2002_0426 ---------- Western Front 2002 April 26 - Page 1 ---------- Table tennis madness From a high school stoner pastime to college intramurals. See Story, Page 8. Interactive art Students express their feelings about Sept. 11 in the B-Gallery. See Story, Page 7. Western Washington University Volume 121 Issue 7 Bellingham, Washington College restructuring upsets faculty, students Music students worry about lost program quality By A i l e y Kato THE WESTERN FRONT Western freshman Ben Harris, a music composition major, spent six months searching for the right college. Some of the most prestigious music schools in the nation accepted him, but he said he finally found everything he wanted, including top-notch professors at Western. Now, Harris said if the restructuring proposal is approved he might consider other schools and transfer. - The proposal would create two new colleges from the existing College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Fine and Performing Arts. He testified before Provost Andrew Bodman and^a group of faculty panelists at a public See COLLEGE, Page 4 Child murder attributed to insulin shot overdose By Leanne Josephson THE WESTERN FRONT Eight-year-old Michael Busby Jr. was poisoned by a massive dose of insulin, Whatcom County Medical Examiner Dr. Gary Goldfogel announced Wednesday. Authorities had previously attributed his death to" strangulation and blood loss. The insulin injection increased levels in Busby's body 200 to 300 times the normal concentration, meaning he would have fallen unconscious within minutes, Goldfogel said. "When (insulin) goes into the blood directly, it is immediately acting," he said. Goldfogel said he couldn't say whether trauma to Busby's neck and torso and cuts on his leg and ear were inflicted before or after the injection. A jogger found the second-grader's body Friday at the Pacific Concrete site just off Squalicum Parkway. Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney Mac Setter filed charges of first-degree kidnapping and aggravated first-degree See MURDER, Page 12 Christina Tercero/ The Western Front Senior Gabe Lukeris lifts post graduate dancer, Kate Ranger, as they rehearse for their New Music/New Dance presentation. The dancers rehearse in an old apartment building located at 311 E. Holly St. because no place on campus accomodates their practice. Dance program may be denied rehearsal space By Tara McKenna THE WESTERN FRONT Lack of funding for Western's dance program and the possibility of becoming one of the smallest programs on campus due to the restructuring of colleges, could end the program. "If there is no space, there is no class. No class and the program could be terminated," modern dance director Nolan Dennett said. Currently, two-thirds of the dance program's curriculum takes place at a rented studio on Holly Street. Studio rental fees are $1,200 per month, and the student course fee of $25 per quarter pays for the space and the musical accompanist. Starting next fall, the rent will be $3,000 per month. As a last resort, student course fees See DANCE, Page 4 Arsenic exposure threatens Whatcom County By Derek Sheppard THE WESTERN FRONT •CAfcW Western junior Kate Koch said her 14-year-old brother Jonathan has an immune disorder and is in remission from colon cancer that might have been caused by complications from arsenic exposure. Jonathan lives on the family's farm outside Spokane in an area resembling the outskirts of Lynden, she said. When Koch heard about the problems Whatcom County residents were having with arsenic in their drinking water, she told her father to check his well, Koch said. "The effects of arsenic go beyond cancer," she said. "It might be nice to know (if the well has arsenic) before it's too late." After months of debate, the Whatcom County Council voted to adopt a new drinking water ordinance including a provision to reduce allowable arsenic levels in private Wells. According to the new ordinance, county residents applying for a building permit who wish to supply themselves with drinking water from a private well must meet lower arsenic standards. Council member Dan McShane said residents living in cities such as Bellingham probably will not be affected by the arsenic regulations. Most people are connected to county water supplies that are already treated for arsenic and other elements.. People living in rural Whatcom County who obtain drinking water from private wells are at risk for higher arsenic exposure because they have to clean their water themselves, he said. Joe Campo, research investigator for the Washington State See WATER, Page 4 Associated Students Board of Directors election results announced |tt||||J|i|l^^ft^i^ijj| For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail The Western Front at wfront@cc.wwu.edu www.westernfrontonline.com Please recycle ---------- Western Front 2002 April 26 - Page 2 ---------- 2 • The Western Front News April 26, 2002 IliiilW^llliiBBl HilHlllSlHi^HiiiB^Mli :|||j|||l|||l^^^^JJ iBilllHllB^^BIIlBi IlilHiiiiHiHiHHBiH^H l^plBilBill^Hlii! lillilliHii^iMHilii^BHI IlipillHpiii^BiliiBi | | | | | | | ^ | i l | i l | | ^ K i i B ^B IliilffliiHiiiMiHB^Hi BlIil^iHiHlBli :||p|||||i||jpw|^^j ;;blQcll|c£^ ;||||i|l|||||||i|||B|lj Should an animal rights group promote the n ew BK Veggie Burger while Burger King continues to kill animals for traditional burgers? Compiled by Stacey Gorgen and Leah Haafield Jenny Taylor Western junior Paul Warfield Western sophomore Allison Gamble Western junior 'People who are vege- Wk Wk tarian could make J S their own veggie burgers at home. They should be doing that instead of supporting Burger King.' 7 think there has to V be a compromise. Burger King isn't going to stop killing animals They have to realize that they've scored a victory.' 7 think so. It's the 55 kind of thing you have to take one step at a time. You can't expect a whole corporation based on meat to just do a 180.' AP WIRE NEWS BRIEFS STATE NEWS Celebration marks ferry's 75th birthday The state ferry service plans-J to celebrate the 75th birthday of the world's oldest operating ferry, located in Anacortes. The Illahee turns 75 on May 4. The ferry continues to serve the San Juan Islands, operating from Anacortes. Orcas Island librarian Phyllis Carney will lead the onboard celebration. Longtime crewmem-bers will answer questions and tell stories about the boat. Motel closes during meth lab investigation A Wenatchee motel was closed briefly this week and about 30 guests were sent elsewhere after an illegal drug lab was discovered in one of the motel's rooms. The Orchard Inn reopened Monday afternoon after materials for making methampheta-mines were removed from a first-floor room. Johnny L. McGraw, 28, of Wenatchee was arrested for possession of methamphetamines. Two women who work at the motel were treated after complaining of irritated throats and severe headaches. NATIONAL NEWS Zero tolerance policy for Catholic priests It could be one-strike-and-you're- out for Catholic priests who commit sexual abuse in the future. Washington, D.C., Cardinal Theodore McCarrick said he and his colleagues meeting at the Vatican have agreed on the need for such policy. But McCarrick said questions remain about whether the tough policy should also be applied to cases that happened in the past and have now surfaced. Pope John Paul II said there is no room in the priesthood for those who harm the young. The cardinals and other church leaders are drafting a statement, which might have some recommended reforms. FBI puts shopping centers on alert for t e r r o r i sm The FBI issued another terrorism warning, this time for shopping centers and grocery stores. A law enforcement official said al-Qaida operatives might be planning attacks against civilian targets, including banks, shopping centers and supermarkets. The warning did not include specific information about possible targets, timing, numbers of people involved or method of attack. The FBI warned agents nationwide based on information from a captured senior al- Qaida official. The agency cautioned that the information is unsubstantiated. INTERNATIONAL NEWS Potato chips, fries might contain carcinogens Food authorities in Stockholm, Sweden, said potato chips, french fries and other high-carbohydrate foods might contain a substance that could cause cancer. The substance, acrylamide, forms when carbohydrates are heated in a certain way — such as frying potatoes. While the substance was classified as a "probable human carcinogen," food scientists in the United States urged consumers to be patient and not overreact to the Swedish study. Sweden's National Food Administration studied more than 100 foods bought in Swedish stores and restaurants. Tycoon will pay $20 million to t o u r space A South African Internet tycoon is set to become the world's second space tourist. Mark Shuttleworth will join a Russian cosmonaut and an Italian air force pilot in a Russian spacecraft when it blasts off for the International Space Station from Central Asia tomorrow. Shuttleworth is paying the Russian Space Agency $20 million for the privilege of being aboard the spacecraft during the 10-day mission. The crew has spent the last eight months in training. American businessman Dennis Tito was the first tourist to pay Russia to take him into space. Compiled by Matt Dornan AP Wire courtesy ofKUGS 89.3-FM ^wSm/KHKMBS^ Tastier Online WUKKRn BH| The Western Front is published twice weekly in fall, winter and spring; once a week in summer session. Address: TheWesternFront, Western Washington University, CH 110, Bellingham, WA 98225-9100. The Western Front is the official newspaper of Western Washington University, published by the Student Publications Council, and is mainly supported by advertising. Opinions and stories in the newspaper have no connection with advertising. News content is determined by student editors. 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THE MATH PLACEMENTTEST is offered in OM120 at 3 p.m. April 29, May 6 and 20, and June 3 and 10, and at 9 a.m. May 2,9,16,23,30, and June 6 and 13. Registration is not required. Students must bring photo identification, student number, Social Security number and a No. 2 pencil. A $15 fee is payable in the exact amount at time of testing. Allow 90 minutes. The schedule and sample problems may be found at www.ac.wwu,edu/~assess/tc.htm. S1TAR PLAYER Kartik Seshadri will return to Western to perform at the PAC Concert Hall at 8 p.m. April 26. Tickets are $5 student/$7 general public, and are available at the PAC box office. HAVANA NOTES, an exhibit of contemporary photographs with broad appeal but of special interest to those interested in life in Cuba, runs April 29-May 11 in VU Gallery 507. Free and open to public 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. THE TEST FOR ENTRANCE INTO TEACHER EDUCATION (TETEP) will be given in OM 120 at 2 p.m. May 2 and June 4. Registration is required in OM 120 or by calling X/3080. A $25 fee is payable in the exact amount at test time. Not administered individually. Allow 21/z hours. PAUL CIENFUENGOS, CO-FOUNDING DIRECTOR of Democracy Unlimited of Humboldt County, will speak at 6. p.m. May 2 in VU 565 about "First Steps in Dismantling Corporate Rule. THE WRITING CENTER IS RECRUITING writing assistants for the 2003 academic year. Do you have such a passion for words that you write even when you don't have to? Fabulous! Pick up an application packet in WL 389 or request one fromRobertBucik@wwu.edu. A COURSE IN CROSS-CULTURAL COMPETENCE, Edu 427k, begins May 6. Tuition for the 2-credit course taught via the Internet is $278. The course requires access to a computer and printer, and Netscape or Internet Explorer 4.0 or greater. To register or for more information, call X/3308. Grading is S/U only. THE FOURTH OUTDOOR WOMEN'S FORUM will be hosted by the Outdoor Center at 7 p.m. May 7 in VU 552. For more information about the free event, call Sarah Regan at X/3112. THE MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT) will be given in OM 120 at 2 p.m. May 15 and June 5. Registration is required in OM 120 or by calling X/3080. A $35 fee is payable at time of testing. Not administered individually Test takes about 1 Vi hours. Limited to 16 students. CAN'T FIT ---------- Western Front 2002 April 26 - Page 3 ---------- April 26, 2002 News The Western Front • 3 Teachers discuss right to teach controversial topics Betsy Anderson/ The Western Front Local educators meet with members of the community Wednesday at Woodring College to debate the freedom teachers have to discuss sensitive topics in their classrooms. By Leah Hadfield THE WESTERN FRONT Panelists on Wednesday agreed that the right to discuss controversial issues in class is necessary to preserve the freedom of democracy. During a Woodring College of Education forum, local educators and members of the community discussed how to approach teaching controversial issues at school. The idea was to discuss what kinds of legal and civil limitations teachers experience when teaching about a national crisis like Sept. 11, said Lorraine Kasprisin, Woodring's educational foundations chairwoman. Shelby Sheppard, a visiting assistant professor of educational philosophy at Western, recognized the need for teachers to be neutral in the classroom, but said teachers must not be silenced in their efforts to teach controversial issues. "I believe that teachers are crucial to the development of the kind of society that we want to live in. And so it worries me that there may be constraints on what teachers are able to work with in terms of helping their children," Sheppard said. Speakers were concerned about issues like discussing religion to understand people's actions and the need to make information age-appropriate and omit graphic details. A study by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni demonstrated the importance of understanding controversy in the classroom, Kasprisin said. Neighborhood Grill 8c Bar 1069 Sunset Blvd in Sunset Square 671 -6000 A P P Y 3-6pm O l i r 9pm-close 1 / 2 PRICE APPETIZERS $1.25 $2.59 Voted "Best Happy Hour" by EVENING MAGAZINE The report cited more than 100 incidents of college professors making un-American or unpatriotic remarks in the two months following the terrorist attacks, Kasprisin said at the beginning of the forum. While the study was not try-' ing to promote censorship on college campuses, it did not take into account the context of the statements, Kasprisin said. Daniel Larner, a Fairhaven College professor and American Civil Liberties Union state board manager, said emotions after Sept. 11 were so overwhelming, it took a while for people to begin questioning U.S. legislation and foreign policy. The U.S. Patriot Act, which can literally prevent people from free speech, gives people a reason to be afraid of controversial issues, he said. "[It is] the wholesale rape of civil liberties on a level that is unprecedented," Larner said. Larner asked what lessons we have, taught our children by reacting to attacks on freedom with fear and conformity. "Being civil and being deliberately stupid, are these the same things?" he asked. Kara Kisena, a fifth-grade teacher at Larrabee Elementary School in Bellingham, said she incorporates current events into classes to give students a broader understanding of the world. Students in fifth grade are just starting to think on a bigger scale, so trying to figure out what makes people different is really important, Kisena said. Jen Riedel, a twelfth-grade teacher at Lynden High School, said when her class discusses controversial topics, she makes sure the students are informed about every angle of an issue. Kisena and Riedel said they try to create safe environments for the students when discussing controversial issues. 7 think it's a mistake to think that issues about public education are only issues of concern to teachers.' Shelby Sheppard Educational philosophy professor Both agreed that facilitating, and not expressing opinions, was very important in class discussions about sensitive topics. The issues presented by the panelists concerned teachers' rights and responsibilities, but Sheppard said these issues affect everyone in society. "I think it's a mistake to think that issues about public education are only issues of concern to teachers," he said. "I really believe that those issues are of concern to absolutely everybody." AS club hip to Hula Hoop By Juli Robinson THE WESTERN FRONT Western junior Andrew Dawe has brought back a childhood pastime to Western's campus in the form of Hula-Hoops. His club, the Hip Swinging Hula Hipsters, is new this year. The club started in February and has 10 members. Dawe said the idea for starting the club stems from trips with friends to" the 3-B Tavern at 1226 N. State S t Monday evening at the 3-B Tavern is hula hooping night. "We were inspired," said Western senior and club member Cori Ready. Dawe said he and. his friends had not hula hooped since they were children. "We wanted to reclaim the Hula-Hoop as a sport for grownups," Dawe said. "It's good exercise and it's really fun to do with your friends," said Western senior and club member Laura Wolf. Dawe said the club is in the process of organizing classes with some of the experienced hula hoopers they have seen at the 3-B Tavern. He said he would like to organize a Hula-Hoop competition on campus and would like to plan a Hula-Hoop week in May. "My goal is for May to be ... Hula-Hoop month," Dawe said. "And,I would like to see ... 100 hula hoopers in Red Square." Dawe said the club is open to people who want to improve their hula hooping skills. Giro • Fox • Repairs and Rental • Bikes, Skis, Boards, XC ---------- Western Front 2002 April 26 - Page 4 ---------- 4 • The Western Front News April 26, 2002 College: Panel considers proposal Continued from Page 1 , hearing Wednesday morning. Harris said he told his story at Wednesday's meeting in hopes of explaining what the proposal means to him. The public hearing was a chance for faculty and students to talk about the possible effects of the proposal announced by the provost April 8. More than 17 people testified in Old Main 340. People stood in the back of the room because the large audience filled all the seats. Each testimony was followed by applause. The arts would be added to a new college of arts, social sciences and humanities. Science, math and computer science classes would comprise a new college of science and technology. Jeffrey Newcomer, Faculty Senate member for the engineering technology department, said he thinks half of the proposal is a good idea. "I'm not advocating to abolish any colleges," Newcomer said. Newcomer said he supports creating a new college because it will create opportunities and bring in new revenue. Jeffrey Gilliam, associate professor of music and Faculty Senate member, said he is frightened by the proposal because he does not understand how it will benefit the arts. Gilliam presented a petition with 57 signatures from the faculty and staff of the College of Fine and Performing Arts to the Faculty Senate Monday. The petition asked to extend the timeline for the final decision to the end of spring quarter 2003. The faculty Senate moved to endorse the petition. Western President Karen Morse and Bodman assured the senate they will make every effort to discuss postponing the final decision for the restructuring proposal with the Board of Trustees. "It took three years to create this college, and it is not befitting to sweep away its accomplishments in one quarter/' Gilliam said. Gilliam said the proposal was a surprise. He said he hopes for more time to understand why the restructuring plan would be an improvement for the art departments. He said a dean who is not familiar with the needs of the art departments, would have a difficult time understanding how a music program is funded. Arsenic: Cost of water filtration systems in new homes may rise Continued from Page I Cancer Registry Program, said some cancer risks are associated with exposure to arsenic, but the risks are not certain. "It's very, very unusual for us to have cases in which we can link certain elements to specific cancer cases,", he said. Arsenic has been shown to increase the risk of bladder cancer but Whatcom County does not appear to have higher rates of bladder cancer, Campo said. Sam Crawford, the only council member to vote against the ordinance, said the water filtration systems are high costs to impose upon builders. . Water filtration systems can cost up tp $10,000 depending on how many elements including arsenic need to be extracted, said Whatcom County Environmental Health Supervisor Paul Chudek. The new arsenic standard will only apply when residents with private wells apply for a building permit, Chudek said. Arsenic deposits came from sediment that settled after glaciers descended from Canada to carve out the Puget Sound basin in the last ice age, he said. Was Your Car Injured? Maybe You Were As Well! "If You Have Been Involved In An Auto Accident, You Need A "Crash Course" On Soft Tissue Injuries." Even "fender benders" can cause hidden injuries that can develope into pain, headaches, even Arthritis. 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The downtown studio has capacity for 50 students. . - "The studio at the university is so tiny and overcrowded," Turner said. "The downtown studio is much more to scale for actual performances and the floor is better." Recently, the Departmentally Related Activities Committee, designed to cover expenses for student activities related to departments, denied the dance program's request for $12,000 to cover one-third of the downtown rental fees. "The committee has never covered rental expenses, and the dance program is not a department," said Floyd McKay, a voting member of the committee. While the department is still recovering from DRAC's rejection, the provost presented a plan to reconstruct the colleges by including the College of Fine and Performing Arts into a college of arts, humanities and social sciences. "The provost said resources for the dance program will increase, but he could offer no guarantee," Dennett said. "In the new college we will be one of sixteen instead of one of four. I'm afraid concerns will be harder to voice." While faculty in the fine arts department want to assume the best from the restructuring, dance program staff and students are concerned that the program will be overshadowed by larger departments. "The dance department really needs the money for the downtown studio, and it would be great to see it slated in the University budget," . said Sierra Bayles, a junior in the dance program. Bayles is afraid dance will be cut because it is the smallest. Christina Tercero/ The Western Front Choreographer Angie Bianchini demonstrates body placement for students Gabe Lukeris and Kate Ranger. TH€ EVENT THAT'S SWEEPING WE NATION! Mount Baker Theatre Downtown Bellingham Saturday, April 27 - 2pm 7pm Tickets $20 advance, $10 with student ID 1-hour before show time! Call 73^-6080 mm. 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By Christina Tercero THE WESTERN FRONT The sound of laughter and lively conversation filters through the soft jazz music. The shake of the bartender's martini mixer is occasionally accented by the spray of drinks and the sound of ice against glass. A small group chats at a table out on the floor, a couple sits together eating in a booth and several businessmen take their drinks at the bar. A setting such .as this one seems unlikely to be found anywhere near Western, but Bellingham offers' a variety of classy bars and restaurants with upscale, sophisticated atmospheres. Martinis at Poppe's For Western junior Michelle Butler, a place with this style of avant-garde would be Poppe's Bistro Lounge, located in Best Western Lakeway Inn. "Poppe's is.great," Butler said. "It does not even belong in Bellingham, but thank God that it is." Poppe's-is a trendy, bar with a retro atmosphere. The room opens up to hardwood floors cut in with patterns of flagstone tiles. Redwood panels with silver trim add a classy, cruise ship-like look to the room. The lighting comes from blue and wine-colored glass lamps, adding a mixture of cool and warm light for a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. While the bartender waits for the customers' drink requests, he flips around his silver martini mixer. Poppe's serves drinks and martinis with names such as The Bellingham Skyy, Northern Exposure and Purple Haze. They also offer a signature martini dining experience sampler. complete the Northwest feeling that gives Anthony's its unique atmosphere. Anthony's also keeps a fire burning in the fireplace to greet guests as they arrive. Pasta and wine at Stanello's For some, a classy restaurant could mean wearing jeans and a nice shirt, enjoying a drink with someone and keeping tabs on a sports game, all while being able to hear one another talk. Doug Benson, a bartender at Stanello's Italian Restaurant said the restaurant offers the unique, high-energy combination of a sports bar and lounge, along with a great view of sunsets off the bay. Stanello's also offers a more formal menu and setting in its dinning room for those who wish to dine on pasta and wine. The dining room is characterized by hardwood floors, soft lighting and music. The wine colored tablecloths are set elegantly with silver and glass, and old-fashioned black and white photographs line the walls. Jazz at the Calumet Scenic views at Anthony's Anthony's Homeport, nestled at the edge of the Bellwater Marina, offers a more characteristically Pacific Northwest atmosphere. 'The atmosphere, the view and the variety of food are great," said Travis Thomas, a Bellingham community member who has dined there with his wife. "It is probably our favorite place out here." Anthony's location allows for a view of the harbor and amazing sunsets. The smell of cedar wood planks, fresh crab cakes and halibut The Calumet, a restaurant in downtown Bellingham, offers a quaint, Northwest environment. Kristan Johnson, a senior at Western said she enjoys bars and restaurants that are a bit more grown-up — not focused, so much on meeting the needs of a college crowd. "I like the fact that The Calumet is downtown, that it is smoke free and that it is geared towards an older crowd," Johnson said. • In the evenings, oil lamps and candles, Christina Tercero/ The Western Front give the restaurant a warm, intimate light. Stanello's Offers a formal atmosphere and Earth tones, a rustic brick wall and a display of wine bottles give the restaurant a comfortable feel. Chyleene Eberhardt, a manager and waitress at The Calumet, said she would consider The Calumet to be an upscale, casual restaurant. It is a place where people can go to have an espresso or tea with a friend. They can also choose from a menu that focuses on Northwest foods and unique wines, she said. • One of the features The Calumet offers is its variety of music. "The Calumet is awesome — they have a great jazz night," Western junior Michelle Butler said. Butler and her friend, Western junior Heather Rachello, said they enjoyed the atmosphere the restaurant had to offer. "The Calumet is a great place to go and have martinis, or to just go and sit with your girlfriends," Rachello said. B5*n THE W Walking through a jungle of gling, white bandage strips is r Western's B-Gallery — its wall status — defies the no: exhibits it houses. :j j | - "Expressing the Inexpressib located in Fine Arts 118, respo mous student artist put on th lt; cousin, a New York fire marsh "I was using art as an outle it was going to be a show," the they could safely contributo^p feelings out like that." Anonymity was important intimacy of her works. . "Plus, I wanted people to ei said. "People don't know who biased." The artist, a Western se^ii the quarter off to grieve wrfh was so close to graduating, he: "Expressing the Inexpressib ect that allows her to graduat lt; "Initially, it was my express: realized it.would be a good thi The exhibit is interactive, meaning that anyone' can add their expressions to the wall of the gallery. "My expression is just a starting point," the artist said. "Space is completely free for people to be critical about anything they . want to be." People can use provided cardboard squares, as their palettes.: Some cardboard* responses tacked on the wall include the word "revenge" crossed out, a ^ representation of the two E) towers on fire and the sen- sh tence "My grief is not a cry ^ ( Jarfl t By Briar THE WEST Christopher Hopper and Monej 77 days before their bus, dut Bremerton. CHnMFTP almost*1 their national tour that night, to CHnMFTP is from New York perimeter of the United States and rock. They named their bus Cam Canadian school bus, which thgj the sides. ~ "We're having shows because Ministry Coordinator Sam Bretz CHnMFTP played as part of th April 17. The Inn will welcom Wednesday for three weeks. By h hope to attract more people to att "It's nice to have a concert wr Western is 21," student voluntee have a different setting. It opens Hopper, vocalist and guitarist perform, even though the audien( ---------- Western Front 2002 April 26 - Page 7 ---------- April 26, 2002 Accent The Western Front • 7 r a I i n g A r t a(psinek ERN FRONT i s and forging a path through dan-typical entrance for an art gallery, signifying its small, hole-in-the-especially when it comes to the an exhibit in Western's B-Gallery, to the Sept. 11 attacks. An anony- BDW in response to the death of her express my feelings before I knew it said. "I wanted people to feel like ;'9jrind of a scary thing to put your e artist because of the emotional the show with a clean slate," she e it (the exhibit), so they won't be id^she was thinking about taking temiily in New York. Because she . cher convinced her to stay, ecame the independent study proj-my outlet," the artist said. "Then I share." for war!" Sharon Antholt, faculty adviser to the B-Gallery, said the exhibit is important because Sept. 11 has not been widely discussed on campus. "This is a place on campus which both addresses the issue and allows people to express their feelings while remaining anonymous," Antholt said. Some of the artwork may make viewers uncomfortable because the works challenge mainstream views on patriotism. One piece is an American flag, folded and packaged, with the words, "Made in China," clearly printed. Western junior Matthew Anderson, the B-Gallery's assistant, said forcing people to think is a positive side effect of the exhibit. "There hasn't been a lot of talk on Western's campus about terrorism and its effects," Anderson said. "The show makes you think about it without letting George Bush do all the thinking." Evan Parker/ The Western Front Cloth strands hang from the ceiling at the entrance to the B-Gallery. Contributors wrote messages on the strands to voice their opinions about Sept. 11. The artist said along with making people think critically, the exhibit also heals wounds inflicted during the attacks. "The healing part for me has been done," the artist said. "Now it's a place for other people to heal and express their own loss." The artist said after the initial shock began to fade, she could focus on school and presenting the exhibit. The artist said she filled out a proposal explaining her Evan Parker/ The Western Front idea for "Expressing the Inexpressible" and showed the r | P B-Gallery presents "9.11.01 student committee a sample of her works. Once the com-iSSing the Inexpressable," an interactive mittee and Antholt voted to approve the exhibit, she began hat gives students a chance to represent planning, selings about the attacks on America. The B-Gallery filled a need that had been aching for a fnin with long time, said Antholt. "It provides a place for students to show their work," she said. "It's a place for students to have experience running a gallery." B-Gallery Student Director Samantha Ring said the gallery provides students an opportunity to show their work before going out into the art world. "It's our own little internship in the art department," Ring said. The B-Gallery has shown exhibits before "Expressing the Inexpressible," from "Animaniacal," a collaboration of drawing a photography animation, to "Print," which included works from the design department. "Expressing the Inexpressible" is the gallery's first interactive exhibit, Ring said. The artist said that by responding to the exhibit, students are exercising a power unique to democracy: The power to speak out. \ s u s iolte FRONT The Poor were on the road for imick, finally broke down in rfake it to the last concert on it the INN Ministries, as been traveling around the ig their unique mix of gospel lecause it was originally a painted black with flames on lents like going to shows," 's new concert series at 8 p.m. new band to perform every \ the concerts, Bretz said they eryices. R h because not everyone at son Shadle said. "It's nice to for everyone to come." e band, said he was happy to sisted of less than 10 people. "It doesn't matter who comes, we play our guts out either way," Hopper said. "You give it your best." Because of the small audience, the band was able to personalize the concert, learning everyone's names and inviting people to join them onstage. They asked the whole audience to come to the front of the church to join them in singing hymns, and invited the audience to dance along. Members of the audience sang and danced, and many raised their arms to the ceiling as the band played the worship songs. Though the band plays hymns, Hopper said they do not want to be labeled as a "Christian" band. "We're all Christians and we're in a band, but our songs are about life," Hopper said. "You don't think of Pink Floyd as a Buddhist band, they're a rock band." Hopper did spend some time describing each band member's experiences with religion, and he invited audience members to give their lives to Jesus. "The reason we do this is because we all love Jesus/' Hopper said. Western junior Andrew Brown said he liked that the concert was intimate and personal. He said concerts are a good way to get people who don't go to church to come in. Brianne Holte/The Western Front Lead singer Christopher Hopper raises his arm as Christopher Hopper and Money For The Poor play their last show at the Inn Ministries. This show marked the end of the band's 77 day tour of the United States. / "I thought [the concert] was very unique," he said. Western students as well as younger people attended the concert. Twelve-year-old Alex Baird was visiting family in BeUingham. He said he was glad that anyone could attend, no matter how old they are. He said he enjoyed dancing in the front of the church. "It was funny how he got us up [front]," he said. "It was a lot of fun." Towards the end of the concert, Hopper announced that he had decided to sell the band's compact disc for any price people were willing to pay. Hopper said the band was glad to be done with the tour so they could head home on Canuck. Hopper said they were planning to drive straight to New York from Bellingham as soon as the concert was over. He said they sometimes have to rely on their musical skills to keep Canuck going. "When we run out of gas, we sit on the curb at the rest stop and play our guitars until we get enough money for gas," Hopper said. ---------- Western Front 2002 April 26 - Page 8 ---------- 8 • The Western Front SPORTS NCAA II Intramural April 26, 2002 Table tennis players all about business By Brandon Ivey THE WESTERN FRONT It seems Forrest Gump and Western students have something in common — they both excel playing table tennis. Western senior Tom Lackaff won his fourth straight table tennis tournament Wednesday at Carver Gym. Lackaff is the founder and president of the Western Table Tennis Club. "Well, Thomas, you know the drill — come by my office for your (championship) shirt," said Western faculty and intramural supervisor Michael Beal, who was in charge of the tournament. The nine-man double-elimination tournament shared half of the gym with a group of loud ladies. Cheerleaders were practicing to the Inspector Gadget theme song in double-time. "We practice with the cheerleaders," Western junior Matt Jones said. "We've got half-naked girls here." Perhaps because of this, Western sophomore Erik Maudslien lost in the finals. "Those losses are tough on the soul," Maudslien said. "It's like being forged in a fire — you come out hardened." Maudslien said he started playing table tennis at Western because so many people were playing. "It used to be something to do while we were stoned in high school, but that was pingpong," Maudslien said. Lackaff said major differences exist between pingpong and table tennis. "In pingpong, you stand straight and just move your arm a little bit," Lackaff said. "You can move as much in table tennis as you do in tennis, you just have a smaller target to aim at." He said he likes the structure that table tennis offers. "There are thousands of variations on pingpong, it is played as a pastime," Lackaff said. "There is one official table tennis and it is what they play in the Olympics." Lackaff said he wants to coach table tennis in the future. "The only hope for (table tennis success in) America is to develop a youthful table tennis program," Lackaff said. "If I started playing ten years ago, I could have been nationally ranked by now." Focus is necessary in table tennis, Maudslien said. He said he focuses on the ball and on how his opponents react to the ball. "When you can slam a little ball, have it hit the corner (of the table) and watch the per- Sailing club battles the wind at Lake Whatcom tourney By Juli Robinson THE WESTERN FRONT The Western Sailing Club team will compete in the Sailing National Qualifier this weekend. The qualifier is an annual event that rotates between different schools each year. "I'm excited for it," said Western sophomore club member Lisa Hawkins. "It's a big race. We've got good boats on the line.". This year the event will take place at Lakewood — Western's property on Lake Whatcom. Western will compete against the schools in Western's district — Washington State University, the University of Washington, Portland State University and the University of Oregon. The qualifier will consist of three racing, including a women's race, a co-ed race and a team race. The top winners from each event will earn a spot in the nationals in Hawaii. Western sophomore Annie Johnson, a" club member, said she is not sure if they can beat division-leading UW, but is confident they will give them a battle. "It'd be great to beat UW, especially up here," she said. 'They're kind of our big, big rivals." The event is set to begin at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, continuing through the afternoon and concluding with finals on Sunday. 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Most weeknights the club has informal meetings at Fairhaven. Lackaff said the Fairhaven atmosphere is similar to that of another table tennis mecca. "Fairhaven is the China of Western," Lackaff said. Jones said that some guys play for several hours at Fairhaven. "They literally wear their paddles to the wood by hitting so many balls," Jones said. Brandon Ivey/ The Western Front Western senior Tom Lackaff serves to an opponent during a game in his fourth straight table tennis tournament victory Wednesday night. • Will Act For Change ((AA LLiiffeessttyyllee AAddvviissoorr PPrrooggrraamm)) %C^-J^ Presents An Interactive Theater Experience: "Against her will no more!" How you can make it happen. Tuesday, April 30, 2002 Miller Hall 163 7:00 pm Free Performance! Open to everyone. AA/EO Institution 0. ... ...... 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"I am not a serious player really," she said, "I am a real nutball." Hicks agreed. Grant is a fun person to be around and is well liked by her teammates, he said. Grant said her love for the game comes, from home. Growing up, Grant always played softball. Her family celebrated her birthdays on numerous ball fields, and her father played in the AAA league. "She thought she was just going to have to become a ball player if she was going to be a part of her family," Grant's mother, Debbie Grant, said. After her father injured his shoulder, he moved on to coaching. 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"If you don't know what's going on in every position then you really shouldn't be out in the field," she said: Grant said her inspiration is her dad. "No matter where (I'm at), he is in that moment," Grant said, "I think that is what I look up to the most. He doesn't coach just the athlete — he coaches the complete person." Following in her father's footsteps, Grant said she plans on becoming a coach for a college team. pitcher, 54,20,7/22/81, Junior, Edmonds, Wash. 2002 season statistics Pitching #G;I^Bl:Rt:B;:;:-HR:RBIBB":j - lt;i-:;:j\}r lt;l'ir • Vikings sweep Western Oregon in tripleheader THE WESTERN FRONT The Western women's softball team swept Western ' Oregon University in a tripleheader Thursday in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference matchup. The Vikings won the first game 7-5 on a strong pitching performance from junior Amanda Grant. Junior catcher Rachel Laitala led the Vikings with three hits and two RBIs. Western Junior pitcher Kristen Kiekenapp pitched the entire game two, scattering seven hits and allowing only two runs in the 3-2 Viking win. Game three was a Viking slug-fest as they picked up eight runs in an 8-6 win. The Vikings had 10 hits, with seven different players picking up RBIs. Junior catcher Lindsay Walton went 2- for-3 with an RBI. Next up for the Vikings is a doubleheader Saturday at Humboldt State University, including the final innings of a game postponed on April 18 so Humboldt could make its flight. Crew to compete in Northwest Collegiate Rowing Championships THE WESTERN FRONT Western seeks to repeat its sweep of the women's eight per boat races Saturday at the Northwest Collegiate Rowing Championships at Lake Stevens, Wash. The Vikings won all four of the women's races last year, claiming the varsity race by 10.7 seconds over second-p l a c e Pacific L u t h e r an University. Western's expected varsity lineup Saturday is coxswain Emily Davis, stroke Katy Smith, Karla Landis, Karena Howel, Aimee Heytvelt, Marcy Chartier, Lindsay Wack, Beth Moore and bow Katie Miller. The men's varsity eight per boat team was second last year, just 1.4 seconds behind the University of Puget Sound. Western's lone men's victory last year came in the novice race. The men's varsity lineup is likely to be coxswain Rene Volland, stroke Gabe Jacobsen, Casey Raymond, Josh Griesse, Alex Zaveruha, Jonathan King, James Haack, Mike Schultis and bow Jim Warrick. This is the first time the race has been at Lake Stevens. For the past seven years, the race took place at American Lake in Tacoma, Wash. Western is entered in a total of seven women's and six men's races beginning at 8:15 a.m Saturday. Other schools entered are Humboldt State University, Lewis Clark College, Pacific Lutheran, University of Puget Sound, Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University and . Willamette University. 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In order to accommodate the remaining students, the dance department must charge students to rent studio space downtown. Next year, the rent for the studio located on Holly Street will be $3,000 per month. Recently, the Departmentally Related Activities Committee denied the dance program's request for $12,000 to cover one-third of the rental costs. "It is too expensive for students to pay," Nolan Dennett, modern dance director said. The 450 dance students could be required to pay $75 per quarter for one dance class. This is unacceptable considering that Western music students do not pay fees for practice space in the Performing Arts Center available to them 24 hours per day. By forcing dance students to pay $75 in class fees and dance off campus, Western's administration is degrading and invali: dating the entire dance program. Though most students are not strangers to course fees — some as high as $163.90 for downhill skiing classes — making dance students to pay $75 for a space that should already be provided for them is ridiculous. Additionally, physical education classes such as skiing are elective credits, while many dance classes are required to complete a departmental minor. Dance is an important part of a liberal arts university. Western needs a strong dance program to attract a diverse group of art students: The Performing Arts Center consistently brings in nationally known dance acts, such as Susan Marshall, choreographer of "One and Only You." Marshall brought her performance to Western in January and taught workshops to dance students. Yet, Western offers the dance program ho space to practice on the PAC, while the Mainstage is often unoccupied. Music students do not face the same injustice, and are allowed to practice in the PAC concert hall, as well as the many smaller practice rooms. Dance students deserve at least the same courtesy and do not deserve to lose their program because the activities committee denied them money. Western should have a space for the dance students to rehearse. If not, it should help with the cost of the off-campus space. Frontlines are the opinion of The Western Front editorial board: Paul Olund, Sonja L. Cohen, Brendan C. Manning, Alaina C. Dunn, Candace M.E. Nelson, Dian McClurg, Courtney L. Howard and Heather June Olah The Western Front Editor-in-Chief: Paul Olund; Managing Editor: Sonja L. Cohen; Copy Editors: Brendan C. Manning, Jessi Loerch, Heather June Olah; Photo Editors: Stephanie Kosonen, Evan Parker; News Editors: Candace M.E. Nelson, Dian McClurg; Accent Editor: Suzanne Almoslino Features Editor: Courtney L. Howard; Sports Editor: Matthew Hietala; Opinions Editor: Alaina C. Dunn; Online Editor: Amber Blondin; Cartoonist: Kristen Proctor; Adviser: Jim Napoli; Business Manager: Alethea Macomber; Advertising Manager: Joel Hall. Staff Reporters: Betsy Anderson, Michael Baab, Valerie Bauman, Richard Bean, Sasha Benko, Joshua Brastad, Heidi Buhman, Paul Nicholas Carlson, Dana Carr, Matthew DeLong, Bobbie Egan, Lee Fehrenbacher, Sarah Fox, Stacey Gorgen, Leah Hadfield, Christina Haws, Tyler Hicks, Brianne Holte, Brandon Ivey, Andrea Jasinek, Leanne Josephson, Ailey Kato, Megan Lewis, Sarah Loehndorf, Cailin Long, Meagan McFadden, Tara Mckenna, Romeelah Payofelin, Juli Robinson, Jaclyn Ruckle, Matthew Saxe, Gig Schlich, Derek Sheppard, Chris Smith, Christina Tercero, Sarah Warren, Abiah Weaver and Carl Weiseth And we quote: "Historically there has been, and there remains, a huge gap between what bishops say and what bishops do. Their promises sound good, but their performance is lacking." - Barbara Blaine of Chicago, founder of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, after American Roman Catholic leaders agreed yesterday to make it easier to remove priests guilty of sexually abusing minors. m£$Q\ Tu*M o u r 13 o a sT LETS 6 0 V6TE1.' ^y I "Dl DK5T OftRe: F) cUX THE fi.S. ,r3eFC gt;R£.,. / B u i i £ gt;u.R£:cJ3Re: R0C3ULT IT NCW \ OWVERH*. iT gt;tffc3r KKIZW WHOS T*Utf lOiW i... BOLT I'U. U KTEZ UJP FoG. TO FIT!! How should the Associated Students increase voter turnout? Students need reminder of AS's worth Mike Baab COMMENTARY Western students don't care about the Associated Student elections. They don't go to the debates, they don't listen to what the candidates have to say and, for the most part, they don't vote. The reason Western students don't vote is because, simply put, they think the AS Board of Directors doesn't have the power to meaningfully affect their lives. Students assume the elected officials can't make any. concrete, progressive and noticeable changes to Western. They know their classes aren't going to be more interesting or exciting next year because a new dash of leadership has been thrown into the administrative stew. The voting process has a sense of futility at Western. When a voter has to make a choice between two candidates, it doesn't really matter whom he or she chooses. The winning candidates, it seems, are the only ones truly affected by the elections. Thousands of students saw the voting booths in Red Square, read the clever slogans on the candidates' pastel-screaming posters and took the sweets offered by the candidates themselves. Despite this, the vast majority of Western students veered away from the voting booths as if they were offering free used tissues. Mormon missionaries were in Red Square on the second day of voting, doing their own brand of electioneering, and most students regarded them with the same mixture of indifference, mild annoyance and detached curiosity as the voting booths.' Many students think winning the election is simply one more pump of oxygen added to an already-inflated resume for the candidates. Try as it might, the AS can't light any fires in students' bellies until they disprove that assumption. If the candidates want to be taken seriously once they take office, they have to show the students they have the power to affect students' lives. Issues that students feel strongly about, such as tuition, parking, mass transit, class size and teacher qualifications are not substantially affected by the AS. This does not mean that the AS is powerless to make students' time at Western go by a little faster and more easily. It is up to the AS next year to make themselves more visible. Many students don't have a firm grip on what the AS is or what it does. If the elected officials have the power to affect genuine changes for students, they should do so, and let students know about it. Better advertising needed to draw in votes Bobbie Egan COMMENTARY The recent Associated Student election sadly reveals the. apathetic and indifferent attitude Western students have about campus issues. Students need a kick in the pants to vote. Voting lasted two days, but as polls closed at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, only 1,411 of Western's 12,725 students had taken the time to vote; Cory Walken, AS election coordinator, has the difficult task of getting students to vote. Walken's job was difficult. He had an operating budget of $1,170 to run an entire election. But judging from the student turnout, more needs to be done to increase the number of students who vote. ' First, switch the manual voting procedure to online voting. ' Western and Eastern Washington University are the only two college in the state not-utilizing online voting during student elections. Walken did his homework and found a company to set up the software needed. In the end, however, security and time limitations foiled any prospects of online voting this year. Next year's AS board has an obligation to, see that online voting replaces the manual voting method. Campus Pipeline, the company that provides students with My Western, offers online voting software. The University of Washington implemented online voting this year using Campus Pipeline. The company suggests online voting brings in 11 to 20 percent more votes than traditional voting methods. Another way to increase voter interest would be to schedule the AS candidate debates at noon in Western's hub of student activity - the Viking Union. This year's candidate debates were moved from the gloomy Fraser Hall to the Library Presentation Room, and took place at 5 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. If the AS candidates debated at noon instead of 5 p.m., students could form opinions during lunch. Hiring a band, using microphones or giving away ice cream rould all add excitement to the debates. Finally, professors should give extra credit to students who attend candidate debates or vote. The communications and political science departments give students points for voting. Students are more likely to learn about the candidates if they know they'll be rewarded in the end. Something has to be done to encourage more students to vote. Voting is not effective when 10 percent of the student body decides the fate for the entire campus. ---------- Western Front 2002 April 26 - Page 11 ---------- April 26, 2002 Opinions The Western Front • 11 WWU GURs Available from Independent Learning Communications Block B: French 103 (5) Humanities: Classical Studies 260 (4); English 203 and 216 (5); 281 (5),'282 (5) and 283 (6); History 108 (4), 104 (4) and 112 (4); Liberal Studies 232 (4), Music 104 (3) Social Sciences: Anthropology 201 (5); Canadian-American Studies 200 (5); Economics 206 (4% 207 (4); Psychology 101 (5); Sociology 260 (5), 302 (5) Comparative, Gender and Multicultural Studies: Anthropology 353 (4); East Asian 201 (6), 202 (5) and 210 (4); English 335 and 338 (5); History 280 (5); Women Studies 211 (4) Mathematics: Math 102(5),.107(3), 124(5),156 (4), 157(4), and 240 (3) Natural Sciences B: Environmental Studies 101 (3) See mm.3iliMni for explanation of GURs. 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SPORTS TEAMS, Clubs, and Student Groups - Earn $1,000-$2,000 with the easy Campusfundraiser.com three hour fundraising event. Does not involve credit card applications. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Contact Campusfundraiser.com at (888)- 923-3238, or visit WWWrCampusfundraiser.cc-m. ---------- Western Front 2002 April 26 - Page 12 ---------- 12 • The Western Front News April 26, 2002 IHi^M^B^BIH^^^B^^^^^^B^^^^^^^SIlS lllllll^^ lllH^BPii^ilPiHip^BIBB have been covered a little better ISil^BffliiBiilHpliiiiiiifcl IHB^^Slli^BBilsHil through the police? Is Take Back IBHi^^HilBiiliSiBllll iBiiftiHiiBBB^HlB^HB IBlii^BliBllBBIl^H! Mi^BHiBiifcH^^BilBlli Murder: Teenager reveals method Continued from Page 1 murder against Busby's neighbor, 16-year- old Ryan Alexander on Wednesday. If convicted, Alexander could get life in prison without the possibility of parole. Washington state does not allow the death penalty for juveniles. According to Setter's affidavit, which lays out the prosecution's case, an insulin ampoule (glass vial), syringe and bent needle were found near the body. Alexander had access to all of these instruments, both within his home and at a health provider facility. Insulin ampoules were also found in his home, according to the affidavit. Alexander was reportedly the last person seen with Busby, whose parents reported him missing at 4:47 p.m. Thursday. According to the affidavit, during the search for Busby, police questioned Alexander about the boy's disappearance. Alexander told police Busby had been bugging him about a fishpond Alexander was constructing in his backyard. Alexander told police he sent Busby away and didn't know where the boy might have gone. According to the affidavit police searched the Alexanders' home, but didn't find anything suspicious. Recently convicted of two counts of third-degree theft, Alexander was under a home detention program. He could only leave home to attend school. At 5:15 p.m. Alexander's mother reported to his probation officer that Alexander had left with a friend over an hour before. At 6:13 p.m. the juvenile probation officer received a call from Alexander, indicating he was at home. The teenager stated that a kid was "bugging" him and he had to get away from him. According to the affidavit, Alexander said he walked toward Shuksan Middle School to talk to some former teachers, but turned around when he realized he was ih violation of his probation. Police found Busby's body the-next day. His hands had been duct taped behind his back along with tape on his feet. He was unclothed and had large deep cuts on the back of one leg, his back and the entire front of his torso. Detectives went to Bellingham High School to' question Alexander further. Police advised him of his rights and Alexander agreed to point out the route he took Friday afternoon when he left the house. When the officers questioned him, fte confessed, according to the affidavit. "Mr. Alexander became quiet and then was emotional and admitted that he had harmed Michael Busby, although he maintained that he had not planned this out beforehand," the affidavit states. According to the affidavit, Alexander said he was annoyed with Busby for having bugged him over the past few months. He played a game with Busby which involved binding Busby's arms, legs and mouth with duct tape. Alexander told police he choked Busby unconscious with a stick. When people came into the area, Alexander said he stopped and hid in nearby weeds until they passed. He then resumed choking the boy, according to the affidavit. In the affidavit, Alexander said he found a razor blade in a pile of debris and used it to cut Busby. Alexander told police he found the stick — described as a wooden dowel — and razor blade in the -field, police investigators found similar items at the Alexander home. Alexander said when he gets "really ticked off he often goes into a trance. He said that he wanted to get even with Busby for bothering him, but realized it was wrong to act in the manner in which he did. Alexander has previously been convicted for reckless burning, burglary and theft. ~ Western.psychology professor Arleen Lewis said it would have been difficult to predict this would happen. Alexander will enter a plea May 3. PREGNANT? CONSIDER YOUR CHOICES We can help... • Free Counseling • Complete Adoption Services Open Adoption - ALoving Choice, Choose meet your child's family • Medical Care Referral • Confidentially Assured Your Needs Come First! call Lindsay at (360) 733-6042 SPRinCa 5PcCIaL5 i l E S 1) A V I H R I T HURSDAY llPlState 714-8154 cent I WELL DRINKS, OR BUD PINTS FROM 8PM TO 10PM estern Student Make Your Opinion Count! Share your views and hear what other students have to say about drinking at Western. 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