2002_0507 ---------- Western Front 2002-05-07 - Page 1 ---------- Shelving the shoes Western students bare their toes to the elements. See Story, Page 8. Floor hockey Intramural teams inflict damage on the puck and each other. See Story, Page 11. KM J A The Western Front Western Washington University, Volume 121 Issue 10 Bellingham, Washington G-P and Trillium to reinvent Bellingham waterfront By Leanne Josephson THE WESTERN FRONT Lumber and shingle mills, salmon canneries, can-making companies and shipyards were once the lifeblood of Bellingham. The industries fed the city's port with a steady stream of business — shipping natural Larsen visits Western at profs request By Mike Baab THE WESTERN FRONT U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., visited Western business classes Monday to discuss how businesses interact with government regulation. Larsen said he visited Western in response to an e-mail from Western business professor Tom Goetzl. Goetzl said he wrote to the congressman last year complaining about a proposition to repeal the estate tax, which applies to assets owned at the time of death. Larsen called him to discuss the issue, and Goetzl invited him to speak to his students. "It's not every day you have a congressman come into class," Goetzl said. "He believes very much in education." Larsen visited two sections of Management 482, "Business and Its Environment," both taught by Goetzl. "I thought he addressed the students' questions well," Goetzl said. "He was perhaps better than I am at being direct." Western senior Dan DiVittorio said Larsen spoke about transportation issues and explained the Enron scandal in terms the students understood. "He didn't talk over anyone's head," DiVittorio said. "He See LARSEN, Page 4 resources through the chilly waters of the Pacific. Now a century later, Bellingham's fishery fleets have dwindled from one of the largest in the Northwest to a fraction of what they used to be, said Bill Hager, director of properties and planning for the Port of Bellingham. The changing economy means the port and private property owners are finding ways to reinvent waterfront property, including tissue manufacturer Georgia-Pacific West, Inc. "We think all of Bellingham has not capitalized on the waterfront to the extent we need to do to be successful," Hager said. In a deal between G-P and Trillium Corp., a real estate company that manages the development of G-P's land, Trillium agreed to work with G-P to redevelop the pulp mill and chemical plant site that closed last year. "There will be a tremendous impact on (the city's) identity," said Ted Mischaikov, Trillium's president and chief operating officer. "Finally you'll be able to walk along the water from Fairhaven all the way to north Bellingham." Mischaikov, a 1988 Western graduate, said he envisions an integrated community that See WATERFRONT, Page 4 Abiah Weaver/ The Western Front Members of the performance group Mexicatiahui Danza Azteca traveled from Salem, Ore., to lead the 14th annual Farm Workers Solidarity March to support farm workers Sunday in Burlington. Farm laborers oppose INS changes, march for rights By Abiah Weaver THE WESTERN FRONT Farm workers and their supporters from Whatcom and Skagit counties are worried about impending changes in the Immigration and Naturalization Services. On April 17, U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft announced the INS will be restructured, authorizing state and local police to act as immigration agents. "(INS changes mean) workers are just going to get exploited more," said Cori Jaegar of Western's Peace Resource Center. Approximately 200 people, including Western students from the Associated Students club Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanos De Azatlan and the Hispano-American Student Tutoring for Achievement program, joined the 14th annual Farm Workers Solidarity March on Sunday. Holding signs that read "Honor Labor" and "Justice," and chanting for respect, protesters of all ages marched through the streets of Burlington, supporting farm workers. Currently the INS is a federally controlled agency, but the proposed changes would establish a new chain of command including Washington state and local law enforcement officers. Under the new INS structure, police will be responsible for enforcing immigration laws instead of relying on the Border Patrol. Sunday's march for farm workers' rights raised discussion about the forthcoming INS restructure and its affect on the See MARCH, Page 4 Sick High Street Hall workers move to Old Main Evan Parker/ The Western Front Laurie Moeck, Intensive English Program assistant, works at a folding table in Old Main after doctors told her to stop working in the contaminated High Street Hall building. By Derek Sheppard THE WESTERN FRONT Laurie Moeck works behind a folding table nestled in the corner of a bare room on the fifth floor of Old Main. Five people with notes from their doctors instructing them to stop working in High Street Hall temporarily moved to Old Main 530 on Monday. Moeck, a program assistant to the Intensive English Program, said she received a note from her doctor instructing her to discontinue working in High Street Hall because the building was making her sick. "I've been feeling fine today," Moeck said. "Which is a huge difference from being (in High Street Hall)." Until the source of employee illnesses in High Street Hall is eliminated, they will work in Old Main, Moeck said. Gayle Shipley, director of Environmental Health and Safety, said she believes mold is causing the illnesses. Krista Mitchell, a Western senior and office assistant to International Programs and Exchanges, moved Monday to Old Main from High Street Hall. While she was working on High Street, Mitchell said she experienced headaches, nausea, sore throats and difficulty breathing. "It's nice to be out of there because we're all feeling wonderful over here," she said. Shipley said a private firm, Prezant Associates, has analyzed High Street Hall to determine what is causing the employees' ailments. The University is waiting for See RELOCATION, Page 4 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 2002-05-07 - Page 2 ---------- 2 • The Western Front News May 7, 2002 igBHgUHHI | | | | | | I | | | ^ ^ | | | |J Bi|lBBIBiBHHI llli^BliBiiiBHiB|iiB iiiiipiMMiipi^^Hiiiiili lililiilliiiifiiilBIHhil •HHHHHnHHI Bellingham Police iiBlWBIIIillH^B iiHiiiHiMBiiiiiiiHBHi l^lll§iMililpttilw||ttftip HliliHiilH^fciHBiiii IBHiliHiBlBIIBiBiBliW i i | ^ ^ | | i | i j i H i | i ( i ^l MBMHNHI ili^HMiBBBi^HPiHI H^piiHHBiBHiH^iHl • • | | | j | j | ^ | | | i | H | | | i j Do you think the decision to restrict smoking in residence halls is unreasonable? Compiled by Matt DeLong Lisa Timmerman Freshman, undeclared 7 think it's a good y y idea as long as they don't get too carried away with the restriction in the more open spaces' Brett Martin Sociology Wo, because no y y individual should have the right to jeopardize my health.' F. Tyler Burnet Manufacturing Engineering Technology 'No, because it's S / potentially harmful and irritating to non-smoking residents.' Online poll results: 30.4 percent of voters said yes. 47.8 percent said no and 21.7 percent said it did not matter. www.westernfrontonline.com AP WIRE NEWS BRIEFS STATE NEWS Makah Indians banned from whale hunt A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order barring Makah Indians from hunting gray whales, thwarting the tribe's plans to continue an ancient tradition that has sparked fierce opposition in recent years. U.S. District Judge Franklin D. Burgess in Tacoma issued the 10- day order Friday, two days after whaling opponents filed their request. He said the lawsuit raised questions about the hunt. The Makah's right to whale is outlined in their 1855 treaty. The tribe moved to resume the hunt when the whales were taken off the endangered species list in 1994. After making their case to the International Whaling Commission, Makah whalers were allocated 20 whales through 2002, but no more than five per year. www.westernfrontonline.com The Western Front is published twice weekly in fall, winter and spring; once a week in summer session. Address: The Western Front, 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 devices have been picked up or moved by people getting, their mail causing the bombs to explode. No arrests have been made. Navy crew members rescued at sea Three crew members were rescued when their SH-60 Seahawk helicopter went down Saturday. The crew was attempting to land on the deck of the destroyer USSPaul Hamilton, about 90 miles southwest of San Diego. A rescue boat pulled all three crew members to safety and there were no reported injuries, said Cmdr. Jacquie Yost, a spokeswoman for the Navy's Third Fleet. The helicopter, part of the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 49 based in Coronado, was taking part in routine training exercises, Yost said. An investigation was underway to determine the cause of the crash. INTERNATIONAL NEWS Space t o u r i s t r e t u r n s to E a r th South African Internet millionaire Mark Shuttleworth landed safely in Russia on Sunday after a 10-day space voyage that cost him $20 million. He emerged from the Russian capsule with a broad smile and said it was the best thing he had ever done. The Soyuz capsule landed on schedule at 7:51 a.m. Moscow time. During the return flight, Shuttleworth said there was an incredible sensation of speed. French re- elect Chirac President Jacques Chirac was re-elected Sunday in a landslide victory over extreme-right leader Jean Marie Le Pen, after a dramatic presidential race that shook France to its foundations. Three of France's major polling firms gave Chirac between 81 and 83 percent of the vote. Compiled by Bobbie Egan AP Wire courtesy ofKUGS 89.3-FM WWU Official Announcements Deadline for announcements in this space is noon Friday for the Tuesday edition and noon Wednesday for the Friday edition. Announcements should be limited to 50 words, typewritten or legibly printed, and sent through campus mail to "Official Announcements," MS -9117, via fax to X/7287, or brought in person to Commissary 113A. 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HAVANA NOTES, an exhibit of contemporary photographs with broad appeal but of special interest to those interested in life in Cuba, runs through May 11 in VU Gallery 507. Free and open to public 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday- Saturday. 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. A BOOK OF THE QUARTER DISCUSSION about Robert Hass' Sun Under Wood will be held at 4 p.m. May 14 in the Wilson Library Skybridge. Copies of the book are available at the Associated Students Bookstore. For more information, call Christine Kendall, X/7368. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL) program at an information session at 5 p.m. May 14 in MH \62. For more information, call Trish Skillman or Holly Carr at X/4949. THE OUTDOOR CENTER GEAR GRAB will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. May 14 in the VU Multipurpose Room. 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If just one student completes the test and turns it in, Couhig said he fills in the rest of the answers randomly and turns in his test. "I just sit there envisioning the test coming back at me as a failure," Couhig said. Taking tests in the presence of other students causes his heart to bounce around in his chest and his mind to get foggy, he said. Toi Geil, a therapist at the Counseling Center, said counselors are typically busy in the middle of the quarter with students like Couhig who suffer from test anxiety. "About week five, we start running a waiting list," Geil said. Western sophomore Hillary Caryl said she suffers from a more mild version of test anxiety than Couhig. "I kind of psych myself out sometimes," Caryl said. "(During tests) I just sit there and wonder, 'Do I really know this stuff?"' Caryl continues to take tests along with her fellow students, as opposed to Couhig, who opts for a private room in the Testing Center on test days. When Couhig takes a test, he said he places his rings, watch and wallet on the desk in front of him. After reading over the entire test, he gets up and buys a soda. When he comes back to the testing room, he removes his shoes and completes a small portion of the test. He then puts his shoes back on and walks around campus for at least 15 minutes. "When I'm walking around, it's like a reset button for my anxiety," he said. "I clear my mind." Couhig repeats this process for the entire test. He said he doesn't take more time to complete the test than his classmates. "It's not that I can't complete it in time," he said. "It's that, psychologically, I know that I don't have that (time) limit." Caryl said time limits can make tests more difficult than they need to be. Caryl said her worst anxiety occured during math final last year. "I was taking that test for three hours," she said. "I was the last one in there." Geil recommended students get to know their own study style and not expose themselves to more stress than they can handle. "Studying should be an ongoing action, not a cramming action," she said. "Instead of studying for eight hours the Psychology, PE majors might be split in college restructuring plan By Leah Hadfield THE WESTERN FRONT Western's Faculty Senate will vote by ballot for or against academic restructuring. Kathleen Kennedy, faculty senate president, said Monday that the ballot will go to all faculty to measure approval for Provost Andrew Bodman's plan for college reorganization. Kennedy said the faculty senate might not make a formal response to the restructuring plan. The Academic Coordinating Commission and the University Planning Council, committees of the faculty senate, will use the results of the ballot as evidence for their recommendations to the provost, Kennedy said. The ACC and UPC will provide their recommendations by May 17 and the provost will give his recommendation to President Karen Morse by May 31. Bodman said Morse will make a decision by the end of the quarter. Bodman introduced a proposal for restructuring the college organization in April. Bodman invited two former Western presidents to help him with recommendations for restructuring. Bodman discussed their proposals with faculty and staff, but rejected them. A UPC study from fall quarter tried to gain a representative picture of faculty and staff opinions on possible restructuring. The report assessed each college's satisfaction with the current structure. According to the study, 71 percent of the College of Arts and Sciences faculty was very or extremely satisfied with the current organization. Bodman's proposal to create a College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities and a College of Science and Technology, would greatly affect the College of Arts and Science. Many people who testified at a Board of Trustees hearingApril 12 said restructuring would hinder communication between departments that already have important ties to each other. Kathy Knutzen, chairwoman for the physical education, health and recreation department, said majors in the department take 30-50 credits in the natural science and social science areas. The'problem with restructuring would be the potential for diminished access to other departments needed for a major in the.department, Knutzen said. The psychology department faces a similar dilemma because of its physiology of psychology and clinical psychology majors. "If you isolate us from one segment or another it really works against our being able to best serve students," said Deborah Forgays, associate professor of psychology. Bodman said reducing the number of departments in the arts and sciences college would increase the probability of individual departments receiving the attention they deserve. The College of Science and Technology would reflect Western's commitment to scientific and technical fields, Bodman said. Forgays represented her department at one of the hearings. She said the committee was concerned about the lack of justification for restructuring. "In the absence of the justification, we think that this is a really dramatic approach," Forgays said. • A L E H O U S E ' It's not "just beer", it's WORLD-CLASS BEER! Check it out! HOURS OPEN 3:00 P.M. MON. - FRt. OPEN 1:00 PJrt. SAT. - SUN DOWNSTAIRS AT 1212 TENTH ST. BELUNGHAM. WA, 98225 360-647- 7002 SUNDAY APRIL 14 2002 3:00 PM Music by Vivaldi, Mozart, Ravel Part Guest artist: Jim Gaudette, horn Soloist: Joanne Harrell, violin Sponsored by: www.westernfrontonline.com With support from the: ^jj^^^ttsm Individual tickets: $18 - $20 Call: Mount Baker Theatre (360) 734-6080 HALF PRICE TICKETS for students after 2:30 pm, April I4th, with Student ID. Java Glass Beads Just In! 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Recommendations for avoiding test anxiety •BBilBliillBIl liHIIBIIiiillll HBllHlBlKlll - Review notes after class IIBllBUlHWBBl llBABHfllli - Make specific time goals HliiliB^BlillBI BB|illiBBl|l!ll Minorities needed to donate blood in drive By Christina Haws THE WESTERN FRONT Western and the Puget Sound Blood Center will be working together to increase the number of ethnic donors during this quarter's blood drive. The drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today through Thursday. Students can donate in "Viking Union 565 or the mobile unit located near Carver Gym. PSBC's Rare Donor Program encourages minorities to donate blood because the antibodies in blood can differ by race. Proteins in different blood types are often unique to individual ethnic groups, so it is preferable that blood used in any medical procedure come from a person of the same ethnic background, said Catharine Vader, registered nurse at the Student Health and Information Center. "If a person of color needs large amounts of blood, it's best if they have an exact match ... from their own ethnic group," Vader said. "They can build up antibodies against other types of blood that can cause problems." More than 200 minor blood groups exist. A blood type is considered rare when it is necessary to screen more than 200 donors to find a compatible blood type. "We're trying to get the word out to minorities ... students of color (and) faculty of color to please donate," Vader said. Senior Tiffany Jones works at Western's Prevention and Wellness Office and is involved in promoting the Rare Donor Program. She said she feels it is particularly important for people to know that, for some ethnicities, blood is not interchangeable. "A lot of people don't know that when a person of an ethnic minority needs a blood transfusion or blood for whatever reason, that they need someone of the same ethnicity," Jones said. One pint of blood can save the lives of up to three people, according to the PSBC. Chris Gall of the Ethnic Student Center said it is important for people to donate, but the number of donors is small. "Only 9 percent of people in Washington donate blood regularly and less than one percent are minority," Gall said. In the past two years, Western participants have contributed as much as 428 pints of blood in one drive, Vader said. "Giving blood is also another way to do community service, to give back to your community," Vader said. "These are real lives and real folks who are affected by the generous contributions of people donating blood." The whole process takes approximately one hour, beginning with a short interview. ilBBl|HliiiBiillSllS^ l^^MiiHiBliBilliH BBHHIB|iBiilili llii]J^PilBBBBSiBillBI iBililBSiliSlilllfflB i^^^BliiiiiiliiiBsi Viking Union 150 Mon-Fri 10-4:30 'Outdoor Women's Forum Celebrate women and their unique role in the outdoors. 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"The fact is that younger people aren't as vocal," Larsen said. "Part of what I'd like to see is more student participation." 'He seemed like someone you could have a couple of beers with.' Dan DiVittorio Western senior DiVittorio said Larsen's encouragement provided a different perspective than he would normally have received. "If you hear something from a teacher, that's a secondary source of information," DiVittorio said. "If you hear it from a politician, it's a view from a political front." Larsen said college student concerns are important. "I'm one of eight kids," he said. "My parents didn't go to college, but they made a commitment to send all eight of us to school." Larsen said he survived on work-study, grants and scholarships to get through Pacific Lutheran University. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2000, and he is up for re-election this November. March: Local groups show support for farm workers Continued from Page 1 immigrant population in Washington. Jaegar said farm workers currently face a variety of hardships in this country. Illegal citizens cannot complain about poor working conditions because they risk losing, their jobs and fear being deported, she said. Farm workers rights are often ignored, but at the same time the economy is very dependent on their labor for produce and grains, said Cecily Hazelrigg, MEChA external affairs officer. Bob Ekblad, pastor of Tierra Nueva and The People's Seminary in Skagit Valley, said Ashcroft's idea to have state and local police act as immigration agents would result in the deportation of many farm workers and the state's economy would suffer. Jaegar said she doesn't agree. Recently proposed legislation would allow the United States to invite workers from other countries to work and live legally, replacing any farm workers deported, she said. "As long as growers need workers, they will get workers from some other country," Jaegar said. The imminent structure changes will increase the number of immigration agents and extend the detention and removal programs. Ekblad said the state's jails are already crowded and with the proposed changes, jails may turn away violent criminals to accommodate immigration violations. By authorizing state and local police to enforce immigration laws, Ekblad said he fears farm workers will be unfairly targeted. Jaegar said it is possible Latino people will be targeted by police as a result of racial profiling, but illegal citizens often do not report cases of hate crimes, domestic violence and racial profiling to the police out of fear of being deported. After Sept. 11, legislation in favor of increased farm worker rights was tabled, Jaegar said. The community's efforts to provide amnesty for illegal farm workers show in Sunday's march, she said. "Looking around and seeing the faces of different colors shows us that we are all together," said Deborah Jergensen, a Skagit Valley College student. Western junior and member of HASTAAnne Moore said participating Sunday showed support and respect for farm workers. Relocation: 111 workers get doctors' notes to move Continued from Page 1 a report from Prezant, she said. Despite the improvements in her health, Mitchell said performing her job is still difficult because of her separation from her co-workers. Jim Korski, director of Space Administration, said a committee of Western officials decided to allow faculty to move back to Old Main. "We had to do something," he said. Korski said employees wishing to move had to show documentation from a doctor. The doctors' descriptions of symptoms may help university health officials determine what may be causing the health problems, Korski said. Moeck said her doctor informed her that her symptoms appear to be related to an allergic reaction. Director of Facilities Management Tim Wynn said Western began installing permanent fans Monday below High Street Hall to replace temporary ones installed last week. After installation, the fans will be monitored to ensure they circulate air out into the open-air crawl space below. Wynn said this will dry the air in the offices and prevent mold from infiltrating the building from below. Mitchell said she is still worried about the health of everyone working in High Street Hall. "How many people need.to be sick?" she said. "How many.people need to be moved out before (the university will) consider moving everyone out?" Waterfront: G-P plans to redevelop mill, plant site Continued from Page 1 includes residential areas, restaurants, shops, offices and art and recreation opportunities. "(The site is) at the elbow of the bay," Mayor Mark Asmundson said. "(It will be a) chance for the community to re-embrace the waterfront in a real physical sense." George Pierce, Western's vice president for business and financial affairs, said harbor redeveloping has always been high on the city's priority list. "It would be very positive for not only the folks who live in and around here, but for folks who want to visit," Pierce said. Mischaikov said the community would help decide what will be included in the development. Trillium plans to submit a rezoning request by 2003. Physical development will not occur for two to three years after that, Mischaikov said. Transportation is one of the major difficulties with redeveloping the site, Mischaikov said. "We need to link this site to other areas in Bellingham, Fairhaven, Western and the water," he said. Environmental work will be some of the first work done to prepare the site for development, Mischaikov said. "There are a variety of different pollutants (on the site) — mercury, sulfate and hydrocarbons," Mischaikov said. "We are going to find the best way to clean up this site as the project progresses." Juli Robinson/ The Western Front Lifestyle Adviser volunteers, freshman Karen Cure (foreground) and sophomore Miranda Bayard, clean the kitchen while Sean Humphrey House resident Thomas (far right) makes coffee. Grad recruits volunteers for local AIDS residence By Juli Robinson THE WESTERN FRONT Michael Little said he has been through rough times in his life and is interested in helping others get a second chance. Little, a Western graduate, joined the Sean Humphrey House staff Wednesday as a volunteer coordinator. He said he hopes to build a larger volunteer program. Sean Humphrey House, located on the corner of H and Dupont streets, is a residence for people with AIDS. The mission of the house is to allow residents to live dignified, fulfilling lives. Residents are welcome to stay for extended periods of time, Little said. Little said he decided to join the staff because he has a passion for helping people. "Some people are drawn to work at The Humane Society because they love animals," Little said. "I like people." Bellingham resident Sean Humphrey died from AIDS in 1992. In 1996, his family opened the Sean Humphrey House. The house opened with 30 volunteers, but they have not had a volunteer coordinator for the past few years, and the number of volunteers diminished as a result, Little said. The primary obstacle facing Sean Humphrey House is the lack of community awareness and support, Little said. State funding accounts for 70 percent of their support, but they are dependent upon the community for the other 30 percent, he said. The Sean Humphrey House works on a budget that is half of what the Department of Health and Human Services said AIDS care facilities require. Little said they need more money. House resident Jim Wright, 31, said he had the option of living in a nursing home, but he decided to go to Sean Humphrey House instead. "You don't even think about it as a home for AIDS patients," Wright said. "People here are very personable." Margi Morris has been a house caregiver since November. She said many people have preconceptions of the house, and they expect to see residents dying and emaciated by AIDS. "It's just five people who are very much alive and individual," Morris said. Volunteers from the Western Lifestyle Adviser Program help at the house. Western junior David Lindsey has volunteered at the house for three years. "It's a positive and empowering experience," he said. On Saturday, Lindsey joined volunteers who helped with house maintenance. "Volunteering here at the house is something that I'm close to," Little said. "We as a group of volunteers can help these people live more fulfilling lives." 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Make Western and Bellingham a part of your plans for Mother's Day weekend. All events are open to students, their family members and community members. Friday; May 10 7 8pm Planetarium Show Haggard Hall 313 Ticket Required 10am - 3pm Farmers' Market Chestnut Railroad Downtown 10am-5pm Kayak Trips on Bellingham Bay $10/person lOam-dusk Lakewood 2035 Lake Whatcom Boulevard Kappa Karnival Campus Events llam-4pm/Kappa Karnival/Red Square (Sponsored by University Residences Dining Services) llam-4pm/Play More Party Safe (Sponsored by the Lifestyle Adisor Program Prevention and Wellness) llam-4pm No Empty Bowls in Bellingham Red Square l:30-4:00pm Storytelling Wilson Library Skybridge llam-4pm Western Gallery llam-4pm Havana Notes Viking Union Gallery Viking Union 507 Noon-2pm Blue Silver Spring Game Civic Stadium 11:30am -1:30pm BBQ Lunch Red Square 1:30pm, 3pm Planetarium Shows Haggard Hall 313 Free/Ticket Required lpm Outdoor Sculpture Tour Red Square 5pm Annual Spring Luau Viking Union Multipurpose Room 7:30pm Oliver Mtukudzi the Black Spirits PAC Main Stage Ticketed Event Call 650-6146 for information Sunday, May 12 8am Family Golf Tourney North Bellingham Golf Course $50/person Questions? Contact New Student Programs/Family Outreach at 360/650-3846 or visit: www.nspfo.wwu.edu for updated infonnatiQittHI ---------- Western Front 2002-05-07 - Page 6 ---------- 6 • The Western Front News May 7, 2002 Basketballs shoot over Red Square in physics lesson Bobbie Egan/ The Western Front Michael Shreeve, a Western alumnus, loads the sling of his homemade trebuchet. The trebuchet, a medieval siege weapon, is a cousin of the catapult. Shreeve hurled basketballs over Fisher Fountain on Friday to demonstrate simple laws of physics. By Bobbie Egan THE WESTERN FRONT Ready, aim, fire! Seven hundred years ago, Michael Shreeve would be considered a fierce warrior, laying siege to castle walls with his 300-pound trebuchet. However, these days Shreeve, a mild-mannered sixth-grade science teacher from Marysville, is more likely to use his medieval weapon of war to demonstrate simple laws of physics. Students walking across Red Square on Friday ducked for cover as Shreeve hurled 20 basketballs over Fisher Fountain. "This is fun," Shreeve said to a crowd of curious onlookers. "This is the way science should be." "Look out!" Shreeve yelled across Red Square, hurling a basketball into the fountain. Physics professor Jim Stewart Students learn to avoid corporate rule, be conscientious consumers By Dana Carr THE WESTERN FRONT Western sophomore Karen Ganey said she feels guilty every time she puts gas in her car. She said it wears on her conscience to contribute to a U.S. oil demand that causes pollution and war. Ganey said she finds it difficult to make consumer choices that she can feel good about because corporations have so much power in shaping American society. "We are all products of the system," Ganey said. "We eat, sleep, live and advertise for these companies." Ganey is not the only one who is frustrated with living in a corporate culture. She and approximately 50 others at Western participated in a workshop Thursday night sponsored by the Peace Resource Center called "First Steps in Dismantling Corporate Rule." Western sophomore Carolina Reyes, who attended the event, said she struggles to buy goods that are made and sold locally. "It's so easy to fall back on the convenience of going to Fred Meyer and buying something made in Korea," Reyes said. "This movement (to dismantle corporate rule) isn't about making people feel guilty," Reyes said. 'Tt's about encouragement and working together to realize the full potential of what life can be." Paul Cienfuegos, director of Democracy Unlimited of Humboldt County, led Thursday's workshop and spoke about the lack of influence that citizens have on commercial policies that affect them. Cienfuegos used Western's contract renewal with Sodexo as an example. "The issue is not that you have corporate food, but that you have no authority over it being the only choice on campus," Cienfuegos said. He also spoke about the rise of corporate authority. "We've now spent an entire century where corporations are the dominant institutions," Cienfuegos said. "We need to learn to think differently about how to challenge corporate rule." Cienfuegos said he is trying to limit corporate power in his hometown of Areata, Calif., as chairman of the City Council's Committee on Corporations and Democracy. The committee is the first of its kind in the nation, Cienfuegos said. Its first proposal would limit the number of formula restaurants such as McDonald's and Denny's allowed in Areata. Reyes said she is inspired by the work that the Committee on Democracy and Corporations is doing in Areata. "We challenge a corporation's right to cause harm," Cienfuegos said. "Corporations should be given privileges not rights." To shift control from corporations to citizens, people must first have an understanding of the historical context of corporations, Cienfuegos said. Then they must be able to clearly and accurately share that knowledge with others. Western sophomore John Holman said that he has grown to dislike large corporations because of their ability to manipulate the public. "Corporations aren't bad," Holman said. 'It's the power they have that's the evil part." Cienfuegos said one of the most significant events in American history that led to the rise of corporate authority was the 1886 court case of Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad. "Corporate lawyers finally managed to get a state court to determine that corporations could be considered a legal person under law," Cienfuegos said. said he invited Shreeve and his homemade trebuchet to Western to add fun to a lesson in physics. The trebuchet, although not used to destroy castles today, is becoming a popular tool of the trade for science teachers. A smaller cousin of the catapult, the trebuchet demonstrates the law of conservation of energy, which states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed. As the arm of steel and wood comes to the end of its swing, a sling made of cable and chain takes over, flinging objects into the air like a whip. Kate Zylstra, a senior physics major and teaching assistant, said she expected to see more physic students in the crowd. "It's not every day that we get a chance to play with a trebuchet," Zylstra said. The gravity-driven 13th century weapon was just one of several simple physics experiments Stewart planned for passersby. Stewart collapsed a 5 5-gallon drum in Fisher Fountain using air pressure. A small amount of water was heated to fill the drum with water vapor. As the water was condensed from vapor, the air pressure crushed the steel drum. "It's just fun to show people that physics isn't just about sitting in a classroom, " Stewart said. In another experiment, Shreeve used a Tesla coil to generate colorful, 14-inch high electrical currents. A Tesla coil transforms high- frequency energy without wires, and is used to power radios. Stewart said the coil generates about 250,000 volts of electrical current bolts. "Physicists love this kind of stuff because it's loaded with physics and piques people's curiosity," Shreeve said. Consultant gives job searchers tips for employment in Seattle By Heidi Buhman THE WESTERN FRONT Career consultant and recruiter Ford Roosevelt gave students advice on the rights and wrongs of job searching. The Seattle native presented his recently published job search guide "Seattle Job Source." "It's never too early to search for a job," Roosevelt said. Roosevelt said the economy is slow for multiple reasons, but that does not mean someone cannot find a job. Preparation is very important when hunting for a job. Job searchers should ask a mentor for advice and always have a good resume. Job searchers should construct a plan to sell themselves, he said. "Listen to people who can help you," Roosevelt said. Since students will be searching for jobs, employers want to know what skills the students have now, not what skills they can learn later, Roosevelt said. Most of the audience who attended Wednesday's career seminar, sponsored by the Career Services Center, included Western seniors who will be graduating soon. "I want a little direction for the job search," Western senior Margaret Nielson said. "I'm graduating and have to find a job in,Seattle." Roosevelt also gave general advice on finding a job anywhere. 'The most important thing you can do is networking. It's not what you know, it's who you know," Roosevelt said. "It's who you keep track of." 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I don't give enough appreciation to them with my shoes and socks." Although Lupe said she always wears flip- flops in the dorm showers, she has only worn shoes outside three times this year — when it snowed. "I think (walking barefoot) is cleaner than wearing shoes," Lupe said. "Your feet have room to breathe. In shoes, they're hot and sweaty, and that's how fungus grows." Lupe said walking around barefoot allows feet to build their own natural shoes. She said everybody can walk barefoot if they try. Lupe said walking barefoot is a chain reaction: When one person takes off his shoes, others follow. Western freshman Alyssa Crea said walking around barefoot gets her in the mood for spring. This is the first year Crea has walked a long period of time barefoot. "Flip-flops are uncomfortable," Crea said. "You have to shuffle your feet to keep them on and that thing between your toes." Western junior Lindsey Carstensen said she walked around with bare feet last year, but only on sunny days. She said when the sun comes out the bricks are warm and feel soft to her feet. Being barefoot, she said, puts her in a better mood and makes her feel more comfortable. "I didn't wear shoes for my geology test yesterday," Carstensen said. "I think it helped." Western junior Lisa Jackson said she has walked around barefoot since high school. She said the first time she walked with bare feet this spring, her feet were covered in four huge blisters because she walked from north campus to the Fairhaven dorms. "It hurt for two days," Jackson said. "I don't know why. It's never happened before." Although Jackson said stepping on glass, rocks and spit is the most common danger of walking barefoot, sometimes she has to watch out for more unusual things. Once she almost stepped in an ice cream cone on the ground by the Viking Union, she said. Western sophomore Adam Johnson said he used to walk around barefoot all the time when he lived in the Fairhaven dorms. "Since I moved off campus I tend to put shoes on before I walk out the door," Johnson said. "I park in the gravel parking lot now — not that I'm not manly enough to handle that." Dr. Warren Howe from Western's Student Health Center said he generally advises people to always wear shoes because walking barefoot can cause infection. The lower extremities get infected more than other parts of the body because the vein circulation is not as good, and it is difficult to keep the area clean, he said. "It feels so good to have your shoes off in the grass," Howe said. "It's hard to argue that. I think it's important to know they are at risk." People must also wear clean socks and shoes because fungus can grow on their feet, Howe said. "I think people should have a minimum of three different pairs of shoes and rotate because shoes do have to dry out," Howe said. Howe said his favorite quote about why people should always wear shoes comes from working as a summer camp counselor. "The Lord made horses and cows with hard feet, and people with brains enough to put on shoes," Howe said. Lupe said every time her mom calls she says, "Hi sweetie. How. are you? Put on some shoes." "I think a lot of people associate bare feet with being a hippie, but I don't care," Lupe said. "If they get to know me, they'll know who I am." Carstensen and Crea said they do not consider themselves to be hippies. Crea said being a hippie has a bad connotation, but she believes in adopting some of their ideas, like being aware of one's surroundings, not getting stressed about everyday problems and being one with the earth. "Bare feet are natural," Crea said. "I guess maybe that's a hippie thing." Carstensen said walking barefoot connects her to nature and the earth. "You feel more connected to everything because your feet are touching everything," Carstensen said. Ailey Kato/ The Western Front Lupe gives her feet a rest on a sunny day in Red Square. She said she walks everywhere barefoot and has only worn shoes three times this year. "Walking through the mud is one of my all-time favorite things to do," Lupe said. "Who cares if you get dirty?" ---------- Western Front 2002-05-07 - Page 9 ---------- May 7, 2002 . ^^ Features The Western Front • 9 Evan Parker/ The Western Front Western senior Christina Smith vacuums the floor as she reads a textbook for her class. Smith works every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday night until 2:30 a.m., which she said doesn't leave her much time to sleep and study before her 8 a.m. class. Picking up the check ByMikeBaab THE WESTERN FRONT Western junior Audrey Rutkosky's father called her last quarter to tell her that she would have an extra $3,000 in her account the next'day. The phone call is a quarterly ritual for Rutkosky. Her parents pay for her rent, food, utilities and tuition. She said her parents paid the rent On her Bellingham apartment while she was studying abroad in Italy and recently bought her a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. "I'm really appreciative of them," she said. "I'm glad that they can provide me with those types of chances." According to a March Newsweek article, more college students are supported by their parents than ever before. Western sophomore Betsy Hartner said she pays her parents $4,000 at the beginning of every school year with money she makes working at a hospital in her hometown of Portland, Ore. In return, they pick up the tab for her out-of-state tuition and give her $650 a month for living expenses. "I recognize that I'm very lucky to be in my position," Hartner said. "I don't take that for granted." The Seattle Times reported Monday that, in spite of the increase in parental support, three-quarters of the nation's college students work while they earn their degree. Hartner does not work and said she spends her free time on crafts and developing hobbies, such as making jewelry, exercising and practicing photography. "I spend a lot of time doing things that make me happy," she said. Hartner said her parents' support gives her time to herself that working students don't get to enjoy. "If you're going and going and going, you don't have time to sit and reflect," she said. "(People who work) just don't have time to relax. If someone is never relaxed, they're not going to be satisfied in their life." Western sociology professor Nanette J. Davis said parents who bear all of their children's financial weight are cultivating irresponsible students. She said students who don't have the responsibilities of work can become complacent. "They're immature," Davis said. "If parents aren't putting pressure on them, and they are not putting pressure on themselves and they don't have time constraints, it's easy to be lazy." Rutkosky said her parents put pressure on her to perform in school. "They really influence me and they motivate me to do well, but not because they are paying for (school)," she said. "It's because they want me to do well." She said she uses her extra time to exercise, do homework and hang out with friends. "It's not that I don't do anything or that I'm lazy," she said. Not all Western students have the opportunity to spend their afternoons working out or spending time with friends. Western sophomore Mary Jane Cuyler maintains a 3.75 grade point average, despite working up to 25 hours per week as the Associated Students Recycling Educator and lead hostess at Anthony's HomePort. She said working has enriched her life. "When you support yourself, you have a greater appreciation for education and just for life in general," Cuyler said. She said students who don't work often take school for granted. Many of them wouid be better off doing something else if they are not in college for the right reasons. "You talk to so many kids who don't like their classes and don't pay attention," she said. "There's a lot of students who are just 'there.'" Western senior Christina Smith said students who don't work should make the most of their parents' gift. "I don't feel resentment toward them," she said. "I would just advise them to live it up right now." Smith spends her Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights in an empty church, repairing walls, changing light bulbs and vacuuming the carpet. She said she often works until 2:30 a.m., leaving her only a few precious hours of slumber before her 8 a.m. class. "I'm exhausted," she said. "I've gotten so used to doing it, I'm able to stay alert." To support herself, Smith has had to make sacrifices in her classes. "I'm not doing as well in school as I did when I wasn't working, but I was starving," she said. Smith said her parents took her out of their will when she was 17 and now refuse to sign any financial aid documents. She lived on her savings last year until they dried up in spring quarter, leaving her only a meager loan to make ends meet every month. "I wouldn't eat more than one meal a day," she said. "It was not a good time for me." Smith lost 20 pounds and turned in more than 40 job applications before her church offered her the night janitor position. In spite of the difficulty finding work in Bellingham, Rutkosky said she is considering getting a job so she has some extra spending money. "I hate asking my parents for money," she said. "I feel like I'm taking advantage of them. They've already given me enough." Rutkosky said her parents pay for her tuition and living expenses so she can stay focused on school. She said she is simply making the most of her opportunity. "If my parents want to buy me a car," she said, "I'm not going to turn them down." Evan Parker/The Western Front Western senior Christina Smith wipes down the counters in the church bathroom where she works. ---------- Western Front 2002-05-07 - Page 10 ---------- 10 • The Western Front NCAA II Intramural May 7,2002 Spring teams miss out on playoffs Softball team wins 11 of last 13, postseason still out of reach Evan Parker/ The Western Front Western senior first baseman Carlena Herd (right) tags out a St. Martin's base runner earlier this season. By Chris Smith THE WESTERN FRONT Despite failing to make the playoffs, the 2002 Viking soft-ball team will be flooding the record books with team and individual performances. Western finished its season strong, winning 11 of 13 and finishing second in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. Still, the 27-15 Vikings ranked ninth in the latest NCAA West Regional rankings. Only the top six teams make the playoffs. Rain-outs played a major factor during the season. Twelve games were rained out, four of which were never made up, Western head coach Lonnie Hicks said. "(The weather) contributed greatly to our slow start," Hicks said. "It cost us game experience." The season certainly was not without its high points. Senior first baseman Carlena Herd finished her career with a school-record-breaking 12 home runs, hitting her last one April 30 against Seattle University. She finished her career as a four-year letter winner. J u n i o r p i t c h e r Kristen Kiekenapp threw a five-inning no-hitter later that day. The game was called off because of the eight-run mercy rule after the Vikings had scored a school-record- breaking 11 runs in one inning. Two days later, the Vikings tied their 11-run inning, this time against Central Washington University. They scored 19 runs during the game, setting the single-game scoring record. The Vikings swept the double-header. Both games were called because of the eight-run mercy rule. 'Most of us are seniors (next season), and we just want to go out with a bang.' Jessi Williams Viking center fielder Freshman third baseman Adrienne Moore tied the school record with four home runs in one season. Moore is one of several underclassmen returning next season. "I am highly excited about next season," Hicks said. "Next year, the experience they gained is going to be, I believe, seen early." Hicks said this year, only two of the nine positions had players who started at that position a year ago. "Most of us are seniors (next season)," junior center fielder Jessi Williams said, "and we just want to go out with a bang." Western will also get a boost from the returning pitcher Sarah Diamond, who had to sit the season out because of injury. Herd and first baseman Jamie Plancich are the only seniors on this year's team. "They have both been an inspiration to me since I was a freshman," junior left fielder Candace Adamo said. Adamo said Herd's leadership would be greatly missed, but Moore definitely would be able to fill her void on the field. Plancich and Adamo were selected to the 2002 GNAC academic all-star team. Adamo, Herd and Williams battled to lead the Vikings in batting average. All three finished within two points of each other. Herd went 5-9 against Central to end the season at .357, one point higher than Williams' .356 batting average and two points higher than Adamo's .355. Women's golf stays home despite No. 1 regional ranking By Megan Lewis THE WESTERN FRONT Although Western's women's golf team ranks No. 1 regionally and No. 6 nationally, they were not selected to compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II North Regional last weekend. "We felt we had all our bases covered, but they left us home based on the fact that there was no head-to-head comparison," head coach Dean Russell said. "Not taking anything away from the six selected, but we' were one of the best teams in the region, if not the best team." The NCAA regulations require the team to play competitively with Northern Region Division II schools ranging from western Washington all the way to Minnesota. "We did everything we needed to do, except we just didn't spend a whole bunch of money to send our team back to the Midwest, where the chances of playing in a tournament are pretty slim because of the weather," Assistant Athletic Director Steve Card said. Last year the women's golf team traveled to Minnesota only to be snowed out. It is a significant amount of money to fly to Minnesota and only play one round because of snow, so the team did not feel it was worth going this year, Card said. 'We were one of the best teams in the region, if not the best team/ Dean Russell Viking golf coach Western placed first against St. Martin's College in Lacey, Wash., another Division II school; however, they were not ranked in the top 50, so St. Martin's was not considered for comparison. "The biggest concern that I have is where St. Martin fits in the equation," Card said. "There's nothing in writing that says you have to play within your region and thay have to be ranked in the top 50." Russell said there was a lack of communication between the NCAA, coaches and athletic department about the regulations. "It's frustrating because we are the No. 1 team in the region and we don't get picked for it," senior Becky Barton said. "It is all based on, from what we've been told, unwritten rules so .it feels completely unfair." The team traveled around the Northwest playing many Division I schools, placing first or second in most tournaments, Russell said. "The way it made most of the girls feel is, what was the point in playing in all those tournaments," junior Milena Jankovich said. The NCAA II Women's Golf Committee chose University of Northern Colorado, Minnesota State University, University of North Dakota, Southwest State University in Minnesota, St. Cloud State University in Minnesota and University of Nebraska to p l ay in the tournament. "It doesn't make sense because golf is different than basketball or football because you play against yourself and the golf course, it is not like you can play defense," Jankovich said. "For them to not take us because of that one thing is ridiculous." Other Western sports teams had a tough year, as well. Brigham Young University- Hawaii men's basketball team was selected over Western based on a stronger strength-of- sched-ule rating, although Western had a better overall record and a better record in the West Region. For the second year Western football came up just short in qualifying for the playoffs. The Vikings were ranked No. 3 regionally until a loss to University of California-Davis. - "It seems like Western has had a bad nip in them this year with the NCAA not selecting them for certain sports," Russell said, "but it is no reflection on the effort of the kids. All our sport programs are top-notch and top-evaluated." 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. Even worse, most people who have been involved in an auto accident may not even know that they've been hurt. Most doctors give pain killers to hide these hidden injuries. If you have been involved in an auto accident, don't settle until you receive a copy of our Free Report. 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Geismann is one of many Western students who compete every Monday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., swatting pucks in Carver Gym. Eight intramural floor hockey teams are currently clashing sticks for a first-place victory. "It's a fast-paced sport; a good team game," Western junior Peter Malcom said. "We can't do it without everyone." Malcom, who has played on the intramural team for two years, said he has played hockey since he was seven and loves the game. Sophomore Beth Roberts, a player on the "Anaujirham" team, said she has always played sports, but never got around to hockey until this quarter. "I've never played hockey ever, but we have one heck of a time," Roberts said. Senior Billy Howbrook, who is the goalie for "Anaujirham," said though it is an intramural sport, players can still get hurt. "If you don't mind getting a little welt once in a while, it's a lot of fun," he said, showing his large bruises from incoming pucks. "It's just like soccer, but the goal is smaller, and the game is a lot faster." Howbrook said the team name, "Anaujirham," is a play on the word, "marijuana." Referee and Western senior Ben Carter said it's good to have fun, but safety comes first because of the dangers involved. 'You gotta watch the calls and focus on safety," Carter said. "Safety is the main focus, second is fun. I don't want anyone to get hurt." Western intramural floor hockey was founded four years ago by Western alumnus Brian Santo. Geismann said he has played the intramural sport for so long now that his teammates have started referring to him as their mascot. "As soon as I score, I will retire," he said; Attention Independent Learning Students! New! After Hours Drop Box Look for the white mail box for Extended Education Summer Programs located in the parking lot between WWU's 32nd Street Buildings. Old Main drop box still available on campus. Lessons may also be dropped off in person at 405 32nd St., 2nd floor suite. Please visit our new offices on the corner of 32nd and Fielding streets across from the Keg resturant. Free visitor parking. Independent Learning 650-3650 4ilearn@wwu.edu WESTERN I WASHINGTON UNWSRSiTY Extended Education Summer Programs ON THE ROAD \VK DONTCXRK HOW \VK LOOK BIT \VK LOOK RKALLY GOOD. GENUINE M0TORC10THES APPAREt F8G HARU¥- 0AVJ05ON www.harleyofbellingham.com HARLEY -DAVIDSON ^ B E L L f N G H AM !l Bike show Jufy JSi/i W Aium i Open House Sept 8tfi 1419 N. State St. Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 671-7575 and in the BelSis Fair Mall ---------- Western Front 2002-05-07 - Page 12 ---------- 12 • The Western Front Sports May 7, 2002 Track and field teams compete in GNAC Championship Men take second with strong throwers, women take third with strong runners By P. Nicholas Carlson THE WESTERN FRONT The Western men throwers used their bulging biceps to carry their team to a second place finish at the first Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championships on Saturday at Civic Field. The Viking women earned a third-place finish. "The throwing has kinda been our strong point throughout the year," said Viking head coach Kelven "Pee Wee" Halsell. Western seniors James Deaver, Erik Knutzen and Ian McDole swept first, second and third place in the men's shot put respectively. Deaver threw the shot 49 3/4 feet for his victory, becoming the third Viking in three years to win the shot put title. Deaver also placed fourth in the discus. With a throw of 154-10 feet, Western senior Tony Kyle won the discus event title for a second straight year, while sophomore Tom Farris placed third. Kyle also earned third place in the javelin, throwing for a distance of 191 feet. Western sophomore Ryan Los came from, the middle of the pack to earn a third place finish in the 400-meter hurdles. "Coming into this weekend, my form was really good," Los said. "I was expecting a personal best. I (set a personal record) by nearly half a second. I was ranked fifth or sixth coming into today and got third place, so I'm feeling pretty good about that too." "You can (set a personal record) pretty good in the hurdles by getting your form better," Los said. "Once you get your form really solid and stuff, usually its pretty hard to get better times. But its the 400 meters, so you have plenty of time to make a little up." Despite feeling exhausted before the meet, Western freshman Ashlee Vincent placed second in the women's 5000 meter with a time of 17 minutes, 53 seconds. "Its a lot slower than last week, but I felt really tired today; I'm not sure why," Vincent said. "Based on how I felt, I think I competed pretty well." ' P. Nicholas Carlson/ The Western Front Western sophomore Dania Swosinski sprints to the finishline in the 200-meter dash to tie for first place with a time of 25.3 seconds. The Western women's track team finished third in the GNAC Championship. The men finished second. Western sophomore Dania Swosinski leaned across the finish line to tie for first place in the women's 200-meter dash with a time of 25.3 seconds. "This should be close to a (personal record) for me," Swosinski said. "I'm three-tenths of a second away from qualifying for the 200 meters and eight-tenths away in the 400 meters. I have to speed it up a little bit for next weekend to qualify." Swosinski said resting her body before the meet contributed to her performance. "I actually took most of the week off," Swosinski said. "I didn't run in any of the hard practices because my body's been a little bit sore. After (the Oregon meet), we took a couple days off and just ran lighter for a few days to prepare for today." In addition to winning the 200, Swosinski won the 400- meter dash with a time of 57.66 seconds. Western senior Kate Herber won her second consecutive 100-meter hurdle title with a time of 15.06 seconds, while senior Natalie Svenvold took third with 15.43 seconds. Svenvold also placed third in the high jump with 5-4 1/2 feet and fifth in the heptathlon. Western junior Danielle Juarez won her second event title in the women's pole vault, clearing the bar at 11 3/4. "The whole team really came through," Halsell said. "They were really competitive." Western Oregon University won its seventh consecutive men's title championship, continuing its success from the Cascade Conference and Pacific West Conference. Seattle Pacific University claimed its third straight women's conference title, after winning two titles in the PacWest conference, prior to switching to the GNAC. The Vikings' next meet is the Ken Foreman Invitational at Husky Stadium May 11, hosted by Seattle Pacific University. 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The Supreme .Court recently determined producing these two forms of child pornography are not a crime because they do not use actual children to create images. The court ruled the First Amendment protects all photographs and films that use these techniques to create child pornography. Attorney General John Ashcroft said the court's decision was only going to make prosecuting child pornographers more difficult. He supported the Child Pornography Prevention Act in 1996, which defined child pornography as any "visual depiction that is, or appears to be, a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct." Although real minors are not involved, computer-generated child pornography photos should not be protected by the First Amendment. Since people are not allowed to use real children in the creation of child pornography photos, they should also not be allowed to manipulate an image to look like a child. When it comes to pornography that deals with the portrayal of minors, some limitations should be set. Ashcroft led legislation that proposed filing criminal charges against anyone who creates a "visual depiction that is, or is virtually indistinguishable from, that of a prepubescent child engaging in sexually explicit conduct." Ashcroft was on the right track. Limitations like these are needed to assure computer-generated child pornography is stopped. Pornographic images are intended for mature eyes only, so the images should also be of a mature nature. Those who create computer-generated child pornography or pose adults as minors should limit themselves to images of adults. People who want to view pornography can look at adult magazines or adult Web sites. The Free Speech Coalition is supporting the court's ruling on the grounds that no real chil- , dren are being exploited. They argue virtual child pornographers should have every right to create virtual images. Stripping people of their First Amendment rights may not seem fair, but it is necessary when it comes to such a sensitive issue. Any form of child pornography should be illegal. Criminal action should be taken immediately when people are found creating such sexually explicit images on their computers. Creators of computer-generated child pornography should be heavily fined. If offenses continue, more action should be taken. Just as computer hackers are banned from working with computers for a period of time, creators of computer-generated child pornography should be banned from all access to computers or the Internet. Involving children in sexual activity is immoral and inappropriate. If the government is going to allow people to view pornography, let them only view adult pornography. It is unnecessary to have children portrayed in sexual situations. GIVE BACK FOR A YEAR. SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY. CHANGE YOUR LIFE. www.fremontpublic.org (206) 675-3200 Join AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps, with the Fremont Public Association. 140 positions available in Seattle and King County. Serve in schools, non-profit organizations, and government agencies to provide support to low-income people, initiate violence prevention programs, tutor students, and give youth the skills to succeed. Benefits for one year of full- time service include: -a modest monthly living allowance, -health care, - $4725 education award . AmeriCorps representatives will be in the Viking Union Monday, May 13th and Tuesday, May 14th from 10am - 2pm INS destruction will encourage racism Matthew Saxe COMMENTARY After months of pointing the finger of blame, the federal government has eliminated the national Immigration and Naturalization Service. Politicians reorganized the INS into two new departments in the wake of Sept. 11 because they believed it had allowed terrorists into the country. The government's fear of further Sept. 11-type acts was the motivation for this drastic change. However, it is tainted with the underlying pressure to encourage national security. The INS was already in the process of restructuring, but problems following Sept. 11 prompted further action. The house voted to scrap the INS and replace it with departments for immigration and law enforcement. The bill's emphasis is on increasing national security by increasing information and inspectors, but also includes a ban on individuals entering from nations that sponsor international terrorism like Libya and Iraq. This new bill is supposed to provide for those needs and isolate terrorism without isolating America, but at the cost of closing America's doors to a diversity of people because of where they were born. The new agencies aim to identify individuals before they commit terrorist acts. Politicians realized the difficulty of this task, so a side effect of the new bill allows for the manipulation of immigration laws to allow racial profiling. The language of the bill is too broad and allows for interpretation to include friendly nations. Someone from a nation like Saudi Arabia or Ireland (Irish Republican Army) would now be suspect for terrorism unless they could prove otherwise, simply because, by definition, their nation supports terrorism. By this same rule, an American immigrating . to a nation with this policy could be stopped because of American weapon sales to nations like Iraq or Afghanistan. According to the bill's text, it would be allowable to "[ban] the admission of foreigners from nations determined to be sponsors of international terrorism unless an individual is determined not to be a threat." According to the law, a person's nationality can flag them as a terrorist unless they can prove otherwise. Many of Western's faculty and students are citizens of nations described by this new bill. They will have to face this law if they leave the United States and try to return. Despite their established relationship in this country, they might not be allowed to return. 'Perhaps the Statue of Liberty should be rein-scribed to say: Send back your tired, sick, poor and anyone who looks remotely like a terrorist. ' The powers and restrictions of the new departments will stifle the diversity and culture that flows into this nation. Perhaps the Statue of Liberty should be reinscribed to say: Send back your tired, sick, poor and anyone who looks remotely like a terrorist. The INS was not destroyed for its responsibility in terror-ism but for its association with immigrants. It is just as responsible for the rich life of this nation as it is for Sept. 11. No government office can predict the actions of its citizens. Admittedly, the INS has been in need of restructuring for years. An estimated 6 million illegal immigrants live in the United States including 315,000 who have court orders for deportation. The INS has 2,000 investigators to find these people. They are understaffed, technologically deficient and need better access to state and federal law enforcement. Reorganizing the INS now, while attitudes toward immigrants include fear and suspicion, will only serve to strangle one of the ideals that make America free. Americans cannot allow a fearful government decide who belongs in our country. Under the leadership of Ashcroft, Americans can expect two new departments that disregard our ideas of human rights and emphasize the prejudices of the U.S. government. Picnics in the park Backyard barbecues Fresh fruits veggies FwKOOP Whatcom County s Natural Food Market \ 1220 N. Forest Street Open Everyday 8 am to 9 pm ' ---------- Western Front 2002-05-07 - Page 14 ---------- 14 • The Western Front 0 PINIONS Letters Editorials May 7, 2002 College restructuring pointless, plagued by lack of student input In yet another move in the current college restructuring drama, the faculty senate met Monday to discuss the ballot that will be used by faculty members to vote for or against the restructuring. No decision was actually made — an event which highlighted the ponderous and time-consuming nature of the entire restructuring process. The college restructuring plan has been seriously considered since Western Provost Andrew Bodman invited two former college presidents to be consultants for the restructuring in April 2001. All three of the subsequent proposals were rejected. The University Planning Council then surveyed faculty about the possible changes in fall quarter. Since that time, the topic has been kicked around by the Academic Coordinating Council, UPC, faculty senate and provost's office, however, no real decisions have been forthcoming. Is this really a good use of Western's administration's time? Student needs should be at the forefront of any college restructuring debate, but many students are so uninformed about the possible restructuring that a sense of apathy has surrounded the whole issue. Next year's 14 percent tuition increase will fall heavily on the shoulders of many Western students. Students need to have faith that their money is being used wisely. Provost Bodman and the restructuring committees are certainly not giving students reason to hope this will happen. Most concerning is the lack of input Bodman, the UPC and the ACC have gotten from students. While the UPC survey reported that 71 percent of faculty and staff in the College of Arts and Sciences were very or extremely satisfied with the current organization, no survey has been done to assess student satisfaction. Bodman needs to do two things before he can make a reasonable restructuring proposal. First, an in-depth assessment of student needs must be done. Restructuring is only a feasible option if students will be substantially aided by the overhaul. Bodman is mistaken if he thinks college restructuring will not affect students. If communication between departments is muddled, entrance to major programs is stifled or graduation requirements increased, the plan is unacceptable. Secondly, Bodman should begin an active education campaign to inform students of the proposed changes. A statement of purpose should be created which succinctly outlines the goals and probable outcomes of the restructuring, while also clearly proving the plan will save students both time and money. Students should take the initiative to make their voices heard. The red tape and bureaucracy that has plagued the restructuring process so far needs to be ended quickly. Frontlines are the opinion of The Western Front editorial board: Paul Olund, Sonja L. Cohen, Brendan C. Manning, Alaina C. Dunn, Candace Nelson, Dion 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, 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. On this day: On this day in 1999, NATO jets mistakenly bombed the Chinese embassy in Belgrade during action against Yugoslavia, killing three and injuring 20. *piu gt;£, crtecKTtteour! MY 5fsr££ is fwcrus. THIS Mf\G gt;AZI*/E — ' / " gt;, ALL HRVE7DDO X l ^ l V*C£ \MTH MY THUMB... RMD I THcMfeHT yauweeeSiCrv mumiituiitiiimmiifiiiimmtuiiiuiiuiititumitti^ Times are a-changin' at the B'ham Ranch Room Remy P. Kissel THE WORLD Is MINE It is the curse of the columnist — particularly at this juncture in my quasi-professional genesis, particularly at this cynic-filled institution — to come under fire from a putz or three. Little more than a year ago, the legendary Lisa Curdy battled a cadre of naysayers who hated yet consistently read her column. And now the haters have come for me. Amidst a sea of praise, I finally heard from a couple of conveniently anonymous slap- asses who didn't care for my most recent column but failed to make any arguments as to why. Their roommates must not have "picked a dilly of a date" for them this year or something, and they had to vent their pent-up frustration to someone, somewhere. Admittedly, the Combo Buster column was my least favorite of the bunch because it was about a rather obscure concept, and I'm not used to denying myself as much space as I need. So it is with a heavy heart that I now deny the general public access to my innermost convictions on love, romance and booty - the column that you should be reading right now. I want to do it right, taking as much space as I need for a deeply personal and fulfilling column, and I don't want anybody to be exposed to it who wouldn't appreciate it. I will make it available this Friday on The Western Front Online exclusively - that's twice as much Remy in one week! Read it if you care to, but let me make this clear: It won't be taking up any newsprint, so you have no excuse to read it unless you actually want to - anyone else is wasting his or her own time. I think fans of my writing will enjoy it. The people who gave me feedback last week (or should I say, didn't give me feedback) can go back to hating their dad or something. As for the remainder of this See HORSESHOE, Page 15 New communications building good investment for students Derek Sheppard COMMENTARY Some students are angry and confused when they hear of new building projects because they assume construction has contributed to the recent tuition hike. Students should not confuse the construction of new academic facilities with the reason for tuition increases^ and they should embrace these buildings as assets to Western's campus. Funding for academic buildings, including the new communications facility scheduled to be constructed this quarter, is a source of confusion for some Western students. Students begrudgingly pumping dollar after dollar into the new parking meters often cite their displeasure in funding a new parking garage that will not see the light of day before they graduate. Some argue that the new communications building would require students to foot the bill now, who will never get to use the building. While it is true many students will never have a class in the communications facility, students should not be concerned with the funding of the communications building. For academic buildings, Western receives money from the state, not from students' tuition payments. Western was given $36.5 million to build a new communications facility and another $4 million might be added for equipment expenses. Undoubtedly, this is a lot of money, and some may wonder how Western plans to pay back its debt to the state. The answer is simple: It does not. Money from the state is paid back by statewide revenue sources such as sales tax, not tuition. The fact is, Western continues to expand as admissions increase every year. With another dorm in the plans, admissions will be able to increase even more. Currently, class space is tight. As more students are admitted, more seats will be needed. The new communications facility is needed to provide class space for a growing student population. Western's administration said that preserving the academic quality of the university is a high priority and increasing class space as the student population grows is ---------- Western Front 2002-05-07 - Page 15 ---------- May 7, 2002 Opinions The Western Front • 15 ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Israeli security forces, armed groups and individuals have killed l l B I l ^^ ians. An essential step in protecting the human rights of all is the to Palestinian armed groups and security forces. We should imme- HiBliBiiiill Western student Horseshoe: The best chicken strips in town draining the poor college student's budget PREGNANT? CONSIDER YOUR CHOICES Medical Care Referral Confidentially Assured We can help... • Free Counseling • Complete Adoption Services Open Adoption- A Loving Choice. Choose \ f et your child's family Your Needs Come First! call Lindsay at (360) 733-6042 Continued from Page 14 issue, I will take this opportunity to ask what nobody else has — in print, anyway. What the hell happened to the Horseshoe Restaurant? A friend introduced me to the century- old cafe shortly after my 21st birthday, though I now wish I would have feasted there earlier. We went to the restaurant's "Ranch Room" for a whiskey sour and a basket of chicken strips and fries. I enjoyed the drink and occasionally patronize the Ranch Room for its economical tav-ernism. Oh, but those strips. When first they graced my lips, I knew I had found an edible mistress. Truly, I stumbled out of a dimly lit heaven that night. But with new ownership came changes — Four strips became three. Three became two. The Ranch Room's original, inviting entrance, which looked like the opening to a mineshaft, has been replaced by one of those tacky machines with a claw that dives into a pit of unattainable stuffed toys. The classic jukebox has been replaced with a more expensive eyesore that allegedly connects to the Internet for access to a wealth of songs ... when it actually works. The atmosphere of the place really got lost in the redesign. I still visit the Horseshoe occasionally. The strips are still the best in town, and believe me, I've been all around Bellingham trying to find better. The Beaver Inn, second best in my opinion, uses too much batter on the strips and too much seasoning on the fries. A generous Horseshoe cook will occasionally appease me with a third strip, but I almost always leave feeling like I've been screwed out of my money and my time. I'm all for the Rowdy Buckaroo filling downtown parking meters, but not if I get charged the same steep price for an unsatisfactory portion. Shoe, as I like to call you, you done me wrong. You gone done us all wrong. The Horseshoe is not the only perpetrator of such misdeeds. Arby's gets away with Samish Way robbery nowadays. How the hell are they gonna charge me more than $5 for 5? That was the greatest deal ever! Taco Del Mar stopped giving away a free taco courtesy of the Blue Book — not that I care for them anyway, but damn! And The Royal? Well, The Royal is lucky nobody fully explored the issue of its whole "top shelf " discrepancy earlier this year, but I guarantee nobody orders Irish Car Bombs now that the bar doubled its price - they used to be the stuff Wednesdays were made of. If the world is indeed mine, then I must charge myself with a divine crusade: to publicize matters of college consumer concern. I have been privy to too many injustices against the undergraduate's pocketbook. College students invariably blow a lot of money on fleeting things like pizzas and pony kegs, often cutting into the "actual food" or rent budget to do so. They also tend to partake of these indulgences more often than most people. That's why it's all the more important to take advantage of businesses and deals that cater to students and offer them actual values. Throwing around unnecessarily large amounts of money leaves less later. Your dollar and your patronage are just as important as anyone else's. Don't stand for getting ripped off, and be sure to let businesses (and hell, even universities) know what they need to do to make you happy. If you're an unsatisfied customer, say so. Consider this my formal complaint to the big shots at the Shoe since some of the wait staff won't hook me up — placate us sorry-ass members of the chicken strip-consuming population, and we will return in droves. 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