Holmgren To Return To Seattle?
Tim Ruskell resigns as Seattle Seahawks general manager weeks before his five-year contract with the team ends.
Immediately after this news was released, rumors and suggestions swirled all over the sports scene about a possible return from Mike Holmgren to Seattle.
Mike Holmgren has already said that he is coming back to the NFL next season. Others have predicted that Mike Holmgren will go to take over the Cleveland Browns franchise and try to turn things around there.
However, Steve Kelley, a Seattle Times staff columnist, quoted that “Mike Holmgren would have to be paid LeBron James money to go to Cleveland” in a previous article Kelley had written.
Mike Holmgren was already the GM for the Seahawks back when he first came to the franchise in 1999 from the Green Bay Packers. Holmgren was terminated as Seahawks GM in 2002 and Ruskell took over as Seahawks GM in 2005.
Even though Holmgren was once terminated as the Seahawks GM, many argue that he needs to take over because of the fact that he built the core of the 2005 team that went to Super Bowl XL in Detroit.
Mike Holmgren has made some questionable picks before as the Seahawks GM but also has made some of the best picks in Seahawks franchise history with Shaun Alexander, Steve Hutchinson, Marcus Trufant, and Sean Locklear.
What made Holmgren such a success here in Seattle is the fact that he brought a winning atmosphere to the city.
“I loved it when we were winning all the time a few years ago,” Nick Howe, a Seahawks season ticket holder said. “I think if we bring back Holmgren, it will restore our attitude to win.”
But the biggest move that Holmgren had made as the previous Seahawks GM was the trade that landed the Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. If it is anything that Holmgren knows how to do, he knows how to build quarterbacks.
This becomes a main point for many fans and critics to evaluate on who should receive this GM job because Hasselbeck is nearing the end of his career and a quarterback is the essential part of the team.
“I hope Holmgren comes back to Seattle, we are in big need of a quarterback and he builds quarterbacks better than anyone,” Andrew Prince, a Seahawks season ticket holder.
The Seahawks have two first-round picks this year in the 2010 NFL Draft and the big question becomes whether or not this is the season to take a quarterback.
“Holmgren needs to come back to this city, he was the one that brought us a winning franchise and made the Seahawks the respectable team they are today,” Garrett Richardson, a Seahawks fan said.
Within a few months, the Seahawks will announce whether or not Holmgren will become the new GM. Whether or not the Seahawks make Holmgren the GM, he will always be remembered as one of the most critical pieces in Seahawks history.
Sources
Nick Howe – 206-948-0489
Andrew Prince – 206-909-4301
Garrett Richardson – 425-214-2420
Monday, December 14, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Speech Story
The Amphibian Decline
The Zoology Club held its last meeting Wednesday night and Andrew Storfer, a biological sciences professor at WSU, was the guest speaker.
The topic that Storfer focused on was the amphibian decline of frogs throughout the world, but went into much more detail about the amphibians in North and South America.
Storfer started out his speech by talking about a brief history of frogs and some interesting facts that scientists had done with frogs back in the 80s and 90s.
Back in the 80s, scientists didn’t realize that amphibians were heading towards extinction as fast as they thought. The Golden Toad disappeared and this brought much attention to many scientists throughout the world, they eventually held a conference and many scientists were able to concur that some sort of amphibian in their region was moving towards extinction.
However, much of the surprising facts and details started to spill their way out when he Storfer made a comment about a new book that has just come out.
Storfer didn’t mention the title of the book but in it is a survey that was conducted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which is an amphibian specialist group. The IUCN conducted this survey and found out that 43% of all amphibians’ population is declining.
Not only is the amphibians population declining this drastically, less than 1% of all amphibian species show a population increase and already 180 amphibian species have gone extinct.
Chase Sanderson, a student at WSU, was surprised by these facts.
“I figured that frogs would be down towards the bottom of the food chain,” Sanderson said. “But I didn’t expect 180 species to be extinct already and less than a percent to be increasing.”
Storfer went on to talk about some of the reasons that have contributed to this amphibian decline and how they will continue to affect the amphibians.
“There are six hypotheses that have caused this amphibian decrease in population,” Storfer said. “These hypotheses are habitat destruction, invasive species, over exploration, global climate change, contaminants, and emerging diseases.”
These causes have been contributed by natural causes and the human population.
Storfer went into detail about a problem of the extinction rate in particular which is over exploration. An interesting fact was brought up during the speech: 95% of peoples demand for frogs is taken from the wildlife. This can be the demand for frogs as food, pets, collecting, etc.
Zoology club member Jennifer Conne found this statement interesting.
“I can’t believe that 95% of frogs are taken from the wildlife,” Conne said. “I thought there might have been frog farms or something, no wonder they are decreasing so quickly.”
Amphibians are very important to the environment and many people don’t realize this. Storfer made a comment about if that amphibians go extinct, there is going to be a lot more insects in the world.
The speech was held at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastlick Building Lobby.
Sources
Andrew Storfer – astorfer@wsu.edu 509-335-7922
Chase Sanderson – 253-332-3821
Jennifer Conne – jconne@wsu.edu
3 Questions for speaker
• What got you so involved in amphibians and their populations?
• What is one thing you hope to achieve in the amphibian world or for the amphibians?
• Which one of the hypotheses do you think has led to the greatest amount of population decline?
The Zoology Club held its last meeting Wednesday night and Andrew Storfer, a biological sciences professor at WSU, was the guest speaker.
The topic that Storfer focused on was the amphibian decline of frogs throughout the world, but went into much more detail about the amphibians in North and South America.
Storfer started out his speech by talking about a brief history of frogs and some interesting facts that scientists had done with frogs back in the 80s and 90s.
Back in the 80s, scientists didn’t realize that amphibians were heading towards extinction as fast as they thought. The Golden Toad disappeared and this brought much attention to many scientists throughout the world, they eventually held a conference and many scientists were able to concur that some sort of amphibian in their region was moving towards extinction.
However, much of the surprising facts and details started to spill their way out when he Storfer made a comment about a new book that has just come out.
Storfer didn’t mention the title of the book but in it is a survey that was conducted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which is an amphibian specialist group. The IUCN conducted this survey and found out that 43% of all amphibians’ population is declining.
Not only is the amphibians population declining this drastically, less than 1% of all amphibian species show a population increase and already 180 amphibian species have gone extinct.
Chase Sanderson, a student at WSU, was surprised by these facts.
“I figured that frogs would be down towards the bottom of the food chain,” Sanderson said. “But I didn’t expect 180 species to be extinct already and less than a percent to be increasing.”
Storfer went on to talk about some of the reasons that have contributed to this amphibian decline and how they will continue to affect the amphibians.
“There are six hypotheses that have caused this amphibian decrease in population,” Storfer said. “These hypotheses are habitat destruction, invasive species, over exploration, global climate change, contaminants, and emerging diseases.”
These causes have been contributed by natural causes and the human population.
Storfer went into detail about a problem of the extinction rate in particular which is over exploration. An interesting fact was brought up during the speech: 95% of peoples demand for frogs is taken from the wildlife. This can be the demand for frogs as food, pets, collecting, etc.
Zoology club member Jennifer Conne found this statement interesting.
“I can’t believe that 95% of frogs are taken from the wildlife,” Conne said. “I thought there might have been frog farms or something, no wonder they are decreasing so quickly.”
Amphibians are very important to the environment and many people don’t realize this. Storfer made a comment about if that amphibians go extinct, there is going to be a lot more insects in the world.
The speech was held at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastlick Building Lobby.
Sources
Andrew Storfer – astorfer@wsu.edu 509-335-7922
Chase Sanderson – 253-332-3821
Jennifer Conne – jconne@wsu.edu
3 Questions for speaker
• What got you so involved in amphibians and their populations?
• What is one thing you hope to achieve in the amphibian world or for the amphibians?
• Which one of the hypotheses do you think has led to the greatest amount of population decline?
Monday, November 16, 2009
Press Release
Washington State University Takes a Glimpse Into the Future with Virtual Journalism
For the first time, a Specialized Reporting Institute will bring together leading technology executives and journalists at the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University on April 6, 2010.
This event is a partnership between Washington State University and the McCormick Foundation. There will be panels, presentations and workshops that will explore both commercial and citizen reporting in virtual worlds.
"We're excited to bring together many of the leaders in technology and journalism to discuss and explore this new media channel for storytelling,” WSU President Elson S. Floyd said. “These and other emerging forms of digital news distribution offer both promise and potential for our students and for the future of journalism."
There will be many events and presentations including Second Life founder Philip Rosedale and Club Penguin co-founder Lane Merrifeld. Some other presentations include ThinkBalm co-founder Erica Driver and CNN.com senior producer Lila King and many others.
"The McCormick Foundation is proud to partner with Brett Atwood and WSU's Edward R. Murrow College,” Clark Bell, director of the McCormick Foundation's Journalism Program said.” This event should certainly fulfill our expectations and serve as a valuable learning platform for the participating journalists."
The McCormick Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening our society and helps build a more active and engaged citizenry. It was established in 1955 upon the death of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, a longtime editor and published for the Chicago Tribune. The McCormick Foundation is one of the largest in the nation with $1.2 billion in assets.
For a complete schedule of events, visit the event Web site at: http://communication.wsu.edu/virtualjournalism.
Questions
What do the programs Second Life and Club Penguin do? A little more information?
Why is virtual journalism this year’s topic/event?
Why is the McCormick Foundation so interested in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication?
For the first time, a Specialized Reporting Institute will bring together leading technology executives and journalists at the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University on April 6, 2010.
This event is a partnership between Washington State University and the McCormick Foundation. There will be panels, presentations and workshops that will explore both commercial and citizen reporting in virtual worlds.
"We're excited to bring together many of the leaders in technology and journalism to discuss and explore this new media channel for storytelling,” WSU President Elson S. Floyd said. “These and other emerging forms of digital news distribution offer both promise and potential for our students and for the future of journalism."
There will be many events and presentations including Second Life founder Philip Rosedale and Club Penguin co-founder Lane Merrifeld. Some other presentations include ThinkBalm co-founder Erica Driver and CNN.com senior producer Lila King and many others.
"The McCormick Foundation is proud to partner with Brett Atwood and WSU's Edward R. Murrow College,” Clark Bell, director of the McCormick Foundation's Journalism Program said.” This event should certainly fulfill our expectations and serve as a valuable learning platform for the participating journalists."
The McCormick Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening our society and helps build a more active and engaged citizenry. It was established in 1955 upon the death of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, a longtime editor and published for the Chicago Tribune. The McCormick Foundation is one of the largest in the nation with $1.2 billion in assets.
For a complete schedule of events, visit the event Web site at: http://communication.wsu.edu/virtualjournalism.
Questions
What do the programs Second Life and Club Penguin do? A little more information?
Why is virtual journalism this year’s topic/event?
Why is the McCormick Foundation so interested in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication?
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Feature Story
A Season at a Glance
Even though the Seattle Sounders FC inaugural season ended Sunday with a 1-0 loss to the Houston Dynamo, the Sounders’ still have a lot to be proud of.
The Sounder’s finished their first regular season with a record of 12 wins, 7 losses, and 11 ties. They finished third in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer and advanced to the conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs before losing to Houston.
The Sounders’ are the 15th team in the MLS and only the second team in the 13-year history of the MLS that an expansion team has made it to the playoffs.
Even though this may have been the Sounders’ first season, they sold more season tickets than any other team in MLS history. All 22,000 season ticket packages offered by Sounders FC were sold out, giving them the most season ticket holders in MLS.
Due to the high demand for tickets and the many sell-out games, the Sounders’ opened up more seats at their stadium, the Xbox Pitch at Qwest Field, eventually there were enough seats for 32,400 people.
Tommy Sullivan was one of the many fans that were able to attend a game this year.
“I know Qwest Field is known for its noise in the NFL but I never thought it would turn out like this for the Sounders’,” Sullivan said. “I can’t believe they actually ended up opening a bunch more seats for all the fans, its awesome.”
The Sounders’ have also set a new MLS record for average attendance with 30,943 fans per game. Also, all 15 Sounders’ MLS regular season games, their one playoff game and their 4 U.S. Open Cup matches were all sold out.
The Sounders’ set more records by being the only MLS expansion team to win their first three games. They didn’t even allow an opponent’s goal during these three games.
Taylor Jacobs, a season ticket holder for the Sounders, is very impressed with the way the team started its first year in the MLS.
“I expected them to be a decent team, but to come out and win your first three games and not allow a goal is very impressive,” Jacobs said. “I can’t believe they made the playoffs their first year, I think the Sounders’ have a bright future ahead of them.”
Not only did the Sounders’ win a few games in a row but also are the second team in MLS history to win the U.S. Open Cup in their first season.
Much of this was achieved by the help of the loyal fan base that the Seattle Sounders’ have drawn.
The Sounders’ have also put much originality into their franchise by adding a 52-member marching band consisting of brass and marching percussion. They are the only team in the MLS that has a marching band. The name of the marching band is the Sound Wave.
Josh Goldman is very impressed with the atmosphere and the marching band.
“I have been to a few soccer games over in Portugal and Europe,” Goldman said. “The atmosphere over there is crazy and the Sounder’s are about the closest thing to it with their band and sell-out crowds.”
The Sounders’ are set to start their second season when they host the Philadelphia Union on Thursday, March 25th, 2010.
Sources
Tommy Sullivan – 425-941-7752
Josh Goldman – 206-255-6345
Taylor Jacobs – 425-269-9708
www.SoundersFC.com
Even though the Seattle Sounders FC inaugural season ended Sunday with a 1-0 loss to the Houston Dynamo, the Sounders’ still have a lot to be proud of.
The Sounder’s finished their first regular season with a record of 12 wins, 7 losses, and 11 ties. They finished third in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer and advanced to the conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs before losing to Houston.
The Sounders’ are the 15th team in the MLS and only the second team in the 13-year history of the MLS that an expansion team has made it to the playoffs.
Even though this may have been the Sounders’ first season, they sold more season tickets than any other team in MLS history. All 22,000 season ticket packages offered by Sounders FC were sold out, giving them the most season ticket holders in MLS.
Due to the high demand for tickets and the many sell-out games, the Sounders’ opened up more seats at their stadium, the Xbox Pitch at Qwest Field, eventually there were enough seats for 32,400 people.
Tommy Sullivan was one of the many fans that were able to attend a game this year.
“I know Qwest Field is known for its noise in the NFL but I never thought it would turn out like this for the Sounders’,” Sullivan said. “I can’t believe they actually ended up opening a bunch more seats for all the fans, its awesome.”
The Sounders’ have also set a new MLS record for average attendance with 30,943 fans per game. Also, all 15 Sounders’ MLS regular season games, their one playoff game and their 4 U.S. Open Cup matches were all sold out.
The Sounders’ set more records by being the only MLS expansion team to win their first three games. They didn’t even allow an opponent’s goal during these three games.
Taylor Jacobs, a season ticket holder for the Sounders, is very impressed with the way the team started its first year in the MLS.
“I expected them to be a decent team, but to come out and win your first three games and not allow a goal is very impressive,” Jacobs said. “I can’t believe they made the playoffs their first year, I think the Sounders’ have a bright future ahead of them.”
Not only did the Sounders’ win a few games in a row but also are the second team in MLS history to win the U.S. Open Cup in their first season.
Much of this was achieved by the help of the loyal fan base that the Seattle Sounders’ have drawn.
The Sounders’ have also put much originality into their franchise by adding a 52-member marching band consisting of brass and marching percussion. They are the only team in the MLS that has a marching band. The name of the marching band is the Sound Wave.
Josh Goldman is very impressed with the atmosphere and the marching band.
“I have been to a few soccer games over in Portugal and Europe,” Goldman said. “The atmosphere over there is crazy and the Sounder’s are about the closest thing to it with their band and sell-out crowds.”
The Sounders’ are set to start their second season when they host the Philadelphia Union on Thursday, March 25th, 2010.
Sources
Tommy Sullivan – 425-941-7752
Josh Goldman – 206-255-6345
Taylor Jacobs – 425-269-9708
www.SoundersFC.com
Monday, November 9, 2009
Attribution Quotes
1. Same-sex couples exist whether schools teach about them or not.
Needs attribution: Avoid bias
2. This raises the question, would universal health care work here, locally?
Who is raising the question?
3. Although SB 5688 has been dubbed the “everything but marriage” bill, many people opposed to it feel that if it is approved by state voters and enacted into law it will eventually pave the way for gay marriage in the state of Washington.
Who says it is the "everything but marriage" bill. Who are the many people opposed to it.
4. “Tonight, in an historic vote, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would finally make real the promise of quality, affordable health care for the American people,” President Barack Obama said.
If this is from a Press Release, say it is, don't quote the President directly. What is the bill, who is it afordable too.
5. The ASWSU Senate is taking a stand against initiative 1033 with their newest resolution.
What is taking a stand? Clarify.
6. TAPOR is largely considered a financial disaster for Colorado and was suspended in 2005.
What is TAPOR? Who considers it a financial disaster?
7. Many local citizens face the tough decision between buying insurance and putting food on the table.
Who are the local citizens? Local can be many different places.
8. President Obama has received significant public attention for his health care bill, and residents of Whitman County are well aware of what his plan means.
Who has given it attention? Who wants to know what it means?
9. While the lighting initiative is important, Workman believes that not all the lighting requested may be necessary.
Is lighting really important? Is someone just saying so? Needs attribution. Who says it is important?
10. Though only a few were positive H1N1 cases, the hysteria spread throughout the community and led to the large number of suspected cases.
Spread through the media? How do we really fortify that? Everything needs to be attributed.
Needs attribution: Avoid bias
2. This raises the question, would universal health care work here, locally?
Who is raising the question?
3. Although SB 5688 has been dubbed the “everything but marriage” bill, many people opposed to it feel that if it is approved by state voters and enacted into law it will eventually pave the way for gay marriage in the state of Washington.
Who says it is the "everything but marriage" bill. Who are the many people opposed to it.
4. “Tonight, in an historic vote, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would finally make real the promise of quality, affordable health care for the American people,” President Barack Obama said.
If this is from a Press Release, say it is, don't quote the President directly. What is the bill, who is it afordable too.
5. The ASWSU Senate is taking a stand against initiative 1033 with their newest resolution.
What is taking a stand? Clarify.
6. TAPOR is largely considered a financial disaster for Colorado and was suspended in 2005.
What is TAPOR? Who considers it a financial disaster?
7. Many local citizens face the tough decision between buying insurance and putting food on the table.
Who are the local citizens? Local can be many different places.
8. President Obama has received significant public attention for his health care bill, and residents of Whitman County are well aware of what his plan means.
Who has given it attention? Who wants to know what it means?
9. While the lighting initiative is important, Workman believes that not all the lighting requested may be necessary.
Is lighting really important? Is someone just saying so? Needs attribution. Who says it is important?
10. Though only a few were positive H1N1 cases, the hysteria spread throughout the community and led to the large number of suspected cases.
Spread through the media? How do we really fortify that? Everything needs to be attributed.
Story Re-Post
Controversy has been circulating throughout Washington over the new Referendum 71 bill that would allow same-sex couples to register as a domestic partnership in the state of Washington.
Because Senate Bill 5688 was petitioned by the Legislature in 2009, Referendum 71 will appear on the 2009 November general election ballot for people to vote on.
Christian Fellowship of the Palouse member Jeremiah Nealon is in support of Referendum 71 and believes that it will make Washington a much more equal place.
“I think that rights are rights no matter who you are,” Nealon said. “Everyone deserves to have the same rights as one another. Any other way just isn’t right.”
According to the Washington Secretary of State, “Referendum 71 is a proposed ballot measure that seeks a statewide vote on Senate Bill 5688.” Senate Bill 5688 is the “everything but marriage” law that expands for couples registered with Secretary of State’s domestic partnership registry.
Washington State law requires that 120,577 signatures be submitted to the Secretary of State to get onto the general election vote in November 2009. The sponsors of Referendum 71 submitted 137,689 signatures.
“If Referendum 71 is defeated, I think that there are going to be a lot of hurt and angry people in the state of Washington,” Nealon said.
Referendum 71 does more than just give the domestic rights of married couples to same-sex partners but also includes some other benefits.
It also protects various rights such as child support, adoption, pensions, public employee benefits, and business succession.
Conservative WSU student Curtis Selk believes it could be a waste of money.
“I don’t think Referendum 71 is a good idea at all,” Selk said. “When I hear about all of these different benefits and rights this bill offers, I can’t help to think that I will be the one paying for it.”
The total costs of Referendum 71 are estimated at $900,000 for the fiscal years of 2009-11, $1.5 million for fiscal years 2011-13, and $1.6 million for fiscal years 2013-15.
WSU student Jon Crawley has support for the proposed bill.
“I think this would be great if this bill was passed through our state,” Crawley said. “It’s not like our government can’t afford it, I just think Referendum 71 would be doing a lot more good than bad for Washington.”
There are many groups throughout Washington that are supporting and opposing Referendum 71. People looking to get involved should contact some of the following groups: Some in favor are “Washington Families Standing Together” and “Equal Rights Washington.” Some in opposition are “Protect Marriage Washington” and “Washington Values Alliance.”
Referendum 71 will appear on the November 2009 general election ballot for voting
Because Senate Bill 5688 was petitioned by the Legislature in 2009, Referendum 71 will appear on the 2009 November general election ballot for people to vote on.
Christian Fellowship of the Palouse member Jeremiah Nealon is in support of Referendum 71 and believes that it will make Washington a much more equal place.
“I think that rights are rights no matter who you are,” Nealon said. “Everyone deserves to have the same rights as one another. Any other way just isn’t right.”
According to the Washington Secretary of State, “Referendum 71 is a proposed ballot measure that seeks a statewide vote on Senate Bill 5688.” Senate Bill 5688 is the “everything but marriage” law that expands for couples registered with Secretary of State’s domestic partnership registry.
Washington State law requires that 120,577 signatures be submitted to the Secretary of State to get onto the general election vote in November 2009. The sponsors of Referendum 71 submitted 137,689 signatures.
“If Referendum 71 is defeated, I think that there are going to be a lot of hurt and angry people in the state of Washington,” Nealon said.
Referendum 71 does more than just give the domestic rights of married couples to same-sex partners but also includes some other benefits.
It also protects various rights such as child support, adoption, pensions, public employee benefits, and business succession.
Conservative WSU student Curtis Selk believes it could be a waste of money.
“I don’t think Referendum 71 is a good idea at all,” Selk said. “When I hear about all of these different benefits and rights this bill offers, I can’t help to think that I will be the one paying for it.”
The total costs of Referendum 71 are estimated at $900,000 for the fiscal years of 2009-11, $1.5 million for fiscal years 2011-13, and $1.6 million for fiscal years 2013-15.
WSU student Jon Crawley has support for the proposed bill.
“I think this would be great if this bill was passed through our state,” Crawley said. “It’s not like our government can’t afford it, I just think Referendum 71 would be doing a lot more good than bad for Washington.”
There are many groups throughout Washington that are supporting and opposing Referendum 71. People looking to get involved should contact some of the following groups: Some in favor are “Washington Families Standing Together” and “Equal Rights Washington.” Some in opposition are “Protect Marriage Washington” and “Washington Values Alliance.”
Referendum 71 will appear on the November 2009 general election ballot for voting
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Math
1. The school will spend $7885 this year on office equipment.Last year, the school spent $8,300 for office equipment. This year, it will spend 5 percent less. How much will it spend this year?
A: It will spend $7885 this year.
2. The spelling and grammar test was taken by 217 students. Thirty-seven failed. What percent passed?
A: 83% passed
3. One out of 12 students at WSU are in the Greek system. What percent are in Greek system?
A: 8.3% are in the Greek system.
4. Bruce Springsteen was born on Sept. 23, 1949. How old will he be in May 2016?
A: He will be 66 years old in May 2016.
5a. The former assistant manager was demoted to sales clerk. His pay was cut from $12 to $8. What was the percent decrease?
A: 33% pay cut
5b. The sales clerk was promoted to assistant manager. Her pay increased from $8 to $12. What was the percent increase?
A: 50% increase
6. Last year, your property tax bill was $1,152. This year, it rose to $1,275. What’s the percent increase?
A: 11% increase
7. Joe Smith wants to build a 2,500-square-foot house for him. The builder tells him it will cost $110 a square foot to build. How much will the house cost?
A: $275,000 to build
8. You and your four roommates have ordered a 16-slice pizza. Because you skipped lunch, it is agreed that you should have a 1/4 share of the total. The roommates divide the remainder equally. How much does each one get?
A: 3 slices each
9. The Poynter Institute’s budget for computer programs jumped from $5,500 to $7,300. By what percent did it increase?
A: 32.7% increase
10. Checkers at a grocery store earn the following salaries: $10,000, $12,500, $5,890, $16,453, $14,000. The median salary is:
A: $12,500
A: It will spend $7885 this year.
2. The spelling and grammar test was taken by 217 students. Thirty-seven failed. What percent passed?
A: 83% passed
3. One out of 12 students at WSU are in the Greek system. What percent are in Greek system?
A: 8.3% are in the Greek system.
4. Bruce Springsteen was born on Sept. 23, 1949. How old will he be in May 2016?
A: He will be 66 years old in May 2016.
5a. The former assistant manager was demoted to sales clerk. His pay was cut from $12 to $8. What was the percent decrease?
A: 33% pay cut
5b. The sales clerk was promoted to assistant manager. Her pay increased from $8 to $12. What was the percent increase?
A: 50% increase
6. Last year, your property tax bill was $1,152. This year, it rose to $1,275. What’s the percent increase?
A: 11% increase
7. Joe Smith wants to build a 2,500-square-foot house for him. The builder tells him it will cost $110 a square foot to build. How much will the house cost?
A: $275,000 to build
8. You and your four roommates have ordered a 16-slice pizza. Because you skipped lunch, it is agreed that you should have a 1/4 share of the total. The roommates divide the remainder equally. How much does each one get?
A: 3 slices each
9. The Poynter Institute’s budget for computer programs jumped from $5,500 to $7,300. By what percent did it increase?
A: 32.7% increase
10. Checkers at a grocery store earn the following salaries: $10,000, $12,500, $5,890, $16,453, $14,000. The median salary is:
A: $12,500
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Political Story
What Rights Do You Deserve?
Controversy has been circulating throughout Washington over the new Referendum 71 bill that would allow same-sex couples to register as a domestic partnership in the state of Washington.
According to www.wei.secstate.wa.gov, “Referendum 71 is a proposed ballot measure that seeks a statewide vote on Senate Bill 5688.” Senate Bill 5688 is the “everything but marriage” law that expands for couples registered with Secretary of State’s domestic partnership registry.
Because Senate Bill 5688 was passed by the legislature in 2009, Referendum 71 will appear on the 2009 November general election ballot for people to vote on.
Christian Fellowship of the Palouse member Jeremiah Nealon is in support of Referendum 71 and believes that it will make Washington a much more rightful place.
“I think that rights are rights no matter who you are,” Nealon said. “Everyone deserves to have the same rights as one another, any other way just isn’t right.”
Washington State law requires that 120,577 signatures be submitted to the Secretary of State to get onto the general election vote in November 2009. The sponsors of Referendum 71 submitted 137,689 signatures.
“If Referendum 71 is defeated, I think that there are going to be a lot of hurt and angry people in the state of Washington,” Nealon said.
Referendum 71 does more than just give the domestic rights of married couples but also includes some other benefits.
Referendum 71 also protects various rights such as child support rights, adoption rights, pensions, public employee benefits, and business succession rights.
Conservative WSU student Curtis Selk had some different opinions about the Referendum 71 process and believes it could be a waste of money.
“I don’t think Referendum 71 is a good idea at all,” Selk said. “When I hear about all of these different benefits and rights this bill offers, I can’t help to think that I will be the one paying for it.”
The total costs of Referendum 71 are estimated at $900,000 for the fiscal years of 2009-11, $1.5 million for fiscal years 2011-13, and $1.6 million for fiscal years 2013-15.
Liberal WSU student Jon Crawley had some concerned views about the proposed bill.
“I think this would be great if this bill was passed through our state,” Crawley said. “It’s not like our government can’t afford it, I just think Referendum 71 would be doing a lot more good than bad for Washington.”
There are various groups throughout Washington that are supporting and opposing Referendum 71. Some in favor are “Washington Families Standing Together” and “Equal Rights Washington.” Some in opposition are “Protect Marriage Washington” and “Washington Values Alliance.”
Referendum 71 will appear on the November 2009 general election ballot for voting.
Sources
Jeremiah Nealon – 208-301-2069
Curtis Selk – 425-351-1088
Jon Crawley – 206-683-9869
Outline
• Headline
• Lede – controversy over Ref 71
• What it is – secstate.wa.gov definition
• Senate Bill 5688 – what it is, background
• Ref 71 – what it is, background
• Source – Nealon – for Ref 71
• Signatures
• Conservative side – costs
• Conclusion – last quote, when you can vote on it, support/opposition
Controversy has been circulating throughout Washington over the new Referendum 71 bill that would allow same-sex couples to register as a domestic partnership in the state of Washington.
According to www.wei.secstate.wa.gov, “Referendum 71 is a proposed ballot measure that seeks a statewide vote on Senate Bill 5688.” Senate Bill 5688 is the “everything but marriage” law that expands for couples registered with Secretary of State’s domestic partnership registry.
Because Senate Bill 5688 was passed by the legislature in 2009, Referendum 71 will appear on the 2009 November general election ballot for people to vote on.
Christian Fellowship of the Palouse member Jeremiah Nealon is in support of Referendum 71 and believes that it will make Washington a much more rightful place.
“I think that rights are rights no matter who you are,” Nealon said. “Everyone deserves to have the same rights as one another, any other way just isn’t right.”
Washington State law requires that 120,577 signatures be submitted to the Secretary of State to get onto the general election vote in November 2009. The sponsors of Referendum 71 submitted 137,689 signatures.
“If Referendum 71 is defeated, I think that there are going to be a lot of hurt and angry people in the state of Washington,” Nealon said.
Referendum 71 does more than just give the domestic rights of married couples but also includes some other benefits.
Referendum 71 also protects various rights such as child support rights, adoption rights, pensions, public employee benefits, and business succession rights.
Conservative WSU student Curtis Selk had some different opinions about the Referendum 71 process and believes it could be a waste of money.
“I don’t think Referendum 71 is a good idea at all,” Selk said. “When I hear about all of these different benefits and rights this bill offers, I can’t help to think that I will be the one paying for it.”
The total costs of Referendum 71 are estimated at $900,000 for the fiscal years of 2009-11, $1.5 million for fiscal years 2011-13, and $1.6 million for fiscal years 2013-15.
Liberal WSU student Jon Crawley had some concerned views about the proposed bill.
“I think this would be great if this bill was passed through our state,” Crawley said. “It’s not like our government can’t afford it, I just think Referendum 71 would be doing a lot more good than bad for Washington.”
There are various groups throughout Washington that are supporting and opposing Referendum 71. Some in favor are “Washington Families Standing Together” and “Equal Rights Washington.” Some in opposition are “Protect Marriage Washington” and “Washington Values Alliance.”
Referendum 71 will appear on the November 2009 general election ballot for voting.
Sources
Jeremiah Nealon – 208-301-2069
Curtis Selk – 425-351-1088
Jon Crawley – 206-683-9869
Outline
• Headline
• Lede – controversy over Ref 71
• What it is – secstate.wa.gov definition
• Senate Bill 5688 – what it is, background
• Ref 71 – what it is, background
• Source – Nealon – for Ref 71
• Signatures
• Conservative side – costs
• Conclusion – last quote, when you can vote on it, support/opposition
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Hurricane Katrina
When Hurricane Katrina tore threw New Orleans, it was like a hot knife slicing a piece of butter and leaving miles of wreckage and carnage behind. Troops were sent in after the hurricane had made its way threw the city. The hurricane had destroyed everything, ripping roofs off houses, flooding streets and leaving thousands of people homeless. Overhead pictures of the city show that the hurricane had left the city as a swamped infastructure. People were even using cardboard and rubber bands as shoes and using shopping carts to carry what was left of their possessions. Human corpses were washed up around the city and dogs were seen eating them as way for their survival.
The majority of the people made their way across Interstate 10 to the Superdome to get shelter. Once there, troops started to move people to the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. People were seen arguing in a tangling line to get a seat on one of the buses making their way to Houston.
The majority of the people made their way across Interstate 10 to the Superdome to get shelter. Once there, troops started to move people to the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. People were seen arguing in a tangling line to get a seat on one of the buses making their way to Houston.
Ref. 71
1. Senators Murray and McDermott are two of the bill's sponsors.
2. Walsh Pederson sponsored companion bill 1727.
3. Governor Gregoire signed the bill on May 18, 2009.
4. There were 110 pages in the original bill.
5. Lum Itemizer supported the bill and Reich Irvin was against the bill.
6. Supporting the bill : Gay and lesbian families work very hard and take care of the elderly and their children just like everybody else.
Against the bill : Impose conflicting values on schools.
7a. $606,039
b. $1,670,070
1. Higher Education
2. Tuition and student debt, system expansion
3. Deb Wallace
4. Capital Budget, Commerce, and Labor
Monday, October 19, 2009
Justice Story re-write
The Effectiveness of Women’s Transit
Throughout the past 30 years, women have never had to worry about finding a ride home because Women’s Transit has been providing a safe ride home.
However, the real question becomes is Women’s Transit effective as everyone thinks?
WSU Campus Police Officer Mike Petlovany believes that this program has made a great impact on the safety of getting women to their homes.
“I definitely think that Women’s Transit has made a difference in this community,” Petlovany said. “There are a lot more pros than cons about this program, it’s great to see that it’s still available today.”
Petlovany said Women’s Transit takes a good deal of pressure off of the WSU Campus Police because of the fact that they don’t have to worry about single women walking home alone at night.
Volunteers are essential to Women’s Transit, supporters say. Women’s Transit has been able to continue to operate throughout the many years at WSU because of the success of having so many volunteers help out. Last year, there were about 160 people volunteered using three different cars that would operate each night due to the heavy volume of use.
Two years ago, Women’s Transit provided 10,803 rides and logged more than 30,000 miles during the 140 days of operation. The numbers have been steady throughout the past couple of years according to www.women.wsu.edu.
Program Coordinator Mary Anderson has been associated with Women’s Transit for quite some time and believes the program is the strongest it has ever been.
“Women’s Transit is a great benefit to the women on the WSU campus,” Anderson said. “I think it is amazing that this program has been able to survive this long without much funding at all.”
Anderson also said how she is very impressed that the amount of volunteers for this program usually increases every year.
“It’s great to know that there are people out there that are concerned about the safety of women at night,” Anderson said. “It’s unbelievable that we have so many volunteers every year.”
WSU Junior Student Jessica Cox has used the service before and will continue to use it anytime she finds herself walking home alone at night.
“I have used Women’s Transit a few times, it is a great way for any girl to get home safely,” Cox said. “Women’s Transit is a great benefit and I think it is good that WSU cares this much about their students.”
The program originated in the fall of 1977 when Mary Wyer, the outreach coordinator for the WSU Women's Resource Center, presented the concept to several people in the Women's Center and received many favorable responses. The program first had a set route but that was quickly changed to the door-to- door service they offer now.
Women’s Transit operates seven days a week from 6 p.m. to midnight. On Fridays and Saturdays, Women’s Transit extends its hours from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Women can reach Women’s Transit at 509-335-6830.
Mike Petlovany – 509-335-8548
Mary Anderson – 509-335-8548, mpanderson@wsu.edu
Jessica Cox – 253-632-3166, jessica.n.cox@email.wsu.edu (conducted in person)
Website – www.women.wsu.edu
Outline
1. Lede – introduce WT
2. Body
a. Police Quotes
b. Program Coordinator Quotes
c. Student Quote
3. Conclusion
a. A little bit of history
b. How to contact them/ hours of service
Throughout the past 30 years, women have never had to worry about finding a ride home because Women’s Transit has been providing a safe ride home.
However, the real question becomes is Women’s Transit effective as everyone thinks?
WSU Campus Police Officer Mike Petlovany believes that this program has made a great impact on the safety of getting women to their homes.
“I definitely think that Women’s Transit has made a difference in this community,” Petlovany said. “There are a lot more pros than cons about this program, it’s great to see that it’s still available today.”
Petlovany said Women’s Transit takes a good deal of pressure off of the WSU Campus Police because of the fact that they don’t have to worry about single women walking home alone at night.
Volunteers are essential to Women’s Transit, supporters say. Women’s Transit has been able to continue to operate throughout the many years at WSU because of the success of having so many volunteers help out. Last year, there were about 160 people volunteered using three different cars that would operate each night due to the heavy volume of use.
Two years ago, Women’s Transit provided 10,803 rides and logged more than 30,000 miles during the 140 days of operation. The numbers have been steady throughout the past couple of years according to www.women.wsu.edu.
Program Coordinator Mary Anderson has been associated with Women’s Transit for quite some time and believes the program is the strongest it has ever been.
“Women’s Transit is a great benefit to the women on the WSU campus,” Anderson said. “I think it is amazing that this program has been able to survive this long without much funding at all.”
Anderson also said how she is very impressed that the amount of volunteers for this program usually increases every year.
“It’s great to know that there are people out there that are concerned about the safety of women at night,” Anderson said. “It’s unbelievable that we have so many volunteers every year.”
WSU Junior Student Jessica Cox has used the service before and will continue to use it anytime she finds herself walking home alone at night.
“I have used Women’s Transit a few times, it is a great way for any girl to get home safely,” Cox said. “Women’s Transit is a great benefit and I think it is good that WSU cares this much about their students.”
The program originated in the fall of 1977 when Mary Wyer, the outreach coordinator for the WSU Women's Resource Center, presented the concept to several people in the Women's Center and received many favorable responses. The program first had a set route but that was quickly changed to the door-to- door service they offer now.
Women’s Transit operates seven days a week from 6 p.m. to midnight. On Fridays and Saturdays, Women’s Transit extends its hours from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Women can reach Women’s Transit at 509-335-6830.
Mike Petlovany – 509-335-8548
Mary Anderson – 509-335-8548, mpanderson@wsu.edu
Jessica Cox – 253-632-3166, jessica.n.cox@email.wsu.edu (conducted in person)
Website – www.women.wsu.edu
Outline
1. Lede – introduce WT
2. Body
a. Police Quotes
b. Program Coordinator Quotes
c. Student Quote
3. Conclusion
a. A little bit of history
b. How to contact them/ hours of service
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
News Trends - Whitman County Agenda
2a. The Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee meeting will be held on Oct. 15 at 2 p.m.
3a. Whitman County has 4 cases of confirmed H1N1.
3b. Washington State will receive 600,000 doses of vaccine.
3c. Based on population, Whitman County will receive 360 doses.
3d. Dr. Moody feels we should wait to distribute the vaccine until there is enough injectable vaccine to offer to the majority of residents.
Lede - Whitman County will receive 360 out of the 600,000 doses of vaccine given to Washington State for the H1N1 virus that has infected 4 people in Whitman County according to www.whitmancounty.org.
3a. Whitman County has 4 cases of confirmed H1N1.
3b. Washington State will receive 600,000 doses of vaccine.
3c. Based on population, Whitman County will receive 360 doses.
3d. Dr. Moody feels we should wait to distribute the vaccine until there is enough injectable vaccine to offer to the majority of residents.
Lede - Whitman County will receive 360 out of the 600,000 doses of vaccine given to Washington State for the H1N1 virus that has infected 4 people in Whitman County according to www.whitmancounty.org.
Monday, October 12, 2009
I. State and Local
1. The 2008 population of Whitman County is $41,664.
2. In 2008, 85% White.
3. In 2008, 48.2% have a B.A. or higher.
4. The 2008 median household income is $32,043.
5. 26.7% are below the poverty level.
II. Drilling down into Census data: Housing
Building Permits –
• 2004: $21,793,767
• 2005: $40,062,508
• 2006: $34,549,367
• 2007: $31,922,839
• 2008: $14,007,013
• 2009: $7,170,166
Lede – The annual construction costs in Pullman has decreased dramatically in the last few years according to the United States Census Bureau.
III. Federal Grants and Insurance
1. They received $134,236,720 in crop insurance.
2. Whitman County received $122,982,596 in grants.
3. 3 Grants – Geosciences, Biological Sciences, Nursing Research
IV. Healthcare in Whitman County
1. The two counties with the highest amount of uninsured people are San Juan County (30%) and Whitman County (29.2%)
2. 29.2% of people living in Whitman County are uninsured.
V. Population
1. The Office of Financial Management comes up first.
2. There was an increase of 1,960 people from 2000 to 2007.
3. The Natural Increase is 1,324.
4. The natural increase is the difference between deaths and births. The total change is that plus the amount of people moving to and from Whitman County.
5. 46,786 is the estimated population in 2025.
VI. Spokane City Council Agenda
VII. Spokane City Council Agenda
1. The ordinance number is C33475
2. Lede – Members of the Spokane City Council have yet to agree on a new ordinance that would create an Alcohol Impact Area within specific boundaries of the City of Spokane, according to the Spokane City Council Agenda.
1. The 2008 population of Whitman County is $41,664.
2. In 2008, 85% White.
3. In 2008, 48.2% have a B.A. or higher.
4. The 2008 median household income is $32,043.
5. 26.7% are below the poverty level.
II. Drilling down into Census data: Housing
Building Permits –
• 2004: $21,793,767
• 2005: $40,062,508
• 2006: $34,549,367
• 2007: $31,922,839
• 2008: $14,007,013
• 2009: $7,170,166
Lede – The annual construction costs in Pullman has decreased dramatically in the last few years according to the United States Census Bureau.
III. Federal Grants and Insurance
1. They received $134,236,720 in crop insurance.
2. Whitman County received $122,982,596 in grants.
3. 3 Grants – Geosciences, Biological Sciences, Nursing Research
IV. Healthcare in Whitman County
1. The two counties with the highest amount of uninsured people are San Juan County (30%) and Whitman County (29.2%)
2. 29.2% of people living in Whitman County are uninsured.
V. Population
1. The Office of Financial Management comes up first.
2. There was an increase of 1,960 people from 2000 to 2007.
3. The Natural Increase is 1,324.
4. The natural increase is the difference between deaths and births. The total change is that plus the amount of people moving to and from Whitman County.
5. 46,786 is the estimated population in 2025.
VI. Spokane City Council Agenda
VII. Spokane City Council Agenda
1. The ordinance number is C33475
2. Lede – Members of the Spokane City Council have yet to agree on a new ordinance that would create an Alcohol Impact Area within specific boundaries of the City of Spokane, according to the Spokane City Council Agenda.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Justice Story
The Effectiveness of Women’s Transit
Throughout the past thirty years, women have never had to worry about finding a ride home because of Washington State University’s Women’s Transit.
However, the real question becomes is Women’s Transit effective as everyone thinks?
WSU Campus Police Officer Mike Petlovany believes that this program has made a great impact on the safety of getting women to their homes.
“I definitely think that Women’s Transit has made a difference in this community,” Petlovany said. “There are a lot more pros than cons about this program and its great to see that it’s still available today.”
Petlovany also went on to talk about how Women’s Transit takes a good deal of pressure off of the WSU Campus Police because of the fact that they don’t have to worry about single women walking home alone at night.
Women’s Transit has been able to continue to operate throughout the many years at WSU because of the success of having so many volunteers help out. Last year, there were about 160 volunteers and they had three different cars that would operate each night due to the heavy volume of use.
For the academic year of 2006-2007, Women’s Transit provided 10,803 rides and logged over 30,000 miles during the 140 days of operation. The numbers have been around the same throughout the past couple of years.
Program Coordinator Mary Anderson has been associated with Women’s Transit for quite some time and believes the program is the strongest it has ever been.
“Women’s Transit is a great benefit to the women on the WSU campus,” Anderson said. “I think it is amazing that this program has been able to survive this long without much funding at all.”
Anderson also talked about how she is very impressed that the amount of volunteers for this program usually increases every year.
“It’s great to know that there are people out there that are concerned about the safety of women at night,” Anderson said. “It’s unbelievable that we have so many volunteers every year.”
WSU Junior Student Jessica Cox has used the service before and will continue to use it anytime she finds herself walking home alone at night.
“I have used Women’s Transit a few times and it is a great way for any girl to get home safely,” Cox said. “Women’s Transit is a great benefit and I think it is good that WSU cares this about their students.”
The Women’s Transit Program originated in the fall of 1977 when Mary Wyer, the Outreach Coordinator for the WSU Women's Resource Center, presented the concept to several people in the Women's Center and received many favorable responses. The program first had a set route but that was quickly changed to the door-to- door service they offer now.
Women’s Transit operates seven days a week from 6 p.m. to midnight. On Fridays and Saturdays, Women’s Transit extends its hours from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Women can reach Women’s Transit at 509-335-6830.
Mike Petlovany – 509-335-8548
Mary Anderson – 509-335-8548, mpanderson@wsu.edu
Jessica Cox – 253-632-3166, jessica.n.cox@email.wsu.edu (conducted in person)
Outline
1. Lede – introduce WT
2. Body
a. Police Quotes
b. Program Coordinator Quotes
c. Student Quote
3. Conclusion
a. A little bit of history
b. How to contact them/ hours of service
Throughout the past thirty years, women have never had to worry about finding a ride home because of Washington State University’s Women’s Transit.
However, the real question becomes is Women’s Transit effective as everyone thinks?
WSU Campus Police Officer Mike Petlovany believes that this program has made a great impact on the safety of getting women to their homes.
“I definitely think that Women’s Transit has made a difference in this community,” Petlovany said. “There are a lot more pros than cons about this program and its great to see that it’s still available today.”
Petlovany also went on to talk about how Women’s Transit takes a good deal of pressure off of the WSU Campus Police because of the fact that they don’t have to worry about single women walking home alone at night.
Women’s Transit has been able to continue to operate throughout the many years at WSU because of the success of having so many volunteers help out. Last year, there were about 160 volunteers and they had three different cars that would operate each night due to the heavy volume of use.
For the academic year of 2006-2007, Women’s Transit provided 10,803 rides and logged over 30,000 miles during the 140 days of operation. The numbers have been around the same throughout the past couple of years.
Program Coordinator Mary Anderson has been associated with Women’s Transit for quite some time and believes the program is the strongest it has ever been.
“Women’s Transit is a great benefit to the women on the WSU campus,” Anderson said. “I think it is amazing that this program has been able to survive this long without much funding at all.”
Anderson also talked about how she is very impressed that the amount of volunteers for this program usually increases every year.
“It’s great to know that there are people out there that are concerned about the safety of women at night,” Anderson said. “It’s unbelievable that we have so many volunteers every year.”
WSU Junior Student Jessica Cox has used the service before and will continue to use it anytime she finds herself walking home alone at night.
“I have used Women’s Transit a few times and it is a great way for any girl to get home safely,” Cox said. “Women’s Transit is a great benefit and I think it is good that WSU cares this about their students.”
The Women’s Transit Program originated in the fall of 1977 when Mary Wyer, the Outreach Coordinator for the WSU Women's Resource Center, presented the concept to several people in the Women's Center and received many favorable responses. The program first had a set route but that was quickly changed to the door-to- door service they offer now.
Women’s Transit operates seven days a week from 6 p.m. to midnight. On Fridays and Saturdays, Women’s Transit extends its hours from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Women can reach Women’s Transit at 509-335-6830.
Mike Petlovany – 509-335-8548
Mary Anderson – 509-335-8548, mpanderson@wsu.edu
Jessica Cox – 253-632-3166, jessica.n.cox@email.wsu.edu (conducted in person)
Outline
1. Lede – introduce WT
2. Body
a. Police Quotes
b. Program Coordinator Quotes
c. Student Quote
3. Conclusion
a. A little bit of history
b. How to contact them/ hours of service
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Quote Exercise
1. “Mary is trying hard in school this semester”, her father said.
2. “No, the taxi driver,” said curtly. “I cannot get you to the airport in fifteen minutes.”
3. “I believe that the best time of year to visit Europe is in the spring,” Jack remarked.” At least that's what I read in a book entitled Guide to Europe.”
4. My French professor told me that my accent is abominable.
5. She asked, “Is Time a magazine you read regularly?”
6. When did Roosevelt say, ”We have nothing to fear but fear itself?”
7. “Can you believe that it has been almost five years since we've seen each other?," Dot asked me.
2. “No, the taxi driver,” said curtly. “I cannot get you to the airport in fifteen minutes.”
3. “I believe that the best time of year to visit Europe is in the spring,” Jack remarked.” At least that's what I read in a book entitled Guide to Europe.”
4. My French professor told me that my accent is abominable.
5. She asked, “Is Time a magazine you read regularly?”
6. When did Roosevelt say, ”We have nothing to fear but fear itself?”
7. “Can you believe that it has been almost five years since we've seen each other?," Dot asked me.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
2 Proposals
- I would research the difference in crime in Pullman during the WSU academic (fall/spring semesters) year vs. the summer. I could ask the Pullman Police if crime is greater when more students are in Pullman. I could ask a local resident whether or not they notice a difference in crime around Pullman when the students are gone. Also, I could ask the WSU Campus Police to see whether or not there is more crime on the campus alone as well.
- My other idea was to find out how effective Women’s Transit really is. I would ask either Pullman Police or WSU Campus Police the difference they have noticed. I would ask an employee/volunteer about the service and their opinions. I could also find some people that have used the service and ask what they thought about it and what their opinion on the entire thing is.
Monday, September 28, 2009
3 Questions for Howard Berkes
1. What is the most important aspect about interviewing someone?
2. What is the best piece of advice you can give to an up and coming journalist?
3. What is the most memorable story you have ever done?
2. What is the best piece of advice you can give to an up and coming journalist?
3. What is the most memorable story you have ever done?
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Meeting Story
Northwest Student Professional Network Meeting
A guest speaker attended the Northwest Student Professional Network meeting on Tuesday night and discussed several things including biomechanics.
The guest speaker is Kimberly Robertello who is Clinical Assistant Professor at
Robertello started off the meeting by talking about facilitating undergraduate research and how she encourages students to get involved. She then went on to talk briefly about what she does in her classroom and some previous studies that she has done. After the introduction, Robertello jumped right into the interesting stuff.
The current project that she is working on is dealing with the Nintendo Wii and biomechanics. Biomechanics is the study of the action of external and internal forces on the living body. For instance, Robertello has started to take a look at what the difference is between a tennis racquet swing and the “tennis” swing on a Nintendo Wii remote.
Robertello looks at the way the shoulder, elbow and wrist move between the two swings. The boxing game is also a great way to see the movement of these body parts, said Robertello.
“If the body parts move the same way on the game as they do in real life, the real question is whether or not you are getting the same workout,” said Robertello. “Biomechanics will help us figure this out and we can see if the Nintendo Wii is actually giving us a workout.”
Robertello stated that if the Nintendo Wii actually works you out, could it be used to help figure out things such as the optimum amount of pressure for stretching certain muscles or even using the Nintendo Wii for rehabilitation.
“It’s hard to tell if the Wii would be as effective as actual running and movement,” said Robertello. “I guess that’s why you do the study.”
Many of the students were familiar with the Nintendo Wii and several of the students even owned a console themselves. However, some students didn’t see eye to eye.
“I have the Wii Fit for the Nintendo Wii and it is one of the hardest things I have ever done,” said Kate Andrews. “I can barely do a push up on it and the yoga workout is even harder.”
Another student had a different opinion on the Nintendo Wii.
“No way Nintendo Wii gives you the same workout as running or actually playing a game of tennis,” said Joe Kerns. “Swinging a plastic remote in your living room is not the same as running around on an actually tennis court.”
The NSPN is a group of students that meet regularly on a week to week basis. The group encourages students to excel in networking, community service, and professionalism. Anybody is more than welcome to join.
Robertello encourages students that are interested in this study to join her. The group will meet again in 2-3 weeks and roughly ever week after that. You are able to sign up for her class if you e-mail her or drop by her office.
Kate Andrews, Kateandrews416@hotmail.com
Joe Kerns, JosephFKerns@hotmail.com
Lauren Beardsley, lcbeardsley@wsu.edu, 253-381-4680
Kimberly Robertello, krobertello@wsu.edu
Outline:
- Intro
- NSPN
- Introduce Robertello
- What she does
- Guts
- Nintendo Wii
- Biomechanics
- What the study is
- Student Quotes
- Pros about Nintendo Wii
- Cons about Nintendo Wii
4. Conclusion
· Get involved
· What the NSPN is
· Meetings
Monday, September 21, 2009
Meeting Exercise - Gun Ban
Lede:
Mayor Gregory J. Heep prohibited firearms by issuing an executive order on all property owned by the city of Pulltown today.
1st quote:
Carla Worthingham, 36, whose 10-year-old daughter was blinded by a drive by shooting outside the Pullman Public Library last June, spoke out in agreement for the gun-free policy.
“It’s madness to bring guns to public gathering places. It only invites disaster,” Worthingham said. “My daughter lost her eyesight in the name of some idiot’s right to take a gun to the library? That’s unreasonable.”
Guts:
The executive order directs city departments to report back to the mayor’s office within 30 days with gun-free policy plan. The order follows the May 24 shooting at Folklife Festival which injured three people. This order does not require City Council approval but there will be a public hearing tonight at 6 p.m. at the City Hall.
2nd quote:
Single mother Keri Calendar, 29, has other opinions on the gun-free policy after a burglar broke into her home in 2007.
“I have the right to protect myself, whether it’s at home or in public,” Calendar said. “Any sort of ban restricts my constitutional rights.”
Mayor Gregory J. Heep prohibited firearms by issuing an executive order on all property owned by the city of Pulltown today.
1st quote:
Carla Worthingham, 36, whose 10-year-old daughter was blinded by a drive by shooting outside the Pullman Public Library last June, spoke out in agreement for the gun-free policy.
“It’s madness to bring guns to public gathering places. It only invites disaster,” Worthingham said. “My daughter lost her eyesight in the name of some idiot’s right to take a gun to the library? That’s unreasonable.”
Guts:
The executive order directs city departments to report back to the mayor’s office within 30 days with gun-free policy plan. The order follows the May 24 shooting at Folklife Festival which injured three people. This order does not require City Council approval but there will be a public hearing tonight at 6 p.m. at the City Hall.
2nd quote:
Single mother Keri Calendar, 29, has other opinions on the gun-free policy after a burglar broke into her home in 2007.
“I have the right to protect myself, whether it’s at home or in public,” Calendar said. “Any sort of ban restricts my constitutional rights.”
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Edit Your Peers
1. The band Gym Class Heroes will perform on Oct. 18 at a concert hosted by the WSU Student Entertainment Board.
2. Caron used the cheap piercing and the hypnotist as examples; which they will probably repeat because of the students’ past enthusiasm for these events.
3. Head of the Spokane, an all-day event, will feature teams from Gonzaga University and WSU.
4. The men’s team is off to a good start with 35 returning members that will make the varsity roster and about 40 new members, said Williams.
5. “Then one day ‘Cupid’s Chokehold’ came on the radio and I thought, ‘That’d be cool.”
6. “I didn’t hear about the décor contest but I bet I would win if I submitted a picture of my roommate’s room,” said junior Carlie Halstrom. “Maybe I will check it out.”
7. “I think it would have been cool to do something like that as a freshman,” Bobson said. “I know my parents would have loved it.”
8. It’s official, a new year has started at Washington State; classes have begun, homework is being assigned, and the spirit of Coug football now hovers around Pullman.
9. “There have been talks of taking away the money used for free parking at the Student Recreation Center,” said Whitmore.
10. The Education Abroad Offices at Washington State University will hold its semi-annual education abroad fair from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2 outside of Terrell Mall.
11. Just over 22,000 fans piled into Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash., to watch the Cougars take on the Stanford Cardinals.
12. Kaitlin N. Norton, an 18-year-old freshman agricultural education major from Enumclaw, has been waiting for this game for a long time. Though she has always gone to Cougar games in Seattle, this will be Norton’s first game at Martin Stadium.
13. The 21-and-over crowd was welcomed back by entertainment, drink specials and giveaways.
14. “I want to keep it exciting,” Goldfinger said. “I have been with Stubblefields a long time and sometimes you just have to try a new position.”
15. Registration for this and future events is available on the University Recreation Web site.
2. Caron used the cheap piercing and the hypnotist as examples; which they will probably repeat because of the students’ past enthusiasm for these events.
3. Head of the Spokane, an all-day event, will feature teams from Gonzaga University and WSU.
4. The men’s team is off to a good start with 35 returning members that will make the varsity roster and about 40 new members, said Williams.
5. “Then one day ‘Cupid’s Chokehold’ came on the radio and I thought, ‘That’d be cool.”
6. “I didn’t hear about the décor contest but I bet I would win if I submitted a picture of my roommate’s room,” said junior Carlie Halstrom. “Maybe I will check it out.”
7. “I think it would have been cool to do something like that as a freshman,” Bobson said. “I know my parents would have loved it.”
8. It’s official, a new year has started at Washington State; classes have begun, homework is being assigned, and the spirit of Coug football now hovers around Pullman.
9. “There have been talks of taking away the money used for free parking at the Student Recreation Center,” said Whitmore.
10. The Education Abroad Offices at Washington State University will hold its semi-annual education abroad fair from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2 outside of Terrell Mall.
11. Just over 22,000 fans piled into Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash., to watch the Cougars take on the Stanford Cardinals.
12. Kaitlin N. Norton, an 18-year-old freshman agricultural education major from Enumclaw, has been waiting for this game for a long time. Though she has always gone to Cougar games in Seattle, this will be Norton’s first game at Martin Stadium.
13. The 21-and-over crowd was welcomed back by entertainment, drink specials and giveaways.
14. “I want to keep it exciting,” Goldfinger said. “I have been with Stubblefields a long time and sometimes you just have to try a new position.”
15. Registration for this and future events is available on the University Recreation Web site.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Active vs. Passive
1. The points of the lecture were learned quickly but soon forgotten by the students
2. Later in the day, the boss informed employees about the layoffs.
3. LeBron James missed a three-point shot with five seconds left.
4. The survey asked the participants about their changes in political affiliation.
5. Raoul avoided tall buildings and mountain roads because of his fear of heights.
6. The Legislature is considering the bill.
7. The government has pursued the practice of covering up mistakes.
8. The class is reading the book. - NO
2. Later in the day, the boss informed employees about the layoffs.
3. LeBron James missed a three-point shot with five seconds left.
4. The survey asked the participants about their changes in political affiliation.
5. Raoul avoided tall buildings and mountain roads because of his fear of heights.
6. The Legislature is considering the bill.
7. The government has pursued the practice of covering up mistakes.
8. The class is reading the book. - NO
Editing for Language
1. He walked through the streets.
2. The suspect sprinted across the yard.
3. The war refugees sought a haven across the border.
4. The mayor said he opposes a counsel to investigate complaints.
5. Police reported five shootings Saturday night, three were in Central Park.
6. During his 30-year career, he had covered wars in 18 countries said the reporter.
7. The project is funded by state and federal grants.
8. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Cal State Fullerton.
9. The department had abandoned the use of stun guns, many times their use resulted in lawsuits said the police chief.
10. A reporter’s typical day might consist of meeting with editors, interviewing and writing stories.
2. The suspect sprinted across the yard.
3. The war refugees sought a haven across the border.
4. The mayor said he opposes a counsel to investigate complaints.
5. Police reported five shootings Saturday night, three were in Central Park.
6. During his 30-year career, he had covered wars in 18 countries said the reporter.
7. The project is funded by state and federal grants.
8. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Cal State Fullerton.
9. The department had abandoned the use of stun guns, many times their use resulted in lawsuits said the police chief.
10. A reporter’s typical day might consist of meeting with editors, interviewing and writing stories.
Preview Story 1
Cougar Gridiron Classic
Matt Carpenter
Cougs to take over
The Cougar football team is playing its second game of the year in
The Cougars hosts
After a loss to the Stanford Cardinals last Saturday, the Cougars look to rebound against the Hawaii Warriors this weekend.
There will be many events taking place before the game, one of them being a chance to meet Butch T. Cougar. Butch will be meeting with people from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 11 at the Washington State Connections store located in Westlake Center Mall.
Another pre-game activity that will be going on is the Cougar Pregame Rally from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 at Qwest Field. Butch and the WSU marching band, along with thousands of alumni and fans, help kick off the Cougar season and cheer on the Cougar football team.
Prices for tickets are $11 and it is general admission seating. Students will be able to get in free if they have purchased the
A few of the fans have different expectations for the new Cougar season. Many of the fans will make the trip over to
“I didn’t go to the game last year because our team seemed so much worse than this year,” said Buskey, a senior at
The Cougars finished 2-14 last season, with their only victories coming over
The Cougars hope to get more than just two victories this year because after a season like last year’s, it has left some fans with questionable thoughts.
“I’m not into Cougar football as much as I was a couple years ago,” said Cory Casini. “I plan on just watching them on television and hoping that we don’t get blown out to bad.”
“I am still rooting for the Cougars but it’s just hard to see a bright future because of our program,” Casini added. “We just need to get some better recruits and coaches and hopefully this team can be as good as they were a few years ago.”
Some fans will be making the trip to
“I have been to a couple of the Gridiron Classics and they are a lot of fun,” Michael Simeona said. “I am skipping out on this game so that I can have some money to go to the Seahawks season opener game on Sunday, September 13th.”
“I am a big Cougars fan, but my heart really lies with the NFL and the Seattle Seahawks,” Simeona said.
The Cougars will look to beat
This article was written by Matt Carpenter
Contacts:
CJ Buskey, 425-281-1505, cbuskey@wsu.edu
Cory Casini, 206-334-3686, corycasini@hotmail.com
Michael Simeona, 206-218-5989, msimeona@wsu.edu
http://wsuinseattle.wsu.edu/, website used to find out about pregame events.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Five Questions for Jonathan Randal
- What was the first event that caught your interest in Osama bin Laden?
- How hard was it to gather information for this book? And if it wasn’t that hard, what made it so easy?
- What do you think is the most difficult thing about being a journalist and do you have any advice to give to up and coming journalists?
- How long did it take you to write and publish your book?
- Is there any story you have written that you wish you could change or do differently? Would you do anything differently to this book if you had the chance?
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Fake News Release
Pullman and Moscow fire departments were alerted to an apartment fire at about 7:30 a.m. this morning.
The apartment fire took place at 1172 S. Columbia Ave. Officers at the scene found four victims on the first floor of the residence. Two of the victims who were female were rushed to the Pullman Medical Center. Their names are Janice L. Carothers and Samantha M. Jones. Both are pronounced dead with gunshot wounds.
The other two victims in the first-floor apartment were pronounced dead at the house. Both had been shot, and their bodies severely burned. Their identifications and causes of death are pending the medical examiner’s preliminary review.
Preliminary information indicates that earlier this morning an unidentified person entered the apartment and started arguing with someone. Multiple gunshots were then heard and the house fire was reported shortly afterwards.
The house has extensive water, fire and smoke damage which are believed to have been started to mask the gunshots.
The Whitman County Prosecutor’s Office is handling this case. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office is offering up to $10,000 reward for the arrest of the suspect (s) of this crime.
Anyone that has information about this incident should contact the Prosecutor’s Homicide Squad.
The apartment fire took place at 1172 S. Columbia Ave. Officers at the scene found four victims on the first floor of the residence. Two of the victims who were female were rushed to the Pullman Medical Center. Their names are Janice L. Carothers and Samantha M. Jones. Both are pronounced dead with gunshot wounds.
The other two victims in the first-floor apartment were pronounced dead at the house. Both had been shot, and their bodies severely burned. Their identifications and causes of death are pending the medical examiner’s preliminary review.
Preliminary information indicates that earlier this morning an unidentified person entered the apartment and started arguing with someone. Multiple gunshots were then heard and the house fire was reported shortly afterwards.
The house has extensive water, fire and smoke damage which are believed to have been started to mask the gunshots.
The Whitman County Prosecutor’s Office is handling this case. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office is offering up to $10,000 reward for the arrest of the suspect (s) of this crime.
Anyone that has information about this incident should contact the Prosecutor’s Homicide Squad.
Interesting Person
1. What is your most memorable experience?
Australia for two months, met many new people and matured a lot in two months.
2. Why are you the most interesting person in the world?
By sharing world views, opinions and her experiences with others around me without critisizing who they are.
Australia for two months, met many new people and matured a lot in two months.
2. Why are you the most interesting person in the world?
By sharing world views, opinions and her experiences with others around me without critisizing who they are.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Sentences
1. The California Governor will annouce his cabinet appointments next week at the capitol.
2. A top advisor to the Senator promised the bill would have its intended affect.
3. Upon walking further into the woods, the state police officer found the doctor laying under a tree.
4. As head coach, Tom Johnson's salary grew $1.5 to $3 million from 2006-2008.
5. Mark Workman, Pullman Public Works Director, said the source of the discharge had not been identified, however, the city will continue to investigate the problem.
2. A top advisor to the Senator promised the bill would have its intended affect.
3. Upon walking further into the woods, the state police officer found the doctor laying under a tree.
4. As head coach, Tom Johnson's salary grew $1.5 to $3 million from 2006-2008.
5. Mark Workman, Pullman Public Works Director, said the source of the discharge had not been identified, however, the city will continue to investigate the problem.
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