New Retired Active Physician’s License Aims to Aid Those Without Healthcare
New state license allows retired physicians a cost-effective alternative to help those in need abroad and at home.
Washington doctors may pursue an active retired physicians license with updated education and cost requirements, under a proposed law that now awaits the governor's signature.
Legislation modifying the continuing education requirements for physicians holding a retired active license passed unanimously through the Senate on Apr. 8, 2009. Statewide meetings regarding the stipulations of bill 1899 will begin June 1.
Washington State Representative Judy Warnick was the primary sponsor of the bill.
"This bill started out trying to simply reduce credit hours required for doctors," Warnick said, “but it has evolved into an open discussion about how we can effectively and safely encourage retired doctors to volunteer their time.”
This bill is planned increase medical access by encouraging retired doctors to volunteer both abroad and in their communities. Original safety concerns with 1899 were focused on removing too many of the current requirements in order to encourage more doctors. Amendments to the original bill have been made to maintain safety standards.
According to the fiscal note, “A physician who resides in this state that is obtaining or renewing a retired active license will be exempt from licensing fees.” Without these fees for 2010, the estimated expenditures of the state total at $23,000.
“House bill 1899 would allow retired physicians to volunteer without paying excessive fees for increased training and certification,” according to an official statement released by Warnick.
Boy Scouts of America camps and Doctors Without Borders are examples of ways retired physicians can volunteer their services with this license. In order to provide healthcare as a physician for Doctors Without Borders, a doctor must be recognized as a physician in their own country. The previous requirements of a retired active license prohibited some doctors from practicing. Bill 1899 has already lowered costs for retired doctors and further stipulations will be discussed in upcoming public hearings.
“The goal is to encourage doctors who have served their communities to continue to do so after they have retired,” Warnick said. “We are constantly hearing about how citizens have limited access to good medical care. I'm glad to see retired physician’s skills will not go to waste.”
Oregon state law previously allowed Washington residents to obtain their retired active physicians license. Many doctors from neighboring states have been trying to get the Oregon license in order to practice but due to high volume, Oregon plans to create a residency requirement on their retired active license.
"This bill started out trying to simply reduce credit hours required for doctors," Warnick said, “but it has evolved into an open discussion about how we can effectively and safely encourage retired doctors to volunteer their time.”
The bill updated the continuing education requirements of physicians holding a retired active license to 50 credits per year and costs $160 annually, according to the Senate Bill Report. Voluntary, retired physicians are protected under the Good Samaritan law and therefore exempt from insurance costs. The Good Samaritan law protects not-for-profit citizens from lawsuit when help those in need, free of cost.
“With all the people who can’t afford healthcare, and the population of doctors comparatively decreasing,” Matthew Carmody, a Washington State University pre-med student said, “we can use all the help we can get.”
Nuhad Kadlec, a physician, volunteer and a teacher at the University of Washington had not heard about the recent bill and doesn’t intend on pursuing Washington’s retired active physician’s license. With a limited license, “you’ll be limited in the types of things that you’ll be able to do,” Kadlec said.
Statewide open hearings will discuss in detail the specifications of the new education requirements as well as the limitations of the retired license. There are many classes offered that complete the basic requirements of the license, however, no stipulations regulate the type of classes a doctor must attend for their specific profession. Requirements of relevancy to a physician’s area of practice are expected to be determined in upcoming hearings.
Other questions likely to arise in the hearings are whether or not retired physicians will be required to be associated with a local clinic and if there will be specific required types of classes.
Hearings will take place all over the state of Washington, locations to be determined based on population and interest. These meetings are the main opportunity for residents and doctors to voice their opinion regarding any questions concerning the bill’s final requirements.
Alexandra Matt, a junior pre-med student and aspiring surgeon, said she is optimistic about the bill. “My whole reason for going into medicine is to help people,” Matt said. “I would want to help people even if I couldn’t cut.”
Monday, May 4, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Official Proposal for Final Story
A story proposal explaining the importance of your story, five (5) potential sources and citation list for at least two (2) previously published news articles, blogs or government publications on the topic.
Sources: Judy Warnick, Bill Hinkle, Jim and Nina Kadlec, WSU pre-med undergraduates
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1899&year=2009
http://www.washingtonvotes.org/2009-HB-1899
Monday, April 20, 2009
Edits
1. The strike represented a fight for the voice of the student publication.
2. Police in riot gear fired rubber-coated bullets into the crowd.
3. Kim Murphy of the LA Times won the 2005 pulitzer prize for international reporting for her eloquent wide ranging coverage of the Soviet Union’s struggle to cope with terrorism, improve the economy and make Democracy work.
4. There was a contractual miscommunication that could have had an unpredictable grievous outcome in Steve Smith’s intentions for the paper.
5. The Democrats new demands ended any hope to reach a budget compromise.
6. The suspect sprinted across Mike and Mary’s lawn.
7. The officer reported the car crash at 1:30 a.m. Monday.
8. Everyone admired the publisher in the 1990s.
9. The reporters found the editor unapproachable.
10. A reporter's typical day may consist of meeting with editors, interviewing sources and writing stories.
2. Police in riot gear fired rubber-coated bullets into the crowd.
3. Kim Murphy of the LA Times won the 2005 pulitzer prize for international reporting for her eloquent wide ranging coverage of the Soviet Union’s struggle to cope with terrorism, improve the economy and make Democracy work.
4. There was a contractual miscommunication that could have had an unpredictable grievous outcome in Steve Smith’s intentions for the paper.
5. The Democrats new demands ended any hope to reach a budget compromise.
6. The suspect sprinted across Mike and Mary’s lawn.
7. The officer reported the car crash at 1:30 a.m. Monday.
8. Everyone admired the publisher in the 1990s.
9. The reporters found the editor unapproachable.
10. A reporter's typical day may consist of meeting with editors, interviewing sources and writing stories.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Story Ideas
Jenny is working on a story regarding a bill that would make daycares unionized and therefore make it more expensive. A story angle that she's working on is that it will be more expensive for parents to put their children in daycares which will effect student parents and faculty here.
Lauren is looking into a bill that is similar to the "no child left behind" but it concerns military families. Military families usually are forced to relocate numerous times, which can hinder a child's performance in school when they are uprooted from mulitple curriculums over and over.
Lauren is looking into a bill that is similar to the "no child left behind" but it concerns military families. Military families usually are forced to relocate numerous times, which can hinder a child's performance in school when they are uprooted from mulitple curriculums over and over.
Bills
HB 1916 - 2009-10 Regarding the University of Washington's and Washington State University's public works contracting procedur
HB 1373 - 2009-10 Concerning children's mental health services.
ESB 5925 - 2009-10 Regarding insurance for higher education students participating in study or research abroad.
SB 5502 - 2009-10 Establishing the primary care physician conditional tuition waiver program.
SB 5615 - 2009-10 Reclassifying possession of forty grams or less of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a class 2 civil infraction.
HB 1490 - 2009-10 Reducing greenhouse gas emissions through land use and transportation requirements.
SB 5882 - 2009-10 Ordering an evaluation of recommendations made by the racial disproportionality advisory committee. Revised for 1st Substitute: Remediating racial disproportionality in child welfare practices.
HB 1978 - 2009-10 Concerning economic stimulus transportation funding and appropriations.
SB 5555 - 2009-10 Establishing a lifelong learning account steering committee.Revised for 1st Substitute: Regarding lifelong learning accounts.
tvw.org
leg.wa.gov
HB 1373 - 2009-10 Concerning children's mental health services.
ESB 5925 - 2009-10 Regarding insurance for higher education students participating in study or research abroad.
SB 5502 - 2009-10 Establishing the primary care physician conditional tuition waiver program.
SB 5615 - 2009-10 Reclassifying possession of forty grams or less of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a class 2 civil infraction.
HB 1490 - 2009-10 Reducing greenhouse gas emissions through land use and transportation requirements.
SB 5882 - 2009-10 Ordering an evaluation of recommendations made by the racial disproportionality advisory committee. Revised for 1st Substitute: Remediating racial disproportionality in child welfare practices.
HB 1978 - 2009-10 Concerning economic stimulus transportation funding and appropriations.
SB 5555 - 2009-10 Establishing a lifelong learning account steering committee.Revised for 1st Substitute: Regarding lifelong learning accounts.
tvw.org
leg.wa.gov
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Murrow
Murrow thoroughly helps to explain in extreme detail what he saw, felt and thought about the events. He restates who he is talking to with enough detail that the people in the U.S. don’t have to see it on a screen, like we do today, in order to understand and visualize what’s going on. The narrative style that Murrow uses makes it so that people don’t have to be there in order to realize that the events going on are very real.
Murrow’s broadcast was elaborate and step-by-step. He was able to convey the entire story in detail as he traveled. Murrow used descriptions throughout the narration. Descriptions like the “dirty gray clouds turned white,” that Murrow explained while he was in the airplane is very powerful, especially as he neared Berlin. “By this time we were about thirty miles from our target area in Berlin,” Murrow said. “That thirty miles was the longest flight I have ever made.” Listeners at home understand that Murrow has flown much more than thirty miles before, since he is across the Atlantic, elaborating the tension and fear that was being felt.
Murrow’s broadcast was elaborate and step-by-step. He was able to convey the entire story in detail as he traveled. Murrow used descriptions throughout the narration. Descriptions like the “dirty gray clouds turned white,” that Murrow explained while he was in the airplane is very powerful, especially as he neared Berlin. “By this time we were about thirty miles from our target area in Berlin,” Murrow said. “That thirty miles was the longest flight I have ever made.” Listeners at home understand that Murrow has flown much more than thirty miles before, since he is across the Atlantic, elaborating the tension and fear that was being felt.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Murrow Symposium Award Winners Discuss Journalism's Future
“Because of them… we are a better country,” Washington State University President Elson S. Floyd said as he welcomed the two award precipitants to the stage at the Edward R. Murrow Symposium last night.
The air was thick as the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication hosted the 35th Annual Murrow Symposium. The fall of the economy has affected newsrooms across the nation and has put many journalism professionals at the crossroads.
“The Murrow Symposium acknowledges exceptional achievement in communication, celebrates scholarship, and connects students to industry professionals,” according to the Washington State University website.
The symposium awarded the Edward R., Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award to Helen Thomas and Bob Schieffer for journalism and broadcast journalism, respectively.
“The First Lady of the Press” Helen Thomas is famous for not being afraid and asking tough questions. “You have one question in the cannon,” Thomas warned. “Don’t blow it.”
Thomas addressed issues currently facing journalism today. “Everyone with a laptop thinks they’re a journalist,” Thomas said. Thomas posed questions regarding the ethical values and standards that set professional journalists apart from online news.
“Few people know how difficult it is to uncover the truth and tell it like it is,” Thomas said. According to Thomas, and echoed by Schieffer, nothing can replace the need for a credible, trustworthy reporter for that reason among many.
Audience member Nancy J. Owen attends the Murrow Symposium with her daughter every year and hopes that “the Internet works to incorporate” traditional journalism.
“Journalism is in crisis,” Bob Schieffer said. Schieffer explained the differences between a newspaper and the Internet. “When we go on the web, we are searching for one particular piece of information,” Schieffer said. But in a newspaper, “we go searching… and we may find two or three that we weren’t looking for… that enlarges us in our experience and understanding of the world around us,” according to Schieffer, an art that may soon be lost.
Michael Walsh, a Washington State University journalism major, acknowledges the looming crisis but admits he doesn’t personally purchase newspapers.
“I think for anything to get better, we must all put our money where our mouth is,” junior Christine Stewart said. “Schieffer’s right. Strong journalism is important to maintaining our nation’s integrity.”
1. As you see journalism changing, what do you think the benefits will be?
2. Do you think there is any measure we could take, like accreditation, to protect online validity?
3. How can individuals help rescue journalism?
The air was thick as the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication hosted the 35th Annual Murrow Symposium. The fall of the economy has affected newsrooms across the nation and has put many journalism professionals at the crossroads.
“The Murrow Symposium acknowledges exceptional achievement in communication, celebrates scholarship, and connects students to industry professionals,” according to the Washington State University website.
The symposium awarded the Edward R., Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award to Helen Thomas and Bob Schieffer for journalism and broadcast journalism, respectively.
“The First Lady of the Press” Helen Thomas is famous for not being afraid and asking tough questions. “You have one question in the cannon,” Thomas warned. “Don’t blow it.”
Thomas addressed issues currently facing journalism today. “Everyone with a laptop thinks they’re a journalist,” Thomas said. Thomas posed questions regarding the ethical values and standards that set professional journalists apart from online news.
“Few people know how difficult it is to uncover the truth and tell it like it is,” Thomas said. According to Thomas, and echoed by Schieffer, nothing can replace the need for a credible, trustworthy reporter for that reason among many.
Audience member Nancy J. Owen attends the Murrow Symposium with her daughter every year and hopes that “the Internet works to incorporate” traditional journalism.
“Journalism is in crisis,” Bob Schieffer said. Schieffer explained the differences between a newspaper and the Internet. “When we go on the web, we are searching for one particular piece of information,” Schieffer said. But in a newspaper, “we go searching… and we may find two or three that we weren’t looking for… that enlarges us in our experience and understanding of the world around us,” according to Schieffer, an art that may soon be lost.
Michael Walsh, a Washington State University journalism major, acknowledges the looming crisis but admits he doesn’t personally purchase newspapers.
“I think for anything to get better, we must all put our money where our mouth is,” junior Christine Stewart said. “Schieffer’s right. Strong journalism is important to maintaining our nation’s integrity.”
1. As you see journalism changing, what do you think the benefits will be?
2. Do you think there is any measure we could take, like accreditation, to protect online validity?
3. How can individuals help rescue journalism?
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Press Release Excercise
Partnering with the McCormic Foundation, Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication will host a free Specialized Reporting Institute, “Reporting in Virtual Spaces,” on April 6, that will discuss the relatively new world of on-screen media outlets.
Two leaders in journalism, Helen Thomas and Bob Scheiffer, will discuss nuances in the world of journalism at the reporting institute. Thomas and Scheiffer will also each be awarded the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award at the Murrow Symposium the following day.
Keynote speakers at the reporting institute will include Philip Rosedale and Lane Merrifield. Rosedale will examine the new world of Second Life, an online, three-dimensional networking site. Second Life characters can interact and live mirrored lives to that of their real-life controllers. In Second Life, characters can dance, talk and meet friends, as well as shop, start a business, and even read the news.
Club Penguin Co-Founder Lane Merrifield will discuss their new networking site aimed at children and young teens.
There can be fantasy aspects to these online networking sites, but “real-world news organizations, such as CNN and Sky News, have already opened ‘in-world’ news bureaus,” according to a Washington State University press release, “that aim to document and report on the emerging economy and activities within the virtual world and second life.”
Among the places CNN and Sky News broadcast their news is the virtual world of Club Penguin, where they have “30,000 daily submissions from young readers.”
“We're excited to bring together many of the leaders in technology and journalism to discuss and explore this new media channel for storytelling," said WSU President Elson S. Floyd. "These and other emerging forms of digital news distribution offer both promise and potential for our students and for the future of journalism."
"Our reporting institutes are designed to be timely, engaging and insightful.” said Director of the McCormick Foundation's Journalism Program Clark Bell. “This event should certainly fulfill our expectations and serve as a valuable learning platform for the participating journalists."
Other speakers will include co-founder of ThinkBalm, Erica Driver, on “The Immersive Internet,” as well as Lila King from CNN.com. Virtual Journalists Bernhard Drax and Waner James Au will also present.
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1. Is this valuable to non-journalism majors, and if so, how?
2. Where do you see the future of Second Life and Club Penguin in 5, 10 years?
3. What value is Second Life to anyone?
Two leaders in journalism, Helen Thomas and Bob Scheiffer, will discuss nuances in the world of journalism at the reporting institute. Thomas and Scheiffer will also each be awarded the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award at the Murrow Symposium the following day.
Keynote speakers at the reporting institute will include Philip Rosedale and Lane Merrifield. Rosedale will examine the new world of Second Life, an online, three-dimensional networking site. Second Life characters can interact and live mirrored lives to that of their real-life controllers. In Second Life, characters can dance, talk and meet friends, as well as shop, start a business, and even read the news.
Club Penguin Co-Founder Lane Merrifield will discuss their new networking site aimed at children and young teens.
There can be fantasy aspects to these online networking sites, but “real-world news organizations, such as CNN and Sky News, have already opened ‘in-world’ news bureaus,” according to a Washington State University press release, “that aim to document and report on the emerging economy and activities within the virtual world and second life.”
Among the places CNN and Sky News broadcast their news is the virtual world of Club Penguin, where they have “30,000 daily submissions from young readers.”
“We're excited to bring together many of the leaders in technology and journalism to discuss and explore this new media channel for storytelling," said WSU President Elson S. Floyd. "These and other emerging forms of digital news distribution offer both promise and potential for our students and for the future of journalism."
"Our reporting institutes are designed to be timely, engaging and insightful.” said Director of the McCormick Foundation's Journalism Program Clark Bell. “This event should certainly fulfill our expectations and serve as a valuable learning platform for the participating journalists."
Other speakers will include co-founder of ThinkBalm, Erica Driver, on “The Immersive Internet,” as well as Lila King from CNN.com. Virtual Journalists Bernhard Drax and Waner James Au will also present.
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1. Is this valuable to non-journalism majors, and if so, how?
2. Where do you see the future of Second Life and Club Penguin in 5, 10 years?
3. What value is Second Life to anyone?
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Scott Addressed Global Health Care Concerns
Cheryl Scott, senior adviser for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, presented to address issues in closing the inequitable gaps in health care that exist in developing countries yesterday in front of Washington State University and University of Idaho Extensions.
Washington State University Extensions hosted the event. WSU and UI are land grant institutions, which are institutions of higher education with land provided by the government. Because of its land grant status, they have Extensions programs, in order to informally educate residents throughout their state regarding the research conducted through the institutions.
“Health care isn’t something I think about every day,” Extension Educator Valdasue Steele said. “She brought up things I never thought of before.”
Scott has devoted the majority of her life to raise awareness on issues like what she spoke of yesterday: providing and creating awareness for vaccinations, and eliminating the burdens of illness on developing nations. According to Scott, the main issue is accelerating the access and working these practices into burdened nations.
Scott addressed alarming inequities in health care around the world, such as the difference in malaria infections in the
The syndicated speech pulled viewers across the state into the Compton Union Building Auditorium.
Though Scott attempted to tie in the health issues with the predominately veterinary- and agriculture-based audience by connecting many of the worlds diseases and their origins to animals, she lost touch with viewers. A
Monday, March 9, 2009
Cheryl Scott
Cheryl Scott started working for the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation in 2006. Before she worked for the foundation, she worked as CEO of Group Health Cooperative, a very credible integrated health care system. She started as the Cheif Operating Officer and led a foundation-wide change to increases capacity and impact the world. Scott is a professor at the University of Washington. BioTechnology on the Road claims she is a woman who "has dedicated most of her life to global health," and focuses much more on the patient getting better than the product developing.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Fry-Pierce Nears the End of His Term
An average college student fills hours of spare time roaming the Internet or watching MTV re-runs, but after the busy year Adam Fry-Pierce has had, it is hard to imagine free time anymore.
Adam Fry-Pierce spent his last year working as vice president of the Associated Students of Washington State University. He sat comfortably in his personal office in the Compton Union Building surrounded by lists, framed photos, important letters and business cards. Voting for the new ASWSU term starts this Tuesday, and looking back, Fry-Pierce realized how far he has come in the last year.
The Kenmore, Wash., native came to Washington State University with his mind on music, and his major in business. Later, he changed his major to advertising and opened up to the idea of student government.
Fry-Pierce hasn’t had his mind on ASWSU since he was a freshman, like other applicants have. He decided to run when the current ASWSU President Brandon Scheller proposed the idea. “I’m one of those people that feels they get more out of this than just school,” Fry-Pierce said, regarding the college experience.
Comeran Tileh is a junior accounting and management information systems major and is currently running for his second consecutive term as an ASWSU senator. “This year they both worked extremely hard to outreach to all students and work closely with the senate. Before, it was always seen that ASWSU executives and senate did their own things,” Tileh said. “After all, we are both there to serve the students.”
According to Fry-Pierce, their greatest accomplishment was getting WSU “back on the map.” They raised awareness with the student body, increased participation, worked on the controversial University District proposal, and initiated programs like the Student’s for Safety Fundraising Dinner and Safe Walk.
After looking back on his time in office, Fry-Pierce realized the amount of impact he and Scheller had on WSU. Fry-Pierce and Scheller focused a lot on awareness. At Call-A-Coug, an organization that solicits donations from past friends and family of the university, report builders include some of the Scheller/Fry-Pierce administration achievements.
“Adam and Brandon have really found a way to reach the students… and really get them involved.” Jay Hendrickson, 2009-2010 ASWSU vice presidential candidate, said. “They did a phenomenal job.”
Hendrickson, a senior biochemistry major, acknowledges programs like Wednesday’s weekly PB&J club, which encouraged students to connect with ASWSU to voice opinions and ask questions, while enjoying a free sandwich.
Fry-Pierce has a tough time picturing life without his demanding job next semester. Fry-Pierce said he is considering an additional five credits for next semester in order to be considered a full time student and stay involved. “Without ASWSU, I’m going to be so bored,” Fry-Pierce said.
According to Hendrickson, Scheller and Fry-Pierce had a great term “but there’s always room for improvement.” Fry-Pierce said he wishes that they had focused more on WSU’s presence at the capital in Olympia, and is interested in a lobbyist position for next semester to fulfill those goals.
Even an accomplished student like Fry-Pierce has the economy on his mind. He said he plans on walking in the graduation ceremony this December but is nervous about his life as a graduate. “I’ve heard this is the worst job market since the '50s,” he said, but added that he is working hard to sell himself to prospective employers.
CONTACTS
Adam Fry-Pierce
baxterfp at wsu.edu
Jay Hendrickson
jh214 at wsu.edu
Comeran Tileh
ctileh at wsu.edu
(Contacts did not want their phone numbers posted on the Internet, I'll e-mail them to you upon request)
Adam Fry-Pierce spent his last year working as vice president of the Associated Students of Washington State University. He sat comfortably in his personal office in the Compton Union Building surrounded by lists, framed photos, important letters and business cards. Voting for the new ASWSU term starts this Tuesday, and looking back, Fry-Pierce realized how far he has come in the last year.
The Kenmore, Wash., native came to Washington State University with his mind on music, and his major in business. Later, he changed his major to advertising and opened up to the idea of student government.
Fry-Pierce hasn’t had his mind on ASWSU since he was a freshman, like other applicants have. He decided to run when the current ASWSU President Brandon Scheller proposed the idea. “I’m one of those people that feels they get more out of this than just school,” Fry-Pierce said, regarding the college experience.
Comeran Tileh is a junior accounting and management information systems major and is currently running for his second consecutive term as an ASWSU senator. “This year they both worked extremely hard to outreach to all students and work closely with the senate. Before, it was always seen that ASWSU executives and senate did their own things,” Tileh said. “After all, we are both there to serve the students.”
According to Fry-Pierce, their greatest accomplishment was getting WSU “back on the map.” They raised awareness with the student body, increased participation, worked on the controversial University District proposal, and initiated programs like the Student’s for Safety Fundraising Dinner and Safe Walk.
After looking back on his time in office, Fry-Pierce realized the amount of impact he and Scheller had on WSU. Fry-Pierce and Scheller focused a lot on awareness. At Call-A-Coug, an organization that solicits donations from past friends and family of the university, report builders include some of the Scheller/Fry-Pierce administration achievements.
“Adam and Brandon have really found a way to reach the students… and really get them involved.” Jay Hendrickson, 2009-2010 ASWSU vice presidential candidate, said. “They did a phenomenal job.”
Hendrickson, a senior biochemistry major, acknowledges programs like Wednesday’s weekly PB&J club, which encouraged students to connect with ASWSU to voice opinions and ask questions, while enjoying a free sandwich.
Fry-Pierce has a tough time picturing life without his demanding job next semester. Fry-Pierce said he is considering an additional five credits for next semester in order to be considered a full time student and stay involved. “Without ASWSU, I’m going to be so bored,” Fry-Pierce said.
According to Hendrickson, Scheller and Fry-Pierce had a great term “but there’s always room for improvement.” Fry-Pierce said he wishes that they had focused more on WSU’s presence at the capital in Olympia, and is interested in a lobbyist position for next semester to fulfill those goals.
Even an accomplished student like Fry-Pierce has the economy on his mind. He said he plans on walking in the graduation ceremony this December but is nervous about his life as a graduate. “I’ve heard this is the worst job market since the '50s,” he said, but added that he is working hard to sell himself to prospective employers.
CONTACTS
Adam Fry-Pierce
baxterfp at wsu.edu
Jay Hendrickson
jh214 at wsu.edu
Comeran Tileh
ctileh at wsu.edu
(Contacts did not want their phone numbers posted on the Internet, I'll e-mail them to you upon request)
Monday, March 2, 2009
Math Test
1. The school will spend $7885.00.
2. 82.9 percent passed the test.
3. He will suffer a 50 percent pay cut.
4. He is 66 years old.
5. The school is 8.3 percent Greek.
2. 82.9 percent passed the test.
3. He will suffer a 50 percent pay cut.
4. He is 66 years old.
5. The school is 8.3 percent Greek.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Ideas
Charles Dick - Student in Lousianna during Hurricane Katrina
Alexandra Meola - Student forced to drop out due to the economy
Casey Gent - Aspiring Brewmaster
Alexandra Meola - Student forced to drop out due to the economy
Casey Gent - Aspiring Brewmaster
Monday, February 23, 2009
Katrina Aftermath
Two American flags and five stranded residents of Louisiana begged for help on top of a dirty building after the wake of Hurricane Katrina. “Help!” The roof read. “The Water is Rising Pleas.” With only a few blankets and a single cushion, the five people, now homeless, hoped for help as they looked longingly to the sky.
International rescue teams came to the aid of Chalmette residents in a heroic effort to help out a bordering nation. Attempts to save an elderly woman came from a rescue team out of Vancouver, Canada. The team traveled to Louisiana to help. Three men fought crowds and carried an elderly woman from her evacuated home to a medical tent. With several family members at her side, the woman died minutes later.
In a long trek away from the wreckage, a young woman sat with her head in her palms for a moment of rest. She wore slip on shoes, denim shorts and a tank top and sat on a curb along Interstate 10. The once congested interstate was free of traffic, and the sky was a foggy grey. Kimi Seymour, 27, now had only the contents of a stolen shopping cart to her name.
International rescue teams came to the aid of Chalmette residents in a heroic effort to help out a bordering nation. Attempts to save an elderly woman came from a rescue team out of Vancouver, Canada. The team traveled to Louisiana to help. Three men fought crowds and carried an elderly woman from her evacuated home to a medical tent. With several family members at her side, the woman died minutes later.
In a long trek away from the wreckage, a young woman sat with her head in her palms for a moment of rest. She wore slip on shoes, denim shorts and a tank top and sat on a curb along Interstate 10. The once congested interstate was free of traffic, and the sky was a foggy grey. Kimi Seymour, 27, now had only the contents of a stolen shopping cart to her name.
Edit yo' Peers Part 2
1. On Oct. 28, 2008, Weller said he took an unofficial vote. At the time, 8 of 15 were for the U-District.
2. Mayor Glenn Johnson informed the City Council that the ASWSU senate passed the vote on the U-District unanimously.
3. Pete Dickinson, Pullman planning director, explained the College Hill Tomorrow program, which involves refining a study from 2007 that could improve College Hill conditions.
4. “It’s time to realize that they need unification, and it’s going to start with them having different attitudes.”
5. The debate, which took place at Kappa Alpha Theta sorority Tuesday evening gave audience members the first chance to learn about some of the primary issues in this year’s campaign.
6. Sen. Jessica Hart, spoke up and presented ASWSU's unanimous support of the updated U-District proposal.
7. The Washington Department of Ecology determined that Pullman’s stormwater is polluting the streams that run through town.
8. In February 2007, Pullman came under the Permit.
9. All tickets agreed safety on campus needs to improve.
10. The U-District will be beneficial to the city and the community (according to..).
11. ASWSU members met with Pullman City Council last Wednesday to discuss WSU President Elson S. Floyd’s revision to the University District proposal.
12. Safety seemed to be the only issue consistently addressed by candidates, said current ASWSU Vice President Adam Fry-Pierce.
13. Out of the 15-member student senate, many spoke up to support the change in opinion.
14. The ordinance passed 4-3.
15. There was a lack of discussion about issues within ASWSU.
16. The final vote by City Council will take place Feb. 24, 2009.
17. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, eight students started their campaign for a presidential and vice president spot on the Associated Students of Washington State University (ASWSU).
18. On Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, WSU’s newspaper, “The Daily Evergreen,” published an article discussing the first debate.
19. “Houses on College Hill are not safe or healthy,” Sen. Jessica Hart said. "They’re dangerous places to live."
20. “It's time for us to step up and do what we need to do in order to see these changes.” (said..?)
2. Mayor Glenn Johnson informed the City Council that the ASWSU senate passed the vote on the U-District unanimously.
3. Pete Dickinson, Pullman planning director, explained the College Hill Tomorrow program, which involves refining a study from 2007 that could improve College Hill conditions.
4. “It’s time to realize that they need unification, and it’s going to start with them having different attitudes.”
5. The debate, which took place at Kappa Alpha Theta sorority Tuesday evening gave audience members the first chance to learn about some of the primary issues in this year’s campaign.
6. Sen. Jessica Hart, spoke up and presented ASWSU's unanimous support of the updated U-District proposal.
7. The Washington Department of Ecology determined that Pullman’s stormwater is polluting the streams that run through town.
8. In February 2007, Pullman came under the Permit.
9. All tickets agreed safety on campus needs to improve.
10. The U-District will be beneficial to the city and the community (according to..).
11. ASWSU members met with Pullman City Council last Wednesday to discuss WSU President Elson S. Floyd’s revision to the University District proposal.
12. Safety seemed to be the only issue consistently addressed by candidates, said current ASWSU Vice President Adam Fry-Pierce.
13. Out of the 15-member student senate, many spoke up to support the change in opinion.
14. The ordinance passed 4-3.
15. There was a lack of discussion about issues within ASWSU.
16. The final vote by City Council will take place Feb. 24, 2009.
17. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, eight students started their campaign for a presidential and vice president spot on the Associated Students of Washington State University (ASWSU).
18. On Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, WSU’s newspaper, “The Daily Evergreen,” published an article discussing the first debate.
19. “Houses on College Hill are not safe or healthy,” Sen. Jessica Hart said. "They’re dangerous places to live."
20. “It's time for us to step up and do what we need to do in order to see these changes.” (said..?)
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Meeting Story
Greek presidents denied the university administration’s final push for support at a meeting Wednesday.
In efforts to persuade the Pullman City Council vote for the University District, university administrators gained the support of student senators and registered student organizations last week. The Greek chapters remain the last major group in opposition to the proposal.
Dr. Milton Lang and Dr. Michael Tate, senior associate vice president and vice president of the Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity met with Greek chapter presidents to encourage discussion and questions regarding the University District proposal. The University District would give the WSU administration a much stronger presence on College Hill.
“Pullman has big city problems with a small town budget,” Lang said. “If we don’t have that partnership, we can’t do anything.”
At the Pullman City Council meeting Jan. 20, 2009, WSU President Elson S. Floyd tore the original inter-local agreement to represent the revisions Floyd has made after many forums and discussions with the Pullman community. The inter-local agreement is now an “empty box” to be filled by an advisory committee in the next two years. The final vote by city council will take place February 24, 2009.
“A lot of trust has been lost between the university’s administration and the Greek chapter presidents because of the original University District and inter-local agreement proposed by Floyd,” said Panhellenic President Alison Scott. The proposal went to city council early last fall.
Scott said this meeting was a great opportunity to allow chapter presidents to ask questions and get answers straight from the administration.
Paul Dec asked how the administration will attempt to regain trust after their “sneaky” actions.
Tate said in response, “we goofed.” According to Tate, the administration did not anticipate the strong student opposition to the proposed University District and inter-local agreement.
ASWSU President Brandon Scheller said the University District topic had been a “long headache for everyone,” and attempted to persuade the voting chapter presidents. He said there is “no hidden agenda, no power struggle.”
In an interview Nicole Claudon, president of Alpha Omicron Pi, said she thinks “it is ridiculous how scared people are to trust President Floyd.”
The majority of the chapter presidents said they were worried the proposed committee would not be a fair representation of Greek students, and that the “empty box” idea is too vague.
“Because of the forums, talks, we have emptied it,” Tate said.
Lang said the University District would benefit the Greek community. It would “significantly impact the community from a positive perspective,” and if he were a chapter president he would “definitely” vote for it, he said. “It would provide me with an experience that is better,” which is what he said the U-District is all about.
The Resolution in Support of the University District Proposal, presented by the ASWSU Senate reads that they “fully support” the proposal to create a Board of Advisors who will oversee the creation of the University District on College Hill.
The presidents spent nearly an hour discussing their support after the senators and administration left. The final president’s vote was against the district as proposed. The presidents concluded that if the committee was guaranteed a majority of people with Greek affiliation, they would support the proposed U-District.
In efforts to persuade the Pullman City Council vote for the University District, university administrators gained the support of student senators and registered student organizations last week. The Greek chapters remain the last major group in opposition to the proposal.
Dr. Milton Lang and Dr. Michael Tate, senior associate vice president and vice president of the Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity met with Greek chapter presidents to encourage discussion and questions regarding the University District proposal. The University District would give the WSU administration a much stronger presence on College Hill.
“Pullman has big city problems with a small town budget,” Lang said. “If we don’t have that partnership, we can’t do anything.”
At the Pullman City Council meeting Jan. 20, 2009, WSU President Elson S. Floyd tore the original inter-local agreement to represent the revisions Floyd has made after many forums and discussions with the Pullman community. The inter-local agreement is now an “empty box” to be filled by an advisory committee in the next two years. The final vote by city council will take place February 24, 2009.
“A lot of trust has been lost between the university’s administration and the Greek chapter presidents because of the original University District and inter-local agreement proposed by Floyd,” said Panhellenic President Alison Scott. The proposal went to city council early last fall.
Scott said this meeting was a great opportunity to allow chapter presidents to ask questions and get answers straight from the administration.
Paul Dec asked how the administration will attempt to regain trust after their “sneaky” actions.
Tate said in response, “we goofed.” According to Tate, the administration did not anticipate the strong student opposition to the proposed University District and inter-local agreement.
ASWSU President Brandon Scheller said the University District topic had been a “long headache for everyone,” and attempted to persuade the voting chapter presidents. He said there is “no hidden agenda, no power struggle.”
In an interview Nicole Claudon, president of Alpha Omicron Pi, said she thinks “it is ridiculous how scared people are to trust President Floyd.”
The majority of the chapter presidents said they were worried the proposed committee would not be a fair representation of Greek students, and that the “empty box” idea is too vague.
“Because of the forums, talks, we have emptied it,” Tate said.
Lang said the University District would benefit the Greek community. It would “significantly impact the community from a positive perspective,” and if he were a chapter president he would “definitely” vote for it, he said. “It would provide me with an experience that is better,” which is what he said the U-District is all about.
The Resolution in Support of the University District Proposal, presented by the ASWSU Senate reads that they “fully support” the proposal to create a Board of Advisors who will oversee the creation of the University District on College Hill.
The presidents spent nearly an hour discussing their support after the senators and administration left. The final president’s vote was against the district as proposed. The presidents concluded that if the committee was guaranteed a majority of people with Greek affiliation, they would support the proposed U-District.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Executive Order
About 500 concerned citizens of Pulltown met Tuesday at the city council meeting after the mayor’s statement prohibiting the possession of firearms in public places.
Mayor Gregory J. Heep issued a press release yesterday concerning his executive order to ban firearms in public places like parks, libraries and city centers. The order does not need the approval of the council to go into effect.
Keri Calender, a west Pullman resident and single mother disagrees with the executive order. She held up a photo of her personal handgun at the meeting and said she has a right to protect herself, “whether it is at home or in public.” Calender purchased her gun after her home was burglarized in 2007.
“The city’s parks, community centers and events are safer without guns,” Heep said. “We can’t wait for another incident, another innocent victim.”
The controversial order is a result of a three person shooting at Pulltown Center’s Northwest Wheatberry festival last year by licensed gun owner Charles W. Fakename. Before the executive order, firearms were allowed in public arenas, so long as the gun owner had a license. Violators of the order will not be arrested but will be fined.
"We will mount a legal challenge,” Bertrand Birch, a north Pulltown gun shop owner said. “This ain’t Canada.”
“It’s madness to bring guns to public gathering places,” Carla Worthingham, mother of a drive-by shooting victim. “It only invites disaster.” Worthingham’s 10-year-old daughter was left blind after the drive-by shooting outside Pulltown City Library last June.
Legislative representatives asked Attorney General Rob McKenna for his informal legal opinion on the matter on whether state law preempts the executive order. Washington Supreme Court ruled cities could adopt gun regulation rules on city property in 2006.
Heep urged lawmakers in Olympia to ban assault weapons, according to a press released early yesterday. More information regarding the mayor’s views are available online.
Mayor Gregory J. Heep issued a press release yesterday concerning his executive order to ban firearms in public places like parks, libraries and city centers. The order does not need the approval of the council to go into effect.
Keri Calender, a west Pullman resident and single mother disagrees with the executive order. She held up a photo of her personal handgun at the meeting and said she has a right to protect herself, “whether it is at home or in public.” Calender purchased her gun after her home was burglarized in 2007.
“The city’s parks, community centers and events are safer without guns,” Heep said. “We can’t wait for another incident, another innocent victim.”
The controversial order is a result of a three person shooting at Pulltown Center’s Northwest Wheatberry festival last year by licensed gun owner Charles W. Fakename. Before the executive order, firearms were allowed in public arenas, so long as the gun owner had a license. Violators of the order will not be arrested but will be fined.
"We will mount a legal challenge,” Bertrand Birch, a north Pulltown gun shop owner said. “This ain’t Canada.”
“It’s madness to bring guns to public gathering places,” Carla Worthingham, mother of a drive-by shooting victim. “It only invites disaster.” Worthingham’s 10-year-old daughter was left blind after the drive-by shooting outside Pulltown City Library last June.
Legislative representatives asked Attorney General Rob McKenna for his informal legal opinion on the matter on whether state law preempts the executive order. Washington Supreme Court ruled cities could adopt gun regulation rules on city property in 2006.
Heep urged lawmakers in Olympia to ban assault weapons, according to a press released early yesterday. More information regarding the mayor’s views are available online.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Classmate Correction
1. “I think it is going to be pretty wild," Filzen said. "I’ve seen some Three 6 Mafia concerts on DVD, and they look pretty awesome.”
2. The material will be featured in a special showcase that will air as the final show.
3. The play will show February 4-7, 2009.
4. “There are still new things to say with art music, it’s hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise.”
5. Dennis Alexander, an adopted composer for the Pedagogy Piano Lab School, will be teaching.
6. recruit people who would best compliment and execute the intended vision.
7. For more information, contact Steven E. Williamson VIBES co-chair.
8. AIDS-related death
in-game promotions
9. “The women’s basketball game atmosphere and experience are a lot different than the men’s basketball games and hopefully that attracts more people to come out,” Athletics Promotions Intern Jen Morse said.
10. Argersinger brought FoCAM to life twenty years ago, hoping to call attention to contemporary art music and the people who create it.
11. The Interfraternity Council President Benjamin Wagner will attend. According to Wagner, “GLA is a beneficial experience for all who attend. It is time dedicated to fostering relationships between Greek chapters while identifying commonalities and determining a direction for our community.”
12. “We are dry for the three days and at night we danced and played games. It’s just fun to see everyone open minded and having a great time,” said Koehler.
13. Certainly at a career high point, the dedicated player tries not to put too much energy in, hoping the new fame will not distract her this season.
14. Director of the INN at WSU Claire E. Algeo said, “The INN campus ministry seeks to help students at WSU learn about Jesus and discover a Christian life.”
15. “Not only is it a life-changing experience to travel the world, but you also learn a lot by being able to observe others who are less fortunate than you are,” Johnson said. “You gain a new perspective on life.”
16. Because Dr. Catts was famous for his communication skills, the department feels that is a necessary attribute for the invited speaker.
17. He died from a heart attack in 1996.
18. Anita Cory, the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life director has lead the Greek Leadership Academy since she and a past Panhellenic president had the idea, with help from other volunteer coaches and the Greek Council.
19. Kollgaard said he knew it would be a high-selling concert.
20. "We hope that there will not be any problems and things go smoothly," Kollgaard said.
21. During the Three 6 Mafia concert, the audio-video staff will use a new LED light system.
22. The trama leads to homosexuality, psychosis, adultery, murder, prostitution and other factors stigmatized in our society.
23. Christie Stordeur, playing Bernadette, won the regional Irene Ryan acting competition last year.
2. The material will be featured in a special showcase that will air as the final show.
3. The play will show February 4-7, 2009.
4. “There are still new things to say with art music, it’s hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise.”
5. Dennis Alexander, an adopted composer for the Pedagogy Piano Lab School, will be teaching.
6. recruit people who would best compliment and execute the intended vision.
7. For more information, contact Steven E. Williamson VIBES co-chair.
8. AIDS-related death
in-game promotions
9. “The women’s basketball game atmosphere and experience are a lot different than the men’s basketball games and hopefully that attracts more people to come out,” Athletics Promotions Intern Jen Morse said.
10. Argersinger brought FoCAM to life twenty years ago, hoping to call attention to contemporary art music and the people who create it.
11. The Interfraternity Council President Benjamin Wagner will attend. According to Wagner, “GLA is a beneficial experience for all who attend. It is time dedicated to fostering relationships between Greek chapters while identifying commonalities and determining a direction for our community.”
12. “We are dry for the three days and at night we danced and played games. It’s just fun to see everyone open minded and having a great time,” said Koehler.
13. Certainly at a career high point, the dedicated player tries not to put too much energy in, hoping the new fame will not distract her this season.
14. Director of the INN at WSU Claire E. Algeo said, “The INN campus ministry seeks to help students at WSU learn about Jesus and discover a Christian life.”
15. “Not only is it a life-changing experience to travel the world, but you also learn a lot by being able to observe others who are less fortunate than you are,” Johnson said. “You gain a new perspective on life.”
16. Because Dr. Catts was famous for his communication skills, the department feels that is a necessary attribute for the invited speaker.
17. He died from a heart attack in 1996.
18. Anita Cory, the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life director has lead the Greek Leadership Academy since she and a past Panhellenic president had the idea, with help from other volunteer coaches and the Greek Council.
19. Kollgaard said he knew it would be a high-selling concert.
20. "We hope that there will not be any problems and things go smoothly," Kollgaard said.
21. During the Three 6 Mafia concert, the audio-video staff will use a new LED light system.
22. The trama leads to homosexuality, psychosis, adultery, murder, prostitution and other factors stigmatized in our society.
23. Christie Stordeur, playing Bernadette, won the regional Irene Ryan acting competition last year.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Quotes Part 1 & 2
1. Janice said, “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.”
2. Condoleeza said she planned to attend the rally.
3. Jones said he will be there Wednesday.
4. “Are all your flights full?" he asked.
5. Jones said he made a “freshman mistake”: 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. “I think it is a great idea,” Smith said.
Jones agreed.
"How can we not succeed?” he asked.
Part 2
Jonathan Fabulist
“Sure, I made up parts of my book. The truth should not stand in the way of a good story. In fact, the most accurate stories are fragments of a person’s imagination. Writers who place emphasis on the truth do so at the expense of great stories. My best stories are completely false.”
1. Rewrite the quotations as a partial quote.
"Sure, I made up parts of my book," Author Jonathan Fabulist said. "The most accurate stories are fragments of a person’s imagination.
"My best stories are completely false."
2. Rewrite it as an indirect or paraphrased quote.
The truth should never stand in the way of a good story, according to Jonathan Fabulist. Fabulist says writers who worry too much about the truth destroy their great stories. He went on to say that his best stories are "completely false."
2. Condoleeza said she planned to attend the rally.
3. Jones said he will be there Wednesday.
4. “Are all your flights full?" he asked.
5. Jones said he made a “freshman mistake”: 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. “I think it is a great idea,” Smith said.
Jones agreed.
"How can we not succeed?” he asked.
Part 2
Jonathan Fabulist
“Sure, I made up parts of my book. The truth should not stand in the way of a good story. In fact, the most accurate stories are fragments of a person’s imagination. Writers who place emphasis on the truth do so at the expense of great stories. My best stories are completely false.”
1. Rewrite the quotations as a partial quote.
"Sure, I made up parts of my book," Author Jonathan Fabulist said. "The most accurate stories are fragments of a person’s imagination.
"My best stories are completely false."
2. Rewrite it as an indirect or paraphrased quote.
The truth should never stand in the way of a good story, according to Jonathan Fabulist. Fabulist says writers who worry too much about the truth destroy their great stories. He went on to say that his best stories are "completely false."
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Greek Leadership Academy - Preview
Last year, Greek Leadership Academy was an exceptional tool to enrich the skills of many leaders in the Greek community at Washington State University, and this year will be no different according to leaders from the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life.
For the last 11 years, the three most influential officers from each Greek chapter at WSU have reserved the last week in January for this educational retreat. Greek Leadership Academy, or GLA, is a unique opportunity for Greeks that takes student leaders away from Pullman to Camp N-Sid-Sen on Lake Coeur d’Alene to build relationships, develop teamwork and foster growth within their community and chapter.
Greek Leadership Academy focuses on giving “chapter leaders the resources they need to succeed in our unique Greek Community at WSU,” Interfraternity Council President Ben Wagner said. “Not only is the information important, but the relationships they will build during this weekend will allow a more collaborative environment when they return to WSU.”
Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life Director Anita Cory has lead the Greek Leadership Academy since she and a past Panhellenic president had the idea, with help from other volunteer coaches from campus and the Greek Council. Among this year’s coaches are Chris Wuthrich from Student Conduct and Connan Campbell from Student Involvement and Leadership Development. Beyond the information and guidance provided by the leaders and coaches of this retreat, there will be a keynote speaker from Fierce Conversations.
The retreat will speak to members in a large group setting, small groups and individuals. Large group settings allow faculty leaders and chapter members to bounce relevant ideas off one another, and “from the small group sessions, they should learn how to lead and motivate other members,” Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life Graduate Assistant Paul Mencke said.
Though many Greek presidents are familiar with one another, they still do not have the time or a platform to connect personally with each other while in Pullman. GLA is an opportunity to remove chapter leaders from their life in Pullman and learn from other men and women who hold similar positions and consequently face many of the same challenges.
Last year, GLA concentrated on how to build a community that works together to battle unsafe alcohol use and hazing. Primarily, the new member educator representatives continued their focus on a zero-tolerance hazing policy and the presidents and standards officers of each chapter directed their attention to safe policies concerning alcohol.
“When I attended GLA last year as a standards chair, it was a great place for me to develop as a leader and to understand specific dynamics that are unique to our Greek Community here at WSU,” now Panhellenic Vice President of Policy and Procedure Sarah Goehri said. This year, Goehri will be leading the standards officers from the National Panhellenic Council sororities this year at GLA.
After GLA every year, the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life (CFSL) reviews the curriculum in order to maintain relevance for the following year. This year will have the same format as last year, except a few changes and updates, according to Mencke.
Contacts:
Paul Mencke, pmencke@wsu.edu
Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life Graduate Assistant
Ben Wagner, ifcpresident@wsu.edu
IFC President
Sarah Goehri
Panhellenic Vice President of Policy and Procedure
(all phone numbers available via email or in class, requested not posted on a public blog)
For the last 11 years, the three most influential officers from each Greek chapter at WSU have reserved the last week in January for this educational retreat. Greek Leadership Academy, or GLA, is a unique opportunity for Greeks that takes student leaders away from Pullman to Camp N-Sid-Sen on Lake Coeur d’Alene to build relationships, develop teamwork and foster growth within their community and chapter.
Greek Leadership Academy focuses on giving “chapter leaders the resources they need to succeed in our unique Greek Community at WSU,” Interfraternity Council President Ben Wagner said. “Not only is the information important, but the relationships they will build during this weekend will allow a more collaborative environment when they return to WSU.”
Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life Director Anita Cory has lead the Greek Leadership Academy since she and a past Panhellenic president had the idea, with help from other volunteer coaches from campus and the Greek Council. Among this year’s coaches are Chris Wuthrich from Student Conduct and Connan Campbell from Student Involvement and Leadership Development. Beyond the information and guidance provided by the leaders and coaches of this retreat, there will be a keynote speaker from Fierce Conversations.
The retreat will speak to members in a large group setting, small groups and individuals. Large group settings allow faculty leaders and chapter members to bounce relevant ideas off one another, and “from the small group sessions, they should learn how to lead and motivate other members,” Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life Graduate Assistant Paul Mencke said.
Though many Greek presidents are familiar with one another, they still do not have the time or a platform to connect personally with each other while in Pullman. GLA is an opportunity to remove chapter leaders from their life in Pullman and learn from other men and women who hold similar positions and consequently face many of the same challenges.
Last year, GLA concentrated on how to build a community that works together to battle unsafe alcohol use and hazing. Primarily, the new member educator representatives continued their focus on a zero-tolerance hazing policy and the presidents and standards officers of each chapter directed their attention to safe policies concerning alcohol.
“When I attended GLA last year as a standards chair, it was a great place for me to develop as a leader and to understand specific dynamics that are unique to our Greek Community here at WSU,” now Panhellenic Vice President of Policy and Procedure Sarah Goehri said. This year, Goehri will be leading the standards officers from the National Panhellenic Council sororities this year at GLA.
After GLA every year, the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life (CFSL) reviews the curriculum in order to maintain relevance for the following year. This year will have the same format as last year, except a few changes and updates, according to Mencke.
Contacts:
Paul Mencke, pmencke@wsu.edu
Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life Graduate Assistant
Ben Wagner, ifcpresident@wsu.edu
IFC President
Sarah Goehri
Panhellenic Vice President of Policy and Procedure
(all phone numbers available via email or in class, requested not posted on a public blog)
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Preview Story
Greek Leadership Academy
Questions to be answered: Why are all of these people going, what are they doing there, and why do they go every year?
Main points will be:
-why is it important every year
-how this event happens and who puts it on
Questions to be answered: Why are all of these people going, what are they doing there, and why do they go every year?
Main points will be:
-who is invited
-what they're going to do, talk about, work on
-where they're going, and why they go that far away
-the point of the retreat-why is it important every year
-how this event happens and who puts it on
Tragedy on Ice
Four boys age 7 to 11 drowned when a group of seven boys plunged through thin ice. It was the worst local Merrimack River tragedy in nearly a century.
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.
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. "Willie said he wanted to go down to the river, to slide on the Ice," Ivan said. "We tried to stop him."
"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."
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. "Then we all fell in," said Francis. "I thought I was going to drown."
"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."
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.
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.
"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. Because of the steep embankment, rescuers were forced to use ladders to bring the children up off the river to the waiting ambulances.
Police said the four dead boys were trapped under the ice at least 10 minutes. 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.
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.
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. "Willie said he wanted to go down to the river, to slide on the Ice," Ivan said. "We tried to stop him."
"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."
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. "Then we all fell in," said Francis. "I thought I was going to drown."
"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."
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.
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.
"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. Because of the steep embankment, rescuers were forced to use ladders to bring the children up off the river to the waiting ambulances.
Police said the four dead boys were trapped under the ice at least 10 minutes. 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.
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.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Cutting Words
1. Published: There were no hotels open by the time the storm hit. (11 words)
Tighter: During the storm, all hotels were full.
2. Published: For those patients in whom the cancer has spread from the pancreas, as was true in Doe's case, there is no cure. (22 words)
Tighter: Patients with pancreatic cancer, like Doe's case, cannot be cured.
3. Published: Students enroll for their convenience and flexibility. Since their computer is their classroom, students don't have to live anywhere near campus. And since the classes are tailored for working adults, they are offered during the evenings and on weekends. (39 words)
Tighter: Students enroll for their convenience and flexibility. Since their computer is their classroom, students don't have to live near campus. And since the classes are tailored for working adults, they are offered during the evenings and on weekends
4. Published: Doe is not married. (4 words)
Tighter: Doe is unwed.
5. Published: He now practices with the law firm of Doe, Roe, Woe and Hoe. (13 words)
Tighter: He practices with the law firm of Doe, Roe, Woe and Hoe. (13 words)
6. Published: "The board took advantage of an opportunity to expand the incentive to remediate students in science and social studies," board President John Doe said at a meeting at the Olympia School for the Deaf and Blind. "It's apparent that the Remediation and Recovery program has been very successful with respect to English and math."
Several superintendents of local school divisions had complained to state education officials that some of their schools were being penalized for letting their students retake SOL tests they had failed. (85 words)
Tighter: "The board took advantage of an opportunity to expand the incentive to remediate students in science and social studies," board President John Doe said at the Olympia School for the Deaf and Blind meeting. "It's apparent that the Remediation and Recovery program has been very successful with respect to English and math."Superintendents of local schools complained to education officials that schools were being penalized for allowing students retake SOL tests they had failed.
7. Published: That conviction was overturned by an appeals court. (8 words)
Tighter: An appeals court overturned that conviction.
8. Published: He has been endorsed by many law enforcement officers in the district. (12 words)
Tighter: Police officers in the district endorsed him.
9. Published: Roe also utilizes film sessions to study other teams' punters. (10 words)
Tighter: Roe studies opponent's punters.
10. Published: In last year's presidential election, voters living in the seven localities that make up the district cast 62 percent of their ballots for Republican George W. Bush. (27 words)
Tighter: 62 percent of voters from the seven localities that make up the district voted for George W. Bush last year.
11. Published: Doe makes his home in Moscow. (6 words)
Tighter: Doe lives in Moscow.
12. Published: But there are times that a witness or a victim will be handed a stack of photos. (17 words)
Tighter: Sometimes Police hand a witness or a victim a stack of photos.
13. Published: A retirement community is needed in the area because many lifelong residents are having to leave Pullman to find a home that suits their needs, Rita Roe said. (28 words)
Tighter: Lifelong Pullman residents need a retirement community in the area so they are not forced to leave to find home, Rita Roe said.
14. Published: Whig John Doe was declared the victor in the race for governor last night, ending eight years of Tory control of the Executive Mansion. (25 words)
Tighter: Whig John Doe won the race for governor last night, ending eight years of Tory's control of the Executive Mansion.
15. Published: To make up for little news coverage, they spent several million dollars on television advertising to get out their messages. (20 words)
Tighter: The company spent several million dollars on television advertising to make up for little news coverage.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Passive -> Active
1. The 2005 Pulitzer Prize for international reporting was awarded to Kim Murphy of the Los Angeles Times for her eloquent coverage of the Soviet Union.
Kim Murphy, of the Los Angeles Times, won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for international reporting, for her eloquent coverage of the Soviet Union.
2. Rubber bullets were fired into the crowd by police in riot gear.
Police in riot gear fired rubber bullets into the crowd.
3. The area was covered by debris from the downed airliner.
The downed airliner covered the area in debris.
4. There were three officers in attendance at the rally, the police chief said.
The Police Chief said there were three officers in attendance at the rally.
5. Any ray of hope to reach a budget compromise was slammed shut by the senator.
The senator slammed shut any ray of hope to reach a budget compromise.
6. The tennis club was holding a meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The tennis club meeting was at 6:30 p.m.
7. The car crash was reported by the officer at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.
The officer reported the car crash at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.
8. The exam was failed by more than half of the class.
More than half the class failed the exam.
9. The bill is being considered by the committee.
The committee is considering the bill.
10. The governor was troubled by the accusations.
The accusations troubled the governor.
Kim Murphy, of the Los Angeles Times, won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for international reporting, for her eloquent coverage of the Soviet Union.
2. Rubber bullets were fired into the crowd by police in riot gear.
Police in riot gear fired rubber bullets into the crowd.
3. The area was covered by debris from the downed airliner.
The downed airliner covered the area in debris.
4. There were three officers in attendance at the rally, the police chief said.
The Police Chief said there were three officers in attendance at the rally.
5. Any ray of hope to reach a budget compromise was slammed shut by the senator.
The senator slammed shut any ray of hope to reach a budget compromise.
6. The tennis club was holding a meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The tennis club meeting was at 6:30 p.m.
7. The car crash was reported by the officer at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.
The officer reported the car crash at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.
8. The exam was failed by more than half of the class.
More than half the class failed the exam.
9. The bill is being considered by the committee.
The committee is considering the bill.
10. The governor was troubled by the accusations.
The accusations troubled the governor.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Fake News Release
Four people were found dead Wednesday morning in apartments on Columbia Ave., in a fire said to have covered up multiple homicides.
Two of the young victims, Janice L. Carothers, 13, and Samantha M. Jones, 17, were pronounced dead at Pullman Medical Center from fatal gunshot wounds. Two remaining victims were pronounced dead at the scene of the crime. Their identification and cause of death are pending the medical examiner’s preliminary review.
Investigators say an unidentified person entered the apartment, an argument took place and multiple gunshots were fired. Firefighters responded to the fire moments later.
Two of the young victims, Janice L. Carothers, 13, and Samantha M. Jones, 17, were pronounced dead at Pullman Medical Center from fatal gunshot wounds. Two remaining victims were pronounced dead at the scene of the crime. Their identification and cause of death are pending the medical examiner’s preliminary review.
Investigators say an unidentified person entered the apartment, an argument took place and multiple gunshots were fired. Firefighters responded to the fire moments later.
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