Stories for March 19, 2010

Team NZ wins Louis Vuitton Trophy

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) -- Team New Zealand has beaten Italy's Mascalzone Latino by 56 seconds to clinch a 2-0 win in the best-of-three final of the Louis Vuitton Trophy sailing regatta for America's Cup teams.

Team NZ 1 up in Louis Vuitton final

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) -- Team New Zealand beat Mascalzone Latino of Italy by 12 seconds Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-five race final at the Louis Vuitton Trophy sailing regatta for America's Cup teams.

Ore. mortgage broker sentenced for theft, fraud

SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- A 38-year-old Salem mortgage broker has been sentenced to 61 months in prison for taking his clients for more than $450,000 in foreclosure rescue scams.

Army snub irks student, educators

Military's deck is stacked against students from "Tier II" schools, including Battle Ground's Summit View High School.

First musher from Jamaica finishes Iditarod

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- The first musher from Jamaica to enter the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has reached the finish line at Nome, three days after Lance Mackey won for an unprecedented fourth consecutive time.

Police ticket man who wore gun in store

Visible handgun alarmed someone, police say

A man who was seen in a Vancouver supermarket with a handgun visible in a holster — prompting a call to 911 on Friday — was ticketed and released with a court date, police said. Shortly after 4 p.m., officers were sent to the Albertsons store at 5000 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., said Sgt. Greg Raquer with the Vancouver Police Department.

Ore. St. team rescues tangled sea lion

FLORENCE, Ore. (AP) -- An Oregon State University team has freed a Stellar sea lion that found herself tangled in a trawler net and stuck on rocks at Sea Lion Caves near Florence, Ore.

Jennings, Bucks hold off Kings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Brandon Jennings scored 35 points, hit a career-high eight 3-pointers and added eight assists in the Milwaukee Bucks' 114-108 double-overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Padres get past Dodgers

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) -- Third baseman Chase Headley had two hits, including an RBI triple, and the San Diego Padres scored six runs in the seventh inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Friday.

Lakers hand T'Wolves 12th straight loss

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant had 22 points and a season-high 13 assists, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 104-96 victory over Minnesota on Friday night and sending the Timberwolves to their 12th straight loss.

Maryland beats Houston 89-77 in first round

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Freshman Jordan Williams set career highs with 21 points and 17 rebounds, and Maryland beat Houston 89-77 on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA tournament's Midwest Regional.

Roy hits with 0.9 seconds left for Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Brandon Roy rebounded from a cold spell to hit a 22-foot jumper with 0.9 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Washington Wizards 76-74 on Friday night.

Koivu's OT winner carries Ducks past Islanders 5-4

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Saku Koivu scored 14 seconds into overtime after Lubomir Visnovsky tied it with 32 seconds remaining in regulation, and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a two-goal, third-period deficit to beat the New York Islanders 5-4 on Friday night.

Reds hit 4 HRs, beat Mariners 6-2

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) -- Chris Heisey had a pinch-hit, two-run homer -- the first of four off left-hander Jason Vargas -- and the Cincinnati Reds powered their way to a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners, who lost outfielder Milton Bradley to another ejection.

Brule nets shootout winner as Oilers top Red Wings

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -- Gilbert Brule scored the shootout winner and also had two assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Friday night.

Stoudemire, Suns close in on Utah with 110-100 win

PHOENIX (AP) -- Amare Stoudemire scored the first 11 points for Phoenix en route to a season-high 44 and the Suns led all the way in a 110-100 victory over Utah on Friday night that pulled them within a game of the Jazz for fourth place in the West.

California pulls away to 77-62 win over Louisville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Jerome Randle and Theo Robertson scored 21 points apiece and eighth-seeded California squandered most of a seemingly comfortable lead before pulling away to 77-62 victory over ninth-seeded Louisville on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Ohio State outlasts UC Santa Barbara 68-51

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Evan Turner took a back seat to slick shooter Jon Diebler and big forward Dallas Lauderdale, and Ohio State outlasted persistent UC Santa Barbara 68-51 in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday night.

Westmoreland out of ICU at Phoenix hospital

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- Boston Red Sox minor league prospect Ryan Westmoreland has been moved out of the intensive care unit and into the neuro rehabilitation unit at the St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix.

Syracuse overwhelms Vermont 79-56

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Wes Johnson had 18 points to lead five Syracuse players in double figures, and the top-seeded Orange beat Vermont 79-56 on Friday night in the first round of NCAA tournament.

Flames hang on for 4-3 victory over Sharks

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) -- Rookie Mikael Backlund set up second-period goals by Nigel Dawes and Eric Nystrom, and the Calgary Flames held on to defeat the struggling San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Friday night.

WA House approves reforms for state welfare plan

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- The state House has passed a bill that reforms General Assistance-Unemployable, a welfare program that gives cash and health care to physically or mentally disabled people.

1 dead, 1 injured in WA small plane crash

MORTON, Wash. (AP) -- A small plane carrying two people has crashed in the front yard of a house in Morton, Wash., southwest of Mount Rainier.

Minor leaguer suspended for positive drug test

NEW YORK (AP) -- Cleveland Indians minor league second baseman Manuel Boscan has been suspended 50 games after testing positive for a performance enhancing drug.

Chandler sets NCAA mark, Spofforth wins again

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -- Arizona's Ann Chandler set an NCAA record in the 100-yard breaststroke at the women's swimming and diving championships on Friday night.

Pierce, Allen lead Celtics past Rockets

HOUSTON (AP) -- Paul Pierce scored 26 points, Ray Allen hit five 3-pointers and scored had 19 points, and the Boston Celtics snapped Houston's four-game winning streak with a 94-87 victory over the Rockets on Friday night.

Spurs set Popovich-era record against Warriors

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Gregg Popovich has never seen the San Antonio Spurs score like this.

Orioles take no-hit bid into eighth inning

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) -- Dennis Sarfate gave up a single to John Mayberry Jr. with one out in the eighth inning for the Phillies' first hit, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Philadelphia 2-0 Friday night.

James, Cavs beat Bulls 92-85

CHICAGO (AP) -- LeBron James became the youngest player to score 15,000 career points, breaking Kobe Bryant's mark by about two years, and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away late to beat the Chicago Bulls 92-85 on Friday night for their 12th win in 13 games.

Life without parole for man who killed WA guard

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- A man convicted of killing an armored car guard during a 2009 robbery at a Tacoma-area Wal-Mart has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Longoria leads Rays to 6-2 win over Yankees

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) -- Evan Longoria had an RBI double and scored a run, and Ben Zobrist and Carl Crawford each hit late RBI singles for the Tampa Bay Rays in a 6-2 win over a split squad of New York Yankees on Friday night.

Johnson lifts Hawks past Bobcats, 93-92 in OT

ATLANTA (AP) -- Joe Johnson sank a fallaway jumper over three Charlotte defenders just before time expired to lift the Atlanta Hawks past the Bobcats, 93-92 in overtime on Friday night.

Lucas, Morgan save MSU in 70-67 win over NMSU

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Kalin Lucas scored a career-high 25 points and Raymar Morgan emerged from a quiet night by hitting key shots down the stretch as fifth-seeded Michigan State edged No. 12 New Mexico State 70-67 on Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Strasburg fans 8 in 4 innings, Nats top Cards 13-5

VIERA, Fla. (AP) -- Stephen Strasburg allowed two solo homers and struck out eight in four innings, and the Washington Nationals beat a St. Louis Cardinals split squad 13-5 on Friday night.

Shot clock malfunction delays Louisville-Cal game

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The start of the Louisville-California game is being delayed because of a shot clock malfunction.

WA House OKs construction budget

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- The state House has approved an updated construction budget, a plan Democrats say will create 7,500 jobs.

Douglas helps short-handed Knicks beat 76ers

NEW YORK (AP) -- Toney Douglas scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, rallying the short-handed New York Knicks to a 92-88 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

Durant, Thunder rout Raptors

TORONTO (AP) -- Kevin Durant scored 31 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their sixth victory in seven games, 115-89 over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

Police warn of DUI crackdown Saturday evening

Extra officers will hit the streets

Heard of the Dirty Dozen? Cheaper by the Dozen?

Warriors' Nelson ejected in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson was ejected in the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

Georgia Tech toes the line, moves on

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Gani Lawal scored 14 points, Derrick Favors added 12 points and nine rebounds, and Georgia Tech made 24 of 25 free throws Friday night to hold off seventh-seeded Oklahoma State 64-59 in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Young trio leads Pacers past Pistons 106-102

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Danny Granger scored 29 points in his return from a cheek injury, and Troy Murphy had 20 points in the Indiana Pacers 106-102 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night

Wisconsin-Stevens Point tops Randolph-Macon

SALEM, Va. (AP) -- Jared Jenkins scored a game-high 17 points to lift Wisconsin-Stevens Point past Randolph-Macon 72-60 in an NCAA Division III national semifinal on Friday.

No. 1 seed Duke rolls in NCAA tournament opener

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Kyle Singler had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Jon Scheyer scored 13 and No. 1 seed Duke rolled past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 73-44 Friday night in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Bouldin leads 'Zags to 67-60 win over Seminoles

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Matt Bouldin scored 14 of his 17 points in the second half to help eighth-seeded Gonzaga hang on for a 67-60 victory over No. 9 Florida State on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA tournament's West Regional.

Nash scores twice in return as Jackets beat Wild

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Rick Nash scored two third-period goals in his return from an injury that sidelined him four games, and the Columbus Blue Jackets overcame a two-goal deficit Friday night to hand the Minnesota Wild a costly 4-2 loss.

Damon homers as Braves, Tigers play to 4-all tie

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) -- Johnny Damon hit a long home run and added a single, and the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves played to a 4-4 tie after 10 innings on Friday night.

Update: Missing father and son found safe

Boy, 11, may be in danger

Vancouver police are asking the public to help find a missing father and son, an 11-year-old boy who may be in danger. Travis R. Mason, 30, picked his son, Corey, up at school on Thursday and drove away in a gray 2004 Chevrolet pickup with an extended cab and California license 7G48912, police say.

NV wild-horse roundup death toll rises

RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Activists are questioning the rising death toll from a controversial government roundup of wild horses from the range north of Reno.

Gunshots at UW? No, geese harassment

SEATTLE (AP) -- A sound like gunshots set off a minor panic Friday morning along the northeast edge of Seattle's University of Washington campus. A professor at the Urban Horticulture Center heard what he thought was gunfire coming from a nearby natural area. Campus police responded, closing down Mary Gates Way and searching the natural area.

Mississippi tops Memphis 90-81

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) -- Terrico White scored 21 points and sparked a decisive second-half run and Mississippi defeated Memphis 90-81 in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament on Friday night.

Minnesota-Duluth beats Minnesota 3-2 in NCAA semi

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Emmanuelle Blais had two goals and an assist to lead Minnesota-Duluth past Minnesota 3-1 in Friday's second semifinal, setting up a game with Cornell for the NCAA women's hockey championship.

Cornell beats Mercyhurst 3-2 in NCAA semifinal

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Catherine White scored the game-winner 13:14 into overtime as Cornell beat top-seeded Mercyhurst 3-2 in Friday night's first semifinal to advance to the NCAA women's hockey championship game for the first time in school history.

James becomes youngest to 15,000 points

CHICAGO (AP) -- LeBron James became the youngest player to score 15,000 points, breaking Kobe Bryant's mark by more than two years in the first quarter of the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.

Jets sign former Seahawks special teams ace Laury

NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Jets have signed former Seahawks linebacker and special teams captain Lance Laury.

Guilty plea possible in abortion doc threat case

DENVER (AP) -- An attorney for a Washington man accused of threatening a Colorado abortion doctor says his client is planning to plead guilty.

Obama goes 7 for 8 in early games on Day 2 of NCAA

NEW YORK (AP) -- Siena nearly came through for President Barack Obama.

Hobson shakes off hurts, leads Lobos vs. Huskies

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Although Darington Hobson's left wrist is sore and tender, he will play with the pain for New Mexico.

Deng to miss 2 to 3 more weeks

CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng could miss two to three more weeks because of a strained right calf, putting his status for the rest of the season in question.

Mariners' Lee to miss week with abdominal injury

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) -- Seattle Mariners left-hander Cliff Lee has a lower right abdominal strain and will miss at least a week of spring training.

Cardinals agree to terms with LB Joey Porter

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Free-agent linebacker Joey Porter agreed to a three-year contract Friday with the Arizona Cardinals.

Johnson returns to Hawks lineup

ATLANTA (AP) -- Atlanta Hawks scoring leader Joe Johnson started against the Charlotte Bobcats after missing two games because of Achilles' tendinitis.

Royals' Anderson hits for cycle and has seven RBIs

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Brian Anderson went 5 for 5 with seven RBIs and hit for the cycle in the Kansas City Royals' 24-9 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.

Knicks' Lee sidelined by right knee tendinitis

NEW YORK (AP) -- David Lee missed the New York Knicks' game against Philadelphia on Friday night because of right knee tendinitis.

Suppan's outing a mixed bag as Angels top Brewers

PHOENIX (AP) -- Jeff Suppan recovered from a poor start and allowed six hits and five earned runs with three walks and four strikeouts in the Milwaukee Brewers 10-5 loss to the Los Angeles on Friday.

Wash. House debates tax plan hitting service biz

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- House Democrats are debating their newest plan for raising about $800 million in taxes.

Washington lawmakers offer new tax-hike packages

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- The Legislature's tax negotiations are picking up speed.

Wash. Senate offers new tax-hike package

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Senate Democrats have endorsed a new offer on tax hikes, hoping to move the Legislature's budget negotiations forward.

Titans get DE Jason Babin from Eagles

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee has acquired defensive end Jason Babin after the Philadelphia Eagles declined to match the Titans' offer.

Williams College reaches Division III title game

SALEM, Va. (AP) -- Blake Schultz scored 18 of his team-high 25 points in the second half to lift Williams College past Guilford College 97-88 in an NCAA Division III national semifinal on Friday.

Rockies' Smith impressive in five-inning outing

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Greg Smith just wants to pitch.

Posey leads Giants past Indians split-squad 7-6

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Buster Posey hit a run-scoring double with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 7-6 victory over a Cleveland Indians split-squad on Friday.

Man charged in ex-wife's shooting death at church

SEATTLE (AP) -- A man accused of shooting his ex-wife to death during a counseling session at a Federal Way church has been charged with first-degree murder.

Oklahoma State plays NCAA opener minus star Riley

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- The biggest story out of the Tempe site of the NCAA women's tournament is who is not playing and why.

Texas A&M beats Utah State 69-53

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Freshman Khris Middleton scored a career-high 19 points and fifth-seeded Texas A&M beat No. 12 Utah State 69-53 on Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament's South Regional

Man charged with killing Oregon naturopath

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- A Hillsboro man has been charged with murder in the death of naturopathic physician.

Lee, Soriano homer for Cubs in win over White Sox

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Derrek Lee and Alfonso Soriano each hit two-run homers, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win over their crosstown rival White Sox on Friday.

Robinho to miss opening of Red Bull Arena

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) -- Brazilian star forward Robinho will miss Saturday's opening of Red Bull Arena with a minor injury that caused him to skip the trip for the exhibition game.

Wake Forest's toughness concerns Calipari

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Kentucky coach John Calipari says watching film of Wake Forest makes him nervous, particularly when he sees how well the Demon Deacons rebound.

Laffey, Marte help Indians split-squad top Rangers

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Aaron Laffey scattered four hits over four strong innings to lead a Cleveland Indians split-squad to a 12-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday.

Gonzaga still feels like underdogs against UNC

SEATTLE (AP) -- Kelly Graves was late for his own press conference, held back by a security guard because Graves lacked the proper identification.

Avalanche signs Carman

DENVER (AP) -- University of Minnesota forward Mike Carman has signed an entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche and will report to the team's American Hockey affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters.

Rays' Howell might not be ready for season

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) -- Durable left-hander J.P. Howell might not be ready to open the regular season with the Tampa Bay Rays because of a weak shoulder.

Baylor counts on Griner for NCAA tournament

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) -- Brittney Griner wasn't her usual aggressive self at the start of her first game back from a two-game suspension for punching an opponent.

SWilliams, del Potro withdraw from Key Biscayne

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) -- Add 12-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams and U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro to the list of top players pulling out of the Sony Ericsson Open.

Washougal audit unable to determine where money went

Vendor organizing events wouldn’t cooperate with investigation

The Washington State Auditor’s Office was unable to determine what happened to unaccounted-for revenue from community events in Washougal, the city announced this afternoon. As a result, Mayor Sean Guard asked the Clark County Sheriff’s Office to launch a criminal investigation, which has already begun.

Pistons' Stuckey will be monitored in return

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Detroit coach John Kuester said guard Rodney Stuckey will play Friday night at Indiana, though the team will closely monitor how things go.

Playoff sked, pace of game draw MLB attention

NEW YORK (AP) -- Major League Baseball is looking to make adjustments, from what a pitcher can do on the mound to the format of the postseason schedule.

Blanco, Hernandez dropped by Mexico vs. Iceland

NEW YORK (AP) -- Cuauhtemoc Blanco and Javier Hernandez have been dropped from Mexico's roster for Wednesday's exhibition against Iceland in Charlotte, N.C., after scoring this week against North Korea.

No more surprises when Murray St. meets Butler

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Danero Thomas realizes Murray State lost its chance to sneak up on anybody else in the NCAA tournament after his jumper beat the buzzer and Vanderbilt.

Depot: Worker may have been exposed to mustard gas

HERMISTON, Ore. (AP) -- The Umatilla Chemical Depot is analyzing whether contact with mustard agent caused a worker to develop a blister.

UCF signs deal with Nike after Jordan controversy

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Central Florida has signed an agreement with Nike to provide shoes and apparel for all the university's sports.

FIFA throws out move to limit president to 8 years

ZURICH (AP) -- FIFA's executive committee has rejected a move to limit the term of soccer's president to eight years.

After slow start, Pittsburgh routs Oakland 89-66

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Jermaine Dixon and Gilbert Brown scored 17 points apiece and Pittsburgh avoided becoming the latest Big East powerhouse to get knocked off in the first round of the NCAA tournament, overcoming a slow start to rout Oakland 89-66 on Friday in the West Regional.

WA governor signs ban on BPA in baby bottles

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed into law a measure to ban the chemical bisphenol A (BIS'-phen-ol) from baby bottles and other food and drink containers.

Davies to rejoin Sochaux next week

SOCHAUX, France (AP) -- American forward Charlie Davies has left a rehabilitation facility and is ready to resume training with Sochaux as he recovers from injuries sustained in a car crash last October.

Wisconsin avoids upset, beats Wofford 53-49

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Jon Leuer scored 20 points and Trevon Hughes added 19, and fourth-seeded Wisconsin held off No. 13 seed Wofford 53-49 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament Friday.

Missouri stifles Booker, beats Clemson 86-78

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Kim English and Keith Ramsey each scored 20 points, and Missouri's swarming defense lived up to its reputation during an 86-78 victory over Clemson in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday.

Brooklyn Banks replica highlights NYC skate park

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) -- Replicas of some of New York's most famous skate spots, including the Brooklyn Banks, are included in the design of the street course for the Maloof Money Cup New York in June.

Olympic swimmer speaks out on sex abuse lawsuit

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- An Olympic gold medalist says the governing body of the U.S. swim team hasn't done enough to address widespread sexual abuse in youth swimming.

12 wounded in Israeli missile strike in Gaza

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) -- Hamas officials say Israeli aircraft have fired five missiles at Gaza's defunct airport and nearby border tunnels, wounding at least 12 people.

Keselowski to ask for boundaries in NASCAR meeting

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) -- Brad Keselowski says he will ask NASCAR to define the "boys, have at it" attitude when he meets with series officials.

Baylor, Old Dominion preparing for 2nd round

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Fresh off its first NCAA tournament win in six decades, third-seeded Baylor will face 11th-seeded Old Dominion in the second round of the South Regional on Saturday.

Jankovic advances to Indian Wells final

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) -- Jelena Jankovic defeated Samantha Stosur 6-2, 6-4 to reach the women's final of the BNP Paribas Open.

Paralympics: Canada's Woolstencroft wins 4th gold

WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) -- Canada's Lauren Woolstencroft has won a women's super giant slalom for her fourth gold medal of the Paralympics.

For Shaun White, more tricks up the sleeve

STRATTON, Vt. (AP) -- You liked the Double McTwist 1260? Stay tuned. Shaun White says there are more tricks where that one came from.

Arrest made in Silverton shooting

SILVERTON, Ore. (AP) -- Marion County authorities filed a manslaughter charge against a Silverton teenager involved in a fatal shooting at his grandparents' house in February.

Grant, Johnson lead Purdue past Siena 72-64

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Keaton Grant ignited the decisive run that rallied fourth-seeded Purdue past No. 13 seed Siena 72-64 on Friday in the first round of NCAA tournament's South Regional.

Logano wins 1st pole of career at Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) -- Joey Logano has won his first career pole with the top qualifying lap at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Preakness undercard race to be named for Lang

BALTIMORE (AP) -- The Maryland Jockey Club says it will honor the late Chick Lang by renaming a race on the Preakness undercard for the former general manager of Pimlico.

Norwegians dominate snowboarding in Vermont

STRATTON, Vt. (AP) -- Norwegians Mikkel Bang and Ulrik Badertscher took the top spots in slopestyle as competition got under way in the U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships.

Marlins pound Carpenter in 7-6 win over Cardinals

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) -- Albert Pujols hit his first home run of the spring, but right-hander Chris Carpenter was pounded for seven runs Friday in the St. Louis Cardinals' 7-6 loss to the Florida Marlins.

Could BYU's Fredette be next March darling?

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Jimmer Fredette has all the ingredients to be the next out-of-nowhere star in the NCAA tournament: the catchy nickname, the sweet shot, the late-game heroics.

Vancouver man arrested after parents assaulted

A 48-year-old Vancouver man was arrested Thursday for an alleged assault in which he threw a weighty candle holder at one of his female parents’ head and choked her while the other woman ran for help. The women are in a domestic partnership, Vancouver Police Sgt. Wayne Reynolds said.

Carson City woman accused of embezzling arrested

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- Authorities say a 60-year-old Carson City woman accused of embezzling nearly $100,000 from a former employer has been arrested in Washington state.

Beckett back from illness as BoSox fall to Pirates

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Josh Beckett pitched 3 1-3 innings after missing his last start because of an illness, allowing four runs on six hits as the Boston Red Sox lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-7 on Friday.

Newly married Korir seeks to defend LA marathon

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Wesley Korir certainly isn't the first person to come to Los Angeles for his honeymoon.

Astros throw another shutout, Sullivan homers

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) -- Fill-in starter Josh Banks pitched three innings and the Houston Astros threw another shutout, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 Friday.

WA Legislature OKs bill to eliminate some boards

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- The Legislature has approved a measure that would eliminate about four dozen boards and commissions.

Santana struggles against Twins in Mets' 7-3 loss

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Johan Santana's outing against his former team elicited fond memories if not a positive result.

USADA: Utah cyclist Clinger suspended 2 years

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency says arbitrators have decided cyclist David Clinger should be suspended for two years after a positive doping test.

A-Rod hits long homer as Yankees top Tigers 6-2

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez hit a long solo homer, CC Sabathia allowed two runs in 5 1-3 innings and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 6-2 in a split-squad game on Friday.

Nets' Harris and Yi expected back Saturday

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Point guard Devin Harris and power forward Yi Jianlian are returning to the New Jersey Nets lineup in a bid to help the team avoid the worst record in NBA history.

Toms says right shoulder needs surgery

PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) -- Former PGA champion David Toms has been losing length off the tee that he can't afford and now he knows why. Toms says he has a bone spur in his rotator cuff that will require surgery.

Oakland F Nelson leaves game with cut over eye

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Oakland forward Derick Nelson has left the game against Pittsburgh with a gash over his left eye after taking an elbow from Panthers center Gary McGhee.

Many tools but no guarantees in forecasting floods

FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- As the Red River swells again, Fargo, N.D., residents are weighing the National Weather Service forecasts. They are well aware that predicting what happens on the river is not an exact science.

Dominguez wins 4,000th race

NEW YORK (AP) -- Ramon Dominguez has earned his 4,000th career victory in the second race at Aqueduct.

Smith says talk of move to Auburn is just that

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Tubby Smith says a report that he is close to taking over at Auburn is "just talk," and he's looking forward to returning to Minnesota.

American midfielder Holden off crutches

BOLTON, England (AP) -- American midfielder Stuart Holden is walking without crutches as he recovers from a broken leg.

Iowa secures 3rd straight NCAA wrestling title

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Iowa has locked up a third straight team title at the NCAA championships, sending five wrestlers to the finals and building an insurmountable lead over Cornell.

5 Iowa wrestlers head to NCAA semifinals

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Iowa has increased its lead in the team race at the NCAA championships by sending five wrestlers into the semifinals.

Feilhaber returns to training with Aarhus

AARHUS, Denmark (AP) -- American midfielder Benny Feilhaber has returned to training with Danish club AGF Aarhus after treatment for an ankle injury in Brazil.

Livingston signs with Wizards for rest of season

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Guard Shaun Livingston has signed with the Washington Wizards for the rest of the season after playing through a pair of 10-day contracts.

Ilgauskas back in Cleveland area

AVON, Ohio (AP) -- Zydrunas Ilgauskas is back in the Cleveland area three days before he is eligible to re-sign with the Cavaliers.

Man pleads guilty to promoting prostitution of child

First of its type in Clark County, prosecutor says

A man who kidnapped a 15-year-old girl last year and held her hostage to be his prostitute has pleaded guilty in Clark County Superior Court to the promotion of commercial sexual abuse of a minor.

Fla. mom to get funds to pay for murder defense

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A judge has ruled that Casey Anthony is indigent and can use public money to pay for part of her defense against charges that she killed her 2-year-old daughter.

Seminoles say they feel only comforts of home

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida State coach Sue Semrau can point to only one clear-cut advantage her Seminoles are guaranteed to have on Saturday.

The four cities that best weathered the recession

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Call them the Final Four: The four large cities that have made it through the Great Recession with the smallest increases in unemployment.

Jayhawks get another mid-major, dangerous N Iowa

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Kansas survived one mid-major and now faces another, potentially more dangerous one in Northern Iowa.

Harrington takes early lead in Tampa

PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) -- Padraig Harrington continued his memorable week with a 6-under 65 that gave him a one-shot lead among the early finishers after the second round Friday in the Transitions Championship.

Bellotti announces he's stepping down as Oregon AD

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Oregon athletic director Mike Bellotti is stepping down after less than a year in the position to take a job with ESPN.

Crawford scores 28 to lift Xavier over Minnesota

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Jordan Crawford scored 17 of his 28 points in the second half and Xavier continued its run of NCAA tournament success with a 65-54 victory over Minnesota in the first round of the West Regional on Friday.

F1 to select extra team as standby next 2 seasons

PARIS (AP) -- An extra team will be selected as a standby for the next two Formula One championships in case there is an unexpected vacancy on the grid at the start of the season.

Mountaineers beat Morgan St 77-50 after slow start

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Kevin Jones scored 17 points and second-seeded West Virginia overcame an early scare to open the NCAA tournament with a 77-50 win over Morgan State on Friday.

UK library receives book overdue by 45 years

LONDON (AP) -- It's common to return a library book late -- but not by half a century.

MRI: No damage to shoulder of Rockies' P Street

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street received encouraging news when the MRI on his ailing right shoulder revealed no structural damage.

Rochette will skip worlds but will keep skating

NEW YORK (AP) -- Olympic bronze medalist Joannie Rochette says she is not ready for retirement.

Fulham to play Wolfsburg in Europa quarterfinals

NYON, Switzerland (AP) -- Fulham has been drawn to play Germany's Wolfsburg in the Europa League quarterfinals after American midfielder's Clint Dempsey's late goal on a chip over the goalkeeper gave the Cottagers an upset victory over Juventus.

Pirates option 3B Alvarez, OF Tabata to Triple-A

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned top prospects third baseman Pedro Alvarez and outfielder Jose Tabata to Triple-A Indianapolis.

More snow expected in Okla., Ark. spring blizzard

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- More snow is expected as part of a powerful storm blowing through Oklahoma and the southern Plains on the weekend of spring.

Davies takes the lead at Trophee Hassan II

RABAT, Morocco (AP) -- Rhys Davies of Wales has shot an 8-under 64 to take a two-shot lead on the second day of the Trophee Hassan II.

English forward Jermain Defoe has hamstring injury

LONDON (AP) -- English forward Jermain Defoe has a hamstring injury and will be sidelined for several weeks, the latest player in the national team pool to get hurt.

Rangers RHP Hunter likely to miss opening day

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Texas Rangers right-hander Tommy Hunter likely will miss opening day with a strained left ribcage muscle.

Canucks sign F Kesler to 6-year contract extension

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Ryan Kesler has signed a six-year contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks.

Black Hills State coach to succeed Meyer

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) -- Black Hills State men's basketball coach Paul Sather will succeed coaching legend Don Meyer at Northern State.

No sign of missing WA mother; son drowned

SEATTLE (AP) -- Another day of searching has yielded no news in the hunt for a missing Washington mother. Pierce County sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer said Friday afternoon that a search plane was sent up to look for Shantina Smiley in the general area where her 8-year-old son's body was found on Thursday.

Search for missing mother in Puget Sound resumes

SEATTLE (AP) -- The Pierce County medical examiner's office says 8-year-old Azriel Carver drowned. His body was found Thursday on a south Puget Sound beach, and a search continues for his mother, 29-year-old Shantina Smiley.

Search resumes for mother in S. Puget Sound

SEATTLE (AP) -- The search has resumed for a woman thought to be missing in Puget Sound, the day after her son was found on an island beach.

South Korea dominates at short track worlds

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) -- South Korea has dominated the first day of the short track speedskating world championships, sweeping the men's and women's 1,500-meter races.

Indians option Santana to Triple-A

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) -- Hard-hitting catcher Carlos Santana is among seven players optioned by the Cleveland Indians.

Edwards defends character after Keselowski crash

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) -- Carl Edwards is vigorously defending himself from questions about his character that have been raised since he intentionally wrecked Brad Keselowski.

Imperial Commander wins Gold Cup

CHELTENHAM, England (AP) -- Imperial Commander has won the Cheltenham Gold Cup, beating 2008 winner Denman after two-time winner Kauto Star fell with four fences to go.

Klamath Falls man accused of abusing baby

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) -- Police arrested a 23-year-old man accused of breaking his newborn child's leg and ribs.

Woods won't have new sponsor logo on bag

PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) -- Tiger Woods won't replace AT&T with a new corporate sponsor on his golf bag when he returns at the Masters, instead using his Nike brand.

2 arrested for shellfish poaching on Hood Canal

SEATTLE (AP) -- A dozen times over seven months, Washington wildlife officers camped on the shores of Hood Canal. They were keeping tabs on men they suspected of poaching thousands of dollars' worth of oysters and clams.

Rival edges ahead of Iraq PM in overall vote count

BAGHDAD (AP) -- A secular challenger to Iraq's prime minister has again edged ahead in parliamentary elections now that the vote count is nearly complete.

FIFA lifts Iraq's ban from international soccer

ZURICH (AP) -- FIFA has lifted a ban on Iraq that excluded the country's teams and officials from taking part in international soccer.

Fruit Valley home destroyed by fire

Fire investigators are combing through the rubble of a destroyed home, still searching for the cause of the blaze at 3605 Thompson Ave., in Vancouver’s Fruit Valley area.

Obama urges lawmakers to remember history

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) -- President Barack Obama says Congress should ignore the politics around his health care overhaul and remember that the unpopular proposals that created Medicare and Social Security passed with lawmakers' courage.

FIFA says Indonesia out of 2022 World Cup race

ZURICH (AP) -- Indonesia is out of the competition to host the 2022 World Cup.

AP source: Indonesia out of 2022 World Cup race

ZURICH (AP) -- Indonesia is out of the race to host the 2022 World Cup, The Associated Press has learned.

Tukwila high school competes to attract Obama

TUKWILA, Wash. (AP) -- Foster High in Tukwila is one of the schools competing to get President Obama as its commencement speaker.

Plushenko pulls out of Turin championships

MOSCOW (AP) -- Russian figure skater Evgeni Plushenko has pulled out of the World Championships in Italy after doctors told him to take a two-week break.

Vancouver's Southwest Washington Health System enters merger talks with PeaceHealth

Vancouver's Southwest Washington Health System, which operates Clark County's largest hospital with more than 3,000 employees, is moving toward a merger with Bellevue-based hospital system PeaceHealth.

Beckham writes letter of support to AC Milan

MILAN (AP) -- David Beckham has sent an open letter to his AC Milan teammates, offering his support for the remainder of the season.

Russian official resigns after Vancouver flop

MOSCOW (AP) -- A second Russian sports official has resigned after the country's dismal performance at the Vancouver Olympics.

Police log: Trampoline stolen during move

A large trampoline was stolen over the weekend from a resident who was moving from a home in the 25000 block of Northeast Fern Drive.

Crash near Gold Hill kills 1, injures 2

GOLD HILL, Ore. (AP) -- One person died and two were seriously injured early Friday when a van crashed into the back of a semitrailer on Interstate 5 south of Gold Hill.

Fatal crash reported near Gold Hill

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- A fatal traffic crash has been reported on Interstate 5 south of Gold Hill.

Snowmobile crash near Aspen kills Oregon man

LENADO, Colo. (AP) -- A 31-year-old man from Portland, Ore., has died in a snowmobile accident in Colorado, about five miles northwest of Aspen.

Ore. railyard death ruled suicide

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- The Feb. 6 death of an engineer at the Eugene railyard has been ruled a suicide.

Woman says she was fired at along Oregon highway

BURNS, Ore. (AP) -- A 52-year-old man has been arrested after a woman said he fired at her with a shotgun while they were stopped along Highway 20E in southeast Oregon.

Woman says husband fired shot in SE Oregon

BURNS, Ore. (AP) -- A 52-year-old man has been arrested after his wife alleged he fired at her with a shotgun while they were stopped along Highway 20E in southeast Oregon.

London 2012 organizers sign another sponsor

LONDON (AP) -- Clothing store Next has signed up as the 27th domestic sponsor of the 2012 London Olympics.

FIFA reports $196M profit, $1B reserve fund

ZURICH (AP) -- FIFA says it made a profit of $196 million in 2009 and increased its reserve fund to more than $1 billion.

Roberts out after 6 seasons at St. John's

NEW YORK (AP) -- Norm Roberts has been fired as the basketball coach of St. John's after six seasons -- only two of them with a winning record.

Camacho-Vester fight canceled due to injury

COPENHAGEN (AP) -- A fight between former champion Hector Camacho and Allan Vester has been canceled because the Dane injured his back in training.

Monza extends Formula One rights to 2016

MONZA, Italy (AP) -- Italy's Monza circuit will stage grand prix races until 2016 after Formula One rights holder Bernie Ecclestone agreed a contract extension with the venue.

Ashland won't join watershed lawsuit

ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The Ashland City Council will not join the U.S. Forest Service as a defendant in a lawsuit over thinning in the Ashland watershed.

EcoTrust sells its first carbon credits

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- A for-profit subsidiary of Portland-based EcoTrust has sold its first carbon credits from Washington forest land it owns.

Youthful exuberance could be key for W-hawks

Portland returns to the playoffs for first time in four years

The revival of the Portland Winterhawks moves to another level this weekend. The Winterhawks begin postseason play for the first time since the 2005-06 season when the Spokane Chiefs visit the Rose Garden to start the best-of-7 first round series with games at 7 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday.

We’re hunting for Easter egg events

Hiding your hunt? The Columbian will publish a list of organized Easter egg hunts and related activities for families and children in Clark County. If you’d like your event included, submit your information on the Web form at http://columbian.com/weekendform. If you don’t have access to the Internet, information also can be faxed to Matt Wastradowski at 360-735-4598, or dropped off at our office, 701 W. Eighth St., Vancouver.

Death Notices, March 19

A daily list of death notices

State gets more regulatory authority over banks

OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire this week signed two bills to broaden the state’s regulatory authority over banks and credit unions. The bills, requested by the Washington state Department of Financial Institutions, expand the department’s ability to take corrective actions with under-capitalized institutions and clarify the steps state regulators will take when they step in to fix or close state-chartered institutions.

Seven local schools earn Achievement Awards

Seven schools in Clark County were among 174 public schools named Washington Achievement Award winners on Wednesday, under a new accountability matrix employed by the State Board of Education.

WSU Vancouver to host social justice program

The Center for Social and Environmental Justice at Washington State University Vancouver will host a spring conference from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 27 in room 110 of the administration building.

Colleagues urge Baird to vote for health care bill

The Legislature’s top health care officials urged U.S. Rep. Brian Baird Thursday to support the health care reform proposal before the U.S. House of Representatives. Sen. Karen Keiser, chairwoman of the Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee, and Rep. Eileen Cody, who heads the House Health and Wellness Committee, told Baird he should seize the opportunity to help Washington state control the rising cost of health care by backing a plan that has been “decades in the making.”

Sex offender update, March 19

A sex offender who recently was homeless has moved to 10307 N.E. 119th St., west of Prairie High School. Vernon Karl Isgrigg, 51, is classified as Level 3 sex offender, the group considered most likely to commit new sex crimes, according to a bulletin from the Sex Offender Registration Unit of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

Umpqua launches small business lending program

PORTLAND — Umpqua Bank is launching a new lending program for small businesses in Oregon, Washington and Northern California. The program, known as MainStreet Small Business Lending, will make available funds for loans that fall outside Umpqua’s standard underwriting requirements. Small businesses that apply for standard loans in the $10,000 to $100,000 range, but are declined, will automatically go through a second review process to determine if they meet the requirements of the MainStreet program.

High School Scoreboard 3/19

Friday's high school results

Da-Kine’s offers taste of Hawaii

Why: Parrotheads have Jimmy Buffet, the Caribbean and “Margaritaville.” Da-Kine’s Café cook Geoff Sainsbury has Jack Johnson, Hawaii and “Banana Pancakes,” a song in which the singer croons, “maybe we could sleep in/I’ll make you banana pancakes.” That 2005 acoustic ditty sprung to mind when Sainsbury planned the breakfast menu for Da-Kine’s, a Hawaiian-themed strip-mall restaurant, a sort of island refuge amid an asphalt sea.

New logo, tag line target tourists

Visitors bureau now called Vancouver USA Tourism Office

Vancouver tourism promoters hope they’ve found the cure for the city’s case of mistaken identity. A new logo, Visit Vancouver USA, and tag line, Discover the Original, will be revealed today in an animated e-mail from the bureau that markets the region to convention parties and tourists. The bureau also will shed its former label, the Southwest Washington Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Classroom space expanded for wind turbine training

VANCOUVER — Northwest Renewable Energy Institute in Vancouver has expanded its classroom space to accommodate growing enrollment in its wind turbine technician training course. The institute added about 5,000 square feet, bringing its total classroom space to 14,526 square feet. New classes begin each month accommodating a maximum of 48 students.

You're Hired: Construction vet puts energy in new direction

Kent Mitchell was a construction superintendent with Rockford Homes in Vancouver when the national recession hit in 2008. With the recession, Clark County’s real estate market crashed, taking with it the demand for new homes. As a result, Mitchell lost his job. After more than a year of picking up small construction projects here and there, doing repairs and remodeling work, Mitchell decided to put his skills to use in the growing energy efficiency market. He is now a founder of SwiftSure Energy Services, a Vancouver company that performs home energy audits, weatherization work and green verifications for builders.

Our Readers' Views

Politicians correct to target smoking I applaud the Washington state House of Representatives. Its budget included an increase in the tax on both cigarettes and other tobacco products, which will raise more than $90 million to help fill our state’s budget deficit, reduce tobacco use, and protect other health care priorities. Higher tobacco prices will keep kids from buying the products and motivate adults to quit. Legislators underscored the need not just to raise the tax, but also to help people quit.

In Our View: Re-creating Wisdom

Legislators put task force back to work chasing license cheaters in S.W. Washington

Few acts by the Washington state Legislature in the past three years have made more sense than the creation and the re-creation of the Vehicle License Task Force. (Don’t get ahead of us now. We know that little “re-creation” word jumped off the page, and we know that you know the word ultimately will become the subject of this editorial. First, though, let’s return to the task force that was introduced in the opening sentence). The task force was created three years ago and charged with catching residents of Southwest Washington who were driving vehicles registered in Oregon to avoid paying sales tax and license fees. Statewide, these cheaters were depriving the state of an estimated $10 million in revenue. In this corner of the state, these miscreants had generated considerable public outrage.

Market renews focus on farms

New strategy puts emphasis on locally grown products

When the Vancouver Farmers Market opens Saturday, it will still be too early for much produce other than such cold storage items as potatoes and apples. But you can look for the produce offerings to become more robust as the season progresses — perhaps even more so than in past years. That’s because the Vancouver Farmers Market is working to put the farm back into the market.

Battle Ground (art) Scene change

Local artists, galleries shift gears in face of economy

Battle Ground’s arts landscape is evolving as new brush strokes appear and others fade into the past. Artists and art lovers alike watch the changes unfold as the economic downturn turns up the pressure on an industry reliant upon discretionary income and raises the question of whether multi-purpose galleries are the way of the future. Battle Ground galleries are exploring creative solutions ranging from an art-filled combination church and coffee shop to an arts center with classes and framing services. Members of The Cupola Gallery know all too well the trickle-down effect of reduced consumer spending. The gallery will close its storefront in Old Town Battle Ground on April 3, due to declining membership and sales.

FYI, March 19

Our daily offering of meetings and events in and around Clark County

Correction, March 19

Wrong address: U.S. Rep. Brian Baird’s Washington, D.C., office is in the Rayburn House Office Building, Independence Avenue and South Capitol Street, Washington, D.C., 20003. A story in The Columbian on Thursday misstated the office’s location.

Bits 'n' Pieces: Aerial dancer rises to new level in career

Aerial dancer Michelle Rivera of Vancouver admits it can be tough to explain what she does to others. “I ask them if they’ve seen Cirque du Soleil,” she said. “That’s basically what we do.”

Lady Washington gets cleaner engine

The Lady Washington is once again ready to set sail.

Vancouver Public Schools offers camps for spring break

Vancouver Public Schools will offer day camps for students age 6 to 13 during spring break week, March 29 through April 2.

Jet soars to new level of maturity

Maturity may not be the first word that comes to mind when the band Jet is mentioned. This is a band, after all, that blasted into the public consciousness in 2003 behind such rowdy and hyper-catchy radio hits as “Are You Gonna Be My Girl.”

Vital statistics, March 19

A list of births and court sentencings.

Wallace era nears end

17th District representative prepares to leave office with no regrets

During eight years in the Legislature, Rep. Deb Wallace has confronted a few moments of truth. One came Feb. 23, when the fate of a hotly contested bill to allow the state’s major universities to set their own undergraduate tuition rates landed on her plate.