Winter 2019 | Issue Two

what’s INSIDE

O N T H E C OV E R ADHD is described by CWU student Elizabeth Bailey as a beehive in her brain.

Photo by Zahn Schultz Design & Photo Illustration by Matthew Conrardy

O U R T OW N 1 0 Spiraling Out: Misinformation Caused by Social Media

1 2 Snowmageddon at CWU 1 4 Better Life Natural Foods LIFEHACKS 1 8 Quiz: What’s Your Travel Type?

2 2 Quarter-Life Crisis 2 6 Entertaining Animals 2 9 4 Benefits to Waking up at 5 A.M. FOOD AND DRINK 3 0 Simple Soups for Frozen Nights SPOTLIGHT 3 2 Focus Why is ADHD More Prevalent then ever, yet Underdiagnosed in Many?

3 8 Gearing up Side by Side The Experiences of Siblings in Sports

4 4 Human Trafficking SPORTS 5 0 Keepin’ it Wavy AFTER DARK 5 4 Central Secrets: Kinks Edition 5 6 PULSE8 ft. Enrique Rodriguez 6 0 Bar Calendar 6 2 Cannabis Calendar

W I N T E R 2 0 1 9 L E A D E R S H I P S TA F F Back Row: Molly Nutt, Madeline Wilson, Anakaren Garcia, Matthew Conrardy Front Row: Zahn Schultz, Bailee Wicks, Lexi Phillips

PULSE STAFF EDITORIAL

M U LT I M E D I A

editor-in-chief Bailee Wicks

social media manager Molly Nutt

associate editor Lexi Phillips

website manager Shane Martin

features editor Anakaren Garcia

CONTRIBUTORS

copy editor Madeline Wilson

DESIGN creative director Matthew Conrardy graphic designers Isabelle Grotting Amanda Smith Lisa Yamakawa Reyes

PHOTOGRAPHY director of photography Zahn Schultz photographers LeAnna Chard Connor Chilson Josh Julagay

Nikole Chumley Mason Elliott Sammy Miyake Michaela Phillips Desmond Rodriguez Aly Schwab Savannah Scriven

A DV E R T I S I N G business manager Cait Dalton (509) 963.1026 cait.dalton@cwu.edu

A DV I S I N G faculty adviser Jennifer Green

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PULSE magazine is a student-run lifestyle magazine, both in print and online at www.cwupulsemagazine.com. PULSE produces two issues an academic quarter. Student editors make policy and content decisions for the magazine, which serves as a public forum for student expression.

PULSE serves the Central Washington University community with informative, engaging and interactive content covering campus and community life, trends and issues, and providing practical magazine and multimedia training.

EDITOR’S NOTE PULSE sent seven of our staff members to the ACP/CMBAM National Midwinter Journalism Conference in La Jolla, Calif. last weekend. As we sat anxiously while they named the top five in the “Best of Show” category for Feature Magazines, we heard the names of well-known schools get called one after the other, but not PULSE. Second place was given to a school who PULSE has never beat before and my heart sank. In that moment, I was worried that we did not place, but my team reassured me that there was still hope. As I sat at the edge of my seat, first place was called and PULSE won!

To read more about our national win and the rest of the conference, flip to page eight.

Human trafficking happens more often and is closer to us than you would think. Washington state is ranked twelfth out of 50 states for the most trafficking. To learn more and familiarize yourself with the signs of human trafficking, start on page 44.

ADHD is more than just rowdy and hyper children--it affects all ages, races and genders. But because of our pre-conceived notions as well as other factors, certain demographics go widely underdiagnosed, creating a stigma around ADHD and mental health. To find out the truth and understand the feelings behind those who have been diagnosed, read “Focus: Why is ADHD more prevalent than ever, yet undiagnosed in many?” starting on page 32.

Did you know that there are less than 100 days until graduation? The panic has started to settle in for many seniors about graduating, finding jobs, moving and leaving their friends from CWU behind. To learn some tips and tricks on how to survive this ‘Quarter-Life Crisis,’ start on page 22.

As a senior, this was the last academic conference I will ever attend on PULSE’s behalf and even days later, I am still beaming with pride over the “Best in Show” national win. As the EIC, I am not only proud of this accomplishment, but I am also impressed by the collaboration put in by all members of the PULSE team. We are not just students or colleagues, we are friends who share the same goal: making PULSE Magazine even better for you, our readers. Thank you for letting us do what we love and we are honored to bring this first place award back to CWU! Cheers to the next three issues,

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PULSE sent seven staff members to the ACP/CMBAM National Midwinter Conference Feb. 28 through March 3. At the conference, the staff attended sessions covering website research, data journalism, the power of analytics, social media strategies, producing a perfect magazine and so much more to make sure we are constantly making PULSE Magazine the best it can be for you.

Although the competitors’ magazines were amazing, at the conference PULSE placed first in the “Best in Show” category for Best Feature Magazine for Winter Issue 2: Redefining Rape. Winning at a national conference is extremely exciting, but we are not done yet. PULSE’s promise to CWU is to apply what is learned from this conference and make each issue even better.

If you missed our journey, don’t worry, we documented the highlights on our social media. Follow us to see pictures, videos and tweets from the conference and awards ceremony.

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ACP Best of show

Publications from different universities line the halls of the conference.

PULSE staff admires their new award.

The moment PULSE is announced as “Best of Show” for Feature Magazine.

Photos by Zahn Schultz

t o LA JOLLA

OUR TOWN

SPIRALING OUT misinformation caused by social media

Lexi Phillips, associate editor of PULSE, was sitting at home after a long day of classes when she received a distressed call from a friend leaving campus.

Shortly after the call ended, she saw the email alert and tweet saying: “There has been a report of an active shooter in the area of Lind Hall on @CWUWashU Ellensburg Campus. Stay out of the area.”

PULSE’s Social Media Coordinator, Molly Nutt, was upstairs in the gym doing yoga when over 60 other students were rushed in a room to hunker down for two hours until being cleared to leave the building by the police.

Editor-in-Chief and author of the article, Bailee Wicks, had to close up the Wildcat Shop and calm customers for an hour before being escorted out of the Student Union and Recreation Center by the SWAT team.

For three hours family, friends, alumni, students and staff waited to hear the outcome of the news that put the whole campus in a frenzy. Social media played a large role in helping spread information whether it was correct or not.

On the night of Feb. 6, reports of a possible active shooter spread to all CWU students and faculty,

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then later notified all of Kittitas County. After the first tweet was sent at 5:58 p.m., the news spread quickly ranging from students checking in to let their families know that they are safe to tweeting things in hysteria. Over a hundred tweets went out that night covering the incident and many of them contained misinformation.

At the time of the published tweet and alerts, junior Kyle Wilkinson was at the gym and did not have his phone on him.

“I scooted around to several people in my area,” says Wilkinson. “I asked them for the details they had heard about the report.

Almost everyone was scrolling through their Twitter feeds, constantly updating the page to receive the most recent information.”

Senior Clinical Physiology major Kendall Lay was not on campus during the incident but still felt the ramifications of the potential threat from her duplex.

“I was waiting for responses from my friends, coworkers and roommates so I knew if they were okay or not,” she recalls. “I couldn’t focus on anything until I knew they were safe.”

Skylar Jenson-Hampton felt as though the tweets made mat-

ters worse. “Social media caused rumors, and [made] people who were stuck in lock-down confused and [feel] worse about the situation overall,” says Jenson-Hampton. “Nobody knew what to think or do.”

Central Washington University published an all-clear tweet at 7:26 p.m. before the police scanner stated campus was safe. The tweet read, “UPDATE: No confirmed shots, no known suspects and no suspect has been found.

University police reported that all buildings have been secured and the campus is safe and all-clear.”

Although the situation was deemed a hoax, for many of the students involved, it did not feel like one.

“I was left confused and in the dark about what really happened and how this all transpired,” says Jenson-Hampton.

Although a tool of mass information, social media can allow situations to spiral out of control and cause ‘fake news’ or misinformation to spread nation-wide.

University President James L. Gaudino wrapped it up in his ‘Emergency Response Update’ published 36 hours after the incident. “Inevitably, social-media included gossip and speculation to explain the events.”

Story by Bailee Wicks | Design by Amanda Smith

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Contributions by Nikole Chumley & Lexi Phillips | Photos by Zahn Schultz | Design by Matthew Conrardy

AT CWU

snowmageddon

OUR TOWN

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Snow covers the grounds of the CWU campus.

Students continue to attend classes despite the weather.

Snowflakes fall at night.

In Ellensburg, snow in winter is about as expected as tacos on Tuesday. But when the snow finally fell this year, it fell hard.

Whether you're completely overwhelmed by the frost or rejoicing in the chill, you can't deny the beauty this year's snow brought.

PULSE captured the scene for you to enjoy without needing to battle the cold.

Two students attempt to bike through the snow.

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Story

by M ade Ph Desig oto by Z line Wilso ah n n by Lisa Y n Schult z amak awa Reye s

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t’s Thursday afternoon and you’ve just finished with classes for the day and are dreading the errands you need to run when you leave campus. Your first stop is to pick up a package from the UPS store on Main St. As you pull up, you notice that there is a bright blue sign that reads, “Natural Foods,” right across the road.

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Intrigued, you decide to peek inside and see if there are any new snacks to buy for your next all-nighter study session. To your astonishment, there are a plethora of natural candies, chips and other snack items at your disposal.

The store you have just discovered, Better Life Natural Foods, has been a part of the Ellensburg community for decades. Store Manager and former CWU student Delana Carr explains that “it was actually owned by a couple of women in the late ‘60s [and then] we bought it in 1977.”

Better Life Natural Foods has been a staple in the Ellensburg community for many years because even though the store underwent new ownership several times, the same products are always in-stock. People know that if they are craving their favorite fig bar or are in the mood for gluten-free pasta that night, they can rely on Delana to have what they need.

For some, Better Life Natural Foods is preferable to shopping at Fred Meyer or Safeway. According to Better Life employee Megan Gustafson, “There’s more variety than [you’re] going to find at a regular grocery store … [and] we have tons of insight.”

Almost every employee has a dietary restriction that they have adapted to, simply because they are able to find products that suit their needs right where they work.

Whether you are in need of gluten-free products or you want to try being vegetarian, the Better Life Natural Foods staff can help with any questions you have. For example, Carr is a registered dietitian and can provide you with any nutrition information needed.

Even if you aren’t interested in trying new specialty health foods, they carry a range of other products from shampoo and conditioner, to every essential oil you could imagine. Former employee and current graduate student Megan Schwark explains that they carry products “that are … better for our bodies or our households [and] that don’t have chemicals.”

If you haven’t shopped for natural products before, it may be worth the five-minute trip downtown to see if any of their products pique your interest.

Being a college student, you may understand the struggle of learning how to budget for the first time. When you hear the phrase ‘natural foods’ you may automatically register that as pricey. However, according to sophomore Kendra Gardner, “Their products are not insanely expensive, and they are good products.”

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Whether you are in the mood for a new face wash that isn’t chocked full of chemicals, or just want a sweet treat, you can find it at Better Life Natural Foods.

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Story by Savannah Scriven | Design by Amanda Smith

Do you prefer spas or hiking? Cities or mountains? Staying at home or going to a foreign country?

Dr. Carla Jellum, recreation, tourism and event management professor, asks, “Have you ever needed a vacation from your vacation?” The tourism industry is composed of many individuals with unique travel styles. Take this quiz to find out which travel type you are!

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Which describes you best?

A) You like living life on the edge B) You like being in the spotlight C) You like to be cautious D) You like to spoil yourself E) You like to be lazy

You get excited about planning a trip when…

A) You can book a challenging activity B) You can go to a famous landmark C) You find a great deal on your flight D) You will get to be treated like royalty E) You can feel right at home while you’re away

When travelling, what is the most important to you?

A) Exploring a unique area B) Getting good photos C) Saving money D) Feeling rich and relaxed E) You don’t really like to travel

When looking for a restaurant during a trip, you like to…

A) Try something new B) Find a place that’s TV famous C) Go somewhere cheap D) Be dined at a five-star E) Play it safe, just get your usual

What scares you the most when you’re travelling?

A) Nothing, you’re fearless B) Not looking your best C) Spending too much money D) Having to sacrifice your comforts E) Travelling in general

When going out with your group of friends, you tend to be…

A) The leader B) The photographer C) The planner D) The shopper E) The reserved

What sounds like more fun to you?

A) Going on a hike B) Photoshoots C) Free food/drink sampling D) Being pampered at a spa E) Netflix or video games

What kinds of places do you want to visit?

A) Countries you’ve never been to B) Beautiful landscapes C) Inexpensive attractions D) The best resorts your money can buy E) New stores or restaurants downtown

When booking accommodations, your ideal location would be at…

A) A hostel B) Somewhere with a view C) A regular hotel/motel D) A penthouse suite E) Your house

At the end of a trip you tend to...

A) Admire your accomplishments B) Post your best photos C) Think about the money you saved (or spent) D) Dread and complain about your regular life E) Go home and stay in bed

TOTAL POINTS hERE: (Each answer is worth one point)!

A: __________ B: __________ C: __________ D: __________ E: __________

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If you primarily chose A:

You are an ADVENTURER! You are not afraid to seek new experiences. These can be adrenaline-filled activities or simply going to a place you are unfamiliar with. Dr. David Rolfe, assistant professor of recreation and sport management, says adventurers are “not afraid to get out of their comfort zone [or] sleep on the ground.” Unlike others, you are always down for trying something different. Your courageous attitude and leadership qualities will take you far in your journeys.

If you primarily chose B:

You are an INSTAGRAMMER! Looking your best and taking photos of everything, including yourself, on your vacation is important. Notifications of likes and comments on your newest adventures tend to boost your happiness. Pictures are your favorite way to document trips and to make sure everyone knows what you’re up to. You might be found taking a selfie on the Las Vegas strip or next to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Your photography skills will make you a great influencer someday!

If you primarily chose C:

You are a BUDGETER! For you, saving money is a must. You will do extensive planning and stay in a lower rated hotel so that you can eat fancy once or twice. Dr. Robert Perkins, leadership and recreation, tourism and events professor says budgeters like to “maximize enjoyment and the uniqueness of their trip through control of their finances.” Going to a destination during an off season, finding a hot sale or especially free events are addicting to you.

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If you primarily chose D:

You are the BOUGIE: Luxurious, the highest class, above the rest, you are focused on the top dollar. Perkins says for you, “It’s not a matter of eating at a pizza place, it’s a matter of eating at THE pizza place.” You will put yourself above your regular income bracket to live and be treated like a celebrity. Spending a little more than you have is worth it when you can stay at the nicest resort, get wined, dined and pampered like the king or queen you are.

If you primarily chose E:

You are a STAYCATIONER! Although there are many thrilling activities that you see on TV or in a magazine, you would much rather spend your time in the comforts of your own home. Your version of a vacation might include ordering a pizza and having a movie night or going to a local museum or concert for an hour or so. You will be content as long as you are back in your own bed by the end of the night.

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April 16 • 7:30 pm • Concert hall Chris Martin in Concert April 4-6 • 7 pm • Recital hall CWU Opera Ensemble production of The Gondoliers by Gilbert & Sullivan

CAH Presents:

Thursday Thinks

April 25 • 7 pm • Iron Horse Pub Writing without Boarders / Escritura Sin Fronteras Stella Moreno of the World Languages Department

May 27 • 7 pm • Iron Horse Pub Transitional Soul: The “Soul Train’s” travel through the U.S. and beyond Masonya Bennett of the Africana and Black Studies Program

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Surviving Senior Year Story by Molly Nutt | Photo by Connor Chilson Design & Illustration by by Amanda Smith

Graduating college is a coveted milestone that used to feel like nothing more than a distant dream, so why is it starting to feel more like a nightmare these days? When your life is ďŹ lled with more unanswered questions than plans, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed and anxious.

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For the past seventeen years of your life you have been a part of an institutionalized world. Education has given you structure, security and community you can count on. As a senior in college, unless you’re pursuing a master’s degree, the safety net of education is about to be pulled out from under you while you take the terrifying leap into the real world.

There seems to be an infinite list of fears overwhelming seniors on campus. Many of them stem from unanswered questions about how they will start their career after they walk graduate.

CWU Career Counselor Chuck Zimchek, Ph.D., knows exactly what it feels like to be uncertain about life after graduation and empathizes with the students that have doubts about their future.

“I was definitely one of those students that just had no idea, I know the pain that you’re feeling.” he says. “I made the logical choice of getting a degree in medical technology that had a lot of high-paying job opportunities, but I never stopped and considered what I actually enjoyed doing.”

For most students, choosing a major wasn’t an easy task, but deciding what to do with that major is even more burdensome. There’s no doubt that seniors are at an interesting point in their educational journey. Some students are realizing that they don’t want to even pursue a job in their field of study, while others have already nailed down jobs.

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and gave a presentation about their company.

“I interned with Miles the past two summers as well as the winter and spring breaks,” says Knaus.

“Once I realized the company was a good fit for me I asked to have a meeting with the general manager to talk about my future at the company after college. After this past winter break he extended an offer to me.”

Not all students are approaching graduation with the same excitement and security though.

Senior Primate Behavior major, Kayla Ellis is still undecided about how she wants to use her degree.

“I know I want to work with animals but I’m still not sure what career path is best for me and my happiness. I don’t have a plan yet so I tend to stress that I’m behind everyone else my age,” says Ellis.

In the book Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching for Meaning, Allison Trowbridge eloquently describes the disenchantment of adulthood.

“Never in history has a young woman had so many options before her, yet never has she had less direction or guidance on what to do with them,” she wrote.

Although Trowbridge wrote directly to females at the precipice of adulthood, her perspective stems beyond the reach of women. Men and women alike constantly hear things like ‘the world is your oyster’ and ‘you can do anything you want to do.’ Although it might feel encouraging at first, the plethora of career options can feel more overwhelming than encouraging.

The roadblock for most students isn’t finding jobs to apply for, but trying to find the right jobs to apply for. Career Services Counselor Jay Pfeiffer says, “In my experience, the thing that

causes seniors the most stress is not starting early enough in the career search and having a structured plan for finding work after college.”

The quarter-life crisis usually stems deeper than just stressing out about finding a job. Psychologist Nathan Gehlert, Ph.D., describes it as “a period of intense soul searching and stress” and explains that the typical sufferer is “highly driven and smart, but struggling because they feel like they’re not achieving their potential or feeling like they’re falling behind.”

The search for meaning, purpose and direction is more pressing than ever as students start transitioning away from Thursday nights at Blue Rock to Thursday nights at the office.

According to the American Institute of Stress, eight out of 10 college students report frequently experiencing stress in their daily lives. By the time students reach senior year, the support system that they have built around them has become a home away from home.

The friends you’ve made and the relationships that have blossomed during your time at Central might be strained by distance, changing schedules and shifting priorities. It’s hard to ignore the uncertainty of the future of those relationships after you leave campus. Will those people still be your life after June 8?

If you put the list of each unanswered and complicated question on paper, you might find yourself spiraling down into the rabbit hole of the quarter life crisis.

“I just try to keep everything in perspective. I think it’s good to be nervous, but I don’t think we should be scared about what will happen after graduating,” says se-

nior Aviation Management major Alex Walker. “If you’re nervous it means you’re excited, but if you’re scared it means you’re unprepared,” In a study conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, they found that only 27 percent of undergraduate degree holders are working in a job that is directly related to their field.

Although this statistic might generate concern that you won’t find a job in your field of study, it should also offer some relief.

Zimchek’s candid advice for students feeling limited by the confines of their degree is, “You can’t apply for a job that you’ve never heard of,” and he encourages students to do informational interviews to learn about different careers and to keep growing their network.

The transition from classroom to career isn’t an easy one. For the past four years Ellensburg has become your home and comfort zone, and it’s okay to be afraid to leave the safety net you’ve built for yourself here.

Maybe your plan is to stay in the ‘Burg after graduation, maybe you’re going to move back in with your parents or maybe you’re planning on taking a leap and moving to a new city. However, if you’re like the majority of your peers right now, you still have no idea what your plans are come July.

“Having confidence is absolutely key. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes.

You have to trust your intuition, make an educated guess and just go for it,” says Zimchek.

If you find yourself spiraling toward the quarter-life crisis, remember that it’s okay to be nervous about the future. Turn to any of your fellow seniors and you’ll likely find an empathetic shoulder to learn on.

Aside from picking to attend CWU in the first place, you are about to make some of the biggest decisions of your life.

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Story by Aly Schwab Photography by LeAnna Chard Design by Isabelle Grotting

Humans get cabin fever, so why wouldn’t house pets?

PULSE inquired with veterinarians, trainers and other pet owners for ways to entertain your pets when the weather outside is blustery and cold.

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“Just like kids cooped up inside in the winter, animals can start to be restless, have higher energy and sometimes develop more anxiety and clinginess to their owners,” says Dr. Hannah MacDonald, a veterinarian at Valley Veterinary Hospital. “It’s important to still try and keep them active in the winter by playing outside or inside.”

Macdonald adds that if you’re going to be out in the snow and ice for long periods of time, have your pet wear snow booties and coats if they aren’t already accustomed to this weather.

How do we entertain and enrich our pets’ bodies and minds?

Lori Morrison, owner/operator of and trainer at Waggin’ Tails Ranch, says it’s important to tap into a dog’s needs—sniffing, digging and exploring. Do things that are geared to your pet, as not all activities will work for every breed.

Sniff & Destroy

Pictured Below

Instructions 1.

Find a toilet paper roll

2.

Fold one end closed

3.

Add some food (or whatever their favorite object is that fits)

4.

Fold other end closed

5.

Play and encourage your pet to destroy

DIY Snuffle Mat

Good for Dogs & Cats

Materials

Sink mat (with holes), 1 ½ yards of fleece material

Instructions 1.

Cut the fleece into strips about one inch thick and six inches long

2.

Tie each strip into the mat, filling it completely When you’re done, put some dog food or treats within the material and let your dog or cat snuffle

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Taking a Paws in Studying

Morrison says, “It’s important to spend time with your pets. It doesn’t have to be all day long, 10 minutes or so of interaction.” Here’s where taking study breaks can be fun.

Obstacle Course

Depending on the size of your dorm or apartment, it will depend on the complexity of your obstacle course.

Dorm 1.

Set a broom on the floor and coax your pet to walk over it

2. When pet is comfortable walking over the broom, raise it a little bit with a book or shoe box. Continue up to a safe distance for your pet.

3. Have pet jump over the broom

Apartment 1.

Search & Seizure

Good for Dogs & Cats 1.

Attain several boxes or yogurt containers and set them up on the ground

2. Place a treat in one of the containers 3. Assist your pet in a search for it

Hide & Seek 1.

Take a treat, bone or scent stick and hide it (if it is the first time, either make it easy to find or make a trail leading up to the hidden object

2. The first few times, help your pet find the hidden object 3. Eventually, allow your pet to find the object on their own

Kathrin Woodall, a senior public health major, helps her dogs by doing her own version of hide and seek. You can do this with friends or with an object that smells completely different than anything else in your home that you use only for this game.

Set up a course with chairs, coffee table and/or boxes

2. Try to set them up the same way each time and teach them how to go through it 3. After a while, you can add or remove obstacles Additionally, you can add yourself in the mix of the obstacle course by using their favorite treat or object and coaxing them to weave in and out of your legs.

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If you find that these aren’t helpful, there are other activities you can do with your pet while staying warm indoors. Morrison suggests teaching your dog tricks as another way to work their brain and spend quality time with them.

So, as the winter gets colder and the snow gets higher, don’t forget that your pet is also looking for something to pass the time.

4 BENEFITS

TO WAKING UP AT 5 A.M.

5 a.m. can seem like a different time to just about everyone. For some people it’s the middle of the night, others it’s bedtime—but for some, it’s the best time to wake up and start the day. 5 a.m. can bring a plethora of health benefits to waking up at that time.

#1 - MORE TIME IN THE DAY People with a busy schedule can feel like they have a bit more time in their day just by extending things on the morning side. Kelsey Rankin, a senior public relations major, is a barista who usually works morning shifts. “I have more time to eat a good breakfast and jumpstart my metabolism,” she explains. Time is valuable, especially when your schedule is jam-packed.

#2 – ALERTNESS INCREASES Waking up early can allow people to feel more alert throughout the day. Associate Professor of Psychology Meaghan Nolte says, “For me, it's really great that I can start getting ready for work at 6:30, but have already worked for about 75 minutes.” She adds, “Additionally, having time and not having to rush to get to class or work can have the impact of helping people be more aware and attentive.” Waking up early can also help you stay alert during early classes; it “might make the difference between a good grade and a marginal one,” says Nolte.

#3 – REGULATE YOUR SLEEP SCHEDULE One big benefit to waking up early is that it can help you go to bed earlier. Many people are guilty of staying up way too late and, as a result, often messing up our sleep schedules, according to Great Performers Academy. Your body often needs some time to adjust to a new sleep schedule. Mina Jung, a junior public relations major, used to wake up at 5 a.m. for work on the weekends before making the move to Ellensburg. Even though she doesn’t have to wake up early anymore, she says she still would wake up early. “At first, I woke up very early but was still very tired. After a while I got used to sleeping in later,” she says.

#4 – MORE ENERGY FOR THE DAY A lot of early risers have said that waking up early is a big help to their energy levels throughout the day. It seems to be true with Rankin, who says this is true for her, “as long as I go to bed at a reasonable time.” Waking up early and having more energy correlate, but under certain circumstances. “Good sleep hygiene starts with having a (relatively) consistent bedtime,” Nolte explains. “The best way to determine an appropriate bedtime is to count backwards from the time you need to be awake and start getting ready for bed about nine hours before your wake-up time.”

Waking up at 5 a.m. is not for everyone, though it may be something to consider. Even if you don’t want to strive for that early, waking up a little earlier than normal can be the first step to giving that extra energy boost for the day or even fixing your sleep schedule.

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SIMPLE SOUPS FOR

FROZEN NIGHTS Story by Michaela Phillips | Design and Illustration by Lisa Yamakawa Reyes

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You just got off your shift at the local car wash. Your toes have completely frozen in your shoes, and even though you have no idea why people wash their car in five degree weather, they are there and therefore so are you. Along with being frozen, you’re so hungry that if you don’t get food soon you may die of starvation out in the Ellensburg tundra.

One thing that might motivate you to survive the drive home is the fact that you have a huge pot of delicious soup in the fridge that you can heat up in no time, to fill your belly and thaw your toes!

PULSE has created two staggeringly simple soup recipes that can be made on the weekend and last through the entire week.

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CHICKEN & TOMATO SOUP

DUMP SOUP

Source: Delish

Source: Southern Living

WHAT YOU NEED: • ½ onion • 2 chicken breasts, shredded • 2 cans diced tomatoes • 1 can cream of chicken soup • 1 can black beans, drained • 3 cups rice (any kind) cooked • 2 cans chicken broth • 1 tsp salt • ¾ tsp pepper • 1 tsp onion powder • 1 tsp seasoning salt

WHAT YOU NEED: • 2 cans green beans • 2 cans sliced potatoes • 1 can black beans • 1 can kidney beans • 2 cans corn • 2 can carrots • 2+ cans broth (vegetable, beef or chicken) • ½ tsp salt • ¾ tsp pepper • 1 tsp garlic salt • ½ tsp paprika • ½ tsp onion powder

WHAT YOU DO: 1. Cook the chicken breasts, shred with 2 forks.

Add to a large pot.

2. While cooking the chicken, cook the rice (follow directions on package) 3. Dice half an onion 4. Add rice, diced onion, and the rest of the ingredients to the large pot with the chicken; stir.

Junior I.T. major Dakota Hicks tried this chicken and tomato soup saying, “This soup was pretty great!” He also has his own idea of how to adapt the soup to his tastes, “Personally, I think the beans could be replaced with some carrots or corn, or something similar. I’m not particularly fond of black beans.”

WHAT YOU DO: 1. Add all ingredients into large crock pot, be sure to drain each can (except the broth!); stir.

2. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

3. Add additional seasoning to taste.

Sleep Technician, Cole Gilmore says, “ It was pretty easy to make and there was a lot left over.” Adding, “You can use stuff from a can so you don’t have to use ingredients that are in season.”

A SIMPLER OPTION If neither of these soup recipes intrigue you, or you’re stuck in the dorms without a pot to your name, there is another way to get your hands on hot, homemade soup. The Soup Bowl, a local eatery in downtown Ellensburg, has a large selection of soups, salads and sandwiches and getting a bowl can be as simple as picking up the phone!

Gail Munden, owner of the delightful homey restaurant, says that her soup’s secret ingredient is simple:

“A LOT OF LOVE.” Unlike the DIY recipes provided, Munden works tirelessly to make soups completely from scratch. She uses dry beans, cuts fresh vegetables, and even makes the noodles that go into her soups from scratch!

“I’ve been doing it since I was 15,” Munden says. Her advice to us soup amateurs? “Do a lot of tasting” she says, “If it tastes good to you, it will taste good to everyone else.”

The Soup Bowl delivers from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., so whether you’re making soup at home or ordering in, there are plenty of ways to get delightful soup during the cold Ellensburg winter.

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Focus Why is ADHD more prevalent than ever, yet undiagnosed in many?

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ADHD: “A brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.”

(Source: National Institute of Mental Health)

6.4 million children in the US have been diagnosed with ADHD, according to Healthline, but many don’t understand what exactly having attention deficit/hyperactive disorder entails.

While ADHD doesn’t discriminate in terms of who experiences it, our own perception of the disorder can affect diagnosis rates—even though these rates have seen notable growth in the past 20 years.

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The ADHD Association

The stereotypical vision of ADHD is simple: a child bouncing off the walls, energy boundless and attention sporadic; a friend who stops mid-sentence to point out a shiny object.

This idea is often portrayed in the media and has shaped our view of ADHD, but it is not necessarily an accurate representation of what, according to the Center for Disease Control, over six million children in America experience.

Gender Disparity

Elizabeth Bailey, a senior theatre production and design major at CWU with ADHD, says that this portrayal can even be harmful. “It’s not the whole picture. People who have ADHD can sit really calmly in class and look like they’re focused and they’re not; they’re nowhere present,” she says. “So then, because they don’t have that hyperactivity, you start to devalue their diagnosis.”

Because of this, women and girls are less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. “Females … tend to suffer more of the inattentive symptoms versus the hyperactive,” says Dr. Heath Marrs, a professor of psychology and director of the school psychology program at CWU. “In kids, if you just have the inattentive symptoms, you’re not going to get noticed as much.”

In an article titled, “The Hidden Struggles of a Woman with ADHD” for Healthline, Elaine Atwell wrote, “This means people frequently write our inattention off as a character flaw, rather than a treatable condition.”

The same is true for Maria Sanders, an associate professor and director of CWU’s film program. Upon diag-

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nosis, which didn’t happen until her 30s, Sanders says she felt “a lot of relief because when I looked at the difficulties I was having, I basically blamed it on being a personal failure.” She thought, “‘I’m lazy. I’m disorganized. I should be better at X, Y or Z,’ without realizing that my brain functions in a certain way and that might not be my fault.”

Getting Older

The other er side of that stereotype, of course, is the child. It is believed by many, according to Marrs, that ADHD goes away with age.

“Sometimes people think as a kid you’re maybe hyperactive or struggle with attention but as an adult, you should grow out of it, and that’s not the case,” says Marrs. “We know that there is adult ADHD. And there are a lot of adults with ADHD who learn to manage it better, but they still have the ADHD and they struggle with it.”

Even though adults with ADHD often don’t show the more common symptoms of inability to study or hold still, for example, it doesn’t mean their ADHD has somehow gone away, says Dr. Jeffrey Penick, an associate professor of psychology at CWU. “The symptoms do change across life stages, and some of that has to do, literally, with the tasks we do,” says Penick.

For Sanders, having ADHD meant that being on the tenure track was a more difficult process. “When you’re on the tenure track as a professor, you have a certain amount of creative or scholarly work that you have to produce within a window of time, six years usually,” she says. “So, the problem with that for somebody who has ADHD is that while there’s one giant

deadline—and they do want you to show that you’re making progress— it’s not a fixed deadline.”

Sanders explains that because of this system, self-motivation is key. “A lot of people with ADHD have difficulty with motivation unless there’s an instant gratification that comes from it,” she says.

Racial Bias

But it’s not only adults and women who face this issue. People of color—namely, African American and Latinx people—are le—are less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. A 2018 study conducted by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that of the 186,457 children and adolescents who had been diagnosed with ADHD, 61.3 percent were non-Hispanic white, 15.8 percent were non-Hispanic black and 17 percent were Hispanic.

“One of the reasons would be access to healthcare,” says Dr. Krystal Letourneau, a psychologist at Brain and Body Integration in Colorado Springs. “Minorities typically … approach mental health a little bit differently—Latino populations particularly—and they don’t usually seek mental health treatment for many years.” Dr. Letourneau adds that today’s issues with access to medical care only elevate the issue.

An article by ADDitude Magazine describes the experiences of Janel Dillard, an African American woman with ADHD. “Mental problems are considered ‘taboo’ in some communities. … Her family mostly viewed her situation as a lack of willpower, particularly in light of the difficult history of African Americans in the U.S.” Dillard added that because older

“My head is a beehive, so all of these individual thoughts and little bees are buzzing and trying to talk to me and tell me things and then all of a sudden, it’s been 45 minutes and the whole class is done done.”

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generations of African Americans had ‘worse’ experiences in their day, later generations were more likely to have just “’dealt with it and moved on,’” she said.

The same article, though, theorizes that it could have something to do with the clinicians diagnosing them.

“As providers—like most Americans—we carry implicit biases,” said Clinical Psychologist Natalie Cort in an interview with the magazine. “If you present two stimuli simultaneously, and you do it repeatedly, your brain— which wants to be efficient—will make an association [subconsciously] that when one stimulus is presented, the other one should come next.”

In other words, our internalized biases can result in subconscious prejudice. In a 1988 study, as explained by the article, “when presented with

patients showing identical symptoms, [clinicians] overwhelmingly diagnosed black men with severe conditions, like schizophrenia, while diagnosing white men with milder conditions, like depression.”

30 years later, though, this study may turn out differently. That doesn’t change the fact that we still carry these implicit biases today. “’There is reporting that says health practitioners are more responsive to white and English-speaking families,’” said Dr. Paul Morgan, Pennsylvania State University professor of education and director of the Center for Educational Disparities Research, in the article. “’Minority families have reported that practitioners can be dismissive of their concerns for their child, or less likely to solicit developmental concerns.’”

“If you’re on a merry-go-round and it’s moving and you look at everything going by, you can’t focus on one thing. It’s coming too fast to stop and really look at one thing.”

Maria Sanders, Associate Professor and Director of CWU Film Program

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The ADHD Age

Even though certain demographics are less likely to be diagnosed, overall diagnoses have increased significantly over the past two decades. According to the JAMA study, the amounts of children and adolescents in the US diagnosed with ADHD was 6.1 percent between 1997 and 1998 and 10.2 percent between 2015 and 2016.

The study concludes that further research is needed to determine why this is happening, but there are theories.

Dr. Letourneau points to today’s reliance on technology. “With the rise of technology has come a generation who doesn’t play outside as frequently,” she says. “This generation has a shorter attention span as we have constant entertainment at the tip of our fingers. … Now, we see short attention spans as ADHD when it may just be a reality for the following generations.”

Bailey adds that this can lead to the over-prescribing of Adderall. “We live in a very stimulating society, and so it’s really easy to feel like you might have ADHD because of all of these distractions,” she says. “But then when we over-prescribe Adderall or any other stimulant, the way that it affects a neurotypical brain is different than anybody with a condition that might need it more.”

The increase in diagnoses has followed the rise of pharmaceutical companies, proposes Dr. Letourneau.

“Like every other disorder, these companies make medication and get paid very well for their product,” she says.

“Unfortunately, that leads to a rise in complaints by citizens that these symptoms fit them.”

Dr. Letourneau alludes to ads for antidepressants, in which she says the symptoms listed can be very vague.

“The same is happening with ADHD. Teachers, doctors [and] parents see other kids and think, ‘Oh, my child also struggles to complete homework.

I should have them checked,’” she explains. “More people asking for medication means more diagnoses are made.”

For a deeper look at the prevalence of Adderall use in college, read “The Adderall Age” in PULSE’s Fall 2016 Issue Two.

Lastly, the rise could be due to an increased awareness and acceptance of ADHD. Therapist Dr. Kimberly Finger says that because the overall stigma surrounding mental health has decreased, more people are seeking assistance for their mental health.

For Sanders, this awareness is what led her to being diagnosed. After she and her then-husband watched a documentary on ADHD, she explains, her then-husband pointed out that Sanders may have the disorder.

“When he said that, I didn’t particularly feel judged,” she says. “He wasn’t saying it in a critical way; he was honestly asking because he recognized, in the people being portrayed in that documentary, a lot of my behaviors.”

Sanders adds, “I just think it’s important for people to have a support system, and also to know that once they let go of shame around their behavior, then they can be open to feedback that’s helpful.”

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Gearing Up Side by Side: The Experiences of siblings in sports Story by Desmond Rodriguez | Photos by Josh Julagay Design by Matthew Conrardy

Good ol’ sibling rivalry... or maybe not? The fun and adventurous times paired with feeling the need to one up the other is something people can remember from growing up with siblings. When applied to sports, these traits are only enhanced, often times bringing a new meaning to the sibling connection. At CWU, there are three pairs of siblings playing on the same teams.

The A’au Sisters.

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RUGBY TRIO

The A’au trio, Suiluana (Sui) and twins, Tiara and Tiana A’au, began their rugby careers in elementary school. Their story started when their father, Tia A’au, woke them up at 3 a.m. to work out on the local track and football field. With the busy family residing in Portland, Ore., the early wake-up call was the only free time the trio had to train.

The trio agree that it paid off. Suicide workouts and the four-mile runs helped them make an immediate impact on the Grant Generals Rugby squad, a local club team. They wreaked havoc together for two years before Sui graduated from Jefferson High School in 2016.

“Our dad has been training us since we were young. It got more aggressive as we played rugby,” Tiana says. “Running every day after games and after practices because practice is just practice,” adds Tiara.

Sui immediately focused on setting her sisters up for the future. She reached out to former CWU Women’s Rugby Head Coach Mel Denham about the possibility of the trio playing for the team in the upcoming years. Sui got the answer she wanted and committed while the twins followed thereafter.

“We most definitely feel connected. I feel like its home here because we’re all together,” Tiara says.

“We can count on each other every time because they’re my blood sisters,” adds Tiana.

In 2018, the trio were selected for team USA’s Women's Junior All-Americans team made up of 25 athletes, all being under 20 years old. They all traveled to Nova Scotia and made the starting lineup in matches against Canada and England.

The adventure continued when the U.S. Women’s National Team opened a high-performance training camp in Chula Vista, Calif. Sui and Tiana trained at the Olympic Training Center while Tiara was forced to sit out due to a concussion. Tiana’s performance earned her a spot on the roster for the U.S. Women’s Eagles National Team. The international games included matches against No. 1 ranked New Zealand, No. 2 ranked England and No. 8 ranked Ireland.

Fast forward a year later, the trio now finds themselves all on the new Women's Eagles (15 vs. 15) 2019 Performance Squad. The list comprises of 38 female athletes with the most potential to make up team USA and will play at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in 2021.

The extreme competitive nature of the trio goes way back before their days playing in Tomlinson Stadium for CWU. The fact that they are blood sisters would often times bring out a different level of competitiveness against each other at practice. Wanting to get the best of the sister rivalry created a fun aggressiveness while they faced off.

“Our coaches would tell us to go in different lines to go against other players, not each other,” Tiara says. “All of us, every time we go against each other, at least one of us is gonna get injured. We really go at it,” Sui adds.

Through all their past training and now making it on the list for the rugby world cup team, the trio is on to a journey bigger than ever before. It’s been successful careers thus far, and the legacy is only just beginning...

“I loved the hits and the aggressiveness,” Tiana says.

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BASKETBALL DOUBLES

Born and raised in Hilo, Haw., sisters Aliyah Pana, 22, and Alexis Pana, 20, had dreams of playing on the same court in college that were becoming very unlikely. Alexis had just completed her first season playing basketball at CWU while Aliyah was the basketball manager going into her last season of eligibility. If the duo wanted to make it happen, Aliyah would have to try out and earn her spot on the team.

“Originally I came to CWU just for school,” Aliyah said. “My sister actually signed a scholarship here to play basketball, so I thought I’d support her and focus on school.”

Years before being on the basketball court, the Pana sisters demonstrated their athleticism by dancing hula, a Polynesian style of dance. They combined it with cheerleading and basketball as they got older but learned it would be too hard to keep up with all three. So, they made the decision to drop hula and cheer to dedicate their time to basketball.

Their father coached them at Hilo High School in Hawaii. Aside from conditioning at practices, they were required to work out with the football conditioning coach as well on the football field. Even after returning home, they would complete dribbling drills outside adding to their training.

“For basketball we would practice all week. The only day we had off was Saturdays and Superbowl Sundays,” Alexis says.

On the court, the Pana sisters were looked at to be the captains of the team because their father was the head coach. They admitted to thinking they would have it easy because of that fact but, they learned very quickly just how hard it was going to be.

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“He was actually harder on us than he was on anyone else,” Aliyah says. “Any mistake that our team would make, he would get on us for it,” Alexis added.

“We were doing a layup drill, going full court and I threw [the ball] at her legs. She threw it back at me and my dad started yelling at us telling us to stop fighting on the court, and then he kicked me out of the gym,” Alexis recalls. “Really, he should have kicked [Aliyah] out, she started the attitude thing but he didn’t see that.”

After Aliyah graduated high school, she decided to take a year off and focus on developing her skills further, also known as redshirting, at University of Hawaii Hilo. She then transferred to Ocean County Junior College in New Jersey but immediately felt homesick being so far from home. Wanting to finish her schooling but not wanting to go home yet, Alexis’ commitment to play basketball at CWU came at the perfect time.

Aliyah transferred to CWU not intending to play basketball. However, she still didn’t want to be away from the game she loved. So, she talked to previous CWU Women’s Head Coach, Jeff Harada, about the possibility of being the manager. Being courtside at the games alongside her sister Alexis was great, but she wanted something more.

“Last spring, I realized that it was my last year of eligibility,” Aliyah says. “I didn't want to waste it, so I talked to Randi and she gave me a chance.”

Alexis expressed she was ecstatic when she learned her sister would be joining her on the court. She thought back to the memories the two had together on the court growing up and couldn’t wait to build more for one last final ride.

“I don’t like to admit this but, she is honestly a better shooter than I am. It was so much fun to have her step up and step on the court with us,” Alexis says.

The Pana sisters.

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The Pan brothers.

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BASEBALL BROTHERS

Twins Yi-an and Yi-fan Pan trekked from Taiwan to Langley, British Columbia and Canada at just 6-years-old. Their parents took to a massive relocation to start a new beginning and believing Canada offered more opportunities for them at the time.

With no baseball program offered at Langley Fundamental Secondary High School, their path to the diamond has been an odd one.

“I don’t think we’d be playing baseball if we didn’t move to Canada honestly,” Yi-fan Pan says.

The brothers strong liking to baseball brought them to join a local club team that played baseball year-round. Yi-an played ins and outfielder while Yi-fan was an infielder, playing different positions allowed them to observe and critique the other’s play.

“We’re honest with each other. We tell each other straight up if we need to work on something, there’s no sugar coating it.” Yi-an Pan says. “If he’s playing shitty I’ll straight up tell him that he is playing bad,” Yi-fan Pan added.

While growing up and playing alongside each other on the field, opposing teams would often times get the two mixed up. When they’d be right behind the other in the batting order, players would stop the game and ask why the same person was hitting again, according to Yi-an Pan, not knowing that they were twins.

According to the twins, their twin telepathy also seemed to be on full display at times during games.

“We would always know what each other was going to do,” Yi-fan says. “There was one time where he was catcher and I was at third base, he just back picked a guy with no signal or anything. We kind of just did it.”

After graduating high school, the twins received scholarship offers from schools from various locations. Out of all the offers, they believed CWU had the most to offer them. They really enjoyed the west coast and didn’t want to adapt to a new lifestyle elsewhere.

The twins say being close to home was also big, as offers in the south would have been too hard for their family to handle.

Last year, 2018, was the first time, in their lives, that they didn't play baseball together on the diamond. Yi-an Pan tore his ACL and was forced to sit out all of the 2017-2018 season. Watching his teammates struggle at times motivated him to rehab stronger and get back on the field to help the team.

“The beginning was tough because I just sat there for a month. I wasn’t able to do anything,” Yi-an Pan says. “I wanted to come back and play again and prove that I’m still the same player I was last year.”

Through the struggles of moving over 6,000 miles away, to learning English in a new country, the Pan brothers have always had one constant: each other.

Outlasting many obstacles in their lives has been a breeze being able to hit them together.

“We are just comfortable with each other,” Yi-an Pan says.

“Sometimes coming to a new team can be uncomfortable, because we don’t know anyone, but I have him.”

Reporting and some content originally published in the Observer.

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Human Traicking

Story by Madeline Wilson | Photography by Connor Chilson Design by Isabelle Grotting

According to The Polaris Project, approximately

40.3 million people are sold for sex every year, across the globe.

This form of exploitation is known as human sex trafficking and affects everyone in some way. Whether it is a neighbor, classmate, professor, best friend, or even family member, most people have come in contact with multiple people who have been sold into sexual slavery.

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Human Trafficking Cases Reported

by State 455

Source: National Human Trafficking Hotline https://humantraffickinghotline.org/states

What is sex trafficking?

Christy Sheddy, Washington Trafficking Prevention Community Engagement Coordinator explains that “sex trafficking is the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, obtaining, patronizing, or soliciting of a person for the purposes of a commercial sex act, in which… [it] is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such an act has not attained 18 years of age.”

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Numbers indicate amount of calls to the human trafficking hotline each year.

The Process of Being Trafficked So, what happens when someone is trafficked? First, the victims are lured by their trafficker, also known as a pimp. Pimps have varying tactics for psychologically and physically manipulating their victims. According to Jessica Strawn, Senior Faculty Lecturer in Sociology and Social Services, “a lot of kids…are looking for a family. The pimps use that to their advantage.”

There are many ways in which a pimp can find their victims and prey on their desire to be loved and cared for. Some traffickers hang out in areas typically crowded by teenagers, while others use online sites such as Instagram or Facebook to stalk the posts of seemingly vulnerable youth, according to PHYS.ORG. Something as simple as the frowny face emoji being posted on Twitter can alert a trafficker of a potential victim. Because new generations of teenagers are being raised with social media, traffickers are even more equipped at spotting these individuals.

HUMAN T�AFFICKING LANGUAGE Pimps/Daddies Human

traffickers are often referred to as pimps. Also, most pimps require their victims to call them Daddy.

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The Life/Game When people or victims refer to human trafficking, they usually call it “the life.”

Pimps often refer to the act of trafficking as “the game” to coerce others into thinking it is fun.

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Something as simple as the frowny face emoji being posted on Twitter can alert a trafficker of a potential victim.

Once the trafficker has made contact with their victim, Sheddy mentions that they utilize coercive tactics to entice the individual into hanging out with them. This eventually leads to the pimp asking the victim to perform various sexual acts in order to remain under their protection.

The process of preparing a child to be trafficked is known as grooming, explains Sheddy. During the grooming period is when pimps find their victim, make contact and begin feeding on their vulnerability, as explained by Ohio State University.

What makes these victims inherently vulnerable?

Strawn explains that “[because] these kids are voiceless,” they are unable to protect themselves from the “tons of psychological coercion.”

Johns People who purchase

sex, in most cases, from human trafficking victims.

Dates The sexual exchange

involving the John and the individual being trafficked.

Seasoning The act of seasoning involves various tactics used to manipulate the victim. These tactics include: beatings, sleep deprivation, holding loved one’s hostage, gang rape, or psychological manipulation.

Trick A trick is any sexual act performed during the date.

Quota A set amount of money each individual must bring in per night.

Family Traffickers often refer to their victims and anyone in their inner circle as a family.

Bottom Pimps may use another woman, usually referred to as a bottom, to recruit and oversee other victims.

Source: Shared Hope International

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The Trafficking Industry

However, vulnerability is not what drives all traffickers.

Sheddy notes that “someone is not trafficked [solely] because they are vulnerable, but because there is a demand for young people, and demand drives the market.”

Sexual exploitation is one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. Senior Lecturer in Sociology, Connie Robinson, explains, “human trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar criminal industry, whose victims are often hiding in plain sight.”

One of the main reasons why sex trafficking is rapidly growing can be attributed to how hidden the victims are.

Robinson also mentions, “it is a problem that often goes undetected because the victims of human trafficking are often invisible to most people.”

Human traffickers typically don’t tell anyone that they are trafficking kids from the local elementary school. While pimps are trafficking kids from the local elementary school, they are not going to readily share this information with just anyone. These individuals have developed skills to keep all of their victims hidden from reality and anyone outside the “family”. Strawn clarifies, “the only source of information [the victims] can access, is from the person who is trafficking them.”

Why is Sex Trafficking Not Being Discussed?

What quality of human trafficking makes people want to ignore the issue? Well, most people would rather believe that it doesn’t happen in their neighborhood, instead of learning how to effectively protect their family. Strawn comments, “most Americans like to think of our country as a more or less, safe place.” However, when people avoid considering the idea that human trafficking is an issue in the U.S., they indirectly disregard the thousands of individuals who are being trafficked on a daily basis but can’t be saved.

Another way that people avoid talking about this issue is by discussing what the victim must have done in order to be in this life. Strawn argues that “they deny it. They blame the victim.” As with every form of sexual exploitation, there are numerous people who believe that it is the victim’s fault they were brought into this life.

Yet, Sheddy proposes, “the majority of them are under the age of 18 and…cannot legally consent.” She also mentions that people forget “there is an adult on the other side who is willing to purchase.” People are so willing to place blame on someone who is essentially still a child, while simultaneously forgetting that there is someone on the other side of the situation, engaging in non-consensual sex with a minor.

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Raising Awareness

For that reason, it is extremely important to start the discussion and bring awareness to this issue. There are various events held on the CWU campus that are perfect for anyone who is interested in furthering the conversation and learning how to help if they believe someone is being trafficked.

The Wellness Center Violence Prevention and Response Coordinator, Kristen Perry, explains that there is “a bystander intervention workshop called Step Up, so students can learn how to address situations.”

However, a person who is interested in developing their knowledge on human trafficking can simply start a discussion with friends and continually learn more about the issue.

Being able to have an open conversation about the dangers of sex trafficking is one of the most beneficial methods for bringing awareness to the issue.

How to Get Help If you believe that someone you know is being trafficked, there are many precautions you can take to ensure the safety of that individual. If you are not certain that the individual is being trafficked you can discuss your concerns with the Wellness Center, the Student Medical and Counseling Clinic, or Case Management. There are also services provided by ASPEN, “which is our confidential community advocacy organization,” mentions Perry.

However, if you believe someone is in immediate danger, please call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1 (888) 373-7888.

Human trafficking is an issue that affects almost everyone. It is a form of sexual exploitation that, since the beginning, has been hiding in plain sight. If you are interested in helping the victims of one of the fastest growing criminal industries in the U.S., then please join the discussion.

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COLD WATER SURFING IN WESTPORT With snow blanketing the ground and puffy jackets becoming a necessity here in Ellensburg, on the coast Washingtonians can be found smacking the lip and finding barrel.

The surf town of Westport, Wash. is a hidden gem in the PNW and, for some, gives this area a taste of paradise.

Although you may not find palm trees and fresh coconuts—or sunshine—what you will find are waves and a town with a serious passion for surfing.

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CALM THROUGH THE CHAOS “It’s never flat,” says Brian Calder, co-owner of BigFoot Surf School and a surfer of 10 years. “It is honestly my peaceful place. … When you go out surfing you forget about everything else.”

Although the thought of catching the perfect wave or ripping a flawless turn is what brings them back, there is much more to the story, according to Calder “Surfing is so in the moment. You don’t have time to worry about the bills or work,” he says.

In surfing, Calder explains, there is the inside and the outside of the waves. On the inside

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the waves have already broken and the white-water foams before reaching the beach. Calder illustrates the outside, before the waves break, is where experienced surfers read the ocean to catch swell.

“What makes Washington so known is being kind of crazy and gnarly,” explains Gavin Utley, a junior business major. “When you’re in those kinds of conditions you become a family.”

WARMER THAN YOU THINK… SOMETIMES Though the harsh conditions can bring people together, from April until October some of the

best conditions can consistently be found here. Al ‘Big Al’ Perlee, who works at the Westport Surf Shop, describes Westport during the summer as being “gentler, warmer and kinder.” Warmer for Washington standards, but Calder lets it be known the water temperatures still hover around 55 degrees during the summer.

Calder says every now and then during the summer months he sees “a few brave souls who go out in boardshorts.”

With the proper equipment, however, the cold isn’t a factor.

On top of the vigorous workout that surfing presents, “[the sun] is what gets you,” Calder says.

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TRY HERE BigFoot Surf School 2 Hr private one on one session

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$110 (All lessons come with all the appropriate gear included in the cost)

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“You ’re working so m u ch, you ’re paddling, you ’re getting on and off your board, you ’re doing a hundred pushups to stand up or to av oid waves.”

Utley adds, “When you get a good wave and you finally get a solid r ide, it ’s all worth it.”

WHY WASHINGTON WAVES? Utley’s first waves surfed were in Westport; since then, he has surfed several beaches in San Diego. He prefers Washington, though, expressing, “It is the mutual respect and family environment that sets the tone.”

Calder, who has surfed on five continents and grew up surfing in Florida, says, “In California and Florida there are long periods of time when the ocean is flat.” With waves everyday it is no wonder why the passion for surfing on the coast is so evident.

“Once you do it you just can’t stop. Once you get a good ride it is what I love doing,” says Utley.

“It sucks at first, it is hard, it can be painful, you can’t get up and you don’t even want to do it. …

The feeling of accomplishment [turns it] into a lifestyle.”

SEE FOR YOURSELF There are 3 main beaches to surf at in Westport: Westhaven State Park, also known as “The Jetty”: This is where BigFoot Surf Shop does

their lessons and where you’re likely to find the most people on any given day. The Jetty is located in the Pacific Ocean, whereas the other locations are in the harbor.

Since it is on the ocean the biggest waves will be found here, but it is shallow enough to stand up for the majority of it which makes it good for beginners.

The groins or the finger jetties: This beach is located in the harbor and when massive storm waves are hitting The Jetty they tend to mellow out before the groins. During a storm this is where most locals can be found.

Half Moon Bay: Another popular surfing spot in the area. Like the groins, this beach is also in the harbor and both act similar to each other. This surf break is also a favorite among many of the locals.

With all three beaches facing a different direction on any given day a good wave is bound to be found at one of them.

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central secrets ION T I D E S KINK

Whether through classes, books or word-of-mouth, we’ve all learned about the human body and the ins and outs (no pun intended) of sex. What we may not learn, though, is the different desires and fantasies that can be developed throughout the course of a person’s sex life.

Regardless of outside perceptions, the ability to be open, honest and consensual with your partner about what gets you going is key.

CWU students anonymously shared their ‘kinks’ to start the conversation of normalizing different sexual desires.

Contributions by Savannah Scriven and Lexi Phillips

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Enrique Rodriguez Story by Anakaren Garcia | Design by Matthew Conrardy

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magina que eres un niño que viene a los EE. UU. Como inmigrante indocumentado y no sabes cómo será tu vida. Lo único que sabes es lo que quieres ser cuando crezcas.

Ahora imagina querer tirar la toalla y abandonar tu sueño porque tu vida está constantemente llena de desafíos. Pero ahora, eres una de las anclas principales en Univision en Chicago. Esa es la vida que Enrique Rodríguez ha vivido y vive ahora.

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Primero, ay que tener los pies bien plantados sobre la tierra, ay que aprovechar las opportunidades que se le presenta a uno. Y yo creo que de estar preparado y siempre anticipar cual quier cosa lo peor es una de los mejores lecciones que la vida me a dado.

Que es una cosa que la gente no 5 sabe de ti?

Cual ha sido tu mayor exito?

Ser un presentador de television 2 siempre fue tu trabajo sonado?

Fijate desde que yo me acuerdo, cuando era nino ahi en Uruapan, Michoacan, yo siempre sonaba primero en hacer periodista y Segundo, ser un hombre de negocios exitoso. Entonces yo le doy gracias a Dios que desde nino tenia como una intencion a lo que realmente queria hacer.

Donde te ves en diez anos?

Paso a pasito, empese como pasante, despues, finalmente, pude entrar al mundo de la television, empese como productor, luego como reportero, mi sueno siempre hacideo convetirme como el presentador principal, que gracias a Dios lo estoy logrando. Yo creo que aqui mi siguiente meta es seguir creciendo, seguir mejorando, seguir aprediendo y ojala Dios me da lisencia de poder trabajar en noticiero nacional en algun momento.

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Cual ha sido tu mayor leccion aprendida?

Yo se tocar la guitara, empese tocar la guitara desde que me metia de metiche al coro de la iglesia con mi hermana.

Mi mayor exito es, ademas venir a los Estados Unidos como immigrante y lograr teminar mi Carrera, hacido construir una familia que me servido de gran apoyo. Soy una persona muy bendicida y afortunada y para mi los mas importante es la calve de todo este exito, pues es la familia.

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Cual es tu genero favorito de peliculas?

A mi me gusta mucho las peliculas que no son commerciales.

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Quien es tu mayor inspiracion?

Mi mayor inspiracion es mi madre, por que mi familia esta y sigue unida gracias a mi mama.

Ella hacido el pilar de la familia, ella hacido quien nos a cuidado a todos, incluiendo a mi papa. Y ella hacido la que nos da esa Fortaleza y motivacion a mis hermanos y a mi para seguir adelante y para hecharle ganas.

Que consejo puedes dar a los 8 futuors graduados universitarios?

Algunos vamos a lograr la meta mas pronto que otros por lo importante es que luchen por sus sueno, que no se den por vencidos, que no permitan que absolutamente nadien, no importa de donde vengan, quien sean, que tan importante sean, que trabajo tengan, que no le permitan que nadien les diga que no pueden lograr sus metas de sus suenos por que esos una mentira. Todo se pued, el cerer es el poder.

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magine that you're a child coming to the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant and you don't know what your life is going to be like.

The only thing you do know is what you want to be when you grow up.

Now imagine wanting to throw in the towel and quitting your dream because your life is constantly filled with challenges. But now, you're one of the head anchors at Univision in Chicago. That is the life that Enrique Rodriguez has lived and is living now.

has been your greatest achievement?

1 What My greatest achievement other than coming to the United States as an immigrant and pursuing a career, is establishing a family that has been a great support system for me. I am very blessed and fortunate person, and to me the most important thing, the key to achieving all this, is family.

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Was being an anchor always your dream job?

Since I can remember when I was a child in Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico, I always dreamed of, first, being a journalist, and second, being a successful business man. Ever since I was a kid, this was my dream.

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Where do you see yourself in 10years?

Little by little I started off as an intern, later entering into the world of television, I started as a producer, then a reporter and then, my dream job of being head anchor, which thanks to God I am doing right now. But I feel from here, if God gives me license to, I would want to work on the national news sometime.

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What’s been your greatest lesson learned?

First, is to have our feet well planted on the ground, take advantage of the opportunities that are present to us. And I believe being prepared and always anticipating the worst is the greatest life lesson I’ve learned.

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What’s one thing people don’t know about you?

I know how to play the guitar, I’ve played the guitar since I was young, and I would be nosy and try to go to youth choir practice with my sister.

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What is your favorite genre of movies?

I really enjoy non-mainstream movies.

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Who is your biggest inspiration?

My biggest inspiration is my mother, because my family is and will continue to be united because of her. She is the pillar of the family, she’s always taken care of us all, including my father. She is the one that gives us strength and motivation to my siblings and me to proceed forward and always make an effort in our lives.

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What’s some advice you can give to future college graduates?

Some of you will overcome your challenges faster than others, but the importance is to continue fighting for your dream, never give up and absolutely never let anyone, no matter where they come from, who they are, how important they are, where they work, don’t allow anyone to tell you, you can’t overcome your challenges, because that’s a lie. Everything is possible, to believe is to do.

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HAPPY HOUR 301 5-7 pm & 9-10 pm every day | Blue Rock 2-6 pm Tuesday - Friday The Palace 4-7 pm every day | Roadhouse 2-6 pm Tuesday - Friday The Porch 3-6 om every day | The Tav 3-3:30 pm Monday - Friday

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MONDAY

WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

Iron Horse Brewery

Blue Rock

The Palace

$5 tasting menu

$5 burgers

$3 Fireball shots

The Porch

Iron Horse Brewery

The TAV

$5 Mojitos

$5 tasting menu

$2.50 Fireball shots

The TAV

The Palace

$1.50 RBR

$4 Moscow Mules

Wings

The Porch

$2 Bud Light

$5 glasses of wine

TUESDAY

The TAV

SATURDAY The TAV $2.50 Fireball shots

$7 domestic pitchers

SUNDAY

Blue Rock

Wings

Wings

$1 tacos

$2 Coronas

Iron Horse Brewery

$3.50 loaded Coronas

$5 tasting menu

The Palace $.88 tacos $2.50 Coronas

$5 Coronitas

301 Ladies Night - $1 wells

$3.75 loaded Coronas

THURSDAY

The Porch

Blue Rock

$2 tacos $2 Coronas $5 loaded Coronas $3 well tequila shots

The TAV $7 domestic pitchers

Wings $.59 wings

All drink specials

$1 beer $5 Long Island iced teas

The Porch $4 pints

The Palace $.88 tacos $2.50 Coronas $3.75 loaded Coronas

50% off bomb shots

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MONDAY Cannabis Central 15 % off edibles / tinctures & all single grams $10 & under

TUESDAY The Fire House Student discounts 10%

The Green Shelf Student discounts 10%

Cannabis Central $4 joints 2 for $7 $5 joints 2 for $8 $7 + $8 joints 2 for $12 $13 joints 2 for $22

WEDNESDAY The Fire House “Wax Wednesday” $15 gram Concentrates $15 eighths of flower

Cannabis Central

FRIDAY Cannabis Central Vendor Day Specials

SATURDAY Cannabis Central Vendor Day Specials

SUNDAY Cannabis Central %15 off topicals 20% senior (55+) & student discount

EVERYDAY SPECIALS The Fire House Military & Medical Discounts 10 %

$5 off concentrates & cartridges

The Green Shelf Military & Industry 10 %

THURSDAY

Cannabis Central Happy Hour 2-5 PM

Cannabis Central All $15 single grams $10 All $25 2 grams $20

Wake n’ Bake Special 9-10 AM 20% off Sativa + Sativa Hybrid Night Cap Specials Sun - Thurs 8-9 PM

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