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- wwu:6159
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- 1970 Commencement
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- 1970-1971
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- ca. 1970. Original Inventory Number: 0848. Man on right looking forward: Robert L. Monahan.
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- Title
- AS Board Minutes - 1919 November
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- 1919-11
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- Associated Students Board of Control minutes, Bellingham State Normal School.
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- Associated Students Board Minutes - transcript for (year-month) 1919-11 Page 01_073 (volume 01 page 073) 1919-11-04 - Minutes of Board of Control Meeting called to order by President Roll call- miss Lee absent Minutes read and approved. Moved that Mr. Carver be guaranteed enough money for two games
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Associated Students Board Minutes - transcript for (year-month) 1919-11 Page 01_073 (volume 01 page 073) 1919-11-04 - Minutes of Board of Control Meeting called to order by President Roll call- miss L
Show moreAssociated Students Board Minutes - transcript for (year-month) 1919-11 Page 01_073 (volume 01 page 073) 1919-11-04 - Minutes of Board of Control Meeting called to order by President Roll call- miss Lee absent Minutes read and approved. Moved that Mr. Carver be guaranteed enough money for two games already scheduled. Carried. Moved that Mr. Selby be allowed to return money when he wishes. Carried. Moved we adjourn, carried. Page 01_074 (volume 01 page 074) 1919-11-19 - Board of Control Meeting. Meeting called to order by Vice President. Roll Call- Mr. Marshall late- 1. Moved that Mr. Hauson, on recommendation of Mrs. Mayhew be made Editor-in-Chief of the Messenger Carried. 2. Moved that the nominating of candidates for Editor-in-Chief of Messenger be given cover of Messenger. Carried. 3. Move we publish as Thanksgiving number of the Messenger. Carried. 4. Following Bills allowed. Messenger Bills. 1. Greggs $4.75 2. Union Printing Co. 203. 5. Moved we adjourn carried. 1919-11-25 - Board of Control Meeting. Meeting called to order by President. Roll call- Mr. Heckman absent- Moved following Bills to be allowed. Carried- 1. Jerseys $18.24 2. Express Bill .75 Eva Bond was appointed to see when we could have a Xmas program. Moved we adjourn- carried. Signed Eva Bond, sec. ##
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- wwu:21154
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- WWU Board minutes 1987 May
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- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1987
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- 1987-05 ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - May 1987 - Page 1 ----------xxxxx---------- AGENDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MAY 7, 1987 1:30 P.M. OM 340 All items are subject to possible action 1. Approval of the minutes of the April 2, 1987 regular meeti
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- Western Front
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- 2015-04-10
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- Check out what’s inside... Western recognized for environmental theatre club rugby manager makes hall of fame Features, Pages 8-9 Sports, Page 15 The Western Front Winner of seven 2013 Society of Professional Journalists Awards westernfrontonline.com Volume 171, Issue 3 Tuition cuts in the works for
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- 2015 April 10, Volume 171 Number 3
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- Title
- Western Front - 1971 January 29
- Date
- 1971-01-29
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- 1971_0129 ---------- Western Front - 1971 January 29 - Page 1 ---------- Photo By DAVE SHERMAN FOOD STAMP SKIRMISH ENDS IN VICTORY WWSC Bellingham,Washington Friday, January 29, 1971 No. 31 Food Stamp Pressure Off, Protests End Students, otheryoung persons and poor folk alike should find it easier t
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1971_0129 ---------- Western Front - 1971 January 29 - Page 1 ---------- Photo By DAVE SHERMAN FOOD STAMP SKIRMISH ENDS IN VICTORY WWSC Bellingham,Washington Friday, January 29, 1971 No. 31 Food Stamp
Show more1971_0129 ---------- Western Front - 1971 January 29 - Page 1 ---------- Photo By DAVE SHERMAN FOOD STAMP SKIRMISH ENDS IN VICTORY WWSC Bellingham,Washington Friday, January 29, 1971 No. 31 Food Stamp Pressure Off, Protests End Students, otheryoung persons and poor folk alike should find it easier to get food stamps . . . at least in the immediatefuture. Following student protests and the threat of massive demonstrations in Bellingham and elsewherein the state, Department of Public Assistance officials in Olympia have liberalized their stance on foodstamp regulations. After a day of sporadic but orderly sit-ins and leafleting at the Bellingham office of theDPA, Dean Rutledge, local administrator, told a delegation headed by David Berrian that caseworkerswould accept students' written statements that while they lived together, they did not eat or share food as a single family unit. Rutledge told Berrian that written statements would be verified by "spot checks," but added that in no instance would an applicant's stamps be dejayed pending the inspection. The eligibilityrequirements were the focal point of a controversy which began during fall quarter and culminated thisweek with the AS Legislature issuing a call for a mass rally and march on the local DPA office. Themarch was called off as soon as the DPA revised its position. DPA officials had been requiring studentswho shared communal living facilities to prove that they did not eat together, but the officials refused todefine what constituted satisfactory evidence, thereby depriving many students and, reportedly, other poor persons, of participation in the food stamp program. Berrian, who with Fairhaven lecturer Tom Brose hadbeen at the forefront of mobilizing students and local poor to protest the situation, said he believed theDPA's new stance was the direct result of the climate of rising activism and the probability that a worker-student coalition could be developed behind the issue. But he remained pessimistic, adding that he felt itwould be necessary to keep a constant check on the DPA to insure that it sticks by its new position. "Iwould very strongly suspect that if the recommendations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture are madeinto law, students will no longer be eligible for food stamps," he saj lt;iv; Berrian said the USDA willrecommend to Congress on April 15th that substantial changes be made in the food stamp laws. LocalDPA officials have frankly admitted the pressures causing the restrictions came from the NixonAdministration. The food stamp question has already triggered peripheral student activity. One of theresults is the formation of a trans-Washington student action committee to protest a broad spectrum ofmatters. Flora, Cooper Tangle Over Seats By BOB BURNETT Front Reporter AS President SteveCooper ran into heavy opposition from College President Charles Flora this week when Cooper proposedthat students be placed on Flora's executive cabinet and on the college's tenure and promotioncommittee. Flora strongly opposes seating students on either body. He said he was not diminishing the contributions of students, but felt that tenure and promotion should be left to the assessment of- only the most senior scholars and teachers. The tenure and promotion committee is composed of four fullprofessors, each of whom has a doctorate degree. Six of Flora's "most trusted colleagues" comprise hisexecutive cabinet. Cooper wants two upper-division students placed on the tenure board and wants theAS president to sit on the cabinet. "If this college is ever going to accept the concept of a communitygovernance, and if students are ever going to become responsible and gain the respect of theiradministrators, then it is imperative that students sit on these two decision-making bodies," he said. "I'm disturbed by all this talk about tenure coming from young people who don't understand the value and theimportance of the history behind it," Flora added. Teachers at Western, according to Flora, areconsidered for tenure at an average age of 50. This means they have been at Western for about 13 yearsand could be tenured professors for another 27 years before they reach retirement age. Flora said he was not as concerned with what a teacher did during the 13 years before being considered for tenure as hewas with what the teacher was likely to do in the 27 years after becoming tenured. One problem, hesaid, was that some tenured faculty do not keep up to date in their respective areas of discipline. "Wehave to ask, 'Does this teacher demonstrate the attributes that will carry him through 27 more years?' "Flora explained. He believes the decision should be made by persons who have proved themselves astenured faculty. "College is a sanctuary where people can speak what they believe to be truth," Florastated. "Tenure was devised to protect that sanctuary." He described tenure as the heart of an academic institution. PRESIDENT FLORA "I agree,". Cooper replied. "And that is exactly why we want studentson that committee. Students have to be able to help decide who's going to teach them. "We're the oneswho have to sit through a poorly taught class." . While Western's tenure and promotion policy is dictated by a committee which uses student evaluations in its assessments, Fairhaven students are directlyinvolved in tenure and promotion procedures. Fairhaven students evaluate their faculty members everyfour years, and, in effect, promote, hire and fire them. Flora said that he would critically evaluate thesystem at Fairhaven College, but that it was far too early to judge that system now. There is a movement among college administrators throughout the nation to do away with tenure altogether, Flora said. "Iftenure is abolished, we'll be in a different ball game, he said. In reply to Cooper's proposal to make the.AS PRESIDENT COOPER president a member of the college president's executive cabinet, Flora- saidthat the purpose of the cabinet was not to set policy for the college. The executive cabinet has no formalstructure, no agenda and keeps no minutes, Flora said. "We meet informally and on a relaxed basis toprovide a continual flow of information," he said. Cooper said he was not swayed by Flora's commentsand that he will continue to seek student seats on the two bodies. Cooper said his administration hassucceeded in placing students on most of the standing administrative committees of the college and has received commitments to place students on the others. The tenure and promotion committee and theexecutive cabinet are the only bodies which have denied students a seat, he said. "If students are giventhe responsibility to sit down and help choose the dean of Western, the provost and others, then I don'tsee why we can't help decide who our teachers will be," Cooper remarked: ---------- Western Front - 1971 January 29 - Page 2 ---------- 2 Western Front , Friday, January 29, 1971 Storm Damage Runs High TODAY: Film, Tight Little Islandby Alexander Mackendrick, and the short Boiled Egg. 7 and 9:15 p.m. in L-4. Students 75 cents,general $1.25 Mama Sunday's Coffee House, featuring The Phantom of the Opera, 7 p.m. in the coffeeden. Interviews, U.S. Marine Corps representatives will be at the registration center to talk with anyoneneeding information about the officer programs. No appointments necessary. Entertainment, AlbertCollins will be playing at the Iron Bull in Bellingham through tomorrow. Mark Flanders TestimonialPhoto Show, Photographs and testimonials by students, f a c u l t y , family, and professionalphotographers will be on display in the VU Gallery through February 12. Some photographs are for sale, proceeds going to Mark Flanders Book Fund of the WWSC Foundation. SATURDAY (January 30):Dance, featuring Cleveland Tyson in Cookin' Bag. Viking Union lounge from 9-12 p.m. SI MONDAY(February 1): Movie, NBC World Premiere Movie presents Sam Hill: Who Killed The Mysterious Mr. F os t e r ? Starring Ernest Borgnine, Judy Geeson, Stephen Hudis, and J. D. Cannon. 9-11 p.m. An all-college meeting has been called for 1 p.m. Monday in the Viking Union lounge. The AS Legislaturecalled the meeting to "solicit the expression of student opinion" on the proposed $3.5 million south-campus union facility. Many student leaders believe the cost of the proposed facility is exorbitant andunwarranted in the face of nearly frozen enrollment prospects in the near future. The new union wouldhave bowling alleys, a swimming pool, dining and meeting areas. The price would be paid by studentfees. The recent snow storm and torrential : rains which swept B e l l i n g h am and WesternWashington caused an estimated $30,000 in damages to the college. The high cost in damagesresulted from removing snow, clearing flooded rooms and tunnels, replacing destroyed trees and •fixing sunken pavements. When the nearly two feet of snow began to melt, drain tunnels were notalways able to handle the water run-off, consequently several places were flooded. H. Stuart Litzsinger,director w CATCH-22 IS.QUITE SIMPLY, THE BEST AMERICAN FILM I'VE SEEN THIS YEAR!"—Vincent Canby, N. Y. TIMES MARTIN BALSAM. RICHARD BENJAMIN, ARTHUR GARFUNKEl.JACK GIlfURU; BUCK HENRY; BOB MEWKART.- AlVrHOMV PERKfNS; PKUUI ffiEMTISS; MARTINSHEEN; JON VOIGHT 8 ORSON WELLES mmm SCREENPLAY BY BUCK HENRY PRODUCED BYJOHN WILEY 8 MARTIN RANSOHOFF DIRECTED BY MIKE NICHOLS moucimotsaii HCMMSTIKHIiicwKair HwvOTMruu»wiKn«f r BWM/NSWISPWIIIMMIIUCUUSMI CO-FEATURE Cotten Comes toHarlem" of the physical plant, said that with nine pumps going full-time, there were still problems incurtailing the flooding. Fairhaven College, Litzsinger added, also received water damage to severalbuildings. Damages to the grounds alone were reported at more than $4,000. Robert Mickelson,supervisor of grounds and gardens, said the college had to hire a grader for clearing parking lots andstreets. The college also had to purchase sand for steps and streets. Other added expenses came from damage to trees and shrubs, and hiring crews for clearing and working in academic areas. Mickelsonsaid that there was one bad accident due to the adverse conditions. He said a girl fell and hurt her backon the stairway from Highland Hall to Carver Gym. "There needs to be more adequate railings," hepointed out. "People were falling all over." D^NCE! With... COOKIN9 BAG SATURDAY 9-12 V.U.LOUNGE $1.00 (sponsored by program council) THIS SUNDA Y TAKE A GIANT STEP OUTSIDEYOUR MIND. •///SMfssss/JW*//ys/M/ssss/Mfs^^^'s//y/?s/J7Xsxss^ss/srssssysrssyssssysssssssss^^^ in a natural blues concert / p.m. Music Auditorium Students $1.50 General $2.00 ---------- Western Front - 1971 January 29 - Page 3 ---------- Friday, January 29, 1971 Western Front 3 Legislature Demands New Student Judiciaries The ASLegislature has demanded the removal of all appointees to the college judiciary board and the all-studentjudiciary board on grounds that some members were not appointed according to adopted collegeprocedure. In legislative session Tuesday, the solons declared both judicial bodies "illegally constituted"and called for the immediate appointment of new judiciaries in accordance with correct procedure.Members of both boards are normally appointed under rules outlined in the Navigator, the official campusguidebook. The Navigator stipulates that all judiciaries are to be appointed by a committee consisting ofthe AS president, the chairman of inter-hall council, a student legislator, the president of the associatedwomen students, the dean of students, three students chosen at random and a faculty adviser. Lib byBradshaw, a legislator who brought the matter to student government's attention, said that neither alegislator, the AS president, nor the inter-hall council chairman was present when judges were selectedlast November. Speaker Bert Halprin, who was then a legislator; Sally Williams, chairman of IHC; andthen acting AS President Gary Evans were the members whose presence was required to select judges.Each admits absence from the final selection meeting. Halprin and Evans contend that they were notnotified of the meeting. IHC Vice-Chairman Cathy Dudik attended the meeting in Miss Williams' place.Miss Bradshaw contends that the Navigator specifically places the IHC chairman, not a representative,on the selection committee. "No one is dissatisfied with what the judiciary has done," she said. "We'rejust concerned with how the members were selected." Miss Bradshaw said she was "very vague" onwhat might happen as the result of the legislature's action agains the judiciary. Even if a correctlyappointed selection committee "rubber stamped" the existing judiciary members, it would at least thenbe legal, she said. Miss Bradshaw had some "serious questions" concerning some of the appointmentsto the selection committee. She disagreed with the seating of the AWS president and wondered why the three randomly picked students were all close acquaintances of Dean McDonald. Disapproval of theLegislature's actions mounted Tuesday night. Dean of Women Mary Robinson, who works closely withthe judiciary, called the action "a disservice to the whole community." She said the Legislature shouldhave acted much earlier if it was upset with the judicial system. "They can't let a body act a wholequarter and then suddenly decide they are not satisfied with it. "I feel it (the selection) was a fair thing.We have a good judicial body," Miss Robinson said. Cathy Dudik also criticized the Legislature'sactions. "I don't think the Legislature has acted in the best interests of the problem," she said. "TheLegislature should have expressed disapproval, but I don't think they should call for selection of a newboard." "It was up to the Legislature to make sure its appointee attended the selection meeting." MissBradshaw countered that it was the OCIC Lakewood Defense Fund responsibility of the chairman of theselection committee, Dean McDonald, to make sure everyone attended. Whatever happens to thejudiciary as a result of Tuesday's bill probably will not affect the cases handled by the judiciaries.Precedence distates that action taken by the Legislature is not, in most instances, retroactive. Twolegislators, Jim Stevens and Jim Forsman, resigned their positions at Tuesday's meeting. Stevens cited"personal reasons" in his letter of resignation. He has a new job which conflicts with meeting times, hesaid. "I don't think the Legislature accomplishes much anyway," he said after the meeting. Forsman, inan emotional speech before the law-making body, said, "Since I became a Christian two months ago, Ireally want to share Christ with other students." The resignations create two new openings on theLegislature. Applications are being accepted in the AS offices, top floor of the Viking Union. LegislatorJohn Easteman inadvertently put the Legislature in a state of turmoil when he walked out before themeeting had been adjourned.' His absence left the Legislature without a quorum and making it unable toact on a pressing, issue. The Legislature was about to discuss a vital appointment to the advisorycommittee on other student activities when Eastman left. The committee was to meet Thursday toconsider the proposed $3.5 million south-campus union facility, and the Legislature wanted to fill itsposition on the committee before the meeting. Eastman said later that he left to keep a personalappointment. "I was aware that somebody was considering some kind of appointment," he said, but hedenied that he was aware his presence was needed to maintain a quorum. Other legislators, however,reported that Eastman was well aware his departure would stymie further action. They could think of noreason for his untimely withdrawal. GETTING READY? GI HELMET LINERS and a gas mask were foundin a storeroom at student government headquarters on the top floor of the Viking Union last night. ASVice President Gary Evans, shown above with his unique find, said the military paraphernalia wasdiscovered on the top shelf of a storeroom next to the AS president's office. Evans quipped that it musthave been left over from a previous student government administration. Photo By LOREN BLISS Huxley's Dean Eco-Active Western took another step Tuesday in financing its possible legal action againstSudden Valley. The AS legislature passed a bill Tuesday which made funds available to the Off-Campus Interhouse Community (OCIC) for purchase of 1,000 buttons to be sold for the Western LakewoodDefense Fund. The proceeds from the buttons will be assigned to the Lakewood Defense fund andplaced in a trust account to underwrite expenses incurred by legal action. OCIC will be charged withorganizing and distributing the sale of the buttons. Pam Clark, OCIC president, said the buttons willprobably go on sale next Wednesday. The buttons will sell for $1, however contributions over $1 will begladly accepted and will be receipted. Inscribed on the buttons will be the words "Western LakewoodDefense Fund." The buttons will portray a setting of Lakewood with a large question mark over thesetting. The housing commission added that in the event legal action is not taken, the money from thebutton sale will be divided equally between the AS legal aids office and the housing commission. GeneMiller's background and aspirations make his position as Dean of Huxley College a natural progression.Miller did his undergraduate studies in soil chemistry at Utah State in Logan, Utah. His graduate worktook him to Rally, N.C., where North Carolina State University is located. ,His research in plant bio-chemistry focused on the molecular level and the involvement of enzymes in bio-chemistry. He firstbecame actively involved in ecological studies in 1957 when he was an assistant professor in the botany department at Utah State. There he researched the effects of fluoride pollution on various bio-chemicalreactions. The fluoride problem in Utah was great at that time, due to coal burning in steel mills. Millerdiscovered that fluoride in the air injured plant life, and also the animals which consumed the plants, hesaid. M i l l e r took his first post-doctoral at the University of Hawaii in radiology. Later he did two moreat thev University Health Plan Reviewed The Health Services Committee is evaluating the currentstudent health insurance plan for revision for next year. Students who have comments or suggestionsregarding the current policy and the premiums should contact Dr. Margrethe Kingsley, Health Center;Jerry Griggs, 523 Beta; or Dean of Women Mary Robinson, OM 214. Questions regarding the studenthealth insurance policy may be directed to the Dean of Women, OM 214. of Muenster in Germany where he studied bip-chemsitry and electron microscopy. In his study of electron microscopy he looked at the sub-cellular s t r u c t u r e of organisms to determine where the initial effects of fluoride appeared.Remaining at Utah State, Miller acted as the dean of the college of science for a year, and in his lastyear was director of the pollution center. This was purely research oriented, with five colleges and 20departments involved. The center coordinated environmental research, mainly at the graduate level.Miller came to Huxley in 1969 for the opportunity to develop a complete program of environmentalstudies. It is very difficult to have a program of environmental studies unless the a d m i n * i s t r a t i o n is inter-disciplinary, he said. Huxley is one of two cluster colleges in the United States withenvironmental studies at the undergraduate level. There are many inter-departmental graduate programsand more are beginning to have undergraduate work. The University of Washington is planning an inter-departmental undergraduate program in environment. Miller also said he expects community colleges to introduce survey courses in environmental problems. A student with a bachelors in environmentalstudies would be valuable to industry, business and government agencies as an environmental advisor,he said. Last summer Miller was an e x c h a n g e p r o f e s s o r to Czechoslovakia, sponsored bythe National Academy of Science. He studied and discussed pollution research with scientists there.Miller recently invited a post-doctoral student from Czechoslovakia to participate in research here atHuxley. Campus Office Finds Jobs for Students Students who applied for jobs at the studentemployment office fall quarter all found jobs, Mrs. Claire Johnson, director, said. Out of 193 jobsavailable, 175 were filled. Equal numbers of men and women applied. J obs most frequently in demandwere for waitresses, babysitters, housekeepers and janitors. Other jobs included salesclerks, ushersand even a demographer (survey-taker). The pay for jobs varied widely from $1.60 to $1.76 an hour for awaitress, and $2.00 to $2.75 an hour for a janitor. S i n c e the s t u d e nt employment office dealsmainly in off-campus jobs, (the financial aids office helps with on-campus jobs) there is no limit to thenumber of hours a student works. Often, the employer will adjust working hours to meet the student'sschedule, Mrs. Johnson said. To apply for a job, a student fills out a work application and checks theoffice for job openings regularly. For the employer's part, he calls in and requests help, and the job isposted. Jobs that weren't filled were o f t e n commission jobs Johnson said. "Students don't want thatbut they're almost always open." The prospects for winter q u a r t e r jobs aren't too promising, but Mrs. Johnson thinks that jobs will be picking up in the spring. ---------- Western Front - 1971 January 29 - Page 4 ---------- 4 Western Front Friday, January 29, 1971 FrOIlt Fdltorials Oops, We Goofed To comfort the afflicted andto afflict the comforted11 Frank Punches Frank Punches is cleaning out his desk in the placement office today, and at precisely five-o-clock he will doff his hat and leave campus for good. Punches is retiring as education placement director after 23 years with the college and nine long years grappling withplacement problems, which have grown worse in recent years than ever before. Responsibility Eighteen-year-olds will be able to vote in state and local elections and drink beer in Washington State if a billintroduced in the state legislature becomes law. Rep. Alan Bluechel (R-Kirkland) has filed a bill in theHouse which would lower the age of responsibility from 21 to 18 in all cases except those specificallystated by law. If the bill passes—and we highly doubt that it will—18-year-olds could get marriedwithout parental consent, make a will, contracts or sue and be sued in state courts. They also will beallowed, among other The Struggle The sudden concessions made by Department of Public Assistanceofficials this week proves that student pressure remains a potent force in the state's political affairs. Butit should not be viewed as a victory; it was just one small gain in what will remain a long, hard struggleagainst the forces of repression abroad in this state and nation. What has changed is that a lot of people can eat again. What has not changed is the nature of the system which, for a time, deprived some of usof our food and made a lot of us angry enough to take action. The question enabled diverseelements—students, a growing number of poor folk and others—to put together a potent coalition thathas already proven its effectiveness. For that coalition to disband now would be a tragic mistake. Thereare many more questions to which it should direct its attention, not the least of which We asked himwhat his feelings were in leaving higher education, and do you know what he told us? "\ want to look atthe fire from outside the stew for a change," Punches said. " I want to regain some perspective." Goodluck, Mr. Punches; and may you find some peace and true contentment in your retirement. —JohnStolpe wide-ranging privileges, to frequent dance halls and saloons. The bill, co-sponsored by five otherrepresentatives, was filed at the specific request of the Governor's Commission for Youth Involvement. Inlight of the smattering of unfavorable legislation aimed primarily at the state's youth, this bill is arefreshing and welcome change. We hope that state senators and representatives will take enough timeto give the proposal every serious consideration. —John Stolpe is the broader spectrum of welfarereform. And there remains the question of whether Congress will act to cut students from the programaltogether later this year. It is ironic that this possibility, a grim one for many, looms so large in a nationso wealthy. Until all of us develop that high level of political awareness some of us reached thisweek—until all of us realize that activism, not apathy, is the road to freedom—we will remain prey tothose who would rob us of our liberty and livelihoods. Many of us are unaffected by the food stampquestion. Many of us have never known poverty. Yet all of us, as students, are brothers and sisters whoshare the role of nigger with the blacks, chicanos and poor. We stood together as a family this week;some of us for the first time. As a family we must remain and grow—lest we . be crushed. —LorenBliss EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR COPY EDITOR COPYEDITOR FEATURE EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR BUSINESS MGR. ADVERTISING MGR. JOHNSTOLPE LOREN BLISS BOB TAYLOR DAVE SHERMAN MARY PEEBLES MARIE HAUGENSTEVE JOHNSTON RON GRAHAM LES SAVITCH GARY SHARP THE COVDVLAND BUNKERSTAFF REPORTERS: Jim Austin, Ted Bestor, Patrick Brennen, Jim Bromley, Bob Burnett, MichaelErickson, Rebecca Firth, Susan Gawrys, Roy Hanson, Gary Harrod, Tony Gable, Mickey Hull, BillJohnston, Glen Jones, Jill Kremen, Jackie Lawson, Paul Madison, Bob McLauchlan, Mark Morrow, MaryPethel, Mike Pinch, Kathy Standal, Moses Strathern, James Thomson, Steve VanDeventer and LynWatts. EDITORIAL CONSULTANT: Don DeMar'co. PHOTOGRAPHY: Ron Litzenberger and Dan Shoblom GRAPHICS: Jon Walker. STAFF ADVISER: R. E. Stannard Jr. The Western Front is entered as second class postage at Bellingham, Washington 98225. Represented by NEAS, New York. Published onTuesdays and Fridays. Composed in the print shop of Western Washington State College, printed by theLynden Tribune. EDITORIAL PHONE: 676-3161 ADVERTISING PHONE: 676-3160 Unfortunately, atypographical error changed the meaning of one important statement in the "Huxley Expands Roots"article on page seven of the Friday, Jan. 22 issue. The last paragraph should have read: Students ofWestern may now (instead of "not") take Huxley courses as electives. We apologize to anyone who may have been misled by the error and extend our thanks to Huxley College administrators for bringing theerror to our attention. John Stolpe, editor Viewpoint Using Our Brains REV. BILL SQDT My favoritepiece of graffiti : "MARSHALL MCLUHAN WRITES BOOKS" . . . in graduate school thirty years ago itwas hard to comprehend Dewey writing Instrumental Logic in Aristotelian terms . . . could neverunderstand fundamentalist Christians who use the Bible like a spiritual Euclid's Geometry.. . always liked Kierkegaard's indirect method of communication in dealing with paradox . . . * * * * So it's hard for me to see Richard Poirier accuse Norman Mailer of "fudging." In his New Republic review of Mailer's new book"Of a Fire on the Moon" (Jan 23), Poirier sets him up by quoting from (1968) "Armies of the Night": 'Anyman or woman who was devoutly Christian and worked for the American Corporation had been caught inthe unseen vise whose pressure could split their mind from their soul. For the center of Christianity was amystery, a son of God, and the center of the corporation was a detestation of mystery, a worship oftechnology.' From there on all through "Fire" its dualisms, dichotomies—Hip and Square, God and theDevil, the human body and the Machine, Language and Technologese, etc. "Why must he engage inthese banal acts of cosmic division?" Because that's where it is, brother, in working through the anxietygenerated in the tension of living free in order, of being more than mundane in a mundane world. Ourworld, and our experience, are polarized. History is a pendulum swinging between reason andromanticism. Our center of consciousness travels back and forth from our brains to our guts. But we'realways using our brains to figure out where we are. Even in this post-Englightenment world we dreadtaking a chance on our feelings. For solipsism, whether of Descartes or Charles Manson, is charming but threatening. Reality doesn't lie in the pure activism of ideology, or in the ecstasy of a peyote bud.-Why is the campus 'laid back?' I think it's because the head-trippers can't stand the guff, and the dreamies don'tsee the need to. Marcia Cavell, assistant professor of philosophy at New York University, has what Ithink is a remarkable article in Saturday Review, (Dec. 19, 70) called "Visions of a New Religion." In it she explores Reich's turf, and Timothy Leary's—the rejection of reason and language. And she points outcritically that the counter culture runs madly away from suffering and guilt. But didn't the Enlightenmentdo the same . . . and in the doing fake out reality? We can't live that way. A letter on "Visions" in a laterissue manages to explicate the mystery of Christianity in coolest reason, while another correspondentextols the Enlightenment in a boiling emotion. We're confused, and we might as well accept living inambiguity. What we need is to make some overtures of trust, personally and nationally, in the midst ofuncertainty. Neither brains nor tripe make a good steady diet. Our heads may be in different places, butwe ought not to deny each other's validity. St. Paul says we are all members together with each other.Not all can be hands or feet, heads or hearts. (Sometimes, in an irreverent mood I wonder how he feltabout some of the other organs.) It's in the functioning together that the body can work. That's goodtheology, and it's good practical ---------- Western Front - 1971 January 29 - Page 5 ---------- Friday, January 29, 1971 Western Front 5 •Letters To The Editor- Cooper: 7 om Frustrated' BySTEVE COOPER AS President As a student I am frustrated. I am tired of the intellectual games playedon this campus-not only those perpetrated by student government and its traditions-but by the facultyand the administration. As a student I am frustrated because I do not have a real say in the faculty whoteach me. As a student I am frustrated by the fact that my peers who live in residence halls on campusare expected to live in sterile living conditions which do not reflect the realities of the outside world. Andfinally, as the student body president, I am frustrated by the rhetoric of faculty and administrators whoclaim that students are a vital part of this community of scholars when, in fact, we are part of anacademic caste system. Why all of this? Student government within the past 10 years has sufferedunder an ~ onslaught of issues and student grievances, unable to provide a sound and stable base fromwhich to direct pressure and institute change. It has also been plagued by a lack of continuity from oneadministration to the next. And finally, student government realizes the need for a change in perspective,yet because of the above, issues that could have been solved years before have gone unsolved, and havebeen left only to fester. I realize that the fault lies in particular, with student government, the faculty, and administration. Many students come to college just to gain a degree. And, many times it doesn't matterwhich degree, just so they get that piece of parchment which supposedly means the person is educatedand will gain himself a job. I suppose that this is a fault of the academic institution, in that the educationone receives does really reflect the problems facing students when they leave college. Classes andprograms like the ones offered at Huxley and Ethnic Studies, which many times isolate problems, andfacilitate in the awareness of social ills, are not as accessible to the average non-activist student. Thereis a whole mentality within academic institutions that pushes the student toward a four year graduationregardless of the interests and desires of that student. Another problem is found in the accessibility bystudents to the decision making processes in the various departments..Many students have tried, forexample, to work within the departments to change curriculum, and to have a voice in the type andcaliber of faculty teaching. Many times students who have worked to have a say, find themselves hittingtheir heads against a stone wall in frustration. They feel that it's not worth the effort. And finally, theblame must also lie with Student Government. I feel that Student Governments have been moreconcerned with flashy rhetoric and housekeeping than the issues of academic reform and articulation oflegitimate student grievances. Student government leadership has frequently been less than tenuous and where confrontations have precipitated, many times adequate research and insight have not been done.To the students, they look upon this with cynical humor. This year in student government we have hiredresearchers to investigate problems, so that our actions and proposals reflect knowledgeably, the issuesat hand. We have made mistakes and errors in judgment, and unfortunately we cannot know enoughabout problems that will arise, but we will continue to research these areas before acting. When issuesarise that need immediate action, we will act decisively yet cautiously and seek input from other studentleaders, factions, and the student body. When is needed is a change in perspective for this studentgovernment if students are to begin supporting their government. And students today, I believe, are moreconcerned with the kind of education they receive than ever before. I believe that this awareness shouldbe of monumental concern to student government at all levels executive and legislative. If not, studentleaders will continue to represent only themselves. What have we done since attaining office onNovember 5th? 1. We set up a structure which will enable us to apply constant pressure on all aspects of this college. 2. We have persuaded the administration to change the budget to allow for the raising ofstudent wages. 3. We have developed an action-oriented community board to begin solving problemsaffecting the total Bellingham community. 4. We are in the process of finalizing a proposal which willenable students to work off campus in local business and government for at least one quarter for credit.5. We have opened up communication between the Associated Students and the inter-hall council andwe are now working jointly on various proposals. 6. We have worked in conjunction with inter-hall council to, present a 24-hour dorm visitation proposal before the board of trustees next month. 7. By the end ofthe quarter, students will be members of 38 of the 39 standing committees of the college. The lastcommittee to be filled is the tenure and promotion committee. BIN YON / Iptmttisls 1321 CIIIMU 733-S3N •m* transcendental meditation... transcendental meditation is a natural spontaneoustechnique which allows each individual to expand his mind and improve his life. First IntroductoryLecture Bond Hall 109 8 pm-Feb. 3 All letters to the editor and guest editorials are welcome. Pleasekeep your remarks within 250 words. All letters must be signed, but we will withhold your name uponrequest. The editor reserves the right to edit your letter for libel. Letters may be hand delivered or mailed to the Front editorial office in the basement of the old Viking Union. Editor: Y o u r a s s i s t a n c e isappreciated in helping us determine what types of facilities are needed on the Western campus. Yourresponse will be used in planning these facilities." Hundreds of students here should have read thesewords on a "Facility Use Questionnaire," administered in several classes, Jan. 27. I just came from aclass of some 250 students where we rushed through this survey. The inefficiency of the survey'sadministration leads me to skepticism. In class, the survey was poorly introduced. The lady in chargementioned that Western received about a 3Vz million dollar federal loan, and now student response issolicited to determine where recreational interests lie. The list of 75 " i n t e r e s t s " to score waspreceded by a cumbersome page instruction explanation. As I looked around me I could see that fellowstudents were confused and hurried. And their responses are supposed to give data which are supposed to mean something. If the survey could have been properly introduced, simply explained, andadministered at the beginning of the hour, certainly the data would be more valid. As it occurred, I wasleft with the distinct impression of a rush-job, aimed not at real student interest, but at Viking Unionadministrative pressure.. This is my impression. We as students should realize (1) 3.5 million dollars will become manifest in college f a c i l i t i e s (2) Somebody determines just what is eventuallyconstructed (3) It should be the student voice which gets response as to whether ping pong tables, artgalleries, indoor artificial ski slopes, student pubs, or an FM student radio station become implemented. There's 3Vz million bucks! Let's make our voice heard. NOW is the time. J. A. Knold Industrial TechJunior Editor: What is the matter with people today? Something needs to be said about the unclean and detestable habit of putting out cigarettes on classroom floors and then stomping on them and rubbingthe already existing pile of ashes into the floor. It would seem one would include small items such asdisposal of cigarette butts when prescribing what is needed to clean up our environment. Such actionsare not only a symbol of untidiness but they are unnecessary. When, ashtrays are not available,smokers could make paper ones or use improvisions to alleviate putting their butts out on floors. Thecollege budget is tight enough without giving janitors extra sweeping work to rid the classrooms ofunsightly crushed b u t t s , and wasting money refinishing the floors so often. I only ask that smokersshow some discretion in smoking and not throw butts on the floor because everybody else does it.Lloyd Watkinson History Graduate LANGE VOLKSWAGEN 112SamishWay 734-5230 Sales: New and used Volkswagens. Service: We will provide transportation for customers to and from the campus whileyour car is being serviced. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Saturday NBofC has an easier way to payfor things. Whatever your thing, pay for it with an NBofC checking account. There's no need to carrylarge amounts of cash. Ask about an NBofC checking account. Soon. NATIONAL BANK OFCOMMERCE MEMBER F.D.I.C. • ACCOUNTS INSURED TO $20,000 EACH DEPOSITOR. NBC ---------- Western Front - 1971 January 29 - Page 6 ---------- 6 Western Front Friday, January 29, 1971 Women's Lib in Russ By HARVEY SCHWARTZ DispatchNews Service Driving over the Russian border from Finland on a snowy Sunday morning, the fifty-thirdanniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution, the first person you see is a woman, hulking in along coat and shapeless boots, shovelling snow. There are perhaps a dozen m e n watching her. Thewoman shovelling snow earns more than a doctor. That is women's liberation in the Soviet Union.Travelling through the Soviet Union from Leningrad and the Finnish border in the north to Odessa and the Romanian border in the south, that first impression of the life of women in Russia held true. In alltechnical aspects, job equality, abortion and divorce laws, nature of the male-female relations, the Soviet woman is closer to equality with men than is the American woman. Yet even with this sense oftechnical equality, the life of a Russian woman probably would not be pleasant for her Americancounterpart. There are two female classes in Russia, separated by their generations. Older women, ofthe generation which survived WW II, are Russia's menial laborers, sweeping streets and shovellingsnow, digging ditches and carrying heavy loads. On collective farms they are seen behind horses andoxen plowing fields or watching cows, one old woman per animal. In the cities they are elevatoroperators and building painters. Any job done by an unskilled poor Black in America is done in Russiaby a "babushka," a grandmother. Yet in the Soviet Union these women are comparatively well paid and,just as important there, are given priority in housing. The modern Soviet woman, born since the SecondWorld War, is a product of the Soviet system. She is not used to the heavy work of her mother andgrandmother and has higher aspirations. She is as well educated as a man and takes job equality forgranted. Women are teachers, doctors, economists and computer programmers in mory than tokennumbers. Yet just as American women desire the job equality or Russian women, Russians are nowseeking femininity. Young Russian women want to know about Western fashions and cosmetics. Theywant to buy stockings and perfumes f r om foreigners. Young Russians, while proud of their jobs andeducation, feel that somewhere since the Revolution they have lost the qualities of femininity which exist in the West. In the fervor of the experimental times after the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 most of thecurrent demands of t h e American women's liberation movement were incorporated into Russian law.Abortions were free and available on request. At one period in Moscow, during the 1930's abortionsexceeded live births. This so alarmed state planners that grounds for abortion have become morestringent^lthough they are still free at state hospitals. Also, because of the state's desire for populationgrowth, birth control pills are almost unknown in Russia. For a period after the Revolution divorcebecame a simple legal matter, the signing of a paper by both parties declaring the marriage ended.This, combined with the ease and informality of weddings led to what the state considered a dangerousimpermanence in personal relations. Divorces were made more difficult to obtain and weddingproceedings have acquired some pomp so that now they approach the style of the Las Vegas weddingchapels. There is a tape-recorded wedding march and a three minute ceremony in specially constructedwedding palaces in every city. As one couple exits through the back door the next couple comes in thefront. The state does not recognize church weddings and the church does not recognize state weddings. Russian women" have made their greatest advances in job security and job equality. Women are giventwo months leave with full pay prior to giving birth and two months leave with full pay after giving birth.Their job remains secure for a year. Day care centers called "creches" are available but it is the usualpractice for the mother to care for her child until he is three years old. In many families, with the s e v er e housing shortage throughout the Soviet Union, grandparents live in the same apartment and care forthe children. With the intertwining of the political and economic systems in the Soviet Union, jobequality has led many women into politics. Cities are governed by city Soviets, similar to City Councilsbut much larger. On the Moscow, Leningrad and Kiev City Soviets from 40 to 50 per cent of themembers are women. Women are also members of the Supreme Soviet, the highest government body in the nation. On the surface the Soviet Union is the American women's liberator's dream. Yet even in this society which has brought equality between the sexes almost to its biological limit there arecomplaints. Natasha, a Moscow mother in her early thirties and a former teacher, says, "March 8 isInternational Women's Day. It's supposed to celebrate the liberation and equality of women. We call itWomen's Slavery Day because now women have to work so a family Day Care Center Planned Aproposal for a child care center to be established by next fall has been decided upon by the ad hoccommittee on the day care center: B e c a u s e of financial limitation it was decided the age groupaccommodated would be from two and one half to five years. Hopefully, approximately 30 to 50 childrencould be accommodated in the center, and hours of operation would be from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Children of students would have priority, with space made available to children of staff and faculty whenpossible. Charges would be set in accordance with the income of the parents. One of the pressingproblems of the committee is to find a IDe Paul's! suitable location for the center. Committee memberswho are w o r k i n g on this would appreciate suggestions as to a possible location for the center.Interested persons should call Roberta Light, 734-9128, or Brian Johnson, 676-0282. Hopefully thecenter will be run with a qualified staff director as well as utilizing work-study students, and parents ofchildren who would work on a cooperative basis. Persons interested in serving on the committee, andindividuals with • experience in staffing a child care center should contact Dean of Women MaryRobinson, OM 214. Requests will be made to the AS Legislature for some funding, and the final proposal will go to the administration and to AS. Individuals wishing to donate equipment for a child care centershould contact the Dean of Women, 676-3140. Jewelry Diamonds for all occasions g: Jewelry forFashion-minded % £•: people (:£ S Graduate Watch Maker I 13S EAST HOLLY I PHONE 7 3 4 -Sm f. teds lakewaymotors Volkswagen specialist new parts—used—rebuilt can live well. Mygrandmother never worked outside of her house and she had two servants. I'd trade places with her if Icould." T a m a r a , a computer programmer in her twenties from Kharkov, a city in the Ukraine, ishappy with her career but would rather talk about the man she is chasing. The only thing she wants toknow about American women concerns their femininity, clothing, dating, and make-up. What these andother young Russian women long for is some amount of gentility. Where women work side by side withmen, in laboratories and on construction projects, male deference is lost. While American feministsconsider acts such as men opening doors or carrying bundles for women patronizing, the majority ofAmerican women expect some special treatment. In Russia respect is not for sex but for age. On theMoscow subway young people offer their seats to older people. The egalitarian state of women in theSoviet Union is caused primarily by economic necessity. With the Revolution and Civil War, the purgesof Stalin and World War II, Russia lost over 40 million people, the vast majority of them men. Servicecalls 733-9501 Day or night {Ea!bent lt;. 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Some say he played so good that the rain stopped to listen.People came out of their tents, buses, sleeping bags or lean-to's to "get it on" with Albert. Jumping upand down and dancing in the mud, everyone ignored the rain and filled their minds with tunes flowing from the amplifiers of Albert Collins. Monday night at the Iron Bull Albert Collins did it again. Everybody wasfeeling good but it was not due to intoxicants or that funny smelling smoke that sometimes permeates the air. The good feelings were the result of a story Collins told with his guitar. That's right, his guitar. Albertactually talks with his guitar. And what talk! Collins was born in Leona County, Texas. He was introduced to the guitar by his cousin, Willo Young, who made Collins' first guitar from a cigar box. Albert Collinsdoesn't sing as much as his cousin, Lightnin' Hopkins, but he handles that guitar like a flat-foot handles a night-stick. He touches that guitar he feels it; and you feel the result. After his group leaves the stage fora break, Collins keeps playing that guitar, maybe not a song, but he keeps playing. Last year Collinstook advantage of his 300 foot guitar extension cord as he played off the stage, off the dance floor andright out the front door of the Iron Bull until he was playing in front of the state liquor store. Albert Collinsseems to be singing more this year than he did last year. It sounds like he has had some problems withchicks and he would like to tell us about it. (From beginning to end without censorship.) It looks liketonight and Saturday night a lot of people will be at the Iron Bull getting an earful and eyeful of thisgentleman who often hears crowds shout "Do it to us Albert!" LATHAM'S SERVICESTUDENT'S—LATHAM'S is the place to come for alt your automobile work. We specialize in just abouteverything, on all makes of cars. Get your car checked out for the winter season ahead. Save 3 cents per gallon at our Serve Yourself island. Garden and Holly streets •IJI gt;:M*t ~ I , V . ,;C'./'.-',-"(..:T-"».'By KEN RITCHIE Front Music Critic One of the major stories about records this week is RCA's dynaflex. RCA in the past has brought you Dynarange and Dynagroove, if they ever get into the area of seacoastmanagement it will be called Dynashore, but back to Dynaflex. It's a thin record. Newsweek, whichbroke the story last week, gives a different weight than Billboard or Record World. Suffice it to say thatDynoflex is a lighter weighing record than the standard LP. The three stories that I have seen all mention the wonderful advantages of this new process. Less surface noise, extended life for both record andstylus and less slippage when stacked on record changers. According to a professional, who handleshundreds of albums a day, the skinny records are very easily damages by a worn needle. Sincenowadays 2 x 4's have been reduced by half an inch all around, I guess thinner fecords are to beexpected. I hadn't been plagued by surface noise or slippage in the past, but if RCA says I was I guess I will have to go along with big brother's judgment. There will be two more sampler albums available soon. DIFFERENT STROKES will feature the Columbia stable of stars. Nineteen cuts including Laura Nyro and Big Brother and the Holding Company. SOUND CONSPIRACY from MCA, which owns Decca, Coral,Uni, and Kapp. Price on this album will be about 98 cents. Apparently the Watner Brothers idea of cheap anthologies is catching on. This is a very economical way to get turned onto some good artists. Othernew stuff: THE WAGNER ALBUM featuring Eugene Ormandy et al on Columbia. There is a series ofOrmandy's greatest hits also on Columbia. I haven't heard any that weren't at least fun to listen to. Alsoof course E. Power Biggs Greatest Hits, and Bach's G H. Handel's G H. Movie Review This is arepackaging job of old war horses, which as I said before, are fun to listen to. But a word of caution,listening to the classics may lead to the harder stuff, like symphonies, and even opera. (Many of theheavy works are written in the key of something!) Back to the new stuff. Melanie on Buddah, including a16 page booklet, out soon. Virgil Fox live at the Fillmore East, out soon. FRESH HAIR on Polydor, a few new songs from the London production of Hair, the original cast album on RCA is currently thegrandaddy of Billboards Top LP's, 131 weeks in the top 200 albums in the U.S. One of those things youmight have missed and won't be able to hear again was the 'LG FM program on the Beatles which wasplayed last Sunday. New Regulations which go into effect this month require that Canadian stations play about 25 per cent Canadian talent, minimum. I don't mean to imply there is not that much good musicNorth of the border, but rather major productions such as "The Beatles, from Beginning to End' will not be aired in the future. Also from our friends up in Vancouver one of the best record reviews I have ever seen,it was in the Dec. 29th issue of the Georgia Strait: "THE ARCHIES GREATEST HITS (RCA KES-109).Chomp, chomp, chomp, chomp, chomp, chomp, chomp, chomp, chomp, chomp, chomp, 'chomp,chomp. wooSH POP!" One final review, if you have trouble understanding what jazz is all about, and Idon't suggest for a moment that I do. You might want to listen to DON ELLIS AT THE FILLMORE onColumbia. This double album has excellent liner notes written by Ellis. Two cuts you might start with are Hey Jude and Pussy Wiggle Stomp . . . play them and then read the notes by Ellis about what wasgoing on the night he was recording at the Fillmore. This was the first jazz record I was able to get offon. Next week: where to find Vera Linn, Harry Langdon, Gracie Fields, Tony Hancock and other off thewall goodies. SHALOM Those Five Easy Pieces By MARIZY DOATES Front Movie Critic Five EasyPieces is not the story of a houseful of horny college girls. Capitalizing on the misleading headline ployso familiar to you from the pages of True Confessions, it is rather the story of a man out of placewherever he goes. Jack Nicholson plays Bobby, a dropout concert pianist who can't make it anyplacebut in bed, which he does well but tires of easily. Fleeing the California oil fields to visit his ailing fatherin the San Juans, he takes along at the last moment his bubble gummin' country singin' sex lovin' trueblue all American Okie pregnant girlfriend, Rayette. Along the way, they give a lift to two Alaska bounddikes, after ditching the dikes and s t a s h i n g R a y e t t e in a c o n v e n i e n t m o t e l , ourprotagonist hops a ferry to the "asylum," where he finds his stiff-necked brother Carl coaching Catherine, the classical womb looking for fulfillment. B o bby lowers Catherine's reserve, and raises her skirts, butRayette's precipitous arrival shows the practical Catherine that Bobby, after all, will never come to anygood, no matter how much fun he may be. Bobby is heartbroken, since Catherine is just what he'dalways wanted. So once again he is rootless, without direction, looking for something new to kill a fewmore weeks. When he deserts Rayette at a gas station, it's no surprise. He's no one again, off toanother nowhere. It's a damn good movie, go to see it. "How to Keep Your V.W. Alive" a manual of step by step procedures for the complete idiot. $5.50 Zen Macrobiotic Cooking $1.25 Natural FoodsCookbook $.95 Child's Garden of Grass $.95 Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Sex '(butWere Afraid to Ask) $1.95 ' AARDVARK i ! Banks g Arts or S£AKSY*8 on M. STATIST. nowappearing: The Phil Randoy Trio 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Leopoldj mMMWM» ---------- Western Front - 1971 January 29 - Page 9 ---------- artSQ^etttertamment The Anatomy of Mirth By DA VID CHRISTOPHER. Once upon a time the worldwas without a joke. Tlius the necessity of the fool. What gives the clown love as well as laughter is ourrecognition of his spirit within ourselves. Socrates has said: "All opposites are only to be understoodthrough each other." Tragedy and comedy are more than strange bedfellows. One cannot exist withoutthe other. The goat-song is a vital part of Greek tradition. Tragoxs, meaning he-goat is the Greek root fortragedy. Every spring it occurs in honor of Dionysus. The celebration begins in the mountains of Thracewhere the crazy Maenads dance to delirium and later concludes in the Theatre of Epidaurus. The climaxof the festival occurs with the sacrificail slaying of the goat upon the alter of Bacchas, the god of wine.The lascivious satyrs or goat gods of Pan add to the riotous merriment and later evolved into komos, theGreek root for comedy. Peter Brook, director of Marat/Sade and author of "The Empty Space," hasstated: "Theatre asserts itself in the present. This is what can make it so disturbing. No tribute to thelatent power of theatre is as telling as that paid to it by censorship. Instinctively, governments know thatthe living event could create dangerous electricity. Tiiis ancient fear is recognition of ancient potential.The threatre is the arena where living confrontation can take place. "I can take any empty space and callit a bare stage. A man walks across this empty space while someone watches, and this is all that isneeded for an act of theatre . . . ." A crucial question that faces both actor and audience is simply: "Whytheatre at all?" In other words, does the stage have a real place in our lives or is it an anachronismsurviving like an old monument or quaint custom. Why do we applaud? What do we applaud? We need to decide the purpose and function of drama and the stage. What can we explore? What is effective, andwhat is not? Grotowski, like Brook, feels that theatre is not an end in itself Tlieatre is a vehicle, a means,a tool for self study and exploration. Grotowski speaks of theatre as a means to "auto-penetration." Anactor who penetrates himself will necessarily penetrate his audience. To penetrate means to expose. Toexpose oneself is to open up on stage and disclosing ones deepest secrets. Performance is sacrifice.Self sacrifice is disturbing, not innocuous. Theatre is hold because its purpose is holy: To lay bare whatlies in every man. Tlieatre, like voodoo religion, should be based upon practicality. All forms of sacred arthave been destroyed by bourgeois values. Tlieatre should smash through barriers set up by reason.Alienation can work; Brecht showed us that. Tlieatre is bad if it relies on old formulae, old methods, oldjokes% stock scenes and known ends. Have we forgotten how to celebrate? A climax to performancecould be silence. Is this not more rewarding than patronized applaud? Friday, January 29, 1971 Western Front 9 EUROPE CHARTER FLIGHTS *Students, Faculty, and Staff eligible * All Jets-Round Trip"Interested? Call Rich Hass Days 676-3460 Eves. 676-5195 Room 211 Viking Union An experimentalprogram in Brazilian Portuguese is being offered through the foreign language department. housingnotes Buying a house may be cheaper than renting. Statistics show that a person residing in theBellingham area for more than two years may save or even make money through owning his ownhome instead of renting. The A.S. Housing Commission's Real Estate Counselor, Mr. Gary West, isavailable to advise you on real estate transactions that you may be considering, or just to talk about how to buy a home. Contact: Gary West A.S. Housing Commission Viking Union 305 W.W.S.C. 676-3964 Book Review Photo By DAN SHOBLOM Time and Again By BOB HICKS Front Literary Critic "Timeand Again," an illustrated novel by Jack Finney. Simon and Schuster, 1971. 399 pp. The concept of timetravel is probably just about as old as time itself, or at least as old as that peculiar animal we call man.The earliest literary allusion I can think of to time travel is in the Old Testament, where Moses isconfronted by God in the form of a burning bush. "Who shall I say has sent me?" Moses asks, and Bushreplies, "Tell them I Am hath sent you." In this case, the Biblical scholars tell us, the word we translate "IAm" is untranslatable but encompasses the ideas "I Was," "I Am," and "I Forever Will Be," without thesense of time progression our language locks us into. Past present future all ARE (IS); coexistent mentaland physical realities that are separated only by our belief that they^are separated. That's one of thereasons I like Jack Finney's new novel "Time and Again." Finney treats the problem of time travel not asone to be solved through technological gadgetry, but as a mental barrier that can be thought through. Ittakes a very special kind of personality, Finney suggests, but within man's mind is a natural capabilitywhich, if developed, can bypass what we call the dimensional barrier of time. Whether or not such a thing is possible, Finney makes it seem logical and plausible, and this lends a believability to the book thatmost "science fiction" stories lack. To call "Time and Again" science fiction, in fact, seems almostblasphemy-against Finney, not against sci-fi. Finney's novel transcends the rather mechanical andinsensitive structure of the science fiction form in just about every conceivable way. "Time and Again,"behind the fantasy of its conception and the relaxed Victorian comfort of its style, is an analysis ofcultural trends; of lifestyle and quality. Si Morley, a New York commercial artist, is chosen by a top-secret government agency to think himself into the past, to the New York City of 1882. After extensivetraining he succeeds, and finds himself involved in a culture tantalizingly familiar yet unmistakenly foreignin several basic ways. The spirit of the city is different-less concrete, less frantic, more contoured, moretied to the land it sits on. The buildings-not rising in defiance above the earth, but blending in lovingcompromise. Farms and parks and woods checkering the city. And the noise-soft, natural, no cars ortrucks or airplanes. A city that gives you time and space to think, to relax, to feel your body in harmonywith its surroundings rather than entrapped in modern plastic casing. Not that New York 1882 doesn'thave its problems. Slums possibly even worse than today's, thousands of overworked and underfed, poorcity engineering that contributes more than its share to the periodic epidemics that sweep the city.Intertwined in all this is an extremely well-done mystery story which I will say no more about so you canenjoy it for yourself. I will, however, give away one part of the ending, because I think it's important to anunderstanding and appreciation of the novel. Si Morley decides not to return to the present. Finney hasgiven us a cultural value judgment: the present has gone too far; it would be better if we could go back intime and start over again. So, as omniscient author, he allows his hero to wipe out ninety years of history and become a member of a different world. That's fine, and in the novel it works, but it's not an avenueopen to the average alienated American. You and I can't (and quite possibly wouldn't) transport ourselvesto a different time-space. We're stuck with this one, and with the relatively minor ways we can manipulate it. Because Finney allows Si Morley to use this escape hatch, the novel becomes in a significant way-despite the gentle rolling humor of its style-a bitter work. The present, it implies, is just not worth it.Whether or not you agree with his judgment, this dark undercurrent gives "Time and Again" heaviersubstance than surface appraisal indicates, and makes it perhaps, in a sociological, sense, somethingmore than mere entertainment. ---------- Western Front - 1971 January 29 - Page 10 ---------- 10 Western Front Friday, January 29, 1971 Counseling Service Interprets Draft Moderate Wins U of WElection By GLEN JONES Front Reporter The problems of our nation's Selective Service system arecomplex and confusing to nearly every young man from late teens to mid-twenties. Three years ago,Western's dean of men felt it necessary to establish a draft counseling service to deal with the growingnumber of students seeking guidance in draft problems. Wally Sigmar, a graduate student and assistant to the dean of men, is draft counselor at Western this year with offices in VU 218 and OM 218. Sigmar,also a member of the Army Reserves, is earning his masters on an internship in student personneladministration. "My feeling is that anyone who's really desperate to get out of the draft, can get out if hereceives counseling early enough," he said. Stresses Confidentiality Working three to four office hoursdaily, Sigmar handles a variety of counseling circumstances related directly and indirectly with draftproblems. "Everything is kept highly confidential," he said. "Absolutely nothing said in conference goesbeyond my office." "I have my own personal and political views, but I try to divorce that from my work,"Sigmar added. "I offer as many alternatives as possible, advice and counsel as well," he said. But whileseparating his verbal opinions from his work, Sigmar still feels that his moral consciousness enters intothe job. "I am against the draft system, and therefore am a better counselor than someone in favor of itbecause I'm more determined to see that students get a fair deal," he said. Sigmar also feels that hisexperience in the military gives him a good perspective and background in military law, which isa.pertinent aid to his counseling. Professional References A lot of people come to the counseling service asking for references to help with particular problems, Sigmar said. Some students need professionalhelp, and don't know where to go. "I have names of doctors and lawyers who are very objective aboutsincere cases," Sigmar said. Sigmar keeps a list of lawyers who will give free legal advice, or helpwithout substantial fees. He feels this is important, since few students are financially well off. He alsokeeps track of physicians who are open and unbiased. Students want someone who's going to be fair, he said. Deferments and Options "Many students are dropping out and losing their II-S deferments, theywant to know what their alternatives are," he said. Sigmar explained that there are a total of seventeendeferments in the Selective Service system. Usually a person is eligible for at least one of thosedeferments. The majority of problems occur with those persons who wait too long before looking into thefacts, he said. The most commonly known deferments are the II-S school deferment, I-Y medicaldeferment, and CO., or conscientious objector. If, for example, a student wants to apply for a CO.,Sigmar first gives him books and handouts on the subject, then procedural instruction on the probabilityof his chances. Next, when the student .comes back to the office, Sigmar recommends him to a "CO.counselor," someone who has been through it all. These "CO. counselors" are students with CO.'s whohave voluntarily contacted the draft counseling service to offer their aid to prospective candidates. Thetwo "last resort" options are refusal of induction and/or emigration from the country. "These two are a final recourse, but I definitely would not recommend either one," Sigmar said. I have names of doctors ...who are very objective about sincere cases . i i No Feedback "Probably one of the most frustratingthings about this office is the lack of feedback," he said. Sigmar said he views the draft counselingservice as sort of a clearing house for all kinds of information pertaining to the draft. "The feedback wouldlet me know how effective I am as a counselor and what the situation in this area is at all times," heexplained. If, for example, he recommends a particular student to a lawyer in Seattle to battle a draftinduction in court, it would be helpful to receive the outcome and details of the trial for use in futurecases. Busy Counselor During Fall quarter 1970 Sigmar saw over 80 people on a weekly basis ascounselor. So far this quarter he's seen approximately 50 people a week. Sigmar accredited the quarterly difference to: the "loophole" controversy of last quarter, incoming freshmen inquiring about SelectiveService forms, and the turnover in re-classifications at that time of the year. Beside his office hours oncampus and outside appointments with individual cases, Sigmar is involved with the rest of thecommunity too. He works fairly close with local clergy in sharing the counseling load. Occasionally herefers individual cases to clergy, or clergymen may refer cases to his office. The Crisis Clinic also hasSigmar's number and sends cases to him through their telephone service. Engaging in civic activity,Sigmar spoke to a group of high school students at a local church Wednesday. His purpose was toenlighten students coming of draft age by explaining their future with the draft and holding a question-answer session. Sigmar has talked with the Draft Resisters League of Fairhaven College and given themadvice. But he wishes to stress that draft counseling service and the Resisters League are in no wayaffiliated. The counseling service is not connected with the Associated Students (AS) of Western either,Sigmar said. Personal Responses When asked his personal reaction to Tuesday's Front editorial dealing with an all-volunteer army, Sigmar said, "I strongly agree, and I'm definitely in favor of a volunteer army."From what I've seen personally, it seems they're already setting the groundwork for an all-volunteerarmy," he said. Sigmar described recent army pay raises, weakening of hair-length restrictions, and thecurrent re-vamping of GI barrack living as definite moves toward that type of armed service. But he wenton to admit that one good argument left against such an army is the possibility of full-time mercenariesand corruption. Landlords get socked , too Students might not be the only ones hit hard if the proposedtuition increase is passed. Bellingham landlords may also be affected. At Jeast that's what the housingcommission plans to find out. Craig Cole, housing commission director, said that the housingcommission plans to do a survey on what effect the tuition increase will have on off-campus studentrenters. Cole said that the survey will take place in about two weeks. The Front asked Cole how muchthe landlords could lose if the tuition goes up. Cole answered, "In a conservative estimate, if 400 students have to leave school, landlords could lose approximately SI6,00 a month." The survey could verify Cole'sfigures. Cole added, "If there is a raise in tuition, this will also open up the housing market." Cole saidthat would give the students who stay in school more opportunity to pick and choose their housing."Where the landlords may lose out," Cole said, "is in the two-bedroom for four students type housing."With an open market, students would have a better chance to find improved living facilities. RalphAnderson is the new president of the Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW).Few students voted in last week's election. Candidates who ran on moderate tickets, like Anderson,swept most positions on the ballot. This year's ASUW President Rick Silverman sees studentgovernment going back to the I 9 5 0 ' s. ' ' T h e election campaigning has shown a lack of facing theissues," he said. J C Heads To Train Western's campus will be the site for a training program ofWashington's community college trustees. The program will be presented by Western's Center forHigher Education in cooperation with the state Board of C o m m u n i t y College Education. Financedby a grant of $13,394 from the office of e d u c a t i o n of the U.S. D e p a r t m e n t of Health,Education and Welfare the school for trustees will consist of two one-week sessions. The sessions willbe held in October, 1971 and March, 1972. There are 110 community college trustees in the state, fivefor each of the 22 districts. Each trustee is appointed for a five-year term. Four general areas of concern will be emphasized in the t r a i n i n g s e s s i o n s : (1) policy-making, (2) college planning, (3)academic programs and (4) personnel management. Trustees will discuss problem areas encounteredby them at the local level. Coordinator and director of the training program will be Sam Kelly, director ofWestern's center for higher education. Help Wanted By Commission The program's commission islooking for volunteers to work on publicity for its upcoming concerts and lectures. Chairman SueRafanelli said the volunteers would help make posters and do ads. "We need creative people to givetheir time," she said. Besides bringing concerts and lectures to campus, the commission also arrangesdances and the art and Sunday film series. Miss Rafanelli said any students interested in working forthe commission can call her at 676-3738. Anderson, who ran a moderate campaign, edged "Free You"ticket head Bill Felice in last week's two day election, 1,103 to 1,068. Mike Nelson, another pro-moderate, ran third in a field of seven with 1,056. Coalitions running on a strong student-power platformwere the big losers. On referendum questions, voters came out in strong support for legalization of m a r i j u a n a , i m m e d i a te withdrawal from Vietnam and retaining head football coach Jim Owens anddirector of the sports program Joe Kearney. Students voted agains the legalization of LSD. A proposalto use $1 per student in student fees to finance a campus branch of Nader's Raiders was passed by asmall margin. Funding for the Anti-Ballistic Missile system and the Super Sonic Transport was turneddown. VETS REMIND EVANS OF BONUS BILL "We're not going to let the Governor forget the veterans' bonus bill," the secretary of Western's veterans' group has declared. William Freund, who is also thesecretary of the statewide organization, said that the bill might not get passed this year or even next butthe veterans' lobby would keep trying until it does pass. Freund also announced plans for a book loanprogram which will partially relieve the cost of books burden and draw new members into the group.Outlining some of the goals of the vets group on campus, Freund said that veterans can come to thegroup's office in VU 225 with any questions they might have on GI benefits. He said that sometimesfinancial assistance can be arranged. A limited job service also is in operation. Freund said that thisquarter no dues are required for membership and that any veteran who comes to a meeting and fills outthe papers will be considered a member. At the present time only the executive board of the group ismeeting but anyone who is interested may attend. The meetings are held at 4 p.m. every Wednesday inVU 225. Over 100,000 acres were lost to fires in the Eastern Washington area last summer. Timi) 1 1In the Bellingham Mall • It's FLAIR time at the HUNTSMAN... The place that carries ONLY thegsotoudf f, ^ ^ ^ f l Open Evenings 'til 9 Sundays—Noon 'til 6 p.m ---------- Western Front - 1971 January 29 - Page 11 ---------- Friday, January 29, 1971 Western Front 11 I t ' s a bird, a plane, no it's Tom Ward, Western swim teambutterfly Specialist. Photo By RON GRAHAM Butterfly Master Aids Swim Team By JACKIE LAWSONFront Reporter Remember that story about the fish that was allergic to water? Western's swim team has its own proverbial "fish." T o m Ward, sophomore master of the butterfly, is allergic to chlorine. Anunusual affliction for a swimmer, Ward's allergy forces him to wear protective goggles during practice.His skin also dries up when he is exposed to chlorinated water. W a r d ' s swimming career beganwhen he was five, but actually blossomed at age six when he took his first lessons. He tried out for aspot on the Cascade swim team in Bellevue, b u t flunked the entrance requirements. At age nine hecompeted in the Boy's Club swim meet, held for all clubs in Seattle and Tacoma. The preliminariesshowed Ward's true style. He placed first in the 13-and-under division for free style, and when his timewas checked against his age group it was discovered he had almost set a national record. The finals,however, turned into disaster when Ward became tangled in the ropes and placed fourth, "out of four," he ruefully admitted. " M y s t y l e was very u n c o n v e n t i o n a l then," he quipped. U n d a u n t e d, Ward kept p r a c t i c i n g and was finally admitted to Cascade's elite ranks at age 12. Ward's career blossomed at Bellevue High School where he was varsity letterman and qualified to swim in the statemeet for three years. ' ' I swam just about everything then," he added. His decision to attend Westernwas based around the fact that the college was smaller, which made it easier to compete. " I n otherwords, there was a lower level of competition," he said. Ward decided to specialize in the butterfly twoweeks after turnout began, however, he swims as much freestyle as butterfly. When asked why hechose the butterfly as a specialty stroke Ward quipped, "I d i d n ' t - t he coach did. He places you inwhat he thinks you're best at." His best competitors have been Central's butterfly masters. "Anyonefrom Central in my stroke is really something to shoot for," he sighed. Last year Ward placed second in conference, but first and third w e r e t a k e n by Central swimmers. In that conference he was clocked at 2:20 flat in the 200 yard butterfly, and 56:7 in the 100 yard "fly" in the relay split. T h e team, inWard's estimation, is quite a bit better than last year's. He attributes their strength to Rich Wertman,sophomore transfer student from Bellevue Community College. "Wertman adds strength to all events,but especially to the Individual Medly. T h e league is presently expanding, and Western is nowcompeting against Oregon teams. Southern Oregon is about as strong as Central, according to Ward.Ward appears to be dedicated to his sport for he puts in extra time weight lifting and "getting intoshape." "As the coach told us, 'Be sure you're thinking about your stroke—think about it while you'rewalking between classes. Know what you want to do, then do i t , " he said. Swim coach Don Wiseman informed the team there would b e , no set t r a i n i ng p r o g r a m - " e x c e p t that we should be inthe weight gym three times a week," Ward said. C o a c h Wiseman is a fundamentalist, according toWard. "He goes down to the very basics and is very good," Ward said. Ward plans to major in physical education and minor in Health Sciences, and hopes someday to teach at the college level. He wouldalso like to coach swimming and possible gymnastics. He plans to swim for Western the remainder ofhis college career. "I don't think it's good to quit. Quitting doesn't aid the team. I haven't yet reached my peak and feel I must push myself some more," he said. Cagers Face Eastern In Crucial Tilt Western'scagers travel to Cheney this weekend for a crucial contest with Evergreen C o n f e r e n c e leader,Eastern Washington Saturday night, 8 p.m. Western will go into the game in a "must win" situation,being 4-2 in league action and not able to afford another Evco loss. The Savages are 5-0 in league playand 10-7 overall. Six times this season they have scored over the century mark and are averaging 90-points a game under head coach Dr. Jerome Krause' theory of fast-break basketball. Eastern is led inscoring by Randy Buss (18.5), who is the conference's leading rebounder with a 12.2 average per game. Buss is one of five Savages scoring in double figures. The others are forward Steve Barnett 16.5, centerDave Hay den 15.5, guard George Gamble 12.5 and guard Darryl Harris 10.9. A possible change in theViking starting lineup is the moving of Gary White from forward to guard. In White's spot would be JohnReed whose play in recent games has been exceptional. Other than that, Larson and Lee Roy Shultswill be at guard and forward, respectively, with Rudy Thomas at center. Shults was named Viking"Player-of-the-Week" for his 32 points and 25 rebounds in last weekend's two games. Ski PowderSpring skiing; powder snow, sunshine, apres-ski activities. All spell Sun Valley. Western's ski club willbe taking a trip to Sun Valley during spring break, March 20-26. The complete ski package costs $115. This includes lodging for five nights, five full days of all ski lifts, five breakfasts at the l o d g e , t r a n sp o r t a t i o n by Greyhound buses, and apres-ski fun consisting of a beer back, wine party, and slalom race. D e p o s i t s or v e r b al confirmation are needed by February 5. Interested students shouldcontact Sharon Stalin, 385 Higginson, 676-4592. 1 Day Shirt Service COMPLETE LAUNDRY ANDDRY CLEANING Free Pickup Delivery 734-4200 SAILING INTO THE SUNSET. Anybody with a yen tosail can take advantage of the Viking Yacht Club's free sailing lessons held every Saturday at LakeWhatcom. Just meet at the Viking Union 9 a.m. Saturday morning. pn o t o By RON LITZENBERGERClassified Ads MISC. FOR SALE •For sale: Alto Saxophone, Noblet, made by La Blanc, $200 733-3477. i Jackson Hole 7-day ski trip with Central, U. of W. spring break. Transportation, lifts, l o d g i n g , parties. $85. .Deadline. 676-5277 or 676-4575 Blender $10. Call 733-8554 for Greg. For sale: '67Charger. Yellow, black interior, auto-trans. Bucket seats. 383 cu eng 676-5734 4 sale: skis-headslalom-205cm hardly been used. $65. 734-6410 ^ Records (cheapest in town) posters, waterbeds(cheaper than Seattle), 8track tapes, blacklights, tickets for Vancouver gigs. Puget Sound 213 E. Holly Multicolored rainbow roach sale. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday this week. All $4.98 list albums$2.86. $5.98 for $3.81. Plus one free flag paper to make it a bonafide commemorative multicoloredrainbow roach sale. Puget Sound-if you don't know where it is-ask. WANTED Used refrigerator wanted.Call Les: 676-3160. American returnees: 676-5624. Field Service call Holly at Wanted: photographerfor Klipsun Magazine: shooting and dark room skill necessary. Pay: $60 per month, film and camerasupplied; use of publications dark room. See Maureen Herold, VU 311 extension 3737, by February 6.CARS AND CYCLES BMW car. Silver. Door opens from the front. 63 miles per gallon. Looks and runsgood $250 call Mike 733-5282 LOST AND FOUND iLost-female collie afghan. 733-0206. Reward offered. 'Lost-a pair of wire rim glasses fell out of bag in a green s t a t i o n - w a g o n while hitchhiking to thebus depot Fri. Jan. 15. Please call Nance ,at 676-5649. I need them desperately. 'Pure gray cat ofmedium size was lost on lower campus vicinity. Please contact room 290 in Higginson if found. Lost:one blue vinyl covered checkbook. On campus. ,676-4708. SERVICES Meet her at the Body Shop :Thursday nite.,1112 Cornwall Volkswagon tune-ups-$6.95, ate. Call Bob at 733-3383 *DOLLS: Thursdaynite is your nite at the BODY SHOP live music, no cover, special prices. Skiers: Anyone needing a rideor riders call the Body Shop at 733-0201. ROOMMATE WANTED jWanted, babysitter for fourth 1 floorKappa girls. Female roommate needed now Approx $100 for rest of quarter $50 damage deposit closeto campus 734-8030 Female roommate wanted. Apartment close to campus. Call 734-7453. •Female roommate needed immediately. Close to campus 1734-8030, ; ---------- Western Front - 1971 January 29 - Page 12 ---------- 12 Western Front Friday, January 29, 1971 MARGARET AITKEN western front BILL TOMARASSPORTS Blue Barnacles Cling To Water Dance Routines Ever tried doing a modern dance in the water? Western's Blue Barnacles, in existence since 1926, dance in the water almost every day. TheBarnacles, a club funded by the women's physical education department, consists of about 20 members, 18 women and two men, and is coached by Miss Sandra Gallemore, women's P.E. instructor. Themembers practice four and one half hours per week for one show, held at Western every Spring. Thisyear's event, to be held February 19 and 20, will be based around the theme "An Evening at Television,"according to sophomore Carol Cassedy, president of the Blue Barnacles. The Barnacles will taketelevision theme songs and choreograph them. There are no specific qualifications for becoming amember of the group, except proficiency in the crawl, side stroke, breaststroke and float. In addition tothe one annual show, the Barnacles also attend an annual seminar, usually held someplace inWashington, where all schools in the state bring their choreographed acts together, are reviewed andrated by a panel of judges. Last year however, the seminar was held at the University of Oregon.Western's Barnacles received a rating of three (one is high, five is low), despite competing against someinternationally known groups. The procedure for choreographing a number can be time consuming,according to Miss Cassedy. The music must be selected, the beats throughout the entire piece counted, a sketchy idea of what patterns are desired decided upon, more counting required, and finally practiceand choreography begin. The procedure takes about four hours if many people are working together,however it can take an entire day if only one person is left with the task. One of the stunts the Barnacles perform include the back dolphin, requiring the participant to flota on the back, body kept straight, andbegin, head first, to turn a complete circle under water. Another, stunt is the ballet leg, consisting offloating on the back, raising one leg in the air. perpendicular to the body. Blue Barnacles is not only open to those interested in aquatics. Other areas of participation include sewing costumes, lighting and taping the background music. It is important to realize that synchronized swimming is not swimming ballet,but rather modern dance in the water, Miss Cassedy said. Deck work, the act of performing out of water, is also an important segment of the Barnacles' routine. There are two ways to enter the water gracefully,following a deck routine. The. first is the Jump Entrance, where the participant enters feet first, and thesecond is -the Dive Entrance, where the head enters-first. The art of synchronized swimming is based on precision, timing, music and correct expression of that music. P.E. Changes Foreseen The recent drop of the physical education requirement will likely result in several major changes in the P.E. departmentaccording to William Tomaras and Margaret 'Aitken, chairmen of the men's and women's P.E. The dropwill cause severe enrollment drops initially, will result in faculty cutbacks and will shift the emphasis ofthe P.E. program towards individual activity in their estimation. "The overall effect will be, I expect, aninitial and rather severe enrollment drop in activity classes but within a year enrollment will bounce up to around 75 per cent of what it was earlier," Tomaras said. "Probably we'll be asked to cut back staff," headded, but "that's kind of unfair since many are working in other areas such as coaching or intramuralswhich don't yield credit hours." "It (the requirement drop) will re-orient the kinds of things we offer,"Aitken said, and "the number of team sports will be reduced." Both Tomaras and Aitken were somewhat optimistic about the overall results of the P.E. drop. They expect several advantages to come out of the projected changes in the P.E. departments. The program will be composed of smaller class sizesincluding only those students who are interested in taking the course. It also allows Western to makethe transition to a complete elective program before being forced into it through the inadequacy offacilities and faculty, Tomaras said. Presently there are about 175 students majoring in men's P.E. with60-75 minors which will obviously continue taking courses. The many students who take activity courses for increasing skills or just enjoyment further bolster the need physical do it on their to class for help," Aitken Aitken both Academic Council drop P.E. with numbers of students who will remain in P.E.courses. "Let's hope we're at the stage of sophistication where people realize that _ they activity andwill own or come instruction and said. Tomaras and viewed the decision to misgivings. "You canmake a case on either side of the coin," Tomaras said, and "it really is a mixed bag." "The trouble isthat too many people don't want to be objective today," he added, and "objectivity certainly wasn't atwork in the council decision." Tomaras pointed out several good reasons for retaining such a P.E.requirement including: —ample scientific evidence to show that people of all ages need physicalactivity. — people aren't likely to participate in things they have no skill in. — people won't do whatthey're not skilled in unless their arm is twisted a little bit. He l i k e n e d a P.E. requirement to ageneral education c ourse in English composition. Students probably wouldn't take such a course if itweren't required he pointed out. "Physical activity is a part of our culture and society," he said. Students can take the courses pass-fail if they want he said. In his recollection no student had been flunked inP.E. under the pass-fail system. "The only ones that lose out under this deal are the students," heconcluded. Blue Barnacles perform single leg ballet in preparation for annual show and seminar Photo By RON GRAHAM from the SIDELINES By Ron Graham The Evergreen Conference basketballchampionship is still open to question, especially in the light of Whitworth's upset of Central 61-55 lastTuesday night. In fact, the Whit worth Pirates are making a habit of upsetting the state colleges' plans forgrabbing the conference title. Central and Eastern were the only two undefeated teams prior to theWhitworth win, with Western and Whitworth tied at 4-2 in conference play. Now the picture is radicallyreorganized. Eastern is all alone on top the conference with a 5-0 record. Central follows with a 4-1 mark, then Whitworth at 5-2 and Western holding a 4-2 record. The big weekend is just ahead as Central andWestern will assault unbeaten Eastern in Cheney. Central meets Eastern tonight and Western plays theSavages tomorrow. What would work out best from Western's angle would be for Central to be beaten onEastern's home court and then for Western to knock off Eastern. That would level Central and Westernwith two losses apiece. Eastern would have one loss and still would have to take on Central and Western away from home. Furthermore, they face a road trip into Oregon which might result in some losses. Ifthis possibility actually develops then the title will be decided between Central and Western in Ellensburg. Assuming that neither team loses after this weekend (that's when a Central loss is hoped for), Centraland Western will have the best records and decide the conference championship on Feb. 19. Chances fora Western Victory on the Wildcat home court aren't too bad. Coach Randall looks for a close game ifWestern can put up more shots than Central like they did last weekend. The Vikings shot nearly twentymore shots than the Wildcats in their 78-69 loss last Friday. That was what Randall called "one ofWestern's better games" but he still thinks the Viks can beat Central. If tilings go according to schedule,up to the Central-Western game, it could be worth the trip over to Ellensburg.
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- 1997_1114 ---------- Western Front - 1997 November 14 - Page 1 ----------FRIDAY November 14, 1997 The cuttin ACCENT/6 WESTERN FRONT Western Washington University Volume 102 Issue 14 Bellingham, Washington Although deans choose representatives Commissionexpected to increase democracy By Arvid Hokanso
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1997_1114 ---------- Western Front - 1997 November 14 - Page 1 ---------- FRIDAY November 14, 1997 The cuttin ACCENT/6 WESTERN FRONT Western Washington University Volume 102 Issue 14 Bellingham, Washi
Show more1997_1114 ---------- Western Front - 1997 November 14 - Page 1 ---------- FRIDAY November 14, 1997 The cuttin ACCENT/6 WESTERN FRONT Western Washington University Volume 102 Issue 14 Bellingham, Washington Although deans choose representatives Commissionexpected to increase democracy By Arvid Hokanson The Western Front The governance structure ofthe Associated Students was changed forever by students voting in last year's AS election. The resultwas the creation of the AS Governance Commission. Although the commission was created to make the AS more democratic, the commissioners will be chosen by the deans of the colleges. The commission will mainly be composed of 29 student commissioners who will represent the seven colleges oncampus, including four at-large students. "There are seven people representing over 11,000 students— that doesn't seem like a model that represents very well," said Hyun Berglund, Associated Students vice president for Business and Operations. "Hopefully, down the road this would be an elected studentthing and would have more legitimacy than being selected," Berglund said. Berglund said thecommission should be active beginning fall quarter 1998, with the deans selecting the firstcommissioners by this spring. The Governance Commission charter stated the purpose is to be"responsible for student involvement in governance at Western Washington University. Thecommission will establish policies, keep open communication lines throughout campus and represent the student body on critical student issues." Theoretically, the Commission would deal with issuessuch as recreation space for students, the on-campus bike policy and the student technology fee.These students are to represent the interest of the entire school. Berglund said governance issues willgo through the commission, but the AS board will also be involved. The Governance Commission willbe chaired by the AS Vice President for Legislative and Community Affairs, with the AS Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs sitting on the board as a non-voting member. "Any process of change takes somerisk ... you may not see immediate benefit, but you have to look long term," Vice President for StudentAffairs Eileen Coughlin said. Berglund said she hopes the commission will promote a campus- widedialogue and better communication between the colleges. "I'm surprised about how little people knowabout what is going on on campus," Berglund said. "This will give the opportunity for students to find outwhat the AS does." "People on the Governance Commission will sit on other committees to give them a broader perspective of what is going on around campus," Berglund said. Leslie Keller, last year's ASBoard President, under which the charge and charter were drafted, said one of the~goals of thecommission is to empower the commission. "(Last year's board) wanted to give the GovernanceCommission as much power as we legally can, but there are legal documents that cite the ASboard as the ultimate body," Keller said. "But if this really took off, there is a possibility that the AScould change those documents." "Down the road we .hope that the vision grows and people find it anecessary part of this governance structure," Berglund said. Jazz band plays Lighthouse Missionbenefit Courtesy of The Rick Mandyck Quartet The Rick Mandyck Quartet, a jazz band that will beplaying a benefit for the Lighthouse Mission tonight in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. By TinaPotterf the Western Front Every minute of every hour, thousands of men, women and ' children inWhatcom County are faced with uncertainties and potential dangers unfathomable to most. Simplenecessities of sustenance that are taken for granted on a daily basis such as food, shelter, clothingand health care are unattainable by the 8,000 homeless living in the greater Whatcom County region. -But every day many people volunteer their time and resources to assist those who are marginalized andin need. On Nov. 14, Western's Associated Students Underground Coffeehouse will be lending ahand to the help feed individuals and families this holiday season. AS' Underground CoffeehouseConcert series presents The Rick Mandyck Quartet, a jazz ensemble featuring legendary Northwest jazz artists at 8 p.m. tonight in the Performing Arts Center rgoa bs hWPtkless. people thethemselves. s to help people... no longer be we want to give tools to help Undergroun Concerts CConcert Hall. The concert doubles as a food drive with all food donations to benefit Bellingham's Light-house Mission and the Agape House for women and children. Admission to the performance is $4students, $5 general with $1 off with a donation of canned and/or non-perishable food items. Since itsdoors first opened in the early 1920s, the Lighthouse Mission, 910 West Holly St., has been providingtemporary housing, money allotments, meals, alcohol and drug counseling programs and workforcetraining to thousands of men and women. The Lighthouse Mission provides these and other resourcesto women and children through its offshoot temporary housing facility, the Agape House, 2300 YewStreet. Archer, director of the Lighthouse Mission and Agape House, began working at the mission inthe early 1970s as a volunteer and in 1973 was appointed See Benefit, page 4 Al ---------- Western Front - 1997 November 14 - Page 2 ---------- 2 •^ THE WESTERN FRONT W i B I i i l i l ^ liPIPJlPl J|f#;iif|^^^ November14,1997 Campus PoliceNovember 10,1:10 a.m.: Water damage was caused when a toilet flooded a resident hall. Parts of thetoilet seemed to have been removed from a Sigma bathroom, causing the problem. November 8,1:30a.m.: A visitor to Highland Hall reported having her purse stolen. The thief was found hiding in the areawith the stolen purse. Except for $30 in cash, the full contents of the purse were recovered. BellinghamPolice November 12,10 a.m.: An employee called the police, concerned about a man talking to himselfoutside the establishment located in the 3900 block of Meridian Street. The man was contacted andseemed to be no danger to himself or others. The man was moved along at the employee's request. »November 12,10:20 a.m.: Police responded to a house alarm in the 2400 block of Queen Street. Thepolice contacted the woman in her back yard. The woman was extremely hard of hearing, so she did nothear the alarm beeping as she left the house. Everything turned out to be OK. November 12, 1:37 p.m.: A person reported that unknown suspects stple the rudder from his sailboat at Squalicum Harbor. Theman said the rudder was inside his open boat. The man said the rudder is very unique and can only beused on the type of boat he owns. The man said he will notify port security to find out if anything wasseen by their surveillance system. November 12, 5:19 p.m.: A woman was contacted and warned abouther dogs barking in the 2000 block of Wilson Avenue. The rottweilers could be heard barking more than ablock away. An officer watched the area and saw no reason for the dogs to be barking. The womanwas warned that further complaints would result in a citation. November 12, 6:51 p.m.: A man wasreported to be digging through another person's garbage in the 2200 block of Woburn Street. The manhad been seen doing this several times. Police contacted the man by phone and told him that he was notallowed to dig in someone else's garbage. The man said he would not do it anymore. November 11, 7:15p.m.: Officers discovered a vehicle with its frqnt end stuck in a ditch in the 3400 block of Meridian Street.The vehicle was stuck against the newly poured sidewalk. The resident at this address said he was onhis way to get help. The vehicle did not cause a traffic hazard, but may have caused minor damage to the city's newly poured curb. Compiled by Ted Brightman Visit the Western Front online at www.wwu.edu/~wf ront Publication's Title: Statement of Frequency: Authorized Organization's name and address: The Western Front Published 2 x Weekly The Western Front Western Washington University CollegeHall 110 Bellingham, WA 98225-9100 Ensemble Anonymous brings medieval music A group of fivemusicians from Canada will bring new life to medieval music during their "Rue des Jugleors" performance at 8 p.m. Monday in Western's Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. A master class will be offeredNov. 18, time to be announced. This event is free and open to" the public. Performance tickets areavailable at the PAC box office and are $20 general admission and $18 for seniors and staff members.Student tickets are $10. Rush tickets will be sold for $5 15 minutes prior to curtain if available.Gathering to worship in Carver Gym Nov. 20 The Gathering, a worship and prayer service for all campusministries, will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 20 in Carver Gym. Minority International Research Traininggiven Minority International Research Training, a national program designed for minority studentspursuing several health-related careers will hold an informational meeting from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20in Old Main 530 F. The program provides full financial support for minority undergraduates interested indoing collaborative health-related research in South America or Africa for 12 weeks during the summer of 1998. For more information, call James Loucky at 650-6580. Comedy to be presented by TheatreDepartment The Theatre Arts Department will be performing "The Man Who Came to Dinner," a comedy written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The show is directed by Maureen O' Reilly. Show timeswill be 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 through 22 and Dec. 4 through 6. A matinee performance will be at 2 p.m. on Nov. 23. All shows will be on the Performing Arts Center Main-stage. Tickets are $10 generaladmission, $8 senior/staff and $6 for students. For reservations call 650-6146. Viking Union featuresFelter's "Impressions" The Viking Union Gallery presents the photography of Vancouver, BritishColumbia artist Jas W. Felter in "Impressions De Barcelona: Collages and Frotages," from 11 a.m. to4 p.m. through Nov. 28. For more information, contact Patricia Cutts at 650-6534. Underground CoffeeHouse holds last fall show The Rick Mandyck Quartet, a Seattle jazz ensemble featuring a cast oflegendary musicians, performs at 8 p.m. tonight in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. This issponsored by The Underground Coffeehouse Concert Series. The concert is a benefit for theLighthouse Mission in downtown Bellingham, a shelter that provides beds and serves over 300 meals a day to the city's homeless. Sun McElderry, the UCCS coordinator, said he sees the timeliness ofthe show, just prior to Thanksgiving, as well as the cause itself, as a great opportunity for students tohelp others who are in need. Cultural fair presented by Bellingham Herald The Bellingham Herald issponsoring a multicultural fair on Saturday at St. Paul Episcopal Church at 2117 Walnut St. inBellingham. The free event will bring together local minorities and multicultural businesses. For moreinformation, call Joyce Pedlow at 715-2205. Dance department to offer new course Western's danceprogram is offering an experimental course in mixed-abilities dancing beginning winter quarter. Thecourse is designed to explore creative and integrative movement with people of mixed abilities. Thecourse will be listed as DNCE 397C. The class will meet on Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For moreinformation, contact Melissa Rotnick at 650-7293. Compiled by Todd Wanke WWU OfficialAnnouncements Deadline for announcements in this space is noon Friday for the Tuesday edition andnoon Wednesday for the Friday edition. Announcements should be limited to 50 words, typewritten orlegibly printed, and sent through campus mail to "Official Announcements." MS-9117, fax 7287. or takenin person to Commissary 113A. DO NOT ADDRESS ANNOUNCEMENTS DIRECTLY TO THEWESTERN FRONT. Phoned announcements will not be accepted. All announcements should besigned by originator. PLEASE POST SPRING QUARTER 1998 DEGREE APPLICANTS: All studentswho expect to graduate at the close of spring quarter 1998 must have a degree application on file in theRegistrar's Office, Old Main 230. by December 5. MATH PLACEMENT TEST: Registration is not required. Students must bring picture identification and a No. 2 pencil. A $10 fee is payable in the exact amount at time of testing. Allow 90 minutes: Testing will be at 9 a.m. in OM 120 on November 6.10,13. 17, 20,24and December 1, 4 , 8 and 11. THE BOOK OF THE QUARTER PANEL will discuss Generation X Goes to College at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, in WL 503. Copies are available at the Students' Co-op Store. TWOIN ONE CAREER INFORMATION FAIRS: Law school and health-care industry program representativeswill be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. November 7, in the VU Lounge to discuss educational andcareer opportunities, as well as admission requirements. For more information, contact CareerServices, X/3240, or visit its special events Web page, http://www.wwu.edu/-ca-reers. THE TEACHERCURRICULA AND CERTIFICATION COUNCIL will meet at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in MH 258.INTERNATIONAL PEER ADVISER INFORMATION NIGHTS wHI be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10. in BH 151, and at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in BH 215. For more information, call the Asia University AmericaProgram, X/3297. MILLER ANALOGIES TEST: Registration is required in OM 120 or by calling X/3080. A$35 fee is payable at the time of testing. All testing will be in FR2. Test times and dates for fall quarter are 3 p.m. Nov. 11; and 2 p.m. Dec. 15. THE TEST FOR ENTRANCE INTO TEACHER EDUCATION (TETEP) will be in FR 3 at 2 p.m. Dec. 2. Registration is required in OM 120. A fee of $20 is payable in the exactamount at time of registration. The test takes about 2*4 hours. TETEP is not administered on anindividual basis. INFORMATION REGARDING NATIONAL TESTING is available at the Testing Center, OM 120. On-campus recruiting Graduating seniors and alumni must be registered with Career Services toparticipate in on-campus interviews. Registration packets are available in OM 280. Placement files areoptional for all but education candidates. There is no charge of 1997-98 graduates: alumni must pay a $30tee. Sign up lor interviews in the Career Services Center, OM 280. See the Career Services Horary foradditional information about many of the companies. • Mervyn't, Wednesday, Nov. 5. Submit resumeand sign up for interview. • Howard Johnson A Co.. Wednesday. Nov. 5. Submit resume and sign up for interview. • Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Wednesday, Nov. 5. Graduation is required by December. 1997.See job description in signup folder and submit resume at signup. • Aarotek, Inc., Thursday. Nov. 6.Submit resume at.signup for interview. • Payless Shoe Source, Thursday. Nov. 6. See signup folder forbrief description of training program, compensation and opportunities. Submit resume at signup lorinterview. • Weyernauser, Information sessions at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday. Nov. 7. to describe six-month information technology co-op program for juniors and non-graduating seniors. - • Law Schooland Hearth Care Information Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..VU Lounge. • US We«t Communications, Attendinformation session at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in Career Services Center. OM 280. Enter Old Main usingfront door at north endof building. Interviews Tuesday, Nov. 11. ---------- Western Front - 1997 November 14 - Page 3 ---------- November 14. 1997 THE WESTERN FRONT • 3 Strange Days The Western Front takes a look at theweirder side of the news Not a cheap date any longer Neighbors of a couple in Germany have takenlegal action against the couple's late-night fun. The neighbors claim the couple make too much noisewhile having sex. A court ordered the couple to stop the screaming and moaning while making love orface possible penalties ofup to a $280,000 fine and/or two years in prison. Is that rigor mortis, or is itjust me? A shopper at a Johannesburg, South Africa store complained that a mannequin the store hadplaced face down on a bed was an act of bad taste. The mannequin was discovered to be a worker whohad collapsed and died three days earlier. Church helps addicts see visions A Dutch church announced plans to sell "quality" heroin to addicts. Protestant Minister Hans Viss-er of Rotterdam decided to start the program on a local level after his national proposal didn't raise enough political interest. Visser hadalready found several drug dealers willing to sell heroin to the church at a discount. "It is the best(heroin) for sale, abroad as well," Visser said. "If I ask permission, it will not be granted. I expect I will be having a chat with justice officials." Boob tube an accomplice Six prisoners escaped from a NewMexico jail while guards were watching the television show "Baywatch." Three of the prisoners wererecaptured and told authorities they did not plan the escape, but took advantage of everybody's "hootingand hollering and whatnot" during the show. Is your heart in the right place? In Budapest, Hungary, a teenager was saved by what some would call a miracle as he was stabbed in an argument over money. The knife stab, which was to penetrate his heart, couldn't because his heart was on the wrong (right)side of his body. Doctors said the 18-year-old man had a irregularity which affects one in 3,500 people.Man's best friends Max, a 110-pound rottweiler, will be the first West Virginian animal to receivetesticular implants. The two-year-old dog will gain non-toxic replacements called "neuticles," which aredesigned to keep dogs looking fully functional. "Max is a beautiful dog and very proud," said ownerKathy McDonie. "We want him to have his beautiful bearings." Designated driver In Butte, Mont., adrunk driver gave herself up to the law — and then drove away in a police car. Police said Kellie Pariniadmitted to having too much to drink when pulled over by Officer William Burt. "You know I'm drunk.Just take me to jail," Parini is reported to have said to Burt. Burt handcuffed her and put her in the backseat of his police car. While Burt was checking on the passenger in the other vehicle, Parini somehowgot into the driver's seat and hijacked the police vehicle. Parini drove herself to the police station.Nearly road pizza Tippy, a two-year-old pekinese dog, nearly died after being tied up and accidentallydragged behind its owners truck at speeds of up to 55 mph. "The only thing (the owner) had the nerve to say was that it was the dog's fault for not alerting him that he was back there," said police Sgt. SteveLawrence. The dog will need surgery. The owner was charged with animal negligence and drunkendriving. The devil made him do it A man. claimed in court that a pill and someone named "Jim" madehim commit armed robbery. Ricky Wassenaar decided to act as his own attorney robbing an adulttheater and shooting at police officers. The 34-year-old claimed he was framed by a guy named "Jim"who put a "date-rape pill" in his drink. Wassenaar claimed he became confused, put on a bullet-proofvest, grabbed a gun and a ski mask from his own vehicle and committed the robbery. Wassenaar alsostated that he wasn't leading the police on a car chase, but that he was just trying to get out of theirway. He denied shooting at officers and called himself a "fool" for being tricked by "Jim." .The jury didn'tbuy Wass-enaar's story and found him guilty of eight counts of aggravated assault and one count ofrobbery. What's wrong with Mike or Skippy? Two parents living in Stockholm, Sweden, were fined$680 for not giving their son a first name. They then decided to name their son Brfxxccxxmnp-c c c c l l l m m n p r x v c l m - nckssqlbbllll6. The local court found the name inappropriate, so it rejected thename. The parents are planning to appeal and said the name is "a pregnant, expressionisticdevelopment that we see as an artistic creation." Compiled by Mike Dashiell from Internet sourcesFormer experimentalist talks about mushrooms By Kevin Rus The Western Front Twenty-five years agoas a self-proclaimed "misfit hippie," Dave Jansen was learning about edible plants in the wild. He saidhe was also a "misfit hippie looking for drugs" and started experimenting with hallucinogenicmushrooms. Wednesday night, Jansen and Jeremy Ferrera gave a workshop sponsored by the DrugInformation Center on hallucinogenic mushrooms in the Wilson Library presentation room. Jansen andFerrera, both hobby mycologists (mushroom scientists), spoke about the history of hallucinogenicmushrooms, how to distinguish them from poisonous mushrooms and their legality. Hallucinogenicmushrooms were not frequently experimented with until the early '70s. During this time, westernWashington became known for its mushrooms, Jansen said. "Around 1973-74, students at theUniversity of Washington were finding hundreds to thousands of the Psilocybin (hallucinogenic)mushrooms," Jansen said. "Whatcom County became known for its Liberty Caps (a psilocybinmushroom,)" Jansen said. "People from all over — California, Ariz-ona — were running all Psilocybecyanescens, a hallucinogenic over the farmers' fields looking for the mushrooms. A popular place for thepsilocybin mushrooms is on cow dung, so many pickers will go into pastures looking for them. "Youcan be cited for trespass if you are on somebody's property without permission," Ferrera said. Alongwith a citation for trespass, a picker can be cited with possession of psilocybin, a Class C felonypunishable with up to a 5-year maximum sentence. If a person is caught attempting to deliverpsilocybin, he or she can be charged with a Class B felony punishable with a maximum of 10 years in jail or a $25,000 fine. After running through the legality issues, Jansen and Ferrera spoke about thedangers of picking mushrooms. Picking the wrong mushroom can be fatal. Eating a poisonousmushroom can cause liver or kidney damage, comas and even.death, Ferrera said. "Some treatments(for poisonous mushrooms) will actually cause" death," Ferrera said. Ferrera said the problems peopleexperience with mushrooms have to do with the "indigestible proteins." "Some symptoms (of poisoning)are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, headaches and painful cramps," Ferrera said Jansen and Ferrera aremembers of the Northwest Mushroom Association and were asked to speak because of the dangersCourtesy of the Internet involved with picking mushrooms, mushroom, which grows on rotting wood.Andrea Bressler, coordinator for the Drug Information Center, said. "We are aware it's picking season. Alot of people are out looking for mushrooms and you can't identify a mushroom unless you do a sporeprint or have a qualified person identify it for you," Bressler said. Jansen and Ferrera gave directions onhow to do a spore print — by pulling the cap off a mushroom and placing it on white paper with a glassover it so air currents won't blow the spores away. They also showed slides of different mushrooms,Psilocybin arid poisonous, explaining how to identify a Psilocybin mushroom by its cap, gills, bruisingand spore print. "It is actually a lot more complicated than this," Ferrera said, after the brief explanation. "The only way to truly identify a mushroom is through the use of a microscope," Jansen said. PaulSwanson, a senior at Western and an outdoor education major, went to the workshop to "learn moreabout mushrooms." "I knew most of the stuff, but occasional tidbits are helpful," he said. Amber Jones Radclif, an undeclared senior, said she went because she wanted to learn more about ediblemushrooms, not hallucinogenic ones. "I was here to check it out— to see if they were talking aboutedible mushrooms, but they didn't," Radclif said. For information regarding the Northwest Mushroom ---------- Western Front - 1997 November 14 - Page 4 ---------- 4 • THE WESTERN FRONT IiMWli»yiiMl^W November 14. 1997 Despite continuing classes...Western remembers veterans By Mike Dashiell The Western Front Tuesday's Veterans DayCelebration brought several distinguished guests and varied, female views on the military toWestern's campus. Presented by the Veterans Outreach Center and the Women's Center, the noon-time celebration attracted approximately 150 students, veterans and families to the Old Main lawn andlasted nearly 45 minutes. Roland L. De Lorme, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs atWestern, opened the event with an overview of women's roles in the U.S. military. He noted that since1973, the percentage of women in the armed forces has risen from two to 11 percent. The United States has the largest number and percentage of women in military roles in the world, he said. "War has nologic," De Lorme said, and war is an "all-inclusive national experience." De Lorme observed that although women have been serving in the armed forces in various roles since 1901, they've been offered veteranstatus only since 1977, "Veterans represent a cross section of our culture," he said Our recognition (of veterans) today must know no boundaries — fn freeflive free, die j^g0ll ||g||ks (to) our vewfans^9hnkyou! — Message off jltze WSWJPJ/ J0nembjAce race, ethnicity or gender," DeLorme said. BekkiBrown-Winkles, Associated Students Human Resources Program Director, gave a stirring speechabout the oldest of the "old boy" "networks. Brown-Winkles, a commissioned U.S. ReserveIntelligence officer said she set about tackling stereotypes when she entered the military andencouraged others to do the same. She revealed she l l s l l d i i r^ listenmeaiyfaces come^ throughthe mission's doors Weach per-l| spr^^vith diflferent experiences '$$£ncl:; personal, stories -~- Archer^saidh^ ;fiiy behind the familiar faces. He isMd he sees a common denomi-inatcxr that underscores thecir- | ciitiistances that lead people to the mission: ra^ •'We have developed and continued toexpand computer training classes and other education programs that we've designed to help thesepeople get re-socialized back into the cpmmunity," Archer said. "Our goal is* to help people— allpeoplewho come to the Lighthouse Mission —— get jobs and no longer be homeless. We want toigiye people the tools to help themselves" ; Sun McElderry, Underground /Coffeehouse ConcertsCoordinator and Fairhaven senior, was fervently involved in community activism and volunteerism atvarious non-profit organizations fin Seattle and wanted to use his resources arid apply his knowl-i edgeas a volunteer in a medium ; that would benefit Whatcom County residents in need. •^••pantiftar. with the Lighthouse ^Missida.: and its education out- •reach opportunities, McElderry wanted to capoff the Underground Co quarter concert series with a benefit show that would meld his two greatloves, activism and jazz music. "(The Lighthouse Mission) is known for its role as the primary provider of so many services that benefit so many, McElderry said. ''My hope is that this benefit show will getpeople interested in doing something positive and self- " T h i s is about helping people in need," hesaid.'It's important to me that the performances be related to real life experiences and engage people..:The cause of this benefit is directly rele vant to the lives of many." Associated Students' variousentertainment and service-oriented clubs plan benefit shows at a pace of one per quarter, including aRock For Choice benefit last year and a Hands Off Washington benefit concert tentatively slated forwinter quarter 1998. McElderry said he sees benefit shows as imperative in drummirig up support ona grander scale and encouraging year-round altruism. "My hope is that the benefit shows we do will getstudents thinking about getting involved in any number of causes," McElderry said, adding that throughvolunteerism people can gain experience and learn more about themselves. "Admittedly, volunteerism is draining and many people burn but, but the benefits of doing service and making yourself very valuableto a particular sector is a great thing," he said. "It makes us more human and more conscious of otherpeople," he said. "It's very satisfying to embrace people who are marginalized and reach out tothem," McElderry said. was able to break through common gender barriers, but she had to workharder and longer than her male counterparts. In reference to Veterans Day, Brown- Winkles madeharsh, personal comments. "We forget the purpose (of the holiday) sometimes," she said. Last yearon Nov. 22, Brown-Winkles lost several friends in a fatal cargo plane crash. "I will never trivializeVeterans Day ever again," she said. The keynote speaker, U.S. Navy Lt. Denice Donnell, spokeabout her service in the military as a pilot. Donnell flies a P-3 Orion aircraft in Patrol Squadron #46,stationed on Whidbey Island. She is only one of two female pilots in the squadron, but observed, "I'm not unique; there are thousands of men and women (doing the job)." Donnell told the story of Army FlightSurgeon Rhonda Corrium, whose book, "She Went To War,": recounts a harrowing experience duringthe Gulf War. Cornum spent seven days behind enemy lines as a prisoner of war. Donnell admits that she sometimes gets caught up in "mundane things" on Veterans Day, but that it's important toremember the sacrifices made by veterans. Sherron Morris, a Bellingham elementary school teacher,recounted her days as a Defense Dependents School teacher in Germany. Morris was able to observemilitary children and the hardships faced, such as frequent moves. Morris expressed gratitudeeransgtpresent a cross sjjjj||w 4pKf culture. Our reWlfyitiSn^of veterans) today must know no boundaries — race, ethnicity or gender. — Rola^^^De |||l|z£ Provost and Vic/ Presia^tt for Aca0mic Affairstoward the military for the experience and insight. '"Be all that you can be' — I believe that'spossible," Morris said. "Clearly, the military offers women and men the opportunity to improve theircircumstances," Morris said. Veterans and observers were invited to a reception following the ceremony in Viking Union 300. The reception included a "Wall of Remembrance." The wall was divided into twoparts; one section had vintage newspapers of significant military events (mostly old Seattle PostIntelligencer papers about World War II) and the other a long sheet of paper, open for notes to past orcurrent vets. Poems from veterans were also stapled on the wall. Among the messages written forveterans was one that read, "Born free, live free, die free, all thanks (to) our veterans, thank you!" LA[OfiT%OFF - - « . -* *A%9 Everyday! H A IR i«, „ . . . , . .. 118E. 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At Planet Picasso fojja is welcbmeptid with theright permit even beer and wine are o k f f l M LOOK FOR US IN THE BLUE BOOK! tues-thur 10-9 fri sat 10-10 sun 12-5 2950 newmarket street suite 101 In the new Barkley Village 738.1188 ---------- Western Front - 1997 November 14 - Page 5 ---------- s local educators see it, the Great American Novel is dead. The term has often been used in literaturecourses in rather obscure cases, with even more obscure connotations. Books like Herman Melville's"Moby Dick" and John Steinbeck's "Grapes Of Wrath" are singled out as texts that merit our country'sdefining term. So what is a great American novel?. History Professor Kathleen Kennedy said she sees it as "a novel (that) would critique or engage an essential component of an American experience." Tonarrow down the American experience in one book is impossible, according to most educators.. EnglishProfessor Laura Laffredo admitted, "It doesn't exist — it's too subjective." Laffredo went on to say that for certain times in our cultural past, books like Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" are great, butcan't define America as a whole. "My impression is that the Great American Novel has been a joke termfor two or three decades now," Harvard English Professor Leo Damrosch said. "It implied a certain notionof 'greatness' as well as of Americanness that now seems inappropriate. No one talks about the GreatBritish Novel." Damrosch said. Laffrado mused that perhaps Americans think of the Great AmericanNovel the way we think of Santa — something only slightly more real than a fairy tale. EnglishProfessor Bruce Goebel disagrees. "No. (It's) a myth that is driven by our desire to feel unified inAmerica. Great novels do exist, but no one literary text can define it." He acknowledged Ralph Ellison's"Invisible Man" as perhaps the "most accomplished" in American literature. English Professor BonnieBarthold admits there probably isn't such a novel, but the next closest thing would be Melville's "MobyDick." "He creates a microcosm of America. (Moby Dick) addresses ideas of color, power; (Melville) was ahead of his time." Barthold said. "It's the one we couldn't get along without." The term "Great AmericanNovel" has been with us for a long time, but during a point in history as subjective as the terms "great"and "American." "I suspect the label is a carryover from the 19th century predilection for thinking aboutculture as the accomplishment of an elite corps of great men — and sometimes, a woman or two," saidHistory Professor Mart Stewart, This elite corps created a canon, a nearly sacred list of great books."Until about 30 years ago, we all had the same, moire or less, list of great American novels," Stewartsaid. Stewart points to Norton's "Anthology of American Literature" as a good source of authors whohave never been considered part of the established canon.-"Now, all good novels are great Americannovels, though different novels are great to different Americans," Stewart said. The Great American Novelwas meant to unify the country's culture. With the increasing diversity of that culture, the term's relevance is now in question. "I think we need the Great American Novelbecause we all hope our lives havemeaning and we expect our novelists to show us what that meaning is," English Professor Meredith Cary said. 'The writer's task was easier when we used to talk as if middle and professional class valuestructures were the key to American life." Cary points to Robert Penn Warren's "All The King's Men" asan example. The novel portrays American dreams and fears in terms of politics and blood lines. "Now we need a novel which shows how we function as a tolerant mix of cultures, all successful withinthemselves," Cary said. "Our generic politics try to make one culture dominant and the rest 'marginal."Unfortunately, our publishing industry isolates these strands rather than bringing them together, and so I don't think we yet have a Great American Novel for our generation," Cary added. Kennedy mentionedauthors Toni Morrison and Dorothy Allison as authors who critique and engage American culture."Whether either has written a great American novel is up for debate," Kennedy said. "Both 'Beloved' byMorrison and Allison's 'Bastard Out Of Carolina' are examples of novels that interrogate an Americanexperience." English Professor John Purdy gave a list of great novels produced in the United States:among them, William Faulkner's "Absalom, Absalom," Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were WatchingGod," Maxine Hong Kingston's "Woman Warrior," James Welch's "Winter in the Blood," and Ellison's"Invisible Man." Whether the Great American Novel exists or not, the term seems to have outlived itstime. 'The term Great American Novel is, I suspect, now in the dustbin of history," Stewart said. "Wehave fine writers, though, and so I'm sure the fiction we need will come along," Cary said. Review Jointhe Army National Guard and this is what you'll be telling your friends. If you have the drive, the ArmyNational Guard needs you. Serve part-time in the Guard and attend school full-time while earningeducational benefits like the Montgomery G l Bill, tuition assistance, and an extra paycheck. You canalso gain the kind of self-confidence, leadership skills and experience that will help steer you towards abetter tomorrow. Best of all you can serve your country right in your own hometown. Pick up the keys to your future today. Call: 1-800-GO-GUARD WASHINGTON Engine 54: Ska is saxy By Tina Potterf The Western Front A row of vacuous eyes fixed hard on Pacer as the band took to the Viking Union MainLounge stage. Within minutes, this local ensemble began its assault on convention, employingexplosive, commanding elements of syncopation and maniacal percussions while spitting out free-flowprose as compelling and angular as Pacer's trademark abrasive sound. The Feds and headliners Engine54 joined Pacer at last Saturday's ska extravaganza sponsored by Associated Students Popular Music.Sans guitar and one dominant, lead vocalist, Pacer defies a clear-cut definition as it combines fragmentsOf jazz, rock, folksy-blues and pop music and then alters these segments of varying genres bytransforming genre-specific sounds into refreshing musical hybrids that are amazing live. Entwining athrobbing bassline and emotionally-charged saxophone renderings with staccato lyrical delivery is whatmakes Pacer so intriguing and hypnotic; however, many attending a ska show likely Were befuddled by the-decisively non-ska sounds of Pacer, but this in no way seemed to deteriorate the band's appeal asthe audience quickly warmed up to the trio's remarkable music. The throng of ska fanatics that hadpacked the VU Main Lounge were sweating aplenty by the time the Feds assembled and initiated itscommercialized, albeit impressive, brand of ska that had the mass undulating and pulsating withinminutes. The Feds's horns blared with the best of old-school ska intentions as the mini-horn section filledeach cut with a rockabilly sensibility that may not be original, but is highly danceable and audience-engaging. Olympia's Engine 54 capped the night with its polished, old-school ska sound that is energeticand broadly appealing — mainly because the band has been able tq stick close to its rockabilly andJamaican-esque music roots and stay true to its growing fan base. Engine 54 are unapologetic, well-trained ska musicians who pen intelligent lyrics that bode well along the lines of success. Throughpresenting honest, throbbing ska music in its truest form, Engine 54 kept the almost full-capacity, ska-fashions-wearing audience enthralled and wide-eyed through the very last song. CONCERT REVIEW ---------- Western Front - 1997 November 14 - Page 6 ---------- By Karl Horeis The Western Front 44 I t's absolutely the most astounding experience you can imagine as an artist," Shirley Erikson said, squinting into the sunlight beaming through her window. A line ofbrigMf, organic shapes in glass along the window sill splashed colored light across the room. Eriksonmoved through the house, showing works she had done and explaining the processes taught to her inclasses such as, "Fusing, Slumping and Public Art." She spoke quickly, excited to show her projects and excited to have the chance to describe Pilchuck, the world-renowned glass school founded by DaleChihuly. "Dale had the vision," she said. "He is the reason Pilchuck is there." Nestled in a wilderness inStanwood, Wash., Pilchuck celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. Since the first "hot shop" was builtin 1971, Pilchuck has become, in the words of Shirley Erikson, "the Mecca for glass workers." Eriksonhas attended five of the two-and-a-half week sessions offered at the school. She has received twoscholarships and has worked as a tour guide for the campus during the two times a year Pilchuck opensto the public. . Pilchuck employs an "Artist-in-Residence" program, selecting distinguished,professional artists as teachers for the 18-day sessions. These artists are selected following a nomination by previous residents and, according to the Pilchuck application/catalogue for 1997, they "become astimulating force in the educational program and bring insight and experience from other avenues ofexpression." Past AiRs have included Chihuly, Deborah Butterfield and Maya Lin, who is known forcreating the "Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC. Classes at the school are usually no larger than 10students. Each class is run by one AiR and two teaching assistants. Erikson said that during onesession at Pilchuk, she was the only American in her class. "There was an Australian instructor, aSouth African student, a German, two Japanese and a man from France," she said. "We all spokedifferent languages, but the common thread was glass," she added. Pilchuck offers dormitories andcottages for each session. Students living in the dorms share two bathrooms with 17 others and those inthe cottages share a room with one person and a bathroom with three others. No single, private rooms orprivate baths are available. "The campus has incredible houses that have been made by students over the years," Erikson said. "There is a tree house and some little gnome cottages; and they're all built withwhatever students could find at the local dump." ,,»i^,.J ^_ -..^•::.-*...;,^~-~_-..;: Students at Pilchuckwork closely with theirinstructors,r arr^gln^cla'ss-sessions around their schedules. Many studios oncampus are open 24 hours a day, allowing students to work when they feel most productive. Some of the courses offered for 1997 sessions are: "Soft Glass Flame Working," by Lucio Bubaco and "Neon: Iconsin Light," by David Svenson. "Pilchuck totally changed my life," Erikson said, who has also workedclosely with the Western sculpture department in bronze-casting. She said that her experience theremotivated her to return to school, studying subjects like glass-related chemistry. Aris Georgiades, ofthe Western Sculpture faculty, explained that no Western students had attended Pilchuck because "...it's expensive and we don't do any glass here." Depending on the course selected, a session atPilchuck, including room and board, runs from $1,900 to $2,650. Erikson talked about techniques shepracticed at Pilchuck. "Glass is just this magic material," she said. "You can make it look like anything." ' des'cHb^^T^cKUck as "state of the art ..V everything; runs smoothly, staff are very helpful... and thefood is terrific!" Shelby Brakken, a Western student, has a different opinion. Her father Eric Brakken runsan independent glass studio in Seattle and she has visited Pilchuck and grew up exposed to the world ofglass. "Dale Chihuly is over-rated," she said. "He doesn't do any of his own work, other people do it forhim." Brakken described Chihuly's process as a big factory. "His work is like the McDonalds food ofglass art," she said. Chihuly, a Tacoma native, received his bachelor's degree at the University ofWashington and went on to receive master's degrees in both art and fine arts. He serves as the vice-president of Pilchuck. His work usually sells for $10,000 to $200,000. As Erikson finished her house tourshe said she "always leaves Pilchuck totally charged." "The hardest thing to do there is sleep - all youwant to do is create," she said. She walked through her studio to the front window, which was still full ofevening light. ''The setting at Pilchuck is absolutely astounding," she said. "It's like a great vacation,with all the glass you can eat." (Top) Dale Chihuly paints on the deck of his Lake Union glass studio. (Left) A burnt sienna colored Seaform with Winsor emerald wraps, 1984, designed by Chihuly ---------- Western Front - 1997 November 14 - Page 7 ---------- November 14. 1997 THE WESTERN FRONT • 7 mmmmmmmmmimmmmmmmmmmmm ||||||||J|||||iiThe Western Front §§§||||^ |§ffi|eW^ Bejdji^ fBfll^^ Front/Arvid Hokanson Review More than just acold one. By Corey Lewis The Western Front Since the microbrew craze started in the early 1990s, it'snearly impossible to go anywhere without finding a small brewery. Following suit, Orchard StreetBrewery in Bellingham supports the craving for good beer and gourmet food. Orchard Street Brewery, 709 W. Orchard St., is the brainchild of owner Christian Krogstad. He made the recipes for the four year-round beers and two seasonals the brewery carries. Orchard Street is a. medium-sized restaurant that,despite its location in a business park, creates a very warm and inviting atmosphere with its dim lightingand modern decor. The orange walls mix with the lighting and the artwork on the walls to create a richambiance that lets you know from the start that this place is classy. The brewery is also visible throughthe back of the restaurant. The menu offers a variety of gourmet dishes — don't go if you're looking for acheeseburger. Orchard Street entrees range from a Rueben sandwich for $7.95, to Salmon en Croute,Coho salmon wrapped with shiitaki and oyster mushrooms in a puff pastry, for $14.75. They also havedaily specials such as a roasted duck breast entree for $15.75. The brewery also offers starters such asSamish Bay oysters for $7.95 and a personal favorite, Chilean Crab Turnovers. The menu is rounded outby a selection of gourmet salads and pizzas, all priced around $8 to $9. The menu is very impressive, but sometimes goes overboard on the gourmet side. The roasted duck is served with four things that I hadno clue as to what they were. But food is food and beer is the reason this place exists. Orchard Streetoffers a wide variety of beers from pale, to golden, to stout. But more importantly, most of the beers havevery high alcohol content. For those who like lighter brew, the Golden Ale and the summer seasonal,Raspberry Wheat Ale, are very good. Orchard Street also offers a lighter Stock Ale, but it took about foursips to get any semblance of flavor out of it. The medium beers Orchard Street offer are the ChristinaPorter and the Pale Ale. The Pale Ale was excellent. It had a good bite like most pales, but it also had acitrus aftertaste that made the beer outstanding. The Christina Porter, on the other hand, was not good at all. It had an almost burnt taste to it that turned me off from the first sip. The two dark beers served atOrchard Street were my favorites. The Double Stout was excellent, very thick, but without a bitteraftertaste. The Jingle Ale was the best by far. Spiced with nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and orange peel,this beer was awesome. It also has an alcohol content of 7.2 percent, so watch out kiddies, that's morethan a Schmitt's Ice, and it tastes good. All beers at Orchard Street are served in a "true pint," 20-ounce glass for $3.25. Orchard Street Brewery is a very good place to take a date, so take note ladies andgentleman. Their food is pretty expensive but the atmosphere and service make it worth the price.Front/Stuart Martin Two customers sit in front of the fire at Bellingham's Orchard Street Brewery. Orchard Street offers a varied selection of handcrafted beers brewed on the premises i ---------- Western Front - 1997 November 14 - Page 8 ---------- i ^^.y!8^:.!^1!11: November 14.1997 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Western men's soccer seeing double Back-to-back shutouts spur Vikings on to next round of playoffs Courtesy of the Northern LightFreshman midfielder Robby Schaper (5) challenges an opposing player as freshman midfielder SeanStandley (21) moves in to help By Jed Palevich The Western Front The first two playoff games of thepostseason produced very similar results for Western's men's soccer team. Both were shutouts forWestern, and in both the Vikings scored only one goal. On Tuesday, Western hosted Hawaii PacificUniversity at the Blaine Pipeline complex. Then it was on the road to play Simon Fraser University.Against the Sea Warriors of-Hawaii Pacific, the Vikings played well from the beginning of the game. They had many shots on goal that either hit the cross bar or scooted just wide. , "I was pleased with how wecame out and kept plugging away," Coach Brad Swanson said. "We were a bit unfortunate; even afterwe scored that first goal, we could have had a couple more." From the beginning, Western utilizedmidfielders Sean Standley and Rob Skafgaard, as well as wings Mike Cusick and Brian Schaper. Thefour sent the ball up to forward Scot Swanson, who scored the lone goal. Though the Vikings did nothave a goal at halftime, they were not anxious. "We stayed calm and composed," forward Jay Harpersaid. "We used the width of the field and we definitely played around them." Along with the strength ofthe midfield against Hawaii Pacific, Coach Swanson pointed out the stabilizing play of defender KeithBaker. "Keith was very important sweeping for us," Swanson said. "He picked up those extra bodies that were coming through." Finally the defense paid off, and Western caught a break when the Sea Warriorswere unable to clear the ball out of their penalty area. Scot Swanson poked in the loose ball for the lonegoal. The control and composure Western exhibited in Tuesday's game was conspicuously absentWednesday. Early on against Simon Fraser, the Vikings looked bewildered. They were not able to clearthe ball, mark tightly and did not win anything in the air. "I think both teams were pretty tired today,"Skafgaard said. "We got one goal and Dave (Green) had another good game in the net." The start of thesecond half was a different story. The Clansmen took over as the Vikings' pummeling dummy. Elevenminutes into the second half, Western struck. Brian Schaper sent a pass across from his right-wingposition to Scot Swanson, who dummied the ball by stepping over it, pretending to take the pass, butinstead let the ball pass through his legs to Standley. Standley then put the ball in the back of the net. . "We had nothing to lose — we lost to . Fraser 4 to 3 and we were up 2 to 1 going in to the half and gotembarrassed in the second half," Standley said. "Then up here we got embarrassed, if you can call itthat, 6 to O.We had something to prove, so we proved it today." Western heads for Salem, Ore., formore playoff action Friday. Alpha Salon by Karen 2612 W. Maplewood •- New Location GrandOpening 20% off all services See Ad. m yellow Pages 671-0769 * Planned Parenthood We're therewhen you need us. 500 Grand Ave., Bellingoam 734-9095 Sisters Opm Ctmtttpi 'Jim SUNiOSSNSiaUB'Uam 671-3*1* WHEN YOU RIDE DRUNK. ONE MORE FOR THE rfOAD CAN HAVE ANENTIRELY DIFFERENT MEANING. Alcohol quickly affects your judgment, balance, and coordination.Don't drink and ride. Or your last V" fe" drink might be your last drinkXT/ MOTORCYCLE SAFETYFQUHMTHHT CHESTNUT FAMILY PRACTICE 904 E. CHESTNUT ST. BELLINGHAM WA. 98225FAMILY HEALTH. WOMEN'S HEALTH. 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"(Kantner) called a regular basketball game," Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson said."All refs make bad calls. She made a couple, but overall, it was a good job." "I told her that, right off thebat, she's better than Ronnie Garretson," 76ers fan Ken Kind said of Kantner. Garretson is a veteranofficial who was working the same game. Kantner and Palmer spent this summer in Utah working gamesin the Jazz-sponsored Rock Mountain Revue, a pseudo-summer league for the NBA. Participatingcoaches and players gave them high marks. "(Palmer) stepped up early and established that shecould blow her whistle and she showed good poise," Detroit Pistons assistant coach Johnny Bach toldthe Sacramento Bee after watching Palmer work a pre-season, Detroit-Sacramento game. "A goodofficial remains unnoticed, and she did that," Bach said. League officials approached the two women aswell as three men for new positions as NBA referees. League vice-president Rod Thorn said the leagueapproached the women about four years ago, believing they had the makings of NBA.officialS;"(Kanther's) worked in a whole lot of meaningful games over her career," Thorn said. "She's been at thetop of her profession on the women's side for the last five or six years. I like her poise." "She's a verygood student and she's terrific with the rules," he said. "She's good with people and she's got goodinstincts. In essence, I think she's got everything you need to be an outstanding referee." Courtesy ofWNBA.com Referees Violet Palmer (I) and Dee Kantner Palmer and Kantner have built up impressivebiographies to back up their hiring by the world's premier basketball organization. Both have refereed many women's NCAA Final Four games; Kantner has been involved in the last six tournaments andhas been a referee since 1982. Both were hired to the WNBA staff: Palmer as a referee and Kantner asSupervisor of Officials. The WNBA has 13 women and 11 men refereeing games this year. Despite theresumes, the NBA has had to adjust. Houston's Charles Barkley has expressed feelings against womenrefereeing NBA games. Kantner has been tested several times and issued her first technical to Portland's Kenny Anderson after he cussed at her on the court. Kantner said that top NBA referee Darell Garretsontold her she should not expect to referee in the women's NBA league this summer. Apparently, therewere bigger plans in store for the 37-year-old sales engineer. "Is there anything anatomically thatprecludes me from refereeing an NBA game? Absolutely not," Kantner told a Charlotte, N.C., reporter. "Idon't want anyone looking at me physically (she's 5'8") and saying I can't handle it, so J ' m a maniac — I work out all the time. There are officials in the NBA, I assure you, who I'm faster than." . When askedhow he might react to certain calls made by a female referee, San Antonio Spurs forward Sean Elliotsaid, "I'd react the same way, say the same things. To react any other way would be like a lack ofrespect." "Then again," he continued, "you couldn't say some things that wouldn't be appropriate."Palmer was scheduled to referee men's NCAA games in the Big West conference, but, as Palmer puts it, "they pretty much copped out. I think it was just a matter of not wanting to deal with the pressure."San Antonio Express-News sports writer Kevin O'Keeffe has defended the addition of Kantner and Palmer to the NBA's officials list. 'To me, there is only one thing wrong with this announcement of Kantner andPalmer joining the NBA: It's that it is a story. It ought to be no big deal. It ought to be the way the NBAdoes its business, hiring competent people," O'Keeffe wrote. Kantner and Palmer are confident thattheir hiring is justified. "I don't think either one of us had to fight to get to this point," Palmer said. "Wewere chosen, we were selected on our ability. Right now, obviously, our ability has spoken for usbecause we couldn't have this opportunity that we have today." ATTENTION: Washington Stategovernment employee or retiree! NOW IS THE TIME TO CONSIDER THE BENEFITS OF WHATCOMMEDICAL BUREAU Now is your chance to participate in the state employee benefit plan throughWhatcom Medical Bureau. Sign up before November 30th and you'll become one of the many people who trust Whatcom Medical Bureau. What are some of the benefits? For one, you have so many doctors tochoose from. Nearly ALL doctors in Whatcom County are WMB participating providers. And, because oflocal leadership and the close working relationship between area doctors' and Whatcom MedicalBureau, your insurance questions are answered quickly and your claims settled promptly. 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Dave Casey, the team's commodore, said, "Sailing World (magazine) just recently saidwe're handing the (regional dominance) back over to UW." A lot of other teams will be there, soWestern has a good opportunity to improve their status. Team member Katie Cox said, "(TheUniversity of California at) Berkeley, USC, Stanford, San Jose State, (University of California at) Irvineand the University of Hawaii will be there." One complaint among team members is that they haven'tbeen able to sail very often. "We haven't practiced very much," Casey said. Team member KatieMcKellar said, "Last year, there was so much more wind." Bodily said he feels the same way. "Itseems like it's been can-. Danielle Kean and K.C. Bodily celled more this year than in years past, butyou have to take what you get." Another issue the team is dealing with is a lack of newer boats. "Wesail in Collegiate Flying Juniors, which are 14-foot, two-person boats," Bodily said. The team could useanother boat. "We're looking for another. The reason we want another is that at competitions, it's threeboats on three boats. We have to charter another right now." Courtesy of Jeff Davis prepare for SantaBarbara. 'The two boats that we have right now are aging, so we're hoping to start rotating them out,"Bodily added. Bodily said he feels the team will continue to advance. 'This year the team's really young. We've got a lot of new people," he said. "A lot of them are here to learn, which is cool," Bodily said.Sailor Geoff Chammess said, "We're always looking for new members, experienced or not." ---------- Western Front - 1997 November 14 - Page 10 ---------- 10 « THE WESTERN FRONT NovgmbgrJ^jlgg^ World industrial bankers up to same old chicanery Sonow South Korea is teetering on the brink of economic crisis. Ho hum, we say here in Bellingham. Itmust be difficult for Koreans, but what can we do about it? How does it affect us? Perhaps it is not so"ho-hum" when we start to tally the Asian countries on the economic ropes: Starting with Thailand lastJuly, the currency speculation spread to Malaysia and Indonesia, among others, until it finally causedmighty Hong Kong to wobble. Now we can add South Korea to the list. Economists and politicians fearJapan is next and then possibly even China. It is not much of an economic leap across the Pacific to hitus. The domino theory has finally come true in Asia, but ironically it is not communism knockingcountries down — it is capitalism. International finance is not really so difficult to understand. It is muchlike a pyramid scheme. Large banks make loans, many of which are risky investments. Bank managersface great temptation to overextend their portfolios, because in the short term they can make a lot ofmoney, which pleases stockholders. The scheme lasts as long as everyone believes it will. Inevitably,someone gets cold feet and several banks become too exposed to cover their loans. Bigger banks thathave overextended to cover the smaller banks are suddenly vulnerable. In Asia, this scheme hasdominoed further to include the central banks of many of the region's richest nations. The industrializedcountries, via the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, are currently negotiating theeconomic bailouts that will allow Asia to survive. The central bank of the United States, the FederalReserve, is usually intricately involved in such bailouts. The bailouts come with a huge price — a cycleof debt is started that is next to impossible for developing nations to break. Nations have to borrow topay the interest on their debts, wages around the world go down and the only people making any moneyare the bankers who started this whole mess in the first place. Industrialized countries, especially ours,use this economic influence to maintain political dominance as well. The bankers, economists andpoliticians who run our country count on being able to hide behind the fact that most of us citizens findeconomics boring and arcane. We can change this. A good opportunity will be this Wednesday in ParksHall, when two renowned economists debate our policy options to resolve Asia's economic crisis. Weshould ask how we can hold bankers accountable when they play with people's lives. —Scott Morris,Opinions editor The Western Front Editor: Gene Metrick; Managing Editor: Katherine Schiffner; NewsEditors: Meredith Lofberg and Kristen T. Paulson; Features Editors: Michelle Rennie and Craig Scott;Accent Editors: Tim Klein and Steven Uhles; Sports Editors: Carey Ross and Vincent Verhei; OpinionsEditor: Scott Morris; Copy Editor: Suzanne Asprea; Photo Editors: Aaron Dahl and Ryan Hooser; OnlineEditors: Matt Jaffe and Nicky Loi;.Cartoonists: Chad Crowe and Jason Kelly; Adviser: Pete Steffens;Business Manager: Teari Brown. Staff Reporters: Jana Alexander, John Bankston, Barney Benedictson,Anne Biancalana, Addy Bittner, Edward Brightman, Christopher Brooks, Laura Campbell, MichaelDashiell, Mark Dewar, Kristin D. Tomlinson, Jai Ferguson, Jill Frewing, Wendy Giroux, Jennifer Hart, Arvid Hokanson, Karl Horeis, JJ Jensen, Sarah Jones, Elisha Joseph, Jesse Kinsman, Melissa Laing, CoreyLewis, Jennifer Long, Stuart Martin, Sarah Millington, Heather Mills, Margaret Negrete, Jen O'Brien,Jessica O'Hara, Jed Palevich, David Plakos, Tina Potterf, Jeremy Reed, Heather Romano, Christine Root, Amber Rose, Kevin Rus, Rebecca Sakala, Melissa Slagle, Jessica Sprenger, Sara Stephens, AleeshaTowns, Jonathan Vann, Todd Wanke, Jennifer L. West, Marissa Ziegler. The Western Front is the officialnewspaper of Western Washington University. It is published by the Student Publications Council, whichhires editors and oversees financial matters. The Front is largely supported by advertising revenue. TheFront's opinion is not reflected in these advertisements. Content is determined entirely by studenteditors. Staff reporters are enrolled in the journalism department course entitled "newspaper staff."However, items published in The Front are not limited to persons in the class. Send all writtensubmissions to: The Western Front, College Hall 09, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA98225. Single copies of The Front are distributed free to members of the Western community. Directadvertising inquiries to the business office in College Hall 07, or call (360) 650-3161. Herald fosters newconsumers Bellingham K-5 students draw advertisements in annual contest Todd WankeCOMMENTARY Two weeks ago, in the Oct. 30 issue, the Bellingham Herald ran a "Design an AdContest" for elementary students. ". „ The contest was open to kids in kindergarten through fifthgrade, in both public and private schools, and the object was to design an advertisement for a localbusiness. So the kids went to work on the ad designs and the businesses selected the artwork that theywanted to represent their businesses. At first glance, the pages filled with the kids' artwork seemedcute and of course funny considering the age group participating. The scenes depict people shopping atsuch places as the Food Co-op, Bellis Fair Mall and The Fair grocery store. Then my eyes shifted to the pages that featured ads for Intalco Aluminum Corporation and Georgia Pacific. The Georgia Pacific adincludes the phrase, "Building America a Little Bit Better Everyday." Suddenly it occurred to me thereason a fifth grader was designing this ad — because kids don't know any better. I suppose this is thepoint where I should throw in a disclaimer and say I'm not trying to pick on elementary school kids;I'm only using them to illustrate a point about what our community has its mind on: money. What ifsome day that same fifth grader who designed an ad for Georgia Pacific uncovers a story about anenvironmental catastrophe caused by Georgia Pacific, "Building America into the Gutter." Wouldn't thatbe ironic? Although some of the ads are for the good of the community, such as St. Joseph Hospital andThe Promise of Christmas, what about Jerry Chambers and Dewey Griffin, two prominent automobiledealerships in Bellingham? Yeah, come on down and design an ad, kiddies. While you're at it, we'llsee what we can do about getting Mommy and Daddy that second mortgage on their house so you canride out of here in style. Will the real issues that are going to affect these pose tmtdeas of land useaWMF^ro^iMMta^sm are *°° deS^fcott^^k to teach the kids at this yoiiij^^an lt;|§|§f§0 as asubstitute i^^mould^^m them be public mlawims mins0Ms. kids' lives be taught to them before graduationor will the ideology of capitalism steamroll them all the way through school? These kids need to realizethat although it is nice to have possessions, we can't keep spending, buying and building our waythrough life. I suppose the ideas of land use and environmen-talism are too deepof concepts to teach kids at this young of an age, so as a substitute we should let them be public relations minstrels forbusinesses they know very little about. I guess that's safer than having to tell kids the truth about theodds of them actually owning a business like the ones they're drawing for. Good luck trying to find aplace to build it. . Alan Gallay, whose daughter took part in the contest said, "She was thrilled with theactivity; I think all the kids were. I thought that the artwork by the kids was very thoughtful." I couldn'tagree more with Gallay, that's why it sickens me to have to comment on the kids' activity like thisbecause the project is actually fun, I'm sure. I just don't think the kids realize what they're doing. So why don't the teachers speak up about the kids being miniature business representatives for thesecorporations? I don't like the idea of the kids promoting frivolous spending when they themselvesaren't the ones doing the spending; their parents are. What strikes me as really funny about the whole ad design competition is that this is the 18th annual competition. I find it hard to believe that Bellingham'selementary schools have been steering their kids toward public relations for this long. I realize this isan art project for the kids, so it's basically fun for them no matter what, but what about the kids who don't make it into the Herald because their artwork isn't good enough? These kids are left feeling like theydidn't do their best, and for what? An ad announcing loan rates for the Industrial Credit Union. I don'tthink this is the best activity to instill spirit in the elementary kids. My only hope is that the kids areable to devote as much fun time in their classroom to events that may actually affect their lives, such asEarth Day. ---------- Western Front - 1997 November 14 - Page 11 ---------- November 14. 1997 wmwiwiiiiw^ THE WESTERN FRONT • 11mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Secret global economic constitution in works ArvidHokanson COMMENTARY Our economy rules the world. P r e s i d e n t C l i n t o n fought for f as t - t r a ck trade status like Tyson ripped Hol-yfield's ear — with passion and vigor. Luckily, ourCongress wasn't hot on the idea and the issue never went for a vote. The important aspect tounderstand is that, if approved, Clinton would have obtained the ability to negotiate trade deals thatCongress could not have modified, only approved or disapproved. The United States, however, is already a member of the Global Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the World Trade Organization, as well as theNorth American Free Trade Agreement. We should fine-tune our current agreements before negotiatingmore. NAFTA especially has been barraged by criticism, ranging from the ultra-liberal Ralph Nader tothe very-conservative Pat Buchanan. Critics have argued that NAFTA has shifted jobs out of the UnitedStates and into developing countries. Now another trade agreement, the Multilateral Agreement onInvestment, is being negotiated in secrecy from the world public. A recent interview conducted .byFairness and Accuracy in Reporting with a New York-based economics professor reported thathundreds of professors at a recent economics convention had no knowledge of the MAI agreement.Yet a. British negotiator for MAI said, "We are writing the constitution of a single global economy^" Why should we be critical of another trade agreement? Because America is the most powerful,corporate," economic force. The fall 1997 issue of Alternatives Journal states, "Wealthy nations,including Canada and the U.S. ... are championing rules to ensure unresricted foreign direct investmentas the key to maintaining high rates of economic growth and 'development.'" Trade is good, but notwhen corporations are writing the agreements. Corporations love these agreements. It enables themto move jobs to other countries to pay lower wages and enjoy insufficient health and safety standards. A variety of lawsuits and policy changes have followed NAFTA, including the Ethyl Corporation lawsuitagainst Canada for banning a fuel additive already illegal in our country. Also, the United Statessuccessfully challenged a European Union ban on hormone-treated beef in the WTO. Even worse, anarticle in YES! A Journal of Positive Futures stated the MAI will remove restrictions on themovement of capital and open all economic sectors to foreign ownership. 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- Identifier
- wwu:10712
- Title
- Page 35
- Part of
- Dyer Family Photograph Album
- Date
- 1890-1900
- Description
- photograph album
- Type of resource
- still image
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Galen Biery papers and photographs
- Local Identifier
- bieryscrapbook13_09dyerscrapbook35
- Identifier
- wwu:26556
- Title
- Mt. Baker Lodge Site - Heather Inn in the Making for Use 1926
- Date
- 1926-06-13
- Description
- Back caption: "Mt. Baker Lodge Site. Heather Inn in the making for use 1926 - Sunday June 13, 1926. From an original negative by Bert Huntoon, Bellingham, Wash."
- Digital Collection
- Biery (Galen) Papers and Photographs
- Type of resource
- still image
- Object custodian
- Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
- Related Collection
- Galen Biery papers and photographs
- Local Identifier
- gb1677
- Identifier
- wwu:31882
- Title
- Lower Baker River dam construction 1925-06-21 Supt & Foremans Cottages
- Date
- 1925-06-21
- Description
- Image documenting Lower Baker River Dam construction.
- Digital Collection
- Jessup (George P.) Photographs of the Lower Baker Dam Construction
- Type of resource
- still image
- Object custodian
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- 1919_0104 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 January 4 - Page 1 ---------- The Weekly Messenger Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL. XVIII. BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1919 No. 13. RETURNS 10 NORMAL On Monday morning I noticed a group of girls
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1919_0104 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 January 4 - Page 1 ---------- The Weekly Messenger Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL. XVIII. BELLINGHAM, WAS
Show more1919_0104 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 January 4 - Page 1 ---------- The Weekly Messenger Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL. XVIII. BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1919 No. 13. RETURNS 10 NORMAL On Monday morning I noticed a group of girls busily chatting and shaking hands. Upon closer observa­tion it was discovered that William Edson, a popular last year's graduate, was the center of the group. The bell for class finally rang, so I seized the opportunity for an interview. I ask­ed Mr. Edson how he enjoyed life at the S. A. T. C. " Just fine, but I've been discharged," was his reply. Mr. Edson stated that he had put in his application for entrance at the offi­cers' training camp at Camp Fre­mont. The armistice was declared r.bout this time so his hopes were defeated. " Were you anxious to go to Prance?" was my next question. A broad smile lit up his face. " I certainly did want to go." When asked about his work at the training camp, he replied that he en­joyed it greatly. He had eleven hours of drill work and forty-two hours of academic work per week. The conversation drifted from the work a day Avorld to entertainments. " The Y. M. C. A. did so much to en­tertain us. I can't say too much for it." Just then he laughed heartily as a happy thought came to his mind. " I received two pairs of warm socks to keep me from having cold feet, and a fine warm sweater to keep my heart warm." It was my turn to laugh now, and I did. " The people Avere all so courteous pnd kind. One Sunday as one of the ether boys and I Avere leaving church, a lady stepped up to us and asked, 'Are you boys invited out anyAvhere today?' Upon receiving a reply in the negative, she invited us to her house to dinner. We certainly en­joyed ourselves there." My questions finally aroused Mr. Edson's suspicions. I occasionally jotted down a few notes, and he al most refused to ansAver any more. But after telling him it Avas his duty, £;S the former editor of the Messen­ger, to help make that paper a suc­cess, he reluctantly consented to an­swer all questions. " What are your plans for the fu-tuxe?" asked I. "Next week I shall enter Normal again to take up a pre­paratory course. Just what my plans after that are, I hardly dare to tell just noAV." It was noAV tine for class. I am sure the students all join me in ex­tending William Edson a hearty wel­come back to Normal. TILLIE GISH. Mr. Mathes did some Avork around Normal during the holidays. LEST WE FORGET When the call to arms Avas heard in this country, about twenty months ago, enthusiasm Avas at a high pitch. American boys by the thousand Avere going forth to serve us as soldiers, sailors and marines. We selected tLem to represent the nation and the Avorld in a great crisis, taking them fvom positions that paid comfortable salaries and paying them Avar wages c.f a dollar a day. We promised to stand behind these boys who Avent forth bravely to serve in the Avorld Avar and declared that their positions Avould be aAvaiting them on their re­turn. NOAV the Avar is over, peace nego­tiations are beginning, the army is demobilizing, and the soldiers are re­turning. But Avhat of the jobs? Are the boys being returned to their old positions as promised, or are they finding themselves in idleness and put to the trouble of seeking new po­sitions with attendant disappointment and failure? These questions are not hypotheti­cal, but are brought to the surface by daily conferences Avith the boys in blue and khaki Avho are coming back in ever increasing numbers. If Ave are self-respecting and honest, it is incumbent upon us to make good on our pledges. In office, and mill, and business house, and school, changes have been made necessary in order to release the men required for military service. Plans for re­adjustment should be immediately set in motion so that returning soldiers who desire their old places may step back into them without delay. This reconstruction at home will require sacrifice, but it Avill be worth all that it costs. As our boys come stream­ing home, Ave must not only give them the glad hand and the hurrah, but Ave must also provide them Avith the sit­uation and the opportunity to ad­vance. Employer and employee should both be generous in a time like this. Each should Avelcome the returning soldier and aid him in the fullest way to become readjusted in civilian life. American boys have done their part in saving the Avorld from the de­vastating Hun. No sacrifice that we can make Avill fully equal their sac­rifice. We have said that their old positions would be aAvaiting them, and it is now imperative that Ave prove up on our pledge. G. W. NASH, Chairman Community Labor Board for the Bellingham District. BOOKS THAT SHOULD BE READ BY EVERYONE Below is the analytical list of books on the Avar as made out by Miss Wilson. The Messenger feels this is an invaluable list for all students, and feels deeply grateful to Miss Wilson for the enthusiasm and time she has spent in working up this list. " W A R " BOOKS Battles and History of the War. Bernhardi Germany and the next war. Brandes World at Avar. Buchan Nelson's history of the Avar vol. 3 and 4. Burgess European Avar. Dillon ...Eclipse of Russia. Doyle History of the great Avar, 1914-1915. Dugard Battle of Verdun. Gibbons NeAv map of Europe. Gibbs Battle of the Somme. Maeterlinck Wrack of the storm. Mokveld German fury in Belgium. Ossiamilsson ....Militarism at work in Belgium and Germany. Wells Italy, Prance and Britain at war. Wile Assault. Causes and Issues, Belloc Elements of the great Avar. Benezet Story of map of Europe. Benezet , World Avar and what Avas behind it. Brocq ProArocation of Prance. Bryce War of democracy. Carnovale Why Italy entered the great Avar. Cheradame Pan-German plot unmasked. Gerard My four years in Germany. (Continued on page 2.) F THE EXCHANGE APPEAR One of the greatest difficulties that confront teachers today, and especial­ly in the primary grades, is the mat-tor of the correct use of the English language. Miss Catherine Montgomery has assisted in the redirection of this Avork, and presents in the November number of the Exchange many valu­able suggestions on oral language for the primary grades. Miss Montgomery says that in oral language there are three problems: (1st) The verb common errors. (2nd) Enlarging the vocabulary. (3rd) Reconstructing the child's oral narrative. In order to obtain the best results in treating these problems the child must be given plenty of time to learn them; it is better to practice a habit formation rather than to memorize the correct use of AArords. Only by continual drill Avill a child learn the correct use of a language. HOAV many people haATe a real con­ception of what nature study is? Miss Ida Agnes Baker gives some broad and inspiring ideas on this subject in the December number of the Ex­change. Miss Baker says: Nature study deals Avith life, the living plant, the living bird, or ani­mal, insect, the living tree; its origin, its home, Avhat it likes, Avhat it dis­likes, the expression of the life that is in it in growth, action, instinct and mentality. If the above constitute one's outline on nature study, hoAV is the best way to teach it? Here is Miss Baker's method: First learn to read the " Green Book of the Bards " in the original. Then nature study makes one become a close observer, for different plants oid trees are chosen for observation and the data of observation are re­corded. By being given nature study problems one watches the things that surround him. There are many de­vices for aAvakening and training ob­servations, but in order to get the best results we must do our own work in nature study. - Miss Baker says: With Thoreau we must expect and find in our own locality as Avonderful happenings as we read about in other parts of the Avorld. When we do this we may say as Dallas Lore Sharp says of the Avoods, " Once aAvaken in the heart of a child a love of the woods and something has passed into him that the evil days when they come, shall have to reckon Avith." If you hit the mark you must aim a little above it; every arroAV that flies feels the attraction of the earth. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 January 4 - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1919 BOOKS THAT SHOULD BE READ BY EVERYONE (Continued from page 1.) Muir Britain's case against Germany. Nauman Central Europe. Usher Pan-Germanism. Usher • ^ Winning the war. Wilson Why we are at war. Diplomatic. Dillon Scrap of paper. Diplomatic correspondence respecting the war pub­lished by the French. Graves Secrets of the German war office. Priori Diplomatic history of the war. Towne Balfour visit. Wilson War addresses. Military and Naval. Azan Warfare of today. Dixon British navy at war. Gill J Naval power in the war. Johnson Topography and strategy in the war. Kipling Sea warfare. Paine Fighting fleets. Airships. Barber Aeroplane speaks. Collins How to fly. Personal and Descriptive Accounts. Barbusse Under Fire. Breshkovsky .,..Little grandmother of the Russian revolution. Cheradame Pan Germany. Cholmondeley Christine. Dawson Carry on. Desson Hostage in Germany. Bmpey Over the top. Gibson Journal from our legation in Belgium. Hankey Student in arms. Hay All in it. Hay First hundred thousand. Holmes Yankee in the trenches. Masefield Gallipoli. Rolland Above the battle. Seegar Letters and diary. Turczynowicz When the Prussians came to Poland. Red Cross. Barker Red Cross in France. Boardman Under the Red Cross flag. Buswell Ambulance No. 10. Epler Life of Clara Barton. Junior Red Cross Service. Mackenzie Standard surgical dressings. Mortimer Green tent in Flanders. Stevenson At the front in a fliver. War time manual. Women in War. Atherton Living present. Blatch -Mobilizing woman power. Fraser Women and war work. McLaren Women, of the war. Stone Women war workers. Fiction. Locke Red planet. Sinclair Tree of Heaven. Wells Mr. Brittling sees it through. Poetry. Andrews From the front. Brooks Collected poetry. Mackaye Fighting for peace. Noyes Belgian Christmas Eve. Service Rhymes of a Red Cross man. Wheeler Book of verse of the great war. By the Germans Themselves. Bang Hurrah and hallelujah. Fernau Because I am a German. I accuse. Smith Out of their mouths. Suter-Serch Germany, her own judge. Background Reading. Acton Latest age. Andrews Historical develop-- e~t o" Furope.. Beer English speaking po'p'rj Cambridge Modern history, vr". '" an-1 12.. Cramb Germany and England. Dawson What is wrong with Germany. Hawkesworth Last century in Europe. Hazen Alsace-Lorraine under German rule. Hazen Europe since 1815. Holt European history, 1862-1914. Kreiger Government and politics of the German empire. Libon Modern France. Lichtenberger Germany and its evolution in modern itmes. Lowell Governments and parties in continental Europe, vol. 1 and 2. Muller Political history of recent times. Ogg 1 Social progress in contemporary Europe. Olliver Franco-Prussian war. Robinson Readings in modern European history. Rose Development of European nations, 1870-1914. Schevill Making of modern Germany. Semour ..Diplomtic background of the war. For description of the land, people and customs of Belgium, England, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Turkey and other countries actively involved in the conflict, consult the books in the library with the class numbers, 910- 914-914.9 inclusive. For their history consult those with the class numbers, 942-949 inclusive. (All the books listed above are in a special case in the Reference Room-) MABEL ZOE WILSON. " n ii" THE FLU The Messenger is sadly handicap­ped this week. Our popular business manager, Frank Owens, has the "flu." Mr. Mathes has undertaken his work for this week, thus earning the un­dying gratitude of the Messenger staff. We hope Mr. Owens has a light case and will be back to solicit "ads" fvom our ever-generous merchants ?.£rain next week. H.E The advanced class in home econ­omics, assisted by the beginning class, served a luncheon to Dr. and Mrs. Nash and Mrs. Nash's mother and sister, Mrs. Fuller and Mrs. Stephens. The table was very tastefully arrang­ed with red and green holiday decor­ations, and Miss Billington and Miss Vandermast served as hostesses. The menu was as follows: Cream of Tomato Soup Potatoes on the Half Shell Harvard Beets Parker House Rolls Raspberry Ice Sponge Cake Coffee Miss Clarke and Miss Longley are deserving of much praise for their successful management of the home economics department this year. CHRISTMASJOLL CALL The Red Cross Christmas roll call was. responded to by two hundred sixty-eight students and faculty mem­bers. Five magazine subscriptions were made. The Students' Associa­tion turned over $60 to the fund so the committee was glad to report to Mr. Healy, who had the campaign in charge for the city and county, that the Normal had three hundred twen­ty- eight paid memberships. rf THE BEST PLACE TO BUY DRUGS WATCH FOR THE OWL URDAY SPECIALS SAT-Visit Teeples Studio 1250 Elk Street We do everything in the Photographic line, and do it right. Try us for Kodak finishing—Free en­largements. LIBERTY THEATRE Wednesday, Thurs­day, Friday, Satur­day, Jan. 1, 2, 3, 4, MARY PICKFORD — in — " Johanna Enlists " ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 January 4 - Page 3 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1919 3 SENIOR CLASS OF EIGHTEEN GRADUATES The Senior graduating exercises were held in the morning at 10 o'clock, Friday, January 3. A short program of special music, arranged by Mrs. Thatcher, was given, follow­ed by the speakers and presentation of diplomas. The program was as follows: Special music — Choral Club. Solo, Miss Jewett. Selection by Ladies' quartet. Address Thomas B. Cole, secre­tary of the Bellingham Rotary Club Presentation of class Mr. Bever Presentation of diplomas Dr. Nash Bellingham Normal regrets losing the eighteen members of this senior class and will always follow their careers with interest. The following is a list of the graduates and some­thing of the plans of each: Ida T. Berg will teach in Tacoma. Mrs. Edith B. Cary will remain at her home in Bellingham. Roxie Denny will attend university, either here or in Oregon. Tillie S. Gish will take special work at Normal. Georgia P. Gragg is teaching at Blaine. Olga P. Hagen will teach east of the mountains. Nada Hartzwell is going to her home in Monroe. Mrs. Vesta N. Higginson is teach­ing at Snoqualmie. Rexy S. Luckman — information j could not be obtained as to Miss Luckman's future plans. Margaret J. Polley is doing cadet work at Everett. M. Olive Pope leaves Saturday for her school in Mansfield. Edna Shelton is teaching in Wen-atchee. Maud C. Squire will attend busi­ness college at her home in Seattle. Matilda C. Stroud intends to remain in Bellingham for a time. Mina D. Vandermast is going to her home in Ridgefield in a few weeks. Vera E. Webber is living with her parents at their home in California. Nanna Tasle is teaching at Olney, Oregon. Edith Westley will be at her home in Everett. Mrs. Ida F. Winters is doing cadet work at Everett. Her home is in Stanwood, Cal. able character. Miss Dremolski's home was in Coupeville, Whidby Isl­and. The death of Minnie Burroughs also occurred during the week. Miss Burroughs was obliged to cease teaching last year at White Salmon on account of ill health. She was a graduate of this institution and was taking a post-graduate course when her death came as a sudden shock to all of her friends. Miss June Harris Cook '18 died of the influenza at 1 o'clock last Wed­nesday morning. She was well known and much liked here at Normal, and was very prominent in the Ohiyesa Literary Society. The Bellingham Women's Music Club announce that the distinguished Trio, de Lutece, consisting of George Barrere, Carlos Salzedo and Paul Kefer, flutist, harpist and 'cellist, to­gether with Lucy Gates, the famous soprano, will be in Bellingham Mon­day evening, January 6. American composers will be given considerable attention, and there will be many dis­tinctly new and interesting offerings. Normal students may obtain tick­ets for 50 cents and upwards of Mrs. Thatcher, head of the musical depart­ment of the school. This is an op­portunity too good to be missed. STHE LOSS OF MEMBERS The Normal finds itself at the be­ginning of the new year called upon to mourn the death of two of its stu­dents and one of its graduates. Miss Beryl Dremolski died on Christmas day after a short illness of the influenza. She leaves many friends in school who had been won by her sweet temperament and lov- WHERE SOME OF OUR Esther Allen '18, Portland, Ore. Jean Almond '18, principal, R. 1, Chehalis. Eva Ames '18, intermediate, Con-conully. Edna Anderson '18, Duvall. Esther Anderson '18, principal, Sil-vana. Leonor Anderson '18, Sedro-Wool-ley. May Armstrong '18, 4-5-6, Wrangle, Alaska. Helen Boucher '14, 7B, Seattle. Gladys Barrett '15, 5, Pe Ell Louise Buchanan '15, 3-4, Coupeville. Albert Booman '18, 1st and 2nd year high school, Glendale. Myrle Bray '18, 4, Blaine. Mary Burk '18, 5-8, Sunrise. Pauline Bain, junior '18, Molson. Laura Bougie, junior '18, rural, Hart-line. Bertha Barquist, junior '18, 1-6, Yale. Mabel Carlson, junior '18, 1-4, West Port, Ore. Mary Carlson, junior '18, Granite Falls. Grace Dancer, junior '18, principal, Roslyn. Elizabeth Davis, Klickitat county. Emily Edson '17, 1-4, North Bend. Grace Garrison Evans, junior '15, Sedro-Woolley. Mrs. Alice Earger, 7th, Blaine. IT'S QUALITY THAT COUNTS in this world Candies and Ice Cream Stand for That 119 E. HOLLY Mildred Farrington, junior '18, 7-8, Pleasant Valley. Armeda Fjellman, junior '18, 1-4, Lopez Island. Elsie Fatland '18, 1 and 2, Cathla-met. Violet Gosch, junior '18, 6, Lynden. Alma Howell, Black Diamond. Edith Hendrickson '18, 1, Edson. Ruth Hendrickson '18, Kelso. Anna Johnson, junior '16, Bain-bridge Island. Mary Kerchoff, junior '18, rural, Mud Bay. Ethel Lemon, junior '18, 1-4, Ken­dall. Freda Layton '17, 4, 5, 6, Birch Bay. Catherine March, junior '17, rural, Dayton. Vera Miller '18, 1-4, Wickersham. Alice Markham, junior '18, 1-6, Oak Harbor. Ruth McClelland, Forks,^ Ore. Mabel McCombs, 1st, Blaine. Frances Altman, junior '18, rural, Wheeler. Ella Pallas, junior '18, 1-4, Oak Har­bor. Julia Peterson, Prescott. Ora Poe, Commercial in high school, Blaine. Yvette Rochefort 'IS, rural, Crosby. Elizabeth Smith, junior '18, 6 and 7, Alpha. Mary Smith, junior '18, rural, Al­pha. Thelma Sanger, junior '18, rural, Sequim. Helen Sargent, junior '16, 4, Cle Elum. Mary Stemke, junior '18, rural, Wenatchee. Marion Simenton, junior '18, prin­cipal, Lopez Island. Elsie Timmerman '18, all, Port Stanley. A GAS MASK IS SHOWN AT NORMAL The training school pupils and many of the Normal students and fac­ulty members had the rare privilege and opportunity of seeing a real gas mask which was worn at the battles of Chateau Thierry and the Marne by Capt. Robert M. Lee, brother of our Mary Lee. Everyone, especially the training school pupils, were very interested in talks and the demonstra­tions of its use. SO SMILE There are so many ways in which you may Be helping someone to win, Only a smile, a word of cheer May lighten the path for him. So little it costs, a word, a smile, Yet this might be just the time When he is slipping down hill — The world's using him ill, And you can set him in line. Perhaps you were so very busy that time When he looked so lone and sad, l o u had no time to give him then — You needed what time you had. But, it takes no time to clasp a hand, To nod or say " Hello," And he lost the right road, Couldn't cai'ry his load, Because you let him go. — B. S. First National Bank U. S. Depository Member Federal Reserve Total Resources Over Three Millions COLLINS CO. The Original Cut-Rate Drug Store Watch Our Saturday Specials 208 East Holly Street A l e t h i a n Pins A l k i s i a h Pins College Club P i ns Choral Club P i ns O h i k e s a Club Pins P h i l o Club Pins R u r a l Life Pins Art Club P i ns T h e s p i a n Pins Jewelers to Normal Trade Next to First Nat'l Bank SANITARY MEAT MARKET FRESH AND CURED MEATS PISH AND POULTRY 1017 Elk Street ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 January 4 - Page 4 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1919 The Weekly Messenger Published by Students' Association of State Normal School, Bellingham. Entered in the Postoffice at Bellingham, Wn„ as second-class matter. Union Printing Co., Printers Subscription rates by mail, $1.00 per year in advance. Single copies, 5 cents. Advertising rates on application. Address all communications, other than news items, to The Manager of the Weekly Messenger, Bellingham, Wash. Editor-in-Chief - Harriette E. Swasey Business Manager - - - Prank Owen Faculty Hazel V. Armstrong %*§£?*•* Florence Eice Literary Margaret McNaughton Correspondence Phroso Klinker Auditorium Blanche M. Schneider Humor Ella Granger Club Tillie Gish ORGANIZATION" AND HOUSE REPORTERS 623, High, Ella Granger; 619, Penelope Oyen: 626, Bertha Smith; 630, Marie Cas-tator; Edens Hall, Mabel Main; 610 High, Hazel Means; 335 North Garden, Olga Hagen; Y. W. C. A., Irene Perdue; Cedars, Thelma Koehler; Gerald's House, Matilda Strand; Jamison's, Enid Shum-way; 824 High, Irene Thomas; 429 In­dian, Margaret Weise; 421 Indian, H. C. Mathes; 509 High, Evelyn Gunderson; 525 High, Eugenia Ellis; 614 Ivy, Do­minica Del Duca; 1150 Ellis, Ginera Whitman; Clar \ Hall, Helen Davis, Choral Club, Penelope Oyen; Sisters' League, Mabel Main; Thespians Eva Santee; Y. W. C. A., Louise Offut; January Seniors, Olive Pope; May Seni­ors, Avis Dodge; Philo reporter, Mrs. McMillan; Ohiyesa, Mary Lee; studio art, Gertrude Cornette. HOW WE ARE STARTING THE NEW YEAR It is here again — that grand, clean new page to start out with good reso­lutions! May we keep them all! If the old saying, "As ye begin it, so will it continue," holds true, this year will he one of good hard work mixed with much fun and good cheer for most of us. The first day was a busy one with our school in session and work com­ing on just as usual, but oh, the night before! Such theater parties, such watch parties, such lovely quiet home "waitings"! And then as the big down-town whistles began, such run­ning out of doors and ringing of bells, such blowing of horns and shouts of " Happy New Year" across the lawns! May it continue as happy and full of pleasant occupations through all its three hundred sixty-five days! Indolence never sent a man to the front. The deep things of this world are not engineered by sluggards. — James T. Fields. The sailor builds his finest ship of heaviest steel, and the airman soars by means of things that fall. Depend upon it, heart of mine, the heaviness that seems to crush thee was meant for thee to soar by! Be an air-man every time!—John Brierly. Once again we are face to face with a shining New Year! The world has longed for peace and seen the light ahead. But stray gleams have reach­ed us, bright with promise, but now it is here in glorious reality! Prom this time on it is " up to us," as the phrase goes, for we are to be a part of this glad New Year! In peace, as in war, the individual counts. We must do " our b i t " or we are slack­ers. Bellingham Normal Students! Attention; Salute the New Year! The following poems were taken from work done by seventh and eighth grade boys and girls under Cassie C. Cales in the Model Rural School at Geneva, "Washington: ANNOUNCEMENT Bible classes of the Y. W. C. A. will start the week of January 6. This is important. Watch for further an­nouncements. CALENDAR Choral Club every Tuesday at 1, room 228. Y. W. C. A. every Thursday at 2, in I . W. C. A. rooms. Sisters' League every Monday night in sewing room. Everyone is invited. Thespians}- Thursday, January 9, in ioom 308. Ohiyesa, Thursday, January 9. Hyadees, Thursday, January 9. Alkisiah, Thursday, January 9. Y. M. C. A. meets Thursday at 2. BY THE WAY Vernon Broadbent, a last year's junior who has been at S. A. T. C, has been discharged. He visited Normal this week and announced his intention of re-entering school next Monday. Kenneth Selby, who was here in 1912, will also be one of us again. He has been discharged from the S. A. T. C. and was a visitor here Wednesday. Alexander Zerambo, a former stu­dent who has been discharged from Pullman where he was in the civil engineering service, and his cousin, Carl Zerambo, were Normal visitors Monday. Carl Zerambo expects to be one of us. The boys all received a hearty wel­come to join us. Margaret Lewis, who teaches at Kent, is spending her vacation here in town and made us a visit Tuesday. Margaret Gampp states that .her sister Edna, a former student, is a stenographer in the supply building at Bremerton. Tuesday afternoon we had Elsie Timmerman '18 and Ella Carrick '18 with us. Miss Timmerman is a Port Stanley teacher and Miss Carrick is at her home in town. Word came that Lily Hempell '18 is now Mrs. LoVielle and is living in Monroe. Irene Miller states that her sister Gladys who is a '17 junior is assist­ant cashier in the national bank in her home at Sedro-Woolley. Edna Franklin, who teaches domes­tic science at Lake Stevens high school and Ruth Cook, who teaches the primary grade in Ferndale, were visiting B. S. N. S. this week. Nina Gemmell '18, who has been visiting with her sister in Grandview, returned to the Miller home to com­plete her arrangements for leaving for China on January 9. Elizabeth Wallace '16, whoso home is in Bellingham, and Gracia Wolfe '37 junior, who teaches near Lynden, called on friends here during the week. Coila Parker '18 has her mother with her, as she has the influenza. Miss Parker teaches at Hoover. SUITS COMPLETE LINE OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES F. W. Woolworth Co., 122 W. Holly St. FACULTY NOTES Mrs. Thompson was also ill from the influenza during vacation, and after a week's stay at Jamison's is now back in her own home. She is rapidly recuperating her strength, but rhe doctor advises her not to return to her work at present. The following letter was received from Ralph Thompson during the Christmas vacation: Dear Dr. Nash and Mr. Hendershot and the Girls: I want to say thanks to you all for my little Christmas tree. The little Santa Clauses were so cute. I saw the red stocking first thing, and I counted the pennies and there was 1.00 of them. I hope you all had a nice Christmas, because you helped my mama and me to have a nice one. Yours truiy, RALPH. Mr. Hoppe, Mr. Kibbe and Mr. Kiemme will be sent to Camp Lewis cm the 2nd of January. Another group of speakers from the faculty will leave on the 9th. On Friday night of this week Dr. Nash expects to deliver an address at the dedication of the new high school building in Olympia. Miss Maud Alice Davis of the training school, who is away on a leave of absence, has been called up­on to mourn the loss of her fatker who died rather suddenly. M. W. Heckman received a tele­gram from South Dakota announcing that his wife has the influenza, and the reports are that she is improv­ing nicely. Miss May Mead visited the home of Mrs. T. E. Hulse, deputy superin­tendent of schools of King County and formerly head of the rural de­partment of this school, during the holidays. Dr. Miller addressed the Normal Y. M. C. A. Thursday on "Vocational Training for the Returning Soldier." Y. M. C. A. Let us start the new year right — make our Y. M. C. A. a howling suc­cess! Show our home-coming boys that old B. S. N. S. is not dead reli­giously. Let us meet, elect officers, and arrange a program for a wide­awake and interesting, as well as in­structive year, this year of 1919. t ~ ^ START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT Have a photo taken for the family. Call or Phone and Make an Appointment Sprague Studio UPSTAIRS ENTRANCE ON BOCK STREET Phone 2160 t \ FOR GOOD THINGS TO EAT Go To L Groceries and Confectionery Phone 1041 431 Indian Street THE BEST EATS AT THE NICEST PLACE FOR THE LEAST MONEY Leopold Grill * „ — . , ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 January 4 - Page 5 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1919 lt; 5 BOBBY'S TRIP TO THE MOON By P.. H. Kibbe. Bobby sat in the hammock under the apple tree waiting for his Uncle Robert. As he waited he thought of all the things he had seen that day. It had been a wonderful day for Bobby. He had been to the circus. He had seen great elephants, lions, camels, giraffes and ever so many other animals, and, best of all, there had been such a funny clown! That clown could jump and turn six somersaults in the air ibefore he alighted upon Ms feet! But Bobby was not thinking of the clown's surprising tricks, but of something that he had said, and it puzzled him. The clown had said that the moon is made of green cheese. Bobby had decided that he would ask his Uncle Robert, when he heard a queer little voice say: " Why don't you go up and ask the man in the moon? " Bobby was so surprised that he al­most let go the little balloon he was holding. He looked all about and there in the marigold bed was the srtangest little elf-clown! He was dressed in green from head to foot,, just like the big clown at the circus. His face was a bright yellow and how it shone when he smiled at Bobby! As Bobby sat staring at him what do you suppose that little elf clown did? You never could guess. He jumped and turned TEN somersaults in the air and landed on the foot of the hammock! " Why don't you go up and ask the man in the moon?" he repeated. At first Bobby did not know how i.o answer this strange little fellow. He looked up and saw the moon just above the hill-top. " Oh, I should like to go, but how can I? I cannot fly and, besides, no one has ever gone there except the Man-in-the-Moon and he never came to show us the way." " Don't let that trouble you," said the elf-clown. " Do as I say and you will see him tonight." He then told Bobby to empty all his pockets and soon all of Bobby's treasures were in the hammock. There were three marbles, a paper bag he was saving to " p o p " when his sister came home, a rubber band, a stick of chewing gum, a cartridge shell, and some arrow heads. The elf-clown looked at the assort­ment and said: "A fine collection. Everything we need and more." He then took the paper bag and made of it a little basket using string tor the handles. Then breaking off the long stem Bobby tied the balloon to the basket. It was the cutest lit­tle balloon! " Now fill your cartridge shell with water and put it into the basket," said the elf-clown. Bobby did so, but wondered what It had to do with the trip. Was he to drink the water? The elf-clown no­ticed that Bobby was puzzled and asked him what caused the tides. Then Bobby understood! The moon would pull the water toward itself! " Everything in ship-shape," cried the elf-clown. "All aboard for a trip to the moon." " But it isn't big enough," said Bobby. " I can't go after all," and he looked as if he were almost pouting. The elf-clown was almost cross at Bobby and said: " Did you expect the balloon to grow? Lie down and roll to the mari­gold bed and back again." Bobby did so and, what do you think? Each time he rolled over he became smaller and smaller, and by the time he got back to the apple tree he was the cutest little boy, about two and one-half inches in height! The elf-clown lifted him into the basket and placed him beside the car- Liidge shell, then, picking up balloon, basket, Bobby and all, he climbed up the tree out to the end of the longest branch and giving them a toss shouted: """Have a good time, but be sure to come back in time to meet Uncle Robert." At first Bobby did not go up very fast, but. the higher he went the fast­er he traveled, and it made him feel so queer. Just as if he were going up in an elevator! Up and up and up he went, faster and faster. Bobby closed his eyes and held his breath. Soon he did not seem to be going up at all. He felt as if he were going down in an elevator and, peeping over the edge of the basket, he discovered that he was going down to — not the earth, but — the moon! He knew it was the moon for it looked like the picture in the " Book of Knowledge," only that it was larger. Down and down he went, faster and faster, till all at once the balloon struck the moon and Bobby bounced out as if he were a tennis ball. He was not hurt at all! He looked all about for the man in the moon, but could see nothing of him. Away in the distance he saw what he thought must be acres and acres of yellow flowers. . As he gazed he saw that it was not a great field of flow­ers but something coming toward him. It came closer and closer and soon Bobby could see that it was a great multitude of moonbeam fairies. He heard one of them shout: "There he is! I see him! " The next thing Bobby knew he was surrounded by the fairies and one fairy who seemed to be the leader, took Bobby upon his shoulder and away they went skimming over the surface of the moon at a rapid rate. Well, the moonbeam fairies carried ALL READY-TO WEAR GARMENTS AT 20 lt;, to 50 REDUCTION Buy your Winter Suit or Coat Now KEMPHAUS C CO. Bellingham's Lowest Price Coat and Suit Store Pictorial Review Patterns Lunches French Pastries Ice Cream Confectionery For Ribbons, Laces, Embroidery, Hosiery and Notions CALL ON cTWACKLIN 1320 BAY STREET Buy your stationery of us. We have just received a new shipment since Christmas. We have student note books. Wishing You a Happy New Year E. T. MATHES BOOK CO., 110 W. Holly St. Bobby so swiftly that they soon came to the other side of the moon and, you would not believe it, but Bobby saw what wise men who have studied tfio moon have never discovered, for they have neer seen the other side of the moon. The ground was covered with grass of the most beautiful shade of pink you ever saw. There were birds and flowers of every color. Some were colors that Bobby had never seen be­fore, for they were moon colors. Such beautiful trees and wild animals that were not wild at all. I wish that I had time to tell you of all the won­derful things that Bobby saw. Soon they came to a beautiful pal­ace where the Man-in-the-Moon lives and there on the bottom step sat Mr. Man-in-the-Moon himself. He was an old man like your grandfather. He had long white whisktrs and was bald-headed! He didn't notice Bobby at ail. Now what do you think those moon-bear fairies did? They carried Bobby to the top of the steps and rolled him bumpty-bump to the bottom! And at every bump he grew bigger and bigger and by the time he reached the bottom step he was his natural size. " Here is Bobby who has come to visit you," shouted the fairies. The Man-in-the-Moon was so glod to see him! He had been away from the earth so long that he just stared at Bobby for a while. Then he took Bobby's hand and shook and shook it and no one knows how long he would have stood shaking it if a lively lit­tle moonbeam fairy had not climbed upon his shoulder and said: " The refreshments will be ready in just a little while. Shall we show Bobby the palace?" " Certainly! certainly! " said the Man-in-the-Moon. " Nothing is too good to show to Bobby. Don't keep him very long, for I want to visit with him." I wish I could tell you all the won­derful things about that palace. When you see Bobby ask him about it and. he will be glad to tell you. When Bobby came back the Man-in- 4 he-Moon was sitting at the most beautiful table under a tree on the pink lawn. He motioned to Bobby to sit at the other side of the table. Then they had such delicious things to eat! Bobby said that no one would ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 January 4 - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1919 believe him if he would tell how many dishes of ice cream he• ate. And such delicious cake and candy that would melt in your mouth! Bobby ate till he could eat no more. Then (#ie Man-in-the-Moon took him about and showed him the beautiful animals. One big animal that looked like a lion excepting that it was BLUE, came and rubjjed against the knees of the Man-in-the-Moon. Bobby was a little frightened at first, but he was such a gentle old fellow that he and Bobby were soon friends. He did not have cruel sharp claws and teeth. None of the animals in the moon have. One thing puzzled Bobby very much. The Man-in-the-Moon carried a bundle of sticks with him every­where he went. Bobby wanted to ask the reason why but his mother had taught him that it is not polite to ask personal questions so he thought: " I'll look it up in the ' Book of Knowledge' when I get home, or ask Uncle Robert." Bobby was having such a good time when the fairies came and said: " Time to go home, Bobby. Uncle Robert will soon be there." The man in the moon would have liked to have Bobby stay with him, but the fairies said that that would never do. Bobby must go home now. " Come to see me again," said the man in the moon. Then from one of his pockets he took a beautiful moon­stone and gave it to Bobby. Then one of the moonbeam fairies gave Bobby a white apple to eat. At every bite Bobby became smaller and smaller, and by the time he had eaten it all he was again about two and one-half inches tall. Away went the moonbeam fairies, carrying Bd,bby back as they had come a short time before. When they reached the place where Bobby, had landed they put him into his paper basket and told him to put his moonstone into the cartridge shell. Bobby did so and what do you think? There was a most wonderful moon­beam ladder that Bobby could ima­gine. He could not see the end of it. Two of the fairies placed the bas­ket, upon their shoulders and climbed up the ladder. They went up and up till at last they came to the end of the ladder. Then they gave the bas­ket a push down and down and down Mrs. A. A. Richards Popcorn and Peanuts Always Fresh Corner Commercial and Holly / ^ SUN DRUG CO 1305 Dock Street Try Gold Busters for that tight cold. Only 25 Cents went Bobby so fast that he was afraid- that he would lose his breath' when, all at once, he went through a cloud! Then he knew that he would soon be home, and peeping over the edge of the basket there below him he could: see the roofs of houses. Then he felt himself getting., bigger, and '.bigger and then, with a jolt, he sat upon the hammock. He looked about and there was the basket torn almost in two; nearby was what remained of the balloon, and there lay the cartridge shell. He thought of his moonstone and picked up the cartridge shell but it was empty! Thinking it might have fall­en out. he looked about and down, among the pebbles was the moon­stone. Just then he heard the click of the gate and coming up the walk was his Uncle Robert. Bobby was so glad to see his Uncle that for a short while he almost for­got about his wonderful ekperience. When Bobby told his story Uncle Robert, smiled, but when Bobby show­ed him the moonstone he said in sur­prise: "Where did you get thim, Bobby? This is a valuable moonstone! It will make a beautiful set for a neck­tie pin! " Then Bobby told him the story from beginning to end and showed him the broken balloon. Uncle Robert was .so surprised he could only say: "Well! well! well!" Bobby is very proud of his moon­stone pin which he wears every Sun­day. But there is one thing that bothers him. He forgot to ask the Man-in-the-Moon if the moon is made of green cheese! "DO NOT OPEN TILL XMAS" (The following poem, written by an ex-Normal student, though crowded out of the Christmas issue, is pub­lished this week on. account of its literary worth.) Of all the exasperating things That come at this glad season, The most outlandish of them all ' Is seen, without a reason, In, "Do not open till Xmas:" " You " Do your shopping early" stunt So Uncle Sam's relieved Bdt gets the package there on time, But each one looks aggrieved, Marked, "Do not open till Xmas!" If they all came on Xmas eve It would be such a lark, You only have to wait one night Before tearing off that mark, "Do not open till Xmas!" The first one comes about the tenth, The next one ten days later, Then comes one from your " best girl," You almost think you hate 'er! " Do not open till Xmas! " Or one from your own mother dear, You're just dying to untie it, But you really wouldn't, for all the world, But you want to —don't deny it. " Do not open till Xmas! " I really think that Xmas joy Is earned by everyone Who keeps his packages till Xmas day Without a string undone Marked "Do not open till Xmas." — Cassie C. Cales. When in Need of Good Stationery See GRIGGS HEADQUARTERS FOR Groceries, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and. Bakery Goods. We make a specialty of Fancy Cakes to Order. . J. O'CONNORS Successor to Sweet Grocery Company 1021 ELK STREET FOR EIGHT YEARS CAVE Has stood for Pure, Clean, Wholesome CANDY AND ICE CREAM If Looking for a Range, Buy a Real Range — the Great Majestic. MORSE HARDWARE COMPANY 1025-1039 ELK STREET Bloedel Donovan Lumber ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER. LATH AND SHINGLES. DOORS, WINDOWS, FRAMES. MOULDINGS AND FINISH. QUICK DELIVERY. BRING US YOUR LIST FOR ESTIMATE Retail Office, 1615 Elk Street Retail Yard, Phone 433—Sash Door Factory, Phone 1257 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 January 4 - Page 7 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1919 1 Society" Nettie Thomasson spent her Christ­mas vacation with Miss Funkhauser at Ridgefield. Francis Erickson was the guest of Mabel Maine and Carolyn Hammond Tuesday evening. Our business manager, Frank Owens, is sick with the " f l u " at his home in Bridgeport. Belle Faye left Wednesday for Low-gap, Wash., where she will take up her duties as teacher. Mrs. Delcy Swasey from Raymond visited with her daughter Harriette for several days during vacation. Thursday evening the graduating seniors are to be informally enter­tained at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Nash. This is to be a " get acquaint­ed " party. Blanche Schneider, who has done the auditorium and special Messenger work, left us this week for her home in Ferndale. She will be with us again, we are glad to know, during the spring session. Where students spent their Christ­mas vacation: Trene Thomas Cathlamet Wilhelmina Shields Cape Horn May Henri Dahlia Frances Erickson Everett Mrs. Mabelle Burns ...+ Bellingham Florence Reyes Sequim Sophia Hefty Bellingham Adella Bassett Bellingham Mildred Pollard Bellingham Virginia Miller Seattle Mary Burke Seattle Hazel Martin ., Bellingham Florence Rice Wenatchee Leona Parlette Seattle Margaret McNaughton Tacoma, Roy and McNeils Island Jacoba Trompe Lynden Helen Jackson Ferndale American Friday ad Saturday Pauline Frederick — in — A Daughter of the Old South" a Next Change Ethel Clayton — in — " Woman's Weapons " Ethel John Richmond Highlands Mary Lee Seattle Elizabeth Banks North Yakima Leta McLeod Glendale Ruth Faschion Bellingham Ruth Lifvendahl Anacortes Hazel Beach Seattle Esther Stuber Bellingham Alma Nelson Montborne Jennie Gordon Everett and Bellingham Kathrine Nolte Bellingham Bertha Seamons Tacoma' Blanche Schneider L Ferndale Florence Dinkle Harmony Gwendolyn Thomas Bellingham Phillis Holmes Bellingham Ruth Claassen Vancouver, Wash. H. C. Mathes Bellingham Grace Rickman Tacoma Mary Doherty Chehalis Claudia Hull i....Seattle Gladys Stauffer Lynden Genevieve Abbott Lynden Karmen Bugge Fairmont Alta Knapp - Samish Evangeline Ward..Tacoma and Arline Martha Jopp Tacoma Martha Rosen _ Novelty Hazel Schaffner , Puyallup Alice Sherwood Everett Bodil Wiel Seattle Domeneca Delduco t Seattle Beatrice Dahlquist Laurel Amanda Nessan Lynden Tillies Gish v , Onalaskfc Francesco Sturtevant Seattle Earnest Kobelt Bellingham Mabel Walters spent her Christmas vacation with Bess Cown, a former student, who teaches at Edson. Alma Root states that her brother and brother-in-law are discharged from service and that she entertain­ed them while at her home in Seattle during the vacation. Myrtle Goodrich is out of school at present on account of the influenza. Arvilda Jackel was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Beaver during the vacation days. During the Christmas vacation friends from the East were enter­tained by Elsie Rhode at her home in Castle Rock. Evelyn Jackson left us this week to take up interior decoration at the University of Washington. Margaret Lewis, who teaches at Kent, is the guest of Laura Stahl-necker. Her school is closed for the present. On the evening of December the 26th Valentine Newell entertained the following at her home: Mildred Farrington '18 junior who teaches at Pleasant Valley, Velma Roaney '18 who teaches at Orcas Island, Eleanor Lindsey '18, in Grant County; her sister, Mabel Newell '18, at Win-throp; Lyda Nichols '18, east of the mountains; Antonette Roachef ort, Marabeth Rooney, Alma Nelson, and two cousins, Jennie and Juanita Newell. Gladys Stauffer had as her guests Monday her sister, Mrs. Otto Oltman, from Mount Vernon, *and her brother, Corporal Ira Stauffer, from Camp Lewis. Lois Johns entertained her sister, Louise Johns '18, who teaches at Sedro-Woolley, during the holidays. Nettie Grice entertained four friends at dinner Tuesday evening. Mildred Stenvig spent the week end with Ruth Charroin at Mount Vernon. Christmas was a happy one to Rena Dahl, as her brother sent her a tele­gram from New York on that day. Grace Rickman received word from her brother during the vacation say­ing that he would be home soon. He has been in France in the service. Carrie Stacey's brother came up from Burlington and made her Christ­mas vacation a pleasant one, as he has a fine car. Mr. and Mrs. Neiswender enter­tained Lula Foster and Nellie Mc- Ginnis Christmas. Influenza kept Helen Davis from spending her vacation at her home in Anacortes. While Anna Taube was in Seattle during the holidays she discovered a new cousin whose name is August Taube. Mr. Taube is a sailor, and hearing of Anna Taube, he called on her Christmas eve and announced his relationship. Hallie Campbell expects her bro­ther home from Camp Kearney soon. While out skating on the lake one day at her home in Clearbrooke, Ma­rion Smith had the unpleasant ex­perience of falling into the cold water, but luckily some one was near to rescue her. Mrs. Geinmell announces that her husband, Fred Gemmell, expects to be discharged from Cambridge, Mass., soon. Winnie Jordan spent her Christmas holidays at her home in Swofford. While there she met some former Normal students who are teaching in the Mossy Rock consolidation. Nichols Hall. A surprise party was given in honcf of the two January graduates, Mina Vandermast and Olga Hagen, last Wednesday evening. Ethel Hay slip is recovering from the popular malady, the " flu." Laura Bangle, who was formerly a Nicholite, was calling on old friends at the hall Saturday. We are glad to know that she will be with us dur­ing the summer session. All the girls spent their Christmas -vacation at home except Mina and Virginia Vandermast, Ethel Hayslip and Eva Santee. Margaret Murray, who is teaching -it Sumas, spent Friday evening at Nichols hall. McCollum House. Three girls of 525 High remained here during vacation and report a jolly time, almost as good as if it had been spent at home. They were Car­rie Stacey, Margaret Stockton and Roxie Denny. To placate the grief of remaining here they entertained at a beautiful tree Christmas eve, in­viting their fellow sufferers from va­rious parts of the neighborhood. Artistic decorations and loads of pres­ents made the evening a most happy one. Vera Webber, a Jankiary senior, completed her work and left to join her family in Los Angeles where she will remain the rest of the winter. Most of our girls spent the holi­days at their respective homes. Mabel Walters went to Mount Vernon, Ida Berg • to Tacoma and Betty Carmen and Eugenia Ellis to Sumner. EVERYTHING MUSICAL Harter Wells Piano Co. 211 E. HOLLY ST. r~ ^ Bring in your pre­scriptions and save from 15 to 25 per cent. ENGBERG DRUG CO. Corner Elk and Holly Sts. The Brown Studio Needs no introduction to the many students and graduates of the Normal School. The Klip-suns of 1914, '15, '16 and '17 bear witness to the high standard of our work. Quality and good workmanship rather than large folders, paste board and big mountings are what you get when you come to us for your photographs. The Brown Studio SUNSET BUILDING ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 January 4 - Page 8 ---------- 8 Jenkins' Apartments. All of the girls have returned, after spending a very pleasant Christmas vacation at home or with friends. Who — Where — Beulah Nelson Cashmere Bessie Evans Seattle Margaret Weise Wapato Ruth Rostedt Tacoma Marie Armstrong Willapa Dora West Winlock Margie and Muriel Lee Easton Irene Miller, Florence Gay and Barbara Steele went to their home in Sedro-Woolley. A real Christmas surprise was giv­en after the return, Monday evening, when the housemother, Mrs. Jenkins, treated the girls to some of her deli­cious fondant. A pleasant social time was spent before the study hour. THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1919 J Jameson Hall. Bernice Holliday spent the Christ­mas vacation in Tacoma with friends. E. M. Douglas, superintendent of the Zillah Public Schools, Mrs. Doug­las and small daughter, spent the hol­idays with relatives at Perndale. The girls of Jameson Hall enter­tained a few friends Wednesday aft­ernoon. Enid Shumway spent Friday even­ing with Helen Robertson. Arvilda Jackel was the guest of Bessie Heller, Marie and Luella Ed­monds Wednesday evening. It is rumored that Dan Cupid has again paid our house a visit and has left as a remembrance a beautiful platinum set ring. * " — « • — — " ' Happy^ New Year I Jenkins-Boys Co. J 210 E. HOLLY *._., TERMS s Gage- | Dodson | Co. | ! I I Home of the | Hart Schaffner i Marx I MEN'S | CLOTHING I D. A. Y. Hall. "Frank Owen has the ' f l u ' " comes the report from his home in Bridge­port. We hope he will be back with us again soon. Jack Whittaker spent his vacation at home in Seattle and returned to work all safe and sound. Mrs. Rue spent the holidays with her family at their home on the hill­top. Y. W. C. A. Building. The Y. W. girls have had the rare privilege of viewing at first hand the daily life of a real princess, Rahme Haider, of Syria, Avho has been en­tertaining in the city for the benefit of the Syrian and Armenian relief. Through her efforts, quite a substan­tial contribution has been added to the fund. " Mother" Rapelje, who has been confined to her room with illness, is now fully recovered. The girls are decidedly happy to have her Avith them once more. Circled about a glowing hearth-fire, a merry and imaginative crowd spent the last Friday evening before vaca­tion in telling ghost stories and other yarns in the girls' sitting room. The guests of the evening were Ella Nor-liug and Bertha Seamons. Maude Squire was entertained one Sunday by Mrs. L. Lowery, 1117 Gar­den street. The girls are glad to welcome to their circle Clara Locke, of Leland, Idaho. Miss Locke is a senior, hav­ing already spent a year at the Nor­mal. She is taking the primary course. Mr. H. W. Schnut, of Seattle, was a visitor here on Saturday, the guest of Maude Squire. 626 High. The opening of school finds the girls of 626 High all here and hard at work, after a most enjoyable vaca­tion. Vera Dunbar enjoyed Christmas at her home in Burlington; Bertha Smith, in Centralia, while Mary E. Jewitt hesitated, then outdid the rest, for she Avent to " furrin" parts to celebrate Christmas, spending her va­cation in Vancouver, B. C, with her sister. Organizations THESPIAN CLUB! Dear Nan: Oh, the good times that Ave are having here at Normal this year! I do Avish that you could take just one peep into our happy, busy lives. What's that I almost hear you say — " that Ave have, and Ave have always have had, all the time there is?" You see that I have in my brain still some of your absorbing lectures on Arnold Bennett's " HOAV to Live on TAventy-four Hours a Day." Oh, yes, I Avell know that the "chief beauty about the supply of time is that you cannot AAraste it in advance. The next year, the next day, the next hour are lying ready for you, as perfect, as unspoilt, as if you had never wasted or misapplied a single moment in all e FLOWERS OF QUALITY $ AT THE «• FLORAL EXCHANGE 102 West Holly Phone 288 your career." Consequently, in order that I may not Avaste either your time or mine, I shall tell you something leally Avorth Avhile. Shall I keep you in suspense any longer? Let me say that it will be a review of an even­ing spent among the Thespians. Of course, you Avill Avant to knoAv our corps of officers. Their names follow: president, Mrs. Vesta Hig-ginson; vice president, Margaret Mc- Naughton; secretary, Mrs. Tillie Gish; treasurer, Nellie AgneAv; ser-geant- at-arms, H. C. Mathes. The shadows of night had fallen when a certain band made their way to the Thespian Club room to parti­cipate in an evening of Christmas festivities. The room Avas decked in holiday colors and in one corner sat the Christinas tree on which Avere all sorts of mysterious packages. We had ordered a " Avhizzing, whir­ring " snow storm, but eAddently the weather man made a mistake, for he sent the best he had to offer for this part of the state the day before. Our program consisted of the fol­lowing numbers: Minuet Piano Solo Penelope Oyen " The Foam Maiden "..Celtic Folk Play Solos — " There Little Girl Don't Cry ".... i. Mrs. Hoppe "Jerushy Jane " Mrs. Hoppe Reading, scene from " When Patty Went to College " Mr. Mathes Talk by J. Miller, president of Thes­pian Club last year. Instrumental selections....Mr. J. Miller We then assembled around the Christmas tree and at that moment Santa. Claus appeared on the scene. He distributed our gifts and our stockings of confections and then bade us a happy good-night, for he assured us that he must Avithout fail reach the Avar-stricken lands at this holiday season. Mrs. Higginson entertained us with Riley's " Little Orphant Annie" and then Mr. Hoppe gave two delightful readings, the last of Avhich, "When Angelina Comes a-Sailin' DoAvn the Line," had so great an effect that Ave v\l found ourselves on the floor^ " sailing doAArn the line." f Now don't you think that we spen^ an enjoyable evening? "Just like the Thespian Club of other days," I can hear you say. A " One Avord, ere yet the evening ends — j Let's close it Avith a parting^ rhyme; And pledge a hand to all friends, As fits the merry Xmas time. * O'er life's Avide scene you, too, have parts, 4 That Fate ere long shall bid you Play; f G''od night! with honest, gentle; hearts g A kindly greeting go ahvay: " From Po'ly. — EVA SANTEE, R e p o r t . ' young* Y. W. C. A. A very interesting meeting Avar- gt;4 held at the Y. W. C. A. Thursday, December 12. Miss Miller gave an' inspiring talk on the importance oi' the mission Avork, and Miss Alber'ni* Fra^o^ sang a beautiful solo. Before, the meeting adjourned the secretary' read a letter from Charles Thompson,^ head of the China Inland Mission. In" this letter Mr. Thompson expressed^ his peiaonal appreciation for the $50 contributed by the Y. W. C. A. foi\ lt; missionary Avork in China. Miss Moffat, Avho Avas suffering^ from the influenza when school clos­ed for the vacation, has now nearly" regained her lost health, and is at-, tending her usual duties. THE NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Bellingham, Wash. We Solicit the Normal Accounts i i 4 J A N U A R Y W H I T E SALE AT Splendid Values in Attractive Longcloth, Batiste, Nainsook, Lingerie , Priced at $1.15 $1.45 $1.65 An Unusual Opportunity for Girls Attending NormalPPPPP </mods>
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Show more2006_1006 ---------- Western Front 2006-10-06 - Page 1 ---------- •«T, 'X' FRIDAY ISSUE OCTOBER 6,2006 ISSUE 3, VOLUME 139 W E S T E R N W A S H I N G T O N U N I V E R S I TY South KtJiean official visits B'ham Western beats SPU for the first time in 5 years pan Facebook newsfeed editorial N6E' Renee Sherrer-Daly Recycled and resurrected art comes alive for the 23rd Annual Gallery Walk Friday 60°/40 Saturday x \ j y 6 3 ° 7 41° /? x \ V Sunday 64°/42 Index Poetry night . 5 Movie and musio....... 6 Football profile 8 Sports Column........... 8 Frontline 10 Columnist 10 Viking Voices 11 Tom Callis - THE WESTERN FRONT George Drake, 76, former Western sociology professor and Korean War veteran, hosted Vice Mayor Young-Seok Yeon of Cheongju, South Korea at the Korean War Children's Memorial located at Big Rock Garden Park in Bellingham Tuesday. Yeon and four other representatives from Cheongju visited the memorial as part of their two-day trip to Bellingham. Both cities are seeking closer business and cultural connections as they work toward becoming sister cities, said Betsy Bierer, executive assistant to Interim Mayor Tim Douglas. Yeon also laid a wreath at the memorial honoring the 400 men from Whatcom County who fought in the Korean War. "I appreciate the fact that you are willing to come to Big Rock Garden Park to see this small bit of Korea that we have here in Bellingham," Drake said while addressing the audience. Drake, who created both memorials, is now "closing his office on Cornwall Avenue, which he used for the past three years to create an photo by Tom Callis THE WESTERN FRONT Memorial designer George Drake, wearing a traditional necklace from an Amazonian tribe of which he is an honorary member, speaks to Vice Mayor Yeon (to the right of Drake) in front of the Korean War Veteran's Memorial in Big Rock Garden Park Oct. 3. archive of information on the efforts of U.S. servicemen and servicewomen who provided aid to Korean children during the war. He is ending his work after compiling more than 1,800 stories and more than 2,000 photographs. While serving in the Korean War with the 326th Communications Reconnaissance Company, Drake along with the rest of the company, opened up the Manassas Manor orphanage and provided shelter, food and clothing for 35 children. Drake said he didn't want the compassion of U.S. servicemen and seryicewqmen to become a forgotten part of a forgotten war. see MEMORIAL page 3 • Four protesters arrested inside congressman's Bellingham office Alana C.K. Dittrich THE WESTERN FRONT A group of citizens gathered in Rep. Rick Larsen's (D-Wash.) Bellingham office on Sept. 28 and 29, and again on Oct. 2, requesting answers to questions about U.S. involvement in Iraq. One or more of the protesters were arrested when they refused to leave after Larsen's office closed at 5 p.m. on each of these days. The most recent arrests were of Dotty Dale, 81, and her husband, Al Dale, 80, a retired minister. The couple was arrested Oct. 2 at 5:20 p.m. after they refused to leave Larsen's office. Margie White, 76, a retired nurse, was the first to be arrested. She was escorted from the office to a waiting police car, amidst applause from other protesters. White said the arrest was her way of protesting the killing of Iraqi civilians. "Getting arrested is my form of standing up," White said. "And that's what we feel strongly needs to be done, if we're going to stop killing Iraqi civilians." White said she is very disturbed by the killing of civilians. "We've killed at. least 2 million Iraqis now, and that's not acceptable," she said. White said she is counting civilian mortalities since U.S. sanctions first went into effect in Iraq in 1990. White and a dozen other peace advocates gathered in^ Larsen's office Sept. 28 to ask Larsen questions about his voting record with regard to funding the war, and when U.S. involvement in Iraq would end. Larsen's community representative, Luke Loeffler, listened to the protesters and said he would communicate their questions and concerns to Larsen, whom he said was in Washington, D.C. see PROTEST page * • photo courtesy or ueorge Clark Brad Grower (front) was arrested Sept. 29 for protesting in Rep. Rick Larsen's downtown Bellingham office. Larsen's community representative Luke Loeffler is in the background. Insuring against the unexpected Kennedy White THE WESTERN FRONT - Phone, car insurance, electricity - these are some of the bills many Western students pay monthly. Though payments can add up quickly for students on tight budgets, those who pay renter's insurance have the security of knowing that if they damage their apartment or their computer is stolen, they'll be covered. . Renter's insurance is a great deal, said Carl Angell, spokesman for the Washington Insurance Information Bureau. "(People) always think of renters insurance as theft insurance, but there's much more to it," Angell said. Most renter's insurance plans cover basic problems that can arise for renters, including protection against fire and water damage, theft and accidents such as knocking a laptop off a table. Angell said under a liability plan, which can be included in many kinds of insurance coverage, the insured see INSURANCE page 3 • w e s t e r n f r o n t o n l i n e . c om ---------- Western Front 2006-10-06 - Page 2 ---------- The Western Front WesternFrontOnline.com FRIDAY „_. October 6, 2006 PI // "I think it's more of an inconvenience to replant the grass and close the park. I play Frisbee there/' -Kim Coulter Western junior "I think it's fine. The weather is getting worse, so it's not like I'm going to use it. -Kevin Belford Western senior f^^^SBSmm^m^^^^^^^^^^m^^^^^^^^^^^^^^~. "photo by Mark Malijan THE WESTERN FRONT The black fence surrounding Laurel Park on Indian Street is part of a turf rebuilding project to bring new grass to the playing field. Steve Nordeen, groundskeeper for Bellingham Parks and Recreation said the project, which began Sept. 25, will last through Oct. 31. This will be the only change made to the park. The turf rebuild aims to transform the old grass into new, thicker grass for the public to enjoy, said Nordeen. The playing field is the only part of the park that is closed; the rest of the park is open during the rebuild. Compiled by Katie Regan Whatcom Creek cleanup A cleanup action plan is proposed for the fecal gasses and waste matter that pollute Whatcom Creek and its four tributaries. The waste comes from thousands of sources such as leaking sewer systems, pet waste and lawn and garden care, according to the Whatcom Creek Fecal Coliform Report. Richard Grout of the state Department of Ecology urges citizens to clean up pet waste and maintain and repair sewer systems as part of local initiatives to prevent fecal coliform pollution. Clock generator failure Campus clocks may cause some confusion in Old Main, Miller Hall, the Fine Arts Complex, College Hall and the Performing Arts Center, as the clock generator has failed. Until repairs can be made, the clocks in these buildings will display the incorrect time. Western students appear on the Coif Channel The faces of two Western students were broadcasted to 90 million homes worldwide on the Golf Channel Friday, Oct. 6 at 5 a.m. Western golfers junior Sean Packer and senior Katie Bender, were chosen to debut on "College Central: Spotlight" to speak about Western and its sports. Whatcom Business Conference anticipates large turn out All entrepreneurs are invited to join the Whatcom Business Conference, a collection of 16 seminars covering marketing, finance, management and technology on Oct. 19. Representatives of the Western Small Business Development Center and the Whatcom Community College Small Business Development Center, hope for more than 500 attendees. Study abroad applications due Friday International Student Volunteers (ISV) is accepting applications Friday for next year's adventures. ISV provides two weeks of volunteer work and two weeks of travel. Space is first come, first serve. Interested students can sign up today at www.isvonline.com. Compiled by Sarah Mason and Marinda Peugh CODS Box Western Campus Police: » Sept. 30,1:28 a.m.: Officers responded to a criminal trespassing call of a group playing in the Fairhaven College Playground. The group said it would leave. » Oct. 1,1:14 a.m.: Police responded to Western Parking Lot #7 where a pumpkin had been blown up with fireworks. » Oct. 1,11:50 p.m.: Officers arrested a 20-year-old on suspicion of a minor in possession of alcohol in Mathes Hall. » Oct. 2, 8:40 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of three suspicious individuals in the Sehome Arboretum. Police said they confiscated and destroyed marijuana. » Oct. 2,1:12 p.m.: Officers filed a report of a stolen purse that had been stolen from a classroom in Miller Hall. Bellingham Police Department: » Sept. 29,12:50 a.m.: Officers issued an infraction on the suspicion of open possession and consumption of liquor on the 200 block of Holly Street. » Sept. 29, 3:09 a.m.: Officers arrested an 18-year-old on suspicion of a minor in possession of alcohol on the 2200 block of Iowa Street. » Oct. 1,1:03 p.m.: Officers responded to a call that a man had thrown a woman to the ground. They arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of assault. » Oct. 2, 3:43 a.m.: Officers arrested three men on suspicion of shoplifting on the 1200 block of Bakerview Road. Compiled by Emily McMahon WWU Official Announcements - PLEASE POST Pleaserecycle M newspaper Deadline for announcements in this space is poor //hen otherwise noted. 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WRITTEN PERMISSION OR AN OVERRIDE IN THE SYSTEM will be required beginning Wednesday, Oct. 4, to add a class. v i* ' . • * • ' . . : . ' • • ' . • ' ' ..' • On-campus recruiting For complete, updated information, see www.careers.wwu.edutir stop by Old Main 280. • Oct. 13: • Clothier Head; • Oct. 16: • Deloitte, Ernst Young; • Oct. 17: Moss Adams; • Oct. 18: • Clark Nuber, PS; • Oct. 19: • McGladrey; Swe,eny Conrad;* 0 ^ ^ : * ' ; . G * a o t^ Herndon; • Oct. 25: • Consolidated Electrical;" "Fafco Suit; Oct7 26: •^Consolidate Electrical; •••Oct 26-27'*: Jostia. -com;.* Nov. 1: Pacific Capital Resource Group, Inc. gt;--•— • . • - — — ---------- Western Front 2006-10-06 - Page 3 ---------- WesternFrontOnline.com NEWS Friday, October 6, 2006 | 3 Insurance is 'a protection against random crime/ • INSURANCE mm 1 are financially protected in accidents that damage buildings and people as long as it's not a criminal offense. Protection of personal belongings can be relatively inexpensive, too, Angell said. The average renter pays around $150 a year for renter's insurance, which is only $12.50 per month for insurance that can cover thousands of dollars worth of property and liability. For Western sophomore Latasha Nix, renter's insurance is more about peace of mind than financial protection. "It's kind of a sense of security," Nix said. "I know if I don't get it, something will happen." Last month, Nix received a quote of $104 per year for insurance from Spangler Insurance, LLC in Seattle. That works out to $8.66 per month. Off-campus, many students live in areas that are much less secure than dorm rooms. Susan Adams, coalition student activities coordinator for the Campus Community Coalition, said she feels renter's insurance is worth the investment. "I know if I don't get it [renter's insurance], something will happen/' said Western sophomore Latasha Nix. "Bellingham is safe, but yes, Bellingham has crime," Adams said. "It's a protection against random crime." For those who don't have renter's insurance, Adams recommends taking extra care to prevent criminal activity. She said some of the easiest steps students can take are locking doors, leaving lights on at night, and helping police respond quickly to emergency calls by ensuring house and apartment numbers are visible from the street. Just because someone lives on-campus doesn't mean renter's insurance isn't worth the investment, however. According to Western Washington University Risk Manger Paul Mueller, an ounce of prevention in combination with an insurance plan is key to maintaining a safe campus photo by Melissa Blair THE WESTERN FRONT environment. "I think the most important thing to do is to use locks if you have them," Mueller said. A great alternative to having no protection on-campus is the Student Personal Property Insurance Program, Mueller said. This plan for University Housing residents, students can be covered for losses up to $2,500 for an annual fee of $37 and up to $5,000 for an annual fee of $50. Though the plan protects personal property on campus such as computers and bicycles, the plan does not cover off-campus losses like renter's insurance plans. According to University Police Chief Jim Shaw, the best thing students can do is be careful about their own property and space. Former professor hosts dignitary • MEMORIAL froml "I can clearly state with justification that we servicemen saved the lives of over 10,000 children," Drake said. Along with the creation of the memorials, Drake also created a Web site (koreanchildren.org), a book titled "GI's and the Kids - A Love Story," and a photo exhibit by the same name. Thousands of U.S. servicemen and servicewoman gave more than $2 million to provide aid for the children of Korea during the Korean War, Drake said. Bellingham local Cal Leenstra spoke at the memorial. "We need to recognize Drake for all of his extraordinary work," Leenstra said. His brother, Sgt. Henry Leenstra, died in the Korean War in October 1951 a few days before he was due to come home. Joe Kwon, a friend of Drake's also attended the event. "It's ironic that this is the only memorial that recognizes the human aspects of the Korean War while there are so many that focus on its destruction," said Bellingham local Joe Kwon. Kwon was 1 year old when the war broke out in 1950. He moved to the U.S. from South Korea 37 years ago. While three copies of Drake's photo exhibit will be touring the U.S. and South Korea, he made his final public appearance at the weeklong showcase in Guanju, South Korea on Aug. 14. Thirty-five South Koreans who fought in the Korean War presented Drake with two medals for his work during and after the war. While he welcomed the attention, Drake felt the goodwill should not be focused on one person. "When a messenger comes bearing bad news it is not nice to shoot- the messenger and when a messenger comes bearing good news.it is inappropriate to make the messenger a hero. The messenger is bringing the story," Drake said during his speech at the exhibit. "The heroes are the thousands of servicemen and women who did as much and more than I did. I refuse to be a hero; it's not my role. I'm a sociologist. I'm a storyteller." 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Johnston, 28, studied business and psychology at Western and. graduated in 2001. Johnston said that while Larsen appreciates the protesters' passion and right to protest, he does not share their vision of what should happen with regard to the war in Iraq. The protesters had initially asked that Rep. Larsen sign The Declaration of Peace, a Congressional Pledge for an End to the U.S. War and Occupation in Iraq. The Declaration of Peace is a comprehensive plan for ending the war immediately. More than 100 national religious and peace organizations support the Declaration of Peace. Johnston said Larsen was not willing to sign the Declaration of Peace because he does not believe in an immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq. Ellen Murphy, 69, a retired counselor, said they subsequently asked Larsen to sign the Declaration of Peace with the proposed withdrawal date struck from the document. He declined to sign the altered declaration. When asked if Larsen had an opinion about the protesters' willingness to be arrested in Larsen's office, Johnston said that the arrests were the responsibility of the building management. "The office is open during normal business hours," Johnston said. "When things do come to a close at the end of the day, it's our obligation to contact the building management. They have the choice if they are going to contact the police or not." While one group of protesters was in Larsen's office, others rallied on the sidewalk in front of the Federal Building with a large white banner emblazoned with bold red letters reading "Free Rick Larsen." Some protesters carried signs with slogans such as, "Health care, not warfare," and "War harms everyone!" Among the group of protesters gathered in front of the Federal Building was Dominique Coulet du Gard, 56, a professor of anthropology photo courtesy of George Clark "Getting arrested is my form of standing up/7 Marge White, 76, said. White was the first to be arrested for demonstrating inside Rep. Rick Larsen's downtown Bellingham office last week. at Western. Coulet du Gard said she supported.the protest because she was concerned about her son Aubrey, 25, who joined the U.S. Army in February 2005. He was deployed to Iraq in December 2005 and is there still. Coulet du Gard said she would like to see her son and all of the U. S. troops come home. "I really just want him home. I want all of them home," she said. "I think that it is an illegal war. It's an unjust war and there is no justification for Brad Grower, 41, was arrested Sept. 29, at 5:35 p.m., after he refused to leave Larsen's office after it had closed. As police led Grower out of the building, a group of 16 people carrying colorful antiwar signs chanted loudly, "Tell me what democracy looks like! This is what democracy looks like!" to the cadence of drums. Grower said his arrest was a sacrifice he didn't mind making for the cause of justice. "It does not bother me to be arrested for something that may bring about justice, because that's the foundation of freedom," he said. "If we do not have people who are willing to stand up and say, 'I will sacrifice for the things that I believe in,' then we will never be able to truly be free." Saucy little numbers Whatcom County's Certified Organic^ Produce Department jjra Floor of Fairhaven, s Historic -Sycamore Square 560.758.DOLL www.thepaperdoll.net 1200 Harris Ave, Ste. 305 Bellingham, WA 98225 3 1 Disprderly Conduct Citations wele issued at parties ' by theWllingham Polib£ Department's Party Patrol in ; the Urst five weells of Jail quartet last yearS [!f you have a loud party that disturbs the pfaefei comfort, iand repose of others, y^ucan get a disorderlyjbonduct^ citation Without receiving^ warning firstOM r Sponsored by the WWU-Beliingham Campus Community Coalition. We are neighborhood representatives, WWU Student Affairs staff, Associated Students'leaders, law enforcement officers, bar and tavern owners, City of Bellingham officials, and. rental property owners, working together to prevent and address problems related to student alcohol misuse and contribute to the health and safety of the entire community. For more information, call 650-6863 or visit www.coalition.wwu.edu. Funded by NIAAA grant #5 U18AA015455-03. ; #. ---------- Western Front 2006-10-06 - Page 5 ---------- ARTS The Western Front WesternFrontOnline.com ENTERTAINMENT October 6, 2006 HUE Not your average poetry night Kaleb Gubernick THE WESTERN FRONT Soft-spoken 20- and 30-somethings with their noses buried in books and withering old men stroking their graying beards huddled around chess boards, a home away from home for caffeine-addicts Fantasia Espresso Tea is situated in the heart of downtown Bellingham. Located on Cornwall Avenue and surrounded by furniture outlets and banks, Fantasia is a quiet, dimly-lit coffee shop during the day, but it comes alive at night. Fantasia hosts a multitude of shows allowing local artists to stand in the spotlight, if only for one night. Poetry Night is a Monday evening staple and one of Bellingham's many poetry nights. Bringing out a vast array of Bellingham's poets, musicians and spectators for a weekly evening of spoken word, music and fun, Fantasia offers an event that is hard to describe with words. "You really have to experience it," said Megan Conner, a barista at Fantasia and a Western senior. "When I first came, I thought it would be like, you know, your finger snapping, beat poet typical stuff." At first, Conner said she had visions of serious poets spitting out pretentious poetry, but she couldn't have been more wrong. "The key is not to feel intimidated," Conner said. "They have a lot of 'your mom' jokes, if that gives you any idea." Sarah Lloyd, a sophomore at Western, went to her first Poetry Night approximately six months ago. She has only attended three or four since, but said she thoroughly enjoys them. • The atmosphere at Fantasia is extremely supportive, regardless of the skill level of the poets, Lloyd said. As with most poetry nights, the key words are "open mic," and a hefty assortment of citizens ranging from 16 to 80 years old show up to take advantage of the opportunity, Connor said. . "Rich, not so rich, homeless — we get a wide variety," said Fantasia barista Sherrie Simpson, 39. Others .attending Poetry Night, such as Western sophomore Valerie Brodden, also have noticed the welcoming environment. "They're friendly to street people, which is really cool," Brodden said. "It's like what a pub used to be, but in coffee house form." 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WSSS^SBS^H^K^I^ nm Poet Gary Wade reads at Fantasia's Poetry Night last Monday. photo by Jasmine Covey THE WESTERN FRONT such as haiku poetry slams and performances from established poets such as Matt Gano, a popular spoken-word artist from Seattle, The varied collection of poets and musicians brings an equally diverse group of topics being covered including sexuality and profanity, Conner said. "It's not for the weak of heart" Conner said. "You have to be open to lots of things." Fantasia does more than host a poetry night to foster the community's creative spirit. Local artists showcase and sell their artwork in the shop. The corkboard in the back of the shop is plastered with notices for writing groups and gaming clubs and there's a chalkboard in the restroom for would-be graffiti artists with something to say. "Fantasia is a big supporter of local artists, whether it be poets, musicians or visual artists," Lloyd said. "I really look for that in a place to hang out." Fantasia is a whirlpool of creativity that rightfully keeps the attendees coming back for more, Conner said. "It's just fun—that's the main draw," Conner said. "There's a sort of group cohesion there. And then we go play air hockey together." mm W T * i ISllllSilSlliilSl lllllllSllliiSii jijiiiiiiiiiiiiPliii lilllMIIi^illlllill llllliiiiiiilliiiiiiii ......llSSBli mart, Sleep Better 4220 Guide Meridian Across from Pro Golf Discount ---------- Western Front 2006-10-06 - Page 6 ---------- 6 I Friday, October 6, 2006 ARTS ENTERTAINMENT The Western Front Photos courtesy of the Underground Coffeehouse The Senate performed at the Underground Coffeehouse on Friday, Sept. 29 to a full house. Sound/ and Cinema UNDERGROUND COFFEEHOUSE HOSTS MUSIC AND MOVIE SERIES By Taylor Scaggs THE WESTERN FRONT Students looking for free Friday night entertainment without the hassle of long, dark walks on Bellingham streets and the looming threat of a late night ride on "the Party Bus," need to look no further than the Viking Union's Underground Coffeehouse. Starting Oct. 6, the Underground Coffeehouse will host its usual free Friday night concert series, showcasing national and local acts with a new cinematic twist. The Underground Coffeehouse has paired with Associated Students Films and University Dining Services to bring free cult-classic films to the weekly event. "Campus as it currently stands shuts down after 10 p.m.," said Western junior Jeff Talbot, the Underground Coffeehouse Coordinator. "We want people who live on campus to have alternative options to going out and drinking and partying." The AS groups involved are not trying to gain anything financially from these events, Talbot said. They are willing to put time and money on the line to make sure students on campus have safe, alternative options to drinking. The Underground h Coffeehouse Music and Movies Night is just one of the Late Night events, along with this year's previous projects, Late Night at the Rec. Center and Viking Union Late Night, which have been funded solely by the Campus Community Coalition. These events allow students to participate in campus activities until 1 a.m. or 2 a.m. ^Croro By Lauren Ross THE WESTERN FRONT recycled the Z* gt;ra annua materials Galleryu Wa Blood-sucking vampires, death and art all come together in the art exhibition, "Red," presented by Studio UFO. Fully equipped with fake blood; vampire portraits and live morbid-looking mannequins, the show is designed to intrigue even the biggest art skeptic. Artists will use art, drama and costuming to demonstrate vampirism. The exhibit will be an exploration of the addiction to blood and how it relates to common addictions in present society. "Red" and several other exhibits will be showcased from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 6 at the 23rd annual downtown Bellingham Gallery Walk. Nearly 30 local businesses and galleries will feature work from a variety of artists in the area. Trie event's sponsors include Allied Arts of Whatcom County and the Downtown Renaissance Network. Kirsten Walker, the executive director of the Downtown Renaissance Network, said the event is a place for artists to show their work to the community. "There is a real variety of art so there is something for everyone," Walker said. Studio UFO owner Trish Harding said the exhibit is an eerie look at the symbolism behind vampires. Harding compared blood addiction to the addiction to cigarettes. "I think vampirism is totally about addiction," she said. Viewers can expect more than just blood sucking and gore, Harding said. "You can expect something that is a little out of the ordinary and kind of festive, but presents the Halloween scenario in a whole new light," Harding said. Harding said she was concerned about viewer reaction due to the graphic content of the adults-only show. "We do have to watch what we do a bit," Harding said. Harding teaches art classes for adults at the studio and will be spotlighting some of her students' work in the show. Models decked but in vampire-like costuming will serve as art pieces while posing during the event. Their photographs, taken by Mark Fuller, will also be on display. "It's like a haunted house with a different twist to it," Harding said. She said by being edgy the exhibit focuses on a young adult audience. "I wanted to do something a little bit more than just a group of paintings, Harding said. "It's really meant for young people." Another gallery involved is Barbo Furniture owner Holly Barbo is participating in the gallery walk for the 22nd time this year. She will be displaying metal art by various artists around the region. Barbo said the event is a great opportunity for the community because people are able to enjoy art with other people from the area. "We have a phenomenal number of artists here and the gallery walk is an expression of that art and letting people know what's available," Barbo said. "It's good because you get to see the art but its also good because you get to see the community too," Barbo said. The expression "one man's trash is another man's treasure," is very true of the "REart" exhibition. The show features art made from a variety of salvaged materials—anything from found goods to garbage. Jason Darling, Outreach and Marketing Manager of the RE Store, said the idea is based on using the items that most people throw away. "We are refraining people's perspectives on what's trash and what's not," Darling said. "It just shows that even when you think something's done, you can give it new life." Darling said people should come see the show because it Photo by Laurei "Untitled" art work by included in the exhibit ---------- Western Front 2006-10-06 - Page 7 ---------- WesternFrontOnline.com ARTS ENTERTAINMENT Friday, October 6, 2006 17 The coalition is an organization that uses the university as its home base, but is funded by a grant from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. The coalition's mission is not to scold students about their alcohol use, but reduce their alcohol misuse by educating and creating alternative options to drinking for students on campus, said Susan Adams, Campus Community Coalition student activities coordinator. "I don't want to stop students from going out to parties, I think parties are great," Adams said. "We're just teaching moderation tips and how to be safe." The goal of the coalition is to give money to these Late Night events now to get them off the ground so when the institute's grant money runs out in August 2007, the campus organizations involved will be able to sustain the projects for the future. "We need to shift more into the area of a social campus," Adams said. "We don't have stores— its very academic looking—the Viking Union is the only place that's got the buzz and energy." AS Films coordinator Colin Laursen said the cult-classic film lineup, which includes the likes of "The Evil Dead," Late Night i arijll/lusie Moyfe Begin a t l p:3|p;m. Underground 10/6 jaycbbVan Auken, ones "teryoir Dogs" 10/13 Spoonshine Duo liiiH|iiiiiiii^i|i illlliltiiSiillSli IfiiiiilllllSillilll "Barbarella" and "The Warriors," gives AS Films a chance to add new content to its usual programming of new releases and blockbusters. "These are all movies that everyone knows and loves, but maybe haven't been ,......,.,._........._r.,,.,......... able to see on the big screen," Laursen said. Event organizers have the fall quarter film and music schedule mapped out and hope the new addition to the weekly event is a success so they can continue to provide this free option for students in winter and spring quarters as well. Adams said she is confident the money going into the Late Night pilot projects is being put to good use, citing a noticeable increase in attendance from last year's events. "The numbers are up this year for all the events," Adams said. A record 3,000 students were at the Wade King Rec. Center last Monday compared to 1,200 at the event last year. In addition, 1,300 students attended on-campus events last Friday, Adams said. "Something is in the air," she said. Music and Movies Night begins at 8 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the Underground Coffeehouse with the folk rock sounds of Jaycob Van Auken and Kelly Jones, followed by Quentin Tarantino's 1992 debut film, "Reservoir Dogs" at 10:30 p.m. mm WW IP3 SM to IK has it a! / i Ross THE WESTERN FRONT Trish Harding is on vampirism may inspire them to re-use their own throwaways. "We are overly accustomed to new things," Darling said. The exhibition will be shown at both Allied Arts of Whatcom County and the RE Store. Another gallery included in the walk is The Blue Horse Gallery. The owner and co-founder of the first Gallery Walk in Bellingham Wade Marlow, will be showing large landscape abstract paintings in the exhibition "Land Marks" by Dederick Ward. The gallery will also host a sneak preview of the Whatcom Artists Studio Tour, which will take place on Oct. 7, 8, 14 and 15. Live music and refreshments will be provided. "Return to Goddess," a series by artist Ed Maher celebrating the feminine form will be featured at Frameworks Gallery. Maher created 20 acrylic paintings exclusively for the show. Owner Paul Hemminger encourages people to view local art because of how much there is available in the city. "Bellingham people pride themselves on all the art in the community," Hemminger said. "In order to keep it alive, we need to support it." Hemminger said Mahr's work is very unique in comparison to other organic abstracts he has seen. "His style evolved so much throughout the series, I have never seen anything like it," Hemminger said. "It's' tough stuff to describe, you just have to see it." 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M^KiB||ilBiJifl5^5Vr$:30 p.m. Box Office) ---------- Western Front 2006-10-06 - Page 8 ---------- The Western Front WesternFrontOnline.com FRIDAY October 6, 2006 Mariners should trade Ichiro Andrew Irvine ! ffl 0 M H I S T The time has come for the Seattle Mariners to make a drastic change. Four years ago, the Mariners were as important to the city as an early morning coffee and a- North Face rain jacket. But after the team's fourth straight losing season came to an end Sunday, fans shrugged their shoulders in apathy. Instead of hoping the pitching comes around in 2007, or praying Adrian Beltre returns to his MVP form of 2004, the Mariners' front office needs to do something courageous. Yes, the time has come to trade our beloved Ichiro. Before you roll your eyes, let me break some things down. In 2007, Ichiro will be in the final year of his contract, which earns him more than $12 million. If he doesn't re-sign, the Mariners will get nothing for the six-time all-star. Does this sound familiar? In 2000, Alex Rodriguez was in the same position. Instead of trading the MVP-caliber shortstop, the Mariners failed to re-sign him and received nothing in return as he fled to play for the Texas Rangers. Standing tall Vikings ground Falcons for first time in 5 years see Ichiro page 9 • photo by Melissa Blair THE WESTERN FRONT Viking midfielder Kelly Gagne stands with her foot on the ball on Tuesday at Orca Field during a 2-1 victory over Seattle Pacific University. Michael Harthorne THE WESTERN FRONT It took five grueling years, but the Western women's soccer team beat the Seattle Pacific University Falcons 2-1 Tuesday with early goals and defense that didn't allow the Falcons, who made less than 5 percent of their shots, any easy goals. The Falcons, who are ranked first in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and 16th in the nation in the latest NCAA Division II poll, had beaten the Vikings in the teams' previous 10 meetings. "The time had come to beat them," freshman goalkeeper Brittany Martin- Gegax said. The Falcons took 21 hard-earned shots on Martin-Gegax, who finished the game with four saves. The Vikings are in second place in the GNAC with an overall record of 9-3-0 and a 4-1.-0 record against GNAC teams. Offensively, Western moved the ball rapidly upfield in the first half to score early, surprising the Falcons. Senior midfielder Katie Weber scored with 32:13 left in the first half on an assist from freshman defender Meghan Woodman. Junior midfielder Amanda Font scored two minutes later. Font scored a second goal in the first half but an offside penalty negated it. Weber has seven goals this season and Woodman has six assists. Both players lead the team in those categories. The Vikings planned to win by pressuring the Falcons' defense, Viking head coach Travis Connell said. But the Vikings' defense made the difference, keeping the Falcons below their scoring average. The Falcons entered the game averaging 2.27 goals per game, but the Viking defense held them to one goal. The Vikings used a midfielder to help on defense because the Falcons played with three forwards, a- strategy that slowed the Falcons offense, sophomore defender Katie Warner said. The Vikings played aggressively, racking up 14 fouls to the Falcons' eight, and now travel to Arizona to take on Dixie State College. "It's good to get a win like this," Warner said. "But we have to keep our focus going into Arizona." VIKINGS 2 Linebacker leads league with 49 unassisted tackles Kimberly Higginbotham THE WESTERN FRONT The Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs' offense linedup like a red wall pitted against the Vikings at Civic Stadium Sept. 30.. Fans stomped their feet and rang cow bells. A grey-haired woman wearing a red Duluth sweatshirt cheered above the crowd as a Bulldog running back attempted a 10-yard journey down the field. The ball only made it a few yards before 6-foot-l-inch, 225- pound Viking Shane Simmons stopped the play — one of 12 tackles he made during the game. Simmons leads the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II with 49 unassisted tackles in five games. He is ranked seventh in total tackles with 56. Simmons said he was not aware of his national ranking until the coaches told him. "I really don't think about it. It's not important to me," Simmons said. "It's the 1-4 season so far that we need to get turned around that is important. If it doesn't, me being nationally ranked doesn't mean too much." Simmons transferred to Western in 2005 and played outside linebacker for one season. He now plays middle linebacker, a position head coach Robin Ross said is Simmons' perfect fit. "The middle linebacker is like the quarterback for the defense," Ross said. "He's the guy who stands in the front of the huddle and makes every call. It's a big'role to take on." Simmons said he likes the see Tackles page 9 • f ---------- Western Front 2006-10-06 - Page 9 ---------- WesternFrontOnline.com SPORTS Friday, October 6, 2006 19 Andrew Irvine's H After the Chicago Bears pummeled the Seahawks on national television, the Hawks limp into a much needed bye week. Although the Bears beat down the Hawks in every aspect of the game Sunday night, Seattle fans shouldn't panic. The Hawks weren't going to be 16-0 this season and it's tough to beat the Bears in Chicago. That said, it is obvious that the Seahawks have problems. The offensive line is struggling. Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is being sacked, at an alarming rate and the running game is non- existent. On the defensive side of the ball, the secondary has problems. The Bears' receiving core found holes in the coverage all game long. Cornerbacks Kelly Jennings and Kelly Herndon both looked vulnerable. Luckily for the Hawks, the bye week comes at a perfect time. The Seahawks can nurse injuries and re-group before taking on the St. Louis Rams in week six. It will be interesting to see how the Hawks react after its first loss since Super Bowl XL. Look for running Shaun Alexander to return, and don't be surprised if Hasselbeck has a career game. :M- *z*mMw:.Gmrt*m : OI»ER Armor ^Hl^Bi Honesty Dependability Guaranteed! 10% Discount with Student IP # 3 3 0 1 6 7 1 - 2 2 7 7 1189 E. ISnu Snusnest eOt rS. q• uBaerell ingham OA«WM?ME»N rTnBAAv Ye SMA M sWmEsmEr K wrm iTFiWTTiTnl iimlrZM^»*MlS*Ml!lI MM No Appointment Necessary Loaner Cars '•msmmi It's Not Too Late - Register for Independent Learning Courses! • Start anytime • Study when your schedule allows • Choose from over 100 . undergraduate courses • Take a GUR Call or visit us online! Extension tuition rates apply. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY • IChirO from 8 Fans who have faith that Ichiro won't bolt town shouldn't be so naive. Ichiro insisted he must see improvement from the team before he re-signs, according to a Sept. 30 article in The Seattle Times. The problem is, with a shallow pool of major league free agents and little trade bait on the team, improvement won't come easy for the Mariners. Ichiro is a great player, but he is also more replaceable than many fans think. His .370 on-base percentage in 2006 is a joke for a player who consistently leads the American League in hits. The problem is Ichiro's walks total. In 752 plate appearances this season, Ichiro walked a measly 49 times. This "...for the sake of all of us, it's time to part ways/' Andrew Irvine is unacceptable for a leadoff hitter. Still, I am not saying Ichiro is the cause of the Mariners' problems. Richie Sexson and Beltre continue to struggle in the American League, and the Mariners pitching staff never came together. Even though Ichiro isn't the problem, he is definitely not the solution. Trading Ichiro could be the key to acquiring the players needed to bring the team back into contention. Mariners need offensive power. Seattle finished second-to-last in the American League in RBIs this season. The New York Yankees, who tied for the best record in the major leagues, finished first in RBIs. This isn't a coincidence. The Mariners need runs to The win. We have less power than a beer-league softball team, and Ichiro's paltry 160-pound frame isn't helping. The Mariners need a leader. They need a voice in the clubhouse that can rally the team in early August when morale is low. I understand everyone loves Ichiro. He is the face of the team and never misses games. It's fun to watch him do his yoga routine on the on-deck circle, but the front office needs to sell stock when it's high. That time is now. It's been fun watching Ichiro roam the outfield at Safeco for the last six years. But, it hasn't been fun watching the Mariners miss the playoffs year after year. The team needs power more than speed, pitching more than defense — they need a true leader. I'm sorry, Ichiro. It's been a blast, but for the sake of all of us, it's time to part ways. • Tackles from 8 responsibility of his new position. "I get involved in all the plays, which I really enjoy," he said. Simmons first worked with Ross in high school. He attended a football camp at the University of Oregon, where Ross was coaching at the time. "After watching him on tape, I knew that he was the ideal player to be in the middle of our defense," Ross said. Former Viking running back Duncan Sherrard said Simmons' move to the middle linebacker position was a smart play by the coaching staff. "He was one of our best players on the defense, and still is," Sherrard said. "He brings a rare athleticism to the linebacker field in Division II competition." Shane Simmons photo courtesy J of Western Sports Information Department ---------- Western Front 2006-10-06 - Page 10 ---------- The Western Front WesternFrontOnline.com fUlPrlMNIlUflNN FRIDAY October 6, 2006 GEIO Students balance books and budgets // I'm at Western for the education. But every time I daydream in class about anything but whatever the professor is droning on about, I end up thinking about money — like how much my 20-minute escapade into the depths of my imagination cost. According to the Office of Admissions, our Western education costs a pretty $16,000 each year — in tuition, books and living expenses — for Washington residents. Add that up for a college career and students are looking at a seemingly insurmountable amount of loans that will dent their promised hefty post-graduation salaries. For those of us choosing not-so-lucrative professions, our loan payments may take us closer to the poverty line after graduation than we were while in school. To escape deep debt after graduation, many students toil in the trenches of the real working world, adding 10 to 40 hours to their full load of classes so they can afford their plush, four-room, six-roommate, one-bathroom apartment. As the quarter slips by, more tired students trudge to their morning classes after repeatedly working until 10 p.m. and studying until 4 a.m. Caffeine becomes their personal friend and enemy by keeping them awake but torturing their every waking moment with jitters and paranoia. Why do they submit themselves to this torture? The question boils down to one thing: money. Some students are now indignantly thinking to themselves that they're working and going to school full-time for the education and are burning my column in effigy. But let's be honest — it's no secret. the piece of paper that says "bachelor's degree" on it along with your name buys you more earning power (unless you're a journalism student — professors tell us nearly daily we will live just above poverty levels for the profession we have chosen). So, with the exception of delusional, idealistic students like journalism majors, the bottom line of a college career comes down to the dollar. And working more now means less debt later, so students sacrifice their sanity to stay out of that hole. But working may not be such a bad thing. According to the Office of Admissions, it might actually help our college careers — a survey of Western students found those who work 10 to 15 hours per week fair better academically than those who do not have a job. Appropriately, they had no information about those who work and go to school full-time. It's, the Office of Admissions, and they would not want to scare away potential money —- I mean students — by J giving statistics about those bleary-eyed, caffeine-junkie, workaholics who make up a r / good portion of the student body. I have worked all three paths. My first years I lit both my wicks and worked full-time while taking 15 credits each quarter. After realizing that my caffeine addiction had gone too far when I was drinking coffee chased by Red Bull for a midnight snack, I jumped headfirst into debt by taking my junior year off from work. For my final hurrah, I'm accepting the prescription of admissions and working 10 to 15 hours each week. I, of course, was not satisfied and decided to stress myself out by taking 20 credits, but it was not my decision. It was the caffeine talking. I'm glad I am working again, despite my caffeine addiction once more rearing its jittery head. In my junior year Western comprised nearly my entire social sphere. And 7 was drinking coffee chased by Red Bull for a midnight snack. - Matt Cagne despite the plethora of campus social resources, I felt something was missing, and not just the paychecks. I need that world outside this impressionistic microcosm. I'm happy to be only working. 10 to 15 hours each week — but also not just.for the paycheck. One look at my disheveled self and bloodshot eyes in photos from that early era when I worked and studied way too hard brings back memories of bad food, odd smells emanating from various piles of laundry and stress that permeated every aspect of cartoon by Tristan Hobson THE WESTERN FRONT my life. But I have another world outside of Western where my school worries and stress tend to fall away. My job is relatively easy, and it has become almost relaxing — a mediation of repetitive activity that doesn't stimulate my mind, but doesn't stress it either. And gathering a paycheck is much better than acquiring debt. So, for those of you slacking off and not working, get a job, you bums. Your education just might be worth it. SlllifilfllSlSlsSsWf^^ ---------- Western Front 2006-10-06 - Page 11 ---------- WesternFrontOnline.com OPINION Friday, October 6, 2006 111 Vote based on policy not isolated scandal Matt Oak THE WESTERN FRONT Despite the constant bombardment of political scandals and corruption, the public needs a dose of reality and less mistrust of elected political leaders. In late September U.S. Rep. Mark Foley, R-Florida, resigned after ABC News reported that he had inappropriate contact with a 16-year-old male, via e-mail and instant messages. Foley later admitted his guilt, blaming his actions on alcoholism. Given scandals such as these which dominate headlines year-round, it may seem like a good idea to throw all trust for political leaders out the window. On the contrary, it is the public's duty as voters and citizens to take these scandals in context and not be sucked into the ideology that all politicians are corrupt by definition. The problem is that popular public belief holds that there is no reason to trust politicians. People should go to outside mainstream media and expose themselves to other sources in order to really know what's going on— to find out what politicians are doing in the office, rather than in the bedroom. The root of this problem lies not with the politicians, but with the stories printed each day about them in newspapers and broadcasted on television reports. If the media crams these scandals down the throats of the public, how is the public then able to make room to stomach any of the good political action that rarely warrants a headline? Voters need to call on other sources, such as local party headquarters and public records, that contain the positive action being done by elected officials without being distracted by unrelated stories. Sara Singleton, a Western political science professor, said most of the issues politicians say they will fix, get fixed. Contrary to a common belief among voters that politicians cheat and lie their way into officej elected officials, for the most part, do their jobs as they advertised. Dr. Todd Donovan, Western political science professor, said this scandal surrounding Foley means that people may shy away from voting for the Republican candidate because of the party relationship, making Democrats more hopeful about taking the seat. Voters let scandals such as Foley's affect their decision in the polls, and officials are voted into office without consideration of their political knowledge or ability. It is both irresponsible and unfair to label a candidate unfit to serve based on a partisan affiliation with one corrupt bureaucrat. The sooner people learn to look at issues and policies and take over-hyped scandals with a grain of salt, the sooner they can consider themselves a responsible, well-informed population. Nobody can condone the actions of Foley, but citizens need to realize the actions of a few can't represent how we view our political leaders as a whole. This scandal with Mark Foley is an isolated incident blown out of proportion. The public needs to take a deep breath and realize that, with few exceptions, politicians do their jobs. Believing all politicians are corrupt is like believing everything purple tastes like grape soda. All voters should recognize the absurdity of this stereotype and look beyond mass media to see what politicians really do while serving office. 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- 1951_0601 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1951 June 1 - Page 1 ----------Full Week Planned For 1951 Graduates By JOYCE HUTCHISON From now until commencementexercises on Friday, June 8, the 52nd graduating class of Western Washington college has a busyschedule planned. Tomorrow afternoon at
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1951_0601 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1951 June 1 - Page 1 ---------- Full Week Planned For 1951 Graduates By JOYCE HUTCHISON From now until commencementexercises on Friday, June 8, the
Show more1951_0601 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1951 June 1 - Page 1 ---------- Full Week Planned For 1951 Graduates By JOYCE HUTCHISON From now until commencementexercises on Friday, June 8, the 52nd graduating class of Western Washington college has a busyschedule planned. Tomorrow afternoon at 4, the graduates are invited to attend the organ recitalby'Maria Kjaer of the University Presbyterian church of Seattle, the first program in the Auditorium- Music building. The recital is the beginning of Alumni day and will be followed by a tour of inspec-* tion throughthe new building The alumni banquet will com mence at 5:30 in Edens hall with McQueen; hymn, "Faithof Our - Fathers." The main address .by Thomas Mc- Senator Virgil R. Lee of Chehalis Queen will befollowed by the an-giving the evening address. This them "Holy Radiant Light" by the choir, benedictionby the Reverend Taylor and the "Four-Fold Amen" will be followed at 8 p. m. by an informal social hour in Edens hall dining room. Speaking on the topic "The West and its Destiny," the Reverend ThomasCraig McQueen, minister of t h e ..Westminster ..Congregational church of Spokane, will deliver theaddress for baccaulaureate service on Sunday afternoon, June 3 at 4 p. m. Mr! McQueen is a highschool graduate of Pembina high school, Pembina, North Dakota, and a grad- GOV. ARTHUR B.LANGLIE Commencement Speaker uate of the University of Manitoba and Manitoba college, atheological seminary at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He has been at Spokane for the past five years.Program for t h e baccaulaureate services is as follows: prelude by Bach on the organ; processionalhymn, "God of Our Fathers"; invocation by the Reverend Daniel E. Taylor of the Garden StreetMethodist church; anthem, Tenebrae Factae Sunt by the choir; scripture reading, President W. W.Haggard;, prayer, Reverend Thomas C r a ig Class of 1950 Gives Bulletin Board For New BuildingPresented to the college by the graduating class of 1950, a new glass-enclosed bulletin board has beenplaced on the lawn adjacent to the library, across the street from the Auditorium-Music building. Theboard will serve the new building, listing coming events in the new auditorium. The present location isa temporary one, with a final site to be chosen later which will be a place where it can best serve thestudents and the public. Graduating seniors of 1951 are purchasing, as their gift to the college, aspecially-constructed speaker's desk for the auditorium. It will be made of oak to match the interiorof the building. by the choir. The recessional hymn is "O God, Beneath Thy Guiding Hand" by choir andaudience. Ted Wahlstrom will be at the organ. Caps and gowns will be worn by the 1951 graduatingclass. Following bacalaureate service the president's tea*for the faculty will be held in the Blue room ofEdens hall. Tuesday, June 5, is Class day. All students are urged | o attend this as it will be their onlychance to see the 1951 graduating class and the only graduation function in t he Audditorium-Music..building . . t h at they may attend. I t will be the first time the faculty has attended Class day in a bodyand they will enter the auditorium in academic procession wearing full regalia. Awards for the year will be given out, Dr. W. W. Haggard will deliver a short address and Paul Herbold will render "An Old Man'sThought of School." Following the program the audience and class will s i ng "Auld Lang Syne." Theseniors will wear their caps and gowns down senior walk as they place their name cards under the 1951plaque. Following the Class day program the graduates will attend the traditional president's tea intheir honor held in the Blue room of Edens hall from 3:30 to 5:00. Also at Edens hall on Thursday, June7, the faculty will hold the annual reception for graduates. Their families and friends are invited, at 8:30p. m. in the Blue room. Commencement exercises for the 1951 class of 305 members are June 8, at 10a. m. in the Auditorium- Music building. The main address will be delivered by the Honorable Arthur B.Langlie, governor of the State of Washington. During all exercises nurseries will be provided for smallchildren and are expected to be used. Reading Matter Due Tuesday All library books are dueTuesday, June 5, with the exception of books checked out for the quarter, which will be due June 6. Ifstudents need books for an extended period they may make arrangements with Miss Enid Karstenbefore time at the circulation desk. Fines must be paid before the end of the quarter or grades will bewithheld. The price of the book wiU^eharged for books n o t retiKn^ by Wednesday, JunVi:'"•;;;,".'.':'.... -.-. • - All campus school l i b r a ry books are duo June 4. COLLEGIAN Vol. XLVI — No. 34Western Washington College, Bellingham, Washington June 1, 1951 Prexies 'Attend Salt LakeConvention Representing WWC at the Pacific States Presidents Association meeting in Salt LakeCity on May 23-25 were Eddie Hickenbottomand Dick Pedersen, retiring and incoming ASB presidents.Pedersen and Hickenbottom were flown to the Utah captital by United Air Lines for the convention whichhad as a theme "The Campus and the Present Emergency." Fifty-four schools from 11 western statesand Hawaii were represented at the conference by 117 delegates. The purpose of the meeting wasto discuss mutual campus problems. Host for the association meeting next year will be the University of Washington. Nora Cummins To Retire At Year's End By WAYNE SMITH Plans to retire at the end ofthis, year were announced this week by Miss Nora B. Cummins, long time member of the faculty. MissCummins, political science professor and adviser of the- International Relations club, first came toWestern in 1915 and has watched the school grow to its present size. She states that.when she firstcame here there were just two buildings, the Main building and the old Industrial Arts building. Thepresent infirmary was a private home and located on the site of Edens hall. Private homes also occupied t he sites Of the PE building and the Library. Miss Cummins' chief interest is in international relationsand she has followed that by devoting much of her time to the supervision of the International Relationsclub since it was organized on the campus in 1926. Miss Cummins has also served on virtually everyfaculty committee in her long career and had the honor of being chairman of t he fiftieth anniversarycelebration during the entire year of 1949. In addition to her campus activities, Miss Cummins hasfound time to play an active part in community affairs. During the second world war she was a member of the mayor's civil defense committee. S he was second president of the Business andProfessional Women's club and served as a member of the board of directors of the League of WomenVoters. When Miss Cummins first came to Western, she was supervisor of student teaching and it waslargely through her efforts that student teachers were allowed to receive training in the Bellingham public (schools. She then did graduate work at Columbia University and received her masters degree. On herreturn to Western she taught in the social science department. As yet Miss Cummins has made nofuture plans as to what she will do after her retirement. New Teachers Urged To Use Mobile X-RayGraduates who will begin teaching in the fall and students whofwill do student teaching in the fall quarterare urged by Mi s Mira Boothby, college nurse, to take advantage of the portable 'X-ray unit which is inBellingham this month. Miss Boothby said that those wishing certification should call at the nurse'soffice for identification cards before going to the unit. All students are invited to have an X-ray, she said,but those who will need certification in order to accept a teaching position or do student teaching in thefall are especially urged to do so at the present time. The unit will be in operation daily except Sundayand Monday, with the hours to be from 1 p. m. to 8 p. m. when located at all places except downtownwhen it will operate from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. The schedule for the unit is as follows: June 1, Whatcomjunior high school; June 2, J. C.|Penney store; June 5, Fairhaven junior high school; June 6, Twelfthstreet and Harris avenue; June 7, Larrabee school; June 8, Lowell school; June 9, J. C. New LoungeWill Open On June 18 With a few final touches yet to be added, the new student lounge and snack barin the Auditorium- Music building will be open for business on June 18, the first day of summer quarter.Painting of. the two rooms has been completed _ and work is being done now on the drapes and thefurniture. The snack bar in the fountain room is still unfinished. Looking forward to the day when the newlounge will open, Freddie Haight, chairman of the student facilities committee, expresses the hopethat students will keep it in good condition. "We hope that when you see the rooms you will realize howfortunate we are to have such wonderful facilities— and that it is our responsibility to see that it iskept in good shape. It's up to every individual to see that he does his share in keeping our rooms in good conditiion." None of the entries submitted in the recent name-the-lounge contest were suitable, in thejudgment of the facilities committee, which reserved the right to accept any or none of the suggestions. / "Vik's Grotto is the name being used temporarily," Miss Haight said. "If you can think of another name, put your comments and suggestions in the box located in the co-op." Penney store; June 12, Birchwood school; June 13, Birchwood school; June 14, Columbia school; June 15, Roeder school; June 16, J. C.Penney store. June 19, Geneva school; June 20, Silver Beach school; June 21, Roosevelt school;June 22, Sunnyland school; June 23, J. C. Penney store; June .26, Washington school; June 27,Franklin school; June 28, Bellingham Industries; June 29, Bellingham industries; June 30, J. C.Penney store. BOARD OF CONTROL Short Budgets Get Final Nod at Meeting With departmentchairmen submitting trimmed budget requests, Board of Control members were able to come to anearly deciison on the amounts to be appropriated to student activities for the 1951-52 year. Thefollowing amounts were approved in a Tuesday afternoon session: Men's Athletics, $20,720;Collegian, $6,100; Music, $2,170; Administration, $2,126; Social, $2,100; F o r e n s i c s, $1,448.95;Women's Athletics, $927.65; and Drama, $475. All budgets were approved as submitted, with theexception of men's athletics, the largest of the appropriations. Board members agreed on FurnitureGoes to Highest Bidder Going to the highest bidder will be chairs and tables of the present studentlounge in an auction sale, Wednesday evening, June 6, in the lounge. The sale will begin at 7:00 p. m.The student facilities committee is conducting the auction. Minimum prices ill be established for eachitem with the final sale price to be set by the bidders. Students and faculty members are invited toattend. the amount but decided to consult with athletic director Charles Lap-penbusch on some detailsof the expenditures. EARLE INCREASE DELAYED Action on a salary increase for co-op managerLouis Earle was postponed until January 1, 1952. A special committee reported that thisarrangement was agreeable to Earle. The board voted to authorize the student facilities committee andthe lounge maanger to dispose of furniture of the present student lounge which will not be transferredto the new snack bar. ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1951 June 1 - Page 2 ---------- EDITORIALS 'Thirty'... the End Of an Enjoyable Job With this final effort, the present Collegian editorand staff say "thirty" to a year's work . . work that we have enjoyed every minute. Our goal throughout the year has been a multiple one, shaped by the varied responsibilities of a college press. The paper, aswe see it, has these duties to perform: to record the minutiae of college comings and going and doings,to speak as a voice of the students who own the paper, and to provide a training ground for effectiveparticipation in a democratic society. We feel that we have succeeded to a great degree in achievingthe first of these goals-^-report-inf the activities of the college community. A small and loyal staff hasworked hard to cover every phase of campus life. We have tried to emphasize student activities,neglecting outside news and trivial faculty personal items. We haven't been able to please everyone allthe time, much- as we would like to. Sometimes the principles of good journalism re-quried a firmnegative answer to the most sincere requests. As a voice of the students, the paper functions only aswell as students take an interest in it. The paper is both a leader and a follower of student opinion. Ifstudents do not formulate or express their own opinions, they are but idle "second-guessers" in criticizing a paper which steps out on a limb to express a viewpoint. We prefer to consolidate and articulate analready formulated student viewpoint. The college press functions as training ground for effectivedemocratic participation only to the extent which it is allowed freedom from administrative control. Aprotected press is a weak and spineless press. We think the soundest policy in this regard is thestudent responsibility principle. Then the pressures of society can operate as they do in the case of anyother paper and the editors can learn by their mistakes just as all editors come to learn. "But studentsare so irresponsible," is the terrified comment made by those who fear the consequences of too muchstudent self-government, too much student self-discipline, too much freedom of the college press.Irresponsible, yes, because they haven't had a chance to develop responsibility. The college student,after all, is a future citizen who is soon going to have the responsibility of taxing and spending billions ofdollars, the responsibility of possessing a weapon such as the H-bomb, the responsibility of creating alasting peace—something his elders still haven't achieved. We say, let the college students have lots of responsibilities, let them play around with them, le them make lots of mistakes. It's the only way they'lllearn to become responsible citizens. Douglas Horton, well-known churchman, recently put it like this,slightly paraphrased: "Problems come only to the living and the working . . . There are no issues in thelives of those willing to sleep with their fathers . . . You either push up issues or push up daisies." Withthis final comment, we say "thirty" and fade away, with many grateful remembrances of a grateful andappreciative faculty and student body. Western Washington Collegian •Since 1899 Memberassociated Gol!e6»ate Press . Member Northwest Intercollegiate Press Conference Entered as second-class matter at the post office at BelHnghair by virtue of the act of March 8, 1879. Printed by CoxBrothers Williams, Inc., Bellingham, Wash Subscription rate, by mail, $4.00 per year, in advance.Represented for National Advertising by NATIONAL ADVERTISING SERVICE, Inc. College PublishersRepresentative 420 Madison Ave., New York, N. Y., Chicago, Boston. Los Angeles, San FranciscoEditor. Paul Gillie Managing Editors Keith Stearns and Clint Doherty Business Manager... Flaine Daverin Staff Photographer Ed Mapes Adviser. Mrs. Ruth Burnet Editorial Council: Mort Gronseth, Sports Editor; Jean Olson, Joyce Hutchison and Janet Craig, Society Editors; Bob Bowman, Feature EditoV; CecilThomas, George Keplinger, Shirley McMicken, Gene Caraker, Marilyn Hash, Eugene Williams, BobSabin, Gladys Flakus, Wayne Smith, Betty Olson. By BOB BOWMAN S t u d e n t s interviewed forthis week's student poll were asked the question: "Are you satisfied with the names now used for thebuildings of the campus, MRH, Music-Auditorium, etc, or do you think they should be named afterindividuals or prominent alumni?'' Responses were varied but the majority of students questionedfavored renaming the buildings. Gene Johnson stated, "I figure that as long as we are now a largecollege instead of a jerk-water i n s t i t u t i o n , we should act like one. We should honor a fewpeople who have graduated from here as well as give the buildings intelligent names." In contrast toJohnson's statement was that of Alan Laxdahl. He said, "No one would use the name of a person even if it were given to a building. Let a sleeping «dog lie." Stanley Catron was undecided. He ControversyOver Naming of Buildings is Query of Week; Large Variation in Opinions replied, "Most schools havenamed their buildings after individuals and it would probobly be more appropriate than the names nowused. However, it might be confusing to new students or visitors." George Dowd is heartily in favor ofrenaming the buildings. He commented, "I have always felt that buildings should be named afterprominent alumni. I think the practice of not naming our buildings dates us as a normal school."Presenting an opposite view was Kappy Anderson who declared, "I think they should leave things asthey are unless they find a very good name." Jim Lockhart cautiously, "I think it would be a good idea torename the buildings if the names used were worthy." Gene Caraker stated, "I think the names nowused are unsatisfactory and renaming the buildings would be a great help." Mailbag: Letters to theEditor To the Associated Women Students and the Student Body as a whole: Now that my term asAssociated Womens' Students President is ending, I.feel that I have a lot to say to everyone. Frst Iwould like to thank everyone for helping the AWS so much this year. I know that without the help andcooperation the faculty and the students gave us our year would not have been so successful. I've reallyenjoyed all the work this year and really considered it an honor to serve you. Through this responsibility,I have met a lot of people and got to know others a lot better. •AWS sponsors a lot of differentfunctions throughout the year, such as Girls Leaders' Conference, dances, teas, assemblies, and alsoprojects to raise money for our Displaced Persons fund. Through the appointed chairman and hercommittee of each function, all our activities were a success, but without these capable leaders I'm surethey would not have been. Many girls as well as boys helped us a lot this year without any recognition.The commission and our advisers who worked with me this year deserve a lot of credit and thanks, too.Through them these capable leaders were chosen, besides all the help they gave. They, really workedhard. Again I would like to say thanks a lot for helping us so much this year, and I wish Marion Stefaniand everyone the hest of luck this coming school year. Sincerely, RUBY JOHNSON AWS PresidentLITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS 1 \ f¥ By Bibler I wonder what will happen to your car tonight?" By MORTGRONSETH Here it is the last issue of the year, and time to have a look at what has been happening insports from September through June. Football was the first sport to see the light of day, and the Vikacame through with everything but the league championship. The blue and white scored almost fourtimes as many points as their opponents— 258 to 67—were only beaten twice in ten outings, bothtimes by six points, and they were once held to a 13 to 13 tie. The most points scored against the teamin one game was by College of Puget Sound, when the Ta-coma boys got a total of 13 on CoachLappenbusch's straight-line defense. The worst defeat the Viks handed anyone this year was the 47 to 0 defeat of Pacific Lutheran college at their Homecoming on October 21 in Tacoma. About the comingyear, Coach Lappenbusch said, "I've got my foot on the accelerator and I hope no one has. his foot onthe brakes. We will have some trouble filling the spot of the St. Martin game, but I've written letters toschools in Oregon, California, and also the University of Hawaii. I hope to get a game with one of thoseschools." * * * Basketball had one of its most successful seasons, as the squad broke better than evenin their 25 games. They won 13 and lost 12. The blazing finish is one that will be remembered for yearsby those who saw the game. The Vikings handed the Eastern Washington Savages a 54 to 53defeat—Big Bill McDonald's splash as he hit the pool—and the rest of the swimming basketballteam. For next year, basketball is quite a question mark. There are some good boys coming up from theJV squad—if Uncle Sam leaves them in school—and there should be some good players enrollingin.school. Next year should be a bigger and better year on the maple courts. * • * In spring sports the boys from Vikingville came out with mild success in both the major and minor fields. The mostsuccessful of the spring sports was golf, as they swept all but one meet. Tennis broke about even, andbaseball and track weren't highly successful, but each had a flash of brUHance. •Some individuals,Mbdris Peterson, Artis Larsson, and the relay team of Jerry Reinert, Dave Grocott, Al Meuli, and BillGarrison were outstanding point getters in almost all meets. InJbaseball the pitching this year was thehigh point in almost every game. Bob Lajala, Bob Hansen, Spud Walley, and Russ Neilsen were some of the most effective. It the hitting department it was Bob Scoll and Bud Scott who kept the opposingpitchers on their toes. All in all, this year was a great success as far as Evergreen conferencecompetition and outside competition is concerned. * * * Another successful year was also completedin the intramural athletics. Basketball had a large number of teams, with the jrace close most of the way. Fastball was also tops en the list, with the two leagues going strong, giving each other a bad time,and many upsets occuringduring the season. There were also some very good tournaments in theintramural program—badminton and ping-pong (table tennis) included among these. * * • * Hopesfrom this side of the athletic program that there can be some improvement in the win column nextyear—they did a wonderful job this year, but we can still strive for improvement—and a pat on the backto each and every student and faculty member who made this year a big success in athletics. AttractiveMagazine, Writer-Off Presses By BOB ROYCE Fresh off the presses this week arrives the spring issueof The Writer, WWC's creative writing magazine. Published periodically by the English departmentand capably edited this issue by Walter Goetz, Esther Portenor and Stuart Compton, The Writerpresents for general perusal the efforts of a new crop of literary tyros. Consisting of four short stories, two poems and three non-fiction works, the contents of the spring Writer, if not of outstanding quality, arecertainly not inferior to those of: previous issues. Of the short stories, (Continued on Page 8) ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1951 June 1 - Page 3 ---------- LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS By Bibler That'll take care of the writing—but what if he asks you to take anoral examination?" Final Week Schedule Posted For benefit of those students who wish to have a copyof the closing week schedule at hand,/the Collegian reprints the schedule as follows: Monday, June 4— All classes as scheduled. Tuesday, June 5 — 8:00 and 9:00 o'clock classes as scheduled10:00,11 o'clock class examination. 12:30, 1 o'clock class examination. 2:30, Class Day exercises, new auditorium Wednesday, June 6—8:00, 9:00 o'clock class examination. 10:00, 10:00 o'clock classexamination. 1:00, 2:00 o'clock class examination Thursday, June 7—8:00, 8:00 o'clock classexamination. 10:00, 12:00 o'clock class examination. 1:00, 3:00 oclock class examination.Exception—All classes meeting just once or twice weekly will hold the examination in the last regularly scheduled session of the class, rather than as above. Students Appointed to Freshmen WeekCommittee Asked to Attend Meeting Plans for a welcome to next fall's entering freshmen will be made at a meeting to be held Monday, June 4, in room 219 at 4 p. m. Student members of an opening weekcommittee have been appointed by the dean of men and dean of women and are asked to attend themeeting. The committee will work out de-: tails of a mixer, pep rally, and other opening week events towelcome new students and acquaint them with the college, its customs, and each other. The followingstudents have been appointed to the committee: Men—Sam Agnew, James Bemis, Ralph Bennett,Robert Boko, Milton Clothier, Jim Dennis, Pat Doyle, John Eide, Bob Ellington, Mervyn Evans, JohnFollis,. Larry Posmo, John Franklin, Ken German, Paul Gillie, Glen Gossage, Mark Hardie WarrenKronstad, Ernie Loreen, Alfred Lunde, Dick McClure, Charles Odell, Oscar Olson, Ed Owens, BobPennington, Dick Pedersen, Charles Scott, Tom Springer, Keith Stearns, Ben Thai, Donald Thorlakson,Dick Wahl, Bill Ward, John Wilson, Larry Wilson, Byron Winter, Bud Woodward, Keith Wright andJack Young. Women—Helen Barton, Gerry L. Berg, Barbara Butler, L a u r n e l l. Cooper, CarolynCrook, Elaine Dav-erin, Alice Jean Davis, June pillman, Beverly Dustin, Lillian F a v e r o, Donna Fee,Sue Fisher, Lois French, Janice Gentry, Rita Goldade, Pat Graves, Anne Griffiths, Betty Gro-cott, LynnHunt, Jacqueline Hurlbut, Carol Irwin, Barbara Lind, Bonnie Pasley, Judy Redmond, Phyllis Skinner,Marion Stefani, Peggy Straus, June Sutherland, Marilyn Wagar, and Helen wife. Men Who Qualify Maybe Exempt Undergraduate college students will not be drafted until they have had an opportunity topresent evidence of, their class standing or until results of their college qualification teste areknown. These scores will be mailed directly to the student's draft board. In no case willpostponements be granted after August 20, 1951, unless the student qualifies as a result of the test orhis grade standing. William O'Neil, assistant registrar, points out that the student will not be draftedimmediately on this date, but he may have his classification changed. Men students who are graduating this spring and who wish to have a 30 day draft extension must apply to their local board as soon aspossible. This 30 day extension period enables the student either to enlist in the branch of service ^ofhis own choice or find a place in industry which is vital to national defense. Western Graduates 314Students A senior class with 314 student* will be graduated from WWC this week. MASTER OFEDUCATION Wilfred E. Gunderson, F,erndale; Alice Pine Larson, Bellingham; Wil-lard Jean Stradley,Bellingham. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION*' Ihga Gene Adams, Bellingham; James ArthurAlbers, Bellingham; Allen Curtis Alexander, Shelton; Eunice S. Allen, Seattle; Robert Stanley Allgire, Mo u n t Vernon; Frank Louie A l v a r o , Vancouver, B. C; Herbert A. Ambrosius, Bellingham; WilliamU. Anagnostou, Bellingham; Richard Fred-Anderson, MarysvillejRobert Nicoli Anderson, Seattle; JohnWilliam Anglin, Vancouver, Wash.; Effie York Atkins, Arlington; Lynn C u r t i s Atwood, Kirkland;Wesley S. Bailey, Fern-dale; Robert H. Bartholick, Bellingham; Joan Neriede Bartlett, Seattle;Charles O. Beardslee, Belle-vue; Benevere Bebb, Seattle; Patricia Ann Beck * Winlock; LawrenceRussell Belka, Bellingham; Alex Dan Beltz, Port Angeles; Evelyn Orlantha Johnson Beltz, PortAngeles; Ernest David Benner, Bellingham; Geral-dine Margaret Berg, Kent; Donald Lee Bingham,Seattle; Robert Charles Bostrom, Bellingham; LuCelia Burrows Bower, Port Angeles; Burton O.Boyd, Keyport; Howard Gene Breivik, Bellingham; Patrick Michael Brennan, San Mateo, Calif.; HenryErvin Brooks, Chehalis; Richard Allen Brooks, Bellinghamr Charles H. Brown, Seattle; Donald PattisonJBrown, Port Orchard; Donna Redmond Brown, Bellingham; Joan Aliene Brown, Seattle; Janneke Bur-nans, Vancouver, Wash.; Barbara Ann Butler- Shelton. Joan Sweitzer . Calkins, Bellingham; DonaldD. Cannard, Vancouver, Wash.; Enid June Carrick, Bellingham; Yvonne Carson, Seattle; CarlBenjamin Cary, Friday Harbor; Marjorie Ruth Chandler, Spokane; Margaret El m a Cheney, Everett; EarlThomas Clark Jr., S e a t t le Nona Louise Cochran, Port Angeles; Viola Myers Colvin, Mount Vernon;Calvin Charles Conley, Bellingham; Charles Edward Coke, Bellingham; Richard E. Coward, Bellingham;Clarence M. Coye, Lynden; Eldridge Junior Creighton, Snohomish; Roy Everett CruverJr., Tacoma;Harvey E. Culbertson, Longview; Frank D. Curry, Bellingham; Irene Daane, Everett; Adolph Dahl,Ferndate; Wesley Neil Daines, Everett; Eileen Dallas, Vancouver, Wash.; Ruth Scholes Darvill,Bellingham; Janice Louise Davis, Lopez; Douglas Doane Dayton, Bothell; Rose Mary Dewar,Bellingham; William O. Diambri, Bellingham; Eleanor Yvonne Dodd, Bellingham; D o r o t h y Ann Dow,Manchester. George S. Earl, Bellingham; John C. Eddy, Bow; Willa C h a r l e ne Elledge, Bellingham;James John Elves, Bellingham; William Rexford Ely, Seattle; Eugene K. Entrikin, Burlington; Iris Eleanor Erickson, East^Stanwood; Mabel Nusseur Faris, Wenatchee; Mary A. Federico, Monroe; Dorothy.Joan Fennelly, Seattle; Anne Rosalie Ferguson, E v e r e t t; Harold Dodge Fisher Jr., Bellingham;Joanne Habegger Fisher, Bellingham; Stuart Pelham Fitzpatrick, Plymouth, Wis.; Ruth May Fleming,Port Orchard; James Marshall Ford, Longview; Athene Franks, Bellingham; Christina Knutzen French, Burlington. Robert Eugene Gallmeyer, Olym-pia; Theodore Doyle George, Pouls-bo; Bessie HeardGiersch, Arlington; Bruce N. Gillett, Bellingham; Joseph M. Gloman,-Bellingham; Patricia J. Graves,Ferndale; John G. Griffith, B e l l i n g h a m ; Richard Vincent Grimes, Bellingham; David John Grocott,Astoria, Ore.; Harold Morton Gronseth, Seattle; Richard W. Groth, Battle Ground; Doris Anne Grueter, Bellevue; Robert Bruce Gruett, Blaine; William L. Hale, Friday Harbor; Virginia Lange Hall, Bellingham;Barbara Jane Harbison, Port Angeles; Florence E. Harden, Seattle; Herbert Clayton Harriman, Custer;Albert S. Harris, Bellingham; Frances Harris, Bellingham; Verna Weterman Hayton, Sedro- Woolley;Paul Ezra Herbold, Bellingham; Edward Owen Hickenbottom, Enumclaw; Mandel I. Hilde,Bellingham: Eric Victor Hoglund, Port Angeles; James Malcolm Hollingsworth, Bellingham; EugeneF r e d e r i ck Holmes, Bellingham; Richard Grant Horn, Bellingham; Violet Manuel Hughes; MountVernon; Katherine R. Hunt, Bellingham; Jessie L. Hyde, Bremerton. Ruth E. Irwin, Bellingham;William Clare Jackson, Everson; Marion Cole James, Arlington; John J. Jenft, Sultan; Jack RaymondJensen, Seattle; Ann Ophelia Johnson, Missoula, Mont.; ,Eileen Johnson, Bellingham; Leslie M e l v i n Johnson, fellingham; Ruby Clarice Johnson, ellingham; Rudolph P. Johnson, Anacortes; W i l l i a m B. Johnson, Denver, Colo.; Harold Clayton Jones, Louisville, Ky.; N o r m a Swanson Judd, PortAngeles. Bonnie Louise Kearns, Bellingham; Ronald R. Kerr, Silver Lake; Patricia Ann Joyce Killmer,Shelton; Jeannine Berger King, Bellingham; Emerald I. Riley Kissinger,, Port Orchard; Harold ErvinKloes; Bellingham; Irma Lorraine Knutson, Seattle; James B. Koloc, Waterloo, la.; Audrey ImogeneKorhel, Cen-tralia; Michael Kosar, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Mary Delores Kurtz, Wahpeton, N._D.; JamesRandall Lafond, Bellingham; Harold Dwaine Lambert, Bellingham; Leland Stanford'Lar-rick Jr., PortAngeles; Lolabel Marie Larsen, Everett; Thomas R. La wren-son, Bellingham; JBrvin L. Leatha, Sedro-Woolley; Edwin Verne Le- Barron, Bellingham; R o b e r t Eric L e h t o , Bellingham; Katherine F.Lenihan, Poulsbo; Joseph Bernard Lepeska, B e l l i n g h a m ; Miriam Liedtke, Bellingham; A l l e nFred Long, Bellingham; Gertrude Hodgson Love joy, Suquamish; LeRoy Howard Lund, Vancouver;Wash.; Elmer LeRoy Lundstrom, Blaine; Don J. Lynch, Hoquiam. Gracey Carmichael McClendon,Seattle; Mary M. Mac Donagh, Seattle; Arthur Melvin McGraw, Long-view; Norris J. McHeffey, PortOrchard; Rosa McKeown, Bellingham; Richard J. McCole, Centralia; Max Boyd McLain, Lynden; John Ray McStott, Puyallup; Edwin A. Mapes, Bellingham; Vivian FrMarquie, Bellingham; Wesley DuaneMartinsen, Bellingham; Eugene E. Matson, Bellingham; Bernard J. May, Sumas; Edna Goulter May,Centralia; Edward Creasey Merrill Jr., Bellingham; Joyce I. Messer, Santa Ana, Calif.; John HowardMiller, Vancouver, Wash.; Mary Ellen Miller, Everett; Robert C. Mills, Bellingham; Donald E.Minahan, Burlington; Floy Mitchell, Parkland; Howard Arthur Moore, Friday Harbor; Marilyn GraceMorrison, Bellingham; William F. Morton, Aberdeen; Jack Thomas Mowatt, Ferndale; Helen Dickinson Munroe, Snohomish; Laura Starr Nattrass, Bellingham; Mary B. Nay, Bellingham; George A.Nelson, Bellingham; Helen Newland, Everett; G o r d o n Lyle NichollSi Bellingham; Katherine OvaNiemela, Port Angeles; Lawrence J. Nordby, Ferndale. - Lorraine Sylvia Olson, Seattle; Desmond E.Oslin, Ferndale; Robert L. Oswalt, Bellingham; Jo Ann Otten, Wickersham; Raymond E. Otten,Bellingham; H a r r y Paul Pagels, Bellingham; Richard Robert Patterson, Edmonds; Lawrence William Pavish, Everett; Robert Gordon Peach, Bellingham; Donald Howard Pearsall, Stevenson; Roy S,Peterson, Bellingham; Wesley Neil Peterson, Springfield, Ore.; Mathilda A. Petry, Bellingham;Bruce Leland Philbrick, Bellingham; Helen Esther Piatt, Omak; Alice Marguerite Piers, Yakima. MarieLucille Ramquist, Kirkland; Elizabeth A. Rank, Bellingham; Richard G. Ravenhorst, Ferndale; GeraldinePhyllis Reid, Aberdeen; Donna Josephine Reinholt, Bellingham; Ella J. Renebo, B e l g r a d e, Minn.;Stanley Reynolds, Bellingham; Carl Otho Richart, Longview; Violet E. Ries, Sedro-Woolley; LucilleLillian Ritchie, Bellingham; Joseph P. Roberts, Bellingham; Robert Frank Rodenberger, Olga; Ida M.Rogne, Bellingham; Clarence Lee Rohrer, Bucoda; Robert W. Rom-gerg, Bellingham; George AdelbertRudes Jrr, Bellingham; Irvin Lambert Rydberg, Anacortes. Pauline Malloy S a n d a l l , Bow; HarryLee Sandberg, Bucoda; rW. Bradley Sarvis. Bellingham; Malcolm W. Scribner, Anacortes; EileenElizabeth Senn, Seaattle; Geralyn Louise Shannon, Lynden; Wallace Alan Short, Bellingham; NancyAnn Shultz, Wenatchee; Clifford E. Simmons, B e l l i n g h a m ; Lorna June Smith, Bremerton; Scott E. Smith, Bellingham; Theodore Joseph Smith, Everett; Vida Troyer-Smith, Bothell; Walter Smithey,Bellingham; Ray C. Snively, Stanwood; Heine Ingar Sor-ensen, Seattle; Rubie Laura Spaf-ford, Omak;Donna Lee Spicer, Snohomish; Keith L. Spickler, Mukilteo; Janet Elizabeth Steinke, Seattle; WilliamRay Stendal, Bellingham; Barbara J o a n Stevens, Burbank, Calif.; William T h o m a s Stoner,Kirkland; Virginia Studebaker, Bellingham; Janet E. Summers, Tacoma; Charles Eugene Talmadge,Bellingham; Donald H. Taylor, Bellingham; Robert Teitzel, Bellingham; Robert Jack Terrell,Aanacortes; Mary Mar-gret Thomas, Seaattle; Stanley Clyde % Thompson, B e l l i n g h a m ; RobertHarry Thorsen, Bellingham; Walter William Tobin? Bellingham; Charles Edward Trentman, Sedro-Woolley James Albert Vail, Bellingham; Rolf William.. Valum, Bellingham; Herbert Owen VanCleve, Hoquiam.Theodore R e g i n a l d Wahlstrom, Longview; Rogert E. Wakelam, Ren-ton; Ernest Marion Wanzer,Bellingham; R e g g i e Ware, Bellingham; Charles R i c h a r d Webb, Granite Falls; Neva M. Weber,Oakridge, Ore.; Genevieve Selig Wellington, Port Orchard; Yvonne Iris West, Bellingham; Douglas D.White, Bellingham; Vernon Leo Whitney, Castle^ Rock; Gayle Dean Whitsell, Bellingham; RobertWilliam wicks, Renton; Roy A. Williamson, Bremerton; Charmaine Wing, Kent; John W. Winter,Bellingham; Emma A. Wiseman, Sedro-Woolley. BACHELOR OF ARTS Robert S t a n l e y Allgire,Mount Vernon; Lawrence Russell Belka, Bellingham; Robert Charles Bostrom, Bellingham; Burton O.Boyd, Key-port; Thomas Joseph Boyd, Pasco; Franklin Duane Chamberlain, Bellingham; M. StuartComp.ton, Bellingham; Charles E d w a r d Cooke, Bellingham; Janet Elizabeth Craig, Hoquiam; Perry E. Crandell, Bellingham; Wesley Neil Daines, Everett; Douglas Doane D a y t o n , Bothell; GeorgeGordon Dowd, Bellinngham. James Marshall Ford, Longview; James H. Furlong, Granite Falls; AnneMarie Gillett, Bellingham; W a l t e r Lee Goetz, Bellingham; Richard Louis Hawk, Bellingham; RowlandW. Hill Jr., Tacoma. Kenneth E. James, Bellingham, Gene A. Johnson, Seattle; Harold Clayton Jones, ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1951 June 1 - Page 4 ---------- •A Credit for Peterson's Track Wins Modestly Passed To Coach Ray Ciszeck By CLINT DOHERTY"Coach Ciszek should get most of the credit," declared Modris Petersen, a tall, highly suntanned Latviandisplacee and star on Western's track team, of his recent 25.5 low h u r d le performance in theEvergreen conference track, meet. This mark is five-tenths of a second lower than the established Latvianrecord. Peterson, who speaks with only a slight trace^of an accent, went on to say, "Next year I havehopes of lowering the conference low hurdle record." This year the brown wavy-haired lad missed tyingthe record by only three-tenths* ~ of a second. "I hope that when Latvia becomes Free Latvia, my record will become recognized there." With blue eyes sparkling, the 21- year-old Peterson recalled his earlieryears. "I attended school in my home town of Naukensi, Latvia. In Latvia we have seven grades In theelementary school, and high school consists of five grades. I graduated from the elementary school,then entered a Latvian high school in Germany, "The school didn't nave an organized sports program,but I played volley ball and turned out for track on the YMCA team. I tried the' shot put, broad jump, andlow hurdles, but I was still too young to do very much. "During the war my whole family was forced tomove to Germany, but we were lucky. Instead of forced labor in the factories, we all worked on a farm.There was never enough to eat and the treatment which we received was very rough. If I'd been but ayear older, I would have had to serve in the German army. "At the war's end we lived in a displacedpersons camp for three and a half years.^ At the end of that time, the Lutheran church paid our way toNew York City, and from there we came out here to Ferndale where my dad got a job. I went to Ferndale high for three months so that I could better learn to speak English, and last Winter I came here toWestern. "I-like this country very much; much, much better than Russian-controlled Latvia. I hope tobecome a citizen here someday." Peterson displayed the typical col- EVEETTHING IN MEN'SFURNISHINGS Holly's Men's Shop 106 W. Holly Smith-lngwersen Ritchie OPTOMETRISTS Phone547 207Vi East Holly, Bellingham Complete Cleaning Service "Our Experience and Equipment Is Y o u r Guarantee of Quality" Vienna Cleaners Inc. 206 East Magnolia Phone 26S Page 4 WWCollegianFriday, June 1, 1951 MODRIS PETERSON lege attitude when asked about the draft. He says, "I want to attend school, but if I have to go, I'll be glad to fight for this country." o "If every boy in the U. S. couldread every girl's mind, the gasoline consumption would drop off fifty per cent." ,: —o "Thish match won't light." "Whasha matter wif it?" "Damifino. It lit all right a minute ago." Drink Milkshakes atHILLVIEW DAIRY 1824 Cornwall Ave. WE SERVE LUNCHES AND REFRESHMENTS n Flowers ofQuality" ft** JSL 1330 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham PHONE 288 Dr. Lapp Praises Tennis Squad ForGood Season "I am Very pleased with this year's tennis squad," announced coach Chuck Lappenbusch, chairman of the athletic department. Western's tennis squad can boast that they finished the seasonwith a majority of won games for the sea-sonr They were defeated by the strong WSC squad by thenarrow margin of 5-4. Despite budget slashes, Mr. Lappenbusch hopes that' the athletic departmentwill be able to issue sweaters and awards for all sports next year. Following is a list of matches playedthis year and the winners: Western vs. Seattle Pacific, won by Western. Western vs. Seattle- University, won by Seattle U. Western vs. U. of e-Washington, won by U. of Washington. Western vs. UBC, wonby UBC. Western vs. Seattle Pacific, won by Western. Western vs. WSC, won by WSC. —^ O : ;Little Nickey, five years old, was* walking along the street with_ little Joan, four. As they were about tocross the street, Nickey remembered his mother's teaching. "Let me hold your hand," he offeredvaliantly. "Okay," exclaimed little Joan, "but I want you to know you're playing with fire." MartinRecommends 18 Men for Letters Coach Joe Martin has recommended that 18 men receive letters inbaseball this year. Western's baseball team had only a so-so record this year, but finished- strong, by handing Seattle university their first loss of the year. The Chieftains had won 18 straight games. Bob"the Bear" Scoll finished out his fourth year of competition at Western leading his team in hitting, with a.386 average. Scoll was the only four year man on this 'year's squad, and one of the three boys who willnot be back next year. Jim Koloc, and Ray Scott are the other two men who are graduating. Koloc is apitcher, and Scott played the initial base. Following are the batting averages of the first twelve hitterson the blue and white squad ^ Bob Scoll, outfieldsr 385 Tom Taylor, infield-pitcher... 350 Chuck Lindberg infielder ...333 Bud Scott, outfielder 327 Bob Nemo,' infielder .350 Jim Thurston, catcher 535 RayScott, infielder 233 Russ Neilsen, pitcher ,1.222 Bob Trouse, outfielder. :...222 Chuck Hodder,catcher..... 212 Cliff Hash, infielder 206 Spud Walley, infield-pitcher 200 The following 18 men have been recommended for letters by the coach, and awards will be voted on .by the Board of Control at its nextmeeting: Don Bracken, Chuck Brown, Loyal Edgren, Bob Hansen, Cliff Hash, Chuck Hodder, Jim Koloc,Bob Lajala, Chuck Lindberg, Russ Neilsen, Bob Nemo, Bob Scoll, Bud Scott, Ray Scott, Tom Taylor,Jim Thurston, Bob Trouse, and Spud Walley. Vik Pigskin Squad Faces Eastern Twice Next Year Dueto the fact that St. Martin's college has dropped fro mthe Evergreen conference, Western's footballsquad "has been scheduled to play two games with the Eastern Washing ton Savages during the 1951 football season. The first game of the conference "season is with Eastern on September 29. Prior tothat time the WWC pigskin men will play two games here, one with Pacific U. of Forest Grove,Oregon, and one with UBC. These games will be played on September 15 and 22 respectively. Dr. Lapptrasures the hope that these games will add greatly to the depleted athletic budget SHIRTS IN AT 9OUT AT 4 205 Prospect Street Phone 66 or 67 For Graduation GIFTS That Are Really Acceptable!Kodaks - Colognes Cosmetics - Fine Perfumes Electric Shavers COLLEGE STUDENT RATES 25c pergame Shoe Rental Free ANY WEEK DAY — 12-7 P. M. Bring Along. Tour Student Body Card 20thOiiliin Bowling Center JIM FRANCISCO PAUL HUNTER Star Drug Co. Phone 224 Cor. State HollyIn Prairie, Mississippi, the Trades Training Institute Canteen is a favorite student gathering spot. In theCanteen—Coca-Cola is the favorite drink. With the college crowd at the Trades Training Institute, as"with-every crowd—Coke belongs. Ask jar it either way . . . both trade-marks mean the same thing.BOTTIED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY COCA-COLA BOTTLINGCOMPANY OF BELLINGHAM © 1950, The Coca-Cola Company ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1951 June 1 - Page 5 ---------- Coach Sam Carver critically surveys the form demonstrated by three of his club swingers, Rowan Cotton,Bob Jacobs, and Fred Carbon at to, as they practice their art. Carver's boys have done very well thisyear, winning most of the matches in which they have been engaged. Riot Birds Win WRA SoftballComing out in the lead with four wins and no losses in WRA softball are the Riot Birds. Captained byMaryann Hoyt, the team took the tournament with its 100 percent rec-ord. In second place with threewins and one loss is the- Softball class. Third goes to Edens hall with two wins, two losses. Fourthplace belongs to Kluane who won one and lost three. Losing all four games is Edens hall Southcorridor. The last game to be played in the tourney was between the Riot Birds and Kluane in which theRiot Birds won by forfeit. Other players on the winning team besides Captain Hoyt are Maggie Cole, ,JoGloman, Jackie Hurlbut Vera Jones, Pat Magnusen, Beverly Mariely, Sue Nelson, Janis Peoples; ImaJean Raines, Violet Ries, and Loretta Stibre. Left Outs Battle Daniels for # Intramural Title Thechampionship of the men's intramural softball league will be decided by the best two out of threeseries, with games last night and tonight. A playoff game will be played Monday night if necessary. Allgames will be played on the West field which is behind the PE building. Battling it out for thechampionship will be Daniels, winner of the "A" league, and the Left Outs, winner of the "B" leagueby virtue of their win of a postponed game at the end of the regular season. • * * The GOOD Bread ** * @OX StAtA U, 1HC. PRINTERS . . . PUBLISHERS STATIONERS Phone 282 "Seventeen StepsProm the Center of the City?' Below Bellingham Natl. Bank WHEN THEY SAY . . . MUELLER'S THEY MEAN PAUL MUELLER Bellingham's Leading JEWELER Expert Watch Repairing 1305 CornwallAye. WWColleg.an Page 5 Friday, June 1, 1951 • 0 t t Jacobs Leads 21 st Annual Whatcom GolfTournament By GENE CARAKER Bob Jacobs, star golfer on Western's highly successful golfingquintet, is at the present time leading the field in the first round of the 21st annual Whatcom countygolf tournament. Jacobs shot even par last Sunday in emerging one stroke ahead of last year's champ,Dave McBeath. The final two rounds of the tournament; will be played at Lakeway and the Country Club,in that order. Jacobs' fine showing is a tribute to the excellent coaching of Sam Carver, whsoe teams are almost always on top and who tutored this' year's college squad to a very successful season.LOSE ONLY ONE The Westerners won five out of six matches, aeieating an opposi-: tion except CPS*who defeated them in their return match at Fircrest in Tacoma, by a score of 3% to 11%. The linksmenstarted the season off by squeaking past CPS 8 to 7. They next encountered Seattle university whomthem defeated sy2 to 6J4; then the lost their rematch with CPS. The Norsemen stopped Everett JC 12 to 3 in their fourth match, and dropped Everett again at the Country club by an overwhelming score of 14 to 1. In the final outing of the year the Viks made it a clean sweep over FELLOWS . ., LOOK TO YOUR SHIRTS For That Smart Appearance . • FORM FITTING • EXPERTLY FINISHED 48 HourService if Desired CALL 126 THE PACIFIC LAUNDRY Bradbury's Keith Studio Commercial andMagnolia WEDDING PICTURES As low as $10-00 In the Church, Home or Studio Phone 571 ByEDDIE HICKENBOTTOM President, Associated Students Since this will be the last Fireside Chat of theyear and also the end of my reign as Student Body President I would like to reminisce a little. I t hasbeen a great pleasure to serve as ASB president. I have gained personally many gratifying experienceswhich I shall always remember. There have been times when I have wondered whether this job has beenworth the effort but always some incident has happened wjiich has made it seem worth while. It has been a great pleasure to work wfth my fellow students on the board. They have at all times thought for the good of the entire student body and I know that they will continue to do so in the years to come. It hasseemed desirable to me to hold to the philosophy of "the greatest good for the greatest number."Whenever a minority group strays from this thinking and attempts to benefit their own small group theyare not acting for the benefit of the entire student body. This has been a year of reduced enrollment andreduced finances. I think that the board has done an excellent job in reducing expenditures to meet thesituation. Next year's budget has been set at a minimum. I hope that the budget will not suffer a cutduring the middle of the year as we were forced to do this year. There is no place for deficit financing inour student body. *- I would like to wish next year's president, Dick Pedersen all the luck in the world.We had many personal discussions on our trip to Salt Lake and I am convinced .that he will do anexcellent job. He will be very capably helped by Larry Wilson, next year's "Veep." In conclusion I think itwould be well to remember that the president is no better than his Board of Control. Keep electing capable and efficient members to the board and you will have capable and efficient ASB presidents. It hasindeed been a pleasure to serve you! Seattle U with a 9 to 6 conquest, to register what might have been a championship season had they been in an organized conference. Coach Sam Carver should becommended very highly for the outstanding job he has turned in through the years as head of thegolfing department. Men who made up the big five and won letters are the following: Kenny James, FredCarbonatto, Bob Skidmore, Bob Jacobs, and Rowan Cotton. Books and Beauty Can Go TogetherNATIONAL BEAUTY BARBER SHOP ". 1306 Cornwall Ave. Phone 1165 CONGRATULATIONSGRADS From Your DE SOTO — PLYMOUTH DEALER RYGMYR SAMPLE Home of Bellingham'sFinest Used Cars 1205 Commercial1 Street Phone 6600 Make the HUT- SUT your SummertimeHeadquarters Complete Fountain Service Thick Malts and Shades 121 W. MAGNOLIA PHONE 3403 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1951 June 1 - Page 6 ---------- Joy Hoff Weds O. Anderson Married Saturday evening, May 12, at the home of t!he bride's parents,,were Miss Joy Hoff and Oscar Anderson, Jr. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Hoff,2930 Coolidge drive. The groom's parents are Mr. Oscar Anderson Sr., Clarkwood, Texas, and Mrs.Louis T a n n e r , Jacksonville, Florida. The Rev. Oscar Jacobson, of Central Lutheran church,performed the ceremony before the fireplace. Lighted candles and clusters of flowers decorated themantle, while baskets of white lilacs, spirea and dogwood were placed at either side of the fireplace. The bride was attired in a red suit with navy stripes and wore a corsage of white gladioli centered with redrosebuds. Miss Myrna Ban-nerman, her attendant, wore a gold suit and a corsage of purple iris andyellow rosebuds. Henry P. Ehlers, U. S. N.. acted as best man. At the informal reception whichfollowed, Miss Priscilla Blickenstaff, a WWC student, cut the cake. Mrs. Anderson Is a student at WWC and Mr. Anderson is stationed at Sand Point. At the close of the quarter they will make their home inSeattle.- —Cut Courtesy Bellingham Herald ENGAGED Mr. and Mrs. Elmer J. Lafond announce theengagement of their daughter, Marylee Jeannee, to Ensign Robert L. Owings, USN, son of Mr. andMrs. Herman Owings, all of Bellingham. Miss Lafond attended WWCE and Ensign Owings has been onactive duty in Korean waters for the past eight months. No date has been set for the wedding. Page 6WWCoUogiin Friday, June 1, 1951 HADACOL OWENS DRUG CO. 701 West Holly Tel. 196STATIONERY - PRINTING "The Union Has It" UNION PRINTING CO. 1421 Cornwall Phone 1264FEATURING . . . DISTINCTIVE JEWELRY and Precision Watch Repairing F. Stanley Norman JewelerHotel Leopold Bldg.—Phone 374 AWS Tea Held Friday Morning AWS girls served tea last Fridaymorning in the Home Economics department for the faculty and girls of the student body. Miss Elizabeth Daniel, who is taking Miss Marie Pabst's position, and Miss Lorraine Powers, club adviser, poured. Thecommission for next year was announced by the new president; Marian Stefani. Fellowship, which is incharge of AWS iea is headed by Laura Lee Sovde. Nancy Mercier is in charge of Social which plans thedances and group activities. Standards, whose duty is to check house books will be handled by MarilynSmith. In charge of Leadership, which takes care of elections, is Donna Fee. Publicity for all activitieswill be handled by Betty Grocott. Keeping the AWS lounge attractive will be the duty of the RoomService committee, headed by Barbara Bemis. Next year's high school leader's conference will be heldin the fall instead of winter quarter. Debaters Install Fall Officers At a recent meeting of Pi Kappa Delta(forensics honorary) the new officers of the organization were elected and installed. The office ofpresident will be managed by Glen Carson with vice-president, Jim Bemis assisting. Secretary is MaryLou Fagerson and the position of treasurer will be held by Jim Dennis. The reporter-historian will be JohnWilson. Donna Fee and Jim Dennis were appointed to work with adviser Sene Carlile in planning theactivities of the forensic squad. A committee appointed to work out details for the opening week mixersponsored by the club are Chuck Messinger, Rita Goldade and Phyllis Skinner. Congratulations andBest Wishes to the Graduate Owl Pharmacy Cornwall and Holly Come in and See Our LovelySelection of GRADUATION DRESSES In Sheers and Pastels ORGANDY Embossed - Plain alsoEYELIT Young Fashion OdellNew ACEHead Elected and installed into their new offices: were theofficers of the Association of Childhood Education club. The office of president will be filled by CharlesOdell. New vice president is Joanne Oldani and secretary is Carmela Federico. The treasurer for nextyear is Conine Lund. Miss Ruby Mclnnes is taking over the office of club adviser vacated by Miss Synva Nicol. l i l i l l l i i lllllplll i l p l l l l i IllilllliSlils l i i i: lllll; §1111 i l l l SK8*§£ m TO WED Mr. andMrs. I. J. French of Bellingham are announcing the engagement of their daugnter Lois, to Mr. AllenC. Alexander, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Alexander of Shelton, Wash. Lois is a junior at WWC, majoring in art. Nick is a senior, majoring in social studies. Both are in teacher training. The announcement wasmade at the AWS picnic. As yet no date has been set for the wedding. —FINE— Dry Cleaning IN AT 10 A. M. OUT AT 5 P. M. Our Cleaning and Pressing Is UNSURPASSED EXPERT REPAIRS NewPockets, Zippers, Mending, Alterations, etc. • 48-Hour Shirt Laundering • Showerproofing Superior Cleaners 207 Chestnut—2807 Meridian Third Street, Ferndale Haggard Fetes Board Members Dr.and Mrs. W. W. Haggard «ave the annual Board of Control picnic at Gooseberry point, Mondayevening, May 28. Guests included current Board of Control members, incoming board members, andfaculty advisers to the Board, of Control: Miss Marjorie Muffly, Dr. M. F. Cederstrom and Harvey Gelder. Also p r e s e n t were Miss Ethel Church, secretary to the president, and the girls who operate theswitchboard in Dr. Haggard's office. After the traditional baked salmon dinner the group gathered aroundthe campfire to hear Eddie Hicken-bottom, student body president, and Dick Pedersen, president-elect,report on the Student Body Presidents' Convention which they recently attended in Salt Lake City,Utah. This picnic is always held very shortly after this convention. Bartlett-Clyde to Wed in YumaDuring Summer Announcement of the engagement of Miss Joan N. Bartlett to Patrick "Spider" Clyde ofYuma, Arizona, was made recently at a Kluane birthday dinner. Miss Bartlett, a senior at WWC, is thedaughter of Mrs. M. H. Bartlett of Seattle. Mr. Clyde is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Clyde ofWhidbey island. An early summed wedding is planned in Yuma where Clyde is playing professionalbaseball. —Cut Courtesy Bellingham Herald BRIDE ELECT Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lockhart,Bellingham, are annuoncing the engagement of their daughter, Joan, to' Mr. Ronald Hjaltalin, also ofBellingham. Miss L o c k h a r t is a freshman at WWC, as was Mr. Hjaltalin before entering the navy.WWC SENIORS, K. LENIHAN AND J. JENSON TO WED Mr. and Mrs. James D. Lenihan of Poulsboannounce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Frances, to Mr. Jack Jensen, son of Mr. I. K.Jensen of Seatle. Both Miss Lenihan and Mr. Jensen are seniors in teacher education at Western andhave been prominent in college activities. Miss Lenihan is a member^ of Valkyrie and has served on thepep committee. Jensen is vice-president of Norsemen and a member of the W club. No date has beenset for the wedding. BORNSTEIN SEA FOODS Largest Assortment of Sea Foods in the NorthwestCENTER OF HOME MARKET PHONE 883 W H I T E HOUSE FT1HRKET m l . i t l . FOR FOOD . . .ALWAYS GO TO BELLINGHAM'S MOST POPULAR FOOD MARKET! HURLEY'S DRUG MART ELMOT. HURLEY, DRUGGIST Home Market Phone 434 TOO SOON! Inwardly quaking, the new graduateprepares to take her diploma in hand and set forth to conquer a skeptical school board. All thatDARIGOLD MILK she has been consuming will stand her in good stead now! at your dealer'sWHATCOM DARIGOLD PHONE 314 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1951 June 1 - Page 7 ---------- Redecoration Job By GLADYS FLAKUS Redecoration of the AWS lounge on the second floor of themain building is progressing rapidly and it is hoped that the few remaining accessories will be purchased soon. , Phyllis Skinner and Carolyn Crook were co-chairmen of the decorating committee, advised byMiss Miriam Peck of the art department, and Miss Lorraine Powers, dean of women. Old gold, cocoabrown, dove gray and deep aqua, the colors used, were picked up from the rug which was still in goodcondition. Many comments were made concerning the new rug, which d e n o t e s the amount of time and care the committee gave to the choosing of colors which did not play down the gayer colors ofthe rug. The chocolate brown is used on the ceiling and main wall while the other three walls are paintedin the dove gray. Rejuvenation of the davenports and seven occasional chairs included tying the springs, refinishing the arms and legs, and new upholstery. The two davenports were upholstered in old goldfrieze, and a pair of chairs in cocoa frieze. The gray and the aqua, used in the ottier five chairs, eachhave enough figure to add interest. NEW WINDOW SHADES The drapes, in beige tones, are stillAcademic Dress To be Worn by Faculty June 5 Class day this year will be a graduation event, allWWC students may attend. This year the faculty will enter in academic procession wearing fullregalia. The wearing of caps and gowns by faculty and graduating students at commencements incolleges and .universities today is a survivial of an old custom. During the late middle ages and earlyRenaissance, gowns were worn by students and faculty alike to designate the wearer's affiliation witha college or university Both the type of gown and tie colors of the hood worn with it symbolize theacademic rank of the, wearer and the institution that has conferred this raffle upon him. The Doctor'sgown has full f l o w i ng sleeves barred with velvet, and is faced with velvet its ^entire length. TheMaster's gown has closed sleeves' slit at the elbow. In effect the slit leaves the wearer's forearmsuncovered. The Bachelor's gown has cuff-length f u l l flowing sleeves. The hoods worn by the facultyare lined with the traditional colors of the institution that has granted the wearer the degree. The color ofthe velvet of the neck band and facing denote the field of study within the institution from which thedegree as granted". For instance, white denotes Arts and. Letters; dark blue, Philosophy; goldenyellow, Science; pink, Music; light blue, Education; sage green, Physical Education, etc. in goodcondition but are being cleaned and given ah additional lift with sizing. New shades were purchased for the windows. ; Two oval Duncan Phyfe coffee tables were purchased to replace the hexagonal table,which will only be brought in when needed for teas. The tapestry is being replaced with a few .pictures of interest to co-eds, possibly some of Degas' ballerinas. Three floor lamps, more in keeping withmodern decorative trends, will be installed, soon. President W. W. Haggard has been very interested inthis project and has given the committee encouragement which was greatly appreciated, according tothe committee. Ruby Johnson, AWS president, urges all girls on the campus to visit the loungesometime this quarter and witness the results of the redecoration. Datelmh e Friday, June1—Publications banquet. Sophomore class picnic. S a t u r d a y , June 2—Alumni day. Organrecital. Sunday, June 3—Baccalaureate. Tuesday, June 5—Class day. Thursday, June 7—Facultyreception for graduates. Quarter ends. Friday, June 8—Commencement day. Monday, June18—Summer quarter. —Cuj^-Courtesy Beiringham Herald At a party for her friends, the engagementof Donna Lee Reed to Gerald Lee Hickok, was announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Reed, ofBellingham. Mr. Hickok is the son of Mrs. Eugene Urbick of Bellingham and Mr.NG. W. Hickok ofEuseka, California. Donna is a freshman attending WWC and her fiance is stationed with the Marines.No date has been set for the wedding. The Holly Barber Shop 206*6 E. Holly Street Frank Weyand -Fred Sinclair Geo. Heffley, Prop. Parents Announce Mclnnes Betrothal Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Paul Hand-son of Richmond Beach have announced the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Mclnnes, to Mr.James R. Beasley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan J. Beasley of Lyman. Both young people are WWCgraduates. Miss Mclnnes is teaching in Sequim and Mr. Beasley is teaching in Burlington. An earlyAugust ^wedding is planned. GOODING NAMED ASSISTANT Don Gooding, former sports editor ofThe Collegian, has been named department of fisheries administration assistant. . - •.' RobertSchoetter, state fisheries director, made the announcement of his appointment May 21. Gooding hasbeen with the department since 1949 as supervisor of public relations. He was associated with theWhatcom county natural resources conservation program during 1948-49. Whitman CHOCOLATESAubert..'Drug. Company 105 E. Holly St. WWCollegian Page % Friday, June 1, 1951 Campus SchoolSite of Tea For Teachers Prospective t e a c h e r s were the guests at a tea in the Campus schoolauditorium yesterday afternoon. State and local Parent-Teacher association officers introduced to thefledgling teachers were: Mrs. Ray Freeman, Mrs. Herman Ploez, Mrs. C. M. Bannerman, W. O. E. Rad-cliffe, and Dr. Raymond Hawk. The tea, sponsored jointly by the Future Teachers of America, theAssociation for Childhood Education, and Kappa Delta Pi, is part, of the program of collegecooperation of the Washington State Congress of Parents and Teachers. American Shoe Repair . •WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS 1303 Railroad ATcnne Congratulations to W. W. C. E. on TheCompletion of Your Wonderful New Auditorium-Music Building KVOS.. . ABC ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1951 June 1 - Page 8 ---------- FIGHTING VIKS Ex-Student Completes Air Force Basic at Lackland Pvt. Daryl E. Billman recentlycompleted Air Force basic training at Lackland air force base, San Antonio, Texaas. James H.Armstrong, who enlisted in the army 18 months ago, recently received the? unusual honor of beingpromoted from sergeant first class to captain. He was a navy lieutenant during World War II, fighting with Task Force 58 in the Pacific. Donna Jean Hardwick has been accepted as a seaman recruit in^theregular navy and is now undergoing nine weeks of recruit training before being assigned to a navy school. Glenn F. Huleatt was recently home on leave from the Alameda naval air station, California. Glenn washonor man of his company at recruit camp. Dan W. Laxdall, USN, has been advanced to electronicstechnician 3/c while serving aboard the amphibious force flagship USS Eldorado. The Eldorado isstationed off Korea. Kay Don Le Master, student this year, was recently inducted into service. Airmanapprentice Robert L. Os-born has been graduated from the third class of the recently organized airmanschool at Whidbey island naval air station. Gerald W. Thon, HA, is back in San Diego, after a leavehome, attending hospital corpsman school at Balboa Naval hospital." Airman apprentice LynnC/Swank, after being home 10 days, returned to San Diego for assignment. Odell Says SUB Here in 3Years "Within a period of three years the student union building will be a reality on the campus," reports Charles Odell. Odell made this statement after the board of trustees approved his plans for financing the proposed student building at their May 23 meeting. As the first step in securing the needed funds a $1.50 registration fee will be charged to all students enrolling for the 1951 fall term. Money from thesale of,bonds and appropriations from the state legislature will complete the sources of revenueneeded for the building, it was reported. Page 8 WWCollegian Friday, June 1f 1951 Advertising PuzzleContest* HERE ARE THE RULES 1. Each word in the following sentence must be found in one of theCollegian ads and the advertiser's name plaoed In the blank following the word. 2. No two words cancome from the same ad. 3. No words come from the classified section. 4. Upon completion of yourpuzzle bring it to Collegian office. 5. Persons winning first prize are ineligible for further competitionduring the quarter in which they won. 6. College students only are eligible for competition in the contest. First person with correct answers wins one dollar while second prize is fifty cents. HERE'S THESENTENCE 1. Wishes 2. really ~. 3. sets 4. the 5. quaking _ 6. grads 7. to 8. shakes 9. the 10.sample 11. selection 12. of 13.' compliments 14V in 15. the ... 16. completion ... 17. of 18. picturesGrads Write From New York, Sweden Among news received recently from Western alumni are lettersfrom New York and from Sweden. Bob Safsten, 1950 Klipsun editor, wrties from Sweden, where he isdoing missionary work. Willard and Sylvia Threlkeld, 1950 graduates, have written to Mrs. MayBettman about their experiences in New York, where Willard is enrolled at Columbia university. Social and economic conditions are described in a letter from Bob Safsten. He says that the "people are quitestoic, most of them- approaching fatalism in their thinking. Sweden is a small, weak, and almostpoor country, compared with our standards, which, of course, isn't fair. "They know' that war in anyfashion would simply sweep the country clear of any hope of the survival of the height of their presentstandard of living, and virtually destroy the kingdom politically and economically." Safsten reportsthat Europe is old "and for all its moderness, Sweden is also growing old and stagnant." TheThrelkeld's visited in Florida before going to New York. They have an apartment in Brooklyn, within easywalking distance of Coney Island. Willard spends two days each week in classes and three days in field work,'with a career as a social worker as his goal. At present he is doing field work as a medical socialworker with the Veterans administration in Brooklyn. His wife works for the Reuben H. DonnellAdvertising company, a famous firm which specializes in the classified section of telephone books. TheThrelkelds send best wishes to the coming graduates and hope to see some of them back in New Yorksome time soon. * Haggard, Carlile Graduation Orators Delivering commencement ad-dreses at twohigh schools in the state this week were President W. W. Haggard and Prof. Sene Carlile of the speechdepartment. On May 31 President Haggard spoke to the graduating class of Lopez high school. The title of his speech was "Your Worth?" At, the commencement exercises at Friday Harbor high school todayCarlile presented an address entitled "The Hidden Course." more writer (Continued from Page 2)"Elaine," a sensitive and fetching little endeavor by Jean Boucher, is especially well done, while "TheCheck" by Bob Bailey, and "The Return" by Jack Young are also noteworthy. Quite timely in thenon-fiction category is Vern Renius' essay on the'"Effects of Using the A-Bomb on the Chinese Reds,'-'in which the author presents several very realistic and cogent arguments against our using the A-bombin the present conflict. Also in the non-fiction field is Eugene Park's freshman theme, "On Cussing inGeneral," which contains some rather amusing anecdotes and is as a whole fairly well written. Othercontributions were by Carl Richart, Rod Cardwell, Marilyn Hall, and Roger Gray. As for the format of thisissue of The Writer, thanks to the efforts of artists Lois French, Wayne Craig, Carol Pagels and StuartCompton, it is: by far the most attractive the publication has enjoyed in several years. Copies may beobtained from James O'Brien, room 42, free of charge. Klipsun Comes Out Monday Western's 1951Klipsun will be ready for distribution Monday, June 4, editor Joyce Gillie announced this week. Theyearbook contains 148 pages, with pictures of the year at Western, including classes, faculty, clubs and activities, and athletics. "The book this year has an unusual cover," the editor said, "and we hopeeveryone likes it." Meanwhile, next year's editor. Joanne Hoyt called a meeting Monday to begin plans for the 1952 annual. GRADUATION GIFTS • SHEAFFER PENS • PEN PENCIL SETS •RONSON LIGHTERS • COLLEGE JEWELRY • PORTABLE TYPEWRITERS And Many OtherItems Try the GO-OP First CONGRATULATIONS GRADS • MT BAKER MOTORS 119 GRANDAVENUE Congratulations to the Graduates ( t o Congratulations to the Graduates of '51 Complimentsof Puget Sound Pulp and Timber Company
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- Identifier
- wwu:2646
- Title
- Fish Town protesters move to courthouse
- Date
- 1988-01-21
- Description
- Clipping of a Skagit Valley Herald paper from January 21, 1988 about Fishtown-related protests now at the county courthouse. Handwritten note gives the date.
- Digital Collection
- Fishtown Collection
- Type of resource
- text
- Object custodian
- Special Collections
- Related Collection
- Fishtown Collection
- Local Identifier
- Fishtown0054
- Identifier
- wwu:3891
- Title
- 1999 Sara Nichols
- Date
- 1999
- Description
- (30), Forward, Co-captain; Little All-Northwest Choice honorable mention (1999); Assistant Coach (2000-2007), Interim Head Coach (2003-04 season); BA (2000: General Studies) Western Washington University; Published in Western Washington University Women's Basketball Media Guide, 1999, page 23
- Digital Collection
- Women In Sport At Western
- Type of resource
- still image
- Object custodian
- Special Collections
- Local Identifier
- WSW_1999-0010