Three in a row for women’s basketball Attitude is everything Senior guard Katie Appleton led the Just like everything else in life, your outlook can tteam to two victories during the weekend. make or break your love life.
sports Page 9 life Page 3 5ǣǠ%ǜǤǧǴ&DZǠǭǢǭǠǠǩ5ǣǠ%ǜǤǧǴ&DZǠǭǢǭǠǠǩ MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008 The student voice of Washington State University since 1895 Vol 115 No. 70 Community given a glimpse of Mexican culture CUB will close in the early morning next semester Employees had difficulty working the late shift, which is required twice a month.
From staff reports The CUB will no longer be open 24 hours a day. The CUB Advisory Board decided to close the CUB from 2 to 6 a.m., with exceptions for dead and finals week, at its meet- ing Thursday. ASWSU President Brandon Scheller, who sits on the board, said on an average night, only one to five students are in the CUB during this time period. I’VE BEEN APPROACHED BY ALMOST EVERY STUDENT EMPLOYEE OF THE CUB THAT THESE SHIFTS ARE KILLING THEM. Brandon Scheller ASWSU president DANIEL MITCHELL/DAILY EVERGREEN Patricia Celaya, a first year counseling psychology graduate student, talks to students and faculty Friday at the Casa Latina. On one-third of the nights this semester, the CUB had either zero The history of Mexico was a major topic of discussion at Latino Culture Night or one person in it for the four- hour interval. By Eric Fina CAMARADAS. IT WAS WONDERFUL. I Mexican history. Scheller said student employ- Evergreen staff International business major “The fact about how Juarez ees have continually complained Maggie Esquivel attended the LEARNED SO MUCH ABOUT didn’t learn Spanish until he about working the overnight shift, More than 70 people packed event to learn about the colorful THE CULTURE. was 12 was interesting,” Blanco which is required twice a month. into the Casa Latina culture history, art and historical fig- said. “I’ve been approached by house Friday night for a glimpse Maggie Esquivel almost every student employee of into the history and traditions of ures Mexico has to offer. International business major A table full of Mexican can- “It was wonderful. I learned dies with signs describing their the CUB that these shifts are kill- Mexican culture. ing them,” he said. Latino Culture Night, hosted so much about the culture,” she of theater and art Mexico has historical significance was also At the start of the year, the by the Chicana/o Latina/o said. “The range and number of to offer,” said Karla Blanco, a part of the night of festivities. CUB had 38 student employees. Graduate/Professional Student people there just showed how graduate student in counseling “It was amazing how much Scheller said 15 student employ- Association, featured free well-planned the night was.” psychology. of a hit the candy was as we ees have quit this semester, with Mexican food and and other Patricia Celaya and Jennifer Ceyala and Ambriz present- had food for 60 prepared, and complaints about the overnight festivities. Ambriz, both of whom are doc- ed “The Golden Age of Mexico it was all gone by the end of the shift being the most prevalent “The setting of the house was toral students in counseling psy- Cinema,” which focused on the night,” she said. reason. perfect, as the different pictures chology, gave brief presentations country’s film industry in the Martinez and Rodrigo Scheller said it costs the on the wall gave people a good on historical figures in Mexican beginning of the 20th century. Gonzalez-Abraham, a doctoral university an extra $30,000 to idea of Mexican culture,” said history and on the arts. They also did a presenta- student in counseling psychol- keep the CUB open. However, Vanessa Martinez, a doctoral “They gave us a great idea tion regarding the life of ogy, presented a slideshow of complaints from CUB employees student in counseling psychol- on the type of history Mexico Benito Juarez, considered had a larger effect on the decision ogy and co-chairwoman of has experienced and what type the most beloved president in than the costs, he said. See CULTURE Page 6 “The $30,000 is not what gets me, it’s the students who have to work the night shift,” he said. “That’s sort of a liability, it’s sort Business center welcomes new director of irresponsible or maybe a little The former associate professor ship position. He is hungry for students to take note of this will be a hallmark facility with unnecessary to make our student was chosen due to his strong knowledge. He embodies the program because it is a great world-class equipment and workers go through the tough adjectives of hungry, humble opportunity.” research capabilities. shifts.” background in research. and smart. It was a great fit for Ryan said because the center “John has been instrumen- Prior to the meeting, Scheller the College of Business.” will work heavily with its spon- tal in shaping the layout of the presented the idea to the ASWSU By Dan Warn Senate on Wednesday. Evergreen contributor Wells came to WSU in 2000 sors and business partners, the program,” he said. “We went as an associate professor in the available research projects are on a tour to the world’s great- ASWSU District 1 Sen. Greg College of Business. During his “as wide as the imagination.” est research facilities. John was Pender said it is essential for The College of Business WSU to provide a place for stu- appointed John Wells as professional career, his research Wells said the center’s initial part of that team. He has an dents to go 24 hours a day. director of the new Center for has focused on information sys- projects will benefit the univer- excellent vision for the program “$30,000 is a lot, but I think Behavioral Business Research. tems. He said his background sity if a high-quality standard and has a great attitude.” we might be losing a lot by closing The center will provide studying the different compo- is set. He said if the center is On the tour, Marquart said (the CUB),” he said. students with opportunities nents of business gives him the valuable enough to its spon- he and Wells looked at the types ASWSU District 2 Sen. Lauren to work with faculty members skills to best use his environ- sors, they might be willing to of technology, data-gathering Edholm said keeping the CUB and leaders in the business ment as director. provide the center with research techniques and operations of open during hours when nobody industry to solve problems Frances Ryan, public rela- stipends, which would attract other research facilities. is there is a waste of energy, and facing today’s organizations, tions and communication scholarships. “I would like the center to incompatible with the university’s College of Business Dean Eric coordinator for the College of Spangenberg said the lab be a research incubator where mission to become more Spangenberg said. The center’s Business, said Wells was a good initially received money from complex business problems sustainable. lab will be ready for use next pick because of his research the president of Toyota three are understood, analyzed and Scheller said keeping the CUB fall, though some of the projects background. or four years ago, and his cor- solved,” Wells said. “In this open is also a safety issue. have begun. “There is an educational poration matched his personal center, we will take emerging Since the start of the semester, Spangenberg said he trusts component for the students,” donation. Boeing, along with business problems and address one to two student employees Wells as director of the center. he said. “By working side by other donors, also has provided them with state-of-the-art solu- have been required for the over- “In this environment, I do side with faculty to solve prob- enough money to finance the tions. My ultimate goal is for night shift. Scheller said multiple not think I could have found a lems in the industry, they will lab. the center to provide value to homeless people have stayed better person for the job,” he become more competitive in Justin Marquart, director of the industry, academic scholar- inside the facility during these hours. said. “This is the perfect time this ever-changing environ- development for the College of ship to the faculty and learning in his life to assume a leader- ment and economy. I encourage Business, said the center’s lab experience to the students.” See CUB Page 6
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they lacked that confidence. You MORGAN SMITH IS A SOPHOMORE HOSPITALITY AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MAJOR FROM Eat and drink your way to health are the true self-fulfilling proph- OLYMPIA. SHE CAN BE CONTACTED AT 335-1140 OR BY [email protected]. THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS COLUMN ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE STAFF OF THE Stay strong in the final stretch of the semester ecy and you didn’t even know it. DAILY EVERGREEN OR THOSE OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS. up during finals week. In addition to being loaded COLIN’S NBC names David Gregory with cancer-preventing antiox- RECOMMENDATIONS idants, green tea consumption Several small supplements to may play a role in preventing your diet can fight common host of ‘Meet the Press’ Men’s Health winter infections. According is explored and where people By Colin Kennedy winter ailments, including: Gregory will continue as a ‘Today’ to WebMD.com, green tea ■ Green tea – contains cancer- contributor and backup anchor come to understand how the contains a phytochemical cat- government works and try to As the cold season, flu preventing antioxidants and in addition to his new job. echin, which has been shown can stave off winter infections understand the important issues season, finals week and other to have natural antibiotic of the day.” fun periods approach, you ■ Garlic and onions – By Frazier Moore In addition to his “Meet the properties. The Associated Press can take steps to bolster your contain immunity-boosting Press” responsibilities, Gregory Even throwing in some immune system and help pre- phytochemicals will be a regular contributor for extra garlic and onions to your NEW YORK — David vent coming down with many ■ Tomatoes – contain lycopene, Gregory’s new job as mod- “Today” and continue as a back- favorite meal can provide a nasty ailments. From regular supporting a healthy immune erator of “Meet the Press” was up anchor. He will also continue exercise to obsessive hand- source of immunity-boosting system made official Sunday with an as a regular contributor and washing to Echinacea and phytochemicals. Fruits and ■ Cayenne pepper – contains announcement on the long- analyst on MSNBC and for NBC vitamin C supplements, people veggies might be the best – beta-carotene running NBC interview program News coverage of special events, and cheapest – options one the network said. employ numerous tactics hop- ■ Screwdriver (or just orange that he will take over starting should consume to remain A Los Angeles native who ing to avoid some of the win- juice) – vitamin C supports next week. healthy and pass up the next The 38-year-old chief White joined NBC News in 1995, ter bugs that spread around healthy immune system and helps Gregory was MSNBC’s chief campus. winter bug. Tomatoes, for the body metabolize alcohol House correspondent was intro- example, contain the antioxi- duced by Tom Brokaw, who anchor on Election Night and during general election debates, STUDIES HAVE SUGGESTED dant lycopene, which supports by promoting healthy mucus stepped in as temporary host last June after the death of Tim and has hosted an hourlong VITAMIN C MAY HELP healthy immune functioning membrane development in the political show weekdays on and is linked to helping pre- nasal passages. Russert, the program’s modera- THE BODY’S ABILITY TO tor since 1991. MSNBC. vent various types of cancer On a wild Friday night in Sunday’s announcement METABOLIZE ALCOHOL, “I’ve thought a lot about what and even heart disease. Pullman – or Monday night came after months of specula- it means to succeed somebody POSSIBLY MAKING YOU FEEL If you’re already suffer- or Saturday morning – order tion about who would be chosen, A LITTLE BETTER THE NEXT ing from a winter ailment a screwdriver instead of that like Tim Russert,” Gregory told with unconfirmed reports sur- and you’re down with spicy double vodka Rockstar for an viewers. “I’m not Tim. But along facing last week that NBC had MORNING. with this great team, I can just foods, try mixing in some cay- extra boost of vitamin C. In settled on Gregory. Until then, fact, studies have suggested work real hard to make him Andrea Mitchell, Chuck Todd Your diet can play a sub- enne pepper with your meal. proud.” Cayenne peppers, along with vitamin C may help the and Gwen Ifill were also among stantial role in avoiding sick- body’s ability to metabolize A ratings leader with enor- similar peppers, may provide those thought to be contenders. ness. There are many foods, alcohol, possibly making you mous influence, “Meet the Press” most of which are inexpensive, temporary relief from conges- The choice of Gregory was feel a little better the next brings Gregory “one of the great- “a natural decision,” said NBC that can contribute to your tion. Additionally, according to morning. est jobs there is,” he said in an News president Steve Capus, overall well-being and help Organicfact.net, cayenne pepper COLIN KENNEDY IS A SENIOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR FROM SEATTLE. HE CAN BE CONTACTED interview after the broadcast. explaining, “he’s got a full skill fend off some of the illnesses contains beta-carotene, which AT 335-1140 OR BY [email protected]. THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS “It’s a place where account- COLUMN ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE STAFF OF THE DAILY EVERGREEN OR THOSE that seem to incessantly spring may protect against pathogens OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS. ability reigns, where leadership See PRESS Page 4 4 THE DAILY EVERGREEN LIFE MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008 entertainment briefs Pinup Bettie Page in PRESS | New “I’m just celebrating Barack Jamie Foxx: Obamas Obama (and) celebrating the new host a ‘natural president,” he said. hospital after heart attack need a pitbull Obama’s presidential win isn’t the decision’ NEW YORK — As the quest for only thing the Grammy-nominated singer is celebrating. Foxx is also The 1950s sex icon is ‘critically ing set the stage for the sexual the First Dog continues, Academy revolution of the rebellious Continued from Page 3 Award winner Jamie Foxx thinks he’s gearing up for the release of his third ill’ and in intensive care after CD, “Intuition,” in stores December 1960s. She attracted national come up with the perfect solution suffering a heart attack. set” as a broadcast journalist. for the President-elect and his family. 16. He calls it his “best work ever.” attention with magazine “A pitbull,” the entertainer said. “I got the best of Timbaland, the photographs of her sensuous Then why the delay in mak- best of Kanye (West), The-Dream, By James Beltran ing the transition? “(I’m) trying to pick out Barack The Associated Press figure that were tacked up on Obama’s Christmas puppy right now, the best of Lil Wayne (and) the best walls across the country. “This is about the first chance so we’re working hard on that,” he of T.I.,” he said as he rattled off some we’ve had to focus on it,” Capus of the album’s top collaborators. LOS ANGELES — Bettie Her photos included a joked. “I think I’m going to get him a Page, a 1950s pinup known for centerfold in the January replied. He reviewed the past pitbull, we just got to keep it street.” “Intuition” is Foxx’s follow-up to 2005’s “Unpredictable,” a platinum her raven-haired bangs and 1955 issue of then-fledgling six months, with the shock of Foxx made the comments after Playboy magazine, as well as Russert’s death followed by performing at the annual Rockefeller CD that hit No. 1 on the Billboard saucy come-hither looks, was charts. hospitalized in intensive care controversial sadomasochistic NBC’s extensive coverage of the Center Christmas tree lighting in Beijing Olympics, then the politi- New York last week. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS after suffering a heart attack, poses. her agent said Friday. Page later spent decades cal race and election night. “She’s critically ill,” Mark away from the public eye, and “Through all that, we knew Roesler of CMG Worldwide during that time battled men- we had Tom (as a substitute), told The Associated Press. tal illness and became a born- and we knew we had David,” He said the 85-year-old had again Christian. Capus said. been hospitalized for the last After resurfacing in the NBC also announced Sunday three weeks with pneumonia 1990s, she occasionally grant- that Betsy Fischer, the pro- and was about to be released ed interviews but refused to gram’s executive producer since when she had the heart attack allow her picture to be taken. 2002, will stay on for a period Tuesday. Page was trans- Mueller credits his busi- described as “several years.” ferred to another hospital in ness dealings with Page for Fischer, whose career at NBC Los Angeles and remained in bringing her out of seclusion. News began with an internship intensive care Friday. He said he first met her in at “Meet the Press” while in col- A family friend, Todd 1989 when he offered her “a lege, has been with the program Mueller, said Page was in a bunch of money” to show up for 17 years. coma. When asked to con- at autograph signings. Asked how it will change with firm, Roesler said, “I would “I probably sold 3,000 Gregory as host, she said: “You not deny that,” but he would of her autographs, usually want to play to the strengths of not comment further on her for $200 to $300,” he said. the host, and we’ll come up with condition. “Eleanor Roosevelt, we got some innovative things. But the Page, a secretary turned $40-$50. ... Bettie Page out- changes will be seamless.” model, is credited with help- sells them all.” “Meet the Press” has the cachet of being network TV’s longest-running series, having premiered in November 1947. It dominates the Sunday morning political landscape. Bread Twist & Salad During November, it averaged 4.5 million viewers each Sunday. ABC’s “This Week” with George Stephanopoulos had 3.5 million Mini Calzone with choice of Soupp or Salad viewers, CBS’ “Face the Nation” (avav liable 11-4pm daily)y with Bob Schieffer averaged 3.1 million viewers, and “Fox News 334-1895 Sunday” with Chris Wallace had E 1115 MAIN ST. 1.5 million viewers, according to (Across from Stephenson Hall) Nielsen Media Research. MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008 LIFE THE DAILY EVERGREEN 5 Streisand, Freeman received honors entertainment brief ingly threatening behavior. It also Pete Townshend and Roger from 1995 to the event. reception, the 77-year-old said, Milano says Calif. stalker said he tried to gain access to Daltrey were also recipients of “I’m here because of one “I’m in a daze” about being an hiked miles to see her an upcoming event where she is the Kennedy Center Honors. of my idols called Morgan honoree. scheduled to appear. Freeman,” he said. Performers from New York, LOS ANGELES — Actress Milano also is seeking protec- After the reception, the Nashville and Hollywood salut- tion for her parents and brother. By Brett Zongker Alyssa Milano has sought a tem- The Associated Press group traveled with the presi- ed the honorees with surprise porary restraining order against a A hearing is scheduled for dent and first lady Laura Bush tribute performances Sunday Northern California man who she January. WASHINGTON — Barbra to the performing arts center evening. The show will air Dec. says hiked miles to try to reach her. Milano is best known for her Streisand is visiting the White for a gala in their honor. 30 on CBS. A statement from Milano said roles on television series such as House but says she’ll play nice. The gala included the young The awards were presented the man has repeatedly tried to “Who’s the Boss?” and “Charmed.” Streisand, a vocal critic of singer-songwriter Ne-Yo sing- Saturday night at a State meet her and displayed increas- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS President George W. Bush, ing Streisand’s 1965 hit “Lover, Department dinner hosted by was a guest Sunday at 1600 Come Back to Me.” Secretary of State Condoleezza Pennsylvania Avenue during Musician Rob Thomas said Rice. She addressed each hon- one of Washington’s few A-list he would sing The Who’s song oree, beginning with Freeman, events. “Baba O’Riley” during the trib- who once played the president “Art,” she said, “transcends ute for Townshend and Daltrey. in the movie “Deep Impact.” politics this weekend.” The Kennedy Center Honors “I know that when you The singer and actress come just a month after the played the African-American this year is a recipient of the presidential election. Streisand, president of the United States, Kennedy Center Honors, along 66, was one of the most outspo- most people thought that would with Morgan Freeman, country ken honorees on politics during happen when a comet hit,” singer George Jones, dancer the campaign season, saying Rice said, drawing laughs and and choreographer Twyla the past two elections had been cheers. “But wonder of won- Tharp and musicians Pete “stolen.” ders, fiction has become true.” Townshend and Roger Daltrey At a State Department din- Freeman, 71, who starred of The Who. ner for the honorees Saturday this year in “The Dark Knight,” The honors recognize indi- night, Streisand said, “It’s just also made headlines after viduals who have had an impact great to be honored by one’s suffering broken bones in a on American culture through own country.” Mississippi car crash in August. the performing arts, part of the Jones, who earned the nick- On Saturday, the Oscar- living memorial to President name “No Show Jones” for winning actor said he was still John F. Kennedy. performances he missed during recovering from nerve dam- Musician B.B. King wore his his wild days, promised to show age in his left hand and wore a Kennedy Center honoree medal up this time. As he entered the glove to control the swelling.
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Stadium Way Pullman FREE Parking! 334-3661 MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008 REGION NEWS THE DAILY EVERGREEN 7 Thousands of kids wait for new eyeglasses region briefs State Patrol troopers were on The backlog is due to security MaryAnne Lindeblad, a with the prison program, which Crowd rallies against duty at the rally site. protocols at a state corrections division director in the state employs 65 inmates who earn Department of Social and between 45 cents and $1.50 an anti-religion sign center, where eyeglasses are made. Health Services who monitors hour. The lab makes 700 pairs Evergreen band to the Medicaid vision benefit, of glasses every day or about OLYMPIA — Hundreds of people The Associated Press acknowledged complaints from 150,000 pairs a year. showed up at state Capitol for a march at inauguration two-hour rally Sunday afternoon optometrists have been climbing. Parker and prison officials this VANCOUVER — The marching SPOKANE — Nine-year-old DSHS has encouraged the prison year saw potential problems with to protest a holiday display that band from Evergreen High School Kiera Williams is among thou- program to cut the long delays. inmates having access to lim- disparages religion and said there of Vancouver has been invited sands of Washington children is no God. to be in President-elect Barack enrolled in the state’s Medicaid Jim Parker, the general man- ited patient records. But Parker ager of Correctional Industries, A “winter solstice” sign spon- Obama’s inauguration parade on program who have waited emphasized that no patient’s pri- Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C. the prison’s work program, said vacy was ever breached. sored by the atheistic Freedom from months for new eyeglasses. Religion Foundation calls religion The Plainsmen band will play “Sometimes, during recess, I the problems have been solved Although names and iden- the state song, “Washington, My can’t really play because I don’t and the wait times drastically cut. tifying information from doc- “myth and superstition that hardens Home.” feel well,” the Spokane fourth- As of last Thursday, Parker said tors’ offices were erased from hearts and enslaves minds.” Evergreen was among more grader said. “I’m lucky, though, the Medicaid backlog had been An organizer at Sunday’s rally, than 1,400 bands from across the paperwork that inmates entered nation to apply for the honor to to have such good friends who sit reduced to about 1,800 pairs of into computers, Parker said the Steve Wilson, said outrage over that display is growing. He said the sign play on Pennsylvania Avenue fol- with me.” glasses for children and adults. decision was made to stop having lowing Obama’s swearing-in. Only Her mother isn’t as patient, But Parker said some of the is offensive to people of all faiths. inmates perform data entry as of Three counter-protesters stood about two dozen groups were of course. Kiera has been waiting most complicated prescriptions June. selected. since late August for new glasses. are enshared by the wait. at the side of the rally, holding up “The old adage, ‘If it could signs that said, “Get Over It.” THE ASSOCIATED PRESS She needs bifocals to read books. David Hays, a Tacoma area happen it might’ — well, we Kiera has a rare disease and optometrist who is a liaison for wanted to get rid of the ‘might,’” takes medication. She gets head- the Optometric Physicians of Parker said. aches from squinting to read the Washington in its dealings with Temporary staff began typ- teacher’s lessons written on a the DSHS, said, “Murphy’s Law whiteboard or trying to see things ing in order information, but seems to attach itself to certain problems ensued and the back- across the classroom. patients.” “This entire thing is outra- log grew. By August, more than Hays said he knows DSHS is 10,000 orders were backlogged. geous,” Lori Williams told The upset by the backlog and has put for lunch Spokesman-Review. “My daugh- Parker said he hired more people, Parker’s program on notice. but the training curve and rigor- ter shouldn’t have had to be going “They truly view the children to school without glasses now ous state hiring guidelines took three months and counting. We and adults in the Medicaid pro- time. don’t have a lot of money, and gram as clients,” Hays said. “My “In hindsight, sure, we would we’re doing the best we can.” feeling is that in January, if the do some things differently.” he Deli Sandwiches problem isn’t solved, DSHS will The glasses backlog in the said. “We would have had a staff simply have to find another pro- state can be traced to new security in place.” protocols and computer software vider.” Hays said he hopes the opti- Rosalind Knox, a contracts at the Airway Heights Corrections specialist for the Office of State Center. At the center, inmates cal program can rebound from a work in a state-run optical lab to tough year. Procurements, said her office has >R\VdfcVj`fc make every lens and frame for “Things were a mess and yes it administered the prison contract people served by the state’s subsi- was bad,” he said. “What we need for 10 years. The latest contract, &RATERNITY dized insurance program. now is to know that it has been a two-year pact valued at $6.8 In November, the backlog of fixed and won’t happen again.” million, expires in October. Knox eyeglass orders peaked at 12,000. The prison’s optical lab has said she was confident the prob- That’s for both children and made glasses since 1997. By law, lems will be resolved and the con- 3ORORITY adults. the state is required to contract tract renewed. $ORM OR #LUB Appeals court rules in murder case hZ]]SVcV^V^SVcVU Judge Patricia Collins will be In its 20-page ruling, the days after Lauri Waterman’s EYV4YZ_``\JVRcS``\ZdXZgZ_XVgVcj`_VeYRe forced to review her decision to appellate court said Collins charred body was found Nov. was correct to suppress the last 14, 2004, inside the family’s ^ZddVUeYVUVRU]Z_VR dismiss a murder indictment. portion of the interview, where minivan off a remote logging Waterman told Alaska State road. 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Sustainability I Community I Achievement I Leadership I Engagement sports The Daily Evergreen sports editor Jimmy Blue [email protected] PAGE 9 MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008 Men fall to Baylor Women pick up two wins ing to pull WSU within two WSU held Baylor to its lowest score of the season but could points. WSU (6-2) failed to come up not find a win Saturday night. with a stop on Baylor’s next pos- session, as Henry Dugat’s jumper By Kevin Dudley Evergreen staff with 1:34 remaining gave Baylor a 55-51 lead. Going into Saturday night’s It was all the Bears (7-1) need- game against the No. 24 Baylor ed to secure the win. Bears, WSU knew it had to slow “I think when we needed to the tempo. come up with a significant stop in The Bears came in averag- the game we couldn’t,” Bennett ing 84.6 points a game, while said. “Whether it was an out- the Cougars were giving up an of-bounds play with four or five average of 43.4 points a game. seconds (on the shot clock) or just The assumption was whoever on the high ball screen, we had a controlled the tempo could win. hard time. (Baylor) just split us and got to the rim.” ... WHEN WE NEEDED TO WSU controlled the tempo, COME UP WITH A playing as efficiently as it could on offense and forcing Baylor to use SIGNIFICANT STOP IN THE most of the shot clock when the GAME WE COULDN’T. Bears had the ball. WSU looked good early, forcing Baylor to com- Tony Bennett mit three turnovers within the WSU basketball head coach first four minutes of the game. But freshman Klay Thompson Which is why the 58-52 loss found himself in early foul trou- to the Bears was so frustrating ble, forcing Bennett to bench the to Head Coach Tony Bennett, young player. his players and the 9,038 fans “When Klay was in foul at Friel Court. trouble in the first half, we lost With his team trailing 53-48, another scorer and another ball senior forward Daven Harmeling hit a 3-pointer with 2:13 remain- See BASKETBALL Page 11 Swimmers set records in Austin, take seventh Despite tying and breaking a best of 1:02.16 and gave her a number of school records, WSU sixth-place finish overall. In all, 10 swimmers took last in a tough meet. advanced to the finals for the Cougars on the second day. By Jeff Allen Evergreen staff Junior Michaela Ahlin had another impressive day, making In three days of competition, it to three individual finals in the WSU swim team broke an the first two days. On day one equal number of WSU records she competed in the finals of and tied another on its way to the 100 butterfly, and 500 free- a seventh place finish at the style, while reaching the B finals Texas Invitational in Austin. of the 400 individual medley. The Cougars’ 159 points gave Ahlin teamed up with them last place in a field that Burton, Neely, and sophomore included five nationally ranked Talor Whitaker in the 800 free relay. The group finished with KEVIN QUINN/DAILY EVERGREEN teams. No. 4 Arizona came in first with 1153.5 points, fol- a seventh-place time of 7:26.37. Senior Katie Appleton goes up for a shot while Milwaukee’s Turquoise McCain attempts to block. lowed by the host, No. 17 Texas, Neely also qualified for finals with 985. No. 20 Wisconsin in two individual events and Strong defense helped the Cougars improve to 5-2 (425), No. 15 UCLA (379.5), improved her times in both. No. 16 Arizona State (277), and Her times of 57.94 in the 100 By Dan Agnew rebounds. turnovers, allowing the Cougars Houston (198.5) rounded out backstroke and 1:50.84 in the Evergreen staff Sunday’s game was a tale of to comfortably take over the the field. 200 freestyle came in the D two halves. game. Daugherty said she never The swimming of sopho- finals of both races. Cougar women’s basket- UWM led WSU 27-22 at the doubted the team, even after a ball knocked off another two more Rugile Mileisyte high- half because of poor shooting subpar first half. lighted the first day of racing for WE HAD 16 LIFETIME BESTS nonconference opponents this and offensive miscues. WSU “We’ve got great leadership weekend at Friel Court. the Cougars. In the preliminar- THIS MORNING ALONE, shot just 29 percent from the from our four upperclassmen,” Anchored by strong defen- ies, Mileisyte broke the WSU floor and committed 15 turn- she said. “I think the thing they EVERYONE JUST STEPPED UP sive efforts in both games, record in the 50 freestyle with a overs in the first half. were talking about was ‘We’re AND SWAM OUTSTANDING ... WSU beat up on Long Beach time of 23.10. The record would “We had to settle down and not doing a good job taking only stand for a couple of hours State University 68-50 Friday execute at a much higher level care of the basketball and let’s before Mileisyte broke it again. Erica Quam night and followed with a and stop turning the ball over,” settle down a little bit.’” In the finals, she clocked in at WSU swimming head coach 73-52 win against University Daugherty said. Scoring on Sunday, like 22.86, giving her a fourth-place of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The Several times in the first finish in the B heat. “I think we picked up where two games marked the two other games this season, was half, WSU had opportuni- Mileisyte also helped the we left off last night. We have to fewest points WSU has given led by a freshman. This time it ties for easy baskets and fast was April Cook, who scored 18 200 freestyle relay team break do well with the swimming in up this season and improved breaks, but players bobbled another WSU record. Her split the morning to get the oppor- the team’s record to 5-2 on the points, with 15 of them coming the ball out of bounds or made in the second half. Appleton of 22.43 was the fastest split tunity to swim at night. This season. ill-advised passes. Coaches and in school history. She teamed morning we had 14 lifetime “We found out that if we contributed on both ends with players knew what they had to nine points, seven boards and with freshman Emma Neely, bests, so I think we’re having maintain a great level of do to change things around in sophomore Sierra Burton and a special meet in a great atmo- defense no matter what’s hap- three steals. the second half. Though the Cougars’ two- senior Jamie MacLeod to finish sphere and swimming fast,” pening offensively, we’ve got “The coaching staff chal- with the record time of 1:32.51, Quam said. a shot to win it,” WSU Head game home stand is over, their lenged us to come out and, in next game is a short road trip good enough for seventh place No school records fell on Coach June Daugherty said. the first two minutes, really overall. the final day of racing, but the On Friday night, the Cougars to Idaho to play the Vandals. make a statement ... I think we Tip-off will take place at 2 p.m. “We had 16 lifetime bests Cougars managed to tie a pre- quickly dismissed Long Beach rose to the occasion,” Appleton this morning alone,” Head Sunday in Moscow. vious school best. Mileisyte, when they jumped to a 15-4 said. Coach Erica Quam said in a Neely, Burton and Whitaker lead behind senior guard Katie The Cougars didn’t wait NOTES WSU news release after the first finished the 400 freestyle relay Appleton’s fast start. She fin- around to get things work- ■ The 15 steals and 28 day of competition. “Everyone in 3:23.27 to take seventh place. ished the game with 14 points. ing after the break. They sunk forced turnovers by WSU just stepped up and swam out- Ahlin capped off a solid perfor- The Cougars didn’t give up the their first eight shots of the against Long Beach State were standing tonight.” mance with a fifth-place finish lead for the rest of the game, second half to retake the lead both season highs. Day two belonged to senior in the B final of the 200 butter- dropping the 49ers’ record to 40-29. With more scoring ■ The victory against UWM Elyse Peterson. She capped off fly with a time of 1:59.91. 1-4. Freshman Jazmine Perkins came fewer turnovers, as the was the third consecutive win another strong day of swim- The Cougars have nearly a led the scoring with 16 points Cougars committed just five in for the Cougars. The victory ming for the Cougars by break- month off before they compete and senior forward Heather the second half. Once the lead marked the first time the WSU ing her own WSU record in the again when they head down to Molzen picked up a double- was taken, the defense did its women have won three straight 100 breaststroke. Her time of UC Irvine on Jan. 3, in the UC double with 14 points and 11 job and forced 30 total UWM in three years. 1:01.81 eclipsed her previous Irvine Invitational. 10 THE DAILY EVERGREEN SPORTS MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008 sports brief Patriots rally past Seahawks, 24-21 top spot in the NFC East after a 20-14 Titans, Cardinals, loss to Philadelphia. Pittsburgh then With Matt Hasselbeck out due Seymour recovered the fumble to 212 yards passing and a career- did the Giants a nice turn, edging clinch it. high-tying three touchdowns for Dallas 20-13 to hand the division to to a back injury, Seneca Wallace Giants clinch divisions The New York Jets lost at San New York. made his ninth career start. Seattle (2-11), which lost for the It's on to the NFL playoffs for the The Giants’ loss meant the Titans Francisco. Miami beat Buffalo in sixth consecutive time and is off Titans, Giants and Cardinals. have the best record in the league Toronto. All three teams are 8-5. to its worst start since a franchise- Arizona clinched the NFC West following their 28-9 victory against By Gregg Bell New England withstood the worst 2-14 season in 1992. on Sunday with a 34-10 rout of St. Cleveland. At 12-1, the Titans have The Associated Press loss of four injured starters on The Seahawks led 14-13 late Louis. The Cardinals (8-5) will host the best mark in franchise history defense and a rare two-touch- a postseason game for the first SEATTLE — Matt Cassel ral- in the third quarter when Branch and own the AFC South. down receiving day from former time since 1947, when they called On the verge of a division cham- lied the New England Patriots caught a short pass on the side- Chicago home. It's their first division pionship is Denver. The Broncos when they needed him most. teammate Deion Branch. line, faked out formerly retired crown since 1975, when they repre- (8-5) rallied past Kansas City 24-17 New England’s fill-in quarter- Cassel, looking more like the Junior Seau and then went sented St. Louis. and would clinch the division by back calmly stared down blitzes guy who had consecutive 400- 63 yards. Branch then tipped It's been so long, some players winning any of its remaining games. for completions with his team’s yard passing games than the one Wallace’s 4-yard touchdown pass weren't even sure how to celebrate. Pittsburgh (10-3) also is closing in on playoff chances in the balance. Pittsburgh harried into four turn- to himself with his outstretched The clinchings by Tennessee a playoff berth, if not the AFC North. overs in New England’s 33-10 loss left hand to give Seattle a 21-13 The Steelers' win Sunday left them in Then Sammy Morris leaped and New York weren't particularly into the end zone from 1 yard on at home last week, was 5-for-8 on lead going into the fourth quarter. surprising considering their runaway control of the division with a show- down at Baltimore next week. fourth down with 2:44 remain- the decisive drive that began with Seattle led 14-10 at halftime records. But the Super Bowl cham- ing and the Patriots rallied past 8:47 left at the New England 29. and had 187 yards of offense, as pion Giants (11-2) backed into the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the Seattle Seahawks 24-21 on He converted third-down throws many as it has had in three games Sunday. to Jabar Gaffney and Wes Welker, this season – despite Hasselbeck One week after flopping with who caught a season-high 12 missing his sixth game with a four turnovers in a home loss to passes for 134 yards. back injury and fourth-fifths of Pittsburgh that put New England Welker’s third catch of the the offensive line out. on the outside rail of the AFC drive included a stiff-arm of safety Branch was playing his fifth playoff race, Cassel was 26 of Brian Russell on a 25-yard play to game of the season following 44 for 268 yards passing and a the Seahawks 6. Three runs later, reconstructive knee surgery and touchdown, with no turnovers. Morris jumped in off left guard a bruised heel. After his 14-yard The Patriots forged a three- for the score. scoring catch began the scoring, way tie for first place in the Wallace, making the ninth he took a bow and kept the ball AFC East lead after Brandon start of his six-year career because after his first touchdown since Meriweather sacked Seneca Matt Hasselbeck’s back is hurt- Wallace with 1:54 left and Richard ing again, was 20-for-28 with See SEAHAWKS Page 11 sports brief Chicago Blackhawks beat Phoenix Coyotes CHICAGO — Ben Eager scored twice, and Andrew Ladd had a goal and three assists for a career- high four points in the Chicago Blackhawks' 7-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Sunday night. Jonathan Toews and Dave Bolland each had a goal and an assist, and Patrick Sharp and Dustin Byfuglien also connected. The Blackhawks scored their season-high seven against Ilya Bryzgalov. Chicago's Cristobal Huet stopped 20 shots, allowing only Enver Lisin's 8l[`?fe[XMfcbjnX^\e goal. ,((I`m\im`\n;i#GlccdXe**+$**'0 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008 SPORTS THE DAILY EVERGREEN 11 BASKETBALL | Hurt by free throw shooting sports brief Continued from Page 9 Rockies' roving hitting coordinator M’s name Cockrell as for two seasons; a minor league handler and I thought we were manager for two seasons; and a pro- shaky,” Bennett said. “I thought new hitting coach fessional scout for one year. Cockrell was a career minor- it hurt us. I thought he was off SEATTLE — New Seattle Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu has fin- leaguer as a player, except for nine rhythm and we needed him to games for the Rockies in 1996. He knock down some shots … when ished his coaching staff for the 2009 season, hiring Alan Cockrell as hit- was the ninth overall pick by the he was out, we struggled.” ting coach. San Francisco Giants in the 1984 Thompson played only nine Cockrell spent the last two draft after being a star at Tennessee. minutes in the first half and took seasons as hitting coach for the He also spent time in the farm sys- only five shots the entire game, Colorado Rockies. Until now, the tems of Minnesota, Cleveland and making two of them and finishing 46-year-old spent his entire coach- Colorado, and spent one year, 1991, ing career with the Rockies organiza- in the Mariners system at Calgary, with four points. which was then their AAA affiliate. Free throws also did the tion. He was hitting coach at Triple-A Cougars in. Baylor made 21 of its Colorado Springs for four years; the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 25 shots from the line, while WSU struggled, making only 12 of its 19 attempts. “With free throw shooting, you want to think that you should just be able to go up and knock it down,” said senior point guard Taylor Rochestie, who finished with 11 points and played the entire 40 minutes. “As a whole, you got to shoot better from the free throw line, especially when the game’s close.” Seniors Daven Harmeling and Aron Baynes led the team in scor- ing with 14 points apiece. Baynes played most of the game guard- ing Baylor’s two seven-footers – Mamadou Diene and Josh Lomers. At times, the game got physi- cal, allowing each team ample opportunities to score from the free throw line. “I don’t know how the ALICIA CARLSON/DAILY EVERGREEN physicality played into that,” WSU center Aron Baynes shoots against a Baylor defender Harmeling said of the missed Saturday in Beasley Collusium. WSU lost the game 58-52. free throws and other mistakes. “Maybe it wore us down men- three-point or free throw line. they are top in the nation, they tally. I don’t know, but there’s no Curtis Jerrells finished with made us play defense and we excuses.” 13 points and eight rebounds, made our free throws down the Baylor had four players score while Dugat and Tweety Carter stretch.” in double figures, with LaceDarius each finished with 12 points. WSU returns to the court Dunn leading the way with 14. “This win is going to help Wednesday when No. 5 Dunn’s points all came from the us,” Jerrells said. “Defensively, Gonzaga comes to Pullman. SEAHAWKS | New England suffers injuries Continued from Page 10 off the field with a left knee locker room a few minutes later, injury after getting hit by a Seattle tight end John Carlson Dec. 16, 2007. teammate while trying to tackle beat Seau on an out route on the Just two days after again Maurice Morris on a 4-yard third play for the 12-time Pro coming out of retirement for run. Bruschi was in pain and a Bowler. The 10-yard touchdown a second time to aid New Seahawks trainer rushed to his that gave Seattle a 14-3 lead, England’s injured lineback- side before New England medi- which New England trimmed ers, Seau entered in the second cal personnel could get across to 14-10 on a 2-yard touchdown quarter. the field. pass from Cassel to Benjamin Starter Tedy Bruschi limped Just Bruschi walked to the Watson.
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Endeavour returned from a nearly Endeavour to begin 16-day mission to repair and upgrade return trip to Fla. today the international space station. EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Blood alcohol tester Calif. — NASA says space shuttle Endeavour will begin its cross-coun- charged with DUI try return trip to Florida today, one day later than expected. CARSON CITY, Nev. — A contract The shuttle’s return atop a modi- worker for a Nevada sheriff’s depart- fied jumbo jet had been expected to ment is accused of driving drunk to begin Sunday morning. The space a jail to test a suspect’s blood alcohol agency blamed the delay on prepara- content. tions to install the flight tail cone on Fifty-three-year-old Kathleen the shuttle. Cherry told a Carson City sheriff’s Endeavour touched down in deputy who smelled alcohol on her California on Nov. 30 after stormy breath that she had one margarita weather at the shuttle’s main Florida before driving Friday night. landing site forced a landing at She’s accused of failing field Edwards Air Force Base. sobriety tests and registering a blood It takes about a week and costs alcohol content over the state’s legal $1.8 million to transport the shuttle limit of 0.08 percent. from California to Florida. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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was $63.99 NO-XPLODE NOW $44.79 Dodd calls for GM head to step down Washington worries about the taking steps to overhaul them- warned they could run out of was $56.99 selves and become viable. A money within weeks, and Ford Cel-Tech .59 impact of an auto industry NOW $45 congressional aide outlined the Motor Co. may need help if the collapse on a nation in recession. •Across from Quiznos emerging measure on condition economy deteriorates further. of anonymity because it is not GM spokesman Steve Harris •246 E Main St•334-6917 By Philip Elliott and yet completed. said the company appreciates Julie Hirschfeld Davis The plan would draw the Dodd’s support for the loans, but emergency aid from an existing added, “GM employees, deal- CHICAGO — An influential loan program meant to help the ers, suppliers and the GM board senator drafting a multibillion- automakers build fuel-efficient of directors feel strongly that dollar bailout for Detroit’s vehicles. The size of the package Rick is the right guy to lead GM Big Three automakers said hasn’t been finalized, but it is through this incredibly difficult Sunday that the head of General expected to be about $15 billion, and challenging time.” Motors should step down, while several congressional aides said. Last week, The Associated President-elect Barack Obama It would create an over- Press asked Wagoner if he accused car industry executives sight board comprised of key would resign at the request of of a persistent “head-in-the sand Cabinet secretaries – from Congress, to which he replied, approach” to long-festering the departments of Treasury, “It’s not clear to me that experi- problems. Energy, Labor, Commerce ence in this industry should be Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., and Transportation – plus viewed as a negative, but I’m chairman of the Banking the Environmental Protection going to do what’s right for the Committee, said GM CEO Rick Agency administrator to oversee company and I’m going to do it Wagoner “has to move on” a broad auto industry in consultation with the board.” as part of a government-run restructuring. Democratic Sen. Carl Levin of restructuring that should be a In return for the money, the Michigan, whose state is ground condition of financial life sup- carmakers would have to agree zero for the battered industry, port for the auto industry. to terms similar to those placed told “Fox News Sunday” he was “I think you have got to con- on banks that receive funds confident an agreement would sider new leadership,” Dodd under the $700 billion Wall emerge within the next day. said on CBS’ “Face the Nation.” Street bailout: to limit their top Democratic leaders have said Criticized for staying on the executives’ pay packages, cease they hope to pass the measure sidelines until now, Obama for paying dividends, give the gov- this week. While Levin declined the first time voiced support for ernment a chunk of future gains to predict its approval, support bailout legislation being drafted and guarantee that taxpayers in Congress. among rank-and-file lawmak- would be reimbursed before any ers presumably would improve The sharp criticism from other shareholders, the aide said. Obama and Dodd reflects deep dramatically if both the White The bill under discussion frustration on Capitol Hill at House and Obama were to signal what many lawmakers regard would place the special investi- their backing once the legislation as years of missteps, mistakes gator overseeing the bank rescue is complete. and arrogance by the Big Three in charge of keeping tabs on the “The last thing I want to see automakers. At the same time, auto bailout. happen is for the auto industry Washington is deeply wor- The White House and to disappear, but I’m also con- ried about soaring unemploy- Democratic congressional lead- cerned that we don’t put $10 ment – 533,000 jobs were lost ers are narrowing their differ- billion or $20 billion or $30 in November alone – and the ences over the auto bailout, but billion or whatever billion dol- impact of an auto industry col- had yet to agree on specific legis- lars into an industry, and then, lapse on a nation already deep in lative details, officials said. six months to a year later, they recession. In an appearance on NBC’s come back hat in hand and say, Behind the scenes, House “Meet the Press,” Obama said ‘Give me more,’” Obama said. and Senate aides were hammer- Congress was doing “the exact Obama, who takes office Jan. ing out legislation that would right thing” in drafting leg- 20, has drawn some criticism dole out billions to automakers islation that “holds the auto from Democrats who want him within a week – but yank back industry’s feet to the fire” at the to become more involved in the money if a government- same time it tries to prevent its efforts to save the industry. The run board and overseer named demise. president-elect said his aides are by President George W. Bush General Motors Corp. and monitoring developments and decided the companies weren’t Chrysler LLC, in particular, have considering longer-term plans. opinion The Daily Evergreen opinion editor Dominick Bonny [email protected] PAGE 13 MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008
OUR VOICE Evergreen Editorial Board Horses are people too, almost Other mammals should be treated with respect and dignity residents have used their prop- horses and other social animals erty to provide shelters for pigs, have clearly complex behaviors CUB to be closed in the rabbits, cows, goats, chickens and social habits, it is morally and others. In Pullman, we have objectionable to treat them like Atheist’s the Humane Society that takes commodities, merely for our early morning Line in dogs and cats and is currently economic profit. By Nickolas Conrad building an expanded shelter As owner of Orphan Acres, After winter break, the CUB will be closed to take in larger animals. Not Brent Glover has dedicated Humans have mammalian far from here in Idaho, Orphan his life to showing compassion from 2 to 6 a.m. because, oddly enough, there Acres takes in neglected horses, aren’t that many people in the building between brains. Mammals share simi- to these complex and familiar lar nervous systems and brain much-respected animals that animals. He provides care and 2 in the morning and dawn. have proven better for riding structures, evolved from a com- rehabilitation for abandoned, than eating – humans have So for those of you who were planning to mon heritage. Importantly, they malnourished or neglected developed whole cultures have your book club or fantasy football league contain a limbic system that horses. Many members of our around it. People ride them as a meeting in the CUB between the hours of 2 controls emotion, motivation, community, myself included, hobby, keep them for pets and have volunteered there. In this and 6 a.m., you’re out of luck. For the rest of us memory and homeostatic regu- name sports teams after them. semester alone, volunteers have who are asleep at 3 in the morning, everything latory processes. This means Horses are complex social donated nearly 200 hours of mammals experience the world creatures. In the wild, horses should be just fine. accumulated service. This non- mentally and emotionally in live in matriarchies. The females The main reason for the closure is simply similar ways. Other mammals profit gives all of us a chance to inactivity. No one is there. It’s silly to pay CUB rule the pack and form ranked are able to suffer and feel in hierarchies, like elephants, dogs participate in an unselfish cause. employees to monitor something that doesn’t much the same way we do. and chickens. This is how we are Unfortunately Orphan Acres need monitoring. Mammals can suffer depression able to lead other social animals. is being overwhelmed. Buying This course of action is prudent and logical and have complex emotional By having a human convince hay is becoming too expensive for WSU. We live in a small college town. Unlike states. Some dog lovers have a horse he or she is the leader, and Glover has asked for help gone so far as to give their dogs from the community. His horses New York, our city sleeps and there is no reason the horse learns to follow us. Prozac, and it actually works. Like most social animals, horses and his nonprofit organiza- to keep the building open when most people are In growing recognition play and practice valuable sur- tion need everyone’s support. in bed. If people are staying up all night it’s usu- of these similarities, there is vival skills. Horses have a sense Glover’s work is a life given to ally for nonacademic reasons, such as beer pong increasing concern of how we of curiosity and enjoy mental charity and animal philanthro- tournaments. treat other sentient creatures. stimulation, which is important py. It would be tragic for our During these Organizations have started to for behavioral development. community to lose such a noble emerge to care for neglected and They communicate with each and enriching institution. economically tough abused animals. Rather than other through body language, As a community, we need to times for WSU, we Sound off simply killing or selling another gestures and vocalized noises. support these types of worthy cannot afford to living being when it no longer Like most animals, horses have charities. It is important to real- waste any resources, What do you think about the CUB serves our own ends, some distinguishable personalities – ize that animals have dignity as no longer being availble to stu- people have dedicated their they are individuals. They can well and we are all interconnect- no matter how dents 24 hours a day? small. And paying time and resources to providing live more than 30 years and are ed by the common bond of life, quarters for the animal to live as intelligent as dogs. They have no matter how great or small. employees to moni- Write a Letter to the Editor to out its life. exceptional memories, second NICKOLAS CONRAD IS A GRADUATE STUDENT IN HISTORY FROM SEATTLE. HE CAN BE CON- [email protected]. TACTED AT 335-2290 OR BY [email protected]. THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED tor the CUB when I have been to several places only to elephants. IN THIS COLUMN ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE STAFF OF THE DAILY EVERGREEN OR no one is there is a in Western Washington where Given the clear proof that THOSE OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS. waste of resources. If the CUB closing from 2 to 6 a.m. will sig- nificantly disrupt your scholarly time schedule, Without marriage, society would fail you might want to seriously re-think your orga- nization. Besides, it’s not the responsibility of Allowing same sex marriage would be detrimental to everyone the university to provide students with a place and the longevity of our very way because it does not unjustly dis- to study 24/7. WSU doesn’t take over parental of life depends on our children criminate. Acknowledging the duties once we are out of the house. College and through them we impact the differences between two things is world beyond our own lifetime. not bigotry; it is logic. A marriage is time for us to figure out our schedules and Christian They are you outside of you, a between a man and a woman is responsibilities for ourselves. Corner continuation, a sign of hope and inherently different than a union Another reason for the closure is safety. A By Michael Humpherys the goodness of life. They mean between partners of the same sex. there is more to come. To recognize this is to recognize large, clean and – most importantly – warm Formerly, they meant another People create governments to the truth, not to belittle some- building is the perfect place for homeless people set of hands on the farm, mak- one’s love or declare some people to spend the night. This could pose a safety issue provide them with stability and ing life easier and adding more safety. A government creates laws inferior. for the few student employees who have to mon- people to know and take delight Many gay marriage advocates to ensure the continued existence in. They can mean this again. itor such an expansive area. and development of the society of seem to feel people who are in The point here, though, is favor of traditional marriage are The CUB isn’t a 24-hour Wal-Mart people. But when a nation begins marriage is written in human to redefine the essential nature of anti-gay; this is not always the Supercenter or a 7-Eleven, it’s a university nature itself. Marriage and the case. I think it is important to society – that nation is at risk of family are the building blocks of building. And like most university buildings, it social destabilization. uphold tradition of marriage as any society – a point easily made it stands, not because I hate gay has operation hours. It shouldn’t remain open Proposition 8 is a response to by looking at the most ancient the attempt to redefine marriage, people but because I care about simply because a narcoleptic freshman doesn’t origins of our species. people in general – regardless of the essential foundation of every We can see that tribes arose want to deal with his or her socially inept room- successful society. The problem their orientation. mate. based around households, or a However, it is important to with gay marriage is not that the marriage and its fruits. All fur- But fear not, the CUB will remain open 24 love between two partners of the say there is nothing wrong with ther structures arose from these two men or two women loving same sex is unworthy of recog- familial groupings. While the hours a day until winter break. It is understand- one another. Our culture should nition, it’s that gay marriage in formal marriage contract came able that during dead week and finals week foster stronger and more intimate and of itself is a contradiction in later, its essence was present in there will be more people who want to use the terms. Not merely by religious our nature. brotherly and sisterly love. I am CUB during those hours. So it will still be avail- definition, but when considering However, homosexual pair- happy to say I have several close origins and nature of marriage. ings are fruitless and give no male friends whom I love dearly. able between 2 to 6 a.m. for the rest of the Yet, this deep love between two semester. But starting in January, the CUB will Marriage predates any reli- promise of future generations. gious institution. It is tied up with This is opposed to our nature, members of the same sex does be no-go for the night owls among you. human nature. Man and woman because the human race is meant not give them the right or abil- For many, the early morning closure will be a come together, have sex and then to grow and to continue to exist. ity to change the fundamental non-issue. For others, the early morning closure have children. Marriage offers the One may only validly put into nature of marriage, which society stability and protection for chil- law marriage as being a union and even their own way of life of the CUB may require a change in your late depend on. night migratory patterns. dren to grow, in turn becoming between a man and a woman, to mothers and fathers: guardians ensure that children may arise MICHAEL HUMPHERYS IS A PHYSICS GRADUATE STUDENT FROM SUNNYSIDE. HE CAN BE CONTACTED AT 335-2290 OR BY [email protected]. THE OPINIONS for the next generation of society. from the relationship. EXPRESSED IN THIS COLUMN ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE STAFF OF THE DAILY The survival of our species Proposition 8 is not unjust EVERGREEN OR THOSE OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS. Editorial policies Editorial Board Letters to the editor Staff editorials are the majority vote of the editorial advertisers, or the WSU Board of Regents. Typed Letters to the editor may be affiliation (if applicable) must accom- board. All editorials are written by the opinion editor The Daily Evergreen subscribes to the Code and reviewed by members of the editorial board. mailed or brought to Murrow Center pany all submissions. Letters and of Ethics set forth by the Society of Professional Christina Watts, editor The Daily Evergreen is the official student Journalists. 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(208)882-8742. on bus route, $630/mo., available bdrm, $1050/mo; 2 bdrm, $690/mo. W/D, covered deck, shed. Contract now, December rent free. 334-2848 Lg living room, newer appl., W/D, price: $16,800; cash: $15,500. !Bartending! Up to $300/day, no free parking. No smoking, no pets, Robinson Mobile Park #28, Moscow. experience necessary, training pro- http://www.kipdev.com W/S/G pd. (800)791-7979. Nice & safe. Call (208)669-1347. vided. 800-965-6520 ext. 209. MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008 NATION NEWS THE DAILY EVERGREEN 15 nation briefs
Buy were the cards of choice, with Residents trade residents wanting presents for the Gas prices hits lowest holidays. weapons for gift cards This year, most asked for the level in nearly five years LOS ANGELES — A program to supermarket cards, sheriff’s Sgt. CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average exchange guns for gifts has brought Byron Woods said. price of U.S. gasoline fell 22 cents a in a record number of weapons this “People just don’t have the gallon during the past two weeks, year as residents hit hard by the money to buy the food these days,” bringing it to its lowest level in nearly economy look under the bed and he said. five years, according to a national in closets to find items to trade for Deputies expected to collect survey released Sunday. groceries. about 1,000 weapons this year. The average price of regular gas- The annual Gifts for Guns Authorities said 590 guns and two oline Friday was $1.75 a gallon, oil program wound down Sunday hand grenades were handed in dur- industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said. in Compton, a working class city ing the last weekend in November, The price of mid-grade was $1.90 a south of Los Angeles that has long more than the total collected in any gallon and the price of premium was struggled with gun and gang vio- year and eclipsing last year’s 387 $2.02 a gallon. lence. In a program similar to ones guns. The last time gas was cheaper in New York and San Francisco, “One guy said he had just got was on March 2004, Lundberg said, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s laid off from his job,” Woods said. “He when the national average for regu- Department allows residents to turned in five guns and said it would lar was $1.74 a gallon. The all-time anonymously relinquish firearms in really help him to put food on the high was on July 11, 2008, when the return for $100 gift cards for Ralphs family’s table.” price peaked at $4.11 a gallon. supermarkets, Target department Gun owners dropped their weap- Of cities surveyed, the nation's stores or Best Buy electronics stores. ons off at a local grocery store park- lowest price was $1.46 in Cheyenne, Turning in assault rifles yields ing lot. Deputies checked the weap- Wyo. The highest was $2.54 in double that amount. ons to see if they had been used in Anchorage, Alaska. In years past, Target and Best crimes, then destroyed them. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
301 General NOTICES 725 Announcements DISTRICT ASSISTANT Various circulation duties include: 710 Lost route audits, delivery/missed news- papers, down routes, etc. Up to 25 Lost at SW corner of parking lot A at hrs/wk. $8.50/hr Jim Crowl, Daily the Canisius basketball game last News, (208)882-9688 ext 202; Tuesday: Lt gray loose knit ski cap, [email protected] black Kangol flat top cap, pair of gray w/black palm ski gloves. Call Coug Sun Rental--Pullman is now taking supporter Nelson, (509)624-5325, applications for ‘09 spring & summer, leave msg. Reward. part & full time positions. Event Crew: Event coordinator, Fun Zone Crew, Tent Crew, Dishwasher 715 Found Heavy Equipment Crew: Maintenance The following items were found on Personnel, Yard Crew, Delivery Crew Pullman Transit buses: Single shoe, Contact Scott at 332-2444 or stop by sweatshirt, daily planner, wallet, sin- 1105 SE Latah for application. gle key, flip-flops, WSU bag-in-a-bag, Open Mic silver bracelet, volleyball sticker, Open Mic 305 Parttime notebook, sweater, Dove moisturizer, NIght book, apple cider vinegar, keys. Items can be claimed at Pullman SignNIght ups at Transit, NW 775 Guy St. (332-6535) until 10/01/08. After this date items 9:00Sign ups PM at can be claimed at the Pullman Police Dept., or by calling 334-0802. 9:00 PM
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Today’s Birthday (12-08-08) You’ll take action this year, instead of just thinking about it. You’ll make good decisions, too. You’ll put in the research hours. No more procrastination. Make things happen. Aries (March 21-April 19) Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) —— You can see for miles and —— Make big plans and —½ — You have a way with miles. Everything seems possible. Get start on them now. Push your agenda words, especially now. You’re so charm- over there and check it out. Projects forward. This goes for fun as well as ing, you can get just about whatever begun now have a better chance of for business. One great idea leads to you want. Use your power responsibly. success. another. No trickery. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) —½ — Your status in the com- —½ — The smart money’s staying —½ — Go ahead and buy those munity is rising, but not from what you hidden away until the best bargains few things you’ve been wanting for your home. Get yourself a few special say. People are noticing what you’re appear. This works in your business as treats while you’re out there, too. doing and that it actually works. Even well as your private life. It’s becoming keeping a low profile, you’re attracting Scented candle? Fancy chocolates? Yes. fashionable to appear that you have Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) attention. less than you have. —— You have a talent for Gemini (May 21-June 21) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) making complex subjects seem almost —— You and your friends have —— Your partner has a great simple. At least, it’s apparent you under- what it takes to win at this competition. idea and lots of good suggestions. Be stand them, and that’s a comfort. Help They provide the energy and you pro- kind and listen attentively, even if you out a confused friend. vide the plan. Better have something don’t agree. You may be convinced to Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) figured out. change your mind. —½ — You’re better at giving Cancer (June 22-July 22) Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) than receiving. You’re charming that —½ — A complicated request —— Make your career move way. But don’t get stuck fretting about causes temporary consternation. You now. Show people what you can do for what you deserve; just cheerfully take end up doing very well at this task, them, how well and by when. Your suc- what you get. It’s expected, and it’s however, so don’t even worry. You’ll cess is not about advertising, it’s about polite. perform brilliantly. producing results. TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES
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