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Engaging with mindfulness
PRH acquires Palouse Health Clinic, patients Hospital paid $70,000 in grant money to buy building equipment By Lauren Ellenbecker Evergreen reporter
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Participants close their eyes and reflect on their current struggles as part of a social justice and mindfulness workshop Monday evening at the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center. Director of compassion, Cory Custer says mindfulness and compassion equals peace.
Leaders presented peace as combination of two distinct human practices By Loren Negron Evergreen reporter
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workshop focused on compassion and listening encouraged attendees to engage in mindfulness to connect with others and deal with difficult situations. Community Wide Mind-
fulness Hour: Social Justice and Engaged Mindfulness happened on Monday at the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center as part of WSU’s 2020 celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Cory Custer, director of compassion at Brighton Jones and WSU Honors College adjunct associate professor, facilitated the workshop. Custer centered his program on this equation:
Mindfulness + Compassion = Peace. Custer represented this formula by using a dove. He said the dove is a bird of peace with one of its wings representing mindfulness, and the other compassion. Both wings are needed for the dove to fly. Mindfulness means to be present and to be proximate with another person, Custer said. It also means to share
a space with someone and to be engaged in the experience of listening to people share their truths. “I like to think of mindfulness and compassion practices as human nature because it is our birthright to be at peace, and it is our natural settings when we were born to be compassionate and loving and kind,” he said. See KING Page 7
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Abelson Hall, located off the Glenn Terrell Friendship Mall, basks in a sinking sun as overcast pink clouds loom overhead. The warmer weather was welcome for many students after several days in a row of frigid, snowy days. Heard from a passing student: “Wow, the sun is so pretty!”
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Mutation puts some dogs at risk of death Greyhounds were only known breed affected until WSU research By Alana Lackner Evergreen reporter
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Pullman Regional Hospital is taking ownership of the Palouse Health Center to avoid it closing down in its owner’s absence. Megan Guido, PRH chief marketing and community relations officer, said the PHC president and administrator approached the hospital in spring 2019 about taking over the practice. She said the president, Sandra Schorzman, was retiring and did not want patients on the Palouse to lose access to care. “This was a provider coming to us to help avoid closing down a clinic,” Guido said. “We want to continue to provide access to primary care, which is especially so important in rural areas.” The PHC is closed for remodeling and is scheduled to open in the spring, she said. The community will be notified when an opening date is determined.
A genetic mutation could cause anesthetics to be more dangerous for some dogs if left undiscovered before surgery. The mutation causes certain dogs to produce less of an enzyme called CYP2B11, which breaks down anesthetics and similar drugs. The underproduction of this enzyme can lead to long recovery times after surgery and, in certain cases, can even be life-threatening. Originally, scientists believed this mutation was only found in greyhounds. However, in a recent study, researchers at WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine discovered it can affect other dog breeds as well. “We did surprisingly find [the mutation] in a few very common types of dog which were Labradors and golden retrievers,” said Stephanie See DOGS Page 7
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Can social media benefit people and their relationships?
Some of college football’s top quarterbacks are looking for a new home
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Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) — — All that practice is paying off. Pour on the steam for a potential prize. A dream lies within reach. Consistent disciplined actions add up. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) — — You can realize a romantic dream. Adapt to unconsidered circumstances and go for it. Express your appreciation for another ’s talents and charms. Enjoy fine company. Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) — — Domestic changes made now can have long-lasting benefit. Make a dream upgrade. Clear clutter for more space. Beautify your surroundings for peace and comfort. Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) —— Put your cleverness and charm to practical use. Write and edit for a catchy pitch. Express a vision or dream. Share your crazy idea.
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Jaime Nolan, WSU associate vice president of community, equity, and inclusive excellence in the division of student affairs, speaks about the value of engaging with implicit bias.
any social characteristic that affects how they are evaluated. Matthew Jeffries, director of the Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center, said it is important to not pass over people who can improve services because of one’s implicit bias. Jeffries said it is important to make sure people on search committees do not automatically gravitate toward someone who is typically seen in a role.
Nolan said people should hold others and themselves accountable through strategies such as having a conversation about the implicit bias people may have. She said people should unpack terms, make agreements with others and decide as a group a way to handle decisions when on a search committee or any situation involving decisions. Nolan said not everyone is perfect but people must be
mindful of their bias. “I know from my own work towards being humble in this work, having cultural humility is important,” she said. “It’s a practice.” Nolan said the more discussions people have about implicit bias, the more they can change how people think of it. She said culture will change over time when everyone is involved in the work, which is ongoing.
Bill opens new grad pathways High school students may graduate by meeting SAT score, earning college credit By Jakob Thorington Evergreen reporter
A Washington bill is making high school graduation requirements in the state more accessible for some students. House Bill 1599 requires school districts to offer alternative options for students to meet graduation requirements. Previously, students were required to achieve a passing score on the English, language arts and the mathematics portions of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, a standardized state test. The bill adds seven alternative requirements a student can meet. According to the bill report, a student can: • Earn at least one high school credit in ELA and at least one high school credit in math in dual credit courses (Running Start, College in the High School, and Career and Technical Education dual credit courses). • Earn a three or higher on certain Advanced Placement exams for ELA and math. • Meet or exceed the graduation scores set by the state Board of Education in the math and ELA portions of the SAT or ACT.
Judicial Board rules in favor of senators Executive applications reopened; new bylaw created for elections
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WSU’s Division of Student Affairs held an implicit bias awareness training for students. Jaime Nolan, associate vice president of community, equity, and inclusive excellence in the Division of Student Affairs, said the implicit bias workshop is a part of commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Nolan said the session was meant for students focusing on a faculty search and the information presented mirrors that in the faculty training. She said the purpose is to identify people’s own bias and understand what implicit bias is. The session began with a TED talk titled “The Danger of a Single Story” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. “A single story might inform how you see somebody or a situation might also be part of implicit bias,” Nolan said. She said a single story can reinforce stereotypes about a community and lead to misrepresentation. Nolan said as a search committee it is important to identify “baggage terms” when evaluating candidates. These terms refer to a person’s race, ethnicity, gender, schooling or
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Pullman High School Counselor Kellie Glaze said the bill may not affect Pullman High School students because of a 95-96 percent graduation rate but may improve chances for other students in state.
• Pass a transition course in ELA and math, which allows a student to place directly into a credit-bearing college level course. • Meet any combination of at least one ELA and one math option of those options listed previously. • Meet the standard on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery by scoring at least the military minimum for eligibility to serve in a branch of the armed services. • Complete a sequence of Career and Technical Education courses that are tailored
to the student’s postsecondary goals. Pullman High School Counselor Kellie Glaze said the bill is more practical for students and considers the needs of an individual student. “I’m happy that our kids can graduate in multiple ways,” she said. “There are more pathways available to them.” Pullman Schools Communications Coordinator Shannon Focht said the bill alleviates anxiety for some students who demonstrate their knowledge in different ways other than a standardized test.
The bill is implemented for the graduating class of 2020. Focht said it is too early to tell if the bill will improve graduation rates. “It certainly won’t hinder those rates,” she said. Last year’s graduation rate at PHS was around 95-96 percent, Glaze said. While the bill will not drastically affect students at PHS, it will help many students in the state, she said. Glaze said the only people who she thought would be opposed to the bill are SBAC test writers because of the amount of money invested into the test.
The ASWSU Judicial Board is requiring President Quinton Berkompas and the executive administration to reopen the applications for the deputy director of student affairs and the communications team. The 6-0-1 vote in favor of this decision is a response to a hearing that occurred on Monday The board held the hearing to determine if the executive administration broke a bylaw that states “All Executive positions must have open and publicized application periods of at least two (2) weeks.” Associate Justice Ashlyn Cleveland and Chief Justice Kevin Kissinger wrote the court opinion which was sent to The Daily Evergreen. The opinion from Kissinger states “regardless of the requirements and qualifications that an interviewer desires, it is the duty of the interviewer to ensure that all who are eligible for this position are encouraged to apply.” During the hearing, Berkompas said the applications were targeted to groups of people in ASWSU his staff thought would best fit the role. This was done to hire someone with ASWSU experience because it would be difficult for an entry-level applicant to adjust to the role, he said. Cleveland’s opinion states the board should create a bylaw that indicates the president must notify the senate when a resignation in the executive staff has occurred and when the application is expected to be posted. The board also ruled 5-1-1, with one dissenting opinion, in favor of issuing Berkompas a Writ of Mandamus. According to the opinion, this is the second instance that he has violated a bylaw regarding the application process for specific positions. A Writ of Mandamus refers to a court order that requires a governmental official to perform an act required by law that has been neglected or refused. The board recommended the senate does not confirm Eric Martinez and Jajuan Jackson in their positions of director of communications and deputy director of student affairs. They also recommended the executive staff ensures all applications are open and publicized to every member of ASWSU. The last recommendation encourages the senate to create a bylaw that promotes the transparency of resignations and open applications between the executive staff and the senate pro tempore.
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A quick dead week allowed a longer break
Often decried as a major impediment for society, people often overlook the major social connections that can be created and nurtured over social media platforms
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ocial media platforms, networks used to share and create content, are growing all over the world. There are well known social media sites, Instagram being one of many networks that young adults use daily. There are even individuals who are addicted to social media, who spend hours every day on these apps. Instagram is an app that is utilized as a visual platform. A user posts pictures to share with and update others. The user takes pictures to post with
The caption can be short or long depending on what the user wants to put online, along with hashtags and locations. There is also an option for the Instagram user to tag others in posts, and share posts with one another. Users can connect to other users with similar likes, as well as users in the same area. The last important feature on Instagram is the direct message. The direct message function gives the user a chance to share posts with another user. These could be posts that they find funny or relatable. Instagram is used by so many people every day. quick and savvy captions. However, there is a specific
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READER REACTIONS | ‘When in doubt, throw it out’ KENCOCHRAN: The slow death of recycling. . . . Waste Connections has also stopped taking cardboard. ERINMEEMKE: I’m conservative and I like the concept of recycling. I feel bad thinking that everything I’m throwing out can be reused, but is in the dump or blowing around on the street. I hate all the waste. I wish people would be more conscious about it, but everyone is so wasteful that it disgusts me. RYANSINCLAIR: Here comes a tax JOHNPHILLIPS: It’s always someone else paying. Just once I’d like someone to say “I think this is important so I’M going to find a way to fund it.” TANNERJENKS: what my minimum with wage job :cryinglaughing emoji: I do pay for the this thing we call a “football” team. I’m part of the school and the school is falling apart slowly because they’re too focused on sports and not academics. Students are starting to get tired of seeing their costs. Why should a football coach for a college team make $3-5 million a year when at the same school there is homeless students, starving students, wsu practicing illegal activities to save money. I ended up having to sue WSU because they were too cheap to give out state mandated breaks and overtime. Clearly there is a budget issue. EMERSONMICHAELAJR:Better start banning things Seattle style.
terms of deciding a start date for spring semester 2020. In all honesty, I think this extended break was a good idea for both students and faculty.
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I won’t complain about having an extra week off.
Ryan Bean Freshman finance major
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all users are looking to cultivate new relationships through the app. “I have connected with old friends, like a girl from my old elementary school,” said Zoe Ruchti, a sophomore kinesiology major. Ruchti said she had not met anyone new through Instagram. However, she likes using it to keep up to
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Office of the Registrar. Another reason that the schedule was changed was to align more closely with the schedule of the University of Idaho. Some WSU students take cooperative courses at UI while maintaining their status as students of WSU. Meanwhile, UI’s spring term always starts on a Wednesday in the middle of January, which is a date that the scheduling office used as reference in
vacation and visiting family and ended up being at home for only about one week, and then I was right back to Pullman. It didn’t seem long enough. After the whirlwind of events had ended, I felt like I had only been gone and “on break” at home for a single week. In contrast, in this longer break, I had extra time to spend at home, which only made me realize how much I enjoyed the time I spent here and the people that live and work in Pullman.
In that way there is potential for Instagram to be used in more ways than age group that Instagram is just a photo sharing site. marketed towards. The app can be utilized A Pew Research Center to make connections with study in 2019 found that people in the same area 67 percent of 18-29 year code, different states and old internet users use even different countries. Instagram. Instagram The possibilities are truly alone has one billion endless. monthly active users, Social media is used to make connections, as well as maintain connections. Though it can be an I have connected with old friends, like a girl from my addiction for many, it has old elementary school. a chance to build communities and create new relationships, whether those Zoe Ruchti relationships are familial, Sophomore kinesiology major platonic or romantic. The Instagram app gives young according to Instagram adults the chance to make date with her friends. Info Center. With so many Many times people post Wood and Ruchti connections that they may young people online, there their social media on the not necessarily find on are millions of opportuni- roommate finder,” said had one thing in comties to have many possible Trinity Wood, a sophomore mon: they both use their own. medical science major. interactions. social media to mainShe said she met With so many peotain connections. They Haley Brickwedel is a senior ple spending time on her roommate through English major from Belfair, use the Instagram app WA. They can be contacted Instagram, it can come as Instagram. Wood said at 335-1140 or at opinion@ LAURENPETTIT| THEDAILYEVERGREEN no surprise that the app is social media is a way to to keep connected to the dailyevergreen.com. The views utilized to make and keep get to know who someone friendships that they expressed in this column do is and communicate with have formed outside of not necessarily represent the WSU Athletics have been improving by leaps and bounds, this has meant the spending for athletics has increased as well. Therefore, spending must decrease in athletics or face further cuts. connections. of The Daily Evergreen, However, people have friends who live far away. social media and prior to views its editors or publishers. started to wonder, is this On the other side, not attending WSU.
While social media apps can be addictive, it is critical to realize that many social connections arise from them
a good place to start and build relationships, whether they are friendships or dating relationships? To answer this question it seemed fitting to ask individuals from 18 to 29 years of age who use the Instagram app. “Before coming to WSU, I was able to find my roommate through Instagram.
after Thanksgiving may have seemed stressful for some, this By Anthony Torchia enabled a much longer winter Evergreen columnist break. “The primary focus of this plan was to cater This year, WSU changed up its to students who yearly academic schedule in a slight, are traveling over the holidays, so yet significant, way. Typically, the that students university’s winter break period lasts three weeks, starting after the second week of December and ends after the first week of January. For example, winter break 2018-19 lasted from Dec. 16, 2018 to Jan. 7, 2019. However, for winter break 201920, the Scheduling Office of the Registrar decided to create a winter break schedule that was an additional week longer than previous breaks had been. This year, instead of the first day of instruction for the term who fly between home and being at the end of the first week of Pullman do not have undue presJanuary, it is at the start of the sec- sure put upon them,” said Becky ond week of January. Bitter, senior assistant registrar at So, while having dead week right the Washington State University
First is the obvious; it provides more downtime for students. An entire extra week, just for us students to spend time at home, traveling, working and even doing internships. In general, students never have collectively more time in the year without school. This has most likely been a constant since the early days of each of our educational experiences; kids have always wanted longer breaks. Even incoming students appreciate the extra time added to the end of break. “I’m a freshman so I haven’t experienced the three-week winter break, but I won’t complain about having an extra week off,” Ryan Bean, a freshman finance major, said. This added time off could also benefit certain faculty, such as professors and graduate assistants. This grants these people more time to spend with family, traveling, doing alternate work, or preparing for the upcoming semester. One caveat is something personal: a longer break made me miss Pullman more than if I had just had a three-week break. During winter break 2018-19, I was traveling between three different states on
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WSU needs to rethink athletics spending
to Smith’s hire, WSU athletics has also recently brought on baseball’s Brian Green, hiring him with a salary of $315,000. such a big change? It looks as These numbers do not include Satire: students leave school over coach change though the answer is quite a lot. the salaries given to assistants, Over the past few years with By Erin Harvey DAVIDMARTIN: It was time Leach to go. Such is the norm for college athletics or the money spent on facility Evergreen columnist Leach coaching the Cougars, renovations and upkeep. Athletic DIANATRAN: Hilarious! :three cryinglaughingemojis: “Oddly enough, the university’s he has reportedly made some Director Pat Chun doesn’t look net GPA actually increased with these transfers,” Eving said. “Correlations may not big bucks. Leach signed a conimply causation in this case, but well . . . it is interesting nonetheless” tract back in 2017 to make $3.5 like he’ll stop at anything to bring in top-tier resources for his million+ dollars through its DEBBIESCHAUER: Hey Leach left US! Don’t take it out on the newby! He could be way athletic teams. The departure of former head duration. These numbers did better! Give him a break. At But when does all this spendnot include a bonus check of football coach Mike Leach left ing cross a line? Football and CHUCKALEEN: Do people understand the definition of satire? $750,000, which would have people asking lots of questions basketball undoubtedly bring been awarded after this year’s regarding the future of the CLINT FITHEN: It’s the dawn of a new era. . . . . of looosing to the Huskies! Go Dawgs! in a lot of money for the school, season. Recently Nick Rolovich Washington State football team. and those sports have the right has signed on as football coach RICHARDJOHNSON: *losing Who would be chosen to fill with a $3 million contract which to invest in their own programs. the big shoes that Leach had CLINT FITHEN: thanks. I’m burdened with large hands and can fumble while typing. But “Lots of funding comes from is likely to increase if the team that doesn’t change the fact that the Dawgs are on top in this state. My money is on left behind, and in what directicket sales and games,” Grace keeps winning. coach Lake. tion would the team be headed Turner, a psychology student, These numbers are nowhere as a result? But perhaps the said. “For bigger state schools, it near the extent of WSU’s heavy JUSTINSPRECHER: Lol none of the students I’ve spoken with are broken up about it. The doesn’t seem like a big deal.” general consensus is “hey we’ll have 3 million more in the budget and loose just as most important question people sports expenses. In March of should be asking lies within the 2019, basketball head coach Kyle However, there certainly much as we do now.” financial aspects of these events: Smith signed a six year contract, comes a time when the spendSUSANLEMCKEDEMME: Oh brother. how much money is the athletic under which he would make ing becomes too much, with an example being the 2017 dismissdepartment willing to invest in $1.4 million a year. In addition
Getting better athletics is great, but WSU should spread the cash
al of WSU’s Performing Arts program. At a time when the school had been overspending, the decision was made to protect athletics over academics, while the outcome probably should have been the opposite. The school appears to be very willing to spend on these sports, yet there are perhaps much greater ways to use their money. A good project to invest in could be the celebration of multiculturalism on campus. “Washington State should put more effort into supporting students with diversity,” said Annalei Santos, a transfer student studying anthropology. The school could also put more money into their health and wellness services, or work on strengthening their career-preparation programs. “You earn your degree, and then you don’t know what to do with it,” Turner said.
As fellow Cougars, we can only hope that these new coaches, especially football’s Nick Rolovich, will develop their programs and foster even greater success, for the delight of the fans and the reputation of the school. Tacking on more wins, and therefore more excitement, around the teams would even aid in the accumulation of money and funding. We just hope that the university will put their athletic agenda aside for a bit and give some attention to the academic side of the spectrum. Because while we may all love sports, we are here for an education first. Erin Harvey is a freshman English from Bellevue, WA. 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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Transfer portal update: Quarterbacks
The college football offseason has officially begun with the start of transfer portal season By Cody Schoeler Evergreen sports columnist
With the introduction of the transfer portal in 2019, college football now has one of the most interesting off seasons in all of sports. Players have always transferred for better opportunities but recently it has begun to change the landscape of college football. In the 2019 college football season three of the four playoff teams had transfer starting quarterbacks. The last three Heisman trophy winners have been transfers as well. WSU has had their fair share of success with the transfer portal. They landed a transfer quarterback in each of the last two seasons and one of them, Gardner Minshew, won Pac-12 offensive player of the year and finished fifth in the Heisman voting. Despite being a week removed from the national championship game, the transfer portal has been in the news for weeks as some players have already announced their intentions to play for a new team. Some of the early quarterbacks to transfer were former University of South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley going to University of Utah and former Wake Forest University quarterback Jamie Newman going to University of Georgia. Now that the college football season is officially over and the offseason has begun, even more dominoes have started to fall as more quarterbacks are changing schools. Two prolific quarterbacks announced their moves to new schools on Monday in moves that could shake up their respective conferences. Former University of Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks announced that he would be transferring to the University of Arkansas with an Instagram post captioned “New Beginnings.” WSU was a prospective landing spot for Franks as the Cougars were among his
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WSU has acquired a quarterback from the transfer portal in each of the last two seasons, including 2018 starting quarterback Gardner Minshew III. This year the Cougars may be in the market for another transfer but will have to do so without the recruiting of former head coach Mike Leach.
top three destinations. That was before former head coach Mike Leach left for Mississippi State, which may have ruined any chances of Franks coming to Pullman. Former University of Houston quarterback D’Eriq king also announced Monday that he would be transferring to the University of Miami. King had one of the most unique transfer processes. He played the first four games of the season before deciding to take a redshirt year. He had no reported intention to leave Houston until he tweeted during the national championship game on Jan. 13. “I’ve entered the portal I think it’s best for me and my family!” King said via a tweet. A week later King announced that he would be transferring to the University of Miami via a tweet of him in a Hurricanes uniform captioned “Story is still being written. . . LETS GO! #TheU.” WSU was never a very serious contender to land King because he is more of a dual-threat quarterback, but his move does help the Cougars. WSU plays Houston for the second year in a row as part of their non-conference schedule. This year they will not
have to deal with the dynamic King who threw for 128 and a touchdown and rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns in last year’s matchup. There are still a handful of signal callers that have yet to announce their transfer destinations. Most notably is former Stanford University quarterback KJ Costello who was among the 14 Cardinal players to enter the transfer portal. Costello may be the most plausible choice for WSU if they want to pursue a graduate transfer quarterback for the third year in a row. He has a familiarity with the conference after playing 29 games as a Cardinal. He has also showed his ability to throw the ball despite playing in Stanford’s run-oriented offense. He threw for 3,540 yards and 29 touchdowns in 2018 when he was named to the all-Pac-12 second team. Another option for Costello is Mississippi State and Mike Leach. If Leach was trying to convince Costello to join him in Pullman when he still had the job it is very possible that he could continue that recruiting now that he is in Starkville. Former University of West Virginia quarterback Jack
Allison is another player to watch as the transfer portal plays out. Allison has already transferred before. He left the University of Miami after signing there in 2016. Allison was not able to beat out fellow quarterback Austin Kendall, a transfer from the University of Oklahoma, for the starting job for the Mountaineers. He may want to stay in the Big 12 due to his familiarity with the spread style offenses typically run in that conference. Look for him to go to a school like the University of Kansas or TCU that may be in need of quarterback help. He also may look to play at a smaller school like a member of the C-USA or Sun Belt conference if they can guarantee him a starting spot. Former Boston College University quarterback Anthony Brown is yet another player who has entered the transfer portal this offseason. Brown had been the starter for three years and his 2019 season ended when he tore his ACL six games in. Brown announced his intent to transfer before Boston College had decided on its new head coach so there is a possibility that he returns.
The likelihood that Brown comes to WSU is very low. He does not seem to be an ideal fit for the new run and gun system the Cougars will use next season. He also carries the risk of coming off a very serious injury and may not want to travel to the exact opposite side of the country. A player in the transfer portal that may be viewed as a sleeper is former Clemson University quarterback Chase Brice. He did not see the field much for the Tigers because he was stuck behind quarterbacks such as Kelly Bryant and Trevor Lawrence. Brice is most known for his game against Syracuse University where he came in as an injury replacement to lead the team to a close win and avoid the upset. The most likely landing spot for Brice is the University of South Florida. They recently hired former Clemson co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott who has a familiarity with Brice. Brice is unlikely to make his way to the Pac-12 and WSU. If he does not go to USF he will most likely choose a mid-tier school where he would have little competition for the starting job.
Rolovich fills out new coaching staff New coach has brought seven assistants from the University of Hawai’i By Cody Schoeler Evergreen sports reporter
When WSU hired Nick Rolovich as its head football coach it was expected that he would bring his own staff to Pullman. KHON2 reported Rolovich filled seven of the spots with
members of his staff from when he was at the University of Hawai’i. He will bring over offensive coordinator and running backs coach Brian Smith, passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Craig Stutzmann, offensive line coach Mike Weber, special teams coach Michael Ghobrial, linebackers coach Mark Banker, defensive line coach
Ricky Logo, chief of staff Jason Cvercko, and strength and conditioning coach Dwain Bradshaw. The Spokesman-Review reported Rolovich filled three spots on his defensive coaching staff with former University of Wyoming assistants. He added to his staff defensive coordinator Jake Dickert, defensive line coach AJ Cooper
and cornerbacks coach John Richardson. Dickert is the most notable name from the group as he will look to revamp a Cougar defense that struggled at times last season. He was at Wyoming for three years. He was hired as the safeties coach and served as the defensive coordinator for the 2019 season.
Last year Wyoming’s defense was 43rd in the country in yards per game and 11th in points per game. They succeeded on the strength of their stout run defense. They allowed 107.1 rushing yards per game, 12th in the nation. In comparison, WSU had the 91st best rushing defense in the country, allowing 185.5 yards per game.
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Afterward, attendees paired up and were asked to look at their partners for about 30 seconds while Custer shared statements of common humanity that began with the words “Just
There’s a physical sensation associated with that. Our bodies know that; our bodies want out of there Cory Custer Director of Compassion
metaphor. One attendee described her metaphor as a drowning sensation where there seems to be no avenue for escape.
like me.” This was to encourage individuals to be mindful of their partners’ suffering and learn to be present. “We’re holding space for
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retriever owner — in the panel and I found that my dog was actually a carrier of that mutation,” Court said. Martinez and Court are now part of efforts to develop effective DNA testing that would allow dog owners to know if their dogs had this mutation ahead of time. Because this mutation is so common in greyhounds, a method of working around it
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Martinez, postdoctoral research assistant and lead of the study. According to the study, approximately one in 50 golden retrievers and one in 300 Labrador retrievers have the mutation. This seems rare, but Martinez said it could still be a problem. “Because there are so many in this country — they’re the [first and third] most popular
The important thing is it all depends on how much risk you’re willing to accept
— there’s a sheer number of dogs that would potentially be affected,” Martinez said. Michael Court, another researcher involved in the study and a professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, said that during the course of the study, he found his own dog was affected. “The interesting thing was I included my own golden retriever — because I’m a golden
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has already been developed, and Martinez said she believes this will likely be applied to other dogs who test positive for it. “Greyhounds have their own completely modified anesthetic protocol and have for quite a while now, so it would suggest some of these dogs need to be treated the same as greyhounds, with slightly different drugs chosen,” Martinez said.
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someone else’s suffering,” Custer said. “Holding space for that person, I would say, is the highest form of compassion.” During the pair-up activity, everyone was given three minutes to share what was difficult in their lives while their partners listened to them. Custer invited attendees to hold space for themselves and to practice self-compassion. Custer said individuals must lean into their difficulties rather than distracting themselves from their suffering. “Differences, difficulties ― they make us uncomfortable,” he said. “There’s a physical sensation associated with that. Our bodies know that; our bodies
HEALTH | Cont. from Page 1 The goal would be to eventually provide screenings to puppies so that if surgery is needed later in life, veterinarians know to use the greyhound protocol. Though the number of positive cases is theoretically very small, it could provide many people with information that could ultimately save their dog’s life. “The important thing is it all depends on how much risk you’re willing to accept, and one in 300 is a low number overall, so I don’t think it’s a big concern,” Court said. Martinez said she believes that if people know that doctors are following proper procedures for their dog breed then they will be less scared of their pet going into surgery. “I actually have two greyhounds myself and I’ve spoken with a lot of other greyhound owners,” Martinez said. “And it’s very stressful for greyhound owners to have their dogs undergo anesthesia, so anything we can do to make people feel a little more comfortable about having necessary medical procedures done … that’s great.”
Karly Port, executive director of the PRH clinic network, said adding the center to the hospital’s clinical network means it’s going to be an extension of Pullman Family Medicine. The PRH clinic network will still accept patients’ insurance, and billing will be processed by the clinic network.
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current one-person staff, she said. The PHC’s office manager is staying to help with the transition, Guido said. PHC asked clients to establish connections with the future staff members by going to Pullman Family Medicine until the PHC is reopened, Guido said. PRH used about $70,000
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Karly Port PRH clinic network executive director
PRH must explore what people on the Palouse need relative to health care, she said. They weren’t able to get a client list before Schorzman retired, Port said. “We’re going to have it be a collaborative effort to see what the need really is,” she said. “This is just PRH ensuring there is care close to home [for the PHC clients].” The hospital is adding a nurse practitioner and physician assistant from Pullman Family Medicine to the PHC’s
in grant money from the Greater Columbia Accountable Community of Health, Port said. She added the grant is specifically used for changing the delivery of care to reduce health disparities within communities. The money was used to purchase the PHC’s building and equipment, she said. PHC will be open three days a week when operations begin in the spring, Port said. PRH wants to extend the center’s hours to four days a week in the future.
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want out of there.” Gaither said he saw many “A-ha moments” in people’s eyes during the event. He said those moments encourage people to have difficult conversations about racism, sexism, ableism and inequity with people they might consider as the “opposition.” Those conversations will lead to deeper insights, Gaither said. He said he believes that those insights will help people commit to their communities and to love and compassion. “The Palouse is one of the most fertile grounds in the world,” he said. “The seeds are there. We just have to water it and not harden our hearts.”
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in advanced mindfulness training by reflecting on a messy or challenging memory from their life. They were asked to acknowledge their suffering and give their difficult situations a
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Trymaine Gaither, event organizer and WSU Honors College recruitment and career coordinator, said mindfulness creates safe spaces where people can have difficult conversations and discuss similarities. He said this is important when practicing compassion, which for him means to learn how to suffer with others. With Custer’s equation, attendees were asked to practice three basic mindfulness techniques: to sit, to breathe and to be aware. They sat upright, closed their eyes and learned to be more aware about sensations they felt in their body and around their environment. Attendees also participated
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Junior guard Isaac Bonton attempts to get the ball past Seattle’s defense on Nov. 7 at Beasley Coliseum. Bonton became the first Pac-12 player since 1997 to record 30 points, eight assists and eight rebounds with his 34 point , eight assists and eight rebounds against Oregon State on Saturday.
Cougars coming off of first sweep of Oregon schools since 2011 By Ryan Root Evergreen men’s basketball reporter
WSU men’s basketball will head to Boulder, Colorado, to take on the No. 23 University of Colorado Buffaloes at 7 p.m. Thursday. This will be the only matchup between the Cougars and Buffaloes this season. The Cougars (12-7, 3-3) come off a home weekend sweep against the No. 12 Oregon Ducks and the Oregon State Beavers; their first weekend sweep against both Oregon schools since 2011. Against Oregon State, ju-
nior guard Isaac Bonton scored a career high 34 points, dished eight assists and grabbed eight rebounds. Bonton is the first player in the Pac-12 to record 30 points, eight assists and eight rebounds since 1997. “I always come with the same mindset every game,” Bonton said. “Everything was clicking for me that night, but I have to keep the same confidence and mindset every game.” WSU’s win over Oregon State now puts WSU one win over last year’s record. Head coach Kyle Smith said at the beginning of the season that he wanted to put a “good product on the floor.” He believes that the team provided exactly that on Saturday.
“We couldn’t have made a greater statement,” Smith said. “I think it was great for the whole community.” The next objective for the team is handling and translating their success to the road, Smith said. WSU is 1-3 on the road this season. The lone road win was against University of Idaho in December at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow. “We’ve poked our head a little bit above the water,” Smith said. “People are going to be a little more ready for [us].” Colorado (14-4, 3-2) is 8-2 at home this season and is coming off a loss against the University of Arizona Wildcats. Since the Buffaloes’ adoption into the Pac-12 in 2012, Colorado has never lost
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to WSU at home. Senior forward Jeff Pollard said he has a bit more urgency to play against Colorado on Thursday. “It’ll be a good test; that’s a tough place to play,” Pollard said. “I think it would be cool to have my last experience in Boulder be a win.” Colorado junior guard McKinley Wright IV ranks fourth in the Pac-12 in assists per game with five. Smith said the point guard play from Colorado will be the initial challenge for the Cougars on Thursday. Sophomore forward CJ Elleby received his first career Pac-12 Player of the Week award after posting 25 points
against Oregon and 22 points against Oregon State. Elleby and Bonton almost played the entirety of both games; they spent 10 minutes combined on the bench across the two games. Smith said the team may have to give more minutes to the bench against Colorado with their recent injuries, but he believes the starting lineup is the answer for the time being. “I think we’ll stay [with the lineup],” Smith said, “We played really well, and I don’t want to twist that.” The Cougars tip-off against the Buffaloes at 7 p.m. Thursday in the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. The game will air on the Pac-12 Networks.
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