CWU Pulse Magazine

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CoffeeConsumptionHow Much is Too Much?

Facebook Dilemma:Accept or Decline?

WinterDrivingKnow Before You Go

3 Editors Note4 Pulse Staff

OUR TOWN6 Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town8 Photo Contest Winner

MIND & BODY10 Keeping Skin Moisterized12 Studying 10114 How To Avoid the Turkey Tummy

FOOD & DRINK18 Turkey Dinner For Two22 Turkey Time: Farm Fresh 24 Coffee Consumption

CONTENTS

32 Pop The Cork

KISS & TELL34 Facebook Dilemma38 Love Lockdown 42 Avoid Breakup

SPARE CHANGE44 On the Edge... Of Debt46 Black Friday Tips

PASSPORT48 Winter Driving52 Fresh Pow 54 Holiday Events

FASHION56 Ugly Christmas Sweater

58 If the Boots Fits60 Organize it, Baby!

SPOTLIGHT62 The Gift of Giving64 Taxi Driver Etraordinaire

AFTER DARK66 Pre-funking68 Karaoke Poison

CALENDAR70 Music Mania

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Britta DillonEditor-in-Chief

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cwupulsemagazine

Devin LarsonAssistant Editor

Virginia HolmanGraphic Designer

Jennifer GreenAdviser

Kristin GaskillBusiness & Advertising

Manager

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Pulse Readers,

Starting my editor’s note for this issue has been a bit of a challenge. With every word I type I know it’s my last, as I am graduating from Central in just a few short weeks. Words can begin to explain how blessed I feel to have been a part of Pulse as a writer, designer, photographer and editor-in-chief for the past year. Helping build this publication, watching it grow and change to what it has become today has been the most rewarding part of my time at Central. I’d like to take a minute to thank all my staff, designers, advisors and everyone who has helped me with Pulse over the past year. With a heavy heart, I say goodbye and I wish you all the best!

Since Thanksgiving is only days away, Pulse featured three stories relating to turkey this issue: How to Avoid the Turkey Tummy, Turkey Dinner for Two and Two Five Dollar Bills and Turkey Time: Farm Fresh. Our feature and cover story is on Coffee Consumption: How Much is Too Much? You’ll be surprised at how much the average American drinks per day. With winter temperatures and snow already on the ground, for safety tips read Winter Driving—Know Before You Go and get in the holiday spirit through Ugly Christ-mas Sweaters: Embrace the Ugly, Empower the Tacky. Make sure to look for a new issue of Pulse in February and Happy Holidays to all!

Make memories and enjoy the ride!

EDITOR’S NOTE

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THE STAFF

VIRGINIA HOLMANWhat are you currently reading?The Communication Arts Magazine design and advertising annuals.What book is on your Amazon wish list? South African Township Barber Shops and Salons. Why are you looking for-ward to winter break?More time to weight lift.

BRITTNEY CASINIWhat is your favorite drink?Redbull and Vodka or lemon drop.What was your favorite movie as a child?I was obsessed with Grease. I had every song memorized.What is one thing you live by?Everything happens for a reason.

KEATON MCATEEIf you were an animal what would you be?I would be a bald eagle. I could fly, I’m not allowed to be killed and I live for a long time. Plus all the girls would love me and I’m the king of the sky!

JOHN BARANWhat do you like to do in your off time?Play guitar, play video games and listen to mu-sic.Who is your favorite art-ist?MegadethWhat is your dream job?Working with Dog the Bounty Hunter

BRITTA DILLONWhat do you do to relax/calm down?Go on a photo adven-ture. I love photography.What song best de-scribes your life right now?You’re gonna miss this-Trace AdkinsOne trait you’re thankful to have?CreativityFavorite Shoes?Hot Pink Sparkle Con-verse

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NAOMI NEWELLDo you have an innie or an outtie?Innie What’s your favorite flavored Pringles?Pizza flavored! What is one of your big-gest fears?RatsDo you want to bring sexy back?I bring sexy back every-day of my life

TRAVIS KLECKLEYWhat superpower would you want?Shooting lightening from my hands.Super hero or villain? I’d like to be a bad guy, but I don’t like to do bad things so it makes things difficult.Most hated thing?Racists

DEVIN LARSONWhat is the worst day of the week? Tuesday because there are still four more days after and Mondays are expected to be bad. Favorite smell?Citrus fruitsFavorite quote?Be yourself; everyone else is taken.-Oscar Wilde

WHITNEY HAHNIf you could be a mixed drink what would you be?Sex on the beachIf you could makeout with one reality celebrity, who would it be?ChadOchoCinco, hands down.

KIM FAIRBANKSWho inspires you to be a better person? My mom and Oprah.If you could go one place in the world for a month where would it be?BRAZIL – Rio de JaneiroWhat do you want to be when you grow up? Oprah.

JAKE UPDEGRAFFWho inspires you to be a better person?Carrie UnderwoodWhat’s one thing you cannot live without?MusicIf you could trade plac-es with any celebrity, who would it be?Selena Gomez… so I could date Justin Bieber.

KELSEY GREUPNERBest advice you’ve ever received?“Be true to yourself and always stand up for what is right.” My dadWhat is your favorite movie?Home Alone!What is one thing you have on your bucket list?Take my mom to NY Times Square for the New Year’s Celebration!

HANNAH DAHLWhat is your favorite holi-day?Christmas is, by far. The decorations make it so festive.Ski or snowboard?There is no competition there… snowboarding will always be better.Favorite Starbucks holi-day drink? Double tall non-fat pumpkin spice latte.

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SANTA CLAUS ISJake Updegraff

COMIN’ TO TOWN!

Illustration by Virginia Holman

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OUR TOWN

Whether we like to admit it or not, people of all ages get excited thinking about Christmas and Santa Claus. The only problem is finding him. Santa Claus is a very busy man around the holiday season. To help spread the Christmas spirit Mr. Claus sends out helpers to do the giving.

One event that the Ellensburg community looks forward to is when Santa rolls around town in a red convertible Miate passing out gifts to kids. Ellensburg resident and mother Sofia Najera experienced her own surprise when her 4-year-old son, Skylar, had a santa encounter.

“It was really exciting to actually see Santa just pull up and give Skylar a present. Even though he was little, it was still very, very exciting!” Najera recalls.

It might be hard to come across Santa Claus in his car, since he doesn’t have a planned schedule and makes his appearances a surprise.

“It happened randomly. We had just pulled into my mom’s driveway, and he saw my son Skylar and did a U-turn. Immediately he pulled into the driveway and gave him a toy puppy that he still sleeps with every day,” Najera says.

Red car Santa isn’t the only Santa in town. Local residents also get the opportunity to take a photo with the big man himself. Team Hope of Ellensburg gives families a chance to take their own photo with Santa Claus. Laurie Haberman Photography will take the photos Saturday, Dec. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Sandbox, located at 301 West 4th Ave. “Each year brings something new. I love the excitement of the kids as they sit with Santa. Some just stare in awe, some are so happy they can’t sit still and a few nuzzle into his soft beard,” says Haberman.Even Central students want to experience the magic of Santa Claus.

“I take a picture with Santa Claus and I’m 21. When Christmas time comes around I feel like a little kid all over again,” says Law and Justice major Heidi Hicks.

Haberman’s prices range from $10-25 depending on the package. So if you happen to miss Santa’s surprise drive around town, there are still opportunities to give him your Christmas wish list. Remember, ‘tis the season to be jolly!

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song

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays by *NSYNC. It can cheer me up no matter what during

the holidays.

Jake Updegraff

A sure way to get people in the mood for the holiday seasons is by music. Pulse Magazine conducted a survey of 42 students to find out what the most popular modern Christmas song is. Check out the results!

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Photo ContestPulse conducted a photo contest for students to submit their

pictures of Ellensburg landscape or scenery. Here are the winners!

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1st place By W. David Covert

2nd place By Austin Droguett

Burg In the WinterPhotos by Britta Dillon

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When the weather gets dry and brisk, your skin tends to need more moisture. According to Ellensburg’s Alente Spa and Salon esthetician Kelsee Drain, using the right moisturizer can help alleviate dry skin and help with other skin problems.

Aveda products like other organic moisturizers are made from all natural ingredients, are gentle on your skin, and help circulation. Among Aveda products, the men’s moisturizers are made with more oil for rougher skin types, Drain says. There are many different types of moisturizes sold, but it is important to make sure that you are satisfying your skins needs. Drain stresses the importance of applying the necessary lotions and exfoliating regularly. According to Drain, the two products you must have are a lotion with SPF and an exfoliator. SPF is a key

Keeping SkinMoisturizedDuring ColdWeather

Brittney Casini

1. Moisturize daily, in the morning and at night. At night apply thicker lotions to your hands and feet and cover them with socks and gloves. This will keep them moisturized during the whole night and you will wake up feeling pampered.

2. Always use lip balm. Lip balm is great to keep lips moisturized and protected from getting chapped. You should always keep it on hand and use it regularly.

3. Exfoliate once a week. This will help your skin by removing dead skin. Apply ½ cup of coarse sugar with 1 cup of coconut oil to skin and scrub using circular motions.

4. Drink plenty of water and eat healthy foods. Drinking enough water will keep your skin moisturized inside and out. Eating fruits and vegetables will also give your skin a nice glow.

Tips to KeepYour Skin HappyACCORDING TO EHOW.COM

ingredient that will protect your skin and keep it healthy in the long run. The skin is your largest organ in your body and the better it is taken care of the happier your skin will be.

First Two Photos taken by Brittney CasiniLast Photo Courtesy of freedigitalphotos.com

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MIND & BODY

TOP 10 BESTPRODUCTSTO KEEP SKINMOISTURIZED ACCORDING TO TOTALBODY.COM:

1. JERGENS- SHEA BUTTER CREAM $3.81

2. AVEENO- DAILY MOISTURIZING LOTION $8.49

3. LUBRIDERM- INTENSE SKIN REPAIR $8.79

4. EUCERIN- CALMING CRÈME $7.99

5. JOHNSON’S- MELT AWAY STRESS $6.29

6. NIVEA- SMOOTHING SENSATION $5.99

7. BURT’S BEES- SMOOTHING SENSITIVE AND BUTTERMILK $9.99

8. BONNIE BELL- LIP SMACKERS LIP GLOSS $2.99

9. BLISTEX- LIP MEDEX $1.59

10. BEECOLOGY- NATURAL LIP BALM $2.99

Does ‘No-Shave-November’make guys

more or less attractive?

Our results were split almost right down the middle.Of 33 students surveyed,17 voters felt that facial hair made men more attractive and 16 felt it didn’t.

By Naomi NewellNO SHAVE NOVEMBER

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With finals right around the corner, its prime time to begin a plan of attack. Whether you like to study around the clock or do a little bit at a time, here are some ideas to help you succeed when it comes to crunch time.

Preparing for finals and try-ing to ease high stress dur-ing the last few weeks of a quarter is a huge challenge. Uri Farkas, of the University of Oregon Alumni Association, provides some insightful tips for students during finals.

“As I would read or study my textbooks, I would ac-tively make note cards with key information on one side and the topic or clue on the other side,” said Far-kas. “Just creating the note cards would help with the memorization process and keep me focused.”

Kelene Patterson, Family Studies major, has a similar technique, “The best study method for me is to make note cards. Also, [I] write down the material over and over until I understand and know it.”

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A second tip from Farkas was to try and form study groups to quiz one another on the note cards. He likes to pass that tip down to stu-dents from his own personal experiences when he at-tended college.

Repetition is the key for Matt Buckingham, Business Ad-ministration major. “I like to read through the entire ma-terial first before I even start studying to get a feel for the information. Then, I answer any study guide questions by hand and then lots of repetition.”

Farkas suggests a new loca-tion is best for studying. “Get out of the house, apartment or residence hall, because if your bed is too close it’s easy to nap and if the TV is too close it’s too easy to turn on.” Get in the study zone by going to the Student Union, library or favorite study spot. We have all been there and felt like we practically moved into Brooks Library during that intense week. “I start studying three days before the test, and go to the library,” says senior, Alex Gaiani.

Keep calm and stay cool. Everything you worked so hard on all quarter will shine through on your exams. Ex-ert confidence and cele-brate when you’re finished. You can do it!

1. Start prepping for finals at least two weeks in advance.

2. Get good sleep.

3. Eat healthy to stay energized.

4. Get in a low-stress workout to refresh your mind and burn off stress.

5. Limit late nights the weekend before finals.

6. Limit caffeine, incorporate more water.

7. Have confidence and do your best.

CRAM THE NIGHT BEFORE

STUDY AT LEAST A WEEK IN ADVANCED

DON’T STUDY AT ALL

Pulse polled 26 students to find out how they study for finals. A majority of students, 69 percent, cram last min-ute as their studying habit.

Stress During Finals:Some Ways To Limit

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MIND & BODY

Looking to preventthose pumpkin pies from going straight to your thighs this year?

According to one medical website, Mayoclinic.com the average Thanksgiving dinner “can easily add up to 4,000 calories.” Although no one wants to count calories during the holiday season, it doesn’t mean you need to neglect your exercise routine over the entire break.

Here are a few ways to make your body thankful on Thanksgiving:

How ToAvoid theTURKEY

Whitney Hahn

TUMMYRACES AND FUN-RUNSFirst, try finding a local race in your neighborhood or a nearby city. Seattle has a Turkey Trot, a 5k jog, walk or run on the morning of Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, near Ballard. There are many other 5k turkey day races that are great for the whole family to walk or run. “Even something as simple as going for a brisk jog or walk could be the difference between staying fit and packing on more winter pudding,” says Ryan Galindo, personal trainer at the CWU Recreational Center.

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DOCTOR’S ORDERSBesides exercise, what else can a student do to stay balanced over break? “Being around family is certainly affirming, but you need to plan for quiet time. It’s not something to feel guilty about and can actually add to the enjoyment of family by allowing oneself a break from just being around family,” says Randy Robinette, director of Central’s Student Health and Counseling Clinic.

CREATIVE WITH CARDIOYakima Athletic Club Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor Gussie Han says, “Get creative, you just need to get your heart rate up. I like doing lunges or jumping jacks while the commercials are on between your favorite show.”

One of Gussie’s clients swears by running stairs or bleachers, which can be a great way to tone your “tush.” Head to your local high school when you get back home to hit the bleachers for a killer workout.

“Even though it’s called ‘Thanksgiving break’ doesn’t mean you need to completely break your exercise routine,” says the Rec Center’s Galindo. Keep moving and watch your portions, and you’ll be thankfully surprised when you come back to school. Photos Courtesy of freedigitalphotos.com

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What’s yourfavorite part ofThanksgiving

dinner?By Whitney Hahn

Most people would assume that everyone’s favorite part of Thanksgiving is the turkey. Not according to our online survey. More students choose mashed potatoes.

“I choose mashed potatoes because without them, is it really Thanksgiving? I mean every family has different side dishes, but I have not met a single person whose family didn’t have mashed potatoes. My family didn’t eat turkey until recently.”

Samantha DickFamily Studies major

“Mashed potatoes are great because they go out as easy as they come in!”

Nathan WoodwardEducation major

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Turkeyfor TwoDinnerand Two FiveDollar Bills

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It’s the day after Thanksgiving and what’s for lunch? Turkey. What’s for dinner? Turkey. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat until all the leftovers are gone.

Traditionally, Thanksgiving is known as an outsized celebration which requires multiple days of de-thawing, prepping and cooking. And that’s just the turkey! If your Thanksgiving is only two people and you don’t want to eat the same thing every day for leftovers or you plan on doing a ‘college style’ Thanksgiving with a few friends before heading home for the holidays then listen up. We’ve done a step by step process for a simple meal all for under $10!

The Shopping List

(for cornbread turkey muffin recipe)• Corn Bread 50 cents• Cranberry sauce (canned) $1 • Turkey Breast (in this case mine was $5.20) if you prefer dark meat go for a turkey leg or thighRunning total: $6.70 (w/o tax)

To make it a full meal also pick up:• Mashed Potatoes $1• Gravy 89 centsGrand Total: $8.59 (w/o tax)• Milk & one egg need for corn bread

The Equipment• Baking Sheet• Cupcake pans (2, six cupcakes each pan)• Cutting board• Fork/knife/spoon• Salt/peper/EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)• Medium/Large Plastic Bowl• Paper towel

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STEP ONE: COOK TURKEY 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Rinse turkey off with water and blot dry with paper towel

3. Salt and pepper the turkey (I added a pinch of basil, EVOO and butter) if you only have salt and pepper that works fine by itself!

4. Cook turkey (in this case breast, it might be different times for leg or thigh) 40 minutes or until no pink (look on the back of the turkey package there should be a suggestion for time).

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STEP TWO: MAKE CORNBREAD1. Follow instructions on corn bread box for cooking temperature and time. You’ll need one egg and a little milk.

2. Once turkey is done, re-heat oven to correct temperature and cook corn bread.

STEP THREE: PREPARE SANDWICH1. Now both the corn bread and turkey are done.

2. Shred turkey meat using two forks.

3. Open cranberry can and

thinly slice.

4. Once corn bread is cooled, cut it in half horizontally (if they aren’t cooled enough they will crumble) stack turkey meat and cranberry slice and enjoy!

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All Photos Taken by Birtta Dillon

Recently she has been attempting to come up with a breed that she deems healthy. Broad-breasted turkeys in particular get so big that their chest closes off their esophagus making it so difficult to breath that they literally suffocate themselves. Nicole has now began to breed broad-breasted females with Heritage males in hopes of creating a healthier bird. Her only requirement for the turkeys is that they are in good health and are intelligent enough to keep themselves alive.

Next year the Burk’s plan on having approximately 20 to 30 poults that will be for sale by Thanksgiving 2012. If you are looking for turkeys next year expect to pay $4/pound. “There is nothing comparable to the taste of a turkey that has been raised on a farm,” Nicole says. “The flavor is just totally different.”

TURKEY TIME:

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the sale of turkeys skyrockets. This year consider looking past your grocery store deli and buying farm fresh poultry for a healthier turkey day meal. Nicole and David Burk have just such a place in Ellensburg: Triton’s Farm.

In October 2007, they began building their farm from the ground up from what was once only a bare patch of land. With business being seasonal, Nicole and David work year round to maintain their farm. They sell eggs from their chickens at the Farmer’s Market and they also offer delivery of their eggs ito homes in Ellensburg.

Nicole calls her chickens “her girls” and the passion, time and care she puts into these birds is obvious. Nicole is not a vegetarian and she prefers to raise her own animals. “The thought of eating an animal that has been tortured all of its life bothers me,” Nicole says.

FARMKim Fairbanks

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Coffee Consumption

Java, Cup of Joe, Mocha, Espresso, Latte, Frappuccino, Nonfat, No whip, Carmel, Vanilla, Tall, Grande, Venti… the custom-order coffee list could go on and on. With our fast paced on-the-go society, it’s no wonder there’s a Starbucks on every street corner and local drive thru coffee huts popping up all over the map. The coffee industry is booming.

Britta Dillon


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But with all this delicious convenience, how much coffee is too much?

Nearly $18 billion hard-earned American dollars are spent on coffee every year according to research by the National Coffee Association. The average price for an espresso-based drink is $2.45 and the average American drinks 3.1 9 ounce cups per day. Hypothetically, if you were to purchase three per day at $2.45, that’s $51.45 per week, $205.80 per month and $2,263.80 per year spent on coffee alone. With the average cost of one quarter of tuition and fees at CWU at $2,600, the money saved from purchasing coffee for the average American for one year could go to pay for 87 percent of one quarter of college education.

Despite the economic downturn, 80 percent of coffee drinkers have not changed their buying habits, according to the 2010 annual survey of the National Coffee Association, reported in specialtycoffee.com. “Even if economic conditions cause some to alter their coffee choices, they are nonetheless continuing to enjoy coffee at levels very much on par with recent years,” Robert Nelson, president and CEO of the National Coffee Association told coffeemarvel.com.

COFFEE CONSUMPTIONA staggering number of Americans consume coffee as a daily ritual, with 54 percent of Americans over the age of 18 drinking coffee every day, according to the National Coffee Association. With the overwhelming amount of coffee shops within minutes of each other, it’s easier than ever to get a caffeine boost to make it through a long day.

A healthy adult should limit caffeine intact to 200-300 milligrams per day, according to the American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food and Nutrition Guide. This equates to about two 8 ounce cups of coffee per day. The amount of caffeine per cup varies depending on style of coffee: drip, espresso, latte and also other ingredients added, like chocolate or syrups.

“As far as espresso goes, you can either get one shot with nothing else (known as a

“solo”) or “doppio,” two shots of espresso. These are more common in Europe, where as in America most people prefer a sweeter type of drink. A latte is steamed milk and espresso and mocha is steamed milk, chocolate and espresso,” says D&M Barista Dessa Boyle.

STUDY BUDDYStaying up ‘til the wee hours of the morning to finish a paper or cram for a test isn’t a new trend. College students are constantly trying to defy the odds and push our bodies to stay up as long as it takes to get the work done. Most of the time, this means we need caffeine. “[I] definitely notice a rise in coffee sales around midterms,” says Ashley Golding, Barista at Cat Trax East coffee stand in the CWU SURC.

Students reaching for coffee or energy drinks to keep eyelids from slamming shut experience both positive and negative effects from this abuse of caffeine. “One positive effect of caffeine on students is a temporary increase in alertness, allowing students to retain focus while they study,” according to livestrong.com.

“We have a lot of students coming in since we’re next to Highline [Community]

“A 24 oz. mocha Frappaccino at Starbucks with whipped cream has almost 500

calories—that’s 25 percent of [a] daily

calorie intake.”

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College. [Most students] get at least two shots and I’ve had some say they had to stay up all night. I think they rely on coffee a lot for studying,” says Samantha Hoffman, Barista at Starbucks in Kent.

HEALTH BENEFITSResearch on coffee’s health benefits and risks offers some good news for coffee drinkers.

The relationship between coffee consumption and mortality, as analyzed by Harvard School of Public Health Assistant Professor of Nutrition Dr. Rob van Dam, states that drinking up to six cups of coffee a day is not associated with increased risk of death from any cause, or death from cancer or cardiovascular disease.

Coffee consumption may protect against type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, liver cancer and liver cirrhosis, according to Dam’s research. However, this research is still in an active stage and new studies are being done to examine individual relationships between effects of coffee and disease more closely.

“Keep in mind that the research is typically based on coffee that’s black or with a little milk or sugar, but not with the kind of high-calorie coffeehouse beverages that have become popular over the past few years,” writes Dam.

COUNTING CALORIESUsing caffeine as a temporary boost of energy doesn’t come without consequences. According to Dam, being aware of how many calories are in your caffeinated beverages is vital to understanding health risks involved.

“A 24 oz. mocha Frappaccino at Starbucks with whipped cream has almost 500 calories—that’s 25 percent of the daily calorie intake for someone who requires 2,000 calories a day,” says Dam. “This could lead to weight gain over time, which could in turn increase risk of type 2 diabetes, and that’s a major concern. People may not realize that having

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from late night study sessions have a negative effect on student brains and bodies. “[Students] seem to think drinking caffeine can replace sleep,” says former barista Gingerich.

“To avoid this negative effect of caffeine, refrain from using caffeine during evening study sessions, and do not ingest caffeine within four to six hours

of going to bed,” says Nate Yearsley, Health Sciences professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho, reported livestrong.com.

ADDICTIVE DRUGDoes a cup a day keep the stress away? Nope. “The higher the caffeine intake, the greater the feeling of being stressed out,” says Yearsley. “Adrenaline production is increased by 32 percent as a part of the body’s defense mechanism, similar to nervous fight or flight response.” Caffeine products like coffee

“With the average cost of one quarter of tuition and fees at CWU at $2,600, the money saved from purchasing coffee for the average American for one year could go to pay for 87 percent of one quarter of college education.”

may be great for a temporary boost, but the crash back down to reality might hit a little harder than anticipated. “Caffeine is addictive, as I am addicted to it. On average I drink 3-4 caffeinated drinks per day, measured closer to 12-16 ounces. If I don’t have it I will get a severe headache,” admits Gingerich.

Customers that rely on coffee for daily living have developed an expensive habit and increased tolerance to caffeine. “Dependence on caffeine varies depending on the student but there definitely are some people who admit their day hasn’t really begun ‘til they’ve had their coffee,” says Cat Trax’s Golding.

From the occasional social activity to helping students stay alert for studying, coffee is a form of caffeine that can be considered to have both health benefits and potential problems. Be aware of what you’re consuming, how much money it costs and how your coffee habit fits into your overall lifestyle choices.

a beverage like that adds so much to their energy intake.”

Former Tully’s Barista Molly Gingerich says most people are not aware of the calories associated with coffee drinks. “Especially if they don’t ask for nonfat milk and have a sugary flavor added, like mochas or white mochas, 400 or so calories in a 16 ounce drink,” she says.

The amount of calories depends on the drink and how it’s ordered. “There are some people who understand calories when it comes to drinking coffee, those are the ones who get americanos or drip coffee,” Golding says. “But there are also people who get a venti extra chocolate mocha with nonfat milk and then add whipped cream. I don’t really think they understand how it works.”

GPA, CRAMMING WITH COFFEE AND SLEEPAccording to USA Today, a study performed at St Lawrence University indicated that a lack of sleep had a direct correlation with students’ GPA. “If you use all-nighters, your GPA is slightly lower on average,” says Psychology Professor Pamela Thacher, who wrote the study.

Irregular sleep schedules and poor sleeping patterns

FOOD & DRINK

beans?

INGREDIENTS

2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips1-1/2 teaspoons shortening1/2 cup coffee beansBaking cocoa, optional

DIRECTIONS

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip coffee beans in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand for 10-15 minutes.

Roll in cocoa if desired; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 1 cup.

Chocolate Grounds1. Use coffee grounds as an exfoliant for skin. Pat on skin, massage and rinse.

2. Use coffee grounds to repel ants.

3. Deodorize a freezer. Place a bowl with used coffee grounds in the freezer to remove unwanted odors. Add a few drops of vanilla to coffee grounds.

4. Rub coffee grounds on hands to get rid of smells from chopping or cutting up pungent foods.

5. After you give your dog a bath, rub coffee grounds through the coat of your pet. Coffee grounds are said to repel fleas.

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You don’t have to travel to the ancient vineyards of Italy or dine with royalty to be exposed to wine basics. Impressing your friends is easier than ever, by just having a few tricks up your sleeve and a few expressions to throw around. Central Washington University professor of Global Wine Studies and a vineyardist of 21 years, Parker Roberts* says you can easily impress anyone with just a few simple tricks. The best part? No one will be able to challenge your knowledge. “The more you taste and experience the wine, the more you will learn,” says Roberts. So get out and taste with confidence.

1) Start off with visual characteristics: What color is the wine? Is it red, white or rosé? Choose vivid descriptive words, like brilliant ruby,

golden or turgid purple. “If you really want to impress the people around, you’ll want to tilt your glass and look at the meniscus. If it’s more orange that means it’s an older bottle,” Roberts says.

2) Next move to taste: Don’t hold back--say what you taste because after all, no one else has your taste buds. Who can argue with how you taste? For reds, the fruits are usually cranberries, plums or cherries. Whites have more flowery, fruity and herbal tinges. If a wine has a lot of vibrant fruit you can say, “Wow, this is a fruit bomb!” Also, ask yourself if the alcohol is obvious. “If the alcohol comes through, it has too much body and you can speculate about the wine’s hang time,” suggests Roberts.

3) Then talk about the Appellation: Look on the label—it may say something broad, like California or Spain, but it could also be more specific, like Château Neuf de Pape. You can look for the word “origin” to pinpoint the location of foreign wines. “Integrate the word terroir, which is the location. You can comment on how the wine correctly represents that area and time, by saying it reflects Napa Valley, it was made quite well for that time,” remarks Roberts.

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WINE LINGOTurgid: You can’t see through it.

Meniscus: The wine rim you get when you tilt the glass.

Hang time: How old the wine is.

Appellation: The origin of the wine; where is comes from.

Terroir: Pronounced tear-WAR, the location and what makes the wine, the soil and how the fruit grows there.

Tannins: A group of astringent compounds that affect taste.

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4) End with how it makes you feel: Ask yourself, how does it feel when that first sip goes down? “Specifically with red wines, if it makes your cheeks and gums numb; kind of like a tea bag, it tastes bitter. You might say the tanins need to fall out of it and integrate more,” suggests Roberts.

Another trick you can add in is to count how long you can taste the wine. “If it takes less than eight seconds it’s a short finish, nine to 12 it’s a medium long finish and 13-20 seconds you can say wow, that’s a good long finish,” says Roberts.

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The Facebook Dilemma:

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With over 500 million users, it’s bound to happen. You open up Facebook and see a request and have a mini-debate with yourself before accepting or clicking “not now.” From old high school friends to ex-lovers, Facebook friending can put users in a catch-22.

We asked Central students how they deal with some of these hypothetical Facebook predicaments and came up with a few guidelines to smooth over the edges of your decision.

THE “I DON’T CARE TO BE YOUR FRIEND” ADDWho honestly wants to be updated with statuses from people that you don’t even like or ever see? What if someone you have met once or twice requests you? What if someone you don’t like requests you? Assuming there will be no social fallout, just ignore it. They probably won’t notice, especially if it is a person who friends people for fun.

“Sometimes declining requests backfires because I realize they are a friend of a friend. But generally speaking, I prefer to only be Facebook friends with people who I actually know and have spent some time with,” says Central student Lauren Render.

THE BOSS ADDWake up, brush your teeth, comb your hair, get dressed and check your Facebook. ‘Oh new friend request…my boss!?!?’ According to training.com, “61 percent of employees consider their boss a friend and 18 percent of them are friends with their boss via Facebook.”“If my boss requested me, I would decline. I have a lot of inappropriate pictures and my boss is creepy,” says Shane Brady, Elementary Education major.

One online blogger says, “I hope that any boss with a sense of decency will not friend request you.” But the truth of the matter is…it does happen. A boss may request you for different reasons, some harmless or maybe to see if you’re representing their company well.

“Just like adding your boss or your family, stop updating your status about how high you got last night, untag those pictures of you where you’re partying or anything like that,” suggests CWU junior Joey Wenda.

Sometimes being a friend of your boss on Facebook can be great. Judging from their updates, you will already know what kind of a mood

they are in. “Adding your boss depends on if you like them and what your relationship is. Just keep in mind, by adding them, they can see exactly what you did last weekend or this past week,” says Chef KC, former Central Head Chef.

THE PROFESSOR ADDImagine this. Pictures from last night are up: after congratulating you for pulling an ‘A’ on the last test, your professor asks what you were doing in these pictures…awkward! Although most professors aren’t going to friend request you on Facebook, it’s more common than you think. Have a plan in the back of your mind, just in case one of your professors decides to add you during your college career.

According to the Ohio State Research Center, “One out of five faculty who use Facebook were friends with their students.”

It’s important that all students connect with their professors at Central. They act as our mentors and guide us in the right direction. But do they really need to see you doing body shots at a house party? Probably not; and they probably won’t view you in a higher light by knowing such personal information. If you are one of the students that uses Facebook as a professional connector, you already know

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to keep your profile clean.

“It all depends on your relationship; but I think there need to be some boundaries,” says Mathew Phillips Public Relations major.

THE STRANGER ADDIs it weird to friend request someone that you don’t know but would like to get to know? “A lot of people add me because they might have just seen me at school or around campus and it doesn’t bother me to meet anyone new; but some people think it’s creepy,” says Eric Hunter, CWU senior.

It’s not that much different than having a pen-pal, like when you were younger. In this generation, it’s not that easy to meet people in classes unless you’re super outgoing. So just think, by adding someone, there is potential that you might hit it off with the person. Facebook could be the next Match.com, without the fees.

BEING DELETED OR DELETING FRIENDSTread very lightly in this area because if a friend ends up noticing that you two are no longer social networking friends, expect the worse. A recent New York Times article says that Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg, “never gave much thought to using the word ‘friend’ in the social network

he spawned.” This has ultimately led to negative impacts real-world relationships.

“If someone confronted me after I deleted them off Facebook, I could just play dumb but I would probably just admit it,” says Jordan Pederson, senior Public Relations major. Might as well not beat around the bush because they might go home after your conversation and try to re-add you.

THE “EX” ADDWell, look at that. After months of not talking to your ex, they have now requested you on Facebook. Does this mean they want to get back together? Are they trying to stalk you now? This is an area where a judgment call needs to be made. Only you will know if adding them is a smart move, after all, it was your relationship.

Whatever the dilemma, keep these tips in mind when deciding to accept or decline. In the end, it’s just an online book with faces of our “friends.”

ARE YOU JEALOUS?Are you happy for your friends when they get something you don’t? Do you trust your significant other? Take this quiz to find out if you have the little green monster known as the jealousy bug!

1. Your friend buys an iPad and you have been talking about getting one for months but have been saving your money. You…a.) are happy for your friend.b.) tell her yours will be better because you are waiting for the new version anyway.c.) stomp out of the room.

2. Your guy leaves his Facebook page open. You…a.) Log him out immediately.b.) Browse through his messages but log him out after a few minutes.c.) Pull up Facebook Chat and read every one of his messages and quiz him on what they mean later.

3. You just got broken up with right before Valentine’s Day and your best friend is going on an amazing vacation with her bf. You…a.) Buy them a going-away gift.b.) Complain to your other friends but be nice to her face.c.) Quit talking to her.

4. Your boyfriend:a.) Has plenty of female friendsb.) You are best friends with all of his female friendsc.) Female friends? Yeah right. There is no way I would allow that.

5. You and your co-worker are both up for a raise, but when the time comes, your friend gets a way bigger raise than you do. You:a.) are happy for your co-worker. They have worked really hard and deserve it.b.) Jokingly tell your co-worker they owe you big time!c.) Go home and cry.

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Mostly A’sEither you are lying to yourself of you are an angel and you are generally happy for other people when good things come to them. You support your friends, co-worker and significant other and can be depended on to bring a positive attitude to life.

Mostly B’sYou seem to catch the jealousy bug from time to time, but overall can tell when and how to be happy for other people. It’s hard for most of us to turn a blind eye from an open Facebook page, or not be a little envious over the success of others. You are on the right track.

Mostly C’sYou, my dear, are quite the jealous person! In general you are not very happy for others when they accomplish things and you seem to have a prying eye when it comes to other people’s property. Try to tone down on the jealousy and you will probably be able to relax a lot more!

ARE YOU JEALOUS?Are you happy for your friends when they get something you don’t? Do you trust your significant other? Take this quiz to find out if you have the little green monster known as the jealousy bug!

1. Your friend buys an iPad and you have been talking about getting one for months but have been saving your money. You…a.) are happy for your friend.b.) tell her yours will be better because you are waiting for the new version anyway.c.) stomp out of the room.

2. Your guy leaves his Facebook page open. You…a.) Log him out immediately.b.) Browse through his messages but log him out after a few minutes.c.) Pull up Facebook Chat and read every one of his messages and quiz him on what they mean later.

3. You just got broken up with right before Valentine’s Day and your best friend is going on an amazing vacation with her bf. You…a.) Buy them a going-away gift.b.) Complain to your other friends but be nice to her face.c.) Quit talking to her.

4. Your boyfriend:a.) Has plenty of female friendsb.) You are best friends with all of his female friendsc.) Female friends? Yeah right. There is no way I would allow that.

5. You and your co-worker are both up for a raise, but when the time comes, your friend gets a way bigger raise than you do. You:a.) are happy for your co-worker. They have worked really hard and deserve it.b.) Jokingly tell your co-worker they owe you big time!c.) Go home and cry.

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LOVELOCKDOWNKeaton McAtee


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Remember the first person that you had strong feelings for and thought for sure was ‘the one?’ The two of you was good friends and everyone always said what a perfect couple you would make. You decide to take the plunge and make it official. Now, is when the relationship timeline starts From ‘honeymoon’ to ‘the hump,’ we’ve analyzed the different stages and talked with couples in each phase. Relationships go through many stages and each one offers something different.

HONEYMOON (one to six months)The early stages of a relationship are always the best. Sticking together like white on rice, the sex is on fire and there are no intense arguments. Every other word is usually some ‘cute’ little remark like babe, sweetie or boo. Friends are sick of hearing how ‘perfect’ your new girlfriend is and how she is wifey material. You may think she is the whole shebang, but there is still a lot to learn.

Austin Lubereski and Kelsey Villegas – six months

Austin- “Since we just started dating we don’t really know what to expect. I feel as our relationship goes on we will grow together and things will

get easier for us and know what the other wants and is like.”

Kelsey- “The biggest issue has been trust so far. For it to grow each individual needs to have trust and be confident and secure. The next steps in the relationship will be much different because of comfort with each other and trust that keeps building.”

ATTACHMENT (six months to one year)The first six months were smooth sailing; the next six may be as rough as the Oregon Trail. Jealousy might start to play a role in conversations and irritation arises, which may cause more fights. The drama piles up bickering over Facebook comments or texting the opposite sex. Break-ups may occur for some but others find a way to repair the disagreements.

Josh Gootee and Erica Woods- eight months.

Josh- “In the beginning of the relationship you always want to be together. We went through a phase of figuring out boundaries of what is okay to do around her and what isn’t or what pisses her off. As it grows longer it gets more romantic and you would rather stay in and be lazy together.”

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Erica- “In the start of the relationship it’s all butterflies and flirting, you’re still getting comfortable with the other person. Soon after you become comfortable and things that were not acceptable to do in front of the other person or that were embarrassing are now acceptable. I feel that the more time that goes on the harder it can be to keep the relationship going, you have to be willing to apologize and take responsibility.”

SERIOUS (one to two years)Most relationships hit the “serious talk” sometime between one and two years. The true feelings of love have set in and long term potential is being considered. According to CWU senior Erica Guerrero, who is majoring in Psychology and specializing in relationship and marriage counseling, your brain may be constantly thinking—should I stay or should I go? Is he/she really the one to spend the rest of

my life with?Tyler Cardin and Sarah AlQabandi– one year one month

Tyler- “An issue that we have had is probably been my excessive drinking and I think me growing up a little more will be a good change. Everything we have been through has made us stronger though.”Sarah- “After the first six months you grow and learn more about someone. You have to accept differences in a person to truly make it the best.”

THE HUMP (three years & up)Congratulations! Relationships from here on out focus on three things for most couples: the future, getting married or starting a family. By this point her friends are your friends and vice versa and all the people you hang out with are couples. A night out with the single guys/eternal bachelors is a rare occurrence at this

stage since future wife takes priority over other friends. Chances are you’ve found someone you think will be a good mother—so she’s probably no longer exuding that honeymoon stage sexiness, but rather a partner for life.

Jordan Pasinetti and Amanda Perez-three and a half yearsJordan- “Over time Amanda began to trust me and not care as much for me to go out and be around other girls because she trusts me more now.”

Amanda- “We are more comfortable with each other and we don’t fight as much because if something is upsetting us we just say it.”

Guerrero says a relationship is more likely to succeed if both partners have all three corners of the triangular theory of love: commitment, intimacy and passion. A healthy relationship illustrates trust, communication and humor.

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Best Date StoriesKeaton McAtee

The opportunity to go on a date with a significant other is always a pleasure. It doesn’t have to be expensive most will appreciate the thought. We asked a few ladies on campus what was their most memorable date, here are a few of their romantic stories:

Cambree BenetuaSenior/ Broadcast JournalismIn high school my boyfriend took me on a surprise date and we went to a park/dock. We had a picnic and he bought me a fishing pole so we could fish in the lake. Only problem was he made me wait in the car when he was getting his fishing license and it made me mad ‘cause I didn’t know what I was waiting for.

Michele DunnSophomore/Para medicineMy date picked me up from my house for a surprise date. He took me go-karting at an indoor course. After that he took me to dinner at Joeys in Tukwila and then to a movie.

Shayla Doherty Junior/Fashion MerchandisingMy date took me out to dinner at an Italian restaurant. Than we went up on top of the space needle and hung out for a bit. After that we went to Alki beach.

Dakotah SiscoSophomore/ Elementary EducationIn high school my boyfriend (at the time) and I skipped school and went up to Pike Place and walked around Seattle for a bit. We went out to lunch, went to the Tacoma Dome and watched a couple state basketball games. After the games we went back to Seattle and had dinner at Salty’s, and hung out at Alki beach. We eventually went back to his beach house and stayed the night there.

Alia MaloSenior/ Exercise ScienceWe went on a hike near Mt. Rainier. It was very sceney and had really cool waterfalls and wildlife. At the top we had a picnic, which he packed for us.

Mandy Mcclure Junior/ Recreation & TourismWe went to a bed and breakfast on Mukilteo beach. When we got there it happened to be an ex nun convent. It was weird but it was real fun!

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Does it seem like your friends are changing their relationship status on Facebook to single? Well, according to “Information is Beautiful; Peak Break-up Times on Facebook,” the most common time for breaking-up is two weeks before the holidays. Facebook has the ability to track changed status updates that tell if how many users went from being “in a relationship” to “single.”

HOLIDAY HELP FROM A CWU COUNSELORCWU counselor Rhonda Mckinney explains that the holidays can be a very stressful time for everyone. Students tend to be stressed out by personal family issues, which can lead to fighting with your partner. Mckinney explains that break-ups can

occur for many different reasons including, “lack of communication, looking for your partner to meet all your needs, unrealistic expectations, expecting your partner to make you happy and trying to change or fix your partner.” It is important to have open communication, and to be able to be happy with your relationship.

CWU STUDENTS IN LONG TERM RELATIONSHIPSBecky Surgis and Michael Domia have grown up together. They have been dating for seven and a half years. “No matter how much we see each other it doesn’t feel like enough,” Surgis says. “We know each other inside and out so I think that if you can bond with someone on a certain level that you’re bonded for life.” Surgis and Domia have shared special memories and believe that the holidays are the most romantic time of the year. However, Surgis does understand how the holidays can add stress. “I could see how the pressure of getting someone a gift may put a strain on a relationship but if it’s not your thing then don’t make presents a huge deal and embrace the warm spirit of the holidays.” Surfis and Domia believe that it is important to keep a sense of humor and to be able to make each other laugh. The

holidays are about happiness and there is no better way than to share it with someone you love.

Stephen Moffitt shares his relationship and advice for other students to be aware of how important it is to make sure you’re keeping each other happy. Moffitt and Hominda have dated for two and half years and are recently engaged. Over the years both made it a point that it’s the little things that count. “I like to bring her flowers every now and then or leave notes so she will find them, go on dates and make time for just us two,” Moffitt says. Their relationship was love at first sight and with the holidays approaching Moffitt isn’t worried they will have any problems. Moffitt and Hominda think that the holidays bring them closer. They enjoy getting into the Christmas spirit and trying new activities together. “I really like to treat her like a princess and be the hopeless romantic that I am,” says Moffitt.

Just remember that it is important to have open communication with your partner and that the little things in life are the ones that count. If you’re stressed make sure to make time to enjoy the holidays with your partner, which can help prevent a painful break-up.

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When Christmas season hits, your wallet feels the force of the blow. Buying gifts for parents, siblings, extended family and significant others can do some serious damage to your finances. Here are a few tips from Central Washington University Financial Advisor Gary Richardson to keep your Christmas spirit and your bank account, from going over the top.

1. MAKE A BUDGET AND STICK TO ITBefore going Christmas shopping and deciding what you intend to purchase for each family member, choose how much money to spend on Christmas presents and set a strict limit. “I don’t deposit my checks until around the time I go to buy gifts so I feel secure about the money I’m spending,” says senior Nicole Jarvis. If you’re looking to become a saver rather than a spender, consider using a commercial budgeting program to see how much you’re spending.

2. BEFORE YOU GO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, MAKE A LISTPrior to hitting the Christmas sale racks and door buster deals, create a list of all the people you want to buy for before you head to the mall. Richardson admits he uses this tactic when he drops dough during the holidays. “Before I go out, I know what I’m looking for. Would I randomly buy my wife a new jag? Nope, not going to happen, I check the price tag. I don’t do impulse buys; I go out and get what I came for.” Senior Alida Linavat also believes that saving and spending go hand in hand. “When it comes close to Christmas, I see how much each gift costs then calculate how much I’ll need to afford the presents. Then save a certain amount a day, whether it means not buying coffee for a month or not going out to eat as often.”

3. COMPARE PRICES FOR SIMILAR PRODUCTSOften a product will be cheaper at one store than at

another, so it is in your best interest to compare each store’s prices before your purchase. Don’t forget to factor in online purchases as well, by comparing shipping and handling fees between each site. Richardson also pointed out the pros and cons to using your Visa card and buying a product while it’s on sale. “If you have to use your visa at 21 percent interest with an item that’s 10 percent off, it’s better to buy it at full price. You don’t want to go into debt trying to save money!”

Living within your means can be as easy as buying a few less lattes and being a little more prepared. Start hunting down the best sales and planning ahead so you can be stress free while dreaming of a white Christmas.

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As the holiday season rapidly approaches parents, students, family and friends begin the number crunch to figure out how to get the best gifts on a limited budget. Two words: Black Friday. But what is the best way to make sure you can get the items you want? Following these tips can help ensure you get the items on your list on the craziest shopping day of the year.

BE PREPARED AND BUNDLE UPBlack Friday sales aren’t for

the weary, they take place before the sun comes up and if you sleep in, better luck next year. “The lines can become seriously monstrous,” says senior English major Bill Muhlstein. “If the store opens at 5 a.m. showing up a few hours before can be the difference between getting the gift or not.”

Bundling up and bringing provisions is also important to staying comfortable and awake in the early morning. “It’s always super cold that

early in the morning,” says Muhlstein. “Bundle up and bring some coffee. The coffee will keep you warm and keep you up.”

Doing research a few days before can also give you the edge needed to get the perfect gift. Some stores have different lines for different items; so you don’t want to be caught in the wrong line. “Office Max goes to the front of the line and asks what the person wants then gives them a piece of paper with

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the item on it,” says senior History major Nick McLean. “This is different from other places and is important to know ahead of time.”

Also bringing ads can be a valuable asset to your arsenal. “A lot of stores have price matching policies,” says Muhlstein. “Having the ads on hand to show them can save you even more money.”

PRIORITIZEIf you have your eye on an expensive gift for someone, make sure you are able to get to this item first. “Last year I wanted to get a laptop for my mom,” says McLean. “I ended up not getting it because I went to get the new Fallout game instead and by the time I tried to get the laptop, it was sold out.”

Prioritizing your list can end up saving you some major dough. “If I had gone to the laptop first, I could have saved a few hundred dollars,” says McLean. “But instead I only saved $30 on a $60 game.”

Following these tips will ensure you aren’t the Grinch of the holiday season from missing the biggest sales of the year. Planning out a Black Friday schedule will save time, money and overspending on presents for family and friends.

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Did you know that ac-cording to the U.S. Depart-ment of Transportation, ap-proximately 23 percent of weather-related crashes occur because of ice, snow and slushy pavement? Or that approximately 358,400 car crashes happen annu-ally and of those 1,300 are fatal? These are all statistics you should know before you go. If you must drive over the pass there are certain strat-egies you can use to avoid accidents and prepare for the trip.

Frequently check www.wsdot.gov and track road and weather conditions to make sure it is safe to be on the roads as well as to make sure the pass is open. Allow yourself extra time to reach your destination and drive for the conditions. According the WSDOT, make sure that you don’t use cruise control. If you find yourself behind a snowplow, remember they have limited field of vision

so stay back 15 car lengths until you’re sure it is safe to pass or until the plow pulls off the road.

You can also purchase chains at a local tire store, as well as check tire pressure and the tread to make sure they are not too worn. Filling up your gas tank before you head out is something you must cross off the checklist and program your radio for traffic reports and emergency messages. The WSDOT radio can be found on 530 and 1610 AM.

Lt. Scott Martin of the Washington State Patrol recommends mobile apps as well. “In today’s technological age we have a lot of resources available to us. If someone has a smartphone we have the WSDOT mobile app. It has web cam pictures up to the minute so you can see what’s

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going on the pass before you even get up there,” says Lt. Martin.

Remember to be safe and keep your cell phone battery charged and ready to use in case of an emergency. Family and friends are expecting us home for the holidays. Making sure we follow these rules will guarantee a safe arrival for the fun festivities.

SURVIVING THE DRIVE: YOUR GUIDE TO NAVIGATING THE SNOW & ICE

Gone are the summer months when the roads are clear and the sun is shining. The winter season is coming fast and furious. Students and citizens of Ellensburg may already be considering how to get over the mountain passes. Many of us are now starting to prepare for the daunting snow and ice-packed roads.

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the biggest problem the drivers face. However, Weese feels confident in his drivers, saying that “most of us are pretty comfortable with it, we are all from this side of the mountains and have done it for a long time. We all have driving backgrounds and are used to chaining up. We help people get to their destinations.”

One of the stops the buses make is outside the Starbucks next to the CWU campus. Senior CWU student Sherrod Sims often takes the shuttle to and from this location, even when there is not inclement weather. From there he can hop on a bus that takes him to his home in Seattle. There does seem to be one draw back - the lack of people that are aware of the shuttle. “I don’t think a lot of students know about it because there isn’t a whole lot of advertising,” said Sims.

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One way to avoid driving your car over the pass is to make a reservation on the BellAir Airporter Shuttle. Starting their rounds at the Yakima Air Terminal, the shuttle makes six stops before its final destination at Seattle Amtrak. Along the way the bus makes stops in Ellensburg, Cle Elum, North Bend and the SeaTac Airport. Be sure to make reservations at least three days to one week in advance in order to guarantee a seat on the bus. Also keep in mind that they do not run the shuttle service on Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.

Jay Weese, the supervisor and driver in Yakima for BellAir Airporter Shuttle emphasized how safe it is to travel on their shuttles. The crew based out of Yakima is very experienced and as a company they do extensive training every year that is mandatory, even if they have taken it before. In general the weather is

at CWU, and Rocky Sumrall, a junior, both refrain from using the shuttle. Although Dickson was previously unaware of the multiple stops along the way, he would still prefer to drive himself over the pass. “I have confidence in my truck going over the pass in the snow,” says Dickson. Sumrall has never used the shuttle but has seen it advertised in the Student Union and Recreation Center. Even though knowing she has the option for the shuttle, it is not an option she is likely to choose. She says, “I have anxiety and I can’t let anyone drive me, ever. I feel safer driving myself. I have driven the pass so many times so I feel comfortable doing it.”

For more information on the shuttle and to purchase tickets, you can visit www.airporter.com or call 1-866-235-5247.

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Sitting on the chair before the first run of the day and your body goes numb like you just got out of the dentist. Butterflies begin to flutter in the pit of your stomach as anxiety mixes with adrenaline. There is nothing more beautiful than the sight and smell of fresh powder. Winter snow brings an abundance of activities for everybody in the Pacific Northwest (PNW).

SNOW TUBINGThe skill level to become a ‘professional’ tuber isn’t much beyond a first grader’s potential. This winter activity can be participated in by any age group or skill level. Tubing can take place practically anywhere, like sledding, only a slight incline is needed for this family-fun activity. For more intense snow tubing, make a day trip to Snoqualmie. There are also multiple resorts in the PNW that can enhance the experience. Central Washington University’s OPR offers the chance to rent tubes and other snow gear for the winter season.

SNOWBOARDING/SKIINGThe PNW is a great region to find a mountain range that fits your style of riding. There are 13 mountain ranges located throughout the Cascades in the state of Washington, including a life changing opportunity with Heli-Skiing. Snowboarding

and skiing may take a longer time to learn but once you have it dialed in it becomes addicting.

SNOWMOBILING One of the most popular winter activities in Washington State, there are over 3,000 groomed trails to snowmobile across according to Washington State Parks. No prior experience is needed to take a snowmobile out. However, only those over 12 years old can ride alone. Rentals can be expensive, pricing about $200 dollars for a full day. Going snowmobiling allows you to be free with the great outdoors and see numerous amounts of wildlife and even explore to the top of the Cascades. Bring on the cold weather and snow—for these seasonal activities are only available for a limited time of year. Winter brings families together, not only with the holidays, but also with these fun events. Get out and enjoy yourself this winter and try something new!

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Dec 27 Pacific Northwest Ballet Nov. 25-301 Mercer St.

STANWOODLights of Christmas at Warm Beach CampDecember 1-4, 8-11, 15-23, 26-28, 2011Warm Beach Camp20800 Marine Drive5 p.m.-10 p.m.

*TACOMA / PUYALLUPVictorian Country Christmas Festival at the Puyallup Fair Nov. 30-Dec 3 10 am to 9 pmDec 4 10 am to 6 pmAdults $10Seniors (62+) $8Students (6-18) $8Military $7Children (5 and under) FreeAdmission tickets to Victorian Country Christmas can be purchased at the gate.

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Mary Bridge Festival of TreesDec 1-4409 South J Street

SEATTLE Winterfest at Seattle CenterThanksgiving through New Years305 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109

Fantasy Lights at SpanawayNov. 24, 2011 -Jan. 1, 20125:30 - 9:00 p.m.$13 per vehicle$28 per mini-bus (16-24 passenger capacity)$45 for each bus (25+ passenger capacity)No walk throughTHERE IS NO ADDRESS

ELLENSBURG Moments to RememberNov. 25Downtown

A Christmas CarolDec 1-4McConnell Auditorium at CWU

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THORPChristmas in ThorpChili Contest, Chili feed, craft fair, raffle, bonfire, wagon rides, Santa visit, games for childrenThorp, WADec 311 a.m. – 2 p.m. 10700 N. Thorp Highway 509-929-0131

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ELLENSBURG Moments to RememberNov. 25Downtown

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YAKIMA Downtown Holiday

Light ParadeDec 4

S. 6th Ave. and W. Yakima Ave.

5:30 p.m.

A Christmas CarolDec 1-4McConnell Auditorium at CWU

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Toy Train ChristmasDec 3 - 4

Dec 10 – 11Dec 17-18

10 Asotin Ave. , WA10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

$6 for adults$4 for kids 12 and under

509-865-1911

SPOKANEFree Ice Skating

Riverfront Park507 N Howard St Nov 25 - Dec 24

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Free Horse and Carriage rides

Nov 25 – Dec 24Downtown

Fridays, 3-8:00 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays, 12-

5:00 p.m.Christmas Eve 12-3:00 p.m.

Pick up on Wall St. and MainFirst come first serve

Campbell House Holidays Open House

A self-guided tour through Spokane’s most famous

historic home.Nov 25 – 26

Dec 21-24Dec 28-31

509-363-5355northwestmuseum.org

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CLE ELUMChristmas in Cle Elum, Parade of

Lights and Santa Breakfast Dec 3

Downtown

ROSLYNSanta visits

Dec 24Pennsylvania Ave.

Christmas in the Cascades

Roslyn WinterfestNov 26

Downtown Roslyn

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PASSPORT

Suncadia Christmas Tree Lighting

Nov 26Carols, an ice

sculpture, and Santa himself

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The time where you can wear an ugly sweater without being judged has come. Yes, we’re talking about those ugly Christmas sweaters you wear for annual holiday parties. The idea of ugly Christmas sweaters has taken the holiday season by storm over the past decade and you see it more and more every year.

ANOTHER REASON TO PARTY!Many say Halloween is the only day that people can wear what they want without getting judged. Whoever said that forgot about ugly Christmas sweaters at Holiday parties. It’s the day when one can be judged in a good way and whoever has the ugliest sweater wins.

“Embrace the ugly, empower the tacky,” says Centrals student Scott Power. “Ugly Christmas Sweater parties have been helping the festive ones get laid since 4 B.C.”

College kids are known for coming up with crazy ideas for themed parties: Toga, ABC (anything but clothes),

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Stoplight (red-taken, yellow-it’s complicated and green-single), white trash, you name it. It seems only fitting that we’d celebrate ugly Christmas sweaters too. If nothing else, it’s a time for the students to get together and create an excuse to party.

MYUGLYCHRISTMASSWEATER.COMAnne Marie Blackmanowns a site where she sells the most notorious ugly Christmas sweaters. Blackman has even had the chance to sell some of her hard work to people involved in the entertainment industry. She’s sold her infamous sweaters to Stephen Colbert’s assistant, a pro football player, an actress in Hollywood, and to some big television cable networks. “I actually just sent some to the Disney TV studious for a series they run,” says Blackman. How did Blackman get into the business of making ugly sweaters? It all started when she was researching something to sell around Christmas time. Blackman was able to find

trends on the Internet and she came across the term “ugly Christmas sweater.” Blackman decided to whip out the sewing machine, hot glue and Christmas items and spend a few hours creating ugly sweaters. She posted a few on eBay and noticed they started selling fast. This wacky idea became a new hobby and eventually a career. As the holiday season comes closer, traffic hits for her website sky rockets. This causes more sales, money and an abundant amount of work.

“I typically work 40 hours a week during the rest of the year, but when the holiday season hits, I will be working 16 hour days for a month,” says Blackman.

So if you’re really looking to impress your friends, family or co-workers with an ugly sweater, be sure to check out her website. Chances are you’ll take the “ugliest sweater award” at the party.

Ugly ChristmasEmbrace the Ugly, Empower the Tackysweaters:

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1. Go to a local thrift shop to find tacky sweater that has Christmas colors, or find one buried in the attic. The older, the better.2. Search for holiday props that you can add to your sweater. Make sure they aren’t too heavy. Local dollar and crafts store finds or old, unused decorations around the house work great.3. Find battery operated Christmas lights. You’ll stand out in the crowd if your sweater lights up!4. Use your creativity to place the items on the sweater.5. Have fun with it, remember the uglier the better!

HOW TO MAKEAN UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATERMaterials Needed

- Sweater - Hot Glue Gun- Scissors- Sewing Machine or Needles/Tread (and know how to sew)- Christmas decorations - Battery operated lights (Optional)

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We’ve all been there. The ice hits and all of the sudden you are on your butt. It may not be lack of balance; it could be from improper snow boots.

WARMTH & BOOT TEMPERATURE When looking to buy a new pair of boots for this year’s winter season, it’s crucial to buy something that will keep

your feet warm. Boots that are waterproof and have a thermal layer will keep your feet both warm and dry. If your feet tend to get too warm wearing boots, look for breathable fabric. Tami Walton, owner of Mountain High Sports in Ellensburg, stresses the importance of buying the right boots. “If your foot gets too warm in a waterproof boot that does

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Photos By Hannah Dahl

Price Ranges for Boots:Mountain High Sports $100-200

REI $100-1800

Dicks Sporting Goods $75-200

Shoes 2 Boot $90-140

not breathe, it may sweat and also get wet,” says Walton. When feet get wet, they get cold.

Different boots will have temperature ratings on warmth. It’s important to note the rating when purchasing a new boot. If you plan to engage in any aggressive activity such as snow hiking, stay away from boots with a removable liner because it will move as you’re tromping through snow.

SOCKS & TRYING ON NEW BOOTSThick socks will make the biggest difference when trying on boots, so bring along the thickest socks you have or two to three pairs of regular socks. This will ensure sure the boots fit the same when layering up during winter months. If

you buy boots while wearing thin socks, they may fit too snuggly once wearing winter woolies. Bring along orthotics or shoe inserts as well. It is critical to make sure the shoe fits the same every time it’s worn.

RED FLAGSIt is also important to look for red flags such as discomfort and price. If the boot is uncomfortable when you try it on, it is likely that it will cause discomfort later. “Price can also indicate a problem. A very inexpensive boot is usually just that…very inexpensive and may not perform as well as a higher quality boot,” says Walton.Popular boots for durability include those made by The North Face, Sorel, and Keen.

FASHIONFall fashion boots might

leave your feet feeling cold and wet when snow hits the ground. Keep in mind that warmth and traction should be top priorities when it comes to making the trek to campus. Winter weather is bound to hit the Burg, so make sure you’re prepared with proper winter boots that will keep feet warm, dry … and may even prevent an embarrassing fall in snowy conditions.

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Does rummaging through your closet every morning make you late to school? Trying to make perfect use of every inch in a small closet space can seem impossible at times. Erin Gentry from Rubbermaid’s Consumer Engagement Team gave

some insight for students looking to organize on a budget.

STEP ONE: CLEARING CLUTTERGet rid of clothes you haven’t touched in years and donate or sell things you

ORGANIZE IT, BABY!will never use. Purging your closet of old belongings will feel extremely refreshing and will help to utilize the wasted space.

STEP TWO: MAKE THREE PILES

PILE ONE: clothes that will stay in the closet.PILE TWO: clothes that are going to be thrown away donated or sold.PILE THREE: things that shouldn’t go in the closet and can be put elsewhere. To organize a closetregardless of its size, “look for under-utilized areas like the door. Over the door shoe organizers are great for storing shoes but also jewelry, scarves, gloves and hair accessories,” says Gentry.

STEP THREE: ORGANIZE

Results from an online survey conducted by Pulse Magazine showed that 58 percent of people need help organizing shoes. Two space-saving options for shoes are over the door shoe organizers or containers that slide underneath your bed. Separate your winter and summer clothes. Only keep out the outfits needed for UN-ORGNAIZED

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the season, which will help alleviate clutter and save space in a small closet.

One thing Gentry can’t live without are her CleverStore Storage containers. “They contain my items that I fold, yet let me see what is inside. I use them without the lids so I can easily grab what I need,” says Gentry. The local Dollar Tree, Fred Meyer and Bi Mart all have plastic storage containers from small plastic drawers to keep your accessories in to large plastic pull-out bins with multiple drawers to store sweatshirts and bulky clothes.

DON’T FORGETWhen you’re organizing on a budget, it is important to keep in mind that you don’t have to spend money to organize your belongings. Be truthful with what you will wear and don’t hesitate letting go of some items. We could all probably use a closet makeover, so why not start now?

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Giving The Gift of

What have you done recently to give back to your community? To many, the holidays are the perfect time to help those in need. Some donate food and clothing to local charities, but one of the best ways to give back is to volunteer.

The Ellensburg FISH Food Bank is one of the volunteer opportunities around town, with about 65 current volunteers. “Seems like we get good fits,” says Roger McCune, program director. “Having sensitive people is really important.”

Even with the number of volunteers they currently have, about eight hours of work must be put in for every two hours of distribution, so they are constantly looking

for more volunteers. “Some people can’t volunteer very long. Maybe they have been laid off for a short period of time and then they go back to work. Teachers sometimes will come in during the summertime and work. We have quite a bit of rotation,” says McCune.

During the holiday season, the amount of volunteers jumps about 10 percent according to Warehouse Supervisor Rob Williams. “It’s what Roger and I call the feel good season… people want to do something for the holidays. Whether they are feeling guilty, lonely or just want to help out… which isn’t a bad thing,” says Williams.

The holidays are coming up

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quickly and now is the perfect time to start giving back to those in need in our community. The food bank provides this opportunity. “We have a lot of good people working here and it’s a lot of fun. We tease around and just have a good time,” says weekly volunteer Cheryl Cornelius.

Looking to be a part of the feel good season? Volunteering for even a couple hours helps out the less fortunate in Ellensburg or your hometown community.

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Eyob Michael, daily volunteer “It’s rewarding. You get satisfaction from helping others. It’s a way to get to know the community.”

Tim Barnes, daily volunteer “I have seen amazing things since I’ve been here... I’ve seen [volunteers] be a little anxious and maybe a little panicky and then a truck stops by and says ‘hey do you want two palates of tomatoes or waffles?’ I’ve seen a literal answer to prayer: someone comes through and says, ‘What do you need?’ ‘Potatoes and onions.’ ‘Well, guess what, we have a couple palates now.’... Really amazing stuff that I wouldn’t have ever imagined seeing happen, I’ve seen happen here.”

Carol Carrothers, weekly volunteer “I think sometimes [the people that come in] feel a little bit nervous and I want to say that they don’t need to be. [The bank is] here for them, and were excited to have it available and glad they can have it. I don’t want anyone to feel nervous.”

• The FISH Food Bank is sponsored by 14 local churches

• Open from 8am to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday with distribution hours of 3pm-5:30 p.m. M,T,TH,F and W 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • Soup kitchen is available to anyone in need Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12 to 1 p.m.

• Current shipments are received from SuperOne, Safeway, Fred Meyer, and Happy’s Market.

•Ellensburg FISH food bank•Hopesource•Apoyo•Dry Creek Retirement home•Ellensburg City Animal Shelter (min of 6 months)

Local volunteeropportunities:

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He’s been struck by lightning, saved someone from a burning building and almost had to deliver a baby himself—all while on the job. Steve Jennings, Ellensburg local taxi driver extraordinaire goes above and beyond when he’s behind the wheel.

Originally, Jennings was just a customer who expressed interest about the job in the summer of 2008. He’s now the manager, lead driver and dispatcher for the Rodeo City Taxi Company. There are six employed drivers with four vans out on the weekends, two on Thursdays and one every other night. Vans TA

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are operated 24 hours a day. It costs $7 to get anywhere, with an extra dollar for each additional passenger.

“It’s a lot cheaper than a DUI,” laughs Jennings.

However, you might not get out of the cab unscathed; there’s a $100 fee for pukers. “It’s meant as a deterrent,” says Jennings. “If I have to collect, you’ve ruined my night.”

Unfortunately, Jennings is a veteran when it comes to being on puke patrol. Once he picked up a group of freshman coming back from a house party and gave them the speech, but he was fresh out of luck.

“I hear one girl go ‘Oh my God, you puked on me!’ The girl had actually puked all over her friend to avoid paying the fee. I gave her a break and only charged her 50 bucks.”

This isn’t the only time Jennings has come a little too close for comfort with a customer’s bodily fluids. In one instance, he picked up a group of students from club 301 and received a call from a man whose girlfriend’s water had broken.

“I asked the students in my van if we could make a

detour, and we went to the apartment complex to pick up the woman. The boyfriend sent her down with the cab fare and didn’t even ride along,” Jennings recalls.

Jennings’s job description doesn’t just include getting a passenger to the hospital in the nick of time. He once saved a man from a burning building, barely escaping great peril himself.

“I saw flames shooting out of a house. I stopped the van and started banging on all the windows and doors,” says Jennings. “I finally got in through a window, and a guy was passed out on the floor and smoke had filled the room. I crawled in on my hands and knees and got him out.”

For his heroic efforts, Jennings was honored with the American Red Cross Humanitarian Award in 2010.

That’s not the craziest of Jennings’ stories. “Last May I got struck by lightning while driving my cab. There was a huge, bright flash and the lights in the cab flashed and then came back brighter than ever. So now I can say I’ve done everything!”

As a passenger in Jennings cab, you know you will always

be in safe hands. But heads up, the man does have some rules:

- Whether you’re at a party or the bars, walk outside before you call your cab.

- Be looking out for the cab, don’t just expect a call- Be ready. If they have to wait 15 minutes for you, so does the next party.

- Whatever substance, gas, liquid or solid is in your body when you get into the cab needs to stay in your body.

- It seems like large groups of students always have the most intoxicated person call. Try doing the opposite!

- Know the address before you call for a taxi.

Last January, Rodeo City Taxi hit a record high of 19 passengers. Although cab rides can get packed and expensive, don’t think you can ride along without paying a fee.

“Sometimes I get ‘If I flash you, can I get a free ride?’ I mean that’s a nice tip, but it doesn’t pay the bills,” Jennings cracks.

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Let’s face it, being drunk is awesome, but spending money sucks. As poor college students most of us can’t afford to spend $40 at a bar. Enter the prefunk: the art of drinking before you go drinking. *

Pulse sent the absolutely brilliant and extremely handsome writer Travis Kleckley to find out how students get wasted without wasting money.

There are different techniques for different people but all for the same purpose, saving money and avoiding that awkward moment where no one is drunk yet.

Law and Justice major Travis LaForest, prefers the cheapest and strongest concoctions he can find: bottom shelf rot-gut. LaForest’s weapons of choice are either a can of FourLoko,

Joose or a bottle of the classic Night Train Express. FourLoko and Joose both cost around $2-3 will get you around six solid shots in one can while Night Train Express costs a little more at $5-6 but gets you a good seven and a half shots.

“[Prefunking] helps me save a ton of money when I go to the bars. Cause I’m a big guy and it takes me about

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If the answer is no, then shell out a few dollars for some cheap booze. You won’t regret it.

10 shots to get a good buzz going. Especially if each shot is like $2.50 that’s $25 and I’m not even drunk yet,” LaForest says.

This means that LaForest saves around $13 when he reaches his buzz at 10 shots. With that $13 he can get three gallons of gas, four more Joose’s or around 12 cheeseburgers.

But readers, there are different strokes for different folks.

Ian Doyle, a Global Wine Studies major, prefers to drink the hard stuff. More specifically: whiskey for his prefunks.

“When I do prefunk [I drink] maybe four shots. A fifth holds 17 shots and if you buy a $15 bottle it’s less than $1 a shot. It’s just economically a smart decision to drink before you go to the bars,” Doyle says.

There is a technique to it. You don’t want to be too drunk because unless you have the “game face” of a champion, the bars will not let you in. They don’t need problems.

“Buzzed is fine,” says Tav Bartender Justin Ridens, “Honestly the only major issue is if they are going to be belligerent.”

Ridens even prefunks himself, “It is cheaper,[but] I don’t

show up wasted or cause problems.”

But prefunking is not limited to just saving money at the bars. Who can afford a taxi ride home after a night at the bars and who wants to risk getting a DUI? Prefunking and walking to your destination has its benefits.

LaForest says another great reason to prefunk is that you get a nice “beer blanket” also known as the “alcohol blanket.” That alcohol blanket will keep you warm when walking to the bars and help you “have a great time getting there.”

Next time you are going to the bars or anywhere that you might have to pay for alcohol—stop and think, “Have I prefunked? Have I had enough to stay warm and not spend $40 tonight?”

* Editor’s note: We can’t ignore that CWU students and FourLoko made national headlines. We’re all about having a good time, but

drink responsibly.

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What to AvoidKARAOKE POISON: From Japan to Ellensburg, karaoke has provided hours of entertainment--sober and drunken entertainment--since its invention in 1971. Inevitably though, people choose songs that are both loved and hated.

WHAT MAKES FOR BAD KARAOKE?“There is technically no bad karaoke song,” says Troy Edwards, Karaoke DJ at Club 301. “Long songs are a big no-no.”

Club 301 has Karaoke every night from 9-11 and Edwards has heard hours of people singing.

“I would say ‘Paradise by the Dashboard Light’ is the epitome of a bad karaoke song,” says Edwards. “It’s a 9-minute long song with a lot of interludes – great song, bad choice.” Edwards offers advice on what genre to shy away from. “Only thing to stay away from is more of the hip hop. It has a lot of repeating – they get bored with it.”Also being ultra-serious is

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What to AvoidJohn Baran

KARAOKE POISON: a major buzz kill for others trying to enjoy the karaoke. “It’s important to remember karaoke is about having fun,” says Edwards. “If they take it too seriously, they ruin the fun for others.” The lyrical content can have a huge effect on whether or not it is a good song choice or not. “You may think it’s funny to do a really dirty song but really it makes everyone uncomfortable,” says Jordan Koy, a frequent karaoke goer. “Really sad songs just put everyone in a bummer mood too.”

WHAT MAKES FOR GOOD KARAOKE? “Singing songs everyone knows is totally awesome for karaoke,” says Koy. “Singing obscure songs is no fun.” Performing famous songs from your childhood is also a good choice for karaoke. “A lot of us grew up in the 90’s, with a lot of the alternative music,” says Koy. “If you put on like Eagle Eye Cherry – Save Tonight, I guarantee you will have people bobbing their

heads and smiling, saying, ‘Hey I remember this!’”

Koy claims that much of the fun of karaoke is having the crowd being involved. “If the people at karaoke look bored, it’s hard to really get into it and sing your guts out,” says Koy. “If you sing a song and everyone is dancing having a good time, I’ll be more likely to put in more effort.”

The amount of alcohol consumed also plays a large role in doing well or poorly in karaoke. “You want to be drunk enough to be okay with singing horribly in front of people you don’t know,” says Koy. “But at the same time you don’t want to be so drunk that you can’t even function on stage.”

Edwards offers Karaoke goers one last piece of advice: “Enjoy yourselves. Relax and realize everyone is here to have fun,” says Edwards. “The worse you get, the better the Karaoke.”

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Music Mania: Raw Space

NOVEMBER21222931• Theatre in the Raw (presented by Ellensburg Film Festival) FREE – Mon. 7:30pm – 10:00pm

• Central Jazz Org presents: The Chill (live jazz jam session) FREE – Tue. 9pm – Wed, November 23, 12am

• Central on Stage (a CWU Produc-tion) FREE – Tue. 7:00pm – 8:30pm• Hard-coretet (amazing jazz) $5 – Tue. 9pm – Wed, November 30, 12am

• CWU - Community Christmas Cookie Ex-change (FREE) Wed. 7:30pm – 9:00pm

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12• HIV fund-raiser – Thu. 4pm – 11pm

• Flowmo-tion & Open Country Joy – Fri. 8pm – Sat, Decem-ber 3, 12am

6• Central Jazz Org presents: The Chill (live jazz jam session) FREE – Tue. 9pm – Wed. 12am

8• Scott Pemberton (guitar mas-ter a la Jimi Hendrix, Dick Dale) – Thu. 8pm – 11pm

9• Striking Back, Run From Cover, Van Eps – Fri, December 9, 8pm – Sat, December 10, 12am

13• Central on Stage (a CWU Production) FREE – Tue. 7:00pm – 8:30pm• Central Jazz Org presents: The Chill (live jazz jam ses-sion) FREE – Tue. 9pm – Wed, December 14, 12am

19• Theatre in the Raw (presented by Ellensburg Film Festival) FREE – Mon. 7:30pm – 10:00pm

21• Central Jazz Org presents: The Chill (live jazz jam session) FREE – Tue. 9pm – Wed. 12am

31• Star Anna & the Laugh-ing Dogs + Kasey Ander-son (alt rock), $10 – Sat. 9pm – Sun. 2012, 1am

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