CWU Observer, Orientation 2020

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Vol. 116 NO. 10 Summer 2020

WELCOME TO CWU

What is inside? Make CWU Your Home Away from Home.............Page 4 Tips from the Students....Page 9 Watcha Gonna Eat..........Page 12 What You Really Need to Bring................Page 15 In a STEM world Choose the Arts.............Page 26 And so much more...

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Welcome Wildcats!

Mariah Valles Orientation Editor Welcome Wildcats! What you’re reading is The Observer, CWU’s student-run, weekly newspaper. Now, because of all that’s going on in the world, we likely aren’t printing in the fall when you’ll be on campus for the first time. With that being said, you are able to read the newspaper online at cwuobserver.com or at issuu. com/cwuobserver. Be sure to also keep up with us on social media @CWUObserver. When writing this, I’m less than 24 hours away from leaving Ellensburg for good. My past few years at CWU is coming to an end so I thought I’d offer advice to you, since your time is just beginning. Get involved. I’ve been a part of The Observer’s team for eight quarters and

not a single quarter has been identical to another. Getting involved in something early on will help you find your sense of “home” at CWU. I’ve met some of the greatest people through this publication and my experience also helped me land an awesome job after college. Speak up. Don’t be afraid to talk to your professors about frustrations you may have. If you don’t speak up, there’s no chance of anything being fixed. This goes for other things on campus too. One way to use your voice as a student is to join in on student government meetings. Don’t be afraid to email administration and protest if you feel strongly about something, either. Attend events. During my freshman year when I lived in Wilson Hall, I made it a goal to go to at least one on-campus event a week. This sounds like a lot, and it is, but it’s so worth it. There’s always something going on. Just do it. You’re only in college once and hey, you’re paying for the events, so you might as well take advantage. Do your homework. Look, I know you probably want to party and do whatever college students do, but do your homework. Strive for good grades in all of your classes. Ask for help when you need it. As somebody who’s graduating with the highest academic honors, there’s plenty of time for both homework and fun. Get to know the campus community. Get to know the administrators, the professors, the organizations, the committees and the students. Doing this will create a

sense of belonging. Even just being able to smile and wave at somebody you met at an event you attended (wink wink) will make your college experience more enjoyable. Another big pro of doing this is that if you need help, you’ll know who to ask. Join The Observer. Okay, I know you might be thinking, “But I’m not a journalism major,” but that’s not a problem. The more majors we have working on staff, the more we’re able to report on (because you’ll be able to teach us things we wouldn’t have learned otherwise). We’ll teach you how to do interviews, report stories and everything you need to know. If you have more questions about how the staff works, please email the editor-in-chief at cwuobserver@gmail.com. No matter what degree you’re getting, having The Observer on your resume will be benecial. Get to know your dormmates. Genuinely, I still talk to people who lived next to me freshman year. Have movie nights in the lobby. Eat dinner together. Hangout on the weekends. Organize a craft night. Study together during finals week. Life’s always better when you have somebody next to you. Inside this paper you’ll find articles on how to eat healthy, why it’s important to get involved, how you can access mental health resources and a lot of other resources available on campus. You’ll also, in the opinion section, be able to learn about a lot of student perspective on campus. I want to thank Della Babcock and Taylor Clark for being champs in writing

for this Orientation edition. I also have to give a shoutout to Teagan Kimbro for helping me design this newspaper, even in the middle of the world falling apart. If you ever think The Observer should cover an event, look into something deeper or do a story on something, reach out to us on social media or email us at cwuoberver@gmail.com. Good luck on this next journey, Wildcats! You’re meant to be here. There will be hard times when you want to give up, but I promise you, there is a really huge light at the end of the tunnel. Go Wildcats, Mariah Valles Orientation Editor

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Enjoy the first week on campus Della Babcock Staff Reporter The first week of moving on campus and participating in events can be both exciting and overwhelming. Students moving their whole lives into a dorm room all at once can be stressful. Getting settled takes hours and is typically accompanied by a hot and windy Ellensburg day. Regardless, there is still fun to be had in the events students participate in their first week of college life, often leading to instant connections with other students. Shelby Scott, a junior special education major, said she encourages people to attend the events that take place during the first week. Scott said it’s a great time to make friends when first experiencing college life. The events she specifically enjoyed were karaoke nights in the SURC. “You really don’t know what information you can gain from attending these new events,” Scott said. “It’s always better to know where you are investing your time, money and education.” Scott said the dorms are a huge opportunity for socializing, especially when attending orientation events held within the first week. She said if you meet someone at these events, there is a good chance you will get introduced to even more people by just knowing one person. This often happens at volleyball games and the paint wars held on campus. “You can meet so many people going to those events,” Scott said. “Since you’re encouraged to be social the first week, this can help your mental health too.” ASCWU Vice President for Student Life and Facilities and junior Mickael Candelaria said he met some of his closest friends during his first week on campus. Eventually, they became roommates. Candelaria said he recommends go-

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Students are encouraged to participate in events during their first week on campus. Doing this will bring a sense of campus community. ing to these first week events since there is so much fun to be had. He also said he attended these events with his new roommate which gave them an opportunity to bond during that time. Candelaria went to Bite of the ‘Burg where he ate lots of food in downtown Ellensburg. During this event he got to see all of the local small businesses and he also won a prized betta fish. This is the event where Candelaria met his current roommates where they became close friends. Candelaria said it’s important to get to know your resident assistant (RA), roommate and your neighbors during the first week of school. During this first week, it is common for people to leave their dorm room door open, giving people the opportunity to stop and say hello. This is a

common way to break the ice and meet people. Candelaria said RAs can give students advice because they’re typically upperclassmen. Scott said she encourages new students to meet people within their own dorm hall the first week of school. She said she met people on the floor she lived on in her dorm, Davis Hall, and they would all go as a group to events. Scott said making friends your first year on campus is important because you are spending so much time with those people who are around you in the dorms. “These could potentially be your best friends for the next four to five years,” Scott said. “You want to have good relationships so that you have a friend to lean on during hard times and good times.”

Candelaria and his roommate often went to events together which broke the tension between them since they were first meeting. He said by getting to know your neighbors, students not only have new friendships but create a level of comfort with the people surrounding them. Blake Langei, a senior environmental biology major, said it’s easy to make friends by going to events the first week. Langei said since everyone is trying to do the same thing, as a shy individual himself, it is not challenging to meet people at these events since everyone is feeling the same way. These events hold great opportunities for meeting new people and making friends regardless if you are outgoing or shy. “Everyone makes friends at their own speed,” Langei said. “This is the perfect opportunity.”

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Make CWU your home away from home Moving away from home can be a struggle for many. There are ways college students can improve their overall college experience. Incorporating lifestyle practice to help ease the transition from living at home to being away at college. Students can help their mental health and give themselves opportunities to meet new friends while building their own community when attending CWU. CWU Director of Counseling Cindy Bruns said it’s good to get into healthy habits when students are starting their first quarter at college. This involves students creating a daily routine, bringing things to put in their dorm from home and getting involved in clubs on campus. “We’re basically household plants with complicated emotions,” Bruns said. “We need food, water, sunlight and sleep. All of those things help us function at our best.” Something Bruns said college students should create a structured daily routine and not overload class schedules. Bruns said setting up a routine that still has some flexibility will help students be successful. Bruns said one of the common misconceptions college students have going into their first year is that their college experience will be perfect. Students set high expectations for themselves and what their years on campus will be like. Bruns said social images are not as easily created as seen in movies. She said a positive and open mindset is healthiest when students are entering their first quarter. “[Bring] a sense of curiosity and adventure to the experience of college,”

Bruns said. “[Try] not to assume what it should be like, but [be] open and curious about what it will be like.” By being open and curious, and not assuming what their college experience will be like, Bruns said students will transition into college living easier. Bruns said they can structure their life in similarity to their life at home. One of the ways to do this is by getting involved on campus, if that is something that brings the student joy and comfort. “Joining a club, getting numbers from people in their class, studying and eating together,” Bruns said. “Things along those lines can really help people develop a sense of [CWU] being their home.” Bruns said students have an opportunity to make CWU their home away from home. This is through bringing familiar items from home to put in their resident hall. She said students should think about what would make their space comfortable and familiar. “Really [think] about what’s going to help you feel like you’ve brought a piece of home with you,” Bruns said. Students can decorate their dorms to feel like they are back in the comfort of their own household. This is a way that students can make their living situation more comfortable on campus. Junior Emily Messall had her room covered in items she enjoyed, hoping to make her room feel like home. . Messall brought glow in the dark stars that stuck to her ceiling and pictures from home that she enjoyed. “I hung up pictures from home all over my side of the room, too, and that helped a lot,” Messall said. Messall also brought several oth-

er things to make her room cozy and comfortable, like a tapestry and posters. She really recommended bringing command strips. “Command strips and hooks are your best friend for anything you need to hang on the wall,” Bruns said. Messall suggested bringing two items that can help mental health and add coziness to any dorm room: stuffed animals and blankets. “There’s no shame in having stuffed animals in your room,” Messall said. Another way to make life at school more comfortable is meeting people with similar interests and getting involved in the campus community. One way to do this is by joining a club, organization or extracurricular activity. ASCWU Legislative Affairs Vice President, Zackary Turner said his involvement at CWU ultimately changed his college experience and kept him motivated. “College is a really good place to find out what you are interested in,” Turner said. “Go to things that you find kinda cool until you find something that is interesting.” Turner said students should go to different events until they find something that really sparks interest. Turner said when students find things they are interested in, they then can meet people who have commonalities with them. This way, students can meet friends that have the same interests while also getting involved at their school. “The only way to get through college is by finding friends and people that have similar interests to you that can support you and help you out with

stuff,” Turner said. Senior Claire-Anne Grepo is another student who suggests involvement in order to make central more like home. Grepo said through going to campus activities and events that were held by the school she met many of her friends.

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What made me feel at home was the events that were going on and the friends and connections that I made through going to those events Claire-Anne Grepo

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Grepo said college is a time for you to learn more about yourself. One way to do this is through involvement on campus. She suggested attending sporting events, join an intramural team or join a club. There is something out there for everyone to find their home on campus. She said that whether the student decides to get involved or just sit back, their experience is dependent upon themselves. “You will not experience anything unless you put that effort into it,” Grepo said. “College is going to be what you make out of it.”

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Avoiding Freshman 15

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Taylor Clark Staff Reporter When starting at a new school and making big changes in your life, this can sometimes result in a lot of uncertainty. Living on your own and being fully responsible for taking care of yourself can result in a reality check, especially when it comes to food. Freshman 15 is something students should be aware of when leaving their homes and heading to college. In the first year of college, students can develop poor eating habits causing weight gain among other things. This is where the term “Freshman 15” comes from. But by practicing healthy habits, students can avoid the common weight gain.

FOOD

Peter Semler, a junior studying Food Science and Nutrition, said to always shop for whole foods whenever going grocery shopping. Some examples of whole foods are whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Semler also said if there is an option, go for the wheat bread or wheat pasta over white pasta. Semler’s reasoning behind this is there is more fiber and a higher amount of carbs that will give you energy longer throughout the day. Semler also talked about the meaning of “empty calories” and their purpose. An empty calorie is a calorie that contains little to no nutritional value. Empty calories are mainly composed of sugar, fats and oils. Semler said foods with butter, added sugar and high fat are considered empty calorie foods as well. Semler said a super affordable meal to

do for dinners is grilled chicken (seasoned how you like it) along with brown rice and a side salad or another fresh vegetable. He also said one of the best go-to nutrient dense breakfasts is oatmeal with berries on top. Semler said around the age of 20, most adults’ metabolisms start to slow down, then by 10% each decade we age. This is something to keep in mind when trying to avoid the Freshman 15. “When I am having to budget for a good healthy meal, my go-to is stir fry,” Semler said. “Grab your favorite protein… add some red bell peppers, onion, garlic and any other vegetables along with your favorite Asian style sauce.”

EXERCISE

Not only is eating healthy important, but exercising also plays a role in avoiding the Freshman 15. Alex Gagliardo and Elliot Dick, two certified trainers and employees at the Recreation Center, said throwing on some running shoes and heading outside for an easy walk/run is a great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dick said using a yoga mat for at-home workouts, such as crunches and situps, along with some running shoes are essential items to have. Dick said he’ll do a combination of pushups and sit ups which is what he calls the big 10. During this workout, Dick will do 10 push ups and sit ups, nine push ups and sit ups, and so forth all the way down to one. This is a perfect workout for someone who wants to start small and build when working towards avoiding the Freshman 15. “Doing a combination of things that

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CWU Recreation offers a variety of classes for students to participate in that’s paid for through fees. work different muscle groups when you aren’t using weights is totally safe,” Dick said. “It’s fun and that’s personally what I like to do.” Dick also said there are hundreds of ab workouts one can do. Some common ab workouts are easy to find. Simply Google a particular workout you want to do, and do it in the comfort of your own home! Some of the more popular ones are crunches, situps, Russian twists, side crunches, front planks, side planks and back planks. When trying to avoid the Freshman 15, at home workouts are a way to keep yourself in shape and healthy without the hassle of going to the gym. A common misconception when

you’re trying to lose weight is that you need to work out every single day to see and/or feel results. This is actually not the case. “Your muscles need to rest to rebuild the muscle fibers that you broke down,” Gagliardo said. “If you train everyday, each week, it can potentially lead to injury as well as reduced muscle growth.” Eating healthy and exercising a few times a week are great ways to help avoid Freshman 15. The workouts mentioned are easy to do and take little or no equipment. Buying the right food at an affordable price is also important as well as doable. Stay fit and stay active to maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle.

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Int. studies turns dreams to realities Taylor Clark Staff Reporter The Office of International Studies (OISP) provides students with opportunities to explore different cultures and customs all over the world. Some programs OISP offers include the Asia University America Program (AUAP), the WorldCat Instituteand the study abroad and exchange program. Senior Jacky Chan, an international student from Hong Kong, chose CWU originally because of low tuition costs, but ended up loving the campus for its inclusivity. Chan was offered an international scholarship after maintaining a 3.0 GPA. According to Chan, this scholarship is available for any international student. When arriving at CWU and throughout his transition into college life in Ellensburg, Chan always knew the OISP would be there as a shoulder to lean on. He said whenever he had questions or was confused about something, the OISP was often the first resource that popped into his head. Chan went on a tour of the campus for international students, meeting many students as well as figuring out where his classes were across campus. “They generally understand international students better than normal professors and are often easier to talk to,” Chan said. “Although it didn’t actually impact me a whole lot, knowing that there was a place I could always go for help when I needed it helped a lot.” “This was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The teachers at CWU are very nice,” Chan said. “Since CWU isn’t as competitive as other universities in the state, the teachers

themselves are very hands-on to help you and they know each student in their department.” Ediz Kaykayoglu, the executive director of OISP, was an international student who came from Turkey to the U.S. Kaykayoglu said he liked the opportunity to learn more about the U.S. and the rest of the world by meeting with other international students. He also had the chance to share his cultural experiences.

OISP Programs

The AUAP is an English language and cultural program. The university’s website says AUAP’s curriculum emphasizes communicative, interactive, functional, English-through-content instruction. “What we do with these students is not only place them in English-prefrenced courses, but we also teach the American culture,” Kaykayoglu said. CWU has partnered with AUAPs in Tokyo. Over the last 30, this has resulted in over 4,000 study abroad students. The AUAP also has an International Peer Advisor program where in this program, CWU students are recruited, hired and trained to work with AUAP students in the residence halls. OISP also offers the WorldCat Institute Program. The university’s website states that this program lasts one to six weeks and consists of intensive English language training, conversation partners, afternoon activities and weekend excursions.

all students. Kaykayoglu said the overall importance of these programs is to make sure everyone has equal opportunities, either virtually or in person. It is one of OISP’s main goals as a program. Kaykayoglu said CWU is an exchange partner with both Japan and France. Kaykayoglu, along with other faculty and staff work together to find different study abroad opportunities for all students. The university’s website states that CWU offers over nearly 75 study abroad programs that are available in over 50 countries all over the world. These programs can last a duration of one week and

can potentially last as long as a year. “The world is a place that is important for our students to learn about and interact with,” Kaykayoglu said. “This is why we heavily focus on these experiences so our students get the most out of them.” Students can connect through social media channels via the website or directly emailing one of the faculty and staff members. “I want every single student to have an international educational experience, whether that’s virtually or in person,” Kaykayoglu said. “We have a lot of internationally minded faculty and staff members so this is a perfect place to have that experience.”

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There are also programs for students who are from the U.S. that hope to travel abroad. Study abroad programs are available to

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Tips from the students

It’s good to establish different friend groups. As a student, it’s good to have friends in your classes to motivate you in a classroom. But it’s also good to have a solid group of friends outside of that where you can put away your homework for a bit and just have fun.

Tip #2: Declare your major early. Even if you aren’t sure what you want to do with the rest of your life, declaring a major can help you figure that out. Students can always change their major at any time throughout their years in college, the major you chose is not definite.

Tip #3: Go to the writing center. Brooks Library provides the writing center as a resource students should be utilizing. Regardless if you’re already good at writing, there is always room for improvement and it can be hard to see your own mistakes at first glance. Oftentimes your professors will give extra credit for going, which is a bonus. At the writing center, tutors read through your writing and give you feedback. This is an opportunity to get an extra set of eyes on your work.

Tip #4: Find a professor you look up to It’s good to find a professor you respect and admire. This is a good way to find a mentor during your academic life as well as your professional journey. Professors on campus want to see you succeed and can help support you in your journey by giving you advice and helping network for you.

Tip #5: Join a club to get involved It’s great to join a club and get involved with the school. This helps with making friends and building a resume for either graduate school or for a career.

Tip #1: Get out of your comfort zone It’s easy for students to be intimidated by their peers and the idea of college life, but remember that everyone is in the same boat as you. Say “yes” to events and always go out of your way to say hello to everyone.

Tip #2: Be ready to meet people who are different than you

Tip #1: Check Canvas regularly

Name: Emily Christman Major: Graphic Design Year: Sophomore Tip #1: Go to class.

Students need to go to class even if Be prepared to meet people that might not be necessarily compatible with your attendance isn’t graded. It’s important to lifestyle and personality. Stay true to your- always attend class so you can learn new information you may miss out on if you self and respect others for who they are. miss class.

Tip #3: Figure out where your classes all are

Tip #2: Utilize the library.

Students should map out where their classes are prior to attending them on the first day. This is a good way for students to reduce some of their anxiety and feel more prepared going into classes.

The library provides many resources such as the writing and math tutoring center. The library also is a great place to study because it’s a good environment to get homework done.

Tip #4: Get involved with your major’s events

Tip #3: Go to the gym.

Students should use the gym in the Getting involved with your major’s SURC. Since students have to pay for it events creates a great opportunity for net- regardless, it’s good to utilize it to live a working and creating good relationships healthy lifestyle during college. with your professors since they are good Tip #4: Enjoy your freedom within contacts to have in the future.

Tip #5: Explore Ellensburg Go up to Reecer Creek Road, find the graffiti caves and bike up Craig’s Hill. Everyone finds their own favorite spots when spending a few years attending CWU, but these are a few great places.

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Ellensburg is like a little treasure hunt. You’ll always find a good time Chandler Vanous

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It’s important to enjoy your freedom but not too much. It’s fun being on your own but that means it’s up to you to keep yourself accountable for doing homework, going to class and getting enough sleep.

Tip #5: Join clubs

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Tip #1: Be picky about who you surround yourself with

Name: Nathan Brosio Major: Computer science Year: Junior

Joining different clubs is a great way to meet new people. You can make new friends on campus with similar interests.

Students should be checking Canvas every day especially when taking online classes. Checking Canvas repeatedly will help to ensure students never miss or forget to do any assignments or tests.

Tip #2: Do your homework as early as possible Brosio said homework is something you will have to do continuously throughout your college experience. He suggests not procrastinating so you don’t fall behind or miss out on understanding new material.

Tip #3: Prioritize your homework Start with the most important assignments and then work towards doing the long assignments. After doing that, students can finish up with their short assignments. This is a good way to structure your homework routine and be successful.

Tip #4: Don’t be afraid to ask questions Whether it’s through email, Zoom or in person, asking questions is a good way to get as much information needed to be successful.

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You are paying a lot for education. Why not take advantage of it? Chandler Vanous

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Name: Jaidyn Alemazkour Major: Public Relations Year: Junior

Name: Chandler Vanous Major: Graphic Design Year: Junior

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Take care of yourself at The Wellness Center Taylor Clark Staff Reporter The Wellness Center is an example of a first step to one of the resources students are able to use at their convenience on campus. Junior Shiyan Liu has been to the Wellness Center a handful of times and has had nothing but a positive experience. Liu said she really enjoyed going because the staff members made her feel comfortable and secure.

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“It’s very similar to other health offices. You still have to make an appointment as well as fill out a survey. It’s very easy to do and the staff is very helpful,”Liu said. Liu said she initially seeked out the Wellness Center due to the overall pressure and stress from school. Liu said after she went to the Wellness Center and talked to one of the counselors on staff, she felt a lot better. She also said after she talked to the counselor and voiced her concerns, the

counselor gave Liu the opportunity to sign up for a future appointment. She was also given other resources such as signing up for other conferences or meetings that were targeted to what Liu was feeling. “Don’t feel any sort of shame when going to the Wellness Center,” Liu said. “I felt a lot of stress and pressure and needed someone to talk to.”

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Marissa Howat, the director of health promotion at the Wellness Center, refers to the Wellness Center as, “the high school health class” of the university. “We are not specialists, we are generalists,” Howat said. “We generalize in health and wellness and then we refer and support students in getting access to the right information, as well as accommodations.” The Wellness Center is responsible for providing education on violence prevention, accommodations, advocacy and support for people who experience or have experienced interpersonal violence, including sexual assault. They also provide education on alcohol, cannabis and other drugs. Given that the Wellness Center and the other offices at the Health and Wellness and Student Success area are federally funded, there are several state requirements. These guidelines are mandatory to provide, due to colleges being considered higher risk communities for drug and alcohol issues. The Wellness Center is a fee-funded organization. The fee is $18 per quarter and this is separate from the medical and counseling center. This fee is specifically

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considered for health and wellness. Howat said the Wellness Center is a comprehensive health education center for students. Howat said the Wellness Center also meets one-on-one with students on other topic areas including positive mental health, body image, eating disorder prevention, sleep hygiene, sexual health, sexual relationships, nutrition and physical education. Howat said she is able to talk to other students about these issues during a private or group appointment.

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The Wellness Center finds out what they should educate students on by conducting surveys and assessments of the student body. Howat said after a survey was conducted she and her colleagues found there was an increase in students who said they weren’t using a condom when they were being sexually active. Another survey said there was also an increase in students diagnosed with chlamydia. “Given that we want to provide the educational aspect, we responded with a campaign called ‘get yourself tested month,’” Howat said. “We would promote how to talk to sexual partners and how to get tested. Then our partnership with the medical clinic comes in, where they provide the testing.” The Wellness Center provides 20 free condoms for each student. This is known as the Love Glove Club, and they also provide internal condoms along with dental dams and feminine products.

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The Wellness Center also provides three other clubs including the Active Minds club, the Recovery Outreach Community club and the Violence Prevention club.

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Sophomore Michelle Lee said she made an appointment and it took about a week to get in. Lee said her issues were resolved quickly and were taken care of. “I would recommend the Wellness Center to others,” Lee said. “It’s easy to set up an appointment and they are accurate about what you need.” Lee said the Wellness Center was very helpful when it came to patient care. Lee also said she was able to get the prescriptions she needed in a timely fashion and felt relief. The Wellness Center is a place students can go to gain a better understanding of various topics that focus on life outside of the classroom. These can vary from nutrition and body image to mental health or from sexual health to violence prevention and response. The Wellness Center also accepts volunteers. You have to sign up in the office (SURC 139) and you must be a CWU student. Volunteers can sign up to assist with specific events or for general health promotion initiatives. “The version of the best self that you want to be at CWU is not exclusively related to your academics,” Howat said. “Most students have some degree of potential that they want to achieve and that’s where we come in.”

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Whatcha gonna eat? By: Taylor Clark Staff Reporter Whether it’s getting up early to catch an 8 a.m. class or running around campus trying to find Wi-Fi, sometimes a pickme-up is necessary to get through the day. The SURC offers a variety of different food options from burgers and pizza to pasta and sandwiches. Central Marketplace is home to six different food venues where students can spend dining dollars. CWU Dining Executive Chef Joe Ritchie said the Central Marketplace has changed and evolved in the last year or so. Ritchie said freshmen and sophomores are coming in at a great time because of CWU’s Dining’s expansion in recent years. Junior Marko Jukanovich, who works within CWU Dining, said he really likes the variety of food options the SURC offers. Jukanovich said at some food venues, the food isn’t the same everyday and you are able to get a variety of options. “They have great discounts for meal plans which is really nice,” Jaidyn Madison, a junior, said. “Plus, the food is on campus, so it is super convenient.” Students who live on campus have the option to pay for a meal plan. There are four different options depending on how much students eat. Money is loaded onto students’ Connection Cards and is used to pay for food. Students receive a 65% discount applied at the point of sale at dining locations, and a 25% discount on all purchases at campus cafés and C-store locations.

The six different food venues you can options available here as well. choose from in Central Marketplace are... Pizza: Not only does Taglianno’s offer pasta but they also offer pizza as well. El Gato Loco: Specialities include margherita, garlic This option in the marketplace will chicken, or their signature Wildcat pizmake everyone’s taste buds go crazy when za. This pizza includes marinara, cheese, looking for something spicy to eat. El Canadian bacon, pepperoni, sausage and Gato Loco offers tacos, burritos, taco sal- bacon. There are plenty of ingredients ads and quesadillas. Some toppings that to choose from to get the pizza baked to can be added to a dish include green chili perfection. chicken, ground beef, shredded beef, carTotally Tossed Salads: nitas and veggies. When looking for something light and easy to snack on in between classes or Lion’s Rock Broiler: Everyone loves a good burger, right? when studying, Totally Tossed Salads is a The Lion Rock Broiler is an option healthy option. With a salad bar, creating when looking for a hearty lunch to sat- a salad from scratch, just how you like it, isfy a hearty appetite. It provides a wide is easier than ever. With a plethora of difvariety of burgers including a bacon ferent dressings and ingredients, satisfacburger, double cheeseburger, grilled tion is a guaranteed outcome. chicken burger and just a plain burger. Wrap and Roll: The Lion’s Rock Broiler also has onion Food is all about efficiency, especially rings, chicken wings and even crispy french fries. There’s also a chicken strip when eating between classes and on the go. Wrap and Roll is an excellent option, basket, which is a crowd favorite. with endless combinations of meals. The process should be considered to be light, Taglianno’s Pasta/Pizza: Pasta: If the Italian craving takes quick and simple when building a sandoverand the want for some pasta is too wich. The different kinds of bread inmuch to bear, this might just be the place clude white, wheat or a french roll. Add to go. There are a variety of sauces to a bag of chips or fresh fruit to complete choose from which include pesto, alfre- the meal. Jukanovich said Wrap and Roll is one do, marinara and pomodoro. Not only are sauces of your choice available, but of his favorite places to eat during the the choice to include chicken, shrimp, week. He said there are endless combisausage or meatballs to the dish is also nations of wraps and sandwiches, along included. There are vegetarian-friendly with a variety of different breads and top-

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pings to choose from. Jukanovich also said the wait times are short. Senior Dane Iverson, a student at CWU, said he highly recommends the food provided at the SURC due to the convenience of its location. One thing Iverson likes is after he has gotten their food, they can then sit and be with their friends. Iverson thinks the best food at the SURC is the burgers.

Healthy Options

Ritchie said one of the things he heard a lot from students was that there weren’t a lot of healthy food options on campus. Ritchie said the CWU Dining team has created a new concept that is all about health: a fresh juice bar. Ritchie said there will also be a poke bar which serves fresh, clean fish along with an organic salad bar, veggie bowls and vegan options. Ritchie said there is kombucha on draft. Meats are also served, including local beef, wild caught fish along with free range chicken. Ritchie said another new option, a panini station, will be opening in fall. Ritchie said there are going to be hot sandwiches made to order, including mozzarella, basil and pesto paninis. “It’s exciting to see what we’re doing, and we just completely made a 180 degree turn on the quality and creativity of the food that we are creating and producing,” Ritchie said. “We are trying to make it a more modern and unique experience for the students.”

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How to study successfully

Della Babcock Staff Reporter Getting into a good study routine and finding places to hunker down while doing homework can be tricky at first. Brooks Library is a hot spot for studying for students. Most students have a water bottle in hand and head towards the coffee shop inside the library, Jimmy B’s, to get an energy drink. Junior Maddy Wilson, a Douglas Honors College student majoring in social services and PULSE Magazine editor-in-chief, is one of those people. Wilson said her favorite study spot on campus is the third floor of Brooks Library. She said this was her study safe haven and enjoys sitting at a desk in the back of the third floor that felt as if it were her own. “Those are great because there’s plugins for your computer and you can sit there for hours undisturbed,” Wilson said. “That’s usually my favorite place.” When Wilson isn’t sitting happily at her desk in the library, she loves doing homework at the 1891 Bistro when studying with other people. She said the 1891 Bistro is a good study spot because students can talk freely with whoever they want. While students are studying they can also buy food from the coffee shop or vending machine. Wilson said it’s important to find the right people to study with. This can be challenging since it’s common to want to study with a friend even if they aren’t the best partner to study with. Wilson suggests finding someone who has similar study patterns as you so you can study together

without distracting one another. She also said to reward yourself for studying. “Reward yourself for what you’ve done,” Wilson said. “Be proud of what you have studied so far.” Wilson said it’s also best not to compare yourself to others while doing homework since everybody has different styles of studying and learning. Wilson said it’s common to stress over these details, but she suggests holding a positive mindset and focusing on oneself. “Really try to focus on what works for you,” Wilson said. “Try as many different things as you can.” Senior Enoch Bergeron, majoring in business leadership and management, said he primarily does his homework at his desk in the comfort of his home. He said this provides a space with limited distractions and is a better space to focus in. He doesn’t like to spend more than an hour studying at one time if he can help it. “I’ll usually go for an hour and then maybe go for a walk or take some sort of break,” Bergeron said. “I find that if I try to study for more than one hour, I get a little bit burned out.” Bergeron said in the past he has used a snack as a motivator to complete homework assignments. Bergeron said he prefers silence when studying. He finds music can be distracting, but if he does listen to something, it’s piano music because those typically don’t have lyrics that distract him while completing an assignment. Time management can be difficult to sort out when you are first getting in the zone at school. Whether your class is on-

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What you really need to bring

Della Babcock Staff Reporter Packing the essentials for college is important, especially when living in the dorms. CWU offers a packing list for students to guide them to bring the correct things. Packing can be a stressful and messy experience. You can save yourself some late night contemplation by listening to other people’s advice and packing what you use daily. The checklist has good ideas for what students should bring as well as what isn’t allowed. This list can be found on the CWU website. Students at CWU offer their individual insight for incoming freshmen about how to fill their room with the proper things.

Following the “to bring” list strictly

CWU senior Matt Barber lived in Barto Hall his freshman year and followed CWU’s recommended “what to bring” list strictly. “The list that the school gave out offered a lot of guidance for me,” Barber said. “I thought it was very helpful.” After Barber packed his necessities, he also thought about things he should bring that weren’t on the list, like a pop-up laundry basket. He said bringing a laundry basket you can easily carry made doing laundry a lot easier. Barber also said he was glad he brought an internet cable. His roommate and him were both thankful they each had their own. Barber also suggested bringing a gaming console and longboard for en-

tertainment. Barber said his Xbox provided entertainment in the winter and the longboard provided entertainment in the spring. “The campus is beautiful,” Barber said. “I really enjoyed being able to longboard to class when the weather was nice.” To avoid spending too many dining dollars on coffee, Barber suggested bringing your own coffee pot. If a coffee pot isn’t something you use daily, Barber said to save space and suggested getting your daily dose of caffeine from one of the coffee spots on campus.

Not following the list

Zoe Field is a freshman who spent her last year living in the dorms. Field said she didn’t follow CWU’s list, instead choosing to follow her own intuition. “I just went through what I used daily when I was home and thought of what would be useful,” Field said. Field said even though she didn’t follow the list CWU offered, one valuable thing the list suggests people do is to coordinate with their roommate. Field said this helped them avoid bringing duplicate things and to share appliances. Field recommends freshmen bring extra storage units. “I wish I had extra storage such as shelves because in the dorm I lived in [Barto] there wasn’t any shelf space,” Field said. Field and her roommate brought plants and lights to decorate their dorm room. She said the decor really improved the vibe in their room. “We loved bringing lights because the main light in our room was very bright

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and we didn’t want it on all the time,” Field said.

Taking advice from the list

Autumn Hurt, who lives in Dugmore Hall, only brought the necessities from the list. Some helpful things Hurt brought were dish soap, paper towels, scissors, disinfectant wipes and a dish sponge. Hurt said she brought a water pitcher she never used and wished she would

have left at home. Hurt wished she would’ve brought a small hand vacuum so she didn’t have to check one out from the dorm. Coming to college is going to be a different experience for everyone whether you follow the list strictly or don’t even glance at it. Think ahead and don’t be afraid to plan for the future by getting advice from your fellow peers. If you’re stuck while packing, CWU offers resources to help guide you through.

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From Ethiopia to Ellensburg: How one woman turned tragedy into triumph Editor: Mariah Valles

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Design: Teagan Kimbro Heartbreak paired with a chance to seek out dreams and opportunities is often a conflicting scenario. For Paneal Holland, heartbreak led to a fresh start. Extraordinary circumstances brought her 8,336 miles from Ethiopia to Washington as a 9-year-old girl. Life, for many, is about the pursuit of happiness. For some, it is easily handed to them and for others, it is painfully earned. Paneal is described by loved ones as a young woman who has lived through affliction and has built her life around independence and determination. Leaving home in Ethiopia and taking on the journey of discovering a new family, continent and life has shaped her into the woman she is today. Paneal was adopted from Ethiopia and arrived in the U.S. unable to speak English. “I think it’s just having the mindset of knowing that I am here for a reason,” Paneal said. “I definitely have a better life than I did before.” This upcoming school year she’ll be a senior public relations major. Disclaimer: Paneal Holland was a staff photographer for The Observer’s staff in winter 2020.

Life in Ethiopia

Paneal was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia until the age of nine. Paneal’s birth mother told Paneal that she no longer had the financial resources to pay for her children. Because of this, Paneal and her brother were placed in an orphanage. The siblings remained in the orphanage for nearly a year, rarely getting to see their birth mother. In 2008, Paneal was told that there was a family coming from the U.S. to visit her and her brother. After meeting her now adopted mother, Paneal and her brother were told that in just a few days that they’d be moving to Wenatchee, Washington. “They told us, ‘you’ve got to go,’” Paneal said. “And my brother and I were just lost and didn’t know what exactly was happening.” Growing up in Ethiopia, Paneal heard America was the land of opportunity. She knew moving to the U.S. would mean her future would be bright. “I was kind of heartbroken because my mom was my best friend,” Paneal said. “I barely even got a chance to say goodbye.”

Never Alone, Traveling with Brother

Paneal left for the U.S. with her brother in arms. Both didn’t speak any English and were unprepared for what was in front of them. From that moment, the two relied on each other. Her younger brother, Eyu Holland, was seven years old at the time of the move and is now 19 years old. Eyu said one of his favorite things about Paneal is how easy she is to tease, but added that she’s what gives him aspiration and hope in his own life. “She’s always full of hope,” Eyu said. “We will always be close. We’ve had a hard life together and that bond is unbreakable.”

Family

Paneal and Eyu were given a second chance at life by Laura Gaukroger-Holland, the woman who adopted them. Laura is a single mother, who actively works as a nurse. She’s described by Paneal as a sweet person who will do anything for her children. Laura has two other adopted children in addition to Paneal and Eyu. “She is an amazing woman and mother,” Paneal said about her adopted mother. “I hope someday I am half as good as her.” Eyu said his sister has always looked after him and had his back, often taking the role of his mother when in Ethiopia. “She always wants the best for me,” Eyu said. “Just having her around always gives me confidence.” Laura said Paneal had a hard time not acting like a mother to Eyu. “I used to have to even sometimes say, you know, I’m his mother now,” Laura said. “You get to be his sister.” Paneal said if she had continued living in Ethiopia, she would have been married with kids by now. Instead, she’s a junior in college focusing on school and work. “Here, I have a better life. I’m going to school, I have a job, I’m living on my own,” Paneal said. “If I was there right now, I would not have the same opportunity.”

Transition to the U.S.

Laura said the transition from Ethiopia to the U.S. was extremely hard for Paneal and her younger brother. Leaving behind their birth place and birth mother took a toll on both of them. Laura said the adjustment process was not short-lived. Learning English while also settling into a new environment and community that, at the time, lacked diversity was very difficult. Paneal also was often mourning the loss of not getting to see her birth mother.

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I am really proud of myself. I work really hard and seeing the results makes me feel good because I think to myself, ‘Hey, you aren� doing too bad.’ Laura said for the first few months Paneal grieved very deeply and often would cry herself to sleep. Laura sought help in making this adjustment process easier. She was given the suggestion by a social worker to let Paneal pick out a beautiful frame of her choice that she could place a picture of her birth mother in. “She kept that next to her bed, that was a bit of a turning point being able to have that picture there,” Laura said. “It’s probably still next to her bed now in Ellensburg.” Paneal had a few habits that originated from Ethiopia which made her unique when practicing them in the U.S., one of which she still carries with her today. When she was little, when welcoming a guest or family members, she would pick up a piece of food and put it into their mouths. This is a custom in Ethiopia, as a sign of friendship or welcoming someone into your home. When she first got to her new home in Wenatchee, she also would always wash her clothes in the sink. Laura said even though they had a laundry machine and plenty of clothes for the next day, this is something Paneal really enjoyed doing. “I think I still have seen her do that as an adult,” Laura said. “Picking something up from her plate and putting it into Eyu’s mouth to taste it.” As a child, Paneal never really developed enjoyment playing with specific toys, since she had very few toys in Ethiopia. To bond with one another, Laura and Paneal would often play games such as Candyland. Laura said two things Paneal has always loved to do was to do crafts.

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Laura raised Paneal to always be a hard worker. Paneal worked throughout high school and often bought herself new clothes and saved enough money for a down payment on a car. “She worked extremely hard at school,” Laura said. “Especially to master English.” Learning English was one of the biggest challenges for Paneal. She said it took about a year before she was able to speak English comfortably. She often struggled building connections in school and felt like an outcast since she didn’t know anybody or how to effectively communicate. “I was very embarrassed with my lips, I always thought they were too big.” Paneal said. “I used to hide my face.” Laura, on the other hand, has always found her daughter beautiful. She loves Paneal’s kindness, her love for her brother and her work ethic. “She is absolutely stunningly gorgeous and I know that isn’t a trait,” Laura said. “But you know, she’s just gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous.”

Keeping Culture

In the process of learning English, Paneal lost the ability to speak her first language, Amharic. This makes communicating with her birth mother complicated. The two now rely on a translator. Paneal said that there’s a lot of miscommunication due to the language barrier. She said they still talk once in a while but it’s not the same. “I really want to go back to Ethiopia to see my mom,” Paneal said. “I want to be

able to talk to her and communicate with her on my own without a translator.” Paneal plans on going back to Ethiopia one day. She has always wanted to relearn her old language, and someday when she has her own children, she wants them to speak the language and explore the culture.

School and Furture

Paneal went to Wenatchee High school and was the girl who was friends with everybody. After graduating high school she attended Wenatchee Community College (WCC) where she obtained her associate’s degree. After graduating from WCC she transferred to CWU as a junior in fall 2019. Paneal is focused on being a successful public relations student. She has found academic success, achieving a 3.9 GPA while working full time to provide for herself, paying for everything from tuition to rent. She said she doesn’t like to rely on other people, which keeps her motivated towards working hard, even though sometimes that is difficult.

“Everything is on me and truthfully I love working,” Paneal said. “I want to be able to support myself and I enjoy doing that, I always tell myself, ‘Okay girl, you’ve got this.’” Paneal has had to overcome challenges in her major since English is her second language. She has had to work to improve her writing, but despite that struggle, she is happy with her accomplishments. “I am really proud of myself,” Paneal said. “I work really hard and seeing the results makes me feel good because I think to myself, ‘Hey, you aren’t doing too bad.’ ” Paneal has been struggling trying to figure out what she wants to do in the future, as many college students do. Despite everything, her dream job would be a wardrobe stylist and perhaps one day work for Cosmopolitan magazine. Through doubts and questioning her own choices, one thing that never strays from her mind is her determination to one day be successful in whatever she chooses to do with her life. She hopes to one day homestead in a city and live her very best life. “Never say never,” Paneal said. “You never know what’s going to happen.”

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Fall quarter plans announced Bailey Tomlinson News Editor President James L. Gaudino announced tentative plans for students to return to campus in fall in a series of emails to the student body. These plans are designed to remain flexible to accommodate changes in public policy and new information over time. “The plan seeks to balance two critical goals: safeguarding the health and safety of our community and offering the high-quality learning, living, and working environments for which Central is so well known,” Gaudino wrote. “The result is a plan to invite students back in the fall, with practices that will apply in Ellensburg as well as University Centers and teaching sites.” Fall quarter will be accelerated, beginning Sept. 9 and ending Nov. 24. Classes will not be held on Veteran’s Day. “The goal of the schedule is to complete the quarter ahead of a forecasted increase in flu and Covid-19 cases and to avoid the logistics of students leaving campus and returning following the Thanksgiving holiday,” Gaudino wrote. Students will have an opportunity to choose between classes offered in person, online or a combination. Professors will be responsible for determining the modality that will best accommodate the content of their courses, though they are encouraged to work remotely, Gaudino wrote. “Deans and chairs have been working with faculty to record these choices so they can be presented to students when they register for classes,” Gaudino wrote. “Our new and returning stu-

dents will be encouraged to develop a schedule that conforms to their learning style and personal needs.” The plan also proposes a series of distancing measures that can be adopted to fit various spaces around campus. “Until a vaccine is available, physical distancing is a crucial factor in reducing the spread COVID–19. Central will follow the practice of requiring all employees and students to remain six feet or more from one another,” Gaudino wrote. “When that is not possible, the use of masks will be required. These rules will apply inside and outside of buildings.” Class schedules will be designed with social distancing in mind, being scheduled for more days and times than they are traditionally offered. They’ll also be held in spaces that are not traditionally classrooms. Furniture will be rearranged in recreational and academic spaces when necessary to promote social distancing. Spaces that provide face-to-face services such as stores and counseling will be reorganized or moved online. Planned social distancing measures also address movement around campus. “An analysis is underway to map significant pedestrian pathways and to mark them with appropriate signage to help promote physical distancing. Special attention will be given to portals to popular locations,” Gaudino wrote. Masks will be required for all students and faculty in any situation where social distancing is not possible. Health-related exceptions to this rule are permitted. “CWU will provide cloth face masks

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around the university. “All of us must join together to keep one another safe ... Most of us view our freedom to act and speak freely as a positive attribute of academic life,” Gaudino wrote. “I believe that should remain so, but with an important caveat: we must now act in ways that protect others from this dangerous virus.”

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Changes to title IX goes into effect Mitchell Roland Senior Reporter When students return to campus, one major change they will find is a change in the processes around sexual misconduct allegations. Originally passed in 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act aimed to eliminate descrimination based on sex at all educational institutions that receive federal funding. In May, the Department of Education announced sweeping changes to Title IX rules at colleges and universities, which must be implemented around the country by Aug. 14. The rules, implemented by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, outlines how allegations of sexual misconduct and assaults are handled on campuses around the country. Several CWU administrators, including CWU’s IX coordinator and the head of rights and responsibilities, said the changes will give more fairness and equity to the process. Staci Sleigh-Layman, the executive director of Human Resources and the Title IX coordinator at CWU, said rules established during the Obama administration were “victim-centered”, and these rules aim to treat both sides fairly. “I think the overriding concern in the past has been ‘how do we protect the complainant?’” Sleigh-Layman said. “This person that’s been through this horrendous thing.” These previous rules were designed to ensure an accuser’s dignity, prevent any retaliatory behavior in their classes and prevent intimidation. However, Sleigh-Layman said these rules also raised fears of accused students being “railroaded through a system” and not given due process.

“These changes right now are really in response to that concern,” Sleigh-Layman said. “These new changes give a lot of credibility and due process and equal kind of attention to the person accused as well as the person coming forward.” In the previous rules, parties did not have the ability to cross-examine each other during a hearing. This was done to try to limit harm done to accusers during a hearing. “Processes in the past have tried to limit the number of times that a victim has to tell their story and relive that,” Sleigh-Layman said. However, under the new rules, both the accused and the accuser can cross-examine in a hearing. The parties are not able to conduct these cross-examinations themselves; these will be done instead by trained advisers. Joseph Bryant, the executive director of student rights and responsibilities, said the school is responsible for ensuring students have advisers in these meetings. “If someone doesn’t have an adviser to do that or the adviser refuses to do that, we as a university have to provide a trained adviser to do cross-examination,” Bryant said. Another change in the guidelines is that CWU must first get a firsthand report to begin an investigation. “It’s clearly defined that it has to be reported by the complainant themselves, or by the Title IX coordinator,” Bryant said. “Before, if we got a third-party report from a coach or a faculty member or a roommate, that may lead to the preliminary of a formal investigation.” Bryant said under these new rules, a third-party allegation cannot lead to an investigation. There were also changes to how the investigations themselves are conducted.

Under the previous rules, CWU operated with a single investigator model. This meant that Sleigh-Layman was solely tasked with overseeing the investigation as well as deciding. “These new regulations are pretty clear that you have to have a separate investigator from the decision maker,” Bryant said. Under these new rules, there are several new people in the process who were not previously involved. Other than the separation of the investigator and decision maker roles, there must now be a person who does the initial outreach, an adviser for each student and a person to hear a potential appeal. While the new rules allow for an informal resolution, Bryant said there is fear the new rules and additional people involved could slow the process down. “It has the potential of making the process go longer, because there are some set timelines in there, and pieces that weren’t required before,” Bryant said. After the preliminary investigation, each party now has 10 days to read the report and make critiques and recommendations to the investigator. From there, the investigator will write a final report and there will be another 10 days before a decision is made. Bryant said this would be a minimum 20 extra days that were not in the previous process. One thing that will remain the same is the standard of evidence. Under the Obama era rules, the threshold for evidence was lowered to 51%. This meant a hearing had to determine the allegation was more likely to have happened than not. Under the new rules, schools have the option of keeping this standard or raising the bar to “overwhelming evidence.”

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Whichever standard a college or university chooses, they must use that standard for all investigations, not just those that involve a Title IX investigation. Bryant said CWU has no plans to raise the threshold for evidence. “There’s no conversations or plans from anyone on the Title IX committee or other administration on us having a higher standard than we have always used,” Bryant said.

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Middle class struggles with cost of Columnist

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All my life I was told that if I ever wanted to live a good life and support myself, I had to go to college and get a degree. As I got older, going to college became more important to me. Being born and raised in Ethiopia up until the age of nine made me open up my eyes and see things in so many different ways. As a child, the main focus of life for my family was survival, not so much focused on going to college. But soon after my younger brother and I were adopted, my whole perspective of life continued to change. Growing up I watched my single mother struggle to support us simply because she never had a college degree. My birth mom didn’t attend college not because she didn’t want to, but because her priorities were much different. Her only goal was to give my brother and I everything we needed to survive. As a nine-year-old watching my birth mom struggle through life was very hard and for that same reason, when I came to the U.S. I knew that I didn’t want to encounter the same life experience as my mom. Therefore, the thought of college continued to become more and more important. Even though going to college was always part of my plan, the cost of tuition in the U.S. is ridiculous. I am fortunate enough to get adopted by a family that is part of the middle class. As far as paying for school, that is another story. I mean, the cost of college is insane as well as out of control. Even though my family loves and cares about me, they don’t support me financially to pay for school. Middle class families are treated unfair-

ly when it comes to financial aid. I know this for a fact because I happen to be one of those middle class families that don’t get any money from financial aid. The federal aid will look at the parent’s contributions and assume they make enough money to help pay for tuition. In reality, most parents are not wealthy enough to pay for their child’s tuition at all. A lot of the people I know who are middle class don’t receive financial help from their families. The government will calculate student’s aid eligibility by measuring the household’s financial situation that takes into account family income among other things. Unfortunately, some people that come from a middle class family don’t receive any money from financial aid, simply because the parents “make too much money,” but actually that’s not true at all. Getting a college degree is very important, but it shouldn’t cost us an arm and a leg to get one. Some people simply work multiple jobs to support themselves while being in school. The people that are successful and end up graduating school debt free are usually wealthy. Those are the ones that end up going to Ivy League schools and are less likely to drop out. They are the lucky ones because they or their families can afford it, but again not everyone is blessed like that. There are many countries around the world that offer higher education for free. For example, places like Norway, Sweden and Germany all offer free college tuition to their residents.

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Getting a college degree is very important, but it shouldn’t cost us an arm and a leg to get one.

How amazing would it be if the U.S. just adapted to some of the other college systems around the world? Not only would it change so many lives, but it would also motivate people to go out and pursue their dreams without being financially indebted. A survey from the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics found that 51% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 support eliminating tuition and fees at a public college. Personally, I feel like making college free in this economy is unrealistic, and more of wishful thinking. Obviously, there is no perfect system but, if the cost of college

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Healthline, a reputable health and wellness site run by a board of doctors, found a study published in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology which shows a “causal link between the use of social media and negative effects on well-being, primarily depression and loneliness.” Somehow, Facebook paradoxically increases feelings of loneliness. Isn’t this contradictory to its purpose? Dr. Jeremy Nobel from Harvard Health Publishing speculates it is due to fear of missing out (FOMO). “By its very nature, Facebook posts are highly comparative, and may have a ‘showoff’ character that can’t help but make us compare our life with others,” Dr. Nobel wrote. FOMO can happen on any site, right? Especially Instagram, with its focus on godlike, chiseled bodies and beautiful, healthy plates of food. “Instagram allows a bit more creative expression, especially for images,” Nobel wrote. This may be the key when browsing a site like Instagram or Twitter: knowing the photos are artful in nature. In addition, they need to be used sparingly to avoid FOMO. When I use Instagram, I will scroll for just a few minutes, looking for workout motivation or recipe inspiration. At the risk of sounding edgy and not like those other girls, I use Reddit the most. The setup is text focused and identity optional. Plus, there’s a subreddit for just about anything you can think of. LinkedIn is becoming the way to go if you want to have a professional online presence that allows you to stay connected in the career world. Facebook pales in comparison. In addition, Facebook is trying to be the site for everything. Since I left, Facebook has implemented Facebook Marketplace and Facebook Dating. There seems to be nothing which makes it unique from other social media sites, now. You can look pretty mysterious, too, when you tell a potential love interest you don’t have a Facebook account. They don’t get to Google you and find out all about you, anymore. They have to learn about you the hard way: actual face-to-face interaction. Lead the change. Rip off the shackles and delete your Facebook account.

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I was tethered to the idea that I need my Facebook and without it, I will not be connected...

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I’m a little surprised it isn’t a more widespread practice to delete Facebook. They’ve been pushing the limits for years, seeing just how much data they can take from us before we stop living in comfortable complacency. Not only do they not care about privacy, but they’re just not original anymore, not to mention it’s become almost useless to have one. Issue one is the most obvious: Facebook records you. They monitor your searches and clicks. I’m sure there’s even a shadow account of me out there, despite not having an account for years now. I deleted my Facebook account in 2016 amidst the absolute spectacle that preceded the Clinton/Trump election. Not only did I feel disenchanted with the superficial “friendships” which involved likes and heart emojis on my photos, but Facebook found themselves the subject of negative attention once again. The Cambridge Analytica scandal was already well underway and I was doing what everyone else was doing: plugging my ears and hoping it all goes away soon. I was tethered to the idea that I need my Facebook and without it, I will not be connected, both in terms of staying informed about the news and keeping up with my friends. It turns out you don’t need it. In fact, amidst the 2016 fake news epidemic, trust in mass media reached an all time low of 32%, according to a Gallup poll. It’s no longer enough to trust what you see posted by your friends on social media. Extensive information literacy training is needed to avoid believing a fake news article. However, I’m not here to preach about what many people already know. Yeah, Facebook was a major passive contributor to fake news, has been involved in numerous privacy scandals and continues to collect user data. So what? You don’t need Facebook to keep up with your friends. I wanted to feel more authenticity in my friendships with others, which was another reason I deleted my account. In the week leading up to my decision to delete my account, I posted several times about my intentions, along with how to stay in contact with me if people chose to. It was a quick way to find out who wanted to make the effort to keep in contact with me, and my friendships got stronger as a result. I found myself happier without Facebook too.

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The Hidden Scourge: Human Trafficking Taylor Clark Staff Reporter

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Human Trafficking affects over 30 million women and girls every year according to zoeempowers.org. All age groups can be affected and the importance of understanding the impact knowledge can have about human trafficking can save lives. Females are the main targets and are usually in their adult years, but men are targeted as well. According to Human Trafficking Hotline, there were 93 reported cases of women being trafficked and 21 cases where men were targeted in Washington in 2019. The top venue and/ or industry for sex trafficking, specifically, is the spa and illicit massage business. For the cases of both men and women, victim of trafficking was the top contact type for these victims. Rest assured, this piece is not intended to scare people. It is intended to inform.

WHAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS Human trafficking victims suffer from abuse of their most simple human rights which are the right to live, to have freedom and equality, along with security and dignity (shwc.ae). Human trafficking, which is also known as modern-day slavery, is a crime that involves compelling a person to provide labor or services, or to engage in commercial sex acts (justice.gov). Traffickers use three methods in order to identify and recruit their victims: scouting, manipulating and trapping (internetsafety101. org). Traffickers lure their targets in by creating an online relationship, with the end goal of meeting in person. This can be done through persuading on social media platforms through fake modeling ads or approaching young men and women with quick, easy ways to make money.

It’s not common that human traffickers will target people on the street, in plain sight. According to Dressember, traffickers prey on the weak and those who are feeling inadequate and vulnerable. There are steps you can take to protect and prepare yourself. Examples of those steps include never walking alone especially at night, use social media wisely, meet strangers if you have to in public places and don’t trust easily (youthvillage.co.za). It’s important to stay safe out in public but it’s also important to stay safe online. According to Polaris Project, social media has been used by traffickers to recruit victims, to proliferate their trafficking operations, and control victims through restricting their social media access, impersonating the victim, or spreading lies and rumors online. These are a few of the many ways that traffickers manipulate and trick their victims. The impact that modern day social media has on our society, as a whole, is a potential advantage that a trafficker can and will use in any way that they can.

WHERE IS IT HAPPENING MOST Pinpointing exactly where human trafficking takes place the most isn’t possible. Washington state is considered one of the more prone states for trafficking (atg.wa.gov). This is due to the international border with Canada and the abundance of ports along with vast rural areas throughout the state (atg.wa.gov). Trafficking also occurs mostly near international traveling hubs or in areas with a larger population. Seattle, Washington for example would be considered a trafficker’s ideal location for targets given

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the larger population, overall “busyness” and tourist attraction areas. Between 2017-18, there was a large decrease in reported human trafficking cases according to a study by Geoffrey G. Nathan Law Offices. Even if there has been a recent decrease in human trafficking, people, especially college-aged students, should still be aware and informed.

IT’S STILL HAPPENING Even in situations where it might seem like there wouldn’t be opportunities to be trafficked, there are. For example, traffickers can appear at crowded concerts, sporting events, music festivals or areas with large numbers of people. Being prepared for the worst is the best thing anybody can do when it comes to human trafficking. Be aware of your surroundings, carry pepper spray with you, pay attention to your intuition and be ready to defend yourself.

Don’t attend large events alone and don’t walk alone at night. If you meet new people at events, don’t trust them easily. CWU’s Courtesy Assistance Team (CAT) is one way students can take an extra safety precaution on campus. CAT’s function is to provide walking companions for students, staff and visitors at night. CAT assists CWU Police by checking buildings to ensure security and reporting any suspicious activity while walking on campus. This service is entirely free and can be used at (963-2950). Understanding what Human Trafficking is, the impact social media has and the harsh reality of trafficking still happening every single day is something that not everyone can wrap their brain around. Knowing the signs of a possible trafficker and only putting yourself into situations where you feel safe is of the utmost importance for both men and women.

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Transfer Della Babcock Columnist

Transitioning from one school to another can be difficult for some students. As a transfer student from Skagit Valley College (SVC), CWU is the best possible school I could’ve gone to. While some students who transfer to other schools struggle with credit transfers, finding new housing and building a group of friends, that’s not the case for transferring to CWU. Many recent graduates from high school refrain from going to community college because they want to have the full college experience right off the bat. But what many don’t realize is that they could be saving mass amounts of money when attending a community college initially after high school. For those who do pick community college, after they graduate with their two-year degree, CWU stands as a great place for these transfer students. According to a study done by Fast Web, 80% of students after high school are undecided about which bachelor’s degree they want to pursue. This opens up an opportunity for these students to take their time and achieve their Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate’s degree for a more affordable price at a community college near them. The average cost of Community college per year in the United States is $3,347 and the average cost of a four year university in the United states a year costs

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$9,139. This gives students the opportunity to figure out what they want to pursue while attending community college and then transferring to a university later on saves a large amount of money. After obtaining their DTA, they can continue saving money by choosing one of the most affordable schools in Washington: CWU. In-state tuition at CWU costs $23,201 per year and out of state tuition costs $38,182 per year. CWU does its best to ensure that transfer students feel at home and welcome from the time they visit campus to graduation. They do this through holding an orientation day in the summer. Faculty and orientation leaders tell these students in person how welcome and appreciated they are at CWU. They also hold activities at orientation, where transfer students go to different sessions at the SURC where students get to meet new friends by playing games together. This is to help transfer students make new friends with other transfer students. When standing in line during orientation, I was able to rekindle a lost friendship from my time at SVC. This person will be my roommate and is my best friend to this day. Had I not transferred to CWU, I wouldn’t have had this friendship. According to an article by College Transfer, it highly suggests transfering from a community college to a university because this saves students money and time while they are still working towards a bachelor’s degree. Oftentimes, students

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right out of high school do not want to attend community college since it does not seem as prestigious as going directly into a four-year university. However, going to a community college and transferring to CWU will guarantee a successful education. Students will be saving real dollars if they choose to take the path of completing their general education requirements at a community college. CWU makes the requirements for transferring with a DTA associate’s degree seamless. According to CWU’s website, once a student has completed their DTA elsewhere and transfers to CWU, they will then satisfy CWU’s general education requirements. The reason many students should want to do this is because it saves money completing general requirements at a community college where tuition is less, when most students can live at home. Transferring to CWU takes very little effort which is appreciated by transfer students. Students apply online, send their transcripts and most of the time, students are admitted within a few weeks. According to CWU’s website, students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and/or have received a DTA. This makes the students eligible for transferring as a junior in standing to CWU and kickstarting the bachelor’s degree of their choice. Transferring to a university after attending a community college allows for a fresh start. Having two years of college completed and getting to pursue a

new life at a university could be life-altering for some. CWU offers a variety of bachelor’s degrees. There’s something here for everyone, making it that much easier for transfer students to find something they want to pursue. According to CWU’s website, transfer students have the opportunity to apply for housing just as first-year students can. Transfer students still have an opportunity to live in a dorm or live in an apartment on campus. Some transfer students want the full college experience, and CWU offers outlets for these students to do so, such as living in the dorms and attending school events. Running Start students, however, are required to live on campus for one year no matter what. I moved into Dugmore Hall as a junior when I transfered to CWU in the fall of 2019. I lived there for three months and got to have the full dorm experience I was always curious about. After fall quarter, Brooklane Village seemed more adequate for me and I made the move to student apartments. Transfer students can apply for CWU and find their new home in Ellensburg. Students can count on CWU taking their DTA and satisfying the general education requirements which automatically makes them able to dive headfirst into their bachelor’s degree. This is an opportunity for students to have a fresh start, meet new people and fall in love with a program they want to pursue.

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In a world with coding bootcamps for stay-at-home mothers, STEM schools for toddlers, and Ted Talk after Ted Talk with suspiciously happy speakers, it can be intimidating for a student with a natural interest in the arts. We don’t all have to be coding wizards, foaming at the mouth while staying up for the third day in a row programming GitHub projects. Arts are just as important in our modern world. Other arts majors, such as film, graphic design or theater majors, can sympathize with the feeling of annoyance at the question, “art? What are you gonna do with that?” I don’t even want to think about the jokes philosophy majors get. This tired question is usually stated with an innocent curiosity, but sometimes, there’s the person with a smirk, saying it as if they’ve stumped you. Yeah, I bet this person has never even considered this question! I’m so smart. Well, we have considered it, and sometimes it keeps us up at night. One of my classmates said to me in passing, “I’m unsure about my future.” This is a normal thing to hear from someone majoring in the arts. The thing is, you shouldn’t major in something you don’t like. This may seem obvious, but the pressure to major in a STEM field is real. I was a computer science/English double major for a quarter. Those were dark times.

Professionals working in a field they enjoy are more productive. According to Monster.com, happier workers also “perform better, have closer relationships with co-workers, and take more pride in their work than their less-jubilant counterparts.” I can attest to this. Though I’m learning the fundamentals of important programming languages like Java, SQL and HTML, it isn’t something I look forward to. However, though I’m taking 18 credits this quarter at CWU and five credits online at a community college, I always look forward to the writing intensive homework in my arts classes. I enjoy writing poetry for my creative writing class, and I enjoy writing opinion pieces for The Observer, so I get those assignments done earlier and my performance is better than in the HTML/CSS class. Arts change the world. According to the Guardian, Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle” made President Theodore Roosevelt pass acts which led to the modern Food and Drug Administration. More recently, the 2012 documentary film “The Invisible War” had a direct impact on the U.S. military’s efforts to reduce the prevalence of sexual assault in the armed forces, according to the New

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York Times. Several high ranking military officials saw the film, leading to Senate hearings and the eventual signing of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, which included many reforms to how the military handles sexual assault cases. Of course, musicians make a huge impact, too. Reaching peak popularity with his 2009 “Causers of This” album, Toro y Moi “was one of the first artists to be called chillwave,” according to Spotify. His work paved the way for psychedelic pop artists like Animal Collective and Tame Impala. TV shows, movies, books and music are things people remember as life changing. You can write the next song some kid has their first kiss to. You can be the next Wes Anderson. Your novel can be taught in schools worldwide. Choose the arts.

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Driving with Uber is a great way for students to make extra money during the week and weekend and driving in a small town like Ellensburg is a lot more leisurely and rewarding than driving in a big city like Seattle. Student-drivers are usually busy during the week with classes and extracurriculars, so it makes sense that they would only be able to drive on the weekends. This works out, as that’s when all the business seems to occur. Unlike a bigger city that has more business, the only time to make any real money in Ellensburg is Thursday through Saturday night. That being said, the experience of driving in Ellensburg is preferable and it’s a great way for students to make some extra dough. The most stark difference between driving in Seattle and Ellensburg is the difficulty and distance of rides. Seattle can be an insane place for motorists, especially during bad weather. The majority of rides in Seattle are 10-45 minutes long, and may require some tricky navigation through the often confusing streets of the city. In Ellensburg, the bulk of rides are from the residential area near campus and downtown. These rides rarely take more than five minutes to complete. There’s never any real traffic here. Easy money. Then there’s the people. If you, like me, choose to drive on the weekends here, they will be drunk. This might be a problem for some, but it’s vastly

entertaining for me. I get to meet a lot of people over the weekends, a lot of which are actually friendly and want to talk to their driver. People in Seattle seem much more withdrawn. Driving around weekend partiers has other benefits as well. Most everyone is down to bump some hip-hop or other high energy music and have a good time on the way to the bars or home from them. Every drive feels like a miniature party. I may even get a little disco ball. As for the money, there’s a solid opportunity to line ones pockets by the end of the weekend. On an average weekend night in Ellensburg, its common to walk away with 100 dollars from rider fees alone. It’s not uncommon to make a little more in tips, which a select few people in this town will actually give you. It is also important to note that driving until the end of the night means going until around 2 a.m.

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2 a.m. may seem like a bit of a stretch, but not to worry, it doesn’t require that one drives the whole time. There are often small lulls throughout the night during which the driver is free to go watch some tv or get some grub. Also, the app lets you go on and off the clock as you please. For anyone who has thought about joining and becoming a driver, the process has some caveats and can be lengthy. The first step is the car. To be eligible, your car must be no more than ten years old. If you have an eligible car, you’ll have to upload a few documents and submit to a background check. It can take up to 15 business days to clear.

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Once that’s finished, the last major step is to get your vehicle to pass an inspection. This can be pricey as the local mechanics won’t do it for less than 100 dollars. I was able to find a website called rideshare mechanic that does the whole inspection over video chat and if the inspection is passed, charges only 30 dollars. That’s basically it. If you can jump through those hoops, Uber does the rest of the work and acquires the proper licenses on your behalf.

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Typing “bullet journal” into a search engine will yield photo after photo of strikingly detailed, hand drawn full page spreads. Things like ornate headers and doodled borders abound. They’re creative, they’re well executed and frankly, they’re a waste of time. Bullet journaling didn’t begin as the Pinterest-savvy craft it is today. Created by Ryder Carroll, a New York Times bestselling author, the “Bullet Journal method” originally began as a way for busy people to be able to keep track of their schedules with intention. As a system, it’s downright minimalist. Based around listmaking and symbol use, the Bullet Journal method’s website states, “it’s best described as a mindfulness practice disguised as a productivity system,” and utilizes what it calls “rapid logging” to do so. The main point of the practice is to streamline information, tasks and reminders into an at-a-glance format. The website even touts a side by side comparison of a page using the Bullet Journal method and what appears to be an average person’s to-do list, a small note under the photo claiming “60% less content!” Bullet journaling in this sense, utilizing the method it was created to accompany, is a valuable exercise in condensing data and including mindfulness while scheduling. However, bullet journaling in the sense of the trend has devolved into is merely an exercise in procrastination. The highly personalized, decorative pages have lost all semblance of the original goal of the practice. They can take hours to do, and if the intention is to use the journal as a weekly or monthly planner, the same templates will have to be hand drawn multiple times. There are services that allow the creation of personalized scheduling templates to be printed into formal planners, so this

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painstaking control over design cannot even be argued as stemming from a place of necessity. They are handmade simply because they can be. Bullet journaling has seemingly become a distorted reflection of itself, retaining none of the core idea and morphing into a trend that counters its cause. The supposed benefits of bullet journaling can’t begin until so much time has been invested into creating the framework that any usefulness derived from it is overshadowed. A bullet journal can’t be utilized as a resource until the owner has put more time into crafting it than would ever need to be put into actually utilizing a printed version of the same tool. With any other tool, this characteristic would seem absurd. Add these considerations to the lifestyle of one of the most likely demographics to start a bullet journal: students, particularly students in high school and higher education. Students have a busy schedule and, at times, an overwhelming amount of work to do. As a student myself, I know that creating journal spreads from scratch is something that I don’t have time to pursue, especially if doing so is a prerequisite to having a resource for keeping track of all my deadlines in. For the majority of people, it just isn’t reasonable. So if starting a bullet journal is on your to-do list, you might need to reconsider. Bullet journaling, in the trendy form it takes now, is an interesting creative outlet and should be supported as such. However, there’s no reason to believe that it’s more productive than a traditional planner or actually employing the Bullet Journal method. “Productive means that we’re using our time wisely by focusing on what matters,” the Bullet Journal method website says. If somebody has a schedule busy enough to consider keeping a bullet journal, designing and hand drawing entire page spreads just isn’t covered by that definition of productive.

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