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The Ledger. September 25, 2017 | Volume 22 | Issue 2
The Ledger UWT’s weekly student publication Sept. 25, 2017 | Vol. 22, Issue 2 Please send all feedback and submissions to: ledger@uw.edu
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Staff Writers News Reporter ............... Jude Hanno News Reporter ............. Robbie Wood News Reporter ............. Justin Young Opinion Columnist .... Lucas Waggoner A&E Columnist .......... Annie Dontula A&E Columnist .................. Seth Jans A&E Columnist .............. Lauren New
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Introducing Dawg Dollars, the new and improved UW Tacoma payment method, linked directly to a student’s identification card
Dawg Dollars: A new way to pay Students can now put their student identification card to a new use. By Sophia Sonovich News editor
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alling all Huskies — Dawg Dollars launched in June of 2017 and is ready for you to use on campus and at select participating locations around UW Tacoma. Dawg Dollars works similarly to a debit card. A student’s school identification card has the functions of Dawg Dollars already set up, and once funds are loaded through the student’s Dawg Dollars online account, it can be used at participating nearby locations. Dawg Dollars is similar to the previous experience of using a Husky card. However, with the roll-out of the Dawg Dollars program, there are some notable differences. Prior to Dawg Dollars being launched, the Husky Card allowed students to store funds in a similar way, and the program was ran by UW Seattle Housing and Food Services.
Now that UW Tacoma has their own program — Dawg Dollars — students’ remaining balance on their Husky Card will not work. “That money can be used in Seattle, but if students know they will not want to use their balance in Seattle, they can request a refund from the Seattle Husky Card office,” said Food Services Manager, Angela Zurcher. “The purpose of the Dawg Dollars program is simply to improve the students’ dining experience and the options available to them around campus,” said Zack Hasemann, Husky Card Manager and Auxiliary Services Program Assistant. “We are excited to offer many affordable lunch and dinner options through the Dawg Dollars program.” UW Tacoma has teamed up with surrounding restaurants and cafes to provide discounts for students who use their Dawg Dollars at the time of
purchase. The use of the Husky Card can provide users with exclusive deals and up to 15 percent discount. Dawg Dollars can be used at the West Coast Grocery located in the Academic Building, as well as the Market Street Cafe located at 1717 Market Street inside the Court 17 Apartments. The Market Street Cafe offers an exclusive deal for students who use their Dawg Dollars. “The Market Street Café is currently offering a lunch special that includes a delicious sandwich, chips and drink for less than $6 when you use your Husky Card,” Hasemann said. “Our convenience store also offers many ‘on the go’ options that are even more affordable with the Husky Card discount.” There are several locations surrounding UW Tacoma that have teamed up to participate in this program and to offer discounts to students. Currently, Indochine and the
Tacoma Art Museum Cafe are accepting Dawg Dollars. However, in the near future students will be able to use Dawg Dollars at numerous delectable options including: Anthem Coffee and Tea, Bubbles, Cafe Amasia, Elemental Pizza, Happy Teriyaki #4, Harmon Brewing Co., Poke to the Max, Renaissance Cafe, Savor Tacoma Creperie and Subway. “There has been a lot of interest in the program from local businesses, and we are really excited about working with some of Downtown Tacoma’s favorite restaurants and cafés,” Hassmann said. To load your Dawg Dollars, visit: apps.tacoma.uw.edu/dawgdollars/ To request a refund for remaining Husky Card balances, contact: huskeycrd@uw.edu For more information, contact Angela Zurcher at: zurchera@uw.edu
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Renovated Tacoma Paper and Stationery Building brings new opportunities
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The opening of TPS provides new academic programs and work spaces to students. By Robbie Wood News Reporter The newest physical addition to UW Tacoma’s campus — The Tacoma Paper and Stationery building — opened Sept. 21. This much-needed space will house three fledgling programs beginning autumn quarter of 2017. TPS, located between the Dougan and Science buildings on Jefferson Avenue (where the Old Spaghetti Factory was located for decades), will provide several classrooms, various labs, a “tinker” space and a large student commons.
Patrick Clark, director of campus planning and real estate, sees the “addition of TPS as creating a major step forward for UW Tacoma students in terms of STEM-based space and creating more student focused areas.” Clark also explained that UWT’s Urban Studies major will benefit from the opening of TPS. The building will support three new academic programs: Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences, Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering and Master of Arts in community planning. These programs will be serviced by new biomedical and electrical engineering labs
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on the second and third floors, along with an urban design studio on the first floor. Tacoma Paper and Stationery contains UWT’s first Makerspace, also known as a tinker lab, located on the ground floor opening to the Prairie Line Trail. This space is designed to be a hub for student projects, innovation and technology. The lab will encourage students’ creativity and introduce them to the programs housed in Tacoma Paper and Stationery. The newly renovated university building was originally built in 1904 by the Tacoma Biscuit and Candy Co. which specialized in various types of candy and crackers. Tacoma Paper and Stationery, a paper and office supply company and the namesake of the current building, operated from 1910-1953. Finally, the familiar Old Spaghetti Factory restaurant moved in during the 1970s and remained until recent renovations began. UWT bought the building in the 1990s with future education spaces in mind, but only recently began renovations. Clark is particularly excited about the building being updated with sustain-
uestion of the week:
Lei Wong Freshman
“I feel like there’s
not enough parking. When my family comes to visit, there’s not enough convenient options.”
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Lillith Perry Sophomore
“There needs to be
more. If there were more options to pay for longer hours, then students wouldn’t have as much trouble. Meters pay for different hours so people get confused.”
Tacoma Paper and Stationery stands ready to welcome UWT students.
ability in mind. “The repurposing of this building is another example of how buildings can be saved, thus creating a sustainable element to the project,” Clark said. “It is being reviewed for LEED-GOLD certification under the U.S. Green Building Council (LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). So this building will be extremely energy and water efficient.” The opening ceremony highlighted the goal to link the greater community with UWT’s urban campus. A potent example of this goal is the new donor wall, made of salvaged wood from the building, which names donors who have contributed $100,000 or more to UWT. With the new building dedicated to providing space for students to grow, ASUWT President Arwa Dubad said TPS
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“symbolizes our university’s commitment to student success.” Tacoma Paper and Stationery stands ready to provide ample space for UW Tacoma’s new academic programs and growing student body.
“The addition of TPS as creating a major step forward for UW Tacoma students in terms of STEM-based space and creating more student focused areas.” —Patrick Clark
How do you feel about the parking options on campus?
Joy Stewart Junior
Synclair Myers Senior
“All day parking would
“I know with parking,
be helpful because there are people who have an 8 am class and their next class isn’t until 4 and they would have to pay twice in one day.”
the thing that’s most pressing are the parking meters. I know there were a couple times this year they weren’t working and students and faculty got tickets for not paying.”
Jesse Schweizer Staff
“I think the limited
property availability creates a challenge to any improvement in the parking situation.”
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The Ledger. September 25, 2017 | Volume 22 | Issue 2
UWT students outnumber parking stalls
What the future holds for the growing number of students at UWT and lack of nearby parking. By Jude Hanno News Reporter With 4,987 students attending UW Tacoma, finding places to park can be difficult due to the limited amount of parking spots reserved for students. However, Auxiliary Services is working to provide solutions to parking issues that students, staff and visitors face. Auxiliary Services manager James Singing comments that “Transportation is a very dynamic issue as it touches a lot of other urban planning and funding processes.” Throughout the area, there are approximately 750 off street UW Tacoma owned stalls, and there is also metered street parking with a 90 minute limit around campus. The largest parking area on campus is the garage located at the Court 17 apartments, which holds 305 parking spaces. “Most of the time, parking stalls cost more than the vehicles they’re holding,” said Singing. “Each individual stall costs between $8,000– $9,000 ... each lot cost is between $35,000–$40,000 … [and] part of the difficulty is that it’s just really expensive.” Advancements in parking at UW Tacoma is in the near future. A new parking structure is likely to come with the next academic building located between Market Street and Jefferson Avenue. The estimated time of completion is still undetermined
“Most of the time, parking stalls cost more than the vehicles they’re holding. Each individual stall costs between $8,000–$9,000.” —James Singing
There are 18 of parking lots available on and off campus — check out this map to see where.
due to unforeseen state funding. According to Sinding, different parking spots on campus have different rates due to their proximity to the heart of campus. One of the more expensive lots is the Cragle Lot located in front of the Mattress Factory, where students can pay a dollar per hour for up to three hours at a time. The cheapest areas to park are off of campus entirely. Many students find free parking by the intersection of South 21st Street and Hood Street, but the road
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By Mary Fitzgerald Web Manager June 6, the Ledger website went offline. After a week of frantic scrambling, it was determined that there had been a critical failure, though the cause and scope were undetermined. The website resurfaced, but so much was missing that it no longer resembled the Ledger. Theories were thrown around, but none made sense until Student Publications Manager Daniel Nash contacted our web hosting. The answer then became clear at that point: our data had been deleted when our host changed servers. A routine purge. Six years of data were lost, and two years are now permanently gone. Poof! This happened, not because of malice or ignorance, but because of apathy. Fur-
conditions are bumpy and hazardous in the rain. The city of Tacoma decided to repave the area this summer to deal with flooding issues. Flooding is being further addressed by the city Environmental Services Department, which is, according to the city of Tacoma website, “undertaking improvements to provide additional surface water capacity to the downtown core intended to help address flooding in the lower downtown area.” Titled the Jefferson and Hood Street Surfacewater Interceptor Project, it focuses
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on areas from the Tacoma Art Museum all the way to the end of campus. “The area got turned back over to the city and we got some requests for the city to do something to improve that area,” John Gaddis, city of Tacoma street operations Assistant Division Manager, said. “We cleaned it up and did some repaving.” Gaddis also mentioned that it will be a one-way road with angled parking spots for anyone to park there for free.
“The only area without parking will be on 23rd Street by Sam’s Tires. That’s gonna be a loading dock.” Auxiliary Services also subsidizes the UPASS program, which allows students and faculty to ride the bus or sounder anytime and anywhere. A UPASS costs $45 for students and $60 for faculty and staff per quarter. “The UPASS program is heavily utilized, and the university gets charged for every fare that students, faculty and staff use,” said Sinding. UW Tacoma Transportation Services is asking for participants to join the Transportation Advisory Board this year to vote on a proposal to fund the UPASS program as well as parking rate increases. According to Sinding, the voting process will be in early December. For more information and to get on the Transportation Advisory Board, email: transit@uw.edu
On data lost and website crashes A cautionary tale of data management.
thermore, it was not apathy on the part of our hosting; we on the web staff knew that our hosted data allotment was limited. When I took the position of Web Manager, I was briefed on our web hosting and data management techniques. I knew it was precarious at best, but did not act because I had believed there would be time to do so in the future. I never knew how much was stored in temporary hosting. I was careless with the data I was entrusted with. Here at the Ledger, we value keeping all Huskies informed and up to date on what is happening on campus. As it would happen, this includes what is happening in a remote server farm. I had trusted something I had not verified. I knew better, and it should not have happened. Changes to data management have
taken place and, assuming that Murphy’s Law does not take this as a dare, we will not be seeing any other major crashes. I am not telling all of you this because I believe myself to be a poor Web Manager; I am telling you this so you do not make similar mistakes. Please, be mindful of how you host your data. Be it selfies or Capstone projects, it is important to backup your files. As UWT students, we all have access to storage on the H drive (which also allows you to access your data remotely), but I would suggest going further. Consider physical storage methods such as flash drives or external hard drives. Be sure to backup your work on at least one other location, no matter what. As the school year starts, I am still working to get the Ledger back up to speed. Don’t let your year end up the same.
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Concealed carry on campus keeps danger at bay
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Allowing law abiding citizens to carry on campus is an effective merger between security and freedom. By Noah Wingard Opinion Columnist
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orking on campus in a major city comes with some additional challenges, such as traffic, parking and finding a suitable place to live. However, an urban campus can also be a dangerous one. UWT has most of the same criminal incidents as other urban universities: break-ins, vehicle thefts and assault being some of the more common ones. Sexual assault and rape especially catch our eyes when we see it being addressed on social media or in news publications. The Association of American Universities reported that in 2015, 23.1 percent of female undergraduates and 5.4 percent of male undergraduates experience rape or sexual assault on campus. These figures have generated much attention in the recent past, with administrators and social justice activists trying to find a comprehensive solution to the issue. While I don’t mean to slander the school or its security team in any way, some of these crimes are just too unpredictable for campus security. They work around the clock to help us stay safe, but they’re not our bodyguards. Rather, we as students should take upon ourselves the personal responsibility, and
Rather, we as students should take upon ourselves the personal responsibility, and personal liberty, to defend ourselves from danger. personal liberty, to defend ourselves from danger. The liberalization of conceal carry laws to allow law-abiding, legally knowledgeable, licensed students to carry on campus — if they chose to do so — could help reduce crime and allow students to practice the right to self-defense. When conceal carry laws are implemented on other campuses, the results are different from what most would think. David Kopel wrote an article for The Washington Post in 2015 highlighting the success of Colorado’s Concealed Carry Act. At Colorado State University — with a campus of 30,000 students — there was no significant incident with licensed individuals over a 12-year time span. The article continues by pointing out the rate of arrest for those with conceal carry permits
compared to the general rate of arrests in Colorado: “…In the five-year period between 2009-2013, there were 154,434 concealed handgun carry permits issued in Colorado. During this same period, 1,390 permits were revoked. 931 of these permits were revoked following an arrest. Contrast this with the arrests of over 200,000 Colorado adults in 2013 alone.” Compared to the general rate of arrests, those who had their license revoked following an arrest made a very small fraction compared to unlicensed arrests, thus highlighting the lawabiding nature of those who conceal carry. It is important to address the more compelling arguments against concealed carry on campus — and they’re similar arguments that are used against carrying a weapon in general. Yes, chances are good that if you do carry a weapon, you will hardly, if ever, use deadly force in order to defend yourself or others. Most of the time, that gun will stay on your hip or in your purse for a situation that may never happen to you. Many would consider themselves lucky that they never have to take a life in self-defense. Focusing on de-escalation methods in whatever situation should always be the prerogative of the individual, whether they carry a weapon or not. Not to mention, if someone were to conceal carry, it is important to be legally literate as to understand when the use of deadly force is allowed by law, as well as setting aside time to train with your weapon to ensure accuracy and preparedness for life-threatening situations. Carrying is no casual matter, but a great responsibility for the person carrying to be aware of others and to practice critical decision making. While all of this is true, it is important to focus on why carrying a weapon is important: Can conceal carry on campus make us safer?
having the ability to defend yourself in the chance that you do need to protect yourself from a hostile person or situation. As overused as it is, the saying that it’s better to have it and not need it — then need it and not have it — rings true not just for those who carry. After all, most of us have a fire extinguisher in our homes or place of business in the off chance of a fire, or carry a first aid kit in our car in the event of a crash. We don’t even take notice of these items until disaster does strike, and yet they become important when we really need them. Carrying a weapon is the same way, and having the ability to use it is important if there is a hostile situation that is unavoidable or otherwise impossible to de-escalate. Although our local and state laws currently prohibit Washington colleges and universities from allowing students to conceal carry on campus, I believe that it is important to review these laws in the future. Conceal carry on campuses can help students protect themselves from many potentially dangerous situations, and can even reduce on-campus crime. It is a smart merger between freedom and security that places universities in a position to recognize the student’s ability to defend themselves as they see fit.
Carrying is no casual matter, but a great responsibility for the person carrying to be aware of others and to practice critical decision making. COURTESY OF IBRO PALIC, COMPOSITE BY DIEGO MEZA
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Opinion: The significance of the humanities
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The Ledger. September 25, 2017 | Volume 22 | Issue 2
Even amidst technological advancement, the humanities are still relevant.
By Lucas Waggoner Opinion Columnist
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n modern America, the majority of resources and financial backing allocated within universities go to STEM, computer sciences or business programs. Premium importance is placed upon the degree paths which help bring about technological progress, and consequently, information and money. With the overwhelming emphasis being placed upon those disciplines, the humanities have suffered as a result. At UW Tacoma, even from a casual glance, it is clear there aren’t even enough resources to give political science, economics or philosophy their own respective programs. Because there are so few of both professors and classes, it all has to be combined into one major. While technological advancement is vital, the place of the humanities in academia needs to be reevaluated, as its importance and contributions are vastly overlooked. Philosophy, beyond its historical importance — through which it helped birth science, politics, psychology, sociology and countless other disciplines — has been significant in what it pro-
vides students, regardless of their chosen discipline. It gives you a language through which you can discuss complex concepts, which in turn allow you to more readily comprehend your experiences. Questions of ethics are made more palpable through philosophy’s lens, since philosophy’s rich history of ethical discourse, there are countless traditions and systems that already exist which can be drawn from. In addition to ethics, philosophy also offers new ways of viewing the world around you. It can help individuals answer questions in their own lives when science can’t answer them: the meaning of life, the cause of suffering, how one should live. Furthermore, philosophy teaches critical thinking, as well as methods of working with abstract concepts, both of which are sought after in the academic and professional worlds. Without political science, politics are a distant, often incomprehensible and abstract entity. Political theories, as well as the history of political thought, enable students to see the bigger picture. Modern political conflicts only truly make sense when one un-
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Better funding could increase the diversity of potential textbooks.
derstands the context within which different ideologies and worldviews exist. Different political traditions create radically different resulting doctrines. Politics are far more complicated than just Republican vs. Democrat or the left vs. the right, and relevant distinctions are illuminated by an understanding of the theories underlying politics. It is invaluable to understand the present-day conception of sovereignty, the idea that any modern state has a ruler or ruling group that can suspend the rule of law. This is what political
theorist Carl Schmitt called the “state of exception.” The concept of the “state of exception” appears clearly even more in modern politics in the form of what President George W. Bush referred to as the “state of emergency,” which is functionally identical. Economics is absolutely necessary for understanding business and policy making. The economy drives nearly every last aspect of modern human life, yet very few of us know much at all about economics. Businesses rise and fall depending on the flow of the economic currents. Whether or not any
government policy is passed is subject to the economic interests of those in power. Without economics, political decisions often seem arbitrary at best, as economic interests permeate life as we know it. While the significance of STEM, computer science and marketing are undeniable, they should not be prioritized at the expense of other disciplines. The gravity of the issues which the humanities help deal with remains, even in this era of tech supremacy. As such, the humanities must be better protected and funded in the university.
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The Ledger. September 25, 2017 | Volume 22 | Issue 2
‘Wind River:’ A competent Western with room for improvement
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This film has what it takes — flaws and all.
By Seth Jans A&E Columnist Hot off of writing “Sicario” and “Hell or High Water,” Taylor Sheridan’s third screenplay and directorial debut concludes his “trilogy” of modernday Westerns. Jeremy Renner plays wildlife officer Corey Lambert, who finds himself hunting a different kind of predator when he’s called to an Indian reservation to investigate slaughtered livestock. Though, he instead finds the body of a native girl, whom the film opens with fleeing across the frozen flats of Wyoming. Corey recognizes her as Natalie Hanson, the best friend of his daughter who had died three years prior under similar circumstances. Suspected to be a victim of murder, a federal crime on native land, the FBI dispatches the inexperienced Jane Banner — played by Elizabeth Olsen. Assisted by Graham Greene’s character Ben, the wry-humored tribal police chief, and Corey’s familiarity with the native land, Jane attempts to track down the killer. It’s immediately apparent from the onset of the investigation that Sheridan again sacrifices some of the leading lady’s dimension to move the story along — Emily Blunt’s underwritten audience-foil character in “Sicario” is another example. “Avengers” costars Renner and Olsen already possess the necessary chemistry to make their partnership work without a forced hackneyed romance. However, it’s Corey that’s given the bulk of the vulnerable character moments because of his personal connection with the reservation — his ex-wife, son and deceased daughter are all of native blood. This allows for some stellar tear-jerking interactions between him and Natalie’s father, Martin (Gil Birmingham). Jane has no such connection and is portrayed as generally unhelpful despite her efforts. There is a thematic point to this that we’ll get to, but it remains a consistent mishandling on Sheridan’s part. Oh, but one can look past one flawed character if the story is especially titillating, right? Well, one shouldn’t go in expecting a tense crime drama, full of twists and turns. The investigation itself really amounts to a three-step process with minimal skirmishes to get the blood pumping, but the focus of the film is on the characters themselves. I was
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Corey Lambert helps an investigation with his expert hunting skills.
never bored by all the emotionally resonant heartto-hearts that took place during breaks in the action. When the action does pick up, it only lasts minutes. I’m tempted to say we could’ve used more, but the spirit of the Old West is captured by what one is willing to do to survive, not the gun-slinging that oft-follows. While lacking the visceral cinematographic execution of Sheridan’s previous projects, it does enough to keep you from checking your watch. Cinematographer Ben Richardson elevates the wild atmosphere in tandem with the dream-like score, but it can get shaky where it doesn’t need to be. This cleverly misleads you when building towards the climax, but the result is a bit more blunt than subtle. However, what ultimately absolved this movie’s sins for me was its purpose. Swinging back to the point about Olsen’s seemingly useless character, this, alongside the investigation and everything between, is meant to highlight the plight of the Native Americans living on the reservation.
According to the film, no federal or Indian agency actively collects crime statistics for native women despite them being much more likely to endure violence than any other race. Jane Banner thus becomes a stand-in for an unhelpful federal government. The land and the silence they are forced to inherit eats away at almost every character in the film in a wide range of ways: it drives people to depression, drives them to drugs, it even drives them to kill. The inclusion of statistics at the end is an odd choice considering the mostly show-don’t-tell proceedings before it, but it’s harmless compared to the potential problems with its portrayal of native life, namely its leads. Corey is introduced through a sniper lens trained at a wolf to defend a flock of sheep. The connection is obvious. Together with Jane, one detects a “white savior” vibe. Despite this, “Wind River” remains a solid movie, if a little sloppy. It may not entirely deserve the awards it was nominated for, but it does deserve your attention.
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“Wind River” ★★★★★ The Good:
• Jeremy Renner proves once again he’s not in enough films. • Compelling character-driven narrative. • One of the better native awareness movies around.
The Bad:
• Underwritten female lead. • The cinematography and direction falters at times. • The action is underwhelming and brief.
Autumn Quarter Events Calendar STUDENT INVOLVEMENT FAIR Date: Sept. 27 Time: Noon–1:30 p.m. Location: Prairie Line Trail CONVOCATION Date: Sept. 29 Time: 12:30–3 p.m. Location: UWT Staircase
W PHOTO Date: Sept. 30 Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Location: WCG 203 STUDY ABROAD 101 Date: Oct. 2 Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: CP
PB&J (CENTER FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP) Date: Oct. 3 Time: Noon–12:30 p.m. Location: WPH 101A
INTRO TO FELLOWSHIPS INFO SESSION Date: Oct. 5 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: DOU
“365 DAYS/365 PLAYS” AUDITIONS Date: Oct. 3 or 4 Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m. Location: CP 007
SWIPE RIGHT FOR SUCCESS Date: Oct. 10 Time: Noon–1:30 p.m. Location: Prairie Line Trail
THINK AND DRINK: REVITALIZING LUSHOOTSEED ON PUYALLUP LAND Date: Oct. 10 Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m. Location: The Swiss DAY OF CARING Date: Oct. 14 Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Location: UWY 302
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The Ledger. September 25, 2017 | Volume 22 | Issue 2
Huskies hash it out with Montana Grizzlies Fans of all ages gathered before the Huskies dominated their first home game.
By Monica Cysensky A&E Editor Sept. 9 was the first home game in Husky Stadium, facing the Montana Grizzlies. While most people believed the Huskies would dominate based on their rankings and stats, there was no lack of Husky pride. Enthusiasts of all ages, from little babies dressed in Husky onesies to long time ticket holders, celebrated the season kickoff with hopes of maintaining our National Championship dream. This sure-fire win didn’t stop the anticipation and excitement leading up to our first home game. Even before noon, the tailgating parking lots had a steady stream of people coming in — more than five hours before kickoff. Purple and gold banners filled the lot, and you would be hard pressed to find a space not filled with excited students, proud alumni and loyal Washingtonian fans. The effect Husky football has on Washington’s community can be seen in families like Michael Marchetti’s. As a long time Husky fan and 17 year season ticket holder, he remembers his first Husky game in 1970 where the Huskies made a comeback against Michigan State thanks to quarterback Alex L. “Sonny” Sixkiller. Marchetti says that his whole family is involved in the Husky football experience. “[We get] excited about it, watch the games together, [and go] to the games together,” Marchetti said. “So it’s sort of
Our defensive line could probably lift a semi-truck. a family event.” The question of whether we would win or lose didn’t stop the crowd full of families and students from maintaining the loud-during-football Seattle stereotype. When the Huskies needed to distract the Grizzlies, the deafening roar of fans came from all sides of the field. When a Husky touchdown was made, hands would fly up and Husky praise was shouted down to the players. Three Washington touchdowns secured a solid lead during the first quarter, making the score a comfortable 21-7. By the second, we were well on our way to maintaining our No. 6 ranking. The Grizzlies didn’t make any big moves, but instead focused on trying to fend off the Husky offense. By the third quarter, it was evident that the Huskies would win by a mile. Halfway through the third, Head Coach Chris Peterson decided to give lower string players valuable play time and mitigate injury risk for starters. “It was good to see some young guys play [and] it was good to see some old guys play,” Peterson said. While it was expected the Huskies would control the field, there were still some kinks that needed to be worked out. Yes, we ended up having a 56 (yes, 56) point lead; however, there’s always improvement to be made.
Students, alumni and fans gather more than five hours before kickoff.
Peterson mentioned needing to work on a more efficient offence and starting faster than the Huskies offence did against Montana. “Our special teams did a great job … so there was some good football there,” Peterson said. “[But] we’ve still got a ton to clean up — we’ve got to start faster [and] we’ve got to tackle better.” Overall, Peterson believed it to be
an acceptable start to the Husky season — and most fans would agree. Currently, Husky wide receiver Dante Pettis is close to breaking a Pac-12 career punt return record, quarterback Jake Browning is well on his way to a Heisman Trophy, and our defensive line could probably lift a semi-truck. We have a major shot at a National Championship win, which we haven’t done
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since 1991. Even after the game, fans were still celebrating our victory and shot at the national title. The tailgate party raged on and UW fans continued to party until it was pitch black out. The night neared its end as the band continued to meander around the parking lot, pumping up the remaining Huskies still beaming with Dawg pride.