1. Last year, the school spent $8,300 for office equipment. This year, it will spend 5 percent less. How much will it spend this year?
7,885
2. The spelling and grammar test was taken by 217 students. Thirty-seven failed. What percent passed? 83%
3. One out of 12 students at WSU are in the Greek system. What percent are in Greek system?
8%
4. Bruce Springsteen was born on Sept. 23, 1949. How old will he be in May 2016?
66
5a. The former assistant manager was demoted to sales clerk. His pay was cut from $12 to $8. What was the percent decrease? 33%
5b. The sales clerk was promoted to assistant manager. Her pay increased from $8 to $12. What was the percent increase?50%
6. Last year, your property tax bill was $1,152. This year, it rose to $1,275. What’s the percent increase?11%
7. Joe Smith wants to build a 2,500-square-foot house for him. The builder tells him it will cost $110 a square foot to build. How much will the house cost?275000
8. You and your four roommates have ordered a 16-slice pizza. Because you skipped lunch, it is agreed that you should have a 1/4 share of the total. The roommates divide the remainder equally. How much does each one get?3
9. The Poynter Institute’s budget for computer programs jumped from $5,500 to $7,300. By what percent did it increase?
10. Checkers at a grocery store earn the following salaries: $10,000, $12,500, $5,890, $16,453, $14,000. The median salary is: 12500
Monday, October 26, 2009
Political Story
Outline
1) What is the lighting initiative
a) who is involved
b) where will the lights be placed and how did areas qualify for lighting
c) what stage are we at
d) When will they be done
e) What is the cost
2) Necessary?
a)how savvier is the need for lighting (decade of trying to address lighting)
b) are all the lights necessary
c) are the decorative lights necessary
3) Safety
a) is it an issue around campus
b) will this make campus safer
C) how will students effected
While many students tend to steer clear of dark, unlit areas around campus Chase M. Gunnell, ASWSU director of Greek affairs, along with others where trying to do just the opposite. At 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, the group searched around campus for poorly lit areas to create an updated lighting proposal.
ASWSU along with the city of Pullman and Avista are working together to provide surrounding areas of campus with ample lighting in highly trafficked areas Gunnell said. They also are looking to make sure that there is nothing obscuring the already provided lighting he said.
Gunnell said ASWSU hopes to add Avista common street lights to the corner of Garfield, Indiana, and Oak streets. One street Gunnell said that greatly needs addressed is B Street because of its insufficient lighting and excessive tree cover. He said the proposal also includes lighting between Oak and Opal streets as well as between Oak and Ruby streets. Lighting is also needed between Oak and Ash streets. Other places ASWSU wants to address is Maiden Lane between Spaulding and Maple streets. Gunnell said currently lighting for these areas will be funded by the city of Pullman.
ASWSU strongly believes that alleyways are lacking lighting the most and needed to be addressed, specifically between Colorado and Campus streets and between Ruby and Howard streets Gunnell said. He said while the city will not be funding lighting in alleyways these two areas need to be addressed. Gunnell said ASWSU is working with Avista and local Greek houses, landowners, and property managers to put up flood lights to light these areas. These lights would be funded by ASWSU he said.
Decorative lighting would also be installed. One would be placed across from the President’s Mansion on Campus Street and on Colorado Street between Adams Mall and Monroe Street Gunnell said. These areas will be surveyed by Avista and depending on the ground conditions of the location, the decorative lights can cost anywhere from 1,000 to 4,000 dollars he said. The cost will help decide the locations and the number of decorative lights that will be put up he said.
ASWSU plans to use about 31,000 dollars earned at last years Safety Banquet on improving lighting Gunnell said.
The lighting initiative is currently in the stages of getting all of the locations approved by the city and Avista Gunnell said.
“We are finally getting all of the players at the table and getting things done,” Gunnell said.
Mark Workman, Pullman Public Works director, said they are currently looking at all of the locations and making sure the proposal is meeting the needs and requirements of the city. He also said the city is working on the memorandum agreement with WSU and Avista.
Gunnell said everything is still in the early stages of planning but he hopes the project will be underway by next summer.
Lighting around campus has been a topic of concern for decades said Workman. He said the lighting initiative is a priority of the city.
“We are very aggressive about lighting on campus,” Workman said.
While the lighting initiative is important, Workman believes that not all the lighting requested may be necessary. He said there were some areas that seemed to be sufficiently lit but agrees that B Street is a concern.
Gunnell said all the lights requested are necessary. He said ASWSU wants to tackle this issue fully so they can prevent it from becoming and issue again in the future.
“I don‘t think when it comes to student safety you can be too safe,” Gunnell said.
ASWSU Executive Intern Jessica Hart agreed. “Safety isn’t a luxury it is a necessity,” Hart said
When asked if the decorative lights were necessary Gunnell said yes. By putting a plaque about the project on them the public is aware of what ASWSU is doing. Hart said by adding the decorative lighting around campus they would be adding property value.
Hart said she does not believe safety is an issue around campus but by adding more lighting they would be preventing it from becoming an issue. Both Hart and Gunnell agree that poorly lit areas promote crime and are a safety hazard for students. Gunnell said by adding more lighting they would be improving the climate for students. Hart said implementing the lighting initiative would allow students who travel on and around campus at night and feel safe.
Contacts
Chase M. Gunnell, ASWSU director of Greek affairs (Interviewed in person)
chasegunnell@wsu.edu
www.aswsu.wsu.edu
Mark Workman. Pullman Public Works director
509-338-3213
mark.workman@pullman-wa.gov
ASWSU Executive Intern Jessica Hart
509-496-7582
jesshart@wsu.edu
1) What is the lighting initiative
a) who is involved
b) where will the lights be placed and how did areas qualify for lighting
c) what stage are we at
d) When will they be done
e) What is the cost
2) Necessary?
a)how savvier is the need for lighting (decade of trying to address lighting)
b) are all the lights necessary
c) are the decorative lights necessary
3) Safety
a) is it an issue around campus
b) will this make campus safer
C) how will students effected
While many students tend to steer clear of dark, unlit areas around campus Chase M. Gunnell, ASWSU director of Greek affairs, along with others where trying to do just the opposite. At 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, the group searched around campus for poorly lit areas to create an updated lighting proposal.
ASWSU along with the city of Pullman and Avista are working together to provide surrounding areas of campus with ample lighting in highly trafficked areas Gunnell said. They also are looking to make sure that there is nothing obscuring the already provided lighting he said.
Gunnell said ASWSU hopes to add Avista common street lights to the corner of Garfield, Indiana, and Oak streets. One street Gunnell said that greatly needs addressed is B Street because of its insufficient lighting and excessive tree cover. He said the proposal also includes lighting between Oak and Opal streets as well as between Oak and Ruby streets. Lighting is also needed between Oak and Ash streets. Other places ASWSU wants to address is Maiden Lane between Spaulding and Maple streets. Gunnell said currently lighting for these areas will be funded by the city of Pullman.
ASWSU strongly believes that alleyways are lacking lighting the most and needed to be addressed, specifically between Colorado and Campus streets and between Ruby and Howard streets Gunnell said. He said while the city will not be funding lighting in alleyways these two areas need to be addressed. Gunnell said ASWSU is working with Avista and local Greek houses, landowners, and property managers to put up flood lights to light these areas. These lights would be funded by ASWSU he said.
Decorative lighting would also be installed. One would be placed across from the President’s Mansion on Campus Street and on Colorado Street between Adams Mall and Monroe Street Gunnell said. These areas will be surveyed by Avista and depending on the ground conditions of the location, the decorative lights can cost anywhere from 1,000 to 4,000 dollars he said. The cost will help decide the locations and the number of decorative lights that will be put up he said.
ASWSU plans to use about 31,000 dollars earned at last years Safety Banquet on improving lighting Gunnell said.
The lighting initiative is currently in the stages of getting all of the locations approved by the city and Avista Gunnell said.
“We are finally getting all of the players at the table and getting things done,” Gunnell said.
Mark Workman, Pullman Public Works director, said they are currently looking at all of the locations and making sure the proposal is meeting the needs and requirements of the city. He also said the city is working on the memorandum agreement with WSU and Avista.
Gunnell said everything is still in the early stages of planning but he hopes the project will be underway by next summer.
Lighting around campus has been a topic of concern for decades said Workman. He said the lighting initiative is a priority of the city.
“We are very aggressive about lighting on campus,” Workman said.
While the lighting initiative is important, Workman believes that not all the lighting requested may be necessary. He said there were some areas that seemed to be sufficiently lit but agrees that B Street is a concern.
Gunnell said all the lights requested are necessary. He said ASWSU wants to tackle this issue fully so they can prevent it from becoming and issue again in the future.
“I don‘t think when it comes to student safety you can be too safe,” Gunnell said.
ASWSU Executive Intern Jessica Hart agreed. “Safety isn’t a luxury it is a necessity,” Hart said
When asked if the decorative lights were necessary Gunnell said yes. By putting a plaque about the project on them the public is aware of what ASWSU is doing. Hart said by adding the decorative lighting around campus they would be adding property value.
Hart said she does not believe safety is an issue around campus but by adding more lighting they would be preventing it from becoming an issue. Both Hart and Gunnell agree that poorly lit areas promote crime and are a safety hazard for students. Gunnell said by adding more lighting they would be improving the climate for students. Hart said implementing the lighting initiative would allow students who travel on and around campus at night and feel safe.
Contacts
Chase M. Gunnell, ASWSU director of Greek affairs (Interviewed in person)
chasegunnell@wsu.edu
www.aswsu.wsu.edu
Mark Workman. Pullman Public Works director
509-338-3213
mark.workman@pullman-wa.gov
ASWSU Executive Intern Jessica Hart
509-496-7582
jesshart@wsu.edu
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
paper rewrite
The Pullman Fighting Ordinance, which was put into place in April 2008, is getting mixed opinions about its impact on the community.
In order to measure the impact of the ordinance the Pullman Police Department look at the reports of assault, citizen disputes, and disorderly conduct, according to the 2008 annual report. The Pullman Police Department has five months of monthly activity statistics that are accurately reported for 2009. So far the number of reported assaults is only about 19 percent of the total assaults in 2008. Since nearly half of the year has passed this shows a possible drop because of the ordinance.
The number of citizen disputes may also drop in 2009. As shown in the reports the number of reported citizen disputes for 2009 is only about 20 percent of the total amount of reports of the previous year.
There may be a slight increase in the number of disorderly conduct reports since there is about half as many reports as 2008 in only five months of recordings, according to the reports.
Since all of these factors are used to measure the impact of the ordinance and the rest of the statistics for 2009 are unknown it is unclear if the there has been a change.
The Fighting Ordinance was put into place because of an increasing number of violent behavior reports, according to the Pullman Police Department. The annual report for 2008 shows the number of assaults had steadily increased since 2000. The report states that the number of assaults nearly doubled between 2007 and 2008 alone, with 134 assaults in 2007 and 254 assaults in 2008. The ordinance states that someone who causes, invokes, or engages in violent behavior will be punished with a fine no less than $250 for first-time offenders and no less than $500 for second-time offenders.
Don Heroff, a Pullman police senior patrol officer, said the intent of the ordinance was to give Pullman police officers a non-criminal option for controlling violent behavior. One classic example of when the ordinance would be applied is when there is a physical altercation and neither parties claim to be the victim or want to press charges, he said. Heroff said the ordinance enforces consequences for their actions.
But the ordinance has had little impact on the number of reports, Heroff said. That’s because most of the people who are reported for violent behavior are drunk and aren’t thinking clearly, he said.
“I think if there are boys, pretty girls, and alcohol, there is going to be problems,” Heroff said.
Even with no change in the number of reports, Heroff said while there is no scientific measurement, he has seen a slight change in the public’s overall behavior. He also said he thinks there are less secondary offenses because of the ordinance.
Kevin Graham, a 23-year-old WSU economics major, said he has seen less fighting than in previous years but that the change could not be credited just to the ordinance.
Valhalla bouncer Ross Larson said he has not observed a change in the public’s behavior. The majority of the problems that arise involve alcohol, Larson said. He said this causes people to ignore the ordinance. Larson also said that if someone is angry enough to cause physical violence the ordinance won’t stop them.
Larson said he does not think that violence is an issue for Pullman. He said every town has its own problems, but Pullman just has a large population of young people.
Heroff strongly disagrees. Violence is definitely an issue in Pullman, he said.
“Anytime someone is assaulted it is a big deal and shouldn’t be taken lightly,” Heroff said.
One punch can lead to serious injuries, he said.
Even though Larson said that violence isn’t an issue for Pullman he still thinks the ordinance is a good thing. Larson said it will help prevent second-time offenders because the consequences for their actions are significantly higher.
Graham agreed, the fighting ordinance is a good law but probably isn’t making a dramatic impact on the community.
“I’m not a big fighter but if I was going to fight I’d think twice,” Graham said.
Heroff said the ordinance is not the answer to preventing violent behavior.
“I think it’s an answer, not the answer,” Heroff said.
In order to measure the impact of the ordinance the Pullman Police Department look at the reports of assault, citizen disputes, and disorderly conduct, according to the 2008 annual report. The Pullman Police Department has five months of monthly activity statistics that are accurately reported for 2009. So far the number of reported assaults is only about 19 percent of the total assaults in 2008. Since nearly half of the year has passed this shows a possible drop because of the ordinance.
The number of citizen disputes may also drop in 2009. As shown in the reports the number of reported citizen disputes for 2009 is only about 20 percent of the total amount of reports of the previous year.
There may be a slight increase in the number of disorderly conduct reports since there is about half as many reports as 2008 in only five months of recordings, according to the reports.
Since all of these factors are used to measure the impact of the ordinance and the rest of the statistics for 2009 are unknown it is unclear if the there has been a change.
The Fighting Ordinance was put into place because of an increasing number of violent behavior reports, according to the Pullman Police Department. The annual report for 2008 shows the number of assaults had steadily increased since 2000. The report states that the number of assaults nearly doubled between 2007 and 2008 alone, with 134 assaults in 2007 and 254 assaults in 2008. The ordinance states that someone who causes, invokes, or engages in violent behavior will be punished with a fine no less than $250 for first-time offenders and no less than $500 for second-time offenders.
Don Heroff, a Pullman police senior patrol officer, said the intent of the ordinance was to give Pullman police officers a non-criminal option for controlling violent behavior. One classic example of when the ordinance would be applied is when there is a physical altercation and neither parties claim to be the victim or want to press charges, he said. Heroff said the ordinance enforces consequences for their actions.
But the ordinance has had little impact on the number of reports, Heroff said. That’s because most of the people who are reported for violent behavior are drunk and aren’t thinking clearly, he said.
“I think if there are boys, pretty girls, and alcohol, there is going to be problems,” Heroff said.
Even with no change in the number of reports, Heroff said while there is no scientific measurement, he has seen a slight change in the public’s overall behavior. He also said he thinks there are less secondary offenses because of the ordinance.
Kevin Graham, a 23-year-old WSU economics major, said he has seen less fighting than in previous years but that the change could not be credited just to the ordinance.
Valhalla bouncer Ross Larson said he has not observed a change in the public’s behavior. The majority of the problems that arise involve alcohol, Larson said. He said this causes people to ignore the ordinance. Larson also said that if someone is angry enough to cause physical violence the ordinance won’t stop them.
Larson said he does not think that violence is an issue for Pullman. He said every town has its own problems, but Pullman just has a large population of young people.
Heroff strongly disagrees. Violence is definitely an issue in Pullman, he said.
“Anytime someone is assaulted it is a big deal and shouldn’t be taken lightly,” Heroff said.
One punch can lead to serious injuries, he said.
Even though Larson said that violence isn’t an issue for Pullman he still thinks the ordinance is a good thing. Larson said it will help prevent second-time offenders because the consequences for their actions are significantly higher.
Graham agreed, the fighting ordinance is a good law but probably isn’t making a dramatic impact on the community.
“I’m not a big fighter but if I was going to fight I’d think twice,” Graham said.
Heroff said the ordinance is not the answer to preventing violent behavior.
“I think it’s an answer, not the answer,” Heroff said.
Hurricane Katrina victims camped out on a roof top waiting to be rescued. They waved American flags and spray painted calls for help to draw attention. Their message said “The water is rising please” and the word “help!” The stranded victims had waited for the rescue teams with a couple of blankets and a few minor possessions. Many people camped out in large groups on interstate 10 unsure of their next move. While some had chairs many sat on blankets and the hard pavment. Everyday necessities were not being met as a man tries to create shoes out of strips of cardboard packaging held to his feet by three rubber bands.
Monday, October 19, 2009
1. List two of the bill's sponsors.
Senators Murray, McDermott,
2. Who sponsored companion bill 1727?
Representatives Pedersen, Walsh,
3. On what date did Gov. Gregoire sign the bill?
May 18
4. How many pages in the original bill?
110
5. In the Senate Bill Report, find the names of two people who testified in support of the bill and two who opposed the bill.
Senator Murray AND Phillip Irvin
6. Based on the report's synopsis of public testimony, list one argument in support of the bill and one argument in opposition.
PRO: This legislation will equalize domestic partnerswith civil marriage. Registered domestic partners are buying homes, they are raisingchildren. Registered domestic partners need legal protection.
CON:As a citizen I am concerned that this bill will impose a value system on our publicschools that is in conflict with my values and the values that I try to teach my children.
7. Find the fiscal note for the bill. Look at the most current estimate of cost.
a. What are the estimated receipts from 2009 to 2011?
606,039
b. What are the estimated expenditures during the same period?
$1,670,070
Senators Murray, McDermott,
2. Who sponsored companion bill 1727?
Representatives Pedersen, Walsh,
3. On what date did Gov. Gregoire sign the bill?
May 18
4. How many pages in the original bill?
110
5. In the Senate Bill Report, find the names of two people who testified in support of the bill and two who opposed the bill.
Senator Murray AND Phillip Irvin
6. Based on the report's synopsis of public testimony, list one argument in support of the bill and one argument in opposition.
PRO: This legislation will equalize domestic partnerswith civil marriage. Registered domestic partners are buying homes, they are raisingchildren. Registered domestic partners need legal protection.
CON:As a citizen I am concerned that this bill will impose a value system on our publicschools that is in conflict with my values and the values that I try to teach my children.
7. Find the fiscal note for the bill. Look at the most current estimate of cost.
a. What are the estimated receipts from 2009 to 2011?
606,039
b. What are the estimated expenditures during the same period?
$1,670,070
SEB Washington Referendum 71 Forum
WhenTue, October 20, 6pm – 7pm
WhereCUB Ballroom (map)
DescriptionDan Savage and William Stetson will make an appearance and the event begins at 6pm
ASWSU Executive Meetings
WhenTue, October 20, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
WhereCUB 310 (map)
DescriptionASWSU Executive Meetings are open to the public. Come and voice your opinion about what you want to happen in ASWSU, or come just to stay informed.
ASWSU Senate Meetings
WhenWed, October 21, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
WhereCUB 204 (map)
DescriptionASWSU Senate meetings are open to the public. Come and learn what is happening around ASWSU!
Student Veterans Committee Meeting
WhenWed, October 21, 4pm – 5pm
WhereCUB LL37 (map)
The city council meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the city council chambers of Pullman city hall
WhenTue, October 20, 6pm – 7pm
WhereCUB Ballroom (map)
DescriptionDan Savage and William Stetson will make an appearance and the event begins at 6pm
ASWSU Executive Meetings
WhenTue, October 20, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
WhereCUB 310 (map)
DescriptionASWSU Executive Meetings are open to the public. Come and voice your opinion about what you want to happen in ASWSU, or come just to stay informed.
ASWSU Senate Meetings
WhenWed, October 21, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
WhereCUB 204 (map)
DescriptionASWSU Senate meetings are open to the public. Come and learn what is happening around ASWSU!
Student Veterans Committee Meeting
WhenWed, October 21, 4pm – 5pm
WhereCUB LL37 (map)
The city council meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the city council chambers of Pullman city hall
Monday, October 12, 2009
1. What’s the population of Whitman County? 41,664
2. Percent white? 86.6%
3. Percent with bachelor’s degree? 44.0%
4. Median household income? 2.31
5. Persons below poverty? 26.7%
2004 21,793,767
2005 40,062,508
2006 34,549,367
2007 31,922,839
2008 14,007,013
Most recent 7,170,166
The amount of residential construction done in Pullman has dropped about 56% in comparison to the previous year, according of the U.S. Census Bureau.
Crop insurance 134,236,720
Grants 122,982,596
CANCER CAUSE AND PREVENTION RESEARCH 1,072,950
CANCER DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS RESEARCH 604,702
CANCER TREATMENT RESEARCH 1,616,362
San Juan County, Washington 30.0
Whitman County, Washington 29.2
a. What’s the total population change in Whitman County from 2000 to 2007, according to OFM?
1,960
b. What’s the natural increase? 1,324
c. Explain the difference between “total change” and “natural change.”
Natural change has to do with deaths and births while the total change also takes into account migration.
a. Based on this projection, how many people will live in Whitman County in 2025? 46,786
2. Percent white? 86.6%
3. Percent with bachelor’s degree? 44.0%
4. Median household income? 2.31
5. Persons below poverty? 26.7%
2004 21,793,767
2005 40,062,508
2006 34,549,367
2007 31,922,839
2008 14,007,013
Most recent 7,170,166
The amount of residential construction done in Pullman has dropped about 56% in comparison to the previous year, according of the U.S. Census Bureau.
Crop insurance 134,236,720
Grants 122,982,596
CANCER CAUSE AND PREVENTION RESEARCH 1,072,950
CANCER DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS RESEARCH 604,702
CANCER TREATMENT RESEARCH 1,616,362
San Juan County, Washington 30.0
Whitman County, Washington 29.2
a. What’s the total population change in Whitman County from 2000 to 2007, according to OFM?
1,960
b. What’s the natural increase? 1,324
c. Explain the difference between “total change” and “natural change.”
Natural change has to do with deaths and births while the total change also takes into account migration.
a. Based on this projection, how many people will live in Whitman County in 2025? 46,786
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Is it libelous?
1. “Up until the day he died, he was a brilliant writer. But the drugs made him a thief, a pimp and a liar,” said friend Karen Smith, who was with Johnson at the time of his death.
This is not libelous becuase this is a direct qoute that is attributied.
2. “Megan Fox is a man!” Headline on Weekly World News Web site
I think this is libelous because the qoute is not attributed and is not true, done to hurt her reputation.
3. “In my opinion, Kevin is a murdering rapist.”
this is not libel becuase it is someones opinion.
This is not libelous becuase this is a direct qoute that is attributied.
2. “Megan Fox is a man!” Headline on Weekly World News Web site
I think this is libelous because the qoute is not attributed and is not true, done to hurt her reputation.
3. “In my opinion, Kevin is a murdering rapist.”
this is not libel becuase it is someones opinion.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Justice Story
Outline:
Topic: Effectiveness of the fight ordinance
1) general information of the fighting ordinance
A) original goal of the ordinance
B) when was it placed
C) brief description of what the ordinance entails
2) Has the ordinance made a difference (Don Heroff Pullman police senior patrol officer )
A) how often is violent behavior reported and when are they reported
B) Has there been a change in the number reports/behavior since the ordinance
C) How is the ordinance affective (Student Kevin Graham kind of agrees Valhalla Floor Security Ross Larson does not)
3) Is violent behavior a issue for Pullman
A)Valhalla Floor Security Ross Larson says no
B)Don Heroff Pullman police senior patrol officer says yes (quote)
4) Overall feeling of the ordinance
A) each sources opinion
Don Heroff Pullman police senior patrol officer (quote, it being an answer)
Valhalla Floor Security Guard Ross Larson (good thing as long as they are strict)
Student Kevin Graham (not making a large impact but is logical)
The Pullman Fighting Ordinance that was put into action April 2008, is getting mixed opinions about its impact on the community.
According to Ordinance No. 08-6 from the Pullman Police Department web site the Fighting Ordinance was put into place because of an increasing number of violent behavior reports. The ordinance states that someone who causes, invokes, or engages in violent behavior will be punished with a fine no less than $250 for first time offenders and no less than $500 for second time offenders.
Don Heroff, a Pullman police senior patrol officer, said the intent of the ordinance was to give Pullman police officers a non-criminal option for controlling violent behavior. One classic example of when the ordinance would be applied is when there is a physical altercation and neither parties claim to be the victim or want to press charges, he said. Heroff said the ordinance enforces consequences for their actions.
There has not really been a change in the number of reports since the ordinance has been put into place, Heroff said. He said the reason the number of reports have not changed is because most of the people who are reported for violent behavior are impaired and aren’t thinking clearly.
Heroff took into account that Pullman is a college town. “I think if there are boys, pretty girls, and alcohol there is going to be problems,” Heroff said.
Even with no change in the number of reports, Heroff said while there is no scientific measurement, he has seen a slight change in the public’s overall behavior. He also said he thinks there are less secondary offenses because of the ordinance.
Kevin Graham, a 23 year old WSU economics major, said he personally has seen less fighting than in previous years but that the change could be accredited to a number of reasons.
Valhalla Floor Security Ross Larson said he has not observed a change in the public’s behavior. Majority of the problems that arise have alcohol at the source affecting people’s decision making abilities, Larson said. He said this causes people to ignore the ordinance. Larson also said that if someone is angry enough to cause physical violence the ordinance wont stop them.
Larson said he has not seen a change in behavior but does not think that violence is an issue for Pullman. He said every town has their own problems but Pullman just has a large population of young people.
Heroff strongly disagrees. Violence is defiantly an issue that Pullman is faced with, he said. “Anytime someone is assaulted it is a big deal and shouldn’t be taken lightly,” Heroff said. All it takes is getting hit in just right way for someone to experience serious injuries, he said.
Even though Larson said that violence isn’t an issue for Pullman he still thinks the ordinance is a good thing. Larson said it will help prevent second time offenders because the consequences for their actions are significantly higher.
Graham agrees that the Fighting Ordinance is a good law but probably isn’t making a dramatic impact on the community. He said the law is logical and because of its consequences would personally effect his decision making. “I’m not a big fighter but if I was going to fight I’d think twice,” Graham said.
Heroff said the ordinance is not the answer to preventing violent behavior. “I think it’s an answer, not the answer,” Heroff said. He said the ordinance is a step in the right direction to lowering the number of assaults.
Contact Information: (All interviews were done in person)
Don Heroff (Pullman police senior patrol officer)
Phone: (509) 432-6834 or (509) 334-0802
Email: don.heroff@pullman-wa.gov
Ross Larson (Valhalla Floor Security)
Phone: (360) 420-2222
Email: rosswilliamlarson@gmail.com
Kevin Graham (WSU student)
Email: grkevin@gmail.com
Topic: Effectiveness of the fight ordinance
1) general information of the fighting ordinance
A) original goal of the ordinance
B) when was it placed
C) brief description of what the ordinance entails
2) Has the ordinance made a difference (Don Heroff Pullman police senior patrol officer )
A) how often is violent behavior reported and when are they reported
B) Has there been a change in the number reports/behavior since the ordinance
C) How is the ordinance affective (Student Kevin Graham kind of agrees Valhalla Floor Security Ross Larson does not)
3) Is violent behavior a issue for Pullman
A)Valhalla Floor Security Ross Larson says no
B)Don Heroff Pullman police senior patrol officer says yes (quote)
4) Overall feeling of the ordinance
A) each sources opinion
Don Heroff Pullman police senior patrol officer (quote, it being an answer)
Valhalla Floor Security Guard Ross Larson (good thing as long as they are strict)
Student Kevin Graham (not making a large impact but is logical)
The Pullman Fighting Ordinance that was put into action April 2008, is getting mixed opinions about its impact on the community.
According to Ordinance No. 08-6 from the Pullman Police Department web site the Fighting Ordinance was put into place because of an increasing number of violent behavior reports. The ordinance states that someone who causes, invokes, or engages in violent behavior will be punished with a fine no less than $250 for first time offenders and no less than $500 for second time offenders.
Don Heroff, a Pullman police senior patrol officer, said the intent of the ordinance was to give Pullman police officers a non-criminal option for controlling violent behavior. One classic example of when the ordinance would be applied is when there is a physical altercation and neither parties claim to be the victim or want to press charges, he said. Heroff said the ordinance enforces consequences for their actions.
There has not really been a change in the number of reports since the ordinance has been put into place, Heroff said. He said the reason the number of reports have not changed is because most of the people who are reported for violent behavior are impaired and aren’t thinking clearly.
Heroff took into account that Pullman is a college town. “I think if there are boys, pretty girls, and alcohol there is going to be problems,” Heroff said.
Even with no change in the number of reports, Heroff said while there is no scientific measurement, he has seen a slight change in the public’s overall behavior. He also said he thinks there are less secondary offenses because of the ordinance.
Kevin Graham, a 23 year old WSU economics major, said he personally has seen less fighting than in previous years but that the change could be accredited to a number of reasons.
Valhalla Floor Security Ross Larson said he has not observed a change in the public’s behavior. Majority of the problems that arise have alcohol at the source affecting people’s decision making abilities, Larson said. He said this causes people to ignore the ordinance. Larson also said that if someone is angry enough to cause physical violence the ordinance wont stop them.
Larson said he has not seen a change in behavior but does not think that violence is an issue for Pullman. He said every town has their own problems but Pullman just has a large population of young people.
Heroff strongly disagrees. Violence is defiantly an issue that Pullman is faced with, he said. “Anytime someone is assaulted it is a big deal and shouldn’t be taken lightly,” Heroff said. All it takes is getting hit in just right way for someone to experience serious injuries, he said.
Even though Larson said that violence isn’t an issue for Pullman he still thinks the ordinance is a good thing. Larson said it will help prevent second time offenders because the consequences for their actions are significantly higher.
Graham agrees that the Fighting Ordinance is a good law but probably isn’t making a dramatic impact on the community. He said the law is logical and because of its consequences would personally effect his decision making. “I’m not a big fighter but if I was going to fight I’d think twice,” Graham said.
Heroff said the ordinance is not the answer to preventing violent behavior. “I think it’s an answer, not the answer,” Heroff said. He said the ordinance is a step in the right direction to lowering the number of assaults.
Contact Information: (All interviews were done in person)
Don Heroff (Pullman police senior patrol officer)
Phone: (509) 432-6834 or (509) 334-0802
Email: don.heroff@pullman-wa.gov
Ross Larson (Valhalla Floor Security)
Phone: (360) 420-2222
Email: rosswilliamlarson@gmail.com
Kevin Graham (WSU student)
Email: grkevin@gmail.com
Monday, October 5, 2009
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1. The guest speaker Kimberly Robertello, a clinical assistant professor at Washington State University, also teaches courses in human anatomy and biomechanics at WSU.
2. The group decided to start a voter registration drive for the Nov. 03 election. This will help qualify more students to vote. The group has to work quickly because the last day to register is Oct. 05.
3 “how many people are serious about going so we can reserve hotel rooms for everyone?” PRSSA President Tara Wyman said.
4. “It's not always the most fun thing to do on a Wednesday night, but once I graduate I’m going to reap the rewards,” Parker said. “Nothing gets you further than contacts in the field.”
5. Candidates Derrick En’Wezoh, ASWSU representative, and Jason McConnell, GPSA representative, wanted to share the chairman position.
6 While they seem unified, representatives proposing to go against the grain are often intimidated.
7. A rush of new Homecoming ideas from Student Entertainment Board’s meeting Monday, constructed a bright path for Homecoming 2009 and discussed ways to improve participation level.
8. Director of Student Affairs, Joshua Hart highlighted the program's lack of volunteers and asked the executives to sign up to volunteer.
1. The guest speaker Kimberly Robertello, a clinical assistant professor at Washington State University, also teaches courses in human anatomy and biomechanics at WSU.
2. The group decided to start a voter registration drive for the Nov. 03 election. This will help qualify more students to vote. The group has to work quickly because the last day to register is Oct. 05.
3 “how many people are serious about going so we can reserve hotel rooms for everyone?” PRSSA President Tara Wyman said.
4. “It's not always the most fun thing to do on a Wednesday night, but once I graduate I’m going to reap the rewards,” Parker said. “Nothing gets you further than contacts in the field.”
5. Candidates Derrick En’Wezoh, ASWSU representative, and Jason McConnell, GPSA representative, wanted to share the chairman position.
6 While they seem unified, representatives proposing to go against the grain are often intimidated.
7. A rush of new Homecoming ideas from Student Entertainment Board’s meeting Monday, constructed a bright path for Homecoming 2009 and discussed ways to improve participation level.
8. Director of Student Affairs, Joshua Hart highlighted the program's lack of volunteers and asked the executives to sign up to volunteer.
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