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'Oliver!' comes to Palouse Cougars on prime time A&E/Page4 SportsjPage6 THE .........VE Vol. 108 No. 42 A Student Publication of Washington State University since 1895 Thursday, October 18, 2001 WOMEN'S SAFETY FOREIGN AFFAIRS Experts MBA program helps Vietnamese Professor guides students Prior to coming to WSU in 1984, "They provided the gateway into the coop- present earn business degree McCullough taught in Singapore, erative program." to Bangkok, Arizona and at the Narien McCullough found one university in N'Gouabi University. Vietnam with the potential of forming a By Visa Oetsadachanh McCullough's idea for the program successful cooperative program with rape Contributing writer started after an exploratory visit to WSU. The National Economics University Vietnam in 1992 that was inspired by his of Vietnam is the leading university for It is giving Vietnamese students the friend Patriya Tansuhaj, professor of mar- education in economics and business chance to get an American education. keting and international business. administration in the country. After form- forum After 10 years of planning, WSUs coop- "I told Jim that we must get in and ing an agreement with NEV, the program erative MBA program is giving Vietnamese develop this program before anyone else, began its test run in 1995. Katie Rosenthal students the opportunity to study in the because it was a great time for interna- Contributing writer United States while working toward a mas- ''The Vietnamese environment was tionalization," Tansuhaj said. changing radically and we finally had the ter's degree in business administration. 'Ib get the cooperative program up and Rape was the issue of focus opportunity," he said. The program is a cooperative effort between running, WSUs International Business The first student in the program came at the Women's Safety Program WSU and the Vietnamese government. Institute worked with four partner univer- to in 1995. Do Thi Kim Hoa, a widow on Wednesday night at Thdd Jim McCullough, professor and director sities in southern Asia. WSV and mother of a 2-year-old boy, was Auditorium. of the WSU International Business "We call this the drainage of the required by the Vietnamese government to The 130 people in attendance Institute, started the cooperative effort Mekong River because the universities are soon became quiet as RHA with the help of some colleagues. located along the river," McCullough said. See MBA, Page 3 President Jennifer Estroff intro- duced Dr. Cassandra Nichols of WSU Counseling Services. "Acquaintance rape is more Be the ball common than left-handedness, heart attacks, or alcoholism," Nichols said. She also shared suggestions for staying safe, such as know- ing one's boundaries concern- ing sex and alcohol. Friends and family members of rape victims are encouraged to attend to the survivor's imme- diate needs, listen without judgment and. ~uprort. any action the survivor chooses to make, she said. Corporal Monte Griffin of the WSU Police Department patrols at night and said it is important to be wary. "I cringe when I turn the corner and see a young lady walking by herself," he said. "She's going to be a victim. It's Andie Birdsell/Daily Evergreen only a matter of time." Shannon eyr, a junior majoring in civil engineering, practices her game of pool Wednesday in the CUB game room. Officer Dan Hargraves of the Pullman Police ------~---------------------------------------------- -- Department stressed the oft- ASWSU CAMPUS SAFETY present connection between sexual assault and alcohol. "In not one sexual assault I lUp All Night' activity Bicycle have seen, has alcohol not been involved," he said. Victims on sexual assault accident can utilize anonymous forms popular among senators on the WSU Web site if they puts two wish to report a sexual assault Evan Caldwell {lIfwe can show the Play Station 2 competition on without identifying them- Daily Evergreenstaff the big screen television, a 3- selves, Assistant Dean of university we can get on-3 basketball tournament in hospital ASWSU senators want to Students Vince Nix said. and a dart tournament. give the students a place to students involved, I From staff reports Brandy Coffman, sexual "Those events are for gather, participate in events think you will see sure," Keene said. "But assault prevention educator for and eat free food. events like water polo and '!\vo WSU students ended Alternatives to Violence of the finances roll in. rr ASWSU President Jesse showing a movie in the pool up in Pullman Memorial Palouse, talked to the audience Keene and ASWSU Vice Tim Hogg area are some other ideas." Hospital after a bicycle-pedes- about the ATVP Crisis Line. trian accident near 'Ibdd Hall President Annie Brown pre- ASWSU director This five-year plan will Open 24 hours a day, seven sented a five-year plan for a create more weekends each around noon on Wednesday, of communications days a week, t~e service is new program titled ''Up All year. Senators hope they will according to WSU police. available for survivors of sexu- Night" Wednesday night to increase from a couple week- "The bicycle was going al assault or their friends and the ASWSU Senate. students into one venue. West ends this year to 26 weekends south on Library Road, at what family members. Information ''Up All Night" would pro- Virginia University puts on of programming per year in a witness described as a high will remain confidential unless vide games, events, movies ''Up All Night" three nights a five years. rate of speed, and hit a pedes- there is a mention of harm to and food - free of charge - week, attracting up to 4,000 ''This is WSUs trial run for trian," said WSUPolice Sgt. oneself or another person, or in one location. students each night, but each 'Up All Night,'" Brown said. Bryan Jacobson. ''We're look- child abuse and endangerment, "I think that this is impor- weekend it costs the school "ASWSU would like to get all ing at forwarding reckless dri- she said. tant to offer to the students," around $8,000. 19 ASWSU committees ving charges on the bicyclist." Andrea Piper, ATVP Brown said. "It is key that we "I think (''Up All Night") is involved." Citing department policy, Coordinator of Sexual Assault offer free food to the students." important," said Tim Hogg, When the program is up both the WSU Police Se~encethat They are working with the ASWSU director of communi- and' running, the estimated Department and PMH refused ~ agency serves Whitman athletics program to get some cations. "If we can show the cost of funding ''Up All Night" to disclose the name of the stu- and Latah counties, and pro- of the football players at the university we can get stu- each year will be $500,000. dents involved. But Kris Finch, vides medical and legal advoca- first "Up All Night" so stu- dents involved, I think you ''The key is finding funding PMH director 'of public rela- cy services for survivors. dents can interact with the will see finances roll in." outside of S & A fees and tions, said the pedestrian prob- Speaking of the Crisis Line, players of a nationally ranked ASWSU will host the first ASWSU to keep the students ably will be released in a few Piper said, 'We are not licensed team, Keene said. ''Up All Night" at the Student from paying more," Keene days. therapists, but we are a source The program is designed to Recreation Center at 7 p.m. said. ''We are hoping to find Finch said she is unaware of of support for you." attract a diverse population of on Oct. 26. There will be a corporate funding." the bicyclist's condition. NEWS 2 THE DAILY EVERGREEN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2001 .... ...... ............ ...... ...... _ __ _---_ __ __ - -LOCAL BRIEFS --------- .............---- Pullman Weather required to use the scholarship receive a trophy to recognize its Today: Partly cloudy Parks and Rec for tuition at the Intensive school and community involve- High: 52 Low: 38 American LanguageCenter during ment. Tomorrow: Rain to stage carnival the Spring2002 semester for the The center hopes to get at High: 58 Low: 39 Pullman Parks and Recreation study of Englishas a second lan- least 200 donors each day. Call (800) 423-0151 for more infor- Saturday: Partly cloudy is sponsoring its 19th annual car- guage. mation. High: 58 Low: 34 nival Spook-Tacular 2001. T-his Qualified applicants may pick safe alternative to trick-or-treating up an application or inquire at the for children ages 2 to 6 is from IALC: 116 McAllister Hall, Environmental 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Oct. 31 at the Washington State University, COMMUNITY CALENDAR----- Pioneer Center. The cost of $1 Pullman, WA 99164-3251, by writer to speak per child includes games and phone at 335-6675 or bye-mail Today Friday Michael Frome, environmental activity booths with prizes and at [email protected]. journalist and educator,will give a WSU Counseling Services The Adria Club will meet at candy. seminar at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdayin will sponsor an ADDjADHD noon in CUB Room B7-9. Come Blood drive set for to learn about the Renaissance the University of Idaho Law support Group for diagnosed Scholarships School Courtroom titled, "Who and the Middle Ages. next week at CUB students at noon at WSU Owns the Earth and Who in the Counseling Services, Lighty offered to women The Inland Northwest Blood EndWill Save ItT Room280. Cometo discuss the Baptist Collegiate Ministries Center is providinganother oppor- Applications now are being Fromebegan his writing career challenges of college and learn will meet at 7 p.m. in CUB tunity for WSU students, faculty accepted for the Violet Yates at the Washington Post before strategies to cope with the Butch's Den.