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Written by cougster1
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Thursday, 21 February 2008 |
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Written by cougster1
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Wednesday, 20 February 2008 |
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An Update to a previous story here on Cougster: Plans are moving ahead at full-steam for changing the School of Communication to the College of Communication. The SOC has posted their proposal online, and we'd like you to check it out. Some interesting things to note are the expanded faculty and staff positions, budget outlines, and a section asking for a forgiveness of a few hundred thousand dollars of debt.
We at Cougster back the transition from school to college, but have some concerns, including where will there be office space for these new positions suggested, and will the Digital Television Studio in CADD finally be realized? Stay tuned.
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Written by cougster1
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Monday, 18 February 2008 |
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(Editor's note: This was written by Cougster contributor Maddie)
“The Vagina Monologues” has been Jordan J. Hightower’s object of intense interest for the past three years. Hightower became the director of the production after acting in it for two years and has been a constant force in promoting the cause ever since. This year, “The Vagina Monologues” will be performed at Washington State University on February 22-23.
“The Vagina Monologues” takes a stance on the empowerment of women through knowledge and personification of their vaginas. The production is made up of monologues that in some way relate to the vagina. As reported on RandomHouse.com such topics include sex, love, rape, menstruation, mutilation, masturbation, birth, orgasm, the variety of names for vagina, or just as an aspect of the female human body.
First-time actress Lindsey A. Baier believes fully in the message sent by the production, “it sends a powerful message in a creative way, true life stories make more of an impact than a brochure.” “The Vagina Monologues” offers a chance for all to be involved in taking a stand in the fight against worldwide oppression of women.
Hightower rattles off reasons why this play means so much to her like an auctioneer would follow bids. As director, Hightower is able to allow her passion for the cause to flourish while her previous acting experience enables her to portray the cause to the audience in a way that could be done without her previous dedication.
The most affective aspect of direction for Hightower is the control she has over where the money raised by the production goes. Ever since her first taste of involvement she has wanted to be able to do much more. Ten percent of all proceeds raised go back to V-Day, a grassroots nonprofit movement dedicated to ending violence against women around the world. That ten percent will go to the V-Day spotlight, “Vagina Warriors”, an organization that supports women affected by Hurricane Katrina.
The other 90 percent of the proceeds Hightower is proud to say will stay local. Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, Inc. offers help to women in both Whitman and Latah Counties that are victimized by domestic or sexual abuse. In past years Hightower said the production was able to donate $4,000-5,000 per year from the proceeds to support their cause. A slight increase in ticket sales and the availability of more promotional items should produce more funds to donate.
“The Vagina Monologues” proves to be a must-see, especially for all women because according to Hightower it’s about “loving not only your vagina, but the place you’re at in the world, and the help you can offer to other women.”
“The Vagina Monologues” will be performed February 22-23 at 8 p.m. in Washington State University’s Daggy Hall. Tickets will be $10 for non-students and $8 for students. |
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Written by cougster1
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Thursday, 14 February 2008 |
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We wonder who this boastful prof might be...
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Written by cougster1
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Wednesday, 13 February 2008 |
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Spring cleaning is here again, no not when you do something about the abomination that is your dorm room, the annual Quad Cities Drug Task Force crack down on those selling, and or growing illegal substances. Every year in the spring the task force seems to jump in to action, an event that many Cougs and Vandals have dubbed “Spring Cleaning”. The latest to get busted are Joshua Dibble and Robert Elcome (who lists Cheech and Chong (Up in Smoke) and Half Baked among his favorite movies) last night at their Chinook Village apartment. According to police the pair “had been the focus of a lengthy investigation”. Three other people at the apartment were charged with possession. So lesson here don’t sell or grow non legal substances and if you are make sure you quit during spring semester!
From Klewtv:
Police say they seized one and a half pounds of marijuana, packaging materials, scales and other paraphernalia. Dibble was booked on charges of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Possession With Intent to Deliver, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Elcome is facing Possession With Intent to Deliver, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Paraphernalia charges.
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Written by cougster1
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Monday, 11 February 2008 |
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The Associated Press requested emails to both WSU’s President Elson Floyd and UW’s President Mark Emmert from people concerned about the schools’ football programs. The emails show that a number of those concerned with the UW program wanted head coach Tyrone Willingham fired and offered the school money if this was done or threatened to withhold money if he was not fired. As for WSU, few emailers advocated firing Doba and some supported him.
From ESPN/AP:
Emmert received at least 100 e-mails threatening to withdraw or withhold financial support unless Husky coach Tyrone Willingham or athletic director Todd Turner were fired. He even got an offer of $100,000 each for scholarships if he would sack the coach and athletic director.
The UW president told The Seattle Times he didn't recall seeing that e-mail and doesn't take seriously financial threats or offers based on personnel decisions.
Willingham remains the Huskies coach. Turner resigned Jan. 31.
In contrast, in the months between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2007, Floyd received fewer than 20 e-mails about Doba, and only one writer dropped football season tickets, the AP learned in a public records request.
Several e-mails urged the WSU president and athletic director Jim Sterk to retain Doba. Most were received, expressing sadness or dismay, after Doba was forced out.
Only three e-mails specifically urged Doba's firing during the season.
"I think the decision to fire Bill Doba stinks" one alumnus wrote, using 10 exclamation points for emphasis.
"A sad day for the university and a tough way for a truly great man to be treated by his employer," wrote another. "Bill is deserving of better!"
Reflecting the different worlds in which the UW and WSU athletic departments operate, Floyd received no mail from professional football players weighing in on Doba's job. Seattle Seahawks star running back Shaun Alexander and former Seahawks quarterback Jeff Kemp wrote Emmert in support of Willingham or Turner.
The closest Floyd got to football royalty was an e-mail from Steve Sebehar, who played center on the Cougars' 1981 Holiday Bowl team and was an 11th round draft pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1983.
Sebahar wrote in an Oct. 16 e-mail urging Floyd to begin a search for Doba's replacement.
Sebahar wrote he had been a season ticket holder for the past five years, but did not renew his seats this year. "The primary reason is the state of Cougar football," he wrote.
The e-mail was sent three days after the Cougars suffered a 53-7 loss at No. 9 Oregon.
Most, however, urged Floyd to keep Doba, a longtime assistant before being elevated to head coach after Mike Price left for Alabama in 2002.
"Cougars have a level of politeness that is really unusual," Floyd said. "There was no animosity." |
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