The Student Entertainment Board met Sept. 16 to discuss this year's Homecoming activities, which for the first time since 1907 will not include the election of a Homecoming King and Queen.
Events such as the lip sync, charity concert and photo scavenger hunt will continue like in previous years, but event planners say homecoming royalty is a tradition that students aren't interested in anymore.
“There could be more successful events [than the election of a Homecoming King and Queen],” said Susan J. Wells, Panhellenic Vice President of Programming and Development. “ It’s time for a new tradition.”
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Sam Reed speech story outline
I. What happened?
A. Sam Reed was sued over primary voting system
B. What is the blanket primary, what is i-872
C. Quote from Reed about supporting the Initiative
II. I-872
A. Arguments for
B. Quote
C. Arguments against
D. Quote
III. Reactions from audience members / WA voters
A. Quote
B. Quote
Sam Reed speech story
Sam Reed talks ‘04 battle for primary voting system, its implications today
In 2001, Sam Reed’s exhilaration from being sworn in as Washington Secretary of State was shattered just two hours later when he was served papers informing him that he was being sued over the state’s primary voting system.
The lawsuit began a seven year fight to change Washington’s system after it was ruled unconstitutional in 2003. Reed, a Republican, was at the forefront of the battle between Washington State and its political parties when he continually supported the Top Two Primary Initiative (I-872), which continues to spark controversy even as it is used today.
Reed spoke on his fight to implement I-872 on Sept. 22 in the Honors College Lounge.
“I really do believe that the Top Two fits the political heritage and the political culture of the state of Washington,” he said.
The blanket primary had been in place for almost 100 years when it was challenged in 2001. Under that system, voters chose one candidate for each office without regard to party lines, and the top candidate from each political party, moved on to the general election.
According to Reed, Democrats and Republicans saw this as a disadvantage because it discouraged party loyalty, especially among mainstream voters who didn’t identify strongly with either party. Parties could also be sabotaged if voters chose a weaker candidate from a party on purpose, setting him or her up to lose the general election.
I-872 does not require voters to declare their political affiliation, and allows them to choose between all candidates running for office. The two candidates who receive the most votes for each position then move on to the general election. It passed by almost 60 percent in 2004.
“With I-872, you are voting for the person, not the party,” Reed said.
Although it had strong support among voters, Republican and Democrat leaders in Washington disliked this system as well. They saw political parties as private groups, and that the state had too much control under I-872. They sued again, but lost when the Supreme Court voted to uphold the system in March 2008.
I-872 was used for the first time in the 2008 primary and was overwhelmingly successful, Reed said.
“For the first time, candidates that normally would have skated into the general election had to show up at community forums and debates, and make a stand,” he said. “Voters loved it.”
A main argument against I-872 is that two candidates from the same political party can possibly collect the most votes and go to the general election, allowing no representation from the opposing party. This did happen in some districts in 2008 but was not a problem to voters, Reed said.
“In districts where a Democrat almost always wins, Republican voters felt they had an impact on the election for the first time because they could vote for the more moderate of the two,” he said.
Jonathan Younce, a freshman political science major, attended the speech and said he likes I-872 and that it’s good for elections in Washington.
“We actually get to choose who to vote for, out of everyone,” he said. “I like having that option.”
Emily Rietmann, a junior political science major, says the Top Two primary system truly embodies America’s basic rights.
“A two-party system isn’t what George Washington or our founders envisioned,” she said. “Being able to vote for whoever you want despite your political party affiliation is what our country’s all about.”
Reed said that though he still faces criticism from political party members for I-872, he continues to fully support it.
“Once you cross the threshold [into public office], you’re there to act for the people,” he said.
Questions for Sam Reed
· Do you think Washington’s primary voting system could work nationally?
· What would you say to smaller party members, like Libertarians, who don’t really have a chance to reach the general election now?
· Do you foresee any more legal battles over the primary system?
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Comma Splice exercise
1. “We just buy and sell real estate, it is what we do but the market doesn’t dictate the price,” she said.
"We just buy and sell real estate," she said. "It is what we do but the market doesn't dictate the price."
2. In 2007, while the average income in Washington was $55,628, the average income for Whitman County was $36,438.
Okay
3. Going green took on new meaning this year when WSU Waste Management announced dramatic changes to the recycling program in an effort to save money across the university, the city plans to follow suit.
Going green took on a new meaning this year when WSU Waste Management announced dramatic changes to the recycling program in an effort to save money across the university. The city plans to follow suit.
4. “Take a little out of athletics, take a little from the library, and save the rest of the money,” Jones said.
Okay
5. Dan is using an emerging dairy trend, he installed an anaerobic digester two years ago.
Dan is using an emerging dairy trend. He installed an anaerobic digester two years ago.
6. He entered the three-mile race yesterday morning, however he does not have any shoes.
He entered the three-mile race yesterday morning. However he does not have any shoes.
"We just buy and sell real estate," she said. "It is what we do but the market doesn't dictate the price."
2. In 2007, while the average income in Washington was $55,628, the average income for Whitman County was $36,438.
Okay
3. Going green took on new meaning this year when WSU Waste Management announced dramatic changes to the recycling program in an effort to save money across the university, the city plans to follow suit.
Going green took on a new meaning this year when WSU Waste Management announced dramatic changes to the recycling program in an effort to save money across the university. The city plans to follow suit.
4. “Take a little out of athletics, take a little from the library, and save the rest of the money,” Jones said.
Okay
5. Dan is using an emerging dairy trend, he installed an anaerobic digester two years ago.
Dan is using an emerging dairy trend. He installed an anaerobic digester two years ago.
6. He entered the three-mile race yesterday morning, however he does not have any shoes.
He entered the three-mile race yesterday morning. However he does not have any shoes.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Mike Wallace Interview Tips
Roger Clemens' Motivation: Wants to prove to America he didn't use steriods to protect his legacy and
1. Establish trust with the person you're interviewing, don't attack them. Know what the person wants out of the interview. Let the person vent.
2. Maintain calmness even if the other person is getting angry or worked up.
3. Ask questions that are clear and to the point-- don't confuse the other person or allow them to get around the question.
4. Do research before the interview. Know the background facts.
5. Organize your questions, work up to the biggest and most important one over time.
1. Establish trust with the person you're interviewing, don't attack them. Know what the person wants out of the interview. Let the person vent.
2. Maintain calmness even if the other person is getting angry or worked up.
3. Ask questions that are clear and to the point-- don't confuse the other person or allow them to get around the question.
4. Do research before the interview. Know the background facts.
5. Organize your questions, work up to the biggest and most important one over time.
Edit Your Peers Exercise
1. Washington State provided a subsidy of over $2000 for in state students.
Washington state provided a subsidy of more than $2,000 for in-state students.
2. “The 13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg,” Coordinator of Arts and Culture, Jerry McCollum, said.
"The $13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg," said Jerry McCollum, coordinator of Arts and Culture.
3. “What I know if the system is broken right now, we can’t live in a world with 14% tuition increases,” President Floyd said.
"What I know is the system is broken right now," President Elson S. Floyd said. "We can't live in a world with 14 percent tuition increases."
4. The Co-President’s announced a club to meet more people that are interested in hiking.
The co-presidents announced a meeting for those interested in hiking.
5. Williams said, “There are still new things to say with art music, it’s hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise.”
"There are still new things to say with art music," Williams said. "It's hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise."
6. In Sept. 2010, the wine tasting endorsement will be available to stores, according to Jane Westman, Culinary Coordinator for Metropolitan Market.
The wine-tasting endorsement will be available to stores in September said Jane Westman, culinary coordinator for Metropolitan Market
7. He died from a massive heart attack in Sept. 1996.
He died from a heart attack in September 1996.
8. In fact, the club even has their own audio engineer.
The club has its own audio engineer.
9. When it blasted off, the shock of excitement from the noise of the cannon added to the emotion of the game.
The cannon's blast added a shock of excitement to the emotion of the game.
Shorten the following sentences.
1. It is evident that sleep becomes less of a priority for many students.
Sleep is less of a priority for many students.
2. In fact, there is a new workout routine that is sweeping the country.
A new workout routine is becoming popular.
Does this need attribution?
1. When you tell somebody not to do something they are going to want to do it even more.
YES
2. When finals week approaches for college students around the country, one word can be heard from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic: Adderall.
YES
3. Organized crime has nearly all control over unions and the concrete industry in New York.
YES
4. This new trend is taking hold in many areas across the nation, especially high population areas and college campuses.
YES
5. Students do not stop to think of the consequences that might occur after a night of drinking.
YES
Washington state provided a subsidy of more than $2,000 for in-state students.
2. “The 13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg,” Coordinator of Arts and Culture, Jerry McCollum, said.
"The $13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg," said Jerry McCollum, coordinator of Arts and Culture.
3. “What I know if the system is broken right now, we can’t live in a world with 14% tuition increases,” President Floyd said.
"What I know is the system is broken right now," President Elson S. Floyd said. "We can't live in a world with 14 percent tuition increases."
4. The Co-President’s announced a club to meet more people that are interested in hiking.
The co-presidents announced a meeting for those interested in hiking.
5. Williams said, “There are still new things to say with art music, it’s hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise.”
"There are still new things to say with art music," Williams said. "It's hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise."
6. In Sept. 2010, the wine tasting endorsement will be available to stores, according to Jane Westman, Culinary Coordinator for Metropolitan Market.
The wine-tasting endorsement will be available to stores in September said Jane Westman, culinary coordinator for Metropolitan Market
7. He died from a massive heart attack in Sept. 1996.
He died from a heart attack in September 1996.
8. In fact, the club even has their own audio engineer.
The club has its own audio engineer.
9. When it blasted off, the shock of excitement from the noise of the cannon added to the emotion of the game.
The cannon's blast added a shock of excitement to the emotion of the game.
Shorten the following sentences.
1. It is evident that sleep becomes less of a priority for many students.
Sleep is less of a priority for many students.
2. In fact, there is a new workout routine that is sweeping the country.
A new workout routine is becoming popular.
Does this need attribution?
1. When you tell somebody not to do something they are going to want to do it even more.
YES
2. When finals week approaches for college students around the country, one word can be heard from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic: Adderall.
YES
3. Organized crime has nearly all control over unions and the concrete industry in New York.
YES
4. This new trend is taking hold in many areas across the nation, especially high population areas and college campuses.
YES
5. Students do not stop to think of the consequences that might occur after a night of drinking.
YES
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Speech exercise ledes
The cost of higher education is always going to be at risk of increase until the economy improves said District 9 Senator Mark Schoesler.
Many amphibian species are in decline and some close to extinction due to causes such as climate change, habitat destruction, and global warming said Associate Professor of Biology Andrew Storfer.
Many amphibian species are in decline and some close to extinction due to causes such as climate change, habitat destruction, and global warming said Associate Professor of Biology Andrew Storfer.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Improved Lede
Original Lede: GIVE is looking to expand its giving.
Improved Lede: GIVE is looking to expand its giving in its second year with even more local, national and international service projects.
Improved Lede: GIVE is looking to expand its giving in its second year with even more local, national and international service projects.
3 Great Ledes
NEW HAVEN — More than two years later, the details still have the power to horrify.
-- New York Times
PULLMAN – It may have taken almost all of the first three quarters of the season’s second game, but the Washington State University Cougars may have discovered their true personality.
And it’s more Mr. Hyde than Dr. Jekyll.
--The Spokesman Review
Punishment for participating in the day of silence and censorship of specific topics both in class and in school newspapers are two prime examples of students' First Amendment rights being infringed upon. When we limit people's ability to question or state their opinions and thoughts, we repress their right to think.
--The Daily Evergreen
-- New York Times
PULLMAN – It may have taken almost all of the first three quarters of the season’s second game, but the Washington State University Cougars may have discovered their true personality.
And it’s more Mr. Hyde than Dr. Jekyll.
--The Spokesman Review
Punishment for participating in the day of silence and censorship of specific topics both in class and in school newspapers are two prime examples of students' First Amendment rights being infringed upon. When we limit people's ability to question or state their opinions and thoughts, we repress their right to think.
--The Daily Evergreen
Monday, September 13, 2010
Best Lede
5. The International Student's Council (ISC) at Washington State University brings a little bit of culture and fun to WSU students at their Party in the Park celebration in Pullman's Reany Park.
Meeting story: Contact List
Katie Peterson – GIVE student leader
(206) 898-1929
Samantha Sevedge – GIVE volunteer
(509) 553-9221
Emily Kitts – GIVE volunteer
(360) 653-2068
(206) 898-1929
Samantha Sevedge – GIVE volunteer
(509) 553-9221
Emily Kitts – GIVE volunteer
(360) 653-2068
Meeting story: Outline
I. What happened?
A. GIVE held a meeting on Wednesday, August 1
B. They plan on doing a community service project to help kids in the Middle East
C. All other projects are up to volunteers to decide on
II. Why should people get involved with GIVE?
A. They put on successful projects last year like water conservation
B. “More about raising awareness than funds… more powerful”
III. What else happened in the meeting?
A. Considering breaking from ASWSU and becoming its own committee
B. Would potentially have access to more funds but would have to rely on donations and grants only.
A. GIVE held a meeting on Wednesday, August 1
B. They plan on doing a community service project to help kids in the Middle East
C. All other projects are up to volunteers to decide on
II. Why should people get involved with GIVE?
A. They put on successful projects last year like water conservation
B. “More about raising awareness than funds… more powerful”
III. What else happened in the meeting?
A. Considering breaking from ASWSU and becoming its own committee
B. Would potentially have access to more funds but would have to rely on donations and grants only.
Revised Meeting story: GIVE
GIVE is looking to expand its giving.
The student-run grassroots organization, a project of ASWSU, is dedicated to serving the Pullman community by raising money and awareness for local, national and international causes.
GIVE kicked off its second year by brainstorming new projects for the coming semester in a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1.
Katie Peterson, one of the student leaders of GIVE, said they already have some ideas in mind.
“Last year’s co-president is now working with youth in the Middle East through the Peace Corps., and we want to figure out a project to help her kids,” Peterson said. “It would be amazing to have that personal connection helping people that are so far away.”
All other projects will be up to this year’s volunteers to choose and plan.
Samantha Sevedge, a sophomore psychology major, volunteered with GIVE last year and plans to do so again this year.
“It’s all about people bringing their ideas to us,” she said. “The more people that join and participate, the more causes we become aware of and the more people we can help.”
One of the Sevedge's favorite events in their 2009-2010 inaugural year was a water conservation campaign last March. Working with ASWSU and several sororities and fraternities on campus, GIVE set up informational tables on the Terrell Mall for a week and had a dunk tank showing how much water is wasted in the average home.
“Some people though the dunk tank was counter-productive, since we were wasting water when we said everyone should conserve it,” Sevedge said. “But the whole point of the week was to show people why conserving water is so important, and the dunk tank was a fun and visually powerful way to do that.”
Emily Kitts, senior communication major and fellow GIVE volunteer, added that the water conservation week was different from other philanthropic events because it was more about raising awareness than funds.
“I see GIVE as more of a medium to put on events and reach out to students than to collect money and give it directly to causes,” Kitts said. “We want to do as much good as possible, and while raising money is a great thing, sometimes making people aware of a cause evokes more passion and helps even more.”
Members are currently discussing whether to stay under the ASWSU umbrella as one of its projects or to step out as a stand-alone WSU committee.
As an ASWSU project, the Senate must vote to approve funding the club asks for. If the club broke off and formed a committee, GIVE could potentially raise more money to use for philanthropies but would have to rely almost fully on donations and grants. It is a decision GIVE members will have to make in the coming weeks.
“I would like for GIVE to break out on its own, if only to allow us to grow faster,” Kitts said. “It would be amazing if we could expand to other campuses and be known nationally, and people would know GIVE started here at WSU.”
GIVE meets every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in CUE 319.
The student-run grassroots organization, a project of ASWSU, is dedicated to serving the Pullman community by raising money and awareness for local, national and international causes.
GIVE kicked off its second year by brainstorming new projects for the coming semester in a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1.
Katie Peterson, one of the student leaders of GIVE, said they already have some ideas in mind.
“Last year’s co-president is now working with youth in the Middle East through the Peace Corps., and we want to figure out a project to help her kids,” Peterson said. “It would be amazing to have that personal connection helping people that are so far away.”
All other projects will be up to this year’s volunteers to choose and plan.
Samantha Sevedge, a sophomore psychology major, volunteered with GIVE last year and plans to do so again this year.
“It’s all about people bringing their ideas to us,” she said. “The more people that join and participate, the more causes we become aware of and the more people we can help.”
One of the Sevedge's favorite events in their 2009-2010 inaugural year was a water conservation campaign last March. Working with ASWSU and several sororities and fraternities on campus, GIVE set up informational tables on the Terrell Mall for a week and had a dunk tank showing how much water is wasted in the average home.
“Some people though the dunk tank was counter-productive, since we were wasting water when we said everyone should conserve it,” Sevedge said. “But the whole point of the week was to show people why conserving water is so important, and the dunk tank was a fun and visually powerful way to do that.”
Emily Kitts, senior communication major and fellow GIVE volunteer, added that the water conservation week was different from other philanthropic events because it was more about raising awareness than funds.
“I see GIVE as more of a medium to put on events and reach out to students than to collect money and give it directly to causes,” Kitts said. “We want to do as much good as possible, and while raising money is a great thing, sometimes making people aware of a cause evokes more passion and helps even more.”
Members are currently discussing whether to stay under the ASWSU umbrella as one of its projects or to step out as a stand-alone WSU committee.
As an ASWSU project, the Senate must vote to approve funding the club asks for. If the club broke off and formed a committee, GIVE could potentially raise more money to use for philanthropies but would have to rely almost fully on donations and grants. It is a decision GIVE members will have to make in the coming weeks.
“I would like for GIVE to break out on its own, if only to allow us to grow faster,” Kitts said. “It would be amazing if we could expand to other campuses and be known nationally, and people would know GIVE started here at WSU.”
GIVE meets every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in CUE 319.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
City Budget Plan Outline
I. What and Why?
The city of Seattle plans to cut money out of the budget by laying off city workers and cutting other costs because of a budget gap caused by low tax revenue.
II. How?
No cuts to human services of police officers, but most city departments are taking a 1 to 3 percent cut.
III. How are people reacting?
Library union is negotiating when to close for a week, city employees are planning to picket and say city executives should take more pay cuts.
IV. What next?
The city is holding a public meeting, the mayor will make his final cuts by May 1, we will still be short on money in 2010.
The city of Seattle plans to cut money out of the budget by laying off city workers and cutting other costs because of a budget gap caused by low tax revenue.
II. How?
No cuts to human services of police officers, but most city departments are taking a 1 to 3 percent cut.
III. How are people reacting?
Library union is negotiating when to close for a week, city employees are planning to picket and say city executives should take more pay cuts.
IV. What next?
The city is holding a public meeting, the mayor will make his final cuts by May 1, we will still be short on money in 2010.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
H1N1 Lead
Health officials stated Monday that Whitman County will receive approximately 360 doses of the Flu mist vaccine following four confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus.
Eliminating Passive Voice
1. Rubber coated bullets were fired into the crowd by police in riot gear.
~Police in riot gear fired rubber coated bullets into the crowd.
2. Later in the day, the employees were informed of the layoffs by the boss himself.
~The boss informed employees of the layoffs.
3. With five seconds left, a three-point shot was missed by LeBron James.
~LeBron James missed a three-point shot with five seconds left.
4. Tall buildings and mountain roads were avoided by Jim because he had such a fear of heights.
~Jim avoided tall buildings and mountain roads because of his fear of heights.
5. The bill is being considered by the Legislature.
~The Legislature is considering the bill.
6. The practice of covering up mistakes has been pursued by the government.
~The government is covering up mistakes.
7. The car crash was reported by the officer at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.
~The officer reported the car crash at 1:30 a.m. Monday.
8. The tiny island has been destroyed by the earthquake.
~The earthquake destroyed the tiny island.
9. A new law was enacted to fight crime.
10. The candidate was abandoned.
~Police in riot gear fired rubber coated bullets into the crowd.
2. Later in the day, the employees were informed of the layoffs by the boss himself.
~The boss informed employees of the layoffs.
3. With five seconds left, a three-point shot was missed by LeBron James.
~LeBron James missed a three-point shot with five seconds left.
4. Tall buildings and mountain roads were avoided by Jim because he had such a fear of heights.
~Jim avoided tall buildings and mountain roads because of his fear of heights.
5. The bill is being considered by the Legislature.
~The Legislature is considering the bill.
6. The practice of covering up mistakes has been pursued by the government.
~The government is covering up mistakes.
7. The car crash was reported by the officer at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.
~The officer reported the car crash at 1:30 a.m. Monday.
8. The tiny island has been destroyed by the earthquake.
~The earthquake destroyed the tiny island.
9. A new law was enacted to fight crime.
10. The candidate was abandoned.
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