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FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 THE STUDENT VOICE EverOF WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1895 greenVol 115 No. 118 LOCAL McConnell/Crudo WSU adopts new alcohol policy Fugitive win unopposed The university has given the Student groups interested in adviser and a minimum of five GPSA election results go-ahead for of age students to purchasing alcohol for private members must attend an annual Pullmanite were released Wednesday events must apply for a Banquet alcohol education session through night, yielding new execu- drink at on-campus group events. Permit, Shuffield said. Requests the WSU Alcohol and Drug tive leadership, represen- for a Banquet Permit, which tatives and a decision on By Andy Jones Counseling, Assessment, and convicted the transit fee increase. Evergreen staff requires a $10 fee, must be sub- Prevention Services to be eligible Jason McConnell and mitted three weeks prior to the to request alcohol. Christy Crudo, both grad- WSU student groups can now events. Student groups must also pro- uate students in political purchase alcohol for events on Student groups interested in vide non alcoholic beverages and of rape science, ran unopposed campus. purchasing alcohol for public non salted food at the events, as and were elected presi- The new policy was approved events or events where the alco- well as show that alcohol is not Fousseyni Kone, a Pullman man dent and vice president, on Wednesday by Mike Tate, hol will be sold must apply for a respectively. the primary focus of the gathering. fleeing from authorities, was vice president of the Division Special Occasion License, he said. Drinking games are also The referendum Requests for this permit must be convicted of first-degree rape. imposing an additional of Student Affairs, Equity and prohibited. Diversity, said Steve Nakata, the submitted 45 days prior to the $10 to the regular stu- event. By Andy Jones division’s communications Get connected Evergreen staff dent public transit fee for Shuffield said the university maintenance of current director. will help student groups request For more on the alcohol policy, go to bus service, totaling $25 The policy was crafted by a sev- studentinvolvement.wsu.edu A former Pullman resident annually, was approved the permits, which are obtained was convicted of first-degree en-person committee created by through the Liquor Control by a 154 to 130 vote. Tate in fall to examine the issue. rape at the Whitman County Undergraduate students Board. Only beer and wine can be Courthouse on March 5, though “I think a lot of work went into A security officer or approved also approved the mea- requested for these events. the decision will be appealed. sure on Wednesday. this policy. I think it’s reason- University Dining will cater the faculty person must be present at the function. Wristbands must Fousseyni Kone, who will be The elected district able,” said GPSA President Jessica events, though third-party ven- sentenced on April 17, faces a representatives are: Moore, who sat on the committee. dors can be requested for Special also be provided to identify stu- minimum of 93 to 123 months Balunkeswar Nayak Brian Shuffield, assistant Occasion events outside the CUB, dents who are 21 years of age. in jail for the charge, a Class A (Dist. 1: College of director of Student Involvement he said. The time, date and place Shuffield said he expects about felony, said Byron Bedirian, chief Agricultural, Human and Leadership Development, of the event must also be 12 to 14 annual events to request and Natural Resource deputy prosecutor for Whitman said student groups interested in provided. alcohol. County. Sciences); Dong Lei (Dist. The policy can be accessed 2: College of Business); buying alcohol have to request it The policy contains a number “I’m pleased with the out- Stephanie Langston (Dist. through the university’s normal of additional stipulations. on the Student Involvement and come,” Bedirian said. 3: College of Education); event registration process. For each student group, an Leadership Web site. On the morning of Oct. 7, Shariful Shaikot (Dist. 4: 2007, a 30-year-old Tri-Cities College of Engineering & woman, who was in town Architecture); Whittaker for Homecoming, was walk- Harpel (Dist. 5: College Men lose to UCLA Bruins, 64-53 ing to a friends apartment on of Liberal Arts); Leslie north College Hill. According Green (Dist. 6: College to Pullman Police reports, she of Pharmacy); Jennifer was approached by Kone, who Bowman (Dist. 7: College offered to walk her home. of Sciences); Carlyn Kone then lured her into his Zylstra (Dist. 8: College of Veterinary Medicine). apartment, where he raped her. District 9, the College of He also threatened to kill her. Communication, is still The woman managed to flee vacant. See RAPE Page 8

LIFE Some students will spend Wal-Mart break hanging loose in Mexico, despite a federal warning to be extra care- ful in the country | Page 3 starting to

All 160 resident advisers got a special surprise after take shape Monday kicked off their very own appreciation After much debate, a Wal-Mart week | Page 3 Supercenter will be constructed on Bishop Boulevard in Pullman.

SPORTS By Taras Zhulev While the weather might Evergreen staff not be ideal in Pullman, A controversial project has wacky outdoor sporting DANNY MOLOSHOK/ASSOCIATED PRESS events are under way officially received the green light. around the world | Page 5 Center Aron Baynes tries to block UCLA’s Darren Collison during the first half of WSU’s second-round Construction will begin on a loss in the Pac-10 Tournament on Thursday in Los Angeles. The Cougars never really got off the Wal-Mart Supercenter, which ground in this game, trailing at the half by 12. Baynes scored 22 points to lead the Cougars, but would be the largest retail store The women’s golf team fellow senior Taylor Rochestie scored 8 points on 1 of 11 shooting, with his sole field goal a 3-pointer. in Pullman. gained ground in the final The store would be located off days of the Spring Rebel Bishop Boulevard and expected Tournament in Las Vegas, to be completed in late 2010 or finishing 15th | Page 5 Chief justice to speak at UI event today early 2011. The grocery-ready store is expected to improve Justice John Roberts will give the Office of the U.S. Solicitor time, officials close to the event Pullman’s sales tax revenue and INSIDE a speech to honor Sherman General from 1989 to 1993. have been asked to keep the economy and bring 250 to 400 4-day forecast | Page 2 While there, they represented topic of Roberts’ speech under new jobs to the city, said Jennifer Bellwood, a famous UI alumnus. the United States in Supreme wraps. Spall, Wal-Mart senior manager Court cases. Since then, Seamon “I roughly estimate that the for public affairs and government Police log | Page 2 From staff reports went on to become a profes- chief visits a handful of law relations. Classified | Page 10 In honor of the College sor of law and UI’s associate schools outside the D.C. area Though the city has not yet Horoscopes | Page 12 of Law’s centennial at the dean for Administration and every year,” Seamon said. “He is issued a building permit, Wal- University of Idaho, U.S. Students while Roberts ascended particularly generous to accept Mart’s Spokane-based contrac- Sudoku | Page 12 tors have obtained a grading Supreme Court Chief Justice to become former President our invitation to visit Idaho, George W. Bush’s favored choice because travel here from D.C. is permit, allowing dirt to be moved Crossword | Page 12 John Roberts will speak today to replace Chief Justice William obviously more time-consuming to the site and utility work to at UI’s 13th annual Sherman J. Rehnquist after his passing. and tiring than travel in the east- start. Until the building permit Bellwood Memorial Lecture. “I first contacted the chief ern half of the country.” is issued, workers will perform WEATHER Roberts’ lecture will mark justice’s chambers about a visit The Bellwood Lecture Series geotechnical core drilling, mak- the fifth appearance by a United to Idaho soon after he was con- is named after UI alumnus ing it possible to examine under- States Supreme Court justice and firmed by the Senate in 2005,” and Idaho District Court Judge ground content such as rock and the first by a chief justice in the Seamon said. “I kept in periodic Sherman J. Bellwood. ground water elevations. university’s history. Roberts has touch after that. Ultimately, I Past speakers at the event Opposition to the Wal-Mart in presided over the Supreme Court believe that the most significant include the nation’s first female Pullman came mostly from the since 2005. factor leading to the chief’s deci- U.S. Attorney General Janet Pullman Alliance for Responsible Cloudy According to a UI news sion to visit Idaho is to com- Reno, U.S. Supreme Court Development. release, Roberts and UI law memorate the College of Law’s Justice Antonin Scalia and the “It was appealed by a small High 49 | Low 31 professor Richard Seamon were centennial.” late Pulitzer Prize-winning colleagues during their time at Seamon said that as of this reporter David Halberstam. 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Saturday WSU School of Music will pres- WSU Women’s Rugby will play State Supreme Court stays execution ent a graduate recital by Nicole its championship game against Sanford at 3:10 p.m. in Bryan Hall Western Washington University at Brown’s stay is based on the ing her siblings and her father, Brown also called in to the Theatre. noon at Grimes Field. constitutionality of the state’s spent two days driving from clemency hearing, expressing Ogallala, Neb., to witness the remorse for what he had done The CUB gallery reception for Brian and Katrina, an acoustic lethal injection policy. execution, Satterberg said. to Washa. “Reinterpreting Reality” women’s folk oldies band, will play from 8 to Seven friends and relatives “She haunts me to this day,” art exhibition will take place from 5 10 p.m. at Bucer’s Coffeehouse Pub By Rachel La Corte of Washa, holding red roses and The Associated Press he told board members. “There to 7 p.m. in CUB 177 and 170. in Moscow. crying, gathered in the prison hasn’t been one day since that OLYMPIA — The state parking lot Thursday night. time that I haven’t felt horrible The International Folk Dancers To submit, e-mail events to calen- “It’s very disappointing to of WSU will meet from 7:30 to 10 [email protected]. Events must Supreme Court stayed the about what I did.” execution of Cal Coburn Brown me,” said Washa’s father, John, Defense attorney Gilbert p.m. in Smith Gym 115 the group is be free and open to the public and a 65-year-old retired truck driv- looking for new members, and all must include complete time, date and on Thursday, just hours before Levy, in Walla Walla, said that ages and skill levels are welcome. place information. he was to die for the murder of a er. “Hopefully this next time will he had been prepared to spend 22-year-old woman. be it. It will all be over.” what he thought were the final Brown, 50, was sched- The ruling came shortly after hours with his client. uled to die by lethal injection the conclusion of a three-hour Department of Corrections Police Log early Friday morning at the hearing of the Washington State spokeswoman Belinda Stewart Washington State Penitentiary Clemency and Pardons Board. said that Brown had already Monday Parking problem at Walla Walla for the 1991 slay- The board was split 2-2 on the selected pizza, soda with ice and NE C Street, 5:34 p.m. question of whether Gov. Chris Theft other ing of Holly Washa. apple pie as his last meal. RP’s car slid down the hill early Gregoire should grant Brown’s NW Stadium Way, 4:25 p.m. this morning into someone’s yard. In a 5-4 ruling, the high RP reporting a customer has court, led by Justice Charles request for a temporary reprieve He is there now to get the car out, or clemency from his execution. «SHE HAUNTS ME TO not returned a video from Saturday but now there is another car parked Johnson, stayed the execu- and has not responded to several Since the board serves only an THIS DAY» in the street so he can’t get his car tion while Brown’s case goes attempts at contact. advisory function, any final deci- out of the yard. Officer responded. back to Thurston County Superior Court, where another sion would have come down to Cal Coburn Brown Tuesday Theft other Washington death row inmate, Gregoire. Inmate scheduled for execution NE Merman Drive, 9:45 p.m. Darold Ray Stenson, was recent- “I respect the decision of the Juvenile problem “This was an amazing thing,” Harrison & State streets, 7:37 a.m. RP advised his satellite dish is ly granted a May hearing on the Court in this deliberative pro- Elementary school aged boy missing from the front of his apart- constitutionality of Washington cess,” Gregoire said in a state- Levy said. “I’m in a state of running along and in the road and ment, it was there last time they state’s lethal injection policy. ment issued after the court’s shock.” jumped into the road as RP passed. watched TV, which was last night. Brown’s lawyers contended decision. Levy said he told Brown by RP thought he was playing in traffic. Officer contacted the RP. that it would be wrong to exe- “This ruling merely delays phone about the stay. cute Brown before the issue was the execution of Cal Coburn “He was just elated,” Levy settled by the court. Brown,” Attorney General Rob said. “He feels deep remorse “I am incredibly grateful the McKenna said in a statement. and regret for what he’s done. Supreme Court has granted us “We believe the trial court will He did a terrible, terrible thing. this stay,” said one of Brown’s rule the state’s lethal injection But he’s somebody who wants attorneys, Suzanne Elliott. “It protocol is constitutional.” to live.” was the right thing to do.” Brown was convicted of Earlier in the week, the state Joining Johnson in the carjacking Washa at knife- Supreme Court had rejected majority were Justices Barbara point near Seattle-Tacoma Brown’s arguments that the Madsen, Richard Sanders, Tom International Airport. He death penalty is applied irratio- Chambers and Debra Stephens. robbed, raped and tortured the nally in Washington and that he Dissenting were Chief Justice young woman from the south should not be executed because Gerry Alexander, Justices Susan Seattle suburb of Burien before he suffers from a mental illness. Owens, Mary Fairhurst and Jim stabbing and strangling her. Brown, whose death sen- 8l[`MfcbjnX^\e ,((I`m\im`\n;i#GlccdXe**+$**'0 Johnson. Washa’s family called in tence was overturned by a King County Prosecutor Dan to the clemency hearing to federal appeals court in 2007 Satterberg said he was extreme- tell board members that they but later reinstated by the U.S. ly frustrated and called the didn’t want any more delays in Supreme Court, confessed to Oriental Rug Co. development “cruel and unusual Brown’s execution. 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412 E. 3rd St., Moscow, ID Handmade Applications in Murrow Persian or SaturdaySat, September March 14th 27th 10am-6pm 10-6 East 122 Chinese SundaySun, September March 15th 10am-4pm28th 10-4 life The Daily Evergreen life editor Amanda DePaul  [email protected] PAGE 3 „ FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 Anita Hill speaks at luncheon First RA Appreciation Week dubbed successful Residents showed their appreciation for resident advisers in a variety of ways.

By Sarah Linker Evergreen staff After rolling out of bed on Monday morning, resident advisers throughout campus were greeted with unanticipated surprises at their front doors. The 160 RAs who work in the residence halls received person- alized posters covered in appre- ciative messages from their resi- dents. This surprise was only the first to come during the first RA Appreciation Week sponsored by Residence’s Life Recognition Committee. “It’s basically a week where the Recognition Committee joins hands with different departments in appreciat- ing RA’s all over campus,” said Qasim Hussaini, a senior resident adviser in Stephenson SEAN PARSONS/DAILY EVERGREEN North. “I think a large part of the campus doesn’t realize the Anita Hill, a professor of social policy, law and women’s studies at Brandeis University, speaks at the Women’s Recognition tremendous amount of work Luncheon in the CUB Senior Ballroom on Wednesday. Hill testified against Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas in 1991. that RAs perform on a day-to- day basis within the hall.” Hill spoke about her testimony against Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas On Wednesday night, the RAs were honored in By Trina Jones Turea Erwin, director of the was never able to have herself. Evergreen staff « I WANT TO PAY TRIBUTE TO Stephenson Down Under with Women’s Resource Center, said Hill said her mother inspired the an unexpected dinner of break- Hill’s speech was encouraging major lesson of the speech. THOSE WHOSE ENDURING The sun-soaked CUB Senior fast foods. women to get more involved in “Dream big for yourself and SPIRIT MADE OUR DEMOCRACY Craig Pontius, a junior Ballroom complemented world- politics and stretch out of their your children,” Hill said. renowned speaker Anita Hill’s WHAT IT IS TODAY.» resident adviser for Stephenson current spheres of influence. She encouraged people to North, said raffle prizes such as Wednesday message of hope and Hill discussed several inspiring work for equality through political Anita Hill a bright future. T-shirts, water bottles and ID women, including Hillary Clinton means. Keynote speaker holders were randomly given to Hill delivered the keynote and the women in the House “Will equality be pursued speech to about 530 people at the the political process and stay many of the attendees. of Representatives in 1991 who incrementally or will it be “The hall directors did a good Women’s Recognition Luncheon fought for Hill to be able to share embraced fully?” Hill asked the informed of the issues even in on Wednesday and later partici- non-election times, Erwin said. job making sure we didn’t find pated in a Q-and-A session from 5 her testimony against Supreme audience. out about it until it happened,” Court nominee, Clarence Thomas. She enforced, however, that “I think there is a huge discon- to 6 p.m. in CADD 21. nect between laws on the books he said. “It basically came out of Hill had many lessons she said Hill is a lawyer and professor standing up for what is right can nowhere.” who testified that Thomas sexu- push people out of their comfort and the laws as people under- she wanted audience members to stand them to be – what they President Elson S. Floyd also take away. Her speech at the lun- ally harassed her. Since her public zone, but people should be willing showed his appreciation for ordeal, Hill has become an inter- to stand up regardless. think their rights are,” Hill said. cheon, titled “Choosing America’s During the speech and the resident advisers this week, Better History: Women’s national speaker, addressing race, “Sometimes, it is better to question session, Hill discussed sending out letters thanking Enduring Spirit and Commitment class and gender inequality issues, exceed our authority on a the RAs for their service to the hope, both the hope she had dur- to Democracy,” focused mostly on said Lenoar Foster, associate dean matter of principle instead of university, said Andrew George, women’s issues. The Q-and-A ses- of the College of Education, in his sitting back in deference to proto- ing her 1991 testimony and the a sophomore resident adviser in sion focused on her personal expe- introduction of Hill. He described col,” she said. hope she had for the future of Stephenson North. rience in the Clarence Thomas her appearances at WSU as a Hill’s Q-and-A session was America. Hussaini said this is his case and political awareness. “singular privilege.” more relaxed – she and the audi- “I am hopeful we are moving third year being an RA. Besides “I want to pay tribute to those Hill also paid tribute to her ence shared some humorous in the right direction,” she said. Stephenson North, he has whose enduring spirit made our mother during the luncheon, who moments. The message was still “We can do better and for the worked in Stimson Hall as well democracy what it is today,” Hill she said worked furiously for her serious. Hill encouraged people next generation we ought to do as McCrosky Hall, where he said. children to have an education she to continue to pay attention to better.” lived as a freshman. The RA he had during his first year at WSU made a positive impact on him during his transition from India Government Day care proves to be lifesaver to Pullman as an international student. Today, he hopes to Some students juggle more than midterms and partiesrties influence his residents in a simi- issues lar manner. By Taryn Wusterbarth her three children – Anthony, “RAs have an astounding Contributing writer 4, Alicia, 3 and 10-month-old Get connected impact on students,” he said. Arianna. For more on the WSU Children’s Center, “They organize programs which Mexico travel At 8:15 a.m., she fastens the touch on a wide variety of differ- “The atmosphere is great, visit www.childrenscenter.wsu.edu seatbelts of her three children and ent subjects.” and they have their friends they starts the car. Some of the programs that For junior psychology major look forward to seeing each day,” understanding of why facilitated Hussaini has put on include an warning programs for children are a good Lorena Martin, taking her three Martin said. alcohol awareness program, According the 2009 Statistical idea. Despite the travel alert, children to day care is an option “At the center, an important stress management program she is thankful to have. Martin Abstract of the United States, in and a movie night, he said. students plan to hit the beach 2005, 57.2 percent of 3-to 5-year- thing to us was to help the chil- in the popular spring break spot. juggles being a student, a full- dren develop different skills such Pontius said he has organized time single mother and a part- old children in families surveyed as motor skills and psychological a foreign films series as well as attended an in-center based day a few midnight dinners for his By Malia Suzui time employee for the financial development,” she said. “A lot of Evergreen contributor aid office at WSU. Day care allows care program. times we had stations set up each residents. her to continue her education and Today, child care programs with a different learning goal.” In addition to programs, RAs help ensure the safety of Sun, margaritas and drug gives her peace of mind knowing are more commonly available Wagner helped teach the chil- the residents living in the halls, cartels. her children are in great care. and used more often. According dren basic Spanish and American Not a combination college Hussaini said. Occasionally, they “I take my kids to the WSU to the statistic, family situations Sign Language so that by the time students traveling to Mexico Children’s Center located behind and dynamics have made pro- must mediate conflicts involving for spring break typically have they were 5 years old they could alcohol abuse or hate crimes. Stephenson dormitories,” she grams an important role in daily speak the basic languages. on their minds. said. “They’re usually there from They also work around the clock But the U.S. Department of American life. “Children need to have inter- about 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. each with different campus depart- State recently issued a travel Junior elementary education action with adults and other chil- ments, faculty and day. It’s expensive, but it is defi- alert warning college students major Kayla Wagner worked at dren to be able to socially develop administration. of the dangers of choosing nitely worth it.” the Early Learning Center in the properly,” she said. “Day care is a George said the good things Mexico for a spring break After shopping around, Gladish Community Center in good place to do that.” from this job overshadow the getaway. visiting, and calling a few places, Pullman. Having spent most of Martin said the teachers at the Martin felt the WSU Children’s her time in the toddler room with See MEXICO Page 7 Center would be a good fit for 2 to 3-year-olds, she got a better See CARE Page 4 See RA Page 7 4 THE DAILY EVERGREEN LIFE FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 life brief CARE | Most parents are affiliated with WSU [email protected] Continued from Page 3 the decision to put a child in day as a student. care depends on the personal “It is great for me because I’ve museum, we engage them by Children judge WSU making them the judges,” said WSU Children’s Center all have situation. This is probably one of met so many great people that college degrees in child develop- David Rector, associate professor the main factors that makes the I can relate to, and I also have neuroscience students in the WSU College of Veterinary ment, and she said she thinks statistic so high, she said. made some good networking Medicine. that is what helps make it a “It works for me and my kids. Roles were reversed at the connections for when I get out of Neuroscience Fair at Ensminger He said his students learn the great place for children. I don’t know how I’d get through school,” Martin said. concepts better because they are “They know how to help Pavilion on Thursday. my day otherwise,” Martin said. With hopes of a family in her A WSU neuroscience class devel- not only learning the ideas and get my kids through their little A benefit of the WSU oped testable hypotheses and pre- teaching them as well. stages,” she said. “They know Children’s Center, besides that future and a career full of chil- “The kids can see why science is dren ahead of her, Wagner said sented their projects in a science fair what to do and how to handle the children get good care, is to be judged by visiting elementary fun when my students get excited them in each situation.” the majority of the parents who she hopes she can afford care for school students. about their projects. It’s a great Martin said though she take their kids to the center are her children at a place like the “To make this event different event,” he said. appreciates day care, she would involved with the university in Early Learning Center. for the kids from visiting a science FROM STAFF REPORTS still prefer her children be in the some way – whether they work at “I think it would be beneficial hands of her parents. She said the university or attend for all of us,” she said. www.dailyevergreen.com

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Some Gloucester Cheese is released to scuba diving off the coast of extreme ironing – the latest I weather turned around and stone-throwers aim for height, down a steep hill, traditionally Madagascar. Yes, they do all froze us the next day. I can’t and others aim for distance. Cooper’s Hill. A wave of people danger sport that combines the these activities while ironing. work under these conditions. The sheaf toss has rules like race, run, roll, slide and fall in thrills of an extreme outdoor MOUNTAIN BIKE Until the weather decides what activity with the satisfaction of a pole vaulting, only the com- pursuit of the cheese. BOG SNORKELING season it wants to be, I decided petitor uses a pitchfork to The goal is to catch the well pressed shirt.” I can’t believe this is real. to research some outdoor toss a 20-pound burlap sack cheese, but because the Apparently, some dude in YouTube proves it, though. sports that might be as crazy filled with straw over the pole. cheese gets a one-second head the UK decided that ironing Created by Gordon Green in as Pullman weather in March. I’m surprised this one hasn’t start, it reaches velocities as inside was too boring. So, he Here is a little information on gained popularity on the decided to combine this boring the small town of Llanwrtyd high as 70 mph, excuse me, Wells in Wales, this sport com- the five most ridiculous outdoor Palouse. 112 kilometers per hour. So task with something more inter- sports I have discovered: bines biking and snorkeling CHEESE ROLLING the first person over the fin- esting: rock climbing. Thus, through a muddy bog. The gear HIGHLANDER GAMES This odd competition has ish line wins, and gets to eat Extreme Ironing was born. required for this sport consists The Scots put a lot of pride everyone rolling about in the cheese. Contestants rarely Ironing fanatics have been into throwing heavy objects pursuit of – you guessed it obtain the cheese before the found from biking in Death See SLEDDING Page 6 6 THE DAILY EVERGREEN SPORTS FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 SLEDDING | Hawaiian sports sports briefs Continued from Page 5 sledding and skateboarding, West Virginia upsets five rebounds before fouling out 32-28 after Robinson Louisme’s dunk only without the snow, wheels with 1:17 left in the game. with 16:45 but didn’t score another of a weighted-down bike with field goal until Kris Richard’s jumper or cement. A 12-foot long, thin, No. 2 Pittsburgh with 49.2 seconds left. the tires filled with water, a ski-width board, weighing about No. 4 Memphis survives NEW YORK — Freshman Devin weighted wetsuit, snorkel and 50 pounds is known as Papa, goggles. Competitors in this Ebanks scored a career-high 20 or sled. Tulane in title game No. 5 Louisville 73, sport bike into a bog, around points to lead scrappy West Virginia a human pole and back again. With a running start, one to a 74-60 upset of No. 2 Pittsburgh MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shawn Providence 55 throws the sled down, jumps on on Thursday night, knocking out Taggart scored 19 points, and No. 4 It’s apparently quite a work- NEW YORK — Earl Clark had 24 out. What makes this sport top face first, and slides down a the defending Big East tournament Memphis extended the nation’s lon- champions and advancing to the gest winning streak to 23 straight. points and 10 rebounds, and the extreme is the danger of being rocky and grassy dirt hill. Some Cardinals nearly forced Providence people even stand on it. Sound semifinals for the second straight The Tigers (29-3) are trying to add underwater with weights. If season. a fourth straight tournament cham- into setting a Big East tournament the snorkel can’t reach the like fun? Missionaries banned Alex Ruoff added 18 points and pionship to their fourth regular- record for turnovers in a sloppy quar- terfinal. surface, neither can you. One this sport for the locals 200 Da’Sean Butler had 16 for West season title in a row, and playing on years ago, calling it barbaric and Freshman center Samardo thing I don’t understand is Virginia (23-10), which might be the their home floor helped them push Samuels added 22 points for the No. why they have to wear helmets dangerous (they must not have hottest team in the nation’s deepest their C-USA winning streak to 59 1 seed and regular-season confer- when they’re biking in water. been British cheese pursuers). A conference. The Mountaineers have straight games overall in their lowest ence champions, who’ve won eight PAPA HOLUA professor in Hawaii named Tom won four of their last five, their lone scoring game this season. straight and are trying to show the loss coming to No. 5 Louisville last They will play either UTEP or Enough with the British Stone is trying to revive this NCAA selection committee that weekend. Houston in the semifinals Friday. t’hey re deserving of a No. 1 seed insanity. It’s time for some ancient tradition and plans to The tournament’s seventh seed The only hope Tulane (14-17) had when the bracket is announced ancient American fun. Papa hold a national competition got a big assist from DeJuan Blair, of reaching the NCAA tournament Sunday. Houla, a native sport to this year. the league’s co-player of the year, came through winning the league’s Weyinmi Efejuku scored 17 to Hawaiians, translates to slide LENORE PERCONTI IS A JUNIOR BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR FROM CLARKSTON. 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FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 LIFE THE DAILY EVERGREEN 7 College students can cook too MEXICO | Stay aware at all times Continued from Page 3 sociology and psychology major Though it may be atypical, college food doesn’t have to be PB&Js traveling to Puerto Vallarta for Despite the government’s break. Helper or Hungry-Man in my THE TYPICAL COLLEGE warnings, students still opt to George said as long as col- kitchen. STUDENT DOESN’T EXACTLY brave the sands of Mexico’s lege students use their street I know I just insulted the very shores. smarts and common sense it Food For way of college culinary life. I’m a SHINE WITH TALENT The alert encouraged travel- shouldn’t be too dangerous. student like the rest of you, so I IN THE KITCHEN. ers to avoid unfamiliar areas “As long as you don’t get Thought know what I do is time-consuming and be aware of their surround- so smashed you’re oblivious By Kyle Mendes and not for everyone. However, I’m This is a good approximation of ings at to your surroundings, Mexico here to show readers that anyone quantities. If you fancy more garlic all times. can cook tasty food with simple won’t hurt you,” she said. Aloha, fellow Cougs! That’s (there’s never such thing as too Ashley Delorme, a senior She said she plans to have guidance. much garlic for me) or any other psychology major traveling to “Hello” in Hawaiian, by the way. The typical college student fun, but she will be careful all I’m new to The Daily Evergreen ingredient, feel free to improvise Cancun, Mexico for break, said the same. doesn’t exactly shine with talent in based on your taste. For a party or the warnings make her a little and would like to introduce myself. the kitchen. Peanut butter and jelly “We plan to tan and go to I’m a senior kinesiology major watching the Pac-10 Tournament, nervous, but she intends to the beach, not get involved with sandwiches and Rice-a-Roni are the this chicken will be a hit. born and raised in Kaneohe, pinnacles of what some people can exercise caution and go ahead drug cartels,” George said. Hawaii. I also enjoy long walks on KYLE MENDES IS A SENIOR KINESIOLOGY MAJOR FROM KANEOHE, HAWAII. HE CAN BE despite the government’s con- George said she thinks the do. But believe it or not, cooking CONTACTED AT 335-1140 OR BY [email protected]. THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN the beach, but enough of that. isn’t hard. It does require creativity THIS REVIEW ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE STAFF OF THE DAILY EVERGREEN OR THOSE cerns. point of the alert was to help I’ll be writing about food in (in case you screw up) and patience OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS. “I know Cancun is on the list travelers understand the risks this column. My grandmother is a (you will get better). of places to be extra careful in, they could encounter to better great cook, well known back home This column’s featured recipe Fast Shoyu Chicken so I have set rules for myself to avoid them. for her skills. She passed those is one from my past. My family make sure I stay safe,” Delorme “My advice to students is on to my mother, who in turn Flour mix: has get-togethers at least monthly 2 cups flour said. don’t get blacked out and go passed them on to me – with some where we sit around eating good Delorme said she’s not running around, have fun, self-learning of my own (it wasn’t ½ cup cornstarch food playing with the babies. I also 1 tsp. salt planning on going anywhere but be aware and don’t let always pretty). have barbecues at the beach often 1 tsp. Chinese five spice sketchy, and she definitely things get too out of control,” I believe people have lost their with my friends because it’s, well, 1 tsp. Lawry’s coarse ground garlic won’t be going on any crazy sophomore history major Anna connection with food these days. fun. This recipe has been a hit at powder w/parsley (otherwise use Chefs and traveling food journal- adventures into unknown Harris said. both locations. This is my mom’s garlic powder and dried parsley) places. Harris said students should ists say that food is the universal Fast Shoyu Chicken, or as I grew ½ tsp. pepper language. Historically, when we “Honestly, I’m more con- just be smart about the situa- up calling it, “green onion chicken,” 6 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs cerned about clean drinking invited people to our homes we’d Oil (vegetable or canola for frying) tion. prepare a full meal for them as because of the finishing garnish. water than anything else,” said “If it seems dangerous and Shoyu is the Japanese translation of Sauce: a show of our hospitality. With 1 cup shoyu Amy George, a sophomore stupid, don’t do it,” she said. all the fast food, take-out and soy sauce. ¾ cup sugar commercialization of farming, The chicken is battered, fried 1 tbsp. minced garlic Americans have lost their bond and finished in a tangy soy and gar- ½ tbsp. minced ginger with food. I’m going to get it back. lic-based sauce. It’s economical for 3 stalks green onions, chopped fine I believe in real food. No, I’m college students, requiring relatively Instructions not saying everyone else is eating cheap ingredients. I use boneless 1. Combine dry ingredients the Fisher-Price plastic veggies. thighs because they’re cheap and 2. Pat chicken dry and dredge in But I make mostly everything from tender. flour mix scratch, if possible (all my meals When my mother or I make 3. Combine sauce ingredients down to the bread, jam, sauces it, we eyeball the measurements 4. Fry chicken until crispy and sides). There’s no Hamburger because we’re used to making it. 5. Dunk chicken in sauce and enjoy RA | Good overshadows bad aspects of job Continued from Page 3 academic life with our work can the residents on an individual get hard because we live in our basis. small amount of negative things. job. It only took me a few weeks “The best part is that I can “There are always positive to figure out a system of balanc- actually help my residents,” and negatives to any job,” he ing.” George said. “If they have small said. “One thing that gets a little All three Stephenson North or big questions I can help them. difficult is fitting everything in RAs agreed their favorite aspect I wouldn’t be doing this if it sometimes. Time balancing our of the job is getting to work with wasn’t for them.” 8 THE DAILY EVERGREEN LOCAL NEWS FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 local briefs WAL-MART | Wal-Mart may help local economy WSU student awarded She also serves on the Student Continued from Page 1 have a positive effect on property Wal-Mart will bring an increase Conduct Board and is a GPSA taxes.” in shoppers to Pullman who will 2009 Woman of the Year representative. but very vocal group,” said Lewis said the store’s pres- also shop in other stores. There Tammy Lewis, executive direc- ence will be crucial in keeping are others who believe Wal- Accomplished WSU doctoral can- WSU students getting the tor for the Pullman Chamber of local money in Pullman, as Mart’s gain will come at others’ didate Joan Osariemen Oviawe was Commerce. “They did not like opposed to having the money selected as the 2009 WSU Woman of loss.” flu in record numbers the idea of a Wal-Mart moving spent across the border in Grocery stores that may be the Year. in. They appealed the city’s rul- The award was announced March The number of students treated Moscow. financially affected by Wal- 11 at the Women's Recognition ing and lost on several levels.” “Whenever someone takes Mart’s existence include Safeway for influenza at WSU Health and Spall said the group’s inter- Luncheon, which comes as part of Wellness Services has increased their money out of state, that and Dissmore’s IGA. ests were struck down due in Women's History Month, according dramatically. sales tax revenue leaves,” she Spall said Wal-Mart’s pres- to a WSU news release. According to a WSU news release, part to large support for Wal- said. “If they’re not shopping Oviawe, a doctoral candidate in Mart from local city officials and ence typically acts as an incen- the number of students sick with the locally, it’s going somewhere tive for local grocery stores to the College of Education, is special- flu in March alone was 28, more than businesses. else.” izing in cultural studies and social lower their prices by 15 to 20 three times the number diagnosed in Some believe Wal-Mart’s Lewis said increased sales tax thought in education. percent. the previous three months combined. presence is a necessity to the revenue will aid parks, libraries Among other work, she is the “Consumers can expect to chairwoman-elect for the National HWS has 30 doses of the flu vac- city’s economy. and the Pullman Aquatic Center. cine left and advises high-risk stu- “For those that are interested The most common debate save on groceries whether they Research on Caribbean and African shop with us or not,” she said. Special Interest Group of the dents with chronic health conditions in shopping in Wal-Mart, it will and question, which remains to American Educational to get vaccinated. provide a convenient location,” be answered, is how Wal-Mart’s “Our question would be, why Research Association. FROM STAFF REPORTS said Pete Dickinson, Pullman presence will affect local retailers was it OK to overcharge custom- planning director. “There’s and their sales. ers in the first place and then been a concern expressed that “There’s been that debate lower prices to be competitive?” Pullman could be more self- since a Wal-Mart was proposed Spall said Wal-Mart’s con- sufficient, and this will help to here,” Dickinson said. “I can tell struction is expected to take nine address that. We anticipate it you there are some local store to 12 months with an additional will have a positive effect on owners who welcome a Wal- three months to outfit the interi- for lunch sales tax revenue. Also it will Mart here. One of the opinions is or of the building and hire staff. RAPE | Kone charged with harassment as well Continued from Page 1 booked in the Whitman County guilty of attempting to strangle Coug Burger & Fries Jail. the female. the apartment and was trans- Kone did not testify at the Attorney Steve Martonick, ported to the Pullman Police four-day trial at the Whitman who represented Kone, said the Department. She was then County Courthouse, which decision would be appealed on a transported to the Pullman began March 2. Bedirian said he basis of the validity of the DNA Regional Hospital. was not aware of any previous evidence and the procedure After six months of investi- criminal record for Kone. for how it was brought into the gation, a positive DNA match Along with the rape charge, courtroom. was found for Kone. An arrest Kone was convicted of felony “We are looking at whether warrant was then issued for harassment for the threat to or not the state established a second-degree rape. kill the woman. Bedirian said proper foundation to admit the 1545 NE Merman Dr #11-B In October 2008, Kone was the charge, a Class C felony, DNA process,” he said. found in Alaska, where he was will add a minimum of three A new attorney will be (509) 334-6408 arrested by the Anchorage to eight months to Kone’s sen- provided to Kone by the Ninth Police Department and later tence. The jury found him not Circuit Court of Appeals.

Current tenants- It’s Time! Luxury in the heart of the tundra Re-leasing begins: Though competitors in the center and sits down at the long “He ain’t giving up,” she said, Feb 23rd-Feb 25th for Boulder Creek Iditarod have a tough road to mushers’ table adorned with a when asked about the wisdom of plastic red and white checkered an old man setting off by snow- Feb 26th and 27th for Meadow Brook travel, there are some comforts. tablecloth. “Just eat and shut up.” mobile on the Iditarod trail, “not March 2nd and 3rd for Summerhill No one actually thinks Jan as long as I can keep going.” By Mary Pemberton Newton is in a bad mood. Dick, known for his trapping March 4th for Stadium Terrace The Associated Press Everyone knows she has a heart skills (he just sent off 35 marten March 5th for Cedar Ridge TAKOTNA, Alaska — The of gold. She and her husband, pelts), came to Takotna from Dick, have been providing a Clayton, Idaho, in 1970, where he Apartments with unsigned leases become homemade pies are cooling in the corner, the stereo is playing home-away-from-home for and Jan ran a cafe, hotel and bar available to others on March 9th country music and the griddle is mushers since 1972. that catered to miners. Jan fol- Jan begins making her frying up a breakfast of steak and lowed two years later. Iditarod pies - apple, cherry, A friend, Dorothy Anderson, eggs, or just about anything else, www.hillapts.com pumpkin, blueberry, pecan, also called “Puddens,” got the trail-weary mushers would want. banana, lemon, coconut, choco- Iditarod Spa going by suggesting For mushers in the Iditarod late, pecan and butterscotch — in the two make a few meals for the Trail Sled Dog Race, the Takotna mid-January. Then she has to mushers. At that time, Takotna checkpoint is the Iditarod Spa. find a place to hide the more than wasn’t even an Iditarod check- It’s where 72-year-old Jan 100 pies from her husband and point. Newton for decades has been his friends. “The mushers would stop to barking at mushers like a mother “Reliving their youth,” she eat moose meat stew and chili. dog whose pups are acting up. says of her 77-year-old husband’s That is why we have those up all “What the hell are YOU plan to hop on snowmobiles on the time,” Jan said, pointing to a doing here,” Jan says as another Friday with two buddies and counter running along one wall of exhausted musher with a wind- travel to Nome and the Iditarod the community center with three burned face enters the community finish line about 700 miles away. large stock pots. opinion The Daily Evergreen opinion editor Amanda Woodcock  [email protected] PAGE 9 „ FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009

OUR VOICE Evergreen Editorial Board Education doesn’t end in the classroom WSU needs to be looking for more impressive speakers distinguished speakers. book was actually Mary Roach’s Growing up near Montana State “Stiff: The Curious Life of Human Alcohol policy a University, I constantly attended Cadavers,” I wished the program lectures by renowned guests, had selected Jeremy’s magnum Ranting such as former Justice Sandra opus. Last year’s selection – Gina Again Day O’Connor, Nobel Peace Prize Kolata’s “Flu” – was an equally By Gavin Mathis winner Lech Walesa and novelist abysmal choice. Kolata’s work is not positive step Salman Rushdie. MSU even man- even the best study about the 1918 Washington State University aged to host speaking appearances influenza pandemic. provides many opportunities for stu- by President Barack Obama and I’m eagerly anticipating the s of Wednesday, student groups former President Bill Clinton during Common Reading Committee’s dents to supplement their education are now able to buy alcohol for last year’s primary races. If a fellow selection for the 2009-2010 school outside the classroom. However, public or private events on cam- land-grant university with a measly year. If the current trend of mind- A WSU’s inability to draw notable pus. Though this may seem opportunistic endowment can attract this level of numbing, insignificant titles contin- public speakers to campus and the quality speakers, then WSU should ues, students can expect to be read- for groups looking to host a kegger on the Common Reading Program’s pitiful be able as well. ing the “Twilight” novels in a few mall, there are policy stipulations to pre- selection of books are preventing the The only notable speeches years. The two previous selections vent such gatherings. Well thought out facilitation of an engaging discourse delivered in the past two years, could not make Oprah’s Book Club, on campus. safeguards decided upon by a committee that were not related to the much less a respectable academic With the exception of the Edward R. Murrow Symposium, syllabus. created by the vice president of the Division Edward R. Murrow Symposium, were from Dinesh D’Souza, Rajiv Off the top of my head, I can of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity will WSU presents a trifling number of Chandrasekaran and Christopher think of about a half-dozen more ensure that only serious, responsible student notable speakers for the student Hitchens. Speakers of this caliber suitable books for the program. populace to enjoy. WSU’s lack of should be the standard rather than “Hot, Flat, and Crowded” by three- organizations will be allowed to host events distinguished guests is seen this with alcohol. the exception. time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas week in the difference between I would like to think the universi- Friedman or “Collapse” by Jared For example, permits and licenses must the University of Idaho’s Bellwood ty places as much effort in obtaining Diamond, another Pulitzer Prize be submitted weeks in advance, and an Lecture and WSU’s Annual guest speakers as it does in wining winner, are far more stimulating adviser and five group members must Women’s Recognition Luncheon. and dining football recruits, but I and worthy reads for college stu- John Roberts, the chief justice of attend alcohol awareness education sessions know that is highly unlikely. dents. Both titles reflect current the U.S. Supreme Court, will deliver Another WSU program failing to events and could be incorporated annually. Naturally, only those over the age the Bellwood Lecture tonight at UI. challenge students is the Common into nearly every major and every of 21 will be allowed to partake with identi- Comparatively, WSU hosted a pub- Reading Program. Some students class. fying wristbands. lic speech on Wednesday with Anita think the program is a waste of Greater effort needs to be under- Responsible student groups, who have Hill, Justice Clarence Thomas’ for- resources, while others think it is a taken by the university to bring mer special assistant who accused tremendous waste of resources. I, engaging academic minds to lecture put in the required time and effort, will be him of sexual harassment. on the other hand, recognize some on campus and to improve the granted an avenue Apparently, Monica Lewinsky merit in creating a sense of com- Common Reading Program. Once a for legal activi- Sound off was too busy this week to make an munity and challenging students university abandons its goal of creat- ties to take place Is the recent alcohol policy appearance in Pullman. Perhaps intellectually before the school year ing the next generation of leaders next month WSU should invite John safely. Ideally, it change for student groups a starts. and innovators, it becomes nothing good thing or a bad thing for Edwards’ alleged baby mama Rielle When I first heard the program more than a collection of hollow should also keep WSU and its image? Hunter to speak. Hill is undoubtedly selected a book called “Stiff” for the buildings. more student an intelligent and thoughtful woman academic year, I wondered why GAVIN MATHIS IS A SOPHOMORE COMMUNICATION AND POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR FROM with much to say, but she sets the it had chosen Ron Jeremy’s auto- BELGRADE, MONT. HE CAN BE CONTACTED AT 335-2290 OR BY [email protected]. group activities Write a Letter to the Editor THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS COLUMN ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE STAFF OF THE DAILY central to campus, to opinion@dailyevergreen. bar very low in terms of biography. Once I discovered the EVERGREEN OR THOSE OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS. making campus com. life and culture more magnetic. Though this policy may seem counterin- Can’t we just watch ‘Watchmen’? tuitive to the university’s efforts to thwart its negative alcohol reputation, it in fact does The recent public protest over a phosphorescent phallus was a bit much the opposite. By confronting this issue in a frank and ity at all times. I’ll admit, this is just with absolutely no problems with how we are programmed. Of course, extreme graphic violence but is open manner, the administration is showing any rational human being would offended to the point of hysteria by that it’s willing to consider sensible poli- not care, but this is America, a nudity can even exist, but I realize cies toward potentially harmful situations Pop Culture country where “The Texas Chainsaw we are living in one. It seems almost that protect student safety. This is an issue Exposed Massacre” and “Friday the 13th” too obvious to even have to rant are socially acceptable in the main- about a subject like this, but that is important to students and our image; and By Alex Gratzer stream, but as soon as a brief shot of just how confused Americans are. they’re doing as much as possible to provide a dangling phallus is shown there’s The Motion Picture Association a safe procurement process. The nudity versus violence an uproar. of America doesn’t exactly promote battle raged on in America last In addition, an extended alcohol policy I’d hate to throw aside my manly the right message either. Consider weekend with the opening of the shield for a second, but you rarely any of the “Saw” films, which two- will allow the hosting of classier events, brutal superhero epic/soft-core see women complaining anymore step their way through the rating enhancing the university’s image and pres- porno “Watchmen.” Teenage boys about the level of female exploita- system with an R-rating while mov- ence in the community. and their unsuspecting girlfriends tion in entertainment these days, so ies like “Shortbus,” which express showed up in droves to the film’s honestly, what is the big deal about open sexuality, aren’t even given Given the strict requirements, the major- opening, oblivious to what they were ity of events likely impacted by the policy one naked blue guy? a rating, or are slapped with the about to see – and folks, this ain’t no In fact, “Watchmen,” a terrific dreaded NC-17 and placed in as will be large-scale banquets or fundraising “X-Men.” So began the “Watchmen” melting-pot of storytelling, philoso- limited a number of theaters as pos- events. If this minor change will constitute blue penis scandal. phy, and visual effects, will probably sible. more attendees or a more profitable event, it The film, based on the popu- be remembered by the mainstream Were I a parent, I would certainly will be successful. lar graphic novel by Alan Moore, as “the movie with the blue penis,” not let my children watch a sadistic takes place in an alternate 1985 which is a shame. While the imbe- R-rated torture film or an NC-17- However, the responsibilities now lie on America where superheroes, called ciles of the moviegoing public were rated sex-fest, but if I had to choose, student organizations to uphold the stan- Watchmen, have mostly retired. But snickering to friends and pointing I would feel a lot guiltier letting dards and follow proper routes to ensure the when one of the Watchmen is vio- at the screen whispering, “He’s got them watch the one where people policy will not be revoked. The first group to lently killed, a plot is exposed to kill a blue dick, teehee,” the rest of us get hacked up for two hours. do something stupid will ruin it for every- them one-by-one to ensure nuclear were actually pretending to act our I’d like to think “Watchmen” is a war. age and watch a movie, a very good bold addition to the rising maturity one. Acting recklessly and selfishly could The only Watchman with super- one at that. of American culture, though I think affect all student groups on campus. powers, Dr. Manhattan, is a glowing The only thing possibly more most who appreciate it are the type blue Godlike being with unstoppable annoying are the parents who will who Photoshop their faces onto bod- and impenetrable abilities. He also inevitably complain that they took ies from “300.” Still, it’s nice to see a coincidentally appears nude in about their child to see the film and had film that doesn’t shy away from the We see you over there, eyeing those other newspapers. 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