The student entertainment board announced there would be no homecomming royalty this year.
"There could be more sucessful events," said Susan J. Wells, Panhellenic Vice President of Programming and Development. "Students just aren't interested in the homecoming royalty anymore. It's time for a new tradition."
Dozens of other universities across the country have cancelled homecoming in recent years due to "student apathy", according to a 2010 report by the U.S. Department of Education. Only 10 percent of campuses have homecoming royalty, down form 96 percent in 1959, the report said.
WSU named it's first homecoming king and queen in 1907.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
speech story
3 questions for speaker
1. What experiences with hazing have you had?
2. What motivates you to speak with college students?
3. What motivates your "10 guidelines"?
Outline
1. What experiences with hazing have you had?
2. What motivates you to speak with college students?
3. What motivates your "10 guidelines"?
Outline
- Intro
- humor to serious (hazing prevention week)
- hazing message
- hazing quote
- sexual harassment
- sexual harassment quote
- sexual harassment stat & story
- Keim's overall message
- Reaction
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Comma Splice
Comma splice? Yes or no. If it is a comma splice, fix the sentence.
1. “We just buy and sell real estate. It is what we do but the market doesn’t dictate the price,” she said.
2. In 2007, while the average income in Washington was $55,628, the average income for Whitman County was $36,438. Okay
3. Going green took on new meaning this year when WSU Waste Management announced dramatic changes to the recycling program in an effort to save money across the university. The city plans to follow suit.
4. “Take a little out of athletics, take a little from the library, and save the rest of the money,” Jones said. Okay
5. Dan is using an emerging dairy trend; he installed an anaerobic digester two years ago.
6. He entered the three-mile race yesterday morning; however, he does not have any shoes.
1. “We just buy and sell real estate. It is what we do but the market doesn’t dictate the price,” she said.
2. In 2007, while the average income in Washington was $55,628, the average income for Whitman County was $36,438. Okay
3. Going green took on new meaning this year when WSU Waste Management announced dramatic changes to the recycling program in an effort to save money across the university. The city plans to follow suit.
4. “Take a little out of athletics, take a little from the library, and save the rest of the money,” Jones said. Okay
5. Dan is using an emerging dairy trend; he installed an anaerobic digester two years ago.
6. He entered the three-mile race yesterday morning; however, he does not have any shoes.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Tips from Mike Wallace
- Wallace uses examples and quotes to ask a question.
- Wallace asks about Clemens feelings/emotions.
- Wallace keeps many of the questions short (except when giving a quote).
- Wallace seems to be on Clemens side for most of it, but still makes sure he asks the harder questions.
- Wallac doesn't let Clemens rant/carry-on, he makes sure to reel him in and cuts him off when necessary.
"Edit Your Peers"
1. Washington State provided a subsidy of over $2000 for in state students.
Washington state provided a subsidy of more than $2000 for in-state students.
2. “The 13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg,” Coordinator of Arts and Culture, Jerry McCollum, said.
"The 13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg," said Jerry McCollum, coordinator of arts and culture.
3. “What I know if the system is broken right now, we can’t live in a world with 14% tuition increases,” President Floyd said.
"What I know is the system is borken right now," Floyd said,"We can't live in a world of 14 percent tuition increases."
4. The Co-President’s announced a club to meet more people that are interested in hiking.
The presidents announced a club to meet more people who are interested in hiking.
5. Williams said, “There are still new things to say with art music, it’s hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise.”
"There are still new things to say with art music," Willams said, "It's hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise."
6. In Sept. 2010, the wine tasting endorsement will be available to stores, according to Jane Westman, Culinary Coordinator for Metropolitan Market.
According to Jane Westman, culinary coordinator for Metropolitan Market, the wine-tasting endorsement will be available to stores in September.
7. He died from a massive heart attack in Sept. 1996.
He died from a heart attack in September 1996.
8. In fact, the club even has their own audio engineer.
The club has its own audio engineer.
9. When it blasted off, the shock of excitement from the noise of the cannon added to the emotion of the game.
Shorten the following sentences.
1. It is evident that sleep becomes less of a priority for many students.
Slepp becomes less of a priority for students.
2. In fact, there is a new workout routine that is sweeping the country.
A new workout routine sweeping the country.
Does this need attribution?
1. When you tell somebody not to do something they are going to want to do it even more. YES
2. When finals week approaches for college students around the country, one word can be heard from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic: Adderall. NO
3. Organized crime has nearly all control over unions and the concrete industry in New York. YES
4. This new trend is taking hold in many areas across the nation, especially high population areas and college campuses. YES
5. Students do not stop to think of the consequences that might occur after a night of drinking.
Washington state provided a subsidy of more than $2000 for in-state students.
2. “The 13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg,” Coordinator of Arts and Culture, Jerry McCollum, said.
"The 13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg," said Jerry McCollum, coordinator of arts and culture.
3. “What I know if the system is broken right now, we can’t live in a world with 14% tuition increases,” President Floyd said.
"What I know is the system is borken right now," Floyd said,"We can't live in a world of 14 percent tuition increases."
4. The Co-President’s announced a club to meet more people that are interested in hiking.
The presidents announced a club to meet more people who are interested in hiking.
5. Williams said, “There are still new things to say with art music, it’s hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise.”
"There are still new things to say with art music," Willams said, "It's hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise."
6. In Sept. 2010, the wine tasting endorsement will be available to stores, according to Jane Westman, Culinary Coordinator for Metropolitan Market.
According to Jane Westman, culinary coordinator for Metropolitan Market, the wine-tasting endorsement will be available to stores in September.
7. He died from a massive heart attack in Sept. 1996.
He died from a heart attack in September 1996.
8. In fact, the club even has their own audio engineer.
The club has its own audio engineer.
9. When it blasted off, the shock of excitement from the noise of the cannon added to the emotion of the game.
Shorten the following sentences.
1. It is evident that sleep becomes less of a priority for many students.
Slepp becomes less of a priority for students.
2. In fact, there is a new workout routine that is sweeping the country.
A new workout routine sweeping the country.
Does this need attribution?
1. When you tell somebody not to do something they are going to want to do it even more. YES
2. When finals week approaches for college students around the country, one word can be heard from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic: Adderall. NO
3. Organized crime has nearly all control over unions and the concrete industry in New York. YES
4. This new trend is taking hold in many areas across the nation, especially high population areas and college campuses. YES
5. Students do not stop to think of the consequences that might occur after a night of drinking.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Speech Exercise
1. The bad economy has put higher education at risk, said District 9 Senator Mark Schoeler, as WSU cuts $54 million from the budget this year.
2. About 180 amphibian species are extinct and global warming is one of the factors, said Andrew Storfer at a zoology club meeting Wednesday.
2. About 180 amphibian species are extinct and global warming is one of the factors, said Andrew Storfer at a zoology club meeting Wednesday.
Good Ledes
MSN.com : Authorities suspected foul play when the body of a North Carolina man surfaced near a South Florida beach — until they found his obituary.
Seattle Times: It's Kenny the security guard calling again from the Bahamas, wondering if there is any news on that $10,000 FBI reward for catching Colton Harris-Moore, not to mention several thousand more in private reward money.
Seattle Times: It's Kenny the security guard calling again from the Bahamas, wondering if there is any news on that $10,000 FBI reward for catching Colton Harris-Moore, not to mention several thousand more in private reward money.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Seattle Times Budget Story
1. Budget shortfalls
I. "close its libraries for a week during the summer and lay off 30 city workers"
II. "plans to cut $13.3 million out of the 2009 general-fund budget and said he will spend $5 million of the city's rainy-day fund to close a budget gap"
2. Cuts to be made specifically
I. "cutting 59 positions in July"
II. "100 other employees will take an unpaid week off this year"
III. "no cuts to direct human services or to police officers."
IV. "Most city departments will take between a 1 and 3 percent cut"
ETC ...
3. Public "reaction"/meeting
I. "A group of city employees is planning an "informational picket" outside City Hall on Monday morning from 7 to 8:30 a.m. to protest the mayor's cuts"
II. "Nickels will brief the City Council on Monday about the cuts"
I. "close its libraries for a week during the summer and lay off 30 city workers"
II. "plans to cut $13.3 million out of the 2009 general-fund budget and said he will spend $5 million of the city's rainy-day fund to close a budget gap"
2. Cuts to be made specifically
I. "cutting 59 positions in July"
II. "100 other employees will take an unpaid week off this year"
III. "no cuts to direct human services or to police officers."
IV. "Most city departments will take between a 1 and 3 percent cut"
ETC ...
3. Public "reaction"/meeting
I. "A group of city employees is planning an "informational picket" outside City Hall on Monday morning from 7 to 8:30 a.m. to protest the mayor's cuts"
II. "Nickels will brief the City Council on Monday about the cuts"
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
In class activity
Whitman County has four confirmed cases of H1N1.
Allternate: Whitman county will recieve about 360 doses of the H1N1 nsal spray vaccine.
Allternate: Whitman county will recieve about 360 doses of the H1N1 nsal spray vaccine.
Passive Voice Elimination
1. Police in riot gear fired rubber coated bullets into the crowd.
2. Later in the day, the boss informed the employees of the layoffs
3. With five seconds left, Lebron James missed a three-point shot.
4. Jim avoided tall buildings and mountain roads becasue he was afraid of heights.
5.The Legislature is considering the bill.
6. The government has pursued the practice of covering upmistakes.
7. The officer reported the car crash at 1:30 a.m. Monday.
8.The earthquake destroyed the tiny island.
9. A new law was enacted to fight crime.
10. The candidate was abandoned.
2. Later in the day, the boss informed the employees of the layoffs
3. With five seconds left, Lebron James missed a three-point shot.
4. Jim avoided tall buildings and mountain roads becasue he was afraid of heights.
5.The Legislature is considering the bill.
6. The government has pursued the practice of covering upmistakes.
7. The officer reported the car crash at 1:30 a.m. Monday.
8.The earthquake destroyed the tiny island.
9. A new law was enacted to fight crime.
10. The candidate was abandoned.
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