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KOUG Radio open house aims to attract new listeners and DJs By: SARAH DORSCH The VanCougar Before Labor Day weekend kicked off, KOUG Radio turned the library building into a celebration of their station. The entryway of the building was decked out in streamers featuring KOUG’s signature color scheme of red, green and yellow to build hype for the event and the station. Raymond West, KOUG Radio's station manager, was the first thing guests saw. West greeted guests at the door and entered each new arrival into a raffle for chances to win KOUG Radio swag.
Inside the open house, guests enjoyed a complimentary pizza/snack bar while listening to KOUG Radio, which was on air the duration of the event. The guests, many of whom were current KOUG DJs or interested in becoming one, spent the evening enjoying each others company, having dinner and posing for photos with the party decorations, which included inflatable boom boxes, microphones and guitars. Guests also wore guitar-shaped sunglasses as well as miniature cowboy hats that KOUG placed on their tables. Upon the conclusion of the
event, West thanked everyone in attendance and served a KOUG Radio-themed cake which was brought out late in the evening. Students can listen to KOUG Radio by visiting the station’s webpage at www. kougradio.com. The website also includes links to become a KOUG Radio DJ and links to request KOUG Radio to play at any special event. Students interested in learning more about KOUG Radio or have questions on how to apply for open positions with the station can contact Raymond West at manager@kougradio. com or call (360) 546-9787. n (Above) Christopher Tuttoilmondo-Holmes and Ryan Gunnip (Below) Ryan Gunnip, Anthony Knight and Raymond West Photo Credit: Sarah Dorsch
Party attendees line up for a photo before going home. | Photo Credit: Sarah Dorsch
Washington State University responds to hacking attempt login information compromised, password changes urged By: M.M. JOHNSON The VanCougar Washington State University, as well as many other top research colleges, has recently been on the receiving end of a cyber attack. The attack was system-wide and as a result, affected all WSU campuses. On July 8, 2015, university IT professionals became aware of a potential breach in our school's security system and took immediate action to resolve the issue. Federal law enforcement was contacted and by August 19, 2015, the first phases of improving security began.
These improvements have necessitated interruptions in students' and staff 's ability to access required materials and information, and they may persist until the security threats are thwarted and investigations as to the nature of the attack has been completed. One such instance was the August 27 lockout of the university-wide login system that processes access to MyWSU, the library system and CougSync. While the login system was locked, IT staff had the ability to thoroughly comb the system for any intrusive protocols added by hackers, such as backdoor system
access, without any ongoing data transfers. It is believed that unnamed hackers may have retrieved all WSU login information, including but not limited to usernames and passwords, according to WSU's Enhancing IT Security web page. It is highly encouraged that all students and staff update their passwords to ensure their access to WSU resources is secure. For assistance on how to accomplish this, please go to https://reset.wsu.edu for instructions. Michael Stamper, campus CIO, emphasized that there is “no
indication that information in university email has been taken,” and that the student email’s cloud-based servers, unlike other university systems, currently show no signs of tampering. University policy now specifies that all email communication be done via official WSU accounts. This includes notifications from WSU itself as well as communications with professors and other university staff. Additional information about the attack and ways to improve personal cyber security are available at security.wsu.edu/ faq. n
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CougSync now available for Android Tool for students and clubs moves to new platform By: TERESA HOYT The VanCougar The use of mobile phones and tablets to access the Internet has grown much more common than it was several years ago. This increase in popularity is driven in a large part by app use; with that in mind, Washington State University Vancouver decided to launch an app for OrgSync, a student organization database system. Prior to the launch of the app, students had to use a laptop or a desktop computer to access CougSync. In May 2014, WSU Vancouver launched a CougSync app that was available for Apple products only; it took a year for CougSync to expand beyond Apple products. Prior to the launch of the app, students had to use a laptop or a desktop computer to access CougSync. In May 2014, WSU
Vancouver launched a CougSync app that was available for Apple products only; it took a year for CougSync to expand beyond Apple products. At WSU Vancouver, OrgSync is commonly known as CougSync. OrgSync, which hosts the CougSync platform, is a portal that supports many different campuses in accessing student organizations. CougSync allows students to find out more about various clubs and student organizations available at WSU Vancouver use CougSync. If a student wants to know more about what a particular club or organization is doing on campus, then the student can find the particular club on CougSync to get caught up, as well as contact the organization leadership. Clubs and organizations commonly use CougSync as a platform to effectively communicate with their
members, and to promote any events or activities that they are currently involved in. CougSync also provides file storage and sharing capability for an organization, allowing clubs to share everything from meeting records to fliers for upcoming events. Some of the many clubs and organizations on CougSync are ASWSUV, Salmon Creek Journal, Cougar Pride Club and Spanish Club. When speaking about the expansion of the app to other mobile platforms, Phil Babcock, student involvement specialist said, “[the app] should have all the features that [the students] can use on their laptop or their PCs.” For more information about the new Android app, students can contact Phil Babcock by email at pbabcock@vancouver. wsu.edu or by phone at (360) 546-9153. n
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Campus Events
Tueday, Sept. 8
n Cougar Football Chalk Talk 6:30 p.m. 3 Peaks Taproom, 24415 NE 10th Ave., Ridgefield Free
Wednesday, Sept. 9 n Time and Energy Management 11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Student Commons, Room 104 Free Open to students n Tech Forum 11:30 a.m. Dengerink Admin. Bldg. Room 129 n Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Workshop 12:10 - 1 p.m. Firstenburg Student Commons, Room 104 Free for current students and a small fee for alumni. Not open to the public
n Student Diversity Center Open House 4 - 5:30 p.m. Student Commons Free Open to faculty, staff and students
Thursday, Sept. 10 n Open Forum with WSU Interim President Dan Bernardo 2:30 p.m. Dengerink Admin Building, Room 110 Free Open to faculty and staff
Friday, Sept. 11 n Outdoor Movie Night 8:30 p.m. Lawn behind VMMC Free Open to students
For students who cannot make it in to visit but still need help, they are welcome to utilize the online response service, OWL, which stands for Online Writing Lab. Students can submit writing for any class. It must be emailed as a Microsoft Word document and it takes about 48 hours to get a response. According to OWL website, they will give “…thorough, fair, and honest responses that consultants give in face to face consultations.” The tutors at the Writing Center possess the skills of "problem-solving, interpersonal communication and analysis, as well as a level of empathy for
n A-Z of Financial Aid and Scholarships Workshop 5:30 p.m. Student Services Center, Room 101 Free Open to all
Thursday, Sept. 20 n Passport to Your Career 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Student Commons, Room 104 Open to all
Tuesday, Sept. 21 n Issue 3 of the VanCougar on stands
n Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences information Want your event featured here? session Email details two weeks in advance 2:10 p.m. to vancougme@wsu.edu
the student." Writing Center consultants said, “We can help anyone at any level of skill in areas such as brainstorming, thesis, topic sentences, transitions and citations. In the process, we help create better writers, not just better papers.” The WSU Vancouver Writing Center can be an invaluable resource for students who need extra help on writing assignments. Alvena Peterson, an English student, says she has benefitted greatly from their assistance. “The Writing Center has helped me with many of my papers… There have been times that before I have started a paper, I
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The Washington State University Vancouver Writing Center, which is lead by English professor Kandy Robertson, is available for students looking for a new set of eyes to look over an important assignment, or for assisting someone with figuring out a good direction to go for a paper. They will assist with anything that contains writing, regardless of the field it is in. In a statement issued to the VanCougar, the Writing Center said, “Students should know that the Writing Center is a useful tool for anyone wishing
to take the next step in their writing proficiency. Regardless of a student’s skill level, our consultants are helpful, friendly and share a common goal of ensuring students are in a better position when they leave that when they arrived.” When coming to the Writing Center for help, students must bring the original assignment instructions and a hard copy of their paper. Sessions usually last about 45 minutes and the tutors will mainly focus on the overall layout of the paper, featuring structure and thesis; they focus less on things like grammar and spelling.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Monday, Sept. 14
Have no fear, the Writing Center is here For students needing some extra help, the Writing Center is the place to be
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have gone to the Writing Center and talked with the tutors about what I was thinking of writing, and they were able to help me establish a path to explore and research.” This fall, the Writing Center will be holding workshops to help students on thesis development, writing college-length papers, citation and grammar. The Writing Center is located on the second floor of the Library Building in room 203. For more information visit cas.vancouver.wsu.edu/writingcenter, or call 360-546-9650. The OWL is located at cas.vancouver. wsu.edu/writing-center/onlinewriting-lab. n
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new defense, traditional quarterback play among season's goals for Wsu cougars By: JONATHAN HAUKAAS The VanCougar Do not be shocked when you see the Cougars line up with their quarterback under center during their coming games (something they only did once last year). Washington State will be employing some offensive tweaks this season. Although these tweaks may remove some of the viewer-friendly offensive numbers Cougar fans have grown accustomed to since the arrival of head coach Mike Leach, hopefully it will result in a few more wins. Watching the Cougars score 59 points in one game last season was certainly a thrill; but allowing the opponent to score 60 in the same game served as the perfect way to burst Leach’s inflated offensive balloon. One of Leach’s strengths as a coach is his ability to mold his team into what will be most conducive to the conference his squad is playing in. He has been able to get the most out of the talent he is given; this is also the leading argument of why his offense has so much firepower, while his defense is continually trampled under foot. He did not purposely construct a defensive that could not stop a kitten herd from charging down the field, that is the lot he is given - the recruits he was able to get. To counter it, he fashioned a high-risk high-reward offense, built to put up offensive numbers that could keep pace with the Cougars opposition. Unfortunately, during Leach’s tenure at WSU, his recordbreaking offense has not been as good as his defense has been bad. To help remedy this, WSU brought in defensive coordinator Alex Grinch this last offseason. Grinch offers a
WSU quarterback Luke Falk | Photo Credit: Student Sports Photos
fresh look at how to stem the hemorrhaging of points over the last couple years. Grinch cannot do it all, though; he will need to be able to rely heavily on upperclassman for on field leadership. That defensive leadership will primarily come in the form of senior defensive lineman Destiny Vaeao. At 6-4, 298 pounds, Vaeao is the only returning starter on the defensive line after Xavier Cooper and Toni Pole left. Going into his senior season, Vaeao seems in perfect position to become an elite defensive player and leading force in Grinch’s new scheme. Look for him to capitalize on last year’s numbers—14 tackles and a pair of sacks. Leach is also hoping for big things from sophomore Quarterback Luke Falk. While senior quarterback Connor Holiday led the nation in passing yards last season and ended his career with the 4th most in PAC-12 history, most
of those did not result from him throwing the ball more than 20 yards down the field. His passing numbers relied heavily on quantity, not quality. With Falk, the Cougar offense has more accuracy and strength on downfield throws; this will force opposing defenses to respect deeper passes and not bring safeties up and stacking the box. What the Cougars need the most, and what will hopefully be the result of their most recent changes, is wins where expected, something they struggled with last year. If they can win the “easy” ones, and maybe squeak out a few of the close ones, the Cougars should find themselves in a bowl game come January. n
Retraction In the August 24th issue, the article "The VanCougar sits down with KOUG Radio's station manager" was attributed to Raymond West. The actual author was Teresa Hoyt.
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Involvement Fair gives clubs, students time to get face-to-face annual event emphasizes connecting with on-campus organizations By: ALEXANDER PERU The VanCougar On Sept. 2 and 3, Washington State University Vancouver held its biannual Involvement Fair in the Firstenberg Student Commons. For two days, campus clubs and organizations introduced themselves to a diverse range of students. WSU Vancouver is host to many diverse studentrun organizations, and a wide spectrum of interests was represented at the Involvement Fair by table displays and members. Interests from academic societies to environmental science to organized gaming were all represented. According to many organization representatives, the Involvement Fair was a great opportunity to spread the
word about club availability. ASWSUV president Shain Wright, representing student government, said that the fair was an excellent opportunity to get students involved with campus life. It was also “a great way for organizations to get to know students on campus.” Other clubs reported positive turnouts from the fair. Many clubs were already reporting great increases in signups and interest as compared to past Involvement Fairs. Peter Collier, President of DECA, an international organization for marketing students, said the fair was a fun opportunity for students to see what kind of groups and outlets for their interests are available on campus. New clubs were represented, showing a growth in interest for student involvement. The fair was a
Shain Wright (left) and Yesenia Herrera represent ASWSUV | Photo Credit: Alexander Peru
“welcoming environment for all students,” said Collier, and the great amount of student turnout at the event and the amount of interest shown in all clubs was “awesome.” Learning about different campus clubs and interacting
with members was only one component of the Involvement Fair. Some organizations had individual surveys and chances to win prizes, allowing the clubs themselves to better connect with the student body. Additionally, students could
enter a raffle for Cougar related prizes. For students interested in following up or searching out new clubs, CougSync has a searchable list of campus clubs. CougSync can be found at wsuv. orgsync.com. n
Members of CRU pose for a photo between conversations with students | Photo Credit: Alexander Peru
Making Connections, Building Community, Honoring Diversity
Student Diversity Center Open House The Society of Information Management (SIM) is a professional development group for students | Photo Credit: Alexander Peru
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