Bedard trade improves M’s chances Last Friday’s trade with the Orioles bolsters the Mariners pitching staff sports Page 7 life Page 5 5ǣǠ%ǜǤǧǴ&DZǠǭǢǭǠǠǩ5ǣǠ%ǜǤǧǴ&DZǠǭǢǭǠǠǩo. 5ǣǠ%ǜǤǧǴ&DZǠǭǢǭǠǠǩTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008 The student voice of Washington State University since 1895 Vol 114 N 101 Foundation Understanding U.S. ties with Pakistan Former ambassador to Pakistan spoke names to students and staff Monday afternoon new vice on the nation’s relations with America. By Mike Brambley Evergreen staff United States involvement in Pakistan president needs to focus on the Pakistani people, former ambassador to Pakistan Wendy Chamberlin President Elson S. Floyd hired said Monday in the CUE. Her speech, “Pakistan After Bhutto: Perils Brenda Wilson-Hale in late and Prospects,” described the complexities of January to replace Len Jessup. U.S. relations with the Middle Eastern nation. She said Pakistan and the U.S. have become By Mike Brambley partners of sorts. Evergreen staff Al-Qaida and supporters of Osama bin Laden thrive in Pakistan, while the Pakistani Brenda Wilson-Hale was government works for counterterrorism appointed to the position of vice efforts with the U.S., she said. The U.S. must president for university develop- win the cooperation of the Pakistani people ment and executive officer of the to win the struggle against al-Qaida terrorists WSU Foundation by President and the Taliban from Afghanistan, she said. Elson S. Floyd in late January. “To be successful in Pakistan, we need to “This is a prestigious appoint- focus on aiding the people and achieving their ment from a wonderful univer- aspirations,” she said. sity,” Wilson-Hale She stressed the importance of civilian said. “My goal is democracy in Pakistan, and the threats of to serve the inter- autocratic rule and Islamic extremists. est of WSU by Pakistan struggles between democracy fundraising at the and a military dictatorship under the rule of highest potential President Pervez Musharraff. that we can pos- Militant jihadism may spread as a product sibly achieve.” of the Pakistani government’s actions in the She succeeds war on terror, she said. Military action may Len Jessup, who Wilson-Hale fuel more extremism. left the position in “We can’t ignore the risks of aggressive May. military operations and their consequences,” “Since joining the foundation, she said. Brenda Wilson-Hale has pro- The Pakistani military may even be alien- vided outstanding direction and ated by the war on terror. Pakistani soldiers leadership,” Floyd said in a news are ordered to fire on their fellow Muslims release. “I think she is the natu- by a U.S. foreign power that is not Muslim, ral choice to take on the duties Chamberlin said. of vice president for university She later spoke about how the assassina- development.” tion of Benazir Bhutto affected the country. Wilson-Hale is now respon- “The Pakistani people are deeply aggrieved sible for leading university fund- with the suicide bombing of Benazir Bhutto,” raising efforts. she said. “She has spent her whole Bhutto made a firm call for democracy career in fundraising,” said Larry and elections when she returned to Pakistan, Culver, chairman of the WSU Chamberlin said. Her recent death in a sui- Foundation Board of Governors, cide bombing may cause resentment and who also chaired the search anger in the Pakistani people when elections committee. “With her strong take place. campaign experience, she is an ADAM SHAY/DAILY EVERGREEN “I understand, more now than ever, Former ambassador to Pakistan Wendy Chamberlin speaks to students and staff See WILSON-HALE Page 4 Monday afternoon. Her speech described the complexities of U.S. relations with Pakistan. See PAKISTAN Page 4 New city council member aims to focus on bond between WSU, council Councilmember Pat Wright has experience Pullman City Council on Tuesday, defeat- Bookie dividend. high in Pullman, she is worried about the on the Chamber of Commerce Board of ing Terence Day and Dave Gibney for the “I think the relationship between recent increase in more serious crimes, open Ward 3 position previously held by WSU and the city council, as well as such as sexual assault. Directors and at The Bookie. David Stiller. ASWSU, is great,” she said. “I am com- “Pullman has always been a great “We had three well-qualified can- fortable picking up a phone and calling place to raise a family,” she said. By Andy Jones Evergreen staff didates,” Mayor Glenn Johnson said. (ASWSU president) Kasey Webster any Wright’s husband, Ray, is a profes- “When you look at all the things she has time.” sor in the WSU Department of Animal When Pat Wright came to Pullman, done in this city, with the Chamber of Wright has also been on the city Sciences. One of her two daughters is a a few essential items were missing from Commerce, The Bookie – she’s made Chamber of Commerce Board of WSU graduate. the town. tough management decisions and we are Directors since 1989. She said the board, During her four-year term as a “In 1975, the closest McDonald’s was very fortunate to have her as our newest which often works with the city council, council member, Wright hopes to in Lewiston,” she said. “The city limits council member.” is an advocacy group for the city’s busi- become familiar with the other issues didn’t even go to where Safeway is now. During her speech to the council nesses. This included working with the affecting Pullman, including stormwater, It’s been exciting and fascinating to Tuesday, Wright proclaimed to have no state Legislature on issues that directly utilities and ways to continue the city’s watch the growth of the city over the last agenda. Instead, she said she wanted affect the city. expansion. 30 years.” to continue to foster the relationship She has also served as president of Wright was born in New York For the more than three decades since between the city council and WSU. the United Way, been on the board of and attended San Jose State University. her arrival, Wright has been an active Wright worked at The Bookie from directors for the Pullman Education She loves to travel and is addicted to col- member of the Pullman community, hav- 1995 to May 2007, when she retired. She Foundation and worked with the lege football. ing worked with The Bookie and various served as general manager of The Bookie Pullman Civil Service Commission. “WSU is Pullman and Pullman is city agencies. from 2004 and 2007, where she worked Safety is an important issue for WSU,” she said. “One can’t do one thing She became the newest member of the closely with the student body on The Wright. Although crime rates are not without affecting the other.” INSIDE: WEATHER: PAGE 2 || POLICE LOG: PAGE 2 || CLASSIFIED: PAGE 10 || OPINION: PAGE 9 || CROSSWORD: VDG PAGE 8 || SUDOKU: VDG PAGE 8 ALSO CHECK OUT TODAY’S VALENTINE’S DAY GUIDE 2 THE DAILY EVERGREEN PAGE TWO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008 The weather box Police Log Community Calendar Tuesday weekly meeting at 6 p.m. in the Sunday K-House second-floor lounge. The Public Relations Society Wednesday | Cloudy Theft of America will meet at 5:30 p.m. A workshop “Undergrad Summer SE Lori Court, 8:05 a.m. in Murrow East 307. Research Opportunities” will be High: 40 Low: 27 A group left with only two held from 5 to 6 p.m. in CUE 219. people having paid. If an officer can Career Services will have an locate these subjects to notify them Thursday | Cloudy open house with free resume Friday High: 41 Low: 28 to have their friends pay or their critiques from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in own credit card will get charged. 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