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TRANSPORTATION

ADA accessibility on campus addressed

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Access Center Director Mere dyth Goodwin discusses challenges students with mobility issues face around campus Friday at the Access Center. S he said some common problems include parking and accessing buildings.

Access Center can only direct parking complaints to ADA coordinator, Parking and Transportation Services By Elayne Rodriguez Evergreen reporter

SU disability parking lots continue to bring challenges to students with disabilities because of their location and number of available

parking lots. Access Center Director Meredyth Goodwin said the issues are that some disability parking spots are uphill, so it is difficult for a person with disabilities to find parking and walk uphill to get where they need to go.

Goodwin said that WSU meets its obligations to provide disabled parking spaces in the proximity to several buildings on campus. New buildings meet the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and provide accessibility, she said. Goodwin said the university is trying to meet the needs of students with disabilities by allowing them to park in different lots to

gain access around campus. “What I do know is that accessing is often challenging for people with mobility challenges,” she said. Ian Reilly, WSU history major, works for the Parking and Transportation Services. He said he prefers to work in a flat work setting without having to get near a hill on campus because See Accessibility Page 8

EDUCATION

Donations help schools make STEM programs Funds used to grow coding club, science project using Ozobots By Jakob Thorington Evergreen reporter

Employees at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories have donated more than $40,000 this year to Pullman public and private schools this year to inspire students to show interest in math and science. SEL employees are given $100 through the company’s School Donation Program. They can then choose which school receives their donation. McKenzie Brumet, manager of SEL’s corporate giving programs, said $470,000 was donated across 15,000 schools in 22 countries. Pullman Public Schools has received $24,700, according to an email from Kate Wilhite, SEL senior corporate communications manager. More than $35,000 went to schools in

Moscow, Wilhite said. “Supporting education has always been a part of Schweitzer’s culture,” Brumet said. “This program gives employees a chance to give back to schools that had a meaningful impact in their lives.” Brumet said the program has been around since the early days of SEL and was initially only available for Pullman schools. As the company has grown and taken a larger presence in the world, the program was open to other schools too, she said. Shannon Focht, Pullman Public Schools communications coordinator, said Pullman schools are fortunate to have a supportive community that values education. “That’s a lot of money for students,” Focht said. “$40,000 goes a long way.” Sunnyside Elementary Principal Pamela Brantner said her school has received $3,800 from SEL employees this year. Most of the money has gone CAROLYNN CLAREY | THE DAILY EVERGREEN toward support for STEM Students build flying machines in their STEM class Monday at Sunnyside Elementary. See STEM Page 8

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The students’ goal is to keep their machine in the air for the longest amount of time.

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New intersectional club

Take the bus to school

Running changes a life

Two graduate students started U.T.O.P.I.A. for LGBTQ+ Pacific Islanders on campus.

Using public transportation saves students money and helps the environment.

Senior Justin Janke decided to study apparel design and is a shoe collector.

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Community Calendar Wednesday 10/9 Pi c k yo u r p u m p k i n o u t of t h e p o o l . Star ting at 5 p.m ., Universit y Recreation will host “Aquapatch .” Par ticipants can pick their pumpkin from among hundreds in the pool, and those uninterested in entering the pool can seek help from staf f standing by. This event is free and open to those with a Student Recreation Center membership, and will be located at the SRC Pool. To submit, email events to meditor@dailyevergreen.com. Preference will be given to events that are free and open to the public or are hosted by an RSO, and must include time, date and place.

Correction An article that appeared in Monday’s paper titled “Cougars escape Trojan comeback” incorrectly stated that the last road win for the volleyball team occurred when Jen Greeny was playing for WSU. The last time WSU beat USC on the road was when Jen Greeny was playing for WSU.

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Daily Police Log Saturday Accident Hit and Run NW Turner Drive, 10:02 a.m. Officer requested case for a cold hit and run collision. Subject arrested.

Suicidal Person N Grand Ave & NE Whitman St, 1:22 a.m. Report of a suicidal person. Officers responded. Subject contacted and determined not to be suicidal.

Airport Security Airport Complex North, 10:20 a.m. Officer responded. Runway does not open until Oct. 10.

Noise Complaint NE Terre View Drive, 2:07 a.m. Officer responded to a noise complaint. One resident warned.

Civil Calls NW Larry Street, 11:07 a.m. Officer responded to the request for a civil standby.

Noise Complaint NE Merman Drive, 2:28 a.m. Officer was advised of an anonymous noise complaint.

Lockout NE Terre View Drive, 4:39 p.m. Officer advised of a lockout.

DUI SE Bishop Blvd & SE Harvest Dr, 3:30 a.m. Case requested for a DUI. Subject arrested.

Juvenile Problem NE Terre View Drive, 11:10 p.m. Report of a juvenile problem. Officer responded. S u s p i c i o u s P e r s o n /C i r c u m s t a n c e NW Greyhound Way, 11:17 p.m. Officer responded to the report of a woman screaming. Unable to locate. Noise Complaint NE Merman Drive, 11:41 p.m. WSUPD and PPD officers responded to a noise complaint. One resident warned.

Sunday Assault NE Colorado Street, 1:21 a.m. Officers responded to the report of an assault. Subject arrested.

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Students bring intersectional club to campus New group hopes to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ community By Khadijah Butler Evergreen reporter

Two WSU graduate students started a club to increase the visibility of LGBTQ+ Pacific Islanders in the Pullman community. Jeremiah Sataraka, WSU Ph.D. student, said LGBTQ+ identities in the Pacific Islander community are rarely talked about despite having a deep and rich background. He said existing clubs on campus focus on cultural identity but rarely discuss LGBTQ+ identity. Sataraka said the United Territories of Pacific Islanders’ Alliance Eastern Washington hopes to bring awareness of how intersectionality exists within the community. Sataraka and Manufanua Thomas, co-chair and adviser of U.T.O.P.I.A Eastern Washington, started discussing how to bring U.T.O.P.I.A to Pullman after attending the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance conference in Las Vegas this past summer. U.T.O.P.I.A began in March 1998 in San Francisco. Its mission was to promote, support, educate and increase awareness of LGBTQ+ Pacific Islanders, according to its website. Since then, the club has expanded to Seattle and Portland, Oregon. Sataraka and Thomas attended a Queer TransPacific Islander Healing and Self-Determination retreat

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Members of U.T.O.P.I.A Eastern Washington, San Francisco, Seattle and Portland at the Queer Trans Pacific Islander Healing and Self-Determination Retreat Sept. 14 in Sandy, OR. last month and met with the founders of U.T.O.P.I.A from each city. He wants to create a space where everyone can feel welcome, Sataraka said, including those that might not identify as LGBTQ+ but are “down for the cause.”

He said they also hope to increase the community of queer islanders and allies and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. The group is excited for the possibilities that will become available, he said. Sataraka said they would like to collaborate with other cultural

clubs such as the Asian Pacific American Student Coalition as they move forward. Sataraka said he hopes the club will grow into something bigger, through workshops and social events. “We’re hoping it’ll stay beyond our time,” he said.

Thomas said the club is still in the organizing stage and does not have an official meeting time, but will be updated on their Facebook page. Sataraka said they will host a community potluck at 6 p.m. on Oct. 25 but are still determining a location.

Doctor honored for service to Latino community By Loren Negron Evergreen reporter

A WSU faculty member received an award to recognize his contribution to the underserved Latino community in Vancouver. Dr. David Ruiz, WSU College of Medicine clinical professor, was one of four recipients of the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber’s Bravo Award in September. “It was a very humbling award. I felt grateful for it,” Ruiz said. “But I felt, more importantly, it was okay for me to be singled out as an example of what Latinos can achieve.” Ruiz was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. He is from a Latino family. His grandparents were born in Sonora, Mexico, but his parents were born in the U.S. “My siblings and I were focused on fitting in rather than standing out in order to achieve,” he said. “For us, we didn’t really see ourselves as different. As I look back on my past, I knew that we were.” Ruiz said his family impacted him profoundly. They instilled in him the passion to become a doctor and ensured he held on to his cultural roots. “I’ve always been grateful for everything that my parents, extended family, and the community in Tucson did to prepare me for a career in medicine,” he said. “I’ve always felt it impor-

tant to not forget my roots and to give back whenever I could in a variety of ways.” Ruiz said he became involved with a group called “Los Changuitos Feos,” or the Ugly Little Monkeys, during his middle school and high school years. It was the first youth mariachi band in the country. He said the band used its music to engage people in discussing race and ethnicity. “We became basically community outreach ambassadors for not only mariachi music but the entire Latino, Chicano, Mexican, Mexican-American culture,” Ruiz said. “We were able to present a slightly different picture of standing out.” Ruiz said his family moved to Vancouver after his residency training. Initially, he wasn’t aware of the Latino community in Vancouver. He said this changed after he read a newspaper and found out that there was a large but “hidden” Latino population. In 1993, Ruiz founded a residency program called Family Medicine of Southwest Washington Residency. It is based in Vancouver and is affiliated with the University of Washington. The program is sponsored by PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. The program sponsors a variety of services, he said. This includes a free community clinic, procedure clinic for uninsured individuals, medical staffing at local high school games or tournaments, grantsupported cervical and breast health screenings.

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Dr. David Ruiz, a WSU faculty member in the WSU College of Medicine, says his family impacted him and contributed to his decision to become a doctor. “It’s not about how many mission trips you do outside or within the U.S., not how many hours per week you volunteer at a clinic, but it’s in being able

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Washington Residency clinic manager, said the residency program Ruiz created has allowed PeaceHealth to serve both the physical and mental

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Ruiz receives award for his commitment to underserved groups

I’ve always felt it important to to not forget my roots and give back whenever I could in a variety of ways

to use a skill set, resources and influence to do a better good,” Ruiz said. Kristen Taylor, Family Medicine of Southwest

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health needs of vulnerable populations in Vancouver. Taylor said 80 percent of the people they serve are dependent on Medicaid or Medicare

and most speak Spanish. “Having this residency and making sure that we have this diverse population, allowed more of the Latino community to have care in the areas they live,” Taylor said. Reflecting on his experiences, Ruiz said holding on to one’s roots is integral. His roots drive him to serve Vancouver’s Latino community in any way he can. “Know where you came from. Honor that always,” he said. “Lastly, don’t be afraid to stand out.”

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Students should skip on parking pass, take bus

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Many WSU commuters pay over $100 a year to park on campus. With the already rising prises of tuition, this extra money can make a big difference for students. In many cases, that expense can be avoided by taking advantage of public transportation. about 12 percent of our total revenue,” Shaheen said. Taking infrastructure for granted is an age-old tradi-

cial information together and we show that to our 15-member parking and transportation task force,” Shaheen “Every year we look at Transportation said. the financials and what we think we are going to need services ... is a to support the funds for the self-sustainfacilities.” While a parking pass may ing auxiliary be convenient for those who John Shaheen can afford it, the lower end WSU transit director passes will force students tion among many people. Yet to park in remote locations. it costs money to keep park- The parking pass map speaks volumes, where the least ing lots in good order. “Every year we pull finanSee Parking Page 7

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constructing and managing and maintaining parking facilities, that is generated Instead, think about utilizing by parking permit fees and public transit because your parking fees.” tuition covers that, and it is By Bruce Mulmat There are a large variEvergreen better for the environment. ety of parking passes, and columnist “The transportation the costs of the passes go services department is a to keeping the parking lots and garages around campus self-sustaining auxiliary. Transportation Services intact as well as covering the Parking is a huge pain and does not receive any money salaries of those employed from the state or any expense for students who by WSU Transportation have cars. Yet the people who tuition money,” said John Services. say that their tuition should Shaheen, director of WSU “Contrary to what people cover parking are misguided. Transportation Services. “For think, our fine revenue is

Using public transportation instead of driving saves money, helps environment

Amazon carbon neutral by 2040? Show us how Climate commitments commendable, but require further scrutiny Editorial board The Seattle Times

If Amazon delivers on time – for Prime members and the rest of the planet – with its pledge of carbon neutrality by 2040, the tech colossus will have found its way to another top-tier position. The company that upended retail, pioneered internet business and colonized South Lake Union appears fully dialed-in on an ambitious climatechange initiative. The projects Jeff Bezos mapped last week, including renewable energy, reforestation and electric transportation, carry transformative promise for the company's immense carbon footprint, and for the constellation of businesses Amazon influences. Bezos intends to cut greenhouse-gas emissions of 44.4 million metric tons in 2018 to a net of zero. Amazon stands to benefit in multiple ways, not least in how future generations of recruited employees and government regulators regard the company. The problem is what happens if he cannot get there, or decides that progress is too unsteady to disclose. The huge company is not a government. It will face no democratic reckoning if it fails. Transparency

will be a corporate decision. Regulators have failed their duty to create global pollution disclosure requirements, leaving Amazon and other titans of commerce free to set their own terms and timelines. Earth's climate problem is too immense for an audience of billions to go on faith that companies are working things out just fine. There is no guarantee climate will endure as a paramount interest of Amazon leaders for the next 21 years, even if Bezos – who will turn 76 in 2040 – remains at the helm the entire time. Consider Amazon's 2014 pledge to convert its Amazon Web Services business – the data structures behind much of "cloud computing" – to 100% renewable energy. A Greenpeace study in February spotlighted the uneven progress toward this goal. Although Amazon says AWS globally is now more than 50% renewably powered, Greenpeace found only 12% of the electricity for its massive Virginia hub came from renewable sources. Amazon's website hosts a timeline to explain the progress toward AWS energy sustainability, but it is sparsely updated. Four sentences have been added See Amazon Page 7

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Latin America and right-wing populism Wednesday October 9 | 12 noon Foley Speaker’s Room | 308 Bryan Hall

Beginning with the election of Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez in 1998, a tide of left-wing regimes swept South America. However, recent years have seen a resurgence of right-wing and populist presidents, such as Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil. Does this signify the end of the left in the region? Steven Levitsky is professor of government at Harvard University, and the bestselling author of How Democracies Die, published in 2018. www.foley.wsu.edu

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WSU senior Justin Janke, far left, runs with his teammates in the 6k race for the WSU Open on Aug. 30 at the Colfax Golf Course.

Running from engineering to apparel design Cross country runner from Spokane visits Purdue, Washington, Syracuse, Indiana before choosing WSU

spiring apparel designer, shoe collector, chef, Marvel lover, track distance and cross-country runner: All of these passions make up WSU senior Justin Janke. Justin grew up with a family of runners. His mother ran cross-country at Seattle Pacific University and he has several aunts, uncles and cousins who competed in cross-country or track in high school. Justin said this has led him to run through since he was young. “It’s kind of a family thing,” Justin said. He started running competitively later in elementary school, Justin said. As a kid, he also played soccer and baseball, but in late middle school focused only on running. Coming out of North Central High School in Spokane, Washington, Justin said he looked at the University of Washington, Purdue, Syracuse and Indiana before WSU.

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and it has been one of his best decisions. “They do so much for their student-athletes,” Justin said. “It wasn’t a hard choice — they had what I wanted academically and athletically. It was absolutely perfect.” Now, the senior is looking to attain a bachelor’s degree in apparel design, which sparked from a love of athletic clothing and running, he said. Companies like North Face, Brooks, Patagonia and Columbia are the outlets with jobs and opportunities he’d love to work for after he graduates, but Nike and Adidas are “top-notch,” Justin said. He loves apparel design because of the creativity it brings to a mathematical field. Originally, he planned to major in engineering but quickly learned that it was not for him, Justin said. “Apparel design has similar ideas to engineering in a lot of ways,” he said. “I’ve enjoyed it a lot more than sitting down and doing calculus.” Running has affected his choice in major to his hobby of collecting

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It’s like a long game of chess. You have to push your body so much that it becomes a mental thing

WSU was the last school he visited, and that was crucial for his choice, Justin said. By choosing WSU, he got to stay close to his family and watch his two younger sisters grow up. His father, Mark Janke, said being close to home was by no means a part of the criteria for his school selection, but it has been nice for the family. They looked at a variety of factors like the distance running programs, coaches, weather and terrain. WSU’s athletics program that ultimately sold him, Justin said,

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shoes, Justin said. He has too many pairs of shoes in his collection but is still adding more, Justin said. His favorite pair and one of his most prized possessions are his light gray, blue and black Nike Air “Fear of God.” He admires his shoes so much that it is difficult to wear them around Pullman for fear ruining his collection, he said. “It’s a town of dirt roads, you know — I’m afraid to get them dirty,” Justin said. “A good time is going out for team meets — then it’s like okay.

Let’s bust out the cool stuff because I’m in an airport.” The team dynamic is what motivates him the most as an athlete, Justin said. “Cross-country is a true team sport,” he said. “I can’t ever run for just myself. I’m always thinking about how we’re doing as a team.” Although he’s found more success in track, he loves cross country because of how tactful it can be, Justin said. “ I t ’ s like a long game of chess,” he said. “ Y o u have to push your body so much that it becomes a mental thing.” J u n i o r Matthew Watkins is Justin’s track and cross-country teammate and roommate. Justin’s willingness to push himself brings leadership and encouragement to both sports, Watkins said. “He takes on the pace during workouts and brings a lot of good energy,” Watkins said. “He’s just a super positive guy.” He and Justin have a secret handshake. In one race he trailed Justin but was close enough for them execute their secret handshake after he crossed the finish line, Watkins said.

Another one of Justin’s hobbies is cooking. Watkins said Justin spends a lot of time cooking in an already very busy schedule and his best dish is chicken stir-fry. “I love food and cooking,” Justin said. “I get on my roommates all the time for leaving dishes out because I love a clean kitchen.” With the rest of his spare time, Justin said he loves to watch comic book movies and immerse himself in the culture they’ve created. “I am one of the nerds,” he said. “You’ll catch me at every Marvel premiere — ever, hanging out with the guys.” Justin said he cried three times when he first watched A v e n g e r s : Endgame, and two more on the second time watching with his dad, which was confirmed by Mark. Whether it’s with school, cooking, movies, or athletics, his son’s conscientiousness to do the right thing has served him well, Mark said. “Justin is a good person. I never have to worry about him, and I’m very proud of him,” Mark said. His favorite moments with Justin have come from fatherson road trips they have taken together to California for competitive meets, Mark said. Supporting his son during a big race and spending time with him on California beaches have brought him great joy, Mark said. Justin said he’s glad he has been able to keep in close contact with his parents because they have pushed his drive as an athlete. “They have been so supportive,” Justin said. “It’s one of those things where you don’t realize how important they are until much later.”

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Athlete of the Week: Makamae Gomera-Stevens After loss against Stanford, WSU beats Cal with overtime goal By Sam Grant Evergreen reporter

Junior forward Makamae Gomera-Stevens brought energy to WSU soccer this week after leading the team to a 1-0 victory against the No. 20 University of California, Berkeley on Sunday. Her performance earned her Evergreen Athlete of the Week. In an overtime thriller on the road, Gomera-Stevens scored the game-winning goal just over a minute after moving into extra time against the Golden Bears. This was an important win for the Cougars as they lost 5-0 a match against No. 2 Stanford on Thursday. No. 14 WSU (9-2, 2-1) sits in third place in the Pac-12, behind Stanford and USC. In a post-game interview with WSU, head coach Todd Shulenberger said Cal had a great game plan and threw WSU a “curveball” by it. “We made some changes and adapted well and took the game back into control,” Shulenberger said in the post-game interview with WSU. In the Pac-12, WSU needs to manage its wins and its losses, Shulenberger said in the postgame interview with WSU. OLIVER MCKENNA | DAILY EVERGREEN FILE “What a response after Then-sophomore forward Makamae Gomera-Stevens kicks the ball in an attempt Thursday,” Shulenberger said to score against GCU during the game on Aug. 19, 2018 at the Lower Soccer Field. in the post-game interview with

Sta nford d efeat s UW; WSU, ASU m ove u p af ter bye By Shawn O’Connor Evergreen columnist

1. (15) Utah (4-1, 1-1, Last: 1) Utah had a bye week. The Utes play Oregon State in Corvallis Saturday. 2. (13) Oregon (4-1, 2-0, Last: 2) The Ducks picked up a massive 17-7 win over Cal to capture the inside track for the Pac-12 North. Quarterback Justin Herbert struggled, passing for 214 yards with a touchdown and a pick. The Ducks’ defense absolutely mauled Cal’s offense, allowing only 256 scrimmage yards while forcing two turnovers. The Ducks host Colorado on Friday.

WSU. “Thursday was tough, we got our butts kicked, by not only maybe the best team in America, but just how we lost. We didn’t compete. So, we had to challenge them today to make sure we’re still alive.” The win was what the team needed after Thursday’s loss, sophomore midfielder Elaily Hernandez-Repreza said in a post-game interview with WSU. “We dropped our heads down a little bit, but this was exactly what we needed so we can walk out with our heads held high here,” HernandezRepreza said in the post-game interview with WSU. In the second half, Hernandez-Repreza was providing great throw-ins that the team was not capitalizing on until that goal, Gomera-Stevens said in a post-game interview with WSU. “Even though that unfortunate event happened on Thursday, we came together as a team and knew that we had to play our butts off in this game to get a win,” GomeraStevens said in the post-game interview with WSU. Gomera-Stevens is from Kapolei, Hawaii and studying social sciences. The Cougars can be seen in action in Pullman next as they continue their Pac-12 play against the Arizona schools. WSU faces the University of Arizona at 7 p.m. on Thursday, followed by Arizona State University at 1 p.m. Sunday.

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3. (18) Arizona State (4-1, 1-1, Last: 4) Arizona State was idle last week. The Sun Devils host Washington State Saturday. 4. California (4-2, 1-2, Last: 5) Cal’s offense couldn’t get things going without signalcaller Chase Garbers, falling to Oregon 17-7. Cal’s defense was its normal dominant self, forcing three turnovers while holding the potent Duck offense to only 17 points. Cal takes a bye this week. 5. Southern California (3-2, 2-1, Last: 6) USC was idle this week. The Trojans travel to play No. 9 Notre Dame on Saturday. 6. Arizona (4-1, 2-0, Last: 8) A massive road win for the Wildcats, who outscored Colorado 21-10 in the second half to beat the Buffs 35-30. Khalil Tate complet-

ed 75 percent of his passes for 404 yards and three scores. The Wildcats were very disciplined, penalized only one time for five yards. Arizona sits alone at the top of the South, and hosts Washington in a major Pac12 After Dark contest. 7. Stanford (3-3, 2-2, Last: 11) What a win for the Cardinal. Stanford defends the farm, defeating Washington 23-13. Thirdstring quarterback Davis Mills played well, passing for 293 yards and a score, while Stanford ran for nearly 200 yards. Stanford held the ball for 39 minutes. Stanford is second, yes second, in the Pac-12 North, and will look to tune things up in their bye week. 8. Washington (4-2, 1-2, Last: 3) A disastrous loss for the

Huskies, as they fell 23-13 in Palo Alto to a reeling Cardinal squad. Quarterback Jacob Eason was held to 231 passing yards while completing less than 50 percent of his passes. Washington allowed Cameron Scarlett a career day, as he rushed for 151 yards and a score on 33 carries. Washington plays Arizona in the desert on Saturday. 9. Washington State (3-2, 0-2, Last: 10) Washington State had a bye week. The Cougars head to Tempe to play ASU on Saturday. 10. Colorado (3-2, 1-1, Last: 7) The Buffs dropped a key Pac-12 South game, falling 35-30 to the Arizona Wildcats. Quarterback Steven Montez was effective, passing for 299 yards and a touchdown. But Colorado couldn’t stop anyone on defense, giving up

487 scrimmage yards. The Buffs play the Ducks in Oregon on Friday night. 11. Oregon State (2-3, 1-1, Last: 12) Oregon State picked up their first conference win of the season, pounding UCLA 48-31. Quarterback Jake Luton was lethal, passing for 285 yards and five touchdowns while rushing for another. The Beavs rushed for 163 yards on the Bruins defense. OSU hosts Utah Saturday. 12. UCLA (1-5, 1-2, Last: 9) The Bruins continue their disastrous season, falling hard to the Beavers 48-31 in Pasadena. Quarterback Austin Burton filled in admirably in injury relief, passing for 236 yards and a score, but the Bruins were hapless on defense, allowing 448 OSU scrimmage yards. UCLA takes a bye week.

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Parking | Continued from Page 4 as much time outside. “In order to be able to ride with a Cougar Card, the students have supported and voted to pay fees that go to support Pullman Transit operations,” Shaheen said. “If that didn’t happen, students would have to go out and pay for bus passes. It’s what we call a prepaid rider program.” Therefore, when you complain about

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Our fine revenue is about 12 percent of our total revenue John Shaheen WSU transit director

parking prices, realize that you have a choice. WSU and Pullman have a variety of options to get around the area.

The best method being the extensive bus system that some of your tuition goes toward. Failing that, you could carpool with your friend or roommate to get places. “I just walk or get a ride from a friend,” said Grace Zangerle, political science and pre-law double major. “I’m just too lazy to figure out the system.” Pullman Transit specifically has bus routes that cover a large swathe of Pullman to take students from where they live right onto campus, and all you have to do is show your Cougar Card to get on. No need to spend over $100 on a parking pass when you can take a bus that won’t make you walk from a parking spot further away from your classroom. So, if you want to complain about the cost of parking passes, feel free. However, you should realize that there

are other options to get to campus, and oftentimes these options will drop you

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expensive pass, the Blue Pass, offers parking being behind Rogers-Orton Field, across from the South Fairway Intramural Playfield and then near the food services buildings off of Wilson Road. Simply put, even if you want a parking pass for a cheap price it will probably not be worth it. During the winter, you will still have to walk five to 10 minutes to your classes, uphill both ways since we do live in Pullman. Why still subject yourself to a cold car and a cold walk to campus when you can take a warm bus and then walk significantly less? A bus will be a far more accessible option that you can easily plan around by using the bus schedule or the Pullman Transit app. If you can make it to the bus on time, you are far more likely to stay out of the nasty weather and won’t have to spend

I just walk or get a ride from a friend ... I'm too lazy to figure out the system Grace Zangerle WSU student

off closer to your class than if you had a parking pass. These options are also far more environmentally friendly than commuting to campus even if you are carpooling. Travel to campus smarter. Think about all the transit options before spending money on a parking pass. Bruce Mulmat is a senior history major from San Diego, CA. He can be contacted at 3352290 or by opinion@dailyevergreen.com.

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Speakers discuss advocacy, Indigenous Peoples’ Day WSU professor says nonprofit offers free, confidential services By Kaitlyn Tejero Evergreen reporter

Daniela Miranda, a WSU professor and volunteer at Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, spoke to GPSA Monday about service the organization offers that students can access. Miranda, who works for the crime victim services unit at ATVP, said the nonprofit provides free and confidential services and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. “We do not discriminate based on anything. There is no criteria that we would ever use to turn anyone away,” Miranda said. “That being said, we only work with victims.” She said crime victim services can provide emergency financial assistance for people to be able to move forward after they experience a crime. “We can provide actual financial assistance to cover rent and go with victims to the hospital to help the person regain medical establishment,” Miranda said.

She said that often when people hear the term “crime services” they ask if it is affiliated to the police. Miranda said she wants students to be aware that they are in no way affiliated. “What this means is we still have a really good relationship with the WSU police department and Pullman police department, but you do not have to report to the police to use our services,” she said. Jeremiah Sataraka, WSU teaching assistant, spoke to the senate about the second annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Sataraka said last year WSU voted to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day in place of Columbus Day. “It is an acknowledgment that Columbus wasn’t the one to discover the new world,” he said. “There was already a bunch of people who lived here who’s cultures we should recognize.” Sataraka said events will take place throughout the day on campus, starting at 8:15 am. On Oct. 14. “There will be a main event at noon on the mall,” he said. TIMOTHY FAIRBANKS-CLOUSER | THE DAILY EVERGREEN “There will be some guest speakers to talk about indig- Daniela Miranda, Region 8 Crime Victim Advocate, addresses GPSA Senators enous people.” about resources available for assault victims on Monday evening in the CUB.

Accessibility | Continued from Page 1 the hills make it difficult for him to get around in his wheelchair. Finding a parking spot can be a challenge, depending on where everything is, Reilly said. He said he also uses DialA-Ride to get to campus if his parents aren’t able to drive him to school. Goodwin said the facilities have an interactive campus map that shows where handicapped disabled parking spaces are available. She said students with disabilities who have a state handicap placard along with a WSU parking permit can purchase the cheapest parking permit,

which is Blue. “Even if all of the disabled spaces are full, they can park anywhere without receiving a ticket,” Goodwin said. “They can park on meters without having to feed the meter.” She said the Access Center receives complaints regarding the accessibility of parking, but they have no control over it. Goodwin said they can only refer people to the ADA Coordinator Daniel Records, or to the Parking and Transportation Services office. Reilly said parking is difficult to find when there are big events and so he has to park

further away from campus. He would have to get dropped off right away, while his family would look for parking, he said. “I know there are a lot more people that are disabled than I am,” Reilly said. “Let’s just try to make sure people are aware.” Goodwin said that if there are four handicap parking spaces in a lot, then that meets the ADA requirements. Cougar Accessible Transportation Services is an accessible transportation program that students, faculty and staff with permanent or tem-

porary mobility challenges can use to commute around campus, Goodwin said. The program should have more resources, funding and promotion to increase their outreach, Goodwin said. “It does not make the hills go away, but it does allow people to get close to buildings as possible,” she said. It is important for people to know about the interactive facilities map on where it can be located and how it can be accessed, she said. Reilly said campus buildings should be more accessible. “If the elevators are down,

then I cannot really get to where I need to go,” he said. Goodwin said she would like to collaborate with WSU Facilities Services and Transportation Services to develop a map that would guide students with mobility challenges around campus. She said she wants to show them the best routes to easily commute from Stadium Way to the Compton Union Building. “I think that is a great project and exercise, it would be helpful for a lot of people,” Goodwin said.

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to increase STEM in schools started about five years ago after a principal’s association meeting. Parents have responded well and have spent about $5,000 on STEM activity supplies last year, she said. Some of those supplies included racetracks for firstgrade classrooms where students designed a track with the goal of getting a cart from point A to point B without

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programs in the school, such as its STEM classroom, she said. Second graders in the STEM classroom are learning the scientific process, Focht said. Students in the class are building “flying machines” made of arts and crafts materials. They tested how long the machines would stay in the air as they watched their designs float to the ground from the

It gets the kids excited. It’s exciting to hear them explain their modifications and they’re having fun while learning Pamela Brantner

classroom’s staircase. To improve their results, they are given the opportunity to go back and revise their designs, Focht said. “It gets kids excited,” Brantner said. “It’s exciting to hear them explain their modifications and they’re having fun while learning.” Sunnyside has also used SEL funds to grow its coding club and for various science projects that have used Ozobots and STEM activities. “We’re using pieces that tie back to what Schweitzer is all about,” she said. Brantner said the effort

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touching it, she said. “These activities give kids the chance to have a love for learning and be engaged and excited about it,” she said. “We’re very fortunate to have SEL be a part of the science that goes on here.” The programs Sunnyside has been able to implement are exactly the type of stories that SEL likes to see, Brumet said. “It’s a great use of the funds,” Brumet said. “We often get letters and emails back from schools about what they’re doing and it’s exciting to see.”

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