We live in PCs and iMacs for student where film majors can edit technology can take their Ongoing construction between Cheney an area where we’re sort of confined to use, while the MARS Lab and work on scripts and problems there for assis- and Spokane on I-90 will proceed until weather and available money,” McIntire has equipped their iMacs movies together. tance. October and pick back up in spring of 2012 said. with the ability to boot into Students visiting the A complete listing of until finished. Until the construction clears way, either Windows or Mac op- PUB lab will find new Dells, available services from The goal of the construction project many from Spokane who commute to and erating systems. monitors and 27-inch iMac the Office of Information is to eliminate tire ruts and smooth out from Eastern are forced to deal with con- This year, MARS has i5s. According to PUB lab Technology is available at the pavement. This project will repair the struction daily. sped up booting and soft- technician, Josh Ohm, who http://www.iTech.ewu. cracked concrete pavement near the panel “Having class at the Riverpoint cam- ware loads. is also a student on the edu. joints located on the Latah Creek Bridges. pus, … I would have to leave Cheney an The legal speed limit has been reduced hour earlier than normal to make it on from 65 mph to 50 mph and routes going time and the buses [take] twice as long,” east and west on I-90 are reduced to two Brien said. lanes near downtown Spokane. She postponed taking a class that is Drivers are to expect congestion and only offered at the Riverpoint campus un- Dean: slow-moving traffic. Construction crews til spring quarter because she didn’t want will be working during evening and over- to deal with the inconvenience of traffic night lane restrictions. everyday. Position remains unfilled Drivers are advised to use alternative “I don’t have the time for it,” Brien routes during this time. said. “I know a few people that are com- Continued from Page One to resolve issues as they come. “I think the construction is a hassle. I muting everyday, but they are taking the “I think the role of [a] dean is crucial understand that it’s important to have de- bus. The bus is nice because it gives you important issues.” to the university and our campus. He is cent roads and that it’s suppose to make the opportunity to study during the drive, The Office of the Dean of Students the gateway to students and I feel that [the driving safer; however, it takes an unnec- and it's free.” manages a multitude of student issues on dean would] represents us and Eastern essary amount of time to get there and McIntire said, “It’s going to affect us a daily basis. very well,” senior MelLissa Brien said. back,” senior MelLissa Brien said. in different ways. The bus system seems Until a new dean has been selected, For additional information, contact the “It’s pretty well received,” McIntire to be the better system because they pret- Morgan Foster is also working closely with dean’s office at 509-359-2292 or mhelmer- said. “It’s the best place to get the infor- ty much know how best to keep on time. Michelle Helmerick, assistant to the dean, [email protected]. mation a [commuter] would need. I think They know the detours.” they’ve done a pretty good job at getting Delays and traffic information can be the information out.” found at http://www.spokaneroadfix.net. McIntire, who carpools with his wife, According to Edward McIntire, the site Have a news tip? said commuters have to be creative and updates whenever there are delays or con- willing to make the commute work. struction. Comment on Twitter: #EWUtip page 6 September 29, 2011 EAGLE LIFE Pakistani students hope to enlighten Queen: EWU about culture, misconceptions By Linsey Garrison with my own people” it’s the beauty of American culture. Student staff writer Eastern’s diversity of students And in this environment, they en- [email protected] has been both a relief and curious courage you and employ equal op- experience for all three students. portunity for everyone, not just for lassos This fall quarter, Eastern was “When you see the diversity, their own people, but people from fortunate enough to be selected to even as Eastern has just started, every country,” said Zamir host three students from Pakistan. it’s really interesting because then Soomro agreed. “The best part crown The students were selected by the you don’t feel like an outsider,” said is they are eager to learn. They take Continued from page one IREX Global UGRAD Pakistan pro- Naveen Yaseen. “You just feel like, out time to inquire.” Naveen Yaseen gram, which is funded by the U.S. that’s not bad, everyone’s like this. One aspect of the IREX Global Department of State Bureau of Edu- I like that everyone just comes up UGRAD Pakistan program is to choosen to become a contes- cational and Cultural Affairs. to you and asks you where you’re enhance the mutual understand- tant, she must complete the Each student is required to from. And they’re really very inter- ing between people of America and pageant’s sales portion: selling participate in community Pakistan and to extend the $500 worth of advertisements service projects, public pre- culture rather than any po- and $250 worth of raffle tick- sentations, and social and Some things to litical issues. ets. cultural activities on campus know about Pakistan: Of the roughly 4,000 “You really have to pound and in the Cheney and Spo- students who applied for the pavement with this kind of kane areas. • Population (2008): 176,952,000 the program in Pakistan, stuff,” she said. “One primary aspect of only about 100 were se- During the pageant, Koo- our program is to give away • Life expectancy (2008): 67 lected. istra competed against five our culture, so a part of that “It is very competitive,” other contestants in several will be to do community • Income per capita: $980 (U.S.) annual said Zamir. Student candi- different events, including a service. Whatever festivals dates applied for the schol- two-minute media interview we have back home, we’ll • Area: almost double California arship in January. Then a and a speech. The contestants be celebrating them here as panel of judges from both Maira Zamir had to speak on any aspect of well,” said Marvi Soomro. Facts from http://www.planusa.org America and Pakistan con- Washington state. “We’ll also be doing a coun- ducted interviews and as- Kooistra’s speech was try presentation. We’ll probably be ested in knowing about it” sessments. about what Washington state showing places in our country, our Yaseen, a business and finance The students are required to take is to her, versus what it is na- traditional food and items from our major from Karachi, is particular- at least one class in their major and tionally known for. country.” ly looking forward to celebrating one related to American culture. “My Washington is family, Soomro, a computer science American holidays. “We want to get a more hands the sport of rodeo, and it’s my major from Islamabad, is eager to “Thanksgiving is coming up, on experience,” said Soomro. “Since home,” she said. bridge the cultural gap between and Halloween, and I’m hearing the world today is going towards While she was competing, America and Pakistan. so much about it. I’m interested globalization, we want some out- Kooistra tried to let her per- “There’s a lot of misconceptions in finding out what happens,” said side exposure.” sonality shine through. about my country, and there are a Yaseen. In spring, each student will “I just tried to breathe and lot of misconceptions about Amer- Maira Zamir, a business finance graduate from their respective uni- not be nervous about any- ica back home in Pakistan. And I major from Lahore, admired the versities and want to either find thing,” she said. “If you worry think youth is the only platform welcoming attitude of students and a job or leave the country again to about every little thing, it will where you can change that,” said staff around campus. pursue a master’s degree. affect your performance in the Soomro. “I want to take my experi- “I really like the way people The students will return to Paki- Marvi Soomro next event. I didn’t have any ence with the American people and greet us with a smile and how they stan right after the week of final ex- inhibitions and if I did make I will take it back home to share it welcome us; its beautiful. I think ams in December. Photos by Evan Sykes a mistake, I just tried to let it roll off.” After the competition, the contestants anxiously waited for the crowning. “I had knots in my stom- Get out, get active, ach,” Kooistra said. “I just wanted to know who won.” Once the judges called her enjoy repeat name, Kooistra said she felt an exciting relief. Kooistra, who has been By Davis Hill staff writer riding horses her entire life, is [email protected] not new to winning pageants. & She was Miss Rodeo Othello in 2007, Miss Moses Lake Round Up in 2008 and Miss Cheney University Recreation Center (URC) Rodeo 2010. As Miss Rodeo Washing- Photos courtesy of Mikayla Napier The walls have ears at the Amaizing Corn Maze. The URC was built in 2008. Facilities include a Fitness Center, indoor ton 2012, Kooistra will travel running track, gymnasium, a 30-foot climbing wall, and an ice rink that around Washington state, as doubles as a basketball court in the spring. Training options include per- well as the rest of the country, Seasonal stalking helps sonal training at the Fitness Center, drop-in ice skating, hockey skill ses- promoting the sport of rodeo, sions and rock climbing courses ranging from beginning to lead climbing. the western way of life and the friends get lost in stalks The URC also houses EPIC Adventures, a program that offers climb- state of Washington. ing, hiking, rafting, backpacking, and skiing trips. “We have three hock- When her reign begins on With fall right around every Friday, Saturday and ey teams this year, and offer drop-in hockey twice a week,” said Jamie Jan. 1, she will be responsible the corner, it’s time to get Sunday until Sunday, Oct. Gwinn, URC Manager. “We have a lot of options on the ice.” for promoting the Professional ready for all that the sea- 30th. Rodeo Cowboys Association son brings. Itching for a On Fridays, the corn rodeo. corn maze fix? Then visit maze will be open from 4 to Sports and Recreation Center (SRC) Kooistra said that anyone the Amaizing Corn Maze in 11 p.m. On Saturdays, the interested in competing in Hauser, Idaho. hours extend from 10 a.m. The SRC contains a pool, dance studio, two gymnasiums, Reese Court, pageants should really look Northwest wildlife- to 11 p.m. and on Sundays, several practice fields, and the Jim Thorpe Fieldhouse. The pool offers into it before entering a com- themed, corn maze orga- the maze will welcome swimming classes as well as open swim times. petition. nizers split 12 acres of land guests from noon to 5 p.m. The dance studio hosts classes such as yoga, Zumba and Body Combat “You have to really com- into three separate maz- Hours and days change and is not open for unscheduled use. Most of the SRC is used for intra- mit,” she said. “Representingg es: a small maze, which during the last week of the mural and club sports, PE classes and special events, adds Gwinn, “but bigger than yourself teaches should take between 15 maze. students are always welcome to use [the fields and facilities] if they are you life lessons that you don’t and 20 minutes to finish, Children age 4 and not scheduled.” really get anywhere else. [The a medium maze, which younger receive free en- experience] is good for the should take 30 to 45 min- trance into the corn maze. future; it helps with job inter- utes to finish, and a large Children aged 5-12, as well Office of Campus Recreation views, helps you polish your- maze, which should take as seniors aged 60 and old- self and teaches you to be a anywhere from 45 to 60 er, need only pay $6. Adults Intramural Sports, which hosts competitive and recreational play in better you.” minutes to complete. must pay $9 to enter the basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, and softball, is one of Campus According to Kooistra, pag- For those who crave a corn maze. Recreation’s most popular programs, attracting between 1,200 and 1,300 eants have made her realize little fright, the Amaizing Prices are slightly high- students annually, said Mike Campitelli, director of Campus Recreation her full potential and wants to Corn Maze has a separate er for the Trail of Terror and Intramural Sports. go to graduate school for so- maze, the Trail of Terror Haunted Maze, though To maintain high interest, Campus Recreation is also hosting the rela- cial work. Haunted Maze, just for you. those prices also include tively new on campus laser tag course. “[Pageants] aren’t just Also available for maze-go- admission into the main “This is a great way to get hooked up with new people,” says Campitelli. about rodeo,” she said. “It’s ers are concession stands, corn maze. “Maybe Morrison Seventh Floor wants to challenge Streeter 6th floor. It’s about continuing your educa- a corn cannon shooting Special group rates are a good chance to battle another group or team on campus.” tion and making sure you have range, a maze game, he- available for groups of 30 Games are held most Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. Otherwise, Campitelli a bright future.” licopter rides, tractor tire or more people. said, “Students should feel free to call or set up an appointment any time.” To learn more about the playground and more. The Amaizing Corn For schedules or special events information, visit Campus Recreation’s Miss Rodeo Washington pag- The Amazing Corn Maze is located in Hauser, website at http://www.ewu.edu/Campus-Recreation.xml, or its office at eant, search for “miss rodeo Maze opened on Friday, Idaho, across the street at PEA 120. Washington pageant.” Sept. 23, and will be open from 3405 N. Beck Road.

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raduates in the was the other way around,” “He just loves the turf. spring and their Hawley said. I think he wanted to be the Gfamilies got to “He came to watch my first person to propose on witness a possible first for graduation with his family the turf,” said Hawley. “I Eastern’s recently over- and my family, and after think he just thought it was hauled football field — the graduation, we were tak- a good moment too, with first red turf proposal. ing pictures out by the red both of our families there Zach Chesher, an East- turf,” Hawley said. watching.” ern alumnus, dropped Chesher then urged Hawley is a counselor down on one knee after Hawley to go onto the turf at a rehabilitation center the graduation ceremony for a quick picture, de- in Spokane while Chesher to propose to his cap-and- spite her protest that they wants to go into teaching gown-clad girlfriend, KT weren’t allowed to be on the and coach football. Hawley. red field. “We’re actually both go- Chesher, who was in “He said ‘Well it’s ok, ing to end up working with EWU’s pre-dental program, it’ll only take a second’ and the same age-group of kids and Hawley, who studied then he got down on his ... the teenage age group,” social work, met in 2009 knees. I wasn’t expecting Hawley said. when Hawley was a sopho- it at all. I was completely The couple plans to more in a communications shocked,” said Hawley. marry next August on the Photos courtesy of KT Hawley class. She attributed her fian- Western side of the state, With both families watching, KT Hawley and Zach Chesher sealed the deal on The Inferno. “He didn’t ask me out; cé’s idea for the proposal to which is closer to their re- I actually asked him out. It his love of football. spective hometowns. Pride Center open house wants Annual event brings local neighbors to students all students to be themselves Live music from Boise, event that occurred simul- Idaho-based Soul Serene taneously with Rush Week. By Chelsea Twiss al, Questioning (LGBTQ) Task Force, and the discovering and navigating of and free goodies welcomed Health, Wellness and staff writer made up of faculty, staff and students one’s sexuality. new and returning Eagles Prevention Services gave [email protected] who act as campus advocates for stu- “People are just coming out at this back to campus during this students and professors dents struggling with expression of time [in their lives],” Williams said year’s Neighbor Festival. free flu shots, while the On Friday, Sept. 30, from 1:30 to their sexual orientation. of Eastern students, “and this is their On Friday, Sept. 23, dental hygiene booth of- 4 p.m., EWU’s Pride Center will host At the open house, Williams is first opportunity to do that.” nearly all of EWU’s 125 fered students the chance an open house welcoming everyone excited show off the new technol- When asked about his perception clubs and organizations to win a free electric tooth- to the resources they offer students. ogy available at the center, as well as of the campus’ overall attitude to- gathered in the Campus brush. Sandy Williams, Pride Center co- coming-out assistance for students in ward homosexuality, Fonseca said, “I Mall to educate passers-by New this year were ordinator, said that the purpose of the form of books and videos. feel more at home here [at the Pride about campus and com- awards honoring booths the center is to “provide a safe space Allan Fonseca, a nursing major Center] … I feel more comfortable.” munity opportunities. with the most “Eagle for students on campus who don’t and regular at the Pride Center, ap- The open house will feature a mu- Other participants in- Pride,” “Best Visual Dis- feel accepted. … Folks can just be who preciates the social support the Pride sical performance by Deborah Page, cluded several academic play,” and those that were they are.” Center offers as its most precious re- the “paper-doll rock star,” an artist programs, like the Chicano “Most Interactive.” Also Williams points out that an im- source. “When I get my heart broken, out of Seattle. Page will be perform- education and dental hy- new was a passport event portant function of the center is to she glues my pieces back together,” ing at noon in the Campus Mall. giene programs as well as that encouraged students give students a place to report any- Fonseca said, referring to Williams. More information about Page can local businesses like Carl’s to visit as many booths as thing that may have made them feel “I do relationship counseling” be found on her website, http://www. Jr. possible. uncomfortable or prejudiced against. Williams said. She is experienced in deborahpage.com. The Pride Center Several fraternities and The Office of Student In addition, the Pride Center has helping people with the trials and is located in 105 Showalter Hall. sororities also made their Activities and Career Ser- an Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexu- tribulations involved with coming out presence known at the vices sponsored the event. REC-splosion’s music, bull and hot wings draws more than 2,000 students

Successfull planning sees increase in various clubs and Rick Scott, Club Sports coordinator, activities. “This is said, “[We’re] trying to do different things attendance, events to attract students a lot better than to bring students in. ... For example, we similar events in have the music that is playing across cam- By Davis Hill smiled through a high school,” he pus. That … gets them interested in what staff writer tear-filled grimace said. “More to do is going on.” [email protected] as his name was … and they actual- The eating contests were modeled afer called at the end. ly have good food. shows like Man vs Food as another way On Sept. 18, EWU Campus Recreation “[I was] stoked,” More jumpin’ and to attract students. According to Scott, hosted their annual “REC-splosion” event he said afterward. jivin’.” this year’s REC-Splosion drew more than in the URC. The event, which promotes “It was awesome.” Naveen Yas- 2,000 students. many campus organizations, spotlights Wiping his eyes, he een and Marvi When asked about the different of- Campus Recreation and the URC. added, “On the third Soomro, two ex- ferings during REC-splosion, Scott said, Participatants included EWU Intra- wing, my face start- change students “[We’re] not just trying to get people who murals, Health, Wellness and Prevention, ed to shake. I did it from Pakistan, are in intramural sports, or club sports, or EWU Climbing Club, EPIC, and Greek Life. for the rugby team.” were especially EPIC, [but also] students who want to ice REC-splosion also featured a live disc jock- Freshmen Mi- excited about DJ skate, or climb, or use the fitness center. All ey, dance floor, a mechanical bull, open chael Mendoza and Frezko. “I feel at these students are different, and they like skate, broom hockey, laser tag, and two Aubrey Blad were home because to do different things. … [We want] to keep new eating competitions: hot dogs and hot enjoying the me- everyone is so these kids here and having fun.” wings. chanical bull corral. friendly and nice The goal is to continually attract more Prior to the hot wing competition, Both said they were Photos courtesy of Evan Sykes here,” Yaseen and more students every year, Scott said. freshman Amanda Alley said, “I just want impressed with the Teary-eyed Axell Gutierrez won the wings battle. said. This effort has so far been successful since to shove it all down. ... I won’t even chew friendly atmosphere “[Marvi] feels REC-splosion has seen a yearly increase in it.” and sense of community. sad that she will be back home after this attendance numbers. Hot wing contestants were provided “Lots of friendly faces,” said Mendoza. quarter.” Soomro added, “I’m loving the Mike Campitelli, director of Campus with milk and water but were not allowed “No one is, like, giving you dirty looks from experience. It’s fun to see all these ener- Recreation, summed Scott’s efforts as a to drink anything until all of wings were the corner or anything.” Blad, agreeing, getic people.” service to the university: “[We’ve] got big- chewed, swallowed and kept down for five noted that he likes the high energy and REC-splosion was inspired by the ger and better plans for [REC-Splosion]. minutes. clean fun. University of California-Berkeley’s “Cal- “Rick’s taking it to a whole new level.” Competition winner Axell Gutierrez Freshman Nick Allen came to see the Topia,” which drew 10,000 students yearly.

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For TickEts Call 509.535.PUCK page 8 September 29, 2011 Police Beat THE EASTERNER EWU, Isle Hall 102 Cheney, Wa. 99004 Thursday, September 8 Writers’ Meetings: There was a report of telephone harassment. A foreign male stated The Easterner is open for EWU he was from Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), threaten- students or faculty who wish to ing criminal charges of purchasing drugs through the mail. The write or copy edit news stories. caller was very belligerent. Investigations found several entries Writers’ meetings are Mondays at at http://800notes.com by people who encountered similar calls 3:30 p.m. Copy editing meetings where they were told that if they mailed in an amount of money, are Saturdays at 8 a.m. their names would be removed from the list. The phone num- News Line: ber was 917-310-6335. This was reported to the DEA and they are If you have a tip, letter to the edi- going to look into it. Anyone who receives this sort of call are ad- tor, press release, or an idea for a vised not to give any personal information, take down the phone story, please call The Easterner tip number and contact the police. line at 509-359-6270 or the gen- eral office line at 509-359-4318. About your paper: All content in The Easterner is ei- Monday, Sept. 19 Wednesday, Sept. 21 ther produced or chosen by EWU students. Our goal is to provide 7:40 p.m. 7:21 a.m. relevant information to the stu- Traffic stop on Cedar St. at Morri- Officer responded to a malicious dents, faculty, staff and residents son-Streeter. The driver failed to mischief call. Someone had dis- of the communities surrounding yield the right-of-way to a pedes- charged a fire extinguisher inside Saturday, Sept. 24, 6:20 p.m. A male walked past game security, who caught up EWU. trian. The driver was found to be of the PUB. with him and checked his bag. They found marijuana. Circulation: driving without a license and was The Easterner publishes a weekly issued a criminal citation and re- 12:48 p.m. stroom in the URC. The phone, 6:20 p.m. print version as well as web con- leased. A Spokane Teachers Credit Union a Samsung Solaris, has an iden- Marijuana violation. A male tent during the week at representative reported the ATM tifiable sticker of the owner and walked past game security with- sites.ewu.edu/easterneronline. Tuesday, Sept. 20 inside the PUB had been broken friends on it. out getting his bag checked. Mari- into and an undisclosed amount of juana was subsequently found. The Easterner is distributed 1:24 a.m. cash had been removed. Agency assist. A flag was stolen The student was cited and re- throughout the Cheney campus MIP Dressler Hall. Female resi- near N. 9th and Elm. A male was leased. and business district as well as dent was contacted while intoxi- 10:39 a.m. given a criminal citation and then Riverpoint and various Spokane cated and referred to OSRR. Possible burglary. An unknown transported to Sacred Heart for a 6:23 p.m. businesses. If you would like The male was found in a room in Lou- medical issue. Harassment. A female student re- Easterner to be distributed at your 9:22 a.m. ise Anderson Hall. There were no ported harassment from a former business, call the Advertising De- Agency assist with the Cheney signs of forced entry, and nothing Friday, Sept. 23 boyfriend. partment at 509-359-7010. Police Department. Domestic was reported stolen. Advertising: Violence in progress at 800 W. Theft. A set of unattended text- Sunday, Sept. 25 If you would like to place an ad or a First St. A male was arrested and Thursday, Sept. 22 books were stolen from Showal- classified ad, call 509-359-7010, FAX booked into jail. ter. The books cost approximately Agency assist. An assault was re- 509-359-4319 or send an email to 9:55 a.m. $228. ported on 4th and Union. An EWU [email protected]. 8:38 p.m. Theft. Two steam cleaners were female student was cited and re- Officers responded to Louise An- reported stolen, each worth about Saturday, Sept. 24 leased. advertising manager derson Hall for a possible drug $3,000. The incident is under in- Joseph Schilter violation. They detected the vestigation. 7:46 a.m. Suspended license. An incident oc- [email protected] odor of marijuana, but none was A female student was stopped on curred with a driver having a sus- 509-359-7010 found. The student was referred Theft. A cell phone was stolen State road 904 for drunk driving. pended licence. The driver was to OSRR. from the first floor women’s re- The student was given a DUI. pulled over and arrested. Editorial: editor-in-chief EWU Campus Police Tip of the week: Amy Meyer [email protected] “Don’t leave things unattended ... Report thefts to the police immediately.” 509-359-6737

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Green Dot Spot: Violence prevention advocate news editor Dylan Coil der identities, and abili- during my time at EWU to sonal violence to acknowl- ferent audiences. I have [email protected] By Karen Wanjico ties. I am committed to change the tone and mes- edge that men and wom- made sure they represent 509-359-6270 seeing an end to violence. sage of my work. I rewrote en and persons who are men and women as abus- No person should be vic- the victim advocate website lesbian, gay, bisexual, or ers and recipients of abuse. sports editor As the advocate I serve timized, and no person to be more appealing to transgender can experience I have also used caution to Al Stover men and women, persons should be turned away men. I have changed the violence. not perpetuate myths that [email protected] of all nationalities, races, when seeking help. language that I use. I now I have written bro- certain races commit more 509-359-4317 sexual orientations, gen- I have worked hard refer to power-based per- chures to appeal to dif- violence than others. I have written brochures that eagle life editor cover the unique questions Azaria Podplesky and needs of persons who [email protected] History of Patterson Hall are LGBT. 509-359-6270 Most importantly, I have provided advocacy opinion editor across the board for all Derek Brown kinds of students. At times [email protected] I have grown as a person and done research about photo editor the needs of victims whose Aaron Malmoe cultures are different from [email protected] my own, so that I could serve them in a culturally online editor sensitive way. Stuart Jeruzal There is no one size fits [email protected] all approach in advocacy. In general, my job is to help multimedia editor people understand their op- Doug Ault tions. I provide support and [email protected] help them to access what they need. Sometimes this graphics editor may mean helping them ap- Ben Britz ply for an order of protec- [email protected] tion, or meeting them at the hospital, or walking with senior reporters them to our campus coun- Kyle Harding seling center. It may mean I Kristie Hsin Donald S. Patterson served as president shut up and listen and then of EWU from 1954 until his retirement in assure them it is not their staff writers 1967. Patterson oversaw the transforma- fault. Fedor Gaponenko tion of Eastern from a teacher’s college Many times, I help a Linsey Garrison to a state college with multiple masters person figure out how to Davis Hill granting programs. He laid a strong foun- help their friend. Whatever Desireé Hood Photos courtesy of EWU Libraries, Archives and Special Collections dation for the evolution into a regional your need is, I am will- Chelsea Twiss Patterson Hall was constructed between 1969 and 1971 to be the main class- comprehensive university. ing to listen. My number is room building for the university. Photo: view of Patterson Hall from the PUB. 509-359-6429. photographers Brianna Cooper Mikayla Napier Casey Picha Evan Sykes

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staff adviser Jamie Tobias Neely page 9 OPINION September 29, 2011 The ‘Patterson Hall Pandemonium Project’ to end whenever By The Easterner the faculty and students of East- ed for failing to cooperate with doing the same things? [email protected] ern. It’s no small wonder why so What a shame that EWU Cheney Police after a complaint The law also states that “con- many students are vexed by the was made about noise coming struction and industrial noises It has been going on for so wall of noise lurking just outside will be left with such from his residence. Ward didn’t that are not necessary” are in- long that many students are the PUB. It’s always been there. answer the door, which resulted cluded as violations of the noise beginning to wonder when it Like a juggernaut, it can’t be a beautiful, functional in an appeal after his attorney ordinance. Since none of us know started. Little is known about the stopped. Like the girl from “The found the law unconstitutional. what’s going on at Patterson Hall, project, only that it is the blight Ring,” it never sleeps. building. The Easterner obtained a copy doesn’t that deem the project un- at the center of campus. Like When will it end? of the law: “City of Cheney Noise necessary, as in “not necessary,” a phantom, it stalks anyone in According to the official re- Ordinance – CMC 9A.10.” The as prescribed by the law? earshot. Suddenly, and without cord on Eagle Access, the project that EWU will be left with such a law “makes it unlawful for any “EWU, Cheney School Dis- warning, it strikes. began in 2010. The first phase of beautiful, functional building. person to cause or allow noise to trict, Railroads, normal business Students walk by and ques- construction will add approxi- In four long, torturous years, originate from any property that operations and events sanctioned tion its state of ruin. For those mately 30,000 square feet of new the noise will finally come to an is a public disturbance.” Further- by the City of Cheney,” the law who started last year, it has al- office wings to the existing build- end. Students starting in 2014 more, the “penalties for viola- retorts, “are automatically ex- ways been in shambles. And for ing and is scheduled for comple- will have no recollection of the tions of this ordinance can range empt from the noise ordinance.” those who just started, it’ll prob- tion summer 2012. noise that haunted the late-stage from a $250.00 civil infraction to For now, students are going to ably be a wreck in perpetuity. The second phase is a build- dreams of campus-goers back in a misdemeanor conviction with have to get used to the noise. Turn No one on either side of a four- out of the original building and the day. They’ll only know a shin- up to a $1,000 fine and 90 days up your headphones to maximum year gap will know what any of it will modernize approximately ing new building built at the ex- in jail.” It also states that you volume. Study even harder. Go to meant but noise—pure and vio- 105,000 square feet of the inte- pense of our ears. must cooperate with the police. sleep as early as possible. Avoid lent noise. rior for classrooms and is sched- The city of Cheney does have If a man can be found guilty Patterson Hall like the plague. Do For many, the Patterson Hall uled for completion summer a noise ordinance law against the of playing music too loud, and whatever you must, because we Renovation Project had no begin- 2014. use of excessive noise. Accord- arrested in an unconstitutional still have four more years of noise ning and there is no foreseeable Its interupting my naps be- ing to the Cheney Free Press, in manner, shouldn’t construction to endure. Just remember, the fu- end. Its only purpose is to annoy tween classes. What a shame 2008, Corey A. Ward was arrest- workers be arrested and fined for ture is built on noise.

“Stop it when I’m asleep: 12 to 9 a.m.” “They’ve got to build the building.” Trev McKor Roxy Gillette

“Most of my classes are on the How do “I don’t see how they can get other side of the campus, so I you feel away with it.” can’t really hear it.” about the Jose Vera Rilee Yandt noise from the

“It’s slightly distracting when I’m Patterson “It’s not too bad. It was worse trying to study outside. I like to Hall last year. But it’s annoying.” study outside.” renovation Carren Axtman Annie Eberhardt project?

“It’s kind of interesting, really. Everything “It’s bad when you’ve got noise-cancelling else is just grass and trees.” headphones and you can still hear it.” Grant Edwards Danitrius Worthy

Letters to the Editor GI BILL RECIPIENTS: Property owners, my- has been thrown around Garbage in Cheney a growing self included, have had to the neighborhood. problem for many residents pick up the empty bottles, There are parts of our cans and trash that has city that resemble third Are you an out-of-state In an effort to locate ity that the contents have been thrown into our yards world countries. I have “It’s bad when you’ve got noise- and reclaim the things that spilled over and the mess by the semi-adult students to wonder, just what sort military veteran affected by had been stolen off of our has been left for someone at EWU. of upbringing did these cancelling headphones and you front porch I have had the else to clean up. Broken Occasionally a frater- people have? recent displeasure of walk- and discarded furniture nity or a sorwority house As a property owner the recent changes? can still hear it.” ing through the residential lies where it was thrown will sponsor a clean up of and resident of the city neighborhoods surround- by the former owners, beer the surrounding neighbor of Cheney I find it very Danitrius Worthy ing the university. cans and bottles are every- hood, sending their mem- unsettling when I see the I am appalled by the where, half eaten ham- bers out with plastic bags trash and garbage that has Please contact the Easterner amount of trash, litter and burgers and bags of fries to pick up the trash. For been thrown in our streets remnants of parties that litter our streets, sidewalks their efforts they have been by part time residents at 509-359-6737 or email has accumulated in the and parks. applauded but in all actu- who show a complete dis- streets, parking lots and Discarded clothing and ality they and the people regard for anyone other [email protected] lawns of our city. shoes add to the mess, who attend the parties that than themselves. Dumpsters have been things are simply dropped they throw are major con- filled so far beyond capac- and left where they lie. tributors to the litter that Lowell Mock The Easterner strives to provide EWU students and staff with the op- portunity to comment or express their opinions and/or views on any topic relevant to our readers. We encourage the campus community Professors’ speeches don’t appeal to values of young people to submit letters and opinion pieces that conform to the requirements listed below. My daughter and I attended the “recession-proof” their life. Running Start orientation August In essence, he described I am puzzled by these comments to Opinion articles and letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect the 25th. We both appreciated the enthu- 16 and 17 year olds. It appears that the views and opinions of The Easterner, its staff members or Eastern siastic staff and students who coordi- that education for its own professors, while trying to motivate Washington University. nated and directed the day. these young people, did so appealing The instruction for students and sake, was reason enough to “education” and “money”. I am sur- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR nature, telephone number and parents was helpful. EWU has a strong prised by what was not mentioned. opinion editor email address for verification. program for the Spokane area juniors to determine to succeed. Absent were appeals to developing Derek Brown aiming to get a jump start in college. virtues that better guide our lives. [email protected] -We reserve the right not to pub- We enjoyed the briefings brought Absent was the value of cross-cul- lish letters; furthermore, all let- by the staff; however, the two profes- was a former library and exemplified tural experiences which enrich our Address: ters are subject to editing. sors that were invited to speak for the value of education. In essence, he lives. The Easterner, room 102 about 10 minutes each, I thought, described that education for its own Absent was the importance of de- EWU, Isle Hall -Letters must be received no later chose puzzling themes. They both sake, was reason enough to determine veloping skills which allow us to serve Cheney, WA 99004 than Monday at 10 a.m. in order commented about these students be- to succeed. our families and communities with to be considered for publication ing among the brightest, and proceed- The second professor stated clearly greater compassion and effectiveness. Requirements the following Wednesday. ed to share why they believed the stu- her reason for challenging these stu- I trust the staff considers this while -Letter should be 300 words or dents should work hard and succeed. dents to achieve: because if they grad- planning the next orientation. less, and typed or hand-written -If your letter is in response to a The first professor proceeded to uated from the university, they would Respectfully, legibly. specific article, please list the title explain that the very building we sat in earn more money. She said, they could Steven Hetrick -Include your full name, sig- and date of the article. page 10 September 29, 2011 SPORTS Volleyball team aiming high and digging deep Eastern hosts Bears three freshman on the floor. to win and what we need to do to They’re starting to get more com- contribute to the team.” and Lumberjacks fortable with what they’re doing. According to VanderWel, one Having Cora [Kellerman] with way the team has gotten close is By Al Stover Shelby [Puckett], we’ve got two the weekly team-building exer- sports editor terminators.” cises. [email protected] After the preseason, the team They learn problem-solving, has won their last four volleyball and fellow players’ strengths and Senior libero Amy VanderWel games. weaknesses. watches the volleyball fly over “It was like a clean slate,” said “We try to apply the skills to the net. A second before it can VanderWel. “We weren’t think- the game,” said VanderWel. “We hit the floor, she stretches and ing of what the record was for try to build communication and passes it toward her teammate, preseason. We were thinking strategy.” Laney Brown, who spikes it over ‘Our goal is to win Big Sky.’” The team is just as close on the net. Sophomore Ashley Wright is the court as they are off the court. VanderWel is a member of the an outside hitter. VanderWel sees her teammates EWU women’s volleyball team, According to Wright, this as sisters. who will be playing Northern year’s team is different in that “If we have issues with each Colorado and Northern Arizona they have not let their previous other, we talk to each other and in home games Sept. 30 and Oct. losses get to them psychologi- don’t take it personal,” Vander- 1, respectively. cally. Wel said. Prior to beginning Big Sky “This year when we step onto Wright knows that she can de- Conference play, the team had a the floor, we’re here to com- pend on her teammates. preseason record of 4-6. pete,” said Wright.” Everyone is “We can go to each other if our Although they had a diffi- so competitive, and you see that classes are hard,” said Wright. cult preseason, VanderWel said when we play.” “We can rely on each other and the team is getting better every VanderWel has noticed a that helps us on the court.” match. change in the team’s mentality Being well into the season, the “Whether or not it was a big over the years. team will look to encourage fans match, it was more using the “It’s so much stronger, con- to come to home games. Wright skills we were building in prac- sistently, through all five games, appreciates it when fans come to tice and applying them to make versus the ups and downs we the game. us better as a team,” VanderWel used to have,” VanderWel said. “It definitely makes a differ- said. VanderWel has also noticed ence when we see people out According to Head Coach other players stepping up and there,” said Wright. Miles Kydd, the preseason was taking their roles seriously. VanderWel wants visiting about preparing for the Big Sky “We know that we depend on teams to dread having to play at teams. each other,” said VanderWel. “I Reese Court. Photo by Mikayla Napier “When you play 12 matches think we’re taking advantage of “We like to make our home Laney Brown, junior setter, has ten kills and 109 digs for the season. Tyler together, you start to figure each the extra gym time and under- court hell to play,” VanderWel Calles, sophomore defensive specialist, has ten serving aces and one kill. other out,” said Kydd. “We have standing what we are able to do said. Bobcats extinguish Inferno win streak Football suffers fourth loss

By Fedor Gaponenko Chris Scott (1994-97) and staff writer tied second all-time for [email protected] interceptions with Jackie Kellogg (1990-93) and The Montana State Bob- Kurt Schulz (1988-91). cats ran away with the vic- One more interception tory and ended the Eagles’ will tie him for first all- perfect home record at time at Eastern. “The Inferno” by tallying True freshman run- 266 rushing yards, more ning back Jordan Talley than doubling the home continues to impress, fol- team’s ground attack. lowing up his 114-rush- Starting out as a poten- ing-yard performance last tial shootout with two quick week at Montana with 108 Contributed by GoEags.com touchdown drives from each yards and two touchdowns The 1949-50 Eastern Men’s Basketball Team ended their season with a record of 13-1, their only loss coming against Puget Sound. team, the game turned into against the Bobcats. a “grind-it-out” defensive The game was never and field position battle. completely out of hand. The loss was character- “We got in a situa- Taking their place in athletics history ized by missed opportu- tion where we settled in nities, starting with Mike and got some stops,” said EWU Hall of Fame honors EWU Men’s Basketball and the EWU Student Life Jarrett’s miss on a 44-yard Baldwin. “We were just team. Alumni Award. field goal that would have a drive or two too short past players and contributors During these years, he given the Eagles a first- from getting over the helped the team accumu- Suzanne Vick quarter lead. hump and taking a lead. late a record of 79-16. He “I think we just need to And it can be a different By Al Stover holds the school record in also helped EWU make two Suzanne Vick was a vol- go back and watch film,” game if you find a way to sports editor the 220-yard dash with 21.2 NAIA tournament appear- leyball player who helped said Eastern Head Coach play with a lead.” [email protected] seconds. ances. lead EWU to their first Beau Baldwin. “We were Near the end of the third Brewer won the Wash- Roffler was previously NCAA tournament appear- just a hair off on a few quarter, with the Eagles The EWU Hall of Fame ington Intercollegiate Ath- inducted as part of the ance in her senior year of things that might be the down 14 to 26, quarterback will be adding one team letic Conference title in 1945-46 Men’s Basketball 1989. That year, she helped difference.” Bo Levi Mitchell electrified and five individual mem- the 100-yard dash with a Team in 2003 and gave the her team win the Big Sky “A hair off” included the crowd with a third- bers to their 2011 class. record time of 9.6 seconds. acceptance speech at the Conference and Tourna- several missed sacks and down, 45 yard completion According to the EWU He never lost a collegiate ceremony. ment Championships, with tackles behind the line of to Brandon Kaufman in Athletics website, the hall race. After graduating from a Big Sky Conference Ro- scrimmage that ended up double coverage. of fame was established in In addition to his college Eastern, Roffler moved to cord of 14-2, and an overall as first downs. Nearly any- The play was reminis- 1996 to reward athletes, career, Brewer competed in Port Townsend, Wash., record of 25-7. thing that the Bobcats kept cent of last year’s cham- coaches and contribu- the 1948 Olympic Trials. He where he taught from 1948- She has earned All Big on the ground was a suc- pionship comeback. The tors who had spent many served in the Korean War. 79. He spent 25 years as Sky and Big Sky Conference cess. Eagles were on the way to years involved with East- a basketball official and All Tournament honors. “They executed really well a repeat performance of ern sports. Rob Friese earned the Washington Of- early on and on third down,” that come-from-behind Prior to the 2011 class, ficials Meritorious Service said Baldwin. Often, instead win when they scored on a the membership included Rob Freise was a foot- Award in 1975. Service and of throwing on third and long, three-yard touchdown run seven teams and 53 indi- ball player from Lebam, the Bobcats ran halfback at the start of the fourth viduals. Wash., playing EWU foot- Richard Rousseau Contribution draws or quarterback Denar- quarter. That score brought ball from 1982-85. Award ius McGhee would scramble them within five points of 1949-50 As a senior, Freise Richard Rousseau was for a first down. the Bobcats, 21-26. Men’s Basketball helped the Eagles achieve a a record-breaking pitcher H. George The teams each lost one The rest of the fourth Team winning record of 9-3 and and served as team captain Frederickson interception and lost one quarter did not go well for advance to the quarterfinal for EWU’s baseball team Former President fumble. Eastern. MSU milked the The 1949-50 Men’s round of the division I-AA 1969-70, his junior and se- Though there was not clock with one punishing Basketball Team won the (now FCS) playoffs. nior year. Ken Dolan a turnover differential, the run after another, keeping Evergreen Conference title. His career records are In 1970, Rousseau had Former Assistant to Bobcats dealt out a lot of the ball out of the Eagles’ They finished with a 169 tackles, nine intercep- five shutouts and a 1.09 damage on special teams. hands. conference record of 13-1. tions and 352 punt return ERA, which is second best the President Bobcat kicker Jason The few times the Forward Dick Eicher yards. in the school’s history. Cunningham nailed five Eagles offense did touch was inducted individually He still holds the East- His 79 career strikeouts Russ Hartman field goals, including two the ball, Mitchell was in 1998. ern punt return record of was a school record. Former Vice for 55 yards, and consis- constantly pressured and Other notable players 84 yards. He still holds the record President for Business tently booted kickoffs into was unable to revive the include Gene Burke, cen- After graduating from for strikeouts in a single & Finance the end zone, forcing touch- comeback. The final score ter; Bill Hallett, guard; EWU, Friese became a foot- game with 13. backs and poor returns. was 36-21, Bobcats. Dick Luft, guard, and Pat ball coach, teacher and ad- In addition to baseball Jim Kirschbaum Despite the loss, not ev- “They’re a good foot- Whitehill, forward. ministrator of the Willapa records, Rousseau helped Former Board of They were coached by Valley School District. He erything was negative for ball team,” said Baldwin. break fund raising records. Trustees Chair the Eagles. “I said that I thought their William “Red” Reese, who also served on the Seattle As president of the Safety Matt Johnson defensive tackles were re- Reese Court is named after. Seahawks’ High School Eagle Athletic Associa- was a spark on defense, ally impressive to me and Reese called the 1949- Coaches Council. Friese tion in 2005-06, he raised Ron Raver recording nine tackles, a made their defense go. I 50 team his best basket- currently serves as the su- $371,476 in pledges, break- Former Athletic forced fumble and the 17th knew it would be a chal- ball club. perintendent of the Willapa ing the previous record of Director interception of his career at lenge.” Valley School District. $321,603. Eastern. “We will just keep Holt Brewer Rousseau has earned a Bill Shaw Johnson is now tied in fighting. The guys that are Jack Roffler variety of pitching awards; Former Chief EWU history for first all- in there will keep fighting A graduate in 1971, including; Honorable Men- Financial Officer time in forced fumbles with and we’ll keep figuring it Holt Brewer was a track Jack “Rabbit” Roffler tion All-American honors, J.C. Sherritt (2007-10) and out,” said Baldwin. athlete who currently was a point guard on the the Scarlet Arrow Award page 11 SPORTS September 29, 2011 Eastern Eagles Football Pride!

Photo by Aaron Malmoe Melanie Kitsman holds up her “GO EAGS” sign at Saturday’s football game against MSU. Saturday’s game sold out in record time. Those unable to obtain tickets extended their tailgating by cheering on the Eastern football team in front of several big screen TVs set up in the parking lot.

Eastern welcomes Montana State with a roaring stadium of diehard

fans.

Photo by Evan Sykes Photo by Evan Sykes Lauren Forney (sporting her eagle hat) and fellow students rejoice as the Eagles score against Cheerleader Amanda Learner provides some much-needed the Bobcats. spirit to the players.

Students show up in droves to welcome their Photo by Aaron Malmoe Nicholas Edwards (EWU) and Steven Bethley (MSU) fight for a pass by EWU quarterback Bo Eagles Levi Mitchell (not pictured). onto Roos Field for the home opener at

the Inferno. Photo by Evan Sykes Jeffery Wise high-fives members of the EWU marching band at the tailgate party.

photo by Aaron Malmoe Photo by Aaron Malmoe Photo by Evan Sykes Mario Brown runs past #1 Elvis Akpla (MSU) in one of his two kickoff returns. Students enjoying the first home game of the season. page 12 September 29, 2011 SPORTS Upcoming EWU Sports

Sept. 30

EWU Women’s Tennis at the EWU Fall Classic

* EWU Women’s Soccer vs. Montana in Missoula Mont., at 2 p.m.

* EWU Women’s Volleyball vs. Northern Colorado at Reese Court at 7 p.m.

Oct. 1

EWU Women’s Tennis at the EWU Fall Classic Photo by Evan Sykes Matthew Boyd and Nausikaa Davis stand back as Quinton Beedle demonstrates a hold on Eric Hagman. The judo club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 6p.m. * EWU Football vs. Weber State at at Judo club grapples with ‘the gentle way’ 12:35 p.m. your comfort level. We’ll has some mixed-martial- Since joining the club, Seasoned teachers train new do anything to help you.” arts components.” Hagman has enjoyed * students in art of combat Nausikaa Davis, for- As in all sports, there learning different throw- EWU Volleyball mer club president and is a chance of injury, but ing techniques. current sensei, says she the risk should not deter “I wanted to do a mar- vs. Northern By Fedor Gaponenko “Be willing to practice wishes more women students from joining. tial art,” said Hagman. Arizona at Reese staff writer anything,” said club pres- would join Judo Club. According to the Judo “I wanted to learn some Court [email protected] ident Michael Boyd. “We “I wish we had more Information Site, judo grappling moves and do will teach you any skills girls,” said Davis. “It’s an means “the gentle way”. tournaments. We have a at 7 p.m. Think of an old martial you need to know.” awesome sport for girls to Derived from jujutsu, really good team mental- arts movie: two fighters “We teach a lot of check out, great for self judo was created by pro- ity.” Oct. 2 wearing white gis. Sen- standing techniques, defense and to compete.” fessor Jigoro Kano, after Hagman wants his fel- sei Quinton Beedle grabs throws,” said Boyd. “We Because of the lack of he mastered several styles low students to know that student Eric Hagman’s teach some ground tech- women, Davis practices of jujutsu in his youth. participating in Judo Club EWU Women’s gi throws him to the mat niques, arm bars, pins with the men. Kano founded the Ko- is not only fun, but educa- Tennis at the with a resounding thud. and chokes. And all the “For tournament com- dokan Judo Institute in tional. The EWU Judo club defensive stuff to get out.” petition, it’s separated: Toyko in 1882. “Some of the moves EWU Fall Classic invites all interested The Judo club partici- females compete against The Kodokan Institute we learn are really cool,” students to join them. pates in several intercolle- females and males against is still the international Hagman said Oct. 5 Anyone is welcome and giate tournaments where males,” said Davis. authority for judo. The club meets Tues- joining is as simple as even first-year members Beedle sees judo more Beedle wants students days and Thursdays from showing up. can compete. as a sport than as a fight- to know that the judo is 4 to 6 p.m. in room 309B EWU Watching and par- “Everyone that was in ing style. not about hurting oppo- at Reese Court. Volleyball vs. ticipating is free the first the club last year com- “It’s more similar to nents. For more information, Idaho in Reese week, but there is a $25 peted at some point. I wrestling,” said Beedle. “You’re actually com- students can call Rick fee per quarter to become started last September “You try to get them to the peting and trying to throw Scott, Coordinator of Club Court an official member. Stu- and competed in five mat and then pin, arm bar them to the mat,” said Sports, at 509-290-0464 at 7 p.m. dents can come with no tournaments,” said Boyd, or choke them. There’s no Beedle. “You score a cer- or email Boyd at judo@ previous experience. “It depends on you and kicking or punching. It tain amount of points.” eagles.ewu.edu. Oct. 7 EWU Fencers train with discipline Men’s Tennis at the archaic style of fencing the Boise State Club open to all students emphasizes technique and Fall Classic showmanship, while the who want to swing a foil modern style is faster and more athletic. * By Al Stover “You can’t just go up Phillips tries to keep EWU Women’s sports editor there and wave a sword things consistent in prac- Soccer vs. [email protected] around and expect to hit tice, starting with warm- anything,” said Woods. ups, movement and weap- Portland State Meghan Woods swipes “We were just telling the ons basics. at 4 p.m. her foil in a low arc, block- new kids you don’t turn “I then choose one detail ing her opponent’s attack. your back on an opponent.” to work on with the whole Oct. 8 She swiftly lunges forward Jeremy Phillips, senior, group for twenty minutes,” and makes contact with the has been a club member said Phillips. “We spend tip of her weapon, on the for four years. the rest of the time pairing EWU opponent’s chest. “I was doing marching up and bouting.” Men’s Tennis at Woods, a sophomore band when I started here As the year goes on, the chemistry major, is the at Eastern,” said Phillips. lessons will become more Boise State Fall president of EWU’s Fenc- “After that was done in the advanced. Still, new stu- Classic ing Club. fall, I needed something dents may join anytime. According to Woods, to take up time. I knew “If we get someone new the fencing club started six my dad had equipment in coming in, we’ll have one of * years ago as a small group the closet that hadn’t been advanced fencers pull them EWU Women’s but more than doubled in touched.” aside and catch them up so Golf at Wyoming size in Spring 2010. During his time with that they can join the main “We had eight new the club, Phillips, who uses group,” said Woods. “We Cowgirl Desert people who joined,” said the Epee, which is a heavier are more than happy to Intercollegiate Woods. “So that was re- sword than the foil. He has teach them.” ally nice. Before, there had competed in regional and A goal Woods has for been seven of us. So, all of a national tournaments, in- the club is to organize fenc- * sudden, to get as many new cluding the Pacific North- ing tournaments on cam- EWU Football at people as old people was west Sectional Champion- pus within the next year. Photo by Mikayla Napier Northern Arizona really a lot of fun.” ships. She would also to raise Jeremy Phillips has won several regional fencing competitions. at 3:05 p.m. Woods, a native of Ea- According to Phillips, awareness of the fencing gle River, Alaska, practiced the club practices in two club on campus. For Phillips and Woods, every Monday and Wednes- fencing in fifth and sixth styles: archaic and mod- “One of the things I am the club is not so much day in Reese Court. Club * grade before she quit. ern. hoping to do is a charity about being competitive, dues are $20 per quarter. EWU Volleyball Woods’ mother, who “I’ve been working with fundraiser for the Cheney but more about being a Woods encourages stu- fenced in college, told her the guys who have been Fire Department or the family. dents to join, even if they’ve at Sacramento about the fencing club in with me into building the EMS Department, col- “We’ll go and hang out- never fenced. State Eagle River. club into a healthy size,” lecting teddy bears,” said side of practice,” Phillips “If you’ve never done it at 7 p.m. One aspect of fencing Phillips said. “Get it into Woods. “[To] give to kids said. “We just like to have a before,” Woods said, “don’t Woods enjoys is the honor the modern style.” whose parents have been in good time.” let that stop you from try- and discipline. According to Phillips, car crashes.” The fencing club meets ing it.”v