December 11, 2017
VanCougar THE
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Vol. 28 Issue 8
Finals week p. 3
Inclement weather policy update p. 7
Budget update p. 9
Contents 3 Finals week
The VanCougar Recipe for Success
7 Inclement weather policy update What if another Snowpocalypse hits?
9 WSU Vancouver’s Own Dr.Carolyn Long Runs for Congress Four candidates vie to unseat Jaime Herrera Beutler in the 3rd Congressional District
12 Lights, dance and unity
Cougs, local community celebrate first Diwali at WSUV
13 Budget update
What’s really going on with the budget issue?
Cover Photo: Students have a snowball fight on campus during the first weeks of January 2017. Courtesy of Zeke Estes. Read about the Inclement weather policy update on page 7 THE
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Steven Cooper MANAGING-EDITOR Nick Freese LAYOUT EDITOR Marco Morales ADVISOR Raul Moreno
WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Chuck Mitchell
TEAM EDITORS Andrew Hanchett Quetzali Ramirez
ADVERTISING MANAGER Catherine Chaisson
REPORTERS Amanda Flynn Jordan Stevenson Ronnie Yaacoub Katherine O’Boyle Bailley Simms
PHOTOGRAPHER Zeke Estes
THE SKINNY: What’s going down on campus
(12/14) Mount St. Helens Institute High
School Field Ecology Conference,
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. in Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110 and 129 (12/15, 12/22, 1/5) Admissions 101 Workshop, 2 p.m. in Student Services Center Room 101. Presentation designed to answer frequently asked questions about WSUV’s admissions process. (12/16- 1/8) Winter Break, No Class (12/20) “A Radio Christmas Carol” 7 p.m. at The Kiggins Theater, admission is $8, non-perishable food items and monetary donations for The Clark County Food Bank encouraged Mission Statement: The VanCougar is a student-run newspaper serving the students, faculty and staff of WSU Vancouver. The VanCougar is available at distribution sites in the lobbies of most WSU Vancouver buildings The VanCougar may be viewed online at thevancougar.com Correction Policy: It is the policy of The VanCougar to correct errors. Please contact the editor via email at van.vancouged@wsu.edu Letters to the Editor: The VanCougar welcomes brief letters (250 words or fewer) 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. Letters and suggestions may be emailed to van.vancouged@wsu.edu
(1/4) ROAR New Student Orientation 4–8 p.m. in the Firstenburg Student Commons
Test your Knowledge! Recipe for Success: Why should you not study in bed? Weather policy: Can students be penalized for missing class due to inclement weather? Congress: How many candidates are running for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District in 2018? Festival of lights: What does “Diwali” translate into English? Budget: How many WSU employees make more than $300,000 a year?
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The VanCougar Recipe for Success
Bailley Simms Reporter ‘Tis the season for friends, family, food… and finals week. While it seems as though the semester has just started, it’s really just about to end. And that means one thing; final exams, presentations, papers and projects. The VanCougar is here to help you find the best places to study, easy breakfast and snack ideas and advice from veteran students and professors campus wide. We have collected lists of study tips and ways to prepare for finals, so you can relax and ace your tests.
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Communications Prof., Elizabeth Candello: “Organization is first and foremost key to successful finals prep. What I mean by organization is allotting an hour per subject to study, take a break, then take another hour to another subject, take a break, focus on another subject, take a break.” History T.A, Karl Crandall: “Visit the writing center! Proofread, proofread, proofread. Figure out when you write the best.” The WSU Center for Advising and Career Development suggests studying difficult subjects first when preparing for finals. The WSU Center for Advising and Career Development also suggests taking advantage of breaks in your schedule (between classes, for example).
Pro Tip
Use color coded highlighting when studying from textbooks. Pink = Place Orange = Event Purple = Keyword Green = Important person Blue = Date
Instructions: First, utilize all of your resources! Here’s six apps to help you study:
Cold Turkey Free distraction blocker for your computer. Need 15 minutes of complete
Headspace GroupMe Group projects can be a really great thing, or the worst part of your semester. This app allows your group to plan and communicate effortlessly.
Guided meditation to give your brain a real break from studying. It can be hard to really take a relaxing break, so this app has designed “bite-sized meditations for busy schedules.”
Wunderlist Do you ever wish your planner could notify you when you should be working on a paper or studying for a quiz? This app is a digital planner that does just that.
Quizlet Browse flashcards made other students or create your own. Take practice multiple choice quizzes or play a mind stimulating game.
concentration? 24 hours of Facebook and Pinterest free studying? This customizable app lets you block tempting distractions for as long as you need to finish your work.
Simplemind Visually organize a large project with some help from this app. Sometimes the easiest way to get started on something that seems overwhelming is to get back to the basics with a mind map and this app simply guides you through it.
Then, find the perfect study location We at The VanCougar have created a list of top four study spots on (and off) campus to generate the most focused and productive seshes this week: Indoor Terrace, second floor of the Science and Engineering building ASWSUV Senator, Davina Cepeda, explains: “The giant windows allow a lot of light in which personally keep me awake and energized, and the environment is bright and colorful which helps on those rainy days.”
Library cubicles Junior Lauren Couch, a psychology major, says her favorite place to study is in the boxed desks near the windows in the library. Coffee shops Working at home can be distracting, says Zach McMahon, a senior majoring in strategic communication. He enjoys studying at coffee shops where he can stay focused and use stronger wifi. Multimedia Classroom Building (VMMC), second floor Kylle DeRoock, a junior biology major says she studies there because “sometimes they play music in the art room, but it’s relaxing and usually pretty quiet.”
Pro Tip
Study in comfort, but don’t get too comfortable. Avoid your bed when doing homework. The American College of Healthcare Sciences writes, “Working in your bed makes going to sleep harder. Because you’ve trained your body to associate your bed as a place to study or get homework done, once you lay in bed to call it a night your mind will continue to think.”
Indoor Terrace, second floor of the Science and Engineering building. Photo courtesy of Zeke Estes.
5 Finally, start your day with a hearty breakfast Most likely you’ve heard the saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” and while the phrase may seem historic, its relevance is timeless. Particularly during finals weeks, eating well seems to be less of a priority. However, it’s during these high intensity weeks that our bodies need the most nourishment and fuel to keep us going. Here are four quick and easy breakfast ideas from the Huffington Post to get your morning started right
Veggie Scramble: 7 Minutes
Ingredients: 2 eggs ½ green, red or yellow bell pepper 2 tablespoons onion ½ cup spinach Chop veggies. Whisk eggs in a bowl. Add chopped veggies, then combine into a pan with heated olive oil. Scramble until cooked. Top with salsa for an added morning kick-start!
Oatmeal: 3 Minutes
Ingredients: Individually packaged oatmeal in preferred flavor ½ cup water, milk or alternative milk Fresh berries for topping (optional) Combine oats and water or milk in microwave safe dish and microwave for one to two minutes (or until desired consistency). Top with fresh berries.
Breakfast smoothie: 5 Minutes Ingredients: ¼ cup brewed espresso (or strong coffee), chilled ½ cup vanilla soy milk 1 large, frozen banana 2-4 ice cubes Blend all ingredients and enjoy! (Recipe from Oprah.com)
Peanut butter & Apple Slice Toast: 4 Minutes
Ingredients: Toast (English muffin or bagel) Peanut butter (or nut butter of choice) 1 small apple, sliced Toast muffin or bagel, then top with peanut butter and apple slices. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
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Inclement weather policy update What if another Snowpocalypse hits?
Ronnie Yaacoub Reporter It is no secret that Vancouver is not equipped to easily handle inclement weather. Last winter, the VanCougar reported on the unexpected snowfall during Welcome Week of Spring semester. Classes were canceled for almost a week out of concerns for safety. Classes resumed Friday, but many students, faculty and staff could not make it to campus as the snow turned to ice. Auz Burger, our reporter, reported last January that “roads became impossible or too dangerous to navigate” and some students requested that the university provide earlier warnings of delays and closures.
Since then, some students have been wondering if WSU Vancouver will revisit its weather policy in order to address safety concerns this winter. Last month WSU Vancouver chancellor Mel Netzhammer sent out a campus wide email, informing the student body of updates to weather policy. Netzhammer reported that the Council of Faculty Representatives, in consultation with other campus bodies has adopted an inclement weather statement to “provide guidance to faculty and students about cancellations and closing due to weather.” He writes, “The policy asks them [faculty] to connect
with students in their classes as quickly as possible after a decision has been made whether to open or close, so that students don’t arrive on campus only to
discover their class has been canceled. It asks them to consider alternative methods for delivery of course material on these days. Finally, it asks them not to penalize students who, in their best judgment, determine that conditions are not safe enough for them to drive to campus.” Detaied guidelines on the new policy are available on the “Emergency Closure” page of the university’s website. Netzhammer stated that while instructors may cancel their own classes, the campus itself will often still remain open. “We have a finite number of classes and expectations for instructional delivery,” he wrote, “as well as a commitment to proper use of state resources, that should push us to remain open whenever possible.”
Severe weather events last year prompted WSU administration to clarify its weather policies. Photo courtesy of Zeke Estes.
According to the university website, “Washington State University, historically, does not close except under the most adverse conditions.” It is up to the Chancellor to determine whether the circumstances poze a safety hazard. If no notification is given, students are to assume that campus is open as normal. Trent Ellis, a current freshman at WSU Vancouver, said Netzhammer’s email does not clarify exactly how severe the weather has to be to trigger a campus closure. “Will students have to go to class if there are 4 inches of snow on the ground?,” Ellis said. He added the the email had no reference to the potential icy conditions on campus entrance roads.
However, the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Operations, Lynn Valenter, said the update provided clarity and expectation guidelines. Valenter said many faculty already exercised their discretion during weather events before the policy clarification. “In some ways it formalized a practice that a high proportion of our faculty were already conforming to,” she said. She said she hopes instructors will provide options that will not require their students to come to campus. When deciding on campus closure, according to Valenter, the university takes a variety of factors into account. “We are not bound by one thing, it is more the totality of the circumstances,” she said.
Campus closures are displayed on the main page of the WSU Vancouver website. Students can also sign up to receive notifications about closures by visiting http://bit.ly/Wsuvsafetyplan To see which buses are on snow routes, and if the bus is coming to campus, visit C-Tran’s website at https:// www.c-tran.com or call 360-695-0123. For any additional questions about inclement weather, contact WSU Vancouver Department of Public Safety Services by phone at 360-546-9001, or in person at the Public Safety office located in Room 120 of the Classroom Building (VCLS 120).
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Dorothy Gasque is focused on bringing Bernie Sanders’ ideals to the House of Representatives.
David McDevitt previously ran for this position, but did not make it past the primary.
WSU Vancouver’s Own Dr. Carolyn Long Runs for Congress Four candidates vie to unseat Jaime Herrera Beutler in the 3rd Congressional District
Jordan Stevenson Reporter The race for the 3rd Congressional District Democratic nomination just got more interesting – Carolyn Long, constitutional law and politics professor at Washington State University Vancouver, filed Federal Election Commission paperwork on Nov. 13 stating her intention to run for Jaime Herrera Beutler’s seat in 2018. Three other Democrat candidates have declared their intention to run for the seat.
The Candidates
Peter Harrison: Harrison is a computer scientist, and
small business owner who formerly worked for Microsoft and holds bachelor’s degrees in biology and chemistry. He was previously a delegate for Bernie Sanders and a supporter of local candidates. He also ran against Eric Labrant for a seat on the port commission in 2015. When asked why college students should vote for him, his response was that “I graduated from WSUV in 2011. I saw what the difference in tuitions are from my first degree in 2008 to my second degree in chemistry in 2011. If you took the inflation rate in 1981 from when I got my first new car to what a semester at WSUV costs now, it’s an insane amount more.” He has focused his campaign primarily on building the website infrastructure to make his statements accessible, using Search Engine Optimization and Twitter to promote his stance.
David McDevitt: McDevitt is a veteran who “hold[s]
both an MBA (finance and management) and JD (law degree), as well as a license to practice law,” from JFK University. He previously held various roles at telecommunications companies in California, and moved to Clark County in 2011. He campaigned for the same position in 2016, but lost in the primary to the incumbent and former Washington House Majority Speaker, Jim Moeller. McDevitt has “been campaigning full time for the last 2 1/2 years without compensation,” and said that he has contributed over $300,000 of his own money to his campaign. When asked why college students should vote for him, his response was “my business, finance, legal background and education contributed to building of skills that are appropriate to the role of a representative. My life history and volunteer efforts gave me the backbone to fight against the morally monstrous efforts taking place in Congress today.” Dorothy Gasque: Gasque is a former combat veteran and mother who has focused much of the last year on campaigning. Getting her start in politics as a Bernie Sanders supporter, she has gained a substantial volunteer base through the progressive wing of the local Democratic party. Her campaign manager, Mandalynn Harbert, is a 29-year-old woman who also gained political footing through Bernie Sanders. Both Gasque and Harbert are part of the selfdescribed ‘Goldfinch Movement’, a Political Action Committee
focused on extending Bernie Sanders’ ideals. Gasque has centered much of her campaign on Sanders, though she balked when asked, as she is part of a slate of House candidates across the country titled “Brand New Congress” that was formed by former Sanders Campaign staffers. When asked why college students should vote for her, her response was “I can better represent students, because I understand that students today are graduating with fewer job opportunities and massive debt. I haven’t just read about it, I am living it. After my time in the military, with a young son at home, my husband and I pursued our degrees from Portland State University graduating after the recession. Now as the mother of a junior in high school, I have a personal stake in ensuring that we tackle the issues facing college students, so that he will have an easier time than I did.” Carolyn Long: Long is a professor in the Public Affairs department at Washington State University Vancouver and the Sam Reed Distinguished Professor in Civic Education and Public Civility. She is also the Coordinator for the Initiative for Public Deliberation, a student group that is focused on facilitating conversations and civil discourse on political issues. She received her doctorate in political science from Rutgers and her B.A. from University of Oregon. This year, she was appointed as the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the university, but according to Chancellor Mel Netzhammer, his office is “reviewing options for filling her strategic partnerships role,” since she notified him of her interest in running for office. Her campaign slogan? People over politics.
Carolyn Long formally announced her candidacy at her launch event at Warehouse ‘23 on November 30, 2017.
Long’s campaign manager, Tyler Davis, is a senior majoring in Public Affairs and Vice Chair of the 49th Legislative District Democrats. The treasurer for the campaign is Wyatt Arnall, who graduated from WSU Vancouver in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. While Dr. Long declined to be interviewed so as not to “[use] any WSUV resources,” as Davis said, she seems to be utilizing her 22-year tenure at Washington State University-Vancouver her to her advantage, drawing on talent from the campus for her campaign. Editor’s Note : The VanCougar Newspaper, as a limited public forum, is not a state resource and is not a conflict of interest as designated by state law. Dr. Long’s use of students in her campaign staff is also not in violation of any state law regarding public employment and political activities. As a memo from Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s office that was sent to WSU faculty and staff in May of 2016 states, “state employees […] have the right to campaign and engage in political activities on their own time, provided they do not use state resources and make it clear they are not speaking on behalf of WSU.”
The Campaigns
The candidates, excluding Dr. Long, seem to have identical platforms and similar backgrounds. Gasque says that her military background is what sets her apart from other candidates, yet McDevitt is also a veteran. All candidates emphasized the importance of getting money out of politics as a central issue, though McDevitt and Harrison also cited health care as a major touchstone for his campaign. McDevitt cited his “business, finance, and legal background” as reasons to vote for him, but Peter Harrison also has an extensive background
Peter Harrison says this picture was taken on WSUV campus.
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in business and finance, and Dr. Long has arguably more legal experience as a law professor than as a non-practicing lawyer. What remains a mystery is how voters connect with the candidates. Harrison said “take a look at David McDevitt or Dorothy Gasque’s website and they’re skeletal. They’ve been focused on talking to people instead of creating the infrastructure,” adding that in his opinion “they start voter outreach way too early.” He also implied that Dr. Long’s campaign is getting started far too late.
The Democratic Party
Though other candidates have been campaigning for some time and Dr. Long has just come forward, Rich Rogers, chair of the Clark County Democratic Central Committee (CCDCC), stated that “the CCDCC is pleased to see Dr. Carolyn Long enter the third congressional race. Our 3rd CD incumbent is clearly out of touch with her constituents and reality and it’s time to replace her.” He added, “Dr. Long would be an incredible representative and someone Clark County could expect to make the best decisions to best benefit our community. We have a crowded primary and we hope the voters will make the choice and replace our current incompetent congresswoman.” Other candidates shared their vision for the Democratic party. Peter Harrison said “there’s a lot going on with people disagreeing with how the Democrats and Republicans have been operating. On the state level, the Dem party has a platform that supports single-payer, infrastructure improvements, environmental causes like climate change and we all very much agree on those things.” Dorothy Gasque said much of the same about the issues, but noted that she “envision[s] a party that is driven from the bottom-up and not controlled from the top-down,” and emphasized the role that money plays in politics. McDevitt stated that he “would like to see the Democratic party restore its relationships with the unions, workers, and middle-class” and again, covered many of the same issues. None of the candidates spoke about the sexual assault allegations that came from within the Democratic party in Walla Walla earlier this year. When pressed about what the Democratic party could do regarding sexual assault, Harrison said “I don’t think that’s an issue with either party, it’s an issue with individuals who have become accustomed to not playing responsibly with others.”
The Incumbent
When reached for comment, Pam Pieper from Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler’s Vancouver staff did not answer any questions but did provide this statement: “It’s been my honor to fight for the people of Southwest Washington back in the U.S. Congress, and my priority has always been on protecting jobs and economic opportunity here. I want all residents - recent graduates and mid-career professionals -- to be able to find good-paying jobs right here in Southwest Washington. No one will fight harder for this priority than I will.” Beutler did not acquiesce to citizens to hold an inperson town hall during the summer recess, despite protests outside her office. Rather, she has hosted “teletown halls” where individuals may call in to ask questions that are screened before they are forwarded to the congresswoman. It is doubtful that the congresswoman is worried about her seat, as she won the district with 61.8% of the vote in 2016. However, Washington State holds open primaries. This means that the top two vote-getters move on to the general election, regardless of party. Peter Harrison said that “either [Carolyn Long] or I will be at the top of the list at the end of the primary,” and that he hopes it is both of them that move on, rather than Beutler.
Jaime Herrera Beutler has said she wants to protect jobs and economic opportunities
There were many troupes from the Vancouver and Portland areas that danced throughout the night while attendees watched, mingled, and ate food. Photo courtesy of WSU flickr
Lights, dance and unity
Cougs, local community celebrate first Diwali at WSUV Amanda Flynn Reporter Students, staff, and faculty had a chance to participate in Diwali in the Firstenburg Student Commons on Nov. 7. According to Forbes contributor, Tarandip Kaur, Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit, and is translated as “series of lighted lamps.” It may be the biggest annual festival celebrated in India; however, the lighting of both oil lamps and candles happens globally and is recognized by several different religions. Even though the significance of the festival may vary depending on a particular culture, the purpose of each Diwali celebration is to recognize the reciprocity of family, gratitude, friends and, most importantly, kinship. The Diwali at WSU Vancouver celebrated community through an exchange of peace and kindness. Renny Christopher, the Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, stated at the event that the festival itself is “about stories of hope, of justice, of thanks and of community.”
The event, however, was no casual hangout. It was distinct as being the first event at WSU Vancouver to pay tribute to a holiday celebrated by Hindu, Sikh, and Jainism cultures. Diwali allowed members of the local community to become a part of a Southern Asian tradition. Sujatha Shynne, an IT systems specialist, kicked off the event reminding the audience that “Diwali is a time for friends, food, and family.” Pavithra Narayanan, program leader for the English department, said WSU Vancouver is “the homeland of Chinookan and Taitnapam peoples and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.” Narayanan extended her gratitude to Diversity Council, Associated Students of Washington State University Vancouver, Student Activities Board, and student coordinators Sujatha Shynne and Navaraj Lamichhane, for making the event possible. U.N. Umesh, a professor of marketing, provided some anecdotes about his professional experience on
campus, insights into the Southern Asian tradition, and encouraged the crowd to engage with claps and laughter. High attendance testified to the solidarity of Diwali organizers. The roughly 200 participants including organizers and members from the local community danced, laughed, ate, and chatted through the night. The dancing, along with the cadence and movement of lights, proved to be a fitting decorum for the Firstenburg Student Commons, a popular venue for student get-togethers and events. Attendees had a chance to try popular vegetarian options from the Southern Indian cuisine. Among them were palak paneer and naan bread. Special drinks, such as lassi and chai Tea, were provided by the cafeteria. With dancing, storytelling, decorations and henna tattoos, the Diwali provided a number of ways to celebrate.
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WSU President Kirk Shultz gives a presentation on the budget during a university town at WSU Vancouver on Sept. 19, 2017. Photo courtesy of Zeke Estes
Budget update
What’s really going on with the budget issue? Katie O’Boyle Reporter For the last four years WSU has been spending more money than it collects in revenue. The university has relied on fiscal reserves to supplement its budget, but to avoid exhausting savings, WSU is implementing significant funding reductions. On Oct. 23, WSU President Kirk Schulz sent a system-wide email announcing widespread cuts to department budgets. “For the current fiscal year, each unit has been instructed to reduce its spending by 2.5 percent,” he announced. In addition to the broad cuts, Schulz said that the entire Performing Arts Program (along with related positions) is being eliminated. Additionally, several positions in the Office of Multicultural Student
Services and in the Office of Equity and Diversity that were funded for two years are being discontinued. These positions were never intended for long term employment, Schulz wrote, “Several two-year temporary positions were established to support an increasing number of diverse students. However, no permanent funding was designated at the time of their creation and no permanent funding has been identified since then.” While the current cuts do not specifically eliminate positions beyond those mentioned above, Schulz admits in the email that because salaries and benefits comprise 85 percent of the budget, “it is inevitable that we must eliminate and restructure some positions and units in order to get our budget in balance.”
In recent weeks, some departments have announced how cuts will affect paid positions. On Oct. 29, The Daily Evergreen reported that “about 350 teaching and research assistants in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture” would have their stipends reduced by 16.5 to 19 percent. A recent online petition presented a more critical view of the budget solutions, and proposes balancing the budget by cutting salaries of the university’s highest-paid employees. The proposal advocates a reduction in pay by at least 3o percent for all administrators making $300,000 and above; 20 percent for administrators making $200,000 to $299,999, and by at least 10% for administrators making $100,000.00 to $199,999.99. The petition notes that 36 WSU employees currently make more than
$300,000 a year. The entire petition is available at https://sites.google.com/ site/financeproposalwsu/ The petition has gained some attention on social media and online. From Nov. 27 to Dec. 8 the petition went from 591 to 945 signatures. The proposal does not list a specific signature goal. Desiree Hellegers, a co-author of the petition, said that her reason for contributing was the unjust amount of cuts being made in certain areas, with roughly 70 WSU employees earning a salary of more than $200,000. Hellegers was astonished to discover that many WSU Administrators were making more than Governor Inslee. She believes that this information needed to be exposed to the public. According to Hellegers, students have been paying more for tuition and have been carrying more debt because of having to work multiple jobs
while still being a full time student. Hellegers said “every time there has been a budget cut, administrators tell the faculty to suck it up and trim the fat from their budgets.” She said that she’s been trimming the fat for decades and there’s nothing left to trim. Since they cut the performing arts program in Pullman, Hellegers said “I am furious that administrators can still afford for themselves to go to New York City and see a broadway show even though WSU students can’t even see any theater show on campus.” Many professors and other writers of this petition are apart of the WSU chapter of the Association for American University Professors, and strongly believe in addressing these kinds of issues nationwide. Another of the petition’s authors, Elizabeth Siler, said that while they each had their own “tipping point” as to why they contributed to this
proposal, Siler was bothered by the stipends for graduate students being cut in the Engineering and Architecture program. Siler said, “I believe that this is a direct attack on the weakest, most impoverished, and most necessary part of our whole system.” Whatever the final result of the cuts, Schulz promised in his email to be transparent about the university’s decisions. “We will continue to keep you informed about our budget situation on a monthly basis throughout the academic year,” he stated.
WSU has been losing money for the last four years. Graph courtesy of wsu.edu
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