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Gaudino addresses the “State of Central” President proposes new innovation fund

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Central Washington University President James Gaudino addressed the “State of the University.” He recounted how Central has met its budget challenge by focusing on enrollment.

“Rather than succumb to the inevitable cuts, we put together a leadership team to study our capacity, our enrollment trends, state demographic patterns, and other similar data” Gaudino said in his prepared remarks.

He said a “new and unique brand” has been created for Central.

“We agreed to increase enrollment by 1,000 students—a tall order, but one that our staff and faculty have achieved, Gaudino said. “We also agreed we would not lower admission standards in the process.”

Central’s online academic programs have also increased. The number of students that enroll in online courses has grown by 20 percent every year.

According to an earlier interview with John Swiney, associate vice president for enrollment management, Gaudino said Central now offers “more online degree programs and has more students enrolled in them than any other state comprehensive university.

In another effort to increase student recruitment, the university has emphasized the unique connections between the student and faculty.

“One campaign spotlights student-fac-

ulty connections that make Central special and allow us to add tremendous value to students’ education,” he said. “The tag line for these ads? ‘My professor knows my name.’”

The president said he just received a national survey of student engagement and it showed improvements in five key areas: level of academic challenge, active and collaborative learning, student-faculty interaction, enriching educational experiences, and supportive campus environment.

“These indicators are difficult to move in the best of times; that we have managed it against formidable odds is nothing short of remarkable—and I congratulate all of you,” Gaudino said.

JAMES GAUDINO Gaudino said University President he is planning to meet with departments this fall about a new innovation fund he is setting up.

“You’ll have to demonstrate how your idea will eventually support itself and contribute to the vitality of the university,” Gaudino said.

“If the program is successful, the sponsoring department will keep much of the revenue it generates.”

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Barackness monster vs. the stormin’ Mormon Romney inches past Obama in polls following first debate

BY MATT THOMPSON

Staff Reporter

President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney debated over domestic policy issues last Wednesday at the University of Denver in the first presidential debate of this election season.

Courtesies between the two were quickly extinguished after a long friendly handshake marked the beginning of a heated discussion on. Topics included the role of government, the economy, healthcare and Big Bird.

Having won the coin flip, Obama spoke first on the topic of the economy. Within the first couple of sentences, a different president was revealed than the American public might be used to.

“Obama was more passive,” said Todd Schaefer, political science department chair. He “looked down, didn’t talk forcefully or get rattled.”

Romney delivered big in Denver, according to the polls, showing that he could indeed stand toe to toe with Obama.

Going into the debate, polls showed that Romney trailed Obama in several swing states, which emphasized the need for a strong performance.

“The way in which you beat Republi-

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cans is you either call them stupid or you paint them into a corner as radicals,” said Matthew Manweller, a political science professor. “I think that Romney weaved and bobbed to avoid both of those punches.”

As the battle raged on between the

Upcoming debates Tonight: Vice President Joe Biden vs. nominee Rep. Paul Ryan, at Centre College, Danville, Ky. Tuesday: Romney vs. Obama, Hoffstra University, Hempstead, N.Y. two politicians, facts and numbers were thrown left and right, leaving fact checkers scrambling to validate some of the claims.

Both Romney and Obama were guilty of stretching the truth from time to time.

“I’m not looking for a $5 trillion tax cut,” Romney said. “What I’ve said is I won’t put in place a tax cut that adds to the deficit.”

Romney claims that his tax plan, which includes a 20 percent tax rate reduction and an extension of Bush-era tax cuts,

JASON FELLER

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“There would have had to been more honesty and transparency for there to be a winner in that debate.”

“I think it was interesting how sometimes they looked like they wanted to almost fight each other.”

KAIRA KRUMINS

Senior political science

“Well I think that Romney was more fluid than Obama. Obama seemed pretty shaky.”

would be revenue neutral.

Based on the specifics of his plan released so far it is not possible to make up that tax revenue, according to the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center.

Obama was not innocent of misconstruing the facts either. When Romney made the claim that he would repeal “Obamacare,” Obama responded that the results would be devastating.

“By repealing Obamacare, you’re looking at 50 million people losing health insurance, at a time when it is vitally important” Obama said during the debate.

That number is actually based on an approximate calculation 10 years in the future and includes those who currently do not have any insurance, according to Politifact, a fact-checking organization.

Obama’s claim also incorporates numbers that are based on changes to Medicaid that are not in the health care law, according to Politifact.

It’s important to note that no matter who “wins” the debates, a presidential election is rarely determined by a debate victory.

“It’s generally agreed that John Kerry ‘won’ his three debates with President Bush in 2004,” Schaefer said. “But he didn’t become president.”

PABLO GONZALEZ

Senior political science

“I thought Obama struggled on trying to make his points.”

Likely voter polls 50% O B A M A

45% R O M N E Y

Voters before the Oct. 3 debate 49% R O M N E Y

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Voters after the Oct. 3 debate www.gallup.com

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Senior theatre

“I was actually very impressed with Romney. I was expecting him to say some things that he shouldn’t have said.”

REED SKYLLINGSTAD

Senior political science

“Romney seemed a bit shifty, although I am a democrat.”

Central brings new polling location to campus Staff Reporter

As Election Day approaches, the Office of Legislative Affairs is teaming up with the Washington Student Association (WSA) and the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement to prepare students to cast their ballots.

These three groups have expanded the week-long Register, Educate and Vote campaign to become a quarter-long program leading up to Election Day, Nov. 6.

Volunteers have been registering voters in the SURC from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday through Friday. The group has exceeded its goal of 500 student registrations with a grand total of 706 as of Oct. 8.

“I don’t care how many we get as long as we are able to increase voter participation on this campus,” said Brianne Wood, BOD vice president of legislative affairs.

“Because then it makes our jobs easier, in this office, to be able to advocate for what students want in Olympia.”

The campaign will put on several events

that will present unbiased information on An Election Assistance Center will be various office contests and referenda. open on campus where students can cast “We have to educate our students, their votes in person. On Nov. 5-6 citizens to let them know what the issues are, so will have the option to print out their voter they make a proper information along choice on their balwith their ballots at lot,” Wood said. polling station.

I don’t care how many we theAlthough To eliminate the the cost of postage, a get as long as we are able to campaign reaches ballot box has been out to students to placed on campus increase voter participation. offer balanced inon the East patio of formation, some the SURC. Ballots -BRIANNE WOOD students have alfrom every district ready made up BOD vice president of legislative affairs in Washington will their minds on who be accepted at the they will vote for ballot box and will be redirected to the come Election Day. proper county auditor.

Students cite party platforms and canThe cost of providing this has been didates’ beliefs as the basis for their decipaid in part by the Central chapter of sions.

WSA along with the BOD’s Office of Leg“I identify more generally with the islative Affairs.

Democratic party and particularly Barack “We decided to go even bigger and try Obama,” said Nate Hauger, junior politito do a polling location on campus,” Wood cal science major. said. “No one has done a polling location Other students have had enough of on campus for any of the [Washington] partisan politics and are marking their public universities.”

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ballots based on the past experiences of candidates rather than which side of the political spectrum they stand.

“Regardless of [their] politics I’m going for the person who makes the right decisions in the end for the government and the country” said Ellen Urness, senior major in Pacific Asian studies.

Students also had varied responses when it came to the method in which they acquire their facts about popular topics.

Some said they get their information from the British Broadcasting Corporation to ensure an unbiased presentation of data. Others are just looking for a laugh.

Hauger said he watches “The Daily Show,” and “Colbert Report.”

“I like to be entertained while I learn,” Hauger said.

Wood said she believes casting a ballot can make a difference.

“I don’t care if you mark one thing on the ballot, as long as you’re actually casting a ballot and showing that you actually care about something that’s happening around you,” Wood said.

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Danger zone in the quiet zone

Brooks Library celebrates annual Banned Books Week

BY ALEA THORNE

Staff Reporter

“To Kill a Mockingbird,” “Captain Underpants,” “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” “Harry Potter,” and “Colors of the Earth,” are all extremely different books, but do have one thing in common: each of these books, have been asked to be removed from shelves of libraries in the U.S. at one point and continue to be challenged.

On Sept.30-Oct.6, libraries across the country celebrated Banned Book Week ,and Central was one of the many schools to participate in the event.

“We want to bring attention to the individual’s right to read what they want to read,” said Patricia Cutright, dean of library services.

Banned Book Week has been celebrated since 1982, bringing awareness to the harms of book censorship and lending respect to other people’s interest and views.

“It’s crazy how we’re a free country, but still individuals will try to prevent others from reading certain books just because they don’t agree with the book,’’junior Chris Jenson said.“People need to be respecting of other peoples interests and beliefs too.”

This is the first year Central participated in the event According to Dean of Library Services Patricia Cutright.

It took a week to set up all the displays in honor of banned book week. There are two in the library and one in the SURC. The display in the library is interactive allowing people to flip the covers of the book to read why the book was challenged.

Central also had a booth at the farmers market Saturday Sept.29, showing books that have been banned and explaining what Banned Book Week is.

“We haven’t been able to muster up time in the past years to bring awareness to the week, it’s really exciting that they took the project on to bring awareness and have been very successful,” Cutright said.

Top 8 Banned Books of 2011 1. “ttyl; ttfn; l8r, g8r” (series),

by Lauren Myracle 2.“The Color of Earth” (series),

by Kim Dong Hwa 3.“The Hunger Games”trilogy,

by Suzanne Collins 4. “My Mom’s Having A Baby!

A Kid’s Month-by-Month Guide to Pregnancy,” by Dori Hillestad Butler

SETH LONBORG/OBSERVER

FORBIDDEN Brooks Library displays books commonly banned from schools to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Banned Books Week last week.

According to bannedbooksweek.org more than 11,300 books have been challenged since 1982, with 326 challenges reported to the Office of Intellectual Freedom (OIF) in 2011. ‘’Many books I have read when I was a child are on the list of challenged books, such as the Alice series and Judie B. Jones series. I feel like there’s no real reason to take them off the library shelves,’’ said Miranda Baker, junior elementary education major.

Individuals challenge a book by going

into a public library and requesting it be removed.

The librarian will then give them a form to fill out with various questions.

The first question is if he or she actually read the book. According to Cutright, most of the time they have not read the material.

“It’s OK if they don’t want to read the material or their kids to, we can respect that, but when they step over the line and say no one can read it, they infringe on people’s rights,” Cutright said.

5.“The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” by Sherman Alexie 6. “Alice” (series), by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 7. “Brave New World,” by Aldous Huxley 8. “What My Mother Doesn’t Know,” by Sonya Sones Source: (www.ala.org)

Poor air quality takes its toll People with none of the above conditions aren’t necessarily safe from coming down with serious breathing problems as a Students and community members result of the smoke. Samantha Bradley, a have been concerned about the poor air student and member of the dance team at quality as resulting from recent forest fires. Central, can attest to this.

Some people have limited the amount of “I woke up around 2 a.m. with some time they spend difficult breathing, outside, and many but managed to others have chosen cough enough to be to wear masks in an able to breath, betattempt to protect ter and went back themselves. to sleep,” Bradley “It is better to said. “I repeated stay inside than the same thing at ROBIN READ 3 a.m., but when it wear a face mask.

Most people do not DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH happened again at know how to use 4 a.m. it was even one properly,” said worse. I couldn’t Robin Read from even speak more the Department of than one word at Health. “If it is not being worn properly a time. My roommate dialed 911 and the then it is completely ineffective.” paramedics came to take me to the hospiAlthough the smoke affects everyone, tal. I stayed overnight at the hospital with certain groups are at greater risk. an oxygen mask and an IV of steroids.”

“People over the age of 65, people with Once she was released from the hosbreathing problems such as asthma, and pital, the doctors told her to stay on the smokers are all at greater risk of being af- Westside for a few days to get better. Her fected by the smoke,” Read said. grades and ability to dance at her pracBY CHASE PACKMAN

Staff Reporter

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It is better to stay inside than to wear a face mask.

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DESPERATE MEASURES Ellensburg students and residents attempt to take every precaution possible to cope with poor air quality by wearing masks.

tices were all affected. “When I came back I had difficulty walking up stairs, let alone dancing, so I sat out most practices” Bradley said.

While her story is an extreme case, Bradley also said doctors told her that 20 people came into the hospital with breathing problems every day.

For others, such as Alex Smith, junior, report to have had a bad cough ever since school began this fall.

For those who are concerned about the air quality, Read suggests to look out the window to see for yourself how bad the air is or go to the website for the Washington State Department of Ecology before going outdoors.

“It’s not unusual for me to have a cough occasionally but never this bad,” Read said. “A lot of people I know also have bad coughs.”

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Library limits free student printing into a single printer, and students were leaving projects unattended.

In an effort to fix the problems, the liThe library has instituted new limits on brary implemented a printing corral paid student printing. for by the student technology committee, What the library is calling, “Green hoping to make print jobs less confusing Printing” began at the start of fall quarter. and less of a hassle.

The Green Printing Initiative was set up The printing corrals have been reby the student technology committee to moved because it was costing about create awareness of wasteful printing, to $50,000 every year to run, Cutright said. control costs, and to She said the stumake printing more dents do not seem equitable. to understand what Every time you give this is doing to According to a library handout, something that’s free, you the environment. under the initiato a liget those people who free- According tive, each student is brary handout, in load off of it. granted 200 pages, a recent academic or $10, for printing quarter, 923,123 -Dan Keen each quarter. The pages were printed Junior, Marketing major remaining balances at the cost of 11.5 will roll over each trees. quarter. For any “Every time printing errors, paper jams, misprints or you give something that’s free, you will cover sheets, an extra 100 pages, or $5, is get those people who freeload off of it,” allotted. said Dan Keen, junior marketing major. “I The total money granted to the stu- wouldn’t call it fair, but it’s necessary.” dents goes to paying for the costs to operCutright said the money that is being ate the printing corral and the technology paid by Central students for the Green committee, according to Dean of Library Printing Initiative is going to the Student Services Patricia Cutright.

Technology Fee budget. It will be used to Last year, students at Central were hav- pay for new equipment such as printers, ing a lot of problems in the computer labs paper, and reconstructing a new learning and printing stations at Brooks Library, center in the library, she said.

Cutright said. Equipment was breaking “As a resolution to the chaos at the down, printers were printing multiple jobs printing stations, we will purchase two

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OPINION

Editor-in-Chief//Danny Schmidt

Students give bleach dirty name UT deals with acts of racism Last time I checked, this was the year 2012.

Yet there are people on the University of Texas campus who are still operating like it’s the 1950s.

Although this is not the only place where racially charged issues arise, it is a good example that as a society, we still have plenty of room for improvement.

There were several “bleach bombings” that took place on the campus over the last couple of weeks, which were suspected to have been racially incited. The students who were targeted were black and said they felt they were attacked for that reason.

The students JAYNA SMITH were hit with balAssistant News Editor loons filled with bleach near apartments on the west end of campus. It would be great for the students to have been hit simply because they forgot to add bleach to their white load of clothes the last time they washed, but that would be an unrealistic assumption.

I would love to be one of those people who can naively believe racism doesn’t exist anymore, but unfortunately it is situations like these that make it impossible.

It is a terrible thought that for every person who is able to look past the color of a person’s skin, there is another who can harbor an undeserving hate for that same person based solely on race.

Last Tuesday students rallied on the University of Texas campus near a statue of Martin Luther King Jr., in opposition of the racial hate that is obviously still lurking in some students.

The light in this dark scenario is that the students were able to join together and speak out against what is happening on their campus.

Central’s incoming freshmen broke the record for the most diverse class, which makes me wonder: If an issue like this broke out on this campus, how would the student body react?

The Diversity Education Center and the Center for Student Empowerment at Central have recently merged, and with this change, they should be a stronger force.

University President James Gaudino now has a staff member in his office whose primary job is to make sure Central’s diverse student body feels welcome and comfortable at school.

Since 2008 we’ve had a black president, and that is a huge fact to boast of.

Still, I just can’t wrap my mind around why, despite the progression we have made as a society, it is still possible that someone would want to harm another for no “real” reason at all.

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JUSTICE Jerry Sandusky, right, gets assisted by a police officer into a cop car earlier this year.

No penalty harsh enough

In the latest chapter of the Jerry Sandusky saga, Sandusky portrayed himself as the victim and denied committing disgusting acts against children.

After he was done speaking in court Tuesday, wearing his red jumpsuit, a judge sentenced him to 30 to 60 years in prison.

The sentence all but ensures the 68year old will spend the remaining days of his life in prison.

Sandusky was convicted of 45 Danny schmidt counts in June and Editor-in-Chief found guilty of raping and fondling boys, all through his charity, The Second Mile.

Sandusky will appeal the sentence, but the fact he is painting himself as the victim is disgusting.

People came out to discuss their childhood horror stories involving Sandusky.

One man, who was 13 at the time, said Sandusky got him in a Penn State sauna and shower and made the child touch him.

“I am troubled with flashbacks of his naked body, something that will never be erased from my memory,” he said.

I don’t see how Sandusky can possibly flip the script. The number of men who have come out and said he raped or molested them is in double digits. Comedian Katt Williams once said if a person is accused of doing something so many times, that person is most likely guilty.

He was referring to Michael Jackson, who’s actions weren’t as bad—hopefully.

Sandusky said his defense wasn’t given the proper amount of time to prepare for the trial.

Sandusky has ruined the lives of many, and with the media uproar the

Penn State controversy caused, which increased after the death of longtime Head Coach Joe Paterno, those affected won’t forget any time soon.

Sandusky deserves his penalty and then some. Despite the fact he will most likely die while serving his sentence, there isn’t a punishment strict enough for what he did to all those innocent boys.

Many people were getting blamed after the unfolding of all the events: Former Assistant Coach Mike McCreary and Joe Paterno, especially. The blame put on them was well deserved. Knowing what was going on and choosing not to act is awful, but the real monster in this situation is Sandusky.

I don’t think many people will buy his victim act, so I doubt his sentence will ever be lessened, but the fact he is even appealing is disturbing. I don’t know how someone so sick can defend those types of actions.

Sun blocked: lack of cold leaves clothes unworn I officially believe in global warming now.

It’s almost mid-October and it’s still more than 70 degrees outside. I can remember it being noticeably windy in Ellensburg about three times in the month I have been here since moving back.

Western Washington basketball wins the national title and Ellensburg isn’t windy in the same calendar year? The Mayans m i g h t be on to something with all this 2012 Connor Vanderweyst stuff.

Sports Editor Since summer has been holding on desperately, all of my hoodies and jackets have been sitting in my closet collecting dust, waiting patiently for the fall and winter.

Stubbornly, I have tried to force myself into believing that it is really 50 degrees outside and I will be comfortable sporting an Obey or Society sweatshirt.

But instead of being at a comfortable

temperature, I end up being uncomfortably hot and sweaty. But there is no way I am abandoning my outfit. I already took the time to match my hat, my sweatshirt and shoes. It takes work to look this good, as you can tell from my exquisite mug shot. So get with it weather, I’m trying to be fashion forward.

Last spring I bought a leather jacket lined with a zip-up sweatshirt that was almost $200 in anticipation of the cold and windy Ellensburg fall. I’ve worn that jacket twice since purchasing it. It looks great in my closet, though.

Don’t get me wrong, I love summer and the warmer temperatures but enough is enough. There’s a whole sec-

Dear Readers,

tion of my wardrobe that is being underused and I am tired of it.

I can’t look like the stereotypical street-wear hipster without the cooperation of Mother Nature. So I’m begging, let the temperature drop about 10 degrees. Not low enough to get hypothermia or anything crazy, just enough so I can wear my fall and winter gear without getting heat stroke.

So keep in mind, if you see someone on campus passed out from heat exhaustion because they refuse to take off their hoodie or leather jacket, get them some water, because it’s probably me and I’m probably dying. It will be much appreciated.

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Editor//Chanet Stevenson

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PHOTO COURTESY OF BRODY BLACKBURN

THE BAND In order from left to right: Ben McBride (drums), Brody Blackburn (lead singer, guitar) and Wes Chamberlain (bass) are the members of Blackburn.

Blackburn baby burn Local band strikes a chord in the hearts of students Staff Reporter

While many bands spend years trying to get off the ground, local band Blackburn only needed a few months.

The band has recorded a five-song EP, been booked as one of Prosody’s first acts of the school year and caused a packed room of college students to chant, “We want Blackburn” at a live show.

Blackburn formed when solo artist Brody Blackburn needed to find two backing instrumentalists three days before a show. Bassist Wes Chamberlain and drummer Ben McBride were up for the task and quickly learned the songs.

“We kind of decided we all love making music, so let’s just keep doing it,” said McBride, a senior public relations major.

The band’s sound is an amalgam of all three members’ influences, from the subtle drumming of The Fray to the vocal styling of Dashboard Confessional mixed with a dub-step influenced bass; Blackburn creates a mellow pop-rock sound with an edge.

“A lot of my lyrics are influenced by literature; Wallace Stevens, that guy’s crazy,” said Blackburn, a senior English major.

Along with trying to get the band off the ground, the members also balance a full school workload at Central.

“We mostly play weekends. If we play in Seattle during a weekday, it’s not till 8 or 9 at night,” Blackburn said. “It’s a lot easier to draw a crowd here than it is in Seattle.”

The band has turned to social media to generate hype.

“It’s a lot of word of mouth, trying to “Central should really try to push college generate ‘likes’ on Facebook,” Blackburn students down there.” said.

“It’s one of the Just two months first big shows of after its debut the year,” Mcbride A lot of my lyrics are influ- said. “It is going to show, Blackburn released its selfa crazy time. It enced by literature; Wallace be produced EP, free will appeal to evfor download on eryone who likes Stevens, that guy’s crazy its Facebook page, any genre of muw w w. f a c e b o o k . sic.”

-BRODY BLACKBURN com/blackbur nHowever, playSenior public relations major music. ing huge shows isn’t “It was 100 perthe only thing the cent us, no outside band is concerned help,” McBride said about the production about. For years, Blackburn has been of the EP. working with autistic adults, often playing Along with the EP, the band has played for them and letting them jam out on the more than 50 shows in the past six months, band’s instruments. including a fraternity at Washington State “Music makes better lives,” Blackburn University. said.

“The place was packed. It was like we Blackburn has no intention of slowing were a huge rock band playing Showbox down after the Prosody show, planning to Sodo in Seattle,” Blackburn said. “This record a full-length album this winter and sums it up well: There were about 200 have it released during the spring. people chanting ‘We want Blackburn’ by The band hopes to expand its sound, the end of the night.” as the new album will include elements of The band will continue to increase its hardcore and even feature a hip-hop artshow count by co-headlining an event ist. The band wants to develop merchanat Prosody on Oct. 19, along with Nick dise around the release of the full-length Foster, Red Means Go and If Bears Were album.

Bees.

The band’s hard work has not gone “We’re really stoked to show Central unnoticed, as McBride was recently sponwhat we can do,” said bassist Wes Cham- sored by drum company SJC, who has berlain. previously sponsored such acts as Zach Presales for the event are available now Lind from Jimmy Eat World, and Alex through the band’s Facebook page. Five Shelnutt from A Day to Remember. dollars gets a ticket to the show as well as “It’s a killer deal,” said McBride. “A a free copy of the band’s debut EP. completely custom drum set with a five“The show will be a good first impres- month turnaround.” sion of Prosody events,” Blackburn said.

The band also gave a vague hint as to

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BY DEREK SHUCK

ROCKIN’ OUT Brody Blackburn entertains the crowd during a show.

a big break in its future.

“There has been talk of a documentary out of Hollywood featuring Blackburn music,” McBride said.

When: 8 p.m., Oct. 19 Where: Prosody Price: $5 cover

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Homecoming king Patton Oswalt to perform in SURC

In its first year of existence, Oswalt appeared as a regular on “King of Queens” in 2007. He said being on such a popular show helped his comedic career tremendously. More people began watching the show, which led to bigger audiences at his performance.

Oswalt said comedy can be tough, but no matter what happens on stage, the important thing is to continue performing.

“Anybody who is thinking about starting [comedy]: The whole point is to go on stage and keep going on stage no matter what,” Oswalt said. “Be persistent. Keep experimenting and being open to things.”

BY DANNY SCHMIDT

Editor-in-Chief

Comedian Patton Oswalt, a former regular on the sitcom “King of Queens,” will perform in the SURC Ballroom Saturday night as part of Homecoming Week.

Campus Activities is putting on the 8 p.m. show, which costs $12 for students and $20 for general admission.

Ellensburg is the second stop on Oswalt’s three-show Pacific Northwest tour.

He will perform at Tulalip Casino in Marysville the night before, and Salem, Ore. on Sunday.

Oswalt said he loves the Pacific Northwest and has been to Seattle and Portland many times. He enjoys the cloudiness of the area. This trip will be his first visit to Ellensburg.

“I’m excited for the show. I like performing in front of all different audiences,” Oswalt said. “I don’t think, ‘Oh these are college kids,’ I just do what I do.”

The October show will feature Oswalt’s newest material.

Oswalt, who lives in Los Angeles, began performing comedy at the College of William and Mary.

“It was something that I was trying out when I was in college and it just became a thing that was really fun to do, and I decided to stick with it,” Oswalt said.

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Oswalt said he doesn’t have a preference of smaller venue shows or larger ones. He said some of his favorite shows

have been in huge theaters, and some have been in Los Angeles nightclubs on weeknights.

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Turn up the volume in the ballroom Sweethearts DJ’s bring the EDM scene to Central Washington University

BY BEN NEWBY

Staff Reporter

The SURC Ballroom was leaking flashes of neon lights out of its doors last Friday as electronic house music began to emit from the speakers when the San Francisco-based DJ team Sweethearts took the stage. It was about to be a nonstop dance party, with Sweethearts members DJ Gabe and DJ Cole at the controls.

The music was turned to nearly eardamaging volumes as the bass began to pulse.

This caught the attention of students walking by and they slowly trickled in.

It was tough to decide who was going to win this dance party, DJs Gabe and Cole or the participating student body.

Gabe and Cole were moving just as much as the crowd.

Even while they were hovering over the laptop and control mixing board, they were bobbing their heads and fist pumping to the beat.

Every song melded into the next.

There was no time to take a break between jams. The room quickly heated up as people shed long sleeves and sweatshirts.

By the time the dance party was almost an hour in, Central Washington University students were putting on a spectacle with some serious dance moves.

Such classics as the robot and moonwalk snuck their way into a few routines. Hips shook, feet stomped and fists pumped. The crowd was on a never-ending dance train, and the Sweethearts DJ team were the conductors.

As unsure students peeked into the ballroom to see what was making such bass-pounding noise, they were instantly ushered in by waving hands to get in on the action.

No one was being made fun of, and there was no judging or competition.

Central students were simply having a fun time partying to some good tunes.

One couple even chose to make use of the ambience, lights, and music to steal a few kisses.

NICK SNYDER/observer

TRACKS The DJ team Sweethearts bring the bass in the SURC ballroom for an electronic dance music show Friday Night.

The words “I’ve got a pulse for you if you were born in the 80s” came from the speakers. The dance song quickly geared up as the volume grew louder and the bass kicked in.

By now, even the most experienced ravers had to leave the ballroom for a sip or two of water.

DJs Gabe and Cole were still not allowing the crowd to have a break; they just kept feeding students one killer song mix after the next. The two switched between wearing the headphones, working the laptop and dialing in the controls on the mixing board.

The crowd had diminished slightly, but the remaining Central students did not care. They formed a few tight-knit dance circles as they continued sliding around the ballroom floor.

There was a slower, very electronic song playing. “I love it, I love it” was

Tore up from the f loral up Music prof performs nature-inspired pieces

BY MARGAUX MASSEY

Staff Reporter

Sunday evening in the Music Hall, Jeffrey Snedeker, a Central Washington University professor, performed in a horn recital entitled “Flora for Horn” with the accompaniment of six other performers.

The pieces included in the recital all had something to do with flora: “Moon Lillies,” “Wild Flower,” “Violets for Your Furs” and “Little Sunflower” were a few.

Snedeker said the reason for doing a flora-based performance was because it matched up with the College of Arts and Humanities’ “green” theme this year.

“The interesting part was trying to figure out which pieces I could use,” Snedeker said. He elaborated by saying there were plenty of good songs about flowers to choose from, but they didn’t match the

flow or sound he wanted.

The recital was not purely music, however. The music was paired up with a slide show featuring pictures taken by professional local photographer, Douglas MacArthur. Each song had its own mini slide show featuring the type of plant that the song focused on.

“What better thing than to take my turn at collaborating with him?” Snedeker said. He explained that MacArthur had previously worked with students on similar projects. Snedeker said he was both humbled and appreciative of MacArthur’s efforts, as he had gone out and taken all new pictures for the performance rather than drawing from the vast image library he has collected in his life. Snedeker liked the collaboration of the images with the

NICK SNYDER/observer

THUMBS UP DJ Gabe Cortez plays his original mixes for the crowd at the SURC.

coming from the speakers, but Sweethearts DJs could tell it was not keeping the crowd going. Working in the moment, Gabe and Cole faded that song into Lil Jon’s “Outta Your Mind.” As soon as this recent club hit began, everyone threw music, saying that it was a fun thing to do.

“The thing that was most gratifying was the audience’s response. It was really quite positive.” Snedeker said about how he thought the performance on Sunday afternoon went. The room in the concert hall where the performance was held was nearly full.

Students who were asked how they felt about the performance all had similar responses to Snedeker.

“I think that this recital is a delightful experience for the eye and the ear,” said Rebecca Singer, music education major.

Ashlyn Lindsay, a music major, agreed.

The recital “was an enjoyable performance full of visual and aural creativity,” Lindsay said.

While audience members enjoyed the music, Snedeker appreciated people attending his recital.

“It’s great when people take time out of their day to come and they have a nice time,” Snedeker said.

their hands up and said, “Oh!” This was clearly the crowd favorite of the night. No one in the room was still as Lil Jon’s voice screamed “we about to get crazy” in his signature raspy style.

QUAN LAM/observer

SOUND THE HORN Snedeker plays a piece from “Flora for Horn”

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Tango and text

Straight from the Iron Horse’s mouth: new production location

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with author

BY LISA CUMMINS

Staff Reporter

BY JOE COLUCCIO

Staff Reporter

Out on the dusty stretch of road that is Vantage Highway lies the new production plant for the Iron Horse Brewery.

Iron Horse has been a staple in the greater Ellensburg area since 2004, and its new plant has the staff excited for what the future has in store.

The new production plant, reminiscent of an airplane hangar, is a massive space that is tailor-made for brewing beer.

The previous plant, located on Prospect Street, has been in business since 2004.

The Prospect Street Brewery had a production space of 1,700 square feet, but the new space boasts a whopping 10,400 square feet. With the new plant, Iron Horse will be able to produce between 20 and 22 brews per week, compared to 10 brews per week previously.

Unlike the Prospect Brewery, the new plant out on Vantage Highway comes with an office space for the staff.

“It’s nice to have my office here,” said Greg Parker, owner and general manager of Iron Horse Brewery. “My old office was way offsite, so it’s nice to

have all the production and marketing and distribution guys all under one roof so we can meet around the water cooler.

Then maybe we empty the water cooler and fill it with beer.”

The Prospect Brewery used to host events, some with live music, however, the live bands proved to be too disruptive to the brewing process. Now, with the new plant taking the bulk of production, the door is open for the Prospect Brewery to once again host events.

“Being here (Vantage Highway) is probably a give and take,” Parker said.

“But we are hoping to get more of the college crowd to come through since we’re closer to campus.”

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Argentine tango teacher, author and lifelong student Gabriela Condrea came to Central Washington University with two missions in mind: The first mission was to present her book titled “When 1 + 1 = 1: That Impossible Connection: The Intersections between Tango and Life.”

The second was to teach the art of tango dancing.

Condrea graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in international studies. She travels around the world exposing people to her self-published book and the art of tango. She also teaches that with hard work, the impossible connection between two people can become possible.

Condrea made sure to get her audience involved so they could be engaged in what she was trying to say.

“I love to share the things I love with other people, so that’s why I teach,” Condrea said. “I think that tango can teach people to be more flexible with themselves and with their plans and ideas of how things should be.”

After explaining her story of how she came to write about her life experiences, she took the time to teach the art of tango.

She had attendees stand up and begin exercises which would, in turn, lead to bonds between one another. She started off with

a few slow-moving exercises where students walked around the room and tried to stay clear of other’s paths. This exercise was to teach the principle of making one’s own path.

The next few exercises were in group settings. Condrea wanted to teach tango through familiarizing students with the need to be one person. When tango dancing is involved, partners need to feel as though they are one person and not two separate people.

Stella Moreno is the director of the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies Program. She is also an organizer of the Hispanic Heritage Month activities.

“Gabriela Condrea showed us that tango, the quintessentially Argentine dance, is about embracing life with a free spirit,” Moreno said.

At the beginning of the presentation, students stood alone and did not talk to eachother. By the end of the night, every student had the opportunity to meet and dance with somebody. Condrea took a chance by having students who would be uneasy put themselves out there. With her outgoing personality, she was able to break down the walls put up by each person.

“It was a wonderful experience,” said Victoria Zencak, sophomore Spanish major. “I think everyone could benefit from taking a night off from studying to learn how to dance.”

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Ellensburg film fest movie review

BY JEFFREY ALAN COTÉ

Contributing Writer

“Sleepwalk with Me” Dir: Mike Birbiglia Starring Mike Birbiglia, Lauren Ambrose, James Rebhorn FESTIVAL OPENER

“Your Sister’s Sister” Dir: Lynn Shelton Starring Emily Blunt, Rosemarie Duwitt, Mark Duplass BEST OF NORTHWEST

From public radio funnyman Mike Birbiglia comes this quirky indie comedy about finding success, falling in love and coming to terms with one’s uniqueness.

The story is autobiographical, focusing on Birbiglia’s own exploits through the character of “Matt Pandamiglio.” Matt is shown to be reflecting upon his beginnings as a poor, traveling comedian, while also dealing with an awkward, dead-end relationship and a debilitating sleepwalking disorder.

As a comedic film, “Sleepwalk with Me” certainly stands out among the pack.

Birbiglia’s comedy is generally laced with the perfect amount of wit and dead-pan hilarity that makes his humor of the more refreshingly original sort. Yet, not every joke works quite as well as the other. There are also moments that are so one-note they come off feeling specifically written to be used in a trailer. Despite the faults, the film is funny and imaginative. This isn’t necessarily a film to get overly excited for, but certainly deserving enough of a recommendation.

In this charming dramedy, Mark Duplass stars as Jack, a lonely man still struggling a year after the death of his brother.

His best friend Iris, played by Emily Blunt, offers him her father’s cabin on a Puget Sound island to use for his own reflection.

When he discovers Iris’ gay sister Hannah (Rosemarie Duwitt) using the cabin for the same purpose, the two strike a chord with each other and things get all kinds of complicated. When Iris also comes to the cabin for a visit, secrets and trickery end up revealing themselves.

Duplass and Director Lynn Shelton, both well-versed with the “mumblecore” movement of independent filmmaking, use their past experience to craft wellpaced, well-acted and generally excellent comedic dialogue. Blunt and Duwitt, also worthy performers themselves, do fine jobs as well. The three main actors all have excellent chemistry together, which provides the film with great flow, as well as many notable comedic moments. “Your Sister’s Sister” is a fresh flick with lots of laughs and a whole lot of heart.

Grade: B

Grade: B+

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“Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry” Dir: Alison Klayman BEST DOCUMENTARY In a world where people are often mistreated and checks and balances often go unchecked, we sometimes need a reminder of the true power that lies in standing against an unjust system. As a revolutionary, inspirational, intellectual and artistic leader, Chinese activist Ai Weiwei needs no introduction. His efforts of protest against the Chinese government have rocked the world, while his evocative artwork has both provoked audiences and successfully explored his nation’s painful history.

In “Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry,” director Alison Klayman’s exceptionally well-made documentary film, Ai is shown both as an artist in his studio as well as an activist collecting names of the victims of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, a natural disasterturned-tragedy many hold the Chinese government responsible for. His efforts prove to be controversial and he suffers for them. Ai is beaten and harassed by police on multiple occasions, his brand new state-of-the-art studio is demolished and he is arrested and held against his will for nearly three months.

Yet, to this day, Ai continues his work.

Over the course of the film, one can see how much Ai truly loves his country. His acts of rebellion are not simply for his own benefit or due to a blind hatred of his government, but rather due to a genuine love of his nation and of the Chinese people.

Klayman is unafraid to get in the trenches right along with him, often putting herself into uncomfortable and potentially dangerous situations to show the evolution of Ai’s movement. She also succeeds in showing Ai as a complete individual, perhaps to show that despite his grandness, he is a person just like the rest of us.

This is film is truly remarkable in many ways. “Never Sorry” shows us the strength of great art, the importance of free speech, and perhaps most of all, that one person truly is capable of changing the world. Expect to experience both the evolution of an extraordinary artist and the birth of a fantastic documentary filmmaker.

Grade: A

“Beasts of the Southern Wild” Dir: Benh Zeitlin Starring Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry BEST OF FEST In my Summer Movie Roundup from a few weeks ago, I commented that this was the first movie I had ever seen in theatres twice. I can now happily say that even upon a third viewing, “Beasts of the Southern Wild” loses absolutely none of its charm, imagination or strength as a film.

Budding young thespian Quvenzhané Wallis stars as Hushpuppy, an adorable little girl living in the quirk-filled, povertystricken bayou area of southern Louisiana. Meanwhile, her father Wink (Dwight Henry), struggles to both provide for his daughter and take care of his failing health, both while facing a crippling tropical storm.

Though “Beasts” has many notable traits, one of the first to pop out at you may be the strong performances by the film’s two lead actors. Wallis and Henry, both debut performers, provide their respective characters with personalized touches that may have been difficult to acquire in professional actors. Though both of them hold their own weight throughout the entirety of the film, there is something special to be said of Wallis, a child of only five years old. Child actors often run the risk of seeming annoying or overly-sentimental. Yet, Wallis commands the screen with the presence of a seasoned performer. She provides perhaps one of the greatest performances ever to be seen by a young actor.

Yet, even above the film’s performances is the screenplay penned by Lucy Alibar and director Benh Zeitlin, adapted from Alibar’s one-act play. “Beasts” is ripe with interesting, complex characters, thoughtprovoking dialogue, intriguing metaphor and inspiring quotations. Yet, Zeitlin and Alibar miraculously pull all this off without seeming the least bit trite or overreaching. This is a film rich with intrigue, yet effortless in its design – an undeniably rare combination.

“Beasts of the Southern Wild” is the kind of film that doesn’t come around too often. This is the kind of film that exceeds expectations and avoids any comparisons.

Do yourself a favor and see it as soon as you can.

Grade: A

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Editor//Connor Vanderweyst

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Seventh Heaven Volleyball continues win streak

Staff Reporter

The Central Washington University volleyball team won its sixth and seventh consecutive matches and remains only a half-game out of first place in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. The team had a home victory over Walla Walla and a come-from-behind victory at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho.

“We’ve been learning to win on the road in tough environments,” Head Coach Mario Andaya said.

The Wildcats, who crept into the Division II top 25 rankings last week, increased their record to 12-4 overall and 6-1 in GNAC play.

At home against Walla Walla, (211 overall), which competes as a dual member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the

CINDY GAMBOA/OBSERVER

STREAKING (Top) The volleyball team celebrates Thursday’s victory over Walla Walla. (Middle) Senior Sabrina Schwindler jumps as she spikes the ball. (Above) Redshirt freshman Kaitlin Quirk rises to the occasion and spikes the ball over the net.

On Saturday, Central traveled to take National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association (NCCAA), the Wildcats swept on NNU and left with another comethe Wolves in their third home game of from-behind road victory.

The Wildcats forced the match to five the year. The Wildcats took the game in a convincing manner, winning 25-3, 25-10, sets after falling behind early 2-1 to the and 25-2 to complete the sweep. Along the Crusaders, (9-8 overall and 2-5 in GNAC), way they recorded 15 aces, with seven of and dominated the fifth set finishing at 23those being hit by redshirt freshman de- 25, 25-22, 23-25, 25-22, 15-9. fensive specialist Zoe Iida, the fifth-highest Senior outside hitter Marcy Hjellum total in the Wildcats’ era as an NCAA Di- started the first set off with two consecuvision II member. tive kills, but NNU gained a 4-2 lead with “It feels really good to be back; we’ve four straight kills. Central trailed 12-7 but been on the road a lot,” Andaya said. “It’s rallied to take a one point lead before gonice to see our crowd and to be back on ing up 22-20. NNU scored the final two our home court.” points, leaving the score even at 23.

The Wildcats also recorded the two The Wildcats never trailed during set largest margins of victory since set scores two, leading by as started going firstmany as seven points to-25 prior to the one time. Redshirt We came out and ran our at 2008 season. They junior outside hitter won the first set 25-3 defense well, our serving Emmy Dolan had and then recorded 22 was awesome, and everyone five kills. Hjellum straight points for a had four kills, includ25-2 victory in game came ready to play. ing the set clincher, three.

-ERIN SMITH as the Wildcats tied The Wildcats Junior middle blocker the series at one started the first set by game each. building a 9-1 lead The third set was and didn’t look back the rest of the set. close from start to fi nish, with no team takThe Wolves brought the score to 18-3, but ing a larger lead than four points. Central the Wildcats ended the game with five kills took a 15-13 lead after an NNU error and out of the last seven points, along with an an ace by Herseth.

With the set later tied ace that ended the set, served by sophoat 23, NNU came out of a timeout with more defensive specialist Lauren Herseth. back-to-back kills to end the set.

“We came out and ran our defense In the fourth set, Central started off well. Our serving was awesome and everystrong, taking a 13-7 lead after two aces by one came ready to play,” Smith said.

The second and third sets continued redshirt freshman setter Catie Fry and two the trend as senior outside hitter Sabrina kills by Hjellum. NNU brought the lead Schwindler made six kills and an ace to within two at 24-22, but a kill by redshirt freshman middle blocker Kaitlin Quirk lead Central in the second set.

“We stayed really aggressive, which forced the deciding game five set.

In the fifth set, Central led by as much I was proud of,” Andaya said. “I’m glad they didn’t let down and play to a slower as seven points and finished with a final of 15-9 after another kill by Hjellum. speed than we’re used to.”

Hjellum ended the game with 21 kills In the third set, Central ran off an impressive 22 straight points, which included and 13 digs, while Dolan had 12 kills and four aces and 13 kills. Schwindler and ju- Hanses had 11. Hjellum, who was named nior middle blocker Erin Smith each had the GNAC Red Lion Defensive Player of four of the kills, while redshirt freshman the Week, did not play in the Wildcats’ outside hitter Rachel Hanses had five kills game against Walla Walla.

“We stayed the course, continued the including the match winner.

“We just went out and played our ball. ball control, and defensively we found a We didn’t do anything different, and it rhythm late in the match and didn’t let the pressure get to us,” Andaya said. worked for us,” Hanses said.

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Wildcats stung in Beehive state

BY SARAH RUIZ

Staff Reporter

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANDREW JILES

PICKED (Top) Redshirt freshman Cedrique Chaney intercepts a pass against Azusa Pacific. (Above) Senior wide receiver Tavoy Moore carries the ball during Central’s win over Azusa Pacific at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell.

After going undefeated after two conference games, the Wildcats lost their first conference game against Dixie State when they travelled to Utah on Oct. 6.

The Wildcats went up against the Dixie State University Red Storm. This game followed the Wildcats’ win over Humboldt State the week before, which put them in the lead for the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC).

The Wildcats still remain in the lead for the GNAC, and are optimistic for their future games.

“We’ve finished the first round and now we play the first five teams again,” Head Coach Blaine Bennett said. [Simon Fraser University is] “a different team now than they were three weeks ago, and no one likes being beat, so they are going to have their very best game.”

In the first quarter, the Wildcats were unable to put any points on the board, while the Red Storm scored 10.

Three points were scored by Dixie

State off a 27-yard field goal in the first six minutes of the game. Following its field goal, the Dixie State was able to score a touchdown with two minutes remaining in the first quarter.

The game went scoreless until four minutes were left in the half, when Central running back Demetrius Sumler scored off a 33-yard pass from senior quarterback Ryan Robertson. This put the Wildcats on the scoreboard with a halftime score of 10-7, Dixie State.

“Offensive phase we needed to do a little better job on the passing game, [be more] on target with our throws and make plays as receivers,” Bennett said. “Defensively, we thought we played a pretty good first half. We had some kickoff returns that we thought we had to execute a little bit better.”

Five minutes into the second half, senior safety Kevin Puckett helped kickstart the Wildcats by intercepting Red Storm quarterback Kaleo Nawahine for a 100yard pick-six. Puckett led the team in tackles, with a total of 14.

It appeared as if Central had finally

regained control of the game after Sumler added seven more points via a 22-yard run, putting the score at 21-10.

The fourth quarter left the Wildcats playing defensively, attempting to hold back the Red Storm’s offense.

Dixie State then managed to retake the lead after scoring two touchdowns in two consecutive drives, taking a 22-21 lead with less than five minutes remaining in the game.

The Red Storm put the finishing touches on their upset victory, adding one more score off of a goal line touchdown.

The Wildcats’ hopes ended when Dixie State’s Nick Porrazzo picked off Robertson, ending all hopes of a comeback. The final score of the game was 29-21.

Even with the loss, Central remains on top of the GNAC standings with a 4-1 conference record.

Central will most likely play for the first time this season at Tomlinson Stadium for home coming on Oct. 13 against Simon Fraser, provided the wildfire and air quality in the Kittitas Valley doesn’t force a venue change.

What’s your fantasy... football

BY Connor vanderweyst

Sports Editor

It’s week six and fantasy owners probably have a good idea how good or how awful their team is. My four teams are spread out between absolutely terrible and championship-caliber.

So far there haven’t been any catastrophic injuries to fantasy studs that have owners swarming the waiver-wire, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t one awkward cut away from a torn ACL to our number one running back.

Here are the top pickups for week six, if your team is in the same shape as the New York Jets.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (SF): This is your captain of the Colin Kaepernick bandwagon speaking: All abord or risk being

left behind. Kaepernick has been putting up video game numbers since his days destroying Boise State’s national title dreams at Nevada.

Now he is backing up the extremely mediocre Alex Smith. Eventually, Kaepernick will get a shot to run the show, and with his strong arm and wheels, he’ll be a fantasy monster. He’s a great pickup for deep two quarterback and keep leagues.

Running Back Brandon Bolden (NE): The Patriots score, a lot. This gives fantasy owners plenty of opportunities for short goal line scores from New England running backs.

Stevan Ridley is the starter, but he has coughed the ball up on consecutive weeks, which could give Bolden even more opportunities in an explosive offense. Defenses are so petrified of Tom Brady shredding their secondary that it gives Patriots run-

ning backs ample running space. For now, Bolden is the change-of-pace back, but he will get enough opportunities to contribute to your fantasy squad.

Wide Receiver Jeremy Kerley (NYJ): Someone has to catch the ball, right? With Santonio Holmes out the for the season and Stephen Hill missing last Monday’s game, Kerley has become Mark Sanchez’s defacto number one receiver.

Kerley gave pro bowl cornerback Johnathan Joseph all he could handle Monday Night and he also has the potential for kick return touchdowns. Hopefully Tim Tebow doesn’t replace Sanchez and destroy any value.

Tight End Rob Housler (AZ): Housler is a straight

up beast. He was the Cardinals’ only bright spot on offense in the Thursday night blowout against the Rams. With his strength, Housler has the ability to turn short routes into long gains.

Defense/Special Teams Buffalo Bills: Their pass-rushers should be able to get after Kevin Kolb and contain the third and fourth-string Cardinal running backs.

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STROKE OF A GENIUS Lisa Murphy competes in her portion of the 200-meter freestyle relay during the intramural swim meet, co-hosted by Central’s collegiate swim club.

Intramural swim meet makes a splash

BY KATELYN POTASKY

Staff Reporter

Swimmers and spectators filled the Central Washington University Aquatic Center Tuesday night as the Central swim club co-hosted and invited students to a free intramural swim meet.

This was the second time the swim club co-hosted a free intramural swim meet for Central students.

“This is a great chance for myself and the CWU swim club to recruit some great swimmers,” Coach Eric Williamson said.

This is the third swim team Williamson has coached, but his first year with Central. Williamson has swam competitively all through high school and college, and is known for his distance events: the mile and the 500-meter freestyle.

“Our goal for the year is to just have fun and have everyone beat their personal records,” Williamson said.

No one was afraid to dive off the blocks

and compete for the “It’s All About the Shirt” T-shirts the winners would receive Tuesday night. More than 40 participants competed in swim events. The 11 different events ranged from the 100-meter butterfly to a kickboard relay race. Teams of four were created to compete in four different relay races.

Many students were hesitant at first in signing up for races, but once the swim club went through a few events, students became more comfortable, and were diving into the pool every chance they got to compete as a team or in individual races.

Swimmer Deborah Cate came out to race.

“This was my first time diving into a pool competitively in three years,” Cate said. “I missed the adrenaline rush of the competition.”

Last year the swim club took 13 swimmers to the U.S. Master’s national pool meet.

“Our goal this year is to bring 16 swimmers, eight girls and eight boys to the U.S. Master’s national pool meet in May,” said freshman swimmer Cameron Peterson.

This year’s U.S. Master’s will be held in Indianapolis, Ind. Peterson is a member of the swim club, along with his older brother, Mat. Mat has been a member of the swim club for over four years and has been swimming competitively for more than seven. A member of the U.S. Masters team a year ago, Mat swims the 100-meter and 200-meter butterfly.

Central’s swim club practices together in the morning every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, and then in the evening on Tuesday and Thursday.

Their overall mission, other than advancing swimmers to the Masters, is to continue the long tradition of great swimming at Central while providing students with a variety of competitive opportunities.

Central’s swim club competes in two entities, the United States Master’s Swimming (USMS) and the United Swimming Association League (ASAU).

Mat had a different idea in mind when it came to the team’s goal.

“A team goal is to break all the team records for all relays this year,” Mat Peterson said.

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Soccer’s struggles continue Staff Reporter

This week the women’s soccer team played two games, both of which were relocated to Yakima due to poor air quality in Ellensburg.

The team wound up losing both games with a score of 1-0. The team is 3-7-2 so far (2-5-1 Great Northwest Athletic Conference), but despite its record, Head Coach Michael Farrand is confident his team can pull through and play well for the SAVANNA rest of the season.

MOOREHOUSE “If we play Sophomore midfielder solid the way we did [Thursday], we win every game on the way out,” Farrand said.

The team played Seattle Pacific on Thursday and lost 1-0 in overtime due to a play with a possible, but ultimately uncalled foul. The ball rolled SPU’s way and they were able to score.

Though the team lost to Seattle Pacific, there were positives from the game. CWU played solid defense throughout the game

and played a dominant first half, even Sunday was their third straight 1-0 loss.

On paper, CWU is not too far behind though they were not able to put the ball its opponents. The Wildcats are being outin the back of the net.

“I think it’s one of our best games scored by less than one goal per game, and of the year, in terms of consistent play have a higher shots-on-goal percentage than all their opponents combined. What throughout the game,” Farrand said.

CWU has only played one match at is hurting the team is its 15 yellow cards home all season, CWU won that match and 22 offside penalties, compared to its against Northwestern 2-0. The team has opponent’s six yellow cards and offside penalties. been on the road for 11 of its 12 games.

Even though “You could see the team is strugit last week when gling this season, a we went to WestYou could see it last week GNAC playoff spot ern Oregon and St. when we went to Western is not out of the Martin’s. We were road weary,” FarOregon and St. Martin’s. We question.

The top four rand said. “We’ve were road weary.

GNAC teams make been in buses and -MICHAEL FARRAND the playoffs As of hotels.”

Head Coach Sunday’s games, The good news CWU is five points for the team is that back and four spots it will play five of its last six games in Ellensburg if the smoke behind fourth place Western Oregon.

Western Oregon has 13 points to Central’s clears up.

The smoke has been a perpetual issue seven. Central will have to win at least half for most of Central’s sports teams this sea- of its remaining games to have a shot at a son, relocating cross country meets as well playoff spot, which, according to Farrand, and changing the way both teams practice. will not be a problem once the players get “We’ve had to shift around games and back to their normal schedule. practices,” said sophomore center-mid SaThe good news for CWU is that the vanna Moorehouse. “But we’ve adapted rest of its games are against conference now.” opponents, and three of those games are The loss to Western Washington on against Northwest Nazarene, Saint Mar-

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tin’s and Simon Frasier, none of which have a winning record.

CWU’s next game is Thursday at 4 p.m. against Montana State UniversityBillings. If the smoke clears out by then, the game will be played in Ellensburg, otherwise it will likely be moved to Yakima.

The Yellowjackets are 10-2 on the season, and defeated the Wildcats 2-0 in their first meeting.

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BY CHACE DAV Y

Final Score Thursday 10/4 Seattle Pacific - 1 Central Washington - 0 (OT) Sunday 10/7 Western Washington - 1 Central Washington - 0

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Freshman Eggleston shines in the 5k Staff Reporter

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11th overall at the conclusion of the meet. lighter runs the next, in the hopes that it “Nathan Minor had a great race. He will cut down running times.

“Overall, this year has been a major had a breakthrough at this last meet,” step forward. We Adkisson said. “In are much stronger terms of team scoring we were where “Overall this year has compared to last we’ve normally been a major step forward. year,” Adkisson “They are all been. We were just We are much stronger com- said. working hard to imbehind Alaska Fairpared to last year. prove, and it’s very banks and Simon exciting. We are Fraser. I’m pleased -KEVIN ADKISSON losing some good because our men’s Head Coach seniors this year, team did so well but we have good without our numnumbers to keep progressing in the comber one racer.”

Also placing in the top 100 was se- ing years.” nior Ryan Eidsmoe and sophomore Ryan Thompson, finishing with times of 34 minutes and 34 minutes, four seconds, respectively.

“The meet was OK, the hills were tough and there was a lot of good competition,” Thompson said. “I’m hoping to cut down my time to 26 minutes for championships.”

The cross country team will spend the next two weeks gearing up for the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championship held on Oct. 20 in Monmouth, Ore. To better prepare the athletes, Adkisson plans to sharpen the workouts, which will consist of hard runs one day, then

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28th with a time of 23 minutes, nine seconds. Running closely behind Eggleston was sophomore Connie Morgan and seThe Wildcats’ cross country teams nior Kelsey Kreft. They finished 36th and competed in Western Washington Uni- 38th with times of 23 minutes, 25 seconds versity’s 39th annual invitational Cross and 23 minutes, 31 seconds, respectively.

Country Meet on Saturday, Oct. 6.

“Dani had a great race. That was the The meet was held at the hill-ridden first time for her to be the number one runLake Padden Park ner, and it was nice in Bellingham and to see improvement the runners were such a challengThe second mile consist- on able to put on a ing course,” Head great show. ed of hills, which was really Coach Kevin AdOut of the 16 challenging. My teammates, kisson said. “She teams who comConnie and Kelsey helped me is one of the best peted in the 5k, runners a lot. If it weren’t for them I freshman the Alaska Anchorthat we have had. age women’s team wouldn’t be as fast as I am.

It’s very exciting won the title for the and she has a bright third consecutive future with us.”

-DANI EGGLESTON year. The Wildcat Sophomore women didn’t go Freshman Chelsea Dowell down without a also showed major fight, however, finimprovements last ishing seventh in the final team scoring. week, placing 61st with a time of 24 min“For me, the first mile was slow; I was utes, 45 seconds. at 6:20,” freshman Dani Eggleston said.

The men’s team, however, were hard “The second mile consisted of hills, which pressed before its 10k race even began. Its was really challenging. My teammates number one runner, junior John Wojtech, Connie and Kelsey helped me a lot. If it was unable to compete due to an injury. weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be as fast as Junior Nathan Minor stepped up in his I am.” place, finishing 71st with a time of 33 minEggleston led the Wildcats and placed utes, 48 seconds. The men’s team placed

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