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EasternEastern WashingtonWashington University Est.Est. 1916 VolumeVolumeVolume 65, 64, 65,65, Issue Issue IssueIssue 2926 37 NovemberOctoberMayMay 28, 8, 9,9. 2013 6,2014 2013 2013 EasternerOnline.comEasternerOnline.com Presidential candidates announced

By Aaron Bocook staff writer Timothy Mescon, Ph.D., Rex Fuller, Ph.D., Mary Cullinan, Ph.D., [email protected] President of Columbus State University Eastern’s provost and vice president President of Southern Oregon University Eastern students, faculty and staff will in Columbus, Georgia for Academic A airs in Ashland, Oregon have the chance to meet and talk with the fi- May 29-30 June 2-3 June 4-5 nal candidates in the search for Dr. Rodolfo Arévalo’s successor as university president. Open forum: Open forum: Open forum: The search began shortly after Arévalo May 29 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 3 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 4 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. announced his retirement in late January, and in the Showalter Auditorium. in the Showalter Auditorium. in the Showalter Auditorium has been narrowed down to three finalists. Students can interact with candidates on the above dates. “The presidential search advisory com- mittee did an incredible job of narrowing Graphic by Tanner Streicher down some 45 candidates to our current three finalists,” said Paul Tanaka, chair- on the search committee, said he and other Jigre said. “Not only was it a great oppor- The names of the three finalists were man of the university’s Board of Trustees. ASEWU representatives are eager to meet tunity to learn about the process, but also announced May 16. Each candidate will “The Board of Trustees has a tough choice with the finalists as they each make visits to it was hard deciding on the perfect candi- spend two days on campus attending before us, as any of the finalists would EWU at the end of May and into early June. date for EWU from a large pool of strong, open forums with students, faculty, staff serve EWU well as its 26th president.” “I am truly excited that we are coming intelligent and remarkable candidates and community members between May 29 ASEWU President D.J. Jigre, who served to a close with the presidential search,” from a wide spectrum.” and June 6. Diversity week Senior athlete educates students competes during By Rebekah Frank Ochoa emphasized that people staff writer should look at their own biases breakout season [email protected] and be aware of them. Ochoa ac- knowledged her own biased By Ayanna Fernandez The Hargreaves Reading thought of a good mother because staff writer Room was full on May 20-21 as her mom, after being sexually as- [email protected] students, faculty and commu- saulted, decided to keep Ochoa nity members listened to speak- and worked hard to make a life for In very rare cases would an athlete ers’ experiences with discrimi- her and her siblings. be able to walk onto a team and not nation, biases and racism. Ochoa said that when she is only dominate, but become a part of On May 20, the city of Spo- overseeing a trial that involves school history. kane’s director of local govern- children, she constantly has to Senior track and field ment and multicultural affairs, remind herself to keep her own thrower, Zack Nielsen is Gloria Ochoa, shared her per- biases out of her decisions. She now experiencing what sonal experiences with stereo- reminded the attendees that it is is considered to be his types and racism. important for everyone to be hon- breakout season. Ochoa shared that one of the est with themselves and why they According to Nielsen, times she was defending a client, think and act the way they do. he feels that it is a little she was asked by a U.S. Marshall Joetta Sieglock, who works for too late, and he could who she was there to see. He as- the EWU Disability Support Ser- have done things better Nielsen sumed because she was a Latino vices, said, “It’s important for us earlier, but at the same woman dressed up in court that to each understand how diverse time, he is experiencing the most enjoy- she was either a defendant or a we all are in different ways.” able time with teammates and himself. family member of a defendant. On May 21, there were seven “It’s been a blast,” Nielsen said. “If After sharing her story and the diversity lessons presented in it were to end now, I wouldn’t be dis- stories of others, Ochoa expressed the Hargreaves Reading Room. appointed at all.” Nielsen is making the importance of education on the They ranged in topics from gen- the cut to land in the Top 10 in a few values and beliefs of other cultures. der variance in the K-12 classroom categories for Eastern’s track and field Ochoa said if people are willing to to perceptions of stuttering. events. Nielsen said that his accom- learn about different cultures, then plishments are exciting. they will have a better understand- Photo by Karissa Berg “In my indoor event, indoor varia- ing of what could be considered dis- Gloria Ochoa spoke on her personal experiences with racism on May 20. tion, hammers and weight throws, I fin- crimination and racism. diversity-page 4 ished indoor season third all-time in that and I moved up to No. 3 spot all-time in the hammer,” Nielsen said. “The only people I have to beat are my teammates [Jordan Arakawa], who is great, phe- nomenal and David Paul, who works Students devour books at annual library festival out at Central [Washington University].”

By Katie Dunn cate to Auntie’s Bookstore, and the Nielsen-page 11 contributing writer prize for people’s choice was a $50 [email protected] gift certificate to Kitchen Engine. Laskowski said that the event this year was mostly “volunteered powered.” Hawks migrate Candies, cakes, pudding and a The sweet aroma from the yellow pie caught the attention of JFK Li- mustaches made of frosting on to White House brary visitors on May 19 as the EWU peanut butter cookies represented Libraries hosted its 10th annual the Lorax, as well as marshmallow By Fetlew Gebreziabher Books2Eat, an edible book festival Hortons, drew observers to the contributing writer and creative contest. entry that mimicked the colorful and [email protected] To participate, competitors had whimsical world of Dr. Seuss. to fill out an entry form three days Vanessa Perez, Joana Zarate, Car- The celebration of the underdogs in prior to the event and prepare an ed- los Munoz and Nancy Munoz, stu- the East Room of the White House, on ible creation that could withstand dents of the PLUS success group, May 21, was filled with laughs, punch room temperatures for several hours. were responsible for this display. lines and roars of applause, as the Su- The creation could be anything that “We just thought [Dr. Seuss] was per Bowl XLVIII Champion Seattle Se- represented a book, poem or other interesting and colorful,” Nancy ahawks made their way to the champi- literary work. “It doesn’t have to Munoz said. “We also saw a lot of ons visit with President Barack Obama be cake,” said Amy Laskowski, pro- interesting stuff, and we thought in Washington, D.C. gram coordinator and administra- they were really good books to start Obama did not miss a beat as his tive support. “It just has to be ed- with for little kids and older peo- opening remarks were aimed at the ible.” ple.” expense of the most controversial Se- On average, the event has 15-20 “We just did everything togeth- ahawk, All-Pro cornerback Richard entries with participants ranging er,” Zarate said. “We started with Sherman. from students to faculty to com- the smallest things we could do eas- “I considered letting Sherman up munity members. Contestants were ily, so we did the green eggs and here to the podium and giving him the judged on two categories: the cre- ham, and meanwhile, we selected mic,” Obama said as he welcomed the ation that best represented a book’s the cupcakes to bake.” Super Bowl champions. “But we got to Photo by Karissa Berg theme and the voter’s favorite. The go in a little bit.” Winners of the Books2Eat contest received gift cards in $50 prize for the winner of the literary denominations. theme category was a $50 gift certifi- books-page 4 seahawks-page 11

Upcoming Theatre presentation Saudi Culture Night Food drive Inside EWU Theatre’s presentation May 30 is Saudi Culture Night The annual EWU food drive Opinion Lifestyle workshop of “A View from the Bridge” in the PUB MPR. Sen. Michael will be held June 1-15. For more Editorial runs from May 28-June 1, with Baumgartner will be the guest information, visit http://sites. Pot zoned for poverty districts-Page 9 On May 28, a panel of EWU showings at different times speaker, and the event begins ewu.edu/Eastern247/2014/04/01/ women will discuss how to each night. More information at 6 p.m. call-for-teams-2014-community- News...... Page 2 balance a busy lifestyle. The can be found at http://www. food-drive/. Parking Eagle Life...... Page 3 “Overwhelmed” workshop ewu.edu/about/ewu-events/ Opinion...... Page 9 will run from noon-1:30 p.m. spring-theatre. Summer, fall and annual parking Community...... Page 10 in Monroe Hall 205. permits will go on sale June 6. Sports...... Page 12 EasternerOnline.com page 2 page 3 May 28, 2014 NEWS EAGLE LIFE May 28, 2014 Affluenza ravages Tuition rates to hold steady legal system By Chris Mudd Anderson, associate dean staff writer of the college of social and [email protected] behavioral science and Board will make official decision June 27 social work at EWU. Shaun Goodman, In December 2013, a 16 By Wilson Criscione Meany said “it’s always our goal“ a wealthy man from year old from Texas was staff writer to keep tuition low for students. Olympia, Washington, sentenced to probation after [email protected] He explained that the state does was arrested after lead- his drunk driving killed not allow universities to use tuition Tuition ing police on a 100 mph four people. His lawyer EWU has announced that there will revenue for improvements. Rather, chase with a blood alco- testified that the teen had be no expected tuition increase for the tuition revenue is used only for basic by the hol level of 0.16, twice no scope of how dangerous 2014-2015 academic year, keeping the operating expenses for the university. the legal limit. his actions were due to the university at the lowest tuition rate of He said any improvements students numbers After his hearing, he was upbringing he received any Washington state public institution. see, such as the renovation of sentenced to one year of where wealth could buy his The board will officially vote to Patterson Hall or basic improvements work release. way out of any situation. keep the current tuition rate on June of walkways, are funded through While the lack of jail time “It’s not fair that there’s 27, according to director of media capital budget dollars appropriated has spawned protests in a two-tiered legal system: relations Dave Meany. by state lawmakers. EWU has the lowest tuition cost of the Olympia area, a work one for those with money “The university is excited to Other projects, such as new residence release sentence comes with and another for those announce this great news for our halls or the potential PUB remodel, are any public institution in Washington. a very strict set of rules. without,“ Sam Miller, a students,“ EWU President Rodolfo considered “auxiliary projects“and are “Work release means that protest organizer told the Arévalo said in an EWU news release. paid for by using bonds issued by the he will be living in a secure Seattle Times. “It is my strong belief that holding university and student fees. facility, under supervision, In 2012, Washington state down the cost of tuition is the best President Arévalo urged state In 2013, Eastern’s Board of Trustees and is allowed to leave made 30,501 arrests for financial aid we can give students. lawmakers to make college education during specified hours to driving under the influence. This will allow students to achieve more accessible for students through voted to increase tuition by 6% for go to his job,“ said Dr. Dale The Substance Abuse and their academic goals, while reducing increased state funding, which would Lindekugel, professor in the Mental Health Services their student debt.” allow the university to avoid higher the 2014-2015 school year. criminal justice department Administration reports that In June 2013, EWU’s Board of tuition rates in the future. at EWU. “It’s a lot like the highest drunk driving Trustees voted to maintain the “Over the last several years, support jail time in terms of being rate, 23.4 percent, occurs tuition rate for the 2013-2014 from the state has shifted big time when it supervised by the state within the ages of 21 to 25 academic year, but increase the rate comes to operating dollars,“ Meany said. On May 15, 2014, President in his living arrangement year olds. for the 2014-2015 year by 6 percent State support used to cover 62 but also is intended to not The National Depart- due to uncertainty surrounding percent of the university’s operating Rodolfo Arévalo recommended break the offender’s ties to ment of Transportation funding from state lawmakers. expenses in 2009, but those numbers the community.” reports that one-third of In a May 15 board of trustees have flipped, and state funding now that the board take action to keep This is the latest crime all drivers arrested or con- meeting, however, President Arévalo only covers 37 percent of the operating attributed to affluenza, or victed of drunk driving are recommended an action to take the budget, while student tuition covers tuition at the current level . the idea of not realizing the repeat offenders. planned 6 percent increase off the the remaining 63 percent. consequences of dangerous EWU lists consequences books and keep tuition at the current As for tuition rates in the coming actions due to wealth, for driving under the level for next year. years, Meany said that state support and upbringing and privilege. influence on their website, Eastern’s in-state tuition, $2,457 per enrollment will determine tuition. Current in-state tuition costs “Of course, if this is a claiming that driving while quarter or $7,372 for the year, is already “We really don’t know what the legitimate defense, why intoxicated will be met the lowest of any public institution in future holds for tuition because it • $2,457 per quarter can’t the serial murderer with at least 48 hours in jail, the state. A chart provided by EWU really, again, depends on how much who was raised in an potentially up to 365 days, reveals a potential $27,000 in four-year state support we get, as well as • $7,372 per year abusive household use as well as a fine anywhere savings for students choosing Eastern enrollment,“ Meany said. “So there’s it?“ said Dr. Jonathan between $500 to $5,000. over other state institutions. no way of knowing.” Exhibit explores ideas of language, images and the mind By Alla Drokina “It looked every bit like a “I loved the big scale of contributing writer body of fine art,“said Stephens. the work. It made it very [email protected] “Upon closer inspection, it easy to be focused on the was speaking the language artwork,“Stephens said. Nothing lasts, but nothing of visual design.“ According “It was exuberant and full is lost. This is one of the to Stephens, she appreciated of life, possessed with the messages within EWU visual how the exhibit holds a sense creativity of the artist.” communication design of seriousness within it, yet is Masingale’s art seems to assistant professor Travis playful as well. contain a message, but the ‘Sasquatch!’ festival draws myriad Masingale’s first exhibit. “It is exhilarating to see so message is not always blatant. Masingale’s exhibit, titled much nuance and metaphor “His use of mixed media “Foundations“ is being in the form of pure reckless really brought attention to presented in the Tinman abandon,“ said Ginelle each individual piece and Photos by Wilson Criscione of interesting, drunk attendees Gallery located on West Hustrulid, assistant professor caused the viewer to study TOP: A couple catches some rest while the music of White Sea blasts Garland Avenue in Spokane. of the visual communication all the intricate details and their eardrums. The theme is etched across design program at Eastern. draw their own conclusion By Wilson Criscione of The Dodos, a San Francisco duo who But even though artists may prefer three pieces combined to form Upstairs in the exhibit, of what it could mean,“said ABOVE LEFT: Russell Marsden, of Band of Skulls, came from staff writer performed at the 2014 festival after a more personal atmosphere at times, a sort of trifecta. The words several pieces showcase a Nichola Voyjvodich, an Southampton, England, to perform. [email protected] previously performing in “Sasquatch!” attendees love the escape provided by “nothing lasts“ are embedded snapshot of Masingale’s attendee of the exhibit. five years earlier, said playing for festival the festival. with twine, tape and cabinet desktop, labeled “Desktop For Masingale, inspiration ABOVE RIGHT: Comedian Eugene Mirman married a couple on stage The sunset radiated over the Gorge crowds is a different experience. “The best part is getting out of Spo- screws on an old photograph Selfies.“They serve as a can come from anywhere, during his performance. Amphitheatre for the third and final night “You have to bring the party vibe,” kane for a few days and getting to expe- of Masingale’s mother. behind-the-scenes look into his even in his classrooms. as thousands of music fans from across the Long said. “I want to play a good show rience great music at a beautiful venue,” The word “but“ is made of process. One piece includes his “My students inspire me continent drunkenly refused to let the 12th and have people enjoy it, but there’s defi- said Amber Fisher, a Washington State photographs, while the words, Photo by Alla Drokina artist’s statement, and when all the time,“said Masingale. annual “Sasquatch!” Music Festival end nitely certain bands that are geared for it.” University student studying at the River- “nothing is lost,“ are etched Travis Masingale integrates materials such as shattered glass, vinyl and packing tape into his pieces. one pays close attention, an Masingale said he is without one more party. In addition to the frequently-dazed point campus. across the third panel of an opened Pandora station is happy with how the May 25 was the last day of the three- crowds, the short amount of time be- Outkast, The National and Queens of old photograph of Masingale’s observed as well as other icons exhibit turned out and is day “Sasquatch!” festival. It brought over tween sets on the same stage can lead to the Stone Age headlined the 2014 lineup. father. The piece is titled, “I think [Masingale] was is a visual of how language Masingale is not afraid that Masingale uses. content with life in general. 100 artists on five different stages to the technical difficulties. Outkast capitalized on the upbeat nature “1975-When We Were Young.“ really proud of the work he had works and how it is formed. to work with a variety of “There was a tone to According to Masingale, Are you planning on middle of Washington, where 27,500 fans, “I think this festival is cursed for us, of the first day, hitting the audience with “For the piece titled ’1975’ done, and I know why,“said This piece says, “Language materials for his pieces. the exhibit that was one, he wishes for the people according to Live Nation, represented ev- because last time we had total technical all of their classics from the 2000s. The Na- I was aiming for sadness and Carolyn Stephens, chair of is something which must be On the other side of the exciting, and two, complex of Spokane to develop a attending any music ery state in America and every province problems, and this time we had techni- tional performed on the second night and acceptance,“said Masingale. the fine arts department at constantly produced.” exhibit, shattered glass enough to have mystery to different approach towards in Canada, welcomed them with a level cal problems,” Long said. “It ended up gently eased the audience into the night “The rest of the show was Spokane Falls Community “I am trying to convey pieced together graces the it,“said Stephens. exhibits and to be more festivals this summer? of enthusiasm that sometimes can over- being okay, and [this set] was definitely after M.I.A — who had performed just more formal, and I was really College and former art history ideas about language and cover of several blown- One 3-D piece stands out casual about them. whelm the performers. better than last time, but it was like we before — relentlessly infused the festival just trying to invoke a sense of professor of Masingale’s, images: how the two forms up photographs. His love upstairs that holds a collection Masingale said the exhibit is This year, whether displaying re- just sort of had to give in to the techni- with life. Queens of the Stone Age gave wonder and maybe a, ’Wow, who attended the exhibit on can work together to prime for typographic elements of various, miniscule alcohol a reflection of where he is right markable bravery or inspired by any cal forces at work.” their fans a powerful show, although they that’s interesting.’” opening night. the viewer to walk down a is incorporated into the bottles lined up upside-down. now in his art, design and number of drugs floating around the Scott McCormick, a junior at EWU who cut their set 20 minutes short. The exhibit is a piece of Masingale’s interest in particular thought path,“said lettering of several of his A digital chip is mounted on educational career. Tweet us festival, a fully-nude man climbed the attended the festival, said some bands are But “Sasquatch!” is much more than Masingale’s world, offering language is evident in the Masingale. “I’m also pieces in the exhibit. Vinyl the other side of a woodblock. “It is a document of my smaller Narwhal Stage and had to be more suited to play at festivals than others. just the headlining artists, there is room for viewers a glance into what exhibit. One piece shows a exploring ideas of resolution, and packing tape are used Commonplace materials knowledge and experience @EasternerOnline escorted off by security. “The type of music people want, par- every attendee to get lost in the eclectic at- shaped him, what inspired mouth, ear and a box labeled, what we see versus what is to make up the collection are used with technological in the world at the current While the festival certainly will offer a ticularly at ‘Sasquatch!,’ is higher-energy mosphere during any of the hundred acts. him and a snippet of the “The Mind.“ It depicts a process obscured. Mostly, it’s just a as well. The look is chaotic ones. It’s a collaboration of moment,“ Masingale said. “A good time for attendees who have the en- music,” McCormick said. “Some bands Even after the shows end, people blast process behind his work. of language development. It peek inside my mind.” yet cohesive. the old and the new. photograph if you will.” ergy to keep up, artists sometimes have a would do better in a more intimate setting, music in the campground all night long. harder time performing to the crowd. and ‘Sasquatch!’ doesn’t fully provide that Like Long said, “Festivals are Meric Long, lead singer and guitarist type of setting.” weird, man.”

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While Basy, an EWU freshman who dancing. “And in case you were wonder- many people believe the funds for Sassy sambas and bold break is originally from India. She Nawaf Alshammari, who is a ing, we actually have a secret hand- a new building are already present, dancing got students up and moving performed a modern Global Ambassador shake. It’s the triple bond hand- this is not the case. during “Lessons in Traditional Bollywood dance, which with OGI and shake,” said senior Sam Adams, Buri, who served two years in the International Dance.” she said consisted of originally from demonstrating the chemistry joke Washington State House of Repre- On May 22, the EWU Office of Bollywood freestyle and “We wanted to make Saudi Arabia, said by wiggling three of his fingers be- sentatives, explained that for public Global Initiatives, or OGI, hosted hip-hop moves. sure people were the Arabic dance the tween those of a fellow Science Alli- institutions, the process of erecting an event to showcase international Basy was wearing getting out of their trio was performing ance meeting attendee. new buildings has three phases: pre- dances from across the world in a black ensemble, comfort zones.” is known as Khaliji. Adams and Timbre Wolf, found- design, design and building. Each Streeter Hall. including a black and The students ers of the Science Alliance, cooper- phase takes approximately two years, “My team of Global Ambassadors white striped shirt, Skyler Oberst from Brazil ated with other students to organize and funding must be considered with and I teamed up with the CA’s and black leggings and a showcased two the first major meeting at 5 p.m. on other submissions from public insti- we were able to put together a week black sequin skirt to types of dance. May 22. tutions — including community col- that also compliments Diversity add a modern flare on a The first was The purpose of the meeting, leges and public high schools — from Week. We wanted to make sure traditional dance. capoeira and the which was attended by 42 Eastern all over the state. These submissions people were getting out of their A group of students from second was a traditional samba. students and faculty, was to discuss are scored by a process of state proj- comfort zones and were able to Japan representing the Asia “Capoeira is more of martial arts efforts to promote the construc- ect prioritization, and then funded participate in diversity other than University America Program, or and is a mix of dance and fight,” tion of two new science buildings by the state government according to seeing it displayed,” said Skyler AUAP, performed. said performer Diogo Muzena. on campus, efforts which Wolf em- their priority. Oberst, special projects coordinator Yuto Hirai, Yosuke Koizumi, Sae Muzena wore a white martial phasized are not just for the good of The goals of the Science Alliance, for OGI. Aoki, Yuichiro Harada, Kazuma art suit and struck moves like a STEM majors. which are backed by ASEWU and EWU students from India, Taraara and Caila Rodriguez made roundhouse kick, sweeping kick “It affects everyone on campus,” university administration, are to erect Japan, Saudi Arabia and Brazil each up the group whose performance and an aerial. said Wolf, junior physics major. “I not one, but two buildings. Science performed a cultural dance and included breakdancing and hip-hop EWU sophomore Courtney think there’s this misconception that 1 would house the chemistry and taught a few moves to the audience. moves, like the robot, and popping McBride said she attended for it’s just [for] science majors. But it’s physics departments, while Science According to Mia Wang, a and locking. an education class but was for anyone who steps foot on cam- 2 would house biology and geology. Global Ambassador with the OGI, The AUAP performed in ultimately glad she came. pus. … We all have to take classes in the event was created to be fun matching white oversized T-shirts “I thought it pretty cool this building.” and interactive. and black pants. because I’ve danced my whole Adams introduced invited “We want to get more Students Mohamud, Shahad life. It was just so different from guest David Buri, EWU director SCIENCE-PAGE 11 students involved, so we asked and Weeza, from Saudi Arabia, what I’ve done,” McBride said.

of a black man wearing head phones, “No, have the right to have that feeling. They need “I think people need to know more about Photos courtesy of Isabela Molitor Silva Photo courtesy of Abrar Al Maghribi DIVERSITY: it’s not rap.” to be willing to hear what people have to say these kinds of experiences and recognize Isabela Molitor Silva was born in Brazil, and it took some convincing for her family to allow her Abrar Al Maghribi’s family faced deportation issues, refugee fees they could not afford and Brackett said these students are being and not say, ‘I am not racist’ and ‘You’re pull- that everyone has something to bring.” to come to America. a hurried move from Jordan to Seattle with the help of the United Nations. CONTINUED FROM FRONT asked these questions even though they ing the racist card,’” Brackett said. Kara LaSota, immigration and retention were accepted into Harvard University. Brackett said that everyone needs to be specialist at the EWU Office of Global Initia- These are subtle forms of racism that make open to learning. Nobody likes to be told tives, said she believes these events are great The third lesson was presented by up racial microaggressions. Brackett said that they are hurting someone else with their for everyone, no matter what occupation or International students struggle to settle inUS LaToya Brackett, EWU Africana coordinator that an EWU student admitted that one of words or actions, but they need to realize it personal experiences they have. for the Africana studies program. She gave a her peers said she was very literate for a is hard for the other person to speak up. “I don’t think it’s just about students; I lesson on racial microaggressions, the new black person. “They actually have the courage to tell think it’s about students, faculty and staff. subtle form of racism. “I asked some of the students if they had you that, so instead of demeaning them by Microaggression is an issue that is really Two EWU students, from Brazil and Iraq, define the cultural Going through her PowerPoint slides, experienced racism. They were like, ‘No, it’s telling them ‘No, it’s not true,’ listen to them. common. This gives people a safe place to Brackett gave definitions to common words cool,’ and then I was like, ‘Have you ever Listen, be attentive, be honest with yourself learn about it and maybe bring it into aware- such as racism, discrimination and bias. As experienced something more subtle?’ And and with them,” Brackett said. ness,” LaSota said. borders that set America apart from other parts of the world she went through these definitions, Brackett they said, ‘You know what, yeah,’” Brackett Many people were sharing their own Brackett reminded the attendees that she pointed out that many people discriminate said. personal experiences and how touched they has flyers with information and resources By Rebekah Frank “Back home, we are very affectionate By Jaclyn Archer In Jordan, refugees were required without even knowing they are being Brackett explained that people who are were by what they had just learned. One for people who have been discriminated staff writer people, and people are just more touchy. … staff writer to pay fees to remain in the country. Al racially biased. targeted for racial biases need to respectful- woman said that after 9/11, she was very against and for those who may be discrimi- [email protected] Then, when I came here, I didn’t have that. [email protected] Maghribi’s family could not afford the She presented pictures of students from ly enlighten those who are committing the biased toward people at the airport who nating but not know it. She said those who You’re alone. You don’t know anybody. Ev- fees, so they lived in the country illegally. Harvard University holding up white boards act. She said that many people who commit looked suspicious, especially those people are being targeted need to pick and choose EWU sophomore Isabela Molitor erything is different. They are all speaking a Abrar Al Maghribi is a senior pre- The constant threat of being found out led with sentences written on them explaining acts of racial biases are not even aware that who, in her opinion, looked like terrorists. their battles. Sometimes it is easier to agree Silva said when she moved to America different language and sometimes you just medical biology major here at Eastern to a restricted life. the racially biased statements people have they are doing it. “I think it definitely brings something to disagree. from Brazil she had to deal with many want a hug,” said Molitor Silva. Washington University. “Our mother was afraid for us to leave the said to them or about them. Some of the “If someone is feeling that something is ra- that not a lot of people [want to] talk about,” “Be willing to teach, if they’re willing to stereotypes directed toward her. When Molitor Silva was in class, In the summer of 2013 she became an house or go anywhere,” said Al Maghribi, phrases were, “Can you read?” or in the case cially biased, you need to recognize that they said EWU graduate student Amanda Jacobs. listen,” Brackett said. Molitor Silva noticed various she had a hard time following what the American citizen, but her journey start- describing a life characterized primarily by differences between Brazil and America, teacher was explaining. ed when she was born in 1990 in Saddam school and avoiding the notice of people who namely the education “There was this one time the teacher Hussein’s Iraq. She describes her early might realize they were illegal refugees. systems. She said the mentioned something about a quiz, and I childhood as fearful and characterized by In 2003, Al Maghribi’s father was discov- of Sherlock for “The Adventures of school system in Brazil didn’t understand that and then the next mistrust of the government. Her parents ered to be working in Jordan illegally and BOOKS: Sherlock Holmes,” a Seattle Seahawks is focused on getting day everyone is taking a quiz. I’m like, brought home stories on a regular basis of was deported back to Iraq. The United States CONTINUED FROM FRONT themed cake with a rice crispy player on students to college ‘What is this? What is a quiz?’ and then people who had been killed for resisting the invaded 20 days later, and he has remained top for “Super Hawks,” a bright colorful instead of teaching the teacher tells me to close my notebook government, and Al Maghribi lost uncles in Iraq ever since. It was a last-minute decision to enter, frog cake for “Fribbity Ribbit!” and them how to think for and do that, and I am like, ‘I didn’t even on both her mother and father’s side of the Their illegal status meant there was no and they finished everything the day be- many others. themselves. study, I don’t know what to do here,’” family to the Hussein regime. future for Al Maghribi or her siblings in fore the event. Winning the hearts of the crowd When Molitor Silva said Molitor Silva. Iraq is often known in Jordan, so her mother contacted the United “We did it as a program to support for favorite was “The Very Hungry was in Brazil, she at- Kieffer said while Molitor Silva did the United States as the site Nations for help. Each member of the fam- our partners in the learning commons,” Caterpillar.” tended a private school. Molitor Silva struggle at first, but she learned English of our most recent military ily was interviewed separately. Al Maghribi Carlos Munoz said. “So the library “One year, we had three entries for She said students who quickly, making communication easier. conflict and for the intense believes this was done to confirm the truth is our biggest partner, since we live the caterpillar,” said Patricia Kelly, went to public school did not learn a lot Kieffer said that Molitor Silva was open racial and religious con- of their story. inside the library, so we try to be more former dean of libraries and volunteer because the teachers do not care. to trying new things and was willing to flicts between Sunni, Shia, When nothing happened for months, aware of what they’re doing and try to and repeat contestant for the Books2Eat “Usually if you want your children to help her host family. Kurds and Arabs. But Al Al Maghribi assumed that their efforts had participate.” event. have a good education, you send them to “She helped do chores when needed Maghribi believes the en- come to naught, but two years later, they re- “Around the World of Dr. Seuss” “They all looked very different, but a private school,” said Molitor Silva. and made friends very easily. She tried trenched prejudices of the ceived a phone call from the U.N. A voice on won the most votes for theme and the this one is really different,” said Harriet Molitor Silva said the school system is new things, food and sports and was present were not so rigid the other end of the line said, “You’re moving PLUS group winners are considering Plucker, a Books2Eat attendee. better in the U.S. than in Brazil. Students good about it,” Keifer said. in the past. to Seattle next Thursday.” donating the money back to the PLUS Contestants Arlette Coumbs and in Brazil spend their time in high school Molitor Silva is so accustomed to Al Maghribi’s own par- Al Maghribi Again, the family moved in a hurry. Peo- group to buy books to raffle. Debbie Bleeker, both EWU Bookstore preparing for a huge test required to go American culture that she has to readjust ents are on different sides of ple assisted them at each airport from Jordan “PLUS group students come and do employees, not only made the caterpil- to college cost free. to Brazilian culture when she goes home. the traditional religious divide: Her father is to Seattle. When they arrived in Seattle, they a study group with a facilitator or tu- lar, but they made the strawberries, the Students who fail or do not take the “When I go home and people are Sunni, and her mother is Shia. “It used to be were taken to a fully furnished apartment tor,” said Carlos Munoz. “The market- pears, the cheese, the pie, the watermel- Photo by Karissa Berg test have to pay for their university edu- hugging me all the time and kissing my no big deal,” she said. where a hot dinner sat ready for them to eat. ing team has come up with strategies to on slice and other foods the caterpillar A cake made in the likeness of Sherlock cation. However, Molitor Silva said pub- cheeks, I feel weird. When my family “It’s my opinion … that it was all The transition to American life was not thank the students for coming, so they ate, out of sugar cookies. Holmes was deteced on another table. lic universities are as bad as the public calls me, I have a hard time because now planned to divide Iraqi society, because easy, however. In Jordan, Al Maghribi had might buy a book series that’s pretty Staying true to the story, they even high schools. I translate [from English] to Portuguese. if they were all united, they wouldn’t be been three weeks from graduating high popular and raffle it off.” added round holes in each of the cookies Which book would you “When I came [to America], I felt like … Sometimes I will start a sentence in so easy to take over. [Hus- school. At Kent Merid- Also on the tables was a blackbird to show where the caterpillar had taken like to see made into a cake? the teachers — they kind of taught me Portuguese and then I’ll suddenly say sein] knew if he divided ian High School, where pie for the English nursery rhyme, a bite. how to think. They didn’t just throw in- ‘because’ and then continue in English,” the country, turned Sunni she enrolled after her “Sing a Song of Sixpence,” shortbread “I liked the idea of the hungry cat- Tweet us your favorites formation at me, but they gave me some- said Molitor Silva. against Shia, Arab against “We sold everything we owned. family relocated to the Photo by Karissa Berg cookies for “Spokane Shorties,” a cake erpillar, and I liked the caterpillar story @EWU_Eagle_Life thing and then they had me think about She has overcome stereotypes both in Kurd, it would break down It wasn't easy to get out of Iraq Seattle metro area, she Loraxes made from Nutter Butters ornamented with fondant shaped into the likeness too,” said Bleeker. “We read it as kids.” it. I liked that better because that way I America and Brazil. When Molitor Silva [the country]. … Then he at that time.” was bumped back to one table. could have my own opinion about things came to the U.S., she had people ask her could take over and do sophomore status and and I could be an individual, not just one if she lived in the jungle, if she played soc- whatever he wanted, and spent the next two years other student that is learning a ton of cer and if she danced all the time. She told that’s exactly what he did,” Abrar Al Maghribi learning English and things,” said Molitor Silva. them she lived in the city, does not play said Al Maghribi. fulfilling graduation re- Molitor Silva wanted to — or even like — soccer and Al Maghribi noted that quirements. As gradua- come to America for school can not dance. many people were forced to tion approached for the when she was 16. Her dad “There was this one time work for the government or second time, her adviser Wondering lived in America for a I was trying something serve in Iraq’s military, such as her father, called her in and asked her what colleges year when he transferred “My uncle thought there were new, I think it was an who was forced to fight in the first Persian she had applied to. about The to California for his job. no stoves in the U.S., only original American hot dog, Gulf War between Iran and Iraq. “I had no idea I was supposed to apply,” He was easier to convince deep fryers in the kitchen.” and I was eating it and I With the loss of extended family members said Al Maghribi. Inlander’s than her mom, according to really liked it. So I kept and the imminent and unwanted military ca- Eastern Washington University was the Molitor Silva. After a while, Isabela Molitor Silva talking about it, and this reer of her older brother as he approached 18, only school whose application deadline had annual music Molitor Silva convinced girl turns to me and she is Al Maghribi’s mother made the decision to not yet passed. Al Maghribi applied and was her mom to let her go. like, ‘Do you have food in relocate the family. accepted. Now, she is studying biology in festival? “I grew up watching your country’ and I said, “We sold everything we owned. It wasn’t hopes of becoming a plastic surgeon. movies, and I would always ‘Um yeah, we all need to easy to get out of Iraq at that time,” Al look at U.S. high schools, and it looked eat,’” Molitor Silva said. Maghribi explained. “We had no idea where like the most fun thing in the world, so Molitor Silva said stereotypes Brazil- we were going; we just knew that we had to Check out our I decided to do an exchange program,” ians have about Americans are absurd. get out.” INTERNATIONAL-PAGE 10 said Molitor Silva. “My uncle thought there were no story on the During her junior year of high school, stoves in the U.S., only deep fryers in the Molitor Silva participated in the for- kitchen,” said Molitor Silva. festival by Alla eign exchange student program and was She wants to change stereotypical ideas, Drokina at placed with Dina Kieffer and her family, and helping people from other countries These articles are part of If you are interested in who lived in a town of 400 people. is her dream career. Molitor Silva said she being interviewed for our “We were very happy to have [Molitor wants to work for the Brazilian embassy a series. The Easterner EasternerOnline.com Silva] join our family from the first day when she graduates. will be printing more of series, contact the Eagle she arrived,” Kieffer said. “I want to be involved in something When Molitor Silva came to the U.S., international, I feel like I would be good these interesting stories Life editor at she pictured high school being like the at that,” said Molitor Silva. of international students. easterner.eaglelife Disney Channel show, “Lizzie McGuire.” “We had a wonderful experience and She soon realized it was different and she is now part of our family forever,” Stay tuned for more. @gmail.com would have a hard time adjusting. Kieffer said. Photo by Sam Sargeant

Tournament represents

Photo by Sam Sargeant

ABOVE: Erik Jimenez (left) and Gustavo Razo (right) fight for the ball during Eastern’s third annual World Cup.

Top right: Looking for an opening, a player partici- Diversity at EWU pates in the EWU World Cup. Right: Erik Jimenez guards his team’s goal.

By Samuel Deal “We are Saudis, but we all The match was tied as [The EWU World Cup] brings contributing writer come to play with each other. time ran out, which meant a [email protected] It is what makes [EWU World shootout would be necessary Cup] great and helps you to decide the winner. After people of every ethnicity On May 21, teams represent- make new friends because the first two shooters on each together and I think … It ing 12 different countries from of the sport,” said student team failed to score, Mexico’s What was your favorite part of the World Cup? all over the globe descended Mutaib Almutairi, who played captain, senior Adrian Tello, “ upon the intramural fields to for Saudi Arabia. made the play of the day with just represents all people compete in the EWU’s third The one day tournament, a sprawling airborne save to annual soccer World Cup. which is in the same mold of keep the game tied. who go to Eastern. This Part of Diversity Week, the the FIFA World Cup, began Tello was the next shooter Tweet us @EasternerSports tournament allows students with four pools, each contain- for Mexico, and adding to his tournament is really special the chance to represent a coun- ing three teams. The top two moment, he buried his shot try which they feel a part of teams from each pool moved into the back of the net to give and I waited all year for it. It while competing against play- on to an eight-team playoff, Mexico the win. ers from all over the world. after playing three games with “It felt good. I don’t even Photo by Sam Sargeant “The best part of today is 10-minute halves. play goalie. I just stepped in be- has been the best event of competing against people of all Soccer is the world’s most cause our goalie was injured,” different ethnicities. It is cool popular sport and many com- said Tello. “We’ve got pretty the year for me. that everyone can share one petitors were just happy for good people playing with us, common sport,” said student the opportunity to play the and today our team played re- –Louis Poeppel Intramural teams unite students across campus Peter Kin, who was represent- game they love. ally well.” Player for San Marino ing Spain after being asked by “All the students getting to- With that, the third EWU By Ayanna Fernandez years. She loves the job but said working within the intramural upset with a referee. have been times where some friends to join the team. gether and enjoying the game is World Cup had come to a staff writer it is quite demanding. administrative office, said she “I actually got upset in a leagues had hundreds of stu- Few events bring people of great,” said Gundersen. “Soccer close. The tournament brought [email protected] “You have to pay attention all learned that intramural sports game last week,” Mutonga said. dents sign up ready to play. different cultures together like is just a really fun game and ev- together many different cul- All the students getting the time and the players will let you are not taken lightly, because the “I felt like the referee wasn’t fair “People take intramural the FIFA World Cup, which is eryone out here is just having a tures at EWU around one com- know if you missed it,” Corn said. players take it seriously. and kept making biased calls.” sports very, very seriously,” this summer, and EWU’s tour- great experience.” mon bond: the game of soccer. together and enjoying the Intramural sports have just In any sport, the referee usu- Terry said that is where most Even so, Mutonga said he en- Terry said. “People don’t like to nament was no different. As the sun began to set only Louis Poeppel, who as much passion, aggression ally has the toughest job to make of the complaints filed for intra- joys intramural sports a lot, and lose. Sometimes people almost “I’m representing the conti- two teams remained: Bosnia- competed for San Marino this and entertainment as any other accurate and fair calls, remain true mural sports come from, players so do his friends. He said each get into fights, usually doesn’t nent of Africa but we are play- Herzegovina and Mexico. For year, explained the importance game is great. Soccer is sports league. to the game and ensure the safety arguing with the referees about a quarter, they cannot wait for in- happen. There are a lot of inju- ing with different people, so all the camaraderie shown of this tournament to the EWU “ With hundreds of Eastern of the players during the game. call or their performance, but she tramural sports to start and they ries in intramural sports because the day really helps bring dif- early in the day, it was now all community. just a really fun game and Washington University students For Corn, there is no difference. said it only happens about two or always show up. people go so hard.” ferent people together,” said about competition as the two “It brings people of every signing up and forming teams “I have had a couple of fights three times a quarter because the “I meet a lot of different peo- Mutonga said he usually takes senior Clarence Gundersen, teams battled it out trying to ethnicity together, and I think everyone out here is just throughout the regular school I had to break up,” Corn said. “I referees are trained very well. ple out here,” Mutonga said. “It’s the game seriously when it counts, who played for Bosnia-Herze- become the 2014 EWU World eliminates prejudice against year, the intramural league has have been called racist, blind, Sophomore Maurice Mutonga a great way to meet people who like during championships. He govina, which finished in sec- Cup champion. others. It just represents all have a great experience. to be just as structured and disci- bias, you know all those things.” participates in intramural sports share a common interest as you.” has never witnessed a game where ond place. “It is a great thing “The competition is really people who go to Eastern,” plined as most leagues are. Junior Brittanti Terry, a trans- to play basketball and soccer. He According to Terry, basket- player’s emotions truly got the that Eastern does.” good. There were some really said Poeppel. “This tourna- Senior Lindsey Corn, who has fer student who enrolled at EWU said that it is a lot of fun and a ball and indoor and outdoor best of them. Japan, Denmark, Tanzania high level players competing ment is really special and I –Clarence Gundersen been refereeing soccer for East- this fall quarter, was immediate- great way to meet people. soccer are the most popular in- and Saudi Arabia were just a in this tournament,” said waited all year for it. It has Player for Bosnia-Herzegovina ern Washington University’s in- ly employed with the intramural Mutonga said he is a victim tramural sports and always have few of the teams chosen to be Benjamin Amegbey, a freshman been the best event of the year tramural sports for the last four sports department. Currently of losing his cool and becoming the best turnouts. She said there INTRAMURAL-PAGE 10 representatives in the tournament. on Bosnia-Herzegovina. for me.” page 9 OPINION May 28, 2014

“More involvement with the students, “Someone that meeting with interacts more them face-to-face, with students, interacting with being visible on the body that he campus.” governs.” CW Twohy Kate Zopolos Easterner Asks “Someone who is charismatic and “Someone who Question for this week: leads through is humble, who example. Someone treats all students “What qualities are you who inspires as equals and not looking for in the new students.” just statistics.” university president?” Katie Wysling Katie Tiffany

Question for next week: “What is your favorite memory from this past school year?” Reparations, respectability EDITORIAL Phone-zoning politics and a call to action causes conflict By Galen Rock more scandalous and easily digest- Respectability politics don’t sports editor ible narrative. work and it is extremely insulting to [email protected] of smartphones, the only [email protected] Hours after “The Case for Repara- insinuate otherwise. difference between the tions” dropped, quotes from NBA Racism won’t be overcome by black As spring quarter two electronics is that On May 21, The Atlantic published owner Mark Cuban were unearthed people peacefully and willfully as- draws to a close, stu- cellphones are easier to a highly anticipated from an interview at a tech conven- similating. In fact, Coates’ piece tells dents are having a diffi- place a call on. But, come essay by one of tion on the topic of ousted NBA owner us otherwise. “One thread of think- cult time focusing on the on, who would be silly America’s foremost Donald Sterling. ing in the African-American com- task at hand, as and turn enough to place a phone black intellectuals, “I know I’m prejudiced, and I know munity holds that these depressing longing gazes outside or, call in the middle of Ta-Nehisi Coates, I’m bigoted in a lot of different ways,” numbers partially stem from cultural more frequently, to their class? Take that outside. entitled “A Case for Cuban said in an interview shown at pathologies that can be altered through cellphones. What is helpful about Reparations.” the annual GrowCo convention hosted individual grit and exceptionally good A common staple of cellphones, however, is The 15,000-word by Inc. magazine, according to The behavior,” he wrote in. most syllabi, the “no cell- they offer a simple and cover story examines Tennessean, “If I see a black kid in a “The thread is as old as black poli- phone” rule has become quick way to search for the governmental Rock hoodie on my side of the street, I’ll tics itself. It is also wrong. The kind of a point of contention be- questions and can even policies and practices from the start of move to the other side of the street. If trenchant racism to which black people tween students and pro- be used to create inter- slavery in America to post-civil rights I see a white guy with a shaved head have persistently been subjected can fessors — especially at active learning environ- movements that ensured the failure and tattoos [on the side he now is on], never be defeated by making its vic- the postsecondary level. ments. In one particu- and plight of the black community. I’ll move back to the other tims more respectable. The While many students lar school located in San Some of the practices are nuanced and side of the street. None of essence of American racism have stealthily used their Francisco, California, explained much better by Coates in his us have pure thoughts; we is disrespect. And in the phone from the safety of students receive text mes- story, but one easily understood aspect all live in glass houses.” wake of the grim numbers, their laps or from under- sages from their teach- that still plays a large part in the plight While the comments “The essence of we see the grim inheri- neath binders spread out er throughout the day of blacks is the discriminatory and are harmless at face value, American racism is tance.” on their desk, perhaps that include reminders predatory housing practices. they are rather insensitive disrespect.” And that is what is so the time is approaching for homework and quick The Depression-era reform known and are more reminiscent frustrating. Coates’ deeply- where cellphones are an questions regarding what as the Federal Housing Assistance of opinions you’d find in a Ta-Nehisi Coates felt and deftly-written piece accepted part of the class- they had learned that day, program, which sought to lower inter- freshman sociology class. can answer, or at least give room environment. and will text answers to est rates and lessen down payments Nothing he said was ap- us some clarity, into the With many devices questions and quizzes. for working Americans looking to plause worthy, yet many reasons black people lead now reaching, and some- Secondly, cellphones own their homes, also established a lined up to deliver ap- the lives they do. Instead, times surpassing, the are much smaller than system of rating the credit-worthiness plause anyways. the majority of others, same computing power laptops, which are often of neighborhoods. Known as “redlin- Two reactions that bothered me Cuban, Smith and Lemon included, as a laptop or desktop used in the classroom. ing” for the red sections of the map deeply were from ESPN’s Stephen just babbled on about how we look, computer, it will soon be They don’t obscure the that were deemed a bad risk, the FHA A. Smith and CNN’s Don Lemon, dress and act, essentially rationalizing time for the use of cell- student’s face or obstruct maps did nothing less than provide who are both black males and both, bigotry and racism. phones in the classroom their view of the profes- the legal structure for federally sanc- apparently, stricken with Bill Cosby According to Coates, even black to be re-evaluated. sor like some comput- tioned racism — a discrimination that syndrome. By that I mean they are families making $100,000 typically live While currently treat- ers do. In this respect, it is attacks not only an excluded prospec- both wallowing in the toxic waters of in the kinds of neighborhoods inhab- ed as a nuisance object, a lot easier to determine tive homebuyer, but the children and respectability politics. ited by white families making $30,000, there are many positives whether or not a student is grandchildren of that man or woman. Smith and Lemon both echoed illustrating that even our most excep- going for the use of cell- on-task and paying atten- The effects, as Coates explains, different versions of the “Pull up your tional can’t match the exclusion and phones in the classroom. tion, versus when they are are still apparent in urban areas like pants and talk right for the white man” generational wealth of white America. The first of which is using a laptop computer. Chicago, Los Angeles and inner cities defense the misguided usually go to the idea that cellphones, throughout the country — areas that when the “black kid in a hoodie” de- while more discrete, hold are being largely ignored. Much like bate comes up. But in this case and on many of the same prop- this whole story was largely ignored that day their arguments were far more erties of laptops. In fact, by mainstream media in favor of a damaging than Cuban’s. Reparations-Page 11 in many current models cellphones-page 10 Green light given on weed, I-502 in Spokane’s poorest neighborhoods

think By Aaron Bocook the new zoning lines up enue statewide on the now staff writer with Spokane’s known recreationally-legal drug, [email protected] poverty districts. making it hard to compete The council voted 6 to with the black market. When Initiative 502 1 against Stuckart to allow According to Stuckart, passed in weed-selling facilities to the only way to compete Wash- open in Spokane’s centers with a black market is to ington and corridors. have the legal version of the in 2012, This means if any of the product priced the same it gave possible negative aspects of as the illegal product, and the green the new industry actually to have the legal version light for happen, such as an increase available. the legal in crime, exposure of the “You rarely get an sale of drug to a youth population opportunity to switch from summer mari- or possible federal convic- a black market to a legal juana in the state. tions, they will be happen- market,” Stuckart said. Take EWU with you In Spokane, however, ing more often to people liv- “I believe we are over- I-502 quickly became ing in the new “pot zones.” regulating the market.” an over-regulated issue “I think we should have The Spokane City Council when the city council embraced it, and created failed on both of these points. voted on the zoning a weed friendly district of Once the stores start sell- for new dispensary town which could be mar- ing in early July, low sales ewu.edu summer locations. keted as a destination for due to lack of access and a / Only the poorest pot-tourism,” Stuckart said. “high” price tag may change areas of town are going An additional prob- the other council members’ to be on Spokane’s pot lem with Spokane’s new minds, but until then, expect EWUSummerSession @EWUSummer map. “green” industry is the high to find the green light to be According to Council tax, which is expected to shining on Spokane’s poor- President Ben Stuckart, raise over $51 million rev- est neighborhoods. page 10 page 11 May 28, 2014 COMMUNITY COMMUNITY May 28, 2014 guys do when they’re chest out on truly great minds argues, “the payment of Abrar Al Maghribi’s journey from Iraq to America Intramural: to chest. So I had to run Reparations: like Coates, a mind that de- reparations would represent continued from page 7 over and push them apart What is your continued from page 9 serves our utmost attention America’s maturation out and get angry and red face and intellectual capacity. of the childhood myth of its Want to read “A Case For Reparations” “I’ve never seen fights,” and throw them out of the It boggles my mind And that is all Coates innocence into a wisdom Mutonga said. “But people game.” favorite that this trio received more is asking for in his piece: worthy of its founders.” Family relocated and beef like once in a while Yet there are still positives airtime than those who a conversation, a dialogue In the words of my written by Ta-Nehisi Coates? Al Maghribi was born 1990 lived in Jordan illegally but it never goes that far.” to the job, according to Terry. actually know what they on the plight of a com- favorite sportswriter, Bo- in Saddam Hussein’s Iraq According to Corn, there Since she has began working intramural are talking about, not just munity that has played mani Jones, the only thing Loss of uncles on both is a range of seriousness. with the intramural league, reciting age-old myths. perhaps the biggest part that should keep you from Go to sides of the family Some people who take it she has built friendships and We talk so much about in shaping our country. reading “A Case for Repa- to the Hussein regime very seriously and get very sees the same friendly faces sport? the lack of true and pow- No handouts. No washed rations” is “willful igno- into it and then there are returning quarter after quar- erful black intellectuals, up excuses or tired ratio- rance or weakness.” The http://tinyurl.com/lfd5thu some people who are just ter to compete. at least my friends and I nalizations. Just a simple piece is that important and out here for fun. “I think intramural do. But if you’re watching conversation. powerful. Twenty days later, “There was this one time sports are fun, positive only ESPN or the pathetic “More important than Enough to drown out U.S invaded Iraq where the game was very and effective,” Terry said. collection of cable news any single check cut to any the idiots screaming on intense. It was a champion- “From what I have seen shows, then you could miss African-American,” Coates cable television. Al Maghribi’s father was Al Maghribi’s mother ship game and both teams this past school year, it’s Legion of Boom or pro became the second African- discovered working in contacted the United were very serious about a great way for people to Tweet us SEAHAWKS: bowl quarterback Russell American quarterback to win Jordan illegally and was Nations for help it,” Corn said. “One player meet people they probably nation of phases two and up with Wolf and others Wilson, but also the de- a Super Bowl. “And the best deported back to Iraq had a history with playing wouldn’t have thought to SCIENCE: three which would cost to create the Science Alli- continued from FRONT fensive lineman and the part about it is no one com- 2003 dirty, a little bit, and so, he talk to had it not been for @EasternerSports continued from page 4 over $70 million. ance. On May 21, they shot Four years ago, no one receiving core. mented on it," Obama said. ended up tripping another a common passion. Shoot, For Adams, the cam- an interview with KREM- would have thought that the Running back Marshawn “So let me say as a guy player. And so, the other I’ve met people and usu- “Twenty-six percent paign for new science 2 News to support their Seattle Seahawks would win Lynch was not in attendance who was elected president player got very mad, got ally, I am behind the scenes of our students gradu- buildings began with a cause, which aired on the a Super Bowl. Obama recog- at the ceremony. Lynch, named Barack Obama, I root up and did that thing that in the office.” ated with a STEM degree phone call from senior morning of May 22, the nized the hard work and ded- who gained national atten- for the underdogs,” he said. Al Maghribi is now a senior, last year,” said Buri, ex- physics major Jonathan same day as the meeting. ication coach Pete Carroll and tion for his unwillingness “Seeing folks overcome the EWU pre-medical biology major and plaining that this statistic Barnes during the week Buri encouraged stu- general manager John Schnei- to speak to the press during odds excites me.” Al Maghribi is accepted into Eastern hopes to become a plastic surgeon Perhaps it is time to re-evaluate the rule speaks to needs which of winter finals. “He dents to contact their legis- der did to put this champion- the Super Bowl media days, The moment of the day Two years later, they 2013 Al Maghribi CELLPHONES: that using a cellphone in class is a terrible cannot be satisfied by called me up and said, lators, to approach them at ship team together. was still on the presidents’ was credited to the loudest received a phone call from became a U.S. citizen continued from page 9 thing. one building. ‘It’s raining in the science parades and other public Obama said, “I want to speech agenda. fans in the National Football the U.N. and are relocated Another issue that comes hand in Peter Spurgeon, se- building,’” said Adams access events but to keep congratulate coach Pete Car- “I’m sorry [Lynch] not League, the 12th Man. to Seattle I’ll be honest, I’ve wasted many a class hand with cellphones is the issue of re- nior chemistry major of the phone call. the interactions and the roll for his outstanding lead- here,” Obama said. “Be- “We can’t talk about the Graphic by Tanner Streicher on my laptop playing “Pokémon” on an spect. Regardless of whether you are who attended the meet- The Easterner covered emails polite, short and ership. I think those of us who cause I want to say how Seahawks without talking emulator and pretending to take notes. using a laptop, iPad, cellphone or what- ing, explained increasing the indoor rainfall in an arti- concise. “Just plant a seed. are in leadership positions … much I admire his ap- about the 12th Man,” Obama With the advancements we have made have-you, respect for the professor demands for space which cle called, “Forgotten faucets I’ll water it.” we’re always looking at folks proach to the press. I want said. “Last season, the 12’s set There were many other Al Maghribi laughed. “It in technology in the past and in cur- should always be at the forefront. Pay fuel the desire for new flood facility.” A problem Adams encouraged sci- who do things the right way.” to get some tips from him.” a record not once but twice INTERNATIONAL: things Al Maghribi learned sounds cheesy, I know.” rent times, it is important for everyone attention in class, take notes and keep buildings. with clogged plumbing fix- ence faculty to tell incom- The president also poked Though many jokes for the loudest crowd noise continued from page 5 through trial, error and even Al Maghribi also loves the to carefully consider whether cellphones your eyes off your phone unless you are “They could just give tures which, when tested by ing freshmen and sopho- fun at general manager John and laughs were shared, in history. Now, history is failure, such as plagiarism. pet culture of the United States. are really as distracting as they may have using it for something related to what is us one building, but we a chlorine flushing process, mores about the Science Schneider. “We’ve got John Obama did not forget the a long time. So that’s really “I always wanted to be a “I failed a class because I “People over here really care been years ago. going on right then during class. don’t want that. We are eventually led to flooding Alliance, noting that he and Schneider, who put together roads some of these men loud. So loud on multiple oc- doctor,” said Al Maghribi. She did not cite,” Al Maghribi for animals. You don’t find that expanding so fast,” said and ceiling damage in the many of the other alliance this outstanding organiza- had to get to where they casions they actually created said her decision to do plas- said, and told the story in the Middle East,” she said. Spurgeon. “You’ll see 10, floors below. originators are graduating tion. But I’m curious where are today. He shared Sher- minor earthquakes. Which is tic surgery was influenced by of paper in which she On a sober note, Al 15 students sitting outside This was the last straw this year. Both Timbre and the championship belt is to- man’s story of growing up disturbing, and you should her experience working at the had unwittingly lifted a Maghribi noted the security of labs waiting to get in.” for Adams. “You say, Adams emphasized that day, John?” Schneider had a in the projects of Compton, think about that.” beauty counter in Macy’s. “I paragraph from the Inter- her life in the U.S., in contrast In 2009, Eastern was ‘Hey, the science build- new science buildings will picture surface on the Inter- California, where the gun vio- Sherman presented really enjoyed having my cus- net, which led to a failing to the danger of Iraq and the granted $450,000 for the ing is crappy,” and people not just benefit science ma- net of him wearing a WWE lence and gangs were normal. Obama with an enormous tomers feel good … because grade on the paper and in risk of Jordan. predesign of Science 1. just laugh. It’s like, ‘Yeah, jors, but everyone who has Championship belt following Despite that, Sherman gradu- 12th Man flag, rather than they looked good.” the class. “They don’t cite “I feel safe here,” said However in 2011, the of course it is.’” Other stu- to take classes in the sci- the 43-8 rout of the Denver ated high school with a 4.2 the usual team jersey, for his Al Maghribi is not inter- in the Middle East.” Al Maghribi, noting how Address: About your paper: Purchasing: estimated $4.5 million dents at the meeting men- ence building. Broncos. grade point average and was photo with the team. ested in performing breast Some of these academic she can simply call 911 and The Easterner All content in The Easterner is ei- The first copy of The Easterner is necessary for the design tioned broken equipment Adams said, “Every- Obama, who acknowl- awarded a full-ride football EWU alumni and ESPN implants or altering noses, struggles continue today, as receive immediate emer- EWU, Isle Hall 102 ther produced or chosen by EWU free. Additional copies may be pur- phase was not granted. and inadequate space as one who’s anyone, who edged the Seahawks for scholarship to Stanford Uni- radio host Colin Cowherd instead, she says she wants professors disagree on how gency assistance. Confiden- Cheney, WA 99004 students. Our goal is to provide rel- chased at Isle Hall 102 during staff Now, Buri is lobbying frequent inconveniences. has to take classes on being a true team, gave versity, where he graduated summed up the visit and pho- evant information to the students, hours. to focus on reconstructive to handle Al Maghribi’s lan- tiality agreements and in- Writers’ Meetings: faculty, staff and residents of the the state legislature for Shortly after the “rain this campus, should care credit to almost every po- with his degree in communi- to perfectly for all Seahawks surgery for those who “re- guage and processing dif- formation privacy are also The Easterner is open for any EWU communities surrounding EWU. Advertising: a design-build, a combi- incident,” Adams teamed about this.” sition of the squad. Not cations. fans via his twitter page. ally need it.” ficulties. According to Al elements of security which student or faculty who wish to write If you would like to place an only name dropping the Obama acknowledged “From Jim Zorn to this. Fi- Since immigrating in Maghribi, some teachers are Al Maghribi had not previ- or copy edit news stories. Circulation: ad or classified ad, call 509- usual, such as the famous the history Wilson made. He nally. Pretty cool.” March 2008, Al Maghribi willing to give her extra time ously enjoyed. • Writers’ meetings are Mondays at The Easterner publishes a weekly 359-7010, FAX 509-359-4319 or has mixed feelings about the and in-depth explanations. Finally, Al Maghribi ap- 3:30 p.m. print version as well as web con- send an email to advertising@ United States. Having previ- “Some teachers say, ‘No, it is preciates how up-front the • Copy editing meetings are Satur- tent during the week http://www. ewu.edu “He might be the only guy and I live with one of my old them out of and be that light days at 9 a.m. easterneronline.com. The East- Nielsen: ously attended an all girls’ not fair. I have to treat you like Americans she knows have erner is distributed throughout Advertising Manager on the team who is married teammates and I just met her they could kind of look to, that school, Al Maghribi feels that any other student.’” been. “I really appreciate the News Line: the Cheney campus and business Danielle Matthews continued from Front right now. It’s hard for a lot when I came to college. We’re speaks volumes to his charac- What is your favorite the teenagers she Al Maghribi honesty of people over here. If you have a tip, letter to the edi- district as well as Riverpoint and [email protected] people to be in a relationship extremely close. She’s sup- ter too.” met at Kent Me- also experienced People will be very honest tor, press release or an idea for a various Spokane businesses. If 509-359-7010 in college let alone be married. portive and always excited to Coming into this school ridian lacked the “I really appreciate the some social dif- with you, no matter what they story please call The Easterner tip you would like The Easterner to Seniors Steven Warner and The way he handles himself talk to me about throwing and year, Warner said that Zack focus of those in honesty of people over ficulties when think of you.” line at 509-359-6270 or the general be distributed at your business Jasmine Stray have witnessed and the way he speaks about how I am doing.” Nielsen mentioned he wanted Seahawks moment? Jordan. she first moved Today Al Maghribi is no office line at 509-359-4318. call the Advertising Department Nielsen’s journey since the be- his wife, those kinds of things According to Stray, Zack to do better in school and edu- at 509-359-7010. “I think go- here. People will be very to Seattle. While longer an international stu- ginning of his college career. speak about his character, Nielsen is someone you will cated himself a little more. ing to school honest with you, no she now has a dent, as she became an Ameri- To them, Nielsen is more than speaks volumes to his charac- never catch giving up or quit- Academically, Zack you should only matter what they think vibrant social can citizen, along with her worthy of all the success he is ter to me.” ting on anything. She said Nielsen has been named have one goal in of you.” life which in- mother and younger brother, accomplishing. For Zack Nielsen, there Zack Nielsen is a role model to two consecutive Big Visit us @EasternerSports your head: to get cludes students last summer. Her mother is editor-in-chief sports editor “He’s definitely one of the were definitely times he that college coaches want to Sky All-Academic teams. an education,” Al Maghribi of various back- now working to bring her fa- Jane Martin Galen Rock page designer hardest working people I have wanted to throw in the towel be a part of their team. Zack Nielsen’s positive she said, noting grounds, she ther to the states in hopes of [email protected] [email protected] Tanner Streicher ever met,” Stray said. “He and quit because Stray said mindset and disciplined how many girls originally had reuniting the family. Still, Al 509-359-6737 509-359-2273 definitely has a determination it was not fun. that Zack work ethics has landed seemed preoc- trouble making Maghribi has some opin- staff adviser about him that you may see in However, with Nielsen has him a position here at cupied with their friends. ions on what might make managing editor opinion editor Jamie Tobias Neely a lot of college athletics but he the support of his “One thing that is been her best Eastern as a graduated as- THE EASTERNER looks and securing the atten- “No one talked to me life for international stu- Amye Ellsworth Elsa Schmitz has this drive. He’s very deter- wife, family and important to me, and friend and has sistant strengthening and tion of the boys who shared in high school when I wore dents easier. [email protected] [email protected] staff writers mined, very competitive, very close friends, he we’ve never really helped her con- conditioning coach next Serving the community since 1916 their classroom. the hijab,” Al Maghribi said. “I think life for internation- 509-359-4318 509-359-6270 Elohino Theodore motivated.” continued and talked about it, is the stantly through- year, which gives him the She also feels that dif- She eventually talked to her al students would be easier if Chris Mudd When taking into con- for that, they role model he is.” out their last five opportunity to work on his LETTERS TO THE EDITOR fering attitudes towards parents about removing the there was more communi- online editor art director Erika Meyer sideration the circumstances play a huge part years here. master’s degree as well. freedom have at times pre- headscarf and says her so- cation — more interaction Lei Silva Laura Jones Rebekah Frank which Nielsen joined the of who he is be- Steven Warner “You hope Zack Nielsen is very Elsa Schmitz vented her from getting the cial life picked up after that. between international and [email protected] [email protected] Wilson Criscione team, Warner agrees that he is coming. your athletes thankful for Amir Ow- opinion editor help she needed. Teachers in- “[Some of the] same people af- domestic students. … When 509-359-4318 Kailee Dunn one of the most hardest work- “I love my have someone ens the current head [email protected] terpreted her failure to turn in ter I took it off were willing to I first came here, I needed a chief copy editor Ayanna Fernandez ing people he knows. wife so much,” like him to talk strengthening and con- homework or use classroom talk to me and be my friend.” lot of help, sometimes on very Mollie Gower copy desk Jaclyn Archer “When you think of Zack Nielsen said to and look up ditioning coach for giv- Requirements: laptops as her exercising her Al Maghribi suspects her simple things.” To tradi- [email protected] Jasmine Kemp Aaron Bocook [Nielsen] being a walk on, he’s as tears came to to mentor with,” ing him the opportunity. freedom of choice, when in own shyness, the language tional students Al Maghri- Nicole Ruse always been talented. So him his eyes. “She is really sup- Stray said. “Inside and out, Zack Nielsen said a lot -Letters should be 300 words or less and typed, or fact, she simply did not know barrier and the fact that she bi says a simple smile and news editor Zoe Colburn photographers shining through and getting portive. When I have a bad athletically, academically, his of his work ethics he has legibly handwritten. that a box was provided started school in the middle an attempt at light conver- Cheyenne Dunham Clarinda Simpson Karissa Berg his moment, I can’t even put day and I come home and personality, he’s the whole learned from Owens, so -Include your full name, signature, telephone number for students to place their of the school year contrib- sation, “say you like their [email protected] Sam Sargeant into words. I am ecstatic for she is there I talk to her and package of what you want he is looking forward to and email address for verification. homework in or that each uted to her initial social iso- outfit, the weather … any- 509-359-6270 police beat illustrator him.” Warner said. she makes everything a lot when you think of student working alongside of him -We reserve the right not to publish letters; furthermore, day the students were ex- lation. thing,” can make a world Elsa Schmitz distributor Stray and Warner both easier.” athlete.” and still assisting his fel- all letters are subject to editing. pected to log onto a web- Despite academic of difference. eagle life editor Cameron Bowers agree that Nielsen is not an Being the only person in Warner has witnessed low Eagles. -Letters must be received no later than Monday at site to participate in class. and social difficulties, Al To international stu- Kate Daniel graphic artists average college athlete. They his family who chose athlet- these characteristics. “I’m very excited. One 10 a.m. in order to be considered for publication the “In the Middle East, they Maghribi remains positive dents, Al Maghribi advises [email protected] Kyle Pearson say he is a role model both on ics as a path to pursue, Zack With the track team facing I like the prospect of wear- following Wednesday. Vania Tauvela tell you what to do, and they about much of American perseverance. 509-359-4317 and off the field. Nielsen said he does not feel several personal hardships ing shorts to work every day -If your letter is in response to a specific article, please tell you how to do it. Here life. “I love being outdoors, “Don’t be shy. Speak your Zack Nielsen and his wife pressure in that aspect. espe- this year, particularly within of the rest of my life,” Zack list the title and date of the article. they give you a book and you … camping, the snow, opinion. 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Cliff Thompson – The Ivy 2x3, Spec Ad ADVERTISING\ARCHIVE\CFP ‘14\APRIL ‘14\Cliff Thompson – The Ivy KR page 12 May 28, 2014 SPORTS Eagles finish Big Sky, look toward NCAA preliminaries By Elohino Theodore shot put event for a personal ished with a height of 16-8 3/4 elin event; she threw a per- staff writer best and ran a time of 26.41 in to place second. Sophomore sonal record of 158-2. [email protected] the 200-meter event. distance runner Sarah Reiter Warner placed second in On May 15, Kimes had a ran a time of 37:27:92 in the the 110-meter hurdles with a TRACK AND FIELD The Eagles battled at the Big personal best jump of 17-10 1/4 10,000-meter race for third time of 14.23, a new school re- NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP PRELIMS AND PREVIEW Sky Championships on May in the long jump, and she re- place. Junior Emma Murillo cord. Arrigoni placed second 14-17 in Flagstaff, Arizona, corded a throw of 110-4 in the finished with a personal best in the 5,000-meter race with EAGLES FROM THE where they looked toward the javelin event. Her last event for of 186-1 in the hammer throw a time of 18:08.99. Overall, WOMEN’S TEAM AND NCAA preliminary rounds in the day was the 800-meter race to finish in fourth place. the Eagles earned five con- Fayetteville, Arkansas. where she finished in third Senior Hurdler Steven ference titles, 11 All-Big EAGLES FROM THE MEN’S Men’s track and field head place with a time of 2:23.41. Warner ran a seasonal best Sky performances and two TEAM ARE GOING. coach Stan Kerr gave his view Kerr explained what his time of 14.30 in the 100-me- school records. on the performance of his team. team did to prepare. ter hurdles. Junior sprinter With the NCAA Champion- “Overall, I think they did “They’re a very goal-driven Brad Michael had an out- ship Preliminary Rounds com- NCAA really, really well,” Kerr said. group,” Kerr said. “The biggest door personal record of ing up, women’s head coach CHAMPIONSHIP “A lot of great individual ef- part was just mentally going in 47.17 in the 400-meter race. Marcia Mecklenburg gives her PRELIMINARY ROUNDS forts. I think we hurt our- knowing that you would have On May 17, the Eagles view on what to expect. selves by not scoring in our to bring your best performance competed for the final day. “Right now we have about, MAY 29-31 distance events. It definitely to do well at that meet.” Senior thrower Zach Nielson I believe, six women who are AT FAYETTEVILLE, would of pushed us higher On May 16, the Eagles con- earned his first Big Sky title for sure in,” Mecklenburg said. ARKANSAS up on the ladder.” tinued to compete in Flagstaff. with a toss of 203-5 in the Junior Olivia Midles, Sophomore multi-event- Junior distance runner Catie hammer throw. Junior thrower Murillo, Bray, Mahoney, athlete Jozie Kimes helped Arrigoni won the 3,000-meter Jordan Arakawa came in Arrigoni, sophomore thrower Eastern get going in the first steeplechase with a time of second place with a toss of 202- Morgan Romey and freshman days of the Big Sky events. 10:58.30. Junior distance run- 11. Buchanan took fourth place Paula Gil-Echevarria will all Kimes recorded a new per- ner Katie Mahoney placed with a throw of 196-6. be in the preliminary rounds. Graphic by Joseph Weeden sonal best in the heptathlon on third in the same race with a Freshman Courtney For the men’s side, May 13-14. time of 11:07.24. Bray ended up clinching Arakawa, Nielson, Buchanan Rounds will be broken down. east and the west region.” Kimes ran a time of 15.22 Senior thrower Jon Bu- the pole vault Big Sky title. and sophomore Joey Payne “There [are] over 100 Selected Eagles will rep- in the 100-meter hurdles and chanan won the conference She won the pole vaulting will all compete at the NCAA schools in each region,” resent EWU at the NCAA cleared a height of 5-3 in the title in the shot put event with event with a mark of 13-5 Preliminary Rounds. Mecklenburg said. “It’s all Championship Preliminary high jump event. Kimes also a throw of 57-11 3/4. Junior 3/4. Murillo also won a title Mecklenburg explained NCAA Division I schools Rounds on May 29-31 in recorded a toss of 31-8 in the pole vaulter Nick Stearns fin- on the final day in the jav- how the NCAA Preliminary between the two regions, the Fayetteville. Ukrainian basketball recruit prepares to compete next season By Elohino Theodore was a two-year process of evaluation State Championships. He was also and Southwest Bi-District champion- tiple offensive skills,” Hayford said. staff writer and recruitment.” honored by being named to the ship in 2014. “[Bliznyuk] can score off the drive [email protected] Bliznyuk was born in Lutsk, but 2014 Association Press Class 4A Hayford and Pribble stated and the shot and the post-up, and he’s due to family issues, his mother All-State team. The Seattle Times how Bliznyuk will help the Eagles a very good passer. The EWU men’s basketball team moved the family to Federal Way, honored him with second team in the future. “So, it’s exciting for me and my announced on May 14 the National Washington, to be closer to other All-State. “I think he gives us depth at coaching staff when we look at help- Letter of Intent signing of Bogdan family members. Bliznyuk earned Hayford explained what multiple positions,” Hayford said. ing him reach his full potential.” Bliznyuk, who is a Todd Beamer first team All-State honors and All- Bliznyuk must do in order to get “He adds another outside shooter Pribble is optimistic that Bliznyuk High School senior and Lutsk, Area Player of the Year from the Ta- situated and accustomed to his new with size. He’ll stretch the defense; he will have all of the resources he will Ukraine, native. coma News Tribune. school next year. brings great court smarts.” need to fit in with the team’s program. Standing at 6 feet 6 inches and 215 During his junior year, Bliznyuk “He’s going to come out and go “He can play from the perimeter, “The luxury with being a vet- pounds, Bliznyuk is a forward who averaged 15.1 points along with to summer school in the summer he can play inside,” Pribble said. eran team now, and not being as can play multiple positions. 7.7 rebounds. Todd Beamer High and work with our strength and “He can also handle the ball against young of a team as we’ve been “He’s a stretch four,” said assis- School finished 18-8 during the sea- conditioning program,” Hayford bigger players.” in the last couple of years, is that tant coach Alex Pribble. “So, he can son of his junior year. said. “Our coaches are allowed to Both coaches look forward to [Bliznyuk] can come in and he can play a lot of different positions, and During his senior year, he aver- work with him two hours a week working with Bliznyuk next year. learn from our juniors, learn from that’s what we like about him. We’ll aged 19.6 points, six rebounds, 2.4 throughout summer school under “He works hard. You can tell that our seniors and understand the ex- take advantage of his matchups in a assists, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks. NCAA rules.” he’s a guy who is a gym rat,” Pribble pectations of working hard every lot of different ways.” Bliznyuk also shot 49 percent be- In addition to all of the ac- said. “He spends a lot of time in the single day,” Pribble said. According to head coach Jim hind the 3-point line. He shot 50 colades, Bliznyuk was the South gym working on his craft. When he “He is willing and able to fit in Hayford, the Eagles had their eyes percent from the field, while shoot- Puget Sound League South Division gets here, I think that it’s just going right away to make an impact right on Bliznyuk for a while. “We fol- ing 87 percent behind the free- Player of the Year. He also helped to be a good experience for both him away,” Pribble said. “So, we believe lowed [Bliznyuk] as a coaching staff throw line. Todd Beamer High School win their and for us.” we have a culture set and [Bliznyuk] throughout his junior year and then In March, Bliznyuk helped his first South Puget Sound South Divi- “I think he has great potential to is going to add to that culture rather into his senior year,” Hayford said. “It school finish in fifth place at the 4A sion title and their first West Central be a defensive stopper, he has mul- than take anything away.”

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