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SUMMER CONCERT CALENDAR SUMMER HOOKUPS AND HEARTBREAKS pg. 44

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EDITOR’S NOTE As the quarter comes to a close, it marks our final issue of the year, and my last as Editor-in-Chief. My year spent with Pulse will be remembered for the stories shared and relationships built during my time. This issue will be no different, as my staff has produced another strong magazine. We’ve covered several stories to prepare students for summer. Plan on going to a summer music festival? Check out our calendar of all the hottest summer venues on page 78. Also, be sure to double check you have all the proper camping essentials with our checklist on page 67. Meet Ian Shoemaker, Central’s new head football coach, with an insider look at his offensive schemes and philosophies on page 34. Do you think you have too much work and not enough hours in the day? See what Central’s student-athletes do to stay afloat on page 29. Check out popular Seattle food trucks this summer with reviews on page 8 and get back into shape with a look into Central’s own Boxing Club on page 24. Since this is the final issue that I will personally oversee, I feel that is important to give recognition where it is due. Jen, thank you. You have been a guiding force in my growth as a leader, editor and you always kept me from losing my mind when deadlines weren’t met. To Lindsey and Pete, my other EIC’s, without you two none of this would have been possible, you guys made the 12-hour days seem like they were only 10. Megan, you always caught mistakes, even when I threw away your edits. Thanks to Dan and Carli for making all our stories look pretty, you guys know how to turn coal into diamonds.

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ON THE COVER: IAN SHOEMAKER,

Thanks for reading,

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EDITORIAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MAX BAYERN STORY EDITOR PETER O’CAIN ASSOCIATE EDITOR LINDSEY WISNIEWSKI DESIGNER DANIEL BALDWIN DESIGNER CARLI SEAMAN COPY EDITOR MEGAN BURCH FACULTY ADVISER JENNIFER GREEN STUDENT MEDIA BUSINESS MANAGER KRISTIN GASKILL ADVERTISING INQUIRIES TAYLOR SIMENTAL 509-963-1095

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IN THIS ISSUE

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SPOTLIGHT

08 TAKE A BITE OUT OF SEATTLE

24 ROPE-A-DOPING WITH CWU BOXERS

Mobile munchy machines, Pulse highlights Seattle’s best food trucks

19 TEACHERS’ FUNNIEST STORIES CWU professors confess their sutdent’s most embarassing stories

Inside Central’s semi-sanctioned fight club

29 LIFE AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT CWU Think student-athletes have it easy? Guess again. Pulse explores the life of student athletes

34 INTRODUCING IAN SHOEMAKER Get to know the man tasked with revitalizing Central football

MIND AND BODY

PULSE 8

40 INVISIBLE ILLNESS

74 BROTHERS FROM ANOTHER

KISS AND TELL

78 CONCERT CALENDAR

Two Central students share their hidden everyday struggles

44 HOW TO HAVE A SUMMER FLING

What happens in the summer stays in the summer...if you follow our advice

46 ARE YOU READY TO MOVE IN TOGETHER?

Take this quiz to find out if you’re ready to share a bed for more than a couple of times a week (and sometimes the morning after)

FOOD & DRINK 48 SUMMER DRINKS

Learn how to day-drink like an adult

51 APP-ETIZERS

Pulse picks our top ten life-simplifying apps

57 CAKE FYI

Explore Ellensburg’s newest bakery

FASHION 62 TIE KNOTS

Three knots to rock any occasion

65 ELLENSBURG OUTFITS

Pulse dresses you up for summer

AFTER DARK 67 SUMMER CAMPING

Doublecheck your essentials with Pulse’s summer checklist

70 MOVIE PREVIEWS

Pulse previews eight theatre hopping hits

Check out Pulse’s interview with BFA.

FOOD TRUCK CITY TAKE A BITE OUT OF SEATTLE Written by: Lindsey Wisniewski

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Over the last couple of years, Seattle’s food truck scene has evolved. With an already established restaurant scene, chef-preneurs are hitting the road and bringing some of Seattle’s best cuisine to the streets. Pulse checked out some of the best food trucks Seattle has to offer and believe us, we weren’t disappointed.

NOSH THE TRUCK Did someone say foie gras milkshakes and beef tongue tacos? We may have just died and gone straight to food heaven.

Rather than specializing in a certain type of food, Nosh has a mix of Creole, British, and Asian-style foods. Perhaps the most popular dish on Noshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu is the fried rabbit. With everything under ten dollars on the menu, Nosh is a foodie must-try in the Seattle food truck scene.

Photo by Lindsey Wisniewski

Nosh, an eclectic food truck out of Seattle, was created by chef Josh Downey, former sous chef at Toulouse Petit Kitchen. Nosh serves up some of the most unusual and weird food around. But it tastes damn good.

SKILLET STREET FOOD Skillet Street Food, one of the first food trucks to begin the Seattle food truck revolution, is certainly one of the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best. Before opening Skillet Street Food, Skillet opened up three restaurants in the Seattle area. Unlike their restaurant location, which specializes in comfort food such as fried chicken and waffles, Skillet Street Food focuses on burgers and sandwiches made with local ingredients. When you eat at Skillet, there are two steps to ordering food. One first chooses a main dish such as the Skillet Burger, served with grass-fed beef, bacon jam, arugula, and blue or brie cheese. Then, choose a side such as the poutine, a Canadian favorite, of skillet fries with house made gravy, cheddar, and parmesan cheese.

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Skilletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu does change seasonally but you can always count on the Skillet burger and poutine to be on the menu.

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Photo by Lindsey Wisniewski

WHERE YA AT MATT Founded by chef Matthew Lewis, Where Ya At Matt is a New Orleans-inspired food truck out of Seattle. Focused on Creole recipes, Where Ya At Matt serves up hearty Po’ boy sandwiches, muffulettas, and to-die-for beignets. These items, for chef Matthew, are nostalgic and reminiscent of his memories in New Orleans. According to the Where Ya At Matt website, Matt hopes that every bite “takes you back to experiences in childhood.”

Photo by Lindsey Wisniewski

In fact, Where Ya At Matt has been so successful, they were recently named by Thrillist magazine as one of the 21 best food trucks in America.

XPLOSIVE FOOD TRUCK What happens when Vietnamese and Filipino foods meet? A one-of-a-kind Asian fusion food truck called Xplosive.

Don’t want a sandwich? You can throw all these toppings in a vermicelli bowl as well. For a unique combination of flavors, with a spin on Asian-fusion, Xplosive Food Truck is a can’t miss in the Seattle food truck scene.

Photo by Lindsey Wisniewski

Their sandwiches can be filled with Longaniza, tofu, Filipino beefsteak, or lemongrass pork and chicken.

Photo by Lindsey Wisniewski

Xplosive food truck serves up everything from foot-long bahn mi sandwiches to vermicelli bowls. In fact, Xplosive’s lemongrass bahn mi is so good, it was recently named by Seattle Met as one of the best Seattle sandwiches.

Photo by Lindsey Wisniewski

BARKING FROG’S ROAD TOAD Road Toad food truck, created by Barking Frog restaurant of Woodinville, was formed last May by former general manager James Simkins and current head chef Bobby Moore. The idea of Road Toad came to Simkins and Moore when “the restaurant became maxed out often,” says marketing manager, Rhanda Rosselot. “We were trying to find new ways to bring Barking Frog to other areas outside of Woodinville.” The 22-foot Road Toad mobile kitchen, specializes in Pacific Coast, regional foods with a seasonally changing menu. Both Barking Frog and Road Toad focus on using local ingredients to provide guest with a farm-to-fork experience. Road Toad’s current menu prices vary from as low as $5 for Truffle fries to as high as $12 for a Columbia River Steelhead sandwich. Rosselot added that the Grand Marnier Prawns are unquestionably their most popular item, but they are not always on the Road Toad menu.

Road Toad can be found on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Second Street and Pike Street Pod. During the summer, you can find Road Toad at many events such as the Marymoor Park Concerts, First Thursday, Wine Walk, and of course, many weddings.

Photo Courtesy of Barking Frog

They are “somewhat of a secret menu item,” says Rosselot. “We have them on the truck but they are not necessarily on the menu.”

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Greg Kummer, Communication Department: Greg Kummer, a speech lecturer that has worked at Central for 27 years, has seen a lot of students roll through this campus. One kid stood out from the rest. “I had a male student come to class with a big chaise lounge chair. He moved all of the tables out of the way and set it up in the middle of the classroom,” says Kummer. “He just sat there like he was at the beach.” If you have ever taken Kummer, it’s a rather formal class setting in which students present an array of public speeches. When asked if he questioned the student and why he was in a lounge chair, Kummer replied, “No, he only did it twice…this kid was straight out of the eighties…he rode an old bike and played music on a huge boom box. He loved VHS tapes…and this was 2012!”

Wes Clogston, Law & Justice Department: Wes Clogston is a law and justice lecturer. He is well liked and known for his funny and original stories about when he was a game warden. No funny stories about Central students for Clogston. However, “I do remember a time when I was a college student at the religious University of Corpus Christi. We were required to take a class in ‘The Old Testament’. I will never forget the day Tommy fell asleep in class…he rolled all the way down the wooden auditorium steps and didn’t wake up until he almost his the bottom!” says Clogston, laughing. “He was a big boy on the football team…Mr. Cobb the professor asked him if he was ok…then class was dismissed.” When asked if he ever fell asleep in that class, Clogston replied in his Texas accent, “I shall not tell a lie…I shall remain silent.”

Nancy Graber, Business Department: Nancy Graber, associate professor, gives free legal advice to CWU students every quarter. She has had everything from noise ordinances, urinating in public tickets, to the more serious offense of driving under the influence. Many of these legal questions stems from students partying. “I remember one summer class I was teaching and a male student was always asleep,” says Graber. “He would be asleep when I got there and through the whole class… one day I asked him “why do you even come to class?” He said, “But I like your class!” “I told him “how would you know…you aren’t learning through osmosis!” says Graber, laughing. She told of how she slept through many of her classes while in college, so she could understand getting some shut eye. “I tell students sleeping through class did not work well for me,” says Graber. When asked if the student passed she replied, “Yes, but just barely.”

Mary Jensvold, Anthropology Department: Mary Jensvold, an associate professor, remembered a speech presentation a friend did for a class. “It was on being sick and losing consciousness…she didn’t like public speeches. She actually ended up passing out and the class thought it was part of her presentation,” says Jensvold.

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Dan Herman, History Department: Dan Herman, a history professor, recalls a day a female student brought a surprise to class. “It was in the middle of class and we heard what sounded like barking… couldn’t tell really because it was more of like a sneeze and bark,” says Herman. “The class was confused and looking around…we realized the girl had a tiny dog in a crate/carrier. She just brought it to class in her bag…she said it was a service dog…but it was a puppy.”

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It is hard to sign to blank faces when I need a response…I will pound on the wall to get their attention and then start signing to the wall. I will tell them this is what it feels like I am signing to!

Jerry Loudenback, a professor of sign language, has had many first year students come through his classroom. He tells of how students start out with blank faces when he is teaching. “Sign Language involves facial expressions to show they are listening,” said Loudenback. “It is hard to sign to blank faces when I need a response…I will pound on the wall to get their attention and then start signing to the wall,” says Loudenback. “I will tell them this is what it feels like I am signing to!”

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Eric Mayer, World Languages Department: Eric Mayer, Spanish associate professor for first year students, has experienced foreign language follies. “I had a student who was using a bilingual dictionary for a translation problem…the sentence was ‘I can fly’,” says Mayer. “The student translated, ‘Yo lata mosca’ which in English is ‘I tin can fly as in an insect’!”

Heidi Bogue, Psychology Department: Heidi Bogue, psychology assistant professor, had a student showcase his motor skills while in Psych class. “One student would juggle during class breaks,” says Bogue. “I told him okay, maybe you shouldn’t be juggling in class!”

Anonymous, Math Department: A professor in the math department had a female student come to class with a moustache. “It wasn’t like a moustache out of hair or like paper…it was made of carpet,” says the professor. When asked if they asked the student about it the Professor replied, “No, I just figured it was part of her ‘look at me’ alternative look.”

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BOXING CLUB

Written by: James Naranjo Photos by: Alyssa Darby

TRAINING: Some of them are walking around, limbering up. They roll their necks, swing their arms and stretch their legs. Dwan Edwards, senior, exercise science is wrapping his hands, preparing for the practice ahead. These nine Central Washington University students are preparing for boxing club practice. The academic club meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Recreation Center and Fridays at Ellensburg high school. “I do this for the exercise,” Edwards says grinning. “I like the training aspect of boxing plus, you never know when it could come in handy. The boxing club has been around for almost two years and was created by Khang Nguyen and Jake Salcedo. Salcedo, 23, the real veteran of the group has been boxing since he was 12. “Jake is a professional boxer, and has taught me so much over these two years,” Nguyen says thankfully. As soon as Nguyen arrives the group begin five minutes of jump rope. The sound of jump ropes cutting the air fills the narrow hallway. Nguyen yells “thirty more seconds!” and a mad sprint to the finish begins. The ground starts to pop as the ropes move faster. There is an audible beat of panting and crackles that keeps the boxers in rhythm.

“I used to box when I was younger,” Holman Faatili, law and justice, senior says. “I boxed from eighth grade to tenth grade, I like it because of the good exercise.” After a water break they begin rotational training. Boxers match up with each other and shadow box. A half speed sparring match where one boxer throws a punch and the other dodges. “It’s perfect because everyone has different levels of experience and body types,” Salcedo says. “We are all able to teach each and learn from each other.”

Nguyen floats around, correcting form and giving tips. He spars with one of the members. The two dance around, so much so they bump into Faatili and another member. “Come on dude, you’re getting in the way,” Faatili jokes. After an hour of practicing the group is exhausted. High fives and laughter become the form of communication as they pack up, full well knowing what Friday’s practice brings.

THE “IRON MAN”: It’s Friday around 6 p.m. boxing club members funnel in to the Ellensburg High school’s wrestling facilities anxiously waiting to showcase their newly refined skills. “It’s the best part of the week,” Travis Heinz says joyfully. “This is the fun part, and the reason we train every Wednesday.” Members loosen up and spar, preparing themselves for what they call the iron man.

“Alright its go time!” Nguyen shouts. They teasingly trash talk while shuffling into place, fully aware of what lies ahead. Club member, Dominique Addison is the first participant. He spars intensely for multiple one-minute rounds until he’s gone through the entire group. The six-foot-seven, Addison, nimbly dances and jabs his way through the first five rounds showing little signs of fatigue. “Next person, let’s do it!” Addison screams eagerly.

Standing at five-foot-six, Nguyen enters the ring un-phased by Addison’s goliath like frame. Words of encouragement and coaching tips reverberate through the room. “Let’s go Khang, keep your hands up. Use the jab Dom!” The last round ends. Nguyen and Addison exchange kind words and pointers immediately after. Drenched and exhausted, Addison rushes to the water fountain inhaling every sip like it could be his last. CAUGHT IN A CLINCH: The club has anywhere from nine to 15 members. It does not receive any funding right now but club leaders are looking to change that. “If we can get more people to join and are willing to sign up their might be

a possibility,” Nguyen says. “In the future we hope to become a sporting club instead of just an academic club.” Contrary to the universities sentiments, Salcedo and Nguyen believe the boxing club is more about exercise, discipline, and camaraderie than it is violence. “I’m glad Kang and Jake started this,” club member, Dominique Addison says. “Not everybody likes going to the gym to lift weights or run on the elliptical. So having a club like this motivates me more to be accountable and get here.” Nguyen and the boxing club invite all skill levels to come and join and is open to male or female fighters. “It doesn’t matter what type of style you are. MMA, kickboxing, Jujitsu or boxing we are open to everyone.”

Grueling before-dawn workouts, neverending class, long practices, non-stop work, and then endless homework, this is the life for a student-athlete at Central. Some of these students find it difficult to keep their sanity. Others, like the 86 who managed to maintain a 3.5 GPA last quarter, make it look easy. The Division II level of the NCAA operates under a program called “Life in the Balance” which emphasizes balancing athletics with academics. The program, which stresses “academics first,” also managed to cut out several games and practices from all sports schedules in order to provide for more academic time. “Many of our student-athletes have parttime jobs, internships, and balance that with practice and competing,” says Central’s soccer coach, Michael Farrand, “Any student-athlete faces challenges each and every quarter in learning how to organize and balance being a student and competing and representing CWU.” Soccer player Danielle Brandli, 21, puts in about 13 hours a week at work and advised new

athletes to “focus on classes” and to “not add anything else” during their first year in college. “It’s a big change playing a collegiate sport and taking college-level courses so I think it’s best to ease into their first year and then get involved in other things if they have the time,” Brandli said.

PAYING FOR SCHOOL According to the NCAA website, many Division II student-athletes “pay for school through a combination of scholarship money, grants, student loans and employment earnings.” Central boasts 400 student-athletes at the moment, many of which contribute to some of the highest GPAs in the GNAC. The four Tier 1 sports for Central, football, women’s and men’s basketball, and volleyball, all receive priority funding from the athletics department. Scholarships are awarded based on how much money is available in the athletic department.

One equivalency at Central is $19,773 for an in-state student. Some athletes receive the equivalent of one scholarship, while others receive fractions of it and some, none at all. “We have to raise more money to be able to award all of that,” Hyatt said. Ticket sales and donors are the only other sources for scholarships, since the student fee for athletics strictly goes to operating the programs.

ACADEMICS Last year alone, student-athletes pulled together a 3.035 GPA average; the NCAA only requires a 2.0, which is a good academic standing. Anything below a 2.0 for two consecutive quarters means that an athlete is not allowed to compete.

Following NCAA Division II rules, scholarships are awarded to almost each major sport at Central. Football can receivae a total of 36 scholarships to award, men’s and women’s basketball can each award 10 scholarships, and volleyball can award only eight. Baseball receives nine, softball only seven. Track can award 24 scholarships, half for women and the other half for men and women’s soccer can bring in almost 10 athletes on scholarships. The money, however, is not available, and more often than not, scholarships are trimmed down and allocated to as many athletes as possible, along with help from tuition waivers awarded from the school. The NCAA sets scholarship maximum based on equivalencies. “Equivalency comes down to what your school says is tuition and fees, books and room and board are, so that is one equivalency. That’s all we can give in athletic aid.” Hyatt said.

According to Gary Hyatt, associate athletic director for compliance and academics, a little less than 10 percent of student-athletes become ineligible due to not meeting grade requirements. A lot of them end up taking summer classes so they can boost their GPA and become eligible for fall quarter.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES Many student-athletes have also encountered another problem besides time management with their academics: the refusal of some professors to excuse their game-day absences. In an athletics and sports program review for Central report released late 2012, reviewers suggested that the university “should adopt a missed class-time policy” which would “prevent student-athletes from being essentially forced to switch classes or miss trips in order to maintain a passing grade in class…” An attempt to bring the topic up to the faculty senate has been made, however Hyatt emphasizes that it’s difficult when “an outside

entity tries to control a faculty’s classroom.” “I really struggle a little bit with some of that because they also play their sport and by you not excusing them to do that it’s really a hindrance upon our students,” said Hyatt, adding that it affects not only athletes at the school, but anybody that misses class when they represent the institution. “It’s a work in progress,” Hyatt said, although he doesn’t believe it’s a huge issue on campus, “I think we have a very understanding faculty that tries to help students and really understands the plight and takes that into consideration.” “The reality is that it really comes down to each faculty member,” said Hyatt. “They are in control of their class and they make the rules for their class for that.” Ultimately, the responsibility falls on the students to “go in and communicate” with professors about when they will be gone for games. Baseball player Ryan Rothing offered his own advice, “Talk to your teachers ahead of time, keep them informed.”

TIME MANAGEMENT Newly appointed rugby coach, Tony Pacheco, believes that student-athletes can succeed in juggling all three aspects of their lives, work, school and athletics. “It is all about time management, I see student-athletes do it all the time,” says Pacheco, “Student-athletes must efficiently use the hours in the day to complete all their required responsibilities. “ One of Pacheco’s players, Clint Lemkus, 21, boasts a 4.0 GPA and offers his advice, “I insist that time management is critical in academia. In other words, it is imperative for one to prioritize and become habituated with

a healthy yet productive routine early on in their college experience.” “Don’t be a procrastinator and be organized,” said Nina Caldwell, 19, basketball player for Central. “Procrastination is your worst enemy.” “Planners are helpful,” said Hadli Farrand, 21, soccer player at Central. “Planners are lifesavers,” Caldwell added. “Also, don’t forget to allow yourself some spare time to just relax; it will help you to avoid stress in the long run,” said softball player Jordan Zurfluh. Many student-athletes say that their social lives suffer the most during their season, however many of them also say that it’s worth it. “…after the hard work is complete and rewards have been relished, socializing will be that much sweeter.” Lemkus said.

MEET THE GUY WHO’S GOING TO MAKE YOU CARE ABOUT CWU FOOTBALL Written by: Pete O’Cain Photos by: Alyssa Darby

In 2000, Ian Shoemaker, then 25, dropped out of a sports psychology graduate program at Western Washington University and moved to Kansas to take his first full-time coaching job. And his second. The University of St. Mary, a small school in Leavenworth had recently founded its first baseball and football teams. Shoemaker was brought in as head coach of the baseball team and as offensive coordinator of the football team. That year, they built the two programs

from the ground up. Literally. “It was kind of interesting: designing uniforms, building the stadium, recruiting the inaugural class,” he says, smiling. “I’m out there, 25 years old, not knowing what the heck I was doing and trying to figure it out on the fly.” Fourteen years later, Shoemaker, now 40, is back in Washington as Central’s new head football coach, and he has begun work on a foundation. And he knows exactly what the heck he’s doing.

REINVENTING AN OFFENSE A 1992 graduate of Orting High School, Shoemaker comes to Central from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, where he served as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for six years. They’ve been hard to stop in recent years, setting school records for points, total touchdowns and total offense. Last season, St. Cloud averaged 39 points and 455 yards of total offense per game. They did so by mixing it up, running for 190 yards and throwing for 264 yards per game. That type of balance is what makes his scheme work. He says he wants his run/pass calls to be as close to fiftyfifty as possible. “That provides balance in the calls but also forces the defensive coordinator to be less likely to overload one of your schemes—either run or pass,” he says. He calls this a “neutral defense.” St. Cloud didn’t quite reach fifty-fifty last year. Fifty-seven percent of play calls were runs, while 43 percent were passes. Although interestingly, passing accounted for 58 percent of their total yards, while running accounted for 42 percent. And what does Shoemaker attack a neutral defense with? Well, it has some shotgun and it has some pistol. There’s a little read option. Oh, and they’re not huge on huddles either… “I think if you can define it, you can defend it,” Shoemaker says. “If there’s a

singular term to describe what you do offensively then there’s probably things or a defense out there to defend it.” However, installing an unnamed, undefined offense could be tricky. Especially when considering they don’t have plays—they have “concepts.” For example, receivers on one side of the formation may have a concept that works well against blitzes, while receivers on the opposite side may have a concept to beat zone coverage. It’s then up to the quarterback to read the defense and throw at the appropriate concept.

“We don’t tell individuals what to do,” Shoemaker says. “We give them an idea of what they’re running and then [they] go out and do it.” Marshall Green, team captain and offensive lineman, says the team is starting to get the hang of it. “It’s a big learning curve, but I think after spring we’re starting to get a handle on it and I think it’s gonna work really well in our league,” Green says. “It was really complex at first, but now it’s getting almost second nature.” REINVENTING A CULTURE Shoemaker was hired in late December, taking over for John Picha, a longtime assistant who served as interim head coach last season following the abrupt dismissal of Blaine Bennett last August. One of his top priorities has been to make Central football his own. “I don’t know what the culture was prior, I just know what the culture is I’m gonna try to instill in these guys moving forward,” Shoemaker says. “It’s gonna be about structure, accountability, ownership…” The implementation of structure has been key in gaining the respect of his players. “Just as a team, not only coaches, I feel everyone has great camaraderie with each other,” says Tanner Lucas, a sophomore linebacker. “Also I don’t feel it was bad last year, it’s just continued.” Studying is now mandatory for all firstyear students—including transfers—and

those with a GPA below 2.7. They spend six hours a week at Brooks Library: four at the study tables and two in the Academic & Research Commons. “A lot of players don’t like it, but you can tell they need it and are actually benefiting,” Green says. Shoemaker also brought in a full-time strength and conditioning coach, Jason Dudley. “The past four years I’ve been here it hasn’t felt like a program, but now it feels like a program,” Green says, citing the addition of study tables and Dudley. “It feels more complete than it has in the past.” 2014 AND BEYOND Going forward, the hope is to better integrate Central football into the campus and community. Shoemaker believes players who come to Central straight from high school are a better investment in the community than transfer students. To wit, he brought in 25 freshman for the 2014 season. “I believe they invest more in the community, invest more in the campus,” Shoemaker says, because they build relationships with other students in dorms

and hopefully draw them to games. Transfer students don’t always live in dorms and are less likely to build those relationships,” he says. But for now, the focus is installing his unnamed, undefined offense and Saadat’s new defensive scheme. The defense got the better of the offense in the annual spring game, winning 37-14. They earned points for turnovers, missed field goals and missed extra points. The offense turned the ball over three times, but found a bright spot in junior running back Arthur Burns, who ran for 98 yards on 12 carries,

with two touchdowns. All things considered, Green says this is the best vibe he’s felt at spring practice. “Just because it felt more like a team atmosphere and felt like we were learning more than we ever have,” he says. RECRUITING: 2014 CENTRAL COMMITS 24 of 25 from Washington 3 student body presidents Cumulative GPA over 3.0 Drew Wallen, safety, Washington state Scholar-Athlete of the Year

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Invis ABLE Illness Written and Designed by: Taylor Woods

Photos by: Alyssa Darby

When Alanna Alegria and Sarah Bair came to Central as freshmen, they both already knew that they would have it harder than everyone else. But they could never have expected to experience events that would lead to an even more difficult time in school. And the friendship that bloomed as a result was the least anticipated part of all. Walking through college with differences that are unseen by others is no easy feat. These girls have changed the meaning of disabled. And also the meaning of friendship.

Alanna

Junior Interdisciplinary Studies major Alanna Alegria was born as a chimera. In the simplest words, this means that she was going to be a set of twins and now has three strands of DNA. As a result, she was born with dyslexia and ADHD. Life before college was always confusing for Alanna. She spent her school years struggling to keep up in the gifted program, because even the simplest of tasks like reading are difficult. “I have to read things three times,” Alanna says. “It makes homework suck.”

that caused tumors to grow in her ears that now severely limit her hearing. Now she lives her life as a double-edged sword. Focusing on anything is hard enough, but she is also forced to read lips constantly in order to understand. She says the hardest part of life at college is missing information and feeling oblivious to a lot of things. For example, many professors have the tendency in class to be discussing one thing, and then turn to write something different on the board. Most of us are able to gather all of the information. Alanna, however, only catches half.

She has now changed her studies to have three maSo of course when she came to Central to study mu- jors and three minors as part of her interdisciplinsic, things got even stickier. Not only did she have ary approach. The end goal is to work as a multilinmore responsibility, as we all did, but she now had gual government or educational interpreter. more distractions that could keep her from focusAnd not only is life difficult in the classroom, but ing. also at home, with friends, and in everyday situaJust as she began to get the hang of things, in the tions. Things often done at night, like dancing or summer before Alanna’s sophomore year things driving, are off-limits to Alanna, and she is contook a turn for the worse. She suffered head trauma stantly forced to ask questions that have already been answered. She’s been required to learn patience, because she realized that when you have to ask for it, you must also give it. Her support system, Sarah included, is still learning the best ways to communicate with her. They are working to learn sign language and everyone involved must break old habits and mold new ones. Alanna keeps busy by participating in multiple clubs. She is even the event coordinator for the Access, Belonging, Learning, and Equality (ABLE) club, which advocates for students with disabilities. If you meet a student like Alanna that is hard of hearing or otherwise disabled, don’t be so quick to assume you know how to act. For example, Alanna doesn’t appreciate people who feel that they need to yell. A little patience is all it takes to get to know her. “I’m worth the time,” says Alanna. And that she definitely is.

She has since made major changes in life. Her career goals have shifted from special education to being a paraprofessional educator. This way, she can work with kids in a less structured way that fits her own needs. However, she still has daily struggles and limitations that most college students take for granted. Contrary to Alanna, Sarah can hear the professor speaking, but typically cannot see them write on the board. She uses special glasses to magnify things and help with distractions, but simple luxuries like sports, dancing, driving, and use of a cell phone are otherwise beyond her reach. The hardest part of college life for Sarah is simply people. Some judge her, some act inappropriately around her, and many more mistreat her dog. Thankfully, she has got great friends and family that know her limitations. And she finds simple pleasures in everyday adventures. “Riding my bike blind is one of the funnest things to do,” she says. Junior Geography and Early Childhood Education She is also the vice president for the ABLE club major Sarah Bair was born legally blind and with alongside Alanna. asthma. Although, she grew up in the “blind community” and spent much of her childhood in the Since coming to college, Sarah has learned not to hospital, she was far superior to those around her, judge others, because she understands what it feels like to be on both ends. She also lives by the phiat least in her opinion. losophy that chances are people are going to notice Surgery had helped her regain some vision in her her disability sooner or later. Therefore, it is easier left eye, which allowed her to get away with things to explain her story right up front so they can adjust that other blind people couldn’t see. So Sarah took from the start. others for granted for many years. However, this The biggest takeaway that Sarah has discovered mindset has since changed. through her life in college has been learning her When Sarah came to college, she realized it would limitations and how to flourish amidst them. Give be a whole new life. “I grew up in a world where in- her a chance she says, and “Don’t assume my vision timidation was the key to respect,” says Sarah. “You limits me.” can’t really treat people that way here.” But while her social life took a turn for the better, her academics did just the opposite. Lack of motivation, paired with difficulties navigating both campus and her academics, left her confused about what she was meant to do.

Sarah

How to Have a Summer Fling Without the Sting Written by: Collin Dysart

It’s not always particularly enjoyable to get an early morning wake up call from chirping birds and blinding rays of sun, but it is useful in a particular aspect. You can roll over and look at the person sleeping next to you and really scrutinize what you are working with. Do really want to see that at five a.m.? Probably not. Never fear. This an easy fix. What you need is a proper summer fling. A fling is something to keep you preoccupied for the long hazy days of summer and easy enough to drop like the leaves from the trees in the fall. Bookend it from Memorial Day to Labor Day, baby.

veniently at sunset or sundown? But how do you show people all the giddy good times without a ripped shirtless tattooed bro behind you?

So, go get involved in some sort of outdoor based activity. Feign interest, ladies, in making long expensive trips to REI with your new friend “Chad” for all the best spelunking gear. You will have to endure some long conversations about spelunking, but we all have So how do you get this summerfling-thing ball rolling? Just follow to make sacrifices for pretty faces. this: And at summer’s end? Well, you can just simply tell him how you are just not a fan of canyon-based 1.)Summer is second only to activities after watching James Christmas for picture-takingFranco hack off his arm in “127 bingeing. Who is not prone to assaulting social media with rosy Hours.” shots from all the music festivals attended and canyons hiked con-

Note of caution: if you go this route, have plenty of change in for bank. REI is the smartest man in the room. They know people are su-c-k-e-r-s and will charge mindboggling amounts for basically a ball of twine. Just remind yourself, hot people look better at sunset and with hiking gear strapped to their back. It’s a scientific fact. 2.)Go to the pool, beach, lake, or pond, whatever. Track down where the sun dappled lifeguard is sitting and fall in. Go for it. Sure, you know how to swim and all, but have you ever been snatched from the the algae infested waters by an Abercrombie & Fitch Model? No, didn’t think so. A little swimmer’s itch is worth it for a six pack in your orbit.

3.)Go on a cruise by yourself. Yes, you have to leave by YOUR-SELF. It’s scary, blah, blah, blah. But you will not be by yourself long. Tell everyone your significant other is in the ‘bathroom’, ‘gift shop’ or ‘snorkeling.’ Then take the time to complain to others about how he or she is so difficult and you need someone to make you happy. BAM. Now you have some desperate, hunky soul on the high seas. It will be like Titanic, minus the whole the boat sinking subplot. What a buzzkill. 4.)Adopt a fake accent. Why does this work? At summer’s end you have to go back to little Italy! Taking on a fake persona increases your mystique and cultural superiority. There is nothing more

disarming than someone from the old country. He or she will hang on every dripping word you utter. You will regale him or her with tales of how in one summer you went hiking in the Alps, and then subsequently hung out with Prince Harry on the French Rivera. When it is time for the party to end come Labor Day, have a friend leave some threatening messages on your lover’s voicemail pretending to be an enraged immigration officer. He or she will be out the door and out of your suitcase before you can say Ciao! 5.)Or, just take the route of least resistance. Tell your prospect, come summer’s end, that you never want to lay eyes on you again. Yes, it’s a little weird and scary but

everyone’s on the same page. And who knows this could really work out into the best scenario. You both understand you have a limited timeframe, so why not make the most of it. It reduces the pain factor and you can end the summer with an amicable handshake. Or just get him to the train station and RUN!

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Are You Ready to Move In Together?

Written by: Sydnie Castillo

So you’ve been together for a couple of months now, practically spending every waking moment with one another. Your roommates say they haven’t seen you in weeks. You haven’t posted a pic to Instagram without him or her in months. Is it time to take your relationship commitment to the next level and move in with one another? Pulse designed this quiz to help you figure out if you’re move-in ready or just going steady.

How many nights a week do you spend together? a. Once or twice… usually on a Friday or Saturday night b. A few times a week c. Every night

How long have you been in a committed relationship? a. ...Define “relathionship”? b. Less than six months c. More than six months

What does a typical fight between you two look like? a. We’re always drunk when we fight so I don’t really remember b. One or both of us gets upset but it only takes a few hours before we make up again c. We get in little fights but we’re always able to talk through our problems

Do you keep your belongings at his/her place? a. I accidently left my underwear there once… b. Just the necessities - toothbrush, deodorant, extra undies c. My entire wardrobe is pretty much there

How often do you two talk about the future together? a. The future as in our Friday night plans? Once a week! b. We’ve brought it up a few times c. Often - I have our wedding/life planned on Pinterest

How do you feel when you think about moving in together? a. Absolutely TERRIFIED b. A little nervous c. Excited! I can’t wait to start our life together

Have you both been faithful in your relationship? a. I think he has a “side chick” or two b. One of us has cheated but we’re working on moving past it c. 100% YES

What is your motivation for moving in together? a. The possibility of seeing him/her naked b. Cheaper rent! c. So we can spend more time together and start building our future

Mostly A’s

You’re definitely NOT ready. Before thinking about moving in together, you might want to determine what your relationship status is. One minute you’re together, the next minute you hate each other’s guts, that’s definitely a sign that you’re not ready to take this step in your relationship, if you can even call it that.

Mostly B’s

You’re almost there... You’ve been dating for a while and you find yourself daydreaming of the thought of you two being roommates, but there’s no need to rush into living together. Sure, splitting the rent and utilities would be great, but it shouldn’t be the main reason you make the big move.

Mostly C’s

Congrats, you’re ready! You two practically live together already, you might as well take that next step and actually make it happen! It can be a big and scary thing, but it’s something your relationship could definitely handle Photos courtesy of Google Image Search

How did your first vacation together go? a. We’ve never been anywhere other than downtown together b. It was a weekend getaway with another couple but it was fun c. We spent spring break together and loved every minute of it!

Have you had a conversation about moving in together? a. The closest we’ve come to that was me asking him to stay the night on a TUESDAY b. It got brought up once but we’ve never talked about it since then c. We went house hunting last weekend… just for fun.

Summer Drinks

Written and Photographed by: Andrew Nelson

The long days and warm nights of summer have arrived. What better time to gather with friends, cool drink in hand? We present for your drinking pleasure a few ideas for summer cocktails. It is highly advised that you drink a few ounces of the alcohol before you add it to the recipe. You will know what it tastes like and you will appreciate the final product that much more. So whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re buying ingredients for Sangria at the local produce stand or mixing bourbon and ice cream, these are recipes that should kick your summer fun into high gear.

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Sangria, Central Washington Style 1 bottle of sweet Riesling 1 bottle of Syrah or Zinfandel 2 oranges, sliced 2 lemons, sliced 6 strawberries, sliced 1 can of orange juice concentrate Place the orange juice concentrate in a large jug. Add both bottles of wine and mix thoroughly. Add the sliced fruit and mix again. Fill two wine goblets with ice. Fill, drink, fill again, and forget about your worries.

The Root Canal A spin on the classic root beer float, this concoction of booze and ice cream is the perfect finish for any steak, burger, or pulled pork. 2 scoops of Umpqua Vanilla Ice Cream 3 oz. Jim Beam Kentucky Bourbon 1 can Barq’s Root Beer 1 Pinch of Cinnamon Scoop the ice cream into a large mug. Drink one ounce of the bourbon, then add the rest to the ice cream. Fill with root beer and sprinkle cinnamon on top to finish.

Spiked Tea While it may taste just like grandma’s classic ice tea, don’t be fooled. Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Vodka sits at a cool 70 proof and packs a punch where you’re not expecting it. Experimenting with different types of syrup can add pleasant variety to the flavor, like blueberry or strawberry. Juice from one lemon 2 oz. Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Vodka 0.5 oz. Maple Syrup Sweet and Sour 1 Lemon wedge Fill a pounder with ice. Add the lemon juice, vodka, and syrup. Top of with Sweet and Sour and mix well. Garnish with lemon wedge and stay seated.

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Top 10 LifeSimplifying Apps Written by: Sarah Sexton

Attention-grabbing words for college students: “FREE” and “FOOD!” If you have the productivity-improving power of a smartphone, Pulse has 10 hidden gems of life-simplifying apps that we think need more publicity. Never lament your food going bad again with the app that reminds you of expiration dates. Forget where you parked? There’s an app that finds your car. Feeling indecisive about what to eat for dinner, or what to wear outside? Let your phone analyze the weather outside, suggest appropriate clothing, then roll the Dinner Dice and your app will make the decisions for you.

Grocery Hero This app does more than just track the contents of your fridge. “Grocery Hero” comes to the rescue of your perishable foods by reminding you of the expiration dates. Reduce food waste! Features (according to app description): - Simple, quick and easy-to-use interface - SCAN and STORE feature to add groceries with barcodes, quick-add previously used items. - Store items without barcodes (e.g. fruit and veg or leftovers) - Discover new and innovative recipes based on your ingredients - Be reminded of the expiration dates of stored grocery items - Organize your grocery items between your fridge, freezer, and pantry - Get estimated nutrition information for selected recipes (e.g. Energy (calories), Cholesterol, Sugar, Protein) per serving - Get yield and preparation time for selected recipes.

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Downsides:

- No built-in grocery store shopping list. - Barcode scanner doesn’t always work.

Overall rating: 3.4/5 Stars on the Android Marketplace, not available on Apple. Photos courtesy of https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.groceryhero

AllRecipes.com Dinner Spinner Input information about your current food supply and discover what you can make with it. Scan any ingredient’s barcode to find a recipe that uses it, and add items to a mobile shopping list to help you breeze through the store. Features (according to app description): - Scan ingredients and add them permanently to the spinner. - Scan any ingredient to find a recipe that uses it. You’ll turn that forgotten can of crushed tomatoes into an amazing dinner. - Scan ingredients and add them to your new mobile shopping list. You’ll sail through the store. Your Dinner Spinner shopping list links to your main Allrecipes.com shopping list. Add ingredients from recipes on the site, scan items you’re getting low on, or just type in the stuff you need. When you get to the store, your whole list will be waiting for you on Dinner Spinner. Never forget an ingredient again.

Downsides:

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- No reminders of approaching expiration dates. - Sends out a lot of notifications, despite disabling notifications for the app in the application manager.

Overall rating: 4.2/5 Stars on the Android Marketplace, 5/5 stars on Apple Marketplace. â&#x20AC;&#x192;

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Instructables “How-To” app for whenever you feel like building something. From useful and entertaining DIY projects, to delicious recipes and outrageous inventions, Instructables is the place to explore, document, and share your creations. “With over 100,000 tutorials in technology, workshop, living and more, we have the largest collection of do-it-yourself projects created by others just like you.” 4.3/5 stars on Android, 4/5 stars on Apple.

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What 2 Wear

Analyze real-time weather information for your city. Calculate human body heat index according to humidity, temperature, and wind. Suggest the appropriate clothes to wear. 3.5/5 Stars on Android, not available on Apple. Photos courtesy of https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iloiacono.what2wear

More Life-Improving Apps for Smart Devices Dinner Dice

If you’re feeling indecisive about dinner: choose a kind of food, how far you’re willing to go for it, and roll the dinner dice. It’ll find you a nearby restaurant using your exact GPS location, and give you a map to their door. 3.3/5 stars on Android, not available on Apple.

Find My Car

Keep forgetting where you parked your car? Use this app to remember the GPS position of your car, hotel or any other location, show your current position and your car position on a map and use Google Navigation (or an external app) to navigate to your car. Use offline navigation with a compass feature. Take a picture of your parking spot for underground parking garages. SAFETY BONUS: also comes with an emergency button: send a pre-configured text message with your current position to a family member or close friend to notify them about your whereabouts with only 2 clicks (must be activated in the settings first). 3.9/5 stars on Android, 4/5 stars on Apple.

Battery Doctor Make your smartphone’s battery last hours longer. “Battery Doctor is a free battery saving app that can extend your battery life up to 50% by finding apps and settings that drain power on your device. … Find out what’s draining your power. Adjust your draining settings (e.g. brightness) and disable unnecessary apps that drain your battery.” 4.5 / 5 stars on both Android and Apple.

Shazam

Shazam is an app that identifies the title of song just by listening to it for a few seconds. Once you “Shazam” music, you can easily preview and buy tracks on Amazon or Google Play, sing along to the beat with real time lyrics, share your discoveries on any social network, and even identify TV shows. 4.4 / 5 stars on Android, 4.5/5 stars on Apple.

WSDOT app

The WSDOT mobile app contains Seattle traffic and travel info for the state of Washington. Includes statewide traffic cameras, high priority travel alerts, mountain pass reports, ferry schedules and alerts, ferry vessel watch, and northbound Canadian border wait times. 4.5 / 5 Stars on Android, 3/5 stars on Apple. Photos courtesy of Google Play App Store

SPRINKLES DOWNTOWN ELLENSBURG Written by Brianne Anderson and Photos by Alyssa Darby

s a child, I remember the smell right after a batch of Mom’s fresh baked chocolate chip cookies came out of the oven.

After graduating from Central with an English degree, Allen faced scarce opportunities, and her dream of opening a bakery came to the forefront. Since spending the last five years in Ellensburg, her residency allowed her to embody the nature of downtown and what it needs.

Little did I know then, I was being rewarded for good behavior as a promise for cookies in return.

“I couldn’t help but notice that Ellensburg would be a perfect location for a bakery like CakeFYI, especially when you hear students saying there is really nothing to do around here” Allen says. “I

For Molly Allen, her reward was a highly anticipated trip with her grandparents to her favorite bakery, Doers, located in Ontario, Canada. The bakery she loved preheated her passion to begin baking at a young age. Allen began to bake in her free time for her parents while they were out in hopes of hearing the praise of her treats. Instead, she received the opposite. “You could say I was pretty terrible when I first started,” Allen admitted, laughing at the thought. “I did everything the recipe called for, yet still just couldn’t get the taste down.”

Where it began Allen’s skill set began to develop in the kitchen as she made the move from Arizona to Ellensburg to attend Central Washington University. Her outlet? Blogging. Allen was a previous blogger for two websites, Best Friends for Frosting and Boy’s Club now known as Chasing Delicious, where she is the currently managing editor. She has also worked as a recipe developer for Betty Crocker. “Blogging allowed me to share my ideas and represent the idea that baking at home doesn’t need to be a scary thing,” Allen says. “Anybody can do it.”

want to cater to both locals and students.”

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Blogging allowed me to share my ideas and represent the idea that baking doesn’t need to be a scary thing.

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From blogging to her own bakery CakeFYI, which stands for Cake For Your Icing, features a unique aspect that allows customers to fulfill a specific cupcake craving at any time. When we say any time, we aren’t joking. Unlike other bakeries that provide a set list of recipes for the day, CakeFYI allows their customers to specially customize their orders in store. For instance, the four bases of cake include: vanilla, chocolate, red velvet and carrot. The customer’s choices of frostings and toppings are entirely up to them. CakeFYI’s grand opening was held May 24 for the community in Ellensburg. After viewing Cake FYI’s website, Meghan O’Brien, a senior, figured why not support a new local small business with delicious looking treats? The opening gave away samples and coupons which O’Brien took advantage of. “The cupcake was absolutely fantastic,” O’Brien says. “The cake was fluffy while the frosting was rich but balanced really well.” O’Brien’s overall impression was a cozy, warm atmosphere where you can take a friend to relax and indulge.

More than just a bakery CakeFYI blossomed in Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes as more than just a bakery. The space in the bakery allows for rentals for special events such as live bands, birthdays, and other celebrations. Her display counter will encompass not only her delectable baked items, mesmerizing customers, but also functions as a decorating space where Allen will showcase her decorating skills and allow others to give it a shot. Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s days as a cake decorator at Safeway make smaller orders a breeze in comparison to the monotony of mass production. Although her main focus will always be cupcakes and cakes, she has a few more menu items she is excited to present. One of the items includes her doughy pretzels served in a variation of flavors ranging from parmesan to cinnamon sugar.

Other items include cinnamon buns, cookies, muffins, bagels and pastries. Landgrove Coffee made in small batches from Idaho is available along with other refreshments. You can find CakeFYI at 213 West Fourth Avenue in Ellensburg, Wash.

A Gentlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide to the Correct Necktie Written by: Andrew Nelson

Why you should know the right knots Any man who finds himself in a social situation that requires a tie should do his best to wear it correctly. Not doing so will result in his outfit looking lopsided and unprofessional. The best way to avoid this is to learn a few foolproof knots that can be used depending on the situation. Tie aficionado Thomas G. Nichols, math major, says this will ensure that the wearer looks like a gentleman, not a clown. “There are specific tie knots that are to be worn when attending formal events, job interviews, and when attending less formal events,” Nichols says. “Knowing the correct tie knot for every occasion will keep you looking impressive and up to date on the protocol.” The event a gentleman is attending also determines whether the knot should be square. “When attending a formal event, the tie should be wide and symmetrical. They are conservative and show assertiveness,” Nichols says. “When going out on the town the tie should be smaller and slanted. Slanted ties are more liberal and fun.”

Narrowing down the right knot There are two factors a man should consider when choosing the correct knot. The first factor is the collar size and shape. “Large collar spreads are fitted for larger knots,” Nichols says. “Small spread collars require small tie knots because larger knots will be covered by the small collar.” The second factor is face shape. “A wider face calls for a wider tie knot,” Nichols says. “Conversely, a narrow, longer face should utilize a more narrow tie knot.”

Three Knots to Know

The Four-in-hand This knot is simple, narrow, and slightly crooked. Wear it next time you’re out on the town and make sure your shirt is untucked. This knot doesn’t take many folds, so you won’t run out of tie if you’re of taller stature.

The Full Windsor One of the most versatile knots a gentleman can know, this shape works with many different styles and sizes of neckties. Use it for a job interview or a wedding. This knot works well with or without a suit jacket.

The Balthus

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King of all tie knots, the Balthus is the largest knot out there. Due to how many folds it requires, the end result is a conspicuously perfect broad symbol of power. Wear it with a wide cut collar and a suit jacket if you have one. Highly recommended for occasions where wealthy people are present.

EllensburgSummer Fashion Must-Haves What are you going to wear to all your favorite summer activities? The summer trends this season all seem to incorporate a blend of 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trends, bold prints, fringe and statement pieces.

You may wonder, where am I going to find trendy, fashion forward pieces here in Ellensburg? Pulse went to some of the hautest boutiques for advice and hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we learned.

Written and Photographed by: Cherilyn Pursel

Claim Clothing This outfit, featuring pieces from the new boutique Claim Clothing, mixes grunge with a feminine edge. The entire outfit is quite girly with the floral crop top and colored jeans; but adding the rips to the pants really adds a unique edge to the look. Jeans - $34.00, Crop Top $28.00, Necklace $22.00, Leather Bracelet $14.00

Flirt Clothing This outfit from Flirt Clothing features three of the hottest trends this summer; Aztec prints, bold statement necklaces and maxi dresses. Adding a statement necklace to a bold print is a great way to spice up any summer outfit. Maxi Dress - $69.00, Necklace - $36.00

Wildcat Shop Boutique This outfit from the Wildcat Shop Boutique incorporates bold prints with a softer more casual vibe. The Aztec print romper combined with a soft cardigan makes this look appropriate for any summer occasion. Romper - $38.95, Cardigan - $64.00, Bracelet - $12.95, Necklace - $12.95, Sunglasses - $22.50, Belt - $12.95

Written by: Tyler Buchanan Photos Courtesy of: Google Images Ralph Waldo Emerson once said “Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air.” Camping is appreciated by people of all ages, and for many, is a way to escape from their daily lives. Whether camping with a small group of friends or with thousands of others at a music festival, there a few things happy campers should bring to make their camping experience more enjoyable.

Some of the more basic yet necessary items to bring include:

ENERGY FOODS

OTHER FOODS

(bars, gels, trail mix)

(enough to last)

SLEEPING BAGS

(with stakes)

SUN SHADE, TARP, OR SCREEN HOUSE

SLEEPING PADS

PILLOWS

MULTI-TOOL OR KNIFE

WATER BOTTLES

TENT

MATCHES/ LIGHTER

TRASH BAGS

FOLDING CHAIRS

MALLET OR HAMMER

FLASHLIGHT

WATER FILTER OR

APPROPRIATE CLOTHING FOR WEATHER

BOOTS OR SHOES

RAINWEAR

SWIMSUITS

TOILET PAPER

INSECT REPELLENT

HAND SANITIZER

FIRST-AID KIT

TOOTHBRUSH, TOILETRY KIT

NOTEBOOK AND PENCIL

CELL PHONE

TREATMENT TABLETS

MAPS

SUITED TO TERRAIN

OPR: Riley Kirchmeier and Trevor Burgstrom from Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals at CWU have some great suggestions that most people would not think about bringing, but Iodine tablets to pusay make camping so rify the water and Gatorade powder to much better! Some of make it taste better. these items include:

A basic kit that includes a first aid kit, chap stick, repair material for tents and sleeping bags.

Dryer

Riley doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go camping without Starburst to roast Dryer lint (sparks the fire over the fire instead up really fast) kindling of marshmallows.

Water filter water bottle/ water pump

Baby wipes are much more lucrative than toilet paper!

Plenty of Tylenol and ibuprofen is important!

Make a meal before hand and carry it in Tupperware containers so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to eat dry food all day.

BLOCKBUSTERS

SUMMER

2014

Written by: Mikey Riggins

And the hits just keep on coming. Moviegoers can anticipate another summer of remakes and sequels. Photos courtesy of Google Image Search

Title: Transformers 4: Age of Extinction Studio: Paramount Pictures Release Date: Friday, June 27, 2014 Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, Brenton Thwaites, Jack Reynor The Buzz: In this fourth installment of the Transformers series, the

Autobots take the world as their battlefield. Optimus Prime battles an ancient enemy across the world to save the human race yet again. Transformers star Shia Lebouf won’t be acting in this installment. Instead, Mark Wahlberg will replace his lead role as a faithful father uncovering the secrets of the Transformers.

Title: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Studio: 20th Century Fox Release Date: Friday June 11, 2014 Cast: Andy Serkis, Keri Russel, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman The Buzz: The Planet of the Apes franchise will once again adapt

another installment. Building off of the plot from the 2011 “Rise of the Apes”, the genetically evolved apes face off against humans to see who is the dominant species.

Title: Hercules Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Release Date: Friday July 25, 2014 Cast: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Aksel Hennie, Ian McShane The Buzz: Dwayne Johnson is playing this summer’s Hercules directed by Brett Ratner. Critics of January’s “Legend of Hercules” wrote torrential reviews of the Greek legend’s recent adaptation. MGM will attempt to recreate Hercules’ story, this time, starting his timeless twelve labors epic.

Title: The Expendables 3 Studio: Lionsgate Release Date: Friday, August 15, 2014 Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Scharzenegger, Jason Statham, Nicolas

Cage, Jackie Chan, Wesley Snipes, Jet Li.

The Buzz: The famed Expendables posse is getting busy again. This

time, on a rescue mission to save the President of the United States. Stallone co-directs along with Patrick Hughes in this high-action film, which is sure to thrill with intense scenes of gun-wielding mercenaries.

Title: 22 Jump Street Studio: Sony Pictures Release Date: Friday. June 13, 2014 Cast: Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Ice Cube The Buzz: In this action-comedy sequel to 2012’s “21 Jump Street”, Ta-

tum and Hill join forces as undercover students to investigate an illegal drug operation in college. The storyline was written by Jonah Hill based on a 1987 television series of the same title.

Title: The Purge: Anarchy Studio: Universal Pictures Release Date: Friday, July 18, 2014 Cast: Frank Grillo, Zach Gilford, Michael Kenneth Williams, Carmen

Ejogo

The Buzz: The purge continues. In this second installment of the

Purge series, a young, reluctant couple gets caught up in the middle of the yearly purge. The story follows the couple as they attempt survival in a day of merciless terror.

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The Buzz: This movies plot is based on actual events including the Jonestown Massacre of 1978. It is a story of a fashion photographer who is invited to visit his missing sister in a remote location in Central America. The invitation turns into an investigation as story escalades into a high-tension docudrama with heartfelt performances. Title: I Origins Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures Release Date: Friday, July 18, 2014 Cast: Michael Pit, Brit Marling, Astrid Berges-Frisbey, Steven Yeun The Buzz: Delving into the human eye, this film follows a molecular

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From humble beginnings in the basement studio of their high school, Brothers from Another members Tiglo and Cole have become fresh faces in the Seattle rap scene, along with Dee Jay Beeba. They have collaborated with some of Seattleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best hip-hop artists like the Blue Scholars, Sol, DJ Pinder and Sam Lachow, and they have shared stages with some of the biggest names in hip-hop including Kendrick Lamar, Wale and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, another duo who performed at CWU early in their careers. Central joined a list of distinguished venues where the duo has performed, and Pulse got the opportunity to interview the guys before their performance in the SURC Pit.

Written and Photographs by: Daniel Baldwin

WHAT GOALS ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING TOWARD? Cole: Our main goal is to see as much as we can. Tiglo: Just sustain, keep doin’ it, and not let real life get to us. Beeba: Trying to avoid real life for as long as possible, whatever that means. I guess to continue traveling as long as possible. We want to travel abroad in Europe, or something. WHICH MISTAKE DID YOU LEARN THE MOST FROM? Cole: It’s the little things. Every day we’re messing up. That’s our biggest asset. Since there is three of us, everybody is making mistakes here and there, and we have learned to work together and talk things out through our mistakes. Tiglo: One time I drank hella before a show and I forgot all the words and shit, and that was it. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SONG? Beeba: “The Morning” by The Weeknd. I find it very sensual, and I made a goal to make love to that song—and I did. Cole: “Baby I’m Yours” by Breakbot Tiglo: “Down on My Luck” by Vic Mensa

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE? Beeba: Friends With Benefits, [since] I found myself in the friend zone most of my life.

WHAT WORDS DO YOU LIVE BY? Tiglo: My mom told me this a whole ago: “You just have to ride the waves of life—you have to keep it wavy.” WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF? Beeba: Going on tour with Sol with some of [our] best friends up the coast. Cole: Sticking with it through college— that’s pretty hard. Tig said that we were quitting after graduation because [he and Beeba] didn’t want to be rappers who didn’t take life seriously. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A PARTNER? Beeba: If she can make a real good grilled cheese. Cole: Teeth are a really big thing for me, I really like nice teeth. A girl withstrong teeth and a strong iTunes. Tiglo: Someone that enjoys Star Wars as much as me with clean socks. WHAT’S ONE THING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU? Cole: Im an avid swimmer, and I won the spelling bee three times in elementary school. Tiglo: I was voted the strongest person in the school. Beeba: I was the only boy in my ballet class. I used to be in a rock band called the Faults back in middle school. And I had a bowl cut.