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The 58,000 square foot Underclass-man Building is being constructed at acost of $28 million. It will include a lec-ture hall, classrooms and faculty oces.Completion is slated fall of 2009.

A labor dispute is underway. The localcarpenters union alleges that WSU-V and

general contractor Tripplett-Wellman Con-tractors have subcontracted with a subsid-iary of Delta Drywall, a supposed tax cheatand non-union.

The building has been designed byThomas Hacker Architects, Inc.

For more information on campusbuilding projects and site plans call theofce of Dave Smith at (360) 596-9576.

College can be an enrichingexperience, but it can also leaveyou less than rich. While loans canbe a real life-saver when it comesto education, scholarships are ide-al. With their 0% interest rate andthe fact that you never have to paythem back, scholarships are a pret-ty sweet deal.

The number of awards avail-able compared to the number ofstudents in need can seem over-whelming. However, there areways to make yourself stand outon an application.

Alyson Galloway of the WSUVOce of Student Financial Aid

and Scholarships says that thereare a few key things to emphasizewhen lling out an application orwriting a scholarship essay.

The number one aribute thatstudents commonly leave out? Thepersonal story. Commiees typi-cally already have looked at whoyou are on paper, says Galloway,but its what you tell in your sto-ry that makes you stand out fromother applicants.

Galloway also encouragesstudents to focus on how theyplan to change the world, ratherthan why. In a scholarship essay,its important to incorporate youreducation into your future goals.

Galloway also suggests that per-

sonal essays be creative, as long

as theyre appropriate. Anythingthat makes an essay stand out ina positive way will benet the ap-plicant.

According to Galloway, suc-cessful essay winners are oen theones thatcon-nect with thereaderstimu-late the senses ifyou can without being cheesy.Galloway alsoencourages stu-dents to be a lile bit vulnerableshare something about yourselfto help the reader connect withyou and remember you.

The amount of work that goesinto scholarship seeking can be in-timidating, but students shouldntlet that stop them from applying.The amount of work also usu-ally correlates to the payo of theaward. Galloway encourages stu-dents to apply for all scholarshipsfor which they are eligible.

According to Galloway, oneimportant detail to consider iseligibility. Commiees review-ing thousands of applications willbe more inclined to discard thosefrom students who do not meetone or more of the requirements.

When applying for big ticketscholarships, requirements like

GPA, test scores, and leers of

r e c o m -

mendationare usually n o n - n e -gotiable. On the other hand,according to Galloway, local busi-nesses that receive fewer applica-tions will be more willing to bend

the rules.If an appli-

cant writes animpressive essay but has a GPAthat is slightlylower than the re-quirement, they

will generally still be considered.Scholarships in general are ig-nored because students opt out orself-select out based upon their as-

sumptions related to GPA, saysGalloway. This is a mistake.When looking for scholar-

ships, Galloway suggests that stu-dents consider their local optionsbefore turning to the big nationalones. Search programs like www.collegeboard.com and www.fast-web.com can be helpful, but thepayo can be less than local busi-nesses.

Brainstorm a list of group/business aliation you or an im-mediate family member has, saysGalloway, [and then] call themup or visit them and inquire aboutscholarship availability. These

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Also in this issue:

Clubs on Campus:

Thirty-fve places to belong orhow to start your own.

nFEATURES, 5

By Gregory E. ZschomlerEditorin ChiEf

n Scholarships, 6

Underclassman Building taking shape

A look at the new and comingrecreational opportunities, facili-ties and equipment.

nRECREATION, 2

Recreational Preview:

How to stand out on ascholarship application

By Kati HughesManaging Editor

Mount Hood looms in the background as workers continue construction of the new Underclassman Building slated to open fall of 2009.

GregoryE.

Zschomler/TheVanCougar

NEW COLUMNS:Caffeind:

A ormer barista takes you inside

the world o the coee culture.

nCOMMENTARY, 3

An editors take on the news andthe nuisances that affect us all.

nCOMMENTARY, 3

From My Side of DFence:

Pres. Sterr in-

jured in motor-cycle accident

On Thursday, July 10th, AS-WSUV President Peter Sterr wasinjured in a motorcycle accident

just weeks aer purchasing a newbike. According to Sterr, he was being an idiot while stunting...on a private road in Vancouver.

I popped a wheelie at about25 miles per hour, and went toohigh, bouncing my tail o the

ground, and looping the bike.Sterr says he slid for ten feet

and then tumbled another twentyto thirty feet. The spill ripped hisshoes o, shredded his feet andknees, sprained his ankle and

broke a wrist.The new bike slid for a cou-

ple hundred feet. The frame slidertook most of the damage. Asidefrom breaking the clutch handlemost of the harm was cosmet-ic. All in all, I was lucky in theamount of damage to both myselfand my bike, said Sterr.

Undaunted by the incident,he said that when his cast comeso in six weeks hell be back onthe bike. I was wearing a helmet,a riding jacket, and leather gloves,all of which saved me from muchmore extensive damage.

Sterr says that he learneda few things from his accidentthough he did not mention wheth-er he would stunt again. I havelearned that it is important towear boots, because tennis shoeswont stay on.

Sterr is convalescing at homeand will be back on campus soon.Cards and well wishes can be le

at the ASWSUV ofce in FSC.

By Gregory E. ZschomlerEditorin ChiEf

For a successful scholarship essay,

give the reader a taste of your per-

sonality. Tell your story, emphasize

your talents, and be creative.

NEW STUDENT

GUIDES & HELPS

INSIDE!


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One of the prime experiences of col-

lege life is sports. Whether it is aending

Division I rivalries or playing intramuralsports, most college students are involved

in sports at their respective schools. Sports

seem to have a niche at every college, both

major universities and minor colleges.

WSU Vancouver is unique. The cam-

pus is more community oriented. The stu-

dents have generally been older, many of

which already have a career. Although we

are part of the proud Pac-10, our chances

of catching live games are limited. Cou-

gar home games are further away then the

Huskies, Beavers or Ducks.

As WSUV grows students are seek-

ing more of that college life. Fortunately

for us, this fall semester should see some

big changes in intramural sports and ac-

tivities oered on campus. The Oce of

Student Involvement and the new recre-

ation intern Denise Eyerly are planning

on providing more opportunities right

here on campus.

Eyerly said that in the past, the uni-

versity sponsored many sports and activi-

ties hosted in the community, but she fors-

ees more intramural programs organized

and executed on campus.

Eyerly said, We will continue to

have sports such as Coed Indoor Soccer,

Mens Basketball League and Coed So-

ball but we want to add our own leagues

and tournaments to that list.

I would love to see outdoor soccer,

volleyball, ultimate disk, dodgeball and

ag football starting this coming year as

both leagues and tournaments, said Ey-

erly. We also want to encourage students

to get involved in sports such as table ten-

nis and disk golf since they can be played

in almost all weather.

The Oce of Student Involvement

has another direction as well. They would

like to push for others at WSU Vancouver

to get involved. Neil Gregory, the Rec-

reation Coordinator, said, We want to

encourage the faculty and sta to partici-

pate.

The ability to host more events at the

WSU Vancouver campus coincides with

the development of practice elds just

south of the basketball courts. This devel-

opment was strategic to building a solid

base for intramural sports on campus.

A major change will be the addi-

tion of two outdoor soccer elds and a

football eld to our facilities, said Eyerly.

This will be a rst for our campus and

they should be nished for the Fall 2008

semester.

The Oce of Student Involvement

is working to bring more opportunities

to all of us at WSU Vancouver. This fall

looks to be full of opportunities for the as-

piring athlete in each of us.

The VanCougar2 RECREATION

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Beau Baxter Rosser, Robert Chu, CollinRickman, Willy Chi Shue Tsang, LouiseWynn, Jason Garcia, Kevin Raymond

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Rec. Center nears completion or all acelifBy Kevin Raymond

thE VanCougar

The recreation facilities and sta

have signicantly grown over the sum-

mer. Students, sta, and faculty will soon

nd expanded services and opportuni-

ties.

This is the largest growth the

campus has had in recreation, said NeilGregory, Recreation Coordinator. Sev-

eral long and short term plans came to-

gether over this last summer.

While expanding its former inven-

tory of rental gear the oce is also increas-

ing the size of the tness centeradding

more opportunities for intramural sports,

recreational activities, and outdoor elds.

The sta will grow from two people to

about ten. The new positions will be held

by students.

The rental equipment will be bol-

stered by $30,000 in new ski and snow-

board gear while the camping and hiking

inventory was increased with new acces-

sories over the summer. The exact brandsof the new winter items havent been de-

cided yet because of a bidding process to

get the best stu at the best price. The

rental center will be open for business

from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

Possibly the

most exciting change

is happening in the t-

ness center. This fall,

students at WSU Van-

couver will be able to

utilize an enhanced area for exercise. The

recreation department added size and

equipment to the former facility. It will be

in the same location and should be open

around Sept. 8th. It is free for all WSU

Vancouver students, faculty and sta.

Neil Gregory said, We added ap-

proximately 700 square feet to the tness

center; it was about 900 square feet. It

will have $60,000 plus of new equipment,

including the addition of free-weights

and more cardio equipment.

The Fitness Center will now have

to be staed during hours of operation.[Hours] will be Monday through Thurs-

day, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, 7 a.m.

to 2 p.m. We are looking for students to

work in the Fitness Center, said Gregory.

This will be a change from last year when

there wasnt enough

sta to manage the

tness center on a

daily basis.

Another big

change is that we

have added a recreation intern who will

focus on intramural sports. That will help

us maintain and organize sports like ag

football, ultimate Frisbee, and soccer,

said Gregory. Denise Eyerly is the new

recreation intern.

Along with the new position come

two new outdoor elds. These are locat-

ed just past the basketball court. Gregory

said, These are the rst elds at WSU

Vancouver. They will be used for our on-

campus intramurals, (soccer, ag football,

ultimate disk, etc.) and other recreation

events. We use the basketball court fordodgeball and basketball.

There are some limitations with the

elds during the winter months. John

Benson, who maintains the elds, said,

They are clay based and last winter we

had standing water in those areas. He

also said that the area is 3.25 acres though

and should be big enough for two sepa-

rate sports elds.

Gregory said that plans for outdoor

elds have been in the works for a while

[under former AWSSUV President Dar-

ren Benson] and they nalized the fund-

ing last spring. This should allow us to

maintain intramural teams, here on cam-

pus, for most of the year. In the past, it

was necessary for our teams to be in com-

munity leagues.

The WSU Vancouver recreation

department has had an exciting summer

with expansion in all directions. Aer

doubling participation last year it looks

like it will be another great year with po-

tential for more growth.

New sports felds and intramurials bolster WSUVBy Kevin Raymond

thE VanCougar

The new playing feld, leveled and seeded, just south o the basketball courts, is ready or play.

Kevin

Raymond/TheVanCougar

This is the largest growththe campus has had in rec-

reation. ~Neil Gregory

Work continues inside the expanded Rec Center space and will be opening this all.

KevinRaymond

/TheVanCougar

For a list of upcoming rec-reational activities, see thecalendar on the back page.


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The VanCougar is now hiring for fall term. Paid po-

sitions, great work environment, learning opportuni-ties, and much more!

We are hiring editors, designers, artists, photographers and writers.

Editors receive a per issue stipend. Designers, artists, photographers

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July 21, 2008 3COMMENTARY

Caffeind

Hello, my name is Kati. Im acoee-holic. Im not just addictedto the beverage. Its the allure of thevarious and assorted cultures andcommunities that center around

coee that rst got me hooked.From miniature espresso standsthat oer pet-friendly treats fordog lovers on the go, to cafs thatfeature a variety of coee-relatedcuisine, Im stuck on the stu.

Even more interesting thanthe products are the patrons. Idont believe Ive ever met moreinteresting people than Ive met atcoee houses. Inspite of the blue-tooth wearing, Wi-Fi seeking anti-social business mogul stereotype,there are still many captivatingconversations to be had at a caf, ifyoure looking for them.

For the duration of the 2008-

2009 school year, I will recountconversations and cultural obser-vations from local coee shops. Iwill also review the menu and at-mosphere of each caeine dispen-sary, hope-fully

pointing out the hiddenjewels of Vancouver.

Lets face it, who doesnt occa-sionally need a caeinated kick incollege? For those of us who dontnecessarily like the taste of coeeor its notorious eects, most cof-

fee houses have alternatives likesmoothies or ciders.Ive decided to focus my edi-

torials on this topic for a few rea-sons. One being that I think peo-ple are generally in too much of ahurry to notice the unique culturethat has sprung up around coee.Another is that my backgroundas a barista has led to many ques-tions from fellow students, and Ithought I could create a forum forcoee discussion.

Obviously, I realize that Imnot the only student on campuswith coee experience. I also knowthat I cant be the only one who has

interesting coee-addled stories toshare. If you know of a great localcaf that I havent mentioned yet,then

I invite you to send me ane-mail at kati.hughes.04@

gmail.com or drop bythe VanCougarofce and talkwith me.

By Kati HughesManaging Editor

Journalism 305

Journalism 305: Reporting

Taught by The OregoniansAlan Brettman

Offered fall semesterMondays and Wednesdays

9:10-10:25 a.m.

Now Hiring

TenacityYouve got to hand it to them

those labor union folks at the bot-tom of the WSUV drive are hang-ing in there like a new kien on hismothers teat. [I use the metaphor because weve had a couple of lit-ters of kiens this summer; anyonewant a cute, cuddly companion?]

Anyway, why dont they justgo away? [That is the union folks,not the kiens.] Because they careabout their jobs, decency, and char-acter I guess. They arent willingto just pack up and go simply be-cause Dave Smith, Director of Cap-itol Planning and Development atWSUV, cras a wordy explanationalLeer to the Editor [VC 04/08] that boils down to saying, my handsare tied. And so they are there tocall aention to our own lack of ac-tion. Seems shameful.

Its only going to get worse,you know. When those scabbingsheet-rockers show up to do theirdirty work the picketers will pickup their eorts and get downrightpickety. Polite politics will onlygo so far when your opportunityto put bread on the table for yourfamily is undermined.

My mind asks, Why didSmith even write the leer? Whygo through the eort if youre notactually going to do somethingconstructive [no pun intended]? Itplacates no one. Now this is justme, but I think he might have atleast said, I spoke with the Gener-al Contractor about the issueas-suming, of course, that he actuallydid.

And not that he would havehad to have said anything signi-cant or aempted to have changedanything [though, if feasible, thatwould be nice]. That would go along way further in my mind andpossibly have dissolved the wholekien-caboodle.

Bikinis

Got your aention? Okay. I just wanted to say thanks for try-ing on this itsy-bitsy, teeny-weenie

summer issue (eight pages) for size.If you dont take it in the water, itwont shrink. And, hopefully, wellbring you sixteen pages or more incoming issues this fall.

The VanCougar exists to bethe eyes, ears and voice of the stu-dents at WSUV. [I thought thatmade a beer moo then: TheVanCougar, weve got issues,though, seriously, we do.]

My intention as Editor-in-Chief is to bring you relevant in-formation that you can act upon.I hope to help you see things thatmight otherwise be hidden to/fromyou; hear things that are spoken insecret; and voice your concerns andresponse to and for those who needto hear.

Maybe, together, we can aectsome important change? Like park-ing, for example. That is my hope.

Of course, well carry somelighter fare as wellmovie andgame reviews, recreational activi-ties, sports coverage, humor, etc.for your entertainment.

If youve got ideas or leads, let

us know. Sta reporters are stand-ing by.

Kati Hughes (bless her heart)heads up the sta as ManagingEditor. Several great writer/report-ers are returning from last year andweve added some new and prom-ising sta writers as well. ANDtheres room for more.

Yes, you, too, can join thestawriter/reporter, editor, illus-trator, photographers and other po-sitions are available. Positions arepaid and there are serious fringebenets. [And Im not talking aboutsome ouncy tassel on the hem of ayellow polka-dot remnant.] Whynot try us on for size?

MySpace

What youve been reading inthis column is the opinionatedfodder from yours truly. This is myspace to rant, rave or otherwise re-late what goes on in my mind.

Here I will give you my per-sonal take on various issues aswell as commentary on the storieswe cover. The views expressedherein do not necessarily reect theopinions of the paper, the sta orWashington State University and Itake full responsibility for the con-tent.

My intent is to facilitate and/

or spark dialogue on subject mat-ter that may not be hard news, butis none-the-less important intel-lectual material. Your commentsare always welcome and subject topublication and rebual. In addi-tion to being actively engaged it ismy hope that you enjoy the contentof YOUR newspaper.

~GEZ

Katis curiously captivating

coffee-addled commentary


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New Line Cinema/Walden Medias Journey to the Center of the Earth isnthalf bad. Its quite on par with the earlyDisney live-action adventures like Trea-sure Island and 20,000 Leagues Under theSeastu I like. The eects are much

beer though; the script and acting, how-ever, are prey much kid fodder.

Brendan Fraser (Mummy) gives aprey standard Brendan Fraser perfor-mance and Josh Hucherson (Zathura,Bridge to Terabithia), does quite well. Butwhat makes the movie special is the RealD (3D) experience. So, my advice? Dont bother catching it without seeing it in3D.

Though the movie is showing wide-ly it can only be seen in select theaters in3D (in Vancouver that means CascadeCinemas). It is the rst live-action Real Dlm; the concert lms U23D and HannaMontana used the format. Also previously

shown in the format was Disneys animat-ed featureMeet the Robinsons.

3D lm enjoyed a heyday in the1950s, but the novelty wore o due to eye-strain and the chromatic format involvingglasses with two colored (red and blue)lenses. The old system used two projec -tors that were hard to synchronizethusickering and causing headaches. Houseof Wax starring Vincent Price (not to beconfused with the Paris Hilton remake)has gone down in history as the ultimate3D experiencethat is until now.

The new Real D format developed

by Disney uses polarized lenses and justone projector running at a higher framerate (60fps vs. the standard 24fps) thuseliminating former problems. The eectis eye-popping. (Disney is banking on theeect as eight of their next twelve animat-ed features are in Real D.)

You should know the basic story line;this is an updated remake of a very popu-lar work of ction by Jules Vern involvinga trip to a subterranean world within ourworld. Its a classic book you should haveread. If not, see the movie. And, if youve

read the book it wouldnt hurt to see this

versionwhich has a twist and is toldwithin a modern framework.

So, as far as popcorn movies go thisoering is fun and fairly saccharine, butthat makes it good for the whole family(though the lm is rated PG due to somescaryliterallyin your face moments).See it while you can; the competition mayoust the ick from theaters even thoughit has a special charm. Its a turning pointin lmmaking history that very well maylead to a 3D standard.

The VanCougar4 ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

Journey worth the tripBy Gregory E. Zschomler

TheVanCougar

PhotoCredit:2008New

LineCinema

UPCOMING

EVENTS

CLARK CO. FAIRAugust 1st through 10th.

Corbin Bleu, Queensryche,

Eric Church, Clay Walker, Joe

Nicoles and more.www.clarkcofair.com

Port of Vancouver Interna-

tional FestivalSunday, July 27th at Esther

Short Park, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WSUV supported.

A Chorus LineKeller Auditorium, July 29-

August 3rd.

www.broadwayacrossamerica.com

Phantom of the OperaKeller Auditorium, August

13th-September 7th.

www.broadwayacrossamerica.com

Journey in concertTONIGHT @ the Clark County

Amphitheater, with Heart

and Cheap Trick.

Seven Brides for Seven Bros

Presented by the New Blue

Parrot Theater at Mountain

View H.S. through August

2nd.

www.newblueparrot.com

ACEArts, Culture

Entertainment Brendan Fraser and Josh Hucherson freak out (as will you) at an incoming T-Rex inWalden Media/New Line CinemasJourney to the Center of the Earth.

Andrew Stanton, writer and direc-tor of WALL-E, says he was the only kidin his high school who thought goldshwere lonely swimming around in thoselile round bowls. He used to wonderwhat torture an eyelash curler was reallydesigned for.

Then he went to art school andfound a whole world of people who

thought that way. He ended up at WaltDisneys Pixar where he worked on Find-ing Nemo,Monsters Inc, and other hit car-toon features.

In Disney-Pixars new animatedfeature WALL-E is the last robotic trashcompacter le on Earth. Hes cleaningup our mess just as programmed. Hehas one friend, a cockroach. He wondersabout lovecould he hold hands likethe characters in Hello Dolly , which hewatches on DVD?

Then he meets EVE, a biologicalprobe sent from the space ship wherehumans are waiting for Earth to becomere-habitable. Its true love.

Dont be put o by the G rating;

You dont have to be a kid tolove WALL-E. Both the robots,and their mostly wordlessdialogue, are cuter than a

bunnys nose. The detailsand symbolismprob-ably lost on the kidswill blow you away.

The environmen-tal symbolism isntthe message, though.When Stanton started

developing the moviemore than ten years ago,no one had heard about AlGores Inconvenient Truth.

I wanted to show thatlove rises above the worldsprogramming, he says.Its basically a love story

between two robots. I kept thinkingabout that lonely lile robot, but I need-ed to gure out why humans had leearth. The idea of the environment beingdestroyed was reverse-engineered.

Its one thing to make a baby shor a Cookie-Monster-blue creature lookcute, or give personality to toyskidsdo this anyway! WALL-E takes it to the

next step:making robots cute. WALLEs binoculareyes, clicks, whirls, and clumsiness, andthe plot, achieve the ultimate: they makea non-human image show us what itslike to be human, aer all.

[Editors Note: Presto, the Pixar shortpreceeding the featurean homage toWalt Disneyis also a hoot.]

By Louise WynnTheVanCougar

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ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT July 21, 2008

Will: Flashes, crashes, blooies and bangs! Wall-to-wall people lined up to buythe least healthy ood oerings at blackmail prices! And the rework show

doesnt even start or an hour. All this noise and firtation with mayhem comesrom my judgment-impaired neighbors launching exploding projectiles.

Greg: Grumpy arent we? Id say hes, like, sleep deprived. Wouldnt you,George?

Geo: Deprived, thats nothing new. Oh wait, I think thats depraved. Deprived,depraved, is there a big dierence? Actually, Im eeling quite patriotic at themomentyou know, rockets red glare, bombs bursting in air. Or maybe itsthe smell o gunpowder in the air, vaguely reminiscent o the marijuana in theair at the Peter Frampton concert in the Memorial Coliseum (dating mysel,aint I.)

Will: Ah, comments rom the Peanut Gallery. I should introduce our GuestWriter, a riend o mine since Junior High at Shumway. Hes an expatriate nowresiding in Pittsburgh. Lets welcome him to the neighborhood in the appro-priate TAG manner: by abusing his trust and disparaging his character.

Greg: Dude! Its hard to concentratewith all theseEXPLOSIONS goingon around me! Theres so much haze in the air I can barely see the computerscreen. (Hack. Wheeze.) So, George, ol man, its good to see you again. Howgoes theman, this is a war zone! I SAY, HOWS BUSINESS AT UOP?

Geo: Well, Ive been accused o being a character on and o or the last severalyears (Gregs right, the reworks are a bit distracting, but add some attractivecolor to the computer screen), so I can aord some disparagement. O course,the advantage o being a riend o Wills (FOW) since the Shumway days (thatis the old Shumwayor those locals in the know), is that I have my own in-ternal database o abuse and disparagement just a waitin in the wings to beunleashed. As or biz and UOP, it beats WVU, which we did last all.

Greg: At least it wasnt WSU.

Will: Talking in acronyms conuses our readers! Geo is employed by the Uni-versity o Pittsburgh. I withhold more exact inormation to protect his reputa-tion at that venerable institute. Me? I went to UCLA. Thatd be University oClark and Local Area here in Vancouver.

Geo: So, now that weve got that gured out, I guess its now time to be auda-cious on cue. Do you know how challenging that can be? I can be audaciouswith the best o them, but I would have to say the Will and Greg are the mas-ters. My audaciousness is oten understated, but occasionally quite devious(working at a law school, one learns deviousness.) Ask Will about the bloke inthe barracks story

Greg: Willster is also a grad o Concordia. So, what about the bloke in the bar-racks?

Will: Im not telling that story. Forget it. Geo just happened to be in town dur-ing the amous Vancouver 4th O July show. And here I am living down by theort with an across-the-street seat. So here we all are in the midst o a thousandpersonal rework shows waiting or the Big Bang and or the humor quotiento this column to pick up.

Geo: Wills bbinghe only says he doesnt remember the bloke in the bar-racks story. All those years o hard livin, late nights; that sex, drugs and rock-n-roll liestyle that is legendary around these parts have taken their toll on theold cranial microchips, leaving only the audacious ones remaining.

Greg: Now youre bbin. Tell the truth about Will; he never liked rock-n-roll, hewas into Michael Jackson.

Will: Good thing my Concealed Carry permit has expired. Me? Michael Jack-son? Those are mutually exclusive terms. Your uture has a lot o computer vi-ruses in it, you slanderous, slimy swamp scum! Besides, Ive always been intoRUSH as Ive stated in this column, so there!

Greg: George, you gunna let him talk about you like that?

Geo: No, but I dont mind letting him talks about you like that.

Will: Ah, this is getting good. I knew three people on this column was a goodidea. We can gang up mouse-obsessed Greg. Hes a Disney nut ya know. Aswell as a nut in general. Watch out or that incoming rocket, BTW.

Greg: Yeah, its a let hook! So, are we going to go rom the Two AudaciousGuys to the Three Stooges? Nuk, nuk, nuk. Wont work; George is always in thePitts.

Geo: Go Steelers! Its interesting to sit here and monitor Will and Greg asthey chat, without them knowing that Im doing it. I can relate precisely whattheyre talking about, or make it up as I go. The conversation included com-ments about sweethearts, learning experiences, being stuck, service X, want-ing to do it, hand os, cuey-stack (huh?), and extending in essence.

Will: On that cryptic note, I must remind you that the rework show is aboutto start. We only got in one pop culture reerence. Forget the Steelers, go Pen-guins! I got dibs on the last word in this column.

Greg: And you said I was nuts. Penguins!? This is Cougar country, dudes! And,BTW, I think that George (Did I mention we use to call him Buddy? That was mywies dogs name, too.), is taking bits o our conversation out o context andtwisting it to make us seem more normal than we actually are. Gee, I thoughtthe reworks were already going, dude. Britneys shooting a video or Madon-nas new tour; its called Kiss o the Spider Women (pop re. #2).

Geo: Twisted seems to work well when hanging with these guys. As or popre #2: Did you know that Brit used to be a Mouseketeer, hence, DisneyphileGregory Eugenes reerence? Come to think o i t, Lindsey (pop re #3) was alsoin the Disney stable. Hmm, theres something there that is worthy o utureexploration. Well, my time as an audacious guy is winding down I guess. Theword count is up to 999 words, and since Will (Billy) wants the last word, I willend now and leave him with the last

Will: Werent Athos, Porthos, Aramis and DArtignan Mouseketeers as well?Forget it. Shows on! Bam! Boom! Fizz!

PoPPIN4Th By Will & GregBy Beau Baxter RosserTheVanCougar

Crosswords

DS a BLAST

Visit TAG online at http://ww w.creativity-unlimited.biz/webtour/twoguys/index.html

Editors Note: Drug references in this column are not meant to condone the use of controlled substances.

BLACKBERRY PIEThe blackberries on campus have formed berries andthey should be ripe by early or mid August. That meansits time for blackberry pie!

Long before a Blackberry was something for Internet and and

phone calls there came the Rubus (genus) fruit bearing vine

also known as bramble. The plant yields a delicious, though seedy,berry that is high in fber and antioxidants. It is also high in vita-

mins C and K and the mineral Manganese.

Try this easy recipe (and share it with your class):

INGREDIENTS:

* 4 cups fresh blackberries* 1/2 cup white sugar* 1/2 cup all-purpose four* 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie* 2 tablespoons milk* 1/4 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine 3 1/2 cups berries with the sugar andfour. Spoon the mixture into an unbaked pie shell.Spread the remaining 1/2 cup berries on top of thesweetened berries, and cover with the top crust. Sealand crimp the edges. Brush the top crust with milk, andsprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar.

2. Bake at 425 degree F (220degrees C) for 15 minutes. Reducethe temperature of the oven to 375degrees F (190 degrees C), and bakefor an additional 20 to 25 minutes.

Before playing CrosswordsDS, I asked myself, How am I go-ing to review a game with a foun-dation built around a collectionof crosswords? However, aerobsessively playing the game tothe point of crossword-induceddreams, Crosswords DS had me ina headlock that would not let go.

As part of Nintendos TouchGenerations line, Crosswords DSmelds ease of use with sexy aes-thetic to form a solid package ofcrossword puzzles, anagrams, andword searches.

The menus are easy to navi-gate due to their giant-sized input

buons and lend themselves to thecasual audience the game is gearedtoward.

Even the most casual of gam-ers will have no problem becom-ing familiarized with CrosswordsDSs control. Outside of the maingame, there are training exercisesthat gear up the player with tips asto how the game plays. Althoughslightly abbreviated and not a ne-cessity, the training exercises are awelcome addition for people newto the gaming world.

The bulk of the game is cen-tered on as the title suggests crossword puzzles. Within the maingame, there are over 1,000 dierentcrossword puzzles waiting to besolved. The puzzles are separatedinto dierent diculty levels thatdo a good job at gradually movingthe player up the scale.

Unlike other crossword gameson the system, Crosswords DS isplayed holding the DS on its sidelike a book. This position allowsthe player to see the crossword inits entirety on the le screen, whilethe touch screen on the right isopen to zooming in and writingthe proper leer in the proper loca-tion.

I found the word search to bean aerthought when compared tothe crossword section of the game.The word searches require no skill,which in turn creates a boring at-

mosphere that feels less like an en-joyable game and more like an ar-duous homework assignment.

The anagrams, on the otherhand, can be extremely diculteven when on easy mode. As awriter, I pride myself in know-ing many words, but the anagrammode of Crosswords DS was stillvery dicult. Unlike the wordsearch, though, when I discovereda new anagram out of the leersprovided, I felt as accomplished asany wordsmith could bearing thesituation.

Overall, I found CrosswordsDS to be an enjoyable, albeit aver-age, game. For $20, it is denitely

worth picking up.

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7FEATURES July 21, 2008

Are you new to WashingtonState University Vancouver? Wantto make new friends? Make a dier-ence? Why not join a Student Clubor, as a they are formally known, aRegistered Student Organization(RSO)?

Student clubs foster a sense ofcommunity, says Jason Wiggins,the student contact for the HistoryClub.

Last year WSUV hosted thirty-ve active RSOsclubs open toany enrolled graduate or under-graduate student at WSUV. Becom-ing involved is a good way to makeWSUV your home and fosterschool spirit.

It was fun...a good way tomeet other students, says EddieFrancis, last years president of

the Student Business OrganizationRSO, A place to network and shareideas.

Cant nd one that interestsyou? [A list of last years RSOs is atthe right.] Grab some friends (veminimum) and apply to start yourown. For information on how con-tact the Oce of Student Involve-ment call (360) 546-9527 or look onthe WSU website on the Student

By Ruth ZschomlerTheVanCougar

Campus clubs create community

Anthropology ClubASME

Chi Alpha

Circle K International

Cool Cougars Commons Club (C4)

Cougars or the Cures

Focus-Darkroom Photography Club

Digital Technology Club

Education Club

Elevate University

Entrepreneur Club

Finance Club

History ClubHR Society (SHRM)

Institute o Electrical and Electronics

Engineers (IEEE)

International Student Association

Kapa Omicron Nu

Law ClubMBA Society

M.E.Ch.A

Minorities Reconstructing Culture

Northwest Collegiate Ministries

Nurse Network

Psi Chi

Psychology Club

Roots and Shoots

Running Club

Singers Club

Social and Environmental Justice Club

Spanish ClubSpeech and Debate Club

Student Business Organization

Students or Success Club

Swing Dance Club

Womens Resource Center

My daughter lives out just eastof Oklahoma City. They have Son-ics there. Lots and lots of Sonics.Mmmm, Sonics are good. Needlessto say I was thrilled to learn that we(nally!) have one here in Vancou-versort of.

The new Vancover Sonic Drive-in is about as east in Vancouver asyou can go without being in Camas,

but it is soooo worth the drive.Yeah, its fast food, and much

of the fare is prey much what youget at, say, a BK or McDs. Howeverthere are some major dierences.

You dont go into a Sonicsthey bring the food to your car. (Forthose old enough to remember,A&W used to do that.) Most serv-ers walk it out, but some skate.

So theres no inside seating; yousit in your car. You may also chooseto eat on the covered patio if yourenot into dashboard dining. (Note:There are restrooms available.)

Most everyone Ive talked towhos been out to the new Vancou-ver Sonic has related tales of longlines. Indeed, during my own visitI saw trac cones and aggers outto manage the trac, but I, none-

the-less, got into one of the thirtystalls rather quickly.The service was all Ive come

to expect from my Sonic visits inOklahoma and Missourifast,friendly and fresh (the food, that is;not the servers).

There are many taste treats tosample from simple hamburgers toToaster club sandwiches, chick-en, salads, wraps and dogs.

Not to say their burgers aresimple; both dogs and burgerscome in a wide selection of styles.

There are fries, onion ringsand tots to choose from as well as aWIDE variety of drinks, but Ill get

to that in a moment.Sonic also serves breakfast

items and, unlike McDs, servesthem up any time of the day. (Getwith the program, Ronald!) I havenever had breakfast at a Sonic, butwould bet it is just as good as theaernoon fare Ive tried.

Breakfast items include Frenchtoast stix, sandwiches and burritosfeaturing eggs and meat comboswith cheese. Tots are the potatoesof choice.

Yes, the hamburgers andToasters are good, the O.R.s ex-cellent, but what sets Sonic lightyears above the rest are the drinks.Believe it or not, there are nearly170,000 to choose from!

Theres your standard sodafare (Coke products), plus a gamutof limeades, shakes, malts, slushesand smoothiesall customizable toyour own specications with avorshots and mix combos. Oh, thesecan be refreshing on a hot day!

Some of these I like a greatdeal, others not so much. Of course,I havent tried them all. Youll haveto try a few that sound good to ndyour favorite(s). Most drinks arehalf price betweeen 2 and 4 p.m.

Sonics prices are fair and theservice fast and friendly. Dogs startat about a buck and go up to three

for the ultimate Coney. Burgersstart at $2.49. Drinks range from 99cents to $3.99.

The food does not sit in warmerbins, but is made to order so its hot,fresh, and right AND, surprisingly,still quite fast. Maybe thats becauseIm in the comfort of my own car,listening to my own tunes.

The fastest way to get there

that I know of is to take I-205 southto Hwy 14 and head east. Get o

onto 164th and head north to MillPlain and go east. At 192nd take aright (heading south) and look forit on your right. (Yeah, lots of newdevelopment out there.)

The Vancouver Sonic Drive-inis open from 6 a.m. to midnight ev-eryday. Why not drive-in today?

Check it out:850 S.E. 192nd Ave.Vancouver, Washington(360) 891-6646www.sonicdrivein.com

Here is a list of the active student clubs listed for the 2007-2008

school year. Many of them may be available again :n the fall:

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New Sonic drive-in does booming business

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Welcome ROAR Students!

ROAR Advising and RegistrationJuly 25, 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., Administration ArtGallery LobbyROAR is meant to prepare Freshman or thestart o classes in the all. Whether yourea student or amily member in attendance,youll fnd things to interest and excite you.

Cape Horn Gorge HikeJuly 26, Sign up in OSIJoin ellow students on this FREE eight milehike. Bring a riend!

A-Z of Financial Aid and ScholarshipsJuly 29, 5:30 p.m. in Administration Building

Room 110This FREE workshop will answer studentand parent questions regarding fnancialaid. This event is open to the public, sobring a riend!

White Salmon Rafting TripAugust 2, Sign up in OSIJoin ellow students on this rating trip or$20. Non-students may sign up or $25.

PaCE AcademyAugust 4 through August 8The Preparation and Career Education(PaCE) Academy is open to students in 7th-12th grades who want hands-on career ex-ploration. Cost is $90.

ROAR Orientation SessionAugust 19 and 20, 8 a.m.ALL incoming students will get a chance toamiliarize themselves with the campus andtheir peers.

Freshman Day at Merwin DamAugust 22, 10:30 a.m., meet on campusFun-flled event or new Freshman includesswimming, games, and lunch.

The VanCougar8 TAIL END

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July/August 2008

The ASWSUVBack to SchoolBar B Que isWednesday,September 3rd.Mark your calendarand plan to bethere between11 a.m. and 2 p.m.for good eats,games and more!

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tion dates and deadlines. Upfront cash sales only. 360.546.9524

Sports equipment (balls, nets, Frisbee golf sets, etc.) areavailable for check out and use on campus. Snow gear,camping gear and more can also be rented Monday - Fri-day, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. from the Rec Ofce on the back side

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