Housing guide by The Argonaut

The Argonaut

2018 Housing Guide

UI housing options 2018-2019 Wallace Residence Center: $2,215 (Double) $3,040 (Single) • •

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Gooding Wing Six co-ed floors for first-year students of any academic major Wiley Wing Six co-ed floors for first-year students of any academic major Ballard Wing First three co-ed floors designated for sophomores through graduate students of any academic major Fourth co-ed floor designated for sophomore through graduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Science Stevenson Wing Four co-ed floors for students of any academic major

Theophilus Tower: $2,215 (Double) $3,040 (Single) •

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Female floors of any academic major: 1st, 4th, 6th Male floors of any academic major: 2nd, 3rd, 5th Male engineering/computer science floor: 7th, 8th Female honors program floors: 9th, 10th Male honors program floor: 11th

Living Learning Communities: $2,512 (Double) $3,220 (Single) •

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academic major Syringa: Open to sophomores and beyond of any academic major Sage: Open to sophomores and beyond of any academic major Upham: Open to freshman of any academic major College of Natural Resources: Open to firstyears and beyond enrolled in CNR Gault: Open to sophomores and beyond of any academic major Engineering: Open to sophomores and beyond majoring in engineering Scholars: Open to sophomores and beyond enrolled in the Honors program

McConnell Hall: $3,040 (Single) • • •

Basement: Co-ed open to any academic major Male floors: 1st, 2nd Female floors: 3rd

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The Vandal: Unlimited meals, $100 Dining Dollars ($2,210) The Pride: 14 meals per week, $250 Dining Dollars ($2,095) Silver 160: 160 meals per semester, $450 Dining Dollars ($1,975) Silver 130: 130 meals per semester, $650 Dining Dollars ($1,960) Silver 95: 95 meals per semester, $900 Dining Dollars ($1,960)

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Gem: Open to sophomores and beyond of any

Renters beware Renters should proceed with caution Tess Fox Argonaut

It’s hard to find someone not affected by the sudden closure of Whitepine Property Management last summer. In six months of reporting, I met countless people who had negative experience with Whitepine and a previous iteration of the company, University City. Whitepine Property Management — one of the largest property management companies

in Moscow — vacated its office and closed for business without notice during summer 2017. Tenants, many of whom were UI students, began calling the City of Moscow and the UI Dean of Students Office with concerns. “Throughout the utility billing department, we also got notice that there were some accounts that were delinquent. They were all belonging to it (Whitepine),” said Jen Pfiffner, Moscow assistant city supervisor. Security deposits for properties were not returned. Renters in existing leases with Whitepine did not know who

managed their property. Those who had not yet moved in, but paid a deposit, did not know if they had a place to live. Property owners — who paid Whitepine to manage the lease, payment and maintenance — had not received rent payments for several months. City-issued utility bills in excess of $200,000 were left unpaid. Here are some ways students can avoid similar situations. 1. If you’re a first-time renter, ask for help. Ask your friends, your parents, adults you know and trust or other students you know. Don’t be afraid to ask people for their experience with certain companies and if they have any tips. 2. Take responsibility. You are

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in charge of your own destiny. Looking for housing early gives you more options to choose from. When you’re looking for companies to rent from, check their Google reviews. 3. Trust your gut, because it’s rarely wrong. If the company is won’t answer phone calls or stands you up for showings, those are red flags. If your company won’t complete maintenance requests, that’s a bad sign too. 4. When you’re ready to sign a lease, read it thoroughly. Look for inconsistent and vague language. A Whitepine examined by attorney Ron Landeck, noticed fees and unclear language everywhere. If you find these inconsisten-

cies and vague statements, ask the company what it means. If they can’t or won’t tell you, don’t sign the lease. When moving in, be sure to fill out the move-in inspection form thoroughly. This sheet is given to renters upon move-in. Go through every item on the list and check for any existing damage. By documenting this now, you could prevent yourself for being financially liable for existing problems. For a more thorough list of tips, consult the Landlord and Tenant guidelines provided by the Idaho State Attorney General’s office. Tess Fox can be reached at arg-news@uidaho.edu

Towering above the rest The Theophilus Tower offers new experiences for incoming first-year students Kali Nelson Argonaut

Eleven stories of brick peek above the University of Idaho skyline, visible from almost anywhere on campus or in Moscow. As the tallest building on campus, the Theophilus Tower serves as the primary housing option for first-time Vandals. According to the UI housing website, rooms in the Tower cost $2,215 per semester for a double room and $3,040 for a single. Tyler Kennedy said he chose to live in the Tower because he enjoyed the layout compared to other UI housing options. “It was easy, compared to like Wallace. I kind of enjoyed the layout a little bit more,” Kennedy said. “I liked not having bunk beds. It just feels a little more communal.” Mike Frei, another student living in the Tower, said he appreciated the majorspecific floors on the upper levels. “It seemed like the best way to meet new people and there’s the community showers and stuff so that way I don’t have to clean the bathrooms,” Frei said. Frie said he appreciated the Tower’s layout, with a maximum of two roommates per suite. However, he said he wished rooms came with carpet and cabinets, and using a community bathroom can be an inconvenience. Kennedy, meanwhile, said he wished rooms came with running water, and the open floor plan does not lend itself to privacy when sharing a smaller space with another person. He also said his particular floor does not often engage socially, forcing him to find other alternatives. “I would say in terms of people on my floor, my floor’s really quiet,” Kennedy said. “I don’t interact with the people, I think there’s maybe three people on my floor that I talk to and the rest of it’s really quiet, which I’ve noticed is a little odd. I’ve got buddies up on the seventh floor and I’ll go hang out with them and there’s always something going on, so it kind of varies it think.” Brock Browing, a first-year student, said he lived in the Tower briefly before moving to the Wallace Residence Center to live with friends. Browning said he ap-

The Theophilus Tower, one of three housing options for University of Idaho freshmen. preciated the housing staff ’s dedication to planning activities tailored for first-year students, with plenty of opportunities to get involved. “Pros? It was easy to just go up and find people to do something with. Cons? The showers and the bathroom setup,” Browning said. “It was okay, it was just annoying to have to deal with the whole commute over to the bathroom, and also showers had super low water pressure so it was like standing in the rain instead of taking a shower.” Kennedy said the Tower is a good place to get started in college, meet new people and is in a great location on campus. Browing, after living in both the Tower and Wallace, said he noticed a stark contrast in the personalities of both residence halls. “I’d say the people in Wallace are a little more confident to be by themselves and more independent, while people in the Tower are more group oriented,” Browning said. “They want to spend a lot of time with people and from what I’ve seen aren’t as comfortable with themselves and being bold and who they are.” Kali Nelson can be reached at arg-news@uidaho.edu

A dorm room in the Theophilus Tower Tuesday morning.

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To Greek or not to Greek what anyone would expect a sorority girl to be. I am just one of the many examples that shows a person does not have to be a particular type When deciding where to or fit into any specific mold to attend college, the answer came love living in a sorority. Sororeffortlessly — University of Idaho. ity life can be for everyone — I Deciding where to live, however, just had to open my eyes to truly did not come so easy. realize it. The day came when it was Despite my polar-opposite finally time for me to spread my personality, the house grew on wings and obtain my me. That isn’t to say it bachelor’s degree. After changed me, I simply receiving admission to began to accept the fact the university, nearly that living with 75 other everything was falling women is pretty cool and into place. But, there that I would never have was one thing holding that opportunity again. me back from being As the house itself Savannah Cardon just about as happy as grew on me, so did the Argonaut ever — housing. girls within it. As cliche Between the various as it sounds, I really did housing options around campus, I find my bridesmaids. was bound to have some doubts. I lived in the house my first On one hand, there are residence three years as an undergrad halls. Here, I would have a dorm and am now spending my last room with likely just one room- year living in an apartment off mate. On the other hand, I could campus. Surprisingly, there are undergo Greek recruitment. many things I miss about living At first, I did not even want to in house — the constant friends consider sorority life. From living nearby, the chef, the breakfast with a ridiculous amount of girls bagels — but, living out my senior the same age as me to the dreaded year has also helped me grow and sleeping porches, I was sure my prepare for post-grad life. personality type would not fit in. Although there might be Somehow, over the course of some false presumptions about the summer, I was convinced by the typical “sorority girl,” I am a family friend who had previ- here to say that living in a sororously been through UI’s Greek ity is one of the best decisions system to give Greek life a try. one can ever make in college. Now, I regret nothing. I will admit, however, living Following formal recruit- in a sorority with nearly 75 other ment in Fall 2014, in less than women can get a bit overwhelmone night my entire outlook on ing. For an introvert like me, my sorority life had changed. personal space is important and I became part of Kappa sometimes I wasn’t given that Kappa Gamma and embraced all luxury. But, I learned to like that the beautiful white house on the part of it, as it forced me out of hill had to offer. From regular my shell. I even learned to accept sisterhoods to chapter meet- the sleeping porch. For those on the fence about ings, all prior assumptions I had about sororities were thrown out participating in recruitment this fall, I urge you to take a the window. To be completely honest, I chance on Greek life. It won’t let never saw myself as the “soror- you down. Savannah Cardon ity type.” I spent most of my days can be reached at engrossed in books and hanging arg-opinion@uidaho.edu out with my dogs. I was far from

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University of Idaho Residence Life is year is beneficial. It forces students to get full of staff who support first-year stu- acquainted with their environment, and dents as well as other academic grade learn they aren’t alone. levels throughout the school year. If stuThe Tower is a great choice for firstdents choose not to be a part of Greek life year students — it gives them a chance to they have the option to pick out a feel that sense of campus combuilding on campus they are community. Students often share a fortable living in. Back in Novemroom. Living in the Tower forces ber an email was sent to students students to engage with others who live on-campus that costs in in order to make friendships, all residence halls will increase. and make their school year that Living on campus is a unique much better. During the 2017experience and gives students 2018 school year, the cost to live Lindsay a chance to meet others who there for the academic year in a Trombly they might have never have met double room was $4,300. For the Argonaut before. This privilege will get 2018-19 academic year, the price taken away from some students was raised $130 more for a total with the cost raise. of $4,430. The same goes for Wallace. Raising the cost of on-campus living Many students love the environment of is worrisome, considering first-year stu- these halls, but prefer to live alone or have dents are required to live on campus. their own space. Living in the Tower and First-year students get the choice to live in Wallace this year in a single room costs the Theophilus Tower, Wallace Residence students $5,900. Next year the price has Center and the Living and Learning risen to $180 more for a total of $6,080. Community Upham building. Requir- Shared room rates in the Tower and ing students to live on campus their first Wallace haven’t gone up that much but

single rates are skyrocketing, and it’s not just for living in these two halls.The LLC’s are a group of buildings where mostly upperclassmen share suites in an apartment setting. The option for a single room or double room is available as well. An LLC is one of the most expensive places to live on campus, but costs are going to become even higher next year. Living in a double room this year costs students $4,875 and next year that costs will increased by $149 to a total of $5,024. An LLC is one of the hot spots on campus for students who want their own space to live. This year the price is $6,250 a year and next year it raises $180 more to a total of $6,440. Then there’s McConnell Hall. McConnell is an academically based resident hall for upperclassmen and transfer students who live in a single room. The total rate for this year was $5,900, and next year it will be $6,080. This is the same cost as living in a single room in the Tower or Wallace. Whatever building people choose, picking one of these residence halls gives

On-campus housing rates force students to live offcampus after their first year students a chance to be a part of the residence life family. Not only that, it is a close distance to downtown Moscow, the Recreation Center and Winco. It’s a convenient place for students to live, and raising the costs won’t help students already paying a pretty penny for every other university amenity. Living off campus in an apartment is proven to be much cheaper than living in the dorms on campus. The residence halls are a great place to make connections. Yet, is it worth digging yourself in more student debt to keep this experience going? The deadline for these decisions is just around the corner and students need to start making these decisions on where they want to live next year. It just depends on what the right fit for them is. Students are already in enough debt, and this decision puts a higher cost on the college experience. Lindsay Trombly can be reached at arg-opinion@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @lindsay_trombly

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The U.S. was once deemed “The Electing a president called “enemies,” ever existed. ShortStates on support United of Amnesia,” by Gore Trump diligently follows this patVidal to characterize Americans tern alongside some recent predecesconstantly forgetting the past. The sors such as the entire George W. Bush 2016 presidential race embodies this Samantha Brownell | Argonaut n n Short on support administration, who managed to 12 or 13 idea well. T A I Bad sense of humor invade Iraq without cause. Trump feeds the people who are When a crisis arises If Trump manages to convince yearning for something ostensibly people that there is yet another nonexnew in the political arena. They want Wh n someone who will take a new approach istent enemy, like illegal immigrants, he Lee allegedly killed adoptive mother last dean of students toFinding thea problems which we have faced in will have won. The difficulty is finding the implithe past. They think Trump fits the bill. Trump may seem exciting and fresh cations scattered in today’s political to some. But these supporters must not speeches. We are no longer left to confront the “Godless Communists” remember the presidency of Ronald of before, but instead a more inadverReagan — wherein the national debt tent “enemy” of immigrants. was tripled in eight years due to miliw New Dean of Students resigns; w Candidates underFIJI lawyer says sanctions dropped tary spending. David Black | Argonaut p u ng stand that equality is of Reagan, like Trump, used nglit- on Capturing on m the utmost value to the tering generalities to get to the interactions Vandals teach tolerance American people, but in on camera heart of the American people, For more opinion the paranoid politician’s content, visit W often referring to “Godless Comuiargonaut.com style, they need only alm munism,” in his speeches. lude to a subversive enemy Working on hope Trump has said that his to distract voters. awareness for relief foreign Changing up Raising wall would not dishevel departments The problem Americans face today the relations at all. Meanwhile, Reagan More seats for medical students is one of immense gravity. There is little thought it would be appropriate to desire to look Visit into the the past, and yet that An entertaining build a military to evening unfathomable third floor of the Bruce Pitman Center seems like it would do the most good. distinction to fight an enemy that to fill out an application. We must find unity in our diversity. never came. This time, let us learn from the past Today, we are left with a distincFor more information, rather than fall for another miracle tion to make, and interestingly enough stop by or email argonaut@uidaho.edu cure as we have before. someone has already done it. U mo h Moms take Will Meyer m n g share your opinion at arg-opinion@uidaho.edu In 1964, an American Moscow historian can be reached at send a 300-word letter to the editor pointed out a pattern in the style of No prev ous exper ence requ red A ma ors and years we come arg-opinion@uidaho.edu American politics which he called “The special report

Declines in state support for mental health services evident on the Palouse

Kaitlyn Krasselt Argonaut

A Moscow woman spent years wrapping herself and her car in tin foil, battling police and convincing herself the government was spying on her through her electronics and wall sockets. She often would live in her car to escape the paranoia. Lt. Paul Kwiatkowski of the Moscow Police Department remembers the woman, diagnosed paranoid-schizophrenic, and said when she had her illness under control she was a productive and reasonable member of society. But when she wasn’t,

Moscow police spent hours responding to mental health crisis calls for the woman. “When she was on her meds, she was one of the most productive people I’ve ever met,” Kwiatkowski said. “But when you’re battling that type of illness, it’s a cycle. Often we see people who take their medication and think they’re healed so they stop taking it, then it’s just a downhill slide.” Cases like this have become more common in the Moscow area in recent years, after statewide support for mental health was reduced in the early 2000s, and again following the 2009 economic recession. The decline in support caused the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) to reduce statewide services for adult mental health patients, according to Ross Edmunds, administrator for behavioral health for the IDHW. Kwiatkowski said what used to be only 12 or 13 cases a year turned into 50 or more calls related to mental health crises, not including calls related to suicide and depression. Kwiatkowski said the department struggles to keep up with the demand for assistance in such cases. This problem — the struggle to meet the growing demand for mental health resources — is one that plagues the community, as well as the University of Idaho and the rest of the state, and is one that won’t be easy to solve as need continues to increase.

Often we see people who take their medication and think they’re healed so they stop taking it, then it’s just a downhill slide.

Paul Kwiatkowski, Moscow Police Lt.

Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter requested $1.52 million in state funding to start a second mental health crisis center in the northern part of the state to complement the one that already exists in Idaho Falls. Ultimately, it is Otter’s goal to have a crisis center in all seven regions of Idaho. Idaho lawmakers on both sides of the isle supported Otter’s request and appropriated $1.72 million for a North Idaho crisis center expected to open in Coeur d’Alene within six months. “This is the state’s first large general fund investment in behavioral health in a number of years,” Edmunds said. Edmunds said the behavioral health board for Region 2 (the five-county area that includes Moscow and Latah County) wrote a letter in support of the crisis center’s Coeur d’Alene location because although it is a different region, the city had already been working toward a plan for a mental health crisis center.

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This year, for the first time since the economic downturn that led to budget cuts in every department, the state made an investment in improving mental health services.

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to themself? Are they an imminent danger to others? Or are they gravely disabled, meaning they cannot currently take care of their daily needs? Kwiatkowski said if the answer to any of these questions is “Yes,” the person is taken into custody. Once taken into custody, patients are transported to Gritman Medical Center, where they undergo a psychiatric evaluation. If patients are deemed by a doctor to be in a state of crisis — in other words, they haven’t recovered from their paranoia during the

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trip to the hospital — officers write a probable cause affidavit to hold patients for 24-72 hours in a hospital for evaluation and care. According to Gritman spokesman Eric Hollenbeck, the hospital hopes to add mental health and psychiatric services through a partnership in a new building they plan to construct at the corner of Jackson and South Main Streets. But as of now, Gritman does not offer psychiatric services other than an emergency evaluation. As a result, the hospital is prohibited by law from housing mental health

patients for the 24-72 hour period following the initial evaluation. So, patients are placed back in the hands of Moscow police officers, who are responsible for transporting them to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, or if St. Joseph’s is full, to Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene. Officers are also responsible for returning to retrieve patients at the end of their holding period. For a department that may only SEE when, PAGE 5

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Three dean of students candidates give presentations this week

University and will be on campus Tuesday, followed by Ryan Greene, director of the International Student Center at Seattle University, who will give a presentation at an open forum Wednesday. Neil Cohen, who currently serves as associate vice president for Student Affairs/Student Life at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will be the last candidate to make his pitch for the position at an open forum session Friday. As associate dean at BSU, Eckles manages disciplinary hearings, coordinates Title IX investigations and oversees academic integrity processes. In the position, Eckles also serves as chair for the Campus Assessment, Resource and Education (CARE) team, which aims to find solutions to dangerous behaviors

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Three candidates for the open dean of students position will visit campus this week to interview for the job and present at an open forum. Candidates will be on campus Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and all open forums will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Whitewater room of the Idaho Commons. Former Dean of Students Craig Chatriand resigned in March after about two months in the position, following the retirement of longtime Dean of Students Bruce Pitman. Blaine Eckles is the associate dean of students at Boise State

ASUI Senate to vote on eliminating multiple positions

“With all of these, we found that these positions and some of these boards were a little bit unnecessary and they’re often filling services that already exist,” Mary Malone Fisher said. “It seems to me that Argonaut ASUI positions can create some If the bills proposed by redundancy that inhibits effiASUI President Nate Fisher ciency within government.” at last week’s meeting Fisher said the dipass through Senate on rector of sustainability’s Wednesday, it would job is to work in conmean the end of muljunction with the Unitiple ASUI positions that versity of Idaho SusFisher said have become tainability Center as a unnecessary to the opstudent liaison between Fisher erations of ASUI. ASUI and the SustainThe four proposed ability Center, and to bills, if passed, would eliminate help with programming. the director of sustainability and Fisher said the Sustainabilcommunity relations coordina- ity Center is good about putting tor positions, as well as abolish on events without need or assisthe ASUI Recreation Board and tance from ASUI, and he said the most of the Idaho Commons and Union Board (ICUB). SEE fisher, PAGE 5

on campus. Although Eckles has been a Bronco since 1997, he received his doctorate in adult, organizational learning and leadership from University of Idaho Boise in 2011. Before beginning his associate dean position in 2011, Eckles was the director of the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at BSU, a position he held for six years. As director, Eckles developed the overall vision for the office and oversaw student conduct proceedings, which included the resolution of over 400 disciplinary cases a year. While at BSU, Eckles has also served as associate director of Student Affairs, student conduct officer, special services coordinator SEE finding, PAGE 5

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“The thing is, they’re not a criminal,” Kwiatkowski said. “They’re a patient. They’re in crisis, they might be hearing voices or be in a state of paranoia, and it’s scary for them. We have to put them in handcuffs in the back of the car for our safety and theirs. They’re suffering from this illness, but they didn’t do anything wrong, and now they feel like they did.” Officers look for three things in a mental health crisis: Is the person an imminent danger

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Three dean of students candidates give presentations this week Ryan Tarinelli Argonaut

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Fisher seeks efficiency ASUI Senate to vote on eliminating multiple positions Mary Malone Argonaut

If the bills proposed by ASUI President Nate Fisher at last week’s meeting pass through Senate on Wednesday, it would mean the end of multiple ASUI positions that Fisher said have become unnecessary to the operations of ASUI. The four proposed bills, if passed, would eliminate the director of sustainability and community relations coordinator positions, as well as abolish the ASUI Recreation Board and most of the Idaho Commons and Union Board (ICUB).

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Moscow police respond to a call of someone acting strangely — wrapping themselves in tin foil, for example. When they arrive, it’s clear they are law enforcement with their marked cars, uniforms and holstered weapons. But in many cases, a crime hasn’t been committed, and officers are responding to provide assistance in a crisis and avert a tragedy.

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Care for mental health patients often falls to law enforcement in Idaho

“The thing is, they’re not a criminal,” Kwiatkowski said. Moscow police respond to a “They’re a patient. They’re in crisis, call of someone acting strangely they might be hearing voices or be — wrapping themselves in tin in a state of paranoia, and it’s scary for them. We have to put foil, for example. them in handcuffs in the When they arrive, it’s back of the car for our clear they are law enforcesafety and theirs. They’re ment with their marked suffering from this illness, cars, uniforms and holbut they didn’t do anystered weapons. But in thing wrong, and now many cases, a crime hasn’t Kwiatkowski they feel like they did.” been committed, and ofOfficers look for three ficers are responding to provide assistance in a crisis and things in a mental health crisis: Is the person an imminent danger avert a tragedy. Kaitlyn Krasselt Argonaut

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“With all of these, we found that these positions and some of these boards were a little bit unnecessary and they’re often filling services that already exist,” Fisher said. “It seems to me that ASUI positions can create some redundancy that inhibits efficiency within government.” Fisher said the director of sustainability’s job is to work in conjunction with the University of Idaho Sustainability Center as a student liaison between ASUI and the Sustainability Center, and to help with programming. Fisher said the Sustainability Center is good about putting on events without need or assistance from ASUI, and he said the

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A new perspective

Ready to return

he biggest flaw in any student government organization, ASUI President Nate Fisher said, is the high rate of turnover. “Year in and year out, any sort of momentum is always difficult,” Fisher said. “If I had another year, I could accomplish even more.” Over the last year, the Fisher administration has made headway on issues such as sexual assault prevention and establishing an Idaho Student Association. Fisher said another term as ASUI president would give him more time to tackle issues such as redistricting ASUI and managing student space. The most interesting development in the Fisher administration, however, is Fisher himself. In the year since he took office, those who followed ASUI saw the incumbent grow from an eager and bright-eyed senator to a measured leader. “I was confident in my leadership and communication abilities before this year, but the development that I’ve had to do has been an incredible experience and opportunity,” Fisher said. According to Fisher, working continuously with

SUI Director of Diversity Affairs Alejandra “Vivi” Gonzalez never planned on running for ASUI President. “I was encouraged by a lot of my peers in a lot of the offices that I work with,” Gonzalez said. “They encouraged me to run — they saw the potential in me.” Running for ASUI president was another door that opened for Gonzalez and she made the bold decision to step through — something she, as a bright, firstgeneration student from a conservative small town in Idaho, is getting used to doing. “I’ve been very lucky in my career and in my journey through higher education,” Gonzalez said. “I’ve used all the resources available, taken all the opportunities I was given, and that’s gotten me very far.” This wasn’t always the case, Gonzalez said. In high school, she said Idaho’s notoriously under-funded education system let her down, along with all the overcrowded classrooms, overworked teachers and outdated materials that came with it. Gonzalez said her parents recognized the same issues she faced in high school affecting her 17-year-

n the structure of ASUI, the senate parliamentarian is unequivocally the lowest rung on the ladder, University of Idaho senior Max Cowan said. The job description includes printing the senate agenda, hole punching it, distributing it to the senators before their weekly meeting, recording the minutes, dotting i’s and crossing t’s. The job is essentially the secretary of the senate. While a more anonymous role in the senate than what he may be used to, it’s far from a fall from grace for the former ASUI president. Cowan, who was president for the 2013-14 school year, said almost a year ago exactly that he would not seek reelection, would not return to ASUI and his talents would be better utilized elsewhere. What changed? “To be frank, the job is difficult,” Cowan said. “It’s not a fun job. It’s incredibly rewarding, it’s very exciting, but it can be tiring. I decided not to rerun, but now, after spending that year and gaining perspective, I recognize that there’s more that needs to be accomplished and that I want to share the message that ASUI can be there for students. We can actually be addressing things that matter.”

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the right candidate.” The selected candidate would replace Ron Smith, who announced in February he would step down to become a professor with the College of Business and Economics. Smith has

With flowers and cherry blossoms in full bloom, it’s clear spring has arrived in Moscow, and along with it, the Easter bunny. The University of Idaho Student Alumni Relations Board (SArb) will host its annual Alumni and Friends Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday on the Administration Building lawn. “It’s one of the few times when we actually get to reach out to, you know, a younger potential generation of Vandals, and that’s what’s really fun about it,” said Elise Moote, SArb chair of the Easter Egg Hunt Committee. Moote said people will begin to line up around 9:30 a.m. to prepare for the hunt. “Then everyone’s kind of let loose at 10 a.m.,” she said.

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line on the search, but would be delighted to have a final candidate by June. “We’re going to go through all the proper steps and process and make sure we get the very best candidate we can for the University of Idaho,” Weis said. “So if that takes longer than that period of time, great, we’ll work until we get

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The University of Idaho has begun its search for a new vice president of Finance and Administration. Bob Weis, executive director of the UI Foundation and head of the search committee, said he is not putting a time-

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85%

of respondents believe body-worn cameras reduce false claims of police misconduct and reduce likelihood of litigation against the agency

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of respondents said they are familiar with body camera technology

77%

believe body cameras are more effective than in-car cameras

25%

said their agencies currently use body camera technology

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Pullman Police Officer Shane Emerson wears a body camera in Pullman Wednesday. Pullman police have used the technology for two years.

Local law enforcement explore body cameras Hannah Shirley Argonaut

A state of emergency was declared in Baltimore earlier this week following the funeral of Freddie Gray, who died in police custody in April. It was one uprising in a series of several that have caught the attention of the nation since Michael Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson, Missouri police officer Darren Wilson last August.

The events have brought national attention to a slew of issues, but one discussion that’s been pushed to the front of mainstream talking points is the use of body cameras by police officers. The debate has prompted police departments nationwide to examine their own programs, and while many more agencies are moving forward with updated technologies, University of Idaho law professor Don Burnett said body cameras on police officers is not a new idea. “The technology has been evolving for some time,” Burnett said. “Certainly highly publicized incidents have given greater public

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visibility to the issue, but my impression is that law enforcement agencies have been studying this and not simply being spurred on by highly publicized events.” This is certainly true on the Palouse, where body cameras have been on the radar of both the Pullman and Moscow police departments for several years. While the Pullman Police Department (PPD) has utilized body camera systems for a few years already, the Moscow Police Department (MPD) is in the early stages of planning for implementation. Criminal defense attorney Steve Martonick said he knows the value

of good audiovisual technology from a police department when it comes to judicial proceedings. “You just get so much from video you don’t get from audio,” Martonick said. “If the officer’s looking through the trunk, with just audio, you can’t see what he’s pulling out or where he’s looking, you just hear audio saying, ‘That’s mine, no, that’s not mine and you wouldn’t have a clue’ — video’s got a huge advantage.” Martonick said he recalls a time when Pullman police officers were occasionally more aggressive. In the last decade, he’s defended a student who was pepper sprayed

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in his driveway following a noise complaint, as well as a student who was tased after refusing to sit on the ground following an incident of vandalism, he said. Martonick said he thinks the largest-scale incident happened in 2007, when police officers used pepper spray in a Pullman dance club, affecting approximately 300 people and resulting in a $22 million class action lawsuit. The officers were ultimately cleared of all civil-rights violations and issued an apology to all innocent victims, he said. SEE Camera, PAGE 5

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ties as cleanup efforts more forward. Dhakal, who is from Nepal and is finishing his doctorate degree in neuroscience, said of Nepal’s 26 million citizens, about 10,000 have been injured and more than 8 million have been affected by the earthquake. “The earthquake did not just do damage to one town or devastate one village,” Dhakal said. “Everyone across all of Nepal has been affected by this tragedy.” The earthquake, which was centered in the Nepalese district of Ghorka, impacted neighboring countries as well and Dhakal said there have been reported deaths in

Nepal Student Association aims to aid relief efforts after earthquake strikes Nepal

VP of finance and administration position divided

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Ryan Tarinelli tion, Staben said the Office of Argonaut Planning and Budget would be It’s going to be a summer of consolidated with the financial change for University of Idaho’s side of the division of finance and administration. upper administration. Among the last major orThe position of vice president ganizational changes, Staben of finance and adminsaid Institutional Reistration will be split search and Assessment into two positions this would be moved from summer to form the the Office of Planning vice president for infraand Budget to the prostructure and vice presivost’s office. dent of finance. “I think institution“We can be better Staben al research, could be in each of these areas in a number of places, by aligning the skill sets and the right people to but works very effectively do the job,” said UI President under a provost,” Staben said. Staben selected Dan Ewart, Chuck Staben. The reorganization comes who currently serves as assisafter Ron Smith, current vice tant vice president and chief president of finance and admin- information officer, for the istration, announced in Febru- vice president for infrastrucary he would step down to teach ture position. Staben said Ewart would accounting in the College of focus on project management, Business and Economics. The newly created vice while the vice president of president for infrastructure finance would serve as a chief will oversee the Office of Public financial officer for the univerSafety and Security, Risk Man- sity, overseeing both finance agement and Insurance, Facili- and budget operations. ties and the Real Estate Office, among other departments. To create the finance posiSEE Changing, page 5

When the Indo-Australian tectonic plate pushed itself further into the Eurasia plate, it created an earthquake that not only devastated a country, but also was felt around the globe, said Susov Dhakal, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Idaho. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which struck Nepal last Saturday, killed more than 5,000 people, and responders are continuing to find fatali-

India and China. Bhanu Bhattarai, current president of the Nepal Student Association (NSA), said NSA is working hard to raise awareness of the devastation caused by the earthquake as well as to raise relief funds. Part of the NSA’s efforts will include a candlelight vigil to mourn the lives that have been lost. The vigil, titled “Solidarity for Earthquake Victims in Nepal: Candlelight vigil and earthquake awareness” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Friendship Square in downtown Moscow. SEE raising, PAGE 4

Finals Fest

Chance the Rapper, an up-and-coming Chicago rap and hip-hop artist known for his 2013 mix tape, “Acid Rap.” “He has an interesting vocal sound, for one, it’s not very mainstream,” said Lauren Pinney, Vandal Entertainment board chair. “He doesn’t really do radio … He, from what I’ve seen, kind of strays away from the mainstream rap and has this interesting mix of live instruments, like he has a lot of old school instruments combined with a hip hop sound.” Pinney said members of VE chose Chance because they thought

Vandal Entertainment brings Chance the Rapper to campus Tuesday night Daphne Jackson Argonaut

During dead week, most University of Idaho students focus on finishing last-minute projects and studying for final exams, but on Tuesday they have the chance to set everything aside for an evening of musical entertainment. This year’s Finals Fest features

he would appeal to students. “We had heard a lot about that name, a lot of buzz about him and he was definitely in our price range,” she said. “Picking him, it was definitely reflective of what we believed the students want, and we still believe that.” Pinney said the concert will open with a rapper named Boogie, who was recommended by Chance’s agency. She said the two have similar sounds, and should be a good combination. SEE entertaining, PAGE 4

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Friday kicks off 2015 Moms’ Weekend Jessica Blain Argonaut

While the moms of University of Idaho students may be thrilled to see their child go off to college and chase their dreams, it can be a struggle letting go. The Office of Alumni Relations believes the courage and support Vandal moms exhibit is deserving of celebration. According to Jessica Greene, co-chairwoman of the student committee for Moms’ Weekend, dedicating a weekend to students’ moms is a great chance to show off the Moscow community. SEE moms, PAGE 8

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Sue Storey (middle), the house director for Alpha Phi, talks with Alpha Phi members Savanah Boone (left) and Kaity Harness (right) outside their house Wednesday. Storey has been a house director since 2011.

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members of Alpha Phi with a keen sense of humor and an extensive knowledge of the Greek system for four years. Storey, who was in a sorority when she was an undergraduate at the University of Idaho, said she first became a house director because she was looking for a way to give back to the system that supported her as a student. “I moved out of the area for about 45 years, and when I returned there

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the need for a tuition and fee increase and said the additional funds would be used primarily to fund a 3 percent increase in Change in Employee Compensation (CEC). Staben said the additional funds would be used to fund employee medical benefits and obligated costs. UI in-state students will see their tuition and fees rise by $236 this fall, while out-of-state students will see it rise by $710. ASUI President Nate Fisher, who helped Staben present to the board, said students were involved throughout the budget process and he thinks the increase is reasonable. “This is something students can and should support,” Fisher said. During his address to the

board, Staben said employee salaries are the biggest expense and the biggest budget challenge for the university this year. Like many other schools around the state and across the nation, UI has seen a significant decrease in state funding. In 2001, 73 percent of the General Education Budget came from the state, as opposed to 50 percent this year. “While we continuously seek means of containing costs, students have had to pay a larger share of the cost of education across the nation,” Staben said. Staben said funding the 3 percent CEC mandated by Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter was the biggest challenge in this year’s budget.

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Moscow resident James Demars works in the back of the Hope Center. Demars will soon graduate from the Hope at Work program, an employment training program aimed at helping struggling community members re-enter into the work force.

Local thrift store offers program for life skills

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Several bins of donated items sit in the back room of the Hope Center, waiting to be sorted by the center’s employees. One man in particular is hard at work sorting through both the thrift store’s donations and his personal life. James Demars is an employee at the Hope Center and a member of its employment training program.

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The Hope Center, a local thrift store in Moscow, offers employment and support counseling for those who cannot secure or maintain long-term employment. Deemed the Hope at Work program, it helps community members regardless of circumstance, including those dealing with a felony on their record, homelessness or substance abuse. Demars said the Hope at Work program gives people a

“Work’s not our priority all the time — it’s people,” Demars said. “That’s what’s different.” Before Hope at Work, Demars said his life was a rollercoaster ride of jail time and living on the streets. Since joining Hope at Work, he said his life has taken a 180-degree turn. DeDe McReynolds, service coordinator at the Hope Center, said because Hope at Work is

Work’s not our priority all the time — it’s people. That’s what’s different. James Demars, Hope at Work program member

second chance and helps them get back on their feet, no matter where they’re at in their lives.

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News brief

Provost search update

JFAC supports WWAMI increase

Sen. Dan Johnson, R-Lewiston, motioned to send the budget with a “do-pass” to the House and Senate floors for approval. He said the four-year WWAMI program is a “good partnership” with the University of Washington. “It benefits Idaho students primarily that they get to spend more time at home in Idaho, and I think that increases the possibility … to come back to Idaho and practice, so I am very excited by that,” Johnson said. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, Idaho is 49th in the U.S. for the number of doctors per capita, and more medical practitioners are expected to retire in the coming years. Rep. Jason Monks, R-Meridian, was the lone legislator to reject the budget. He said since 1975, only 50 percent of WWAMI students have

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BOISE — The Joint Finance and Appropriation Committee (JFAC) approved funding for five additional seats to be added to the WWAMI program for Idaho medical students Friday morning with a 19-1 vote. By approving the budget recommendation, JFAC fulfills year three of a four-year plan to fund five additional WWAMI seats available to Idaho students annually. The plan was first introduced in 2009, when the Idaho State Board of Education (SBOE) recommended doubling state funded WWAMI seats from 20 to 40.

Tuesday is the last day to submit feedback on candidates vying to become the next provost and executive vice president. Feedback can be entered through an online form found on the provost and executive vice president website. The online form will close at the end of the business day Tuesday, according to Katherine Aiken, interim provost and executive vice president. Videos of all the candidates’ open forum sessions can be found online. Aiken said the videos allow faculty, staff and students who could

It benefits Idaho students primarily that they get to spend more time at home in Idaho.

Sen. Dan Johnson, R—Lewiston

returned to Idaho to practice medicine, which he said “isn’t sufficient.” JFAC’s approval mirrored the State of the State recommendation given by Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter to increase WWAMI seats. The budget has to be passed by both the House and Senate, and be approved by Otter for it to go into effect. SEE mediCal, PAGE 5

not make it to the open forums to comment on the candidates. She said the search committee would also give its impression of the candidates to University of Idaho President Chuck Staben. She said the search committee acts in an advisory role and the final decision is up to Staben. Aiken said the search committee picked the candidates based off their abilities as an administrator. She said Staben would make his decision after the feedback period ends. She said she anticipates a decision before the end of the academic year.

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Vandal donors set record Historic Inspiring Futures campaign surpasses goal Hannah Shirley Argonaut

We’re asking the Legislature to fully fund this ‘salary gap.’ If you do, our plan is to not raise resident undergraduate tuition this year. Chuck Staben, UI president

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UI President Chuck Staben presents his budget proposal for the Joint Finance-Appropriation committee Monday morning. During his presentation, Staben asked the committee to fully fund a 3 percent salary increase recommendation by Governor C.L. ‘Butch’ Otter.

Staben pitches tuition freeze Staben appeals to JFAC to cover 3 percent employee compensation increase George Wood Jr. Argonaut

BOISE — University of Idaho President Chuck Staben proposed a plan to the Joint FinanceAppropriations Committee Monday that would halt tuition increases for undergraduate Idaho residents for the 2015-2016 academic year, should the Idaho

Legislature fully fund a Change in Employee Compensation recommendation by Governor C.L. ‘Butch’ Otter. This plan follows a recommendation by the governor to raise state employee salaries by 3 percent for FY2016. If the state accepts Staben’s plan, it would be the first time in about two decades UI will not request a tuition increase for resident undergraduate students. Also, if the legislature chooses to approve Otter’s CEC recom-

mendation, Staben said the state general fund will only cover about 50 percent of pay raises for UI staff and faculty. “The other 50 percent ... has to come from a dedicated fund, and that dedicated fund is tuition,” Staben said. “We’re asking the legislature to fully fund this ‘salary gap.’ If you do, our plan is to not raise resident undergraduate tuition this year.” As an alternate to this increase in tuition, Staben asked the committee to consider a ‘fund

shift,’ which entails payment of the salary gap through Idaho’s general fund. The salary gap not covered by the CEC recommendation is equal to about $1.6 million, according to Staben. Should the legislature choose to fund the 3 percent CEC increase with the state general fund, but refuse the fund shift, Staben estimated tuition could increase by 4 to 4.5 percent for resident undergraduate students.

The best fundraising campaigns are the ones that continue to give, said Chris Lucier, senior director of advancement at the University of Idaho. He said, for example, if a university is pulling in $15 million a year before a campaign, fundraising efforts to double donations won’t make $30 million a onetime number — it’s likely that goal would become the university’s new standard. Lucier said he believes this will prove to be the case for the Inspiring Futures campaign, a 7 1/2 year effort to raise $225 million, more than any fundraiser in state history. The campaign officially ended Dec. 31, and Lucier said it raised upwards of $261 million. “These campaigns are such a long-term view, and we continue to raise additional scholarships, new legacies and new standards,” Lucier said. “Students have been seeing the impacts, as it goes along with scholarship programs and buildings that were a result of the campaign.” According to a university report, approximately 35 percent of the funds raised will go to student support, 26 percent to faculty support, 26 percent to programs and 13 percent to facilities. SEE donors, PAGE 5

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Student Health Center to stay downtown

UI prepares self-study report to renew accreditation Ryan Tarinelli Argonaut

Before the accreditation team sets foot on campus, months of work has already been put into the accreditation process. The work is shown through the University of Idaho’s self-study report, a docu-

ment that provides an in-depth look at how UI fulfills its mission, which is provided to accreditors before their visit. “When you think about it, the self-study is over 200 pages long. It’s like writing a book for all practical purposes,” said Katherine Aiken, interim provost and executive vice president. SEE aCCreditors, PAGE 8

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Racing reptiles Jamie Lunders Argonaut

All Greek houses hold philanthropy events, but one University of Idaho fraternity boasts an annual event featuring shelled reptiles. “It is hands-down the coolest philanthropy on campus,” said Ryan Chapman, Phi Delta Theta president. “It’s the only

Students and parents alike should enjoy Moms’ Weekend. Read Our View.

Phi Delta Theta to hold annual Turtle Derby this weekend

one that involves live animals, and it happens during Moms’ Weekend, so there’s a ton of attendance.” Phi Delta Theta will host its 57th annual Turtle Derby during Moms’ Weekend at 11 a.m. Saturday outside its house, located at 804 Elm St. The Turtle Derby will include a SEE raCing, PAGE 8

There’s wearable fashion, old fashion and a turtle on campus.

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UI clinic understaffed, recruiting new physicians Hannah Shirley Argonaut

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Men’s club lacrosse going for winning season in Battle of the Palouse.

The University of Idaho is a place to embrace diversity through awareness and understanding of the struggles our peers face every day, said Julia Keleher, director of the LGBTQA Office. Boxes and Walls, a UI event promoting such qualities, is a way for students to experience the discrimination others may feel firsthand in a safe and educational environment. Keleher said it’s an event meant to teach students about what it means to empathize. “Boxes and Walls is an interactive display on oppression and discrimination,” Keleher said. Boxes and Walls will take place from 1-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, on the first floor of Gooding Hall in the Wallace Complex. According to Keleher, there will be 18 rooms open for the event and each of which will contain a student-made environment illustrating a specific discriminatory issue. For example, a heterosexual student could enter a room and learn about the struggles a bisexual student may face — a feeling they would never be able to experience on their own.

Vetsmany strives to make a difference

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Lowest in a decade Accreditors visit campus The Idaho State Board of Education (SBOE) unanimously approved the lowest tuition and fee increase for the University of Idaho in more than a decade Wednesday. Proposed by UI administrators, resident and nonresident tuition and fees will rise 3.5 percent for the 2015-2016 academic year. “We are very pleased,” said Katherine Aiken, UI provost and executive vice president. “I think it represents a whole lot of work behind the scenes.” Before the decision, UI President Chuck Staben presented to the board about

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to the sanctions and the process by which they were arrived, contacting Interim Provost and Executive Vice-President Katherine Aiken. “We were extremely disappointed in how this process was handled,” Bradbury said. Bradbury said the university’s

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was an open position for house director at the university,” Storey said. “I had such a wonderful experience with the Greek system as a student I thought, ‘Why not apply?’” Storey said while there are many rewarding aspects of being a house director, the job comes with numerous challenges as well.

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office following an investigation of hazing allegations. Greek adviser Brittany Bowles declined comment last week on the individuals involved or the details of the allegations, but said FIJI house leadership accepted the sanctions imposed Feb. 19 by the Dean of Students Office. Despite the house’s initial acceptance of the sanctions, FIJI continued to explore options relating

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Sorority house directors serve as a stabilizing force for students

Sue Storey, house director of Alpha Phi sorority, said while there are many benefits to being house director, her favorite part of the job is the eclectic mix of personalities she comes into contact with every day. “The most rewarding part of my job is meeting all of these young women,” she said. “They’re all just so weird.” Storey has been watching over the

lawyer John Bradbury confirmed Monday that sanctions previously levied against the house by the Dean of Students Office have been dropped and the incidents that led to them would be reinvestigated. In his role as dean of students, Chatriand oversees the Greek advisory office. The Dean of Students Office confirmed last week that FIJI had been sanctioned by the Greek

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Monday he will resign from the university effective March 9. Chatriand said his decision Chatriand came after a conflict could not be resolved with the alumni of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, more commonly known as FIJI. FIJI

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ASUI President Nate Fisher said he could describe his second in command, ASUI Vice President Sarah Vetsmany, in just one word — genuine. Fisher, who befriended Vetsmany through their mutual involvement in ASUI, said the University of Idaho senior is not only a capable leader, but also serves as a strong voice for the student senate. “She stands out daily,” Fisher said. “Sarah is one of the friendliest people I’ve ever met. She takes on so much responsibility but regardless of how busy she is, she always makes others feel like she has all the time in the world to talk and to make them feel comfortable.” Vetsmany, a Boise native, said she was first introduced to UI by her cousin, an alumna, and has been actively involved in campus life ever since. Although she was originally torn between UI and neighboring Washington State University, a campus visit quickly changed her mind, she said.

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ASUI members Nick Pratt and Sarah Vetsmany hang a banner in the ASUI office. Vetsmany and Pratt are helping to launch the ‘It’s on Us’ campaign on the UI campus Tuesday.

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ASUI seeks to end sexual assault Graham Perednia Argonaut

She thought she knew him, thought she could trust him. The pair went to see a band play at John’s Alley and they had a few drinks. He was too drunk to drive back to Pullman, so she let

SEE voiCe, PAGE 5

him sleep on her couch. During the night, he forced himself on her. She was unable to resist and she did not consent. That night, Anne Gaines, a scholarly communication librarian at the University of Idaho, was forever changed. “While it was happening, it felt like something was wrong,” Gaines said. “It took a while to come to terms with what it actually was.”

To combat sexual assaults like the one Gaines fell victim to, ASUI is launching the ‘It’s On Us’ federal campaign Tuesday to encourage the UI community to take an active role in preventing these incidents. The campaign, endorsed by President Barack Obama in September, aims to encourage young people to take a pledge SEE pledge, PAGE 5

The UI Student Health Center, although tentatively scheduled to reopen on campus after winter break, will remain at its current downtown location for the time being, said Greg Tatham, assistant vice provost for Student Affairs. According to Raymond Pankopf, director of Architectural and Engineering Services, delays in construction for the building’s repiping project initially pushed the opening date back to Feb. 2. However, in the wake of the Jan. 10 shooting that left three dead and one wounded — including UI Student Health physician Terri Grzebielski — the clinic is too understaffed to reopen. Tatham said with one of their three physicians gone and another about to go on maternity leave, Student Health Services elected to continue its operations out of the downtown location until another physician can be recruited. “We can’t run the operation with one provider,” Tatham said. “If we keep it downtown, there are additional physicians.” According to Tatham, there’s little rush to move back to campus. SEE health, PAGE 5

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Students looking for different housing on campus may want to take a look at the South Hill Apartments at the University of Idaho, located on Deakin Street and Taylor Avenue. Haleigh Sims-Douglas, a fifth-year student majoring in secondary education, said she chose the university apartments after living in the residence halls for her first three years on campus. “I started looking into them and they were really convenient because they’re not just close to campus — they’re on campus,” Sims-Douglas said. “I was highly involved in the residence halls, so I have worked with these people before. I didn’t have to meet a new landlord and the maintenance staff.” Sims-Douglas said she has been very happy with the price of the apartments, along with their convenient location on campus. “It has been incredibly affordable,” Sims-Douglas said. “I know people who live around the area who pay close to what I pay, but people in the general Moscow area are paying quite a bit more than I am.” Sims-Douglas said her rent is much more affordable with the help of two roommates. “I live in a three-bedroom apartment in the South Hill Apartments — I pay about $630 a month total,” SimsDouglas said. “I split that with three roommates, so that gets knocked down to about $210 every month.” She said housing also offers an option where, instead of paying rent monthly, students can pay for an entire semester at a time. Sims-Douglas said one of the

South Hill Apartments, one of the multiple on-campus apartment options. best parts of living at South Hill are her neighbors. “I absolutely love all the neighbors I live around,” SimsDouglas said. “They’re all so kind. There are quite a few families and children that live around here. It’s really awesome because a lot of the kids around here are friends, and they have their own little playground. It’s a beautiful little area.” She also said the maintenance staff are excellent and efficient at their jobs.

“If there is maintenance to be done, the staff and custodians are really awesome about it,” Sims-Douglas said. “They’re always so timely.” Sims-Douglas advocated for people who want to live on campus but have grown tired of dorm life to give the apartments on campus a try. “The apartments are really great to do if you don’t want to live in the residence halls anymore,” Sims-Douglas said. “Or if you’re a Greek student,

and you don’t want to live inhouse anymore, we are very close to Greek Row. It’s a really great option that I don’t feel enough people know about.” Veronica Hughes, a fifthyear ecology and conservation biology major also living in the South Hill, said she came to live there for practical reason. “I really like the idea of still living on campus, without living in a dorm, because I just love to sleep,” Hughes said. “It gives me more time to sleep or get ready.

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Then, when I get out of bed and get to class within 10 minutes.” She said she pays around $312 a month for her apartment. However, Hughes said the convenience is worth the most. “It’s a four-minute walk to the Administration Building,” Hughes said. “You can’t get much better than that.” Andrew Ward can be reached at arg-news@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @ WardOfTheWorlds

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Building bridges in Wallace The Wallace Residence Center welcomes any and all Vandals Elizabeth Marshall Argonaut

With its four wings and convenient access to the University of Idaho’s main dining hall, the Wallace Residence Center is a ready-made home for many UI students. Wallace holds four different wings: Gooding, Stevenson, Wiley and Ballard. Ballard and Stevenson are both four stories high, while Gooding and Wiley each have six floors. Suites in Wallace are gender specific, but floors are co-ed. Rooms in Wallace differ with rooms in the Theophilus Tower, in that Wallace rooms come with bunk beds and sinks. Bathrooms are shared between two rooms, connecting them as a suite. Wallace is home to many firstyear students, as well as some upper-level students who choose to live in one of the three floors in the Stevenson wing dedicated to upperclassmen. Leah Dreesman, a firstyear student who lives in the Gooding wing, said that even though there are a few things she doesn’t like about Wallace, including the smaller windows compared to those in the Tower and having to sleep in bunk beds, she is ultimately very happy with her decision. “I’m really glad I decided to live in Wallace. There are quite a few reasons I’m glad I chose to live here and not the Tower. For starters, having the bathroom, besides having to clean it, definitely makes life easier, I think. Also, having a sink and water in my room is really nice. I don’t have to carry and store it in my room which is convenient,” Dreesman said. “There’s also more storage with the shelves and all the drawers which is nice. Another selling point for me was the floors are co-ed, I think

The Wallace Residence Center Tuesday morning, one of the possible living spaces for students. separating girls and boys like the Tower does feels weird and co-ed floors allow you to meet a larger variety of people.” Coleman Edwards, a firstyear student living on the fourth floor of Gooding, said that while a more communal living situation has its downsides, Wallace is a good choice for students because of its smaller price tag and proxim-

ity to many places on campus, including The Hub. UI’s main dining hall, The Hub, is located on the first floor of the building, making it a short trip to get food for any student with a meal plan living in Wallace. “I like that (The Hub) is just a short walk away,” Edwards said. The basement of Wallace is home to the multiple study spaces, the mail desk and a

community kitchen. There is also a student computer lab and The Student Success Program. According to UI’s website, 2,078 students visited the Student Success Program during the 2017 fall semester. Workshops put on by the Student Success Program occur in the basement, with many of these workshops given by Academic Peer Mentors.

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Although all rooms in Wallace come with bunk beds, students can reserve a single room. Housing rates for the 2018-19 for Wallace per semester are $2,215 for a double room and $3,040 for a single. Elizabeth Marshall can be reached at arg-news@uidaho.edu or on Twitter @EJMarshall_

Live and learn Mary Phipps Argonaut

The Living Learn Community (LLC) residence halls, located along Paradise Creek Street, consist of eight buildings housing University of Idaho students of all majors and school years. The LLCs provide students with suite style rooms with between two and five students sharing a suite. With most rooms housing a single student, these suites provide an opportunity to socialize with roommates while still offering privacy. There are also common areas in each building for all residents of the building to use, with televisions, ping pong tables and

pool tables. Kitchens in the common areas come equipped with two stoves in each building. “There are always people making some delicious meals in the kitchen,” said Ubaldo Arana, a resident of the Scholars building. LLCs’ residents are mostly upperclassmen and offer a practical and reliable place for returning students to live, with returning students given first-pick when choosing rooms. They are the newest residence halls on campus and are kept up-to-date. With close proximity to the UI Recreation Center and Library, it is convenient for students because of location and proximity. “It’s really convenient,” said

Amber Keele, a resident in the Syringa LLC. “If I wasn’t on campus, I wouldn’t go to as many events.” A first-time resident in the LLCs, Keele appreciates the proximity of her home, especially during her breaks between classes and during campus events. Her resident assistants, or RAs, are relaxed individuals she is able to talk to when problems or questions arise. Keele said she appreciates the ease of access to the rest of campus and to different campus events. “If you struggle going to class, the LLCs could be good for you,” Keele said. “I’m glad I live close by so that, if I go to an event, I

The LLCs provide a unique living experience for its residents

don’t have to plan around it, so I know when to go home.” Arana has been a resident assistant in the LLCs for three years and said he has benefitted in many ways. He said the opportunity of meeting a wide variety of individuals has allowed him to grow and learn something new from each of his residents. “I have had well over 150 residents in my time as an RA, and they have each taught me something new,” Arana said. With eight buildings, the Engineering, Natural Resources and Upham buildings offer rooms for first-year students. The Scholars building is limited to upperclassmen students in the

Honors program or with a 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher. The other buildings, Gem, Syringa, Gault and the Global Village, offer housing to students of all majors and school years. The LLCs are the only residence halls that do not require its residents to have a meal plan. Instead, they provide the community kitchens for all residents to use. “This allows students to cook on their own,” Arana said. “This is both a cheaper option for students, and I’ve found that my many of my residents simply enjoy it.” Mary Phipps can be reached at arg-news@uidaho.edu

Home sweet apartment apartment feel cozy and homey, Nearly two years ago, I I never wanted to leave. But, it moved into my first apartment. took some time. An apartment, It was the middle of a Moscow or any sort of rental, should be summer, and the lack of air more than just four walls — it conditioning, bare walls and should be a place you actually ‘70s era carpet made me feel want to spend time in. anything but at home. Most renters don’t I loved my roommate. I end up staying in one loved Moscow. I loved bespace their entire coling out of my small dorm. lege career and some, But, I hated my apartment. like me, end up doing It didn’t feel like just the opposite. home. Until we finally Whatever the situation began making the space — long term or short Hailey Stewart feel comfortable, even in Argonaut term — making your the smallest ways, I didn’t space feel relaxing, want to be around it, let inviting and comfortable is key alone in it. In time, I grew to to happy renting. love it. But, it took some effort, To make a rental a home, a couple bucks and strategic think of move in and decorating thinking to make my rental feel process in these three steps. like home. Moving into any new place Find your style can be incredibly stressful. No The bulk of young renters, matter where you are, or who especially in Moscow, will have you bring along, no one likes one or more roommates. This lugging boxes up stairs all day. can make decorating a bit of a I will be lucky enough to free-for-all. However, the more roommates the better, it just live in the same apartment for takes some planning. three years. Once we made my

Roommates help divvy out the needs and expenses that come with renting. If one person gets the table, the other buys the lamp. When roommate buys a plant, the other buys a poster. It’s the little things that help bring a home together. Finding these bits and pieces together brings out your individual styles while keeping the space cohesive. If it looks like an entire Ikea catalog exploded in your space, it might be time to rethink your styles.

Blank canvases

Every rental, no matter the structure or layout, can look the same when bare, white walls make up the bulk of the space. Don’t be afraid to use up all that empty wall space. Framed photos, framed posters, framed art will draw your space inward, creating an inviting feeling in social areas of your rental. The key is framing. Nearly anything and everything looks better with a simple, cheap frame. Avoid things like nails and strong tacks — you want your

safety deposit back. Take the time to hang decorations with wall-safe items. In the long run, they will stay up longer and require less work upon move out.

Furniture is key

On a college budget, there is a small chance your rental is going to look like it came straight from a Pottery Barn collection. So, even though furniture is one of the most important aspects of creating a comfortable home, comfort should come before style. Although it can help the space, no one expects every piece of furniture to match. You can utilize thrift shops, clearance shelves, online trade sites and even the side of the road to find furniture. None of the pieces in my own home came from an actual store or at their original price. It simply took a little time and love to bring them back to life again. Use the furniture you find to frame your space. Place couches and lounge chairs around the TV or centerpiece of the shared

How to make your apartment a home

space. Place the table in a space for homework and eating. It might take a few moves and a little time to get the right feel, but every piece of furniture can be used in multiple ways. Find furniture that you wouldn’t mind taking out into the real world after college. Chairs and couches can be large expenses, so if you invest in them, love them enough to keep them around for a while. Even if you know you’ll be moving in a year, two years or three, and it seems like a waste to even make your rental a home because of how fast you’ll be moving on, a house won’t feel like a home until it feels like you. Take the time to put an extra effort into your space. Your parents will love it when they visit. Your friends will love it when they hangout. And, you’ll love it when you settle in after a long day of classes. Hailey Stewart can be reached at arg-opinion@uidaho.edu

Cost and commitment Students entering Greek life should consider the immense time commitment

I came into college with a very negative opinion on Greek life after watching movies like “Animal House” and “Neighbors.” In my eyes, fraternities were an unsightly blot on UI’s campus, an unruly group of young men with nothing better to do than drink In the fall of 2016, I had no and wreak havoc. friends. Nevertheless, I saw an opI had acquaintances. There portunity to meet new were those I talked to in friends and engage in class for a fleeting few fun activities, so I signed minutes before lectures, my bid card and said and I often engaged farewell to my miserable with those I worked and lonely dorm. with, but outside my While my experigirlfriend, I had no ences after rushing in platonic pals. Brandon Hill spring 2017 were limAfter trying and Argonaut ited, as I did not comfailing to connect with other students in my pletely immerse myself dorm or through the many in Greek life, I was pleased to clubs on campus, I decided to learn that many fraternities on join a fraternity as a last resort. campus do not fit the stereotyp-

ical mold. My chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity stood as the only dry fraternity on campus, and I was taken aback by the level of integrity each member was held to. Members prided themselves on earning high GPAs, chores were to be taken seriously and every member was to present themselves as a “gentleman on campus.” I soon learned that Greek life, and the pledge process in particular, comes down to enthusiasm and participation. Those interested and excited will have the time of their life. Those wary, shy, and flooded with other responsibilities may miss out on the joys of being a pledge. I definitely fit into the latter group, as my increased roles at work and growing course load

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as a sophomore kept me from being a devoted member of my house. I missed events, skipped meetings and did not socialize as much as I should have. Now, as a junior living in my own apartment surrounded by friends who mostly do not participate in the Greek system, my eagerness and confidence in my role as a Theta Chi continues to wane. I find myself reflecting on my time as a pledge, and wishing I had done more. When it came to my fraternity, I just didn’t give it my all. That’s the main benefit — and problem — with going Greek. It’s all or nothing. For incoming freshman looking to be more involved on campus, Greek Life is a great alternative. The opportunities to make lifelong friends

are much more abundant in the Greek system, but only if a Greek member is willing to stick their neck out there and shake some hands. The pledge process specifically is highly intensive and focused on grooming future generations of the fraternity. In my experience, events were aimed at brining future members into the mold, with brotherhood bonding events scheduled specifically so pledges could become more comfortable hanging around the house. That’s my advice to future pledges of not just Theta Chi, but any fraternity or sorority. Get involved, meet new people and be the find a niche. Brandon Hill can be reached at arg-opinion@uidaho.edu

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