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August 2018

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Bailley Simms

MANAGING EDITOR Nicholas Freese PHOTOGRAPHER Adeena Rose Wade LAYOUT EDITOR Marco Morales ADVERTISING MANAGER Kassidy Young WEB & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER July Canilao ADVISOR Raul Moreno

COPY EDITOR Nikki Johnson

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REPORTER Alex Duffield

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REPORTER Cameron Kast REPORTER Katherine O’Boyle REPORTER Sofia Grande REPORTER Anna Nelson REPORTER Henry Holloway

s terthe Letto editor The VanCougar welcomes letters and commentary from members of the WSU Vancouver community on current issues. Letters must include the author’s full name, contact information and WSU affiliation: year and major for students, department for faculty and staff, degree and year graduated for alumni. The VanCougar does not publish anonymous letters. Send letters and commentary to van.vancouged@ wsu.edu. Once received, letters become property of The VanCougar and are subject to editing for length, clarity and style.

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The VanCougar will strive to seek out injustices and present them in a balanced, accurate way—displayed fairly, without bias. It matters not whether the views of the issue are held by many or few.

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Contents Meet the press

A letter from the editor Parking prices increase for the first time in three years Pullmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cruiser makes a trip to campus Did anyone else forget their lunch? Q&A with Eric Scott, director for student development A Cougar letter from abroad Climbing temperatures and climate change Alyssa Sperry, also known as The Salt Woman Orderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up! New technology in the cafeteria

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WSU Pullman students and marketing interns Maddie Sjolund and Annabelle Hutson spent their summer driving the Cougar Cruiser across Washington. Passing out free Cougar gear at various events and WSU campuses, the two stopped at WSU Vancouver on Aug. 2 just in time for the ROAR transfer orientation. (Adeena Rose Wade/The VanCougar)

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Bailley Simms

Editor-in-Chief Integrated Strategic Communications Major Hometown: Vancouver, WA Movie: Jurassic Park Animal: Lion Dream job: *Something really cool that makes a lot of money* Fun fact: “I have five tattoos.”

Kassidy Young

Advertising Manager Marketing major with a Professional Sales certificate Hometown: Vancouver, WA Movie: Clue (1985) Animal: Red panda Dream job: Head of Marketing for North Face Fun fact: “I shaved off and donated over 25 inches of my hair last year.”

Randal Houle

Team Editor English Literature major, Communications minor Hometown: Vancouver, WA Movie: Birdman Animal: Wolf Dream job: Novelist Fun fact: “I rebuilt a 30-year-old 18-foot sea kayak in nine months.”

Adeena Rose Wade

Photographer Double degree: Integrated Strategic Communications; Psychology & Women’s Studies Hometown: Battle Ground, WA Movie: X-Files, Fight the Future Animal: Wolf Dream job: Working my current one with Brenda Alling in the Office of Marketing and Communications! Fun fact: “I’ve played the Portland Rose Festival’s own version of WWII character “Rosie the Riveter” for 4 years!”

meet the Nicholas Freese

Managing Editor Public Affairs major with Justice Studies focus Hometown: Corrales, NM Movie: Children of Men Animal: Elephant Dream job: Attorney General Fun fact: “I’m good at the ‘worm’ dance move.”

July Canilo

Web & Social Media Manager Marketing major with Film minor Hometown: San Francisco, CA Movie: Short Term 12 Animal: Orca whale Dream job: Chief Marketing Officer Fun fact: “I learned my name was actually July when I was a 4th grader (supposed to be Julie).”

Marco Morales

Layout Editor Double major: Marketing; Entrepreneurship Hometown: Vancouver, WA Movie: Coco Animal: Swiss Shepherd dogs Dream job: Millionaire philanthropist Fun fact: “I love meeting new people and hearing about them. I believe the world is an amazing place and everyone has a story worth sharing. Also there is no such thing as a bad pun, even if people think its a punishment.”

PRESS Henry Holloway

Reporter Management Information Systems major, Computer Science minor Hometown: Danville, CA Movie: Limitless Animal: Giraffe Dream job: Network Security Analyst Fun fact: “I’m ambidextrous.”

Katie O’Boyle

Reporter History major, Communications minor Hometown: Ridgefield, WA Movie: Perks of Being a Wallflower Animal: Doggos Dream job: Curator Fun fact: “I work as a security officer at a casino in Ridgefield.”

Cameron Kast

Reporter Integrated Strategic Communications major Hometown: Vancouver, WA Movie: Threat Level Midnight Animal: Capuchin monkey Dream job: News reporter or working PR for a musician/label Fun fact: “I carry a jar of peanut butter with me wherever I go”

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Nikki Johnson

Team Editor Social Sciences major focusing in Communications, English minor Hometown: Sacramento, CA Movie: Underworld Animal: Owl Dream job: Editor-in-Chief of a fashion magazine Fun fact: “I’m the youngest of 13 siblings.”

Alex Duffield

Reporter English major, Integrated Strategic Communications minor Hometown: Aurora, CO Movie: It’s Such a Beautiful Day Animal: Squid Dream job: Advertising Account Manager Fun fact: “I have never broken a bone, despite many opportunities.”

Sofia Grande

Reporter Neuroscience major, Business minor Hometown: Vancouver, WA Movie: Back to the Future Animal: Polar bear Dream job: In the field surgeon for Doctors Without Borders Fun fact: “I like to make jam... I make the BEST fig jam.”

Anna Nelson

Reporter Integrated Strategic Communications major, Sociology minor Hometown: Battle Ground, WA Movie: On paper, Harry Potter; in reality, Hoodwinked Animal: Fox Dream job: Something combining dogs and marketing? I’m open to sugestions. Fun fact: “I’m a husky mom. I spend most of my time with him or watching dog videos on Instagram.”

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From the editor...

we are! This summer our staff has worked diligently to prepare for a new year here at The VanCougar. I hold high expectations of nothing less than the best for this publication. We are embracing change and constantly working to Editor-in-Chief Bailley Simms at her desk in The VanCougar office. (Adeena Rose Wade) ensure that each article in every issue is of the utmost quality. Our mission includes solid reporting that is balanced, accurate and complete. The VanCougar is the eyes and ears of the WSU Vancouver t this time last year, I filled out an campus. We are here to provide the students, faculty, staff application to be a reporter for The VanCougar. As an and community with the information they deserve. I’ve integrated strategic communication major, I thought said it once and I’ll say it again, I am beyond privileged to joining the university’s newspaper would be the perfect be the 2018/19 editor-in-chief of The VanCougar. Stop by plan. I would never have imagined that simple application the office to say hi and be sure to keep your eye out for our would change my life and provide me the opportunity to biweekly publications! be editor-in-chief less than a year later. My journey at Washington State University started in Pullman on the main campus. I’ve always had a passion for writing, speaking and really any sort of communicating, but when I started college I worried that a communication degree wouldn’t be enough. However, the esteemed Edward R. Murrow College of Communication quickly 2018/19 Editor-in-Chief changed my mind. I started my journey as a strategic communication major, then headed abroad to Australia Bailley Simms for a semester where I studied at Bond University on the Gold Coast. When I returned to the United States my roots were calling; the WSU Vancouver campus was debuting it’s very own Integrated Strategic Communication Program. I knew this was where I was meant to be. Last year I served as an Associated Students of Washington State University Vancouver Senator as a way of getting involved on campus. I was also a reporter for The VanCougar and eventually a copy editor. As last spring semester came to an end, the thought of being editor-inchief was just beginning. A few months later and here

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Did anyone else forget their lunch?

Henry Holloway

Switch up your normal eating routine

Reporter

WSU Vancouver students boast that, compared to other colleges, the cafeteria on campus has very highquality food. Some think the impressive menu is due to the lack of a meal plan option for students that are traditionally offered at campuses with dorms. While some may consider the food better than other campus cafeteria’s, some students complain that it is overpriced. Beyond that, simply eating in the same place day after day becomes repetitive. Thankfully, there are some popular nearby food options. If a student finishes class at 1 p.m. and breakfast was on the back burner, WSU Vancouver neighbor, the Kitchen Table Cafe, can help. The restaurant closes at 2:30 p.m. and serves breakfast and lunch all day. A little further down the road is Breakfast at Valerie’s, which serves breakfast until 2:45 p.m. Located off Interstate 205 at 516 SE Chkalov Drive, 98683, Breakfast at Valerie’s is convenient for students with commuting back home to the Camas or Washougal area. Whether students are craving only a slice or a whole pie, there are a couple popular pizza options near WSU Vancouver. Dominos is just 2 miles from campus, a mere six-minute drive. The company commonly offers deals, such as large three topping pizzas for $7.99, a budgetfriendly option for college students. Another 1/2 mile down the road is Pizza Schmizza, a local chain that started in Hillsboro, Oregon. While Pizza Schmizza sells whole pizzas they have become popular for selling individual slices as well. For those on the hunt for a bargain, many restaurants in downtown Vancouver have happy hour menus. With

grills and pubs on nearly every corner, it seems hard to go wrong; however, a few locations stand out amongst the rest. One pub, Shanahan’s Pub and Grill, boasts specialty bacon loaded “Shany fries” for $5. Main Event Sports Grill offers small share plates such as wings, pulled pork sliders and bacon-wrapped meatloaf muffins. Not only are the appetizers affordable, they are known to be filling too. If something a bit more upscale is in the budget, The Eatery at the Grant House is a venue worthy of a special event. The Eatery is open for brunch on weekends, then lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. According to the Grant House website, the building was originally established in 1849 to barrack U.S. Military officers. The building has an old-time atmosphere and is a ‘farm to table’ restaurant, meaning the food is fresh and the menu changes seasonally. The Grant House venue has multiple rooms available for dining and special rooms upstairs for events. Each room has a unique charm but diners may choose to eat on the wrap-around porch in the warmer months. For students on a tight budget, WSU Vancouver offers a food pantry. “The Cougar Food Pantry can provide nonperishable items to WSU Vancouver students in need of food,” explains the WSU Student Affairs website. More information on the Cougar Food Pantry and food bag order forms are available online at https://studentaffairs. vancouver.wsu.edu/cougar-food-pantry When exploring restaurants the bottom line is, Vancouver is the place to be when hungry, on any budget.

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Q A with Eric Scott, director for student development

Eric Scott in his corner office of the Student Services Center. (Bailley Simms/The VanCougar)

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New to WSU Vancouver, Eric Scott arrived on campus last January joining the department of Student Affairs and Enrollment. In this sit down interview before the start of the semester, The VanCougar asked Scott a few questions about his previous work, challenges with his job on campus and his future goals.

Q: A:

What brought you to WSU Vancouver?

This is an exciting campus. It seemed like with enrollment growing with the students that I met here during my time on campus just seemed like it was a good opportunity. But, the selfish reason is, it was a promotion; it was a step up and advancement in my career.

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: Where did you work before and what did you do there?

I was a proud CWU [Central Washington University] Wildcat. I served as associate director for recreation and then I moved to assistant director for the sophomore year experience. It looked very similar to the VanCoug Journey.

Q: A:

Describe your position here on campus.

My role is to supervise the Office of Student Involvement, the Student Resource Center and the Student Wellness Center. They all have capable directors and managers within each one. I supervise the individual and I help inform what they’re doing but I’m not involved in the day-to-day. I’m also responsible for assessment within student affairs. I am a goal lead for one of the strategic planning goals within the university, which is student success and really to increase the

opportunities provided to students. Student conduct is now coming into my position so that is something I’ll be learning over the course of the year

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And you’re also a doctoral student?

Yeah. One of the things I am curious about is the role of positive psychology. Rather than studying stress and anxiety and everything that makes us worse at our jobs, I would rather study hope and optimism and positivity, resilience; the things that make us best at our job. So that’s what I’m getting an organizational psychology degree in.

Q: A:

What are some challenges that come with your job/ position? I think the challenge has been to find the communication strains, the meetings, where the work is happening and making sure I’m a part of those conversations on the front end. This is going to be a long

August 2018 term position for me. So rather than make short term decisions that may be short sided and achieve success immediately, I’d rather get group buy-in, learn from what they’ve done in the past and make longer lasting change. But it doesn’t come with immediate results. So, in the end, what’s challenging about the position is that I don’t always see immediate results. I see staff for 90 percent of my time. The other thing I didn’t share as part of my role [see Q.3] I co-chair the student success council and it’s tough to focus on student success without hearing from students.

: How do you approach/think

about the current student government environment, which has already included a cancelled election, a summer interim vice president and president and now a possible senator impeachment?

One, I love that the students are passionate and are finding their voice. That’s the thing I don’t want to get lost in this whole process is you have students that care deeply about what their causes are and they’re trying their best. I think as an administrator that there is support

and resources in place to make sure students know their rights while they’re going through the process. That’s the role of the advisors and the leadership is to get them to talk through their processes not to manage their process. It’s really about the students at this point. I think, in the end, it gets people to articulate what their values are, which is going to be a benefit to us going into the next year because we are going to have a very true sense of what student government stands for.

: Are these conversations that

are had regarding student government at a higher level within our university? You hear about conversations in the Office of Student involvement. Do these conversations work their way up the ladder in regards to your position here?

The chancellor knows. The vice chancellors know. They’re all aware of what’s going on because they’re all deeply interested in what the students are doing. The role of administration is to support students.

And student government, rightfully so, has been the voice of students and the hub of student activity since the inception of this campus, so everybody is interested in what’s going on. However, it’s not really the role of administration to jump in and say, ‘this is how we’re going to act.’

What is the role of the Office of Student Involvement in bridging differences that emerge from such a charged political environment?

I think the only thing that we can do here and the role of the Office of Student Involvement is to continue to serve as advisors; and advisers are not decision makers. Advisers are individuals that you can confide information in, talk out your decisions that you’re going to make. Ultimately, it’s an individual responsibility that students have to engage in the processes that they have. They have to make that choice of ‘this is what I’m going to do’ and it’s our roles as advisers to give them as much information as they can to help make a decision.

What are some goals you have as the director for student development for this upcoming academic year?

Director for student development, Eric Scott. (Bailley Simms/The VanCougar)

It would be great to make sure we are well suited to support the students that we are expected to have. So, if we’re talking about enrollment growth over the next four or five years we need to make sure our services reflect the enrollment growth. A fiveyear plan is something I would love to come out of the next year with. A fiveyear plan for staffing, for budgeting, for services that we would expand or cut as a result of what the students say they need. How can we focus on what’s essential for the learners that we have here? Then make sure that our growth is responsible for any services that we need in the future.

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Order’s up! New technology in the cafeteria Amid sales shortages and cost increases the cafeteria introduces new pager system “There does not seem to be a designated space available for people to come pick up their orders in the first place,” he said. “Until they address the issue of overall available space, the pager implementation will remain counter-productive.” Cafeteria food service manager, Brad Havist, explains how he believes the pager system will help keep the pick-up area clutterfree. “The intent of the pager system is not to have customers waiting around the area for their food,” Havist said. “They allow us to page customers when their food is ready and then they can come and get it. So far it has been very well received and seems to work very well.” At the beginning of the summer some cafeteria staff saw their scheduled hours New pagers on the food counter of the cafeteria. (Bailley Simms/The VanCougar) reduced. Shortly after, several students were laid off. Alex Duffield Reporter “Staffing was cut to the very basic, with one person per station,” DeManti said. On July 20 the campus cafeteria ditched order number “This was due to lower than expected sales,” Havist tents and began to use digital, coaster-style pager systems. said of the summer layoffs. This means future cafeteria customers will no longer have One month before Havist was hired as food service food delivered to their table by cafeteria staff. Instead, manager in mid-February, his predecessor, Samantha when paged, customers will now walk to the pick-up area Zizza, increased food prices in response to Washington’s and trade their pagers for their order. Jan. 1 minimum wage increase. This may prove useful as campus facilities continue to Despite the recent changes in pricing and sales, Havist accommodate a growing student body. According to the remains optimistic about the cafeteria’s operations, “If WSU Institutional Research enrollment headcount, WSU students are looking for work they are welcome to apply.” Vancouver’s 2017 fall semester saw 120 more enrollments The cafeteria has now resumed its regular schedule than the previous fall. While the Vancouver campus only of 7:30 a.m.– 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 made up 12 percent of the university’s total student body a.m.– 3 p.m. Fridays. in 2017, it was responsible for 25 percent of the university’s overall enrollment growth. This is not the first update the cafeteria has implemented this year. On March 1 the cafeteria had new credit card machines installed. Additionally, on Aug. 16 cafeteria staff began navigating a new and improved ordering system. Recent public affairs graduate Michael DeManti worked as a cook in the cafeteria for two years and talked about the impact the machines had towards the end of his time at the cafeteria. “Looking out through the order window, it was clear that on average the lines had been visibly reduced,” DeManti said. Despite this noted improvement, DeManti remains Cafeteria staff learn how to use the new ordering system in preparation for the start of the semester. (Bailley Simms/ The VanCougar) skeptical about the new pager systems.

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Parking prices increase for the first time in three years The start of the semester brings new fall/spring permit options, along with higher prices Adeena Wade

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Getting a parking permit at WSU Vancouver just became a little less stressful and a little more expensive. With increased costs due to parking lot maintenance and a higher minimum wage, permit prices for all WSU Vancouver parking lots increased 2.9 percent July 23, according to Parking Supervisor Anne O’Neill. “The university may increase permit prices based on the annual [consumer price index],” O’Neill said. “We have not increased parking fees in three years.” When someone buys a permit for the upcoming academic year, they will notice a new permit valid for both fall and spring terms. “We have been thinking about this option for a few years and are very excited to be able to offer it,” O’Neill said. “We feel this option will better suit most students and ninemonth faculty.” The fall/spring permit saves $10 compared to buying fall and spring permits separately. O’Neill said the most efficient way to purchase a permit is online at wsuvancouver. aimsparking.com.

Blue lot parking permit pay station alerts students of price increase. (Bailley Simms/ The VanCougar)

Permits must be picked up in-person between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Parking Services in the Physical Plant Building. O’Neill said to accommodate early classes, Parking Services will open at 7:30 a.m. the first two days of the semester. Permit holders who take a different vehicle to school and forget to transfer their permit can stop by Parking Services for a free daily permit, but are limited to three per semester. Parking enforcement begins on the first day of classes. “We issue on average 2,500 citations a year,” O’Neill said. “Most of those are for not having a permit.” O’Neill said the parking lots are stressed during the first two weeks of the semester, so arrive early enough to park and walk to your classes. “Through experience we sell to 160 percent capacity,” said O’Neill. “After Clark College begins in September, we will do lot counts every hour for two weeks. This helps us determine if we can sell more permits in any of the ‘sold out’ lots.” Another change to campus this fall includes a course scheduling grid designed by the 21st Century Course Scheduling Task Force, a group formed in Oct. 2016 to address growth at WSU Vancouver. According to a memorandum from the force, a majority of classes were scheduled between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. “creating scheduling conflicts for our students, competition for classroom spaces and congestion in the parking lots.” This new grid is designed to offer more classes spread throughout the day to alleviate those problems and better serve the student population.

“It will be mid-October before we are be able to determine the effect the schedule changes may or may not have on the lots,” O’Neill said. “We are scheduled to have another lot built and ready by fall 2019.”

August 2018

ROAR transfer orientation attendees gathered around the Cougar Cruiser table ready to pick up free WSU gear. (Adeena Rose Wade/The VanCougar)

Pullman’s cruiser makes a trip to campus The Cougar Cruiser passes out WSU gear during ROAR transfer orientation. Alex Duffield

Reporter

In April, WSU’s Cougar Cruiser departed Pullman and began its statewide road trip. On Aug. 2 the cruiser finally reached Vancouver. The arrival was just in time to set up shop at the ROAR transfer orientation to pass out t-shirts, stickers, game tickets and more. Chipman and Taylor Chevrolet in Pullman, WA have provided a vehicle since the project’s birth in 2012. This

year they provided a 2017 Chevy Equinox. WSU’s Cougar Athletic Fund keeps the tank full of gas and the trunk full of university gear. For the last four months, Cougar Cruiser co-pilots Maddie Sjolund and Annabelle Hutson have traveled to events and locations all over Washington state. On their journey, they have also engaged with students, alumni and fans on social media. “We basically make our plans for what we’re going to do based off of who reaches out to us. We’ve been deciding kind of last minute,” Hutson said. “We have a lot of people comment things like ‘Where are you? Don’t go there, come to Seattle.’” This Cougar athletic promotion endeavor also serves as a marketing internship opportunity for Sjolund and

Hutson who are entering their junior and senior years. Sjolund is a strategic communication major specializing in public relations. Hutson is double majoring in strategic communication and communication and society. “Our job is to promote WSU sporting events. We have current football posters with all the dates,” said Sjolund, “but we’re also promoting the Cougar Cruiser, itself, and trying to get more social media followers.” Cougar Cruiser’s Facebook community has seen more growth than any other social platform since April. More than two thousand people have liked and followed the page as of late July and the numbers continue to climb. As the Cougar Cruiser’s online following grows, so does its ability to draw out fans from every crevice of Washington state, which has included hotel swimming pools and stadiums. “We were asked to go to a fruit stand in Yakima where they sell peaches,” said Hutson. “So many

August 2018

The Cougar Cruiser came packed with WSU football calendars, draw string bags and sunglasses. (Adeena Rose Wade/The VanCougar)

people were coming out of work to be there, a lot of them in their Coug shirts.” “My favorite place so far is definitely Coug Day at the Mariners,” Sjolund said. “We got attacked by people, completely mobbed. Within thirty minutes we ran out of gear.” “It’s been crazy everywhere,” Hutson said when asked to pick a favorite location. “The size of the event doesn’t really matter to us because, regardless, people are going to be excited. That’s the best part.” Sjolund and Hutson seem to agree on quite a bit. They both expressed eagerness to start fall semester and return to a more structured schedule. “It’s been fun, but as much of control freaks as we are having a job that’s so flexible has been a challenge,” Hutson explained. “We never know what’s next. We’ve just kind of been going with the flow.” The team explained that the cruiser’s trek is soon coming to an end.

“We have a few more locations and then we’re back at Pullman to drive in the annual National Lentil Festival parade,” Hutson said. Swarmed by VanCougs eager to meet the co-pilots and grab some gear, the Cougar Cruiser drew more than just orientation attendees; summer class students, campus staff and even alumni stopped by. The spirit of the campus was in full attendance, carried by a diverse summer crowd only a commuter campus could facilitate. Sjolund and Hutson have yet another favorite to consider. Their recommendations, along with social media insights, will help their successors decide whether the cruiser will return to Vancouver campus next year. Followers can watch the Cougar Cruiser journey on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For Cougs who missed the Cougar Cruiser visit, Cougar gear is always available for purchase at the WSU Vancouver Bookie.

Cougar Cruiser drivers Maddie Sjolund (left) Annabelle Hutson (right) prepping a draw string bag with gear. (Adeena Rose Wade/ The VanCougar)

“The size of the event doesn’t really matter to us, because regardless, people are going to be excited. That’s the best part.” -Annabelle Hutson

August 2018

A Cougar letter from abroad

The VanCougar reporter, Anna Nelson holding a Cougar flag during her study abroad trip to London. (Anna Nelson/ The VanCougar)

Dear Fellow Cougs, If a few months ago someone had discussed education abroad, I would have written it off as something only financially well-off students can pursue. Fast forward to now, I recently returned home from spending part of my summer in London doing just that. I haven’t used a dime in student loans to pay for it and I did not have any frivolous sponsors. It is not anything I would have ever considered until recently and want others to have the opportunity to experience something so life-changing too. While taking a communication course last semester my professor George Rede recruited me for a study abroad program. This gave me the chance to study outside of WSU Vancouver through an international program called CAPA: The Global Education Network. There are many opportunities outside of our own institution to study abroad. The most important thing before considering an outside organization is checking if the credits will transfer – the experience won’t be the same if the coursework does not earn useable credits. Claire Kibblewhit, CAPA program director of the London office said, “I would encourage anyone to study abroad. If you’re not sure you can do it, give it a go. I think it can be a challenge but life is full of challenges and you should definitely challenge yourself.”

opinion article Kibblewhit discussed how students who doubt their abilities or who are uncomfortable with the concept of studying in a foreign country are generally the ones who prove to be successful. CAPA encourages students to take note of what international differences make them uncomfortable and use those experiences to broaden their cultural perspectives. “Living or working in a foreign or global city also allows students the benefit of sort of thinking out of the box, getting out of their comfort zones making adjustments to things that may be intellectually adverse to what they’re used,” Kibbelwhit said. Having the opportunity to study in London, I have learned huge lessons in independence, integration, diversity and important information from my coursework. I studied abroad to complement my communication degree because London is an epicenter of journalism and media. I would encourage you to study in a city that best compliments your major. For instance, if you’re studying history, you might consider studying in Rome due to its rich history dating back to 753 B.C. During the 2016/17 school year, 23 WSU Vancouver students studied abroad; accounting for three percent of the Cougs who study globally. Students who receive financial aid can adjust their aid for education abroad costs. Christine Oakley, Washington State University’s director of global learning, encourages everyone to study abroad and stressed the importance of planning early. “Our slogan is anyone, anytime, anywhere!” Oakley said. Studying abroad, she said, gives students “an opportunity to gain confidence. Even simple things like figuring out public transportation, paying for it in a different currency, figuring out how to get where you want to go.” Learning about another culture while pursuing your major is eye-opening. I was able to pay for my program in full by fundraising. I’d suggest speaking with a financial aid advisor and seek scholarships. Students don’t need to be rich to study abroad and it will undeniably enrich your character. Attend a Global Cougs meeting to see what opportunities are available through WSU Vancouver. These meetings are for current students to discover what international opportunities they have and identify programs that might interest them. I hope this letter will persuade you to consider the many education abroad opportunities you have as a student here at WSU Vancouver. Take it from someone who never envisioned herself studying abroad but is now more culturally aware because of it. Sincerely, Anna Nelson The VanCougar Reporter

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“Dominoes and Red Stripe are fundamental pass times at rum bars in Jamaica.”

“Playing dominoes [for] information on how to meet The Salt Man.”

“Halite (salt) that was locally harvested in Jackson Bay Beach by The Salt Man.”

“The Little Salt Pond in Yallahs St. Thomas. This pond was fundamental and extremely important in my research as it was one of ponds on the island that was documented in the mid 1600s as a salt producing location using enslaved African labor.”

Text and photos courtesy of Alyssa Sperry

August 2018

Alyssa Sperry, also known as The Salt Woman

With a passion for food and culture, WSU Vancouver alumna studies the history of salt Katie O’Boyle

Reporter

Alyssa Sperry has always had an interest in food and how it became a turning point for human survival. The WSU Vancouver alumni said that finding curiosity in salt came easy. At the end of her undergraduate years, Sperry decided to focus her studies in Jamaica with her bachelors in anthropology and a minor in history. “Everyone knows that Jamaica is a sugar producing island and while other islands near it produced sugar, it also produced salt. So, what about Jamaica?” Sperry said. When asked about her research, Sperry discussed the elaborate history of the Spanish invasion into Jamaica in the 1400s. She claimed salt may have contributed to the invasion and sugar became a by product of salt thereafter. Diving into her research Sperry said one of the biggest things that shocked her when arriving in Jamaica for the first time was the culture. She spent extensive time with the locals and received firsthand knowledge of their way of life and what that meant to them. During Sperry’s second visit she met a “salt local” and felt she was making progress in her discoveries. “The section that I have done is confirming that Jamaica did produce salt,” Sperry said. “But it will take some time before it is complete.” Thanks to the research she has conducted, the locals have given her distinguished nickname. “I am known as the salt woman in Jamaica, it’s great.”

Although Sperry is getting her master’s degree at the University of Oregon she said “If it was not for WSU, I would not be where I’m at today.” Sperry mentioned many of her professors at WSU Vancouver who guided her along the way, such as Candice Goucher who helped Sperry raise money for research and got her in contact with certain people. “I also got the support from the University Scholars Honors Program, which most people don’t know about,” said Sperry. According to Sperry, between five and six students out of the entire university get picked for this program and those selected then conduct their own research. “That’s what this thesis was, part of the honors program” Sperry said. One of Sperry’s favorite learning experiences was the ability to research. “I feel like I’m a detective, you know, you have this question and it’s not like you can just open up a book and there’s all of your information right there, you have to go find it. And sometimes it’s in unique locations that you would have never expected,” Sperry said. Sperry won the Library Research Excellence award for using the library in preparation for the research she gathered in Jamaica.

“I am known as The Salt Woman in Jamaica. It’s great” -Alyssa Sperry

“I utilized every aspect of the library; the help desk, the Interlibrary loan, every tool they had available, I used,” Sperry said. “I wasn’t afraid to ask for help when I needed help, you know those librarians in there, they are a wealth of knowledge, they can find something so fast.” When asked what advice she has for fellow WSU Vancouver students, Sperry emphasized reaching out to professors. “If you are in a particular area, reaching out to a professor that you are interested in their work, what they’re researching, their field of study, especially if you want to go in that industry, will get you a leg up in order to get internships, in order to get into grad school,” said Sperry. Sperry plans to continue focusing on her love of salt and her curiosity in Jamaica within her graduate degree.

WSU Vancouver alumna, Alyssa Sperry. (Adeena Rose Wade/ The VanCougar)

August 2018

Climbing

temperatures and climate change

With worldwide temperatures rising, now is the time for Washington to take action

Sofia Grande

Reporter

2018 is on track to be the fourth hottest year on record, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The NOAA found the start of the year to be warmer than previous years and climate change seems to be a deciding factor. President Donald Trump announced in June of last year that the United States would no longer participate in the United Nations’ Paris Agreement. By ceasing from the agreement, the United States is no longer bound to the terms; however, the U.S. cannot officially withdraw from the agreement until Nov. 4, 2020. The agreement, signed in December of 2015, intended to work on the effects of greenhouse gases. This agreement was a collaboration composed of 196 countries, including the United States, to reduce the effects of greenhouse gases. This lead to climate change policies becoming the responsibility of each individual state. One way to determine the efficiency of a state’s climate change policies includes observing that state’s greenhouse gas emissions. According to The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the greenhouse effect occurs when gases create an atmosphere where sunlight can pass but heat cannot, and is therefore pushed back onto the surface of the planet. Mark Stephan, a professor at WSU Vancouver, is currently researching climate change policies on a sub-national level. His influence

in studying this field comes from past research that looked into air pollution. With temperatures rising globally, a climate change solution seems as though it would only come from a national level. Yet, it is important to consider the impact small communities have. “Almost all climate change policies are occurring at a state level,” Stephan said. Stephan looks into the climate change policies that different states have, or in some cases, do not have, and finds connections between the greenhouse gas emissions of each state. While research on what the most effective climate change policies are continue to evolve, policies are notably important. According to Stephan, “States that are the most active with a variety of policies [have fewer greenhouse gases].” What can students do to affect climate change? Looking into the state legislature and determining what courses of action each state wants to take is one starting point. Washington state is currently in a legislative time frame that sets minimum limits on greenhouse gases in 2020, 2035 and 2050. Through this legislature, Washington state has set a goal to lower greenhouse gas levels to the same level in 1990. By 2035 the greenhouse gas emission would be 25 percent lower than 1990 and 50 percent lower in 2050. To get involved in the climate change policies students can also research state Legislature before voting. The Washington state primary elections happened Aug.7, with general elections on Nov. 6.

To find a specific district or to learn more about candidates, visit the elections and voting page for Washington’s secretary of state at https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/ current/Legislative.html. Another important thing students can do is looking into their own carbon footprint – the calculation of how much carbon dioxide a single person produces over time through certain activities. There are many ways to try to improve greenhouse gas emissions. Driving a car or using electricity produces carbon dioxide, which leads to the greenhouse effect. Water transportation uses a great amount of energy, increasing an individual’s carbon footprint. By simply cutting down your shower time or shutting off the faucet when brushing your teeth, individuals can reduce their carbon footprint. Eating food that does not require cooking or man-made greenhouse gas emitters can also dwindle a person’s carbon footprint. Setting up a carpool system to get to and from campus is another simple way. Washington residents can also reduce their carbon footprint by going coal-free. This means contacting local energy providers and learning about the origins of the electricity Washington households typically use. Although coal-free electricity helps reduce the carbon footprint, switching can come with additional charges. While climate change may seem like an overwhelming obstacle for one person, everyone can affect the greenhouse gas levels in many ways such as looking into local climate change legislature, voting for adequate change or lobbying electric companies for clean energy.

August 2018

August

m a r k yo u r c a l e n da r . . .

Veterans Club back to school BBQ 5 – 8 p.m. Picnic shelter

ASWSUV President and Vice President intent to run packets available in Office of Student Involvement

Back to school BBQ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Quad

Public ASWSUV Senate meeting 1 p.m. VFSC Rm. 104

21st Annual Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival 4 – 10 p.m. Esther Short Park

Global Cougs 101 9:10 – 10 a.m. Student Services Center, Rm. 101

TechTalk with IT 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Student Services Center, Rm. 101

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SAB Outdoor movie night 5 – 11 p.m. Lawn between VMCC & VUB

Fall Involvement Fair 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. VFSC/Quad

Issue #2 of The VanCougar on stands September 4 Meadows Farms Nurseries & Landscaping, Clarksburg, United States (Elija Hill)

The VanCougar

August 2018

GUIDE TO CAMPUS

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Clark College Building (VCCW) Classroom Building (VCLS) Dengerink Administration Building (VDEN) Engineering & Computer Science Building (VECS) Firstenburg Student Commons (VFSC) Library Building (VLIB) McClaskey Building (VMCB) Child Development Program Multimedia Classroom Building (VMMC) Science & Engineering Building (VSCI) Student Services Center (VSSC) Admissions, Bookstore, Financial Aid, Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center Undergraduate Building (VUB)

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Study Spot/ Cafeteria Study Spot: 2nd Floor VUB Study Spot; 2nd Floor VMMC Study Spot: 1st floor VLIB Study Spot: 1st floor VECS Study Spot: 2nd Floor VSC Campus Safety Health and Wellness, VCLS Room 160 Quantitative Skill Center (QSQ) Mathlab, Chemistry and Physics Language learning Resource Center, Room 214 Wiriting center 2nd floor

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WSU Vancouver campus map (Graphic by Vicki Tolmacheva)