Lena Seino’s future is what drives her to work hard and an attempt to obtain as much knowledge as possible.
Lena quest for knowledge is influenced by figures in history such as Einstein. “I just want to talk to him and see how his brain works,” Seino said. I just want to hear all he would have to teach me, she said. Seino is no stranger to overcoming a challenge. She said since she moved around a lot she was forced to adapt to different environments. Over coming this challenge has added to her confidence and drive.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Focus on: commas
1. We looked through the church and searched outside the building.
2. These lights would be funded by ASWSU, he said.
3. His car is black, yellow and orange.
4. Gunnell said everything is still in the early stages of planning, but he hopes the project will be underway by next summer.
5. For breakfast, he had juice, bacon, and ham and eggs.
6. In July, the grassroots organization Protect Marriage Washington turned in thousands of signatures in order to stall the bill and bring the issue to a statewide vote.
7. She was tired, so we stayed home.
8. “This is not a bill for gay marriage, I just want to save some money on my taxes and live my life.”
9. Elected to the council were Mark Roberts, 19, a sophomore from Miami, Fla.; Suzanne Idley, 20, a junior from Nashville, Tenn. and Alberto Greenberg, 21, a senior from Hartford, Conn.
10. We wanted to leave to the old house, but something held us there.
1. We looked through the church and searched outside the building.
2. These lights would be funded by ASWSU, he said.
3. His car is black, yellow and orange.
4. Gunnell said everything is still in the early stages of planning, but he hopes the project will be underway by next summer.
5. For breakfast, he had juice, bacon, and ham and eggs.
6. In July, the grassroots organization Protect Marriage Washington turned in thousands of signatures in order to stall the bill and bring the issue to a statewide vote.
7. She was tired, so we stayed home.
8. “This is not a bill for gay marriage, I just want to save some money on my taxes and live my life.”
9. Elected to the council were Mark Roberts, 19, a sophomore from Miami, Fla.; Suzanne Idley, 20, a junior from Nashville, Tenn. and Alberto Greenberg, 21, a senior from Hartford, Conn.
10. We wanted to leave to the old house, but something held us there.
Monday, October 26, 2009
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
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
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
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