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VOL. 126 NO. 52
POLITICS
Ferguson speaks on immigration
County to implement improved voting system VoteWA can gather necessary information with name, voter ID By Kaitlyn Tejero Evergreen reporter
A new statewide voting system, VoteWA, will help decrease ballot errors and make for a more efficient voting process. Whitman County auditor Sandy Jamison said the goal of this new system is to bring all 39 counties together into one platform.
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She said this will help support the large voter database. “In the past there were five or six different platforms that were being utilized by the 39 counties,” Jamison said. “So we couldn’t share on one of our forms if a voter moved.” She said the old systems were difficult to use, but the new one will be more consistent in counting the votes. “You can type in someone’s name and voter ID, and it pulls up the necessary information,” she said. “You can track if they are living in Whitman County or if they come in and want a ballot and are registered in Yakima County.”
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Bob Ferguson, Washington State Attorney General, says an average of two people die every day due to opioid overdose. His office is taking legal action and filed a lawsuit against three opioid distributors.
WA State Attorney General says 18,000 out of 800,000 DREAMers are in Washington By Loren Negron Evergreen reporter
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ashington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson discussed his office’s current litigation efforts on gun control, immigration and the opioid crisis Monday at Bryan Hall.
Ferguson said his office challenged President Donald Trump’s administration’s lawsuit against Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, which would have eliminated the protections and legal citizenship status for undocumented students, otherwise known as DREAMers because of the DREAM Promise Act. He said the litigation efforts by his office were successful, preventing DREAMers from deportation. This is an issue that has a tremendous impact on Washington state,
he said. Of the estimated 800,000 DREAMers in the country, about 18,000 of them are in Washington state. The Trump administration recently announced a new rule that expands the definition of public charge, Ferguson said. Public charge “is a ground of inadmissibility that could bar an individual’s admission to the United States on a visa or adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident,” according See Ferguson Page 6
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EDUCATION
Local runs for school board, hopes to increase accessibility Board position oversees middle, high schools, state committees By Jakob Thorington Evergreen reporter
A local mother is challenging one Pullman school board member with 13 years of experience in the district’s only contested position, hoping to increase education support for students with disabilities. Beth Ficklin is running against school board member Susan Weed for the Director District No. 1 spot on the board. The position oversees Lincoln Middle School, Pullman High School and is a part of various committees on state organizations, such as the Washington State School Directors’ Association and the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Both candidates want to see more education opportunities
outside of the traditional college route at the middle and high school levels. Ficklin said she heard from her daughter at Pullman High School how much she wants real-life skills to be taught in school. “We have some of that there, but she just feels like that’s missing,” she said. Weed said during her 13 years as a board member, she has not had an agenda until recently. That agenda includes pursuing a regional skills center for students to have access to opportunities outside of the college track, such as trade school. “Why not pursue a career where you’ll be making $100,000 a year right out of the gate instead of being in debt [with] that same amount of money,” Weed said. Ficklin, who is the outreach director for Families Together in Pullman, said she wants to help the board put kids and
families first. She works with children with disabilities and wants to help the school district work better with students with disabilities, she said. She said the district is starting to move in the direction it should with its program for students with disabilities, but the changes in the district’s review of the program should happen faster. “Overall I’d just like to see the schools become something that belong to the community again instead of feeling like a separate thing,” Ficklin said. Weed said that education in the U.S. has a problem with funding and the district cannot afford to provide individual help for every student because of the limitation of federal funding. “The reality is our budget can’t make that happen,” Weed said. “I would love to see it but COURTESY OF SUSAN WEED it’s just not possible.” School board member Susan Weed has an agenda that See Board Page 6
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New cancer treatment
Let freshmen skip dorms
Keeper back in Pullman
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WSU researchers developed a low-dosage treatment with fewer side effects than chemo.
First-year students deserve to live in apartments and choose their living situations.
Freshman goalkeeper Aly Hay was invited to the U-20 Australian soccer camp earlier October.
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Community Calendar Tuesday 10/29 Livesteam to feature introduction to ketogenic diet. Starting at 6 p.m., Positive Life Radio will host a livestream covering the ketogenic diet. This diet has become increasingly popular in the last five years. Ramon Sodano, master trainer and WSU kinesiology instructor, will talk about the history, physiology, benefits and drawbacks of the diet. This event is free and open to the public. Those interested can register at the WSU Global Campus website.
Wednesday 10/30 University Recreation to hold trivia night . Starting at 6 p.m., WSU University Recreation will host a trivia night. Free pizza will be available for attendees. This event is free and located at the Chinook Student Center. 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.
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Daily Police Log Saturday Animal Noise Complaint SE Dexter Street, 7:33 p.m. Officer responded to the report of a barking dog.
Parking Problem NW Turner Drive, 9:39 a.m. Officer responded to a parking problem. Infraction issued. Parking Problem NE Campus Street, 11:00 a.m. Officer responded to a parking problem.
Tra f f i c V i o l a t i o n SR 195, Colfax, 8:47 p.m. WSP and PPD officers responded to a U r i n a t e i n P u b l i c possible drunk driver. One subject was NW Terre View Drive, 2:07 p.m. contacted and warned. Report of a male urinating in public. Officers responded. Subject was Noise Complaint contacted and warned. NW Timothy Street, 10:38 p.m. Officer responded to a noise complaint. C u s t o d i a l I n t e r f e r e n c e Determined to be related to the noise N Grand Avenue, 2:33 p.m. an officer was already out for. Report of a custodial interference when one party did not show up to an Sunday exchange. Officer responded. We l f a r e C h e c k Code Violations N Grand Avenue, 2:14 a.m. NE Juniper Way, 4:35 p.m. Request for a welfare check. Officers Officer requested case for code violations. responded. Subject arrested for a warrant out of Asotin County. S t ra y A n i m a l s SE Dilke Street, 6:15 p.m. Noise Complaint Report of two stray dogs in custody. NE Merman Drive, 2:37 a.m. Officers responded. Report of a noise complaint. Officer responded. Code Violations NE Monroe Street, 6:58 p.m. DUI Report of a code violation. Officer NE Valley Road, 2:48 a.m. Subject arrested for driving under the responded. influence. Disorderly Conduct SW Center Street, 8:31 p.m. Communications Problem Officers and EMS responded to the NE Colorado Street, 3:08 a.m. report of a disorderly person. Patient Officer responded to a 911 hang up. was not transported. D e l i ve r M e s s a g e SW Latour Peak Street, 8:02 a.m. Found Property SE Kamiaken Street, 9:28 p.m. Officer responded to deliver a message for the reporting party. Case created for a found wallet.
In the Stars | Horoscopes Today’s Birthday — — Generate abundant resources this year. Keep communications channels open and steadily maintained for best results. Winter inspires your artistry and creative talents before your journey changes direction. Adapt to an income shift next summer before a delightful exploration unfolds. Catch the silver flowing in. Aries (March 21 - April 19) —— Make a delightful discovery such as a new shared income source. Make plans for an educational adventure. Mingle business with pleasure and explore new terrain. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) —½— Partnership makes a difference. Collaborate for shared financial gain. Do your part to contribute. Review reserves and put away provisions for the future. Gemini (May 21 - June 20) —½— Get out and move with your partner. Walk or bike. Talk about matters of the heart. Share support around passion, compassion and love. Cancer (June 21 - July 22) —— Have fun. Physical exercise energizes you. Get your heart pumping! Rest to balance yourself after vigorous activity. Eat well and avoid toxins. Dance to great music.
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) —½— Family has your heart. Relax and enjoy your favorite pastimes and people. Indulge in a passion, hobby, sport or game. Whip up a fine romance. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) —— Talk and action come together to propel a home improvement project. Coordinate with family. Domestic arts and crafts produce satisfying results. Home-baked pie delights. Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) — — Support others and be supported. Brilliant ideas flow by word of mouth. Your past work reflects you well. Contribute your expertise. Articulate a positive message. Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) —½— Discover a windfall opportunity or profitable insight. Have faith in your imagination and dedication. Take advantage of good conditions for lucrative gain. Give thanks.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) —½— Your greatest strength is love. Remember what worked before when launching a new personal initiative. You’re learning. Evolve your image and brand. You’re empowered. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) —— Imagine the future you’d love to see. Make beauty a priority. Articulate your direction and plan your moves in advance. Strategize. Rest and recuperate. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) —½— Share ideas and information with associates, colleagues and friends. Plan and coordinate joint efforts for maximum efficiency. Strategize for common gain. You’re better together. Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) — — Crazy professional dreams seem possible. Love finds a way to open doors. Schedule carefully. Prepare for inspection. Polish your presentation and do the homework.
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Group gives update on restoration project
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Bernardo Traversari, Phoenix Conservancy Palouse community outreach coordinator, says their main goal is to create an organic learning space for the community on Sunday evening in the Paradise Creek Brewery Trailside Taproom.
Phoenix Conservancy completes a baseline inventory on 3.2 acres By Andrea Gonzalez Evergreen reporter
The Phoenix Conservancy held a meeting on Sunday to discuss its plan to restore about 3.2 acres of Conservation Park by getting rid of invasive species and making the area a learning space. Ben Stone, executive director of the Phoenix Conservancy, said the mission of the group is to restore endangered ecosystems
globally for the communities that depend on them. He said that several problems ecosystems in Pullman face can be solved by increasing their biodiversity. Lauren Beckley, Palouse Prairie project manager, said the Phoenix Conservancy wants the park to create natural ecosystem processes without the interference of people. Beckley said the Phoenix Conservancy completed a baseline inventory of the 3.2 acres by cataloging the vegetation in the area, which led them to find that invasive species make up 90 percent of the vegetation in the
Phoenix Conservancy’s section of the park. Whitetop is the most dominant invasive species, with cheatgrass being second dominant, she said. After they take out the invasive species, the Phoenix Conservancy will plant grass seeds, pollinator seeds and native plants, she said. In the spring, the Phoenix Conservancy will be partnering with WSU soil scientists to test the soil properties of the park, Beckley said. Bernardo Traversari, Palouse community outreach coordinator, said Conservation Park is a community-oriented project.
The Phoenix Conservancy will work to make the park available to the community as an outdoor recreation site, Traversari said. The goal for Conservation Park is to make it into an organic learning space for the community to use for education and recreational purposes. They hope people can become familiar with the natural heritage of the region, he said. Different members of the Phoenix Conservancy are working to create programs tailored for students in schools around Pullman so that they can take advantage of the park, Traversari said. The park is in what was the
city’s old plant nursery site before it was taken over by WSU master students and the school of the environment, he said. After the students completed their thesis project, various organizations took over the park. In 2017, the Phoenix Conservancy took over the park to eradicate invasive species, Traversari said. They also hope to create different community events so people can help with the restoration work, Traversari said. There will be various training events to teach people how to identify invasive species in the park and plant native plants, he said.
Researchers develop new cancer treatment Low-dosage method to kill cancer cells has fewer side effects By Shanel Haynes Evergreen reporter
WSU researchers collaborated with the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to develop a low-dose targeted cancer treatment with fewer side effects. Yuehe Lin, WSU professor in the school of mechanical and material engineering and lead researcher, said the new technology serves as a nontoxic treatment that targets and kills cancer cells. The technology works by using peptoid nanotubes, which are small tubes made from organic molecules to deliver drugs into the body. The drugs will then target and only kill cancer cells, he said. This method of treatment should prove to have few negative side effects, he said. “Standard chemotherapy treatments for cancer kill not
only cancer cells, but it kills healthy cells at the same time. Killing these healthy cells leads to side effects in cancer patients such as hair loss and sickness,” said Lin. He said the new technology treatment releases one drug for chemotherapy and another for photodynamic treatment, which is used to kill cancer cells in the body. These two drugs together then target and kill cancer cells, he said. Chun-Long Chen, senior research scientist at PNNL, said the new technology treatment could potentially change the way cancer is treated. The goal is to improve the efficiency of the drug, while also reducing side effects. “Patients might need a lot of anti-cancer drugs, but now this new treatment offers a more efficient way than it used to be,” he said. Lin said that by using fluorescent dyes on the nanotubes, COURTESY OF YUEHE LIN the researchers can easily find WSU researchers worked with the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest See Cancer Page 6
National Laboratory to develop a new low-dose cancer treatment.
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Freshmen should be allowed to live in apartments
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Forcing new students to live in the dorms can hurt their bank account and take away their chance to feel at home at WSU. Apartments provide just as many “community-building” opportunities as dorms and are easier on the wallets.
Confining first-years to dorms hurts lower income students By Elena Perry Evergreen columnist
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very college graduate can probably recall their days living in a dorm room. Typically, images of a crowded space and noisy neighbors fester in the mind.
Living in the dorms is rarely a positive experience, despite aims at community building and making friends. At WSU, it is required that freshman live on campus in one of the many residence halls scattered around campus or in an approved fraternity or sorority house, which they can only move into after their first semester in the dorms. One purpose of this is for freshman to socialize with others in their living space and meet new
people. However, a residence hall is not the only place for this to occur. “Personally, I’m in the marching band,” freshman public relations major Ellie Painter said. “If you’re active and join clubs, there’s plenty of other ways to get involved on campus and meet people.” Freshmen like Painter have many opportunities to make friends that share common interests, like in clubs, classes or sports. Typically, in a resi-
dence hall, the only thing you have in common with those on your floor is the place you live. Living in an apartment on campus comes with similar activities to promote community building. Apartment coordinators will often host programs so that students can get to know each other. “I’ve definitely seen a sense of community being built and friendships being formed at these events,” said Anya Guadamuz, the apart-
ment coordinator at Columbia Village apartments. Cost is one significant issue with residence halls. Living in the dorms, despite the close quarters with a roommate and shared bathroom, shower, kitchen and laundry space, is a very expensive part of going to WSU. According to the rate estimator on the WSU housing website, living in a residence hall with the cheapest meal plan, See Dorms Page 7
Personal finance classes should be a UCORE requirement said that before personal finance became a UCORE class, it was only be offered once a semester and had fewer than 20 students. Now every class is full. “[Personal finance] is targeted for nonBy Bruce Mulmat business majors,” Whidbee said. “The Evergreen skills they learn there are huge for them to columnist be successful, not just in managing their budget but being successful in life.” Personal finance is a class that needs ollege students must become to be offered more, because of the benefits more financially literate to suc- it can give to students. In a perfect world, ceed later in life. To help with this class should be a mandatory course this, WSU should allocate more funds and in UCORE, but budget and personnel reaprofessors to teach basic personal finance sons make this impossible. to all incoming freshmen. “I don’t really budget anything, because A student can take Finance 223: I take out loans,” freshman psychology Personal Finance to satisfy a UCORE major Daphne Hennings said. math requirement. Next semester, only No matter what job you have, you must four sections will be offered with a limit of understand how to budget to be happy 50 students each. and healthy. “What employers are finding out now David Whidbee, Department of is that one of the highest levels of stress Finance and Management Science chair,
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that their employees are facing is financial challenges,” Whidbee said. “Being successful in your personal finance is critical to being successful in your career.” These introductory classes are a key part of making students financially literate. Without this literacy, WSU is allowing students to go out into the world unprepared while still touting graduates’ success. Creating a budget is such a simple yet important part of becoming a more successful person. A mandatory personal finance class in UCORE would pave the road to success for Cougs. Without a budget or a good idea of what to spend money on, the broke college student will go into the workforce being a broke employee. This means working from paycheck to paycheck, not being able to build up a savings account for emergencies or the lofty goal of buying a house. The only real option is clear: make
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Finance 223 a mandatory class. Admittedly, this will be a tough prospect because there are quite a lot of freshmen coming in each year. Yet the benefits would be immediate and effective. “We have a hard time offering enough seats for students, just because there is a significant demand for the class,” Whidbee said. There are plenty of math classes offered at WSU. However, there are no other classes that could be as beneficial to every student here than a personal finance class. Hennings said that she plans to pay off some of her loans with money that she earns over the summer, but also still wants to learn more about personal finance. Personal finance is a critical part of everyone’s life until the day they die. The university needs to place a higher emphasis on this topic by making it a mandatory
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Keeper pushes her boundaries
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Freshman goalkeeper Aly Hay talks about being a goalkeeper on the WSU women’s soccer team and her transition of coming to Washington from Canada, as well as her experience in Australia on Oct. 22 in the Bohler Athletics Complex.
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By Jaclyn Seifert Evergreen reporter
ust over a month ago as fall began on the Palouse, WSU soccer had some of its best wins of the season at the Rainbow Wahine Shootout against the University of Hawai’i and Pepperdine University. But the wins for freshman Canadian goalkeeper Aly Hay, 18, began earlier. Before the trip to the warm beaches of Hawaii, Aly received a call before her flight at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to notify her that she was invited to a U-20 Australian soccer women’s national team training camp
in Sydney, Australia. In early October, while balancing her academics and regular Cougar soccer season, Aly hopped on a plane from the Palouse to Sydney, Australia, she said. When she got there, her training included early morning double days alongside some of the best youth soccer players in the world, she said. Aside from long practices, Aly said she was able to see the iconic Sydney Opera House and fed a variety of famous Australian birds. She was not picked to travel with the Australian National team to the U-20 Asia Women’s Championship
in Chonburi, Thailand, she said. However, if the team qualifies to the next round, Aly said she is hoping to claim a spot on their 2020 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup roster. Aly said on her journey as a goalkeeper she always remembers what is at her core. “Of course, at moments it gets tough, but I just love the game, and I love kind of all the challenges it brings,” she said. Aly’s mother, Linda Hay, said she admires her daughter’s ambition and willingness to try new things, alongside her ability to stay mentally stable in a difficult position such as goalkeeping. “It is always hard as a parent to watch your child play sports, especially in a really challenging position,” Linda said. “I admire her for her ability to
create a very stable space where you can celebrate wins and mourn losses, but also stay in a middle range where you don’t have huge highs and lows because you know you have to play another game, and you have to support your team.” Linda said she is proud of her daughter and how she grows as a player on and off the field from support in the WSU soccer program. “More than anything I think the teammates and the support she has had there at WSU with the staff, but in particular the other girls have been key to her making that transition,” Linda said. Aly said her advice to young girls and boys just beginning their jourSee Hay Page 8
Athlete of the Week: Alexis Dirige Libero is WSU’s alltime leader in digs, has 361 this season By Sam Grant Evergreen reporter
No. 22 WSU volleyball won both of their matches this week as they took a trip through the Rocky Mountains to take on Colorado and Utah. Alexis Dirige, senior defensive specialist and libero, had a historic week with the Cougars (18-4, 7-3) as she became WSU’s all-time leader for digs. Totaling eight digs in the sweep at Colorado on Thursday, Dirige passed Kate Sommer (2012-2015), with a total of 1,955 digs. On Sunday, Dirige led the way for WSU later in the week as she recorded 23 digs in the Cougar’s victory over Utah. Dirige was just one dig short of tying her season match-high of 24 digs, which she recorded during WSU’s victory over Washington. The last time Dirige had 23 digs was against Oregon on Oct. 11.
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Senior libero Alexis Dirige attempts to hit the ball during the game against Arizona on Oct. 18 at Bohler Gym. Dirige has 1,978 total digs and Following the two victories, in third place in the Pac-12 just 361 digs on the season. In each WSU moved up two spots in below No. 20 California, and of the previous two seasons, she the AP poll, moving from No. right above No. 12 Washington. The Cougars return to action has made over 560 digs. 24 to No. 22. The Cougars are
next this week as they take on UCLA at 7 p.m. on Friday and USC at noon on Sunday at Bohler Gym.
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Attendees listen as Washinton state Attorney General Bob Ferguson advocates for Bill 1639 to be put into use in Washington State during the Foley Talk at noon on Monday in the Foley Speaker’s room. Ferguson said a bill went into tive was approved by about 60 checks are also required with local law enforcement performWhen you issue executive orders ing separate mental health background checks. ... you got to explain why you’re Ferguson also spoke about doing it the opioid crisis. In Washington Bob Ferguson attorney general state, an average of two people die every day due to opioid overeffect on July 1 that restricts percent of Washington voters. dose. Ferguson said his office the sale and possession of Because of the initiative, the is doing aggressive litigations ghost guns. legal purchase age for semi- on this topic. This includes a He also discussed Initiative automatic rifles was raised from lawsuit against three opioid dis1639. Ferguson said the initia- 18 to 21. Enhanced background tributors who have given more
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to the Immigrant Legal Resource Center. Ferguson said the new rule applies to legal immigrants who hold visas and green cards. He said visas and permanent residency can be denied to people who might be perceived as someone who needs public assistance in the future. “Approximately 519,000 family members in our state, including immigrants and U.S. citizen children, currently use benefits and have to choose between keeping the help they need for themselves and their families or giving up a chance at citizenship,” he said. A lawsuit was filed in the state’s eastern district, Ferguson said. Washington state coled a “multi-state coalition” against the new public charge rule. A preliminary injunction was granted by federal Judge Rosanna M. Peterson on Oct. 11 that blocked the rule nationwide before its effective date, which was Oct. 15. “It’s an extremely broad rule that impacts many individuals in the state and across the country,” he said. “Yes, the lawsuit is against the president, but those policies are impacting us, our lives, our environment every single day.” Ferguson said the lawsuit was successful due in part to the administration’s violation of the Administrative Procedure Act. He said there was no “reasoned analysis or explanation” from the Trump administration as to why the new rule was developed. “When you issue executive orders, like a public charge rule, you got to follow certain basic rules around there. You got to have a certain level of transparency ... you got to explain why you’re doing it,” Ferguson said. Ferguson also discussed ghost guns. He said ghost guns are undetectable and untraceable. They are made using 3D printers and are developed with plastic components, which make them difficult to detect with metal detectors.
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prescriptions than the counties’ population. The state does not have enough resources for treatment and prevention, Ferguson said. “Money will help with people who are suffering from addiction get treatment that they need,” he said. “For me, with opioid cases, I just decided that that transparency, accountability, having that courtroom—that’s the most important thing.”
Board | Continued from Page 1 Ficklin said she has seen her four children interact with every level of schooling in the district. She said she would like to see more parental involvement at the elementary level. “When we came from South Carolina [in 2015] there was a lot more parent involvement in the elementary school,” she said. “There was a parent in the classroom every day, all day long and
we don’t quite have that.” If elected, Ficklin said she wants to change the “buy-in mentality” the school board has for its students. “The answer is always, ‘Oh, the kids have to buy into it,’” she said. “I’d like to change that idea because that should be coming from our community and our families.” She said she felt like the district’s strategic plan went
through committees before going out to the community for approval. “It’s kind of like they did it backwards,” she said. Weed said the community has been more involved with the school board than in previous years and their willingness to share opinions helps the board. “We’re merely one of five,” Weed said. “Even with a specific
agenda, you have more power as a citizen.” Shannon Focht, Pullman Public Schools communications coordinator, said that while the board may see the vision for the district, it is ultimately up to the superintendent to run the dayto-day business. Focht said it can take many years for a new member to get acclimated to school board oper-
ations because knowledge of the education system must be built. Weed said another goal of hers is to advocate for the expansion of Lincoln Middle School with the upcoming bond. Ficklin said Weed has done a great job representing people she meets, but their age and occupational difference mean different voices will be represented if she gets elected.
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where the tumor cells are and how effectively the drug targets the cancer cells. These fluorescents also allow researchers to see how the nanotubes enter and deliver the drug, he said. Leeida Broom, survivor of ovarian cancer, said that she thinks any treatment that could reduce the side effects of chemotherapy would be wonderful. She said she received four doses of chemo when she had cancer. “The chemo made me feel sick,
Jamison said the office of the Secretary of State and its programs and developers were the ones who first tested the state-supported system. “This group of folks have been involved with this system throughout the past year,” she said. “It has been being written for the past two years.” Jamison said VoteWA
and it felt like it took away all the energy that I had. You feel almost helpless,” she said. She said that if there was a treatment that has fewer side effects, she thinks it could possibly make cancer patients feel like they have hope. “I remember when I lost all of my hair from the chemo, so I know what it’s like to have to deal with the side effects that come from treatment, she said. Chen said that the PNNL
and WSU have a joint patent for the technology. He said that the group has spoken with potential collaborators to continue testing. He said the next step for the technology treatment is to test if it will work to kill cancer in rodents. Chen said the goal is to see how the multifunctional nanotube drugs will work to cure cancers in rodents, while not triggering negative responses to the technology and other toxicities.
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will be used in the Nov. 5 election and was first implemented during the primaries in August. She said there are still some issues that need to be worked out. “It is only going to get better. And because it’s a new system, we are going to make corrections as we go,” Jamison said.
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OPINION/CLASSIFIEDS to $645 a month per person. Granted, students have to pay their own electricity bills, but the difference in price is drastic regardless. In addition to the cost, many students find it difficult to make dorm rooms feel like home. For Guadamuz, the dorm she lived in did not provide adequate space for her belongings. “For me the worst part [of living in a dorm] was not having enough space for all of my things,” Guadamuz said. “And then because I didn’t have enough room, everything would be messy and cluttered.” Painter is also looking forward to being able to live somewhere with more space to customize to better suit her personality. “[An apartment] would be more personalized, you get to decorate it yourself and not have someone else that close to you,” she said. Freshmen should not be required to live in a residence hall their first year at WSU. They should instead have the option of being in a dorm or choosing an alternative, such as an apartment. These alternatives could cost less and offer more privacy. Freshmen should be allowed to explore all options of living, not be confined to living the dorm life.
which is also required for freshmen, can cost anywhere from $10,500 to over $13,000 depending on the residence hall students live in, which have varying price points. Divided by the amount of months students spend on campus, nine, students are paying anywhere from $1,174 to $1,472 per month. On campus there are several apartment complexes as well as residence halls. Apartments provide students with their own space and privacy. They can have anywhere from two to four bedrooms, so each student can have their own room. This in and of itself is a huge upgrade from bunking with a roommate the whole year. Not only would students get their own sleeping space, but apartments contain a kitchen, living room and bathroom that students don’t have to share with anyone aside from the one to three people they live with. The thought of getting to shower in private and not have to use a sink with someone else’s leftovers in the drain is enough to excite a freshman living in a dorm. But not only is it a huge upgrade from resiElena Perry is a freshman multimedia dence life, but it’s much cheaper, too. journalism major from Lacey, Wash. She can An on-campus apartment with two be contacted at 335-2290 or by opinion@ bedrooms can cost anywhere from $470 dailyevergreen.com.
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Having the ability to budget for yourself and manage your personal finances is an important skill for every young adult, being more applicable than many other entry level math courses. class. While this may impact the finance department in the short term, the university needs to support them with additional funding immediately. Making this policy change to UCORE is not an easy choice, but it is the right choice if WSU wants students to be more prepared for life after college. The junior writing portfolio was instituted to make sure students could write for companies after they gradu-
ate, so making students take a personal finance class would not be a huge jump. Take personal finance if you can. It is the most important class you can take here at WSU because it can provide you with a huge amount of information on how to be successful financially. Bruce Mulmat is a senior history major from San Diego, Calif. He can be contacted at 335-2290 or by opinion@ dailyevergreen.com.
READER REACTIONS OPINION: Students should skip on parking pass, take bus Tia Monzingo: “I live in South Korea now and I dread the thought of going back to a place where I have to drive. I wish public transport in the states were as good as it is here. But you know, land, population density, cultural preferences.” Daniel Hoffman: “The school should just build an appropriate amount of parking for its students and employees. Time is not free, it’s nice that the buses are covered, but turning a 5 minute drive into a 40 minute ordeal is not.” Alfred Hanson: “‘Hard earned money’ Implying the kids rolling around in a 2020 C Class Mercedes pay for their own parking passes” Jesus A. Policarpo: “ Obviously not everyone has the money to fork over for a parking pass. But even if you do get a pass, there’s not enough parking spots. I’ve taken the bus 4 years, but recently they take 30-40 minutes with the express routes instead of the 10-20 it used to take. I have a class at 10:35, and I have to take the bus at THE LATEST at 9:50, or I’ll be late. I don’t drive to campus often, cause paying for parking is expensive, but I do need to some days. It would be nice if we had the option to actually be able to park on campus for a bit, even if you have to pay. Sometimes you can’t take the bus.”
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Andrew Stephenson: “I hate having to drive everywhere. So expensive and stressful. I use to live in Japan where it was subway, walk and bike everyday. Best time of my life. But public transit is doable everywhere. Population density shouldn’t matter. Netherlands is pretty sprawled out, but everyone bikes and takes trains. And the U.S. culture is gradually changing... I.e. Seattle and Portland.” Eric Needham: “The university doesn’t spend a dime on parking or the busses it’s all paid for by students and the workers.” Brett Borden: “Good call. WSU Parking is a mess and abusive specifically because people shrug and let themselves be abused. Choosing to utilize alternative methods is a more powerful demand for reform than simply vocalizing discontent with the status quo.” Kevin: “I completely agree! I wish the city would get additional park and ride lots though and additional buses. As you probably know, the buses get incredibly packed during peak hours and it makes it an awful experience just getting on and off the bus. I normally drive near campus (often to the park and ride or to a super secret place) then bus or walk onto campus. Since I often arrive to campus or leave campus late, there is not a bus that runs near my apartment during those hours.” Eric Needham: “This is great if you do not have any disabilities. I have arthritis in my knees, so walking up the hills can be painful ... parking far away and walking is not a viable option. I also have to get to other buildings to deliver equipment many times. I have a service pass for that reason.
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Even with loss to Oregon WSU moves up one spot this week By Shawn P. O’Connor Evergreen columnist
1. No. 9 Utah (7-1, 4-1, Last: 1) Utah continues its dominance this week, creaming Cal 35-0. Utah outgained the Golden Bears 473-83, while allowing only two third-down conversions. Zack Moss ran 17 times for 115 yards and two touchdowns while catching three balls for 89 yards. Utah heads to Seattle to play UW on Saturday. 2. No. 7 Oregon (7-1, 5-0, Last: 2) Oregon caught a few breaks, but ultimately stayed unbeaten in conference play with a 37-35 win over WSU. Oregon had their way with the Washington State run defense, collecting 306 yards on the ground. Oregon’s defense wasn’t great, but forced two key
turnovers, including a red-zone interception and a pick-six late in the second quarter. Oregon heads to the Coliseum to play USC on Saturday. 3. Southern California (5-3, 4-1, Last: 3) USC continues their surprise run for the Pac-12 South thrown squeaking out a 35-31 road win against Colorado. Kedon Slovis threw two fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Trojans scored the final 14 points in the game, stunning the Buffs’ home crowd. Michael Pittman Jr. was massive for USC, catching 7 passes for 156 yards and a pair of touchdowns. USC hosts Oregon on Saturday. 4. Washington (5-3, 2-3, Last: 5) Washington was idle last week. They host Utah on Saturday. 5. Washington State (4-4, 1-4, Last: 6) A heartbreaking loss by the Cougars, as they drop their fourth game in five contests 37-35 to Oregon. Anthony Gordon contin-
Hay | Continued from Page 5 ney in goalkeeping is that they are never alone. “Someone has to let in a goal, of course it hurts to be the last person, but it is never your fault. You have 10 players in front of you, supporting you and they all have your back,” Aly said. Before her journey to wear her number one WSU crimson jersey she came high up from the Canadian women’s soccer ranks. As a junior in high school, she was selected to play for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls Elite Academy. It was at these camps where she was able to train alongside and be inspired by starting goalkeeper for the Canadian Women’s National team Stephanie Labbé, starting forward Christine Sinclair, and starting midfielder Jessie Fleming, all players who are currently role models to millions of people around the world. “It was cool to watch them as a kid, watch them on the TV, and then all of a sudden be training with them and have them giving me advice on what to do,” Aly said. She said Mike Norris, the goalkeeping coach at Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls Elite Academy, was a huge influence and taught her how to not only be the best goalkeeper, but an even better person. “He has kind of helped figure out who I am today,” Aly said. Norris said Aly has natural maturity and awareness on the field as a goalkeeper, but also off the field as well. “On the field, I think that those characteristics have shown through as well in terms of showing more confidence in just who she is,” Norris said. “If she continues to stretch her comfort zone, there is a lot that she can achieve if she continues that
mindset and approach to really push her boundaries.” Aly said when she decided to play at Washington State, she envisioned endless potential to grow as a goalkeeper in the Pac-12. “I did not really know much about the American system. I just knew you needed to be big to play there so I never really thought I could,” Aly said. When Aly visited WSU two years ago, she said it was the campus, the coaching staff and players who ultimately helped her continue her goalkeeping career. “I came here because it was a great soccer program. You’re in the Pac-12. You’re playing with the best of the best players, and that ultimately was one of the biggest things for me,” Aly said. As the WSU women’s soccer regular season comes to end, Aly said she is hopeful moving forward into spring play. “It will be, I guess, my time to kind of show that I can play, and it will be a lot of fun I think,” Aly said. “Waking up at 5:30 in the morning is not as fun, but as soon as you get to the locker room everyone kind of brightens each other’s day and helps everybody get through the rainy practices and tough games.” She said it has been enjoyable to watch the team from the sideline and support from a different perspective as graduate student goalkeeper Ella Dederick starts for the Cougars. Aly said she feels grateful to all three goalkeepers on the team for taking her under their wings. “It is really fun to go away, but it always nice to come back to this environment and to this team,” Aly said. “I am excited to see what the rest of this season will look like.”
ues to lead the nation in passing, but two interceptions ended up costing the Cougars an upset win. WSU takes a bye this week. 6. Oregon State (3-4, 2-2, Last: 7) Oregon State was idle last week. They play Arizona in Tucson on Saturday. 7. UCLA (3-5, 3-2, Last: 10) What if I told you UCLA controls their destiny to win the South? That dream is still alive after a massive 42-32 upset win over then-No. 24 Arizona State. UCLA overcame a bit of a mediocre day on offense, collecting only 393 total yards and overcoming three lost fumbles to vanquish their second ranked opponent on the year. The Bruins host Colorado Saturday. 8. Arizona State (5-3, 2-3, Last: 4) Arizona State dropped a disastrous game to UCLA, falling in the Rose Bowl 42-32. This game was a 42-10 wipeout after three
quarters before the Sun Devils scored 22 straight in the fourth to make the score a little more respectable. ASU lost control of their destiny in the South last weekend and will need a boatload of help to play for a championship. ASU takes a bye this week. 9. Stanford (4-4, 3-3, Last: 11) Stanford picked up a massive win for bowl eligibility knocking off Arizona 41-31. K.J. Costello played at the elite level he did last season, passing for 322 yards and three touchdowns while completing 70 percent of his passes. Stanford takes a bye this week. 10. Arizona (4-4, 2-3, Last: 9) The Wildcats dropped a winnable game last week falling to the Cardinal 41-31 at Stanford. Khalil Tate completed just over 50 percent of his passes for only 205 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Arizona needs to win two of their final four games to earn a bowl
berth. Arizona hosts Oregon State on Saturday. 11. California (4-4, 1-4, Last: 8) The fall from grace continues for Cal, losing four straight with a 35-0 pummeling at the hands of Utah. California was a disaster on all sides of the ball, collecting only 83 yards from scrimmage while allowing nearly 500. Cal only reached the plus side of the field once, on their first possession of the game. They were quickly forced to punt. Cal takes a bye week. 12. Colorado (3-5, 1-4, Last: 12) Colorado nearly picked up an upset win, but the Trojans were too strong besting Colorado 35-31. Colorado had a great day on offense, racking up just shy of 200 rushing yards and 520 total yards, but the Buffs’ defense was a sieve. USC racked up 518 total yards, including 406 yards through the air. Colorado plays UCLA in the Rose Bowl on Saturday.