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‘You need to stop vaping right now’ Students and faculty react to Washington vape ban By Manisha Jha The Daily
Story highlights • Gov. Jay Inslee announced a statewide ban on flavored vape products to go into effect upon the State Board of Health’s approval Oct. 9. • Doctors are saying a ban may be effective in the short term in allowing state officials time to investigate the recent spate of vaperelated infections and deaths and the overall safety of vape products. • Students have mixed feelings about the ban; some support it, others say it’ll be ineffective or lead to an increase in cigarette smoking. • Smoke shops on the Ave. seem confident that their businesses will remain open despite bans on vape products. Gov. Jay Inslee requested Friday morning that the State Board of Health ban all flavored vape products, including flavored THC products, at its next meeting Oct. 9. The order suggests that the ban may be a short term one: The state will work to identify the specific ingredients in vape products that have made people sick and these products will be banned once they are identified, according to the order. The order cited the statewide 2018 Healthy Youth Survey, which showed that nearly 30% of high school seniors in Washington vape, a figure up about 10% from two years prior. Two students from nearby Roosevelt High School took a break from skateboarding on Red Square to speak with The Daily about vaping. “We set off the fire alarm four times last year from vaping in the bathrooms [at school],” one student said. According to the students, who said they did not vape, it’s commonplace to see students vaping in school bathrooms or in the parking lot. School employees don’t usually go outside or into student bathrooms and intervene. Both the “epidemic” in vaping among young people and the outbreak in severe lung infections among those who vape contributed to the decision to ban flavored e-cigarettes. “E-cigarette use and vaping are hazardous for your health and no one should be doing it at this time, until the cause or
causes of the ongoing outbreak of severe pulmonary disease is established,” Dr. Jeff Duchin, UW professor and health officer at Seattle and King County Public Health, said. Members of the community, however, are concerned the ban may simply be a knee-jerk reaction to the seven cases of severe lung infection reported in Washington and the 12 deaths nationwide so far. “It’s a pipe dream that [vaping] is not dangerous,” one UW staff member who wanted to remain anonymous said. But he didn’t think the ban would be effective. One Ave vape shop employee mentioned that she and some of her friends had already switched back to cigarettes from vaping out of fear of the widelypublicized vape-related lung illness. Students have seen other students vaping all over campus. One student on Red Square recalled seeing people vaping in dorms, libraries, and lecture halls. “I remember this one guy taking a rip and blowing a whole f---ing cloud [in Suzzallo],” he said. Another skateboarder on Red Square, who graduated five years ago, said he vapes. “I think it’s terrible for you. But there are worse things,” he said, noting that those affected by the ban might look to buy pods online or smoke unflavored vapor. His friend, however, seemed more optimistic about the ban. She said she began vaping years ago to try quitting smoking cigarettes. She believes the ban will be effective in curbing and preventing teen use of vape products because the flavors may attract kids. “They taste like candy,” she said.
Separating fact from fiction According to Dr. Vin Gupta, a UW professor and pulmonologist, a long term ban would be ineffective and may induce a black market response. A short term ban, however, will give medical experts time to determine the causes of severe cases of lung disease and to properly assess the impacts of vaping so people can decide for themselves if the risks associated are worth it. But currently, “nothing that exists right now on the market for vaping, whether it’s menthol or tobacco flavored, has ever been evaluated for health or safety,” Gupta said. Both Gupta and Duchin,
along with most public health officials around the country, took a hardline stance against vaping. “You need to stop vaping right now, regardless of how old you are and what you vape,” Gupta said. Juul and other mainstream vape products entered the market in 2017, after which the FDA gave these companies until 2022 to provide information on the health effects of their products. Americans would have to wait five years before the FDA collected information on whether the products were safe for human consumption. But the products quickly began a new smoking epidemic
amount to successfully reduce the death and disease from tobacco in Washington.”
A lack of federal THC regulation Cannabis vaping makes up a large portion of vape products on the market today. This is why future research should probably also include cannabis, rather than treat it like an extremely dangerous drug, according to Gupta. Recent reports have identified vitamin E acetate as one source of the mysterious lung illnesses associated with vaping. The chemical was found in several
Breaking down the ban • Gov. Inslee will ask the State Board of Health to ban all flavored vape products Oct. 9. • The state will identify sources of the severe lung infection relating to vaping and ban these products. • Consumer and ingredient warnings: Licensed retailers may be required in the future to include warnings on vaping-related health risks and to list ingredients for vape product. • The ban aims to begin a vaping awareness education campaign on vaping nicotine and THC. • Gov. Inslee will propose legislation in 2020 to codify the flavored-vape ban and other measures taken by the state to respond to the vape crisis. among teens, something many were quick to blame on the marketing of vape products as safe and even healthy. According to Sarah RossViles, director of the UW Tobacco Studies Program, this may be in part because states didn’t keep up with the market when it came to youth nicotine addiction. “The sleek advertising and PR face the industry shows us depicts a product that is safe and normal to use, and even a benefit to your life,” Ross-Viles said. While students may believe vaping is safer than smoking cigarettes, Ross-Viles indicated that this is an extremely low standard. “Cigarettes lead to death for half of their regular users,” Ross-Viles said. “That is the most deadly commercial product.” Ross-Viles advocated for more resources to be put into smoking cessation and addiction research. In Washington, “We collect over $500 million in tobacco tax and settlement revenue every year, but only spend about $1.5 million at the state level on trying to help people quit or [to prevent] youth addiction,” Ross-Viles said. “The Centers for Disease Control recommends that we spend 40 times that
cannabis vape product samples from patients exhibiting the illness. He said people need to demand that the FDA take on an activist role and regulate cannabis with enlightened health policy. “Our federal marijuana policy, we’ve known for a while now, has been a failure,” Gupta said. “What we’re seeing here today may have been less likely if we had more enlightened central marijuana policy … Would we be having these issues if marijuana was not considered a schedule I illegal drug?”
For Gupta, this epidemic raises many questions, including: Why is the vaping lobby able to successfully pressure the federal agency that should be charged with protecting public health and public safety? He suggested that the cannabis black market may have helped create the circumstances in which people are vaping homemade pods and getting sick in doing so. “We have an FDA for a reason,” Gupta said. “Because this is in the purview of the FDA, they should take leadership.”
For help Gupta wanted students to know that despite this ban, they still have control and autonomy to manage their health decisions. “No one is trying to take away a habit or lifestyle decision that people enjoy, we’re just trying to save your lives,” Gupta said. Ross-Viles had a clear message: “The companies that make vaping products have not been direct about how addictive the nicotine in vape products is. Nicotine is very addictive, but you can get over a vaping addiction and there are really good supports to help you.” Students and faculty can turn to Hall Health to stop nicotine addiction. The state Department of Health also offers an app as well as a quitline: 1-800-QUITNOW. Reach senior investigations reporter Manisha Jha at investigations@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @manishajha_ Top photo: Ramon Hernandez The Daily An assortment of vape flavors available in a local smoke shop. Ramon Hernandez The Daily
Gov. Jay Inslee’s vape ban will go into effect Oct. 9, 2019.
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Monday-Friday, September 30 - October 4, 2019
Stand with Hong Kong
Jordan Pickett The Daily Seventeen protesters form a line with signs spelling “Stand with Hong Kong” in front of Drumheller Fountain. By Charlie Kappes The Daily Huddled together outside of Husky Stadium, a crowd in black stood together in silence amid the yelling scalpers and football fans queuing to get to the football game. Spanning the bridge connecting Rainier Vista and the stadium, large colorful letters spelled out “STAND WITH HONG KONG.” Despite this glaring juxtaposition of silent protesters and football fanatics, many passing tailgaters offered verbal support, some passing by with a fist raised in solidarity. Pamphlets detailing the situation in Hong Kong were picked up by students and parents alike. The silent march and following protest was put on by
SEArious For HKG, a Facebook group consisting of those in the Seattle area who support the recent demonstrations in Hong Kong. This demonstration coincided with huge demonstrations in Hong Kong which took place on the five-year anniversary of the Umbrella movement in Hong Kong. “In 2014, in Hong Kong, we started a movement called Occupy Central with Peace and Love,” UW graduate student Sallie Lau, who was in attendance at the march, said. “It was to advocate for universal suffrage for Hong Kongers and democracy. Demonstrators occupied different places in Hong Kong for 79 days.” The call for universal suffrage refers to the people of Hong Kong’s criticism of the Chinese
government’s control over Hong Kong’s democratic process despite them supposedly being separate entities. “The whole Umbrella movement was in response to a promise made by China that the Hong Kong people would have a path to universal suffrage,” UW alumni and protest organizer Bryan Lee said. “China decided that we can get to vote for the chief executive of Hong Kong, but all of the candidates are vetted or chosen by China. That was what the movement was responding to. It is for real universal suffrage, not a fake one.” Now five years later, universal suffrage is one of five demands the people of Hong Kong have for their government. Other demands include the release of
Protesters call for democracy overseas those arrested for protesting, the withdrawal of the Hong Kong extradition bill, the dissolving of the Legislative Council by administrative order, and inquiry into police brutality. Some protesters Saturday were also present in Hong Kong this summer during larger demonstrations. Lau described her personal experience with protests in her hometown. “The police would arrest people and start beating them up for no reason,” Lau said. “In detention facilities there are also a lot of human rights violations. At rallies police throw tear gas all the time … the lack of police justification for their actions is troubling.” One protester who wanted to be referred to as A. Nigel Leigh explained that many of the demonstrators were wearing hard hats similar to the ones Hong Kong protesters use to lessen the damage dealt by police beatings. Being passed out at the beginning of the protest were signs advocating for the passage of both Senate bill 1838 and House of Representatives bill 3289, which constitute the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. This act would direct the U.S. Department of State to report annually whether Hong Kong is sufficiently autonomous from China, which would determine whether Hong Kong remains viable for its unique treatment in regard to the United States. “A group of different
Washington constituents have been meeting up with U.S. representatives and senators in our state to push for support and co-sponsor the H.R. 3289 bill,” Lee explained. “We are not just asking for support for the Hong Kong people, but also action from them as well.” The act is an incentive for the Hong Kong government to remain autonomous from China as well as to respect the human rights of its citizens if it wishes to continue benefitting from separate US agreements that do not include China. Despite having been introduced by Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate, the bill has largely been a bipartisan effort. “The bill finally cleared the Foreign Affairs Committee,” Lee continued. “Speaker Pelosi said that the Democratic Party is in full support of this bill.” The protest was not entirely devoted to one issue or another, but rather a visual demonstration of support by those overseas. “First of all we want to let the people in Hong Kong who have been in this fight for months or years know that Hong Kongers overseas, whether they are studying abroad or even immigrants, support the democratic movement,” Lee said. “Hopefully this march can show that people even overseas care.” Reach reporter Charlie Kappes at news@dailyuw.com Twitter: @cjkapp
Unionized medical residents continue struggle with the UW, stage walkout for improved benefits By Jessica Strand The Daily In blue scrubs and white lab coats, around 450 medical residents and fellows congregated outside the UW Medical Center and affiliated hospitals at noon Wednesday, Sept. 25, demanding that the UW meet national standards. Residents and fellows left their posts for 15 minutes during a scheduled “Unity Break” walkout amid stalled negotiations between the UW and the UW Housestaff Association (UWHA) — the union for UW residents and fellows which was established to ensure adequate compensation and benefits. Residents of the UW Medical Center staff a number of hospitals and clinics around King County, making up 20% of doctors. The union renegotiates terms with the UW every three years. This round of negotiations union members are pushing for benefits and pay that would bring them closer to what residents at other hospitals around the nation are receiving. UWHA is also asking for improvements to the safe-ride-home program and an increase to the child care fund. “We’ve done a lot of data and research and when we look at our peer institutions across the country, UW residents are among the very worst paid residents in the country,” Dr. Brandon Peplinski, one of the organizers of the walkout, said. Dr. Peplinski noted that improved compensation would allow doctors to worry about their patients rather than worrying about being able to pay bills. “Seattle has such a high cost
of living in the city, that has been difficult for those of us to come out of medical school with typically six-figure debt to then be young adults and young professionals and establish ourselves,” Sarah Kolnik, a resident from the Department of Surgery, said. Getting to the negotiation table in the first place was a struggle. Earlier this year, the university scheduled negotiations during regular patient care hours, meaning that patient care could be affected by doctors having to hand off their patients to other doctors who might not know their file as well. This differed from past negotiations, which were scheduled outside of business hours. A compromise was made early this year, and negotiations were held from 3-7 p.m., meaning only part of the negotiations are during business hours. Since then, the union and the university have sat down at the bargaining table ten times so far, their latest bargaining being Thursday, Sept. 26, the day after the Unity Break. Despite the attention garnered by Wednesday’s walkout, the UW had no further changes to benefits to offer on Thursday, only offering minor changes to language. “We had a good showing with a lot of residents who came to be at negotiations — I’d say 30 to 50 people came — and unfortunately, we still have not received any meaningful additional proposals from UW,” Dr. Kisha Clune, the lead negotiator for the UWHA, said. The proposals that the UW has given for things, such as compensation and leave, are ei-
ther at or below the level of their previous contract, Dr. Clune said. Clune noted that their lack of adequate compensation not only affects the doctors themselves, but also the public. According to Dr. Clune citing UWHA research, resident doctors make about $12,000 less per year than residents at peer institutions when accounting for cost of living, making UW residents some of the lowest paid in the nation. “We currently have an annual raise of 3% per year, and their proposal is to cut that down to 1% for two years, followed by 0%,” Dr. Clune said. “Not only is that a cut from our current contracts, but it also doesn’t keep up with inflation.” Dr. Clune noted that Seattle’s high cost of living means the UW attracts people who can afford to live and work in the city. “That’s not a very diverse population,” Dr. Clune said. “We’re worried about how that impacts patient care because the data shows — there’s been research on this for decades now — that a more diverse medical provider population delivers better care.” The union is also working on a safety issue that impacts doctors, patients, and the general public. When a doctor has worked for over 16 hours, they are entitled to take part in the safe-ride-home program, which gives the doctor the option to find alternative transportation through a cab service or rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft. “The purpose of it is that when you’re scheduled every
fourth night in the hospital to work a 28-hour shift, and some people, if issues arise with their patients, they’re there a lot longer,” Dr. Clune said. “You don’t have any breaks or sleep time guaranteed there, so you might have just worked 30 plus hours straight and you’re not safe to drive home anymore.” Dr. Clune noted that many other medical centers have similar programs, where employees can have their cab or uber fare reimbursed with no questions asked. The UW, Clune stated, has been denying claims made by doctors if the ride was taken during the time that public transportation runs. Another big issue UWHA would like addressed in increases to the child care fund. Currently, the university offers a $50,000 child care fund pool to residents. This fund is intended
to offset the cost of child care, with approved parents receiving a portion of the fund. “What that calculates out to is about two days a year of daycare [per applicant],” Dr. Clune said. “We calculated this based on data about average daycare costs in Seattle — or it pays for about 14 hours of nanny care.” The UW Medical Relations Director, Susan Gregg declined to be interviewed by The Daily. She instead referred to the negotiations recap page on the University of Washington’s Human resources page. A recap from the most recent negotiation meeting has yet to be posted. Reach reporter Jessica Strand at news@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @jessicastrand
Contributing Photographer Jessica Strand Members of UWHA participate in a “Unity Break” pushing for better compensation and benefits.
Sports
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Down goes No. 1
Washington upsets Stanford at Maples Pavilion By Andy Yamashita The Daily PALO ALTO, Calif. — Shayne McPherson remembers sitting in the locker room of Maples Pavilion after last year’s matchup with perennial championship contender Stanford. The Washington volleyball team had just been swept, with the Huskies never really posing a threat to a Cardinal team that would go on to win the national championship. “It wasn’t the best feeling,” McPherson said. “We knew we were a better team, and we didn’t play to our highest potential.” A year later, and No. 8 Washington is the one celebrating after it shocked No. 1 Stanford with a 3-1 win. It’s the first time since 2007 that the Huskies (10-2, 1-1 Pac-12) have beaten the Cardinal (7-3, 1-1 Pac-12) at Maples Pavilion and just the fourth time ever. “The past three years I know we’ve lost in this stadium, and it never feels good to come out and say, ‘Hi’ to everybody, so I’m pretty happy my last year we get to come out with a win,” senior middle Avie Niece said. Niece was a huge part of the Huskies’ upset of the Cardinal, as the tandem of her and junior middle blocker Lauren Sanders controlled the net for the entire match on both sides of the ball. They combined for 14 block assists and 16 kills while Sanders added a solo block of her own. Stanford’s middles totaled just seven kills and nine blocks. McPherson and the rest of the back row were also crucial, limiting Stanford’s hitters to a .111 hitting percentage as a team and holding two-time AVCA Player
of the Year Kathryn Plummer to just .067. The Huskies’ 25-15 set three win was the first time the Cardinal has failed to break 15 points this season. “I saw a lot of digs tonight that I haven’t seen earlier in the season honestly, from our right back position especially,” head coach Keegan Cook said. “It’s a different kind of defense just creating so many opportunities. We’ve kind of exposed ourselves, we need to play that well more often.” The upset comes on the back of a disappointing Pac-12 opener against Washington State where the Huskies fell in four sets after going up 1-0. “We looked at that match as a challenge to learn more and to get back to the gym and work on the things that we could have executed better in our match against WSU,” McPherson said. “We had a lot of focus in the two practices we had before this game, worked on the things we could control, and put it into this game.” Debuting new black uniforms, the Huskies came out firing, catching the topranked Cardinal by surprise. They took an early 17-12 lead in set one and won the final six points to close out the set, 25-17. Sanders joint-led the team with four kills on five attempts while Niece racked up three blocks. But the Cardinal came back from the break ready to play, and took the second set 25-18. Behind from the start of the set, the Huskies tied it at 16-16, but a 9-2 run by Stanford finished the game. However, set three ended up being the turning point. The Dawgs responded with a commanding 25-15 win including a 13-2 run by the Huskies all but sealed the match. Junior Kara Bajema picked up five
UW squeaks out win over Portland in sloppy game By Le Bui The Daily The No. 10 Washington men’s soccer team walked away with a 1-0 victory over Portland at Husky Soccer Stadium in a grueling contest. The two teams had a total of 47 fouls and 13 yellow cards with a player each sent off. “I think the fouls ruined what could have potentially been a better game,” head coach Jamie Clark said. “There were two talented teams on the field that were being held back due to all the calls.” Although Clark and the fans were understandably frustrated by the 28 fouls that the UW received, he thought the game was brutal and stated that the referees were consistent with their calls. Throughout the opening 45 minutes, the Huskies (8-1-0, 2-0 Pac-12) dominated possession and created several promising chances, none of which they converted. By the end of the first half, they had a total of nine shots with three on goal while the Pilots (4-31) had three shots, all off target. At the start of the second half, Portland came out firing and pressured the Washington defense with great runs in the box but continued to put their shots either high or wide. They did not register a shot on goal until the 72nd minute. The two evenly-matched teams were in a scoreless stalemate until the 81st minute, when Ethan Bartlow scored his third goal of the season with a perfectlyplaced free kick from 25 yards out to put the Huskies up 1-0. “Blake [Bodily] and I were discussing who should take the free kick in that position,” Bartlow said. “It was an onthe-spot decision and when the whistle blew and he jumped over the ball, I knew I had the chance to drive it in.” Clark mentioned that Bartlow was in a similar free kick position against Cal State Northridge and missed it against them so he was glad that Bartlow was able to score this time around, especially
Michael Stickels The Daily Ethan Bartlow celebrates his goal in the second half of Washington’s 1-0 win over Portland on Sept. 29, 2019. for the game-winning goal as the Huskies held on to claim the 1-0 victory over the Pilots. After receiving a red card today, freshman midfielder Imanol Rosales will be unable to play for the UW in its next game against No. 1 Stanford. Reach reporter Le Bui at sports@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @LeBui18
Conor Courtney The Daily Ella Mae Powell and the Huskies celebrate a point during Washington’s win over Wisconsin at Alaska Airlines Arena on Sept. 21, 2019. kills in the set on her way to a game-high 17. “Everything we saw today we’ve seen in bits and pieces,” Cook said. “We haven’t seen it come together like that in a long time. Particularly our defense and our setting was outstanding. We created lots of opportunities and then we executed in transition. It was a complete turnaround from Wednesday.” The Huskies again led late in set four, but with Stanford mounting a late comeback, a Plummer tip was ruled down by the referees despite a diving effort from senior defensive specialist Cailin Onosko. Cook challenged the play and instead, Plummer was called for a block error, making it 24-17. Two plays later, Bajema hammered a bump set from Ella May
Powell hard down the angle off Stanford libero Morgan Hentz’s foot to make the upset official. “We’ve been up 2-1 before, we’ve been to fifth sets here,” Cook said. “I just thought the consistent pressure in the fourth game and just staying connected to the game plan no matter whether we got the lead early in the set or halfway though, we just kept pushing until that last point.” Washington will be back in action Oct. 4 when it takes on USC in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. Reach Bay Area Correspondent Andy Yamashita at sports@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @ANYamashita
Health & Wellness
Monday-Friday, September 30 - October 4, 2019
I’m never quitting my antidepressants If you can’t manufacture your own serotonin, store-bought is fine
By McKenzie Murray The Daily Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Times ran a highprofile, controversial column titled “Hi, I’m David. I’m a drug addict.” David Lazarus, the author of the piece, explains how he has spent roughly 10 years on antidepressants and is currently trying to “kick the habit,” as he calls it. He reports withdrawal symptoms of sluggishness and moodiness. Wendy Lendrum, a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Hall Health whom I interviewed previously for my guide to antidepressants, responded to an email about this story with shock. “Using the word addiction is absurd in this context and actually doesn’t make any sense,” Lendrum said. Sure, there are valid reasons for someone to want to discontinue their meds. For example, Lendrum said, someone who was prescribed antidepressants for a single episode of depression and now feels that they have gone into remission can slowly taper off antidepressants. “The recommendation from the science is that they would at least stay on the medication for nine to twelve months,” Lendrum said. Then, if they do decide to quit medication, they should establish a program of gradually lowering their dosage with their doctor. “The body needs time to readjust.” But this doesn’t seem to be Lazarus’s case. Underlying his piece is a sense that he needs to go off his meds just because, well, he’s been on them for a while. “Call it an addiction,” Lazarus writes. “Call it a dependence. Call it whatever you please. I’m hooked.” His flippant exhortation to “call it whatever you please,”
though, overlooks the fact that addiction and dependence are completely separate medical phenomena. In his book, “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction,” Dr. Gabor Maté defines addiction as “any repeated behaviour, substance-related or not, in which a person feels compelled to persist, regardless of its negative impact on his life and the lives of others.” In contrast, he says, “physical dependence is manifested when a person stops taking a substance and, due to changes in the brain and body, she experiences withdrawal symptoms … Although a feature of drug addiction, a person’s physical dependence on a substance does not necessarily imply that he is addicted to it.” I’m addicted to caffeine — when I don’t have it in the morning, I crave it. I get splitting headaches and become irritable by the afternoon. I can feel visceral relief of my withdrawal the moment that I take my first sip of coffee, even before the caffeine hits my system. But I’m not addicted to my antidepressants. I don’t experience any fast-acting psychological changes when I take them; I don’t crave them; I don’t spend all my time waiting for my next “fix.” I’m physically dependent on them, sure, in that if I ran out, my depressive symptoms might reemerge, and I would experience physiological discontinuation symptoms as well. But there is no conscious, uncontrollable, or unhealthy component to this dependence. It doesn’t disrupt my life. Lendrum confirmed to me that there is no “high” associated with SSRIs. The psychological changes they render are slow and subtle. “It’s not like you wake up in the morning and you’re like, ‘oh, I can’t wait [to take my
antidepressants],’” Lendrum said. This is why Lendrum characterized Lazarus’s piece as “reckless,” especially regarding his association of antidepressants with more addictive drugs such as opioids and stimulants. “Never dismiss concerns, absolutely, but let’s keep replacing fears with facts,” Gitika Talwar, a clinical-community psychologist at Hall Health Center, said when I interviewed her about Lazarus’s piece. We discussed common misgivings about medication that she hears from patients in her therapy practice, especially the idea that they alter your personality. Clearly, this perception is pervasive, even amongst antidepressant users like David Lazarus. In a passage that took me back to the heartache of my personal deliberations around medication, Lazarus wrote, “But who was I? Was I me or was I the product of chemical enhancement? If I came off the drug, what would happen?” Years ago, I was petrified that going on SSRIs would turn me into someone I wasn’t. Like the powerful pain medication I took briefly after my wisdom teeth extraction, I thought antidepressants would leave me strung out, doped up, and numb to the real pain I was in. Instead, when I actually worked up the nerve to get a prescription, they helped me avoid succumbing to the pain. I had more energy to exercise and socialize, for instance — two things that help alleviate depression on their own. I still feel pain, and I’ve kept my normal emotional range, but my resilience has increased and my anxiety levels have subsided. My experience is a pretty standard example of antidepressant “success stories” — when meds are able to step
Cuffing season
By Hannah Krieg The Daily Editor’s Note: Thirst Trap is a weekly column on dating and relationships in college. As the leaves slowly turn from green to orange, we switch our Starbucks orders from s’mores frappuccinos to pumpkin spice lattes, and we say our goodbyes to a successful “hot girl summer,” we enter a new season with a whole host of new expectations: cuffing season. Cuffing season refers to the time of year in which singles are more motivated than ever to seek a committed, romantic relationship. Cuffing season (un)officially begins in October, when we crave a companion for pumpkin carving, hay rides, and of course, cringey Instagram pictures in matching flannels. The fact that students are back in the university bubble and surrounded by singles their age definitely plays a role in the reason for the season. However,
there also appears to be a little more science involved. According to MTV — and let’s face it, MTV is the leader in evolutionary research (please see Keeping up with the Kardashians) — our ancestors who were lucky enough to secure a mate for the colder months had a higher chance of survival and therefore reproduction. The desire to cuddle up and binge Grey’s Anatomy during the winter is in our DNA, and we should not fight it. But cuffing season is due to more than just nature. There is also a nurture component to this phenomenon. During the holiday season, there is an increased social pressure to be part of a pair. So much of the holiday season revolves around relationships. People are meeting their significant other’s parents for the first time over Thanksgiving dinner. They’re smooching under the mistletoe. They’re ice skating, glovedhand-in-gloved-hand. It can be a little lonely when you don’t have anyone to sing “All I Want for Christmas is You” about or to share a New Year’s kiss with. So, at the first sight of Halloween candy in grocery stores, we begin to search for someone so we
in and help someone get their Abigail Dahl @abigailgracedahl life back on track when they often have irrational reservations are unable to break free from against medical intervention in the unhealthy habits created by many different situations, from mental illness. depression to childbirth. “I’m not telling [patients], “I feel like people hold on to ‘You need to change who you are,’” Talwar said. “I’m letting the this idea that if they can do it meds be a tool by which they can somehow ‘naturally’ … that it’s somehow better, rather than function the way they want to function. If you’re not doing that, using the science-based evidence that these medicines are safe, then let’s talk about it.” they’re effective … and they save Talwar also stressed that lives,” Lendrum said. medication cannot fix any If you’re considering going underlying circumstances that on antidepressants or other may be worsening your mental psychiatric medication, please health, but it can “refill your don’t let fear-mongering pieces resilience.” like Lazarus’ dissuade you from Though I’ve been on SSRIs having a serious conversation for over a year, I don’t foresee with your doctor. Only you myself discontinuing them any (with the help of medical time soon. In fact, I would be content to take Zoloft for the rest professionals!) can decide what is the right course of action for of my life. The fact that I need managing your own mental medicine to get my serotonin health. levels up to the same levels as “You are the expert of your my non–mentally ill peers isn’t experience; I’m the person a personal issue, it’s a biological who has studied mental health one. ... you’re basically joining two “I think for some people, experts in the room,” Talwar said. lifelong medication use works “So I will tell you what the brain just fine,” Talwar said. “And for science is saying; you tell me, some people it doesn’t. And does that work for you?” overall, if people want to get off medication, that’s totally their Reach Health & Wellness Editor prerogative … [if they’re] doing McKenzie Murray it to serve themselves, not to at wellness@dailyuw.com. live up to some idea of what’s Twitter: @merqto shameful and what’s not.” Lendrum noted that people
The what, the why, and the how
aren’t so lonely by the time the candy canes roll out. So, how do you get yourself cuffed? I could tell you to try Bumble, or join a club, or hit Greek row more often, but honestly, that does not always yield a wealth of dating prospects. I’m living proof. The best advice I can give you is to sit your booty down and think: why do I want to be “cuffed”? Is it because you are back in an environment with a large dating pool? If so, just because you have this opportunity does not mean you are required to take it. Is it because of your biology? Because I can almost guarantee the heat of your laptop on your lone lap will keep you warm enough during your Netflix sessions to reproduce later. Is it because of social pressure? Getting in a relationship for the sake of being in a relationship is never a good idea. Like, ever. Besides, you can have just as much holiday fun with a friend. Gift exchanges with a group of close friends is way more fun than with a person you only have because it was better than being alone. I would much rather watch holiday Hallmark movies with my girls
than with a romantic partner. That being said, there is nothing wrong with getting into a relationship during cuffing season. It is in our nature to want a relationship during the colder months, but please do not give in to the hype or pressure we place on having a boo for the holidays. Get into a relationship
for the right reasons — because you’re interested in someone and because you’re ready. Reach columnist Hannah Krieg at wellness@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @Hannah_krieg
Science
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Breaking up the boy’s club
UW researcher Sapna Cheryan breaks down the stereotype of male-dominated tech and how to change it for the better
By Ash Shah The Daily Editor’s note: Steminism is a biweekly feature column, where Ash Shah highlights work and research being done by women in STEM at the UW actively challenging the dominant norms in science. When Sapna Cheryan, a UW professor of psychology, was a first-year graduate student at Stanford University, she decided to get a summer job. Living in the Bay Area, the logical choice was a tech job in Silicon Valley. She started interviewing at offices around Stanford and immediately began noticing a pattern. “I remember going into companies and quickly deciding whether or not I’d want to work there,” Cheryan said. She would take a look at the lobby and the space around her and know right away whether or not she felt like she belonged there. “I remember I went to this interview, and I saw that the conference rooms were named after
‘Star Trek’ ships and that was a strong signal for me that ‘I don’t think I’m really going to fit in,’” Cheryan said. It made her wonder if this feeling was true for more women than it was for men. She began to study the role of the physical environment in communicating stereotypes. She began to question if the way we set up the rooms and offices around us was reinforcing stereotypes about who belonged in which field. Cheryan quickly realized that if the environment around was reinforcing normative ideas that excluded women, the environment could also reinforce inclusive ones. She focused her research on the field of computer science, an industry that men have dominated for decades. Despite making up almost half of the U.S. labor force, women make up less than a quarter of the tech industry. In a study done by the National Science Foundation, researchers found that in 2010 only 12.7% of engineers in the country were women, down slightly from two years prior. Furthermore, according to a recent report from the National Science Board, the amount of women in engineering programs each year is around 22%.
Cheryan set out to study how much of a role the shaping of physical environments in STEM played in the gender disparity. In one of the first studies that she ran, Cheryan set up two rooms. The first was set up in such a way that it reinforced the computer engineer stereotype. It had “Star Trek” posters, scattered soda cans, and video game references throughout. The second room was set up differently with the science fiction posters replaced by plants and water bottles. When showing students the second image that didn’t reinforce typical norms of STEM workplaces, she found a significant decrease in the gender disparity of students expressing interest in computer science. The research made it clear that women are interested in computer science — why isn’t this being reflected in the workforce? For one, companies and schools tend to reward certain qualities in candidates. Cheryan explained that there is an idea that you have to be cutthroat and the smartest-of-the-smart to excel in tech fields. These are traits that favor boys who are socialized from a young age to be more assertive and aggressive. These same ideas disadvantage women who, for the
most part, tend to not speak out as much because when they do, they face backlash. This brings us to the big question: How do we fix this? Well, it’s not easy. This ingrained bias against women that constantly makes them feel like they don’t belong in the industry calls for a systemic change in the field itself, Cheryan explains. But that in itself is a tricky line to walk. “Fields need to make their culture more appealing,” Cheryan said. “But, they need to do this in a way that doesn’t push the men away.” The field needs to appeal to women and girls in a way that doesn’t pander to them but at the same time doesn’t make the field less appealing to men and boys. While this may seem daunting, Cheryan offered some tips for challenging the norm without alienating men. “You can’t reward students who have prior programming experience because boys are more likely to have [it],” she said. “Don’t use ‘he’ when talking about people, don’t use ‘guys.” There’s things on all levels that have to change.” Carnegie Mellon University has been making strides in this aspect, with women making up almost half of their undergradu-
ate computer science program, miles ahead of the national average. Cheryan stresses the importance of having more role models from a young age. People need to see people who look like them or they’re not going to think they can do it too. Changing the entire foundation of an industry is not an easy thing to do, so companies around the world have come up with different strategies. These include holding seminars that “teach women to be assertive,” or “encourage them to fit in the culture.” Many encourage and provide coding classes to younger girls to bring them on par. While Cheryan agrees that while these strategies have a role, they are not the right move in the long run. The reason being, these strategies are built around forcing women to be someone they are not. Rather, strategies that value and honor diversity are what tech companies need to strive for. “If we focus on changing women to fit the field,” she said, “It’s not going to be effective.” Reach reporter Ash Shah at science@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @itsashshah
Washington Ocean Acidification Center coordinates research and policymaking for the urgent ocean issues
By Sunny Wang The Daily Human activities that emit carbon dioxide produce two consequences: warming in the atmosphere and acidification in the ocean. Ocean acidification, known as the evil twin of climate change, has been receiving global attention in recent years because of its heavy impact on marine life and the shellfish industry. To study ocean acidification and better monitor seawater,
the Washington Ocean Acidification Center was funded and established by the state Legislature at the University of Washington. Led by UW scientists Terrie Klinger and Jan Newton, the center coordinates research, returns research findings to policymakers, and makes such information available to the general public. “Most of our funding comes from the state Legislature,” Terrie Klinger, a professor from the UW School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, said. “We help to determine how those state funds are best used to support research. It is all in the public interest.” In 2006, researchers found that oysters were experiencing a high mortality rate in
Washington’s Willapa Bay. The low pH prevents baby oysters from building shells and surviving to adulthood. Such incidents are not rare and they threaten the livelihood of shellfish farmers. According to Klinger, the center conducts research in collaboration with scientists from the UW, Western Washington University, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The center has three major tasks: monitoring carbon variables in the ocean water, building forecast models for the public, and investigating biological responses toward ocean acidification. As Klinger mentions, the general public can access forecasts for water
conditions influenced by ocean acidification through LiveOcean. “Several years ago, we started to study bivalves and marine snails,” Klinger said. “Now we have researchers working on the responses of salmon to ocean acidification. [It is suggested that] ocean acidification affects their sensory ability. We are also looking at how embryos of forage fish respond to the change.” Evidence suggests the decreasing pH also encourages algae blooms. The center is looking forward to studying the connection between ocean acidification and harmful algal blooms in Washington state. Klinger pointed out that since Washington state heavily depends on marine resources from both economic and cultural
perspectives, the region needs to understand ocean acidification. “Washington state is the first state in the U.S. to devote substantial state funding to the study of ocean acidification,” Klinger said. “It is challenging to get the public to really understand all the different consequences of having carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. We need to understand the consequences of our choices on transportation and lifestyle. In this way, we can make more informed choices in daily life.” Reach reporter Sunny Wang at science@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @sunnyqwang64
Why gun violence should be seen as a public health issue, not a political debate
By Emily Young The Daily Every time the United States experiences another mass shooting, there is a sudden increase in people calling for solutions to the gun violence epidemic. Usually, concerned citizens call on politicians to do something. However, researchers say that it may be more helpful to look at gun violence as a public health issue rather than a political issue. Following the two mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton which occurred Aug. 3, Eileen Bulger, chief of trauma at Harborview Medical Center, described how it
may be beneficial to view gun violence similarly to the way motor vehicle accidents have long been viewed: as a public health issue. “I think that if we take a public health approach, if we think about it the way we thought about motor vehicle crashes … then I think we have a real opportunity to do something,” Bulger said. Gun violence and motor vehicle accidents are leading causes of death from traumatic injury in the United States, creating clear parallels. According to Bulger, 2017 was the first year that there were more deaths in the United States from firearm injury than motor vehicle crashes. Almost 40,000 people died from firearm injury in 2017, while a little over 37,000 died from motor vehicle accident injury, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, respectively. This is a change from previous years, where motor vehicle accidents were by far the leading cause of death from traumatic injury. Over the past 50 or so years, the rate of fatalities due to motor vehicle accidents has decreased dramatically, from 27.7 deaths per 100,000 in 1969 to 12.4 deaths per 100,000 in 2017. Much of this has been due to its being framed as a public health issue. Motor vehicle accidents have been vigorously researched with the intention of discovering interventions which would improve vehicle and traffic safety, and therefore result in less deaths by traumatic injury. “If you think about a problem like that from a comprehensive public health approach … If you
invest in research to study the problem and you develop interventions based on that research, then you can have a dramatic effect,” Bulger said. Because of the politicization of guns and gun violence in the United States, many blocks have been put in place to prevent researchers from studying the problem out of fear that they will use the results of their studies to advocate for stricter gun control. “There’s a tremendous amount we can do if we just sort of recognize that there’s an approach to this that’s not political,” Bulger said. “Not challenging the Second Amendment, but how can we identify the root causes of violence, manage those, and how can we make firearm ownership as safe as possible?” Earlier this year, the American College of Surgeons Firearm Strategy Team, which Bulger is
a part of, published a report that listed recommendations for strategies to reduce firearm violence, injuries, and deaths in the United States. In addition to making research and policy recommendations, the report notes that for gun violence to be viewed seriously as a public health problem, there must be community engagement on the issue. For researchers, to work toward a solution, the public must be on board, especially firearm owners who can advocate and spread awareness of firearm violence as a public health concern. Reach reporter Emily Young at science@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @emilymyoung7
Arts & Leisure
Monday-Friday, September 30 - October 4, 2019
The Campus Sketcher
Sketching ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ The 70mm festival at Seattle Cinerama
Written and Illustrated by Eli Pasco The Daily For the past five years, my dad and I have gone to see Stanley Kubrik’s classic science fiction movie “2001: A Space Odyssey” in 70mm as part of the Seattle Cinerama’s 70mm Film Festival. Each year, the Cinerama theater in Belltown will show a handful of classic and new run films in the 70mm film format. While the lineup changes from year to year, “2001: A Space Odyssey” has always been on the docket. I remember first seeing it with my dad when I was about 14 or 15 and being amazed by not just the content and story of the film but also by the warmth and texture of the film projection. When you watch a movie that’s projected on film, you notice small imperfections and the grain in each frame. “2001: A Space Odyssey” will always hold a special place in my heart. Not only is it a movie that my dad and I both love to discuss and experience, but the cinematography, shot composition, and storytelling were all revolutionary for the time. Technological advances in set design, costume construction, and visual effects were necessary to make this movie possible. While I didn’t sketch during the movie, I did my best to render some of my favorite scenes from the movie in my sketchbook afterward from memory.
If you have never seen a movie on film, I would highly recommend it, and Cinerama is the perfect place to do so. A relic from the past, this theater is from the days when movie theaters were trying to lure people into their seats with fancy gimmicks like 3D and wide projection like Cinerama. Cinerama is a method of projection where the screen is curved so that it semi-immerses the audience in the movie. Using three separate projectors, the film is beamed onto three different segments of the screen. Another bonus is that this theater serves chocolate popcorn. You read that right: chocolate popcorn. Need I say more? For the best viewing experience, look through my sketches while listening to either “The Blue Danube Waltz” or “Also Sprach Zarathustra.”
Until the next sketch. Reach The Campus Sketcher at illustrations@dailyuw.com. Instagram: @the_campus_sketcher
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One Buffay Latte, please: Central Perk opens in Capitol Hill to celebrate 25 years of ‘Friends’ By Ash Shah The Daily
Shruti Singh The Daily A woman dressed as Phoebe Buffay sings “Smelly Cat” at the “Friends” pop-up celebration in Capitol Hill.
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the popular television sitcom “Friends,” Warner Bros is bringing a taste of Central Perk coffee to the West Coast by recreating the iconic set of the coffee house at The Lounge by AT&T in Capitol Hill. The pop-up attracted hundreds of fans with the line to get into the actual coffee house wrapping around the block Sept. 29, National Coffee Day, which was jam-packed with “Friends”related events. One attendee mentioned that they had been in line for more than an hour. The menu items were modified to fit the theme, featuring items like the Could It Beee Better Espresso? and Rachel Green Matcha Latte. The coffee was provided by Seattle’s very own Ada’s Discovery Cafe. The day’s events, which ran from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., kicked off with a live performance by The Rembrandts, the band that sang the famous theme song, “I’ll Be There For You.” The duo, comprised of Phil Solem and Danny Wilde, has been singing together for several decades, but remain most well-known for the theme song. They took a brief hiatus in 1997 before reuniting in 2000. I guess you could say they were on a break. The press release from The Lounge promised a series of interactive experiences and, as the long lines outside of each of them proved, they delivered. One of these was Phoebe’s Taxi Cab Escape Room. Phoebe Buffay’s infamous taxi cab makes quite a few cameos throughout the show, but its shining moment is in the episode “The One Without the Ski Trip” from season three, when the gang is locked out of the cab and has to break in using a wire
from Phoebe’s bra to pick the lock. While Phoebe and the rest had to find a way back into the cab, “Friends” fans were tasked to break out of it. The cab, upgraded to keep the loyal fans locked inside, would only open if the group successfully answered trivia questions before time ran out. Another attraction was the Smelly Cat Karaoke Room. No event would be complete without a musical performance and what better song to feature than the infamous “Smelly Cat”? Phoebe’s hit song describes a lovable albeit odorous kitten who is neglected by its caretakers because of its smell. Fans were given the chance to cover the track in a special karaoke booth. There were also photo opportunities for the “Friends” enthusiasts in attendance. They could take a picture on the signature Central Perk orange couch where the friends spent a good chunk of their time or in front of the famous purple front door of Monica and Rachel’s apartment (the number of which changed from 5 to 20 when fans questioned why the friends were climbing up stairs if they lived on the first floor.) To top it all off, there were three rounds of “Friends” trivia hosted by James Michael Tyler, who fans know better as the not-so-friendly Central Perk barista, Gunther. While the day of festivities has concluded, The Lounge will remain decorated as Central Perk through the holiday season, giving you ample time to grab a cup of coffee and take the perfect picture just a light rail ride away. Reach writer Ash Shah at arts@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @itsashshah
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Opinion
Monday-Friday, September 30 - October 4, 2019
Letter from the Editor By Rachel Morgan The Daily Dear reader, The Daily has stood as an institution at the UW since 1891. During this time, we have transitioned from producing a print paper five days a week to cultivating digital-first content. Our editorial and writing staff changes quarter by quarter. The news that we are covering and the opinions we are speaking change day by day. What has not changed in the 128 years we have been a part of this campus is our ability to
tell stories. In the past year, we have given a voice to maternal mortality. Reporters covered breaking news about Make Them Scared. We have covered heartwarming stories about interesting people, and events that didn’t go exactly as planned. These are the stories we have found, investigated, and published. Our staff makes up a small fraction of the 40,000 undergraduate and graduate students on campus. We are not equipped to tell a story that is important and meaningful to each individual student who attends the UW.
More voices need to appear in our paper in order to create media that is all-encompassing and well-informed. Our paper should serve as the student voice on campus, but we can’t do this when only a small percentage of voices are speaking, or rather writing. Do you think that a news article didn’t tell the full story? Write the rest of it. Do you not agree with an opinion piece? Tell us your side of the story. Do you see something happening around campus, in Washington, or around the world that we aren’t talking
about but definitely should be? Let us know in a nicely worded statement that is no more than 750 words. Telling us stories about how professors treat difficult topics in class and your personal connections to commemorative events on campus gives us a chance to see what we are not covering, and change what we are. The opinion section is a place to start and facilitate conversation. Discourse is encouraged. We strive to have a unique and diverse collection of voices comprised of members of
the UW community, including students, organizations, staff, faculty, and alumni. We have the power to be a platform for important and untold stories. That being said, we need your help. Be our eyes and ears, and then be a contributor. We’d love to hear what you have to say. Reach Opinion Editor Rachel Morgan at opinion@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @rclmorgan
A convenient liability
Beware of safety and system issues with bike share transportation By Soraya Marashi The Daily Transportation in Seattle is what some would call a heart attack-inducing crux of mayhem, and it has only morphed into this in recent years. According to a report by The Seattle Times, the number of personal vehicles owned by city residents increased by 12% between 2010 and 2015. Our freeway lanes and intersections have never seen this level of congestion. Not only does this increase in car ownership take its toll on the natural environment, it also makes life harder for commuters coming into the city for work or school. Beginning July 2017, the city of Seattle welcomed a solution that was both convenient and inexpensive. Enter: the LimeBike. It’s hard to go anywhere in the greater Seattle area without
seeing a plethora of green, electric-powered LimeBikes. These vehicles are fast and convenient, especially on a college campus as massive as the UW. Running late for class? Grab a bike, peddle to that building super far away, and get there in half the time it would have taken you to walk. I rode LimeBikes to the light rail station almost every day over the summer. This allowed me to leave my house 20 minutes before I was supposed to be at work, instead of the 45 I needed if I walked. When you can find them, they are also incredibly easy to use — that is, when they work properly. LimeBikes have a number of problems that made me switch to Uber’s JumpBikes toward the end of the summer (but those have their own issues, too). On the LimeBike app, you can view
the battery life of each bike, but it doesn’t show you whether the bike is under maintenance. I’ve walked a reasonable distance to get to a bike in my area only to find out the bike is broken or under maintenance. Besides being late to work that day, I was also frustrated and sweaty. A visual icon in the app indicating whether the bike is under maintenance, or ready to use, would prevent users from wasting time. But mainly, there is a safety issue with these bikes. Helmets are required by law to be worn by bicyclists in the city of Seattle. Although LimeBike states the law both on the app and on the physical bike, the company does not provide each bike itself with a helmet. They did launch a campaign called ‘Respect the Ride’ which distributed 250,000 free helmets worldwide, but that
still doesn’t guarantee consistent rider safety. Having seen a variety of people riding LimeBikes throughout campus, it is pretty uncommon to see someone actually riding a LimeBike while wearing a helmet. Despite what the law says, students prefer convenience and a helmet is a fairly inconvenient thing for people to carry around with them as they go about their day. Thus, safety is and will continue to be an issue for LimeBike and other bike share companies alike, especially with a total of 1,205 bicycle collisions reported in Washington in 2017. Not to mention, a LimeBike spontaneously combusted in North Campus over the summer, revealing some pretty flammable chemicals within the bike battery. These are public safety issues that the company needs to
address more directly. I’ll continue to grab a bike if I’m in a pinch for time (and if it’s not under maintenance), but as bike share companies continue to expand and multiply, innovators need to find solutions to these obvious system flaws that are inconvenient and unsafe for users. Reach reporter Soraya Marashi at opinion@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @sorayamarashi
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There’s no place like home: A journey toward sustainable life begins with recognizing 1.5 degrees Abby Dahl @abigailgracedahl
By Suhani Dalal The Daily Editor’s Note: It is an undeniable truth that the spiraling thoughts about the current environmental crisis entangling our planet have become an unwelcome bedfellow — one I would so love to get rid of. Dearest tree-huggers, climate change opposers, and unaware residents of planet Earth, this multi-series column, which broadly encompasses environmental topics, searches for a way to create a deeper understanding of this big pile of rocks and grass that we call home. Last February, I remember gleefully walking through the Quad one day, basking in sweet sunlight and admiring rays of light that permeated my stroll through campus. The next day, I was treated yet again, but this time I donned an even more radiant persona. I was walking in a seemingly perfect Quad
filled with joyous students sprawled out across the grass lawn. I admit at first the sunshine felt deserved. As a native Californian who had just made it through her first Seattle winter, the week of warmth reignited the dimming fire within me. But of course, no gift this grand could be without consequence. Articles began flooding my feed chronicling the year’s record-breaking heat in Seattle. As I absorbed the intensifying evidence of planetary destruction, my smile escaped me. It was replaced with environmental anxiety about the irreversible plague of climate change and the possibility for severe ramifications for life on Earth. In 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its official report on the impacts of the earth warming just 1.5 degrees “in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty.” It is important to understand that the 1.5 degrees Celsius difference relates to the average
global temperature and does not apply to any single area. Therefore, certain regions around the world will exhibit temperature differences much higher and could even become dangerously hot, while others may experience little or no change. It is certainly hard to conceive that a number so minute could have such a significant grasp on the fragile ecosystems of our planet. Even scarier, this number is merely meant to be a safe estimate that assumes substantial efforts will be taken to slow down the climate crisis. When that 1.5 is exceeded, rises in sea levels will submerge parts of continents, coral reefs will decline by about 99%, and individuals will silently aggregate to rethink their lack of action in the face of blatant facts. With an introduction to a column about the environment like this one, I acknowledge the often depressing tone of environmental journalism, attributed with fear-inducing language that creates tension from big data. In the current state of this planet, however, the expanding business of environmental reporting is even more crucial than ever before
and must be consumed with great commitment. News organizations have taken steps to emphasize reporting on climate change. “The New York Times established a desk dedicated to climate change in 2017, with editors and reporters in Washington and New York who collaborate with bureaus around the world,” as stated in an article written by Marc Tracy. In May 2019, The Guardian elected to replace the term “climate change” with “climate crisis” or similar terms of harsher verbiage. As news agencies expand upon their current presence in environmental coverage, journalists now struggle to simultaneously convey the facts about climate change, like the aforementioned power of 1.5 degrees, while also engaging audiences in a way that does not induce acute, paralyzing dread about acting on environmental crises. In a phone call with Bobby Magill, the president of the Society of Environmental Journalists, he discussed the transforming nature of environmental news coverage. “We [environmental
journalists] were talking about clean air and clean water and public lands management issues and endangered species and that sort of thing, and we’re writing about all those things now, but it’s in the context of climate change,” Magill said. How journalists are narrating environmental news is still changing, and journalists bear the weight delivering this sometimes arduous content in a manner that does not communicate hopelessness, but rather instills productive understanding. “Environmental journalism encompasses the biggest stories of our time,” Magill said. “There is nothing more fundamental to our future than the impacts of climate change.” Breathing in climate change can be suffocating; but when the circumstances are this fatal, the best weapon to combat this war is by having environmental literacy. Reach columnist Suhani Dalal at opinion@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @DalalSuhani
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