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Know your rights as a tenant When you sign a lease, what are you signing away? By Jacqui Thomasson Evergreen columnist
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ousing horror stories seem to be a rite of passage for many young adults. It doesn’t have to be, though. Students need to know their rights and what to look out for. “That rental contract, for many students, is the first binding agreement that they’ve entered into,” said Wynn Mosman, attorney for ASWSU Student Legal Services. That means signers need to see and read the lease — actually reading and understanding it. “While most landlords will endeavor to tell you what that means,” Mosman said, “keep in mind they’re not really on your side in that deal.” Since students are oftentimes new renters, things they did at home may not even be a possibility now. Something as simple as painting your walls requires written permission from not just the landlord, but depending on the property, the owners as well. “Read the lease and make sure you know what your deposit is and what your fee is, and what the difference between those two things are,” Michael Forbes, senior zoology major and assistant director of Cougar Choice
Housing, said. Many rental contracts also say that those on the lease are jointly and severally liable, but many don’t know what that means. “It means that if I bail, you’re responsible,” Mosman said. Students should know what their options are. And furthermore, they need to be able to budget for the options they want. While you may be able to afford $500 in rent, you have to factor in utilities — even garbage, if you’re not in an apartment complex. Water is commonly covered in Pullman, but those from out of state have to remember that winter is a thing. Your bill will go up when you need to run the heat more. “They just need to be aware of what’s included,” Mosman said. Many leave behind family pets and end up wanting one of their own as well. Some property management companies increase your rent if you have a pet, others have a fee and every once in awhile you’ll come across someone who just asks for an extra deposit. Knowing the costs and consequences associated with a cat, dog or other animal is extremely important. Some can’t live without a furry friend by their side, but they have to really think about if now is the best time to have one. “Pets are kind of a big deal,” Mosman said. It limits the options for housing substantially. “If it can be avoided, I recommend avoiding it.” Sometimes the unit isn’t what it seems, either.
Forbes is living off campus for his third year, he said. But his first apartment was run down in comparison to the show room he saw before signing. “Make sure when you’re going to look at an apartment or a house, more so with the apartment, that you’re going to look at the actual unit that you’ll be living in,” Forbes said. One issue that comes up this time of year is pressure from landlords to renew. If they’re pushing you to do it, you probably should wait, Mosman said. The risk with this, however, is that they might rent to somebody else. “If it has to be done fast,” Mosman said. “Step back for a minute.” There is likely a reason you’re being pushed, so that’s a red flag. Overall, students and other new renters need to be aware of what they are getting themselves into. “It’s kind of like we’re embarrassed to ask questions and we’re embarrassed to say I need to read this first,” Mosman said. “We’re also kind of embarrassed to say I can’t afford that.” Living situations are something you’re often stuck with for an entire year, unless you’re able to scramble and make arrangements mid-lease. Know who you’re living with, what you’re living in and how that will all come together financially. Jacqui Thomasson is a sophomore business management and multimedia journalism major from Tustin, Calif. They can be contacted at 335-1140 or at opinion@dailyevergreen.com. The views expressed in this column do not necessarily represent the views of The Daily Evergreen, its editors or publishers.
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STUDENTS TALK DECOR How do you decorate your room in Pullman? <<I decorate my apartment with art I’ve collected with my friends over time. It’s more personal. It’s a reminder of the people that aren’t here anymore.>>
<<We live in our sorority, and so we got lots of pink, canvases and signs.>>
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Postdoctoral research associate in WSU’s Entomology Department Nick Naeger describes how he saves plants from sidewalks and then takes them home on Wednesday afternoon at the FSHN building.
<<When WSU has the poster sale, we get some posters. We also change most of the light bulbs to the ones that change colors with a remote.>>
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Entomology research associate Nick Naeger says he has about 100 potted plants at home, all of which provide a fresh, healthy smell and overall better mood to his home. He has three fig trees that he says he takes pride in.
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Horticulture club president Moran Riley prepares a 4x12 container for new seeds on Friday afternoon at the greenhouse.
Nick Naeger’s windowsill is adorned with different types of plants, adding a splash of green to contrast the white, bare walls in his office. “I probably have 100 potted plants [at home],” Naeger, postdoctoral research associate at WSU’s Department of Entomology, said. The plants in Naeger’s home range from flowering plants like orchids to fruit plants like strawberries, he said. His love for plants began in college when he realized he liked fresh basil on pasta. He said he decided to make his own pot by using Styrofoam coffee cups with holes poked in it. The smell of fresh, healthy soil is one of the things Naeger likes about plants, he said. He enjoys the feeling he gets from taking care of plants. Naeger said he has three fig trees he is proud of. “There’s nothing like a fresh fig,” he said. Carol Kawula, senior instructor at WSU’s Department of Horticulture, said house plants add oxygen to the air. Having a cluster of plants in one’s home would also foster humidity which is a good thing.
“It is much healthier for your lungs to be breathing that air full of moisture,” Kawula said. “Here in the wintertime the air can get so dry that it’s really not good for you.”
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It really is an active process of you creating something beautiful
Nick Naeger Entomology research associate
Kawula’s office has about 25 types of plants ranging from a Chinese Evergreen to a cactus. “I’m more of a foliage person than a big flowery person,” she said. Kawula has always been in tune with the outdoor world, she said. She prefers to be outside. “I remember when I was in college I used to just … sit under trees See PLANTS Page B4
<<I’m in a single room in my sorority. It’s all yellow and gray. We hung up string lights, mirrors and pictures. Lots of pictures.>>
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<<I brought my car from California and I hung my license plate on my wall. I also put a lot of plants in my room.>>
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<<I bought wallpaper that’s white brick and put that up against my walls because the walls of my dorm are messed up a little bit.>>
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Evergreen’s declassified housing survival guide Out with the old and in with the new; the basics you’ll need when moving in to YOUR STARTER home By Haydn Wallender Evergreen reporter
Coming to college can be extremely stressful for students, or extremely fun. More often than not, teenagers are excited to move out of their parents’ house into a new community full of new opportunities, experiences and people. However, not all college students realize that costs of living can get expensive extremely quickly. With this in mind, here are some necessity items that first-year students MUST have, along with some places you can find them: Mattress Foam Topper I write this from experience: you are going to want to make your bed the comfiest thing in the world because you will spend so much time on it. Make sure you buy a mattress topper that fits the size requirements of your residence hall. You can check WSU’s website for more information on size requirements. • Comfy Foam Mattress Topper: $14.99 at Target • Authentic Comfort 2-Inch Orthopedic 5-Zone Foam Mattress Topper, Twin, $22.00 at Walmart • Fitted Mattress Cover • This bad boy will protect you and your mattress from all the gross things other people
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might have done/experienced on your bed. With the bed zipped in this cover, it protects you from germs, bed bugs, spiders and other horrifying, creepy things you Micro Texture Duvet Cover Set $50.99 at Target AmazonBasics Light-Weight Microfiber Duvet Cover Set: $18.99 at Amazon
Collapsible/Foldable Bins Extra storage when sharing a room with another individual can be extremely useful. You’ll probably bring more things than you need, so having the extra space under your bed or above your closet, or even in your closet, can be a lifesaver. I recommend just the bins, and not a cube, because you can fold and move the bins easily — a cube is a little harder to do that with. If you feel the need to purchase a cube later down the road, there’s a link to both below. • Fabric Cube Storage Bin: $5.00 at Target • 6 Pack SimpleHouseware Foldable Cube Storage Bins: $16.85 at Amazon
of these so you don’t have to carry endless bottles in your arms to the shower. With a multi-pouch caddy, you can store shampoo, conditioner, baby oil, shaving cream, soap, razors, a loofah and a washcloth all in one place. It is the best thing in the world. I recommend having a place to hang it up so everything can dry, and you don’t have a sopping wet spot in your room. • Mesh Shower Caddy: $8.00 at Target • Attmu Mesh Caddy: $8.99 at Amazon Shower Shoes Avoiding foot fungus and gross germs is a MUST. There are all kinds of things that could be found in the shower/on the floor walking from the shower room to your room. Please invest in some cheap, but cute, flip flops. I was definitely the girl who had crocs in the shower. I splashed some dye on them and made them colorful. Have fun with these; they’re a musthave! • Women’s Brynn Flip Flop Sandals: $4.99 at Target • Classic Flip Flops for Women: $2.50 at Old Navy
Shower Caddy
Towels
Please, please, please buy one
Investing in some cheap, but fluffy,
towels is crucial. Pick your favorite color, or a color that goes with your room scheme, and coordinate that way. You could even choose your shower shoes to match your towel! There are endless ways to spice up your shower life. • Everyday Solid Bath Towels: $3.99 at Target • AmazonBasics 6-Piece Fade-Resistant Bath Towel Set: $19.99 at Amazon Robe This goes out to all of my ladies PLEASE make sure that you have a robe. I promise you that you will not want to take clothes into the shower room, plus remove the ones you have on, and find a dry spot for it all. It’s so easy to slip off the robe and jump into the shower, and throw it back on when you’re done. *Also, please remember to wash it every once and awhile, along with your towels. • Women’s Beautifully Soft Robe: $27.99 at Target • MAXMODA Women Kimono Robe: $28.99 at Amazon
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Consider where to live, what it offers
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Leasing offices can be predatory toward students desperate enough to sign their name on whatever. Take the time to think of more than just price when it comes to signing a lease.
Make search for residence easier by thinking of laundry, parking, price; location factors in for many students By Jacqui Thomasson Evergreen reporter
This time of year brings about the all-important question: to renew or not to renew. For those fresh out of the dorms or looking to move, the variety of
options can be a lot to take in. Residences may include personal laundry equipment or access to a community facility. Parking passes may also need to be purchased depending on the location. Anna Foxley, WSU junior microbiology major, lives in Steptoe Village Apartments. Rent is $660 per month, Foxley said. The rent includes access to the internet.
She said it can be difficult to rent there because it is for graduate students and families. “It’s a pretty nice place. The biggest con is it’s tricky to get in,” Foxley said. Angel Rivera, WSU senior genetics and cell biology major, said Boulder Creek apartments are cheap and have lots of bus stops nearby. He said he pays $659 in rent per month. The complex has a community laundry facility which residents need to pay to use, but the cost varies. “It depends on the washer and dryer,” Rivera said. One problem with Boulder Creek is that maintenance does not always clear the snow as much as he would like them to, Rivera said. Nick Schultheis, WSU senior field crop management major, lives in a condo off campus. Schultheis pays $500 in rent, he said. He said the condo is farther away from campus, but there is a bus stop right outside. “It’s pretty quiet,” Schultheis said. “I would say that’s a pro.” Rent at some housing locations may also include utilities, while others do not. Some residences are furnished, and some are not. All of this needs to be taken into account when choosing where to live.
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PLANTS | Continued from page B1 for my own mental health,” Kawula said. “I’ve always been that way.” Morgan Riley, president of the Horticulture Club at WSU, said being involved with the club is therapeutic for him. “It’s just people who enjoy being around plants,” Riley said. “You get your hands dirty [on] the soil table [by] putting plugs in or seeding.” He said some courses at WSU teach the importance of houseplants and how they act as “dust
vacuums.” Plants produce little amounts of carbon dioxide and oxygen, he said, which creates air currents. This causes dust to accumulate around the plants and on their leaves, which reduces the amount of dust at home. Kawula said overwatering is one of the major reasons why people kill plants. “If you underwater a plant, you can usually save it,” she said. “If you overwater a plant, you really can’t save it. All the roots have rotted … and you
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can’t recover it.” It is best not to water a plant if it still feels heavy and moist, she said. A lot of plants thrive better when it is dry. “One of the things that I really like about [plants] is you can just buy them, but generally you have to grow them, or at minimum, you have to take care of them,” Naeger said. “It really is an active process of you creating something beautiful.”
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Tues day 2/0 4 Spring Career Expo Are you looking for experience in your field? Maybe you want an internship, or you are about to graduate and want to find full time employment? Well do not miss the chance to find that opportunity at the WSU Spring Career Expo happening Feb. 4. More than 100 employers will be in Beasley Coliseum 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to talk with students about future jobs.
Tues day 2/0 4 Palouse Winter Driving Workshop Lately, there has been a significant concern coming from parents of WSU students about their child star ting school, with little to no experience in winter driving, in an area where it snows. The Palouse Driver Safety Campaign will offer a small workshop for students needing a little more information on how to handle inclement weather and the roads. The event will be 3-5 p.m. in the Chinook Room 150 and is free. 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.
A l c o h o l Off e ns e NE Colorado Street, 12:26 a.m. Officer forwarding charges for Minor in Possession. Pa r k i ng Pr o b l e m NE Lower Drive, 10:22 a.m. Officer responded to the report of construction vehicles blocking the garbage truck from delivering a dumpster. The vehicles were moved and the dumpster delivered. Ma l i c i o us Mi s c h i e f NE Kamiaken Street, 2:05 p.m. Officer took the report of vehicles being keyed in the parking lot. Ma l i c i o us Mi s c h i e f NE Kamiaken Street, 3:10 p.m. Officer took the report of vehicles being keyed in the parking lot. A l c o h o l Off e ns e NE Colorado Street, 10:48 p.m. Officer warned two subjects for Minor in Possesion.
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St r ay A ni ma l s SE Benewah Street, 13:08 p.m. Reporting Person reporting the dog that lives at this address is constantly off leash running around. An officer responded. Pr o p e r t y Da ma g e , No n Va nd a l i s m SE Harvest Drive, 4:47 p.m. An officer responded to the report of the wind blowing a car door open, causing it to hit another car door. Tr aff i c Haz a r d SE Harvest Drive, 6:06 p.m. An officer responded to the report of a malfunctioning traffic light.
Sunday No i s e Co mp l a i nt NE Webb Street, 12:16 a.m. Officers responded to the report of a party. Ac c i d e nt No nI nj u r y NE Airport Road & NE Terre View Drive, 2:35 a.m. Officers responded to the report of a car in a ditch.
Gu ns h o t S o u nd s Tr aff i c Haz a r d SW Old Wawawai Road & SW Big Sky Court, 10:16 p.m. W Main Street, 11:38 a.m. Mobile carport blew out in road. Repting Per- Officers responded to the report of gunshot sounds. They were advised someone in the son was able to secure it to a nearby fence. area saw fireworks.
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Aries (March 21 - April 19) —½ —Edit your communications and consider consequences in advance. Stick to practicalities and avoid distraction. Focus on plans rather than action. Take detailed notes. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) — — A spontaneous profitable opportunity is worth grabbing. Prepare what’s needed. You can make a bundle with wellplayed cards. Plan your moves in advance. Gemini (May 21 - June 20) —½—Take extra time for yourself. It’s OK to let your power shine. Growing stronger helps others too. Abandon a worn-out habit. Focus on the positive. Cancer (June 21 - July 22) —½ — Find a quiet spot to think and plan. Crawl into your shell if you want. Enjoy music, birdsong or silence. Small changes reap big rewards.
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) —½— Friends help you make the perfect connection. Stick to practical priorities and plan your moves in detail before initiating action. Keep secrets and confidences. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) —½ — Handle practical professional responsibilities and ignore rumors, gossip or distractions. You don’t have the full story yet. Wait for developments. Upgrade your image. Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) —½ —Prioritize experiences, encounters and destinations for greatest efficiency. Expect communication delays and traffic. Monitor conditions and move when the coast is clear. Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) —— Don’t worry about the small stuff. Fantasies distract from financial priorities; keep a steady focus on what’s needed to keep your boat afloat.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) —½ — Partnership provides strength and support. Arguments could spark over nothing; stay patient and remember your shared commitments. Keep your promises. Manage practical details. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) —— Prioritize your health and wellness. Demands on your energies could seem overwhelming. Postpone what you can. Get help when needed. Eat and rest especially well. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) —½ — Go for no-frills fun rather than clinging to worn-out fantasies. Let go of romantic expectations and focus on what and who you love. Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) — — Provide domestic stabilit y and comfor t , one washed dish at a time. Not ever yone agrees on how things should be. Abandon preconceptions or unrealistic expectations. Listen. TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICE
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Coronavirus infects less than flu
MEChA confirms election candidates Candidates compete for four open positions; share strengths, weaknesses, goals
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‘I’m more afraid that I’ll die in the near future because I forgot to buckle my seatbelt’
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ovimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA) held elections for four positions including fundraising chair, ASWSU representative, public relations chair as well as empowerment and self determination chair. Alex Barragan ran for MEChA fundraising chair. He said he wanted to get involved more with MeCha. He has been a general member for about a year. “[I want to] try to work with incorporating culture and not just Mexican culture but Hispanic cultures,” he said. Barragan said he is qualified for the job because he has experience with fundraising. He said he raised around $10,000 for PRIDE in Seattle and has fundraised for the Red Cross in Mexico. Barragan said he fundraised money by selling traditional Mexican food and second-hand clothing. This year he wants to try to do a raffle with Mexican blankets, he said. Barragan said procrastination is his weakness. However, he said it is also his strength because under pressure he does his best work. Lorena Zepeda ran to become MEChA’s ASWSU representative. She said
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Another MEChA member nominated Raul Jimenez for his new position. being in MEChA can help open doors for her. It will help her become more social and allow her to practice presentation skills, she said. “I’m looking for more ways to get involved with the school, and in general, with the community,” she said. Zepeda said she is a good listener and can attend weekly meetings. She said her weakness is not prioritizing her responsibilities as well as she should. She said she will work on her prioritization skills. Zepeda said her strength is that she
works well with other people and is understanding. She said she is a good friend and people can count on her. Andrea Avendano ran for public relations chair. She said she is qualified for the position because she had an internship involving public relations and marketing. Avendano said she has experience running different social media including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. She also has experience with blogs and sending professional emails. See MEChA ELECTION Page A7
Gerald Early, chief medical officer of Pullman Regional Hospital spoke in a podcast about novel coronavirus, the best ways to prevent it and when to seek medical treatment for the disease. Early said the coronavirus is related to SARS and MERS, which are other serious respiratory infections that spread in 2003 and 2012, respectively. The coronavirus causes coldlike symptoms and respiratory symptoms such as pneumonia. The coronavirus also has a significantly lower mortality rate than both SARS and MERS, he said. The flu infects more people each year because it is highly contagious, Early said. See CORONAVIRUS Page A7
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The application for the GPSA general election opened on Feb. 2. Andrew Gillreath-Brown, GPSA communications chair, said there are about 60 senator positions and eight college representative seats open. He said students can also run for president, vice president and vice president for legislative affairs. He said graduate and professional students can complete the general election application on Campus Labs, previously known as CougSync. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 17. “[GPSA] really makes you see the fruits of your labor,” Gillreath-Brown said. The GPSA Internal Affairs Committee reconstructed GPSA bylaws and decided to make the filing period shorter this year, Gillreath-Brown said. He said students running for senator and college representative positions must be Pullman fee-paying students. Graduate students working at research centers are also eligible to run for a position, Gillreath-Brown said. Students can only vote for the candidates who are running in their specific departments or colleges, Gillreath-Brown said. The chair of the student’s
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The filing position is shorter this year, said Andrew Gillreath-Brown, GPSA communications chair. department and the student involvement advisor must approve the candidates running for president, vice president and vice president of legislative affairs positions. Gillreath-Brown said the application packets include the procedure for general elections. Candidates are required to state their campaign plans as well as get a signature from the candidate’s academic advisor. Candidates can find a com-
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plete outline of the campaign rules in the GPSA bylaws. “It’s definitely a good way to understand how our university works,” Gillreath-Brown said. This year, the vice president of legislative affairs will be chosen by the student body’s vote rather than being appointed by the president and vice president, Gillreath-Brown said. The vice president of legislative affairs acts as the chair for the legislative affairs com-
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mittee. The responsibilities for the position also include developing a legislative agenda and coordinating capitol visits, according to the GPSA website. The position is a 20-hour time commitment each week. “The organization itself is really run by the students, so it’s important that they have a vote,” Gillreath-Brown said. Those interested can visit the GPSA elections website to learn more.
The Port of Whitman County is investing in fiber optic cables for the internet infrastructure which will improve network connectivity throughout the county. Kara Riebold, Port of Whitman County chief operating officer, said the port decided to rebuild the internet infrastructure because there was a need in the area to have options for better services. This will hopefully reduce the costs for providers and benefit internet users, she said. Joe Poire, Port of Whitman County executive director, said fiber optic cables are cables that are created by melting glass into an optical shape lense and shooting light from it. This then adjusts the data stream into the light. Poire said using a fiber optic cable allows the light to move long distances without having to regenerate the signal. Riebold said the cables
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Brent Glover began rescuing horses in 1975. Today his rescue near Viola, Idaho is home to dozens of horses rescued from race tracks, court orders and shelters
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Brent Glover, president and main caretaker of Orphan Acres, pets Sonnet while talking about his role taking care of over 70 horses and on Jan. 31 at Orphan Acres.
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one-eyed horse neighed in a wooden stall as Orphan Acres president Brent Glover stood on a ladder to change a lightbulb. Miss Degree (“Miss D” for short) is one of 79 horses Glover takes care of with the help of volunteers at Orphan Acres, a nonprofit horse sanctuary. The smell of manure and the sound of neighing hit before cars reach the driveway at the 200-acre sanctuary just a few miles outside Viola, Idaho. “It just sort of happened, then we started growing and growing,” Glover said. Glover started Orphan Acres in 1975 to rescue horses who were mistreated by their previ-
ous owners. He said it’s one of the oldest horse sanctuaries in the country. None of the horses are purchased, Glover said. All horses come from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, court orders, shelters or owners that can’t take care of them any more. He said some horses have blown-out knees, missing eyes and others have bad backs. “The food goes in one end and it comes out the other,” Glover said. “It’s what you do in-between that creates what you get.” He said the various problems the horses endure are due to “human stupidity.” In some cases, trainers want to race their horses to make money. Because of this they start racing them too young, which then leads to back and knee problems, Glover said. “If she gets a top place in a race, she wins,”
Glover said. “She’s got blue ribbons and her price just quadrupled.” Horses shouldn’t be ridden until they’re 3 or 4 years old, he said. But some owners ride them starting when they’re 2 years old. The horses’ ages at Orphan Acres range from 18 months to about 49 years. Queenie, a 32-year-old mare, ran in one of the biggest horse races in the U.S. at Churchill Downs but retired because she had blood in her lungs, Glover said. Queenie’s average baby sold for $300,000 each, he said. She’s worth $1 million herself. “She never lost a race,” Glover said, “but something obviously wasn’t right.” He said about 600 volunteers visit the ranch every year. Kenneth Dinyuy, a WSU freshman majoring in finance, started volunteering at Orphan See SANCTUARY Page A6
Sir Conan watches from behind the fence Friday, Jan. 31 at Orphan Acres near Viola, Idaho.
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Junior guard Isaac Bonton looks to make a move against Arizona State on Jan. 29 at Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars won the game 67-65.
Oregon may have lost this weekend but they’re still at the top of this columnist’s list
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1. No. 14 Oregon The Ducks remain on top of the conference despite seeing their four-game winning streak come to an end. They won a surprisingly close game against California on Thursday before getting upset by the Cardinal on Saturday. Senior guard Payton Pritchard played like the superstar he is in both games. He scored 21 points against California and 16 points against Stanford along with breaking the school record for assists over the weekend. 2. No. 24 Colorado The Buffaloes split their pair of games over the weekend. They started out with a close loss to UCLA but followed that up with a blowout win over USC two days later. Their win against the Trojans was a great team win; they had four players score in double-digits, led by junior guard Tyler Bey with 16 points. 3. No. 23 Arizona The Wildcats were one of two teams to win both of their games over the weekend. They started off with a win over the Huskies in a game that came down to the wire. Their leading scorer was sophomore Jemarl Baker Jr. with 17 points off the bench, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with less than a minute to go. Their next game against the Cougars was not as close. They took the lead with eight minutes left in the first half and never trailed the remainder of the game. 4. Stanford Another team that split its weekend games, Stanford got one of its biggest wins of the season against Oregon. The Cardinal’s upset over the Ducks was the perfect way to rebound after its 68-63 loss to Oregon State. Junior forward Oscar da Silva led the way in the upset win with a 27 point, 15 rebound double-double, a nice follow-up to his 22 points in the loss to the Beavers. 5. USC The Trojans played a tough contest against Utah in the first game of the weekend. They were led by senior forward Nick Rakocevic who gave USC the lead with 20 seconds left
as he scored the last of his 16 points. The career-high for Lucas who is averaging 3.9 Trojans followed that up with a dud against points on the season. Senior forward Tres Colorado as the Buffaloes handled them fairly Tinkle led the way with 19 points in the loss to easy. No Trojan was able to score more than California as the Beavers failed to capitalize on 12 points, and their starting five accounted their momentum from downing Stanford. for 38 points. 11. Utah 6. UCLA The Utes lost both of their games over the The Bruins joined the Wildcats as the only weekend, starting with a low-scoring defeat at teams to get weekend sweeps when they beat the hands of the Trojans. Four of the starters Utah on Sunday. Their more impressive win scored in double-digits but their leading scorcame four days earlier when they beat Colora- er, sophomore forward Timmy Allen, scored do behind 30 points from junior guard Chris 13 points. Their loss to the Bruins was less Smith. He could not repeat his performance competitive and once again the starters were against the Utes where he only scored six points consistent but not great. Nobody scored more but freshman guard Tyger Campbell picked up than sophomore forward Riley Battin’s 14 the slack with 22 points and eight assists. points, and Allen scored 13 points again. 7. WSU 12. Washington The Cougars notched another thrilling A team many expected to be competing home victory when sophomore forward CJ for the Pac-12 championship finds itself at Elleby hit a 3-pointer with four seconds left the bottom of the conference standings. The to beat Arizona State. Elleby tied his seaHuskies lost to both Arizona schools, totaling son-high in points with 27; the fourth time their fourth and fifth consecutive conference this season he has hit that mark. The Cougars losses. They were in the game until the very cooled off against Arizona and played one end against the Wildcats but fell just short in of their worst games of the season. The only the 75-72 contest. They played another close player to score in double-digits was junior game against the Sun Devils but once again guard Isaac Bonton with 15 points, who need- fell just short. All five of the Husky starters ed 16 shots to get there. scored in double-digits, led by freshman 8. Arizona State guard Marcus Tsohonis with 19 points. The Sun Devils were one Elleby 3-pointer away from a sweep of the Washington schools over the weekend. They played two competitive games; both games were decided by a combined six points. Junior forward Romello White led the Sun Devils with 15 points and 11 rebounds against the Cougars and was one of the four players to score at least 18 points in their win over the Huskies. 9. California The Golden Bears continue to rack up conference wins despite having the worst overall record in the Pac-12. They fell short against Oregon despite 25 points from sophomore guard Matt Bradley. California fared better against the Beavers as they escaped with a two-point win. Bradley continued his hot streak with 23 points in their win. 10. Oregon State The Beavers had a confusing week. They beat Stanford, one of the best teams in the conference, but lost to California, the team with the worst record. The Beavers were led by freshman guard Jarod Lucas who DESPORTS@DAILYEVERGREEN.COM provided 21 points off the bench in their win against the Cardinal. That mark was a
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A wide variety of loose leaf herbal teas including lemon ginger are displayed on a shelf at Sam’s Apothecary at 250 E. Main Street in downtown Pullman.
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Since 2017, Sam’s Apothecary has provided the local area with a variety of natural products. Owner Sam Brown opened Sam’s Apothecary shortly before Mom’s Weekend that year, he said. “It had been a dream for awhile,” Brown said. “Everything started to fall together in the fall of 2016, then I found a location here in Pullman.” Sam’s Apothecary is an inclusive space that sells herbal tea blends, tarot cards and other similar products, he said. “We really have something unique that we’re able to give to everyone,” Brown said. The store also sells a diverse collection of CBD products, such as lotions and oils, he said. The conditions that CBD can be used to treat include but are
not limited to mild pain, anxiety and insomnia, Brown said. Brown recommends that students who shop at Sam’s Apothecary focus on finding products with the intention of relieving stress and anxiety, he said.
Sam’s Apothecary sells herbal blends used to make teas. They are stored in glass jars on a shelf in the back corner of the store and scooped out into smaller cans or bags for individual users. Brown blends the teas himself, he said. “I do most things here intuitively,” Brown said. “I pick the herbs that I want […], then I put in how much feels good and
then I write it down so that I have a recipe moving forward.” Sam’s Apothecary receives much of its supply from Palouse Herbal Apothecary. Co-owner Laura Gage start-
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ed her business toward the end of 2017, she said. “It’s really always been my dream to work with herbs,” Gage said. “It’s been my mom’s dream as well.” Gage and her mother, Rosemary Gage, own Palouse Herbal Apothecary together, she said. “My goal here is to provide sustainable, as-local-as-possible herbal medicine to practitioners and the community,” Gage said.
Gage has received training in several fields, such as Chinese medicine, acupuncture and western herbal medicine, she said. “I feel like I’m an ambassador for the herbs to humans,” Gage said. “I understand their language a little bit more than other people do.” According to their website, Sam’s Apothecary offers classes located at the store. There are currently no details available about when the next class will be. Brown teaches a class once a semester, he said. The theme for the next class is called Loving Your Energy, Brown said. “They’re all great, depending on what you want to learn,” Gage said. Gage also teaches classes
located at Sam’s Apothecary, she said. Within the next six weeks, she will teach classes that focus on treating illnesses such as colds and flus and strengthening the immune system to prevent getting sick in the first place, she said. Products that contain ingredients such as echinacea and astragalus can help prevent or treat the symptoms of colds a n d flus, she said. “I think that in general, the reason why holistic medicine is received so well is because we can spend time with people,” Gage said. “We can really hear their journey.” Sam’s Apothecary is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday on 250 E Main St.
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“Buck,” one of the 79 horses at Orphan Acres, reaches over for a sniff Friday, Jan. 31.
Acres through the WSU Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) last semester. Dinyuy has visited Orphan Acres twice so far but plans to volunteer every weekend this semester, he said. “It’s about horses, I like horses,” he said. “I thought, ‘why not?’” Dinyuy said the trip can last between three to four hours. The CCE provides transportation to Orphan Acres. During the time Dinyuy volunteered, there were about six others from WSU, as well as a group from the University of Idaho, he said. Dinyuy said they shoveled out the stables, gave the horses hay and helped wherever they were needed. “Knowing they’re being well taken care of makes it worth it,” he said. Glover said volunteers come from groups such as WSU, University of Idaho, Girl Scouts and church groups. It costs around $20,000 a month to keep Orphan Acres afloat, he said.
Expenses include the power bill, hay, feed and vitamins. Glover said another expense is paying veterinary bills. He said there hasn’t been a local veterinarian that is willing to donate their labor. In addition to taking care of 79 horses, Glover also helps the Idaho Fish and Game rescue deer and wildlife that have been hit by cars. He said the animals usually stay for about a year then they are released back to the wild. When Glover looks to the future, he said he hopes to host more programs for people with disabilities and veterans with PSTD. He said another goal is to build an indoor arena on the property.
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high-speed internet over that type of wire. It just physically cannot work so we have to replace all of that wire,” he said. He said the price could range from $5 to $10 million and the project could take 5 to 10 years. “People don’t have the money to invest so it would go a lot faster if people
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