2001_0420 ---------- Western Front 2001 April 20 - Page 1 ---------- FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2001 The Western Front Western Washington University Volume 116 Issue 5 Bellingham, Washington Admission process/ensures diversity' By Brendan C Manning THE WESTERN FRONT Whenever Michael Vendiola is asked to describe diversity, he purposely chooses not to define it with concrete words or terms. Vendiola, coordinator of the Ethnic Student Center, said many times diversity is often equated with ethnicity, but that can create rifts between all under represented groups of people. He said he is not concerned with prescribing a definition for diversity or trying to find an ideal numerical value to exhibit Western as a "diverse" campus. "The idea behind diversity... it's a really tough one to tackle, because we don't really know what the ideal is to maintain diversity on campus," Vendiola said. Western does not have a specific quota designated to maintain diversity among its student body. Karen Copetas and Tom Nerini, director and assistant director of admissions, said the primary goal of the admissions office is to build as big of an applicant pool as possible. Copetas and Nerini said the admissions selection process is one step, perhaps the first, to ensure diversity on Western's campus. According to spring 2001 enrollment reports, 155 minority students enrolled at Western this quarter. The trend of minority students who enrolled at Western has increased from 224 to 330 from fall 1995 to fall 1999. According to a 2000 report on the Summary of Diversity Efforts, the 1999-2000 freshman class was composed of the largest number of students of color in Western's history. That year, 330 students of color enrolled. The trend of minority students enrolling fall quarter at Western has increased through- See RECRUITMENT, Page 6 Western women take back the night By Jen True THE WESTERN FRONT A throng of women spanning about two blocks chanted and carT ried signs which read "Stop hate crime," "Stand up for your rights" and "Fight racism" during the annual Take Back the Night march Thursday night. Take Back the Night, an international event which began in 1973, is the largest event at Western that addresses sexual assault, sexuality, ethnicity and other women's issues, Western's Women's Center co-coordinator Rosalyn Greene said. "It might be the only time all year women can be around only women at night, and feel safety and solidarity," Women's Center employee Briana Herman-Brand said. The march's dynamic energy brought students out of their dorms. Men cheered from their See NIGHT, Page 3 Car prowls on rise, criminal apprehended Stephanie Kosonen/The Western Front Women march down Highland Drive chanting "Take.back the night" Thursday evening. The march started on campus sidewalks, then flowed downtown and back to Western.. By Jenny O'Brien THE WESTERN FRONT In 1998, Western recorded 70 car prowls. Those numbers have skyrocketed during the 2000-01 school year. "This is the worst we have ever seen it," University Police Sgt. John F. Browne said. So far this quar- lUHIi^Hill ter 27 prowls have occurred. Last win- 'We are working with the ter quarter 62 dfy police to see how prowls were . j 7J d d F 11 many incidents we can roil quarter posted 12 together.' prowls:-v_ , '|T"'- , The UP and the" Bellingham Police Department have worked together to resolve the problem and prevent an increase in break-ins. "The Bellingham Police are having just as big a problem as we are," Browne said. "We are working with the city police to see how many incidents, we can roll together." Dale Mostrom, 28, a transient with an extensive criminal record, was arrested at the end of March for a .Vehicle prowl in Western's 4R parking lot. He was arrested again April 10 for attempted auto theft in the 16CR parking lot. The first incident was an unlawful entry, but the second was far more severe. Mostrom was discovered lying down in a vehicle in the 16CR parking, lot by an officer John F. Browne University Police Sgt. who noticed a broken window. T h e s t e e r i n g wheel of the vehicle had been dismantled. Browne said he believes Mostrom is not acting alone. He said he thinks two more people are working with him throughout the community, because the break-ins are so widespread. Western sophomore John Rausch is a victim of a recent car prowl in parking lot 20 R. Rausch left his car secured 11 a.m. Saturday. A greencoat patrolling the area Employees, passengers evacuate airport after bomb scare By Tessa Allison THE WESTERN FRONT A bomb scare at the Bellingham International Airport Sunday forced more than 25 airline employees and passengers to evacuate the building from approximately 6-8 p.m. A large, black duffel bag left unattended- for several hours caught the attention of terminal employees in the mid-afternoon. Carter Hoff, a Western junior and employee at Avis Rent-A-Car inside the terminal, noticed the bag sitting on a small end table in front of his desk. Hoff said he thought the bag had been there since 2 p.m. "Often times, passengers leave .their bags behind by accident," he said. "So I thought at first that someone had forgotten it. I was hoping they were coming back to get it before someone from the airport did because it is such hard work to get your bags back." Hoff and other airport employees noticed the return address on the bag was marked with an address in London. Hoff said this struck him as unusual, since most passengers flying out of Bellingham are locals. . i. "After I .saw the London address, I put two and two together, and I knew that I could be staring danger in the face," Hoff said. "I knew something had to be done." He said he noticed that the security officer on duty, who was supposed to walk through the terminal every hour, was nowhere to. be seen. Hoff called the security emergency cell phone at 4:30 p.m. Arriving sometime after 5 p.m., airport security was careful not to Chris Fuller/ The Western Front The Bellingham International Airport was evacuated Sunday evening. An employee found an unusual duffel bag -and thought it could be a bomb. move the bag. It examined.the bag, in case it contained explosive devices. Representatives from the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office joined airport security. Sgt. John Barriball told the Bellingham Herald that after checking for See SCARE, Page 5 See CAR, Page 5 IN THIS ISSUE Viking Softball sets new school record Western's women's softball team won two out of three games Wednesday to see its winning streak end at 13. See story, Page 10. Short films show at Western From bizarre to tear jerking, film makers exhibit films Friday in. Northwest Film and Video Festival. See story, Page 9. For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail the Western Front at wfront@cc.wwu.edu http://westernfrontonline.com ---------- Western Front 2001 April 20 - Page 2 ---------- 2 • The Western Front News April 20, 2001 COPS BOX AP WIRE NEWS BRIEFS April 17,4:55 pjm.: An employ-bookstore reported an unknown IMiHBi^BlBl^B student claiming chest pain and difficulty b ^ t t o g . Opon liiiSfclSiiiiliHllli^Hl informed the student suffered April 18, 5:20 a.«u An officer IliHiffltti^Hi^BilHMB parked in the 27-R parking lot. The owner confirmed the theft responded to gun shots fired in the 1200 block of Whatcom year-old was impregnated by a 27-year-old male in the 2100 !||||||||§^|||iW^i(i||||| April 18,6:53 pan.: A male put and left without paying for it at Bi^B^HB^^Billlllllll Jltftti^BliHHBiiiiii was arrested and given an MIP Compiled by Jessica Sparks STATE NEWS Gov. Locke may take state strikers t o court OLYMPIA — A spokesman for Attorney General Christine Gregoire said she would like to avoid going to court on the state employees strike. Spokesman Gary Larson said it will be Gov. Gary Locke's decision to prosecute. Larson said Gregoire notes s t r i k e r s are m a i n t a i n i ng essential services. She is taking part in negotiations to end the strike and hopes the dispute does not escalate. Larson said the state maintains employee strikes are illegal because nothing in the law allows for strikes. Counties seek federal funds to combat meth labs SEATAC — Sheriffs from 15 counties met with the Federal D r u g E n f o r c e m e nt Administration Thursday at SeaTac City Hall. They are making plans for a "super summit" in July about methamphetamines. The agencies are coordinating efforts against illegal drug labs. King County Sheriff Dave Reichert said they'll lobby for state and federal funds to create a plan for enforcement, prevention and treatment. Reichert said the number of meth labs in the state has doubled every year since 1998. More than 14,000 lab incidents were reported last year. NATIONAL NEWS Florida firefighters battle blaze in s t a t e p a rk ST. CLOUD, Fla. — Firefighters in Osceola County said they have control of the wildfire that has burned more than 500 acres near residential homes. The blaze started Monday night, and dozens of residents were evacuated. Only one home was damaged. An estimated 14,000 acres of uninhabited land in Kissimmee Prairie State Park were also scorched. Officials said the fire may have been triggered by a man who burned trash in his backyard about two weeks ago, adding that strong breezes helped spark the blaze. No rain is expected in the area until next week. Federal Reserve cuts interest r a t e s again WASHINGTON D.C. — For the second time this year, the Federal Reserve has surprised financial markets by cutting interest rates without having a scheduled meeting. The half-point rate cut was embraced by investors, raising the key market averages sharply in heavy trading. The Central Bank of the United States cut its key federal funds rate by half a percentage point to 4.5 percent, the lowest level since mid-1994. In a statement, the Central Bank cited continued weakness in capital spending, as well as rising uncertainty about the business outlook, threatening to keep the pace of economic activity that is called unacceptably weak. Analysts said the timing of the federal government's move was ideal because it was not expected by markets. The federal government's action was followed by the announcements from leading banks and cutting of their prime lending rates. INTERNATIONAL NEWS China defeats U.S. in human rights case GENEVA— China has defeated an attempt by the United States to hold it accountable before the United Nations for alleged human rights abuses. The 53-nation U.N. Human Rights Commission voted against considering an American-backed resolution that aimed to hold China to the same human rights standards as other countries. The United States denounced Beijing's repression of the Falun Gong spiritual movement, its "increased restrictions" on Tibetans and "harsh sentencing" of government opponents. It's the 10th time a western government has tried and failed to pass a resolution condemning China at the annual meeting of the Human Rights Commission in Geneva. 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For more information or to register, stop by OM 540 or call X/3164. ---------- Western Front 2001 April 20 - Page 3 ---------- April 20, 2001 News The Western Front • 3 iiiiilii^iiii^iili iKliiit^HiiiliilKli mmmmsmm '^M^mmfflSmSM A night for women culminates at Fisher Fountain WHAKPM MUSEUM H I S T O R Y A R T presents political cartoons of the past 30 years in Seven Presidents (Make That Eight): The Art of April 22 -July 8,2001 121 Prospect St. Bellingham, Washington 360/676 • 6981 www.whatcommuseum.org • • • llllllBiiBlHHHHII^^H^^B From NIGHT, Page 1 porches and street corners in support of the group. The march ended in Red Square, where about 100 women jumped into Fisher Fountain, dancing, screaming and stripping off their clothes. Earlier in the week, Greene received a phone call from a female complaining about the barrier, restricting men from the march. Greene said they receive complaints every year, but this year the numbers have reduced. "We don't let men march because it creates a really safe space for women," Greene said. The Western Men Against "Violence group supports this decision and had a candlelight vigil for men to support women during the march. Greene said men generally don't go to any other Women Center events during the year, but they generally become interested in marching because of the barrier. "I think (Take Back the Night) raises awareness and provides an opportunity for survivors to voice their outrage," said Mary Rebar, who has attended the event-10 times and works at Whatcom Crisis Services. About 650 men and women attended the rally at the Performing Arts Center before the march. "Last night I heard the screaming loud voices behind the wall," four women sang, voicing a Tracy Chapman song at the opening. "Another sleepless night for me, won't do no good to call - the police - always coming late if they come at all..." Red cloth bands were distributed at the rally. The Women's Center co-coordinators encouraged those who have been assaulted or harassed to tie a band around their arm. Radical Cheerleaders wearing striped or checkered tights and pleated skirts danced " and screamed against violence and harassment. "Women are assaulted and harassed every day, but they don't define it that way," Radical Cheerleader Lisa Chaiet said. Chaiet said she hopes Take Back the Night brings attention to assault and helps women recognize it. Corey Hodge, speaker for Whatcom Crisis Services, addressed this issue. She said many women blame themselves, and some don't recognize rape. "It wasn't consent when he had to pry her legs apart," she said. Hodge encouraged the audience to become involved by volunteering or re- evaluating their behavior. "Injustice exists in our society, and if we don't do anything about it, things are just going to continue the way they are," said Western Men Against Violence Coordinator Brian Pahl. "We all have mothers, sisters, girlfriends," Western . student Jeremy Tucker said. "It affects all of us, even if not directly." Tucker said he wishes women didn't feel the need to walk on the other side of the street from him when they walk alone. Aurora Levin Morales, historian, storyteller, poet and advocate against sexism and racism, passionately read several portions of her literature and followed the reading with an essay she wrote specifically for the event. "I wrote this as a spell, as an incantation of stories to lift and expand what we think we deserve before we head out into the streets, because I don't want us just to settle for a night here and there," Morales said. "I want it all." The audience responded with an explosion of cheers. Morales continued to describe stories of rape, incest and political oppression, using women's stories from around the world. "When we take back the mornings we will wake each day into a world each day where rape is so tacky no boy will grow up thinking of it, except with horror," Morales read. "Where those inflicted with the greed to have want in everyone else are sent to detox centers to break or shape their addictions." "The rally is about education, but the march is about empowerment for women," Herman-Brand said. ---------- Western Front 2001 April 20 - Page 4 ---------- 4 • The Western Front News April 20, 2001 Parking citations increase as student enrollment rises By Quoc Tran THE WESTERN FRONT Due to growth in student enrollment, Western is considering building a new parking structure to help solve Western's parking problem. "The . IMP (Institutional Master Plan) calls for building a parking garage in three years," said Julia Hansen, chair of the Transportation Task Force. "The major challenge is accommodating growth and improving access to campus." Meanwhile, limited parking spaces and parking restrictions on campus continue to frustrate many students who receive citations from parking enforcement. Between July 1999 and April 17, 2000, Public Safety issued 15,956 citations. Between July 2000 and April 17, 2001, Public Safety issued 17,148 citations. "It's easier to a get a ticket for 'It's easier to a get a ticket for parking than driving around for an hour trying to find a spot.' Heera Chandani Western student parking than driving around for an hour trying to find a spot," Western junior Heera Chandani said. This sentiment is reflected in other students who feel enforcement on campus is too strict. Junior Amy Kalman said, "People have to outsmart the parking police in order to park." Junior Paul Hunter has received more than 10 citations while attending Western. "I think they are a good service, but they tend to be ticket-happy," Hunter said. Hunter said he received a citation for parking behind Miller Hall when after-hours restrictions were in effect. "I can't afford a $20 ticket for parking in an empty lot," Hunter said. "It's not like I was taking someone's spot." Most parking citations are given for having an invalid permit, University Police Chief James Shaw said. Shaw said Parking and Transportation Services is self-funded, which means it does not get financial support from Western, nor is it state-financed. The sales of parking permits and money received from fines pay for day-to-day operations such as wages, supplies and equipment. Hansen said revenues from permits and fines that exceed costs are put into a reserve fund. Now at $800,000, the reserve fund began about three years ago and is intended for projects such as the parking garage. "A part of the challenge is (increasing) enrollment space and new buildings that replace parking space," Hansen said. A possible short-term solution for the parking demand is the purchase-lease deal with the Samish Twin Drive-in Theater, which would make 750 new parking spots available, although Shaw said the status of the deal is still being negotiated. The problem with remote sites such as Samish Twin and Civic Field is that many students only need to be on campus for a short period of time. Others are attending campus functions during the evening, such as visits to the library, basketball games or events at the Performing Arts Center, when buses have stopped running from these locations. "They have events going on, and all the lots are full," junior Matt Vergien said. "The teachers lots are usually empty, but you can't park." Dave Doughty, assistant director of Public Safety, said it is difficult to balance the parking needs of students and community members who attend evening functions. "If we were to be totally fair, we would require permits during all hours," he said. One of the five sites being considered for the parking garage is the Viking Union site. Hansen said the advantage of the site is that it would improve access during the day and also for evening events. Shaw said he encourages alternate forms of transportation such as bicycling, taking the bus and carpooling. "We want to avoid building more," he said. "It's not a simple solution." Without future planning, control and enforcement, students attending Western may have to leave their cars at home, he said. Summer Camp Jobs CompSealih an Vashon Island, Camp fire Boys and Girls Great outdoor Jobs with youth ages 6-17. Positions include counselors. lifeguards, horseback riding staff, trip leaders, cooks and more! Campus Interviews April 24-25 frtfo applications at Career Services, Old Main 280, 650-2944. Or contact Sealth at {206} 463-3174, eampstaff{3S£aropr»ieGpse..0rg TWELVE STUDENTS HAVE DECLARED CANDIDACY IN THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS ELECTION, WHICH BUSINESS OF OPERATIONS •Brandon Dombrowsky COMMUNITY AFFAIRS wwu carreer Fair EXPO April 25th 26th 10-3 VU 5th Floor Bring resumes, dress for success research companies 1926 Humboldt St. • 647-3291 ---------- Western Front 2001 April 20 - Page 5 ---------- April 20, 2001 News The Western Front • 5 Car break-ins biggest increase campus has seen From CAR, Page 1 discovered Rausch's Jeep with a broken driver's side window at 1 a.m. Tuesday. Little evident damage was found to the vehicle's exterior, but the interior dash was ripped apart. "I feel like, basically, people who break into cars invade privacy and don't care about anyone else but themselves," Rausch said. "There are other things they could do to get more money." Rausch estimated the value of the stolen items to be $1,300, not counting the damages to the window and a substantial amount of damage to the dashboard. Among the items stolen were a CD player, an amplifier and two large speakers. Rausch said he plans to not park his car in the 20 R lot anymore because it is secluded. Browne said prowlers are tar- 'I feel like, basically, people who break into cars invade privacy and don't care about anyone else but themselves.' , John Rausch Western student geting Hondas because the windows of some models are able to break into because of the poor sealing. The prowlers then sell the parts on the black market, Browne said. Triangular wing windows have also been a point of break-ins, Browne said. If the prowlers cannot find an easy way in, entire windows could be shattered, leaving the victim with an expensive bill, Browne said. More secluded parking lots, such as 16CR and 20R, are problem areas and targets for prowlers because they are hidden far away from people, Browne said.^ The University Police patrol areas throughout the day, although no set schedule exists. While patrolling, officers look for broken windows or suspicious people walking around in secluded lots. The best way to avoid break-ins is to remove possessions like CDs and decks and to park in populated, well-lit areas, Browne said. THE WESTERN FRONT ONLINE RETIREMENT INSURANCE MUTUAL FUNDS TRUST SERVICES TUITION FINANCING Why do people in education and research choose TIAA-CREF? Because they're educated and they do their research. Year in and year out, employees at education and research institutions have turned to TiAA-CREF. 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Incoming air traffic from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scheduled to drop off and pick up passengers at the airport was delayed. Passengers who had been awaiting a flight, as well as the airport employees, gathered in the Aviation Center just south of the terminal and waited for the ordeal to end. A large, orange security truck formed a blockade on the road. Its yellow flashing lights instantly alerted arriving passengers to the situation as airline employees rushed out to greet cars and assure their passengers everything was under control. "More than likely it is just some persons left-behind luggage," said Kelsey Rydland, a Western junior and employee of Budget Rental Car. "But it is better to be safe." Some time after 8 p.m. the building was secured, allowing passengers and employees to resume duties. Minutes later, Rydland's phone rang at the Budget Rental Car desk. It was the owner of the bag calling. A Bellingham resident had rented a car from Budget in the early afternoon and left his bag behind. "He asked if maybe I had seen his bag laying around anywhere," Rydland said. "When I told him that the airport had been evacuated due to the unattended bag, he was very concerned and worried that his mistake would get him in trouble," Rydland said. Airport Operations Technician Russ Hollingsworth came to get the bag owner's information. Rydland said that Hanson will not get "in trouble," although- he will probably get "a stern talking to" from airport security. According to the Federal Aviation Administration guidelines, Hanson could be subject to fines. The FAA also penalizes security teams for not routinely checking suspicious baggage, such as the one Hanson left behind. Vicki Rogers, owner of the airport's gift shop and cafe, Halibut Henry's, said oftentimes people just don't think about these sort of occurrences as security problems, but they really are. "After the Oklahoma City bombing, the federal government tightened security at all transportation centers," Rogers said, referring to the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Building in Oklahoma City that killed-167 people. Rogers said since her shop opened in October 1999, she has not seen any evacuations prior to this one. She did recall other occasions where security had removed unattended bags to a location outside of the terminal for security reasons. Rogers said she believes all core staff employees at the airport would benefit from security training so they could properly react in situations such as these. Hoff said now he would not wait as long to call security if something like this happened again, but he hopes it won't. ' I t isn't my job to look around for unattended bags at the airport. It is someone else's. But I am always willing to do my part." JDe/iindt Student rates are available only with valid student 1.0. card. Prices are subject to applicable taxes. 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McGinnis, who describes herself as half-black and half- white, said she was interested in the educational program at Western, but the recruiter helped her make a definite decision on attending Western. "She was black," McGinnis said, ."She told us about the different student clubs up at Western." When McGinnis arrived at Western in the fall, she joined the African American Alliance. "I wanted to meet people I could relate to," she said. "What we know about students of color is ... they don't visit the campus at the same rate of other students," Copetas said. "There's a cost factor, not that all students of color have cost as an issue, but if you're working after school... then you might not have the option to visit." The admissions process also takes into account whether a prospective student is the first to attend college in his or her family and whether a student had to apply for a waiver for the application fee. These signs show those students will be socio-economically different from the average student, thereby contributing to the diversity of the student body, Copetas said. Western has purchased the names of high school students who took the PSATs in Washington state for the past four years, she said. "We buy the names of various student groups to then try and solicit their interest," Copetas said. 'This year we bought the , names of all students of color who have taken the PSATs." The Multicultural Achievement Ceremony is another method to recruit students who could contribute to Western's diversity, Nerini said. The ceremony, which has been in effect for five years in Whatcom County and one year in Skagit Valley, brings students who contributed to diversity in their communities to Western's campus. 'It's not necessarily for students of color," Nerini said. "It's (for) students who've been involved in diversity, whether it's gender issues or religious issues." Scholarships rewarding incoming and continuing Western students who have made contributions to diversity are another method of retaining a diverse student body, Copetas said. One example is the Multicultural Achievement Program scholarship, which offers $2000 per year to Western students. Once students get to Western, Vendiola and the ESC, like many other people and programs at Western, support students, from recmitment to graduation, who feel under represented or alienated, and ultimately make their voices heard. The ESC houses numerous clubs for students who feel they need support from people akin to them. The African American Alliance, Filipino American Student Association and Vietnamese Student Association are a few of the 13 clubs in existence. The clubs are not limited to ethnicity, Vendiola said. Brown Pride is a club for gay and lesbian students of color. "We provide a gathering place to support each other and talk about anything," Vendiola said. 'It's a safe place, a place to voice concerns about the lack of visibility of others like you in the curriculum or where to go for good food." The ESC supports diversity in other ways, Vendiola said. It promotes celebrations, such as the upcoming Cinco de Mayo, and awareness such as Malcolm X Day. The ESC also brings guest To Beat Inl lalion One Choice. Invest in Series I Bonds. They're safe. They're guaranteed to stay ahead of inflation for 30 years. And you can j e t started with just $50. Visit us at wwfw.savin3sboncis.30v to find out more. fi«0 w Nrerfs a .Sife f t o tt gt; Crow www.savingsbonds.gov A public service of this newspaper' vi Faux Pearls Just In! Creative Beading Supplies In Historic Fairhaven, B'ham 671-5655 I- —— — — — WMgz^^M Silversand Photo needs an W A Setter $7.50 to $15.00 per hour full time or part time No experience required! National Photo Co., Downtown Bellingham 1- BOO 990-9080 speakers to address any issue of concern. The Office of Student life is another place that works with Western students with disabilities to biracial students. It has two programs designed to assist those students: the disAbility Resources for Students and Multicultural Support Programs and Retention. The Office of Student Life counsels an average of 30 students per week regarding everything from problems with parents to concerns about grades. 'We're working with a very diverse group of students," said SoniaArevalo-Hayes, senior assistant director for the Multicultural Support Programs and Retention. "A majority of them are students of color, but we have a large percentage of white students, too. "We provide students with advisement, support groups, referrals for tutoring or assisting them with the transition (to Western)," she said. She said the office also gives cultural support and referral. "If (students) can't be vocal enough to tell their residential advisor that, Tm not really liking the living situation I have because I don't agree with the ways of my roommate,' (we) help them talk to their RA," Arevalo-Hayes said. She said the office also has a program called First Alert, which allows students to contact and counsel other students after a quarter of poor performance to ascertain the problem. Sometimes Minority enrollment during 1995-1999 Fall 1995 100 200 Number of students enrolled Source: Western's Office of the Registrar - Graphic by Heather Baker/ The Western Front Minority enrollment has increased in increments throughout the years. In 1999, minority enrollment at Western was the highest in the university's history. they find that a student felt uncomfortable or alienated in the class, or that a student may have a learning disability. Student Life also tested a pilot course last year designed to assist freshmen in achieving academic success through mentoring. The class consisted of students of color, students who were the first in their family to attend college and students who were concerned about succeeding at Western, Arevalo-Hayes said. The class taught students various skills necessary for college life: how to study, how to construct a four- year plan for graduation and how to write a resume. Stephanie Pham, a coordinator for the Multicultural Support program, instructed the class. "Each of the students had a faculty or staff mentor and a student mentor that they would connect with," Pham said. "Now, many of those students that were in the class are now leaders on campus. A couple of them are RA's, a few are Lifestyle Advisors and three of them are leading student clubs on campus." The preceding story is the second segment in a seven- part series The Western Front is producing about diversity at Western. ..,%) mosi western studentt haw zer thre or atthi mos drink when ^WESTERN =^ WASHINGTOH'UNIVERSITY WECAN2000 •KHVi ---------- Western Front 2001 April 20 - Page 7 ---------- April 20, 2001 ACCENT Arts Entertainment The Western Front • 7 ilBBI^BilliBi^^HBiilBi Slii^HiHiiiiiMBH^^B ii§pil^lli|i^iHiiii|B^i llpiiiiiliiffiiiBiHiiii^H^H ^Hi^MHHIHilHH •^^•^^^^^•^^Hl Hi IwMHIiiiiiiiBiHHttiHH! iBlBBBi^^BllllSlllllil IH^^IIIB^^HIIlHBpl |J|p|^jH|^|^||^^||||i| ipi^BiH^Hiii^BiiilBiii ^BliilHBiSBBlBiBilii lifciiMiiMWiiiiiiiiiiHfci i|||J|||j||fc|J|i||lf|||^| Museum of History and Art, 121 jiBiH^BiiiiBiisiBiiB^iip "Viking Union 565. The career fair liiSHRW^BItfBl^Biliii Enforcement Agency and the Port attorney Aaron Caplan discusses Bridget Jones: The everywoman who really is every woman Kelli Alderson FILM REVIEW "Bridget Jones's Diary" is a must see movie for every woman. Based on Helen Fielding's novel with the same name, the lead character, Bridget Jones, tells her story through a series of journal entries. Jones, a single British woman played by Renee Zellweger, is the essence of every woman. She is not skinny, does not have her life together, can't find the right man, obsesses about her weight, never says the right thing at the right time, and her hair is a little messy. She is average. The average woman does not wish she was Bridget Jones, she is Bridget Jones. Too many movies start with a less-than-perfect woman and turn her into a knockout. Bridget Jones remains less- than- perfect throughout the entire movie. J o n e s decides if she loses weight, stops smoking, stops drinking and stops dating men like her boss, her life will improve. Instead, 'The average womaftdoes not wish she was Bridget Jones, she is Bridget Jones.' she gains weight, DON'T GET LEFT OUT! 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Suite 200 • Bellingham (360) 676-0194 • www.stebner.com ASKFORKENA never stops smoking or drinking and finds herself in a quasi-serious relationship with her boss, Daniel Cleaver, played by Hugh Grant. Jones's mother c o n t i n u a l l y attempts to set her up with young, available men. To make her daughter more p r e s e n t a b l e , she picks an outfit for the 30- something Jones that resembles, as Jones describes it, "a carpet." Of course, when Jones wears the 'carpet" to a Christmas party, a good looking attorney scrutinizes her fashion sense. Maybe Mrs. Jones got it right this time. And then he turns around. This man, Mark Darcy, played by Colin Firth, is wearing a hideous reindeer sweater. Maybe Mrs. Jones did not get it right this time. Darcy finds Jones unsuitable. He can't stand that she smokes. He is appalled at how much she drinks. He can't believe how terrible she looks in the carpet-like outfit. Jones overhears Darcy saying all this to his mother.' At work, Jones feels as if she blends into the wall. Jones' boss Cleaver hardly knows she exists. To gain more attention, Jones starts wearing sheer tops and skirts that barely cover her "bum." Cleaver notices her and they begin to date. But Cleaver is not the only man after Jones' affection. Darcy, after seeing Jones at a few parties, decides he, too, is interested in Jones. He seeks Jones' attention. Two men are after Jones. She hasn't lost any weight. She still drinks and smokes on a regular basis. One man wants her based on who she is and the other as a means to settle down. Zellweger did an extraordinary job in her role. She spoke in a fake British accent that sounded authentic, at least to the untrained ear. Her facial expressions, combined with the wit of her character, created hilarious scenes. Zellweger gained weight for this role but never looked obese. Rather than the skinny, almost anorexic appearance of most actresses, Zellweger sported thighs and a bit of a belly hanging over her panties. She looked healthy. While "Bridget Jones's Diary" may be considered a chick flick, most men will undoubtedly enjoy it. It combines a cynical look at single life with humor and a bit of vulgarity. The story seems real, like one almost every woman has told. So if people want assurance that they aren't the only "singleton" in the world, "Bridget Jones's Diary" cannot be missed. ---------- Western Front 2001 April 20 - Page 8 ---------- 8 • The Western Front Accent April 20, 2001 Scrambling in afield By Ken Jager THE WESTERN FRONT It only took about 10 minutes, but more than 800 children transformed into vacuum mode, sucking up just more than 11,000 plastic, candy-filled eggs Saturday afternoon at Civic Field. "It was so crazy," Chrissy Grogg of Bellingham said. "My daughter Samantha wanted to get out of her stroller, but she would have gotten trampled in a second." Unfortunately-for 11-month-old Samantha, she did not get her hands on any of the eggs during the mayhem of childhood excitement. "I didn't want it to be dangerous," said David Faling, pastor of Calvary Temple and egg hunt organizer. "The point of this is for people to come out and have a good time for free." ' v This was the second year the l U l i i H ^ i ^ ^ ^ Kim Monroe Mother of an egg scavenger Calvary Temple put on the seasonal tRe . ^ ^ ^ lmmfd candy scramble, but the first time it J • J was at Civic Field. how to walk, and now he's Faling said he expected 1,000 kids going after all those eggs.' to mob the field to cure their chocolate fix, but was pleased with the attendance anyway. "We had the hunt last year at Cornwall Park," Faling said. "There were about 600 children at that one, and there wasn't enough parking for everybody. Civic Field offered more parking." The eggs were not exactly hidden in top secret locations as some people are used to. No wood piles were scattered throughout the field to hide eggs in, no bird-bath, no leaves and no jars. The eggs were merely scattered about in the open field to ensure easy egg-picking for all. Each bright pink, green, yellow, orange and blue egg was filled-with mini Hershey candy bars and mini Reese's p.e a n u t butter cups. Some candy had pieces of paper with a number written on them, which could be redeemed for a small toy. Three-year-old Melissa Shedlin, clad in a bunny cos tume, pranced around the fake grass field, avoiding a sea of other toddlers, looking for her claim to fame this Easter season. "She's really a very shy girl," Melissa's mother Linda Shedlin said. "This year she's able to pick them up. She's just learning how." The field had two sections: The south end was for toddlers younger than five, and the north end was for the older kids up to sixth grade. The younger kids were allowed up to 10 eggs, and the older kids could collect up to 20 eggs. "I liked the idea that there were controls on how many eggs the kids could have," Faling said. "It gives everybody a fair chance to get as many as the next kid." When the two-minute warning was announced before the chaos began, the kids lined up around their designated hunting area. First-time egg hunter Colton Monroe, 1, couldn't wait to get in on the excitement as he bolted from the starting line before the echo of, "GO!" rang through the eager hunters" ears. "He's very excited," Colton's mother, Kim Monroe said. "This is his first time. He just barely learned how to walk, and now he's going after all those eggs." Soon after the hunt began, the clumps of frantic chil- Ken Jager/ The Western Front (Above) Masses of kids anxiously await the the call to begin this year's Easter egg hunt, put on by Calvary Temple Saturday at Civic Field. (Middle) Seventeen-month-old Tylor Arnett scans the field for more eggs to add to her already overflowing basket. (Left) The Jacobson-Rodio family from Mount Vernon gather to scope out the goods. dren overtook the sea of still-laying eggs. After waiting a year for this year's hunt to begin, it was over in mere minutes. The scene, after all was said and done, mimicked one that would normally be seen at the end of a successful trick-or-treating night on Halloween. Parents and kids sat down in the field to count out how much loot each hunter gathered. „ Faling said next year's hunt will be the biggest one yet for him. He said it will be at Civic Field again so everyone has a place to park. "Next year, we are shooting to have 15,000 eggs," Faling said. "We're not trying to have the biggest egg hunt in town and compete with the big business-sponsored events, but we want it to be the best we can do." Victim speaks against abuse through books By Camille Penix THE WESTERN FRONT Although he claims he is not a victim, Dave Pelzer has written four autobiographical books about being abused by his alcoholic mother. "Why think about it that way?" he asked a crowd of about 40 women and children gathered Monday evening at Barnes and Noble bookstore. "Why survive something just to be miserable afterwards? "No, I am not about child abuse," Pelzer said. "I am about a little boy that didn't quit." Pelzer .spoke to the crowd about his latest ^ , , gt; : ^^ book, 'TIelp Yourself."..... ... •:;_:..._•• fe^^«^^e^liiii^^«Pi^^^^8 Pelzer may write about his abuse openly, but at his speech he provided details of his 7 am not about child abuse. I am childhood only when the audience asked about a little boy that didn't quit.' questions. " \ ^^;C« Dave Pelzer Many of the hardest questions came from children. When^a: young boy asked Pelzer-.; why he never tQldjaflyone about the abuse lt;§£. . ^ why he never - tJ^t^^cgfet^^Pel^er. jf^4»":^-^4ja'^ -J^now any better, a n d . I ^ i ^ i j ^ l ^ ^ / p f - m y . n i ^ m . s;.'*-:S:^'- York Times best- seller list for nearly three years, Pelzer said. The book about childhood abuse is written from a child's perspective and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Pelzer's second novel, "The Lost Boy," is about his experience in a series of foster homes. "A Man named Dave" took five years to write and is the concluding novel to the trilogy, Pelzer said. He said it is his favorite book because it was written from the point of view of three different males. CBS is planning to air the movie adaptation Of this book in November 2001 or February 2002, he said. Pelzer is the only author to have four books on the New York Times best-seller list simultaneously. Pelzer's speech deceivingly sounded upbeat, but the words hit hard. He encouraged people to ask him.fun questions instead of serious questions. One minute, he Pulitzer Prize-nominated author incredible moj^ I ? $ a # ^ up." Pelzer said lu :m^ time she was 15 and never ^ei^fedhelp fb^He^ piobrems. She was never criminallvcharged fer thfeabusa-ajad she died in 1992; J: ;-t^^?^^Z0^ :*.: ":^"7 *•" 'T forgive h e ^ m o : r f e ^ £ m^ a process."" \ - "-•'- T " His first book, "A Child Called It," has been on the New offered advice on how to live life. The next, he snapped his fingers and made the crowd laugh with his impersonations of Arnold Schwarzenegger. His voice imitations started when he was in foster care. His first character was Clint Eastwood's Dirty.'Harry. "Do you feel lucky?" Pelzer said to the other foster children. "Well, do ya punk?" His background as a comedian heavily influenced his speech. Pelzer said he exaggerates the "comedy thing" because when he speaks on the topic of child abuse, people are emotional. Carole Foldenauer of Bellingham said she was reluctant Christina Schrum/The Western Front Dave Pelzer, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author of "A Child Called It," takes time out of his busy schedule to sign books and talk to fans. about her 10-year-old daughter Lexi reading Pelzer's books. "I've never seen them take to a book like this," Foldenauer said, pointing to Lexi and four other young girls ranging in age from fourth to seventh grade. "For this age group, it is the book ffie^Bave'to read?'" "' Lexi and her friends held various copies of Pelzer's books in their hands. "I wanted to learn more about his life," Lexi said, com-menthig on why she came to Pelzer's speech. Pelzer said he wants every young adult to read his books and to check them out at the library if they can't buy them. "This thing works for me," he said about his philosophies woven into the books. "I hope it can work for you." ---------- Western Front 2001 April 20 - Page 9 ---------- April 20, 2001 Accent The Western Front • 9 Short cuts in Fraser Hall By Brooke Geery THE WESTERN FRONT What do 1950s style porn, a photo graphic art exhibit, a jewel-encrusted pen and a relationship between a landlady and her young male tenant have in common? These images will be projected on the big screen at 7:30 p.m. today in Fraser Hall 4 as part of the Best of the 27th Northwest Independent Film Festival. The touring festival is part of the Northwest Film and Video Festival, which takes the best of 46 short films and one feature film shown during the week-long festival and packs them into an hour-long show. Presented by Associated Students Films and co-sponsored by the Pickford Cinema, the festival is free of.charge. "We're really excited to have the Pickford sponsoring the event with us," said Kelly Quirk, director of AS Films. "It enables, us to show the festival for two nights for free, instead of just one like in the past." The festival, which ran November 2-. 12 in Portland, Ore., draws films and shorts from more than 300 filmmakers across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia. This year, Todd Haynes, director of such independent films as 'Velvet Goldmine" and "Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story," served as the festival judge who selected the best films "I was curious to see what kinds of films Would be coming out of this crazily beautiful Pacific Northwest," Haynes said. "I guess I saw it all, from the beautiful to the perfunctory, without too noticeable a regional stamp on anything." The four short films selected from the festival span all types of filmmaking, including a silent film, a black and white film, a documentary and a dark comedy. A directorial debut film from four Seattle Film Institute students, 'Tendemonium'' tells the tale of a pen's journey from a pen collector, through the hands of several cafe patrons, resulting in a love connection between its original owner and his ideal match. "Tendemonium' was great," BeUingham resident and film connoisseur Zac Garza said. "It was exactly what you'd expect from short films." Sarah Nagy, director of "Eulogy," will be on hand for today's event. Her film tells the tale of a photographer struggling to gain acceptance in an art gallery crowd, in a dark, yet comedic fashion. She will speak about the festival and her film. "'Eulogy' was cool in how it had humorous bits, but ultimately it remained dark," Garza said. "You watched as the sassy camera kid escaped into his own world." Based on a story by National Public Radio personality Joe Frank, "Soulmate" confronts the sexual loneliness of a landlady and the intimate, but unspoken, relationship she has with her male tenant. This film won both the judge's award for narrative and the audience award. "I thought 'Soulmate' was really good," Western Student Christina Peyser said. "Although I thought it would have a plot twist, which it lacked." Finally, "The Clouds That Touch Us Out of Clear Skies," is a deeply moving documentary on miscarriage. Created by Lynn Shelton of Seattle, it won the judge's award for documentary. The documentary prompted two viewers to leave, but the assistant director of AS Films, Thomas Wilson, said it was the most moving film of the evening. 'Tfc was a glimpse into something I'll never experience myself," Wilson said. The festival began Thursday but attendance was sparse. Those who came seemed excited by the content. "Every screening of this program is a boost for our artists and a great show of support for independent film," said Thomas Phillipson, regional coordinator for the Northwest Film Center. "It's works like these that draw interest toward the edges of film and video, broadens a taste for thoughtful, often very personal work." Ani Difranco's in love, and all is well in the world By Nazkhatoon Riahi THE WESTERN FRONT Singer, songwriter and self-proclaimed "freak" Ani Difranco, who, during the past 11 years, established a cult following of passionate idealists, is growing politically soft in her ripe, old age of 30. But, for Difranco, it's the mark of maturity. "She's 19 going on 30, or maybe she's really 30 now," Difranco ponders in "Tamburitza Lingua," in the double disc "RevelingyReckoning," released April 10. The 29-track "Reveling/Reckoning" introduces the sounds and lyrics of a softer, meditative and experimental Difranco and invites the listener to peek into Difranco's personal sketchbook of complex contemplations. This project has a surprisingly different and fresh flavor for Difranco, known for her angst against the world. "I fight fire with words - words are hotter than flames - words are wetter than water," Difranco sang in 1993's "Willing to Fight." The musical landscape is shifting, however, in the light of her new life. Love has shoved politics aside for the first time, and "Reveling/Reckoning" displays Difranco's new perspective on the world, her lyrics and music. A mature-sounding Difranco replaced her rage-filled screams with harmonious howls that bring to life the anguish, frustration and passion in her three-year marriage to soundman Andrew Gilchrist. "Am I the one you thought you were getting?...Does it look like it did on the menu, minus of course, the little dark cloud," Difranco sings during ' In Here" on "Reckoning." "Reckoning'-is the mel- i n s m ^ f l ll lower of the two discs, with more acoustics and less of 'I fight with words - the band. In "Your Next Bold Move," one of the few political songs on the album, Difranco, whose lyrics have always opposed capitalism, admits that it's impossible not to feed the system, no matter how hard one tries. She sings about "growing up in the plague of Reagan and Bush," and with a tired-sounding voice sings, "the mighty multi-nationals have monopolized the oxygen, so it's as easy as breathing for us all to participate." "Reveling," the louder, more upbeat disc, shines the spotlight on Difranco's horn section, a recent addition to the band. In "Reveling/Reckoning," Difranco battles her own demons, and for the first time, drifts away from the feminist poster girl image that media and fans sprinkled on her since she released her self-titled debut in 1990. With the horn accompaniment and an appearance by Maceo Parker, the former saxophonist for James Brown, "Reveling/Reckoning" is a breakthrough for the woman who once graced the stage at the Renton River Days Festival in Renton with simply her guitar in hand. In a span of 11 years, Difranco grew from a 19- year-old woman with a dream, selling albums out of the trunk of her car, to an entrepreneur, by establishing Righteous Babe Records. Difranco has managed to keep her head above water and survive the capitalist sharks of the recording industry to develop one of the most successful independent-record labels to date. Difranco has settled into her role of a professional musician. "Reveling/Reckoning" proves her music is progressing, and she is willing to challenge not just society, but her own life, and obtain inspiration from within. words are hotter than flames - words are wetter than water.' Ani Difranco Musician Ani Difranco Photo courtesy Spin Magazine ---------- Western Front 2001 April 20 - Page 10 ---------- 10 • The Western Front S PORTS NCAA II Intramural April 20, 2001 Western Softball takes two out of three from Humboldt The Vikings' winning streak ends at 13, but not before setting a new school record Chris Fuller/The Western Front Western pitcher Amanda Grant fires a pitch on the way to throwing a one-hitter Wednesday afternoon. Western advances to regionals NOW OPEN lues. - Sat. 9 -6 ~Belgian Desserts~ 308 West Champion • Bdlingham, WA 98225 Oliver Vrambout (360) 223-3187 Mount Bakery By Scott Lefeber THE WESTERN FRONT Western's women's softball team broke the school record for consecutive wins with 13. The Vikings took the first two games from the Humboldt State University Lumberjacks Wednesday in a tripleheader at Viking Field. Amanda Grant pitched a one-hitter in the first game. "Humboldt is the type of team that will jump on any type of mistake that you make," Grant said. "1 was really pumped up to pitch against them." Grant struck out six and improved her season record to 12-3." "Amanda is a real smart pitcher," head coach Art Phinney said. "She can overpower you when she needs to and finesse you with change of speeds and movement on her pitches." Western improved its record to 28-11-1 overall and 13-4 in the PacWest Conference with the victories. Jessi Williams, Kristen L'Heureux and Jamie Plancich each had two hits in the first game. In the second game, PacWest pitcher of the week Sarah Diamond hurled a complete game, sparking the 2-1 victory and improving her record to 8-2. Williams, Danielle Puz and Plancich all had hits for the Vikings. PacWest player of the week Jodi Rock also singled to right field in the fourth inning. Western jumped to a 1-0 lead early in the second inning. Humboldt quickly tied the game in the third inning on a single by Melanie Baker. The score remained tied until the bottom of the seventh inning, with one out, when Puz singled to center field. Darcy Taylor then jumped on a fastball and drove it to deep left for the game-winning RBI double. The last game of the day Humboldt ended the Vikings winning streak, with a final of 5- 0. A rough second inning left the Vikings trailing by five. "The entire Humboldt lineup is solid," Grant said. Jessame Kendall of Humboldt took control of the ball game and never looked back. Kendall pitched all three ball games in the tripleheader. Williams added another two hits for the Vikings in the third game, batting 5-for-8 on the day. The Vikings will travel to California to play in the Cal State University Bakersfield Classic today through Sunday in Bakersfield. "We have not received the respect that we deserve this year," Phinney said. "We are going to travel to their turf and beat them at their field." Western will come home for its last two regular season games before the conference tournament. Chris Fuller/ The Western Front Kristen L'Heureux contributed to Western's wins with two hits in the first game. ---------- Western Front 2001 April 20 - Page 11 ---------- April 20, 2001 Sports The Western Front • 11 Mike Lynch sprints his way through Western Quoc Iran / The Western Front Western's Mike Lynch practices Wednesday for the upcoming track meet. Lynch holds the schools record in the 200-meter race. By Joshua Porter THE WESTERN FRONT Mike Lynch, a Western sprinter in his senior year, proves that back surgery and continuing injuries are not obstacles to success in track and field. Graduating this spring with a bachelor's degree in exercise science and a minor in sports psychology, Lynch said his experiences have given him a better understanding of the sport and an athlete's mentality. The 1996 all-sports graduate from Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane has endured a number of injuries in his five years at Western, but said he credits his perseverance to his hard work and aggressive attitude. "I love competitiveness in practice," Lynch said. "That pushed me to become faster." Head coach Kelvin "Pee Wee" Halsell said he agreed. He said, despite injuries, Lynch's work ethic demonstrates his serious attitude. "He's come back and worked very hard," Halsell said. "He competes well." Arriving at Western in the fall of 1996, Lynch played football but eventually got involved in track and field. In Spokane, he played football, basketball and ran track, but he said he never felt his place was on the court or the field. After a season of football, Lynch joined the track team at Western and said he became hooked. During his freshman year, he was the anchor leg in the 4x100 meter relay, in which the team received All-American status, set a school record of 41.36 seconds and placed sixth in nationals. * "I've been in love with the 4x100 because it's such an exciting race," he said. Lynch spent much of his sophomore year working toward being a team leader. He said his aggressive attitude, strong work habits and love of- competition gave him an edge. Assistant track coach Brandi MOM0U1 PRESENTS MONQUI.COM MAY 24 KEY ARENA j™ * ^ IN THE LOWER BOWL • 7:30PM -ALL AGES -GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS AT ALL TICKETMASTER'LOCATIONS OR CHARGE BY PHONE 206-628-0888 Mountain 'As soon as I can walk, I think I can sprint.' Mike Lynch Senior, track sprinter Carbee said she considers Lynch's involvement and commitment to the team beneficial. "He's a good team player," Carbee said. "He cares about his teammates and is very inspir-mg. An anchor for the 4x100 and 4x400 relays, Lynch said his compulsion to run fast motivates other teammates, especially when he succeeds in the face of injury. "Since my sophomore year, I've pretty much seen myself as the leader," Lynch said. "I've worked hard to put myself in that position." Hard wOrk doesn't come without pain. Only a week after breaking the school record in the 200-meter in 1999, a back injury forced Lynch to have surgery to repair two hemorrhaged lumbar disks in his spine. A hamstring injury soon after proved even more difficult. Lynch said he feels that his record is not indicative of being susceptible to problems. "People have told me that they think I'm injury-prone, but I never had any injuries at all before college," he said. Part of the problem with his injuries is his resistance to heal by staying off the track. Lynch said he describes himself as a stubborn athlete. "As soon as I think I can walk, I think I can sprint," he said. He said the insights gained from his injuries have helped him become a better athlete by allowing him to relate to others. "Now that I've been through (the injuries), if I want to be a coach I'll understand what runners are going through — not only the physical frustration, but the mental frustration," he said. Coaching in college might be a possible career, Lynch said. He said he might want to go back to school and get a master's degree in education so he can coach in high school. Competitive running might be in his future, but Lynch said he is also looking elsewhere for a challenge. Currently a drummer in the new band "Mungeli," Lynch said his experience is not only intriguing, but also thrilling. The band played April 11 at the Wild Buffalo in downtown Bellingham. "That was like a totally different kind of rush than competing," he said. "I've always needed something to focus on, and it's always been athletics." "The problem with a lot of college athletes once they get done with sports is there's nothing to turn to," he said. Before- graduating, however, Lynch said he has work left to do. Track and field meets at Pacific Lutheran University on April 21 and the University of Oregon on April 28 are crucial for his success in the PacWest Conference finals at Western Oregon . University in Monmouth, Ore. Both Carbee and Halsell said they are confident Lynch will run well. Lynch said he feels he has enough time to practice well. "I really look for him to run fast at Oregon," Carbee said. Canadians smoke Western Western's club baseball team loses 9-0 By Carly Barrett THE WESTERN FRONT Western's men's baseball club team was pounded Wednesday evening 9-0 by the Douglas College Royals, from British Columbia, at Joe. Martin Field. Western's bats were silenced throughout the game, managing just six hits. "We expected the game to be a tough one," head coach and catcher Mike Miller said. "We knew going into the game that it would be a challenge, but it's a good way to test our abilities and see what we need to work on." Designated hitter Mike McLennan scored the Royals first run at the top of the second inning, followed by two runs in the third. "The Vikings played at the same level they usually perform at, although the Royals are an especially good team, with good hitters and talented pitchers," Western's second baseman Todd Albright said. "When we played Oregon last weekend, we performed well," he said. "I don't think it was a matter of us playing bad, but the Royals are a team that, skill-wise, are over our heads," Albright said. The Vikings had a few timely hits but were unable to bring in runners, Albright said. "Part of our problem was that we just kept hitting the balls directly to the defense," Miller said. Douglas College topped off the scoring with three runs in the eighth inning. Miller said the team's poor performance against the Royals was the result of several "rain-outs." This meaning the team didn't have the opportunity to adequately practice for the past few weeks he said The Vikings.next game is a doubleheader against Seattle University noon Saturday at Joe Martin Field. ---------- Western Front 2001 April 20 - Page 12 ---------- 12 • The Western Front Sports April 20, 2001 Kicking dummies in Bellingham By Nazkhatoon Riahi THE WESTERN FRONT Heavy breathing accompanies 1980s dance music blaring from the speakers. Sweat vigorously pours down every face. A small fan in the corner of the room is not strong enough to cool 15 women as they violently punch and kick their way to a fad that's recently exploded throughout the nation and made its way to Bellingham. The women are kickboxing at the Kick It studio located downtown at 1209 Cornwall Ave. Suddenly, the anguish and pain on their faces is relieved momentarily as the students hear the instructor yell into her microphone, "Five more seconds. Keep it going." Erin McCain shouts as she fiercely punches and kicks her punching bag with as much force as she can exert, in an attempt to end her workout strong. Her face is red and tired; she appears to be concentrating intensely. Her long, brown hair has drifted out of the ponytail that once sat tightly on top of her head. She gathers her strength and continues to push through the bag. "I look forward to coming to class," McCain said after class. "It's an intellectually challenging exercise. It's not like standing on a stairmaster and going nowhere. I'm learning a valuable skill." Kick It is owned by Western graduate Susan Thomas, a black belt in Kaju Kenbo with more than 11 years of martial arts experience. She opened the studio in November 1998 because she realized this type of workout was becoming popular. "Kickboxing is a generic term," Thomas said: "What we do is a mixture of different things, such as shadow boxing, sparring, self-defense and bag work." The hour-long workout begins with 15 minutes of cardio-kick-boxing, which is very similar to Billy Blank's Tae-Bo. The next half-hour is * a combination of cardiovascular bag work, during which students practice kicking, punching and sparring techniques. The last 15 minutes of class are usually devoted to arm and abdominal workouts, stretching and, finally, a cool down. Western student Kate Marshall, who recently became an instructor at Kick It after being a member for two years, said she loves kickboxing. "You get to hit things and let out a lot of aggression," she said. "It's done a lot for my self-esteem and body image." Marshall said she enjoys the flexibility of kickboxing. "If you're having an off day, you can still have a good workout and go at your own pace," Marshall said. "But there are always people around to push Brian Harrington/The Western Front Working up a sweat, Alicia Jansen throws a high kick into a practice bag. and encourage you to work harder." Though the majority of the 110 students of Kick It are female, kickboxing classes are not exclusive to women. As the 4:15 p.m. class begins to roll out, students begin to pour in for the 5:30 class. Jason Remick is one of the men in the class who" walks in. Remick said he began kickboxing about three months ago because he couldn't find an exercise that appealed to him, and the gym was often too boring. "It's kind of a community exercise, and I end up working 10 times harder than I normally would at the gym because of the positive peer pressure around," Remick said. Remick, who lost about 20 pounds in two months of kickboxing, said he doesn't mind being one of Kick It's few male members. "The atmosphere is more or less platonic and non-threatening, which is a big change from the gym," he said. "It's not like we're here to learn combat." Remick even brought his mother to Kick It when she was in town visiting. Western student Erin Connell, who has been instructing at Kick It for a year-and-a-half, said she was initially attracted to kickboxing because it was not as intimidating as other martial arts-based workouts. "It seemed to fit my personality because it was realistic and practical," Connell said. "There is no flying through the air in kickboxing." Connell said she believes kickboxing has helped her build confidence and decrease her chances of getting attacked. "Just the way I hold myself now has completely decreased the chances of anything happening to me," Connell said. "I am much more aware of my surroundings and am always thinking about what I can do to protect myself." Kickboxing is a relatively new sport. 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Knowledge solves problems, violence is one." ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ PIMlil^jllllljlllll :l£ne^^ the •: : melwa^s^^ iw s d^^ if^Q f^^^0^^: i I^ ant; differ ent not o i^ ffierids;,f: but | ^ £ i i r # ; friends in jgenferaljv :Meii gt;t:.|wNsy all: in• one '• :way«:p^ § ; ^ f|st||sflsee^ |||i|i:i:i|i|iliQo^ ;:;io1|L;|Mi||L|t|a^ :;pi^iol|:lH||^c^ f c e n t | | ; s t i ^ S p ^ i n g | : r^ iHere;^^ His hanolsj"^jaid^en;^:^6?ttid | into tne Hands of such an amazing performance. I must admit that: I got so caught.-: up in the show that I even slung a curse word or two at Bob myself. In short, I would like to i thank- preacher Bob arid his ; student performers and the; iadministration for ;,..;iaUq.wirig I ;::SUcE:::aii::;e^ent:^ | | | f e s | e i ^ I c o n ^ ^ n^ | s p | : | ^ p p p r t ^ e | i p |^ !a||pl^sp|;^ ^^^^^Qii^^iPlllHlll: Add Your Voice Contact Brian Pahl, Men's Violence Prevention Project Coordinator Old Main 565 360.650.3290 brian.pahl@wwu.edu This ad is sponsored by Prevention and Wellness Services. Western Washington University and Western Men Against Violence. Supported by Grant No. 1999-WA-VX-0001 awarded, by the Violence Against Women Office, Office of Justice Programs and the U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position of the U.S. Department of Justice. You figure it out... EDUCATION HEALTHY LIFESTYLE-Smart investments in your future; One available at an institution of higher learnin The other at your Community Food _.. ...»£?.: -•••* 1?? 1220'N.FOR^^I^ OPEN EVERYDAY 8 AM - 9 PM' ---------- Western Front 2001 April 20 - Page 14 ---------- 14 • The Western Front Opinions April 20, 2001 Frontline Take Back the Night disregards contribution that men can make Take Back the Night has once again come and gone. Characterized by a series of events centered around women's rights, educating women on what they can do to prevent themselves from becoming victims of physical and verbal assault, as well as how to cope with such situations, Take Back the Night is a credit to Western's women. All of this is capped by a march through town. Take Back the Night takes strides, to improve women's rights, but it overlooks a serious point. Men can help. They can help the struggle for women to gain equal rights and treatment. They can do everything a woman can do, with the exception of giving birth. Why exclude half the population from a fight for equal rights? Many men were, in fact, present last night for this annual event, but none were allowed to join the march through town. It is very honorable that women want to march as one without a man to pollute the whole, but women should take notice of men who genuinely want to publicly exhibit their support. It is, after all, in every man's best interest that women have the same privileges as men, because the suppression of any individual's rights facilitates the loss of rights for all. The exclusion of men from the march easily leads to ridicule and heckles from males who can do nothing but serve as passive onlookers. They taunt and jeer because they don't fully understand the purpose of Take Back the Night. Perhaps if they were allowed to participate with women, they would better see the importance of the march's reclamation of the night. And men who would jump on the opportunity to march do exist. In hordes. To stifle them is to stifle a supportive voice. It seems ridiculous that women who are a part of Take Back the Night wouldn't want those voices of support. After all, doesn't the term "equal rights" simply mean the same rights apply to women and men equally? With that thought in mind, isn't it a bit contradictory for men to be excluded from something they want to and can do? The little support men are allowed to show is passive. Setting up luminaries and simply making an appearance are great shows of support, but they don't get the message across that men truly care and want to help. Groups like Western's Men Against Violence, which supports Take Back the Night, would be able to do more than play an out-of- sight role, quietly cheering from the middle of the crowd for equal rights. Women can't reclaim the night alone-nor can men alone. Both sexes joined to end violence and abuse against women can get the job done right and more swiftly than the separate battles currently being fought. Frontlines are the opinion of The Western Front editorial board: Heather Baker, Kristin Bigsby, J.R. Cook, Ben Dalpos, Dionna Dominguez, Chris Fuller, Josh Haupt, Jessica Keller, Remy Kissel and Travis Phelps. The Western Front Editor-in-Chief: Kristin Bigsby; Managing Editor: Remy Kissel; Copy Editors: Jessica Keller, Aaron Crabtree, Hollie Joy Brown; Photo Editors: Chris Fuller, Stephanie Kosonen; News Editors: Heather Baker, Travis Phelps; Accent Editor: Jennifer Collins; Features Editor: Dionna Dominguez; Sports Editor: Ben Dalpos; Opinions Editor: Josh Haupt; Online Editor: J.R. Cook; Cartoonist: Jennifer Jennings; Adviser: Jim Napoli; Business Manager: Alethea Macomber; Advertising Manager: Joel Hall. Staff Reporters: Kelli Alderson, Tessa Allison, Sheryl Baptista, Carly Barret, Eric Berto, Tara Blakeman, Carrie Borgaard, Allison Butler, Nika Carlson, Paul Nicholas Carlson, Emily Christianson, Keri Cooper, Alicia Franklin, Alashia Freimuth, Robert Gara, Brooke Geery, Tamara Harvey, Ken Jager, Jennifer Jennings, Leanne Josephson, Kristine Kemp, Stephanie Kitchens, Scott Lefeber, Casey Littlejohn, Brendan Manning, Candace Nelson, Jennifer O'Brien, Mitchell Parrish, Camille Penix, Joshua Porter, Mariah Price, Bernadette Ramel, Nazkhatoon Riahi, Sonja Rose, Christina Schrum, Jessica Sparks,- Joseph Terrell, Quoc Tran, Jennifer.True, Dat.Vong. And we quote: "Sadly, this study shows that skin color still plays a major role in deciding who lives and who dies in our criminal justice system." Jack Boger, a professor at the University of North Carolina School of Law ^% fi gt;, 1 T ^ r WWORT You SHOUID » lt; ? =£. Students can learn from their mistakes Eric Berto COMMENTARY Students at Western may soon have to worry about more people looking over their shoulders at every move. This time, the threat is from their parents. The Higher Education Reauthorization Act would give Western the ability to contact parents in instances of a student violating Western's alcohol ; ; I J 5 ^ 5 i ^J policy or anybody liiliiiiiiiiiii abusing controlled substances. Adopted in 1998, HERA is in use by universities such as Washington State University and the University of Rhode Island. Western, however, does not have a policy that requires notification of parents in disciplinary instances such as this. By involving the parents in the disciplinary action of a person who is legally considered an adult, Western is attempting to control student lives even further than they do now. Threatening students with "I'm going to tell," is more than an empty threat, it is Western trying to flex some muscle. By saying the control rests solely in the hands of Western, a student is left with the option of conforming or paying the price. Threatening a student with parental notification would only hinder" his or her growth. College is supposed to teach students to be responsible adults. How can telling parents help students to grow to be adults and deal with the consequences . of their actions? College is a time of self-discovery. If that means experimenting with drugs, alcohol or whatever, then it is the student's prerogative. Drinking or doing drugs is not necessarily a good thing, but if a student has been educated, then the choices they make will at least be informed. Teach s t u d e n t s that their actions carry c o n s e - quences, and that they might have to deal with those consequences. If a student comes from a household that has taught kids about drinking or doing drugs, and taught them well, no problem should exist. The student should be comfortable with telling his or her parents they messed up and got caught. If a person is doing drugs or has an alcohol problem that is not only hurting himself, but others around him, then it is a serious issue. It is serious issues such as these that warrant parental notification. If a student is taken to the hospital, put in jail or found guilty of what Western calls a "major violation," then 'Western has a good reputation for being a clean campus.' maybe the parents should be notified. It is especially vital for parents to know if their child has been arrested or is in the hospital having their stomach pumped. If a student is found guilty of a "minor violation," such as a Minor in Possession or an open container violation (residents know it as getting written up), then it should be turned over to the law. An MIP can carry major repercussions. Probation is not fun. Western has a good reputation for being a clean campus. This year one substance-free residence hall exists on campus — Alpha. Next year, Nash will become substance-free as well. Would allowing a student to be turned over to the justice system bring to light the students at Western who choose to drink more than 0-4 drinks when they party? Is Western afraid of the public knowing the truth that students do, in fact, party more than it .would like to believe? A public forum is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Higginson Fishbowl lounge. Students can voice their opinions and let the university know how they feel. It is important that parents know their children are learning. Students are learning not just in a classroom, but also about life. Students are learning that if they mess up and get caught, hey, they have to pay the price. Life isn't easy, but who said it would be? Poor planning penalizes students Jennifer O'Brien COMMENTARY In response to Kris Baker's letter to the editor in the April 13 issue of The Western Front: You are not alone. This quarter has been textbook-buying hell for many students, and the problem is not resolved. Textbooks are not as easily accessible as they have been in the past. Some students may have lucked out and purchased all their books, but a majority of the student* community is still going without, and midterms are on the way. Various obstacles are prohibiting students from buying textbooks. One of Western student's main sources for textbooks is That Textbook Place in Sehome Village. That Textbook Place made a decision to downsize its store to focus primarily on ser- See TEXTBOOKS, Page 15 ---------- Western Front 2001 April 20 - Page 15 ---------- April 20, 2001 Opinions The Western Front • 15 AS bookstore forces students to head into midterms without books From TEXTBOOKS, Page 14 vicing students . with supplies and books instead of collegiate clothing and gifts. Mill Shires, owner and manager of That Textbook Place, said the store is trying to recognize that students go to the bookstore primarily for books and supplies, and nothing else. The fate of That Textbook Place will be known by May 1. "We are going through a very difficult time, and we are doing everything we can to prevent the store from going dark," Shires said. That Textbook Place has had financial difficulties for some time. The Associated Students Bookstore on campus must have g o t t e n wind of it somehow. T h e n why didn't' the bookstore take precautions to prevent a book shortage and make sure enough books were available to go around? 'For now, students wait and suffer because of mis takes made that are beyond their control.' It is so frustrating how the bookstore claims to be a service for all the students and a benefit to the Western community. Yet when a majority of us are in need of books, they are not available, and we get screwed. To make matters worse, the bookstore has been remodeled, with employees them packing supplies and books into boxes to move to a temporary location in the Viking Union. This move is going to contribute more unnecessary stress to the situation. Once students locate the temporary spot, they are going to have to look through boxes to find their textbooks. One would think the bookstore would have refrained from moving until the middle of the quarter so students could have bought their books and supplies regardless of a shortage. Professors are assigning homework and reading assignments for midterms. How are students supposed to do homework, study or prepare for exams without books? Rachel Peterson, an instructor's assistant in the communication department for a 101 class, said almost the entire program is still without its texts, and professors are having to rearrange test dates. "It is so frustrating that our students have not gotten their textbooks yet, and we have had to switch midterms around because of the book shortage," Peterson said. For now, students wait and suffer because of mistakes that are made beyond their control. All this will come to rest when students can actually get their textbooks, whenever that will be. Hopefully, students will not find themselves 10 chapters behind in each class with a D on midterms by the time the textbooks are available. Council meetings more talk show than public discussion Tara Blakeman COMMENTARY After attending the seemingly endless council meeting £ Monday night, one could conclude many things. Above all, the people of Bellingham are whiners! During the public comment period of the Bellingham City Council meeting, several people h stood and approached the microphone, coining the phrase "public access." The speakers wanted more than the allotted 15- minute period given at the beginning of the meeting to express their concerns and com- I plaints to the council and mayor of Bellingham. Council members suggest each speaker take up to three minutes to briefly share his or her opinion. Brevity is a virtue. These regulations have been set to ensure the meetings continue in a timely fashion, avoiding redundancy of presented issues and encouraging people to prepare their statements in advance, to ensure the most concise presentation of their opinion. Of the 19 people who signed up Monday evening to speak during the public comment period, a little more than half received their a w a i t e d moment of fame at t he microphone. The council chambers were transformed into a talk show forum where guests lamented their troubled lives and begged for a quick fix from the host. Most speakers began with their name and address, necessary for the record, but often 'Contrary to what some citizens seem to think, council members have a life outside of the chambers^' continued with detailed, unnecessary descriptions of background circumstances. Sadly, the concerns presented were exceedingly redundant and often based only on feeling and belief. I t was time to whine. One woman in the audience stood and blurted, out of turn, her request for new chairs for visitors in the chamber. "More comfortable chairs," she cried, attempting to rally others around her. This reporter half expected someone to rip a chair out of the carpet and toss it. toward the council when, after 35 minutes of public comment, the council called order, and the public hearing session began. Instead of asking the council for more public comment time, the public should utilize the given time more effectively. If a citizen has a genuine concern about the welfare of a particular aspect of the community, they should take the time to prepare a statement. They should conduct outside research and impress the council with thoughtful, factual information. If someone has already stated an opinion, with which other speakers are in agreement, subsequent speakers should simply identify themselves and indicate their agreement. Contrary to what some citizens seem to think, council members have a life outside of the chambers. Many have families and other responsibilities. In response to the request for more public comment time, council member Bob Ryan said it would be nice to have some regrouping time between the afternoon meetings and the evening session — maybe a chance to get something to eat. For decisions to be made effectively and in a timely fashion, the council needs to conduct meetings with the current 15-minute public comment period. At 10:42 p.m., the council had only gotten to page three of its seven-page agenda. It is quite unnerving to think decisions are being made in the late hours of glassy-eyed, coffee-induced deliberation. It is of the utmost importance for the general public to be represented at council meetings. Citizens need to take the initiative to be more specific and well presented in their comments. Council members spend countless hours in meetings and committees, preparing the agenda for the nightly sessions. " The least citizens can do is take a bit of time to prepare their comments for consideration. 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The walk, which starts in Red Square and ends at Maritime Heritage Park, will benefit the Sean Humphrey House in Bellingham and the Evergreen AIDS Foundation. This will be the first event of its kind in Bellingham, event coordinator Kristina Miles said. The Sean Humphrey House is a nonprofit adult home that houses people who have AIDS and who are no longer able to live on their own. Miles said residents sometimes have drug problems or are in trouble with the law. As a result, the house receives no government funding. "It's not politically advantageous for the government to give to people who have drug or other problems," Miles said. "This is a chance to show the Sean Humphrey House some support." Freshman Melissa Duran, co-chair of the registration committee, said she is looking for as many participants as possible. A $10 minimum donation is asked from each participant. The fair's aim is to raise awareness of how many people AIDS affects, both directly and indirectly, said Western sophomore Casey McNerthney, chair of the community fair. The fair features a day of music, provided by A Bird Of Passage, Barbed Wire Cutters, The Soul Ramblers and David Johns. It starts at 10:30 a.m. at Maritime Heritage Park on Holly Street next to Boss Tweed Restaurant. The informational fair will feature booths from different Associated Students clubs and organizations, as well as AIDS Child, an organization that benefits children with AIDS in Uganda. "In the Community Fair, we really found our mission," McNerthney . said. "It's a chance to show what the students of Western can do by showing support for those affected by AIDS and to help find a cure." 7 have been doing programming for over three years, and I have never seen this much community support.' Kristina Miles Event coordinator Miles said they are trying to make this a community event. "It is a great opportunity for the community to show support for people who have this horrible illness/' Miles said. "I have been doing programming for over" three years, and I have never seen this much community support," she said. Businesses, such as Stuart's Coffee House, 20th Century Bowl and the Bellingham Food Co-op have supported the event, Miles said. "I want this to be the start of a legacy," Duran said. "I want this to be a well-known part of the year that the whole community can take ownership of." "A large part of the event is to impact an individual's awareness of the facts about AIDS," she said. "Also, we want to give the idea of making it your concern to care for others to the individuals in this community." 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