final article

In a time where the WSU football team has fallen from the view of the national audience, one WSU football squad is receiving national recognition for their performance.

With Head Coach Paul Wulff leading the football team that is growing in talent, another team is looking to gain more recognition in the following few years: rugby as a sport looking to gain much national attention.

“Rugby has been exponentially getting more and more popular among college students and sports fans in general,” WSU rugby captain Cameron Soller said.  “WSU rugby has always had a reputation for running hard and hitting big and now we will get a chance to display that talent on a national level.”

WSU rugby recently participated in an invitational rugby sevens tournament with a fairly inexperienced squad, traveling with mostly freshman.  However, the Cougars played with a strong and determined to show the attending crowd what WSU rugby was all about.  Coming out a little banged up the Cougars finished with a few victories including a close match against rivals UW.

Participating in the invitational was a big step in WSU rugby receiving possible nation wide television coverage.

“I was really excited when we received the invitation to the tournament," WSU rugby Head Coach Matt Hudson said.  “The staff responsible for putting on the event had said that there was a very good chance that if the tournament went well this year then it would be televised next year, which it did and it most likely will.”

Playing against many PAC-10 opponents during their division one schedule, WSU rugby looks to climb the ranks this semester starting off their season ranked 21 in the nation.

In order to keep the team in shape for the newly revised one semester schedule, head coach Matt Hudson signed the cougs up for a division two schedule against teams like ranked Eastern Washington University and Gonzaga University.  The Cougars won all of their matches except for a close match against University of Montana.

“The WSU Cougars have a very strong program this year as they have had in the past,” writer for Rugby Magazine Joshua Young said.  “Despite graduating some key players, they handily defeated all of their opponents this fall, it may have been division two but there are still some good teams in that division.”

Despite being ranked in the past, WSU rugby has been unable to travel for playoffs in past years.  The Cougars qualified for playoffs and a chance at the national title 4 out of the last 5 years but were unable to attend.

The WSU women’s rugby team has also had a good amount of success in recent years.  Building a strong program the women’s team won a division two national title last year.  Further influencing them to bump up their competition to competing in a division one schedule.

Whit the men’s rugby team starting the year ranked in the top 25, the playoffs seem imminent.

Hudson said, “We have had a lot of help this year in terms of funding from our alumni and the chili cook-off we put on this year both helped raise lots of money for the team.  Needless to say we are pumped.”

Sources:

Matt Hudson:

Mudson08@hotmail.com

(253) 376-5734

Cameron Soller

Comeronsoller@live.com

(253) 606-6333

Joshua Young

joshuayoung@yahoo.com

(253) 740-7857

Background:

            I was talking with some of my friends trying to figure out what I should write about for this final article and one of them suggested I speak to his uncle who used to be a journalist for a local newspaper over in Bellingham.  I contacted Nick Wyatt and quickly realized his skills in evaluating newsworthy topics and in journalism in general.  I had some thoughts I shared with him for a story idea.  I wanted to write about why Seattle is always under fire when it comes to their efficiency in snow control whereas Pullman never seems to have an issue.  We quickly waved off that idea and determined that it was more of an answer that if someone wanted to know they could hop onto google and find out.  I also wanted to write about the possibility of the Sonics returning to Seattle but also disregarded that story idea discussing that it would be more of a conspiracy story than a news article.  He suggested writing about the Wikileaks guy but I told him that we had done a segment on it in class and didn’t know if that would show much creativity on my part.  I told him about how our rugby team has been ranked and we joked about our football team and stumbled upon this story.

secret

I fear death but i can't feel it.

ethics

Dilemma: We have a moral dilemma here because this girl who accused these men of rape has been considered by a court of law to have been a willing participant and we do not want to embarrass her or ruin her reputation by alluding to the fact that she is either a liar or she is a scandalous individual.

Alternatives: Alternatives could be describing her occupation and living situation to at least give us a background on who or how this person lives. or if she is a student describe that and the university she attends.

Justification:  She didn't want to be interviewed so we can assume then that she wouldn't want her name smeared all over the press.

edit your peers

Help a classmate. Fix the following sentences:

1. Beat Officer Chris Engle, who wrote Felt’s citation, agrees minors drinking will remain an issue in Pullman and that Beat officers are important in helping control underage drinking.

2. According to the data, WSU reported no homicides, two aggravated assaults, and several other incidence.

3. “If it was not for financial aid,” Smith said. “Then I would have had a much harder time getting my Bachelor’s degree; not to mention my Master’s.”

4. "Though the university is losing money," Jones said.  " It is also receiving applications from more potential students."

5. The Whitman County housing market decreased 31 percent this year. (Shorten by five words)

6. Stephanie Marie, a 22-year-old student at Seattle University, did not know the risks of unprotected sex. (Correct and shorten by three words.)

7. The Washington State Liquor Control Board is in the process of banning the caffinated malt liquor beverage, Four Loco, from shelves on Nov. 18. (Combine into one sentence and cut any unnecessary words.)

8. Legislators uphold their belief that the ban on cell phone use while driving will eventually lower accident rates despite criticism for its lack of change so far.

9. Police said they do not know who attended the party last month.

Public records

November 29, 2010



Dear ,
Pursuant to the state open records law, Ala. Code Secs. 36-12-40 to 36-12-41, I write to request access to and a copy of records regarding accurate information about all properties in Whitman countty, taxes paid by property owners.. If your agency does not maintain these public records, please let me know who does and include the proper custodian’s name and address.
I agree to pay any reasonable copying and postage fees of not more than $. If the cost would be greater than this amount, please notify me. Please provide a receipt indicating the charges for each document.
I would request your response within ten (10) business days.
If you choose to deny this request, please provide a written explanation for the denial including a reference to the specific statutory exemption(s) upon which you rely. Also, please provide all segregable portions of otherwise exempt material.
Please be advised that I am prepared to pursue whatever legal remedy necessary to obtain access to the requested records. I would note that Alabama courts have awarded court costs and attorney fees to parties who have successfully sued for access to public information. In addition, state law imposes criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, upon those who knowingly fail to comply with a lawful request for records. Ala. Code Secs. 13A-10-12(a)(3) and 36-12-64.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
+Will Dornes

good leads

13. Illegally downloaded software can cost $100,000 or more per program along with fines and imprisonment for criminal consequences, according to the WSU Business Policies and Procedures.

7. Over the last couple of years, “going green” has been integrated into becoming a large part of American culture, and WSU is doing everything possible to keep up.

Trend story

The Whitman County housing market experienced a 31 percent decrease in home sales in the past year and property values continue to diminish in a struggling economy.

“They always say that land is a good place to invest your money,” homeowner Patrick Swenson said.  “But at this point it feels more like a burden than a benefit.”

“I don’t have much trouble paying my mortgage despite the recession because I’ve managed to stay employed,” Swenson said.  “But it seems that the more I pay for the house the less its worth.”

Swenson is not alone.  Home resale values around the state have declined by 4.2 percent according to the Washington Center for Real Estate Research.  With current home values in the state averaging $248,900, a homeowner looking a resell a home at this price will have lost more than $1,000 in the current housing market.

“Markets throughout Washington are experiencing declining real estate values because of the recession,” Glenn E. Crellin, Director of Washington Center for Real Estate Research, said.  “However, buyers of more expensive homes are taking advantage of bargain prices on those homes at a time when first time buyers have exited the market because of the expiration of the tax credit programs.”

When the recession hit and the economy and housing market fell from its record setting highs, it left many buyers with mortgages they could not afford.  After foreclosures and seizures began it left a high rise in home availability, but unemployment rates forced the demand for homes to decrease.

“A home is one of the largest and most important investments a person will make in their lifetime,” homeowner and paralegal Mike Sullivan said.  “When the recession hit and people started losing their jobs it makes buying a new home more of a risk than a dream.”

“My job security is fairly high so I had less of a worry buying my home,” Sullivan said.  “With unemployment rates being as high as they are, if my job was less secure than it is now then I couldn’t imagine buying a home.  No job means no house payments and no house payments means no house.”

The effects of the recession also directly affect the apartment market.  Many of WSU students live off-campus in apartment complexes and duplexes.  However the issue may appear less severe to the student body.

“The issue we are facing with the recession is in terms of vacancy,” Owner of DRA Real Estate/Rentals Kathy Wilson said.  “When people can’t afford their homes they often have to downsize to smaller more affordable apartments and rent out their homes instead of selling them at distressed prices.”

This allows students to rent homes at rates that can be lower than apartment complexes.  Causing an increase in apartment complex vacancies forcing leasers to lower rents in order to attract renters and decrease vacancy.  This cycle can consequently make newer apartment complexes difficult to operate profitably.

Although many WSU students will soon have to face the reality of the recession and current housing market, they may have a better opportunity to succeed in purchasing a home in a recovering economy.

Outline

I.            Lead

            a.            Homeowner (Swenson)

            b.            His struggle and its relationship to the trend addressed

II.            Statistics of current house market in Washington

            a.            Glenn Crellin

            b.            Explanation and diagnosis of issue

            c.            Further explanation of the cause of issue

III.            Homeowner (Sullivan)

            a.            Alternate perspective on recession and house market

IV.            Relevance to WSU students renting apartments

            a.            Kathy Wilson

            b.            Effects on student population

V.            Conclusion

Sources

Glenn E. Crellin

crellin@wsu.edu

Kathy Wilson

509-334-7700 (ext. 22)

drarentals@completebbs.com

Mike Sullivan

360-961-4537

Sulli_m@hotmail.com

Patrick Swenson

206-725-1662

PSwenson@comcast.net

Officer Karl Thompson withdrew his baton in the presentation position upon entering the zip trip as a sign of force against Otto Zehm according to Spokane detective agency.

1. Whom did you go to the game with?

2. She’s the student who writes the best articles.

3. Whom did you vote for?

4. Who failed the quiz?

5. We know who pulled that prank.

6. We want to know on whom the prank was pulled.

News conference.

On friday I listened to Rita talk about investigate west and how her non profit organization has been contributing to the contemporary jounlist world after so many daily news organizations shut down like the Seattle PI.  I realy enjoyed her video journalism piece on homelessness.  The struggles and benefits of her organization and the future of journalism in general was very interesting.

Saturday I listened to , who talked about Colin Mullvany.  He talked alot about his profession through the broadcast and jounalism profession and how he has gotten to where he is today.  He talked about the certain tools one can use as a video jounalist and the goals one should strive for when making a quality video/picture journalist article.

Libel

1. Libelous.  She bases her career off of being an attractive woman.  This could drastically effect her career if proven true when she desired that information to be held confidential.

2. not libelous.  he still accomplished great things as a writer and he is also dead now.  His past actions can't take away from the works he has already written.

3 not libelous because it is a quoted opinion in a court of law


4. libelous because it can be damaging and it is outside a court of law.

Feature

 Many light up to experience the euphoric effects of marijuana to unwind at the end of a long day, or simply just to get high.  To others marijuana plays a far greater role to their medical health.

“Some people take pills for pain, this is my equivalent,” WSU student Aaron Levine said as he sits down with his pipe.  “If I weren’t being treated with marijuana I would be dependant of opiates for pain relief, which would be far more harmful to my body.”

Levine smokes his medically prescribed marijuana to treat his occasionally crippling back pain that is unrelieved by standard medical treatment. 

“A lot of people think that medicinal marijuana is just an excuse so stoners can smoke,” Levine said.  “But this is real medicine.”

Marijuana use is becoming exponentially popular among teens and adults all around the United States.

Despite state efforts to permit personal and medicinal use of marijuana, it remains classified as a schedule one narcotic by the federal government.  Therefore according to the federal government, marijuana has no possible medical benefits.  It has remained a schedule one narcotic since the prohibition 40 years ago.

“No medical benefits?” School teacher and mother Lisa Schulman asked.  “If the government thinks marijuana doesn’t have medical benefits they should take a closer look at medicinal users.”

Schulman suffers from epileptic seizures and self medicates with cannabis.  “My husband looked into it, and brought some home one day and I haven’t looked back since,” Schulman said.  “I used to have a few seizures a week, now it’s down to a couple a month.”

Medicinal benefits of marijuana are being investigated all over the world.  In multiple cases cannabis has been proven to ease the effects of chemotherapy and reduce the side effects caused by AIDS treatments.

Regardless of state or county laws premising the use and distribution of marijuana for medicinal purposes, cannabis is still illegal on the federal level.  Putting both the dispensaries and the patients at risk of the law.

Federal government and concerned citizens see a violent and disruptive trend that follows the use of marijuana, suggesting that they are more interested in the abusers and dealers of the drugs than the patients.

Also contributing to the fear of cannabis is the perceived risk of harm to the body.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tobacco causes more than 400,000 deaths a year.  With alcohol contributing to over 100,000 thousand deaths a year in the U.S. alone.  However not one death has been attributed to the use of cannabis alone.

The federal government continues the prohibition of cannabis because it still views marijuana as a dangerous and life altering substance.  However with cannabis popularity being on the rise, the government could be missing out on a potentially profitable cash crop.  If marijuana were to be legalized on the federal level, then taxation could help the country as a whole with debts.

Legalization could allow for the government to regulate the substance as well.  Possibly benefiting the already overwhelmed prison system by reevaluating the laws restricting marijuana possession, which currently hold more than 800,000 people in prison on charges of possession alone.

Sources

Aaron Levine

A_Levine@wsu.edu

(360) 927-2377

Lisa Schulman

SchulmanL@hotmail.com

(206) 412-0343

www.cdc.gov

National Geographic: Marijuana Nation (documentary)

Homework

"A lot of times i feel like the media doesn't give enough coverage or praise to certain candidates because they disagree with their views.  For example last presidential election when Ron Paul was running and was second in the republican primaries he was given far less press than Rudy Giuliani.  This was mainly due to Ron's slightly radical views on certain topics.  Regardless however, because if a candidate is receiving popularity then he or she has as much right to press as any other candidate."

"I also think that the press doesn't take the extra effort to really portray political issues to the younger voters.  All that really happens is people go out and tell us to register to vote but never tell us what the pressing issues are that we should concentrate on.  A main argument is that we are too young to care and the fact is we are just ill-informed and have a lack of knowledge to base our votes."
-Daniel Kaner

I would find the second topic to be particularly hard to write on because i don't know think there is necessarily an issue hear.  Its more of an observation than a missing news story.  I could talk to some recently registered voters and see how they feel about upcoming elections and the issue that surround our county and state and see if they have any knowledge of current initiatives, candidates, etc.  That way if there appears to be a lacking of knowledge within that group of people than it could be worth writing about.

The first issue is difficult because it would be like ratting out another medium for being biased when bias appears in the media all the time.  Certain companies have certain biases and therefore want to portray the news in a way that sheds positive light on their candidates and the issues they handle.  This is something that is widely seen in news coverage especially during election time.

Picture captions

A Nurse fans a patient with a piece of a cardboard box in a trash ridden parking complex as her and many other elderly patients wait to be transported to another medical facility.

A woman and her family stranded on top of an apartment complex, waves an american flag with the word help written beneath her feet.

edit your peers

Our writing continues to improve. But let’s eliminate these stubborn errors.

1. Sen Patty Murray has raised $11.8 million, according to opensecrets.org.

2. “I am for state taxes,” said Alexa Mays, junior broadcast production major. “They pay for everything from firefighters to the Legislature.”

3. Pullman High School Principal Wes Smith said the state-run liquor stores have a monopoly on sales.

4. “I’m a big fan of the initiative," said Kevin Wilson the president of the Washington Restaurant Association. "It is all about the little guy trying to get bigger.”

5. Starting Nov. 14, 2011, 70 percent of the revenue would fund public education.

6. Last month, United States Army officials asked Congress to clarify its policy on homosexuals in the military.

7. Washington marks up hard alcohol by 51.9 percent.

8. Many WSU students travel 16 miles round-trip to Moscow, Idaho, to purchase cheaper alcohol.

9. Jennifer Sessions, a senior Spanish major, posted fliers in support of I-1098.

10. “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”

homeless in washington

In Washington, it can be especially difficult for low-wage workers to find affordable housing. A full-time worker earning minimum wage ($8.07 per hour) in Washington would need to work close to 80 hours per week for 52 weeks a year in order to afford a two-bedroom apartment at Fair Market Rent.

political story

The state of Washington has two initiatives on the November ballot concerning the state’s current outdated alcohol regulation system.

Washington is currently one of only seven other states that regulate liquor sales. It has been this way for over 70 years and this system is largely considered outdated and in need of revision.

Citizens of Washington have expressed interest for privatization of liquor sales by voting two initiatives onto the November ballot. Initiatives 1100 and 1105 would have state run liquor stores shut down and allow for private retailers that sell beer and wine to also sell hard liquor.

Oppositions for both initiatives argue that allowing the privatization of liquor sales would create a public safety issue. By making the sales of spirits more convenient police, schools, and parents are concerned about an increased rate in underage drinking and DUI incidents.

Pullman citizen and concerned mother Vicki Azose said she doesn’t like the idea of teenagers having greater accessibility to hard liquor. Azose said, “Underage drinking is already a huge issue and I feel like this can only lead to more drunk driving accidents and alcohol abuse.”

Both initiatives attempt to eliminate this concern. I-1105 states that if a retailer is caught selling alcohol to minors the retailer would lose its license and face potential fees. Or if selling to a minor lead to an incident then the retailer would be held financially responsible for property damage and injuries, a consequence currently held by the state and its taxpayers.

I-1100 instead suggests that since the state’s Liquor Control Board will be less concentrated on sales of hard liquor it can now concentrate its efforts on education of the public, combat abuse, and collect tax revenue.

WSU student Matt Wyatt said if kids want to get drunk they are going to find a way to drink. “It’s not very hard especially on a college campus to get booze underage," Wyatt said. "I don’t think it matters either way where the liquor is sold, kids will get their hands on it regardless”.

Initiative 1100 would allow for any retailer selling beer and wine could also sell spirits, which could drastically increase the amount of stores selling spirits.

While I-1105 would require retailers to pass state administered criteria in order to obtain a liquor license, possibly leading to a decline in retailers offering liquor.

Others argue that these initiatives would reduce revenue for the state, Pushing Washington further into a financial deficit at a time when it can least afford it. Both initiatives eliminate liquor profits to the state but I-1100 would maintain the state’s 10% liquor tax.

Initiative 1105 however would create fees regarding the license itself which could potentially bring in revenue depending on how many licenses the state sells.

State representative Brian Smith said he doesn’t think either of these initiatives will benefit the state as far as revenue but it is obvious that the citizens are unhappy with the current condition of liquor regulation run by the state.

The outcome of either of these initiatives is not certain although both claim an ability to fill the void of millions of dollars the state would normally receive annually from liquor sales.

Outline:

I. The issue
a. outdated liquor regulation practices by the state
b. expressed interest
c. the basic function of upcoming initiatives 1100 and 1105
II. Opposition of initiatives
a. possible negative outcomes
b. concerned citizen
III.Possible solution for concerns
a. possible positive outcomes combating concerns
b. student opinion
IV. Further conditions of the initiatives
a. who can sell liquor, why and how?
V. Possible deficits to the state
a. state liquor board representative
VI. Conclusion
a. uncertainty

Sources:

Brian Smith:
360-664-1774
besmi@liq.wa.gov

Vicki Azose:
ssAzose@comcast.net

Matt Wyatt:
509-432-4339
wyatt@email.wsu.edu

To publish or not?

I would publish the story because it is such a controversial and interesting topic. A senator that has constantly voted against gay rights turns out having had homosexual encounters has tremendous news value.  Despite the possible source validity issues if the accusations are false the senator should have no issues proving his innocence to this accusation.  Presenting both sides of the story would be critical in order to present an unbiased informational piece about a possible scandal brewing in the senator's life.

comma drama

 

Correct the following sentences. If the sentence is already correct, write “correct.”

1. He looked through the door, but he did not see anyone inside the church.

2. "We could wait to see if anyone else came or we could go back home," she said.3. Reed, a graduate of Washington State University, was elected Secretary of State in 2000.
4. The organization paid the speaker $1,000, but its officers were unable to attend the event.

5. According to Washington state law, bars will become smoke-free on Feb. 15.

6. He saw Karen and they had coffee.

7. The bales are then sold to a processing center in Tacoma Wash., which ships them to Moscow, Idaho.8. It was raining so we stayed home.

9. Later he phoned again. correct

10. This will end up having an effect on consumers, she said.

11. He introduced the speaker to Floyd, Moos and Wulff.

Appositions, hyperbatons and non-restrictive relative clauses: We don't need to remember the names of these grammar tools. But let's look at how they can help us form shorter descriptive phrases. In other words, squish these two sentences into one.

1. Sam Reed spoke at the Honors College on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Reed is a graduate of Washington State University.
Sam Reed, a graduate of Washington State University, spoke at the Honors College on Wednesday, Sept. 22.

2. The concert will be held on Friday night. The concert is part of WSU's Homecoming Weekend.
There will be a concert Friday night as a part of WSU's Homecoming Weekend.
3. President Elson S. Floyd promised he would lobby legislators in Olympia. Floyd is frustrated by cuts to higher education.
Frustrated

-------------------------------------------------

Commas. Ugh.

These little fellas often appear at random in stories.

* So here’s a basic rule to commit to memory: When a conjunction (and, but, or, or for) links two clauses that could stand alone, use a comma before the conjunction.

a.              We are visiting Washington, and we also plan a trip to Williamsburg.

b.              We are visiting Washington and plan a trip to Williamsburg.

Think of it this way: The subject of sentence b. is “We.” The verbs are “are visiting” and “plan.” We don’t want to separate the subject from the second verb – so no comma.

Exception: Very short phrases (three words or less) do not require a comma, even with two independent clauses and a conjunction.

contributions

5a. King County $8,172,252
5b. $539
5c. $150
6a. $1,356,401
6b. $16,000,177
6c. $3,400
6d. $50
Senate races
1a. Democrats- $14.6 million
1b. Republicans- $9.5 million
2a. Cathy Mcmorris- $1,342,995
2b. Clyde Cordero- $18,397
2c. Bankers Association of America
American crystal sugar
Every Republican is crucial
2d. Kemper Freeman, Hoyt Larrison, Anne Alsaker
3a. Advertising-Marsh Copsey&associates, inc., Polling-Moore Information, Fundraising-Polis Political services
3b. $12,000 political donation- dues
3c. Money tree inc. $19,200
Retired $63,570

three questions

1. How do you define truth in a field where deception seems to be ever present?
2. When you find something news worthy within the political system how do you convey its importance to your audience?
3. Do you find it difficult to obtain detailed information from politicians?

For richer or poorer.

I feel that it only makes sense to have a higher income tax on those that make more money because odds are if you are making a lot of money you can spare more of it.  If you are  making less income and you get more of it taken away from taxes then it further decreases that person's quality of life.

Floyd's University Address

Marcus Babani

10925668

Jour 305

Speech story

Washington State University prepares its students and faculty for another round of budget cuts in this continuing troublesome economic climate.

“You may not like what we are going to say,” university President Elson S. Floyd said initiating his university address.  “This is by far the most difficult address I have had to deliver as a university president.”

The difficulty comes from over $50 million in budget cuts the university has faced over the past 16 months.  The university has already cut $13.5 million this year and will now have to find a way cut another $11.2 million in the coming months.

Floyd said the decisions he will be forced to make in coming months will not be easy or popular among students or faculty.  The theatre and German departments have already been victim of these immense budget reallocation efforts. 

Floyd has made administrative cuts as well by eliminating three of his nine Vice Presidents.  “Everything is on the table, everything is at risk” Floyd said.

Audience member Dr. Aldrich voiced concern to President Floyd about where the cuts are to be made.  Aldrich said, “You mentioned our excellence in multiple areas whether it be education or research.  Are we talking about across the board cuts or cutting of whole departments?”

“Cutting equally across all departments promotes mediocrity and that is not something our university represents,” Floyd said.  Floyd wants departments that remain intact to be able to operate at optimum efficiency and cutting a little from each department does not allow any department to perform at its best.

The budget cuts have forced the university to raise tuition by 14 percent and plan to do so again next year.  Making the higher education even less practical for the record setting amount of students recently enrolled to the university.

Floyd said raising tuition every time the university loses funds is not a sustainable plan to fill budget voids.

Floyd said he is tired of defending his position to legislature and stakeholders to remain faithful to funding WSU.  Floyd said that even in this unrelenting economic climate we as a university are still providing crucial research to benefit not only the vitality of the state but of the country as well.

Presenting WSU’s economic value to legislators is Floyd’s plan to receive more funds from the state.

“That seems to have been the plan for years and it doesn’t seem to be working,” said professor Bill Conda.

Floyd said in previous years it has been the sole responsibility of the president to communicate the benefits of the university to state legislature.  Floyd instead plans to use all high-ranking university officials to help prove to the state that we deserve more funding.  The idea being that multiple voices speak louder than one.

It is obvious that WSU has had some bad luck when it comes to state funds.  However, Floyd wanted to stress to the audience that despite this merciless economic crisis the university will not only make it through the storm but will emerge from it a stronger and more prestigious institution.

Sources

Elson S. Floyd

Email: PresidentsOffice@wsu.edu

Dr. Aldrich

Email: Aldrich@wsu.edu

Bill Conda

Email: Bconda@wsu.edu

Outline

I. University budget cuts

II. Current state of university departments

            -What has been affected already.

III. Where future cuts will be made.

            -Audience reaction

IV. Floyd’s plan for obtaining more funds from federal and state legislature.

V. Wrap up

Question for Speaker

-What departments are at stake for termination?

-Will our research quality and benefits really help the university acquire more funds from the government?

-When do you foresee our university coming out of this budget crisis?

enough quack

Washington State University homecoming game against the Oregon ducks will go on as schedueled without homecoming royalty this year.

Student Entertainment Board Programmer Karen M. Jones said, "students just aren't interested in homecoming royalty anymore, it's time for a new tradition."

The first homecoming king and queen were nominated in 1907.  Recently however, in universities around the nation homecoming has been canceled all together.

Instead the Student Entertainment Board is holding a lip-sync competion and a charity concert in celebration of the cougar's homecoming weekend.

quote lede

Parts of the book were made up but that shouldn't get in the way of a good story, some of the best strories are completely false said Jonathan Fabulist when commenting on his new autobiography.

Comma splice? Yes or no. If it is a comma splice, fix the sentence.

1. “We just buy and sell real estate," she said. "It is what we do, but the market doesn’t dictate the price.”

2. In 2007, while the average income in Washington was $55,628, the average income for Whitman County was $36,438. ok

3. Going green took on new meaning this year when WSU Waste Management announced dramatic changes to the recycling program in an effort to save money across the university. The city plans to follow suit.

4. “Take a little out of athletics, take a little from the library, and save the rest of the money,” Jones said. ok


5. Dan is using an emerging dairy trend. He installed an anaerobic digester two years ago.

6. He entered the three-mile race yesterday morning. However he does not have any shoes.

Clemmons interview

Interview tips
1. Prepared with an abundance of information.
2. Information was concrete: direct quotes etc.
3. Interviewer is not accusing he is asking about reaction to other acusations.
4. No personal opinion is ever uttered.
5. Questions use emotion filled adjectives.
Motivation
1. Trying to persuade public opinion
2. Trust: preexisting relationship
3. Still wants recognition for what he has done for his career and the game of baseball
4. Allows clemmons to speak about how he feels (speak his piece)
5.

We’re a team. Help out your peers. Correct the following sentences.

1. Washington state provided a subsidy of more than $2,000 for in-state students.

2. “The $13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg,” Coordinator of Arts and Culture Jerry McCollum said.

3. “What I know is the system is broken right now," Floyd said. "We can’t live in a world with 14 percent tuition increases,”

4. The co-presidents announced a club to meet more people interested in hiking.

5. “There are still new things to say with art music," Williams said.  "Its hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise.”

6. In September 2010, the wine-tasting endorsement will be available to stores, according to Jane Westman, culinary coordinator for metropolitan market.

7. He died of a heart attack in September 1996.

8. The club has its own audio engineer.

9. When the cannon blasted off, the shock of excitement from the noise added to the emotion of the game.


Shorten the following sentences.
1. Sleep often becomes less of a priority for many students.
2. A new workout routine is sweeping the country.
Does this need attribution?
1. When somebody is told not to do something they are going to want to do it even more. yes
2. When finals week approaches for college students around the country, one word can be heard from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic: Adderall. yes
3. Organized crime has nearly all control over unions and the concrete industry in New York. yes
4. This new trend is taking hold in many areas across the nation, especially high population areas and college campuses. yes
5. Students do not stop to think of the consequences that might occur after a night of drinking. yes

Speech ledes

With WSU's major budget cuts raising tuition annually senator Mark Schoesler said higher education will be at risk until the economy stabilizes.

 Associate professor at the WSU School of Biological Sciences said as the planet gets warmer amphibious populations are decreasing.

favorite lead

2. The Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender and Allies (GLBTA) program plans to host Washington State University’s first Bisexuality Awareness Day on Sept. 22 to help increase awareness of bisexuality on campus.

Bi-sexuality Day on WSU campus

            Washington State University’s gay straight alliance club will celebrate the first ever bi sexual day on campus this month.

            The university-funded club wants to spread awareness about the common misconceptions about and struggles of a bi-sexual person.

Jes Dimas vice president of Cougar Pride said bi-sexuality is not often considered a real sexual orientation because no one believes a person could have feelings for both sexes.   Dimas said the day of awareness will educate the public about the realities of bi-sexuality as a sexual orientation.

            The club will host demonstrations to help spread awareness and understanding about bisexuality.  Dimas suggested an activity for the event where volunteers would be asked to do a role reversal exercise to try to help others understand what it may be like to be questioned about something as personal as sexual orientation.

            “I never realized this was an issue," university student Nate Arenchild said.  "I always felt bisexuality was more a middle point than a permanent sexual orientation.” 
            Arenchild said the day of awareness could be a beneficial way to help people better understand the role of bi-sexuality in american culture.  Arenchild said he thinks everyone has the right to express him or herself, and if the bi-sexual community wants to express how they want to be treated then the rest of the community should respect it.

            Club president Kelly O’Brien said she is excited about the event, it will be a great step towards raising awareness for desire of equality is in the GBL (Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian) community.  O’Brien said planning for the event is not finished and is looking for ideas from club members.

            Cougar Pride met last week to discuss possible activities and demonstrations that could be performed at the event to raise understanding and awareness.

            One main concern about bi-sexuality day is the safety of the people participating in the event.  Past instances of assault on homosexual students on campus have raised concern for the liability of the event.

            Cougar Pride’s club members are working with the university to help both raise attendance of the club and make the university a safer place, organizers said.  They discussed multiple sources of media available for their club to promote campus awareness and safety. 

O’Brien said the advertising around campus will hopefully inform people of the benefits of a gay alliance club.

O’Brien said the club can serve as a great tool to communicate with political figures around the state of Washington to promote safety and awareness on the WSU campus and other campuses around the nation.  She said the GBL community desires equality in areas such as gender-neutral housing options and more gender-neutral bathroom options on and around campus.  O’Brien added being more politically involved could help turn these aspirations into a reality.

O’Brien said this will be a great jumping off point for a greater general understanding of the GBL community and will enhance the safety of all WSU students on campus.

Sources:

Kelly O’Brien

            Email: glbta.aswsu@wsu.edu

Jes Dimas

            Email: glbta.aswsu@wsu.edu

Nate Arenchild

            Email: narenchild@pacbell.net

            Phone: 916-221-2093

Outline

I. Bi-sexual day on WSU campus.

            Explanation.

            Club vice president reaction to event.

II. Student reaction

III. Club president’s desired accomplishments from event.

            Plans and objectives.

IV. Overall concern of campus safety and its relationship to bisexual day.

V. Other aspirations for club accomplishments above and beyond be-sexual day.

City Budget Plan

I. 30 city workers are to be liad off, $5 million of city rainy day fund and libararies to be closed for a week to fill city budget void of 13.3 million dollars. (what)
II. Worse economic crisis in decades and (why)? tax revenue is down
III. extent of the cuts and who is effected.
IV. Reaction. Proposal for a new plan.  may get worse even.

vaccines

Washington State will withhold 600,000 H1N1 vaccines because of the lack of availability.

Eliminating passive voice

1. Police in riot gear fired rubber coated bullets into the crowd.
2. The boss informed his employees of the layoffs later that day..
3. LeBron James missed a three-point shot with five seconds left.
4. Jim avoided tall buildings and mountain roads because he had such a fear of heights.
5. The Legislature is considering the bill.
6. The government has pursued the practice covering up mistakes.
7. The officer reported the car crash at 1:30 a.m. Monday.
8. The earthquake destroyed the tiny island.
9. A new law was enacted to fight crime.
10. The candidate was abandoned.

Right to bear arms?

An Executive Order banning all guns in Marbella, WA, concerns citizens of their consititutional right to bear arms.

This morning at City Hall a public hearing took place allowing both city officials and citizens to speak their mind about the Executive Order to ban all guns signed on Sunday by Mayor Gregory J. Heep.  The Executive Order bans all guns be banned from property owned by the city of Marbella.

Citizens like Keri Calender, 29, said I have the right to protect myself and restricition would unconstitutional.

State Sen. Laurie Well-Shanks commends Mayor Heep for his decision to sign the Executive Order.  She said, "This responsible order will protect our citizens, our families, and our children so that they may live without fear of gunfire erupting and their lives being endangered."


Contrary to the senator, local gun shop owner Betrand Birch said the executive order opens the door tyranny and squashes liberty.
 
The executive order first became priority after a shooting last year at Marbella Center's Northwest Wheatberry festival.

My story is better than yours

The hit tv show 'Jersey Shore' has certainly caused a fuss in the world of pop culture.  But it leaves some of us scratching our heads as to why these people, who have no particular talent other than getting drunk and attempting to resolve pointless conflicts with one another, are on televsision making millions of dollars.  Who said that having a twelve pack gets you anything besides good looks in this world?  Why is it that the man working nine to five to feed his family can't make nearly as much money as they fools parading themselves around like the incoherent and self absorbed individuals on these 'reality' tv shows.

This shows how our economy favors those who are more physically appealing than others.  We should publish this story to inform those who are unaware of this injustice.

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