Cost conscious students and families are choosing to do Running Start before attending a university while at the same time receiving a college level education.
“I chose to do running start because I thought it’d be a great opportunity to jump start my college career and a good way to earn college credit while my high school was paying for it,” said Molly Mcneill, 20.
Running Start is a program for high school students offered by most community and technical colleges. It provides students with a college education at no cost to them apart from purchasing books and extraneous class fees.
“Running Start is free college, free is good for us,” said Laurie Patrick. “We only have to pay for books and any class fees as long as my kids take between 12 to 17 credits.”
Mother of two, Patrick understands the need for saving money. Running Start has allowed her the ability to give her children a college education and save thousands of dollars.
“I am graduating this May and have only been at WSU for three years, by not having to pay for a full four years saves both myself and parents over $8,000 in tuition costs,” said Courtney Moorhead, 21.
Both Moorhead and Mcneill will be graduating early from WSU. However, Mcneill says she wishes should would have done Running Start earlier like Moorhead did, allowing her to graduate a full year before her peers.
“My advice for Juniors and Seniors in high school is to pursue Running Start. If I could do it again I’d do both my junior and senior year,” said Mcneill who will be graduating a semester early. “It gives you so many more opportunities and prepares you for college without the stress of being away from home.”
Although this program is not right for everyone, students who have enrolled are happy with their decisions. Not only is registering simple, the professor’s make an effort to help their high school students.
“All and all I think the online registration is easy, our professors have been very helpful and willing to meet with my kids, and the class sizes are small, which is geat,” said Patrick.
For Moorhead and Mcneill, their Running Start experience has proven valuable. In June, Moorhead will be moving to New York for a job in the Public Relations department of Kenneth Cole Design consultants. After Mcneill graduates in December, she will be working as a secretary at Commercial Structures Inc. in Bellevue, WA until she finds a position at a Public Relations firm.
“The transition from Bellevue Community College to WSU was so much easier because I wasn’t afraid,” said Mcneill. “I plan to take the knowledge I have acquired from my time doing Running Start and being in Pullman and apply it toward a career at a PR form working with major league sports.”
Although some Running Start students have not yet determined their career path, it is a great way to give you a boost in the workforce. However, a consistent issue was the clarity of the requirements.
“I wish the counselor’s would have told me that I need to have a plan and exactly which classes I need to take in order to receive my AA degree,” said Moorhead.
In agreement with her, Patrick and Mcneill both said they wished the counselor’s would have been more specific in prerequisites of classes they would eventually need to take.
“Regardless of a lack of communication, I would encourage everyone to do Running Start and I would do it again. I feel prepared to enter the work force earlier than my peers because I have been working in a more mature academic environment for a year longer than them, and not to mention I am ready to get out of Pullman,” said Moorhead.
Contact Information:
Courtney Moorhead 425.922.3545 courtney.moorhead@email.wsu.edu
Molly Mcneill 425.442.0223 molly.mcneill@email.wsu.edu
Laurie Patrick 206.819.9810 toddlaurie@comcast.net
Outline:
I. How Running Start saves money
II. Why people chose to do it
III. Pros and Cons
IV. Encourage people to do it/Conclusion
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Who Whom
1. (Who/Whom) did you go to the game with?
2. She’s the student (who/whom) writes the best articles.
3. (Who/Whom) did you vote for?
4. We know (who/whom) pulled that prank.
5. We want to know on (who/whom) the prank was pulled.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Math Quiz
1. 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? $7885
2. The spelling and grammar test was taken by 217 students. Thirty-seven failed. What percent passed? 83%
3. The former assistant manager was demoted to sales clerk. His pay was cut from $8.04 to $4.02. What was the percent decrease? 50%
4. Bruce Springsteen was born on Sept. 23, 1949. How old will he be in May 2016? 66 years
5. One out of 12 students at WSU are in the Greek system. What percent are in Greek system? 8%
6. Last year, your property tax bill was $1,152. This year, it rose to $1,275. What’s the percent increase? 10%
7. Joe Smith wants to build a 2,500-square-foot house for him. The builder tells him it will cost $65 a square foot to build. How much will the house cost? $162,500
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? 3 per person
9. The Poynter Institute’s budget for computer programs jumped from $5,500 to $7,300. By what percent did it increase? 32%
10. Checkers at a grocery store earn the following salaries: $10,000, $12,500, $5,890, $16,453, $14,000. The median salary is: $12,500
2. The spelling and grammar test was taken by 217 students. Thirty-seven failed. What percent passed? 83%
3. The former assistant manager was demoted to sales clerk. His pay was cut from $8.04 to $4.02. What was the percent decrease? 50%
4. Bruce Springsteen was born on Sept. 23, 1949. How old will he be in May 2016? 66 years
5. One out of 12 students at WSU are in the Greek system. What percent are in Greek system? 8%
6. Last year, your property tax bill was $1,152. This year, it rose to $1,275. What’s the percent increase? 10%
7. Joe Smith wants to build a 2,500-square-foot house for him. The builder tells him it will cost $65 a square foot to build. How much will the house cost? $162,500
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? 3 per person
9. The Poynter Institute’s budget for computer programs jumped from $5,500 to $7,300. By what percent did it increase? 32%
10. Checkers at a grocery store earn the following salaries: $10,000, $12,500, $5,890, $16,453, $14,000. The median salary is: $12,500
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Otto Zehm Lede
Two Spokane officers were found to have committed no crime in the brutal beating and death of a mentally disabled man inside a local Zip-Trip.
Chasing Fred Russell
Headline: Killer looses US jail battle
Publication: Sunday Mirror
Headline: Reward Offerred for fugitive's capture
Date Published: 8/7/03
Headline: Starz Entertainment Weekly Hot Items List August 25-31
Date Published: 8/14/08
Russell faces up to 14 years in prison
Son Jumps bail breaks hearts Parents pray for return of suspect in triple fatality
Publication: Sunday Mirror
Headline: Reward Offerred for fugitive's capture
Date Published: 8/7/03
Headline: Starz Entertainment Weekly Hot Items List August 25-31
Date Published: 8/14/08
Russell faces up to 14 years in prison
Son Jumps bail breaks hearts Parents pray for return of suspect in triple fatality
Monday, March 29, 2010
Priests attempts to strangel a Prostitute
Officers followed up on the report of the attempted strangling of a male prostitute on Sept. 9. Police had received information that the suspect was a Spokane, WA resident and may have committed murder in the past.
“Mr. Welsh was reluctant to tell us the whole truth at first but as the interview went along he would reveal a little more of the truth all the time, until his version of what happened came pretty close as to what the victim had said,” said Det. R. Graves and Det. R. Webb.
“Mr. Welsh was reluctant to tell us the whole truth at first but as the interview went along he would reveal a little more of the truth all the time, until his version of what happened came pretty close as to what the victim had said,” said Det. R. Graves and Det. R. Webb.
Shooting in Pullman
In an ongoing investigation, Pullman Police Detectives have been looking into the shooting that took place March 3, on the 2400 block of S.E. 19th Ave., leaving one dead and two injured.
Upon officer’s arrival, they found three individuals had been shot with one declared dead at the scene. The other two were taken to hospitals to treat a critical face injury and a gunshot wound to the leg.
The deceased was identified by the Medical Examiner’s office as 21-year-old male, Donald James Connelly. Court records found a history of drug-related offenses. Detectives will not release the names of the other victims due to safety concerns.
"I thought I heard fireworks. Then I saw a guy running down the street. As soon as I saw the guy running, I put two and two together," said neighbor Karen Potts.
Two men were seen speeding away from the scene in a blue Honda Civic, according to witnesses. Although police can’t tell the public much about the investigation, the shooting is thought to be gang related.
Upon officer’s arrival, they found three individuals had been shot with one declared dead at the scene. The other two were taken to hospitals to treat a critical face injury and a gunshot wound to the leg.
The deceased was identified by the Medical Examiner’s office as 21-year-old male, Donald James Connelly. Court records found a history of drug-related offenses. Detectives will not release the names of the other victims due to safety concerns.
"I thought I heard fireworks. Then I saw a guy running down the street. As soon as I saw the guy running, I put two and two together," said neighbor Karen Potts.
Two men were seen speeding away from the scene in a blue Honda Civic, according to witnesses. Although police can’t tell the public much about the investigation, the shooting is thought to be gang related.
Police Logs
WISER HORACE CLARE
775 SE Derby St PULLMAN WA 99163
3/25/2010
12:43-14:03 p.m.
After receiving fradulent items in the mail Friday, Wiser Clare did not want any action to be taken, but for the officer to be aware of the situation.
775 SE Derby St PULLMAN WA 99163
3/25/2010
12:43-14:03 p.m.
After receiving fradulent items in the mail Friday, Wiser Clare did not want any action to be taken, but for the officer to be aware of the situation.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Story 4 News Feature
In an economic decline, many people have begun focusing more on their health and fitness as something they can control in a world of financial unknowns.
Washington State University has brought a new program to their students through the university recreational center to help students monitor and have even more control over their daily fitness. The program is known as the Star Trac eFitness System which according to the recreation center website, allows exercisers “to use a flash drive to download the data from your workout into an online system that can track and compare your activity.” This enables students to be intimately involved with their fitness routines inside and outside of the rec center.
“I found out about the eFitness system through the rec’s iPlay email. They texted me and told me to bring my iPlay button to the rec to receive a free gift and that’s where they had tables set up with computers and these convenient little flash-drives,” 20 year old, Daniel Taibleson said.
The Rec Center staff then helped Taibleson to sign up, understand and use the eFitness online system. By having these tables set up as you walk into the rec it makes it easy for students to register. The system has changed the way that Taibelson approaches his daily workouts.
“I’ve recently started training for the Blooms day run in Spokane, and instead of having to carry around a log journal and making sure I’m keeping track of my times at the gym, I just plug in this little guy and he does the work for me. It takes care of paperwork so I don’t have to worry about it and allows me to make sure I am making my workouts as efficient as possible,” Taibleson said.
The system updates and tracks your workout every 15 seconds to ensure accuracy. Although the eFitness boxes are only attached to the cardio equipment, the online system allows you to manually input other activity such as weight lifting, abdominal work and any other exercises the rec has to offer. It’s a great way for students see where their hard work ranks in association with their goals.
“I would recommend it for any student who is serious about their workout regimen and wants to see their results. It helps because you can see the steps you are making toward your goal on paper essentially,” Taibleson said.
Although students have found a way to stay in school and afford tuition, their access to funds for entertainment has dwindled. The Rec center has provided not only a way to track your fitness, but also classes and sport courts which provide a free haven of entertainment.
“I think it’s great what the rec has done with this eFitness system, it has helped a lot of people with their workout, and brought in more people daily,” said 21 year old, Josh White. “I think part of the reason so many people are at the rec lately is because it’s a cool place to come hangout and there are tons of classes and activities to do. It’s the new place to be.”
“I definitely think there’s a correlation between the increase in number of people using the rec center and the economic down turn. It is a means of free entertainment, having everything from pool tables to racquet ball courts to a large hot tub and pool. People are finding the rec to be a new outlet for relaxation and entertainment,” Taibleson said. “People are finding ways to have fun without spending money.”
Daniel Taibleson 425.248.5788 dtaibleson@hotmail.com
Josh P. White 509.954.3032 joshwhite41@yahoo.com
University Recreation http://urec.wsu.edu/
Washington State University has brought a new program to their students through the university recreational center to help students monitor and have even more control over their daily fitness. The program is known as the Star Trac eFitness System which according to the recreation center website, allows exercisers “to use a flash drive to download the data from your workout into an online system that can track and compare your activity.” This enables students to be intimately involved with their fitness routines inside and outside of the rec center.
“I found out about the eFitness system through the rec’s iPlay email. They texted me and told me to bring my iPlay button to the rec to receive a free gift and that’s where they had tables set up with computers and these convenient little flash-drives,” 20 year old, Daniel Taibleson said.
The Rec Center staff then helped Taibleson to sign up, understand and use the eFitness online system. By having these tables set up as you walk into the rec it makes it easy for students to register. The system has changed the way that Taibelson approaches his daily workouts.
“I’ve recently started training for the Blooms day run in Spokane, and instead of having to carry around a log journal and making sure I’m keeping track of my times at the gym, I just plug in this little guy and he does the work for me. It takes care of paperwork so I don’t have to worry about it and allows me to make sure I am making my workouts as efficient as possible,” Taibleson said.
The system updates and tracks your workout every 15 seconds to ensure accuracy. Although the eFitness boxes are only attached to the cardio equipment, the online system allows you to manually input other activity such as weight lifting, abdominal work and any other exercises the rec has to offer. It’s a great way for students see where their hard work ranks in association with their goals.
“I would recommend it for any student who is serious about their workout regimen and wants to see their results. It helps because you can see the steps you are making toward your goal on paper essentially,” Taibleson said.
Although students have found a way to stay in school and afford tuition, their access to funds for entertainment has dwindled. The Rec center has provided not only a way to track your fitness, but also classes and sport courts which provide a free haven of entertainment.
“I think it’s great what the rec has done with this eFitness system, it has helped a lot of people with their workout, and brought in more people daily,” said 21 year old, Josh White. “I think part of the reason so many people are at the rec lately is because it’s a cool place to come hangout and there are tons of classes and activities to do. It’s the new place to be.”
“I definitely think there’s a correlation between the increase in number of people using the rec center and the economic down turn. It is a means of free entertainment, having everything from pool tables to racquet ball courts to a large hot tub and pool. People are finding the rec to be a new outlet for relaxation and entertainment,” Taibleson said. “People are finding ways to have fun without spending money.”
Daniel Taibleson 425.248.5788 dtaibleson@hotmail.com
Josh P. White 509.954.3032 joshwhite41@yahoo.com
University Recreation http://urec.wsu.edu/
Monday, March 22, 2010
Ethics 4
Ethics 4:
I do not think it is appropriate to photograph an execution whether it is of a man or a woman. In 1928 it would have been highly controversial in such a conservative era. Even to this day I do not think it would be appropriate to photograph the electrocution. The questions that need to be asked are in regards to morality as well as decency. Who would have access to the image, where would it be published, could young children possibly see it, etc? I would not run it for violation of her privacy regardless if she murdered her husband or not. However, I think it would be fine to photograph the execution chair without her in it symbolizing her death rather than a photo of her dying. Another question to think about is although the idea of seeing an execution is intriguing is it something that people actual want to see. To me I like the idea, but actually seeing it, especially the victim’s face in pain or their rigid body, is a bit morbid. So no I would not run this photograph.
My News Feat. Story in 1 sent
My story is about the affects a super walmart in Pullman will have on the families and surrounding businesses and how they feel about it.
Monday, March 8, 2010
10 min feature
From Montana to Canada to New Orleans, even as close as Othello, Rachel C. Webber has a passion for helping others and does so through mission trips reaching out to children living in rough areas.
"It makes me appreciate what I have and realize that nothing is certain," Webber said.
"It makes me appreciate what I have and realize that nothing is certain," Webber said.
Editing Peers
1. Another issue with these beverages is they are marketed in stores terribly.- opinion
2. The team swept USC for the first time in 11 years.
3. If the bill is passed by the committee, it will open up more than 1,000 intern positions for students across Washington state.
4. “Police guilds have a duty to defend their fellow officers whether they are found being dishonest or not,” Sen. Jerome Delvin, R-Richland, said.
5. “We're not requiring high-quality wine, but if you’re going to put Washington on the label, 95 percent of the grapes must be grown within the region,” said Lacey Hulbert, a 21-year-old enology major.
6. According to Jane Westman, culinary coordinator for Metropolitan Market, in September 2010, the wine tasting endorsement will be available to stores.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Part I & II
Part II
1. $5,191,477
2. $122,982,596
3.Wildlife Services, Animal health and disease research, Forest health protection
Part III
a. $51,349
b. $67,031
c. 10,026,660
d. 60% increase & 61% in Whitman County
1. $5,191,477
2. $122,982,596
3.Wildlife Services, Animal health and disease research, Forest health protection
Part III
a. $51,349
b. $67,031
c. 10,026,660
d. 60% increase & 61% in Whitman County
Monday, February 22, 2010
Help your peers assgt.
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,” said Jerry McCoullum coordinator of arts and culture.
3. “What I know is the system is broken right now," President 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 who are interested in hiking.
5. Floyd announced his support for Senate Bill 6562, which is sponsored by Sen. Derek Kilmer.
6. The legislature has made no verdict on budget cuts.
7. The bill would give Washington State University the authority to set its own tuition.
8. Sen. Jessica Smith presented the proposal at the committee's meeting, which was held in auditorium on Feb. 4, 2010. (don't need 2010)
2. “The $13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg,” said Jerry McCoullum coordinator of arts and culture.
3. “What I know is the system is broken right now," President 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 who are interested in hiking.
5. Floyd announced his support for Senate Bill 6562, which is sponsored by Sen. Derek Kilmer.
6. The legislature has made no verdict on budget cuts.
7. The bill would give Washington State University the authority to set its own tuition.
8. Sen. Jessica Smith presented the proposal at the committee's meeting, which was held in auditorium on Feb. 4, 2010. (don't need 2010)
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Legislative Paper Pt. 5
1025 Higher Edu Course Materials C 241 L 09
-This bill provides students the option of purchasing materials that are unbundled when possible, disclose to faculty and stagg the costs to students of purchasing materials, and disclose publicly how new editions vary from previous editions. People in Eastern Washington would find this bill interesting because of how many inoversities with higher education are in this region.
Rep. Mike Armstrong 360.786.7832
Rep. Deb Wallace 360.786.7976
http://tvw.org/media/mediaplayer.cfm?evid=2009031151&TYPE=V&CFID=5421854&CFTCOKEN=39657931&bhcp=1
Sources:
Prof. Bruce Pinkelton pink@wsu.edu
Aaron Mortenson 425.765.8463
Katie Spangenburg, GU student & Pullman Resident 509.270.3867
E2SHB 1560 Higher education fascilities will focus on salaries, benefits and job security. It will allow faculty to achieve educational goals.
Rep. Steve Conway 360.786.7906
Rep. Alex Wood 360.786.7888
http://tvw.org/mediaplayer.cfm?evid=2009030050C&TPE=V&CFID=5421854&TOKEN=39657931&bhcp=1
Sources: Same as above
-This bill provides students the option of purchasing materials that are unbundled when possible, disclose to faculty and stagg the costs to students of purchasing materials, and disclose publicly how new editions vary from previous editions. People in Eastern Washington would find this bill interesting because of how many inoversities with higher education are in this region.
Rep. Mike Armstrong 360.786.7832
Rep. Deb Wallace 360.786.7976
http://tvw.org/media/mediaplayer.cfm?evid=2009031151&TYPE=V&CFID=5421854&CFTCOKEN=39657931&bhcp=1
Sources:
Prof. Bruce Pinkelton pink@wsu.edu
Aaron Mortenson 425.765.8463
Katie Spangenburg, GU student & Pullman Resident 509.270.3867
E2SHB 1560 Higher education fascilities will focus on salaries, benefits and job security. It will allow faculty to achieve educational goals.
Rep. Steve Conway 360.786.7906
Rep. Alex Wood 360.786.7888
http://tvw.org/mediaplayer.cfm?evid=2009030050C&TPE=V&CFID=5421854&TOKEN=39657931&bhcp=1
Sources: Same as above
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Quotes
1. “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose,” Janice said.
2. Lisa said she planned to attend the rally.
3. "He will be there Wednesday," Jones said.
4. He asked, “Are all your flights full?"
5. Jones said he made a “freshman mistake”: by throwing the ball into a crowd of defenders.
6. Did Bennett say, “It will be a long season”?
7. Did Bennett say, “Will it be a long season?”
8. "Wulff's statement that he would 'beat the Huskies in Seattle' has outraged our fans,” Sarkisian said.
9. “We think it’s a great situation for our band.” Kurt said, “We’re ecstatic. Can you get us backstage passes?” Kurt asked Dave, who was standing next to him.
10. “How can we not succeed?” he asked.
2. Lisa said she planned to attend the rally.
3. "He will be there Wednesday," Jones said.
4. He asked, “Are all your flights full?"
5. Jones said he made a “freshman mistake”: by throwing the ball into a crowd of defenders.
6. Did Bennett say, “It will be a long season”?
7. Did Bennett say, “Will it be a long season?”
8. "Wulff's statement that he would 'beat the Huskies in Seattle' has outraged our fans,” Sarkisian said.
9. “We think it’s a great situation for our band.” Kurt said, “We’re ecstatic. Can you get us backstage passes?” Kurt asked Dave, who was standing next to him.
10. “How can we not succeed?” he asked.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Speech: Paper 2
We are fighting together with the administration to endorse higher education. This was the overarching theme of Pres. Elson Floyd's Town Hall Meeting in the CUB Auditorium on Feb. 3.
For nearly the past year, Washington State University has been dealing with the impending budget cuts and attempting to maintain quality education at an affordable cost, while continuing to employ highly educated faculty.
One of the ways WSU is trying to manage the tuition increase is through Bill 6562. This bill would allow the University of Washington, Washington State, and Western Washington University to set its own tuition. However, according to Floyd, the issue dwells in who should have that responsibility within the institution.
"We have maintained that it really should reside within the board of regents," Floyd said.
Floyd thinks it is important for the university to "appropriately price the products we deliver." According to the information the administration has now, Bill 6562 has a 50/50 chance of passing legislature.
"We have students who are around the table when we set housing and dining rates, we have students who are around the table when we set S & A fees. It seems only logical and intuitive to me to have students around the table when we set tuition," Floyd said.
If passed, this bill would allow students the opportunity to have an opinion in setting tuition cost; for many students this issue hits home.
"I think the budget cuts are unfai as a student who pays for my own tuition. I think President Floyd is handling the situation appropriately because I think students should have a say," Junior, General Studies Major, Carlie A. Halstrom said. "I also think it should be up to the university anyways to establish the cost of tuition."
Another issue that affects students is the potential cuts to financial aid. According to Sam Chadwick, responsible for legislative affairs for ASWSU, work study and need based grants have been slated for entire suspension or severe reduction of funding. Floyd reassured students that the administration is trying to make state legislators understand that these programs are vital.
"I think that with the budget cuts, it is going to make it very difficult for students to afford school and living," Senior, Liberal Arts Major, Derek T. Baer said.
Ultimately, Floyd wants what's best for the students, administration and faculty members and stresses that although we are in a financial crisis no decisions have been made to raise tuition, allow furlough's, and lower educational standards at this institution.
"There is no way possible that this administration can balance this budget on the backs of [the students] through the form of tuition... the state has the obligation and responsibility to make sure that they provide their fair share of the educational costs," Floyd said. "We simply cannot live in a world where we have a 14 percent tuition increase. That's not fair to our students."
Sources:
Ryan J. Peterson: Ryanoone24@hotmail.com
Carlie A. Halstrom: carlieann@hotmail.com
Derek T. Baer: derektbaer@gmail.com
Questions:
1. How do you think tuition increases will affect enrollment at this institution?
2. Is there anything students can do locally to educate and promote awareness of the budget cut issues and what that means for students in general and for those on need based financial aid or work study.
3. Why can't the legislature make up their budget cuts by cutting the budgets of other state funded organizations instead of education?
For nearly the past year, Washington State University has been dealing with the impending budget cuts and attempting to maintain quality education at an affordable cost, while continuing to employ highly educated faculty.
One of the ways WSU is trying to manage the tuition increase is through Bill 6562. This bill would allow the University of Washington, Washington State, and Western Washington University to set its own tuition. However, according to Floyd, the issue dwells in who should have that responsibility within the institution.
"We have maintained that it really should reside within the board of regents," Floyd said.
Floyd thinks it is important for the university to "appropriately price the products we deliver." According to the information the administration has now, Bill 6562 has a 50/50 chance of passing legislature.
"We have students who are around the table when we set housing and dining rates, we have students who are around the table when we set S & A fees. It seems only logical and intuitive to me to have students around the table when we set tuition," Floyd said.
If passed, this bill would allow students the opportunity to have an opinion in setting tuition cost; for many students this issue hits home.
"I think the budget cuts are unfai as a student who pays for my own tuition. I think President Floyd is handling the situation appropriately because I think students should have a say," Junior, General Studies Major, Carlie A. Halstrom said. "I also think it should be up to the university anyways to establish the cost of tuition."
Another issue that affects students is the potential cuts to financial aid. According to Sam Chadwick, responsible for legislative affairs for ASWSU, work study and need based grants have been slated for entire suspension or severe reduction of funding. Floyd reassured students that the administration is trying to make state legislators understand that these programs are vital.
"I think that with the budget cuts, it is going to make it very difficult for students to afford school and living," Senior, Liberal Arts Major, Derek T. Baer said.
Ultimately, Floyd wants what's best for the students, administration and faculty members and stresses that although we are in a financial crisis no decisions have been made to raise tuition, allow furlough's, and lower educational standards at this institution.
"There is no way possible that this administration can balance this budget on the backs of [the students] through the form of tuition... the state has the obligation and responsibility to make sure that they provide their fair share of the educational costs," Floyd said. "We simply cannot live in a world where we have a 14 percent tuition increase. That's not fair to our students."
Sources:
Ryan J. Peterson: Ryanoone24@hotmail.com
Carlie A. Halstrom: carlieann@hotmail.com
Derek T. Baer: derektbaer@gmail.com
Questions:
1. How do you think tuition increases will affect enrollment at this institution?
2. Is there anything students can do locally to educate and promote awareness of the budget cut issues and what that means for students in general and for those on need based financial aid or work study.
3. Why can't the legislature make up their budget cuts by cutting the budgets of other state funded organizations instead of education?
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Jess Walter Speech
No one ever got rich working at a newspaper, people did it because that was their passion, said Jess Walter during his speech Thursday evening in CADD 21.
"People used to turn on the news, gather the information, and then make up their mind. Now people make up their mind and then go searching for information to support that," Walter said.
In addition to reading from his newest novel, The Financial Lives of the Poets, Walter discussed the decline of the newspaper. A nearly 80 person audience, of mostly creative writing and journalism students, filled the auditorium to listen to the award winning novelist and former journalist discuss his struggles in the industry they are about to embark in. He encouraged students to pursue what they're passionate about regardless of the negativity that may surround it.
"It's very interesting and actually kind of sad when you think about the inevitable death of newspaper's," Senior Communication Major Maggie J. Vincent said.
Source Quote 2: Maggie Vincent 425.870.1483
"People used to turn on the news, gather the information, and then make up their mind. Now people make up their mind and then go searching for information to support that," Walter said.
In addition to reading from his newest novel, The Financial Lives of the Poets, Walter discussed the decline of the newspaper. A nearly 80 person audience, of mostly creative writing and journalism students, filled the auditorium to listen to the award winning novelist and former journalist discuss his struggles in the industry they are about to embark in. He encouraged students to pursue what they're passionate about regardless of the negativity that may surround it.
"It's very interesting and actually kind of sad when you think about the inevitable death of newspaper's," Senior Communication Major Maggie J. Vincent said.
Source Quote 2: Maggie Vincent 425.870.1483
Monday, February 1, 2010
Tragedy on Ice- Brianna & Charlie
Four boys age 7 to 11 drowned when a group of seven boys plunged through thin ice.
Police said the four dead boys were trapped under the ice at least 10 minutes.
Dead are William Rodriguez, 11, of 292 Howard St.; Christopher Casado, 7, of 18 Jasper Court; Mackendy Constant, 8, of 7 Clinton St.; and Victor Baez, 9, 46 Bernard Ave. Surviving the incident were Francis Spraus, 9, 14 School St.; Christopher's brother Ivan Casado, 9, 18 Jasper Court; Jaycob Morales, 10, 4 Winslow Place. Ivan and Francis were released from the hospital last night, and recalled the story from its quiet start.
As seven boys finished their snack run from the Lawrence Boys & Girls Club to Hanson's Market yesterday afternoon, a sudden urge to slide around prompted 11-year-old William Rodriguez to dash for the serene expanse of river ice.
"Willie said he wanted to go down to the river, to slide on the Ice," Ivan said. “We tried to stop him.”
The ice was one to two inches thick where they ventured off the river bank. Four inches is considered the minimum to support more than one person, and river ice may not be safe even at that thickness because of currents and other factors.
"He was in the middle of the river," Francis said, Ivan finishing the sentence: "Then the ice broke and he fell down in the water."
"Then we all fell in," said Francis. "I thought I was going to drown."
Lawrence and Andover firefighters equipped with ice rescue suits arrived and after a search of the area where the boys went in, found the four remaining boys under the ice, 25 feet from shore in 15-20 feet of water. Because of the steep embankment, rescuers were forced to use ladders to bring the children up off the river to the waiting ambulances.
"I threw the rope out once and it landed too far away, so I threw it out again, and again it was too far for them to reach," said Jacques Fournier, a retired maintenance worker.
Members of the state police, Lawrence Police and Merrimack Valley dive teams entered the 38-degree water and conducted an area search to be sure no one was left behind
The catastrophe left four boys dead, their families crushed and rescue workers shaken following an afternoon of fighting a river of broken ice, the steep mud-covered bank and driving rain. It was the worst local Merrimack River tragedy in nearly a century.
It was a playful impulse that ended with his plunge through the ice, setting off an ill-fated rescue attempt that deteriorated into a mass of desperate children clinging to each other in 35-degree water.
"My legs started to get stiff, and I had a freezing headache," Francis said. "I was hanging on to Christopher, but he started to slip under. I tried holding on to his hand, but it was like he let go."
Police said the four dead boys were trapped under the ice at least 10 minutes.
Dead are William Rodriguez, 11, of 292 Howard St.; Christopher Casado, 7, of 18 Jasper Court; Mackendy Constant, 8, of 7 Clinton St.; and Victor Baez, 9, 46 Bernard Ave. Surviving the incident were Francis Spraus, 9, 14 School St.; Christopher's brother Ivan Casado, 9, 18 Jasper Court; Jaycob Morales, 10, 4 Winslow Place. Ivan and Francis were released from the hospital last night, and recalled the story from its quiet start.
As seven boys finished their snack run from the Lawrence Boys & Girls Club to Hanson's Market yesterday afternoon, a sudden urge to slide around prompted 11-year-old William Rodriguez to dash for the serene expanse of river ice.
"Willie said he wanted to go down to the river, to slide on the Ice," Ivan said. “We tried to stop him.”
The ice was one to two inches thick where they ventured off the river bank. Four inches is considered the minimum to support more than one person, and river ice may not be safe even at that thickness because of currents and other factors.
"He was in the middle of the river," Francis said, Ivan finishing the sentence: "Then the ice broke and he fell down in the water."
"Then we all fell in," said Francis. "I thought I was going to drown."
Lawrence and Andover firefighters equipped with ice rescue suits arrived and after a search of the area where the boys went in, found the four remaining boys under the ice, 25 feet from shore in 15-20 feet of water. Because of the steep embankment, rescuers were forced to use ladders to bring the children up off the river to the waiting ambulances.
"I threw the rope out once and it landed too far away, so I threw it out again, and again it was too far for them to reach," said Jacques Fournier, a retired maintenance worker.
Members of the state police, Lawrence Police and Merrimack Valley dive teams entered the 38-degree water and conducted an area search to be sure no one was left behind
The catastrophe left four boys dead, their families crushed and rescue workers shaken following an afternoon of fighting a river of broken ice, the steep mud-covered bank and driving rain. It was the worst local Merrimack River tragedy in nearly a century.
It was a playful impulse that ended with his plunge through the ice, setting off an ill-fated rescue attempt that deteriorated into a mass of desperate children clinging to each other in 35-degree water.
"My legs started to get stiff, and I had a freezing headache," Francis said. "I was hanging on to Christopher, but he started to slip under. I tried holding on to his hand, but it was like he let go."
Comma's. Ugh
Correct the following sentences. If the sentence is already correct, write “correct.”
1. We looked through the church door, but we did not see anyone.
2. We could wait to see if anyone else came, or we could go back home. (Correct)
3. "This will end up having an effect on consumers," she said.
4. Britney paid $80 for her editing text, but she received only $4 at the resale desk.
5. According to Washington state law, bars will become smoke free on February 15.
6. I saw Karen, and we had coffee. (Correct w/o comma)
7. The home was bright and cheery; however it made me uncomfortable.
8. It was raining and we stayed home.
9. Later he phoned again. (Correct)
Underline the subject and verb of the following sentences:
Another impact that increases the purchasing of alcohol is the premises that sell alcohol on and off the WSU campus.
The best advice the CACD can give is, do not post things that you would not want people to see.
1. We looked through the church door, but we did not see anyone.
2. We could wait to see if anyone else came, or we could go back home. (Correct)
3. "This will end up having an effect on consumers," she said.
4. Britney paid $80 for her editing text, but she received only $4 at the resale desk.
5. According to Washington state law, bars will become smoke free on February 15.
6. I saw Karen, and we had coffee. (Correct w/o comma)
7. The home was bright and cheery; however it made me uncomfortable.
8. It was raining and we stayed home.
9. Later he phoned again. (Correct)
Underline the subject and verb of the following sentences:
Another impact that increases the purchasing of alcohol is the premises that sell alcohol on and off the WSU campus.
The best advice the CACD can give is, do not post things that you would not want people to see.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
ASWSU Meeting outline & contact info
I. Outlined upcoming events
a. what has changed about events
b. dates, times, locations
c. what still needs to be done
II. Discussion highlights 4 main events so everyone on ASWSU is on the same page
a. go more in depth
b. who said what about each event
III. Encouraged students to signup/register for events and participate in fundraisers
a. ASWSU handed out flyers for events and tuition increases
b. Set up tables and made an emphasis on need for PR
IV. Students began to talk amongst themselves about tuition increases & Haiti Relief Fund
a. The buzz makes students want to do something about it
contact info:
Joshua Hart- joshua.hart@email.wsu.edu
Derek En'Wezoh- mailto:derek.en
Connan Campbell- connan@wsu.edu
a. what has changed about events
b. dates, times, locations
c. what still needs to be done
II. Discussion highlights 4 main events so everyone on ASWSU is on the same page
a. go more in depth
b. who said what about each event
III. Encouraged students to signup/register for events and participate in fundraisers
a. ASWSU handed out flyers for events and tuition increases
b. Set up tables and made an emphasis on need for PR
IV. Students began to talk amongst themselves about tuition increases & Haiti Relief Fund
a. The buzz makes students want to do something about it
contact info:
Joshua Hart- joshua.hart@email.wsu.edu
Derek En'Wezoh- mailto:derek.en
Connan Campbell- connan@wsu.edu
ASWSU Meeting Paper
Tuition increases, a major conccern for many students, was addressed as well as improvements to the student government and upcoming events during the ASWSU meeting Tuesday, Jan. 19th.
When the meeting was called to order, Director of Student Affairs, Joshua Hart encouraged students to register for Coug Day at the Capitol which will take place Feb. 14-16 and will cost $25 a person. By attending, "students can fight to keep tuition levels from rising,
ASWSU President Derek En'Wezoh said in an earlier interview with The Daily Evergreen. It is an opportunity for a select number of students to spend the day at the Capitol in Olympia and talk to legislature about the increase in tuition and other academic concerns.
The possible 40 percent tuition increase is enough to send some people screaming, but ASWSU has tried to alleviate some of the stress by creating programs like Democracy in Action. This is a statewide program geared toward affordable education for Washington students. By signing up for this program students will be informed of ways to achieve affordable higher education. The program's aims reach as far as Olympia to ensure the student's voice is being heard.
In addition to events for the student body, ASWSU's advisor Connan Campbell is making plans with advisor's of neighboring universities such as the University of Idaho to start a summer camp where members of local universities such as the University of Idaho to start a summer camp where members of local university student government's can come together. According to Campbell, this is the first time that organizations at different school's are coming together and sharing their experiences. Another addition to ASWSU's program will be to the Image Shop. In order to get projects done in a more timely manner, Campbell said WSU will be adding more designers. With such positive changes to ASWSU as a whole, students should expect more efficiency with events, fundraisers and concerts.
With the destruction of Haiti being fresh on the minds of many Americans, ASWSU created a Haiti Relief fund to raise money for victims. Speak for Relief was held Friday, Jan. 22nd from 7-9 p.m. in CUE 203 and was an open mic night where students had the opportunity to read poetry and stories. Students were able to contribute internationally without leaving the campus.
Continuing with philanthropic events, ASWSU's main focus will be on the tuition increases and what the student body can do to have their opinion's heard. As the student government improves their resources, and beings relations with other school's student governments, the more expansive the school's resources will become. The more that student's become involved with these events and fundraisers the more effectively money will be raised and students voices heard.
When the meeting was called to order, Director of Student Affairs, Joshua Hart encouraged students to register for Coug Day at the Capitol which will take place Feb. 14-16 and will cost $25 a person. By attending, "students can fight to keep tuition levels from rising,
ASWSU President Derek En'Wezoh said in an earlier interview with The Daily Evergreen. It is an opportunity for a select number of students to spend the day at the Capitol in Olympia and talk to legislature about the increase in tuition and other academic concerns.
The possible 40 percent tuition increase is enough to send some people screaming, but ASWSU has tried to alleviate some of the stress by creating programs like Democracy in Action. This is a statewide program geared toward affordable education for Washington students. By signing up for this program students will be informed of ways to achieve affordable higher education. The program's aims reach as far as Olympia to ensure the student's voice is being heard.
In addition to events for the student body, ASWSU's advisor Connan Campbell is making plans with advisor's of neighboring universities such as the University of Idaho to start a summer camp where members of local universities such as the University of Idaho to start a summer camp where members of local university student government's can come together. According to Campbell, this is the first time that organizations at different school's are coming together and sharing their experiences. Another addition to ASWSU's program will be to the Image Shop. In order to get projects done in a more timely manner, Campbell said WSU will be adding more designers. With such positive changes to ASWSU as a whole, students should expect more efficiency with events, fundraisers and concerts.
With the destruction of Haiti being fresh on the minds of many Americans, ASWSU created a Haiti Relief fund to raise money for victims. Speak for Relief was held Friday, Jan. 22nd from 7-9 p.m. in CUE 203 and was an open mic night where students had the opportunity to read poetry and stories. Students were able to contribute internationally without leaving the campus.
Continuing with philanthropic events, ASWSU's main focus will be on the tuition increases and what the student body can do to have their opinion's heard. As the student government improves their resources, and beings relations with other school's student governments, the more expansive the school's resources will become. The more that student's become involved with these events and fundraisers the more effectively money will be raised and students voices heard.
Monday, January 25, 2010
200 word meeting pract.
During a meeting on Wednesday, September 16 to plan WSU's 102nd Homecoming, Student Entertainment Board Programmer, Karen M. Jones reviewed events and rules for the 2009 homecoming week.
With the theme "Even the Sun Devils Can't Handle the Heat," the week will kick off with a lip sync starting at 7 p.m. in the CUB Senior Ballroom. Jones announced that the lip sync will not have chairs as they took up too much room last year and without them the ballroom will be able to hold 1,600 people.
Following the lip sync, a charity concert will take place on Monday, October 5 at 7 p.m. and cost five dollars. From 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday a photo scavenger hunt will take place. Deviating from tradition Jones announced there will not be a homecoming king and queen this year.
“There could be more successful events,” said Susan J. Wells, Panhellenic Vice President of Programming and Development. “Students just aren’t interested in the homecoming royalty anymore. It’s time for a new tradition.”
Eliminating Passive Voice
1. Police in riot gear fire rubber coated bullets into the crowd.
2. Later in the day, the employees are informed of the layoffs by the boss himself.
3. With five seconds left, LeBron James missed a three-point shot.
4. Jim avoids tall buildings and mountain roads because he has a fear of heights.
5. Legislature is considering the bill.
6. The government pursued the practice of covering up mistakes.
7. The officer reported the car crash at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.
8. The earthquake destroyed the tiny island.
9. A new law was enacted to fight crime.
10. The candidate is abandoned.
Red flag: “To be” + past participle
2. Later in the day, the employees are informed of the layoffs by the boss himself.
3. With five seconds left, LeBron James missed a three-point shot.
4. Jim avoids tall buildings and mountain roads because he has a fear of heights.
5. Legislature is considering the bill.
6. The government pursued the practice of covering up mistakes.
7. The officer reported the car crash at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.
8. The earthquake destroyed the tiny island.
9. A new law was enacted to fight crime.
10. The candidate is abandoned.
Red flag: “To be” + past participle
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Essay or News Story
E__ Contains personal pronouns, e.g. I, we, you, etc.
E__ Starts with a question and builds toward an answer
NS__ Starts with the most important information, followed by less important information
NS__ Presents opinion of the writer backed by facts.
NS__ Personal experience or involvement is strongly discouraged.
E__ Expresses conclusion to summarize the argument.
NS__ Goal is to demonstrate knowledge
E__ Written for academic community
NS__ Written only for the general public
NS__ Goal is to inform the public
E__ Rewards elaborate and formal writing as a demonstration of subject knowledge
E__ Starts with a question and builds toward an answer
NS__ Starts with the most important information, followed by less important information
NS__ Presents opinion of the writer backed by facts.
NS__ Personal experience or involvement is strongly discouraged.
E__ Expresses conclusion to summarize the argument.
NS__ Goal is to demonstrate knowledge
E__ Written for academic community
NS__ Written only for the general public
NS__ Goal is to inform the public
E__ Rewards elaborate and formal writing as a demonstration of subject knowledge
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
So Much News.. Group #3
Story 3:
-Pete Caroll is well known throught US and College football. Prominent figure.
-Has to do with football in Seattle. Related to Seattle
-Drama w/ recruiting scandal
-Timely-ness it just happened yesterday
-Going from college to NFL after previously claiming he wouldn't go back to NFL. (i.e text message)
Story 1:
-Happened a week ago. not timely
Story 2:
-Not local
Story 4:
-Just wishful thinking. No action behind the claims
Story 5:
-Pop culture. Not everyone watches American Idol
-Pete Caroll is well known throught US and College football. Prominent figure.
-Has to do with football in Seattle. Related to Seattle
-Drama w/ recruiting scandal
-Timely-ness it just happened yesterday
-Going from college to NFL after previously claiming he wouldn't go back to NFL. (i.e text message)
Story 1:
-Happened a week ago. not timely
Story 2:
-Not local
Story 4:
-Just wishful thinking. No action behind the claims
Story 5:
-Pop culture. Not everyone watches American Idol
Monday, January 11, 2010
Blog Assignt 1
1. The California Gov. will announce his cabinet apointments next week at the Capitol.
2. A top adviser to the senator promised the bill would have its intended effect.
3. Upon walking further into the woods, the state policeman found the doctor lying under a tree.
4. Head Coach Tom Johnson’s salary grew from $1.5 to $3 million from 2006-2008.
5. Public Works Director for the city of Pullman, Mark Workman, said the source of the discharge had not been identified, however the city will continue to investigate.
2. A top adviser to the senator promised the bill would have its intended effect.
3. Upon walking further into the woods, the state policeman found the doctor lying under a tree.
4. Head Coach Tom Johnson’s salary grew from $1.5 to $3 million from 2006-2008.
5. Public Works Director for the city of Pullman, Mark Workman, said the source of the discharge had not been identified, however the city will continue to investigate.
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