Not sure, but I think this is some type of palm...
Anyone have any idea what it is?
And, I think more importantly, why are two of the stalks mushy to the touch (one can be bent, as seen in the photos). They lost all their leaves not too long ago, and I haven't been able to figure out why. The other three stalks seem perfectly fine.

The plant...

Closer view...

The 'bark' folded in on itself.. yeah, it's bad.

... no, I'm not strong, it's just as weak as a peice of plastic :(