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Vandals strike village

BY MATTHEW THOMPSON

Staff Reporter

Extreme makeover: logo edition

BY SANTOS HERRERA

Staff Reporter

Central Washington University has decided to change its logo.

The building icon, the school signature and the spirit mark, most commonly known as the ‘Cat head’, will be changed in order to keep up with the technological world and allow the school to portray itself in a finer, more detailed light. It has been more than ten years since the Central logo was changed. That is about average for a university, according to Lead Graphic Designer Bret Bleggi, who helped shape the new design along with Assistant Director of Public Relations and Marketing Teri Olin.

Talk of changing the logo began about two years ago. The school felt that the building icon didn’t quite represent Central the way they felt it needed to and changing Central’s website was a big deciding factor in giving the go-ahead to change the logo. Then, about a year ago, the slow and careful redesign process began.

“In order to get a new logo, there are several things that need to be done,” said Linda Schactler, Director of Public Affairs.

Normally, a school hires someone to develop a logo. Central’s graphic designers, however, are saving on costs and taking matters into their own hands. The team of designers has developed a new logo and spirit mark. Now, the school must hire attorneys to ensure that no one else has the logo they want to use. If the logo is cleared, then another set of attorneys are hired to protect the logo via copyright

laws and to demonstrate that it’s being used as a mark.

Originally, only the school logo and signature were going to be changed, not the ‘Cat head’. However, Jeremy Higuchi, a member of the graphic design team, had worked on a project earlier and brought a sample to the team. They all thought it looked great and decided that changing the ‘Cat head’ would be feasible.

Some may ask why is the logo being changed and why now? Well, it is an everchanging world and Central must change with it.

“Ten years ago, hard copies were used for everything, so the logo and signature worked perfectly,” Bleggi said. “Now, almost everything is online and the logo doesn’t quite work as well.”

David Matayoshi, another member of

the design team, further explained that the old logo was outdated and difficult to work with.

“The new logo has more formatting flexibility, so it is easier to put into the new Web site, Facebook and things of that nature,” Matayoshi said.

Altogether, the logo will change from the building icon to the CWU initials with an outline of Mt. Stuart running across it.

The current ‘Cat head,’ which was created through a student competition, will be changed to what some would argue is a meaner look and what others would argue is a more cartoonish look.

The new logo is already being used on the school Web site and recruiting material. As for the new ‘Cat head’, students will be able to see it pasted on T-shirts and possibly team jerseys as early as next fall.

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OVERBITE The building icon, the school signature and the spirit mark all changed.

Primary focus: BOD elections approaching

BY GRACIE MANLOW

Staff Reporter

The ASCWU BOD started the election season off by hosting their Campaign Kickoff Meeting on April 5.

A total of 17 candidates are officially in the running for the seven positions that will become available in the 2012-2013 school year.

“It’s a chance for a new student government to come in,” said Heidi Merz, election coordinator.

All potential candidates will participate in a primary election on April 18. The primary will feature two public forums, one of which will be held on April 17 in the SURC Pit at 5 p.m.

Following the forum, all students will have the opportunity to cast their votes in the primary election.

During the Kickoff Meeting, the forums will give each candidate two minutes to introduce themselves and explain why they should be voted into office. The forum will then open to the public for questions.

“It’s great to have students come to the forums and ask questions, because ultimately it’s up to them to pick the right candidate for the position,” Heidi Merz said. “It’s really important for students to have an impact on that decision.”

Current ASCWU President Steve Ross also expressed his views on the importance of student involvement.

“The only way we can do our jobs effectively is our involvement with the students,” Ross said.

Students can expect to see candidates leading more public forums and competing in a debate before the May 10 election.

“To the students, if I could say one thing, it’s just vote,” Ross said.

According to the ASCWU-BOD elections Web site, 1,109 votes were cast in last year’s elections, which is roughly 10 percent of the student population.

Ross explained that voting is as simple as entering a student identification number and clicking a few boxes.

“It takes 30 seconds,” Ross said. “We cater to you. We come to the SURC and

we set up booths there.”

Mike Merz, ASCWU vice president for legislative affairs, also notes how easy and important it is to have input in who will be representing the university.

“It’s important to have your voice be heard in the most effective way possible and that is through elections,” Mike Merz said.

Students who are curious about what it entails to be a voter at Central have no need to fear. It’s as simple as being registered for one credit.

“As long as students are registered for at least one credit of classes at Central, then they can vote,” Heidi Merz said.

Students who have any further questions regarding the election or voting are encouraged to visit Heidi Merz at the ASCWU BOD office.

“We’re here to help you out, even if that’s trying to figure out what you’re going to be doing here, whether you want to be involved or not,” Ross said. “We can at least get you set on the right path to what you want to do.”

A string of vandalism left six cars damaged in the Student Village parking lot.

North campus residents who discovered the destruction called the University police to the scene at 1:05 a.m. on April 1.

The perpetrators used sizeable rocks to smash windshields and harm exteriors of various vehicles in the parking lot immediately adjacent to the Student Village apartments.

Among the car owners is Shelby Napiontek, senior clinical physiology, who was surprised to find her windshield had been cracked to the point of necessary replacement.

“I couldn’t have been parked any closer to the building,” Napiontek said. “So I was pretty surprised.”

Beyond sharing the same apartment complex and parking lot, the victims had no relationship, which led police to believe the incident was an isolated occurrence.

“As far as we know it just seemed to be random,” said Lt. Eric Twaites, University Police. “There was no one who seemed to be targeted.”

Although police have no big leads, the case is still being actively investigated.

Officers are currently following up on a report of “white male subjects that were seen walking in the area,” according to Twaites.

University Police want to reassure students that it’s still safe to park overnight in campus parking lots. The Courtesy Assistance Team along with Parking Enforcement work together with University Police to patrol campus parking lots 24-hours per day. With this latest occurrence, the police may decide to deploy more officers on foot or on bicycles.

“The foot patrol and bike patrol work well because then you’re out [and] more accessible to people, talking to people,” said Jason Berthon-Koch, University Police Lieutenant. “Then the word gets out that there’s cops on bikes and there’s cops on foot.”

Student Village residents are not discouraged by the recent case of destruction in nearby parking lots as they continue to park there. Brian Slack, junior business, is comforted by the fact that police patrol campus regularly.

“It is hard to vandalize something with the cops around,” Slack said. “Because if they hear a noise they’ll come chasing.”

However, the watchful eye of the law cannot be everywhere at once to protect against crime. The police have these words of advice to help students prevent against future vandalism.

“Take anything of value out, lock your doors,” Twaites said. “And park in a welllit area if at all possible.”

Students living in Student Village feel that this warning from the police is an adequate measure to thwart possible crime.

“In general that’s a good idea,” said Daniel Gross, junior electrical engineering and Student Village resident. “I’ve lived in Seattle for a year, where if there’s a dime lying on your dash, it’s gone.”

While continuing their investigation, police look for the cooperation of students who have pertinent information involving the recent crime spree. Anyone with information or leads about the culprits responsible are advised to contact University Police at 509-963-2959.

“It’s vandalism and it happened, but it could have been worse,” Twaites said.

“People’s stuff could have been stolen.

[Vandalism] is a crime of opportunity.”

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Heard it through the grapevine

BY KAYLA TIPPIE

Staff Reporter

Ellensburg WineWorks will soon be offering services in its new downtown location next to Raw Space.

The local wine bar and retailer will be moving from its current place on Main Street to their new location on East Fourth Avenue in downtown Ellensburg. They plan to open the new shop to the public sometime next month.

WineWorks, which has been open for about six years, offers a wide array of wines and beers. Along with a wine bar, they also serve food such as hand-cut deli meats and cheeses.

With the increase in space from the 950-square-foot place that the company occupies now, to the 2,500-square-foot shop on East Fourth, Matthew Wollen, general manager of WineWorks and coowner with his wife Susan, explained that the move will also bring many changes and rebranding.

“We will have a larger beer and wine selection, as well as deli and retail items,” Wollen said. “There will be a dramatic wine rack and a 28-foot bar.”

Customers will have the option of enjoying not just beer, but also wine on tap.

The new space also features décor by local artist Austin Smith.

“Wine barrels deconstructed” is the way Wollen describes the new décor.

“With the red wine being in [the barrels]

C E N T R A L

for five years, it creates a natural stain,” Wollen said. “We are using the natural stain and form of the wine barrel staves to decorate.”

Wollen explained how WineWorks isn’t just interested in extra retail space; it will also be used regularly to host classes from the wine and beer programs.

“This will give me a platform to do what I love,” Wollen said.

He also has a passion to educate students about wine and beer.

Steve Wagner, associate biology professor at Central and advisor of the craft brewing program, has been working with Wollen for about two years. Wagner said that Wollen keeps a diverse selection of beers in his shop, making it worth it for Wagner to hold some of his classes. “[Wollen] really helps the students develop a tasting palate for beers,” Wagner said.

Wagner believes the move will be great for WineWorks, as well as for students.

“It will be a big benefit for the wine program,” Wagner said.

Ben Seims, a student at Central in the craft beer program, agrees that the move will be mutually beneficial.

“It will be easier for us to go there,” Seims said. “He has good input for someone going into crafting.” Seims also agrees that the new location and expanded space will encourage more students to visit WineWorks.

Others agree that Wollen’s passion

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MOVING DAY Above is the current home of WineWorks, located on Main St. The new store will be next to Raw Space in downtown Ellensburg.

shows when he talks about the beverage world. Zane Kinney, a long-time customer of Ellensburg WineWorks, said that he enjoys “the knowledge that Matt and Susan bring to the wine buyer.” He added that they take the time to learn what each customer’s palate enjoys.

Ellensburg WineWorks was first opened

by Wollen’s aunt and uncle, who originally purchased the Main Street location as a

retirement home.

About six months later, Wollen and his wife came into the picture and are now fully taking over. In the last few years, their vision of what WineWorks should be has been implemented. The new location is another stepping stone for the WineWorks business.

“Let’s rock this,” Wollen said. “It’s ready to go.”

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Gas prices take toll on students Students explore alternatives to driving

BY JOEY BRAKUS

Staff Reporter

The American Automobile Association predicts that the highest recorded average price of $4.35 in July 2008 will soon be exceeded. With the worst yet to come, students are being more conservative with their fuel.

The current average price of gasoline in Washington state is $4.13, 30 cents higher than last year, according to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report.

“When I plan to go home, I have to think about how much money I have to save before filling up my car,” said Jake Lunde, graphic design.

Most students are sacrificing some luxuries in order to pay their gas bill.

Dayna Genzlinger, freshman elementary education, has cut back on her Starbucks intake. Victor Schinzel, undecided, has been drinking a smaller amount of beer.

Kayla Quiles, psychology and sociology, has been buying fewer clothes.

Local gas stations have also been affected by the recent gasoline prices.

“I noticed about a 10 percent decrease in traffic when the price hit $4 a gallon,” said Ron Overland, a Chevron gas station attendant.

Texaco gas station attendant Nathan French also noticed a decrease in sales.

According to Roy Cordato, vice president for research at the John Locke Foun-

dation suggests that the low value of the U.S. dollar is one of the main reasons for high gasoline prices. As the value of the dollar goes down, America has to spend more in order to purchase the same amount of oil. If the value of the U.S. dollar doesn’t rise, Americans will continue to pay higher gasoline prices.

Alhough the current gas prices are almost at a record high, gasoline prices in America are low when compared to Europe. According to CNN, one liter of petrol in the UK costs one pound and 39 pence, which is equivalent to $2.20 in the U.S. There are approximately four liters in a gallon, so a gallon of gas in the UK costs approximately $8.80.

The UK implements a gasoline tax where 60 percent of the price of petrol is taxed at the pump, which is the highest gasoline tax in Europe.

“We should look to the future, not to Europe,” said Conner Clemons, senior political science.

Europeans have many options for transportation such as bicycling, walking, subways, trains or busses. Many Americans unfortunately do not have the luxury of buses or trains due to the low population density of much of the United States.

Although students are doing their best to save on gasoline, some students will continue to pay the high prices.

“If I really need to go somewhere, I’ll pay as much as I have to,” Clemons said.

It’s all in the mindset

First in the Family Organization hosts conference motivational speaker at the conference.

Fraser will not only be the keynote speaker, but also will be holding an additional The Diversify Your Mindset confer- two-hour workshop for everyone to gather ence will be held on April 14 and 15 in and attend his presentation.

Hertz Hall with the objective of expand“He really reaches out and connects to ing the mind frame of students. his audience,” Manjarrez said. “Don FraThe First in the Family Organization ser has given his retention and motivation will host this conference, and students in speeches to over 1.3 this program will million students, participate in difand more than ferent workshops He really reaches out and 30,000 college staff during the conferattended his connects to his audience. Don have ence. training programs.”

Fraser has given his retention These workStudents who shops involve and motivation speeches to register for the condiverse areas of ference will have over 1.3 million students. learning such as the opportunity to -ARTHUR MANJARREZ leadership, diverattend the student sity, college eduProfessor and academic advisor workshops, listen to cation, and tranFraser and purchase sitioning into a his book. Lunch will college setting. also be provided.

“This conference is a student-led conThe deadline to register for the conference,” said Arthur Manjarrez, professor ference is today, April 11, and the cost is and academic advisor. “It is led by the stu- $7.50. dents, for the students.”

Manjarrez states that Bailey Norval, Manjarrez explains that students can president of the First in the Family Orgaexpect to be involved in different work- nization, has done a great job organizing shops at the conference, as well as meeting the conference. and listening to the keynote speaker, Don “We had about 80 students attend the Fraser. conference last year,” Manjarrez said.

Fraser, author of the book “Mak- “This year we hope to increase attendance ing Your Mark,” is the retention and to 100 students.”

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Reject racism Katharine Lotze

Editor-in-chief

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Nearly 60 years after the start of the civil rights movement, the United States elected its first African-American president—in fact, Barack Obama is the first president to be any ethnicity other than Caucasian.

You’ve all heard the story: a black boy is walking down the street and ends up dead, and his killer isn’t arrested. I wish it were a story from the 1960s, but it’s not. Trayvon Martin was that boy all too recently.

The even more recent shooting of five African-Americans in Tulsa, Okla., demonstrates racism at its worst. The motives of 19-year-old Jake England and 32-yearold Alvin Watts are still unknown, but England’s Facebook post with a certain n-word says it all.

It’s very apparent that many factions of people in the US still have not left their prejudice behind, and have even added some new ones.

OPINION

Editor-in-Chief//Katharine Lotze

They say that beauty is skin deep, but ugly goes to the bone. Now if you’re referencing appearances with that statement, you’re wrong.

But when it comes to a fundamental hatred for another human being based entirely on their skin color or ethnic group, you’ve hit the nail on the head.

Racism has had a profound effect on the history of this country and has made way for a whole new generation of racists.

The old guard racists raised their children with the same rooted hatred they had for people of different ethnicities. Those children had children of their own, and likely raised them in the same way.

Abundant immigration over the past few years has begotten a new species of racism. Laws eerily similar to the Black Codes have cropped up in Arizona, allowing any person who appears to be of Latino origin to be stopped by police for no

reason other than to see if they’re a legal citizen.

Evolution tells us that it takes several generations, possibly hundreds, to change a trait in a species. Hate, however, is not a personality trait. It’s a choice. It’s like political preferences: someone may be liberal, but their children could grow up to be conservative. Traits are passed genetically; choices are not. So why is racial prejudice still being passed down?

It doesn’t have to be. Our generation can make a different choice than previous generations. This nation was founded on immigrants and people of all races, ethnicities and cultures. It’s high time we embrace them all.

Deep-seated hatred should be reserved for human beings who have committed the most disgraceful crimes against humanity.

Save it for the child abusers, murderers and rapists.

Facebook is so full of yourself

This column is dedicated to the guy who works at Fred Meyer who recognized me in his checkout lane, I just want to say…thanks for checking me out.

You know what I mean. This column is a cry for help. Do you ever feel that your life is in danger, but you can’t tell anyone because you’ll just get bumped off that much sooner?

That’s how I feel right now. I’m taking a huge risk telling you this, so promise you won’t tell anyone else.

I chose to write about it in my column because I knew Wes Morrow I wouldn’t have to Sports Editor worry about anyone finding out.

I need protection—I’m pretty sure my roommate’s girlfriend is trying to kill me.

It all started off innocently enough.

From time to time I say things that could be considered funny, but would more likely be considered…not publicly acceptable.

We would all laugh, ha ha, and then forget it ever happened.

But not her, she just had to take it to the

next level and post it on Facebook with my name tagged next to it.

So far we’re still feasibly in the realm of complete innocence.

“It was funny,” she’d say. “I’m sure PETA won’t put a bounty on your head,” she’d say.

Fine. Be that as it may, it doesn’t explain some of the more recent developments.

Like when she put a motion sensing toy tarantula at the top of the stairs. When it sensed me coming it dropped from a string right in my face. I half fell/half ran down the stairs.

She’ll claim it was my roommate who put it there, but I know who convinced him it was a good idea.

Since then, my near death experiences have been suspiciously rising. Just the other day she insisted on cleaning and mopping the floor. Seems okay, right? Wrong.

As soon as I set foot on the floor, it was so slippery I almost cracked my skull open.

She’s trying to make it look like an accident!

On my birthday she insisted on making me a cake. Why would she do that? Because she’s nice? No! Because she wanted to poison me!

The other night they asked me if I wanted to go to Carl’s Jr. She’s trying to slowly clog my arteries until I die. That’s why she’s so lethal—she doesn’t care how long it takes.

I’m leaving this as a note to anyone who should find my body in an apparent “household accident.”

It wasn’t a coincidence.

After I found out I’d be writing andeditorial this week, I posted a status update on my Facebook saying: “Who gets to write an editorial this week cuz she is just that awesome? :)” An hour later, I commented “This statement is so funny because the editorial will be about social media making narcissists!!”

A study published recently in “Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking” by Soraya Mehdizadeh compared Facebook usage to the Narcissism Personality Inventory and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and found that people who used the site more than an hour per day posted narKATIE LARSEN cissistic comments Assistant Scene more often. The Editor study was cited in an article on Scientific American’s website.

These are not only comments though; status updates and photographs were also used in Mehdizadeh’s calculations. Narcissistic users are also more likely to use photo enhancers than others.

Although self-esteem and narcissism are related, they don’t necessarily go together. Narcissism can be used to describe a number of individuals, which allows us-

ers of social media to either boost their low self-esteem or boost their already high self-absorption.

Look at the status updates on your Facebook newsfeed, or the tweets on your Twitter. Other than “sharing” friends’ posts, pictures and links, most of the status updates are all about themselves: What they did, what they didn’t. Who they saw, what they ate, on and on. Very rarely do I find something that moves me or makes me stop and think.

Twitter allows posts of 140 characters or less to get the point across. Therefore, it is popular to write very briefly or give updates about your life every five minutes.

Now don’t get mad if you are my friend; most people are guilty of only talking about themselves just like I am.

Social media sites have many different appeals to individuals.

Two annoying reasons why social media is unappealing I come across include individuals who want constant attention or consistent human interaction and they are satisfied through Facebook and Twitter.

Technology is a wonderful thing and so are these sites. They allow people to keep in contact with people that they may otherwise not be able to connect with.

But with all potentially positive qualities, there are a slew of negative qualities as well.

As many of you may recall, this past October, Central’s President James Gaudino accepted a $500,000 retention incentive from the Central’s Board of Trustees (BOT). His acceptance incited considerable backlash from campus and the Ellensburg community, all of which is documented at www.ufcentral.org/earn_it2. html. The students even wrote to Gov. Gregoire to express their displeasure. After all, this money would fund about 18 classes per year over the next five years.

And yes, the students are paying: the money comes from Central’s overall budget which is dominated by student tuition and fees, with a lesser percentage derived from taxpayer dollars.

In recent months, students have twice asked President Gaudino directly about how he would earn the $500,000. Twice, President Gaudino has said that he answers to the trustees only, not the faculty, students, alumni, donors, or the local community (view a copy of the Observer article at www.ufcentral.org/getting_heated_observer.pdf).

In a Freedom of Information Act request, I asked for a listing of the performance indicators by which President Gaudino will be evaluated. The response from Central’s Chief of Staff was that the president’s job was the implementation of the new Strategic Plan: www.cwu.edu/

policies-procedures/2011-strategic-plan.

After reading this document, I would like to note that 1) the president is not mentioned once and 2) this document does not set specific goals, and particularly does not set goals which indicate an appropriate level of achievement for the president or university (the BOT described President Gaudino as phenomenal, stellar, and excellent). To provide an example: “Outcome 2.2.2: Increase diversity of students by active program recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups.” As written, this will be easy for the president to meet, given the changing demographics of Washington State. Essentially, there are no real targets or performance indicators.

Nothing came of the student protests, and once it became clear that the governor wasn’t going to step in, the United Faculty of Central (UFC) developed the Earn It! campaign. In brief, UFC challenged the president to earn his retention incentive by providing and meeting realistic benchmarks by which his performance can be objectively judged. In particular, UFC demanded standards which are reflective of the BOT’s description of President Gaudino as “phenomenal”, “stellar,” and “excellent.” The original Earn It! document was published as an ad in the Observer, with additional information on UFC’s website. Suggested performance

benchmarks include financially prioritizing the academic mission, fundraising, significantly improving Central’s regional and national rankings, and increasing transparency of decision-making. More information can be found at www.ufcentral.org.

In the end, we have a president who has accepted a huge retention initiative without, apparently, having to do anything exceptional to earn it.

Further, and these are my impressions based upon speaking to a number of people, accepting the “retention incentive” has negatively impacted President Gaudino’s ability to do his job. On campus, the faculty are very frustrated as they try to carry out the mission of the university and educate our students with budgets reduced by over 50 percent from just three years ago. The students are having trouble paying their increased tuition, getting into classes, and graduating on time. Even the

legislature is annoyed, leaving President Gaudino with far less clout in Olympia than Central (and Ellensburg) should and needs to have. I’ve also heard significant complaints from individuals without formal connections to the university.

Everyone has had enough, and it may be time for change. President Gaudino and the trustees have argued that spending $500,000 on a retention initiative is better than spending about $200,000 on a new presidential search. How does spending $500,000 to save $200,000 make sense, especially when there are other on-campus options?

President Gaudino has avoided calls from the campus community for standards that would justify his salary package. It is now up to the Board of Trustees. Please help Central and Ellensburg by contacting the BOT and asking that they set public performance standards for the president.

--Bob Hickey, Professor of Geography

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Talents shine through at McConnell Staff Reporter The ninth annual Showtime at the McConnell featured soulful rhymes, Antonio Banderas impressions and a beauty pageant queen who stole the show.

“I like the host and I like that he cracks jokes to keep it up,” said Giselle Lai, junior information technology management.

“Definitely got some good performers this year.”

The Black Student Union provides this event for the onand off-campus community every year.

Hosting the event was Kevin Fredericks, a comedian from Tacoma who brought the house alive with his jokes. Fredericks delighted the crowd when his two young children came onto the stage and did the ‘dougie’. DJ Relly Rell accompanied

“I was totally surprised when guitar skills. He advanced to the final round when the audience they called me on stage,” White listened intently to his entire said. “I was trying not to cry.”

Ryan Ancheta and performance.

A line-up of performances Trenton Lemont, both senior that were not as widely accepted interdisciplinary studies, sang to were harshly booed off the stage White with soul and love as the within a minute and included a entire crowd watched, unable to disturb the moment with any guitar-playing woman.

A man named Clayton read sound.

“I kinda thought it would be off poetry from a piece of paper.

The audience was not impressed fun to call her up,” Lemont said.

Ancheta and and booed Lemont were him off after I was totally surprised allotted time 50 seconds.

Clayton gave when they called me on the for two songs, any it right back at stage. I was trying not to cry. unlike of the other the spectators performers. and threw up “Actually, I the bird on his -Loucinda White didn’t know way off stage.

Financial aid counselor that she was The next gonna be hopeful tried to execute what seemed to there,” Lemont said. “We kinda be rhythmic martial arts. The improvised through the act.”

The crowd agreed with the 30-second cue gave way to an duo getting more stage time. uproar of appreciation for the The Shows “It was not the plan to have artist’s work.

The first performer Then came a piano player/ Leenie Krew and Trenton perform impressed the singer who mashed many their songs consecutively; the audience with popular songs together and original plan was to split them his fingerpicking sang them with verve, but to no up,” said Joey Brabo, junior avail; his dreams of winning the interdisciplinary studies and manager of Leenie Krew. contest’s prize were shattered.

White has known the duo for Kisses, a dancing foursome including a man dressed in years, and speaks of them as if drag, and as the host Fredericks they were her own children.

White said she refused to look pointed out, “lots of booty,” received completely mixed out into the audience during the performance because she did reviews.

“I thought Kisses was extremely not want to cry from the pure entertaining because they went emotion she felt from being out on a limb,” said Braden honored in such a way.

“I wanted them to win, and not Dentterder, freshman because they sang to me,” White public relations. “ T h e i r said. “I thought they had a better p e r f o r m a n c e performance.” really stood The Winner out because Connie Morgan sang her it wasn’t like heart to a wowed crowd. anyone else’s.” Many out cheered during pauses T h e in the song. Morgan is a Central s c r e a m s student, a DJ at 88.1 The an o f active community and ‘Burg, campus member and was recently crowned Miss East Cascades.

She sang “At Last” by the late Etta James. pulled it through until s u p p o r t theMorgan end and and boos of disapproval cash prize. took home the $450 made it impossible for The Leenie Krew duo was anyone to tell whether awarded $100 for their amazing they made it to the efforts and because the decision final decision until after from the crowd was so neck-andtheir performance was neck. complete. Kisses did not “I was really happy because I make it. won $450,” Morgan said. “I was A Surprise Dedication kinda surprised because Leenie Leenie Krew altered the Krew was there and I thought entire room’s mood when they they would win for sure.”

As for how she plans on using asked Loucinda White, financial aid counselor, to join them on her cash prize, paying the bills is the first thing on her list. stage for their song.

Fredericks on stage.

Showtime at the McConnell is a tribute to Showtime at the Apollo, a program based on supporting the influence and talent of African-American musicians and performers.

Instead of quietly waiting for performers to finish their act, the Showtime style follows the brash judging that the Apollo used before it went off the air in 2008.

After 30 seconds of any given performance, the audience is encouraged to either boo until the performer is forced to leave the stage, or show their support for a talent worthy of the competition.

To start the show off, Trenton Lemont from the group Leenie Krew, sang the Black National Anthem (“Lift Every Voice and Sing”), which was celebrated by the crowd with participation and shouts of praise.

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Ladies hit downtown

Fine art, fine wine, fine time

BY LAURA WALP

Staff Reporter

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BEAUTIFIED 1) Central senior Kaily Craig takes photographs of other Central students at Royal Sports. 2) Cosmetician Trisha Fernandez gives Central senior Whitney Matthes a makeover at Flirt. 3) Hair stylist Heather Johnson gives Ellensburg local Jessica Plettenberg a free bang trim at Gaylyn’s Salon.

Girls Night Out proves to be successful

BY BOBBIE BLACK

Staff Reporter

Anyone patronizing downtown Ellensburg on the evening of April 5 couldn’t help but notice the increased amount of women walking around. They were participating in the event thrown in their honor, “Girls Night Out.” Stores were full of women talking, laughing, drinking, eating and of course, shopping.

There was a noticeable increase this year in college students. Lotus co-owners Hildi Neff and Kimberly Holland have always been a part of Girls Night Out and were pleasantly surprised by the new participants.

One of the goals for this year’s Girls Night Out was to get more Central students involved. With the makeup, food, modeling and henna tattooing, they definitely roped in more lady Wildcats than ever before.

“We had a great turnout, a lot of college students,” Holland said.

Inside Lotus, there was an area set up for free henna tattoos, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Neff was applying body art for three hours. Lotus also had discounts on their Middle-Eastern inspired clothing selection and henna tattoos.

One of the most popular attractions was Flirt/West Coast Men’s clothing, who pulled out all the stops this year. There were four makeup artists, including Bobbi Brown, doing makeup consultations from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. for all the lucky ladies who made appointments. Brown and fellow makeup experts were booked solid throughout the night.

3 Another perk for shoppers was the table full of Brick’s wine to sample and a variety of snacks ranging from chocolatecovered strawberries to a veggie platter for all visitors.

Everyone who came down had the opportunity to enter Flirt’s raffle to win a free pair of jeans. This raffle was separate from the event raffles and was just for Flirt customers.

All shoppers who spent $100 or more were after the “Swag Bag.” This elite of

all goody bags had T-shirts, notebooks, underwear, Bobbi Brown makeup and coupons for future shopping expeditions.

Manager Taylor Martin worked during the event and said it was a very fun and successful.

One of the newer businesses in town, Royal Sports, also offered a great experience. A photo booth allowed all the ladies to model the store’s latest gear.

All participants were able to grab any hats they wanted off the shelves and pose with boxing gloves, baseball bats, golf clubs and other props provided for fun picture taking.

2 All the photos taken are going up on Royal Sports’ Facebook page so the models can tag themselves or even print their pictures to keep as a memorable souvenir of their night out on the town.

“The booth was popular and the girls seemed to really enjoy themselves,” said Randy Crimp, co-owner of Royal Sports with Jan Ramirez.

Royal Sports is better known for its men’s apparel, however, the new owners enjoyed this opportunity.

“It was awesome, and really fun to be a part of,” Crimp said.

The store is a great spot to shop for boyfriends and husbands, but they are expanding to cater to women. As of now, they are selling a stylish women’s clothing line called “Simply Sporty.” With the success of Girls Night Out, Royal Sports is officially on the shopping radar for many female Ellensburg residents.

The event was a huge success for all involved. All participating vendors seemed to have a constant flow of customers in and out of their stores, but it became clear that the shops with the most exciting activities brought in more shoppers.

According to Jessica Weisz, assistant to the director of the Ellensburg Downtown Association, more than $17,000 was spent at the 30 participating vendors on April 5.

The first Friday of every month, businesses in downtown Ellensburg open their doors to showcase local artists and their masterpieces.

This event on April 6, known as First Friday Art Walk, was put together by the Ellensburg Arts Commission in order to bring awareness and support to local artists and their work. Businesses all over town participate, including D&M Coffee Downtown, Ellensburg WineWorks, Gard Vintners, Alley Cat Artists and Gallery One Visual Arts Center.

For most people, the art walk begins at Gallery One, which has three floors of art, a gift shop as well as beer and wine to drink while browsing the gallery. The air is always full of energy and excitement and is jam-packed with art lovers, both new and old.

This month, Gallery One presented three different exhibits. The main gallery houses the “Biennial Teen” exhibit, which is made up of artwork created by teens in Kittitas County. Students between the ages of 13 and 19 have their art displayed in mediums ranging from photography to pottery. Sierra Wenz won best in show for her charcoal drawing, “Fred in Motion.”

On the mezzanine is the “Passing the Torch” exhibit, which showed jewelry and metal art done by Washington state high school students.

Outside, Gallery One brought in “The ArtStream Nomadic Gallery,” which is a mobile ceramics gallery that showcases many different ceramic artists and has traveled throughout America.

Another popular spot on First Friday is local art gallery, Alley Cat Artists. This month, Alley Cat is featuring Tacomabased artists in an exhibit titled “Tacoma,

COREY SMITH/OBSERVER

THE VALLEY “Summer skies in Kittitas” oil painting displayed by artist Randy Van Beek.

Naturally.” This exhibit spotlights eight different artists within various mediums including: jewelry, ceramics and printmaking. The exhibit opened on April 6 and runs until April 30.

According to Sarah Scott, arts commissioner and program director of Alley Cat Artists, this event makes Ellensburg a “more interesting place to visit and live while the arts help revitalize the downtown area.”

Carl Fredrickson, senior geography, thought that the art walk was important because it “brings all of the different groups in the community together, like students, professors and locals.”

For those interested in the wine portion of the First Friday Art Walk, a nice place to stop is WineWorks. They offer $2 wine tastings from local wineries and this month they brought in Market Vineyards from Richland, Wash.

“I enjoy learning about Washington wines,” said Kylie Gallagher, a study abroad advisor at Central. “I didn’t really know much about wine before, but with the help of this event I’ve gotten to learn a lot about wines.”

Break the mold of a normal Friday evening and head downtown on the first Friday of every month and experience all Ellensburg has to offer.

For more information and a full list of business, go to the Ellensburg Arts Commission site, www.ellensburgarts.com.

Art heats up campus gallery

“Atmospheric” displays variety of ceramics

BY RACHEL CHURCHILL

Staff Reporter

Central Washington University featured 19 artists from throughout the United States at the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery. The “Atmospheric” exhibit was displayed from March 5 through April 8.

These artists displayed ceramics that focus on atmospheric firing techniques.

Atmospheric art has to do with the type and quality of the air in the kiln during the firing process. Chemicals, compounds and mixtures of elements present combine with the clays, slips and glazes on the work to create varied colors, textures and surface depth.

Atmosphere affects the general surface of the work and forms its overall character.

“There is something magical about the unpredictable surface effects that result from atmospheric firing techniques,” said Steven Hill in the March 2012 issue of Ceramics Monthly Magazine.

This exhibit is unlike any other, in that it showcases ceramic designs one could only dream about. Bright colors illuminate the different ceramics showcasing the diverse possibilities artists can create with clay.

Every physical material, every tool, all techniques and processes are important in creating a final work of art. In a

ceramic studio, every choice determines the look and feel of the finished work. It’s also important for the artist to incorporate their personality and inner-self into every piece.

“I love the unique ideas, especially when only one medium is being used,” said Katrina White, sophomore geography.

The gallery was part of the April 6 First Friday Art Walk, gathering all audiences including students, locals and travelers.

The gallery featured all types of ceramics such as pots, bowls, vases, centerpieces and more.

A potter has many goals; they want to be expressive, and they want their work to be direct, honest and also functional.

In the past, the number of potters who could make a living off their trade has decreased immensely. The reason for this is that the demand for functional pottery has faded from an increased supply of mass production-made ceramics.

The Sarah Spurgeon Gallery is located in Randall Hall on Dean Nicholson Boulevard. The gallery hours are weekdays 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., and weekends 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is free.

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Kye Kye’s ethereal music inspires Central students more bodies should have been.

The band consists of siblings Timothy and Alex Yagolnikov on guitar and keys The SURC Ballroom lit up in a warm, respectively, and Olga Yagolnikov-Phelan purple glow April 4. Fog swarmed around on guitar and vocals, along with Olga’s the floor of the stage, illuminated by two husband, Central alumni Tommy Phelan, bright spotlights. Mellow, melodic music on drums. played from the house speakers, preparKye Kye’s music was powerful and ing the audience for a performance from moving. ethereal sounds emitted from the Camas, Wash.-based band, Kye Kye. keyboards, the bass drum reverberated Everything seemed to be in place for through chests like a fist, guitars swirled a rock show, except for fans. The show and Olga’s gorgeous, whispery voice was would be starting in minutes, but as start- the cherry on top of it all. ing time got closer and closer, it became Kye Kye played as if no one was apparent that the entire room was not go- watching. Their feet stomped vigorously, ing to fill. However, that didn’t mean there heads bobbed to the beats, and when weren’t any die hard Kye Kye fans in the Olga wasn’t singing, she gracefully moved crowd. about as if dancing to her favorite song Dedicated fans Karen Porter and Jes- alone in her bedroom. sica Mayo drove all the way from Cheney Their positive vibes spread through the and Yakima to enjoy the live show. The small crowd, who all clapped and moved band was beginning their tour kick off in unison with the music. Kye Kye took in Ellensburg in time between songs the wake of their to describe their newly released band name, which album, “Young based on an old Love Remixes.”

Everyone is not only mind isGreek word mean“I’m excited and body, but spirit as well. ing Christ.

Guitarist to hear stuff from Timothy took a few the new remix moments to explain EP,” Porter said.

- TIMOTHY YAGOLNIKOV who the band is and Kye Kye reGuitarist and co-lead singer why they make mucently released an sic. album of remixed While fidgeting versions of songs from their debut album, “Young Love.” with the microphone stand, he said that Fans were excited to hear some new ren- when the band started they “wanted to find themselves, who they really were as ditions of the songs they already loved.

As soon as Kye Kye took the stage, people and the meaning of life.” He said their large, powerful sound and stage throughout that search, they found “evpresence filled in all the small gaps where eryone is not only mind and body, but

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FAITH ROCKS Kye Kye members Olga Yagolnikov Phelan and Timothy Phelan captured the crowd with their musical talents April 4 in the SURC Ballroom.

spirit as well.”

“Through Christ our spirits are made perfect,” said Tommy, in an impromptu sermon to connect better with the audience.

Listening with closed eyes and letting the inspiring, booming, melodic notes ring true through every nerve brought home the message and reason why Kye Kye creates music. Before their final song, they performed a cover of U2’s “With Or Without You.” The crowd cheered and applauded as

Kye Kye ended their energy-filled set.

“I came in for the heck of it and was pleasantly surprised,” said Nate Letcher, freshman public relations, as people filed out of the doors.

Mark Hooton, freshman public relations, said it was “one of the sickest live performances I’ve ever seen.”

Kye Kye rocked the SURC Ballroom with their high energy, electronic indie sound. This was the first stop of their U.S. tour that will take them all the way to Florida.

Study abroad group gets Greece-y

BY MONIQUE PARKER

Staff Reporter

While most were fleeing home for spring break, an eager group of students headed out of the country.

James Pappas, education professor, has lead the study abroad trip to Greece six times since 2007. Both his father and wife are of Greek heritage. Pappas took his first trip to Greece in 1966 and has visited over 30 times in his life.

“I really enjoyed the group we had,” Pappas said. “The trip practically went flawless.”

The small batch of ten students embarked on the trip for many different reasons but with one similar goal in mind: to experience something new.

“I want to see the world before I’m too old,” said John Barr, junior education.

The students began their 16 hour trip at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, where they departed for a six-hour layover in Paris, France. Pappas took the group for lunch and a walking tour of the city. Students were able to see historical landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triumph and the Seine River.

“One student was even able to eat French fries in France,” Pappas said.

After their short stay in Paris, the group boarded their last plane

to Athens. While in Greece, the students visited eight archeological sites and five museums. They also swam in the Mediterranean Sea. “I really like the scenery and the ocean,” said Laura Martin, junior communication studies. “It was the bluest ocean I’ve ever seen.”

Professor Pappas lead the group to a small city called Conganthi, where his brother-in-law resides.

“American travelers are the main attractions [in small cities like this]. People were excited to meet and talk to them,” Pappas said.

The students admitted that the cultural differences between the United States and Greece were very obvious. Outside of the language barrier, students said the locals were much friendlier and the driving was much faster.

“They drive really fast,” Barr said. “They’ll hit you.”

Part of experiencing a new culture involves sampling a variety of food. Students got to enjoy an authentic home cooked meal during their stay in the village.

They raved about the gyros, tzatziki, baklava and cheese pie.

“The food was so good,” said Allie Jackson, sophomore interdisciplinary studies. “All the fruit was really fresh.”

During their nine-day trip, the group said they were able to bond rather quickly with each other.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOHN BARR

SAY CHEESE! Group members take a break to capture the moment: Allie Jackson, trip leader James Pappas, Pinkal Patel, John Barr, Laura Martin, Reesa Nelson, Tia Thomasson, Amber Plotke, Aaron Love, Sarah Tikka Dills Lovasz and Chris Johnson.

They even got matching tattoos of the word “opa” which stands for positivity, optimism and joy.

“It was spur of the moment and we wanted something to remember each other and Greece by,” Jackson said.

Pappas mentioned that he enjoyed seeing the camaraderie built amongst the group.

There are many different study abroad programs available throughout the year at Central

Washington University. Students who went on this trip said they would definitely recommend going as a student.

“It’s cheaper to travel now than it will be later,” Martin said.

For more information on study abroad programs visit www.cwu. edu/~studyabroad.

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Tat tat tatted up!

Local tattoo shop owners work their magic

plied to colleges and went to the one that accepted me.”

He was accepted to Central Washington University where he majored in paintTattoo ink is something that will be ing.

This passion led him to tattooing and with you for the rest of your life. Making the choice to get a tattoo can be one of the art behind it.

After graduating from Central, he met the hardest. his wife Melody Malek, also a tattoo artist.

Third Eye Tattoo is not the typical tatBefore working with tattoos and piercings, too shop. There is a goat above the tattoo table looking down at patrons while she opened a vintage clothing store when they are getting a tattoo done, a porcelain she was 20-years-old called Ruby Clothes. doll with no eyes and a dress on top of the She named this vintage store after her glass display furniture with art pieces in- daughter.

Malek opened her first tattoo shop in side. Great pieces of artwork are all over the shop from tattoo artists. From the mo- 1997 called Sugar Babies. She began with ment customers walk in, they can expect only piercings and hired tattoo artists. She to feel welcomed and have a solution to learned tattooing from her employees.

A year later, any problem or Malek partquestion that nered with other they might have.

I had no idea until he came tattoo artists and The very laid back from the restroom and I opened Studio back 37-yearold Ben Reames started tattooing him and he said 3. After meeting Reames, they is owner and a ‘I’m going to kill you if you mess it both decided to tattoo artist at open Tiki Tatup’ Third Eye Tattoo in 2000 and too downtown.

-BEN REAMES stayed with the He has been Owner of Third Eye Tattoo business to this tattooing for 12 day, but it is now years and was known as Third born and raised in Tacoma. Reames said he did not have Eye Tattoo. During her training and tattoos, Malek practiced on her father and the choice to not go to college “My parents did not give me the choice friends. to not go to college,” he said. “So I just ap“My dad was heavily tattooed, so he

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INK’D Reames tattoos an intricate design on his customer, Steve Andrews.

would let me practice on him,” she said.

“Most of my friends would also let me tattoo on them.”

Malek let them know that if she messed up the tattoo, she would fix the mistakes made when she improved her skills.

Reames has a very unique story behind his success. His apprenticeship was done the complete opposite way; instead of having someone to work for, he had Curtis James, a tattoo artist with more experience, work for him. James was introduced to Reames through James’s girlfriend.

James had plenty of experience in tattooing and had worked for other tattoo shops.

Reames has been inspired by many tattoo artists but mainly by Albert Durer and Pusshead. These two artists have very

unique work. Durers’s art is very soft and detailed. Pusshead’s art is skulls mixed in with bottles and hair. The uniqueness of these two artists is something that inspired Reames’s art.

His favorite style to tattoo is black and gray. After shading in the tattoo, Reames said it comes to life and this is something that fascinates him.

Reames said the craziest thing that he has experienced was a Los Angeles truck driver who came in asking for a tattoo on his back. He went to the restroom and drank almost half a bottle of whiskey.

“I had no idea until he came back from the restroom and I started tattooing him and he said, ‘I’m going to kill you if you mess it up,’” Reames said.

New ‘cats gear up for fall CWU Caption Contest spices up SURC Pit Wildcat Day prepares future students for success

the recreation center, as well as attend student services presentations. Various tours throughout campus will be provided Incoming students are once again throughout the day, so that students may making their way to Central Washington pick and choose where they would like to University for Wildcat Day. This year’s go. Those students involved in Wildcat Wildcat Day will take place on April 14th Day will be provided with an agenda that from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This introductory outlines daily activities, and will also have day to Central provides the opportunity the opportunity to obtain their Connecfor future students and parents to explore tion Card.

Some of the older students who went the campus and become acquainted with through Wildcat Day still remember how the town they will be residing in.

Michael Johansen, academic advisor at it felt to be a brand new student. Caitlyn Runland, sophoCentral, can attest more business, atto the many benefits Wildcat Wildcat Day provides a tended Wildcat Day can bring to future stu- view that a Web site cannot Day as an incoming freshman. dents.

“I was pretty Wildcat Day give you, that pamphlets can“helps students to not capture, and that word of comfortable commake informed deci- mouth sometimes cannot di- ing to Central in the first place, but being sions, to meet peers, shown around the and provides an ini- rectly convey. school and everytial sense of hopefulthing made me feel ly feeling connected.

-MICHAEL JOHANSEN more independent It’s the beginning of and more excited that next chapter,” Academic advisor for the school year,” said Johansen.

Runland said.

According to CenStudents and their families are also tral’s Housing Web site,Wildcat Day is phase one of Central Washington Uni- encouraged to extend their visit past the versity’s four-tiered Fall New Student Ori- Wildcat Day. Families may rent rooms in entation program. The following phases the hotels conveniently located near caminclude Discover Summer Orientation pus and explore the entirety of Ellensburg program, Wildcat Welcome Weekend and and all that it has to offer.

Being a new student can seem overFirst Six Weeks program.

Wildcat Day is the perfect opportunity whelming and petrifying at times. Central to welcome new students so that they be- strives to make their students feel at home come familiar with the campus and get while going to school, and a program such any questions they may have answered. as Wildcat Day is essential in that process.

“Wildcat Day provides a view that a Registration is not necessary for this event and students and their families will find web site cannot give you, that pamphlets their day filled with various activities and cannot capture, and that word of mouth sometimes cannot directly convey. It might places to visit around campus.

Students will have the opportunity to bring about questions and ideas that you visit the Wildcat Shop, attend a student would not have previously raised. Let the clubs and organizations fair, and tour journey begin,” said Johansen.

Is that a snake in Sean Connery’s pants?

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pus Activities and members vote as a panel for the best captions. There is a prize for the winning captions. Winners get to take Though relatively new, the Central home and keep the giant photograph acCaption Contests are quickly generating companying their caption won. Winners great interest among students. According are announced at any Campus Activities to Audrey Harrison, Campus Activities event following the Caption Contest. For first tried out the idea a few months ago at example, if a Caption Contest runs all day “FUNuary 17th,” a night of fun and free on a Monday and there is a Monday Movie Madness that night, the winners would events for students, when it took off.

Campus Activities members wanted be announced then.

Spectators were huddled around the the Caption Contests to be just for fun and boards of the something humormost recent Capous for students tion Contest on to participate in.

Mon. April 3.

So far there have Three different been only a few pictures were Caption Contests, displayed on the but more will be boards and it was scattered throughup to students to out the quarter. create funny or “There are witty captions. set dates, chosen Several students randomly in no entering the particular order,” ELIZABETH WHEELER/OBSERVER SURC exclaimed, Harrison said.

“I love these!”

The confirmed SSSS This photograph of the original dates so far are: from the New York Zoological Society, was a upon seeing the Thursday, April crowd favorite with the caption “I’ve seen big- Caption Contest.

The boards 12 and 23, May 7, ger snakes in Sean Connery’s pants!” included funny 11, 12 and 22. The contests run all day from about 9 a.m. to 8 black-and-white photos of people in compromising positions and one photo p.m. in the SURC. The Caption Contests are set up in the showed three constables holding a very SURC pit, facing the doors as students large anaconda.

Later that night, the winners were walk in. Campus Activities choose a few silly/random pictures to display. Pictures announced at Monday Movie Madness ranged from celebrities to old photos, but by Campus Activities members. They all are ones selected to induce hilarious brought out the boards and presented the and/or witty captions. photos to the audience.

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When asking the average college student about sex, the answers will probably include being fearful of it.

The well-known and highly acclaimed sex expert Pepper Schwartz, sociology professor at the University of Washington, thinks that although popular media appears to be obsessed with sex, people are generally still afraid of it. She explained her perspective in her April 5 lecture titled “Why Are We So Afraid of Sex?” “I think we’re very uneasy about the idea of pleasure and sex; if you do it right it’s actually pleasurable,” Schwartz said.

The thought of young people experiencing sexual pleasure has always been a hard topic for adults to face, but Schwartz pointed out that avoiding the topic doesn’t make it go away.

Preaching abstinence when teens are already having sex is creating a bigger problem than what it meant to prevent.

“We don’t think they can handle it; we don’t think they can act responsibly,” Schwartz said. “I think we just feel they shouldn’t have it; it’s ours,” she said, speaking from the average American adult’s point of view.

In an age when information is readily available, Americans are still having a hard time separating fact from fiction with regards to sex.

“We are one of the most religious

countries in the world,” Schwartz said.

In relation to other countries, the United States is slow when dealing with sexuality. There are still many people who live by a double-standard and have one specific view point about what is appropriate sexually.

According to Schwartz, there are six states that have outlawed vibrators: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas, Florida and Texas. Vibrators are seen more as female sex toys. Some think they

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are socially unacceptable because female sexuality is still not widely understood.

Americans have changed their views on specific aspects of sexuality but are still dealing with issues that countries like Scandinavia have already faced. Examples include homosexuals in the armed forces and the number of sexually active teens.

Schwartz cited that 50 percent of teens has had sex by age 16 and about 80 percent of young adults have had intercourse

by age 21.

Students who attended the lecture found the facts and statistics engaging and informative.

“There were many facts and issues she brought up I didn’t really think about,” said Ashley Fitch, senior interdisciplinary studies.

If students left the lecture and only retained one point, Schwartz wanted students to see that maybe they can change how they view sexuality and hopefully teach their own kids proper sex education.

Schwartz’s topic is just as important now as it was in 2008, the last time she visited Central.

Judith Hennessey, Central sociology professor, asked Schwartz to do the lecture to kick off the Women’s History Month celebration in April instead of March.

The impact of proper sex education can already be seen. Eric Hunter, senior psychology, already wants to do similar work to Schwartz’s once he graduates from Central.

“I want to get into the human sexuality field,” Hunter said. “Be a sex therapist or a love doctor.”

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Many people celebrate Easter weekend by hunting for eggs. However, the only thing the Central Washington baseball team found themselves trailing was their opponent.

The Wildcats salvaged one win out of the four-game series to bring them to an 11-17 record.

Central hosted Northwest Nazarene University for an atypical weekend series.

The two teams faced off on a Friday/Saturday format because of religious practices by NNU, and the holiday weekend.

Central seemed to be out of the groove in the first half of the double header Friday afternoon as the Crusaders jumped out to an 11-0 lead and continued to build on that, eventually defeating the Wildcats, 15-1.

Central played poorly, committing seven errors and stranding eleven runners on base. Brett Gray, a junior from Ephrata, plated the only Central run with a single in the eighth inning.

Derrick Webb, senior infielder, contributed two of the nine total hits for Central.

In the nightcap of the doubleheader, junior Randy Button looked more like Randy Johnson, pitching a complete game gem. Button threw seven strong innings, scattering nine hits, striking out five, and only allowed one runner to cross home plate.

Northwest Nazarene took the early a stellar day at the dish for NNU, going lead, but the Wildcats clawed back in the 4-5 with a home run, four RBI’s, and two fifth to take a 2-1 advantage and never runs scored. looked back. Senior David Leid led the Junior Jason Lotzer pitched seven and charge for the Wildcat offense with two two-thirds innings for Central, but seemed singles in the sixth inning that pushed run- to run out of gas well before that. The ners home each time. questionable decision to keep Lotzer in the Central batted around the lineup, tally- game may have discouraged the team afing eight runs in the inning to extend their ter a rough eighth inning. NNU added six lead to 10-1, the firuns to their lead nal score. Kyle Sani and eventually dewent two for three feated the Wildcats I think we really need to 12-3 in the opener with one run scored and one RBI. focus on working on defense, of Saturday’s douWhen the series we are a very talented defen- bleheader. resumed Saturday The final game sive team but haven’t shown of the four-game afternoon the Wildcats continued from series had each it in the past two weekends where they left off team amped up a the day before. Danotch. The Wild-BRETT BIELEC vid Leid singled up cats once again Senior outfielder the middle in the grabbed the lead in first inning to score the bottom of the two runners and first inning with the take an early lead. favorable result of some controversial calls However, the Wildcat fortunes didn’t by the third base umpire. continue in their favor throughout the rest On a play that looked to be an out on of the game. Central left the bases loaded a force at second base, the runner was in each of the first two innings and was called safe and drew some heckling from unable to capitalize on five walks given up the NNU fans and skipper, Tim Onofrei.

by Patrick Patterson of NNU. Central’s Onofrei sprinted on to the field and gave bats started to cool off while the Crusad- the umpire an earful of dissatisfaction ers started to heat up. over the ‘bad’ call. This incident may have Northwest Nazarene put a run on the changed the momentum of the game, firboard in five of the last six innings to take ing up the Crusaders. a comfortable lead. Fernando Robles had The Crusaders employed their own

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version of Babe Ruth, starting Sean McDonald on the mound, who played outfield in the previous games.

Once players reach the collegiate level of baseball not many players are able to pitch and play the field, but McDonald is used to being the everyday leadoff hitter and has found his niche on the team.

“I’m used to it. I’ve been doing it for four years. When I’m doing one I’m able to tune out the other and focus at the task at hand,” McDonald said.

McDonald pitched a winning, complete game, and held Central to three runs on four hits. For the day McDonald tallied three hits and runs, and also tacked on two RBI’s.

The Wildcats will need to pick up their intensity in order to contend for a playoff position. Senior leader Brett Bielec still believes in the team and is hopeful for the rest of the season.

“I think we really need to focus on working on defense. We are a very talented defensive team but haven’t shown it in the past two weekends,” Bielec said.

Central will host a Friday-Saturday doubleheader once again this weekend versus Corban University of Salem Oregon.

Central made up a previously postponed doubleheader against Whitworth University on Tuesday 4/10. The Wildcats split, winning 13-0 before losing 12-1.

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Football welcomes new coordinator BY amber benoit

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It’s not often that a Central Washington University graduate plans on returning to Ellensburg. Yet, that’s exactly where Malik Roberson, finds himself as the new Central football defensive coordinator.

Rober son never planned on coming back to Ellensburg after graduating; nevertheless he was excited by the opportunity to return.

“It intrigued me to come back to Ellensburg MALIK ROBERSON and be a part of Defensive coordinator this great tradition that’s been going on here over the years,” Roberson said. “I thought being in a new role for me there would be no better fit than to start my new journey at Central Washington.”

Roberson, a Spokane native, is a Central alumnus. He was a standout player on the defensive line and competed as a Wildcat for two seasons, including the 1995 NAIA Division II national championship team.

Since leaving Central and successfully coaching NCAA Division I at Portland State, Eastern Washington and Washington State, Roberson is continuing his

successful career by returning to his roots.

Head Coach Blaine Bennett believes that Roberson is an excellent candidate.

“His Division I experience in the coaching profession is a huge factor for me and his connection to Central,” Bennett said. “He is someone who has a great love for the community and that really sets him apart.”

Bennett hopes that Roberson’s connection to Washington will play an integral role in Central’s recruiting tradition.

“He will continue to help us recruit the state of Washington,” Bennett said. “We try to sign all of our high school student athletes from the state.”

Roberson is excited to step in and is looking toward spring ball and next season. Having moved from Division I coach to Division II coach, he has to adjust his coaching style just a little.

“Football is football; the fundamentals won’t change,” Roberson said. “I just need to be aware of the resources we have and will have to be innovative to get the same results.”

Coach Bennett is also looking forward to the upcoming season and Roberson’s role.

“We have a high standard here for our defensive…and we have high expectations for Coach Roberson,” Bennett said.

The defense will be intense under Roberson’s coaching.

“The objective is to be a really aggressive defense. We’ll be physical and a bit more flexible than we have in the past,”

Softball has a bumpy road trip

BY Chace Dav y

Staff Reporter

Central softball traveled to Montana to play the Montana State University Billings Hornets (MSUB), coming out of the fourgame, two-day series with losses in the first three. Scores were 9-1, 7-5, and 7-2, but Central was able to rebound in the final game, winning 16-1.

The CWU women, who are 9-14 in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) (13-22 overall), have had a rough time winning games this season. Seven of their losses have been by two runs or less.

“We haven’t been able to get good pitching and hitting in the same game,” Maria Gau, sophomore pitcher, said. “Either we get good hitting one game or we get good pitching and no hitting to back it up.”

The Wildcats had both good pitching and hitting in their 16-1 victory on Saturday. Freshman pitcher Heidy Wells allowed just three hits in that game, despite the Hornets having one of the better hitting squads in the league.

“It might have pumped me up more to just be like ‘I have to bring my ‘A game,’ because they’re going to bring their ‘A game,’” Wells said.

CWU combined for 14 hits in five innings and scored in every inning except for the fifth, including a 12-run, 8-hit second inning.

“Once that first batter got a hit it started a merry-go-round on the base paths, and it just snowballed from there,” Wells said. The team was able to play with a lot more confidence once they got a lead, and never looked back.

Only one starter didn’t get a hit in the game. Both Wells and senior infielder Liz Jusko hit home runs in the game, and Jusko had four RBI’s.

The Hornets were 24-8 overall heading into the weekend series and in first place in the GNAC. However, their impressive record didn’t

deter the Wildcats.

“The fourth time around, we all came together and were able to convert the runs,” Wells said. “Defense was solid all the way around; the outfield was making great plays, and it was a tremendous help.”

CWU plays MSUB two more times at home this season, and Wells thinks that the Hornets will approach the Wildcats with a little more caution next time after seeing how CWU is capable of batting.

MSUB committed five errors in the victory. Wells contributes that to hard hitting at the plate by Central.

“It’s not like [MSUB] were out there playing wreckball,” Wells said. “We were just hitting it hard and making it hard for them to handle.”

Head softball coach Mallory Holtman is happy with how her team played throughout the series, despite losing three out of the four games, and attributes the losses to good defense by MSUB. “Defensively, they were really solid,” Holtman said. “We hit the ball hard, and even when we hit it in gaps they would come up with some amazing plays.”

MSUB was able to capitalize on the few mistakes CWU made in the first game and hit some well-placed balls, which is what helped lead to their victory over Central in the first three games.

“Sometimes that just happens,” Holtman said. “I think all weekend we were on it, and it just didn’t fall for us until the final game.”

The Wildcats have struggled, but are still going to compete to finish off the regular season on a high note.

“At this point in the season we have nothing to lose,” said Jusko. “We’re just going into every game looking to fight hard and try to get a win.”

Wells has a bright outlook on what the future holds for the team heading into next year.

“We might not go past the [regular] season this year, but next year we’ll be there and we’ll be a contender,” Wells said.

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Roberson said. “Our identity will be to fly around and be aggressive.”

It’s not just Roberson who is excited to be in Ellensburg, his wife and young daughters are excited for the move. With Roberson’s extended family on both the eastern and western side of the state, they are glad to be in Ellensburg between their families. Roberson and his wife also have an older son.

Football is a family sport for the Roberson’s.

“[My family] will be here fully loaded and my daughter in their cheer outfits ready to go,” Roberson said.

Roberson officially started his position on March 30. He has already had the opportunity to meet and work with the defense. Spring ball starts at the end of April. The annual spring game, where the team scrimmages, will take place May 12 at Tomlinson Stadium. Kick-off is set for noon and will be a part of the Family Weekend festivities.

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Wildcats compete in WAOR V

BY EVAN THOMPSON

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The Wildcats may be Division II athletically, but the men’s and women’s track and field team sees its fair share of higher competition throughout the season. At the WAOR V Invitational in Spokane, Central competed against notable Division I schools such as Washington State, Gonzaga, Boise State, and Idaho. Fifteen schools, including CWU, were in attendance.

On a sunbaked afternoon, the heat didn’t stop the Wildcats from a few solid performances. Adding onto already stellar seasons were senior Bryan Mack and junior Katharine Lotze, who both finished second in the triple jump for the men’s and women’s events respectively. Mack and Lotze were the two highest finishers for the Wildcats on the day, with Mack clearing 45 feet, 5 ¾ inches and Lotze hitting 38 feet ¼ inches.

“It was a pretty good jump considering the fact that I wasn’t able to go full speed,” Mack said, “and I haven’t been doing much the past couple of weeks; I’m happy with it.”

Mack, who recently returned from a hamstring injury, decided to hold out on competing in his two other events, the 100-meter and long jump, which he usually places highly in.

“It was my first time back since injury so I had to take it light as far as my own performance went. Obviously I would’ve liked to do it but I knew I’m not ready to do multiple events yet,” Mack said.

“That’s something that will have to wait until next week or the week after.”

Junior Scott Morrison dipped his toes into several different events and managed to finish in the top five in all of them.

Morrison started off by placing fifth in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.31 seconds, and then in the 200-meter dash he finished fourth by running 22.32 seconds.

Morrison then competed in two relays, the 4x100-meter relay and the 4x400-meter relay. With the help of teammates Colin Alexander, Kyle Fremd and Erik Lee, the team finished with Morrison’s highest placing of the day at third with a time of 3:25.67. The 4x100-meter relay ended up at fifth with a time of 43.40 seconds.

“We had some pretty good perfor-

mances,” Morrison said. “There’s always room for improvement obviously. I’m taking a break away from the 400 [meter run], just to kind of get out of the same old routine all the time, but I did okay in them.”

The Wildcats’ most successful event of the day, as far as consistency, was the long jump where senior Manny Melo, senior Jason Caryl, and sophomore Sakae Kamagata finished third, fourth, and fifth respectively. Melo jumped his season best in the long jump, finishing with a distance of 22 feet ¼ inches.

This Saturday marks the first and only time the Wildcats will compete at home.

On April 14, CWU will host the 20th annual Spike Arlt Invitational, drawing rival schools such as Western Washington to Ellensburg.

Mack, who will not be able to compete at the invitational, is still very enthusiastic for what the meet has in store for fans.

“As a team I’m very excited because this year we get to go against Western at this meet,” Mack said. “We’ll get all of Western’s best guys so it’ll be a good opportunity for us to see how we’re going to

‘Cats lose close call, playoff hopes fading

BY SCOTT HERMAN

Staff Reporter

The Central Rugby team played host to the Bruins of UCLA this past Saturday afternoon on the CWU soccer field.

The wind was blustery and the Central fans showed up in full force to support the team. The raucous fans, however, were not enough for a Wildcats victory as a promising second half comeback came up short, leaving them at the wrong end of a 26-23 final. The wind had its way with several kicks, on one occasion blowing the ball into the top of a tree bordering the pitch.

Central did themselves no favors in the first half, stumbling to a 19-6 deficit with the momentum clearly in the Bruins’ favor.

With their backs against the wall, Central was forced to make its moves quickly and aggressively. In the second half, the ‘Cats won scrum after scrum and dominated possession for a majority of the clock.

After hitting a penalty kick off the foot of Matt Lobe, UCLA quickly answered and increased their lead to 15 at 26-9.

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Mack hopes to return to competition the week following the Spike Arlt Invitational.

UCLA defense held strong and denied the Wildcats’ attack. The anticipation ended when Central committed a penalty within feet of the goal line, essentially handing the ball to the Bruins in the waning seconds.

Matt Lobe played a phenomenal game for the Wildcats, making five of his six kicks to provide the clutch scoring Central needed to stay in the game down the stretch. Patrick Blair anchored the front line and came up big with a try in the second half and solid tackling throughout the match.

As for the motivation behind the intense second half effort, head coach Tony Pacheco tried to instill confidence in his players.

“The word at half time was really ‘don’t panic,’” Pacheco said.

Coach Pacheco lamented the fact that the seniors couldn’t come away with a victory in their last home game.

“We were right there, we just couldn’t finish it off,” said Pacheco, “The boys competed well, it’s just a disappointing result, not the way you want to finish off a home season, especially for a few seniors we have.”

Central’s fate is now out of their hands.

They need Cal Poly to beat UCLA this weekend in order to have a shot at the playoffs when they head down to play Cal Poly themselves in two weeks. Another UCLA win and the Wildcats’ playoff chances go down the drain.

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Lacrosse splits weekend matches The tough play from the Wildcats’ defense forced the Lutes to commit a lot of turnovers in the last quarter, with many The Central Washington Wildcats la- of those turnovers leading to points for crosse team hosted two matches last week- Central. The defenders smothered PLU’s end against the Pacific Lutheran Univer- offender, causing them to throw the ball sity (PLU) Lutes and the Southern Oregon away and causing many of those passes to Raiders. be picked off by the Wildcats, allowing the Central was looking to bounce back offense more opportunities to put points from a disappointing 17-4 loss two weeks on the board. ago to the Pacific Northwest Collegiate “Our defense was able to shut down Lacrosse League leader, the Gonzaga their offense, which allowed our offense to Bulldogs. work,” Mehl said.

Saturday’s game The Wildcats was a very physical continued I felt our [defense] as a physical styletheir match against the of whole were bullies out there, play and lit up the Lutes that left several players hitting they were real physical. They scoreboard in the the ground on mulsecond half. Cenwere scared of our defense. tiple occasions. tral managed to “We wanted score an additional -Jeremy Veilleux to come out and six points and held Sophomore smack them in the on to a 14-7 victory mouth,” said Patover PLU. rick Mehl, junior. “Our team has a men“Jeremy dominated the face-offs,” tality to play physical.”

Mehl said. “That is not really seen as a big The Wildcats were hitting their op- part of the offense, but it does play a big ponent often and hitting them hard. role. He was a key player in our victory.”

Central’s defense allowed the Wildcats to In the second match of the weekend, control the game and prevented the Lutes’ both the Wildcats and Southern Oregon offense from hitting its stride. PLU man- Raiders were coming off from victories aged to only score two goals going into the day before. halftime compared to Central’s eight.

Veilleux led the Wildcats with goals “I felt our [defense] as a whole were scored in both home matches. He scored bullies out there; they were real physical,” six goals and an assist in the win over the said sophomore Jeremy Veilleux. “They Lutes, with 3 goals in the match against were scared of our defense.” the Raiders.

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CROSSFIRE A Central lacrosse player and a PLU lacrosse player fight for position during last weekend’s match. The Wildcats won 14-7.

It was another physical game by the defense that kept the Wildcats in the running. This physical play allowed Veilleux to have another good game. Veilleux scored almost half of the seven goals in the match by Central.

Each side had been pretty evenly matched throughout the first three quarters; however, the Wildcats and Raiders began to tire quickly in the last quarter.

“Both teams were fatigued from playing in games the day before and it really showed,” Mehl said.

The Raiders took a late lead and held on to beat the Wildcats 16-7. That victory was Southern Oregon University’s eighth win of the season and their third victory in a row.

Central dropped to a 3-7 record overall and 1-2 in division matches. The Wildcats will look to continue their physical style over the last three matches of the season.

The next lacrosse match for Central will be Friday, April 13, in Bozeman, Mont., against the University of Montana Grizzlies.

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