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PARENTING 101 THE HOME OF WILDCATS IS ALSO

THE HOME OF BEES EXPLORE THE FASHION

ARE YOU FOLLOWING THE TREND OF THE MOMENT? FIND OUT IF YOU”RE A

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CONTENTS Editor’s Note Staff Page

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OUR TOWN Disaster Ready?

Go Local

Local Pawn Stars Pride Week

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SPARE CHANGE Life After Graduation

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PASSPORT Exotic Places

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SPOTLIGHT A Baby Story Single Parents The ‘Burg and the Bees Life on the Wake

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RPG Slacktivism

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FASHION Fashion Fever

NYC Fashion Journal

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MIND & BODY My ADHD Life

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Education: An Older Game

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BPM

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KISS & TELL What Central Means to Me

What’s on Your Mind?

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FOOD & DRINK It’s Wine O’Clock

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Guide to Fruits and Veggies

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AFTER DARK A Bouncer’s View

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Chasing Mel’s Hole

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EDITOR’S NOTE A wise women once said, “Many people will walk in and out of your life; but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.”

The end is near. As I walk through campus I can practically feel the think anticipation of everyone who is waiting for June 9. The day students get to say they finally made it through University 101, tromping through four inches of snow to class, and one last final exam.

While this all sounds fun-and-dandy, it’s a kind of bittersweet moment for me—and I’m not even graduating yet!

People always tell me to enjoy my college years because they’re the best times of your life. They can be the best shared times of your life, too.

Editor-in-Chief Devin Larson cwupulsemagazine@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ cwupulsemagazine Twiter: @CWUPulse Art director Virginia Holman

To all those student parents out there who shared these times with youngsters, congratulations, you are very admirable. Read up on how they did it with flying colors, or rather flying color crayons, in the “Parenting 101” package on page 22.

To all seniors who are graduating, look back at these times with happy memories. Don’t worry about getting a job. If others can do it so can you. There is “Life After Graduation” and it can be found on page 18.

Thank you Pulse seniors. I couldn’t have made it through this quarter without all of you. Take pride in what you have accomplished for this publication. Follow the example of people who have real pride in “Pride Week” on page 16.

Adviser Jennifer Green Business & Advertising Manager Kristin Gaskill Central Washington University’s policies and practices affirm and actively promote the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education in employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, material status, disability, or status as a protected veteran.The person responsible for CWU’s institutional compliance with various federal and state laws and institutional policies dealing with discrimination is Staci Sleigh-Layman, Interim Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, Barge Hall 221, -509-963-2205 TTD 509-963-2207. CWU is an AA/EEO/ Title IX institution. Upon request, this document is available in accessible formats (Braille, large print or audio cassette). Contact Disability Support Services at 509-963-2171 TDD 509-9632146. Pulse falls under the auspices of the Student Media Board at Central Washington University. For more information, contact the Communication Department at http://www.cwu.edu/~comm/

To all who are planning on staying in Ellensburg, start the summer off with new endeavors. A little bee told me that there’s a new ordinance in this town. Read more in “The ‘Burg and the Bees” photo essay on page 28.

To all my friends who are graduating, I hope you know that you have made my time here very memorable. And although I will see you out in the real world soon, nothing will be able to replace the memories I’ve been able to share with you—all the laughter, fights and tears. You all have embedded your footprints on my heart.

Thank you Eleanor Roosevelt, I couldn’t have said it better myself.

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Seattle’s hottest recorded temperature is degrees on July 29, 2009.

is national ice cream month Popsicles were invented by an -year-old boy named Frank Epperson in the temperature in New In York was degrees for days straight, while in that time the murder rate increased by

According to USA Swimming and the National Swimming Pool Foundation, out of swimming pools in the United States, only public pools stay open year round.

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Watermelon is actually a vegetable related to cucumbers and pumpkins and is composed of . water According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, people visit the beach each day during the peak summer months.

The highest recorded temperature in the South Pole is degrees F.

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Disaster ready?

Katie Larsen

Earthquakes While Mother Nature is PMS’ing all over us, knowledge about what disasters could plague Kittitas County, when they are expected, and how to respond in an emergency is crucial to survival.

According to Nick Zentner, senior lecturer of geology, the top three potential natural disasters are flooding, earthquakes and an eruption of Mt. Rainier.

Flooding

“The biggest threat is continued flooding of the Yakima River,” says Zentner. “The flooding is pretty frequent and because of that, people are planning.” Since flooding happens so often, citizens become more prepared to face the repercussions.

Rich Elliott, deputy chief of the Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue (KVFR), says minor flooding occurs all the time, while every couple years the Yakima River and creeks will have major flooding in the county.

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“There are newly discovered faults on all sides of our valley,” says Zentner. By studying the faults, experts can predict the severity and frequency of the earthquakes based on past shakes. Although most quakes aren’t even felt, a large one in the Seattle area could potentially affect Central Washington. Earthquakes are plotted on a map through the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website, which shows the magnitude and date and time of the quake. The U.S. map can be found here: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ recenteqsus/ “It’s easy to get involved with the conversation about natural hazards by going to the USGS website,” says Zentner.

There is also a blog and map from the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network with more information pertinent to our area.

Eruptions

“There is no chance of lava coming into the valley. No chance of mud flows … but there is a chance of volcanic ash,” says Zentner. “The sky would become black. I don’t know if people would be killed in the valley, but it would be significant.”

Zentner reassures by explaining that based on the history of Mt. Rainier, it will erupt again within the next 100 years. “It’s definitely an active mountain with lots of magma moving around.”

Preparedness

Elliott says county entities work closely together to develop the Kittitas County Comprehensive Management Plan found here. He recommends citizens aim to be self-sufficient for up to two weeks so “you won’t become part of the problem.” For home owners, basic knowledge about the house is crucial such as how to turn off the power, gas and water if needed. Everyone should have a supply of candles, flashlights, batteries and food in case the power goes out for an extended period of time. For special situations, a two week supply of medicine should be on hand and Elliott recommends a solar panel to charge your cell phone.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends these items in an emergency kit: * at least a three day supply of water and food * First aid kit * Clothing, bedding and sanitation supplies (like toilet paper and soap) * Basic survival tools (compass, matches and maps) * Special items (including copies of important documents) These items should be stored in a waterproof container that is easily accessible in case of an emergency of any kind.

For a full list of supplies click here

All families should have a contact person outside the community or state who members can call in emergency situations to check-in. If phone lines go down in the area, an outside contact is necessary to keep in touch with loved ones.

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Bands from this Windy Town

Adriana Zazula

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STAND IN MOTION

There may not be a lot of space in this town, but Ellensburg is big enough to showcase its musical talents. Local bands such as Blackburn, Blue Like Jazz, Stand in Motion, Tyrannosaurus Grace and REME are catching the attention of students as well as locals.

These unique musicians all have two things in common: tremendous passion and ambition that goes far beyond their humble surroundings.

STAND IN MOTION Members: Alex Silvi, Deejay; Mark Hooton, Vocals/Guitar A perfect contradiction and a clash of meaning and sound comes together to go beyond the expected. Alex Silvi, freshman Film and Video Studies major, and Mark Hooton, freshman Public Relations major, are lifelong friends who have created common ground through their band Stand in Motion. However, their influences clash like the name of the group itself. Silvi is inspired by the sounds of Blink 182, while Hooton gravitates toward Coldplay. The duo describes their music as alternative

indie with a hint of electronic, but iTunes could only define them as pop/dreamy/ electronic. They will be playing at Chop Suey in Seattle on June 21 with bands Shoreline and Letters in Lights. Both agreed that this upcoming show is just the kind of exposure they need for their future, “I don’t think we’re going to stop. We just want to make this a career. Our degrees are just back up,” says Silvi.

Full-length album “Between Here and There” now on iTunes.

BLACKBURN Members: Brody Blackburn, Guitar/Vocals; Ben McBride, Drums; Wes Chamberlain, Audio Tech, Bass (Currently not attending school)

Brody Blackburn was once a solo artist who decided he needed something more for his show at Old Schoolhouse Brewery in Winthrop a few months ago. With that, Blackburn has now become a trio of spunk and ambition.The group describes their sound as “alternative pop with a slight crunch.”

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“If [our style] was an alcoholic drink, it would be a Hefeweizen with a shot of Vodka,” says drummer and junior Public Relations major Ben McBride.Their music is inspired by anything and everything. “…life is an influence. As Dr. Seuss once said, ‘Being crazy isn’t enough’,” says Mcbride.Blackburn is motivated by one day accomplishing most musicians’ ultimate goal: selling out Madison Square Garden.

TYRANNOSAURUS GRACE Members: Tim Held Vocals/Guitar/ Keyboards; Justin Foss, Guitar/Keyboards, David Hoffman, Drums; Lakyn Bury, Vocals/ Guitar/Keyboards; Jeff Gerrer, Bass It’s no wonder that a band with a name based on a friend’s description of himself with a hangover, accompanied by the combination of heavy metal punk and electronic beats, is turning heads in the Northwest music scene.

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Tyrannosaurus Grace got their start playing on top of a trailer in band member Lakyn Bury’s parents’ backyard. Since then, they have left their footprint on different venues across Washington. “We hope to one day have music be our full time job. If we could write and record music on a daily basis, uninterrupted by a day job, I think we would all be happy,” says Tim Held, singer, guitarist and keyboardist.

BLUE LIKE JAZZ TYRANNOSAURUS GRACE

Members: Ben Newby, Guitar/Vocals; Bryce McKenzie, Drums; Garrett Reynolds, Bass; Mark Hooton, Second Bass Blue Like Jazz is an alternative band with just enough pop to keep your foot tapping.

With a name based on the novel by Donald Miller because of its “hip” quality, lead singer, guitarist and senior Public Relations major Ben Newby has had every intention of changing it … for the past four years.The band is a close group of friends who have played shows from Seattle to Ellensburg

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and back again. Their favorite show was a sold out performance in February at El Corazon in Seattle. The band shared backstage with one of their favorites—The Dangerous Summer.“I’ll never forget the feeling of having my heroes say that we sounded good. It’s like guys, come on, I’m supposed to be going all fan-girl on you and telling you how awesome your music is, not the other way around,” says Newby.

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REME: Real Extraordinary Music Euphoria Members: Connor Risden, Vocals/Guitar; Jon Westlake, Drummer; Emerson Folker, Bass; Ary Webb, Second Drummer

Real Extraordinary Music Euphoria (REME) is a fairly new group on the scene combining blues, rock and reggae, for a sound that is all their own.

Not too long ago singer and guitarist Connor Risden, senior Environmental Studies major, bought the current owner of Spur’s a drink. By the end of their conversation the band had set its first show.

Spur’s has been hosting their shows since.

Risden plays alongside his longtime friend and drummer Jon Westlake, senior Geography major, as well as bassist Emerson Folker, a junior majoring in Global Wine Studies. Ary Webb, junior Nutrition major (who also plays drums for the Hooky’s), subs in for Westlake at shows or duels with him during garage jam sessions.

REME has its sights on playing larger shows in the area, maybe even one in the middle of Central Washington University’s campus on a sun-drenched day.

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PAWN STARS

Katie Larsen

They are watching, the eyes of over a dozen stuffed animals and not stuffed teddy bears. Instead of autographed photographs and guitars hanging from the walls, this pawnshop has over a dozen trophy taxidermied animals. The decorations on the wall include a moose head as big as a golf cart wearing a hat with a tassel, pheasants, deer, geese and severalwild boars in Fez hats. Almost all the animals were shot by owner Nika Mihailov and stuffed locally.

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Ellensburg’s only pawn shop, the Kittitas County Trading Co. on Main Street, shares qualities with the reality TV show “Pawn Stars” that has popularized pawning, but has the unique feel of a local store. Here, jewelry and fire arms are big sellers, not something popular on the show.

Makes sense, considering the shop’s past: it sold and repaired firearms over 25 years ago. “Small town; Still conservative, still rural,” Mihailov says about the goods they come across. When repairs were repeatedly left unpaid by customers, the previous owner decided to change it into a pawn service to earn the money back. Firearms and hunting equipment account for about 75 percent of the goods in the store today, a far cry from the high-end collectors’ items of “Pawn Stars.”

But this is Ellensburg not Las Vegas, where the History Channel’s “Pawn Stars” is filmed.

Whereas the shop owners on the show regularly consult with experts in areas such as historical war weapons to make sure the items presented at the shop are authentic, Kittitas County Trading, Co. picks and chooses what they think will sell.

Other wall decorations at the shop, located between First and Second Avenues, include posters, photographs of hunting and wildlife as well as two newspaper covers: the New York Times announcing the Kennedy assassination and the Oregon Journal showing the Japanese fighting the British.

The store is larger than the one on “Pawn Stars.” Rifles stand straight up in a salute to customers, handguns fill glass cases, ammunition lines the walls behind the counters and other hunting equipment can be found. There are books about hunting, a show about the “Safety Bullet” playing on a small TV in the back of the store, and a case of hunting knives laid in another glass case on top of attractive tan animal pelts.

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OUR TOWN There are few non-hunting related items, including DVDs filling up 11 shelves and are sold eight for $20. There’s also a case of jewelry and one box of power tools. The jewelry showcased is men’s and women’s gold rings and expensive-looking watches.

Next to the jewelry is a small collection of wrapped coins for sale.

Outside the front door a saddle lays atop a stool. Inside front and center, a table holds hundreds of boxes of ammunition for a sale to get rid of “slow moving goods for the store,” according to an employee. Two customers joke about carrying the whole table out the door if only they could lift it.

Customers slowly trickle in as quiet classical music plays from above. They are greeted with a friendly “How ya doin’?” or “Can I help you find anything?” from an employee at the front counter. Two small dogs, Dakota and Choco, sleep on the rug below the register, right in front the path to the door. When the phone rings, it is promptly answered.

“Some things seen are beyond belief,” Mihailov says, but mostly it’s the “normal everyday stuff” like handguns, wedding bands and electronics. The oddest things Mihailov has seen are cuckoo clocks, a stuffed piranha and a fake eyeball. The latter is very expensive and the person did come back for it.

says the average loan is only $75 and costs $85-90 to get the item back. Over three quarters of people return for their pawned goods. This differs greatly from “Pawn Stars,” where the storeowners buy more than they pawn and pay upwards of tens of thousands of dollars for some items.

Mihailov has three employees who help run his store and all of them say they watch the show that has made their business famous.

Scott, an employee of almost four years, likes having the first pick of everything that comes into the store. He occasionally nabs items he wants but says he has already collected all he is intending to. Mihailov and Scott, rolling their eyes, admit they enjoy watching “Pawn Stars” but call it “Hollywood-ish.”

Different than “Pawn Stars,” Mihailov and his crew try to help out people who need to pay off small bills, put gas in their cars or food on their tables. The customer service is personal, emitting a feeling that the employees know everyone, which is probably true for this local shop.

And if they aren’t friendly, you can always talk to the moose.

As in “Pawn Stars,” the shop sees “all walks of life.” If he had to guesstimate, Mihailov would say the most common customers are between 25 and 35 years old. and represent an equal number of females to males.

Mihailov wants to take the stigma out of pawn stores. “Hollywood perceives us as shady-stolen goods-but we are just honest people trying to make money.”

And give people fast cash when they are strapped. The pawnshop runs as a loan company: someone brings in an item and gets a “quick collateral loan,” then has 90 days to come back and pick it up. Mihailov

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PRIDE For the people involved in Seattle’s Pride Week, the word pride means so much more than a dictionary definition.

Also known as Seattle Out and Proud, Pride Week has become a powerful tradition that is garnering more supporters each year. It is held annually to celebrate the struggle and successes of the gay, lesbian and transgender movement.

The week combines a series of events that kicks off April 1 with Pride Idol and ends with the Pride Parade on June 24. More than 120 parade entries from different organizations, employers, sponsors and movements, participate. The event brings public awareness to current issues while advertising resources that support diversity, equal rights and community.

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Erik Bennit, head secretary for the committee behind Pride Fest, says the goal is to “host an event where we can bring the whole community together to celebrate the victories of LGBT, and bring awareness of issues to community allies.”

People involved feel strongly about the positive affect Pride Week has on the community. It’s essential to help build equality around Seattle and around the world for gay, lesbian and transgendered people.

James Dunagan, also known as Mr. Leather, has been involved in Pride Week since the beginning. “Pride Week is a time when all of our communities, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allies come together and celebrate the strides our predecessors have made. We also come

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together to say we are not finished yet.

There are still members of our community who are not treated equal, [who are] being marginalized or even killed for the person they are.”

Miss Gay Seattle Pride. This beauty pageant will feature a talent contest, question and answer, and allows contestants to show their creativity through different outfits to impress the judges.

Dunagan’s involvement varies from year to year. He focuses on fundraising throughout the year for non-profits who provide services for those in the community who need it. Recently, he has been fundraising for those who are stigmatized due to their choices, addictions or none of the above.

“The general public would like to pretend it isn’t as big an issue as it really is and I feel called to help as much as I can,” says Dunagan.

Pride Fest is much more than just a celebration. It’s the coming together of people for a particular group of individuals to stand up for what everyone in America deserves: equality.

This year, Pride Week will host a new event that is hoped to help boost attendance and awareness. The event is called Mr., Mrs. and

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LIFE

AFTER

GRADUATION Catrena Hampton

Congratulations, you’re graduating!

You have spent the last three to six years of your life preparing for the day you can walk across the stage and receive your diploma. Many receive a degree hoping it will pay for the debt you’ve garnered while getting it.

You’ve applied and completed majors that you’re passionate about, a lot of times pushing finances aside. With the national unemployment rate consistently dropping, 2012 grads are in better shape than graduates two years ago—but only by about one percent.

The national unemployment rate average is currently 8.3 percent compared to the 9.3 percent of July 2010. Looking at those numbers, your field of study carries the weight of how quickly you will be paying back your student loans.

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If your major is not on the top five list—you may want to try your luck with graduate school before joining the work force.

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Top 5

* Agriculture and Natural Resources * Psychology and Social Work * Communications/ Journalism * Business *Engineering

Bottom 5

* Computers and Mathematics * Recreation * Social Science * Humanities and Liberal Arts * Arts

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Graduate School After you’ve read the last section, you may be cringing because your degree is not in the top 5. If all else fails, be a professional student and go to graduate school.

According to Enrollment Management and Student Affairs expert Donald C. Martin there are seven things, if done, which will hurt your chances of getting into a graduate school.

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Rude or arrogant behavior Dishonesty Too much contact

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Not following directions

Asking questions you could answer for

Leaving something completely unaddressed, or making excuses when addressing it

Sending wrong or non-proofread information (essays, recommendations, etc.)

There’s Hope Name: Brandon Schreieck Graduation Date: Spring 2011 Degree: Broadcast Journalism, Minor in Economics.

Current Job: KIRO-FM - Board Op for Seattle’s Morning News

How did you receive this job?

I landed my career gig through hard work and serious preparation. By the time I knew what I wanted to do was about the time I decided to transfer to CWU, because it had everything to offer in my pursuits. There is the college radio station, 88.1 The ‘Burg, plus the broadcast program is through television. That had major appeal because it provided me with at least a foundation of experience for the real world.

Everyone asks, “How do you get real world experience, without experience?” Well, a good place to start is at the college level. However, many people are too concerned with the social aspect and partying.

Luckily for me this was my fourth school, and I was dialed in at that point. I didn’t go to CWU to make friends, I went to sacrifice two years of my life and build a resume. I don’t know many people that make major gains without major sacrifices. I’d spend “Thirsty Thursdays” in bed to wake up at 5 a.m. on Fridays to host a radio show while I could hear everyone else partying. Yeah, it wasn’t always my favorite thing, but who’s dancing now? What it boils down to is that I had all my goals PULSE / June / 2012

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lined up, and I had a plan on how to achieve them. I waited to do my internship until that was my final credits for my degree. The way I saw it was that would provide the highest potential for getting hired out of it, than not. Proof is in the pudding.

Dream Job: I think my dream job is to host a radio show at some point. I envision that becoming a hit show, which could then turn into perhaps a television show as well.

How did CWU prepare you?

To be quite frank, I can’t give all the credit to CWU whatsoever. There are far better schools out there, especially for what I’m pursuing. For example, one a bit more east: WSU. Honestly I feel incredibly blessed to start in a big market like I am, even if it is at the bottom of the ladder, but once I got there I realized how much I didn’t know about media/ broadcasting.

CWU did create that solid foundation of knowledge on which to build upon, and it taught my how to work hard/ sacrifice in order to achieve my dreams. It gave me the basics that I needed, so I give credit to that, but you need far more than that to get where you want to go. What CWU did provide over other schools is the size. I had the opportunity to hold all the leadership roles, and all the top jobs through school, which really boosted my resume.

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At a bigger school, those might have been limited, or not at all. However, our advisor, Robert Fordan, is a great teacher to those who want to take advantage. Not everyone does.

Advice for out-going seniors?

Don’t worry about what everyone else thinks. At the end of the day if you aren’t happy with what you’re doing, no one will really care, especially you. You should care about what you’re doing; otherwise you probably won’t experience success.

On that note, success is not the end game! It is merely a by-product of hard work and passion. So devise a plan on where you want to go, and what you think you can do to help you get there. Keep in mind that great achievement does not come without great sacrifice.

Set lofty goals that you may think are out of your reach, or unobtainable.

But you have to keep faith that you can achieve them or you never will.

Once you do, you’ll realize no goal is too lofty. It’s cliché I know, but don’t be afraid to fail, or succeed.

Both will hold you back from what you want. I can’t stress it enough, if all you do is party in college and don’t sacrifice large chunks of your time, you’ll end up like the majority of students on the other side, buried in debt and hating life.

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Exotic Places kim fairbanks

Who doesn’t need or want an exotic vacation?

It’s tough to afford to go places outside the United States because of passports, travel expenses and not knowing where these places are. If you’re one of these people, Pulse has compiled a list of destinations right here in the U.S. So pack your bags and get exotic.

Florida Keys, FL If sand, sun and surf are what you’re looking for, the Florida Keys are right up your alley.

Located at the tip of Florida, this exotica U.S. location is a tourist haven. From swimming with the dolphins to a butterfly and nature conservatory, this is nature at it’s finest. Yoga on the beach is a popular attraction as well as top of the line spas and boutiques.

Don’t forget about the famous Seven Mile Bridge. The sunsets are breathtaking and the water is crystal clear blue. You can walk on the old bridge and even fish.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area — Pennsylvania, NJ If you’re looking for a taste of the good old outdoors, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DWGNRA) is just the place for you.

From canoeing and kayaking, to biking and cross-country skiing, the DWGNRA offers all of the above with access to at least 100 miles of hiking trails including more than 27 miles of Appalachian Trail.

One of the more popular attractions, Dingmans Falls, is closed for the 2012 season due to Hurricane Irene in August 2011. However, the boardwalk trail to the falls is open and visitors can walk there.

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PASSPORT

New Orleans, LA If Cajun country is calling your name then look no further than New Orleans. From Mardi Gras to the French Quarter, there is no shortage of things to do in this thriving city. Check out their Audubon Zoo, which features beautiful white tigers. For an authentic cuisine with al fresco twist, 5 fifty 5 restaurant serves seafood and creole to die for.

Enchantment Lakes — Leavenworth, WA A hidden treasure lies in the mountains in Leavenworth, Wash.

Enchantment Lakes offer some of the most serene views and an overall 18mile roundtrip hike. Crystal blue water lies between massive granite mountains.

Camp or hike—you won’t be disappointed.

Keep in mind that you do need a permit if you camp overnight. A Northwest Forest Pass is required to hike this trail because of its popularity. According to the Washington Trails Association, 25 percent of daily permits are given out in an onsite lottery at the Leavenworth Ranger Station.

Lake Mead, AZ To experience all the beauty that Arizona has to offer, Lake Mead should be on the top of your “must visit” list.

With crystal clear waters surrounded by giant cliffs, this sunny destination is a perfect place for an exotic family vacation. You can rent houseboats and spend all day on the lake. Don’t forget about several picnic areas along with short desert hikes that bring you to beauty not accessible by boat or car.

Make sure to time your visit right; temperatures can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and below freezing in the winter on the high plateaus.

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A Baby Story Catrena Hampton

After a dark drive across the pass, four hours of sleep and downing my breakfast during the morning rush hour commute— I’m finally outside the door. The door I have eagerly anticipated entering for the past ten months. I place my ear on the cold wood in order to assess the situation before I knock, only to be shocked by the sound I hear. Expecting to hear the chatter between the room’s occupant and visitors, the steady beat of a monitor or maybe even loud hollers summoning freedom from pain, instead I am greeted by the fresh cry of a newborn baby.

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SPOTLIGHT In no more than five seconds, I am overcome with a plethora of thoughts. Is she really already here? I just talked to Monique 30 minutes ago.

I’m blaming the confusing elevators. Really, I missed it? I pause for a second then knock. I’m immediately invited in and greeted by a still very pregnant Monique and her parents. I take a deep breath and smile in relief when I sit on the couch and realize the crying was coming from TLC’s “A Baby Story” on TV. Mya is still comfy and warm inside the womb she has called home for the past 39 weeks.

Monique Parker is a 20-year-old Central Washington University Public Relations student.

She graduates this spring, two years early, due to her drive and determination leading her to enroll in running start and attain her AA degree upon high school graduation. Her junior year, while preparing for a summer study abroad trip to Spain, she was given some surprising news.

As I sat on the hard plastic chair, Monique sat anxiously on the edge of the examination table as the parchment paper under her rustled with the slightest movement awaiting news that will change life as she knew it. With no hesitation, the white-haired female doctor says, “So you are about four to six weeks pregnant, do you have a plan?” I looked at Monique with a nervous grin, as she looked at the doctor with about the same expression.

“My best friend is having a baby. Monique is going to be a mom,” I thought to myself.

Now, here she is in the hospital. Admitted last night in preparation for an induction, Monique has been two centimeters dilated since 1 a.m.

The fluid in the little bag hanging on a pole and attached to Monique’s arm by an IV was supposed to be performing the trick. The Pitocin is universally known as the magic drug that creates contractions needed to bring forth a baby. After 12 hours of the first drop of Pitocin had entered Monique’s blood stream, no magic has happened and the mom-to-be is still resting rather comfortably. The nurse, realizing it’s out of her hands, brings in the doctor for a new plan of action.

When the doctor enters the room there is only one plan of action on her mind: “I suggest we break your water,” says Dr. Attwood immediately.

She explains that once the water is broken, there is no turning back. She assures us that usually breaking the water will jumpstart labor. Dr. Attwood makes sure that Monique is aware of the risk of a C-section if the baby doesn’t come down. With the encouragement of everyone in the room, and in her own eagerness to deliver her baby girl, Monique lets the doctor break her water. She is so excited to bring Mya home to the closet full of clothes that’s gradually filled since she first learned the sex of her child.

It was a Friday morning in August, and I sat in my car watching water from light rain beading up on my windshield. Parked outside of Auburn Women’s Health Clinic, I waited for Monique and her mother to arrive. We immediately were checked into the exam room and started betting on what the sex would be. “I think you’re having a boy,” said Monique’s mom, Monica. “If you guys are right and it’s a girl, I’ll take you out to breakfast.” The technician arrived to smiles. We all knew that in five short minutes, the mystery would be solved. Our eyes were fixated on the black and white monitor as the technician explained what body parts we were viewing. I impatiently waited for her to move the camera lower down the baby’s abdomen. “If it’s a girl, you all will see two little white dots as I move the camera,” the technician said, as she moved the camera down. “It’s looking like it’s a girl.”

“Ahhhh,” Monique and I both screamed so loud that the technician had to remind us we were in a doctor’s office. Again, sitting on the examination table she awaits to see her little girl in person.

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Not long after the water is broken the game begins. The arching of her back coupled by deep breaths and a mountain building on one of the monitors indicates that the breaking of the water has indeed started hard labor. With that comes greater pain and Monique quickly realizes is not for her. Indescribable pain. “Can I have the throw-up bag?” she asks during a particularly bad contraction. The pain confirms her previous notion of wanting an epidural. She informs her nurse and is told she first has to be four centimeters dilated and through one bag of fluid for hydration. The fluid is backed up in the IV—the mystery of the Pitocin is solved—her IV was not even entering her vein. Finally, it’s time to receive the epidural and we all have to clear the room.

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I sit in the waiting room with Marquis (Mya’s father), along with his mother and Monique’s step-mother. We have been at the hospital all day, waiting for baby Mya to arrive. Marquis is a 20-year-old University of Washington Business major who was first surprised at the news that he was going to be a father. He now sits in the waiting room of Auburn Regional Medical Center instead of a lecture hall, anxiously anticipating his daughter’s first breath. As we wait, Marquis and I listen to the moms recount birth stories of their own children. After waiting for about an hour, Monica gives us the OK to go back into the room.

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Monique is seven centimeters dilated, yet lying down ever so comfortably. The epidural was a success.The excitement in the room has elevated with the news that we are closer to welcoming the baby girl into the world. The nurse enters the room about an hour later and to our surprise, Monique is nine centimeters and almost ready to push. The room fills with talk about the weight and anticipated time of arrival of baby Mya. Not long after the news, with one mom on one leg and one on the other, and the nurse down below, Monique starts to push. On her third push, a head of hair becomes visible. Uneasy about delivering the baby alone, Nurse Diana scrambles to get a hold of the doctor to come to the room.

A deep breath speckled with “You’re doing good’s” and “She’s almost here’s” are the only sounds interrupting the pushes. Thick, curly black hair becomes more visible with each push until … her whole head appears followed by such a tiny body. With no time wasted, Mya’s strong first cry assures us that her lungs are developed. After daddy makes the memorable cut of the umbilical cord, Mya is laid on the chest of the woman who has nurtured her for the past ten months. The room is now filled with “awe’s,” “ooo’s” and smiles. We are excited to say that at 5:25 p.m. the gift of life was witnessed, baby Mya Elise entered the world. Phones and flashes surround the head of the bed to ensure this moment will be remembered. For the next 30 minutes, a paparazzi of family would follow Mya, documenting everything from her weighing to footprints to her first bath. Monique is clearly in love and regrets nothing. Nights of indigestion and back pain were all worth it. Her “greatest achievement” has arrived.

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December 2012 was the last month I’d ever spend alone. I was eight months pregnant and anxiously awaiting the arrival of my baby girl. Fall quarter of my senior year was definitely unlike any other; I was the pregnant girl on campus and everyone stared at my belly like they’d never seen a pregnant woman before. At first all the awkward stares made me uncomfortable. I thought people were judging me, but I eventually got used to it and saw it as people admiring my beautiful baby bump.

Before school let out for Christmas break, I was making my winter quarter schedule; one online math class, two independent study classes and global communications. Yes, I know that seems crazy, to not even take a break during the month in which I was due, but taking time off was never an option for me. I refused to postpone my graduation. I came back to school early February and thanks to a couple amazing professors, I wasn’t very behind in my courses.

Having a baby at school is definitely a different experience than being a single student. I find myself having to plan out my life a whole lot more. During the day, when I have class and work, Mya goes to a babysitter. I then pick her up and take her with me to any club meetings I have that evening. We go home, walk the dog, make dinner and attempt to get homework done.

Babies have a way of distracting you when you have things to do. Getting ready in the morning also takes at least an hour longer. I always have to anticipate Mya being hungry or needing some extra attention. Financial aid checks used to make me feel rich every quarter but now all my money plus some goes to my little one. Babies are expensive!

My senior year could have been much different had I not got pregnant, but I am absolutely in love with motherhood. Mya is my greatest achievement and the reason behind everything I do. Waking up to her every morning pushes me to get up and do my best every day. You never know true love until you have a baby.

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College can be difficult. So can raising a child. Doing both at one time may seem nearly impossible. The struggles and responsibilities that come with raising a child while attending college can be one that few can do. Pulse goes in-depth with those who’ve been able to manage the responsibilities not only as a student, but as a parent too.

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SPOTLIGHT Parenting may have its struggles. Nurturing might be a little easier if help from the person that partnered in creating life was around. Anthony Stewart, father and senior Public Relations major at Central Washington University, takes care of his 5-year-old son Cashon, with the mother, who shares joint custody.

“My whole family helps out. My mom helps when she can,” says Stewart. “I’ve got four brothers [and] I’ve got four sisters, it’s a family thing.”

Stewart isn’t the only one who has help from his son’s mother. CWU student Joshua Butrick, a junior Mid-Level Math and Science major and a proud father of his 7-year-old son Aidan, cherishes every moment with his child.

Attending school and maintaining a bartending job, he often battles one thing: time.

“You don’t have any free time for you at all, because any free time is always dedicated to [Aidan],” says Butrick.

Not everyone is fortunate to have help from his or her partner. Psychology major Amber Bush, a junior at CWU, raises her 1-year-old daughter Kiyana by herself. Pressures of being a single mom can be difficult when finding time to do homework, waking up at 5 a.m. to feed her child or searching for a daycare.

“I live off financial aid. The beginning of the quarter we wouldn’t have our money yet and I wouldn’t be able to pay [the daycare],” says Bush of hardships she’s faced when welfare couldn’t provide assistance. “I had to figure out somewhere else for her to go while I was in school, so I had to miss the first few days. It was so stressful and crazy.”

Even with all the stress, Amber wouldn’t change anything, believing pregnancies happen for a reason. Through all the craziness and frustration she faces, her positive outlook on being a mother makes her appreciate all that accompanies having a daughter.

“The best parts are having a little person, who loves you unconditionally, who you get to watch grow up, and who you get to shape and try to make them a better person,” says Bush.

Parenthood takes a certain amount of time and effort but the reward is the final product. It may come with new responsibilities, pressures and struggles that you’ve never experienced before.

Stewart advises future parents to plan ahead and be patient. Confused about handling school while raising a child, Butrick says that may force you to think about making final decisions.

“Don’t quit going to school,” says Butrick. “An education is not only going to provide for yourself, but provide for your family down the road.”

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Over 100 million honey bees are estimated to be privately hived, living and bustling around Ellensburg.

They have been working among the residents way before the city passed a new bee ordinance allowing beekeeping within the city. For generations, bees and beekeepers in the Kittitas Valley have played an important agricultural roll, not only to local residence and its economy, but also for people around the country.

“I keep bees for more honey, and more money,” says Natasha Vincett, an 11-yearold who enjoys beekeeping. The single hive she manages made $600 last year from honey sales. Natasha grew up on

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Naneum Bee Farm, which her family owns and operates. She helps her father, Justin Vincett, with maintaining the hives, manipulating queens and splitting colonies.

Two years ago, she started her first hive and has recently expanded her business to include beekeeping consulting. New beekeepers seek her advice including members from the Beekeepers of Kittitas County (BKC).

The group was unofficially started when a handful of bee enthusiasts started sharing ideas and advice on beekeeping. “It’s fun to go and be bee-geeky and talk to others about bees,” says Natasha. BKC members range as young as 8 years old to retirees.

The club started to take shape after many of them began to support the petitioning of a city ordinance allowing beekeeping within Ellensburg.

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‘Burg vs. Bees “I thought it would be interesting to get into bees and see about getting my fruit trees pollinated,” says Nate Sitton, an Ellensburg resident and a member of the BKC. Sitton was curious as to why his fruit trees had better fruit producing years than others. He discovered that there was a lack of bees in his trees to aide in cross-pollination. Sitton wanted to place a bee hive on his property but discovered that Ellensburg residents, like him, were not allowed to keep bees within the city.

The number of hives that may emerge from new beekeepers in Ellensburg will be minimal in comparison, due to the normal bee populations that are seen here each year. At the height of summer, there may be between 7,000 to 10,000 hives surrounding the Ellensburg area. These hives are owned and farmed by commercial beekeepers.

Throughout most of the year, these bees blanket the entire city landscape foraging for pollen, due to the bee’s ability to fly up to four miles from their hives.

Sitton went before city council last November to change the current city ordnance to allow beekeeping. Six months later, the ordinance was changed. “There was a lot of misperception at first by the city council, but we brought in master beekeepers to help educate the city council on what bees can and can’t do. There was just a lack of understanding about bees and being a beekeeper,” says Sitton.

However, not everyone is so sweet on the idea of bees being kept within the city.

Paula Hake, manager of the Ellensburg Animal Shelter presented her opposition to the city council. She is concerned about bee swarms, containment of hives and health risks to residents allergic to bees. Many residents, like Ross Byrd who is severely allergic to bees, feel that they would be placed at higher risk of being

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stung if beekeeping were allowed. Byrd submitted a letter expressing his concerns and allergic history to the city council last March. According to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), “only one or two out of 1,000 people” are allergic to bee stings.

Though the new ordinance officially allows beekeeping, many Ellensburg residents have been doing so already, knowingly or unknowingly. “I don’t see a lot of people rushing out to do it who are living in town,” says Kat Satnick, president of the BKC. “It’s a lot of hard work. I would expect to only see another handful of people in town who will give beekeeping a shot.”

Beekeeping According to the USDA, one in every three bites of food people eat are either directly or indirectly dependent on pollination of honey bees.

Local farmers hold contracts with pollinating bee farmers, like Naneum Bee

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Farm, to move hundreds of bee hives each year to their fields just before their crops begin to flower. The honey bees’ natural ability to pollinate is crucial in the Valley’s agriculture success.

Pollinating bee farms around the country, including Kittitas Valley, beekeepers truck their bees to California once a year to pollinate their 420,000 acres of almond trees. It takes between 900,000 and 1 million honey bee colonies to pollinate the almond orchards. This is the largest pollinating event in the world.

“If we could get back to reality where people realize that bees are essential, and that bees are not terrorist who aren’t wanting to suicide bomb everyone they come in contact with, the better off we will be in society,” says Justin Vincett. He feels people need to have a better connection to the farm since, “ones and zeros don’t make food.” Agriculture is a vital element for people to live, and bees are imperative to that process.

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When the wind starts blowing and the sun starts shining, it’s a common sight to see the Central Washington University Wake Team out on People’s Pond or at Vantage on the Columbia River getting some practice in for competitions to come. CWU’s Wake Team offers the opportunity for both males and females, from various skill levels and backgrounds, to get out on the water and ride.

The club originally started in 2004 when a group of friends began to get together and ride in their free time. The original members of the club who paved the way for success were Mike Stepper, Corey Mckenna, Jeff Fabiani, Sarn Salmon and Jeremy Phillips.

Currently, there are about 50 members in the club. With the rising success on the water, more members are continuing to join. “The numbers continue to go up each year with the success the club and the team has had on the water. Two years ago there were only about 20 members and even less in years before that,” says CWU Wake Club President and senior Public Relations major Brett Lund.

“I feel that the growth is a result of having such an awesome core group of members who are very passionate about this sport,” says CWU Wake Club Vice President and Recreation and Tourism major Eddie Roberts.“We are always filming, editing and sharing videos, hosting events on campus, and putting out good vibes which has given us a great reputation around campus.” The club is now focusing on getting ready for competitions, the development of the club and giving the chance to get every rider the opportunity to ride regardless of their experience.

Last year, the club placed third as a team at Collegiate Regionals and was invited to compete at the national tournament.

The Wake Team is accepting members who are CWU students, staff or university personnel. The fee for joining the club is $200 for first year members and $150 for returning members.

Through the success over the past few years, the team is able to earn sponsorships.

The team is currently sponsored by MasterCraft Seattle, located in Issaquah. One of the many luxuries of being sponsored, MasterCraft supplied the team with a brand new boat for Lake Sammamish and other lakes in the Seattle area. They also provided the team its winch for People’s Pond and other locations where they do not have a boat.

The Wake Team features two sponsored riders who help lead the team into action.

Thomas Olson, senior Business major, is sponsored by Obrien Wakeboards and

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Imperial Motion, along with a few more.

Roberts is the other sponsored rider. “I ride for Ronx Wakeboards, MasterCraft Seattle, Northwest Riders, Spring-Free Trampolines, and Emerald City Beer Company,” says Roberts.

An important aspect of the team is that the riders continually develop so the team can keep its national competitive nature.

“A typical day for our members would be going winching or wakeboarding on a nice day. While were out on the water our members are getting lessons from Roberts, Olson and myself—all who teach lessons in the summer on the westside [of Wash.],” says Lund. Both beginners and experts can excel from the multiple levels of training that are offered.

The team is looking forward to competing in two Collegiate Regional Competitions per year that will showcase the hard work that the club has put in. Just recently, the team had the opportunity to compete at the 2012 Spring Classic on April 21 where multiple team members were able to catapult themselves through the competition to make the podium. CWU riders Sterling Frye, Austin Preuss, Michelle Moos, Corbin Schafer, Patrick Mahoney and Eddie Roberts were finalists.

“We have qualified for the Alt Games three years in a row, which is the Collegiate Nationals for wakeboarding. Nationals were hosted in Mission Bay, San Diego, Calif. the past two years. This year’s nationals will be held in Oklahoma City where we will be competing against the top 16 teams in the nation,” says Lund.

The horizon is bright for the CWU Wake Team as they climb the national level and gain more exposure by gaining the respect of the top national teams and riders. As the club continues to grow in size, it should be interesting to see what the team has in store for this season.

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Your eyes open. “Where am I?” you think to yourself. You’re standing in front of large metal button. Upon the button a blue man is painted.

He is sitting in a chair. As you press the button, doors to the left of you open up slowly, leading inside a large building.

As you feel your way through the metal entrance, you notice a shop to your right to buy goods and supplies. And to your left, a group of people of all shapes and sizes.

Some with cards in front of them and others gathered around a large piece of paper as if it were a map. Are they friendlies? Or are they enemies? You roll the dice and find out.

It turns out you’re in the Student Union Building at Central Washington University and this group of people is known as Gamers Enjoying Each other’s Company (G.E.E.C.). They play tabletop games and are very open to new members.

Club Senator and Anthropology major Ian Hughes tells of a time when a random person named Hans just happened to be sitting at their usual table.

“We thought we knew him and we just sort of made him part of the group. We got him into Magic [the Gathering] and played games with him,” says Hughes.

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“Oh, that stuff is for nerds,” you may say, but that is not entirely true.

Henry Matai, undecided, was a four year letterman in football, track and basketball in high school and plays a plethora of tabletop games. His favorite: Dungeons and Dragons (DnD).

“I’m not a fat, sweaty, pimply nerd by any standard,” he says. “There are a lot of normal guys. There is a stigma, but just like any stigma, it is not always correct.”

He plays DnD not only because it “runs on the greatest graphics engine in the world: your imagination,” but also because he gets to be a part of something bigger.

“It’s like your own story,” says Matai. “It’s something you are making together with your friends. It’s legitimate, and it’s a connection between you guys.”

Currently, G.E.E.C. has 105 members on their Facebook group. Get involved by gaming with them in the SURC.

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What it is, what it looks like, and how you can stop it If you’re at Central Washington University and you’re reading this article on campus, take a moment to look up and examine your surroundings. What are your fellow students wearing right now? Are any of them wearing those bright green “Experience Hunger” T-shirts?

Are any of them eating food while wearing them? How about their shoes? How many of them are wearing TOMS? How many of them went an entire day without them?

Go take a look on your Facebook page. Are people sharing or liking things that make claims such as, if the post gets a certain number of “likes,” then the small child in

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the photo you’re looking at will get that life-saving surgery they need? Or perhaps your Facebook page is still flooded with notifications the KONY 2012 video made six years ago and re-released a couple months back under the guise of being new?

Take a look at yourself. Try to remember if you did any of those things or something similar. Maybe you grew a mustache in January, or participated in the once classic staple of college life known as “No-Shave November” in an attempt to raise awareness for prostate cancer. Maybe you’re wearing one of those rubber wristbands that say “LiveStrong,” or “I Love Boobies.” Maybe you painted an old bra and hung it up on that wall in the SURC Pit to raise awareness for breast cancer.

SPOTLIGHT Do you see anyone who does any of those things? If so, go congratulate them on being such a good Slacktivist!

An even better idea would be to do what you can to help out your local community.

Litvak likes to use the following example:

Do you do any of those things? If so, then congratulations! You’re a Slacktivist, too!

“Let’s say you pay $40 to get a pair of TOMS, and some guy flies across the world and gives a little African child a pair of shoes.

Something that, in my opinion, would work better would be if you took that $40, went to Goodwill, bought five or six pairs of shoes, and donated them to a homeless shelter or a women’s shelter or a foster kids association near you.”

According to Nora Litvak, senior Biology major, Slacktivism is a way for people to feel like they’re helping others, when in reality, they’re either doing nothing or just using it to make themselves look or feel better.

Litvak sees examples of Slacktivism occur on campus like clockwork and on Facebook every day.“I mean if you think about it, how many people do you see a day wearing TOMS shoes?” she asks.

Local examples of Slacktivism include the TOMS Shoes-sponsored “Day without Shoes” and the 30 Hour Fast. These events raise awareness for an issue most people already know about, Litvak says, and it makes the event all about the people participating in it (you).

“So it’s like, ‘Oh my gosh look, I’m not wearing shoes,’ or ‘Oh my gosh, I’m so hungry,’ but it doesn’t actually help the people that really need help,” says Litvak.

You might be asking, if “raising awareness” doesn’t actually solve the problem I’m bringing attention to, how can I actually help others, instead of taking a situation concerning other people and undermine their plight by making it all about myself?

Well, one way to help others without becoming a Slacktivist would be to make certain “awareness” campaigns more accurate. Litvak jokingly suggests that if students really want to know what it’s like to “Experience Hunger,” instead of going 30 hours without food, they should be forced to walk over 5 miles to the Ganges river so that they can drink the (likely contaminated) water from there and try subsisting on that.

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Litvak says by doing that not only are you helping more people, you’re also not dealing with as many fossil fuels, for one, and you avoid lining pockets as efforts continue helping children who the American media has portrayed as perpetually helpless and in need of the white man’s help.

“And honestly, nobody’s going know unless you tell them. So it’s not about making you feel good about yourself,” says Litvak.

Of course, that isn’t to say that everyone participating in these events is a Slacktivist.

Freshman Amy VanderHouwen, for example, has decided to get involved CWU’s Civic Engagement Center and volunteer regularly as a result of her taking part in the 30 Hour Fast. Senior Geography major Zach Russell participated as well and he plans on volunteering at the local food bank during the summer.

There’s certainly nothing wrong with doing something to raise awareness about a serious issue. The problem is that most people don’t do anything other than that.

They tend to act as if what they do solves the problem, when in reality it does next to nothing.

Raising awareness is pointless if there’s no effort made to solve the problem. Then it just becomes slacktivism, which as Litvak says, is like masturbation.“It feels good to you, but no one else really cares.”

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FASHION Fever Jake Updegraff

Get ready to strut your stuff down the walkway because the Central Washington University fashion show is back and better than ever.

In case you didn’t know, CWU puts on an annual fashion show where university students in the fashion major design their own clothes while their peers express the outfits down a catwalk.

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FASHION The exciting event isn’t always a fun way to the runway. The show takes a great deal of time, effort and hard work. The fashion show is divided among four committees: merchandising, staging, promotions and modeling. The show manager, Dominique Green, senior Fashion Merchandising major, tells Pulse how difficult it could be to put forth such a great show.

“We can easily put at least 40 hours a week, depending on what week it is,” says Green.

“As it gets closer to the show, it’s literally going to be nonstop and a week before the show. We’re not going to have time for anything.”

Green is in charge of overlooking all the committees, design and making sure the show is on the right track to be the best fashion show possible. Months of planning are taken into consideration when preparing the fashion extravaganza. Theme is a huge part of fashion shows no matter where it takes place. The theme for the show will be called “Wild and Free.” The incorporating subgroups “wild” concept will include “Wear the wild things are”, “A midsummer’s night dream” and “Haute child in the city.”

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The show will be Saturday, June 2 at the Milo Smith Theater at McConnell. There are two showings, the first one at 3 p.m. and the second at 7 p.m. It costs $8 for students and $10 for general admission. If you’re not sure what to expect, you can count on it being better than last year.

“It’s going to be different this year, because we are going to be going big this year,” says Green.

She’s right, too. The fashion show will blow you away with the set, design and merchandise. Even though it will be a unique and interesting event, Design Coordinator Ashley Bone suggests that it’s a great way to show support for your peers and the community you live in.

“Many areas of the college are involved in the show: the theater department, student designers and students in the production class, not including the countless donations,” says Bone. “All areas work extremely hard all quarter to put on a professional, fashion forward show. It’s a unique experience, that supports the community.”

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Senior fever started to hit right at the end of winter quarter, which is why I was so excited to get out of Washington (or it could have been the fact that my destination was New York City — shopping anyone?). Friday, March 16 marked the day of Central Washington University’s Student Fashion Association’s (SFA) Field Experience. Landing at 5 a.m. the next day, all of the members began to feel the repercussions of our lack of sleep. Saturday was the day for waiting. We waited for the rest of our groups’ flights to land; we waited for the shuttle to our hostel; we waited for the St. Paddy’s Day parade to start; and we waited for our rooms. Needless to say, by the end of the day, I was tired of waiting.

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After a nap, I was ready for the night. Fortunately for me, my best friend Courtney was also on this trip so I had someone to run rampant with. Times Square was glowing green from the different greens people were wearing and from Irish flags. Seeing as it was St. Patrick’s Day, an Irish Pub experience was a must. The pub we stumbled upon was so crowded that the noise was of a million pieces of conversation and faint Celtic songs. I woke up Sunday morning ready to seize the day.

Day 3: Cover NY The first day of tours was an early morning get up that I had not experienced since fall quarter. After a short subway ride, the SFA arrived at our first destination of the day: Rafaella, a brand that is part of the Perry Ellis empire and known for their perfect fitting pant. All along the walls of the showroom that we were seated in was the Fall 2012 collection grouped into different lines. Two of the speakers were recent graduates and one had been with company for seven years: all under the age of 30 (good to know for all of us that will be graduating soon).

Next on our tour was C. Wonder, a new company founded by Chris Burch (Tory Burch’s ex-husband). The preppy store was full of bright colors and was a one-stop-shop for accessories, apparel, home furnishing and believe it or not, bikes. We were met by the store manager and were able to see the business to consumer retailing side of the industry. C. Wonder offers retailing internships as well as corporate opportunities (that means you, too, COM, ITAM, ADMG, IT, BUS, MKT, etc. majors).

Overseas Publishers Representatives (OPR) was really interesting to see. After entering this huge building, we proceeded into this tiny room that looked like a mix between a library and comic book shop. OPR represents forecast companies and is used as a resource for design books, designs and graphics and is home for Pantone color systems. The man that spoke to us in a harsh, but realistic manner, telling us if we can’t handle truth or are afraid to make mistakes, then this is not the industry to get into.

Our last stop for the day was M&S Schmalberg, a family owned company that specializes in making artificial flowers. We were able to go behind-the-scenes and see exactly how time consuming the art of flower making really is. After you walk past a table of women molding the pressed petals into flowers, you come up to huge machinery. The machines are so hot you can feel the heat

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from standing three feet away. There is a wall of petal molds and depending on the flower, the mold is placed in the machine. At the push of a button, a metal-like stamp imprints the chosen petal shape onto the fabric. The fabric is removed and another piece is placed in its spot and the process starts over again until all the fabric is stamped. The most awesome part of S&M for me was the picture of Rapunzel from “Tangled.” S&M created all the flowers for Disney for Rapunzel’s braid.

The first day wore me out. I ate dinner with Courtney and went to bed.

Day 4: Cover NY First on the list: the Tommy Hilfiger flagship store —in my opinion, the epitome of American style. This shop was amazing. The store manager walked us around and showed us each floor. From top to bottom: women’s runway, women’s sportswear, men’s runway and men’s sportswear followed by European edge in the basement.

Not only huge, each floor’s visual displays were the highlight of the atmosphere. One wall was full of real butterflies; one of vintage postcards; one of braches and birds. The spiral staircase only added to the ambiance. This stop was one of the top visually appealing to me.

Tusk, a leather goods company, was the next destination. Tusk sells their goods to boutiques as well as department stores. The small showroom that we stood in was full of merchandise for a sample sale that Tusk was putting on. We were fortunate enough to be able to speak to a designer and the founder of the company. The founder discussed the international business side of the industry.

Originally from India himself, his family owns a company there, and he uses contacts he made overseas to enhance his business in the states by outsourcing and importing materials.

There is more to the fashion industry than retail establishments and showrooms. Show production is just as important. What better way to experience how a show is produced in NYC than to go to the Martha Stewart Show. Yes ladies and gentlemen, I saw Martha Stewart up close. And yes, she really does look good. She is one sassy lady. At one point in her show, she told the chef she was interviewing that it’s ok if he messes up because they will edit it out later — show isn’t live. At the end, CWU got a shout-out from the woman herself and she answered the one question we were all thinking throughout the whole show: where did she get her

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FASHION pants? Her bright mandarin, cropped cigarette pants were Vince (I’m still searching for these babies so if someone finds them, please let me know).

Siegel and Stockman may be tied for my favorite place visited.

S&S created Confection Atelier and customizes measurement dressmaker forms and store display mannequins out of different shapes and fabrics. This place felt like a fantasy world after hearing the history and seeing all the special products offered.

There were mannequins made out of leather. Some looked like exact impressions of people that were actual molds of people who stood still for five 13-hour segments.

Later that evening, the hostel hosts said that the bar Pianos was a must in the lower east side. This bar was totally my friends and my scene. With two floors of different music and rotating bands, great tapas-like foods and a dance floor, I was perfectly content.

Day 5: Cover NY The last day of tours started at Henri Bendel, or candy land for women. Formerly the first department store, Henri Bendel carries a unique array of accessories, cosmetics and home décor such as candles. When first walking into the three story shop, I had no idea where to look first. I was greeted with bright neon colors to my immediate right and the traditional Henri Bendel strip pattern to my left. Looking up I saw a huge panel on the wall of all the “Bendel girls.” I could have stayed in that store for the rest of the day until they kicked me out. The manager of the store was very bubbly when explaining how important customer service is for the in-store experience. With this lady around, there was no way anyone was going to have a bad experience, I thought to myself.

After being drug out of there, we headed to Fossil. We got to see firsthand all the new merchandise of designers that outsourced their watches to Fossil. The Diesel watches were my favorite but I wasn’t allowed to take any pictures. Once our group moved down to the actual Fossil showroom, we were able to witness a real life model audition. Fossil employees were telling both male and female models what to wear and directed to them to where the shoot would take place. It was almost a surreal feeling. This model, who could be anywhere from age 14-25, was standing right in front of me — towering about a foot and some odd inches over me and was getting photographed by a professional photographer. I felt like I was twelve again.

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Medusa’s Heirlooms was next on our list. The women that owned her hole in the wall shop, reminded me of Helena Bonham Carter: beautiful and elegant with a side of not caring what anyone thinks.

Her designs, intricate and full of character, make the entire room sparkle and shine like it’s constantly the fourth of July. A girls’ dream come true for the second time that day.

The last destination on the tour was a subway ride, bus ride and a hike away. Walking through Hell’s Kitchen we finally arrived at Kenneth Cole. No pictures were allowed to be taken, but inside the sleek building simple, modern furniture greeted us. A man from human resources introduced himself and showed us upstairs to a maze of showrooms. It was like a fun house. In one door— women’s sportswear—out the back door—men’s suits—through the side door—women’s runway, and on and on.

And it was back to Pianos for some music and good times with friends.

Day 6-8: The Final Stretch Before heading back to Washington, Courtney and I went to SOHO multiple times to shop; purchasing just enough to still be under the 50 pound weight limit (thank goodness). The food was amazing and I went to tourist sites such as Staten Island, the Statue of Liberty and the FIT museum. But the most memorable of the last few days was the drag show that we all went to. One of my fellow SFA members and I participated in it, earning us our own drag names, costumes, songs, videos and pictures to remind us. You can link to the video of Miss Nova Gina singing “Like a Virgin” by Madonna here. All in all, I learned a lot about the industry, figuring out I need a little NYC in my life.

New York, I will be back for you.

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MY ADHD

LIFE Mende Smith

Meet Ian Campbell, Central Washington University alum and self-proclaimed authority on the human condition. He is also CWU’s Assistant Director of Disability Support Services. Lastly, and most importantly, Campbell has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). His small office at the top of Bouillon Hall looks out on a courtyard of trees and a flurry of students. His desk spans the entire window and is a maze of glowing screens and electronic equipment. His outlets jammed with chargers, cords and wizardry.

Campbell says his journey has been a busy one and admits that it is his preoccupation with technology that has kept his head above the sea of higher education and the accomplishments of academics. “I am a big systems person— smart phones specifically, my iPhone is my favorite. I use my calendars, my task

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list, project management software and tablet tech, which is really cool for taking notes. Any disability that I might have, with technology available today, is minimized— do you want see my Smart pen?”

Campbell has many, many toys. He shows various calculators and assistant programs that the Smart pen boasts and carefully explains how digital ink works.

Campbell spends minutes a day checking his digital notes and schedule, which he says he must do to stay organized. “There’s a lot of students with ADHD who struggle with basics and breadths and so they cannot ignite that hyper focus on their own. We have a lot of students with disabilities; their parents to their detriment have enabled the vast majority of them. Where they never experience living skills for themselves,” says Campbell.

Whereas well-meaning parents often compensate for these kids, Campbell attests it is much harder for them to function in college. He was born in Seattle but raised in Orange County, Calif. by not one, but two ADHD parents. “For me even growing up as a small child it was clear [we] were not like everyone else. I bounced around a lot—my parents were moving around and I was too—which is common for ADHD parents. It is genetic; so for me, it was about me figuring myself out and discovering the systems that would help me once I learned my own weaknesses,” says Campbell.

A creative mind and a need for upcoming toys, Campbell says once he discovered the second generation PALM Pilot in 1991, there was no going back.

“I had to ask myself the question that no one else was really asking. What do I have to do to change those systems of learning, or to become compatible with those systems?” Campbell leaned more towards thinking than feeling—always drawn to every marketed organizer since the Franklin Quest.

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Coming to CWU, Campbell created his own degree in what he calls Disability Studies—which is now offered to those “tuned in’’ to receiving an interdisciplinary degree. Campbell discovered by studying a combination of Sociology, Psychology and Anthropology, human behavior and socio-academic patterns formed that were measurable in students with learning disabilities. A sidebar to this field was applied technology to compensate for the details that his own psyche denies him—a personal information manager with external cues takes up the slack.

Lisa Weyandt is a psychology professor whose career began at CWU as mentor and counselor to a young Campbell. She is now a seasoned educator and mentor at the University of Rhode Island. Weyandt says that ADHD is a manageable condition, especially if identified early and appropriate interventions are developed and monitored closely. Like Campbell, Weyandt’s “Aha!” moments, are the success stories of her students. In simpler terms when dealing with learning disabilities, Weyandt and Campbell agree it is best to start with the available resources and gain the support

of educators well before the first day of school. Prepare in advance, be organized and contact Disability Support Services to schedule an appointment and find a mentor.

“For me even growing up as a small child it was clear [we] were not like everyone else.”

- Ian Cambell

“Lastly, I would encourage students and families to become well educated about the etiology and appropriate treatment of the disorder,” says Weyandt. “We are all in this together.” Weyandt’s interest in ADHD children as they grow has bolstered her study and practice during the past 15 years—she is now focused on understanding ADHD in college students. Weyandt says the student in the college environment should individually determine the need to live on or off medication. Campbell’s gadgets and Weyandt’s tireless research have filled chapters and conference rooms during the last few years, while support for federal and academic assistance programs are on the chopping block. Campbell’s fiveterm contribution as technical advisor to Washington Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (WAPED) continues to provide educators with tools they need to teach “outside of the box” and restore educational balance among a diverse student population.

From where he sits now, Campbell’s determination to organize and reorganize his own life skills renders him a GPS for the ADD Generation.

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Education:

An Older Game Mende Smith

What are the habits of our favorite educators teaching us about the business of higher education? We enroll in their classes, apply for their majors and attend their lectures two to four days per week. For many public college students, our teachers remain a mysterious tribe of folks with whom we share our days.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says employment of postsecondary teachers is expected to grow by 17 percent from 2010 to 2020—about as fast as the average for all occupations. Colleges and universities are moving away from tenure-track positions and toward adjunct and part-time positions.

As a result, there is a lot of competition for tenure-track positions. What does the reality of the changing face of higher education do to our teachers? What are the habits of these curious folks we see ferrying through parking lots, sitting in small groups in local haunts, and shuffling through the halls between the Wildcats? What does this have to do with the quality of education?

As students seek higher education to gain the additional skills they need to meet their career goals, there are a slew of educators standing by. Growth is anticipated as enrollments at postsecondary institutions continue to rise. To break it down, more kids are heading straight for universities out of high school.

More students mean more college professors. For our teachers, the college

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experience is the afterlife of those goals and it is necessary to multi-task to find that work/life balance. One of Central Washington University’s professors is running for Washington state representative.

Another shares her tenure-track career with mothering three children all under the age of five. Matt Manweller is the chair of the Psychology department and Elizabeth Kerns’ list of Public Relations majors has seen an influx over the past two years as advisor of her program. Both of them have advice for their students beyond the daily grind of college life.

“I was pre-med before I was a journalism major,” says Kerns. “I wanted to help people and thought that I would be a pediatrician.

It was not in my plans to do PR—this field sort of found me.” Kerns’ schedule mixes the role of the stay-at-home mother and wife, and full-time assistant professor and academic advisor. In addition to her teaching job, she attends church meetings, the local Mothers of Preschoolers group

“As a teacher, I have to be more entertaining than texting, iPhones, the latest app ...”

(M.O.P.S.) and is a board member of the Children’s Activity Museum. “In an average week we wake up at 5:45, dropping off the kids at school by 8:00. Most days I have

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my lunch hour split between meetings with students and actually having lunch, usually consisting of a Slim-Fast on the way to my one-o’clock class or a granola bar,” Kerns says.

teacher, I have to be more entertaining than texting, iPhones and the latest app. The ability to keep kids attention and relevancy gets harder every time Steve Job’s crew comes out with something better.”

While Kerns carries children from swimming lessons and back home again, Manweller is motoring to as many local farming community meetings as his schedule allows. For him, 2012 is a campaign year.

He spends more than 30 hours a week on the campaign trail when he is not in the classroom. This brings his average workweek to about 90 hours. Manweller is also a dad to two young boys and is often seen wheeling them around town in a double stroller.

Kerns has banned the use of mobile devices in her classrooms and vehemently defends it on her syllabi. Despite the techy challenges, she is dialed into the business of her industry and holds every one of her students to that standard. “Experience, experience, experience. Don’t ever underestimate anything you do, everything can be put on your resume, every club you are in, every volunteer job that you do—has value in life after college,” says Kerns.

For Kerns, mothering and mentoring her students comes with a newer set of challenges. The most practical skill of today’s educators is multi-tasking. Both Kerns and Manweller say that they learned early in their careers how invaluable it was.

Both professors push themselves to the limit for the sake of their students—hold lectures, write and research current trends and politics—and still manage to push their kids on swings.

“The greatest challenge that I face and really, all college professors’ face, is that we can only get kids’ attention for shorter and shorter timespans,” says Manweller. “When I first started teaching I only had to be more entertaining than the Simpsons. As a

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Play

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Adriana Zazula

Gym essentials: water bottle, fully charged iPod, headphones and a little motivation. With the right playlist there is no stopping the endorphin rush that makes gym rats come back for more. But what makes someone put a song on repeat when they need a little “umph?”

According to a study done in 2008 by Brunel University’s School of Sport and Education,“… Music can enhance endurance by 15 percent and improve the ‘feeling states’ of exercisers, helping… to derive much greater pleasure from the task.”

One factor may play a role on the affect music has on a work out: a song’s beats per minute (BPM).

If someone is motivated to perform at his or her best then some encouraging words and a good beat can go a long way.

“Honestly, I think Zumba Fitness is such a popular and effective workout because of the music. The more your can feel the music and really connect with the beat, the bigger the movements and the better workout your going to receive,” says Liz Hampton, senior Recreation Management major and Zumba fitness instructor.

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Weight lifting (BPM: 120-140) Lifting is all about muscle endurance. This range of BPM is enough to match a heart rate without being too overwhelming.

International Love by Chris Brown and Pitbul l (120) Dig by Mudvayne (135)

Higher Ground by Red Hot Chili Pe ppers (141)

Cardio (BPM: 130-170) When your heart rate is at its highest, it’s good to have a song that can keep up. This range varies based on the intensity or pace of the workout.

Hot Wings by Will.I.Am (130)

Dog Days Are Over by Florence + The Machine (150) Take on Me by Aha (170)

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Restorative (BPM: 120 or lower) Since restorative exercises like yoga usually do not require a higher heart rate, the BPM of a song may be lower.

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“out of the closet” yet). I called my mom constantly, stuffed my face at late night and attend a few house parties, which I thought made me a complete badass.

I never partied much in high school so when I went to these house parties, that consisted of alcohol, over-capacities, police and screaming girls on counters shouting to get the “F” out, I felt cool for once.

What Central Means To Me A column by Jake Updegraff

Tumbleweeds, cowboys and rodeos – or at least that’s what I thought I got myself into when I moved to Ellensburg almost four years ago. I had never been to the city, let alone toured the university, until orientation. I was very naïve after being sheltered for most of my childhood with no idea what to expect when I stepped foot on campus. Little did I know that my four years at Central Washington University would change not only myself as a person, but help guide me to who I am. It may sound cheesy, but it’s true (and I’m here to tell you why).

Freshman year was difficult. I told myself every night I hated this place and I couldn’t wait to transfer to another college (keep in mind that also at this time I wasn’t officially

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One of the biggest impacts in my life happened because I was in Ellensburg: I finally came out to my family and friends.

CWU had been a place where everyone was accepted, which allowed me to be strong enough to find myself and come out. This changed my life and I thank Central for that.

Sophomore and junior year kind of went hand-in-hand with each other. I spent a lot of time partying and meeting new people. Since coming out freshman year, a new ‘Jake’ arrived and it was refreshing.

It allowed me to be who I really was deep down. I felt comfortable with myself and started building relationships with my peers. I cannot express enough how much of an impact all of the people I’ve met at CWU have positively changed my life.

When senior year arrived, it had been the most emotional time of my life—finally hitting me that this was my last year here.

It’s been a bittersweet road because these have absolutely been the best four years of my life. This was the year that allowed me to implement the knowledge learned at Central like creating a video for Britney Spears that got to her in just one day. The university allowed me to meet dreams that I’ve had and I’m hoping that in the future, everything I’ve learned here will allow me to accomplish any goals.

I met new people, did things I didn’t think were possible, and had people accepted me for who I was. So, I thank you Central Washington University for allowing me to find myself, be myself and challenge myself in such ways I never thought were possible.

So long Central Washington University, may we meet again.

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r y afte the da Jake came out.

What’s on your mind?

Scott Herman

People couldn’t care less what you are eating for dinner tonight, nor do they need to see a picture of it.

This will not make anyone hungry; relieved you can cook without burning your house down.

Sorry you have the inability to be in a meaningful relationship, but no one needs your daily status updates containing sappy poetry that follow in the aftermath of a breakup.

You have countless hours of fun posting pictures of your lap dog. However, unless it’s placed “laces out” on a kicking tee other people don’t find it nearly as amusing as you do.

Some things are simply not meant to be shared. Conversely, some things are meant to never see the light of day, much less be made available to countless sets of eyes.

Facebook is an amazing tool; with it people possess the ability to contact millions of

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people all around the globe just by the simple click of a mouse button. It could be a world network where thoughts and ideas could be exchanged between members of various cultures, possibly brainstorming ways to improve the world’s economies or even come together to aid those who are impoverished.

Instead most people find their Facebook newsfeed plastered with quizzes, drunkenly scripted statuses, and pictures of cats with captions using intentionally atrocious grammar that is so popular I fear someday it may be taught in first grade classrooms.

But it’s the “status” that has become a prime example of what Facebook truly is, an area where you are free to express yourself. Or is it obsess over yourself? There is a good portion of the Facebook population who uses the status for productive purposes like sharing music with friends or even wishing someone happy birthday. Write statuses with the idea that other people are going to see it, anything you would write in a diary shouldn’t be on your Facebook page.

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Some statuses are a blatant cry for attention, posting things such as “Like this if you love ferrets!” or “Like this if you read my article in Pulse Magazine!” (Admittedly, that one was mine.) The ability to stay in touch with friends from high school would be made that much better if people didn’t feel as if they were spamming each other with their daily musings of mindless minutiae. Simply, it’s just too much information.

Shayna Gilliam, a senior Accounting major, says that statuses are irrelevant due to the bloated amount of “friends” people tend to have within the network.

Nick Hassler, a senior Pre-med student, makes the quick judgment call to bring down the axe on friends who post too much.

Facebook catalogs each member’s life into an easy to scroll timeline, accurate to the most irrelevant detail. Point is? If we wanted to know something about you, we could easily look it up.

“I’ve deleted multiple people, just because they post too much,” says Hassler. “I really do not care that much about your life.”

“Half the people that you talk to on Facebook, you wouldn’t talk to if you didn’t have it,” says Gilliam. “You get off Facebook and you realize who your real friends are, who your real connections are.”

“It’s a level of connection that we really don’t need,” says Hassler.

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IT’S WINE O’ CLOCK Largest Wine Selections and Sales in Ellensburg

Madelynn Shortt

Spring is the season when wine makers release some of their best wines. Pulse hit the streets of Ellensburg to see where wine consumers can score a variety of choices and deals as the new bottles hit the shelves.

1 Ellensburg Wine Works Owner and Manager of Ellensburg Wine Works (EWW), Matthew Wollen, has recently moved his business from a charming Victorian house on Main Street over to a larger, more downtown location on Forth Avenue, right next to Raw Space. Here, Wollen expects his inventory to reach around 500 different types of wine. “We have wines as low as $7.99 [a bottle] to as high as you want to go,” says Wollen.

Discounts on wine are plentiful. When you buy six to eleven bottles at a time, you receive a five percent discount. When you buy 12 or more bottles, you receive a 10 percent discount. “With the new space I have in the new place I will always have featured sale bottles,” says Wollen.

Since transferring to the new location, EWW has picked up a restaurant license and now serves deli-style food from cheese plates to sandwiches. There will be tastings every Friday and Saturday and on occasion there are a range of 30 ounce flights (a pairing of various types of wines) to choose from.

New to EWW due to the move, is their new wine-keg system. That’s right, beer isn’t the only thing on tap anymore, even though they have that too. Starting mid-June, wine will be flowing out of stainless steel barrels, through a tap and into the glasses

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of thirsty wine drinkers. “Wine on tap has been all over in France,” says Wollen, who describes the process as using either argon or nitrogen gases in order to maintain pressure, but not cause carbonation.

2 Gifts of the Vine Linda Schantz owns Gifts of the Vine, a quaint little shop near the corner of Fifth Avenue and Pearl Street, with a huge assortment of wine. This wine enthusiast’s goal for her store is not to intimidate anyone. “I really want my wine shop to be comfortable and casual,” says Schantz.

Although she doesn’t want anyone feeling overwhelmed by the wine world, she can analyze wine using technical jargon or simply chat over a glass.

There are over 400 different varieties of wine lining the walls of this downtown store; 99 percent of which are made in Washington. Schantz says all her wines are at an invariable markup. This means that it’s not all about money to her resulting in consistent prices. “I don’t try to make money off what’s hot. Some wines at Safeway are $15.95 and are only $10.95 here,” she says. As for tastings, Schantz says that there are $5 tastings or one for free if you buy any bottle of wine. Tastings are available Fridays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Students enrolled in Central Washington University’s wine program can receive 15 percent off cases of wine and one recent store-wide sale was 25 percent off any red or white. Schantz describes her sales as always changing and that people need to come in to find out what’s new.

FOOD & DRINK 3 Happy’s Market From the outside, Happy’s Market located on 207 West University Way, may not seem like anything but an average quickie-mart.

From the inside, the four expansive rows of wine bottles prove that Happy’s is anything but average. Yes, Happy’s sells beer and other “corner-store” foods, but one of its main attractions is in the center of the store—the wine section. Each aisle of wine stretches at least 10 yards and stands about four feet tall. Dan Lindell, a Happy’s cashier, explains how there is a large variety of wine “from Australia to Italy,” but that there is

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also a hefty selection of Washington made wines. “We have wines from $5 to $100, but most of them cost between $10 and $20,” says Lindell. Happy’s current wine sales are focused around Washington wines. Right now, you can get two bottles of assorted 14 Hands or Two Vines bottles for a mere $9.98.

Whether you’re a wine coinsurer, novice wine drinker or want to know more about wine check out Ellensburg’s fine wine establishments.

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Guide

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As a college student, it’s crucial to stay at a high functioning level. With constantly changing sleep schedules and a high stress lifestyle courtesy of 300 level classes, the grind of college life can reduce your immune system to a pulp.

That’s why it’s vital to adhere to the advice every childhood television show you ever watched ingrained in your mind growing up: eat your fruits and vegetables. Turns out they do help you get big and strong, and by reaping the benefits of the plentiful nutrients that are packed into them, you can strengthen your body and remain pulp-free.

Speaking of pulp-free, that’s a hint as to where our tour of the seasonal fruits and veggies begins: the orange. Oranges and other citrus fruits such as grapefruits and lemons are made available as early as January; the climate they grow in is tropical and typically stays warm enough to yield bountiful crops. Vegetables like broccoli and cabbage will tie you over until the plethora of spring options comes to season in April.

When spring arrives, so do the garden staples. Zucchini, asparagus and peas become ready for salads. In May, cherries

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and apricots are among the ripest fruits you can get your mitts on.

With the summer months, a large variety of fruits come into season. One of the seasonal fruits that people look forward to in warm months is watermelon, practically a staple of the summer diet. Also, from June until August, berries like blueberries and strawberries, are ripe for the picking and ready to be baked into pies. Corn is another staple of the summer diet, a good side dish for barbequed foods.

Brandi Seaberg, a senior in the EMS program, says that students often find themselves slacking in the food pyramid because it’s quicker to make something that’s prepackaged, like ramen noodles or macaroni.

“It’s way easier to pull something out of a box than it is to actually cook,” says Seaberg.

“College students are just lazy.”

According to Erc Myra, a senior Physical Education major and Nutrition minor, not only are [vegetables] good for you, but generally they are cheap. “You can get them in mass quantities and whatever is in season you can pick them up for cheap.”

It’s important to note that although you may see some of these foods available in your local produce section, the quality often suffers. Starting in the first week of May each year, you can find fresh fruit and vegetables at the Farmers Market, held each Saturday on Fourth Avenue in downtown Ellensburg. The market features an array of freshly grown and harvested produce, with the comfort of buying it from those who sowed the seeds.

a Bouncer's view Madelynn Shortt

If you think is takes patience to go out in downtown in Ellensburg and wait in line for drinks, to wait at that infamous 1 a.m. line at 301; try being a bouncer. These guys list patience as their number one job requirement, especially in this town.

Horseshoe David Hartless, manager and bouncer at Arnie’s Horseshoe Sports Bar, has been checking IDs and keeping the peace for the last nine years. He says his favorite part of the job is the social aspect and being able to see different groups of people. The worst part, he says, is dealing with people who have had too much to drink. “This is just part of the job. Every job has its good angles and its bad angles,” says Hartless.

Something you may notice about E-burg bouncers is their size; they aren’t exactly tiny guys. “Being big does help, but it comes down to the situation and knowing the best way to diffuse it to get it out the door,” says Hartless.

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Starlight Lounge Michael Lee, a recent Central grad, has been a bouncer at the Starlight for the last two years. “I like getting to know customers and having them know that you’re there to help them and not hurt them … to resolve problems,” he says. You may notice that these bouncers are usually outside regardless of conditions. Hartless and Lee both discuss how checking IDs outside is the best way to alleviate crowding at the entrance. Remember while standing in line outside, the bouncer next to you is going to be there for five hours straight—and yes, he’s cold, too.

Lee says going out in Ellensburg after being a bouncer downtown does actually make him feel a little “burnt out” of the whole scene, but he enjoys his job nonetheless.

Lee notices a huge difference between a 21-year-old and a 24-year-old. “It’s only about three years, but those are three very

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vital years,” he jokes. In order to deal with such a wide variety of people, Lee needs to be aware of one’s presence. As a bouncer, you have to be calm and think rationally during very stressful times. “Most people think being a bouncer takes fighting [skills], but those are the worst kind, the ones who want to fight,” he says.

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big, according to Martindale. “Yeah you guys are big and strong, but it’s not about an ego trip where you need to be the tough guy,” he says. Although Martindale has only been a bouncer for just over a year now, when he’s out on the town his mindset stays the same. “Working in a bar keeps you level-headed and makes you always ready for something to happen, which doesn’t leave you,” he says.

Chris Martindale is a bouncer at Club 301. He says the atmosphere is “pretty chill” during the weekdays, but during the weekends, more people are out and more bouncers are required, sometimes up to three. “My favorite part is getting to know people who come through the door, kicking out trouble makers and helping those who need it,” he says. Like the others, Martindale says being a bouncer is not all about the muscle. Using verbal communication first is key. People apply at 301 to be bouncers just because they’re

301 caters to a large volume of customers.

As a result, Martindale is well known. He deals with people asking him if, because he’s wearing a dark shirt, he’s bouncing when he has a night off. Because just about every of-age person in this town has ventured to 301 at some point, Martindale has had to deal with his friends being disrespectful and people thinking their entitled to hook-ups like skipping the line.

These people “need to respect that it’s our job. I hope they can,” says Martindale.

Although these guys can get the rap of rule-enforcers or ruining fun, they are just trying to keep the peace for everyone to enjoy themselves.

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are blocked and the government had taken it from him.

This was perfect. We had to find this place and not get murdered while doing it. Everyone around me said, “Don’t get killed.” Like they knew something I didn’t.

They may have—that’s kind of scary. This was looking more and more like a horror movie.

CHASING

MEL’S HOLE A Column by Travis Kleckley

It began straight out of a horror movie. College kids willingly going out into the middle of nowhere, chasing down an urban legend and I just happened to be the black guy.

My white co-pilot and I were looking for Mel’s Hole. No, not Mel’s Butthole, get your minds out of the gutter. Mel’s Hole is said to be a bottomless pit found by “Mel Waters” somewhere on the Manastash Ridge. In 1997, Waters had called Art Bell’s Coast to Coast AM radio program explaining how he found a hole about 9-feet-wide and more than 15 miles deep. He never specified where it was except that the satellite photos

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I turned the Internet inside out researching where it might be and finally struck gold in the threads on www.reddit.com, when I came across a satellite photo of the area whitened out from the original Mel Waters story. It was all thick forest. I ruled it out because on the recordings he talks about how all kinds of people would dump things down the hole ranging from refrigerators to cows. It made no sense how someone would transport anything large into the thick forest. Plus, I wasn’t about to go there anyway. I’ve seen that show, “I Shouldn’t Be Alive.” Taking a hike is all fun and games until you get lost and everybody dies. And I wasn’t going to let that happen to me.

Then I came across another satellite photo of three buildings, all whitened out on the map including a circular object behind them. That may be where Mel’s Hole is. I grabbed my accomplice and we were off.

I immediately regretted not bringing my bulletproof vest (I do have one for real).

“It wouldn’t matter anyway, it doesn’t protect against knives,” says my co-pilot.

“It would make it at least a bit more difficult,” I say.

“Nope, knives go straight through,” he says.

I was terrified. Not only because he knew that but because he brought it up. Why would he bring up knives? Did he know something I didn’t? Yet strangely at the same time, I was glad I learned that information and avoided making that mistake.

AFTER DARK The plan was to go to the very top of Ridge Road in Ellensburg, Wash., coordinates 47.003729,-120.687518 (just type it into Google Maps). We were to hike over the hill and look down upon the strange whitened out buildings from the satellite photos. But as we approached the bottom of Ridge Road, there was a sign that said all of the land ahead of us was privately owned and trespassers will be prosecuted.

of Manastash Ridge and they don’t want you messing around with their ugly bushes.

I wasn’t about to try to sneak in. Along with three cars parked inside, there was another sign saying the area was constantly patrolled.

“We can go in anyway,” says my co-pilot.

“Let’s call them and try to get in legit,” I say.

I took out my Smartphone to look them up, but at very moment I lost service.

“Nope,” I said as I turned the car around.

Was he trying to get us killed? Doing anything bad in a horror film means death.

We had to go through the front door so we headed to coordinates 47.010491, -120.699462.

As we drove up we could see what may be one of our whitened out buildings. It was grey, had a lot of windows and a bulbous structure behind it. Like an observatory, but why would you build an observatory that is not on the very top of the ridge?

Strange. As we head towards the structure the pavement turned to grave and the trees began to thicken.

Then we noticed something strange, the “Haydn Project” was on a sign outside with all the others.

We turned around, went home and tried to look up the “Haydn Project.” Nothing came up except the permit to build the building, but other than that, it’s completely off the radar.

We never found Mel’s Hole. I doubt anyone ever will. Looks like Mel’s Hole is looking like Mel’s Butthole once again, because this urban legend is full of poop.

“...all kinds of people would dump things down the hole ranging from refrigerators to cows.”

“This is where I die,” I thought to myself. I didn’t say it out loud as to not spook my co-pilot, even though he totally knew.

The first entrance to the complex had two gates, one that was chained shut and another that required a key card. They were both open, but alas there was a sign that said “No Trespassing.” Of course it said no trespassing. That’s why no one has found Mel’s Hole, it’s because someone owns all

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Photo Credits

Slactivism photo by Grace Blanchard

Cover photo by Matthew Worden

Fashion:

Staff photos by Virginia Holman

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Our Town: NYC Fashion Journal photos by Devin Larson Disaster Ready? photos courtesy of Flickr and Morguefile. com Go Local: Bands from the Windy Town photos provided by bands

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Single Parents photos provided by interviewees

Travis Kleckley’s headshot by Matthew Worden

The ‘Burg and the Bees photos by Matthew Worden

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