Eastern Washington University EWU Digital Commons Eastern Washington University Digital History Student Newspapers Collections 4-27-2011 Easterner, Vol. 62, No. 25, April 27, 2011 Associated Students of Eastern Washington University Follow this and additional works at: https://dc.ewu.edu/student_newspapers Recommended Citation Associated Students of Eastern Washington University, "Easterner, Vol. 62, No. 25, April 27, 2011" (2011). Student Newspapers. 719. https://dc.ewu.edu/student_newspapers/719 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Eastern Washington University Digital History Collections at EWU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of EWU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THE EASTERNER Eastern Washington University April 27, 2011 Volume 62, Issue 25 Online Exclusives at easterneronline.com ROTC training hits Spokane’s NEWS Sustainability Club raises awareness, Page 4 Camp Seven Mile SPORTS Staff predictions for the NFL Draft, Page 12 Page 10 NEWS Eastern hosts summer camps for youth, Page 3 Dra day for Jones Fresh o an impressive pro day, running back is ready for the NFL BY DUSTIN TOMS managing/sports editor 1,742 yards and score 17 touchdowns Now the 6-foot-1, 196-pound during the season. He averaged more running back is being predicted to than seven yards per carry. land in as early as the second round It has been 2,194 days since an Jones doesn’t regret leaving school of the draft. EWU football player was drafted in early. He says he has committed to his “My pro day was my big show- the NFL. at day, Michael Roos was decision since he made it. Neverthe- ing where I had to display what I can selected with the 41st overall choice less, there is one thing he will always do,” said Jones. “Now I’m just trying to the Tennessee Titans. is week- remember and miss from his days on to heal from my foot injury. For the end, that number will go back down e Inferno. most part, I’m just sitting back and to one. “My teammates. I made it a big still trying to stay in shape. From this Taiwan Jones, the Big Sky O en- deal to call them my family. I de - point on, it’s up to my agent to sell sive Player of the Year and All-Amer- nitely miss those guys,” said Jones. “I me, talk to teams and get my name in ican running back, will be chosen in watched ‘ e Road to Glory’ DVD, the media.” the 2011 NFL Draft, putting the - and it almost brought tears to my Jones has met with several teams nal exclamation point on the greatest eyes.” the past few weeks, including the Phil- football season in Eastern history. But it was Jones’ pro day, held at adelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals, Originally, Jones was predicted Los Medanos Community College in Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs and as a fourth- or fth-round pick after Pittsburg, Calif., that helped skyrock- the Miami Dolphins. Most recently, completing his injury-shortened ju- et his draft stock. With representatives he met with the San Francisco 49ers nior season. Despite hurting his foot from 27 of the 32 NFL teams in at- last Wednesday. in a 38-31 overtime quarter nal win tendance, Jones wowed scouts with a Each of those teams could use help against North Dakota State Univer- blazing 40-yard dash time of 4.25 sec- sity, Jones still managed to rush for onds and a 39 1/2 inch vertical leap. JONES | PAGE 12 Taiwan Jones could be Eastern’s highest NFL Draft pick in history. goeags.com Williams Voting awarded next year’s trip to D.C. Candidates must complete 60 hours of service to qualify offi cials BY DYLAN COIL senior reporter Joining eight other students from into their across the country, Eastern sopho- more Dakotta Williams was chosen for the George Nethercutt Founda- tion’s 2011 Fellowship Program. offi ce Founded in 2008 by former 5th District U.S. Congressman George Nethercutt, the fellowship program gives students the opportunity to ex- Easterner graphics perience American politics in more depth than what is available in the news or in textbooks. Each year, the foundation selects students for a one-year academic ad- venture that includes three months of instruction on the nation’s founding documents, economics, history, and leadership, along with an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. While in Washington, D.C., the students will meet with members of Congress, government o cials, the national press, lobbyists and think- tank representatives. Visits to a for- eign embassy and national monu- ments will also be on the agenda. “I want to be a political speech writer,” said Williams, a government ASEWU electoral debate to extend voting outreach, showcase candidates’ viewpoints and public relations major. “So meet- ing actual politicians and lobbyists BY DYLAN COIL | senior reporter will help me decide if that is what I want to do with my life.” e Associated Students of EWU (ASEWU) will host a debate four more questions from the audience and a two-minute opponent Williams said that she is looking among the 20 candidates for student government positions in the rebuttal. Questions will be position speci c and speakers will be cut forward to speaking with Sandra Day URC lobby outside of e Roost today at 6 p.m. o if they exceed their allotted time. O’Connor, the rst female member Candidates running for each of the three executive positions and According to Hemingway, the goal of this debate is to ensure of the Supreme Court. Williams is the nine council positions will be given the opportunity to speak to that students have a reason for voting and to possibly spark contro- also hoping to get in contact with a students and answer questions on their goals as a member of the versy between candidates, building excitement for those attending political speech writer who works in ASEWU. and spreading the word about the elections to others. Washington, D.C. “What’s nice about the debate forum is it o ers students a chance “ e residence halls are a great place to start because it’s building Each of the nine students chosen to really express their opinions,” said ASEWU Director of Elections that foundation,” said Hemingway. “ e foundation of, ‘Yes, it is for the fellowship must complete 60 Parker Hemingway. “It provides students with the opportunity to important to be involved, and it is important to vote in this elec- hours of volunteering at a govern- ask those candidates, ‘Hey, what are you going to do about this? Are tion because it really a ects me as an individual student at Eastern ment agency to reciprocate the op- you aware of this situation?’ And it really informs the candidates of Washington University.’” portunities given them and to apply more of the issues.” Hemingway recognizes that Eastern is largely a commuter school their education in a practical, real- For positions with two candidates, a traditional debate format and it is hard to entice commuter students to vote, but if they build world setting. will take place in which each candidate will speak on the same topic strong voting habits while in the residential halls, students are more “I just think it’s amazing because and develop a rebuttal against their opponent. ose running unop- likely to continue through their academic career. the 60 hours of service is not nearly posed will give a one-sided speech. Wednesday’s debate, hosted by current ASEWU President Justin going to equal our expenses when Candidates will be asked four questions and have four minutes Terry, gives students the opportunity to make more informed deci- we’re [in Washington, D.C.],” Wil- to answer each one. at portion of the debate will be followed by sions. Refreshments and snacks will also be provided. liams said. e application process for the fellowship included submitting an PERCENTAGE application form, two letters of rec- ommendation, a personal essay, and OF VOTER two examples of writing in addition to completing a phone interview. According to the George Neth- TURNOUT WILLIAMS | PAGE 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Find us on Facebook • Videos 10 13.6 11.3 7.1 6 TBD • Podcasts General May Polling Cheney, Riverpoint campuses • Forums http://vote.ewu.edu Facebook.com/TheEasterner Election 3 Locations James Eik EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 509.359.6737 NEWS [email protected] THE THE EASTERNER Eastern Washington University’s POLICE BEAT Student Newspaper JUST THE FACTS WRITERS’ MEETINGS: e Easterner is open for any EWU student April 19 - April 25 or faculty wishing to write stories that could be published in the newspaper. Writers’ meetings are Mondays at 3:30 p.m. BY LAUREN JOHNSON Agency Assist in Isle Hall, room 102. copy editor 4/22 8:35 – Mental health counselors e newspaper is also open for anyone wish- from Spokane Mental Health and EWU Po- ing to copy-edit. Editing nights are on Tuesdays. Agency Assist lice contacted a student in Dryden Hall. 4/19 3:30 a.m. – Cheney Police assisted NEWS LINE: EWU Police after a call came in about a pos- Agency Assist If you have an idea for a story, or are part of a campus club or organization that is holding an sible trespassing incident near Wheaton Lane. 4/22 – Cheney Police assisted EWU Po- event, please call e Easterner tip line at (509) No one was arrested. lice near the Grove after a car rolled over.