WSU BEATS THE HUSKIES 65-61 | PAGE 7 THURSDAY Rainy February 15, 2007 Volume 113, Number 103 High: 45 | Low: 36 More weather Page 2 %THE STUDENTVERGREEN VOICE OF WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1895 www.dailyevergreen.com Faculty approves Chinese language major Chinese major created after skyrocketed in recent years, said “Chinese is the most widely- strongly encourage students to first-hand knowledge.” Manling Luo, assistant professor spoken language in the world,” study abroad. There also has been a state- increased student interest and a of Chinese. Six years ago, just he said. “People are now starting “A total immersion experi- wide push to offer more Chinese push from the state government. four students were studying the to gain awareness about China’s ence is important and crucial [for courses in public schools, said language, but now enrollment is importance.” students],” Gonzalez said. “Study Erich Lear, dean of the College By Christina Watts approximately 200 students each A minor in Chinese was cre- abroad is an aspect of many lan- of Liberal Arts. Most Chinese Daily Evergreen staff year. ated an approved in 2003, but guage programs.” students are learning English, “We can see that students are the new major will expand study The emphasis on studying so WSU wants more students to For the first time in WSU his- interested,” Luo said. to Chinese culture and language. abroad will follow the university’s start learning Chinese, he said. tory, undergraduate students will Eloy Gonzalez, chairman of The major requires several years goal of globalization, Gonzalez For those students already be able to major in Chinese. Foreign Languages and Cultures, of Chinese language study as said. The same goal is also impor- taking Chinese, the approved The WSU Faculty Senate said China’s increasing influence well as English language courses tant to the language department. major is welcomed news. recently approved the major. in the world could be the reason in literature, film and culture, “We want students to learn “I think it’s awesome,” said Called Chinese language and for increased interest in the lan- according to a news release from the language and about the cul- Andrew Palmini, a freshmen culture, it will be available in guage, and that this was one of Christopher Lupke, associate pro- ture enough so they can form business and, now, Chinese the fall semester. Enrollment in the reasons the new major is so fessor and coordinator of Asian their own opinions,” Gonzalez Chinese-language programs has crucial. Languages. The major will also said. “We want them to have See CHINESE | Page 4 Flu season congests health services Health and Wellness has been overwhelmed with an increased number of sick students.
By Brian Downie Daily Evergreen staff The recent “Palouse Plague” that has sickened many WSU students lately has caused Health and Wellness Services to be busier than it has been in many years. Symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, congestion and fever are all across campus, and have led many students to seek medi- cal assistance. Sally Redman, a registered nurse at HWS, said this flu sea- son is one of the worst she has TYLER TJOMSLAND/DAILY EVERGREEN seen in her more than 25 years Financial aid worker Kelly Wilson right, helps freshman Shenna Clark sort through the Financial Aid application process on at HWS. Wednesday. Students can fill out renewal forms online if they have filed the FAFSA before. “It’s been very busy and we’ve had virtually no extra appoint- ments available,” Redman said. “This year, we’re having a lot FAFSA deadline fast approaching more flu patients than we’ve had in several years.” Redman said the steady flow Officials recommend students file their applications early to receive the best possible aid of sick students has lasted for four weeks and is now finally By Courtney Adams Chio Flores, associate work, but that can reduce the also encouraged students slowing down. On Feb. 5, HWS Daily Evergreen staff director of the WSU Office of amount of aid a student might to file the FAFSA online. It saw 240 patients, and since Student Financial Aid, said receive. It also does not guar- processes much faster and is then the number has steadily tudents applying for fed- this date serves two purposes. antee that the aid is ready at received by the school ear- decreased. It was down to 175 on eral financial aid should First, the deadline allows the the beginning of the school lier. Students who have filed Tuesday. Smark March 1 as the next office to have the time to sort year. before can fill out a renewal Many of these patients, like important date on their calen- out students’ aid packages so Students could be disen- form online, he said in a news senior music major Zach Spotts, dars. it is ready in the fall. Second, rolled if they cannot find the release. have already been sick with flu That day is the prior- it helps students to receive the aid they need when the tuition Flores said students do not symptoms for more than a week ity filing date for the Free best aid package possible. deadline comes around in need exact information when and have decided that their ill- Application for Federal “We are committed to the fall. Financial aid officers they file. Many people think ness is not curable by bed rest Student Aid. The scholarship meeting their needs with the advise students to file every they need to file their taxes and soup alone. application for WSU was due best package,” Flores said. year. Even if students do not first, but students can estimate “Last week I started getting a Jan. 31. Financial aid is first-come, think they qualify for aid, they information and then change really bad cough, sore throat and The deadline is for prior- first-serve, so she encouraged might need it. it at a later date, even after the congestion, so I decided that I ity filing students who submit students to file as early as pos- “So they don’t have to worry priority-filing deadline. needed to come in,” he said. their application by this day sible. about it over summer,” Flores The FAFSA considers fami- Students who end up decid- receive priority in consider- The office does accept said about the earlier deadline. ly income and other factors, so ing to seek medical help for their ation for financial aid applications after March 1 Wayne Sparks, director of packages. and it will process the paper- WSU Student Financial Aid, See AID | Page 4 See FLU | Page 4
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Boyle said the shot will be ■ FRiDAY Pi Beta Phi will hold an infor- “I think if there’s a way to administered for free as long as WHERE: Phi Beta Phi, mational meeting and sign-up reduce the risk of getting it, then insurance covers the procedure. Linden Avenue and B Street at 4 p.m. today for students who you should do it,” Ludtke said. “I “So far, we haven’t had to wish to receive a cervical cancer decided to get it.” turn anyone down,” Boyle said. up so that their coverage can be Get rid of immunization shot next week. Erin Boyle, another member “Almost all insurance companies verified. This will be the last chance of Pi Beta Phi, hopes holding the cover this.” The meeting is expected to for students to sign up for the event at the house will increase All students wishing to last from a half hour to an hour your bad shot, which will be administered participation. receive the shot next week only at Pi Beta Phi Sorority, which is at Pi Beta Phi through Pullman “Its a new thing that has just need to bring a valid insurance located on the corner of Linden music Regional Hospital been offered and now we are card with them when they sign Avenue and B Street. If you’re still Oregon court gives SUV Region Briefs listening to Tacoma principal evidence with samples from Carter 1998’s hottest and Wright, court papers said. arsonist shorter term charged with rape Company sues Yakima jams – or O.A.R. – TACOMA — A middle school Man admitted to setting Rights Commission wrote a principal has been accused in the workers for fraud we’re here to save three vehicles on fire for letter urging his sentence be rape of a woman at an after-hours reduced, noting similar crimes party three years ago. YAKIMA — A Los Angeles- you from yourself environmental reasons. “have not been met with such Harold Wright Jr., 35, of Puyallup, based labor contractor that had its in the most harsh sentences.” is scheduled to be arraigned Friday Washington license revoked two By Jeff Barnard His co-defendant in the in Pierce County Superior Court on years ago is suing eight former unpretentious The Associated Press case was sentenced to five a charge of second-degree rape and workers from the Yakima Valley for years after agreeing to plead indecent liberties. defrauding the company. Global Horizons claims the work- GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The guilty. He was placed on administrative way possible. Oregon Court of Appeals on leave from Baker Middle School last ers were illegal immigrants who Chief Deputy District week, Tacoma schools spokeswoman quit their jobs after a short time and Wednesday ordered a shorter Attorney Alex Gardner said sentence for a man serving 23 Leanna Albrecht said. then collected unemployment com- the prosecution has not pensation and were a drain on the years in prison after admit- According to charging papers, decided whether to appeal the a woman accused Wright and two company’s finances. ting he set fire to three sport ruling to the Oregon Supreme other men of raping her at an after- The lawsuit was filed last week in utility vehicles to protest the Court, but felt there were past hours party on Jan. 31, 2004. She U.S. District Court in Spokane, seek- contributions of gas-guzzling rulings that would support was 19 at the time. ing class-action status and a judg- vehicles to global warming. that course. Jerry McClurkin Jr. and Ritchie ment based on racketeering laws, The appeals court sent the Deshun Carter are awaiting trial which would allow triple damages if A revised sentence under a jury finds against the defendants. case of Jeff Luers of Eugene the Court of Appeals ruling March 21 on charges of second- back to Lane County District degree rape. The lawsuit contends the former could range from 11 years, workers “perpetrated a pattern The woman said she and two Court for resentencing, saying four months to 13 years, two of immigration crimes in order to friends were at a bar where Wright, the trial judge erred by impos- months, he added. obtain employment, which is ongo- his brother and two other men invit- ing sentences on the arson and Defense attorney Brian ing, and will continue into the future attempted arson counts con- ed them to McClurkin’s house, court unless halted by judicial interven- Barnes did not immediately papers stated. secutively, rather than merg- respond to a message left at tion.” ing them together. She later told investigators that at In 2005, Global Horizons had its his office. least two of the men took her into a Luers was convicted in contractor license revoked by state In Tasmania A self-proclaimed anar- bathroom and took turns having sex June 2001 after he admitted work place regulators for failing to WSU theater chist, Luers has denied being with her, but it was too dark for her comply with a settlement reached setting an early morning fire a member of the radical Earth to identify them, charging papers after various violations of state wage, department brings at a Eugene car dealership in Liberation Front, but acknowl- said. insurance and safe-housing laws. The “The Golden Age” June 2000 that destroyed a edged supporting the group’s The woman went to a hospital company has appealed that decision to life this weekend. pickup truck and damaged two goals and tactics. for a sexual assault examination, and in Thurston County Superior Court. other trucks. He did not admit In recent months, 12 other state crime lab reports matched DNA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS to putting an incendiary device people have pleaded guilty to on an oil delivery truck in federal charges they were part Eugene, but was convicted in of an Earth Liberation Front that case, too, and sent to the cell based in Eugene that was Oregon State Penitentiary. responsible for 20 arsons Luers’ sentence gained around the West from 1996 widespread attention, with to 2001. Sentencing in those groups around the country cases is expected this spring, raising money to help him. with prosecutors recommend- The city of Eugene’s Human ing terms of five to 15 years.
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MiX in The Daily Evergreen on Fridays. Find out what you’re doing this weekend. www.dailyevergreen.com 4 | THE DAILY EVERGREEN NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007 Flu | Hundreds of students Aid | Students can still file Region Brief have sought medical attention a FAFSA after the deadline President declares major Continued from Front Page clinic. This means appointments Continued from Front Page disaster in Washington must be made the same day as FILING FAFSA OLYMPIA — President Bush on sickness are often forced to wait the amount of aid a student they are scheduled. ■ WHAT: Application for fed- Wednesday declared a major disas- anywhere from a few hours to a Junior chemical engineer- can receive is not limited to ter in 19 Washington counties and few days to see an available doc- ing major Kelli Anderson income. After assessing the eral grants, loans and work- approved federal money to help tor, due to the recent high num- called for an appointment early family’s resources, students study money for students. with state and local recovery efforts ber of patients. can conclude whether they from the Dec. 14 to15 winter storm. Wednesday and was able to see a ■ Upon arrival at HWS, stu- doctor the same day. need to supplement that with DEADLINE: March 1 The federal money is intended dents usually go through a triage “It was pretty easy,” she said. aid. ■ to help with repairs from the storm, with registered nurses so that an There are several types WHERE: Office of Student landslides and mudslides in Chelan, “I called them this morning and Financial Aid, Lighty 380 or evaluation can be made. they told me they could see me of aid awarded through the Clark, Clallam, Grant, Grays Harbor, “If there is anybody that we today.” FAFSA. Students can con- refile an application online. Island, King, Klickitat, Lewis, Mason, can put off for a few days, we will Redman said that calling to sider work-study and loans Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San ■ QUESTIONS: Contact Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, try to have them set up appoint- set up appointments shortly after while filing the FAFSA. ments for a few days later,” Work-study helps students the Office of Student Thurston, and Wahkiakum counties. 9 a.m. the day students wish to Federal dollars are also available Redman said. “If someone has see a doctor is the best way to get rely less on borrowing. “Gift Financial Aid at 335-9711 or something serious, though, we aid” is usually in the form of to help government agencies and in – unless a student has serious [email protected]. some private nonprofit organizations will make sure to fit them in.” complications, then the per- a grant or scholarship and Even students with appoint- does not have to be paid work to prevent damage from similar son will be able to see a doctor Information is available storms in the future. ments sometimes have to wait regardless. back, and loans must be on the WSU Web site, and Gov. Chris Gregoire’s request for one to two hours in the lobby for Due to the heavy flow of repaid after graduation. Flores encouraged students federal disaster aid for November their scheduled visit, Redman patients, Redman advised stu- March 1 is also the dead- to check their MyWSU flooding in 11 counties was said. dents who are usually healthy to line for summer aid appli- accounts for any finan- approved by President Bush in This week has seen shorter try to self-medicate before going cations. Flores said it is a cial information on their December, a few days before the waiting periods, but it is still to HWS. simple form available online account. Dec. 14 to 15 storm caused more common to see more than 15 “They are always welcome for students who wish to be Students who file by the damage. people waiting in the lobby at to come here,” she said. “But if considered for an aid pack- priority deadline can expect The governor has also requested any time. you’re young, healthy and don’t age in the summer. to begin receiving infor- federal disaster assistance for Most students with the com- get sick much, there may be “Sometimes we have a mation from the Office of January windstorm damage in seven mon upper-respiratory problems nothing to do but stay home, little better package [during Student Financial Aid at the counties. are sent through the same-day rest and drink lots of fluids.” that time]” she said. end of March. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Chinese | Upper-level classes will begin in fall semester Continued from Front Page to increase focus on foreign lan- guages integral to U.S. national major. “China is such an up-and- security. coming country, it’s important to In the future, WSU may also be able to interact with them.” expand into even more languag- Having a major and not just es, Lear said. a minor, Palmini said, will help Plans are already in place to make the program more well- begin offering Arabic 101 this rounded. summer and again in the fall. Chinese is one of the critical- need foreign languages identi- Arabic 102 will then be offered fied by the National Security next spring, Gonzalez said. Language Initiative. President “[Adding these courses] George W. Bush launched the means that students can really National Security Language expand their horizons at WSU,” Initiative in January in an effort Luo said.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007 Life PAGE 5 Popular supplement creatine is (probably) safe
Men’s health By Colin Kennedy
erformance and health supple- ments are the new rage for many P young workout enthusiasts, and creatine is arguably the most popular supplement of both veteran and begin- ning gym rats. Creatine is commonly known as a sup- plement to help gain muscle mass, but a lot of confusion and numerous rumors regarding the safety and true effects have DEPRIVEDKEVIN QUINN/DAILY EVERGREEN arisen in the past few years about this mysterious enhancer. According to WebMD.com, creatine is Students just can’t seem to get enough sleep a naturally occurring substance found in muscles and other tissues that has been To improve sleeping habits, avoid “If a student can sleep past Establishing a regular sleep sched- shown to enhance athletic performance daytime naps, caffeinated drinks ule on weekdays and weekends is and muscle gains. noon on Saturday and still fall important. Also, students should try The main benefits of such gains are and oversleeping during weekends. asleep at night, so be it. I don’t not to catch up on sleep during the primarily associated with sports that know of any college students weekends. Oversleeping can throw require short bursts of By JordAnn Byrd one’s body off schedule and worsen the energy, such as foot- Contributing writer with a regular sleep schedule.” problem, she said. ball and weight “I recognize the reality of life,” lowly, one eyelid dropped. Then lifting. Ruth Nice she said. “If a student can sleep past Creatine the other. The desk unexpect- Registered nurse at Health and Wellness Services noon on Saturday and still fall asleep S edly felt like a comfy couch, and at night, so be it. I don’t know of any does not the professor’s lecture a lullaby. The college students with a regular sleep affect YOUR one-hour class dragged on for what felt things I have to do. I think the stress schedule.” aerobic per- like an eternity. Finally the bell rang. really gets to me.” Foth said that despite her plans and formance, DIET Only one test, a quiz and two papers According to Health and Wellness better judgment, she tries to catch up and cannot to go. If only there were more time for Services, insomnia is the chronic on sleep. be banned from sleep. inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. “I probably get 10 hours of sleep NCAA athletics or It’s common for students to com- However, this isn’t unusual for adults. per night on weekends,” she said. “It’s by other sporting regula- plain about insomnia and sleep depri- Sleep patterns are affected by a variety difficult to catch up, though. School tions because creatine is naturally found vation at WSU Health and Wellness of factors such as noise, light, stress is so stressful that when the weekend in foods like salmon, tuna and beef. Services, said Ruth Nice, a registered and caffeine. comes, students just want to party.” The most commonly used form of cre- nurse. Students usually say they can’t To improve sleeping habits, stu- To stay awake, some students rely atine is creatine monohydrate. Creatine fall asleep or always wake up too early. dents should try to avoid daytime naps on alternatives to sleep, such as energy works to help fuel the body for short- “College students don’t have the and stay away from caffeinated drinks drinks, Nice said. However, she did not term, high-intensity exercise by helping time to get enough sleep,” Nice said. and food, such as chocolate, at least six recommend these products. to convert ADP (adenosine diphosphate) Many students agree. hours before bedtime. Regular exercise Caffeine, added sugars and calo- to ATP (adenosine triphosphate). ATP “I probably get five to six hours of may also help because exercise releas- ries in energy drinks are primarily responsible for the surge of energy one is a primary energy source for the body, sleep per night,” said Kelsey Foth, a es endorphins and neurotransmitters and creatine enhances quick athletic sophomore criminal justice major. “I that relax the body and prepare movements by efficiently replenishing just can’t stop thinking about all the it for rest, Nice said. See SLEEP | Page 6 the ATP that is depleted during exercise. “The biggest drawback associated with creatine use is a simple mispercep- tion about what creatine is and what it can do,” N22 Nutrition co-owner Paul A moment in WSU history Zimmerman said. This week 50 years ago... “I frequently interact with customers Compiled by Lisa Waananen | Daily Evergreen staff who think creatine is some sort of magic substance that will turn them into mus- Feb. 12, 1957 Feb. 15, 1957 “Music-Go-Round” cle-bound superheroes overnight with no associated effort. This absolutely will not “Lambda walks to Moscow “Everybody and their dog Music reviewer Gary Kellard happen,” he said. in -20 weather” eats at dining halls” recommended Frank Sinatra’s For those interested in bodybuilding, “Can I Steal a Little Love?” and predicted that this song would creatine simply will not do anything for Lambda Chi Alpha member Dog owners asked that stu- you unless it is used in the context of John Neilsem, a 6-foot, 10 inch dents not feed dogs in the col- quickly rise on the charts. “Prominently featured in the a bodybuilding workout plan, he said. sophomore, walked to Moscow lege dining halls, since they are Creatine could be useful for those who in -20 degree weather on a dare tired of coming to retrieve pets new film ‘Rock Pretty Baby,’ this from his fraternity brothers. He that violate state law prohibiting swinging job is already on its are trying to improve both strength and completed the walk in less than animals in public dining halls. way up after only a few weeks’ endurance. two hours and earned $20 for The dining hall staff said they release,” Kellard wrote. “Sinatra As for side effects of the supplement, the feat. would not tolerate any dog that sings it and swings it as only he Zimmerman said, “Millions and millions “Like t-t-taking c-c-candy didn’t “seem to have bought a can.” of servings of creatine have been con- from a b-b-baby,” Nielsen said as meal ticket this semester and yet sumed by millions of people with no seri- he counted his cash. expects to receive daily rations.” ous side effects, and many studies have See CREATINE | Page 6
Sudoku | Page 6 Coming soon Contact Life editor Learn all about Try out your logic Find out more career Allison Doty “The Golden Age,” put on by the WSU theater skills with a double advice from Kelley Weldin e-mail | [email protected] FRiDAY department. dose of Sudoku. in Career Trak on Monday. desk phone | (509) 335-1140 6 | THE DAILY EVERGREEN LIFE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007 Life Brief Creatine | Supplement Sudoku [email protected] Put numbers in the can cause muscle bloating empty boxes so ‘Golden Age’ playwright Continued from Page 5 appearance that creatine can each row, column to lecture tonight cause may actually motivate verified the benefits of creatine and block contains Acclaimed Australian playwright young bodybuilders to work all nine digits and lack of serious drawbacks.” out harder because they and screenwriter Louis Nowra begins The only major proven with no repeats. a two-day artist residency at WSU believe they are gaining more today. long-term side effect of cre- muscle. Nowra is the playwright of “The atine is potential damage to The primary concern of Golden Age,” which the WSU theater the kidneys if taken in excess; creatine is that it hasn’t been department will perform at 8 p.m. supplementing with 10 grams around long enough to have tonight, Friday and Saturday at Jones a day may bring harm to the any long-term studies con- Theatre in Daggy Hall. kidneys. Creatine is not rec- ducted on the supplement. Nowra will give a pre-perfor- ommended for children or Thus, many of the rumors teenagers. Creatine should mance guest lecture at 6:30 tonight that float around about the at Jones Theatre. Afterward, he will always be taken with plenty of water because it can cause negative effects of creatine be attending the performance of are most likely not based “The Golden Age.” cramping, especially when There will be a film screening of taken immediately before on any factual evidence. In Nowra’s film, “Cosi,” at 2 p.m. Friday exercise. fact, an increasing number of in Todd Hall Room 216. An informal The most common side sports medicine experts agree discussion session will follow. effect of creatine is bloating, that creatine is both safe and Tickets for “The Golden Age” are because water can retain in effective if taken as directed. $10 for general admission, $7.50 for your muscles. Researches seniors, $5 for students and free for have suggested that creatine COLIN KENNEDY IS A SOPHOMORE MICROBIOLOGY MAJOR FROM GIG HARBOR, WASH. graduate students and their partners. HE CAN BE CONTACTED AT 335-1140 OR BY [email protected]. THE OPINIONS may even have a placebo EXPRESSED IN THIS COLUMN ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE STAFF OF THE DAILY FROM STAFF REPORTS effect because the bloated EVERGREEN OR THOSE OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS.
Sleep | Students can try a homemade energy drink Continued from Page 5 tive. Potassium-rich foods such as receives, said Dolores Wood, an fruits, vegetables and 100 percent instructor in the food science and fruit juice also help replenish human nutrition department. electrolytes, and increase energy “I don’t believe in consuming levels. lots of caffeine,” Wood said. “It’s a Whether students rely on diuretic, which means it increases energy drinks, naps or sleep aids, the loss of fluid. The loss of fluid, Nice says, the most important accompanied with sleep depriva- thing to do is associate your bed tion, may lead to dehydration.” with sleep. If students study in Energy drinks contain a large bed, the mind will associate the percentage of vitamin C, but bed with work, she said. When nutrient excess is not always the time comes to sleep, the mind good, Wood said. As the percent- will continue to have these con- age of vitamin C increases, the nections and will be unable to actual amount absorbed into the put work and additional thoughts body decreases. aside. She suggests students cre- “The only activities you should ate their own energy drink. Mix do in bed are sleep and have sex,” orange juice, a little bit of sugar Nice said. “We don’t necessarily and water for a healthier alterna- advocate the second of the two.”
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007 Sports PAGE 7 With all of Seattle watching, Cougars sweep John four- point win cross-state rivals for the second season in a row Amaechi four straight victories over is a hero Washington four losses in The Payoff Pitch 26 games By Cody Croghan
ormer NBA center John Amaechi is gay. This Fisn’t breaking news, even though it was supposed to be with this Friday’s release of his book, “Man in the Middle.” Nevertheless, the media leaked it a week early. Ever since, it has been a hot topic in newspapers, magazines, Web sites, sports Taylor Rochestie comes off the bench to lead the radio and late-night talk shows. Cougars to a 65-61 victory over Washington, while Amaechi’s announcement overcoming a huge night from Spencer Hawes. marked the first time in NBA history that a player has come 4By Jesse Geleynse out and admitted to being gay. Daily Evergreen staff Some people think it is wrong and some people see it as a great The beat goes on for the WSU men’s basketball thing. Some people think it puts team as it dealt Washington just its second home a negative outlook on the NBA. loss of the season on Wednesday. Others see Amaechi, who aver- This marks the second consecutive year the aged 6.2 points in five seasons Cougars have swept their cross-state rivals. with Cleveland, Orlando and WSU guard Taylor Rochestie came off the bench Utah, as a pioneer for gays in the to score 16 points to lead the No. 10 Cougars (22-4, sports world. 11-3) to a 65-61 victory over Washington (16-9, 6-8). Utah newspapers had a field WSU forward Daven Harmeling got into foul day with Amaechi’s announce- trouble early, and Rochestie quickly made his pres- ment, mainly because Amaechi ence felt. He had 10 points in the first half and fin- struggled in his two seasons with ished the contest shooting 6-of-9 from the field. the Jazz and had multiple issues “He was just clutch in so many ways tonight,” with head coach Jerry Sloan. WSU head coach Tony Bennett said. A story by Brad Rock of The Cougars never trailed by more than five the Deseret News is headlined points early and took the lead 30-29 with 4:07 left in “Amaechi’s coming out; so the first half. Then, WSU outscored UW 10-3 to take what?,” and Steve Luhm of The a 40-32 halftime lead. Salt Lake City Tribune called TED S. WARREN/ASSOCIATED PRESS Amaechi “one of the worst play- Guard Derrick Low drives to the hoop as Washington’s Ryan Appleby chases ers in Jazz history.” Both writers See BASKETBALL | Page 8 him during the Cougars’ 65-61 victory over the Huskies on Wednesday. are completely oblivious to the bigger picture. Despite an average NBA career, Amaechi did the right thing for himself, the right thing for basketball and the right thing Ebonee Coates a bright spot in tough season for the gay community. Even controversial Dallas After beginning season coming off the Now she is starting for the Cougars at Mavericks owner Mark Cuban bench, the Cougar sophomore center a position where some of the WSU’s best gave him a tip of the cap, calling has moved into the starting lineup. players have enjoyed success. This list Amaechi a hero. includes Benz and 2006 graduate Keisha With the announcement also Moore, a player that Coates has learned a By Cody Croghan came Jazz owner Larry H. Miller Daily Evergreen staff lot from. admitting he was wrong when “[Moore] was a post, so I learned from he banned the movie “Brokeback In a season consisting of 20 losses her,” Coates said. “She was aggressive, Mountain” from a theater he and an ongoing 14-game losing streak, worked hard and was a great defender.” owned, and Billy Bean, a for- it is hard to find bright spots. However, As evident by the top teams of the mer baseball player who went the 2006-07 WSU women’s basketball Pac-10, play down in the post is essential through the same process in team has found itself an athlete who has to a winning team. Stanford has Brooke 1999, thanking Amaechi. the ability to develop into a star for the Smith, California has Devanei Hampton Regardless of anyone’s Cougars. That player is sophomore center and Ashley Walker and Arizona State has beliefs, Amaechi is an incredibly Ebonee Coates. Kirsten Thompson; all post players, all strong person. He has handled enjoying success on their ranked teams. Coates started this season on the bench, the situation well, never turn- In the 6-foot, 4-inch center, the but with hard work and stellar perfor- ing down a question and always Cougars might soon have one of the top mances, she saw her role dramatically being honest. post players in the Pac-10. So does the increase. She replaced Kate Benz in the With Amaechis’ coming out, WSU rebuilding project have a building starting lineup against Arizona State on is it possible that more profes- block in Coates? Feb. 3. This was no small feat — previous “I hoping so,” Coates said. “I’m hoping sional athletes will come out in to this season, Benz had never been out of to turn it around these last few games and the near future? Retired players, the starting lineup. even next year.” yes. But current players? Not Coates’ road to the starting lineup This season, Coates is averaging 5.5 likely. began at Tacoma’s Curtis High School, rebounds and one block per game, show- Let me explain. where she scored 723 total points in three ing how big of a factor she is on defense. I was able to read an excerpt varsity seasons. She was twice named However, she still thinks she can improve on ESPN.com from “Man in the South Puget Sound League First Team, her defense in addition to her scoring out- Middle,” Amaechi’s autobiog- KEVIN QUINN/DAILY EVERGREEN was named MVP of the SPSL All-Star put. She is currently averaging 4.6 points raphy about his life in the NBA, Center Ebonee Coates goes up for a shot game and averaged nearly a double-double per game. and what I read was shocking. during WSU’s loss to Arizona on Feb. 2. in her high school career before coming to WSU. See COATES | Page 8 See AMAECHI | Page 7
Coming soon Previews | Friday Play ball | Friday Contact sports editor A player feature on the Basketball, tennis The WSU baseball team Andy Jones WSU men’s basketball team’s and track and field will begins its season in California e-mail | [email protected] leading scorer, Derrick Low. compete this weekend. with three games this weekend. desk phone | (509) 335-1140 8 | THE DAILY EVERGREEN SPORTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007 Amaechi | Basketball | Brockman had a double-double Coates | Teammates Continued from Page 7 ice the contest. 12th double-double of the “We did hang in there season. Junior season WSU outrebounded tough enough, and we were “We persevered,” Bennett didn’t like gays Washington 13-12 in the first poised enough to make the said. “I don’t know how much will be pivotal half. shots and free throws when we of it was us making big plays Continued from Page 7 “We were real good offen- needed them,” Bennett said. or them missing shots, but ... Continued from Page 7 sively in the first half,” Bennett WSU got 12 points from we’ll take it.” He talked about how Sloan said. “We were really just “Defensively, I need to work was always cursing him out hanging in there to the best of Low and 10 from forward This victory moves WSU on getting around in the post,” – calling him derogatory names our abilities defensively in the Ivory Clark. The Cougars also into a virtual tie with UCLA for Coates said. “Offensively, I need whenever he made a mistake. second half.” held UW guard Ryan Appleby the top spot in the Pac-10. The to post harder and call for the This made Amaechi unable to But like any good rivalry scoreless after he had nine in No. 5 Bruins are 10-2, with ball more.” stop his teammates from using contest, the Huskies refused to the first half. one less win and one less loss As a sophomore, there is a anti-gay slurs; something he was go away. UW used an 18-7 sec- The Huskies were led by than the Cougars. UCLA will high probability that Coates can able to do in Orlando. ond-half rebounding advan- Hawes’ 22 points, as the take on No. 19 Arizona and improve these aspects of her He wrote about how “homo- tage to take a 58-57 lead on 6-foot-11 freshman made his Arizona State this weekend. game. As young as the Cougars sexuality is an obsession with a Spencer Hawes layup with first start in seven games. While UW heads to are, they will need Coates to step ballplayers,” and the majority of 5:37 left. He didn’t play against WSU Pennsylvania to take on up, much like she has recently. his former teammates disliked Then Harmeling hit a the last time the teams met No. 7 Pittsburgh on Saturday, “I think that in the past few gays. Despite this, Amaechi felt jumper and Derrick Low con- because of a sprained ankle. WSU doesn’t play again until games, I have been stepping that NBA locker rooms were the nected for a 3-pointer to give He has also been battling the Feb. 22. The Cougars will up and helping,” Coates said. “I most flamboyant places he has the Cougars a 62-58 lead they flu in recent weeks. be in Eugene, Ore., looking think it’s because the team needs ever been in. would not relinquish. UW also got 15 points and to avenge No. 15 Oregon’s it more.” All of these facts show just In the final minute, WSU 14 boards from forward Jon three-point overtime victory in Coates knew this season how hard it was for Amaechi in hit three of four free throws to Brockman, as he notched his Pullman on Jan. 27. would pose a challenge, but she the NBA, even though he hid the was up for it. Now she is in the fact that he was gay. Imagine starting lineup. coming out as a current player Regardless of where she and living through these condi- stands on the team next season, tions. Allen scores 33 in Sonics’ win over the Suns Coates knows that her junior It would be a rare sight to see. Nick Collison has a career the Suns, then blew the game MVP Steve Nash and starter year will be a pivotal one and she In the NBA, everybody should night with 22 points and open in the fourth quarter. Boris Diaw. Nash missed his is up for this challenge, as well. be treated equally – players as Nick Collison put together fourth straight game with “I think over the past few players, coaches as coaches. 15 rebounds for Seattle. his second big game against and injured right shoulder, years I have learned a lot, and Being gay shouldn’t change that. the Suns this season with and Diaw was sidelined for a having more time in the Pac- The problem is that it would. The Associated Press 10 really helped,” Coates said. A gay athlete in the NBA 22 points and 15 rebounds. second consecutive game with Collison had career highs of back spasms. “Hopefully next year it will carry would be known as a homosex- SEATTLE — Ray Allen over.” ual first and a basketball player scored 31 points and the 29 points and 21 rebounds The Suns’ previous biggest second. It seems a little harsh, Seattle SuperSonics handed against Phoenix last month, a defeat this season came last but it’s the truth. the injury-depleted Phoenix remarkable change from last Sunday in a 13-point loss to Amaechi’s coming out after Suns’ their worst loss of the season when coach Bob Hill the Chicago Bulls. his retirement was Phase 1. season, 114-90 on Wednesday admits Collison wasn’t athletic Allen eclipsed the 30- Check for halftime and He laid down the groundwork night. enough to be on the court point mark for the 15th time for future gays to come out in Allen, headed for his against Phoenix. this season, making 11 of 19 post-game updates for the world of sports. Only time seventh All-Star game this Amare Stoudemire had shots and taking turns sink- men’s and women’s will tell if Phase 2, coming out weekend, scored 17 points in 19 points and 13 rebounds, ing jumpers despite the best basketball games at as a current player, will be com- the third quarter as Seattle but Phoenix was again with- efforts of Raja Bell, Leandro pleted in the NBA. withstood a brief charge from out the reigning two-time Barbosa and Marcus Banks. www.dailyevergreen.com
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007 Opinion PAGE 9 Our Voice | Evergreen Editorial Board Community, campus need to re-examine race relations everal recent events Neither event seemed to tion of racism exists in this strongest indicator of dis- like the Visionaries Inspiring have re-emphasized pose extreme danger to the city, and even the suspicion content and shows that there Black Empowered Students S the need for racial police officers, making their that racism occurs on and are inconsistent impressions (VIBES) Conference – which issues to be better addressed tactics seem unnecessary. around campus is reason for about the state of race rela- encourages the enrollment of at WSU and in Pullman. A few days earlier, a rul- concern. tions in this community. minority students and takes The Pullman Police used ing on a civil-action lawsuit The 136 plaintiffs who The Feb. 8 ruling that months to plan, are being recently issued Tasers twice involving the use of pepper filed the suit against the cleared the police officers of overshadowed by the nega- on Sunday – once on a white spray on a crowd of mostly Pullman Police in the Attic any wrongdoing only clears tive feelings stemming from man and once on a black black people at the now- case believed excessive force their names in the eyes of spontaneous events such as man. The students involved closed Attic nightclub in had been used against them the justice system. But when those on Sunday. in the second incident felt 2002 cleared three Pullman because they were black. it coincides with another This shows that the that the officers had unjustly Police officers of all charges, A small group of students event that has members of used the Taser to control the including racial discrimina- stood outside the Pullman the community once again troubling episodes need to situation because the man tion. Police station after 22-year- questioning the motives of stop. The community needs was black. It is impossible to judge old Jaron Williams’ arrest the Pullman Police, racial to send a more united and The necessity of using a whether racism was a factor on Sunday because they saw discrimination accusations concrete message about the Taser in both incidents has in these incidents. But there injustice in the situation. are harder to dismiss. state of race relations in to be called into question. is no doubt that a percep- This perception is the Recent positive events Pullman. VALENTINE’S DAY RECAP Despite its stigmas, it’s Find yourselves before a good day to be happy becoming a couple
tion is V-Day, created by The Vagina his Valentine’s Day, while Monologues, reserved to recognize couples rejoiced in the socially – and work to stop – violence against T constructed notions of love and women and girls. romance, many of us single people We Can Still All these causes are valid and neces- did nothing. Meat and Be Friends sary. With all the money being spent on We did schoolwork, went to the By Brielle Schaeffer bombs and war, it’s OK to spend a little gym, worked on a Sudoku puzzle or Potatoes on some love, and why not support a had a nice chat with our neighbors. By Gary Kawamura oney can’t buy love, but it can good cause while we’re at it? Inevitably, a certain pang of lone- be used to create kindness. After the winter holidays, Valentine’s liness struck us, causing us to stare are all ways other people see you. By M WSU students celebrated Day breaks up the monotony of the new listlessly out the window into the this standard, if there aren’t people the day Wednesday on campus with year and the dreary weather with some twilight streaking across the Palouse around, you essentially do not exist flowers, candy, poems and even hot much-needed happiness. sky. Our thoughts turned to love, dat- – and this is the reason it is frighten- dogs. Some student organizations Gage Lawhon, a sophomore educa- ing, a seemingly absent love life. We ing for some people to be alone. saw the consumer opportunity of tion major and English Club member, thought, “If only I had a girlfriend/ Many people live their lives going Valentine’s Day to try to raise money said he loves the holiday because it’s a boyfriend, then I would be happy.” from relationship to relationship, and will never be able to be alone for respective charities and events. day to celebrate love in “a world full of These thoughts and ideas about love mean that it’s time to reassess for an extended period of time. The “I totally realize it’s a Hallmark deal blowing people up.” our lives. key thing to remember is that we do to make people feel bad if they’re not in Jon Coyne, a recent WSU graduate, was on the mall handing out origami Some of the best advice I ever not need to buy into other people’s a relationship,” Kari Switzer, a junior received was this statement: You can’t insecurities and hang-ups. No matter communication major and Advertising flowers. Coyne was not attached to any group. be happy with someone else if you what anyone says, we do not have to Club member, said while selling roses can’t be happy with yourself. be in a relationship to be happy on Glenn Terrell Mall. “I’m doing it to spice things up,” he said. “ ‘Random acts of kindness’ is The advice may seem cliche, but Being single and spending time The Advertising Club bought into the it’s one of the most important con- alone leads to a higher understand- consumerism to try to raise money for a what I call it.” This kindness was something cepts to consider in life. Believing that ing of ourselves and a contentedness trip to a conference, catching last-min- we need someone else to define and that transcends mere companionship ute Valentine’s shoppers, she said. that blossomed throughout campus Wednesday. There are so many scary validate our lives, and make us happy, and the feeling of belonging. Learning The English Club, also using the hol- will only limit our personal growth about yourself isn’t hard. The next iday as a vehicle for capital, were selling things happening in the world and in our community, such as rapes and and development. time you find yourself alone, read a “messages in bottles,” which were actu- Most of the loneliness I see among book, go for a walk – most important- ally famous love poems and little jars police brutality, so a day dedicated to love, albeit commercialized with an college students results from the fact ly, try something new. You may dis- of red-hot candies. They were raising that they don’t know themselves and cover that you have a great interest in money to cover the cost of a writer’s emphasis on the romance, is refreshing. Valentine’s Day haters will rebut this are not comfortable with whom they American cars of the ‘60s or a knack workshop. are. with their canned argument that they for swimming. Through self-explora- “This is a good chance to have We seek to define ourselves don’t need one silly, designated day to tion you can become more acquainted the English Club shine,” said Claire through our peers, or through girl- show love when they share it all year. with yourself and realize that being Mikalson, a sophomore English major. friends and boyfriends, musical However, there is never enough love in alone isn’t something to be afraid of, “Valentine’s Day is a good chance to get tastes, clubs and even sports teams. the world – in one year or even one day. it’s empowering. chocolate.” Ask yourself the question of whom The real source of dissatisfaction Valentine’s Day has become a ver- Valentine’s Day has sketchy origins you are. You will probably come up and questionable motives, but it is a in our love lives comes from within. satile holiday. WSU student groups with the answers that you are a col- Once you have a healthy, lasting rela- aren’t the only ones trying to catch great day to stop and think about how lege student, a member of such-and- simple things, like sugar and a smile, tionship and understanding of your- some of Valentine’s Day momentum; such organization, a person in a cer- self, you can successfully go about can make our campus environment a many national organizations have co- tain clique who enjoys snowboarding, attracting and dating others. opted the day for their own agendas. little friendlier. free jazz, a macrobiotic diet, and has a
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For Rent 334-7700 weed, disease control applications. 330 N Grand Avenue Prefer BS degree in Horticulture, Bot- 3 bdrm. apt. + den, very large, very any, Forestry, etc. Full-time position. deluxe, low utils., $750/mo. Call Neg. price: Quiet, nice studios by Call Dr. Darrel Jacobs, (425)222-4851 (509)330-1000. Engin. bldg. Effic heat, prkg, storage, or write Ph.D. Landscape Maint., PO G & M Properties W/D, AND 3-4 BR house. 334-4407. Box 1070, Issaquah, WA 98027. Great move-in specials! 2 & 3 bdrm. G&M PROPERTIES apts. Yearly or monthly leases. Call Job Announcement Grandview Park Apts Earthtone Properties 332-6333. WSD Eastern Washington organizer. 1X2• FREE INTERNET Seeking candidates with strong work Lg. studio ++, seperate sleep area, ethic, positive attitude, and the ability • 58 PARKING SPACES SPACE RESERVED close to campus, 700+ sq ft, parking to travel and work extended/week- • GREAT VIEW provided, all utils. incl. Quiet & nice end hours. Strong interpersonal skills set up for one, $515/mo. 332-0174. and campaign/organizing experience “GRANDVIEW• NEAR WSU APTS.” + BIKE TRAIL KIP DEVELOPMENT is required. Ties to Eastern Washing- • LARGE BEDROOMS We are currently accepting applica- 115 Unfurnished Apts ton are STRONGLY preferred; Span- • 3 YEARS OLD tions for: 1, 2, & 3 bdrm apartments, ish language proficiency is a plus. town homes & houses. 1 & 2br, $465 sngl, $525 dbl occp Driver’s license and car are required. 509-332-5180 2 br dplex, $670. Pet ok-no dogs Health care is provided. Salary is WWW.GMPROPERTIES.NET Our apartment amenities include: Close to bus stops, energy efficient, 405 Jordan-Pullman (208)596-1953 $34,000/yr. Resumes accepted un- EMAIL US @ non-smoking, D/W, A/C, W/D hook- til February 19, 2007. Please submit [email protected] ups, cats allowed at some locations 120 Rooms cover letter, reference and resume to 3 bdrm., 1 ba., $725/mo., avail. now, [email protected] with AVAILABLE NOW: 3 bdrm. on “B” St. 631 NE Oak St., 2 blks from campus, w/ $200 deposit. Available June 1st, 2 rooms at 1020 NE “B” St. #7, new July 1st, Aug 1st. Call (509)334-7444, ‘Eastern WA Application’ in the sub- New in 2004, lease thru May 31 or off-st. prkg, on-site laundry, DW. Call apt., close to campus, avail. 2007- ject line. longer. Call 332-1281 to view today! (509)332-2559. www.kipdev.com 08, $395/mo./rm. (206)852-5394. Campus Comm S.–2 bed/2 full bath, 125 Mobile Homes HILLTOP RESTAURANT laundry room with wash/dry, water/ Experienced bartender, wait staff and sewer/elect included, $820/mo. Very clean, bright, in Golden Hills dishwashing positions open. Apply in Avail now. Call (253)797-1326. Park, 2 bdrm., 2 full ba., W/D, DW, person, 920 NW Olsen. Midway Properties: 1 & 2 bedroom garb disp, fenced yard, $600/mo., Earn $800-$3200 a month to drive apts. available. Call (509)332-2151, incl. W/S/G & lot rent.sorry no pets, brand new cars with ads placed on www.midwayproperty.com 332-5478. them. www.AdDriveTeam.com THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007 NATION NEWS THE DAILY EVERGREEN | 11 New citizenship test meant Storms cause havoc for valentines and daily life to be concept-oriented Storms across the Northeast stuck on the roads. Flowers and Midwest caused flower delivered to offices were turned away because the businesses were Volunteers in ten cities to try “You don’t have to put a start administering the pilot deliveries to be delayed. closed. And customers had to out the pilot test questions on lot of thought process into soon are Albany, N.Y; Boston; change their orders to have flow- U.S. history and government. something you could just Charleston, S.C.; Denver; By Nahal Toosi ers delivered to homes instead of memorize,” said Myrna Garza, Kansas City, Mo.; Miami; The Associated Press places of work. a district adjudications offi- Tucson, Ariz.; and Yakima, By Elizabeth White NEW YORK — Blowing snow “We’re hoping people will cer for U.S. Citizenship and Wash. understand we’re doing the best The Associated Press Immigration Services in San After the question tryouts, the and sleet glazed windshields and roads across the Northeast and we can do,” said Pat Jarvis at Antonio. “This will help you government will spend a year Dwyer Florist in Northampton, SAN ANTONIO — A new cit- the Midwest on Wednesday, izenship test designed to make ... understand what’s actually whittling the pilot test down to Mass. happening, the reason for it.” messing up Valentine’s Day applicants think about ques- 100 questions, with consultation The 15,000-member Society One question, for example, flower deliveries and wrecking tions rather than just memorize from community groups and of American Florists says asks: “What does the judicial couples’ plans for romantic din- answers is beginning a trial run. educators. Valentine’s Day accounts for branch do?” The three answers “I want to make sure that ners. Volunteers will try out more than a third of annual sales. accepted as correct are: people understand this is cer- The storm grounded hundreds the new questions in San Spokeswoman Jennifer Sparks “reviews and explains laws,” tainly not to make the test more of flights and forced the closing said most florists have four-wheel Antonio and El Paso beginning “resolves disputes between par- difficult,” said USCIS spokes- of schools and businesses from Thursday. Officials in eight drive vehicles, and many tried to ties” and “decides if a law goes woman Maria Elena Garcia- Kentucky to Maine. Many of deliver flowers early. other cities nationwide also are against the Constitution.” Upson. “We will continue to those stuck at home had no heat Americans were predicted to beginning to administer the The reading and writing accept immigrants literally from or lights because of blackouts that spend $16.9 billion this Feb. 14, pilot naturalization test this portions of the exam are also countries A to Z. We just want affected more than a quarter-mil- according to the National Retail month, in an effort to revamp being revamped, but only to make sure that when they’re lion customers. Federation’s annual Valentine’s the exam for 2008. slightly, Garza said. [reciting] the oath of allegiance, “I’m just trying to figure Day survey. More than 45 percent The 140 or so draft questions To pass, test-takers must raising their right hand at the out where to take my wife for of consumers planned an evening on the pilot test cover U.S. his- orally answer correctly six of time of the ceremony, that they Valentine’s Day,” said Skip out. tory and government, but many 10 pilot questions on the civics understand our process here in Daniels, the emergency manage- Edigio DiPaola, owner are designed to be concept- section of the pilot test. If they this country and what our forefa- ment director in Sussex County, of Spennato’s Restaurant in oriented, as opposed to many don’t pass, they can take the thers stood for.” N.J. Northfield, Ohio, – a good place current questions that require regular test afterward. USCIS expects to spend about At least 13 deaths were blamed for a romantic dinner with its memorization of historical facts. The other cities that will $6.5 million to revise the test. on the huge storm system. low lighting, intimate tables, lace Blizzard warnings were posted tablecloths, Italian wine and mar- for parts of New Hampshire, inara sauce – was not expecting Massachusetts and Maine, where much of a Valentine’s Day crowd, 301 General 305 Parttime FOR SALE as much as 2 feet of snow was not with 15 inches of snow on the possible. ground and the temperature in NOW HIRING!!! The Institute for Shock Physics has There were hundreds of acci- the single digits. Bernett Research in Moscow look- an opening for undergraduate stu- TRANSPORT dents. The Ohio State Highway “We are dead,” he said, his ing for people who seek the follow- dents to participate in research on Patrol alone handled more than ing: material response to shock loading at heavily Italian-accented voice • Good Pay: $8.00-$10.00/hour mesoscopic scale. This position is for 1,200, but there were few injuries dripping with disappointment. Plus other bonus opportunities. a part-time Technical Assistant II, full 515 Autos because most vehicle were mov- “No one’s on the roads. We don’t • Flexible Scheduling: Afternoon/ time in summer\breaks. Research in- 93 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4x4, tow ing slowly, Sgt. Brett Gockstetter expect anything tonight. It’s very evening, and weekend shifts now volves grain generation. pkg, 6 cyl, auto, PW, PL, PS, cruise, said. bad news – this was a big day for available. 206K, $3,750 obo. (509)592-0420. The storm’s cold, snow, sleet us. Now it will be way below aver- • Friendly Office Atmosphere Ideal background: major in engineer- and rain made life difficult for Conduct market research surveys via ing or physical sciences with strong SERVICES age.” telephone. NO SALES INVOLVED! aptitude for numerical analysis, com- Valentine’s Day messengers. Vermont’s state government For more info call (208)883-0885 or puter programming, and materials “Cold. Slippery. Nobody has ordered all nonessential employ- e-mail [email protected] phenomena. Experience using For- 620 Music Lessons their sidewalks sanded,” said ees home after noon, the New tran90, C/ C++, and Unix/Linux O.S. Caroline Roggero at Rose Petal preferred. Training provided. York Capitol in Albany came to a CAMP COUNSELORS Drum lessons at Atom Heart Music. Florist in Newport, R.I. “They all near-halt, and some Pennsylvania wanted for private Michigan boys/ All ages, all abilities, Call Jake Burton want their delivery today.” girls summer sleep-away camps. Responsibilities: Running and improv- (509)229-3329. state workers were told to stay Teach swimming, canoeing, lacrosse, ing the software for 2D generation of The storm was a convenient home. Maine’s governor declared skiing, sailing, sports, computers, grains. 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Live Music with Adam Donohue 9:30 PM No Cover high speed wireless internet Pullman’s oldest pub INDEPEDENT CONTRACT WORK: Serving the WSU community Delivery, convenient early AM hours, before school or work. Earn supple- for 97 years mental income, $500-600/mo. Great pay, above competitive standard, plus fuel reimbursement. Newspaper Your licensing needs? route in Pullman, in town, very few 60% OFF! miles. 2 reliable vehicles, good for pullmanlicensing.com team or husbands & wives, little more FULLcolor than 1 hour/day. Lewiston Morning Tribune, (208)882-8742, leave msg. when you advertise ON FRIDAY! 12 | THE DAILY EVERGREEN KICKING BACK THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007 In the Stars | Horoscopes The Daily Evergreen Crossword Today’s Birthday —´´´´½ — Your assignment this year is to finish the projects and gather up money that’s owed you. This may not sound like much fun at first, but it can be quite rewarding. Aries (March 21-April 19) Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) —´´´´— as you may have noticed. Some things, —´´´½ — Talk to your team about Some days are all talk and no action. This you learn the hard way. Doesn’t matter, a what they’ve done well, and what they day, it’s the other way around. You’ll catch lesson is a lesson, and you’re getting wiser could have done better. They look to up with all the chores you’d been putting all the time. you for encouragement and approval, off, and then some. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) as well as direction. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)—´´´½ —´´´´— Temporary frustration gives Taurus (April 20-May 20) — You’d rather be in a secluded spot, way to something more like sheer delight. —´´´´— A group you’ve known expressing your affection. If normal Don’t give up when you run into a wall, and loved for years does you a world chores interfere with that, jot down a few there’s a secret door. of good. Discuss your joy, your hopes notes for later. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) and your fears. Allow friends to help Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) —´´´— —´´´½ — You have many valuable you heal. Don’t hurry into anything, or out of items hidden around your premises. Gemini (May 21-June 21) anything, either. Your opinion will change Show the folks who see them as clutter —´´´´— Take the opportunity to at least once before you make the right that they’re really cold, hard cash. Sell upgrade your public presence. A new decision. something. power suit could very effectively com- Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) —´´½ Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) municate your new status. — A cozy, comfortable feeling alternates —´´´½ — New friends clue you in Cancer (June 22-July 22) — with bouts of anxiety. One minute every- on the easiest ways to accomplish your ´´´½ — Reach out and take advan- thing’s fine, and the next minute you objectives. You’ve been doing some tage of new opportunities. Don’t do it in wonder. Better lie low for a couple of days. things the hard way, as you may have suspected. Wednesday’s Solution person, however. Have somebody else Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) do it for you. —´´´½ — Life is about education, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC. Weird, Wacky & Just Plain Odd Feng shui is in demand among accused of taking a $7,000 Zoo pays big to treat rare high-end architects and interior diamond engagement ring from a designers, but Beverly Hills-based condo he was working at apparently monkeys with feng shui feng shui expert Simona Mainini said swallowed the ring during a break LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles the Los Angeles Zoo’s effort may be a from questioning at the police sta- Zoo paid $4,500 to an expert in the first in animal enclosure design. tion – and it was caught on tape, ancient Chinese art of feng shui to “It’s very experimental,” Mainini police said. ensure three endangered golden said. “We don’t have any books on The 44-year-old painter was monkeys on loan from China can feng shui for monkeys.” charged with theft and falsifying have a strong life force. evidence. Consulting the feng shui expert Doctors had to perform emer- was part of the cost for a $7.4 Sticky-fingered painter gency surgery on the man to get the million enclosure for the golden 1.2-carat ring out. He was arraigned monkeys debuting at the zoo later swallows evidence, pride from his hospital bed. this year. HOLLIS, N.H. — A house painter THE ASSOCIATED PRESS