Search results | Page 2 | MABEL: Multimedia Archives Based Electronic Library

(21 - 40 of 172)

Pages

Identifier: wwu:16974
Title: Western Front - 2004 September 21
Date: 2004-09-21
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_2004_0921
Text preview (might not show all results): 2004_0921 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 1 ---------- Hold it down? Landlords could crack down on loud, rowdy tenants. See page 4 Braving the bay Teen swimmer determined to swim across Bellingham Bay. See page 15 Seatbelts, please 'Click-it or Ticket' campaign to return to Bell
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 2004_0921 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 1 ---------- Hold it down? Landlords could crack down on loud, rowdy tenants. See page 4 Braving the bay Teen swimmer determined to swim across Bel
Show more2004_0921 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 1 ---------- Hold it down? Landlords could crack down on loud, rowdy tenants. See page 4 Braving the bay Teen swimmer determined to swim across Bellingham Bay. See page 15 Seatbelts, please 'Click-it or Ticket' campaign to return to Bellingham. See page 21 ISSUE 1 Volume 131 Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington The Western Front TUESDAY September 21, 2004 Flying the safer skies U.S. Customs operating border security station at the Bellingham airport By Matthew Anderson The Western Front The 4,000-mile border between the United States and Canada, known as the world's longest undefended border because of the lack of a significant -military presence, is receiving security upgrades. In late August at the Bellingham International Airport, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement opened the first of its five planned border-security facilities. These facilities will increase the Homeland Security Department's ability to monitor and prevent illegal activities at the border, ICE spokeswoman Marie Sebrechts said. ICE will open its second northern border station this year in Plattsburgh, N.Y. It plans to open other bases in Montana, North Dakota and Michigan, Sebrechts said. - After the Bellingham Air and Marine Base opened Aug. 20, its aircraft contributed to the seizure of 209 pounds of "B.C. Bud," or marijuana from British Columbia, worth an estimated wholesale value of $627,000 in Sequim Harbor, Sebrechts said. U.S. investigative agents, border protection officers and task force members, acting on a tip from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, contacted a boat that had crossed into U.S. waters from the southern coast of Vancouver Island, B. C, Security, PAGE 24 Photo courtesy of the Department of Homeland Security Officials at the Bellingham Air and Marine Base are using tools such as this helicopter to provide aerial surveillance of illegal border activity. New park and ride set to open at Lincoln Creek By Caleb Heeringa The Western Front By building a .new park-and- ride facility, Western is aiming to solve its parking and transportation problems, said Tim Wynn, director of Western's Facilities Management. Western's Lincoln Creek Transportation Center, located in what used to be the property of Twins Drive-In on Lincoln Street, opens for use tommorow as a free park-and-ride for Western students. Public buses run from the facility to campus. Wynn said that having access to the facility should encourage people to park for free instead of having to buy a parking pass. "This project had a target user â€” commuters and people that use cars to get to campus," Wynn said. "This encourages them to take the bus and hopefully will alleviate the parking pressure around campus." The facility is in the first of two phases of construction. Western parking reserves funded the first phase, which included adding of a bus turnout and shelter. Wynn said the university hopes to receive grant money for the Bus, PAGE 10 Governor Locke names Tomlin to board of trustees By Melena Eaton The Western Front Western senior Maya Tomlin received an unforgettable birthday present on July 21 when Washington Gov. Gary Locke appointed her to her current position as the student trustee for Western's board of trustees. Tomlin said she applied for the yearlong position in March, interviewed for it and received the appointment in July. "I have a really unique opportunity (as the student trustee) to help Western to be the best it can," Tomlin said. "This position is not about me. I have a really deep commitment to Western's success, and anything I am a part of, I get behind 100 percent." As the student trustee for Western, Tomlin said she attends board meetings every other month and participates in discussing agenda topics with the other trustees. Liz Sipes, secretary to the board of trustees, said Tomlin brings a student perspective to the board and inputs her perspective as a student. "We discuss things like the budget and building renovation," Tomlin said. "The only part of the meetings I cannot be part of is when they discuss personnel matters. Tomlin also meets with Western President Karen Morse before each board meeting. Tomlin's student trustee position is one of six in Washington. "All six (public) four-year universities in Washington have student trustees," Prigg said. "Students getting an education is what universities are all about, so it makes sense to have at least one voice on these boards who is a student." Two years ago, Tomlin joined the Trustee, PAGE 12 Rec center adds another award to growing list Kim Sklar-Fowler/ The Western Front A woman works out on a stair-climbing machine Sept. 15 at the Wade King Student Recreation Center. The center recently received another award to add to the growing list of accolades it has already garnered. By Matthew Anderson The Western Front Barely a year old, Western's Wade King Student Recreation Center is compiling a notable resume of awards. The latest accolades come from Athletic Business magazine, which selected the center as a national Facility of Merit and will feature the building in its November issue. "Fmverypleased that Western was recognized," said Marie Sather, Western's director of campus recreation services. "It's a very sought-after award." The magazine extended the award to professional sports teams' facilities, Sather said. In April, the rec center was one of seven such buildings nationwide to receive the Outstanding Sports Facilities Award from the National Intramural Recreation Sports Association. "The building is in many ways unlike most campus recreation centers," said Jim Kalvelage, a partner at Portland firm Opsis Architecture, which helped design the facility. At 98,000 square feet, the building does not appear imposing from the outside, he said. "Usually, those spaces feel like warehouses with big trusses and ducting," Kalvelage said. "It nestles into the site. We hit a chord with a Northwest architectural flavor that fits into Western's campus. The openness and transparency of the building - you're able to stand in one spot of the building and sense all the Center, PAGE 25 For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail The Western Front at wfiront@cc.wwu.edu www.westernfrontonline.com Please Recycle ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 2 ---------- The Western Front â€¢ 2 NEWS September 21,2004 COPS BOX APWire news briefs University Police Sept 14^ 9:50 p . ^ a personal safety escort Jr6tti : T ^ y i f e ^ ; ^ Sept 15,5:07 p.m.: UP responded l|^||^i||^|p|i||ifflp vrespiM^^ ; $bu|h!' waif p^^0tc^^mtw^i .Eii/a^ffi:.S :disjii^ their troubles, according to police investigated information regarding possible child abuse on the 2600 STATE NEWS Mineta says seat- belt usage reaches record 80 percent U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta said seat-belt usage reached a record high 80 percent this year, an increase of 2 percent from 2003. Speaking in Seattle Sept. 16, he gave credit to state seat-belt laws such as Washington's "Click-it or Ticket" program. Full state-by-state numbers are not yet available, but Sen. Patty Murray said Washington seat- belt usage this year is 94.2 percent. That is down from last year's 94.8. Washington state, which had been first in the nation, slipped to second behind Hawaii, which has an unofficial rate of 95.1 percent. No more wasting time on playground for students The Tacoma School District wants to ban recess so children will spend more time in classrooms. Assistant Superintendent Karyn Clarke sent a memo to principals recently reminding them that regularly scheduled playtimes are forbidden, outside the 40- minute break for lunch. Clark said that if students are to reach better standards, they need to be in the classroom, not on the playground. The teacher's union is challenging the policy. The Tacoma Education Association president, Gayle Nakayama, said no evidence exists that decreasing recess increases learning. But she said that research showing the social, physical and emotional benefits of exercise and recess does exist. Tacoma has 36 elementary schools. Public defender faces scrutiny, 'horrible things' Former public defender Theresa Olson told a Washington State Bar Association meeting in Seattle that her life has been put in disarray because of the accusation that she had sex with a client in a jail conference room. Olson said she has received sexually suggestive letters and people say "horrible things" on the bus. She said reporters have called her 74-year-old mother and tried to reach former high school boyfriends. She said she needs to disguise herself for a trip to the grocery store. Olson said she made a stupid mistake but denies having sex with murder defendant Sebastian Burns in August 2002 at the King County Jail. She called it an inappropriate hug. Jail guards called it sex. The bar association said her license should be suspended for a year. Her lawyer said a reprimand is enough. The Washington State Supreme Court will decide. NATIONAL NEWS Thieves can pick widely used bike lock with a ballpoint pen One need not be Superman to open a Kryptonite bike lock. Instead, would-be thieves need only check the Internet, which has been flooded with details on how to foil the popular U- shaped Kryptonite-brand bicycle lock. Word also is spreading through cyclists' hangouts and bike shops, all scandalized by the reports of how simple it may be to break into the pricey device. One Boston bicycle messenger said a friend broke into the lock "in about two seconds." He said that with the amount of money some people spend on bicycles, he is upset to hear how easily the locks can be picked. A Kryptonite spokeswoman said the company plans to accelerate new versions of the lock in response to the problem. Labor Web site tracks U.S. jobs shipped overseas Companies that send U.S. jobs overseas will face even more scrutiny from organized labor. An AFL-CIO affiliate, WorkingAmerica.org, is tracking these companies and will identify them to the public through its Internet database. The labor group will get the information from government and company reports and interest group research. The information reaches as far back as January 2001, when President George W. Bush took office. More than 2.5 million ILS. manufacturing workers have lost their jobs since then. The AFL- CIO and most of organized labor have endorsed Democrat John Kerry for president. INTERNATIONAL NEWS Massive wave soaks 50 guests at chic Hamburg restaurant They came to dine at an expensive restaurant along the typically calm harbor in Hamburg, Germany, and left with more than they bargained for. Approximately 50 restaurant guests briefly found themselves up to their waists in water late Sept. 15 when a 640-foot-long cargo ship entered the harbor at high tide, which the Hamburg coast guard said created a giant wave that reached as far as the restaurant's kitchen. Police opened an investigation against the captain of the Italian ship Grand America, which had overtaken another ship before it entered the harbor â€” a maneuver that brought it close to the restaurant. No one was injured, and officials said that if the ship had made the maneuver at low tide, no wave would have occured. Police in Iraq discover body in river A corpse that police found north of Baghdad Sept. 16 is believed to be that of a foreigner. A security official in Tikrit said the body - which officials pulled from the Tigris River- has blonde hair and Western features. Police recovered no documents. The victim's hands were cuffed in the back. Compiled by Matthew Anderson. AP Wire courtesy KUGS 89.3-FM. The Western Front Editor in Chief: Matt DeVeau; Managing Editor: Cari Lyle; Copy Editor: Laura McVicker; Photo Editor: Kim Sklar-Fowler; News Editor: Meagan McFadden; Accent Editor: David Wray; Features Editor: David Wray; Sports Editor: Matt DeVeau; Opinions Editor: Tess Hembree; Columnist: Matt McDonald; Adviser: John Harris; Business Manager: Alethea Macomber; Advertising Manager: Joel Hall. Reporters: Matthew Anderson, Ben Arnold, Kathryn Barcom, Janna Bronemann, Paul Nicholas Carlson, Aislinn Douglas, Mele-na Eaton, Jessica Evans, Zoe Fraley, Lauren Gardner, Krissy Goch-nour, Salina Greig, Caleb Heeringa, Tess Hembree, Sean Hunter, Kadi Matherne, Meagan McFadden, Laura McVicker, Paolo Mot-tola, Michael Murray, Emily Nuchols, Crystal Oberholtzer, Por-firio Pena, Josh Schumacher, Travis Sherer, Hana Shipman, Chris Taylor, Caitlin Unsel, Amanda Woolley and Jenny Zuvela. The Western Front is published twice weekly in fall, winter and spring; once a week in summer session. Address: The Western Front, Western Washington University, CF 251, Bellingham, WA 98225. The Western Front is the official newspaper of Western Washington University, published by the Student Publications Council, and is mainly supported by advertising. Opinions and stories in the newspaper have no connection with advertising. News content is determined by student editors. Staff reporters are enrolled in a course in the Department of Journalism, but any student enrolled at Western may offer stories to the editors. Advertising inquiries should be directed to the business office in CF 230, or by phone to (360) 650-3161. Members of the Western community are entitled to a single free copy of each issue of The Western Front. WWU Official Announcements Deadline for announcements in this space is noon Friday for the Tuesday edition and noon Wednesday for the Friday edition. Announcements should he limited to 50 words, typewritten or legibly printed, and sent through campus mail to Official Announcements, MS -91 17, via fax to X 4343, or brought in person to Commissary 113F. DO NOT SEND ANNOUNCEMENTS DIRECTLY TO THE WESTERN FRONT. Phoned announcements will not be accepted. All announcements should be signed by originator. PLEASE POST FOR CURRENT TESTING SCHEDULES, check the Web site at www.ac.wwu.edu/~assess/tc.htm. MATH PLACEMENT TEST (MPT). Registration is not required. Students must bring picture identification, their student number, Social Security number, and a No. 2 pencil. A $15 fee is payable in the exact amount at the time of testing. The test is timed for 60 minutes, however allow 90 minutes for entire administration. Fall orientation Math Placement Test will be at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 20-21 in BH 109. Additional Math Placement Tests will be administered in OM 120 at 9 a.m. Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 22-24; 3e p.m. Mondays on Sept. 27; Oct. 4,11,18,25; Nov. 1,8,15,22,29, and Dec. 6, and at 9 a.m. Thursdays on Sept. 30; Oct. 14,21, 28, Nov. 4,18; Dec. 2 and Dec. 9. THE MATH PLACEMENT TEST SCHEDULE AND SAMPLE TOPICS may be found atwww.ac.wwu.edu/ ~assess/tc.htm. MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT). Effective September 1,2004, the Miller Analogies Test will be administered by appointment only, as a computer-based test. The Testing Center in OM 120 will reserve one computer terminal at 3pm eacn Tuesday-Friday for students to take the MAT. Required appointments may be made in person in OM 120 or by calling X3080. A $42 fee is payable at test time. The test takes about 1 % hours. Preliminary scores will be available immediately. Official results will be mailed within 15 days. WEST-B TEST. Anyone applying for admission to state-approved educator preparation programs and those from other states applying for a Washington residency teaching certificate must have a minimum passing score on the basic skills assessment test. Applicants for residency teaching certificates who have completed a educator preparation program outside Washington and have not passecTWEST-B may be granted additional time. See www.west.nesinc.com for description and registration information. West-B test dates for 2004-2005 are Sept. 18, Nov. 13, Jan. 22, March 12, May 14, and July 9. , WEST-E PRAXIS. Washington state requires individuals seeking teacher certification and teachers seeking additional endorsements to pass a subject knowledge assessment in the chosen endorsement area (the Washington Educator Skills Test-Endorsement, or WEST-E), beginning Sept. 1,2005. Seewww.ets.org/praxis/ prxwa.html for description and online registration information. Registration bulletins are also available in MH 216. Test dates are Nov. 20, Jan. 8, March 5, April 16, and June 11. The test scheduled for June 11 will not be administered at Western. Check the Praxis Web site for the location. INFORMATION REGARDING NATIONAL TESTING is available at the Testing Center in OM 120. DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS is noon Friday for the Tuesday edition and noon Wednesday for the Friday edition- Announcements may be submitted "by e-mail to FAST@wwu.edu, clearly marked in the subject line with a one- or two-word topic and indicating that it's an item for Official Announcements. The also may be faxed to X/4343 or brought in person to CM"T 13F. Announcements must be signed and should be limited to 50 words or less. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 3 ---------- September 21,2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 3 % * ;8SS^^^^SSSS0EJS ^vS^t||;^S^ btrout YOU ctioosc en THE roas AT B yiaatJ flYi TÂ«is tm o tt CHILD m$ a DCTCC TABIC HÂ«*RT EÂ«T AT TWO MOUTHS SWÂ£ HAS CVEfcYTMIttC THAT IS PRtSCttT AT dl TU: Ten WHCCRS 6 TÂ«1 TOES â‚¬ A COMPLETE SKCLCTOM AT TAPEE MOHTAS SAC CAf! MAKE A TH1Y PIST, CCT UKCUPS. WAKÂ£ 6 SLEEP fOC FCCC PGfcCfMWICY HELP S JflPOBftftTIOfl CÂ«LL 1-888-399-LICE The Southside's Favorite Nightspot Great Food - Generous Drinks - Live Entertainment Sunday f^i^Ht Monday Ni| gt;bt Ojxui IVUc Wecltiosc'Vay ' K a r a * gt;1 lt;e Every third Wednesday It's... RocKaraoke No Talent â€¢ No Problem - You re the show: Pood Specials Monday PootbaH Special \ i l - \ O l K a i H M ! Wing Bar $2iÂ» Wednesday Burger N i g h t $ 2 r V* lb. Burger Fries Add a micro pint for S2. Thursday Steak and IVlartirti Our 8 oz, sirloin served on a sizzling platter with garlic mashed potatoes and Vegetables, plus a special selection of our World Class Martinis at S4.95. ^i^ic Ttoralay, fÂ£0**y S e p t . 2 4 . . . . J i m m y M u r p hy S e p t . 25....The S h r e ds S e p t . 2SO....Das D i b e n b a ss Oct. 1 The P o p Offfs O c t . 2 ..Whiskey Creek Oct. 7 Agonist Oct. 8 ..Rocket S c i e n ce Oct. 9 Rock Candly O c t . 10. By T h e Way Oct. 15 Hit E x p l o s i o n Oct. 16 The A f r o d e s i a c s O c t . 20 RocKaraoke Oct. 21 Marvin J Oct. 22 The R e t r o s Oct. 23 Rocket S c i e n ce Oct. 28 Endless S u m m er O c t . 29 Hell's Etelles Oct. 3 0 The A f r o d e s i a c s H a l l o w e e n N i g ht T h e A f r o d e s i a cs THE FAIRHAVEM Pub Martini Bar v Live" Music Spirits in Old Fairhaven 11 14 Harris Avenue - 67 1-6745 www.f airliaveripub.com 1 3 XamL 02/06 31490-21 501 i ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS September 21,2004 Landlords take initiative to penalize rowdy tenants By Crystal Oberholtzer The Western Front Western students who choose to live off-campus could face steeper consequences for obnoxious behavior. At an Aug. 23 meeting, the Bellingham City Council reviewed a draft for a proposition holding landlords responsible for unruly tenants. Bellingham already has laws punishing obnoxious behavior, such as citations and fines for renters who receive noise complaints. The current system is not a sufficient way to deal with problem tenants, Bellingham Councilwoman Barbara Ryan said. The proposition includes licensing and fees for landlords, as well as a point system to determine whether landlords were properly managing their property. The City Council composed the draft after reviewing the systems that other college towns roughly the same size as Bellingham use to control nuisance problems, Ryan said. The council chose not to vote on it and instead decided to set up an advisory committee of community members, such as students, landlords and neighborhood associations, to address the problems. "Maybe there is a better solution than those that most other college towns have," Ryan said. Cynthia Bach, who owns properties near Western, attended a City Council meeting in which it discussed the landlord licensing. She said requiring landlords to maintain a license to rent is not a bad idea, but some of the conditions seemed potentially unfair to both tenants and landlords. "The solution seems very unclear at this point," Bach said. "I'm happy they're setting up a committee, and it includes getting students from Western involved, as well as landlords and law enforcement and everyone else affected by this issue." York Neighborhood Association Board member Thomas Scott said he has some of the same concerns. He said the York neighborhood is deciding whether to hold landlords responsible for habitually problematic tenants, though, only a few houses have continual problems. Scott said he personally does not agree with the initial terms of landlord licensing. "This whole thing is about accountability, not extracting money or getting licenses," Scott said. The York neighborhood has initiated community involvement in the past to help solve nuisance complaints. The neighborhood recently added a student representative to its board, Scott said. The board works with the campus community coalition, a group at Western that informs students about responsibilities living in the Bellingham community, according to the York Neighborhood's mission statement. Western junior Seth Goodstein recently moved into a house with five roommates. His next- door neighbors have children. He said he has talked to his neighbors and understands why they do not want to expose their children to loud parties and, as a result, he usually goes to a friend's house to party. He said requiring landlords to monitor tenant behavior would unfairly attack the landlord. "I don't see what the tenant really stands to lose," Goodstein said. "I mean, if they get evicted they're not going to have any trouble finding a new living situation." Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front The Bellingham City Council is trying to pass an initiative that will penalize the landlords and tenants of rentral properties such as this student house on High Street. If a party is unmanageable, or if the tenants are uncooperative, they receive a citation the first time police come to the property, Bellingham Police Lt. Craige Ambrose said. In these circumstances the landlords are usually notified, Ambrose said. "The situation determines how we react," he said. "The bottom line is, we're just trying to curb their behavior." Bach said she has received news of their tenants being a nuisance through the Bellingham Police Department, but she sometimes hears about it long after the incident. She said she tries to talk with the neighbors around her rental properties to avoid conflict between tenants and homeowners. She said she gives neighbors her phone number and has set up neighborhood meetings to resolve issues with problematic tenants. She personally meets with all potential tenants and said this builds a mutual trust between the tenant and landlord. "I think it helps to know who's renting from us," Bach said. "We want our tenants to be good neighbors." â€¢ gt;- iiilliliwlil^ " THE RECOMMENDED ONES m The Western Front W The Western Front 1 IF The Western Front iKfflWl mm Job Special!ReplacementmIJj ^UNE'SP S L a r r y K e e n - SERVICE MANAGER - 33 Years experience. "Come in and meet the best mechanics in the Business. They average over 20 years experience!" 'We're the shop the other guys have to lower their prices to "meet or beat!" If you haven't called Smitty's for an estimate, you haven't got your best price yet!!* OFF t:il 4 Cylinder S32J5 * 6 Cylinder s52.95 !8Cylinder s63.95 lit CALL FOR DETAILS Most cars light trucks 1J install new resistor spark plugs, adjust idle : | speed, set timing, test battery charging j system, inspect rotor, distributor cap, PCV valve ignition cable, air filter, cank esse vent filter and vapor canister filter. I Additional parts and service extra if I needed. Most cars light trucks. Vans j transverse engines may be extra. Platinum I spark plugs extra. 11 i MUST PRESENT COUPON AT i 1 TIME OF WRITE UP. Not valid i j with other offers. Expires 12/31/04 j l |67y220^ 2208y^ncia| ft MUST PRESENT COUPON AT i II TIME OF WRITE UP: Not valid | l j with other offers. Expires 12/31/041 j MUST PRESENT COUPON AT j lj TIME OF WRITE UP. Not valid I l j with other offers. Expires 12/31/04 i fey*??-: SPi^sJS p The Western Front l i f The Western Front ft i f The Western Front 1 Bellingham Business Journal 2003 Readers Choice Award WINNER Best Auto Repair Shop Free Brake Inspection 15%0FF Brake job if needed â€¢ LUBE-OIL FILTER 95 Hi s19 Most cars Slight | trucks i Includes: up to 5 qts Pennzoil oil, filter and chassis lube. L 2208 VALENCIA, BELLINGHAM INJECTION System Service Syg95 INCLUDES CLEANING FUEL INJECTORS Most cars light trucks ! MUST PRESENT COUPON AT s i MUST PRESENT COUPON AT I TIME OF WRITE UP. Not valid 111 TIME OF WRITE UP. Not valid I l j with other offers. Expires 12/31/041 tej with other offers. Expires 12/31/04J [676-9220^ MOJWalenciaj I {676-9220^ 2208yalencia| OPEN MON. - FRI. 7:30-5:30 MUST PRESENT COUPON AT I TIME OF WRITE UP. Not valid I j with other offers. Expires 12/31/041 [676^220^ 2208yalenciaj ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 5 ---------- September 21,2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 5 PHIlfSifBi iBI iBd isisijissii iliilllllPllliBBillllli JIJIIJ^pj! ^^^S^WW^^^S^^X i j l l l l l l i Bllll She just wants you to get off to the Right Start THE 1319 Railroad Ave. - 676-5288 ARE Y O U READY FOR A CAREER IN M E D I C I N E OR VETERINARY MEDICINE? Ross University School of Medicine graduates have obtained more U.S. based first year residency positions since 2000 than any other medical school graduates in the U.S. and the world. More Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine students have been promoted into clinical rotations at affiliated U.S. Colleges of Veterinary Medicine than any other school. Ross University Invites you to our Information Seminar Friday, September 24, 2004 Renaissance Seattle Hotel 51.5 Madison Street, Seattle, WA â€¢ Phone: 206-583-0300 School of Veterinary Medicine presentation: 1:00pm â€” 3:00pm School of Medicine piesentation: 3:30pm â€” 5:30pm Presentations start promptly To register, visit: www.rossvet.edu/informationseminars www.rossmed.edu/informationseminars ROSS U N I V E R S I T Y One Purpose, One Mission. One Drzam* Office of Admissions toll free number: 888-404-7677 ROSS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Of MEDICINE ROSS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL o f VETERINARY MEDICINE Historical Area on W. Holly St. on the edge of Downtown Near Maritime Heritage Park gt; â€¢, ^ ^ I SOWING THOMINTHEKNOw] - ^ ^ . % JL *C SINCE19B4 ANTIQUE SaCOL LEG TIBLES A MAD WO D OF STUFF FOP YOU!? PAD! COOL ART * HIP FURNISHINGS * SWANKY FASHIONS KITCHEN PRIMITIVES * CAMERAS * FLASHY JEWELRY VINTAGE POSTERS * COO. OLD TOYS * ELECTRONICS aim 427 WEST 647-0066 IIM OLD TOWN aladdins@nas.co SUNDAYS12- 316 West Holy Street. BeHingbamrWA 98225 671-4431 SKOahJUCs elf* â„¢ I*fl^HI â„¢ Â« . Â» Â« lllllllllMlSlilSSiilSilii Bill In Silli mi IHHiHiNRi IBS^^^Hilll ^^^^^^^^^^S^^m^^^m^^0M ^|^^J||^|||||(i^|j||||i||^f| â€¢mi ^^^K^K^^^KM 1 f 11111 f 11111111111111111111111111111111111111 i 1111111111111111111 â€¢ 1111 â€¢ 11111 f 1111111111111 f 11 i I f 11~111' f f â€¢ i I â€¢ 11 f M1111 f 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 ^ PH^^^^^ffiPI ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 6 ---------- 6 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS September 21, 2004 Western's new freshmen class could include record number of minorities By Lauren Gardner The Western Front Western's director of admissions Karen Copetas said Western is expecting a record number of freshmen minorities this fall after the university received a high volume of minority applications this past spring. "(Of an anticipated class of 2,400 to 2,450 freshmen) we expect about 400 freshmen of color in the freshman class, or about 16 to 16.5 percent," Copetas said. "We are particularly pleased to see a 25-percent increase in African- American freshmen applicants." The increasing number of minority students at Western may be the result of programs designed to create a more diverse campus, Copetas said. She said Western's office of admissions offers both a minority outreach program and a Multicultural Achievement Program scholarship to students. Western's MAP scholarship honors students who have worked to promote understanding of diversity through different experiences, clubs and events in which they participated. "We offer MAP scholarships for incoming and continuing students," assistant director of admissions Tom Nerini said. "We look for students who have contributed to diversity." Nerini said the office of admissions considers many different diversity issues when making the decision of who will receive the scholarships. "We look at diversity in a diverse way â€” gender issues, religion, physical disabilities and also experiences abroad," he said. The admissions office selects students for demonstrating leadership in campus programs, student clubs, community activism and other activities that strive to recognize different cultures. "We expect to have about 200 MAP scholars this year," Nerini said. "Awards range between $500 and $2,000, based on what the student has done and how likely they are to continue to contribute to diversity." Despite Western's efforts, some students do not feel the university has done enough to create a more diverse campus. "I think Western lacks diversity," said Michelle Cupp, who graduated this past summer. "I don't know how we compare to other universities, but I think we could do a lot more. I think a lot of Western students are unaware about different cultural issues because they're not around it and they're not affected by it." Western sophomore Jill Denkman transferred from Western to the University of Washington this summer because she wanted to attend a college with a larger campus and more degree options. "I have already noticed a difference in UW's campus from Western's," Denkman said. "I transferred because I wanted to major in Japanese, which isn't offered at Western. But UW also offers a lot of different clubs and organizations that promote different cultures. It's also a lot more evident by just walking around." Student Outreach Services director Sonia Arevalo- Hayes said a university has to have students from a variety of backgrounds so students can begin to understand one another's differences. "As students enter the working world, particularly outside of Washington, they will need to understand diversity to be successful," Arevalo-Hayes said. "As well, acceptance and tolerance of diversity by everyone is necessary in order to be better people and for the future of society in general." Copetas said Western works to accommodate underrepresented students by offering resources, such as Associated Students clubs, for students with diverse backgrounds. VMMG EXPRESS Two Ways to Travel WWU Transportation Options 2004-2005 OFF CAMPUS llllil^ All other WTA routes are unchanged for Creek ON CAMPUS WWU Daytime Shuttle is is in session. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY For Directions to Lincoln Creek Transportation Center complete Viking Xpress Pass and WWU Daytime Shuttle route and schedule information, contact Parking Services, 650-2945 www.ps.wwu.edu ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 7 ---------- September 21, 2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 7 % C o m p e t i t i v e PriCeS - Our used books are 15% tower than "'the publishers* recommended price our new textbooks are generally *o% off the 1st price. f | l O t $ Of U s e d T e X t b O O k S â€” TheAssodated Student Bookscore now carries more used textbooks than ever before Q U i C k C f i e C k O U t - We set up it cash registers. at the busiest â€¢ Sis to assure you never have-to wait In line for more than is minutes, J L Convenience - wrre located on campus right across from theteryiiisctdoor t o the Vling Union ft^yourconvei*nce. Monday through Friday from ?:BO am to $:oo p*Â». Most Saturdays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. With emended hours during busy week , We Support Students - T W ^ * * , ... our profits support numerous student ciuls programs on campus l i e ftfOS fediÂ® Station, ytewood Recreation facility, ethnic Student mm, WWU Athletic*, over m different student dubs activities, One Stop Shopping - Notoniy .. We carry all the supplies you need for class or to set up your dorm room or apartment, we are the only bookstore that carries every book for w r y class offered at WWU 8e that includes course packets professors notes, WWU Gifts Sportswear - offer the largest selection of WWU clothing froir a-top line of vendors featuring adults, women's, youfr 8c infant sizes. We also^ carry a wide variety of WWU mugs, key chains, pennants more. There's something for everyone in the family A W f e ' V t g O t B l u e B O O k S -The Associated Students lootetore is the only-place to pick yp the valuable "Blue Book" offering lots of great coupons for discounts at focal businesses, restaurants, even the Bookstore! F i l m D e v e l o p i n g - ~ for your convenience we offer overnight film developing, Just drop off your film before noon pick H up after 4:00 pm the next day, F r i e n d l y S t a f f *" LetoyrfrIen#ylknowWgeable assist you In fading the boofe fcr your classes ft help you, with your purchases, WESTERN ASS0CIAT1D STUDBNTS BooKstore ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 8 ---------- 8 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS September"21,2004 Research shows pain-pill discrimination ByZoeFraley The Western Front Glenn T. Tsunokai, a Western assistant professor of sociology in his second year at Western, has helped find evidence that doctors throughout the United States are less likely to prescribe painkillers to black and Hispanic men than white men who are complaining of back pain. Tsunokai, along with Augustine J. Kposowa, a sociology professor at the University of California Riverside performed a study that looked at treatment of back pain. Tsunokai said they chose to study back pain treatments because, unlike diagnosing a broken bone, a doctor cannot measure the patient's pain. "Back pain is one of the most common ailments," Tsunokai said very subjective." Tsunokai and Kposowa studied back pain data from 1995 to 1998, from the U.S. National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey which included 5,313 patients in hospitals, clinics and emergency rooms throughout the country. Their study did not include private practices. The study found that black men were 40 percent less likely to receive a prescription for painkillers when compared to Tsunokai "It is white patients. Hispanic men were 39 percent less likely to receive one. When the study omitted gender, the difference was less pronounced, with black people 33 percent less likely to receive a prescription for painkillers and Hispanics 30 percent less likely. The study also found that Asian women were the only group more likely than white patients, to receive painkiller prescriptions. Tsunokai said this was likely because of the stereotype of Asians as "the model minority." "There is that stereotype that men are the drug abusers, especially African American men," Tsunokai said. "Physicians don't exist in a social vacuum." Though the study did not measure physicians' attitudes, Tsunokai cited a 2000 study which found that physicians felt less comfortable with minority patients. The use of this and other studies helped Tsunokai and Kposowa conclude that disparities in treatment are based on raci'al stereotypes. "These are things that are speculative but are based in other people's research," Tsunokai said. Tsunokai said another substantial factor in how doctors choose to give prescriptions for painkillers is the lack of guidelines for who is eligible to receive them and when. He said many doctors fear repercussions from the Drug Enforcement Agency. Rite Aid pharmacist Sandra Breaux said prescription painkillers can be risky for doctors because, if approved without the necessary discretion, could put doctors' licenses are jeopardized. "Doctors have gotten more leery in writing prescriptions for strong painkillers," Breaux said. "There's a lot of issues and a lot of scrutiny." She said a prominent reason for the focus on painkillers is the consequences of a patient deciding to sell the drug rather than use it. She said someone could sell a drug, such as Oxycontin, a highly potent opiate, for approximately $20 a pill. Elissa Schouten, a nurse at a Lynden doctor's office, said her office employees usually advise patients to avoid becoming too dependent on prescription drugs for pain relief. The doctors instead try to use other options for pain management. Schouten said the doctor never prescribes drugs for long-term use and prescribes drugs on the basis of necessity. She said doctors and patients can benefit from using methods that require more physical effort than from relying on drugs. Tsunokai said all patients can ask questions and speak up if they are worried to ensure they are receiving the best treatment. â€¢ H I Welcome back by the numbers liMlilWSiiWM "Voted Best Burger in Town" Hard Ice Cream Shakes, Waffle Fries Gourmet Burgers Â°Pa Week^ ^ ^ ^ 647-BOOM 310 N. Samish Way â€¢ 647-2666 DINE-IN -TAKE OUT-CAR HOP "Call us first and your food will be Hot Ready when you arrive!" See our menu on page three of the Welcome Back Section. FREE POOL! Monday and Wednesday Nights Monday w S2.25 wells all night SI. Bud and Bud Light Pounders 9-11:30pm Wednesday W/Jody Thursday $3.00 You-CaJI-lt from 6-11 pm $1. Bud and Bud Light Pounders 9-11:30pm DJ Kim Bam S1.00 Weils from 1041pm $2.50 Long island Iced Teas from d-iopm |T lt;vra DJ Sam Bam 9-1 Opm Friday gt; No Cover for the Ladies S3.00 You-Call-lt from 6pm to midnight Ladies Night DJ Bam Bam Saturday $2.50 Long Island Iced Teas from 9-1 Opm $1.00 wells DJ izzy B DJ Mikey carter 9-1 opm Dlaclc Sheen Tuesday, October 12 ch Nine Belkighairis Hottest Nightspot ance 1994 208 S. HOLLY- 738-3701 www.tHeroyal.biz Oct. 31 - Our 11th Annual Halloween Bash ALWAYS BELLINGUAM'S BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY! ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 9 ---------- September 21,2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 9 turally, the country's premier leadership school offers only the latest in athletic equipment. V ;: -'%â€¢â€ž W Obviously, this is not your average, aym. Sure, we gt;t?-enethen umr body* But * * ' UJC aha strengthen your mind Thai's how oc go about building leader*. -r ! Shaping young men and women into confident, determined decision makers. # So, hke to take a look at the, equipment? Coll /'.Wi-MARINES. Or visit J^UXtttlGS us at W W W . M A R I N EOFFIC EK , c o M . Tou 7/ loi-e our new rope, climb. The Fen. The Proud. If you think you have what it takes, contact Captain Jesse Schossow at 206-632-0140, wM e-mail at Schossow]C @12mcd.usmc.mil ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 10 ---------- 10 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS September 21,2004 Bus: Shuttle continues to run free of charge through end of school year Continued from page 1 second phase, which will include improved pavement, more security lighting, and 100 more spaces in the facility. In addition to the new parking, the free on- campus daytime shuttle system is returning this year after a positive response this past winter quarter to a pilot project which gauged student interest. The two daytime shuttle routes are located between Western administrative offices on 32nd street and Old Main, and the C lots near Fairhaven College and Old Main. "This is going to be beneficial to a lot of people," alternative transportation coordinator Carol Berry said. "There was an identified need for these routes, for people that need go to the new Communications Building, Miller Hall and Old Main." The shuttle will operate from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Western freshman Joe Downing said he is pleased with the shuttle system, and will most likely use it this year. "I don't own a car, so I definitely count on the public transportation around here," Downing said. "I live in Fairhaven (Residences), so (the shuttle) works great for me." Berry said the shuttle will be free to riders this school year. She said the Associated Students would determine future funding for the daytime shuttle program at a later time. Kim Sklar-Fowler/ The Western Front Gravel at the soon-to-be-opened Lincoln Creek park and ride last Wednesday. The park and ride will be located on Lincoln Street, east of Western's campus and south of the former location at Civic Field. The Western Front online No explanations, just The Best. www.westernfrontonline.com LOOKING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE, HOLISTIC APPROACH TO MEDICINE? Specializing in Women's Health Menopause â€¢ Osteoporosis â€¢ Menstrual problems Fibromyalgia â€¢ Hormone Imbalance â€¢ Annual exams Preferred provider for Regence, Primera Blue Cross, Uniform Medical and others. Check with your insurance company for details. 20% student discount 'Offering safe, effective, natural health care for you and your family.' Dr. Angela London, ND For appointments, please call 734-9500 Northwestern Clinic of Naturopathic Medicine 1903 D Street â€¢ Bellingham, WA 98225 NFL SPECIALS DURING THE GAME SUNDAYS MONDAYS IN THE LOUNGE 64 oz. Pitchers $3.75 domestic $6.25 micros Pizza Italian Dinners OOFF 151412th Street Fairhaven District 676-1304 Shalom Center 102 Highland Drive (across from Highland Hall) 733-3400 Lutheran Campus Ministry Worship On Wednesda Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study God Talk 7:00 pm Tuesday Newman Cathonlic Campuse Minisrty Catholic Mass Sunday Eve at 6:30 p.m. â€¢ Bible Studies â€¢ Service Projects â€¢ Retreats â€¢ Peer Counseling â€¢ Spirituality Groups â€¢ Community Building rwwui M VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ACTIVITIES! ^ ^ www.wwu.edu/~shalom ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 11 ---------- September 21,2004 NE\Â¥S The Western Front â€¢ 11 Across from Fairhaven College Live Reggae music with "Andy-0" Fireworks, Bonfire and Food Krispy Kreme donuts, Raspberry Brownies Hot apple cider and hot chocolate tAmDAY,OttOMR16,Â«VICnilD MM^ Tailgate Bratwurst Barbecue li JL Homecoming Football Game Vikings vs. Humboldt Sponsored by the WWII A1UMNI imCIATION ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 12 ---------- 12 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS September 21, 2004 Trustee: Former AS Board member to help select new set of applicants Continued from page 1 selection committee that chooses the applications that Western sends to the governor's office for review. The committee consists of the AS president, an AS representative, a student who is not affiliated with the AS and the current student trustee. As the student trustee, Tomlin will be part of the selection committee for the next student trustee. Sipes said Tomlin is enthusiastic about the position, and she will bring a lot of knowledge about students and the university because she has done previous work with the AS. Tomlin, who served as AS vice president of academic affairs this past school year, said she got involved with student life at Western from the day she arrived. She said she was always interested in finding out who worked in which office and what they did there. Tomlin said working with the AS and learning about Western helped her as the student trustee because she has a strong knowledge of the university. MHHHHBMH www.westemfrontonline.com Kim Sklar- Fowler/The Western Front Maya Tomlin, a Western senior and board of trustees member, Sept. 15 in the Viking Union. c ^ f c â€” lifttui $UÂ§^0 ~\ V KU, ' *m ftp The Â§torÂ£ *Beads *Charms ^Supplies And More! Daily Classes Resumes prepared by Janice M. Shepherd Nationally Certified and Published Resume Expert Write On Career Keys :360) 738 -7958 ^ Chiropractic with a difference! j Dr. Jackson Highley Dr. Lisa M. Nelsen Twenty Eight years combined experience We treat many WWU Faculty, Staff and Students We can use both gentle and force/manual techniques to provide CHIROPRACTIC relief for: lliliilllllllli â€¢ Auto Accidents â€¢ Sports Injuries â€¢Numbness â€¢ Headaches â€¢ Back Pain â€¢Neck Pain â€¢ Fatigue Alabama St. * 00 s Hardware Sales State St. Preferred provider for most Insurance Companies including: GROUP HEALTH Open Most Saturdays CONVENIENTLY LOCATED!! 2029 James Street 676-4488 V Kristin-Allen Zito new solo CD - 'helium* out now on clickpop records www.dickpoprecords.com ww.kristinallenzito.com y Â»n3iÂ«i ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 13 ---------- September 21, 2004 The Western Front â€¢ 13 First week onltj $) off purchases of $)0 or more! 9 x 9 X 9 X GRAND OPENING! SEPTEMBER 2+ "For a(( yoar kautfmg need* 4 desire*" 9 X 9 X 9 X Costume* lt; Hash* Accessories ^ x9 Face PaTntirv? 9 X ,9 Haunted House Attraction*/ 9 9 120? Cornwall Ave ($6o) 676-V gt;95 9 X X Â» ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 14 ---------- The Western Front â€¢ 14 NEWS September 21,2004 Snow Goose voyages to San Juans By Michael Murray The Western Front A former Western professor is preparing to set sail to the San Juan Islands for one of two voyages this fall on his 65-foot research vessel, the Snow Goose. RetiredHuxleyCollegeoftheEnvironment professor Bert Webber, his wife, Sue, and 12 passengers, will leave on Sept. 24 for a three-day cruise through the San Juans. Snow Goose passengers will travel from Bellingham to various islands where they can then hike, kayak, bird-watch and relax. Western's conference coordinator Karen Henriksen said Western is helping with the registration for the trips. Western sent press releases to local publications to inform the community that the trip was open to everyone, Henriksen said. The trips are shorter this year to make it easier for people to go, she said. Last year's trip was five days long. "We really encourage people to get as involved (with the trip) as they want to," Sue Webber said. "The more people get involved, the more they get out of it." Passengers can expect to see marine mammals, eagles and fossils during the trip. They also can take guided walks through forests and on beaches, Bert Webber said. "I am always amazed by how few people in Bellingham get to see (the city) from the water." Webber said. Every passenger should be up early and go kayaking before breakfast at least once, he said. The Webbers have owned the Snow Goose for 10 years and have taken multiple trips through the San Juans and Alaska every year. A trip in cooperation with Western has taken place annually. Henriksen said most of the people who attend seem to be partially retired. The Webbers also run a program where they take sixth-grade students out on the vessel to teach them about marine life. The Snow Goose is a steel-hulled motorized vessel that houses 12 people in six rooms. It has three heads and two showers. After the Snow Goose was built in Ketchikan, Ala., the Seattle Aquarium owned the boat and used it for research and education. The Webbers purchased it to explore the surrounding islands. The cost of the trip is $295 a person and includes professionally cooked meals. It also includes the use of four two-person kayaks and a 12-person rowboat. Libby Mills, a naturalist, will lead the second trip, which will depart on Oct. 1 and return Oct. 3. The reservation deadline for the October trip is Sept. 27. "Leave behind the TV; leave behind the radio," Webber said. "Let nature fill in what you use radio and TV for." Michael Murray/The Western Front The Snow Goose, a research vessel that several Western community members will take to the San Juan Islands, docked Thursday at Squalicum Harbor. Fulbright fellowship winner studies fish in Chile By Matthew Anderson and Jenny Zuvela The Western Front Trading one school for another, Western graduate student Brooke Penaluna is knee-deep in Chilean waters studying salmon. Penaluna, a student in Western's environmental science department, won a Fulbright fellowship in April that allows her to spend 11 months researching the effects of farmed fish on local salmon populations in Puerto Montt, a small town in southern Chile. She said she became interested in the effects of farmed fish after studying chinook salmon in the Puget Sound, according to a Western press release. Penaluna, 25, chose to study in Chile because fish farming has been a key environmental issue in the South American country, which is now the world's preeminent exporter of farmed fish, according to the press release. "I am researching the effects of escaped farmed salmon on native Chilean fishes," said Penaluna, who will do her research work at Universidad de Astral. Salmon were introduced to the Southern Hemisphere for farming and recreational fishing, she said. "In Chile, salmon are held in net pens in large lakes and in the ocean as they grow and mature. But because of accidents, heavy winter storms and some deliberate storms, salmon do escape into the environment," she said. Penaluna said she hopes to determine whether the escaped farmed salmon are displacing native Chilean fish by crowding them out of space, habitat and food. An Iowa native, Penaluna graduated from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., with a bachelor's degree in environmental studies and an emphasis in biology. Penaluna is studying local fish for her master's degree in Western's environmental science department's marine and estuarine science program. Her thesis on this topic is titled, "Fish community characterization at the edge and interior of eelgrass beds in Padilla Bay, Puget Sound, Washington." Penaluna said she was excited to receive the award but sad she was unable to complete her thesis before leaving Aug. 22 for Chile. She will return in July 2005. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program allows recent graduates, postgraduate candidates, developing professionals and artists to conduct research and study abroad, said Jody Dudderar, the assistant director of U.S. Student Programs at the Institute of International Education in New York. The federal government funds the awards for approximately 1,100 students annually, she said. Penaluna also works as a teaching assistant in Western's environmental science department, Dudderar said. "She was highly qualified and presented a compelling and feasible project (for Fulbright consideration)," she said. Penaluna's award included flights to and from Chile and a monthly stipend that covers her living expenses and research needs. She said the trip cost her nothing. Photos courtesy of Brooke Penaluna Western graduate student Brooke Penaluna, right, won a Fulbright fellowship to study farmed salmon in Puerto Montt, Chile. Net pens, such as the ones above, contain the farmed salmon. Penaluna's award paid for her flights and a weekly stipend for her 11 months in South America. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 15 ---------- September 21, 2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 15 14-year-old attempts to swim Bellingham Bay By Matthew Anderson The Western Front While the wind howled above his head and the 5-foot sea swells practically tossed him out of the water, 14-year-old Josh Fueston attempted to crawl his way across Bellingham Bay Aug. 23. Fueston, cold, tired, in pain from two dislocated knees and with his wetsuit digging into his back and shoulders, abandoned the swim after completing approximately 4.1 miles of the planned eight-mile swim. "I was really stiff," Fueston said. "I couldn't get up and walk." Fueston, now a Sehome High School freshman, said he thought of the idea while recovering from a bicycle accident this past year that left him with broken bones in his wrist, jaw and face, he said. "I wanted to let the doctors know they didn't waste their time on me," he said. He said he had been in the frigid bay for nearly five hours when they brought him onboard, and his body temperature had dropped to 93 degrees. Fueston said he was so cold he lay motionless on the deck while the boat zoomed back to shore, and Vonda Polinkus, an emergency room nurse at St. Joseph Hospital, tried to warm him up with blankets. "The sun didn't break until he got out of the emergency room," said Fueston's mother, Laurie Fueston, who helped coordinate the swim. Once she determined the day of the lowest tide, set up the time with the Coast Guard and borrowed the chase boat from Jon Lindhout at Boon Docks Boats and Motors, the swim went ahead on that day no matter the weather, Laurie Fueston said. Though the bay temperature does not vary, the warmth at the surface can change depending on the weather, she said. On Aug. 23, clouds blotted the sky, and Fueston had to swim in a less-efficient head-up crawl stroke because the water was too cold for his face, she said. "He did three miles training out in the bay, and he was actually sweating," Laurie Fueston said. Fueston said he enjoyed the large swells and boat wakes for half the swim. "Once I started getting tired, it was annoying," he said. Fueston has had trouble in the past with other students who do not share his same drive and conviction, Laurie Fueston said. She said he swam to prove those students wrong and also to help other children with unpopular goals. "There are hundreds of Joshes in this community that when they see what Josh did," Laurie Fueston said, "they'll tap into something of their own that they can do well." , Fueston is planning to attempt the swim a second time next August. And after that, he wants to swim from Point Roberts to Birch Bay. He men wants to swim the Straight of Juan de Fuca and the English Channel, he said. "I just want to know I can complete it - without going to the hospital," Fueston said. Laurie Fueston said she looks to his next swim with trepidation. While calling and asking for sponsors for the swim, she began to get a sense of how difficult the effort would be, she said. When Laurie Fueston called the Coast Guard â€” which sent three escort boats that constantly buzzed around Fueston to ensure that other boats gave him a wide berth, their initial reaction was one of wonder, she said. "They didn't try to talk me out of it, but I could always hear people laughing," she said. "But right away they said they thought it was great." She said she found it difficult to watch her son out in the water suffering so badly. "It got to a point where I couldn't cheer him on anymore." But her son was so set on completing this trial, she knew she could not be the one to call it off, she said. That had to come from him. During the swim, boat skipper Kevin Patterson occasionally called out to Fueston to gauge his comfort and endurance level. The first time, Fueston answered that he was at "7" on a scale from 1 to 10. Four hours into it, he had dropped to a "2." That worried Laurie Fueston, she said, and she fought an urge to retrieve him from the water. But Patterson took the response as encouragement, Laurie Fueston said. "He said, 'If he's telling me he's at 2, then he's telling me he's still got something in him,'" she said. Laurie Fueston said she could only imagine how hard the swim was on her son. "Both of us had emotional moods that we had to go through and get through," she said. Photos courtesy of Laurie Fueston Josh Fueston, 14, (top) takes a brief break during his recent nearly five-hour swim in Bellingham Bay. The water was so cold that Fueston had to swim without submerging his head. (Left) Fueston planned to swim eight miles, but conditions forced him to cut his swim approximately in half. Fueston said he dedicated the swim as a fund-raiser for the Bellingham Bay Swim Team, for swimmers who cannot afford the team fees, and for Whatcom County Search and Rescue, with whom Fueston's Explorer Scout group often works. Fueston has raised $140 so far, his mother said. Professor studies the psychological effects of disasters By Tess Hembree The Western Front Bellingham is not the most obvious place to study hurricanes, which is precisely what David Sattler, Western associate professor of psychology, does. Focusing on the psychological effects of hurricanes among other natural disasters, Sattler and Western graduate students have followed disasters to conduct surveys and talk to the people affected to learn about the way people respond to catastrophes, Sattler said. In 1998, after Hurricane Georges, Sattler said he traveled to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Mississippi and Alabama, Sattler saw differences in the aid received by countries, but not necessarily psychological reactions of students, he said. "Since the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are U.S. territories, they received assistance from the U.S. government, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross," Sattler said. "The Dominican Republic did not. The smaller countries without large economies have a more difficult time recovering from disasters like hurricanes." But in each location, students who experienced the loss of control in their lives were those who felt the most distress, Sattler said. In 2001, Sattler and psychology graduate student Bob Van Male went to El Salvador after a massive earthquake. Sattler said he visited three New York state universities in October 2001 to analyze how the Sept. 11 attacks impacted students' day-to- day lives and stress levels. Also including' schools in South Carolina and Colorado, as well as at Western, in the study, Sattler found that students' reactions to the disasters were that of being resilient and strong, he said. "Three-quarters of students discovered they were stronger then they previously thought," Sattler said. "They learned to count on people for support. In the wake of the tragic events, students gave pause and reflected on their own lives, assessing what was important and meaningful to them," he said. Sattler said he is considering studying the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan, which hit the United States on Sept. 16. Ivan destroyed 90 percent of Grenada, an island between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, Sattler said. Western students will not likely face a hurricane that destroys 90 percent of Bellingham, but earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are a high threat to the area, Sattler said. To prepare for a possible disaster, students can keep one week's worth of supplies, such as water, non-perishable food and medicine, on-hand, prepare an evacuation plan and have the ability to contact family members, Sattler said. The people who are most affected by disasters are those who do not have access to basic necessities, such as food, water and shelter, and those whose social support networks are not readily available, Sattler said. "Students should have the ability to be fully independent, which may allow them to help those in need," said Mike Howard, regional public affairs officer for the Department of Homeland Security. Students should be aware of their surroundings and find areas that provide safety in the event of an earthquake, such as under tables, desks or in supported doorways, according to the Western Office of University Residences Web site. Students should also stay calm and still during the quake. Students should check themselves and others for injury, be prepared for aftershocks and turn on the radio for more information after the quake, according to the site. "The impact of disasters on students is often an increase in stress, difficulty in sleeping and lack of concentration," Sattler said. "However, positive consequences are often seen as students re-clarify their values. They sometimes go through post-traumatic growth and their lives and relationships can be stronger following very difficult times." ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 16 ---------- # 16 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS September 21, 2004 'Computerized 24 Hour Dispatch * Airport, Amtrak, Airporter and Bus 'Student Charge Accounts Welcome YO-TOWASI TAXKM LIMOUSINS PARATRANSIT ASSOCIATION 360-734-8294 H (TAXI) TOLL FREE 1-800-Taxi-Cab yrai 3^-:-.cfib:cC3'- ;ct}E)'-.cE Its your firturelfs a tool of the past Iftcompetition. It's stress management. It's knowledge. |ft an art. Its a reproduction. V ' â€¢ â€¢ * # # ' â€¢ ^ What do you see? Every day, The New York Times helps you see the world around you in whole new ways. Pick up your copy of The Times today. And to subscribe at a very special student rate of more than 50% off, call 1-888-NYT-COLL and mention media code S84AJ. Or visit nytimes.com/student. THE NEW YORK TIMES. INSPIRING THOUGHT. DAILY. She$etar Work Simeu KNOWLEDGE NETWORK. W J â€¢ * * INSPIRING THOUGHT ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 17 ---------- September 21,2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 17 Publications give Western high marks By Amanda Woolley The Western Front While many Western students take the summer months to rest their minds from the academic year, two magazines took the time to credit Western for its academic achievement. Western graced the U.S. News and World Report magazine's rankings of the top 20 . public, master's-granting universities in the West for the 16th time this year. Western also appears for the first time on Consumers Digest Magazine's list of the nation's top 50 best values for.public colleges and universities. ;;" The acknowledgment from Consumer Reports-came on July 6, while U.S. News and; gt;IWorld Report's was on Aug. 27, according to an Aug. 19 press release from lM^Â£)fgee: of; tjftiversity" Commumcatiohs. .'" gt;"' :'â€ž. ' lt;' "We've been ranked second for seven yelrs (on U.S.J TNews' rankings),";- :;;5WesterrA:^Prbvost Andrew Bodman sa||[.^"Western has always faifen behind Calijopfia Polytechnic, State U^v^ity^San Luis ObispoVThey have a very different school â€” very heavy in science and math." The Consumers Digest recognition was an award that Western had never received before, Bodman said. "The continuing recognition of Western is important," he said. "We are delighted to see we are on the lists." The search engine Yahoo! has also acknowledged Western in the area of technology advancement, he said. Consumers Digest ranked 50 public and 25 private schools out of 3,500 throughout the country. Western ranked 42 of 50. U.S. News and World Report's rankings consist of a variety of factors when assessing the rankings, Bodman said. "Academic reputation is about 25 percent (of the total score)," Bodman said. "It is done by a survey. They send us a survey and ask us to rank other institutions on academics." Other factors for ranking include average freshman retention rate, average class size, student-to-professor ratio and alumni giving, Bodman said. On its Web site, U.S. and World News Report lists additional factors such as peer assessment score, graduation and retention rate, SAT and ACT percentile, freshmen in the top 25 percent of Photo illustration by Kim Sklar-Fowler high school class and acceptance rate. According to a July 6 Office of University Communications press release, Consumers Digest's methods are similar to U.S. News and World Report's. It compares the academic history of first-time freshmen with the institution's educational quality, taking into account student-to-faculty ratio, graduation rate and the percentage of faculty holding a Ph.D. That index then is factored with the estimated cost of attendance, taking into consideration only the in-state tuition rates and assuming that an in-state school always offers the best monetary value. "We are pleased Western has been recognized again for offering an outstanding academic experience to our students at an affordable cost," Western President Karen Morse said. "We are committed to maintaining and enhancing the academic excellence, personal attention to students and positive environment for teaching and learning that has repeatedly earned Western this kind of recognition." Bodman said these rankings recognize the quality of education that students receive at Western. "Our retention rates have increased and our admission rates have declined," he said. "We are recruiting better students." tuesdays 9PM 1031 n. garden st meet, ask, experience, create and grow in christian community. first INN RunINN of the Bulls FreshFunk first JAM kick off the year street party/ fiesta make new connections late-night worship 733.7704 www.theinnministries.org ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 18 ---------- 18 Â»The Western Front NEWS September 21, 2004 Norman to serve on Washington Technology Center's board of directors By Janna Bronemann The Western Front Arlan Norman, Western's dean of the College of Sciences and Technology, met with more than 20 other technology experts in late August in Richland to discuss Washington state's role in technological advancement. "We are pleased to have someone of Dr. Norman's prestige serving on our board and to have representation from Western Washington University," said Kerry Alexander, Washington's Technology Center's manager. Gov. Gary Locke appointed Norman to the Washington Technology Center's board of directors in June. While serving for the board, Norman will meet with other board members quarterly. The next meeting is scheduled for December. "Dr. Norman will be a valuable addition, and we look forward to his input on WTC's strategies for forwarding technology-driven economic development in Washington," Alexander said. The board consists of 25 academic and industrial leaders, eight of which are from various universities â€” 14 from technology-based industries and three affiliated with the technology center, Alexander said. "(The WTC) exist for the purposes of stimulating the development of technology-based industries," Norman said. Alexander, said the technology center is an organization based in Seattle, and works to build partnerships between technology companies, academic researchers and laboratory facilities throughout the state. WTC's main priority is to help these companies promote and develop new products and technologies. "WTC works with local, regional and statewide organizations across Washington to drive economic development and technology innovation," Alexander said. The center's board of directors work to oversee strategic plans, projects, progress reports and budget, Alexander said. Norman said the board's positions are voluntary and may be time-consuming but said the nomination flattered him. "It's an honor to be appointed to the position, but it takes time," Norman said. Norman said he will help set policies for the technology center and will be an advocate for technological advancement in the state. "One of those things I'll be anxious to do is find opportunities for technological growth in (the Northwest)," he said. Norman said he became the dean of the College of Sciences and Technology at Western in 2003 after teaching at the University of Colorado and then moving to Bellingham. He said he specializes in inorganic chemistry but has general experience in the science and technology fields. "I'm a logical person to have on the board," Norman said. Norman will serve on the board until June 2005. He is filling in for Yash Gupta, dean of the School of Business at the University of Washington, because Gupta moved to California, Alexander said. Norman said a normal term on the board is three years, so he presumes his term will expand to compensate for the amount of time he is filling in for Gupta. "I would certainly expect to serve for a few years," he said. Norman, PAGE 19 ANTIQUES 10% off all clothes! *Buy*Sell*Tmde 314 W. Holly St 676-9201 Bellingham, WA 98225 1 iiillliBiMllliil! Check our web site for current schedule: www.yoganorthwest.com Black Angus 165 S. Samish Way â€¢ 734-7600 Do you like fine prime rib, tasty grilled prawns, filet mignon with succulent lobster tails? Then Stuart Anderson's Black Angus Restaurant is where you want to go for dinner. Conveniently located for Western students on Samish way, the Black Angus Restaurant is one of 100 nationwide and is proud of its fine customer service. Western students are encouraged to stop by and enjoy the western style hospitality and its tender prime rib, USDA choice steak, chicken and seafood food at Stuart Anderson's Black Angus Restaurant! "Always accepting reservations" Open M o n - S a t 7 : 3 0 am to 5 : 3 0 pm Serving WWU Students since 1976 l%mm. (BITER J jiÂ§iiÂ§CarCare Â« | P C ENTER 55 c Ohio St. "^ DIEHL FORD I-5 Exit 254 N A Auto Repair Service â€¢ Tune Up/Fuel Injection â€¢ Poor Run Repair â€¢ Electrical Computer Control Repair â€¢ Brakes/Shocks/Mufflers â€¢ Transmission Clutch Service â€¢ Cooling System Air Conditioning â€¢ Tires/Batteries/Wheel Alignments â€¢ ASE Certified Technicians â€¢ All Work Guaranteed in Writing by NAPA and Union 76 Nationwide Warranty â€¢ Towing FREE SHUTTLE! TO HOME, SCHOOL OR WORK 801 Ohio St. 360.733.1880 Only one mile from WWU Campus! COUPON 10 00 EMERGENCY BUCKS Save this coupon to use like cash toward any Diagnosis, Repair, Towing or Service. â€¢ Tires â€¢ Radiator â€¢ Batteries â€¢ Tune Ups â€¢ Brakes â€¢ Alignment Car Care 801 Ohio Street 360- 733-1880 Expires 6/15/05. Limit one per customer. Not to be combined with any other offer. No Cash Value 1/1000 |1B| I MjrMQ QKfc jflD ATM CHECK OIL CHANGE SPECIAL 76 SAVE $9.19! 17 â€¢ Up to 5 Quarts of new Oil â€¢New Oil Filter ' Chassis Lube - Safety Inspection gt; Tire Rotation Please phone ahead for appointment Car Care 801 Ohio Street 360-733-1880 Expires 6/15/05. Most cars and light trucks. Not to be combined with any other offer 10 % OFF OF ANY SERVICE Including: â€¢ Brake Repair â€¢ Tune Ups â€¢ Fuel Injection â€¢ Air Conditioning â€¢ Cooling System â€¢ Complete Automotive Service and Repair Car Care 801 Ohio Street 360-733-1880 Expires 6/15/05. Limit one per customer. Not to be combined with any other offer ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 19 ---------- September 21,2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 19 Norman: Board apointee also oversees the College of Sciences and Technology Continued from page 18 Sue Hoidal, Norman's assistant at Western's College of Sciences and Technology, said Norman has a passion for science and technology and a lot of ideas for the growth of the college. "(Norman) is an extremely brilliant man," she said. "He knows how to pull all of the pieces together to make the big picture fit." Hoidal said Norman is a determined worker and sometimes stays in his office until 10 p.m. or comes in on weekends. "He loves his work," Hoidal said. "He spends hours and hours devoted to it." She said Norman is responsible for the College of Sciences and Technology, which means he oversees seven departments: biology, chemistry, geology, physics/astronomy, computer Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front science, math, and the science, Arlan Norman demonstrates his chemistry skills last Thursday by drawing a boron-hydorgen mathematics and technology compound in his office in Wilson Library. education program. LAKEWAY REAITY 3547 LAKEWAY DRIVE, BELL1NGHAM, WA 98229 Office (360)733-4009 Fax (360)733-4513 TOLL FREE 1(800) 733-0083 Visit us online at www.lakewayrentals.com 5 BD 2505 Utter St 1.5 baths Great Eldridge Neighborhhod W/D hookups $1225/mo 4 BD......412 Lakeway. 2 baths, possible 5th bed, walk to WWU, New Carpet, Recently remodeled $1095/mo 4 BD 301 Gladstone. 2 baths, York Neighborhood, Walk to WWU, WSG paid Gas heat $1000/mo 4 BD.....1809 J. 2 baths, Gas heat Hardwood Floors, W/D hookups, Basement. Near bus line $1095/mo 4 BD 2336 Grant, Gas Heat, W/D hookups, central location $1050/mo 4 BD 2519 Franklin 2 baths, 2 car garage, Woodstove, 2 kitchens, central location, Very Nice, Spacious House, Remodeled $1225/mo 4 BD......2212 B 2 bath, Gas Heat W/D hookups, Family Room $1200/mo 4 BD...... 601 11th, Bay View, 2 car carport, Close to campus, walk to Fairhaveri. $1250/mo 4 BD..... 2401 Superior, 2.5 baths, Modern duplex, WSG paid. W/D, DW, Garage, close to bus line $1199/mo 3 BD 1634 Iron, York Neighborhood, Walk to WWU, W/D hookups, WSG paid. $900/mo 3 BD 1737 James, Central Location between WWU and Civic Field, W/D hookups $910/mo 5 BD 509 Potter. Lower Unit Duplex, Walk to WWU, W/D hookups, WSG paid, Value Price $950/mo 3 BD......1903 Sunset Dr, 2 baths, 3 car garage, W/D and Gas Fireplace, Private Setting $995/mo 3 BD......2115 F W/D hookups, Gas Heat, Dining Room Lettered Streets Neighborhood $950/mo Studios, 1 2 Bedroom Apartments also available, Close to WWU! TOKYO Daily Lunch and 1 Dinner Specials! i $ 1 Sushi i i Wendnesday i I Takeout Available I I 2915 Newmarket ST. I 1 In Barkley Village | I Mon- Fri 11-3 4:30 - 9 I . Sat. 4:30-9:30 , 1 Sun 4:00-9:00 I REGISTER TO VOTE In person: Registration forms are available at these locations: *WWU Communications Facility 255 â€¢Whatcom County Auditor's Office, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 103 â€¢Drivers License Examining Office (Motor;Voter) â€¢Bellingham Public Library1 210 Central Ave. â€¢City Halls and Public Schools â€¢Major grocery stores â€¢Whatcom County Libraries U. S. Post Offices â€¢Employment Security Office â€¢Department of Social and Health Service â€¢On the Internet: http://wwwco.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/ elections/registration/registration.htm VOTE ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 20 ---------- 20 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS September 21,2004 Journalism prof leaves for the CIA By Laura McVicker The Western Front Jim Napoli, Western journalism department chair since fall 2002, has resigned to take a job analyzing Middle Eastern media for the CIA, said John Harris, a Western journalism professor and the current Western Front adviser. Western journalism professor Lyle Harris will serve as interim chair of the department for fall quarter, department manager Carol Brach said. Napoli gave two weeks' notice in early August, Brach said. Because the process of establishing a chair is a. lengthy one, she said the department had time to appoint only an interim chair for one quarter. The journalism faculty unanimously decided on Lyle Harris, Brach said. The department's next step will be to evaluate who will fill the four-year role as chair after Lyle Harris leaves, she said. "It's a process, and there was no time for that process," Brach said. Napoli, who already has moved his office to the CIA Headquarters in Langley, Va., was unable^ to be reached for comment. Ron Kleinknecht, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, said the process of appointing a chair consists of establishing a committee, which comprises a member outside the particular department and remaining members of the department. The committee conducts interviews with faculty members and nominates who will serve the four-year term as department chair, he said. A department chair is in charge of developing class schedules, hiring faculty members, managing the budget and several other tasks, Kleinknecht said. Turnover in the chair position is not uncommon, he said, because committees appoint an average of three to four new chairs each year throughout the college of humanities and social sciences. Floyd McKay, a former Western journalism department chair and professor of journalism, said he will take over Napoli's fall quarter classes â€” an advanced reporting class and a senior seminar. McKay served as chair from 1994 to fall 2002, when Napoli was appointed to the position, Brach said. Napoli has several years of field-work experience in journalism, including 10 years of media work in Cairo, Egypt, John Harris said. "It's going to be hard to replace (Napoli's) international experience," he said. John Harris said the transfer from Napoli to Lyle Harris will be smooth since Harris has served as an interim chair in the past and he brings media expertise to the job. Paul Olund, -a winter 2004 Western graduate and former Western Front editor in chief, said he was surprised to hear that Napoli had resigned. Olund said Napoli's loss will be felt among students and faculty alike. "(Napoli) did his best to teach his students how to write and to think about writing," Olund said. "He was good at making students realize their potential." MadefresfWtw Sai#il(H .Soujilll .:K(ulii8l â€¢â€¢Biiiff ^''''â€¢illji^Mch1:. S:i*S!'*lllliOfe!t::; 1 6 am-6pm Monday-Friday â€¢ 7pm-5pm Saturday ' SUNSET SQUARE (EXIT 255) 650-9298 2105 HARRIS 4 BEDROOM HOUSE *Near WWU *Washer Dryer *2 Car Garage *Dishwasher Only $1100 + Utils. ADRIK PLACE 3 And 4 Bedroom Townhouses *Near WWU *Washer Dryer *Dishwasher *Garage/ Yard Starting At $995 For more information call Tom 360-384-8728. / ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 21 ---------- September 21,2004 NEWS. The Western Front * 21 University police resume the 'Click-it or Ticket' campaign By Travis Sherer The Western Front ' Starting Sept. 20 and continuing through Oct. 3rd, Western campus police will begin increasing patrols to monitor its "Click-it or Ticket" program Sept. 20. According to a Sept. 14 WTSC press release, Washington state's seat-belt-use rate of 94 percent dropped 1 percent in 2003 after rising from 82 percent before the 2002 law, which prohibits driving without the use of seat belts, passed. Julie Furlong, consultant to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, said the decrease in Washington's seat-belt-use rate, which is second highest in the nation to Hawaii, did not motivate the commission to increase the patrols. "I don't think there is any connection to the loss in use and the program," Kent said. "This is just the way it's been done." Traffic Safety Program Coordinator Deborah Kent said the WTSC organizes extra patrols during May because of potential weather changes, which can result in more accidents. The commission also organizes more patrols during December for impaired driving because of the holidays. This past year, Whatcom County officers ticketed 270 seatbelt violators extra during Click-it or Ticket patrols in September. The fine for a seat-belt violation is $101. University Police Sgt. Connie Satter said that when the department specifically targets seatbelt violators, it produces more citations. "Because (these programs) take us out of. our jobs and working overtime to look for these violations, we would see more (violations)," Satter said." Satter said these patrols can either be statewide or limited to specific departments that apply for WTSC funds. "Sometimes we cooperate with all of Whatcom County on patrols, and other times, like this one, we patrol just on campus and the immediate surrounding area," she said. Approximately 125 Washington law enforcement agencies will participate in the extra patrols, according to the WTSC press release.. Since 1996, more than 56 percent of fatal accident victims in Whatcom County did not wear a seatbelt, according to the press release. Since the Washington State Legislature Travis Sherer/The Western Front A Western senior buckles her seatbelt last Thursday while preparing to leave a commuter lot on Western's campus. passed Click-it or Ticket in May 2002, the WTSC estimates the program has saved approximately 70 lives a year and prevented nearly 560 more serious injuries. The Click-it or Ticket program is facing opposition in parts of Washington. In May 2003, Skagit County declared the program unconstitutional. The case is waiting for Washington State Supreme Court consideration. Western students...check out our Used Furniture â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ Computer table w/keyboard tray...... Chairs (starting at). Metal bookcases 2-shelf " " O l 1 v 7 l 1 Â» â€¢ â€¢ Â« . . . . . . . . . â€¢ . . . . . . . ...$24.95 . . . . . . . v ! / . \ 7U 19.95 â€¢ 30" x 60" metal desks 45.00 â€¢ 2 3 drawer pedestal files.. 29.95 â€¢ 51 x 5' unassembled corner computer station ...45.00 Come in with your WWU ASB card and receive an additional 10% OFF the used office furniture! illllllilii^lllsll J||i^i||i|||Â§ii^|pij llliiiiiipiepeiiilH ||I|||||^f|f||||l ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ j||ji|||||||^il^pii Check Out New Furniture Available! ]/_ OFFICE FURNITURE ^f DIVISION 2 0 1 2 KING ST. BELLINGHAM, WA. 734-4888 REGISTER TO VOTE In person: Registration forms are available at these locations: *WWU Communications Facility 255 *Whatcom County Auditor's Office, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 103 â€¢Drivers License Examining Office (Motor Voter) â€¢Bellingham Public Library 210 Central Ave. â€¢City Halls and Public Schools *Major grocery stores â€¢Whatcom County Libraries U. S. Post Offices â€¢Employment Security Office â€¢Department of Social and Health Service â€¢On the Internet: http://wwwco.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/ elections/registration/registration.htm VOTE ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 22 ---------- 22 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS September 21,2004 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 Thursday, Oct. 14 / 6:30 PM / PAC Mainstage An Election Year Debate Featuring CAROL MOSELEY BRAUN JOHN PODHORETZ Former U.S. Senator and a Democratic nominee for president in 2004. Known for her commitment to public service, social justice and education. Conservative columnist, commentator and author of the bestselling Bush County: How Dubya Became a Great President While Driving Liberals Insane. www. lectureseries. wwu. edu Starling Sept. 24 FREE tickets available at PAC Box Office for faculty, staff students with WWU ID Limit 2 tickets per person REGISTER TO VOTE ATCF255 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 23 ---------- September 21, 2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 23 Western receives recognition for e-sign web form project By Sean Hunter The Western Front Jerry Boles, Western's vice provost of Info Telecom Service, and programmer Paul Sterling will make a presentation Oct. 21 at the EDUCAUSE 2004 Annual Conference in Denver, Colo. On Aug. 5, EDUCAUSE, a nonprofit technology association, gave Western's e-sign Web form project a national award for excellence in administrative information systems. Boles and Sterling will present the project and officially accept the award at the conference, said Bob Schneider, director of administrative computing services and leader for development of the project. E-sign, which has been available for more than three years, offers Western administration and faculty members an Internet approach for implementing and monitoring a vast array of forms. Students also use e-sign to fill out and submit several forms using an e-signature, which is comprised of a student's Western identification number and PIN number. "The culture has changed on campus, and people expect forms to be like this," Schneider said. E-sign Web forms replace paper forms, which people may lose in transit before faculty members and administration approve the form. For Western students, the advantage is the simplistic nature of the forms themselves, Schneider- said, because filling out and submitting forms online saves postage and eliminates lost documents. Web forms also save time because they take a day or less to complete, he said. "Web forms have been a lifesaver," said Katie Stiles, program manager of campus recreation services. Stiles, who oversees more than 200 student employees each quarter, said the student payroll form, in particular, allows for students to receive their first paychecks within a week, a procedure that previously took nearly three weeks. E-sign tracks each form and sends e-mail notification along the way, Schneider said. Thus far, not one form has been lost, he said. Any member of Western's administration or faculty can submit a form for processing. The form uses simple Internet programming language, and once the user has created a form, it ends up at the computing services help-desk. The help-desk constructs a prototype within 24 hours and returns it to the faculty or administration member for approval, Schneider said. "That's the part that takes the most time â€” making adjustments to the look of the form," Schneider said. Once approved, the Web form is stored in a centralized database, accessible to administration, faculty and, if applicable, students. More than 140 forms exist in the database, with forms added each week, according to a Western press release. * Whatmakestheprojectsuccessful is a universal programming code that any novice computer user can Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front Bob Schnider, leader for the development of the e-sign web form project, loads the format of the main page last Thursday. understand, Schneider said. The generic approach minimizes time and allows all users to use a simple template. Other educational institutions have inquired about Western's e-sign system and Western invites them to adopt it at no cost. Schneider said the project is "open-source," which means that any college is welcome to use the system. "Transferring e-sign to other institutions is simple as sending an email," Schneider said. Western is one of two higher education institutions in the country to receive this ntaional award. Schneider said the award adds to Western's bevy of awards. DO THE MATH OP Schweitzer Mountain Resort anytime for just : Ph^^itfClil^aiprPOfn; 0PEN7DWJlÂ«K=6y'1-1O77 114E J Â» f l MLINOHM, WJ1 Get started on your homework at www.sTâ‚¬VEiSPAss.ciÂ»M STEUENS J^Sclmreitier REGISTER TO VOTE In person: Registration forms are available at these locations: *WWU Communications Facility 255 *Whatcom County Auditor's Office, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 103 â€¢Drivers License Examining Office (Motor Voter) *Bellingham Public Library 210 Central Ave. â€¢City Halls and Public Schools â€¢Major grocery stores â€¢Whatcom County Libraries U. S. Post Offices â€¢Employment Security Office â€¢Department of Social and Health Service â€¢On the Internet: http://wwwco.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/ elections/registration/registration.htm VOTE ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 24 ---------- 24 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS September 21, 2004 Security: Government opened the Bellingham facility first due to high level of illegal traffic in the area Continued from page 1 Sebrechts said. Officers arrested the boat operator, a U.S. citizen, on Aug. 30 and seized $23,000 of cash and a 17-foot Malibu boat, according to an ICE press release. The U.S. government opened the Bellingham facility before the others because of the area's high level of illegal traffic, Sebrechts said. "There is a tremendous amount of movement there," Sebrechts said. "There are so many ways for people to move there â€” over sea, air and land. It was the logical choice in terms of a starting point." -^-^^^^^ ICE is closely working with existing border patrol agents in Blaine and the RCMP in Canada to increaseborderprotection, Sebrechts said. "Smuggling goes in two directions," she said. "There (are) more weapons and cocaine goingnorth, andmarijuana going south." The northern U.S. border does not see the magnitude of human smuggling that occurs across the southern border, said Mark Beaty, the Bellingham AMB's field director. Much of what is smuggled across the northern border, however, can be tied to terrorism, he said. The Department of Homeland Security formed to protect the country. A primary focus of the new facility is to prevent terrorism, Beaty said. "The border patrol is a deterring force, looking for illegal aliens," Beaty said, adding that the Bellingham AMB exists to provide airspace security and interdiction 'Smuggling goes in two directions. There (are) more weapons and cocaine going north, and marijuana going south. Marie Sebrechts ICE spokeswoman efforts. The facility, when fully staffed, will employ approximately 69 federal law enforcement officers, pilots, aircrew and mission support personnel from the Office of Air and Marine Operations, a division of ICE, Beaty said. "We're not there yet. That's a ramp-up number," he said. "The funding's there for it. It depends on how fast you can make federal officers. But we have a viable operation now." ICE transferred some of the personnel from its Mexican and southern border operations, Beaty said. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Among the special features of the facility is the new Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, Beaty said. The plane is a single-engine propeller-driven airplane that will replace the AMO's aging Beech C-12 aircraft. The plane's short-field take-off and landing capabilities arid sophisticated sensors make it ideal for work on the northern border, Beaty said. "It's there to prevent illegal activity," he said. "It has phenomenal endurance and really good range." The three-man Pilatus can fly at 270 knots and can ascend to 30,000 feet, according to ICE's Web site. The plane also can fly 2,260 miles without refueling. Officers still are putting the Pilatus through its early tests, Beaty said. He said he hopes to have the plane ready for full duty in Bellingham by early October. "Our bottom-line goal is the security of this nation," Sebrechts said. Photos courtesy of the Department of Homeland Security (Top) Brian Webb, left, and Eric Hausner, pilots at Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Bellingham Air and Marine Branch, stand beside of the facility's new Pilatus airplane (below), which will add to the facility's surveillance abilities. 125 S Samish Way Samish Way Tesoro 527-2716 Sun-Thurs Special Bring in valid Western Card sc recieve 5 $ off each gallon of gas. Also recieve 5 % off any in - Store purchase HHHHH 6-p; wSSSSmm ^^:iZ^mB^M3WmmmW'[ onic Â» x fOP all voor DJ nee 216 w. Holly Bellingham Specializing in new and used vinyl Turntables and gear for sale or rent! We will special order anything Hip Hop, Rock, Funk, House, DnB, Breaks, Battle Records, Trance, NRG, Hardcore, More... New Records every week! nic index Don't buy vinyl? We also have Bellingham's Largest Selection of underground indie Hip Hop CDs 10% OFF Bring in this ad and get 10% OFF on any cds, records, or clothing -offer good until Oct. 31st, cannot be used on equipment sale or rental-m ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 25 ---------- September 21, 2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 25 Center: Award-winning recreation facility should serve as anchor between all south campus buildings Continued from page 1 other spaces around you." Sather said she will travel to Orlando, Fla., in November to accept the award and answer questions about the facility at Athletic Business magazine's annual conference. Kalvelage also will attend. Dawson Construction designed the building with an eye toward longevity, Sather said. Instead of opting for a larger scale, the students, staff and designers chose to boost the quality and durability of materials, she said. "We only had so much money to work with," Sather said. "You could build a bigger facility with cheap products. All the products that we used were of high quality so we wouldn't have to constantly be rebuilding and remaking." The recreation center is one of mRick for Congress * Democrat The 2004 Election promises to be one of the most important in recent history. Democrats up and down the ticket need your help to fight for the values we share: education, healthcare, and a safe and peaceful world. If you have ever thought about working on a campaign or making a difference in government this is the year to get involved in politics. We need your help registering, educating, and turning out voters in November. Now, if ever, we must come together and get Democrats elected. For more information on the campaign in Belling-ham, please contact our Deputy Field Director, Melissa Benish, at (360) 738-4699 or melissa@ricklarsen.org. Thank you for your support. I look forward to working with you in the fall. Paid for and authorized by Citizens to Elect Rick Larsen, Democrat. PO Box 326, Everett, WA 98206. Treasurer: Brooke Davis the nation's first such facilities to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification, which recognizes facilities that are energy efficient, Sather said. Western administration assumes the center will be the architectural anchor of the new south campus quad, which will include the Communications Facility, the rec center, and the forthcoming Academic Instructional Center, which will link the other two buildings, Kalvelage said. Opsis is working on designs for the new academic center, which will consist of two separate wings connected by a closed bridge. Kim Sklar- Fowler/The Western Front A Western student works out on a stair-climbing machine last Wednesday at the Wade King Student Recreation Center. tfy Vowrihomes VCner ahead for orders fy go... Open TniiQ^^pm Monday tprbugh Saturday Sunday 8am NOW FEATUR Natural beef burqers Sweet pc Organic" 1525 Cornwall Avenue â€¢ Bellini 360-647-1788 98221 Eveiythmg it's cracked up to he .. .and more :|||i||i^h!M|i^j * â€¢ t 1220 \. Forest â€¢ Open daily 8 am-9 pm ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 26 ---------- 26 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS September 21, 2004 WTA proposes changes to bus routes High- volume areas could see additional routes while some services off Alabama Street,may be eliminated By Lauren Gardner The Western Front Rick Nicholson, the director of the Whatcom Transportation Authority service development said the WTA recently released a.final proposal of changes to its fixed route services. The WTA calls the proposal a hybrid plan because it added to the most favored changes of two original transportation plans, which the WTA released in spring. The public reviewed and gave feedback to these changes on Sept 9 at WTA's latest open house. Nicholson said the major changes to the service routes include the development of three new high-frequency bus routes, a revamp of service in the Sudden Valley area and some service cuts. Nicholson said high-frequency corridors are those routes that run service from a stop every 15 minutes. "The three proposed routes that would be high-frequency are routes to Western Washington University, routes along Cornwall Avenue and Alabama (only up to Woburn Street), and those stops along Northwest Avenue and West Bakerview Road to Bellis Fair Mall," Nicholson said. WTA also has proposed to change service to Sudden Valley into a different kind of service called flex routes. "Flex routes are smaller buses that have regular bus stops but also allow for people to call ahead and get picked up from their front door," Nicholson said. "These buses will pick people up and then go back onto their normal routes, eventually connecting to a regular service route." Nicholson said the WTA has worked hard to limit the route cuts. "Entire routes are not being eliminated, only portions of routes," WTA service planner Rebecca Spinks said. Under the hybrid plan some of the streets losing service include S. Garden, 14th and 16th streets. Those routes that service the Geneva neighborhood, Alabama Hill and Meridian Street also will face decrease. Spinks said the hybrid plan should increase evening and Sunday bus services by one bus. Out of the four routes the WTA is considering, two ultimately may receive increased service. Areas that did not receive service in the past may have service, Spinks said. These areas include the Bellingham Airport and Birch Bay, Birchwood and Bakerview areas. Spinks said the WTA hired the company Nelson/Nygaard to consult the public through surveys. The WTA considered the ideas and comments from more than 5,200 Whatcom County residents from both bus riders and non-riders. Nicholson said changes also were based on the transportation needs of Western. "We have worked very closely with the university to create many of these routes," Nicholson said. "What you see in the hybrid is largely based on the priorities told to us by Western." Nicholson said he believes these changes will positively affect Western students as a whole. The WTA's attempt to increase service into local neighborhoods will most likely affect Western students. "One of our big priorities is to get more trips an hour from local neighborhoods," Nicholson said. "Two main priorities are the York and Happy Valley neighborhoods." Nicholson said the WTA is planning on providing six trips an hour from Western's recently developed park and ride, Lincoln Street Transportation Center, to shuttle students to Western. Not all students support the proposed changes. Western junior Melissa Riordan said she lives on Crestline Drive off Alabama Street. If this hybrid plan is passed, Riordan's neighborhood would be an area that loses services. Under this plan, stops in the streets branching off Alabama will no longer occur, and users will have to walk out to Alabama to catch a bus. The stops past Woburn Street and up Alabama hill are not included in the high frequency corridors. These stops will have service twice an hour. "It's already terrible service up here; the bus only runs once every half an hour," Riordan said. "The changes sound like they are only helping students who live near campus." Riordan said that if the WTA board approves the changes, she would probably have to buy a car. Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front A Whatcom Transportation Authority bus picks up a passenger this past Thursday on Bill McDonald Parkway. Nicholson said the hybrid plan is unlikely to change drastically before the WTA presents it to the board in October. If the board votes in favor of this hybrid plan, service changes will begin in summer 2005. Spinks said the WTA has not established times for the routes will not until it receives the board's approval." A full description of each bus route and a map of the proposed plan are available at downtown's bus terminal or the Bellingham Public Library. Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front A Whatcom Transportation Authority bus makes its way up Bill McDonald Parkway this past Thursday. ffffldoesn't matter who you are or where youre from, AMERICA'S WILDERNESS â€” is there for all of us. Stunning ancient forests, magnificent snowcapped mountains and a kaleidoscope of red rock canyonsâ€”they're more than just places. They're America's most precious natural treasures. Join us in honoring America's commitment to protecting our nation's most beloved wild places by helping us celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Together we are preserving the legacy of the wild for generations to come.â€”Christopher Reeve JlilSite,.^.. Tobacco Crock. John Muir Wilderness Addition Photo hv â€¢â€¢ John Dirtli Celebrate 40 years of protectingUME|LlC^S WILDERNESS. www.leaveitwiIcÂ£org " f'^vM* ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 27 ---------- September 21, 2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 27 ARE YOU READY FOR A CAREER IN MEDICINE OR VETERINARY MEDICINE? Ross University School of Medicine graduates have obtained more U.S. based first year residency positions since 2000 than any other medical school graduates in the U.S. and the world. More Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine students have been promoted into clinical rotations at affiliated U.S. Colleges of Veterinary Medicine than any other school. Ross University Invites you to our Information Seminar Friday, September 24,2004 Renaissance Seattle Hotel 515 Madison Street, Seattle, WA â€¢ Phone: 206-583-0300 School of Veterinary Medicine presentation: 1:00pm - 3:00pm School of Medicine presentation: 3:30pm - 5:30pm Presentations start promptly To register, visit: www.rossvet.edu/informationseminars www.rossmed.edu/informationseminars Office of Admissions toll free number: 888-404-7677 UNIVERSITY One Ptrptat. One Mission. Out Dream? ROSS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL of MEDICINE ROSS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL of VETERINARY MEDICINE VERY CLEAN, furnished, 3-bedroom, 1- 1/2 bath Toledo Hill view home. Close to WWU park and ride. Gas ht./frpl.NSP. $1300 per month, plus deposit. 305-0119. 4BR 2.5BA near new townhouse 2 car garage W/D D/W W/S/G paid. Perfect for 4 students! Quiet st. 3014 Pacific St. off Barkley Blvd. $1250/mo 371-4007 LARGE 2 STORY 6 BR/4BA 2 kit. 2 living-room. Fireplace. Dining room. Washer/Dryer. 2200 Donavan. $1,600/ mo. 815-4633. NEW HOUSES. 4 5 Bdrms. David 319- 0898. $1,400 $1,500. FIND HUNDREDS of Bellingham rentals in one place! www. PerfectSpace.com CAN YOU provide emergency help to victims of abuse?! If you are a compassionate person and are able to be on call with a pager or are available for daytime shifts in our office, then WE NEED YOU! Join the volunteer team at Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Services. We need special people to provide immediate support to adult and child victims of sexual assault or domestic violence. Training begins October 7. Call 671- 5714 to schedule an interview. CHRISTIAN YOUTH Director. PT 10 hrs./ wk. Send resume cover letter to First Christian Church. 495 E. Bakerview Rd. Bellingham, 98226. WORK IN the Music Industry. Navarre Entertainment Media is seeking acreative, enthusiastic, self-motivated person to be a College Music Marketing Representative. You must be currently enrolled in college full or part-time, with at least one year of school remaining. Perks include: flexible hours (8-10 per week), exposure to cool new music, free concert tickets to our priority artists, and the opportunity to ear college credit. Please contact Anna-Marie at 800/728-4000 or aganje@navarre.com GET PAID for your opinions! Earn $15- $125 and more per survey! www.moneyfor-surveys. com LOOKING FOR women 19-29 interested in our egg donation program. Please call Bellingham IVF at 715 8124 MORETHAN Antiques. Used furniture accessories. Funky to antiques. Reasonable prices. 400 Front Street, Lynden, Wash. (360) 354-7576. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - Page 28 ---------- 28 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS September 21, 2004 www.bonmacys.com â€¢BOHTXXyS^v ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - features page 1 ---------- Er'budy gettin' tipsy? Officials say college drinking is not as widespread as some think. See Page 7 Bellingham's bravest Photographer shadows firefighters through an evening of work. See Page 6 Dial long distance How couples living far away from one another cope. See Page 12 ISSUE 1 * Volume 131 Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington Features TUESDAY September4ft, 2004 Responders By Laura McVicker The Western Front When support officer Barbara Skudlarick arrived at the Busby home in April 2002, the day of 8-year-old Michael Busby's murder, her prior training in helping families in trauma could not prepare her for what she encountered. "What I heard coming from that house was a scary thing," Skudlarick said. i4I heard wÂ¥ilmg^mTng from that house." Support Officers Community Care â€” which plays a role in aiding families during crisis situations â€” is a nonprofit organization managed by volunteer chaplains who have received a pastor's license or have been ordained through attending a seminary or Bible college, Newton said. Instead of serving only in a local church, however, they serve as ministers to families in trauma. Although Skudlarick is not a chaplain, she assists them by working with the families of victims. She began work with Support Officers Community Care four years ago as director of family assistance. She said her role in the ministry is to assist other support officers in types of cases that need long-term support or involve family members of a child victim. Skudlarick could not prepare herself for the scene she witnessed when entering the Busby home â€” family members crying and comforting one another and huddled around various parts of the small, darkened house. The blinds were closed and the sound of the Seattle news detailing the murder contributed to the lingering sound of wailing. She somberly introduced and identified herself as a support officer sent by 911 Dispatch to aid Michael Busby's Laura McVicker/The Western Front Support officer Barbara Skudlarick points to an article clipping detailing the murder of 8-year-old Michael Busby. Skudlarick keeps clippings and buttons as a keepsake of her experiences as a support officer. loved onesâ€” which included the Busby family's out-of-town relatives and close friends â€” in any way possible. Skudlarick's course of action, after identifying herself, was to provide the loved ones with food. She called acquaintances who had helped her in the past to bring lunch. She then made herself available to answer any questions the family had. "You are not there to intertwine â€” you are there to support," Skudlarick said. "People (in crisis) have to respond the way they respond. So you are not going to interfere with that unless someone is jeopardizing their safety." Glen Newton, executive director of Support Officers Community Care, took over the operation in 1999 from former fire chief Gary Hadberg who started it with the help of volunteer ministers in 1982. Since 1999, Newton has taken the bulk of the calls, working an average of 15 days a month on call, he said. Support Officers Community Care has 21 officers on staff, Newton said. The system works by having two officers on call for a 24-hour period so that an officer never answers a call alone. He said Support Officers Community Care expects to respond to more calls this year than the previous years. "We had about 36 calls in '97," Newton said. "Last year, we had 216. This year, we're about 25 percent ahead of that." SEE Program, PAGE 13 Kim Sklar- Fowler/ The Western Front One of the trails around the lake at Bellingham's Lake Padden Park. By Josh Schumacher Special to The Western Front The sun sets over Bellingham Bay as Western junior Mike Strong, 20, began to pack up after a long day of Frisbee playing. Many other Bellingham residents are at Boulevard Park on this warm spring evening. Some are playing catch with baseballs, while others are barbecuing, playing volleyball or attempting to fly a kite. "I really love Bellingham for all the cool parks and nature activities the city and surrounding areas have to offer," Strong said. He said he visits at least one of the many Bellingham parks each week. "I would love to visit all of the parks, but there For more See Page are way too many," he said. "They seem to just appeal' out of thin air sometimes." Bellingham has 46 parks, said Liz Hazeman, office assistant for Bellingham Parks and Recreation. Parks and Recreation also owns a large amount of property that is yet to be officially converted into park land. Some of these new projects in the area include Taylor dock, the old Pacific Concrete site and Inspiration Point. Hazeman said these projects have been receiving a lot of feedback from members in the community. "I had no idea that Bellingham had 46 parks â€” that's amazing," Strong said. "That's a lot of SEE Parks, PAGE 15 on parks, 14 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - features page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ The Western Front FEATURES September 23, 2004 College drinking temptations and health risks By Emily Nuchols The Western Front Waking up in a stranger's bed, a grocery store parking lot or on a pillow of vomit on a hard bathroom floor are not images many college students like to think about before heading to a party or bar. Many Western students, however, have been found in these places after a night of intense drinking, said Emily Gibson, director of the Student Health Center. "It is the first time away from parents and around people of age," Western sophomore Aaron Bowman said. "Alcohol is much more accessible." Bowman said upperclassmen are definitely an influence in college drinking as well as simply living away from home. "The image of drinking in college is skewed in society," said Elva Giddings, coordinator of Alcohol and Drug Consultation and Assessment Services at Western. "Freshmen arrive at college with the mindset that the college norm is drinking â€” and drinking a lot." Students do not think about the factors that affect how alcohol hits their systems, Giddings said. Most are not educated about blood alcohol levels or in calculating the right amount of alcohol for their body types, she said. "People think of drinks in the sense of a. glass of orange juice or 7-Up, but alcohol is different," Giddings said. "It changes how the body works in judgment and the thought process." College students' drinking between the ages 18 and 24 contribute to an estimated 1,400 student deaths, 500,000 injuries and 70,000 cases of sexual assault or date rape in the United States every year, according to the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Web database. "Every alcohol-related death is a preventable one," Giddings said. Although an alcohol poisoning death has not occurred on Western's campus, a student died from mixing alcohol with drugs a few years ago, she said. Mixing alcohol and drugs is dangerous territory, Giddings said â€” a lot of physical and mental factors affect how a person will react. Alcohol can affect how medications work and even cause Photo Illustration by Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front the drugs to be toxic, Giddings said. Gibson said a direct correlation exists between students who drink the most and those with the lowest grade-point averages. "A high percentage of students who leave Western are using alcohol frequently," Gibson said. "It is sad for it to get to the point that students have to drop out." Alcohol is a central-nervous-system depressant that causes a worsening in depression and a rise in suicidal thoughts. Depression on campus is common, with approximately 600 to 700 students counseled for depression in the past year, SEE Drinking, PAGE 5 Haye you found a place yet for the fall? Look no further- We have the Place for you. We have many units available, from studios to 4+ bedrooms. Most Units Include: H Four year old or newer apartments E Washer/dryer/dishwasher â€¢B Close to WWU PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. INC. 360-527-9829 Bellingham, Wa 98225 Fax: 360.527.3082 www.apex-property.com 1054 Lakeway Or Bellingham, Wa Phone 360-733-4142 SUNRCUTS www.supercuts.com Coupon valid only at participating stores. Not valid with any other offer; no cash value. One coupon per customer. Please present coupon prior to payment of service. Â©2003 Supercuts Inc. Printed in U.SA Expires 12/31 /2003. _ _ r0Q1 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - features page 3 ---------- September 23, 2004 FEATURES The Western Front *â€¢ 3 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - features page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ *The Western Front FEATURES September 23, 2004 ItfiBctif'and tactics asidel comes down to running aim of the pporly lit landscape andl lawn â€” frequently a wateÂ£l||j winter â€” slips are a common oclttfl Davis said players frequently â€¢ :sra|l| injuries such as bruises, cuts and scrH|Â§| major injuries have occurred. He said he l l j one man breaking his finger and one woHiÂ§j tearing the anterior cruciate lj^arhent in her kneel :|l|iÂ§r^quired her to have surgelpf ^ :"?'f * R ^ ^ ^ f i l lf has had some mi^M^playing, the game. He said he has incu|rfdj^^pual assortment of black eyes and bruises-J^^SAas dealt-with more painful issues.- i:" S ^ ^ ^ ^ ;: "I've fallen into a spike bush b Â§p,with 50 quarter-inch spJk^sW SiPain and sufleriijp his capture-the-flag experience pf "I hope it continues," heiiaid. gooiifway of blowing offstejrJ| goodj|eam-building exercii^ :m:r:\ ThecitalK :-|They aMppst have Wtoji An:iSnemy^fcid in black h^vfi close to their flag, and Dav]|| teammates have the suspect|T "Wilson Library and a hignjfjj railing running parallel totÂ§gi| The man in black scralnllfl a move and then cuts W, assailants. He holds thefrftl and it appears for a i ^ m e i l ^ffl hav^m opening for an'ds^ppjg^ toward the north, but whegjbig patftlick with a thin lay|Â§Â§ feet slide out from undiiiij slams^the ground with a l | Â§ | i | ^ | ^ ^ - a n d his teamma||^^Â§ IfeMtg him before askinglllj is shakerrbut fine, and 1 | | ^ ^ ^ the short distance t lt;^l â€” the "man-humping^|ugg^ Davis ailPhis tealiif| _ ^ ^ caught up m s l i i s ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ chase, relaxes a | | | Â§ | | i| m into the nighj,^ ^ p ' l i i ^ ^S iÂ©la.;ite?ittiilÂ»Ka?fl Used books video's fresh espresso LATTE BOOKS 647-3733 112 Grand Avenue Mon-Sat 9-5 Sunday 11-5 latte Downtown on "BookRow" ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - features page 5 ---------- September 23, 2004 FEATURES The Western Front â€¢ 5 Drinking: Health center sees one to three alcohol-related injuries, including sexual assaults, a week Continued from page 2 Gibson said. She strongly advises those suffering from depression to refrain from drinking. The Student Health Center admits one to three students with alcohol-related injuries a week during the academic year, which Gibson said surpasses any other drug-related injuries on campus. Gibson said she sees women with injuries from unwanted sexual intercourse two to three times a week. Most of the time, the women had blacked out the night of the assault and awoke with an injury, Gibson said. But most women refuse to document the assault because they do not remember it happening, she said. "These are (still) cases of sexual assault," Gibson said. "Someone who is intoxicated is unable to give legal consent." The effects of an assault are devastating, Gibson said. Students run the risk of physical and emotional injuries, sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies. "Women are more vulnerable with alcohol," Gibson said. "Their bodies react differently and encounter more safety and health risks." Gibson encouraged all students, especially women, to bring a sober friend along when drinking in case a situation arises. Western senior Corey Johnson said drinking is OK if done responsibly by planning ahead for a safe way home, such as saving money for a taxi, choosing a sober friend to drive or choosing to walk home with a group of friends. "Usually there is someone who is just not as drunk who takes care of the group in a situation if it arises," Johnson said. "You can have a crazy, fun time while still being responsible." Alcohol and Drug Counseling and Assessment Services at Western offer free and confidential services for students who voluntarily come in for an appointment to discuss their drinking habits. The health center has resources for students looking to overcome drinking, Giddings said. "Students need to get a picture of what the real norms are here at Western," she said. "Not everyone is going out and Photo Illustration by Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front getting drunk." A study by the Prevention and Wellness Center discovered more than 70 percent of students chose to drink zero to three drinks throughout a 4- or 5-hour period on a typical weekend night, said Pat Fabiano, director of Prevention and Wellness Services at Western. Only 30 percent of students have more than three drinks on a typical night of drinking. Minors who drink underage run the risk of a minor in possession charge. The first offense is a $250 fine, a visit to jail, alcohol and drug assessment, and counseling. The penalty is much stiffer after the second offense, with jail time and larger fines, Fabiano said. But while the majority of students at Western drink moderately, administrators are aware of the remaining issues and are looking for ways to solve the problem, Gibson said. "Every year, there is less and less abusive drinking," Gibson said. "But it is still there." me f r om Environmental n e a l t n and ^ a f e t t j V/e hope uou will pursue your educational goals in a healthy and safe environment. |f we can help, please call 6 JO-JO6 or visit us at the ^ a r e t y building south of parks \~\a\ Student lt;Safeti) [j^Vs at: http://www.wwu.edu/depts/ehs/ j^isk M a n a g e m e n t Workers5 (Compensation Chemical geological Materials M a n a g e m e n t Hazardous Building Materials Management Indoor / \ i r Quality Occupat,ona' 5a' e ty Environmental Management Safety Training f^ire ,5afety f^ rgonomic5 Industrial H y g ' e n e Emergency planning Chemical ^jpi\\ Response COME TO WWU PREPARED â€¢ Find exit locations where you live and work. Keefi exits clear. â€¢ Keep a personal emergency kit with food, water, medicine, flashlight and portable radio. â€¢ Learn First Aid and CPR â€¢ Prepare for an Earthquake. They are infrequent, but they happen! = gt; Keep heavy or breakable things from over your bed or desk = gt; Secure your computer to the table with velcro-type fasteners. = gt; Place your bed and desk chair away from windows. If that isn't possible, sleep with your head away from the window to avoid broken glass. = gt; Know where you will "Stop, Drop and Hold" during an earthquake, and do it! = gt; identify safe places such as under furniture, in an interior comer, in an interior hallway. â€¢ Get Emergency information = gt; In an emergency, tune to KVOS-TV (Channel 12), KUGS 89.3 FM, or KGMI790 AM. =^ gt; Check the campus storm-line/ emergency hotline at 650-6500. Check Western's homepage. Personal Safety at Western is a Community-wide Effort Bicycle Responsibility â€¢ Pedestrians have the right of way, always. â€¢ Stay in control of your bike. â€¢ Avoid congested areas and use back roads when possible. â€¢ Obey the dismount policy and obey all traffic laws. â€¢ Dismount and walk your bike when in crowded areas. â€¢ Minimize impact - stay off the lawns. â€¢ Park and lock bikes only at bike racks. â€”â€¢ Report suspicious activities to the University nonce on campus c _â€¢ Keep your doors locked, wnether at home, in the dorm or in vow _â€¢ Plan a safe route in advance Travel on busy, well-iit streets or; â€”â€¢ Walk and park near emergency telephones when possible. Use ;. Get a whistle from University Police or Prevention and Wellness reets or pathways ephones when possibl Loss to Student Property â€¢ Western assumes no responsibility for the loss or damage to any personal property owned by students or employees. â€¢ Western strongly recommends that students obtain insurance coverage: = gt;Purchase a renter's insurance policy. = gt; Verify that coverage is available under a parent's or guardian's homeowner's or renter's insurance policy. = gt;lf a resident in University Housing, participate in Western's Student Personal Property Insurance Program by contacting Risk Management or University Residences. -L ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - features page 6 ---------- -r 6 â€¢ The Western Front FEATURES September 23,2004 The waiting game On a spring Monday night, Bellingham photographer Ben Arnold shadowed several firefighters from the Bellingham Fire Department's Station Two on Indian Street. The pictures below ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - features page 7 ---------- September 23, 2004 FEATURES The Western Front â€¢ 7 Strange Days Cabbage Patch doll raised as son for 19 years Maryland couple Pat and Joe Posey have "raised" a Cabbage Patch doll as their only son for 19 years. They treat 1-foot-tall doll "Kevin" as a real child. He goes everywhere with them. He "replies" in conversation through Joe putting on his voice. Ginger-haired Kevin has his own 1,000- square-foot playroom at the couple's home, a red doll-sized Chevrolet Corvette, a pet dog, a full wardrobe and a savings fund for when he goes to college. Joe and Pat love him so much they prefer him to their real child, Vicky. "With every kid that you adopt, you promise to love them and be a good parent and take care of this child," Pat Posey said. "And that's what we did with Kevin." Their adult daughter confessed that she is jealous of her little brother. "I didn't appreciate this kid coming along and taking my stuff," she said. "He's got a dog â€” I never had a dog â€” and goes water skiing. I've wished a little bit of harm on Kevin. But I wonder if you stuck needles in him, would he really feel it?" Student charged for clogging toilet Jesse Huffman insists he did not do it on purpose, but the toilet he left plugged at a border crossing in north-central Montana has him facing criminal charges. Authorities charged the 19- year-old Montana State University student from Great Falls, Mont., with criminal mischief after a border agent accused him of intentionally clogging the toilet. Huffman said the clogged piping was completely unintentional, the result of an urgent but natural bodily function. "I've never been arrested before or anything like that, and I get arrested for taking a dump," he said. Woman moves in with 6,000 scorpions A Malaysian woman is trying to reclaim the world record for the longest stay in a room full of scorpions. Nur Malena Hassan, 27, moved into a locked glass box in which she plans to live for 36 consecutive days with more than 6,000 of the poisonous arachnids in a shopping mall, the Malay- language Mingguan Malaysia newspaper reported. Scores of people watched as Nur Malena stood fearlessly in a red sweater and jeans with scorpions crawling up her head, chest and legs, a photograph published by the newspaper showed. Nur Malena set a world record in 2001 by living for 30 days with 2,700 scorpions. She was stung seven times, fell unconscious and almost gave up the attempt. Her record was shattered a year later by Kanchana Ketkeaw, a woman in neighboring Thailand who lived in a similar glass room for 32 days with 3,400 scorpions. Microsoft offends foreign countries with software gaffes Microsoft has seen its products banned in some of the biggest markets on earth, this time for using a bad English-to-Spanish dictionary. A Spanish-language version of Windows XP, destined for Latin American markets, asked users to select their gender from "not specified," "male" or "bitch," because of an unfortunate error in translation. Company executives said staff members are now sent to geography courses to try to avoid such mishaps. "Some of our employees, however bright they may be, have only a hazy idea about the rest of the world," he said. Signs for a memorial honoring a 'Miss Vietnam' rewritten One week after receiving complaints about an unclear highway sign, Mississippi transportation officials have made it easier to understand by adding one punctuation mark. Members of a veteran's group recently said they had received complaints about the highway sign advertising the Mississippi Vietnam Memorial in Ocean Springs. The sign originally read "Miss Vietnam Memorial," causing some to wonder if a woman named "Miss Vietnam" exists and why the city has a memorial for her. Now, the signs read "Miss. Vietnam Memorial." But the punctuation mark is just a temporary fix until the signs are replaced. Transportation officials said new signs reading "Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park" will replace the existing signs within the next few months. Replacing the two signs on Mississippi's Interstate 10 would cost about $440 each. The signs at the interstate off-ramps and on two Mississippi state highways would cost $220 each because they are smaller. Dave Matthews Band's driver soiled tour boat? A bus driver working for the ecologically minded Dave Matthews Band could face prosecution on charges of dumping the vehicle's load of human waste off a Chicago bridge onto a tour boat, police said on Wednesday. The effluent splattered passengers on an architectural boat cruise passing underneath the bridge the afternoon of Aug. 8, sending the boat back to its dock and some of the disgusted passengers to the hospital for tests. The possible criminal charges against the bus driver follow a civil suit brought on Tuesday against the band and its tour bus operator by the Illinois attorney general. No members of the band, which was in Chicago as part of a tour, were on board the bus at the time. Compiled by Matthew Anderson ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - features page 8 ---------- 8 â€¢ The Western Front FEATURES September 23, 2004 Artist Point at sunset. The farthest point on the Mt. Baker Highway accessible by car, Artist Point gives visitors a view of the Mount Baker area in its rugged glory. Many trails begin from this point, taking travelers through flowering meadows, past abandoned gold mines and over ridges and volcanic debris. This also is the starting line for the world- famous Ski to Sea Race held each May. Natural wonders of Whatcom Bellingham photographer Ben Arnold took pictures of natural scenery in Whatcom County's wilderness this summer. Here is a brief selection of what his camera captured. Photos by Ben Arnold/Special to The Western Front The stark contrast of white snow on the dark-colored rock of Pyramid Peak provides a stunning backdrop to the blue waters of Diablo Lake. Vibrant wildflowers blooming in an alpine meadow just off the Heliotrope Ridge trail on Mount Baker. The trail is one of the most traveled routes on the mountain, according to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest service. Mount Shuksan's reflection bounces off the calm waters of Picture Lake. Shuksan means "roaring mountain" in the Skagit Indian language. At a little more than 9,100 feet, the mountain is one of the highest non-volcanic peaks in the Cascade Range. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - features page 9 ---------- September 23, 2004 FEATURES The Western Front â€¢ 9 No wearing out the Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front Bellingham resident Jeff Hubbard reads a newspaper at the lunch counter in the Horseshoe Cafe at approximately 9 p.m. on August 25. By Kadi Matherne The Western Front In the heart of downtown Bellingham nestled between shops and restaurants sits a historic landmark. The ragged old building may not strike anyone as impressive from the outside, but an assorted crowd of loyal patrons always is inside the Horseshoe Cafe. "The Horseshoe Cafe is the oldest operating restaurant in all of Washington, Oregon and Idaho combined," restaurant owner Travis Holland said. "It was here before Bellingham became a recognized city." Holland, who has run the restaurant for the past 3 1/2 years, said the Horseshoe is the only restaurant in the downtown area open 24 hours a day. He also said The Bellingham Weekly deemed the Horseshoe Cafe the "best late-night hangout" for the past two years. "The 'Shoe isn't what you'd call the main event," Holland said, "but it's a place to come before and after because it's always open. It's the pre- and post-function spot." Holland said people have been frequenting the Horseshoe since 1886. He said the cafe owes its early success to being the first licensed bar in Whatcom County. Bryan Wokich, a former Horseshoe employee and 2004 Western graduate, credits the popularity of the cafe to its accommodating hours and inexpensive menu. "I worked the 9-to-5 shift for two years here," Wokich said, "and not the one you're thinking. That's 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., and believe it or not, that's when it's the most hectic. Where else can you go at 2 o'clock in the 'Shoe morning and get some good cheese fries for two bucks?" The bar draws the over-60 crowd, as does the breakfast menu, and many in the downtown workforce will stop by during the afternoon for lunch, Holland said. And, of course, college students can be found hanging out at all hours of the night, he said. Wokich said the cafe fills up quickly in the middle of the night, especially during finals week at Western. "Students come here to study all the time," Wokich said. "In the fall, this place will be packed at 3 o'clock in the morning with people just eating and reading." Holland and Wokich recalled many stories and memories from working at "the 'Shoe." "They were painting a mural of horses in the bar the day that Johnny Cash died," Wokich said, "and we all decided in about 30 seconds that we should put Johnny Cash and his guitar in the mural as a kind of historical tribute." Holland said he still keeps pictures of previous owners on the wall as an homage to their memories. "A guy named Jack owned this place before me and ran it for 52 years," Holland said. "We figure he deserves his picture on the wall." The pictures also show that the restaurant's age is not the only thing that makes it distinctive, Holland said. "The people are what have made this place what it is," he said. "The employees and customers have kept this place alive for over a century." Mystery meat, communal bathrooms, hjÂ®fene Wm (College life is full of surprises; vour checking account shouldn't be one of them,) THE 'KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU'RE GETTING INTO' CHECKING ACCOUNT. When you open a CampusEdgeâ„¢ Checking account you get free checking for the first year. Or it's free for 5 years if your parent banks with us, or as long as you have a monthly direct deposit. All with no minimum balance. You'll also get a free Check Card with Total Security Protectionâ„¢, free access to thousands of our ATMs and free Online Banking. Plus, you'll get our unique 'Stuff Happensâ„¢' card; so if you goof up we'll refund your overdraft fee-just this once. Find out more atSehome Village Banking Center at 210 36th Street, Bellingham, or any Bank of America location. Or visit www.bankofamerica.com/studentbanking. STU-62B-AD Bankof America ^ r Higher Standards ;$tit the YMGA, we serve people of all ages, abilities and interests. Whether it's rock climbing, lap swimming racquetbali,tee-ball, strength training, martial arts or yoga, it is here at the Y. Call 733- 8630, stop in or check us out on the web at www.whatcomymca.org ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - features page 10 ---------- 10 â€¢ The Western Front FEATURES September 23, 2004 Resume Rent Students struggle to balance * school work with 'real' work By Aislinn Douglas Special to The Western Front Whether they work only in the summer or throughout the school year, all Western students need money. Some work for spending money, others for rent. With tuition rising every year, more and more students are finding that they have to work. Whether jobs are on campus or off, more Western students are working to help pay for school. Western sophomore Jon Meyers said he has trouble with not only budgeting his money but also his time. Meyers said he plans every day on a calendar so he has enough time for homework before and after work â€” sometimes, though, this means staying up late studying or waking up early to finish an assignment before class starts. Western senior Dave Groebl echoed those frustrations. "Working severely limits time for school work and makes it hard to get to class on time if you work in the morning," he said. But Groebl said good planning makes working and attending school easier. Some jobs in Bellingham require a lot of hours, but Meyers said he works no more than 20 hours a week at his job â€” so he has enough time for school. To keep a balance between work and school, Meyers said, students need "good communication with their boss." But other students, such as Groebl, work closer to 30 hours a week depending on their class schedules. Groebl attributes his extra time for work to being a senior and having most of his classes completed. One alternative to working during the school year is finding a full-time job during the summer. Western students, such as senior Natalie Muri, work all summer so that they have spending money during the school year. Muri usually moves home during the summer and works full-time at a law firm in Bellevue. Jelena Washington/The Western Front Western senior Victoria Nevins (right) schedules Bellingham resident Kathleen Zatine and daughter Ashton for evening tans at Bellingham Health and Fitness. Nevins works full-time throughout the year. When it comes to working during the school year, however, Muri said, "I'd rather be broke than work." One downside to working only in the summer is the long hours. Muri said she typically worked 45 hours a week to save enough money for the year. Another downside, again, is strict budgeting. "Budgeting money is really hard sometimes," she said. But the benefits far outweigh the downfalls â€”- during the school year, Muri said she feels "pretty relaxed all the time." Western's Center for Student Work Experience Web site, helps students find jobs in the community. Many of the jobs listed are part time, most of them even on campus. Students who plan on working while in school should make considerations when finding a jobâ€”most importantly, Muri said, is not working more than 15 hours a week. Groebl suggests work-study programs. "Try to get a job that has to do with your major so that it's not a total waste of time," he said. "Also, you can usually move up just a bit and then you make better money than, like, flipping burgers." Finding the right balance is key for most students â€” whether it is choosing to work only in the summer or during the school year, Muri said. "Remember to have time to play." DTVnna^s has been established in Bellingham for over five years and has become a frequent desination spot for locals as well as out-of-towners. . V'finnas â„¢ Cafe ItaCiano 9 N. State St. 714- 0188 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - features page 11 ---------- September 23, 2004 FEATURES The Western Front â€¢ 11 By Hana Shipman Special to The Western Front Western sophomore Melissa Smith and Western junior Liz Weller never knew the other existed until they received their housing assignments in August, revealing that they would be living with each other for the next nine months. Weller, who before lived in Ridgeway Sigma, recalled her first roommate experience as being "hellish," and she said she was crossing her fingers that she would end up with someone she could at least get along with. Weller said she was more than relieved when she met Smith. "At first, I think (the relationship) was kind of formal and somewhat polite," Weller said. But it only got better, Smith said. The two said they quickly became good friends and roommates. "You learn more things when you're around each other more," she said. "Now our bond is like glue." But just as she discovered the year before, Weller said roommates can also ruin one's college experience. Unlike Smith and Weller, Western sophomore Danny Potter said he wanted to move out of Nash Hall the day he moved in. "My former roommate and I disliked each other from day one," he said. "It was a personality conflict more than anything." Potter said that while he considers himself to be an avid party goer, his ex- roommate was the exact opposite. "He wasn't very talkative, and he really enjoyed staying in the room and playing video games all day."he said. "He \vas also pretty stubborn about the volume of the video games when I needed to sleep or do homework. He claimed 'he sound effects helped his skills." Some students, such as Potter, opt to move out of tense situations. But others, such as Western junior Megan Rowley, try to stick it out. Rowley, who used k gt; live in Ridge1 ay Gamma, had six suitemates in addition to her roomimte.' Rowley said many different and sometimes conflicting personalities lived within the suite. "Even though my roommates and I had completely different schedules," she said, "we'd always try to all go out to dinner together as a suite just to keep the lines of communication open. If anyone had a problem, it would be brought to the table." Rowley said that even if personalities clash, maintaining at least a cordial relationship with roommates is important. "Respecting each other's space and values are key elements to getting along with the people you live with," she said. Many students, such as Western sophomores Eric SEE Housing, PAGE 13 K im Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front An empty dorm room ready for its new occupants in Fairhaven Residences in late August. Come stay at the Lakeway Inn. Take a dip in bur newly remodeled pool, and join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner at the The Obxre Cafe 714 Lakeway Drive 671-1011 a martini bar lt;g**- bistroft gt;ounge 714 Lakeway Drive â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢i a mar- HE SAYS it's no sweat running the latest software. WE SAY what about a mile? Encourage youi kids to get up, get out, add get moving. New orthopaedic research reveals that just 35 minxes of walking per day c lt; i help kids fortify skeletal tissue, which leads to stronger bones as adults For more information on the benefits of keeping kids active, visit aaos.org. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS The most moving advances in medicine. 1-80G-824- BONES www.aaos.org ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - features page 12 ---------- 12 â€¢ The Western Front FEATURES September 23, 2004 Lo-ve/, l/o-vx/fr d/Oyta/n/oe/ Former W e | | ^ j | J | | | Â§ | ^ | ^ ^ | fÂ§|f|Â§ said he c r e d i t s ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ g p ^ ^ ( ^ ^ ^ i | ! of a p p r o x i r a d ^ J ^ J J ^ g l ^ l ^ ^ ^^ girlfriend L i z ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ J | j | i ^ ^ l S ^ | a year apart, a | ^ | ^ Â§ ^ ^ ( U ^ p | ^ B p | University. B H ^ B ^ H i B H S l H B * l ll "In some v ^ p | ^ ^ ^ ^ p | | ^ J ^ j ^ | ^ | a r e l a t i o n s h i p , ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ B ^ ^ M | i i recommend it, S i l l g p | j ^ ^ J ^ ^ ^ M | i best of it. It's a tester." 'â€¢"''M!Â«Â«Â«Â»Â«i^Â»iÂ«*i*iÂ»Â« The thought of breaking up may be circulating through many students' minds as summer ends, but Tarn Sing said longdistance relationships are survivable, even though the first few months are difficult. "At the beginning (of the long-distance relationship), I was very confident that we'd be fine," he said. "I was coming into it not knowing." By the second month, Tam Sing said they argued because Foulon felt they were growing apart. But he said daily phone conversations and trust and faith in each other kept the two together. /:,:Â»''Thes=more you tellÂ§|aehjÂ©^^ faill' jj||Jb|tter it w i ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ l ^ p f ^ , ^ J^gSJIlg also IlMl^^^^^iiiliii ; | e|p^^ | ^ ^ ^ | 4 - m i l e d r ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ l ^ ^ i i j ; ^ h e a r t . lt'$Â§0/Â§/$$.^ I | l i i g i ^ P s e v e | i h o u ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ l ^ | ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ e s I; stop ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ p l j | f c | | | | p i i r as fast a s ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ J ^ ^ ^ ^ |i|^Bii^mÂ£junior B ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ B li p|e:- ;iaii||pve]b t h o u g ^ ^ ^ ^ J j j ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ i K i ^ p i i P i n d her f o r m ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ sÂ©o1rmaier before she left home iWs ^ | | | p ll Dormaier, moved to Port Orchard after high school to pursue a career as a firefighter. Seeing each other involved a one-way drive of approximately 4 hours, she said. Kipperberg said she dealt with the distance by having frequent telephone conversations with Dormaier and meeting him halfway in their hometown Marysville. Western senior Carolyn Benedict said she sometimes thought she was the only one putting the effort into her relationship with Nick Ward, a student at the University of Washington. "There were a lot of sacrifices on my part," Benedict said. "I wei^^paÂ©^a54(it^ l i u t l j ^ lot of c(|||p| ;i|^ui;; Slfi'tq^r^^^liPiar6 goingIlittBBBB ^ ^ Â§ ^ ^ ^ ^ J o m e t h i n g ^ H l ^ ^ K i ; i : SSI" MRliRHHHH g | | | l | f |rst left f c ^ i d l ^ ^ ^S ^ ^ | ^ ^ ^ | p o r Ward ^ ^ ^ g | H ^ ( I^^I^^Jp' 5?| ' p^|J|ji|l|j ^ ^ | J | S i f c i w | i | l ' r i i h i a l c ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ y i | H i ^ i t e i i ^ ' | s h e smd. SflHKRINB | ^ ^ ^ j | | | | | l ^ i ^ i ^ d j : F o u l o r ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^p ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ j ^ H l l i c t and w i S ] ^ p j J | | ii1illo1iiip%,going with phone calls anK't-1 mails. Benedict said she believes that the first year is generally rough for most couples in long- distance relationships. "It (goes) from seeing each other every day to maybe once a week," Benedict said. "Plus, he was my best friend. I was starting a new life without my best friend. That was hard." Benedict said trust also is one of the most important aspects of holding such a relationship together. "You have got to be able to trust each other," Benedict said, "or else it's not going ^ f @ ^ ^ i n g | a l ^ ^ ^ t r a s t is important. |]|t|3^i||fi ng saJpS^frQm Foulon and â€¢^^^^^Ma^^^M0L him to respect | | ^ J | f c ^ | p s ^ ^ ^ i a r | actually meant ISl^^^lS^g^fe'rcfaithftil â€” I â€¢ f l l l ^ ^ the same ^SW^^^^^^e^f^sag" she said. i^^HllliBiiBiiP-ipi sWiliii^^ involved in Western's clubs, intramural sports teams, jobs and various volunteering options wereways to divert attention away from being apart. "Focus on yourself," Benedict said, "not just as a couple. You need to grow and do your own separate thing." Tam Sing said he had his priorities straight when it came to his relationship, even before he finally decided to transfer this year to Oregon State to be with Foulon. "It's like four beers at a party to one year, 10 months, and two days with Liza," he said. "It's eight beers or a million kisses." The Earned Income Tax Credit. Why not OINMI it? ft you're working hard just to make ends meet and have one or more children living with you, you may qualify for tne HTC. Think of rt as a reward for doing one of life's most "Voted Best Burger in Town" Hard Ice Cream Shakes, Waffle Fries Gourmet Burgers Open 7 Days a Week 647-BOOM 310 N. Samish Way â€¢ 647-2666 DINE-IN â€¢ TAKE OUT â€¢ CAR HOP "Call us first and your food will be Hot Ready when you arrive!" See our menu on page three of the Welcome Back Section. loving Jobs, visit our Web site or ask A message from. the Internal Revenue Service. wvWtJrsÂ»90v Ike Istirtil fieveffie Service Wtrkiif ts pit service first If s Fun! It's Easy! mce Cream Â£â€¢ E. Holly %::,^3 60) XdM 3$ ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - features page 13 ---------- September 23, 2004 FEATURES The Western Front â€¢ 13 Housing: Ascertaining where future roommates stand on issues could help create a better match Continued from page 11 Johnston and Nate Campen, come to Western with friends or at least acquaintances from a previous school. While they were only acquaintances at Gig Harbor High School before being roommates in Nash, they soon became fast friends after move-in day. "I knew what I was getting into," Campen said. "When I came here, I knew I wouldn't get a roommate that wasn't the complete opposite of me, and that there was just no way I'd get along with that person. "I also knew that Eric had similar values that I did regarding alcohol, drugs or anything like that," he said. "It just made me feel good that my room was going to be a place where I could feel comfortable." Campen said students should learn their future roommates' stances on such issues as alcohol, drugs and sex, and even the simple cleanliness and study habits. Campen said that even though his best friend from Gig Harbor lives on campus as well, he chose not to room with him. "If I would have moved in with him, I think it would have made us worse friends because of it," he said. "Eric wasn't really a good friend before, but now he's a great friend. My best friend is already a great friend, so the only direction to go from there would have been down." Smith said she knows people who were best friends prior to being roommates. "Now they just want to kill each other," she said. But not all great friends make bad roommates â€” Western sophomores Kara Hager and Miranda Anderson, roommates in Higginson Hall, went to Lewis and Clark High School Program: Emergency personnel said to praise volunteers' ability to handle delicate situations Continued from page 1 Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front An empty Fairhaven dorm in August. in Spokane before attending Western together and sharing a dorm room. "I couldn't have asked for a better roommate than Miranda," Hager said. "But the downfall to being friends with your roommate before you become roommates is that it doesn't allow you to make a lot of new friends at first. You just kind of stick with what you know." Smith said spending time with a future roommate and knowing what living with a friend is like before actually moving in is important. "Spend a week at each other's house to really get to know how they are â€” and not just, like, a sleepover," she said. "Really make sure that you can live with them for a year." Whatcom County is one of few counties that offers this program, Newton said. Other counties offer chaplain programs for crises, but those programs focus on aiding the first responders â€” fire and police officers. With the large amount of volunteer chaplains in Whatcom County, more opportunities for chaplains to reach and help the families in crisis arise. Newton said 911 dispatchers typically call support officers after they have received a call that has resulted in a fatality. He said suicide- and infant- death-related 911 calls require an immediate response by support officers because they are the most traumatic and typically require the most care by support officers. Newton said support officers are trained to know how to handle deaths and are familiar with how to answer questions and comfort the families in crisis. "Fire and police want us out there," he said. "The last thing they want to do is to have to tell the family their loved one is dead." The typical ways support officers help grieving families are by making themselves available to answer questions about the initial process after a loved one dies, Newton said. Support officers can point families to the proper medical examiner and recommend a funeral home for a victim. Many support officers also conduct the funerals of the deceased loved ones, he said. Newton said he conducted three funerals for three separate families in one week approximately two years ago. He said that with the presence of support officers comes a trust between the grieving family and the officers. "Once you're there for somebody in a crisis, they know you care," Newton said. "They know you didn't go there with any kind of agenda of trying to push yourself or your beliefs on anybody. You're there just to care for them." Skudlarick said she has even shopped at Wal-Mart with out-of-town family members of a deceased person before because that family member forgot a particular piece of clothing. "Whatever they need to assist them to get through this time (support officers offer)," she said. "And it can be a myriad of things." Support officer Tony King, who takes approximately 60 calls a year, is second only to Newton in the number of calls received. This is because most of the other volunteer chaplains have their own church body to attend to, but King's ministry is in being a support officer. King said his faith helps him deal with the traumas he witnesses. "On a call I usually pray for the family and the first responders and for me," King said. "If the family wants that, I pray with them." Newton and Skudlarick both said talking with other support officers and their own family members about the traumas they encounter helps them cope. Skudlarick said she keeps artifacts, such as newspaper clippings and buttons showing the victim's picture to remind her of the victims whose families she helped. For annual checkups, birth control, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, and testing treatment for sexually transmitted infections, call "734â€”c^C^S today. iW healthy. I ^IaK F0t Huy future. Planned Parenthood Talk to us in confidence. With confidence. Bellingham 734-9095 Mount Vernon 848-1744 Friday Harbor 378-6010 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - features page 14 ---------- 14 â€¢ The Western Front FEATURES September 23, 2004 THC She just wants you to get off to the Right Start. 1319 Railroad Ave. - 676-5288 Open @ 6:30 a.m. (Sat. 7:30 a.m. sun. a.a.m.) MWERTISEMBfl college student dating self We Build Ads... want one? 650-3161 Western Front Advertising fyw fi?:?mnm, ft^?, ! Â» $jm? iif?m?t?y mmmMw dimuv.'s ^^MhMmmif'fiii | l i Â¥ ^ w * " w!sk?im?M lÂ«iil^list^e? muik; iHia I^i*Â£f sagsfses:.#tiÂ«iy isJM^ JM grt iss- spssiij IJM M ii^^ihsjf \|%i?3KÂ« ri#J msmiM$ ilms s # w Â» uws ~^_..~^..~.....~-^~^-â€”~~. i^.wÂ«slil gt; fet* *K! ife op* k$f *. jui| iÂ«fi ^hssf jf^sfb, '"Wfe'K totally ^IfJ^W JIJÂ»WF O^fti e *5%:k** ikÂ« fee Â«*MÂ« bill ttital to t?Â«rfi efte, WM\Â« . , Â«" ,,, jsy lt; , t a ! fc â‚¬s?Â«y fom$pMm Ym lt;i. m fffMmpi A A? e repusi - â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢ â€¢ - --..... lt;-â€”Â«-â€”â€”- W*Â£tu:nfiÂ« ^fatiml I lt;MMSÂ«S51 rfftartts to Â«ik^ hÂ»Â»Â«lf * gt;flf ihtf u r a t e . \u C lt;mH lt;^ ihim itgifsed *ip fts online lull jm$ ;i$; aKoitni wem snaking; ii Uw gt; $%miv gt;i ^iwmm'mmM \w diffca*. I jmsbaW? Â« t l l l l ! JiS Â»$|tÂ£ MÂ«Â«ti4- " I f W?Â»3 gt;: M P l ^ 4 (Â£Â«(-- iigte JiSglfelf Ai lt;*f| Willi *Mp# gt;fts|: .*#â€¢ Jevti^J ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - features page 15 ---------- % September 23, 2004 FEATURES The Western Front â€¢ 15 Parks: Bellingham offers residents a varied outdoor recreation opportunities Continued from page 1 places to play Frisbee." Ultimate Frisbee represents a way of life for Strong. When playing barefoot on the grass, he said all he cares about is his Frisbee and his best friend. "Frisbee helps me bond with my best friend; it's what we do," he said. When the weather is nice, Strong said he feels like he has to be outside with his Frisbee. Although Boulevard Parkis Strong's favorite, he said that it does not matter what park he goes to, as long as it has a large patch of grass to run around, be loud and have fun. Other than Boulevard Park, Hazeman also recommends some other parks for Western students. "Lake Padden is a very nice park," Hazeman said. "It has a loop park, swimming area and an area that people can walk their dogs without a leash." In late May, Lake Padden begins to fill with college students looking for breaks from studying and summer activities to quell their spring fever. Another park that has been popular, Hazeman said, is Cornwall because of its disc golf course. Cornwall Park is a sprawling, forested park that includes tennis courts, horseshoe pits, woods trails, open playing fields, palying grounds, and a disc golf course. Cornwall Park is located just off Meridian Street. Maritime Park Where: Downtown Bellingham near Prospect Street. Why: "You have to take advantage of the weather once it has stopped raining. If there is any blue sky at all, you have to get out. I just had lunch at Bandito Burritos, and I just bought a new book so I thought I would come down here to read." â€” Kara Kuhlman, Western sophomore (right) llllii: li|jl ' S gt; ' " j ^ ^ i i â€¢â€¢HSjp** Â«7*JP^ -" â€¢:i:-^r r â€¢â€¢'--â€¢^;:; \ = - ;f -Â«t hÂ»Â» %fa^ iiiÂ«~~~i;::- â€¢ ^ ^ ^ â€”^^^^^Ssmmm^m^m m .___ : Â«sfe~ B ^ H i i H B I l g l f l l l ^ M i l Photos by Kim Sklar- Fowler/The Western Front PREGNANT? CONSIDER YOUR CHOICES We can help... â€¢ Free Counseling â€¢ Complete Adoption Services Open Adoption - A Loving Choice Choose meet your child's family Medical Care Referral Confidentially Assured Bet CHtlSTlANilBUVICBS Your Needs Come First! call Rebecca at (360) 733-6042 What: Large park with 16 acres made up of lawns, gravel trails, tennis courts and basketball court Where: Located south of Western's campus near the Fairhaven District off of Chuckanut Drive. Where: Along the Bellingham Bay waterfront from State Street and Bayview Drive to downtown. Your transition to the WWU community is more than just a one-day event! ^^HlNCTO/y Fat! Orientation, September 19-21 Special workshops that, support your academic success Social programs that connect you to campus, Bellingham and other students Email messages through your MyWestern account from current students that keep you informed about what's happening. Look for posters and emails throughout the year that will help You@WWU! Contact New Student Services at nssfo@wwu.edu or 360/650-3846 with Questions. Mi" i/VASH^ WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - features page 16 ---------- The Western Front â€¢ 16 FEATURES September 23,2004 Haggen CAR.D. Â® The More It's Used, The Better It Gets! Weekly Hot Specials! â€¢ Automatic Sweepstakes Entries! Discount Whistler tickets and more! â€¢ Got C.A.R.D.? Don't clip coupons! Surprise Rewards! * Convenient key-finder service! To enroll, visit Guest Services at any Haggen store, visit www.haggen.com or call 800-995-1902. It's the Back-To-School VWINGH Essential! It's easy to sign up, and it's FREE! Fill out the form below and take it to Guest Services at Haggen! Check One: ONewC.A.R.D.* Q Replacement Previous CA.R.D.* Number Am Q Change of Information (No CAR.U* Needed) this simple form aiu! Like il to M\\ \ Listen si ore to i-cl C.A.R.D.* Enrollment Form Customer Advantages Rewards 8c Discounts FOOD PHARMACY Submit one form for each member of your household over the age of 16. PLEASE PRINT. Select one: Q Ms. Q Mrs, Q Mr. *-WÂ«:MÂ«: lt;SÂ«Â»Â»Â«Â«*.-Â».:Â«Â«fcÂ«Â«-â€¢"*-Â«â€¢ USE ONLY. AFFIX LABEL HERE. 'â€¢' Last Name First Name Phone Number E-Mail I I Address I i I City 1 1 Ml LJ J Date of Birth Â»Â»* I 1 I 1 1 I Apt# Zip By signing below. I ask that a Haggen C AR.IT be issued to me. t understand that the mfoyroatten gathered by my use of the CA.RJT will be nsed to provide me with special offers by mail lt;. \ u n Privacy Policy Your privacy is our foremost concern. That is why we will never sell or give your information to anyone. That's our guarantee! %/ ( lu\ k here ui\ mail tromi Lu;i;en, iiuludiiu: am MII pi in' rewards, awards aiut prize notification* Haggen, Inc. Employee? O Yes Q No iHHiinilta i t i l l i i ^ i i i i ii OPEN 24 HOURS â€¢ Sehome Village â€¢ Barklev Village â€¢ Meridian Illinois â€¢ Ferndale ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 1 ---------- 'Silly little plays' Trees do the talking in Huxley's fall environmental productions. See Page 4 Minus the bling Funk/hip-hop band Definite Contact's all-star line-up to play at the Buffalo. Curious collection Former pharmacist displays antique medical wares. ISSUE 1 Volume 131 See Page 11 Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington Accent See Page 8 TUESDAY September 21,2004 H mmammm Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front Stuart's Coffee House offers live entertainment almost every night of the week. Nights are the busiest for Stuart's, as the coffeehouse is open until midnight. By Paolo Mottola and Kim Sklar-Fowler The Western Front Although Bellingham's population of 67,000 makes it a smaller city than Seattle and Vancouver, students, residents and visitors do not linger in a state of boredom. On any night of the week, entertainment seekers can find at least one venue to drop by after class, work or a day of lounging. From such Broadway performances as "Grease" at the Mount Baker Theatre to funk night on Wednesdays at the 3B Tavern, a variety of events are offered throughout town. The downtown Bellingham and the Old Fairhaven areas offer more than 40 bars, restaurants and venues to entertain. SEE Venues, PAGE 6 ' Morning menus, one cafe at a time mm By Paul Nicholas Carlson Special to The Western Front One of the few unfortunate drawbacks of living alone during the first few years in college is dealing with the task of eating three square meals a day. Eating a filling, home-cooked breakfast is especially hard for most college students whose culinary skills are limited to cold cereal, reheated pizza and the occasional quesadilla. Ironically, it probably would not be an unjust stretch to guess that some students have more variety in their liquor cabinet than their kitchen cupboards. Alas, those without the skills to prepare a serving or two of "freedom toast" need not be denied a wholesome and filling first meal of the day because Bellingham has several breakfast and brunch cafes, most within walking distance, to whet a variety of palettes. Mount Bakery 308 W. Champion St. (360) 715-2195 For a better part of the past four years, the Mount Bakery was known for churning out Belgian desserts, crepes, pastries and muffins to those who wandered by its downtown Bellingham location. Starting seven months ago, however, this bakery added something else to its menu: breakfast. With its high ceiling and fairly open seating, the Mount Bakery stands as a testament to the "slow-food" movement. This movement, not surprisingly, establishes itself as the antithesis of "fast food" and has become an international trend. Thus, the pace and environment is quiet and slower than most restaurants and is warm with the fine dining experience and local flavor. The bakery serves breakfast Thursday through Sunday and offers two different breakfast menus â€” one for Thursday and Friday and another for Saturday and Sunday. Patrons can order an omelet with Swiss gruyere on Thursday and Friday or eggs Benedict during the weekend. Prices range from Olivier's Granola with fresh honey and fruit at $3.95 to the eggs Benedict at $9.75. An order of French toast runs $8.50 and patrons can order a glass of organic orange juice with it. Little Cheerful Cafe 133 E. Holly St. (360) 738-8824 If ever there were a model for the retro cafe, it would be the recently remodeled Little Cheerful Cafe. The restaurant's new bright yellow walls and tiled floors allude to the classic '40s diner. Although the remodeling effort shut down the downtown cafe for 3 1/2 months beginning in May, local residents now have a chance to see the changes. The heart and soul of the menu is founded upon its variety of hash browns. Full orders range from cheese hash browns for $3.50 to the Denver hash browns, with Black Forest ham, and Spanish hash browns, with seasoned ground beef â€” both sauteed in red wine â€” and both $7.50. The omelets, available as scrambles as well, also range from the cheese for $6.50 to the Denver or Spanish for $9.25. A pair of pancakes will set patrons back $3.50 and a Paul Nicholas Carlson/The Western Front Diamond Jim's Grill cook Kim Dokken serves a resident breakfast. stack of three as well as bacon and toast runs $6.50. Several grilled sandwiches also are available to order. The Old Town Cafe 316 W. Holly St. (360) 671-4431 The Old Town Cafe is a landmark in one of Bellingham's most historic downtown neighborhoods. In recent years, the Old Town Cafe has won the honor of "Best Breakfast" from the Every Other Weekly and The SEE Cafes, PAGE 19 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ The Western Front ACCENT September 21,2004 jjÂ£yfc I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I â€¢ I I I ! I I I I I I I â€¢ I l l f f l l t l l l M I I I t t I I I I I l l l l l l l l l l I I I! I l l I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ByZoeFraley The Western Front Thursdays will never be the same. NBC's "Must See TV" has become a shadow of its former self, vacuous with the loss of a true treasure of television history â€” "Friends." Though these are desperate times for fans of the long-running show, those who miss the show's witty repartee and urbane antics can find a way to survive the coming Thursdays of their discontent. "(I'll) just weep in a corner and cry," said Paige Phelps, a sales representative at Su-coast Video in Alderwood, of the coming friendless season, though she seemed to find hope in the release of the eighth season's DVD release scheduled for the end of the year. The first step in coping is typically denial. When the loss seems too overwhelming, fans can simply pretend the show is still running by purchasing seasons on DVD and watching them at 8 p.m. every Thursday, thus filling the gaping void. If this absolute rejection of reality seems f-*p-*l *hJ*P*Â£ just a smidge too pathetic, replacement therapy is always an option. Though it may seem strange, the actors who play those beloved friends also appear in movies and occasionally on other TV shows. Athey Nansel, a customer service representative at Blockbuster Video, said many cinematic options are open for those who long =_____==== to see the familiar faces of their friends. Nansel said she believes the friend with the best career in show business is Jennifer Aniston, who is not only married to uber-hunk Brad Pitt but has also starred in such popular movies as "Office Space" or the recent "Along Came Polly," which made more than $32 million in its opening week in America, according to IMDb.com. Aniston was a nominee for best actress in the 2002 Independent Spirit Award for her role in "The Good Girl." Nansel said she also thinks Matthew Perry has been successful with his movies "The Whole Nine Yards" and "The Whole Ten Yards." Lisa Kudrow plays a similarly quirky character to Phoebe in 1997's "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion." Cour-teney Cox-Arquette played the catty reporter in the "Scream" movies, and David Schwim-mer was in the movie "Pallbearers" in 1996 â€”â€”â€”â€”â€”â€”â€” and had a role in HBO's Emmy-winning World War II mini-series "Band of Brothers." For less than $5 for five nights, fans can see the big screen al-ter- egos of their beloved characters. Following a long line of popular predecessors like "Joanie Loves Chachi" and "Maude," "Friends" has inspired a spinoff series featuring the show's charismatic but clueless Joey Tribbiani, played by Matt LeBlanc, as he says "How you doin'?" to Los Angeles. "Joey" will follow him to the sunnier coast as he pursues his prestigious acting career and will air on NBC in the "Friends" time slot of Thursdays at 8 p.m. '(I'll) just weep in a corner and cry." Paige Phelps Suncoast Video sales representative If fans find they simply cannot wait until the Sept. 9 premiere of "Joey" or do not care to see his character in the late '90s "Lost in Space" movie, they can take a gander at the humble and steamy roots of LeBlanc's pre- "Friends" career. Though it may be a surprise to some fans of the usually relatively tame show, before the wildfire of "Friends" caught on, LeBlanc played a small role in Zalman King's "Red Shoe Diaries," an abstract erotic show on Showtime's late night round up. According to Amazon.com, LeBlanc starred in an episode titled "Kidnap" about two bank-robbing brothers who take a beautiful woman hostage as they evade the police. The episode is available for purchase with two other vignettes on the video "Burning Up." This may interest fans such as Phelps, who referred to Joey as her "Italian Stallion." But the many ways fans will miss the show are often small and subtle. "Now I have no idea what to do with my hair now that Jennifer Aniston is not on my TV every week," Phelps said. "I have nothing to drive my boyfriend nuts." IMPR0V â€¢ SKETCH COMEDY â€¢ STANDUP â€¢ CLASSES IMPROV COMEDY every Friday Saturday 7:30 9:30 p-ml TICKETS AT THE DOOR No reservations. UI (,IS UK NOW FOR IMPROV CLASSES Taught by Sheila Goldsmith The Biggest gt; Best Sports Bar in Town Under 21 Welcome 'til 9pm We get every sports game on TV! You want a Game... We've got it! NBA, NFL, Baseball, NHL, College Football! 1208 Bay St. in Bellingham â€¢ 360-733-8855 PUB lt; ? EATERY Where the fun begins... Over 100, Square Feet of Fun! â€¢ 10 Satellites â€¢ 11 Pool Tables â€¢ 4 Dart Boards â€¢ Interactive games â€¢ Air hockey â€¢ Race Gars The Quarterhack Pub ? Eatery tfaiffifiJiT Sehome Village 647-8132 L ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 3 ---------- September 21,2004 The Western Front â€¢ 3 HOMEOFTHE All burger are served on a toasted sesame bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles and our special sauce. Boomer Burger .........2.99 With American Cheese The Big Boom 3.89 A half pound of ground beef with American cheese Bacon Swiss Burger 3.89 Mushroom Swiss Burger ...3.59 Sauteed mushrooms and Swiss Cheese Teriyaki Burger 3.49 Grilled pineapple ring, Swiss cheese and teriyaki sauce Bar-B-Q Burger 3.39 Swiss cheese and barbeque sauce Baby Boomer 1.99 Smaller version of the Boomer Chicken Burger 3.79 Grilled skinless chicken breast Bacon Swiss Chicken Burger... 4.19 Honey Dijon Chicken Burger 4.09 Topped with honey dijon sauce and Swiss Teriyaki Chicken Burger. 4.19 Grilled pineapple ring, Swiss cheese and teriyaki sauce Bar-B-Q Chicken Burger 4.09 Swiss cheese and barbeque sauce Garden Burger 3.69 Meatless patty with Swiss cheese Fish Burger 3.59 Served on a toasted sesame bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles and our special sauce. Combo #1 5.39 Boomer Burger, Waffle Fries and a Hard Ice Cream Shake Combo #2 w/medium pop 4.89 Boomer Burger, Waffle Fries and a medium pop Combo #2 w/large pop 4.99 Boomer Burger, Waffle Fries and a large pop Kids Meal 2.99 A kids burger or a com dog, fries and a small pop All salads are made with freshly cut romaine Sesame Chicken Salad 4.99 Tender chunks of chicken, fried wontons, celery, sliced green onions, almonds and romaine tossed in our homemade sesame dressing Grilled Chicken Taco Salad 5.29 Grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, olives, tomatos and onions on fresh romaine in a tortilla shell with salsa and sour cream Caesar Salad 4.49 Grilled Chicken Caesar ,...5.09 Green Salad 2.99 With tomato, cheddar and green onions Fish Chips 4.89 Chicken Strips Chips 5.09 Stadium Dog ..2.19 Corn Dog 1.99 Shakes ...2.19 Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, mocha, banana, rootbeer, orange, cherry, pineapple, Flavor of the Week and too many more to mention! Malts...... 2.29 Floats .2.29 Sundaes 2.89 Strawberry, chocolate and hot fudge Banana Supreme ....3.89 A split banana, vanilla ice cream, lots of hot fudge, whipped cream, nuts and a cherry Hard Ice Cream Cones 1.39 Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and the flavor of the week IDES DRINKS Waffle Fries 1.29 Onion Rings ...1.69 Tartar Sauce 25 Pop 1.19/1.29 Pepsi, Diet Pepsi; 7-up, Mountain Dew. Orange, Dr. Pepper. Ftootbeer, Lemonade, Ice Tea Coffee, Tea, Milk, Cocoa 99 HIDE DIHIM â€¢ C AM SE i ^0^^^^^^^^i^^0w^: !HiBiiii|iiiE Guacamole ^ r ^.^...I^^BdH^^..,.^ â€¢ llftÂ§tÂ» Wlmm m m^^Bm^glS^KKBnKKsfSWl^^^^^m ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ The Western Front ACCENT September 21,2004 Dram e outdoors Huxley thespians take the stage in two fall environmental productions By Kathryn Barcom The Western Front i An evil hiking boot, talking trees and a mountain goat appear in Western professor Wendy Walker's environmental plays "Nobody's Ever Alone in the Forest" and "Soft Steps at Timberline." Walker, who has taught environmental classes for 13 years and now teaches at Huxley College, said she wrote the plays for Earth Day while serving as a park ranger in 1990. "There was already a Smokey the Bear, so I thought I'd create Teresa the Tree," Walker said. Western's environmental interpretation class has produced Walker's plays for several years and has its next performance scheduled for Fall Family Open House Nov. 5 through 7. Western senior Jessica Shepard, who majored in environmental education and took the class in fall 2003, said she found the plays helpful as an alternative form of education. "As students, we are familiar with the typical lecture-style of teaching," she said. "But I think children respond better to interactive learning." Although the class is technically for up-perclassmen, Walker said she welcomes any students interested. "We typically have Huxley students (and) environmental education and other education majors enroll for the class," she said. "But Fairhaven students also sign up. It gives students a chance to see the role creativity plays in learning." SEE Plays, PAGE 14 Professor Wendy Walker Photos courtesy of Wendy Walker Talking trees and hiking boots appear in two yearly environmental plays written by Western professor Wendy Walker. WESTERN FRONT : CLASSIFIEDS : SELL! .650- 3161 PREGNANT? CONSIDER YOUR CHOICES We can help... â€¢ Free Counseling â€¢ Complete Adoption Services Open Adoption -A Loving Choice Choose meet your child's family Medical Care Referral Confidentially Assured Your Needs Come First! BeWmtV call Rebecca at (360) 733-6042 CHRISTIAN* SERVICES / A^cfeiliiBii ^ | | i | i n t ;-Rol!s V S l l B B B Breakfast, lunch 1 Espresso More! 6 am-6pm Monday-Friday â€¢ 7pm-5pm Saturday â€¢ 650-9298 SUNSET SQUARE (EXIT 255) / www.richardsonrichards.com 604.687.6794 \ 1036 Richards Street Vancouver, Canada Where the world comes to play! ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 5 ---------- September 21,2004 ACCENT The Western Front â€¢ 5 Com BACK SCHOOL CARMVAU September Music Games We have more used books than ever! Jfc Sehome Village Mall - 647-1000 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 6 ---------- 6 â€¢ The Western Front ACCENT September 21,2004 BELUWGHAM'S Continued from page 1 Reporters browse the city's best bars, coffeehouses and hangouts Boundary Bay Brewery Bistro 1107 Railroad Ave. (360) 647-5593 Like many of the older buildings in Bellingham, this establishment previously housed several other businesses. The main entrance used to be a loading dock for trucks because the bistro was once a warehouse called Coast Transit Inc. Body builders were pumping iron at Steve's Body Firm just before the property was transformed into a brewery. Customers can dine inside the bistro or outdoors in the beer garden, and on Wednesday nights, visitors can hula-hoop to the musical stylings of "Yogoman's Wild Rumpus." Photos by Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front Fairhaven Pub Martini Bar 1114 Harris Ave. (360) 671-6745 Until 2002, the Fairhaven Pub Martini bar was a nightclub and barbecue restaurant. Today, it is a hotspot for martini drinkers and local cover bands. The bar offers 22 martini selections ranging from a puckering Fresh Watermelon martini to a classic vodka martini. The Fairhaven also sponsors a "comedy night" featuring guest acts from all throughout the county every Sunday night. Early arrivals usually can take advantage of the pub's free appetizer bar. Mount Baker Theatre 104 N. Commercial St. 360 734 6080 The West Coast Theatres Company constructed the Mount Baker Theatre to attract Pacific Coast vaudeville enthusiasts in the early 1900s. Since its opening in 1927, visitors have reported numerous accounts of mysterious occurrences â€” including gusts of cold air, balls of light, a rustling of skirts and a mysterious voice calling out names â€” all linked to the ghost simply referred to as "Judy." SEE Venues, PAGE 18 CABIN TAVERN 10 DARTS FOOD POOL PULLTAB E E R S HAPPY HOUR M-F5-7 $1.00 Pounders T A P 307 West Holly Street Bellingham, WA 98225 733-9685 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 7 ---------- September 21, 2004 The Western Front â€¢! Join Us! Where Healthy Is Delicious. pti TM SUSHI, THAI CUISINE MARTINI BAR The largest, most beautiful Thai Restaurant, Sushi Martini Bar in Bellingham with great service, food, drinks atmosphere at a reasonable price. Visit www.PadThai.us for more details "Hand Cut" ^;1f:ybit-|iÂ§v^ this weekend; would you rather eat the ingredients we've mentioned above or the frozen ones? The choice is yours. You can't appreciate what you are ^^^^K^^^^R. r ___ tasting. Guaranteed - If you don't like your t ^ mean! * Again, where would you like to spend your money on Sushi? Of course, the choice is yours. r Half Price Entree â€¢Buy one Monthly Special Item! and get a 2nd Monthly Special | Item of equal or less value at | half price (only these items). MUST present coupon when order Not valid for take-out. Coupons can be combined. Excluded Happy Hour items. Expires 10/18/04 r $2.00 OFF Sunshine I State Sushi Roll (Real cooked I _ crabmeat) . â€¢- After 2:30 p.m., daily. MUSTi presentcoupon when order | Not valid for take-out. Cou- | pons can be combined. Ex- I eluded Happy Hour items. I I I L _Exjjjres^0/18/04_ j ONLY $1.00 each piece Salmon Sushi | - Limit 5 per person | After 2:30 p.m., daily. MUST present coupon when order I Not valid for take-out. Coupons can be combined. Ex- â€¢ eluded Happy Hour items. â€¢ I I Expires 10/18/04 r FreeTThai Iced Tea "â€¢ | or Coffee | for everyone on the same table I with any purchase, ONLY by I request and MUST present â€¢ coupon when order. * â€¢ Not valid for take-out. Cou- â€¢ pons can be combined. Ex- | eluded Happy Hour items. | I I Expires 10/18/04^ gt; Quick Healthy Lunch Specials, ll-3pm M- F, except Holidays. gt; Take out, we never been selling so much to go like this before. People love to have our food on their dining table. gt; Catering for any group size or any occasion with 10% discount for the first timer, call and ask for the General Manager for this special deal. gt; Gift Certificate, a perfect gift for each and every time. gt; Early Bird Special, Daily from 11 am - 5:30 pm, for dine-ins only. Happy Hour, this is a big major savings for college students, SAVE up to 50% on Sushi, Appetizers and Drinks, 2:30-5:30 pm and 8pm until close, daily. Please for dine-ins only. gt; Happy Sushi: Now you don't have to wait until certain day of the week to enjoy and save big on Sushi. .We have A Dollar a piece Sushi everyday from 2:30-5:30pm and with big saving on the drinks as well. Please for dine-ins only. gt; Happy Birthday! ONLY AT PAD THAI RESTAURANT. Free Cheesecake with topping for Guest's Birthday. Free a Spin of Bingo Cage to win a prize if your party is five or more and come in on your exact birth date. So far this is very fun and popular at Pad Thai. Must show ID or birth certificate, no exceptions. *** At Pad Thai Restaurant, college students actually no longer need to look for coupons because Happy Hour Deal is a great deal every day. Why needs to look for coupons anymore??? (360) 752-2422 Fax: 752-2423 Our website is coming soon: www.RadThai.us 4285 Meridiar i St. #101 Bellingham, WA (In front of Costco on the Guide, next to Pizza Hut Star Bucks) â€¢ ' Stuart Rd L % gt; ' "â€¢ gs***- 1 â€¢ H% â€” iatorvtewRd -j, -o i *-! s f- Prlnc. Av. Â°] r- E Batetviaw Rd gt; ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 8 ---------- 8 â€¢ The Western Front ACCENT September 21,2004 ars q/melnories at the Fairhaven Pharmacy Museum By Meagan McFadden The Western Front Former pharmacist Gordon Tweit always pushes open the door for his visitors, revealing a basement full of old pictures, pharmaceutical apparatuses, hats, jars full of white powder, old advertisements, annuals and boxes full of cameras. The ceiling above the immense collection usually creaks with the footsteps of Fairhaven Pharmacy employees and their costumers as they go about their daily business, unaware of Tweit's eagerness to show his visitors a bit of history on many Tweit, who is known to family and friends as "Gordy," founded the Fairhaven Pharmacy Museum on 12th Street and Harris Avenue to display early medical equipment and pharmaceutical antiques. He has spent nearly his entire life in the Fairhaven District, and his collection of various pharmaceutical antiques, willed to the Whatcom Museum of History and Art, began in the early '50s. His real fascination with pharmaceuticals, however, began at 15 when the Fairhaven Pharmacy hired him as a delivery boy. "I delivered drugs and everything else," he said, scratching his snow-white hair as he recalled the past. "If customer's wanted magazines or newspapers, we delivered that, too." When Tweit was not delivering various prescriptions or magazines and newspapers, he said he kept busy scrubbing the sidewalk, cleaning the windows, bringing up merchandise and refilling shelves. "(The job) kept me busy," he said as a smile stretched across his face. The first time Tweit stepped foot in the pharmacy, he said he instantly became fascinated with the chemicals and merchandise, especially the cigar cases and candy. "When I got behind the counter it was a different world," he said. "In those days, everything was served by the clerk and shown to the customer... Yes, it was a different world." Back in the old days, the local pharmacist would interact with customers, exchange family stories and even periodically fix a few flashlights, Tweit said. But he said now the pharmacy is just too busy filling prescriptions and informing customers to talk with them. Tweit said he walks throughout the museum wiping off dust on of his old black-and-white photographs, thinking of the time he first began his collection. He said he remembers a time when he was home from pharmaceutical school at the University of Washington and had taken the bus home for the weekend to work at the pharmacy to make extra money. "A gentlemen was going out of business," Tweit said, "and it was the case that I went into (the old terminal store) and did some clean-up." Tweit said the ice cream machine had just started to melt when he noticed a wall with an opening, and back a few feet he spotted a half dozen postcards and an annual. Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front Strolling down the narrow paths in the Fairhaven Pharmacy Museum, Gordy Tweit points out assortments of pharmaceutical products used in the '50s. "So I got a stick to rake out the postcards and a book," he said, explaining that the postcard was of the Peace Arch in Blaine and the book was an old Fairhaven High School yearbook. After his discovery of the old postcards and yearbook, Tweit said he slowly began collecting more postcards, photographs and yearbooks. As his collection grew, so did his customers' willingness to donate items. It was not until the early '80s, after Tweit retired from the Fairhaven Pharmacy as the pharmacist, that he began to transform the basement into what is now called the Fairhaven Pharmacy Museum. "I proceeded to paint shelves and kept adding (to the collection) until I had more than I could handle," he said. Tweit has become a sought-out neighbor to seek out when conducting research on Fairhaven and Bellingham or looking for old photographs of the area. When asked about his SEE Museum, PAGE 19 manijcho^es o c 0) in A m t Z e n Hall Mon-Thurs7:30a-4:l5p;Fri7:30a-3:l5p tyjft?!^ in Buchanan Towers sun-Thurs7p- iiP ihclVGH at the Fairhaven Commons Complex MAKKET L0UNGE Mon-Thurs 8:30a-11 p; Fri 8:30a- 3:30p; Sat 2-4p; Sun 6-11 p M I L L E R lt;=IMAIMSSIETr"=Â», i n M i l l e r H a l l Mon-Thurs 7:30a- 8p;Fri7:30a-3:l5p;Sat-Sun lla-5p TJ C 0) J - 0) SÂ§[ at the Ridgeway Commons Complex sun-Thurs7- iiP in the Wade King Recreation Center Mon-Thurs 7:30a-8p; Fri 7:30a-7p; Sat closed; Sun l-8p at Carver G y m Mon-Thurs 9a-3p; Fri 9a- l:30p MHCHIMR OFHTt EIBUSE o n 3rd f loor ,Vi k ing U n i o n Mon-Fri9a-ioP:sat-suni-iop On 6th floor,Viking U n i o n Mon-Fri7:30a-6p;Sat-SunNoon-5p V i k i n g U n i o n Market Cafe Mon-Thurs 7:30a-10p; Fri 7:30-6p;Sat-Sun9a-6p Western Washington University Dining Services www.housing.wwu.edu/dining ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 9 ---------- September 21, 2004 The Western Front â€¢ 9 if- Ml-.r-m. l'Â»llt!V,i!) 6^1-2626 K00/.W2-BOOK WWW. fiÂ» oli fiunJwm- v\ 11,igcbook.s.com BOHEMIAN BLISS It's a feeling jo in the rush... ^ ^ p k , l 6 c a l potterf ^ i | | j l l l l t i ve twist/local w r i l l i ^ ^??ugs/ handwritten and liitional greeting .cards, d | l | j j ||i;rings/ bracelets, purseg|^ | |Â§ n d F u n ky Stu;|||^ l i l l h d also hand. pick^illB ^ l i i r b a d with yoy;;::iIlH Mention this ad for a 2 0 % discount on any jewelry item or purse Hug* defection of Books, Magazines ft Sffte for allies A intwwts inftNUMVlfM ft Diversion mvitim Part of Town ail*$mit gt; imW sift*â€”ti* {kijpte* Gtfe awtfosk fan TBH* V VFVH H f f refluent Buyer Rewards Sayings ite JBlÂ«rr tioMihr Â«to*i-in^ihdttTtiiriM4idirtiMii*" Welcome Back! From WWU students favorite 10% OFF* on ALL of the Northwest's largest selection of hand-crafted pottery! with this coupon Oil Candles, Planters, Rice Bowls, Fountains, Jewelry ,., u- Â». gt; n lt; â€¢' Â» M . much more! Washington s Premiere Pottery! Old Fairhaven â€¢ 911 Harris Ave â€¢ We Ship! 650-9007 All Stoneware Pottery is handmade in our studio or by West Coast Potters. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 10 ---------- 10 â€¢The Western Front ACCENT September 21, 2004 tntsr T3 ByZoeFraley The Western Front The sound of pencils sharpening and the dusting-off of backpacks is always a sure sign that summer is over. It may mark the end of days spent sprawled on towels in the sun and the beginning of days spent propped up on hard desks in stuffy classrooms, but on the bright side it brings the opportunity to cast off the bikinis and sarongs of summer in exchange for a cozy fall wardrobe. But the change in seasons does not make summer clothes obsolete. Scotia Brown, an associate buyer at Bon-Macy's, said many of the items popular in the summer, such as miniskirts and cropped pants, can easily transition to fall's cooler temperatures. "You can still wear the mini," Brown said, "but add leg warmers or a sweater." For fall, Bon-Macy's will focus on pieces such as shrunken blazers, casual knits and feminine belts to pull together a more feminine look, Brown said. Models on the runways of designers such as Chloe and Marc Jacobs wore belts in ribbons of satin and velvet to accentuate the waistline. "Femininity is really coming back," Brown said. At Express, the look is ladylike, classy and sophisticated, sales associate Whitney Hall said. When the autumn chill requires layering, she said students can do it in style with silky tops and soft sweaters in luscious colors and prints, similar to the style exhibited at Prada. "There is definitely a lot of color," Hall said of the line. "Pink is huge." Express's prices range from $15 for simple tank tops to upwards of $100 for coats, with dressy tops ranging from $35 to $70, Hall said. She said the store also is focusing on preppy argyle sweaters and plaid shirts that would fit in at home, in a country club or classroom. This season, the chic women's clothing line Bebe will specialize in an old-world look, reminiscent of the opulence of European royalty in its decline and much like the luxurious melange of textures and colors seen on the runways for Roberto Cavalli. "To put it in a word: vintage," Bebe sales associate Jennifer Turnley said of the store's look for fall. Bebe offers sumptuous items in jewel tones of sapphire and deep emerald, Turnley said. In addition to the regal colors and fabrics, such as satins and velvets, Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front Department stores are embracing both the modern and the vintage. Express sales associate Whitney Hall said pink is one old color coming back. Kim Sklar- Fowler/The Western Front At women's department outposts such as Express, the look is back to the ladylike, classy and sophisticated. Turnley said Bebe also is focusing on floral and animal prints, which appeared on the runways of Christian Dior, Valentino and Moschino. If customers want something more animal-like and less print, Bebe also sells fur coats and capelets starting at $109, Turnley said. "Fur is always in for fall and winter, especially rabbit, marabou and faux furs," she said. The look at Nordstrom's t.b.d. department, which is comparable to the trendy styles of Express and Gap and sells mid-priced women's clothing, embraces an eclectic mixture of styles, pairing cropped pants with tall boots, and vintage blazers with silk camisoles, sales representative Alexa Carlson said. Another popular look is a slight reinvention of the '80s with Lacoste polo shirts and preppy cable-knit sweaters. The t.b.d. department's prices can run from $20 for a basic T-shirt to $180 or more for coats. But the most important item in any closet is the perfect pair of jeans, which t.b.d. sells for $50 to $170, Carlson said. "Nice jeans with a T-shirt, nice jeans with a jacket... everything revolves around a nice pair of jeans," Carlson said. Though each store interprets fall trends its own way and tailors them to suit its individual style, one item seemed to grace the hangers of nearly every store - the blazer. Nearly ubiquitous, a well-fitted blazer can fit into most budgets as well as all ranges of styles. Bebe has cropped blazers in luxurious fabrics such as sultry velvet and decadent brocades that cost $169, with close-cut tweed blazers available for $189, Turnley said. On the lower end of the price range, Target's boucle blazers are available for $19.99, and Aeropostale, which sells corduroy blazers for $39.50. Nordstrom and The Limited sell a variety of styles from pinstriped to tweed and plaid for upwards of $ 150. In a middle price range are Gap's $68 denim and cotton blazers and Abercrombie Fitch's $119 velvet blazers. Nearly every designer's fall collection displayed the blazer in all of its versatile glory. From Anna Sui's pink plaid with floral embellishments to Versace's frayed-edge, indigo tartans, the style staple worked with simple pieces, such as jeans, as easily as it did with a sleek satin slip dress or a structured pencil skirt. No matter what trend students decide to adopt, they are bound to warm up to these cold-weather styles and can do so without breaking the bank. "We're focused on what people can afford," Brown said. "We try to do trendy stuff and target popular brand names." ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 11 ---------- September 21,2004 The Western Front â€¢ 11 l\ Western grads, MCs mix funk and hip-hop in Definite Contact By Matthew Anderson The Western Front They aren't rap-rock. Sure, they have a guitar, bass and drums backing a pair of hard-hitting MCs spitting hip-hop lyrics. But the kind of music these guys produce is more than merely the sum of those parts, said Sergio Colon of Bellingham band Definite Contact, while lounging in a hard-back chair at Stuart's Coffee House. "Rap-rock is basically a singer, like Fred Durst, who's trying to rap but doesn't know anything about rap," Colon said. "It's so cheesy. We're a band that found two accomplished MCs who were established in hip-hop. We're not rockers learning how to rap." Simply put, Definite Contact, which performs tonight at the Wild Buffalo, is a relatively new group formed from the ashes of some of the area's more famous erstwhile bands. Colon â€” or "Surge," as he calls himself onstageâ€” once performed as part of Prospect Champions. Western graduate Ian Flambures, aka Iisei, the band's other vocalist, once was the star of the band Paradigm, and Western senior Baron Kim, aka "Red Baron," spent time as a guitarist for Dolemite. "Definite Contact is kind of like an all-star team of Bellingham groups," Colon said. The current amalgam of band members â€” the remaining two of whom are Richard Melroth on drums and Western graduate Patrick Antal on bass â€” is ideally mmmmmm the final stop for each member, Colon said. "Separately, we all have our accomplishments," Colon said. "We're trying to make this our last project. I mean that in a longevity way." Dissatisfied with most of the music available, Kim and Colon wanted to make music that spoke to them â€” music that emanated from their own varied influences and manifested in the group's grounded, realistic persona, Kim said. "We're not Winging," Colon said. "I can't really relate to Escalades on 24s with those rims that keep spinning." The band's goal is to enjoy the process of making music and eventually to make enough money to do it full-time, Kim said. "I had this vision in mind and went with it," said Kim, the main force behind the group's coalescence. "I wanted to hear good music and positive rap music. Basically, ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ to bring those two worlds together." Definite Contact formed when Colon read an advertisement Kim had distributed in an attempt to lure prospective band mates. The ad listed Kim's influences, which included several acts that also were among Colon's favorites, such as Pharaoh Monch, Talib Kweli, The Roots and KRS-1. "This was real hip-hop, real underground, the real shit," Colon said. "It was basically 'We 're not blinging. I can't really relate to Escalades on 24s with those rims that keep spinning.' Sergio Colon Member of Definite Contact my top 10, all listed in order." Given each member's experience in music, Definite Contact has matured beyond the typical behavior of many upstart bands, Colon said. For instance, they do not self-promote as much as they once did. "I'm against the whole, 'Dude, we're dope, come check us out' thing," Colon said. "I'd rather just give people a CD and let them decide for themselves. I own four staple guns â€” the real-deal ones. I know about being at Western at 2 in the morning and stapling posters everywhere. I could write a list of everywhere in Bellingham where you can post fliers. I'm not into that anymore." In the past, Kim and Colon have opened for some impressive names in the industry, including Zebrahead, the Black Eyed Peas, Mix Master Mike and Sir Mix-a-Lot. "Opening for Mix-a-Lot is like your first step," Colon said. "If you're a. Northwest artist, it's like preschool. You opjen for Mix, then you move on." | In its present incarnation, th^ group has performed several times in Belliifgham since its initial show, which was at the Wild Buffalo early this year, Kim said. ^ The group placed second at radio station KISM's Band Slam this year, a |ecision that Colon said angered the packed |jÂ§use at the Fairhaven Pub Martini Bar^fhe crowd booed the news that the group |ad failed to win the event. i% Though they did not win that'gontest, the band members are not upset Colon said. Their credibility increased, their fans were happy and their stage confidence as a group radically increased, he said. As long as that trend continues, they will not complain. After all, they are doing what they love to do. "It's just our music â€” that's the best way to describe it," Colon said. And no, he said, it is not rap-rock. Matthew Anderson/The Western Front Sergio Colon, left, and Baron Kim hang out at the American Museum of Radio and Electricity in Bellingham in early September. Colon and Kim are founding members of local funk/hip-hop group Definite Contact. The group plays a show tonight at 9 p.m. at the Wild Buffalo. Direct Contact tonight: Spaceband and Definite Contact 9 p.m. Wild Buffalo House of Music West Holly Street Tickets $5 at the door. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 12 ---------- 12 â€¢ The Western Front ACCENT September 21, 2004 Summer reading reveals fat girls are'good in bed7 Columnist takes a second look at popular author's first novel By Jessica Evans The Western Front Some women believe that men say fat women can not be sexy. Jennifer Weiner, however, in her first novel "Good in Bed," suggests men do not always hold this belief. In this New York Times bestselling novel, Weiner indicates that women misinterpret society's expectations, creating the widespread "fat phobia." Some say that if women ruled the world, it would be full of happy, flabby females â€” this book's realistic style, however, renders women as much too self-critical for that kind of paradise. The novel's male antagonist, Bruce Guberman, voices Weiner's idea. "Maybe it was the way I'd absorbed society's expectations, its dictates of what men are supposed to want and how women are supposed to appear. More likely it was the way she had," he says. Beefy, bulky, chunky, dumpy, heavy, husky, portly and even piggy all sugarcoat one word: fat. No doubt, men verbally belittle fat women from time to time, but women constantly berate themselves with overweightlike adjectives. In our advertising- drenched, consumer- driven society where beauty and thinness chiefly signify success and happiness, women are their own harshest critics. This novel introduces one such critic: Candace "Cannie" Shapiro. Funny, sassy, lonely and dieting describes the protagonist, a female character any woman will identify with or, at the very least, laugh with. Thanks to Weiner's finely tuned ear, the story beats with rhythmic dialogue. Her cadence is especially poignant around Cannie's most salient trial: having a positive body image. For example, Weiner describes Cannie as a cliche â€” Ally McBeal and Bridget Jones put together, and their sum equaling Cannie's weight. Cannie, a fictitious but realistic woman living in a size-four world, experiences unthinkable detriment when her ex-boyfriend Bruce publishes an article called "Loving a Larger Woman" in a national magazine. In the article, Bruce says, "I'll never forget the day I found out my girlfriend weighed more than I did ... I never thought of myself as a chubby chaser." Bruce continues to say he loved Cannie, linebacker size and all, even though she did not believe herself worthy of anyone's love. "I could feel her shame like a palpable thing," Bruce says, "walking beside us on the street, crouched down between us in a movie theater, coiled up and waiting for someone to say what to her was the dirtiest word in the world: fat." When Bruce describes body fat as the last acceptable target of societal prejudice, Cannie sees herself as the bull's-eye in. a politically correct society. Then, right when the reader guesses that the author will end the story at the surface of the weight issue, Weiner takes the plunge. The reader is drawn into a deeper plot in which the darker moments of Cannie's life are revealed, including an elusive father and the possible loss of a child. In an all too perfectly realistic ending, Weiner teeters pertinent questions between Cannie's hilarious sarcasm and her relative perceptions of ljfe. "Good in Bed," chosen by women's magazines Glamour, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire as one of the hot reads of the summer, delights big and small. To balance textbook reading this fall, pick up one of three books by Weiner: "Good in Bed," "In Her Shoes" and "Little Earthquakes," the latter of which is due out this month. Or wait for the potential HBO series based on "Good in Bed," produced by Jenny Bicks, the Emmy-winning writer for "Sex and the City." A movie of "In her Shoes," with Oscar-winning director Curtis Hanson and starring Cameron Diaz, Shirley MacLaine and Toni Collette, is in production and is due for release in 2005. "Good in Bed" by Jennifer Weiner Washington Square Press (2001) Ranked 2,297th out of 122,843 on Amazon.com's sales list. Source: Amazon.com Diego's has brought Baja to the Northwest! Experience the friendly, fast-casual atmosphere of Diego's, celebrating eight years of great food. Come in and enjoy a healthy, freshly made Mexican dish like one of our incredible fish tacos, an awesome chile relleno or a mouthwatering fajitas-style chicken burrito. Our food meets a large variety of dietary needs from vegetarian to low carb diets. Simply, let us know what you want or don't want - no tortilla - order that burrito naked! We have prices for everyone's budget - express menu starting at $1.65 for a bean, cheese and rice burrito or $2.95 for a chicken express burrito. Whether you are looking for a quick bite or a full meal, head to Diego's or call ahead for take-out. We are conveniently located on Samish Way. www.diegosmexicangrill.com and see our web specials. We are now open at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays, Tired of bacon and eggs?.. .try our Huevos Frijoles or Huevos Rancheros. - 300N. Samish Way 714-9426 Summer hours start April 4...closing at 10:00 p.m. P- â€¢ Adult Toys â€¢ Magazines â€¢ Books * Video Arcade â€¢ DVD Video Rentals and Sales Â£ Â¥ Toys Â¥ Gifts Â¥ Lubes Â¥ Wigs Â¥ Shoes Â¥ *â€¢ ' Â¥ Lingerie Â¥ Lotions Â¥ Fantasy Items Â¥ ^ w n^ * 1308 Railroad Ave. DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM (360)733-1650 Mon.-Sdt. 11am to midnight â€¢ Sunday lpm-10pm ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 13 ---------- September 21, 2004 ACCENT The Western Front â€¢ 13 â€¢ Office DEPOT What you need. What you need to know." Paper, Pens, Planners, PCs... all at student-friendly prices! From power cords to printers and storage boxes to shelves, Office Depot has the technology and dorm supplies you need to get so set for school! $ 5 OFF SAVE ON SUPPLIES ANY Supplies Purchase Totaling $20 or More ol ' $5taiMnSa^offergoodvMAWSupp^ \? | QuanBfesimited Juponoflernat^ I . ofGftC^,tffedmi^itefflsfsidu^ i 1 safcite Internet, or maSngfeh^ * | therigr*toirnitquariies.OffffvaJ^ I Coupon Code 92645826 I â€¢ â€¢ â€¢â€¢ B â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ i s Office DEPOT* { â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ a SAVE ON TECHNOLOGY ;$*IOOFF MMnotogyr^rctiase Toying $50 or More I SlO xiponSavir^offcgoodYVtthm . customer/offer.Quatffeslimited.Couponofenotvalid^ â€¢â€¢ wmtecW^com; purchases^ | rotvaidfouponisnottrarBfer^ use and redeemable in store only. i i Office DEPOT* i i i Coupon Code 54237823 i It Â«â€¢ gt; MB SAVE ON FURNITURE 25 OFF i Office DEPOT* MFumityre Purchase Toeing $ 1 ^ 1 i i â€¢I $25(^SawigsoftffgoodwilhANYfi^ I Qualities Bmiy. Coupon ofa rjjrcte^(rfGiCaro5,aJte^ . I rnernory).andv*Bless,sateÂ«e,lirteme^^ â€¢ I a^notforresate- WereseiwIhen^tDfimftqiRBnitie^Offw | Conxn Code 5132305 I â€¢ â€¢ Â« i gt; i i gt; n i n i n B i a a i B a gt; i i w a i B i i i a i n a i * gt; n B B " Get the Office Depot Advantage! â€¢ Save 15% on Copy and Print services** such as binding, laminating, printing, stapling, and much more. â€¢ Get up to 10% back* in Advantage Reward credits every quarter! â€¢ Receive other great benefits such as special savings and members-only shopping events. â€¢ Become an Office Depot Advantage member today! Simply stop by any of our stores or visit ww.officedepot.com/Advantage, Enroll for FREE by using the Group Code 90578! Office DEPOT ADVANmGE MdNEBOS: ; fesstst^9276185026;; BioLife Plasma Services Need supplemental income? Want to help save lives? BioLife Plasma services, located near Whatcom Community College on Stuart Road, opened in April of 2002. They specialize in the collection of high quality plasma that is processed into life-saving therapies. Donating plasma is different than donating blood. It is a very safe procedure with minimal or no side effects and, because the body replaces the plasma removed during the donation process quickly, healthy individuals can donate as often as twice in a seven-day period, with at least 48 hours between donations. The plasma collected at BioLife Plasma Services is processed into a wide variety of life - saving products that benefit thousands of people everyday; including people here in our community. Some examples are: â€¢ Hemophilia therapy for people with blood that doesn't have the ability to clot. â€¢ Blood Volume Replacement therapy for patients in a variety of trauma conditions, as well as treatment for shock. â€¢ Immune System Support for patients with immune deficiencies These are just a few of the many therapies provided by plasma from donors that utilize BioLife Plasma Services. It is important to remember that plasma is not a substance that can be produced in a laboratory or some other artificial environment. It can only be obtained from healthy adults Western Washington University student Nicolas Connor says, "It's a good supplement to your income and at the same time you're saving lives." For more information about how you can receive extra money while helping to save lives call BioLife Plasma Services at 360-756-1700 or visit our website at www.biolifeplasma.com Â» ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 14 ---------- 14 â€¢ The Western Front ACCENT September 21, 2004 Plays: Huxley produces professor's environment-friendly plays Continued from page 4 At Fall Family Open House, families and community members get to see what is happening both in and out of the classroom, said Anna Carey, director of the Family Outreach program in New Student Services at Western. Carey said these environmental plays are educational for visitors who bring younger children to the open house. "They're really just silly little plays," Walker said, "but it's important for children to understand the impact they have on the earth early." Shepard said a young child watching the plays might not retain all the details but will remember the main point â€” "to be aware of nature." She also said the plays help children see that nature can be fun. "I love working with children," said Shepard, who just finished a two-month summer internship at Tenant Lake Interpretational Center in Ferndale. "The children I work with now are gaining positive experiences from nature as we take walks through the forest and talk about natural life cycles." Shepard said she often works with 5- and 6-year-olds who collect and identify insects. She said the environmental interpretation class has allowed her to better relate to younger children. "They are beginning to understand about the natural world in a way that I never was able to until I was older," she said. Walker said her plays teach children to "live lightly" on the land. "Soft Steps at Timberline" is about a boot who gets hog-tied by other plants and animals who explain to the boot why sustaining forest life is important. In "Nobody's Ever Alone in the Forest," talking trees and animals tell their stories of living in an old-growth ecosystem. "Each year, where we perform and who we perform (for) changes," Walker said. "But usually elementary schools from around the area bring their students." Walker said she is grateful her plays have been a success with both students taking her class and the children who watch them. Shepard said she could not have made a better decision than going into environmental education at Western because it taught her how to interest and educate children. "I like to think that in a very small way, I might be responsible for making a little bit of difference," Shepard said. ttrnzs United Ministries in Higher Education at WWU Look for our FREE lectures coming up! In the past: Sister Helen Prejean, Bishop Spong, Matthew Fox, Middle East Issues, Homelessness, Global Warming, and more! STOP at the UMHE table at Red Square Information Day September 20th and 21 st, 2004 For information contact: Vicki@ 676-9531 or vldaybaz@qwest.net Bellingham's Best, New Karaoke Tuesday! The Western Front online thanks: Paul Nicholas Carlson For coming back "just one more time" to work on The Front for quarter #11. He did it out of the kindness of his black, black heart. www.westernfrontonline.com Homemade 1 TTII I IIMM mce Cretan E. H o l l y ' ( 3 6 0 ) 7 Â« 3 lt;iÂ£^4 DRINK SPECIALS 21 oz. Long Island Iced Tea $3.50 Flavor of the Day Margarita â€¢Regular $1.95 â€¢24oz jumbo $3.95 20 Beers on Tap HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS Spicy Billy Wings Chicken Tenders Nachos Prawns â€¢ Bacon Wraps â€¢ Coconut Potato Skins Deep Fried Cheese icken Fajita Quesadilla A.A Calamari m In Front of Costco oo to Gride Meridhn KWNQUM Karaoke Every Tuesday, 9:00pm â€¢ Midnight "Family, Friends, Food Fun!" ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 15 ---------- September 21, 2004 ACCENT The Western Front â€¢ 15 EXTENDED EDUCATION SUMMER PROGRAMS 3 O o to o O bo lt;L gt; o l$%ff Distance Learning Courses ^ 7 Satisfy prerequisites, round out your class schedule, fulfill professional development goals, or explore new interests when and where you choose. Western offers you several distance learning course options. â€¢ Online - Meet your classmates online at 2 a.m. in the morning or 9 p.m. in the evening. Online classes give you the flexibility of attending class at times and places that fit your schedule. â€¢ Computer Based Instruction (CD ROM Courses) - It's affordable, practical and convenient. These classes are self- contained on a computer disk so you can study at your own pace. â€¢ Independent Learning (Correspondence Study) - Choose from a wide selection of self-paced university courses that allow you to pick the place and time you study. 650-3650 ilearn@vrwu.edu wrww.ExtendedEd.wwu.edu Certificate Programs Jump start a new career, add skills to your toolbox, stay competive in the marketplace. Western's unique certificate programs offer a thorough study in several professional and specialized areas. Teaching English t o Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 24-credit program, offered in Everett and Bellingham If you are a teacher, adult educator, or an individual interested in teaching English as a second language (ESL), the TESOL program may just be what you are looking for. The TESOL program: â€¢ Prepares you for the challenge of the increasing numbers of ESL students in your classroom. â€¢ Helps you gain additional skills that will increase your marketability. â€¢ Assists you in earning the training certificate necessary for many international positions, as well as for state and local programs. Web Design and Development (Three-part, noncredit program offered in Bellingham) Instructor: John Sedgwick Earn a certificate in eight months. Gain the confidence to work on Web projects, strengthen your job portfolio or accomplish career goals. Build your own personal or business Web site in this practical hands-on, proj- â€¢- "^ ect-based program. You will: Gain a solid understanding of HTML Master Cascading Style Sheets Create Web pages with Dreamweaver Learn effective search engine tips Apply advanced Web graphics. JAVA script, and more... Screenwriters7 Boot Camp (Four part, noncredit program, offered in Bellingham) Instructor: David Adams Lights, Camera, Action! Have you ever wanted to write your own screenplay? Do you have a story to tell or a passion for writing? Well here is your chance. Western now offers a 16-week program that will get you started on a feature-length screenplay project. You will: â€¢ Learn the necessary components of good storytelling, an essential skill for filmmakers â€¢ Master the three-act structure to ensure real value, progression and turning points in every scene. â€¢ Practice techniques for excellent dialogue and description demanded in screenplay writing. â€¢ Learn to effectively promote your screenplay with marketing and self-promotion techniques. 650-3650 ilearn@wwu.edu â€¢ www. ExtendedEd.wwu.edu/Certificates yourjf ?%vc%M$ Sleeping Over w i t h Science (SOS) Grades 3-8 What o n Earth? "Exploring life as we don't know it?" Friday, November 5, 6:30 p.m. - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Be part of Mission Possible and explore: Planetary Systems â€¢ Life in Xtreme Environments â€¢ Habitability, and More Featured WWU professor will be announced on the Web, September 22 650-6822 â€¢ adventures@wwu.edu â€¢ w w w . w w u . e d u / ~ a d v e n t ur WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (360) 650-3308 ExtendedEd.wwu.edu AA/T'.O I n s l i t u l i or ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 16 ---------- 16 â€¢ The Western Front ACCENT September 21, 2004 Think inside the box Low-priced accessories will brighten dorms Photo illustration by Matt DeVeau/The Western Front By Zoe Fraley The Western Front Whether located in Edens North or South or Buchanan Towers, the mood of a dorm room is often cramped, drab and uninviting. Despite the bland eggshell-colored walls and dingy, dull carpets intrinsic to dorm-room living, stylish solutions are available and often at prices that even cash-strapped college students can afford. Stores such as Ikea are the perfect places from which to add a personal touch to the blank canvas of a dorm room. If the massive superstores in the Seattle or Vancouver areas are too far, many stores offer a comprehensive catalog filled with furniture and accessories for the home. A huge issue while living in most dorms is the need for storage space to hold everything from clothes to books and movies. Ikea offers an array of storage options, including its mix-and- match storage units starting at $29.99 for a bookshelf. The store also sells drawers on castors that could slide under a bed â€” convenient for storing clothes that cannot fit in a modest closet. For even less, an under-bed storage box with a lid is available for $9.99. Another great deal is the foldable side tables for $7.99 that can serve as a nightstand or extra surface. For a more natural look, students can use baskets to store magazines, papers or school supplies. Ikea sells rattan baskets and sets of stackable willow baskets for $5.99. To help spice up the otherwise uninspiring decor, students can add a splash of needed color. To add interest to the plainest floor and help warm up cold linoleum, rugs are an excellent option. For the college man looking to turn his dorm into his own steamy bachelor pad, Ikea sells lush, white sheepskin rugs for $19.99. To add a bit of color, the store offers a circular rug in a rich burgundy floral for $49.99 or smaller round rugs in blue or white for $9.99 to $34.99. For $1.99 students can buy a cheery striped accent rug in a variety of colors. Table lamps in vibrant hues, such as red, aqua and lime green, also help to add light. Ikea's lamps range from $3.99 for the small plastic table lamps to $59 for the chrome-plated floor lamps. To brighten up a workspace, Ikea sells cherry-red desk lamps for $4.99. Unfortunately, the unusual size of dorm-room beds can make the search for bedding difficult. Although Ikea does not sell extra-long twin-size sheets like some other home furnishing stores, it does provide a myriad of pillow-case and bedspread options to spice up those tiny beds. The store sells a variety of full- size duvet cover sets (washable quilts used as bedspreads) that include two pillowcases ranging from $19.99 to $39.99. They can fit on dorm beds but are a bit looser than extra-long twin sheets. These sets are available in a variety of patterns, from bold or delicate florals to stripes. The real secret of Ikea is the children's section, full of whimsical pieces that would liven up any room. For a little seating or a stepping stool, the store sells a vibrant lime-green stool with an outrageous fur cover for only $9.98 or a complementary twin quilt set in a bright dragonfly pattern for $14.99. The children's department also has colorful options for storage, such as a neon-green storage bench or storage table with yellow and blue lids for $9.99. Even garbage can be cute with Ikea's hot-pink wastepaper basket for just $1. Whatever students' tastes or budgets, they can find something nice at chain stores such as Ikea. Nobody should have to spend an entire school year in stark, impersonal dorm rooms. ADVERTISEMENT Area college student dating self ffl I THINGS ARE REALLY STARTING TO HEAT UP Eric Peterson, top. has one of many romantic dinners with himself at their favorite restaurant. By LISA CHENEY Local college student Eric Peterson recently announced that he's entered a committed relationship)â€”with himself. Peterson vehemently denied rumors that the two were dating other people. "We're totally committed to each other. We've never been happier." When asked what prompted the campus heartthrob to take himself off the market, he chalked it up in largcpart to his current financial situation, claiming that monthly fees from his checking account were making it too expensive "We've never been happier." effective decision on my part, but it's been really nice for us to spend more time together." Peterson wasapparently unaware of Free Checking from Washington Mutual. It's an account with no monthly fees and the option to add Deluxe services like free online bill pay. And he could have gotten Free Checking just by visiting a Washington Mutual Financial Center, then signed up for online bill pay at wamu.com. "Dang," said Peterson, "if I had known about Free Checking Deluxe, my current dating situation would be different. I probably wouldn't for him to date around. "It was partly a cost- have settled down with someone so soon." FREE CHECKING DELUXE 1-800-788-7W0 Mutual FDIC INSURED Western Front Classifieds work! Call 650-3161 1 j I i i PLAY AN INSTRUMENT ? ? We're the low price student friendly one-stop shop for all your needs. Bellingham's most lection of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES MAN 703 W 733-8090 / e mail: mann; www.mannamusic.com \ i i i i ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 17 ---------- September 21, 2004 ACCENT The Western Front â€¢ 17 imiiilHSlSil^ffi 3Lâ€”fcxstiai-x^sr BREWERY BISTRO The Earned Income Tax Credit. You've earned it. Why not claim it? if. you're working hard just to make ends meet and have one or more children living with you, you may qualify for the BTC, Think of it as a reward for doing one of life's most beautiful, most important and most loving jobs. Visit our Web site or ask your tax preparer if you qualify. A message from . the Internal Revenue Service. TM litintl Rtvnn Service Werkiii tt pit swviea first Home of the Hoody! Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, all are welcome! All-ages music in the garden, Wednesdays and thursdays until 10 pm! Pure Bellingham! 1107 Railroad Ave 360.647.5593 www.bbavbrewerv.com TERIYAKI 50 OFF ENTREE! Buy 1 Entree at the regular price and receive the 2nd Entree of equal or lesser value at 50% Off. Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 12/31/04 Take-Out Available _ â€¢ 806 Lakeway Dr. in Fred Meyer Center *PH / D 2 ~ 1 2 A\ PorgcKTrys^Soda AH m mmm m. S i l i The Msrft Shop Â§0 JjJF conveniently Jotafeg l8nin wallcrn^cl.stanee -or WWU34s a zreakp\ace*to stuclw and meet friends"., 7Â£N0$ CUISINE OF INDIA"** !j For authentic Indian food. House of exotic food I Belly Dancing Every Saturday Starting at 6pm g Open 7 days a week: Lunch 11-2:30pm Dinner 2:30-10pm P Take out â€¢ Catering â€¢ Free Delivery i 647*1589 â€¢ 3930 Meridian St. Next To Circuit City ! ! ! Lunch Buffet 16 items All you can eat $5.95 Buy 2 Beverages,! Buffet, Get 2nd Buffet 1/2 OFF I I I I Dinner Special Buy One Entree (mild, medium, or hot) i Get One Free *w/coupoo only one coupoon per party exp. 12/31/D4 I I I I I *w/coupcm only â€¢ one coupoon per party exp. 12/31/04 Up to $8.00 Value I ! ! ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 18 ---------- 18 â€¢ The Western Front ACCENT September 21, 2004 BELUWGHAM'S BESrcta* Continued from page 6 Reporters browse the city's best bars, coffeehouses and hangouts Photos by Kim Sklar- Fowler/The Western Front Â« The Royal Restaurant Lounge 208 E. Holly St. (360) 738-3701 Like Boundary Bay, The Royal's property has been through several transformations. Before offering a karaoke system, a dance floor and several pool tables, the building was a meat-packaging plant and a brothel. Located downstairs is a lounge area, bar and stand-up tables. Rumors Cabaret Bar Nightclub Â» 1119 Railroad Ave. (360)671-1849 The Rumors Web site boasts that its establishment is the only gay and lesbian bar in town and is the only bar to offer an online chat room service for after-bar hours. The bar is also the only purple building in town decked out with paintings of alien heads and clouds. Â« Stuart's Coffee House 1302 Bay St. (360) 752-2024 A life-size cutout of Elvis Presley greets customers at the counter of Stuart's. The two-story coffeehouse offers live entertainment almost every night of the week. The main floor of Stuart's has couches along the walls and a few large wooden tables, and the second floor has a balcony lined with smaller tables with low lamps. Stuart's, serving Tony's Coffee, is open 7 a.m. to midnight. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday. Toad Mountain Coffee Roasters Â» 1001 Dupont St. (360) 734-4400 Toad Mountain, offering more than 20 original roasts of coffee^ encompasses two small rooms with checkered green and purple floor tiles and high ceilings. The private coffee company opened the location February 2003. "I think students like to come here because we have comfortable rooms to study in and good musical taste," said Toad Mountain manager Jodie Buller. SEE Venues, PAGE 20 n PARIS n 1 TExns II CLIlIHffln SHE 5HHES LUMPS LANTERNS WINDCHIMES CARDS STICKERS ITEMS OF GLASS BAGS POQCHES jEWELRy (MAINS INCENSE CANDLES BOXES PEN7DÂ¥IWiPPl-107; H4E.MflQN0LlflBELLINQHJiM,Wfl 0 D Â£ M MOM Know JL 1 L I I Jl 1 it pays to advertise in the Western Front Sunday Morning College LifeGroup @ 9:15am w/donuls! MÂ»p@]O30am Sunday Evening 4th Sunday Hannah Creek fchip @ feOOpm (Beginning Sunday, September 26th) Trampnrtattonisavailable. m iMiiiill C"H"U*"CH Welcome Back Students! Voted "Best Sandwich" in Bellingham $1.00 off sandwiches after 2pm (with Western Card) Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:30pm Sat 7:30am- 4:30pm 1313 Railroad Avenue 676-9274 In the heart of downtown AVENUE BREAD DEU M ^ y ^ _ k v ~MC__^h 110 Flora Staid @ Commit!, dcmiifrmii Mi^ftun â€¢ (36()}734-45()() ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 19 ---------- September 21, 2004 ACCENT The Western Front â€¢ 19 Cafes: Local places offer more than the cupboards Continued from page 1 Bellingham Weekly. People sometimes line up at the cafe's doors before it even opens up. What grease and salt are to McDonald's is what anything organic is to this renowned cafe. All the pastries and flours are whole wheat and the juices are certified organic. Patrons have the option of ordering the French toast with whole wheat or sourdough bread. For the vegans out there, the Old Town offers scrambled tofu as opposed to scrambled chicken "abortions," otherwise known as "eggs." Few restaurants other than the Old Town serve a full pot of tea in a variety of flavors for $1.50. Local residents can enjoy the casual, down-to- Earth atmosphere of this Bellingham restaurant while looking out onto the bay, sipping their organic espresso and reading a variety of non-mainstream publications. Diamond Jim's Grill 1906N. State St.. (360) 734-8687 Despite the small space, Diamond Jim's Grill, located at the intersection of North State and James streets, has managed to pack a cozy room with people and vibrant energy. Residents can possibly eavesdrop on what the local movers and shakers are saying about the government, policies and such, Bellingham resident Damian Pro said. Although he opted not to name names, he did hint that he has seen a fair number of Bellingham and Whatcom leaders meet at the Grill to talk shop, polities and eat breakfast. The variety of American Fried Potatoes, known to Grill patrons as "AFPs," is diverse and customer friendly. Patrons can order from a list of AFP variations or they can create their own Franken-AFP out of a variety of cheeses, bacon or sausages, corned beef and veggies. An order of biscuits and country sausage costs $2.95 while a steak and egg breakfast costs $8.95. A stack of three pancakes run for $3.00 and the German sausage costs $5.25. Furthermore, customers can call in their order for pick up. Harris Avenue Cafe 1011 Harris Ave. (360) 738-0802 Fairhaven is home to Tony's Coffeehouse, the new Taylor Avenue Dock and the Harris Avenue Cafe. The cafe boasts an assortment of eggs, potatoes and pancake platters. A serving of eggs with seasoned red potatoes and toast costs $4.95 while an order of Topeka Scramble, with bell peppers, zucchini, vegetables, cheddar cheese and toast costs $7.50. Eggs Toulouse with an English muffin, Black Forest ham or salmon and tomato creme or the Marksville Omelette, with Andouille sausage and Slackey's Southern Comfort barbecue sauce, each cost $8.95. Most breakfast platters, such as the French toast, buttermilk waffles and pancakes, allow customers to add fresh fruit with their orders. A bowl of oatmeal with yogurt and fresh fruit costs $5.50, an order of pancakes with blue berries range between $2.75 a single cake and $4.95 for a full stack. Here are a few last tips for those in search of some pancakes, eggs or French toast. First, customers should be aware that most of the aforementioned establishments close their doors at 2 p.m. Most of these cafes also allow patrons to split the check, so figuring out whose paying for what can avoid any embarrassment. Museum: One-time pharmacist-turned-curator collects early medical equipment in Fairhaven Continued from page 8 popularity, Tweit blushed at the thought of being a neighborhood celebrity. He said he is just grateful he has the opportunity to inform others and to provide help with research. Tweit said he is naturally a people-person and has grown to know and work closely with a number of people in the area, especially Jeff Jewell, a photo historian at the Whatcom Museum of History and Art. "I met (Tweit) about a decade ago, I think about the time I started here," Jewell said. "He is someone that has always been connected to the museum and provides photos and artifacts." Jewell said he has gone to him on several occasions looking for photos to use in Whatcom Museum slide shows. Not only does Tweit have the photographs, but he also has firsthand knowledge about Fairhaven, which is especially valuable for Jewell and others. "I think his photos are an important resource," Jewell said. "But the main resource is Gordy. He is an encyclopedia of knowledge about the south side. He seems to be related to everyone even though he was never married. His roots are very deep." Tweit said it would have been hard to take care of a family because of the early mornings and late nights the pharmacy-required him to work. But he said he has not missed out on being around children because of his interaction with his nieces, nephews, cousins and the those who visited him at the pharmacy. One such child was Claudia Marsh, now a pharmacy assistant at the Fairhaven Pharmacy. "I used to come and get comic books as a child and he was always here," Marsh said. "If I bought anything else, it was a Hershey's candy bar." Marsh explained that as a teenager she would sometimes spend her allowance with her brothers and sisters, and that anyone born locally would frequently come into the pharmacy. "Now my kids come in here," she said. "My son talks to Gordy about cameras and the Halloween pictures." Although Tweit has retired from working at the pharmacy, he still has found time to interact with old customers and capture the community through his camera lens. "When I take walks, I take my camera and take pictures of various things," Tweit said. On most days, Tweit said he has found time to take walks throughout Fairhaven to capture such events as the Ski to Sea races, the shipyard, various historical buildings and his famous Halloween pictures. "He has a backdrop (he sets up in the pharmacy) on Halloween, and kids come to get their picture taken," Marsh said. "They get a free candy bar, too." Marsh said that on a few Halloween nights, more than 700 children have come to see Gordy, get free candy bars and have pictures taken. Tweit said he treasures his Halloween pictures â€” as well as every photograph he has ever taken. "History is all about photos," he said. "I never call myself a historian because a historian is someone who does research and can prove things. I'm just a collector and know a little bit about history." Buh-bye. Sure, you appreciate Mom and Dad. But it's no secret that you've been counting the days till you're out on your own. No more "Call if you're going to be late,".no more "Clean your room," and no more "Not under my roof!" Let freedom ring! And if you really want some personal freedom, come see what's happening at Christ the King Community Church. We'll help you discover how to confont the things that hold you back in life through a living relationship with God and other people. Oh - and don't worry... we won't say a word to the folks. find out more at ctkbellingham.com CHRIST KING Corner of Meridian and Bakerview, just past Bellis Fair Mall ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - accent page 20 ---------- 20 â€¢ The Western Front ACCENT September 21,2004 BELUWGHAM'S mfwm Continued from page 18 Being struck by lightning- is rare. Having a disability is not. One in live Americans will acquire a disability in his or her lifetime. Please support the work of Easter Seals. Creating .totutioiu, changing live*. Reporters browse the city's best bars, coffeehouses and hangouts Â« Tony's Coffee House 1101 Harris Ave. (360)738-4710 Light from the large stained-glass window on the left wall outlines the tarnished wooden tables and chairs in peach, pink and violet colors inside the small coffee shop. A mirror covering the entire back wall creates the atmosphere of an old saloon. "The back) is a quiet little nook," Bellingham resident Andy Orr said. "I like sitting here with these long wood counters with the view of the street." The Wild Buffalo Â» 208 W. Holly St. (360) 752-0848 The Wild Buffalo pays tribute to its name with a large buffalo protruding from the wall. Unlike most bars, the Buffalo prohibits "TVs, pull tabs, video games and neon beer signs." Photos by Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front We have all the delicious flavors you want! SHOP ONLINE RECEIVE I S% OFF! 1 0 1 2 WEST H O L L Y - B E L L I N G H A M , W A ~ Adult Boutique Established 1994 ~ FILM IS TRUTH 22.**- T I I V I E S A S E C O N D B e l l i n g h a m ' s F a v o r i te S o u r c e for* F o r e i g n a n d I n d e p e n d e n t f i l m s o n V i d e o a n d D V D IVeVe movecfl Come see our spacious n e w digs! 2 1 1 W. H o l l y S t r e et 7 S 2 - 0 1 SÂ»3 N o o n - fvlidnigHt E v e r y D a y Â«%1S W OPEN I llam-lani every day\ 1 738-TACO ome of t I wmsm jjgife #6 Varieties o\ \ ^ ^ \ \^ ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - opinions page 1 ---------- Red, blue states Electoral college necessary to protect small states. See page 8 Pullman 'Cougs it' Road trip reminds columnist why he decided to attend Western. See page 12 Stop rocking vote Celebrities should not tell people to go to the polls. See page 13 ISSUE 1 Volume 131 Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington Opinions TUESDAY September 21,2004 . Students can avoid freshman 15 Cari Lyle COMMENTARY As Western students move back to Bellingham, away from the luxuries of mom's cooking, the threat of the ominous "freshman 15" begins to overshadow every meal. Even upperclassmen who have not gained weight since beginning college will soon find themselves self-consciously weighing themselves after a few nights at the bars. The freshman 15, as most people know, refers to an expected weight gain following the abrupt transition from high school to college. This inevitable weight gain supposedly strikes both men and women, and every single calorie counts. Rather than worrying ahout-the amount of carbs in a plate of pasta, though, students should relax. Whether the freshman 15 is a myth is debatable, but only those who drastically increase their eating and decrease their exercising habits will gain an excessive amount of weight. Even so, students should be more concerned with remaining healthy with proper exercise and a diet than how big their beer bellies have gotten since high school. Recent medical research indicates that most students will gain some weight during the first year of college. David Levitsky, a professor of nutritional sciences and psychology at Cornell University, studied weight gain in 80 freshmen students, mostly females, and discovered that the participants gained an average of 5 pounds during their first semester at Cornell, according to an early September Associated Press article. After three semesters, the student's gain would total approximately 15 pounds. Levitsky said the main reason for the weight gain was overeating. Researchers at Tufts University found that students tend to gain weight during their first year at college, although the weight gain is significantly less than 15 pounds. They found that women gain an average of 4 1/2 pounds, while men gain approximately 6 pounds. The researchers also blamed the temptations of overeating greasy foods for this minor weight gain. Another logical reason for the freshman 15 is that metabolism progressively slows as a person ages, and slight weight gain is normal. Although many adults gain weight in their 20s, healthy eating habits should slow the process. .A balanced diet is.necessary to maintain energy when facing the demands of college. Students often compromise health to save money and miss out on much-needed nutrients they cannot find in fast-food meals and cheap beer. Grocery shopping for food will allow students to save money and also will lead to healthier choices. When selecting food, students should make choices that are high in fiber and calcium and low in fat and calories. The best picks include vegetables, fruits, lean meat and whole grains. Also, those who manage to avoid gaining weight often exercise regularly. Knowledge of the freshman 15 might also contribute to more cases of disordered eating which can result.from dieting. Disordered eating involves abnormal eating patterns, ranging Photo illustration by Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front from food restriction to binging and purging.Many college students who fear weight gain try to prevent it by engaging in unhealthy methods, such as restricting calories or over exercising, rather than concentrating on engaging on a healthier lifestyle. If not corrected, dieting can quickly lead to eating disorders in vulnerable men and women. According to the Anorexia and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. Web site, dieting can trigger bulimic symptoms, such as purging after meals and low self-esteem. According to the same Web site, bulimia nervosa is estimated to affect four out of every 100 college students, although the figure is hard to determine since sufferers of the disease tend to be secretive about it. Many people who believe that the freshmen 15 is inescapable say the stress of an extreme life change, such as starting college, leads to emotionally charged eating, which can lead to extreme weight gain. Not all students, however, will eat more when they are stressed. Food is a coping mechanism that helps some people avoid dealing with stress on their own. Many students have already learned that the best way to relieve stress comes from exercising at least three times a week and maintaining a regulated eating schedule, which includes eating food of nutritional value. Those who find they eat when stressed need to avoid sugary "comfort" foods, which students can find in the readily available vending machines outside the computer labs or the all-you-can-eat meal plans. If the temptation is still too great, it might help to remember that almost everyone on campus is facing the pressures of gaining a few pounds. Even Britney Spears, a pop star known for her washboard abs, seems to have packed on some weight since turning 20. As long as undergraduates remain healthy and happy, the weight should balance out to what is natural for their bodies. Media need to focus less on 'Paris,' more on Sudan Zoe Fraley COMMENTARY In recent weeks, while CNN was showing puff pieces about Paris Hilton's lost dog, Tinkerbell, the African nation of Sudan was mired in chaos. The American media and people should pay less attention to trivial and tawdry Hollywood gossip and focus more on the atrocities taking place in Sudan. Sudan, which is located in Northern Africa, has been independent for 48 years. In 48 years, only 11 years have passed without civil conflict, according to the United Nations' Web site. The conflict has traditionally been between the south and the north. The tension between southern Christians and animists, those who believe spirits inhabit natural objects, and the northern Arab Muslims created a 21- year civil war in the south, according to un.org. Since February 2003, however, the conflict has spread to Sudan's western region, Darfur, which borders Chad and is approximately the size of France. The conflict began when two black rebel groups, who believed the government was neglecting their region in favor of Arab regions, began attacking government property. The Sudanese government used its own police and an Arab militia, called the Janjaweed, to quell the rebellions. "It is clear that serious crimes have been committed, and there has been gross and systematic abuse of human rights," U.N. Secretary- General Kofi Annan said in a July 21 press conference. "We, the international community, must intensify our efforts to protect the innocent in Darfur." The American media cannot continue to ignore the egregious abuses taking place in Darfur. The Janjaweed militias have raped women and girls, and U.N. members have labeled the assaults on villages ethnic cleansing, according to U.N. reports. Despite a U.N. deadline on the Sudanese government to disarm the militias which expired at the end of August, violent attacks and widespread fear is still rampant throughout the region. Fear of militia attacks have caused approximately 1.2 million Darfur residents to flee their homes to find shelter in the 139 Internal Displacement Camps located throughout the region, according to U.N. reports. Since February 2003, anywhere from 30,000 to 50,000 residents have died in the fighting, according to an Aug. 31 un.org article. The impact, however, is not on Sudan alone. The number of Darfur refugees entering Chad to find housing in U.N. camps has doubled to 165,000 in the past four months, with SEE Aid, PAGE 8 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - opinions page 2 ---------- The Western Front â€¢ 2 OPINIONS September 21, 2004 New "Family Guy" episodes should be on cable Travis Sherer COMMENTARY In the most intuitive move since Stewie's repeated attempts to kill his mother, the Fox network decided this summer to insert its hit show "Family Guy" in the spring 2005 lineup. "Family Guy" is the only show that challenges the restrictions of network television, which is why it also is the only show to be canceled after each of its first three seasons. The Fox ownership needs to consider moving the "Family Guy," and its often extremely raw humor to FX, a cable network owned by News Corporation Unlimited. A cable placement would allow the writers to enjoy the comedic freedom of successful shows such as "South Park." "Family Guy" needs the virtually unrestricted venue of cable to expand on its controversial genius. With side jokes of Peter's son Stewie telling O.J. Simpson not to stand for his late wife Nicole cheating, and plots that involved Peter spending his slavery reparations money to turn his living room into Pee Wee's Playhouse, requires this show needs to be on cable. Not only has Fox canceled this series on three separate occasions, but also one of its episodes was banned from network television. The episode titled "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein," which aired for the first time on the Cartoon Network in November 2003, features Peter looking for a Jew because he was in financial trouble. The episode concludes with Peter's wife, Lois, using the Star of David to fight off the other would-be Jews who are trying to get a bar mitzvah for $20 a pop in Las Vegas. The fact that Fox had to withhold this episode because of how potentially offensive it was is proof that this show needs an environment with fewer restrictions to fully develop. Because the airwaves belong to the American people, the Federal Communications Commission sets guidelines on the material networks can show. Cable shows, however, are not on the network airwaves, so they enjoy the right to be their own censors. Cable also enjoys a period called "safe harbor" from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. in which nearly no restrictions exist. With these kind of guidelines, "Family Guy" can finally pursue the comedy it thrives off of without the oversight of the FCC. On the popular Comedy Central cartoon, "South Park," for example, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone showed an episode in which every person in the town of South Park was black. More rich people moved to the town, so the town's characters try to get them to move away and called them "richers." On Chappelle's show, also on Comedy Central, comedian Dave Chappelle showed a skit involving a racial draft in which various ethnic groups claimed the rights to Tiger Woods, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Madonna and the Wu Tang Clan. Conventional wisdom suggests that the "Family Guy" creators should not interfere with a good thing, which is exactly what the show is. The sales of the "Family Guy" DVD set, which sold 1.6 million copies as of March, according to a March USA Today article, suggest the show will do just fine on Fox. If a show ceases to develop, however, it becomes stagnant. A perfect example of this is the pioneer of prime-time comedies, "The Simpsons." The show, which is about to start its 14th season, has consistently dropped in ratings since its ninth season because the show has exhausted its possibilities under network television. The "Family Guy" has benn and can still be a large success in network television for years to come. To surpass other cartoons, it must maintain the brash and unmerciful humor of race, sex and violence. Only cable can allow "Family Guy" to push the comfortable limits of social boundaries. THINK EYEGLASSES COST TOO MUCH? WE DO TOO! Optical % . 647-0421 1303 Cornwall Av. Downtown Bellingham Huge Selection Newest Styles Best Quality Bill Insurance Made in 1 hour OR 10% 0fÂ£ Other Eyeglasses or Contact Lences Purchase Lenses are CR-39 Plastic, Single vision Frame is From 30 Collection Eye Exam By independent Doctor of Optometry lt; $ #* lt; *_ C Jtdhn feesUnwtt oPffl7Myswwe0p= y-i- iO77 114E.M/KlN0Llfl LLIN(iHliM,Wfl "Voted Best Burger in Town" Hard Ice Cream Shakes, Waffle Fries Gourmet Burgers â€¢ Open 7 Days ^ = ^ ^ 647-BOOM a Week 310 N. Samish Way â€¢ 647-2666 DINE-IN â€¢ TAKE OUT â€¢ CAR HOP "Call us first and your food will be Hot Ready when you arrive!" See our menu on page three of the Welcome Back Section. ome and taste Italy in a warm, casual, inviting atmosphere. Specializing in authentic Italian food-pasta, seafood, chicken, lamb, beef and a choice of incredible desserts. â€¢ Lunch Mon-Fri, ll:30-2pm â€¢ Dinner Daily 5:00 â€¢ TbMWWU Students- Bring ID card and you willrecieve20% off all "v-fooditems-'^-^.-v^;;'::;;.; t All menu items available / â€¢ for'tak^^ut;;;:;: ,;â€¢ :.\ gt;';-;\;; r-.'';:" â€¢Lives piano iriusic: thurs, ;'::.;;'Fri;:Sai ;:Sun'i:^- C:'-'-:-^:;.\ Validated lunch parkade â€¢r:;. gt;;-v:;;;'';parkmgv;^;'v;v "You deserveto be pampered." 1309 N. Commercial phone (360) 714-8412 fax (360) 225-2050 [www.guiseppes.biz] Reservations accepted! ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - opinions page 3 ---------- September 21,2004 OPINIONS The Western Front Kobe case did little to protect victims Krissy Gochnour COMMENTARY On Sept. 1, Judge Terry Ruckriegle of Eagle, Colo., dismissed the sexual assault charge against NBA superstar Kobe Bryant because the alleged victim was "unable to go forward." The dismissed charge cannot be re-filed at a later date. Bryant now is continuing his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and the sheriff in Colorado is back to wearing his casual clothes. Court errors, however, continue to put Bryant's accuser's life in jeopardy, which may lead to the discouragement of future victims coming forward to report sexual assaults. The court's dismissal of the alleged rape was gripping, but not entirely unexpected as the prosecutors insisted they had built a strong case to convict Bryant. By convincing the judge to allow the accuser's sexual history to be submitted as evidence by the prosecutors, Bryant's attorneys greatly destabilized the prosecution's case. Colorado's "rape-shield" law usually does not allow defense attorneys to use an alleged victim's sex life as evidence, but apparently this situation was an exception. Bryant's attorneys anticipated unveiling such evidence would allow the jury to see that the woman's injuries, which the prosecution tied to Bryant, may have been the result of an encounter with another sexual partner just days before the alleged assault. While this may explain the injuries, the court = _ _ _ _ = _ _ - allowing the accuser's sexual history as evidence is irrelevant to the case. It did not answer the question about whether she consented to having sex with Bryant. Protecting the alleged victim should be crucial to a judge, especially in a case involving a high-profile person. Any court mistake could deter the alleged victim's trust in the justice system. In the first three hearings before the scheduled Aug. 27 trial, the accuser's attorney, John dune, said the court staff's mistakes had jeopardized his client. A posting of her name and hearing details were released on the Internet, making her the target Protecting the alleged victim should be crucial to a judge, especially in a case involving a high-profile person. of media coverage and death threats. The woman's name and photos appeared on the covers of tabloids. Such intense exploitation of an alleged victim of sexual assault did not give her the courage to press on but merely forced her to go back on her allegations. In the event of a "he said, she said" case, the alleged victim does , not get to choose whether to share her story with the court. Rather, the accuser is subpoenaed to testify. After a vast amountofexposure, no wonder Bryant's accuser did not want to continue with the trial. With rumors concerning her sexual history lingering, it would be difficult for any jury to find credibility in her testimony. In minor efforts to repair the damage, Ruckriegle apologized to the accuser and her family for the mistakes he made that cost the woman her anonymity. After the case was dismissed, Bryant also threw together a well-written but unsatisfying apology. For now, everyone involved seems to be unscathed but the accuser. Bryant can to go home to his wife, and the judge will begin working on a new case. The alleged victim, however, will try to put the mangled pieces of her life together, yet she will continue to deal with exploitation. The sexual assault charges against Bryant were not dropped because of the lack of validity, but because the accuser no longer wanted to participate. This does not mean that Bryant is innocent, nor does it mean that he is guilty. Simply put, his record has just been permanently wiped clean. The courts need to ensure more protection for its victims so that they can feel comfortable in following through with sexual assault allegations. Accidentally posting confidential information is not acceptable. In a 1992 study by the National Crime Victims research and Treatment Center at the Medical University of South Carolina, 84 percent of all sexual assault victims do not report their assaults to the police. If courts can ensure protection for everyone, it is likely that more sexual assault victims would feel comfortable in going forward with charging the defendants. If victims cannot trust the courts, all motivation for victims to come forward will be lost. westernfrontonline 'sSS Easy, Free Parking More Used Books - Lower Prices Helpful, Friendly Service - Sell Your Books Any Time Sahama imago Man - 360-6471000 - www.tliecdleflestore.com/wwu i 4 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - opinions page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ The Western Front OPINIONS September 21, 2004 Vietnam should not be focus of campaign Caleb Heeringa COMMENTARY With one of the more important presidential elections in recent history only six weeks away, the media and the candidates have neglected to discuss the important issues facing America. They have instead concentrated on the candidates' actions more than 30 years ago in the Vietnam War. Over 1,000 American soldiers have died fighting the Iraq War, al-Qaida is still actively plotting attacks against America, and the economy is unstable at best with nearly 1.8 million private- sector jobs lost in the past four years. Yet with so many vitally important issues on the minds of Americans, the media and candidates' attention is focused on irrelevant matters. These include minor discrepancies in President George W. Bush's National Guard attendance record and unsubstantiated claims about Democratic candidate Sen. John Kerry's actions in the Vietnam War. While the sensationalistic media and political pundits thrive on the mudslinging, American voters should be disgusted. The actions of politicians more than 30 years ago, whether good or bad, should pale in importance to their actions in recent years and their plans for the future. This trivial partisan bickering is not unique to one side of the ideological spectrum. After Kerry made his service as a decorated Vietnam War hero a centerpiece for his campaign, a group calling themselves "Swift Boat Veterans For Truth" released television advertisement and a book claiming Kerry had lied about portions of his Vietnam War experience. Although most of the group's claims were unsubstantiated, the accusations set off a heated political debate in newspapers and cable television news programs lasted for weeks. Democrats also have repeatedly criticized President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney's actions during the Vietnam era. Bush served in the Texas National Guard, but some discrepancies in his military records have made him the target of criticism. After the White House claimed it had released all of Bush's military records, it recently released more in response to a Freedom Of Information Act lawsuit brought on by the Associated Press. The new records show, among other things, gaps in his attendance at required training drills for the Texas Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves in 1972 and 1973. Cheney received five draft deferments during Vietnam, and when questioned about them in a 1989 Washington Post article, said he "had other priorities during the '60s." People who cast their votes based on the distant past of the Vietnam War may as well dig up each candidate's high school grades and attendance records. All are useful in helping give a general idea of the person's life but do nothing to tell what kind of person the candidate is now. When the candidates and the media spend so much time bickering over irrelevant issues, they risk framing the election in bad terms instead of about the issues. This year, both candidates differ greatly on taxes, the environment, education and health care. Americans know little about how the candidates differ and entirely too much about supposed wrongdoings decades ago. Many people who only pay the slightest attention to politics will go into the voting booth in November thinking about Vietnam instead of Iraq or the economy and cast a vote based on whose character attacks are the most persuasive Photo illustration by Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front instead of who is better fit to lead the nation. Many would argue that a candidate's military service, br lack thereof, is a good measure of that candidate's personal integrity and dedication to their country, and therefore the Vietnam-era actions of Bush and Kerry are important information for voters. While discussing both candidates' pasts is certainly worthwhile, it should never overshadow the important issues that face Americans today. The candidates and need to remind the people that America still has 140,000 troops in Iraq and the war on terrorism is still a real threat to America. The candidates and the media should also remind the people that America is the only wealthy, industrialized nation without a universal health care system. With all those factors impacting the nation, a 30-year-old war should be the last thing the people, the media and the candidates discuss. â€¢ REGISTER TO VOTE â€¢ â€¢ In person: Registration forms â€¢ â€¢are available at these locations:* WWU " Communications Facility 255 Whatcom County Auditor's Office, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 103 Drivers License Examining Office (Motor Voter) Bellingham Public Library 210 Central Ave. City Halls and Public Schools Major grocery stores Whatcom County Libraries U. S. Post Offices Employment Security Office Department of Social and Health Service S WE BUY AND TRADE ABERCROMBIE GAP EXPRESS PATAGONIA OLD NAVY PURSES COLUMBIA JEWELRY ANCHOR BLUE SHOES . . . AND MORE! 9 0 Minutes of Non-Stop Food and Drink Specials! 4:30 -6:00 pm Monday through Friday folAwUfKfc â€¢ On the Internet: http.7/www. â€¢ co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/elections/ Â« registration/registration.htm â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ It We've Moved! lt;me 175 B Telegraph Rd. Meridian Plaza Call for Hours 734-1109 S Cheese Bread 2.99 A gwwwis serving of our specia) Wend of cheeses and parmesan cheese bated in the oven unti meted and golden brown. Crisp-Fried Mazzarella 3.29 Sticks of bonded mozzarefe, golden fried and served wilh manrwa sauce. Horiatiki 3.99 Tradftnal greek vBage salad made wfth greek oliws, cucumbers, green peppers, onfens, tomatoes and feia cheese. Served with garlic bread. Chef's Salad Plate 4.19 Fresh gutien greens topped by pepperani, Canadian style bacon, green peppers, oaves, cheese, tomatoes and your choice of dressing. Served wijt garlc bread. Caesar Salad 4.19 Classic salad made w*ft tender romaine leaves tossed in our own Caesar dressing and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Served win garfc bread. Spinach Salad 4.39 Tender leaves of spinach, red onions, sfced mushrooms and sSvered almonds tossed in our own raspberry vaiaigrene dressing. Topped with crumbled egg, cheeses and tomato wedges. Served mih garlic beread Spaghetti Dinner 4.99 Lasagna Dinner 5.99 Fetiuccine Alfredo Dinner 6.19 Nachos 1.00 Off AH Pizzas 20% Off DRINK SPECIALS Well Drinks 1.53 House Wines 1.99 Select Premium Wines 2.92 Specialty Draughts Pints 1.99 Specialty Draughts Pitchers 625 Lime Margaritas 2,32 Classic Martinis Manhattans 2.32 1514 12th Street Fairhavert District â€¢ I-5 Exit 250 676-1304 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - opinions page 5 ---------- September 21, 2004 OPINIONS The Western Front â€¢ 5 You can't study all the time. And when you're ready to relax, The Herald is here to help Receive a FREE DVD player" when you pay for the first three months of your full price 7-day a week home delivery service. Technical Specifications: Plays DVD/MP3/CD/CD-R/CD-RW Delivers over 500 horizontal lines or crystal clear pictures Dolby Digital Multiple Subtitles/Viewing Angle Slow/Fast Motion Play Zoom Operation Parental Lock Control Full Function Remote Control Audio Video Cables Call 676-2660 ^ q t e h , *Or receive a 50% discount. DVD player does not come with discount orders. *Valid for new customers only-those who have not received home delivery for at least thirty days. Limited offer. ^ L ^ Source code-. X Promo code: DV www.bellinghamherald.com ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - opinions page 6 ---------- 6 â€¢ The Western Front OPINIONS September 21,2004 The Bush twins should stay out of daddy's race Matthew Anderson COMMENTARY No one gives a crap about Jenna and Barbara Bush. Childem don't care. Teens don't care. Twenty-somethings don't care and adults don't care. The Bush daughters' recent attempts to campaign for their father's re-election efforts have done nothing but elicit quizzical glances from political pundits and anguished groans from their target audience - 18- to-24-year-old Americans who, ostensibly, care more about music than politics and will not make time to vote this November. Their agonizing appearance at the Republican National Convention aside, the twins co-wrote a plea for Bush's re-election, which recently printed in Seventeen Magazine. The letter trumpeted the angelic nature of their father's home demeanor and praised him for waiting until curfew for them to arrive home from a night out. Wonderful. What a nice guy. But who cares? The Bill Clinton years proved that Americans are concerned with a president undertaking his political duties. They are not concerned whether his progeny thinks he makes tasty peanut-butter-and- jelly sandwiches or cheered loudly when they scored soccer goals for the wrong team, as the twins mentioned in their convention dialogue. Certainly, the fact that Bush is a great family man in the eyes of his children is important and laudable. And few would argue that many of Bush's public policy opinions, such as those concerning faith-based organizations and the future of same-sex marriages, spring from the same well that bubbles Bush's emphasis on a happy home life. Jenna and Barbara are understandably loyal to their father and hope he wins a second term. They are his children, after all. "Jenna and I aren't very political, but we love our dad too much to watch from the sidelines," Barbara said during the twins' speech at the convention. But the fact that the Bush twins expect their opinions to influence millions of politically apathetic Americans is ridiculous. The twins appeal more to 40-year-old single guys who watch Britney Spears music videos with the sound off than to young adults whose family tree do not include a senator, two presidents and a governor. That the 22- year-olds have signed on to work with their father's campaign is more likely to make a political impact. Heck, they can write speeches, nail up signs, drive the tour bus or pour coffee for dignitaries on Air Force One if they want to. Their mother Laura said they will initially work at the Arlington, Va., campaign headquarters, and soon may hit the campaign trail to proselytize young voters, according to USA Today. Earlier this month, they appeared on MTV's Video Music Awards telling its viewers to vote. But the twins' recent sashay into public life does little more than open them up to public scrutiny and implicitly approve the media's probes into their lives, something the White House has repeatedly quashed. "Our twins are not public figures. They're the children of a president," Laura Bush once told the media, according to a story in London's Daily Telegraph on May 25. Obviously, that is no longer true. But it should be. Photo illustration by Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front Welcome Back! The Western Front Advertising Department FILM IS TRUTH aas-e* TTllVll=:-Â» Jth. S E C O N D B e l l i n g h a m ' s F a v o r i te S o u r c e f o r F o r e i g n a nd I n d e p e n d e n t f i l m s on V i d e o Â£ t n d D VD lYeVe moved! Come see our spacious new digs! 2*1% W. Molly S t r e et 7 5 2 - 0 1 5 9 N o o n - IVlicfriigHt E v e r y D ay Come for the big portions and good value at the corner of State Ohio Mon.-Sat 6am to 2pm Sun 8am to 2pm 734-8687 The Western Front now has 4 outdoor Dick-up locations Across From the VU next to old bus stop Outside Miller Hall Facing Red Square South Campus (21st BirtcDonald Parkway) North Campus (Indian St. by Campus Map) ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - opinions page 7 ---------- September 21, 2004 OPINIONS The Western Front â€¢ 7 Broaches, short jackets, ponchos fashion necessities for fall Caitlin UnseU COMMENTARY The time has officially come to pack away the pink ruffled skirts and $3 flip flops and say hello to fall fashion. Dominating the fall fashion trends are luxurious fabrics and classic colors. The season is all about short jackets. Tweed, leather, tapestry and corduroy in a variety of cropped jackets is essential. Combining structured fabrics like tweed with soft materials such as silk can produce an effortless look. This will work best paired with denim. The jackets seem a little ridiculous at first â€” after all they do not serve much of a purpose other than to look good, but they are new and different and can update past years' plain T-shirts. Another look not to miss is layers. Skin is no longer in. Do everyone a favor, and put those baby tees away. Layer a longer top under a shorter one, or try mixing colors and patterns. Stay in the same color scheme when mixing patterns. Stick to low-rise jeans, but wear something a little longer on top. And please keep that thong under control. No one needs to see those love handles. Ponchos are a new alternative this fall to the popular hooded sweatshirt. Comfortable ponchos in solids, stripes or flowers are a quick fix on a lazy Monday morning and are a perfect match with denim. At first glance, a poncho may resemble some fiesta attire. But it is an acceptable garment so long as the maracas stay at home. Sapphire blue, emerald green, burgundy and the never-dying pink are staple color schemes. Try mixing these colors with neutrals such as brown, gray or camel. These timeless colors are wearable and will please most tastes. It seems that Grandma may have known what she was doing after all because broaches are the fall's ultimate accessory. In any color and any size, broaches can spice up any outfit. The more sparkle the better â€” a broach is a simple accessory that will scream style. Remember that trying too hard in fashion is a bad idea, so be sure to avoid combining all the looks at once. In other words, trendy stores such as Wet Seal can only get a wardrobe so far. So feel free to keep it simple and kick up old favorites Photo illustration by Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front with funky new accessories and a short jacket. This fall is the time to burn those matching sweatsuits and fake flowers and raid granny's jewelry box for some hot new accessories. Guys also have no excuse for being unfashionable. Layered, comfortable and classic are the only requirements to look cool. Layering is essential and key to any outfit. Printed, vintage looking tees are a necessity. Try layering a printed tee over a long-sleeved tee in a different color or under a long -sleeved button-down shirt with a funky pattern. Colors such as various shades of blue, gray, black and white are all big, but do not be afraid to throw in some orange or yellow. Jeans that look like they have been worn for years are a perfect match with any shirt. Most importantly, go for a relaxed look, not too tight and not too baggy. Nothing worse is than a guy that tries too hard, so stick to these simple rules, and rememberâ€”this is Bellingham not Milan. Â® OfficeMax Don't waste time running from store to store... OfficeMax has the tools you need to help you do your thing: â€¢ Notebooks, pens, paper, binders â€¢ Computers, printers, copiers â€¢ PDAs, calculators, phones â€¢ Software and computer accessories â€¢ Desks, chairs, bookcases All at Guaranteed Low Prices! Plus FREE delivery on most orders of $50 or more. And don't forget: our in-store CopyMax center can handle all your printing and copying needs including color copies, lamination, book binding, and digital photo prints. Check out the special CopyMax offer below...valid for the entire school year! Save now by bringing the enclosed coupons to this OfficeMax store: 1 Store Hours: Sun: 10am-6pm Mon-Fri: 8am-9pm Sat:9am-7pm | BELLINGHAM Sunset Square. James St. Rd. E. Sunset Dr., east of I-5 (360)738-6606 Bring in the coupon below to CopyMax and we'll laminate it for FREE! Then keep it with you to use as often as you want. $ 10 m Off 11 11 11 $ .......liiW^BIi^B^BSIiH..: Any Supply Purchase of $30 or Morel Valid in our Bellingham store only. Excludes computers, gift cards, MaxAssurance and assembly. Limit one coupon per customer. No photocopies accepted. Not valid with any other offer. Valid thru 10/10/04. I I 1 I I I I I 25 Off Any Furniture Purchase of $100 or More! I I Valid in our Bellingham store only. Excludes ! I | MaxAssurance, clearance items and assembly. ; Limit one coupon per customer. No photocopies . accepted. Not valid with any other offer. Valid thru 10/10/04. Â» \Â©2fl04OMX,llt. 0671416109120444 0671414109120467 i 1 ! I i I 11 Illllllll 0671415109120404 Â©2004 0MX, inc. All the Cool You Need for School! HS714-04382 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - opinions page 8 ---------- TIT: 8 â€¢ The Western Front OPINIONS September 21,2004 Electoral college is necessary David Wray COMMENTARY The Electoral College: It is a term that often conjures confusion and reproof; few laymen understand it while others deride it. Senator Hillary Clinton casually proposed the abolition of the college shortly after the defeat of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore in the 2000 election. What dissenters do not understand â€” or merely ignore â€” however, is the reasoning behind the Electoral College. This significant but rarely understood aspect to the presidential election should be maintained with a few alterations, and not just for formality. Since the controversial 2000 election, no one in Congress has strongly supported any amendments to the process that elects the president. With this election certain to be even closer and more divisive than four years ago, the losing contender will most likely mumble about the relevence of the Electoral College in a modern democracy where the public supposedly chooses its leaders. The system is as much misunderstood as it is complex. The Electoral College, not the public, actually elects the president. The number of electors, a represtentative that casts a vote for the president, in each state is equal to the number of its senators and representatives. Washington state, for example, with two senators and nine representatives, has 11 electors. The candidate receiving the most popular votes in Washington effectively receives all 11 electoral votes, the other candidate, none. With an existing national total of 538 electors â€” including three votes from the District of Columbia â€” a candidate needs the majority of 270 electoral votes to win the election. The popular vote, although the indirect method of allocating the electoral votes, determines nothing in the final and most essential stage of the election â€” actually determining the election of the president. So, on its face, the system does seem absurd and it has to many people in power, especially to U.S. legislators. Despite the relative difficulty of amending the U.S. Constitution, more than 700 proposed amendments to change or get rid of the Electoral College have passed through Congress in 200 years, according to an electoral-reform hearing presented to the House in 1997. One amendment drafted in 1989 even passed the House of Representatives with more than three-fourths the vote but failed in the Senate. According to many Gallup polls throughout the years, it seems a majority of the population also thinks the system is not democratic. But the clearest reason for keeping the system is to secure a way to "balance" large and small state populations. Without the Electoral College, presidential candidates could hypothetically win the elections by concentrating all their energy, funds and time campaigning in a few certain metropolitan areas of the United States. By winning over the greatest number of voters from the 21 million residents in the greater metropolitan area of New York City, candidates could essentially ignore the entire region comprising Idaho, Montana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and the Dakotas, which equals nearly the same amount of people as New York City, according to the Census Bureau's 2002 Statistical Abstract. In this way, critics say the college "magnifies" the votes of smaller states' residents â€” for example, Montana has approximately 300,000 people per electoral vote, according to the census, while California has 600,000, making votes in California less than half the "worth" of those in Montana. But this magnification is needed to ensure that the smaller states, while usually ignored by presidential campaigns, are not completely irrelevant. In 2000, for example, Gore could have won if only one small state of five or more electoral votes, such as poor Nebraska, had swung Democratic rather than Republican. Finally, the Electoral College guarantees a clear result at the end of an election. For example, former President Photo illustration by Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front Bill Clinton won 43 percent of the 104,425,000 votes, and incumbent President George H.W. Bush won 37 percent in the 1992 election, according to that year's Statistical Abstract â€” a 6-point margin does not leave much room for tally error. Clinton obviously won, however, because he had 370 electoral votes, a solid 100 more than he needed. If the election was solely based on the public's votes, a national recount could have been necessary, costing thousands and possibly still not deciding an unmistakable winner. Amending the Constitution further requires the approval of three-fourths of the states. Because of the reasons above, smaller states would be unlikely to ratify such an amendment and, in effect, lessen their influence in presidential elections. Two states, Maine and Nebraska, select electors differently to avoid serious vote amplification. In these states, splitting the electoral votes between parties instead of the "winner-take-all" scenario, is possible because electors are chosen congressionally by districts and are not statewide. These systems do seem fairer than the other 48 states. But this only means the Electoral College needs to be altered, not scrapped. Without the alteration, the presidential election could conceivably be controlled by voters on both coasts and Texas, disregarding those in the sparsely populated, but just as important, inland. Aid: Ignoring crisis in favor of Charlize Theron will not help solve the problem Continued from page 1 100,000 more likely to follow, according to an Aug. 30 un.org article. Though more than 1 million residents of Darfur's displacement camps are fairly safe from militia attacks, they are highly susceptible to disease and starvation. An Aug. 31 World Health Organization report noted that lack of clean water and poor sanitation have nearly doubled the number of hepatitis cases. Heavy rain also has caused flooding, making it difficult to deliver aid and food to many camps, according to U.N. reports. Many say the world is full of bad news. Horrible events occur everyday involving people closer to home. Right now, the United States is in the midst of a stagnating war in Iraq and is on its way to a pivotal election in November. People have so muchto worry about that perhaps hearing about a bloody uprising in a country across the world is too much to digest. Not paying attention to a crisis, however, will not make it go away. On Aug. 31, the CNN.com homepage included the headline, "Charlize Theron injured filming stunt," but failed to mention anything in Sudan, which Annan called the "world's worst humanitarian situation." Americans cannot help it if they do not know. The media are a tremendous resource if people properly use them. They should step into their roles as educator and take the opportunity to connect those who can give and those who are in need. this entire page. Kind of makes you wonderm. m ^iHHii^iiffliMKIK ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - opinions page 9 ---------- September 21,2004 OPINIONS The Western Front â€¢ 9 Join Us! Where Healthy Is Delicious. P*A Tbfli SUSHI, THAI CUISINE MARTINI BAR The largest, most beautiful Thai Restaurant, Sushi Martini Bar in Bellingham with great service, food, drinks atmosphere at a reasonable price. Visit www.PadThai.us for more details purchase Non-Frozen meat and vegetables, ''Hand Cut" prepared daily (NO machine health/taste; satisfaction ANPrepeiat visits! *â€¢ If you have only one chance to dine out this weekend, would you rather eat the ingredients we've mentioned above or the frozen ones? The choice is yours. llttiliS^^HpBS^i^Jfi^iiBBS Riclc |hiaii gt; General Manager :*pisil serve ONLY real/c lt; crabmeat. We use our fish while it's fresh; we serve it BEFORE it becomes old fishy tasting. Guaranteed - If you don't like your that our^ employees and guests never stop talking about it. Come and see what we mean! * Again, where would you like to spend your money on Sushi? Of course, the choice is yours. r HalfPriceEntree â€¢ Buy one Monthly Special Item I - and get a 2nd Monthly Special - â€¢ Item of equal or less value at half" - price (only these items). . â€¢ MUST present coupon when â€¢ â€¢ ordering â€¢ â€¢ Not valid for take-out. Coupons can be combined. Excluded I Happy Hour items. . Expires 10/18/04^ r $r00"oFF Sunshine " I I I State Sushi Roll (Real cooked . â€¢ crabmeat) â€¢ â€¢ - After 2:30 p.m., daily. MUST â€¢ â€¢ present coupon when ordering â€¢ â€¢ Not valid for take-out. Coupons â€¢ can be combined. Excluded â€¢ Happy Hour items. I I L ^Exjpjresp/18/04^ j ONLY $1.00 each piece Salmon Sushi i i " Free lThai Iced Tea "* or Coffee I - Limit 5 per person - After 2:30 p.m., daily. MUST present coupon when order Not valid for take-out. Coupons can be combined. Excludes I Happy Hour items. I I I Expires 10/18/04 for everyone on the same table I with any purchase, ONLY by re- I quest and MUST present coupon I when ordering. I Not valid for take-out. Coupons I can be combined. Excluded I Happy Hour items. I I â€¢ Quick Healthy Lunch Specials, 11-3pm M-F, except Holidays. â€¢ Take out, we have never had as much to go as we do now. People love our food on their dining table. â€¢ Catering for any group size or any occasion with 10% discount for the first timer, call and ask for the General Manager for this special deal. â€¢ Gift Certificate, a perfect gift for each and every time. â€¢ Early Bird Special, Daily from 1 lam - 5:30 pm, for dine-ins only. Happy Hour, this is a big major savings for college students, SAVE up to 50% on Sushi, Appetizers and Drinks, 2:30-5:30 pm and 8pm until close, daily. Please for dine-ins only. â€¢ Happy Sushi: Now you don't have to wait until certain day of the week to enjoy and save big on Sushi. We have A Dollar a piece Sushi everyday from 2:30-5:30pm and with big saving on the drinks as well. Please for dine-ins only. â€¢ Happy Birthday! ONLY AT PAD THAI RESTAURANT. Free Cheesecake with topping for Guest's Birthday. Birthday parties of five or more get a free spin of the Bingo Cage! So far this is very fun and popular at Pad Thai. Must show ID or birth certificate, no exceptions. *** At Pad Thai Restaurant, college students actually no longer need to look for coupons because Happy Hour Deal is a great deal every day. Why needs to look for coupons anymore??? (360) 752-2422 Fax:752-2423 Our website is coming soon: www.RadThai.us 4285 Meridian St. # 101 Bellingham, WA (In front of Costco on the Guide, next to Pizza Hut Star Bucks) â€¢ * % $ Â« # â€¢ â€¢ *akÂ£tvÂ«w Rd stuanftiP H :1 \ . 1 SIX) It SI i I c I ~â€ž.T1 Â£ f i EKgllo99Rd .% fc Princft Avft u; E BaUrvuw Rd S T . - Â» ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - opinions page 10 ---------- 10 â€¢ The Western Front OPINIONS September 21, 2004 New primary shifts powers away from people Caleb Heeringa COMMENTARY The recent change in Washington state's primary system shows who has the power in modern politicsâ€” political parties, not the voters. In the new system, often referred to as the "Modified Montana" system, voters must pick either a Republican, Democratic or Libertarian ballot and fill out only that party's ballot. While voters are still free to vote for whichever party they want in the general election, they must only vote for a single party's candidates during the primary. Forcing voters to side with one party unfairly categorizes people into specific political beliefs. A majority of voters in the state of Washington consider themselves independents that vote on a candidate-to-candidate basis. The system change has disenfranchised this large portion of voters. The system is a drastic change for long-time Washington voters, who are accustomed to having a "blanket primary" in which they are free to cross party lines when voting in the primary. Washington voters used the blanket primary for 68 years until the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled it unconstitutional. Influenced by the U.S Supreme Court's declaration in 2000 that California's blanket primary was unconstitutional, the Democratic, Republican and Libertarian parties took the state of Washington to federal court eliminate the system. The parties claimed that allowing voters to cross party lines in the primary violated their rights to control who represents them in the election. After much deliberation in the state legislature, the Modified Montana system was picked as a replacement. Many have expressed their displeasure with the requirement that they can only vote for one party. Political opinion in America is far too complex to pigeonhole voters into choosing between the Democrats, Republicans or Libertarians. For example, people who consider themselves conservative on social issues, such as abortion or homosexuality, but more progressive on other issues, like the economy or the environment, may not be able to vote for all the candidates that share their beliefs. Since only the party's faithful constituents will be voting for Photo illustration by Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front their candidates, it is reasonable to expect that the candidates in the final election will be less moderate and more extreme in their views. Even though independent voters make up a majority of the electorate, the system will force them to choose between one of the two political parties instead of between two candidates. Voter frustration with the new system might lead to low turnouts at the polls and even more disgust with the American political system. Voters who feel that they are being strong-armed into a political affiliation may reject the political process all together. Calls flooded the secretary of states office from people threatening to boycott the primary because of the new system. While voter disgust for the system is understandable, boycotting this election in protest is counter productive. Initiative 872, sponsored by the Washington State Grange, proposes changing the new primary system with one that is strikingly similar to the blanket primary, the "Top- Two" system. In a Top-Two primary, voters can vote for whomever they want, and the top two vote getters move on to the November election, regardless of their party affiliation. While the parties are vowing to sue if the initiative passes, a strong show of public support against the Modified Montana system might spur change in Olympia. The parties claim that the new primary system is the best way to nominate candidates and that letting undecided voters affect the party's nomination is a violation of the party's rights of association. They also point to the fact that many other states have similar systems to the Montana system, which have worked well for those states for decades. Strengthening the parties is the last thing Washington needs. Traditional definitions of conservative and liberal are no longer applicable, especially in a state, where so many pride themselves on being independent voters who look past petty partisan politics. Any primary system that discourages voter turnout, limits voter choices and produces more extreme candidates is not acceptable. Voters will make their voices heard on 1-872 in November, and state government must listen and act accordingly. fohaeeo Creek. John Muir Wilderness Ad, If doesn't matter who vent are or where you're from. WILDERNESS Stunning ancient forests, magnificent snowcapped mountains and a kaleidoscope of red rock canyonsâ€”they're more than just places. They're America's most precious natural treasures. Join us in honoring America's commitment to protecting our nation's most beloved wild places by helping us celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Together we are preserving the legacy of the wild for generations to come.â€”Christopher Reeve PREVENTION WELLNESS Our mission is to foster a healthy student learning environment by teaching students selfcare and self-responsibility and by engaging students as leaders for safe, caring, and socially just communities. CASUS Sexual Assault Support Services Confidential resource for enrolled WWU students who have experienced acts of violence. 24-Hour Helpline 650-3700 Sarah Rankin, Coordinator 650-7982 / Old Main 583B * Wellness Outreach Center Wellness Outreach Center Resource for general health and wellness info. Stop by for a FREE quarterly calendar or a cup of tea! Doris Kent, Coordinator 650-7557 / Viking Union 432B WHAÂ¥ Self-Care Center Western Men Against Violence Empowering students through education to take Program to foster men's awareness of their role in batter care of themselves. Resource for health stopping the cycle of violence in their own lives and wellness info, specializing in sexual health and and in our culture. . ^ B k quitting tobacco. Brian Pahl, Coordinator 650-3290/Old Main565 ADCAS Alcohol and Drug Consultation Assessment and Skills Confidential resource for enrolled WWU students who want assistance or information about alcohol or drug use. EJva Giddings, Coordinator 650-3643 / Old Main 560C Catharine Vader, RN, Coordinator 650-2961 / Campus Services 237 Research and Grants Resource for current research on health of WWU students and social justice issues affecting health. Patricia Fabiano, Ph.D., Director 650-3074 / Old Main 560A lifestyle Adviser Pregram The largest all- volunteer service learning group at WWU. We care about health! ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - opinions page 11 ---------- September 21, 2004 OPINIONS The Western Front â€¢ 11 Eyman's latest ploy could damage state coffers as much as his previous anti-tax initiatives did Tess Hembree COMMENTARY Washington's favorite budget-gouger is at it again. Tim Eyman's newest Initiative 892 will appear on the ballot in November. The tax-hating menace has overdone himself on his most recent crackpot plan, 1-892. Not only will 1-892 cause the state to lose critical revenue from property taxes, but the initiative also will cut into tribal revenues and American Indians will sink further into economic instability. 1-892 pushes for changes in two areas: lowering the state property taxes and replacing that lost revenue with money raised in a new gambling system. This system will expand gambling to allow for electronic scratch- ticket machines in non-tribal venues, which is currently illegal. Taxation is not a new debate. America was founded on the idea of not paying taxes â€” taxation without representation â€” and it does not seem much has changed in that sense in the past 200-odd years. America today, however, is not the same as the revolutionary days. Social programs such as Medicare and welfare keep the country functioning. Taxes keep these crucial services working. The Washington state tax structure places a huge burden on the lower and middle classes. Sales, business and property taxes take a disproportionate amount out of these classes' incomes, while those in the upper class are not as greatly affected. Eyman's initiatives have historically caused the state to lose much in tax revenues. Washington's state budget cannot survive another big loss like that, which is likely if property taxes are lowered by the initiative. Eyman may mean well when he plans to amend the tax system and relieve Washington residents of tax costs, but the way in which he does it places an even heavier burden on those at the bottom, especially American Indians. According to the wording of 1-892, it will "create a more level playing field and more competition, and for state property tax* levies to be reduced as a result." Eyman also plans to put the money from the proposed gambling changes in an account called the "Equal Treatment Equals Lower Property Taxes Account." Eyman's assertation that Washington property owners pay a high property tax because the government subjects tribes to different legal gambling restrictions than non-tribal members is ridiculous. Certainly, if Eyman's other initiatives had not passed, the state might be in a better position to lower property taxes. Blaming the property tax rates on American Indian tribes is simply absurd, and if 1-892 passes, the added competition of the gambling will push them further down the economic scale: After everything the American Indians went through as a result of the government's actions, the least the Washington state government can do at this point is maintain the gambling laws and allow the tribes to earn as much income as possible through casinos. If Eyman is truly concerned with equality, he should aim his initiatives collecting the current taxes. The most productive and helpful initiative Eyman has been associated with is Initiatve 831, activist W I N UP TÂ«* f f t T N i l f l Photo illustration by Kim Sklar- Fowler/The Western Front David Goldstein proposed. 1-831 "sought to proclaim anti-tax merchant Tim Eyman a horse's ass and was intended to draw attention to the need to reform the initiative process," according to the Web site horsesass.org. Attorney General Christine Gre-goire denied 1-831 access to the ballot. But Goldstein still had a huge following, collecting nearly 50,000 signatures and more than $4,000, according to the same site. Goldstein was thinking too broadly. He should have narrowed his aim and proposed an initiative to prohibit Eyman from proposing future initiatives. And in the meantime, voters should make sure 1-892 is an utter failure on election day. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - opinions page 16 ---------- 12 â€¢ The Western Front OPINIONS September 21, 2004 Trip to Pullman makes columnist feel better about Western Matt McDonald LIFE is A WAVE, BRAH As I stepped out of my truck, I saw my friend with a giant herpes sore on his lip, which means I had just arrived in Pullman. Tired of sitting on the Bellingham Police Department's party bus and paying nearly $1,000 in fines for my partying habits, I contemplated transferring to Washington State University during my sophomore year at Western. In August, I finally decided to check out WSU because I wanted to see what it is like. After the trip I am glad I did not transfer. Parties, beer, women and weed were what I had in mind regarding WSU. I was close; it was all about frats, cocaine â€” aka the white dragon â€” shitty weed and STDs. WSU's frats, drugs and way more students make for a different atmosphere than here. In comparison, I would sum up Bellingham as mellow. Pot is by far the drug of choice compared to the coke and alcohol in Pullman. Western students party and do similar activities compared to WSU students, but it is not as in -your- face here as on the other side of the state. This could be because of the Pullman's larger student population. WSU has many more students than Western, which adds to. the diversity. This diversity seems to equal more alcoholics and stupid people, which is exactly what I encountered. First off, not.all students who attend WSU are part of this demographic I speak of. I am sure the statistic is not even 50 percent. But, I am willing to bet on my cat Javier Rodriguez Rodriguez's life that the figure is no less than 30-35 percent students. I am talking crap about fraternities, but I do love to party. I am not a goody-two shoes. I go to the bars and drink way more than the average Western student, but WSU is just not my kind of scene. I am an avid body boarder, skim boarder and surfer, so being away from the water gives me a bias because the ocean is too far away from Pullman. Driving six hours through nothing but tumbleweeds, wheat fields and "Go Cougs" signs is not a drive I want to make again. Once I arrived in town, my nearly blacked-out friends greeted me, and we immediately went to the bar known as "The Coug." I was disappointed because Bellingham's World Famous Up Up made this bar look like a hole in the ground. I never thought the pick-up line, "Damn, girl, are your pants from outer space because your ass is out of this world," would work. But that was before I learned any random grunt could pick up a girl at a Pullman bar. This is all part of the frat-boy mentality that helped me choose Western. Western students do not have frats for a good reason. It seemsedthat the fraternities and sororities were full of stuck up people. For hours the next day, half-naked guys ran the streets and girls walked around in sequined dresses. These weird ceremonies are a tradition known as "rush," which reminded me of the science-fiction movie where seagulls attacked people. I make this connection because both ideas are stupid. In defense of the Greek-land of hops and cocaine, a larger feeling of community does exist. A really good football team and tons of students in a small town does brings people together. It forms a kinship and makes it easier for people to make friends. The Greek system produces friends with benefits and "herpagonosyphillis" waiting for you to join their club of dirty love. Pullman has the most cases of chlamydia per capita in Washington state, according to the Pullman Memorial Hospital Student Health Center. Yeah, check please. I need to leave. I must say my friends that live in Pullman are crazier than most people, so this story is extremely one-sided. I actually had a good time, met a lot of cool people and experienced some of the best people-watching ever. Pullman is a good place to visit, but I am glad to be back to party buses, The Up and Up, B.C. bud and dirty hippies. Photo illustration by Kim Sklar- Fowler/The Western F^ont WESTERN FRONT *. CLASSIFIEDS : SELL! 650-3161 r Breakfast, lunch Espresso More! 6 am-6pm Monday-Friday â€¢ 7pm-5pm Saturday â€¢ 650-9298 SUNSET SQUARE (EXIT 255) PREGNANT? CONSIDER YOUR CHOICES We can help... â€¢ Free Counseling â€¢ Complete Adoption Services Open Adoption - A Loving Choice Choose meet your child's family Medical Care Referral Confidentially Assured BeSmy CHRISTIANS SBIIVICBS / Your Needs Come First! call Rebecca at (360) 733-6042 The Western Front now has 4 outdoor pick-up locations Across From the VU next to old bus stop * Outside Miller Hall Facing Red Square * South Campus (21st Bfifttibonald Parkway) North Campus (Indian St. by Campus Map) ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - opinions page 13 ---------- September 21, 2004 OPINIONS The Western Front â€¢ 13 Celebrities should stop telling people to vote Travis Sherer COMMENTARY Warning: Voting without proper knowledge of the candidates or the relevant issues in an election can lead to unjust wars, struggling economies and, well, unjust wars. The current movements such as Rock the Vote and Choose or Lose, which showcase celebrities at award shows, on MTV and other teen targets will lead to more voters and many uninformed votes. In response to a mere 32 percent, or 18 million, of eligible 18 to 25 year-olds voting in the 2000 presidential election, these movements are taking a page from the cigarette companies' playbook and trying to hook them while they are young. While the consequences of smoking are more immediately dangerous to the health of Americans than those of voting, uninformed voting leads to gunshot wounds and the mistreatment of war prisoners. To become an informed voter, a person needs to follow the election season to see which candidate stands by his convictions. A person who recently registered to vote is too late to become informed enough to accurately vote for whichever candidate best represents his or her ideals. This responsibility, of course, is not delivered in these Choose or Lose messages. This is not a big surprise considering what age group the celebrities are targetting and who is delivering these ads: teens and celebrities. The leaders of these well-intentioned movements underestimated the power that celebrities, such as Ben Affleck, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and Paris Hilton, have in young people. The celebrities most recent barrage of voting propaganda from celebrities came Aug. 29 at the 2004 Video Music Awards in New York City. As one of many examples, artists, Combs, Usher and Ludacris took time in their acceptance speeches to show off their "Vote or Die" T-shirt. This lone incident is not a problem, but Combs has publicly spoken out against President George W Bush since the Iraq war started, according to a 2003 San Francisco Gate article. More recently, Combs appeared at the Democratic National Convention. Combs also has mentioned running for office, according to past MTV articles. Sure, these campaigns do not have any direct sway over voters, but, these celebrities do have opinions of their own, which they increasingly express in the media. In a world where people are willing to completely change their appearance to look like their favorite celebrities, voting like them is an afterthought. Most Americans either do not have the time or do not care to take the time to properly investigate the upcoming elections. TheaverageAmerican'sattention span is a period of only seconds, which means that the average person does not have the ability to stay focused on a 30-second campaign commercial, let alone research Senate voting or any other tasks required to become an informed voter. Increasingvoterturnout is a good idea. As the Choose or Lose Web site states, "The last election was decided by 500,000 votes nationwide. In some states, it was decided by 50,000, or 5,000 or 500 votes. In the last election, only 18 million voted. What if it were 20 million?" The message is simple: Young voters could become the swing votes in this year's election. That message, however. should be more important than the tool or celebrity used to deliver it. These people should know what they are voting for rather than what celebrity is voting for the same candidate they are. According to the Neilson ratings, the Democratic National Convention, which began on July 26, received a four-day rating average of 14.3 million households on more than six news stations combined. The MTV Music awards received more than 10 million in one night, on one channel. Celebrities and their opinions clearly have a louder voice than the message of voting. This situation is becoming absurd because the responsibilities of presidential voting are receiving just as much attention as the American Idol voting. According to a May 26 USA today article, voters cast approximately 24 million votes each year to decide which prepackaged star is accepted into pop culture. That number is more than the number that decided which prepackaged candidate leads the United States into war. MUSICTELEVISIONÂ® Photo illustration by Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front The Biggest ? Best Sports Bar in Town Under 21 Welcome 'til 9pm We get every sports game on TV! You want a Game... We've got it! NBA, NFL, Baseball, NHL, College Football! PUB ? EATERY Where the fun begins... Over 1000, Square Feet of Fun! *â€¢ 10 Satellites â€¢ 11 Pool Tables â€¢ 4 Dart Boards â€¢ Interactive games â€¢ Air hockey â€¢ Race Cars The Quarterback Pub Eatery u6l.m36gtnha mSt . Bellingnam Sehome Village 647- 8132 ML What is CASAS? W^me AndSexualAssault Sup0rt Services 24HourMelpIAne'for Enrolled Western Students '^imimA Confidenfl^^ ^MiÂ§^Meeenf am^^^ i^^s 650-3700 For more information about CASAS, Visit our website: www.wwu.edu/r-casas e-mail: casas@wwu.edu A program of pREV moi4 WELLNESS This project was supported by Grant No. awarded by the Violence Against Women Office, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - opinions page 14 ---------- The Western Front â€¢ .14 OPINIONS September 21,2004 Viking What pisses you off} Compiled by Tess Hembree. "Two shitty choices for president. â€” Andy Brune Central Washington University Junior, deaf education "I go to AppleMovies.com to watch movie trailers. I love it. But there was one for "Life Aquatic" and I got excited about it, but the movie doesn't come out for a long time." â€” Ryan Wapnowski Junior, art edication "Cars because every city I've been in is set up to accommodate cars. It bugs me to live around them." â€” Brad Sukolsky Senior, history "Construction behind Miller Hall. It's a danger to anyone who parks close by, let alone works there. I don't think the university was clear about their plan for safety for that area. â€” Andrew McGlone Campus web master "Myspace.com, which is a chat board thing, isn't working. We can't get our messages." â€” Elaine Mueller (left) Sophomore, sociology â€”Dorothy Routt (right) Seattle University sophomore "High rent in Bellingham â€” shit is getting expensive. This is a college town â€” living should be cheaper." â€” Elisabeth Johnson Senior, psychology I might be getting a parking ticket right ISWI7 " now. â€” Kenny Towner Senior, international business ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - opinions page 15 ---------- September 21, 2004 OPINIONS The Western Front â€¢ 15 Regardless of the primary outcome, Sims offers the best tax plan for cash-strapped in Washington state Porfirio Pena COMMENTARY As many students approach their senior year and graduation becomes more imminent, the realities of Washington state's ailing economy looms like a dark shadow. Washington has the nation's most recessive tax system. Twenty percent of citizens in the lowest income bracket pay 17 percent of taxes, and 1 percent of citizens in the highest income bracket contribute only 3.3 percent of the state's taxes, according to "Who Pays," a document distributed by The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. Washington also has a higher unemployment rate than the national average. The next Washington governor faces one of the worst economic climates in the nation. While all the gubernatorial candidates agree that tax reform and employment need to be at the forefront of state politics, Democrat candidate Ron Sims has the best tax package to revive Washington's economy. "Sims' plan would eliminate the state's 6.5 percent sales tax, offer homeowners a $100,000 property tax credit and impose a graduated personal income tax, ranging from 4 to 10 percent of their income," according to an Aug. 5 article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. The tax plan aims to gather approximately $622 million a year more than the current tax plan. Eighty percent of tax payers would pay less than they do now because those making more than $100,000 a year would pay the maximum rate of taxation, which would be 10 percent, according to theP-I. Sims touts the elimination ofboth the business and occupations taxes as one of the main components of his reform plan, without instating any other forms of corporate tax. Unlike the Republican gubernatorial candidate's, Dino Rossi, plan, which aims to deregulate business, Sims aims to attract businesses by allowing them to inexpensively operate without compromising wages, worker safety or the environment. In a Sept. 8 debate with Rossi, Sims referred to Nevada, which has no business tax, as becoming one of the best business climates in the nation, attracting some Microsoft business to Nevada. The proposed income tax would eliminate both business and sales taxes, as well as lower some property taxes. Income tax is the equivalent of four-letter word in many people's vocabulary, stirring harsh reactions. Rival Democrat Chris Gregoire said an income tax could never pass in Washington, but in order for the state's economy to become stronger and compete better with other states, some form of taxation reform must take place. No other candidate has yet outlined a plan that will generate more income to the state. Public services and education in the state have continued to decline, and without the creation of more income, these institutions will continue to suffer. The Sims plan contains the fairest taxation system, allowing the majority of population to pay less in taxes and, thus, hold more capital. Since the plan is graduated, meaning the percentage of taxed income is on a sliding scale proportional to income, it leads to more money available for spending. This stimulates the economy and helps reinforce the business climate. Many opponents might argue that the institution of new taxes harms the economy more than it stimulates it. Rossi says he can stimulate the economy and raise money for education without imposing new taxation, but he has yet to propose a clear-cut plan. Sims gives a clear plan with the details outlined. Gregoire says that she will increase accountability in how the state spends the tax dollars, which are already coming in, but neither candidate has spoken about tax reform. Sims is the best candidate in solving Washington's economic crisis. During this election, Sims is the only candidate bold enough to propose a total overhaul of Washington's taxation system. Regardless of the outcome of the primary, the state desperately needs a taxation overhaul. The other candidates' proposed quick fixes will no longer keep the economic system functioning. i l l message is for mm l i i! www.westernfrontonline.com 'Cool "Cat (ftudio and Communication* Free Phones! Two Models to Choose from Kyrocera KX-414 Nokia N 2285 Get accessories 1/2 OFF! Some restrictons apply. See Store for details Veri70nwireless Authorized Agent Killer Car Audio! Brands include: Rockford Fosgate Panasonic Clarion Pioneer Premier Eclipse V Mobile Music Car Audio â€¢ Security â€¢ Cellular Phones 1801 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham 671.7166 , WANT TO IMPRESS A DATE? , , YOUR PARENTS IN TOWN? , . DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN RECEIVE A . I half price theatre ticket ' I i the day of the show to any of Mount Maker Theatre's season shows (based on availability) I Visitourwebsiteatwww.mountbakertheatre.com I Big Bad Voodoo Daddy September 25,2004 Fiddler on the Roof October 14,2004 MBT 360.734.6080 Love Letters November 6,2004 Smokey Joe's Cafe November 13,2004 Abracadazzle December 17,2004 Chicago City Limits December 19,2004 National Acrobats January 14,2005 Best Little Whorehouse In Texas January 22 23,2005 Rockapella â€¢ January 28,2005 | Cirque Eloize February 2,2005 | Kodo Drummers February 8,2005 | Magic School Bus March 1,2005 | Bring in da Noise/ | Bring in da Funk . March 15,2005 Boston Brass . March 31,2005 Grease April 30,2005 ' Ricky Skaggs , May 14,2005 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - opinions page 16 ---------- The Western Front â€¢ 16 OPINIONS September 21,2004 Cost Cutter Foods 6am to 2am Everyday Bellingham Cleaning Center Dry Cleaning Hours: M-F 7am - 8pm Sat 8am - 8pm / Sim 10am~7pm Laundry Hours: 6am - 10am Everyday US Bank Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 10am to 7pm Sat. 10am to 4pm Sun. 11am to 3pm ATM Open 24 Hours Rhodes Cafe Serving Breakfast, Lunch Early Dinner Hours: Tue. thru Fri. 7am to 2pm Sat. Sun. 8am to 2pm â€¢ Closed Mondays Radio Shack Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 9am to 8pm Sat. 9am to 6pm â€¢ Sun. 10am to 6pm Super Cuts Hours: Mon. thru Sat. 9am to 8pm Sun. 10 am to 6 pm Emerald City Smoothie Hours: Mon. thru Thurs. 7am to 9pm Fri. 7am to 7pni 'â€¢ Sat. 9am to 7pm â€¢ Sun. 10am to 5pm Crazy Mike's Videos Hours: 0am to Midnight Everyday Port of Subs Hours: Mon. thru Sat. 9 am to 9 pm Sun. I ' am to 8 pm JL/ittie v^aesars Pizza Hours: Mon. thru Thurs. 11am to 10:30pm Fri. 11am to 12 midnight â€¢ Sat. 11am to 11pm LAKEWAY CENTER Conveniently Located at Lincoln Lakeway ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - sports page 1 ---------- . T In next issue... ISSUE 1 Volume 131 Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington Sports TUESDAY September 21,2004 Diane Flick, volleyball Flick led Western to its highest-ever national poll ranking â€” No. 2 â€” in the 2003 season. From the top For three fall sports, success begins with the coaches Pee Wee Halsell, cross country Halsell has coached 14 cross country Ail- Americans, including junior runner Laura Trevellyan. Photos courtesy of the Athletic Department Team previews Men's soccer. pg. 2 Wonirffc soccei Rob Smith, Football Smith recently picked up the 100th victory of his head-coaching career. He is only the third coach at a Washington college to accomplish this feat. Matthew Anderson/ The Wesstern Front By Matthew Anderson The Western Front" In a situation as transitory' as college athletics, in which athletes cycle through the program every few years while teachers expect them to concentrate more on schoolwork than on athletics, a team's head coach through time becomes the face of the program. Due in part to recent success and in part to the longevity and quality of their coaches, the football, volleyball and cross-country programs at Western are rapidly becoming known for the people at the helm. Diane Flick, Volleyball Since Diane Flick took charge of the women's volleyball program in 2000, the team has won 99 of its 121 matches as of Sept. 9. The team's league winning streak, which at press time was 54 games, is the fourth longest in NCAA Division II history. Western's 24-2 record in the 2003 season was the best in school history, and the team grabbed three straight Great Northwest Athletic Conference titles, beginning in 2001. Flick has been named the GNAC coach of the year each of the past three seasons â€” and was American Volleyball Coaches Association's coach of the year in 2002, after she led Western to a 23-3 record and a three- week stay atop the national SEE Coaches, PAGE 7 Cross country. pg. 14 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - sports page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢â€¢ The Western Front SPORTS September 21, 2004 Men's Soccer Vikings, behind Hopp, Hagler and a favorable schedule, seek to continue strong performance By Travis Sherer The Western Front Western men's soccer coach Travis Connell said he took a differentapproach when scheduling opponents this season to avoid 2003's 0-5-1 start. As a result, the team started off to its best record in four years. "Well, our schedule starts us out at home this year because we seem to play better (in Bellingham)," Connell said. "This schedule also gives us the confidence to contend against the teams in California." Starting with a 4-2-0 record this season, a schedule change was all the Vikings needed. After being shutout in a 1-0 loss to Warner Pacific University in its first game, Western scored eight goals in its next three games against California Poly Pomona, California State University, Dominguez Hills and San Francisco State University. "This game (against Dominguez Hills) was a huge win for us," Connell said. "We beat them two years ago (in Bellingham) and lost to them on the road last year, so it's developed into a rivalry." Western plays rival Seattle University Redhawks, which is ranked No. 11 by the NSCAA/ adidas NCAA Division II Men's Rankings, on the road Oct. 10. The men also travel on Oct. 1 to California State University, Chico, which finished second in the championship game in 2003. "All of the California games are very important because you can't go to the (NCAA national) tournament without beating them," Connell said. "But I'm sure the games the guys circled on their schedules are against Seattle Pacific and Seattle U." Despite the improement in record this season, Connell said he has not changed any coaching strategies save endurance. "The one tiling we stressed coming into this year was becoming more physically fit so we could work harder â€” longer than the other team," Connell said. Connell said two standouts so far are forwards Western senior Ryan Hopp and junior Cody Hagler. Hopp, who was a first-team GNAC all-star in '03, led the Vikings with seven goals last year and has six in as many games. The GNAC named Hagler co-player of the week for August 22 through 28 because of his four assists. Hagler missed the past two years because of various injuries after the GNAC named him the newcomer of the year during his freshman season in 2002. "Hopp and Hagler have become quite the threat for us," Connell said. "Freshman (forward) Nick Webb has also come in and contributed on the field." Webb, a three-time Northwest League all-star from Squalicum High School who had 25 goals during his senior season with the team, already has two goals this year and said the college matches are completely different than the high-school level. "It's a completely different style of soccer," Webb said. "(The players) are bigger, faster and stronger." Anchoring the Vikings defense is two-time first team all-GNAC pick Western junior goalie Ben Dragavon. He allowed 1.54 goals a game this past season. Hopp said both his individual and the team's successful start this year is because of the hikes and the ropes course the coaches scheduled for the team to develop team unity during the off season. "The team is getting along better this year because of the team-building activities we went through before the season," Hopp said. "I . think that is making us play better on the field." Travis Sherer/The Western Front Western senior forward Ryan Hopp (13) and Western freshman forward Nick Webb celebrate Hopp's game-winning, overtime goal against Cal State Dominguez Hills Aug. 30 at Civic Field. Schedule Date Thu. Sat. Mon. Thu. Sat. Mon. Fri. Sun. Mon. Mon. Wed. Fri. Sun. Wed. Sat. Thu. Mon. Mon. Wed. Sat. Aug. 26 Aug. 28 Aug. 30 Sept. 2 Sept. 4 Sept. 6 Sept. 10 Sept. 12 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Sept. 29 Oct 1 Oct 10 Oct 13 Oct 16 Oct 21 Oct 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 3 Nov. 6 All times local. Home Opponent Warner Pacific University Cal Poly Pomona Cal State Dominguez Hills San Francisco State University Sonoma State University Cal State San Bernardino Pacific University Humboldt State University* Pacific Lutheran University Montana State University-Billings Cal State Monterey Bay Chico State University Seattle University* Simon Fraser University Seattle Pacific University The Evergreen State University Grand Canyon University Humboldt State University* Seattle Pacific University* Seattle University* games are played at Civic Field. * â€” denotes Great Northwest Athletic Conference games Location Bellingham Bellingham Bellingham San Francisco Rohnert Park, Calif. Rohnert Park, Calif. Forest Grove, Ore. Areata, Calif. Bellingham Bellingham Seaside, Calif. Chico, Calif. Seattle Burnaby, BC Bellingham Olympia Bellingham Bellingham Seattle Bellingham Remit/Time L, 1-0 W,3-l W, 2- 1 (OT) W,3-l L, 1-0 (20T) W,3-l late result late result late result 3 p.m. i 3 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. Likely starters XXJLoel Grossman M Sean McCormick GI [ Ben Dra gavon D Jeremy Milstan JD-Brian Emery 12ler M David Sfchlesiiiger M Ian McLeod F Cody II; F Ryan Hdpp F Nick Webb Three to watch Travis Sherer/The Western Front Western freshman forward Nick Webb fights for the ball against Cal State Dominguez Hills Aug. 30 at Civic Field. Ben Dragavon GK,Jr. #1 Dragavon was a first-team all GNAC all-star his first two seasons as a Viking. In '03, he had a 1.56 goals-against average and recorded four shutouts. Hagler, a former under-17 national pool team member, has been limited by injuries the past two seasons but scored a team-high 6 goals for the Vikings in '01. Hopp received first-team GNAC all-star honors in '03 after netting seven goals. He is on a blistering pace so far this year with 6 goals in the Vikings' first six games. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - sports page 3 ---------- September 21,2004 SPORTS The Western Front â€¢ 3 B A T T I N E A T T wwuvikings.com WELLS FARGO Presented by (comcast The Viking football team returns to Seahawks Stadium for a rematch of last year's classic game against cross-state rival Central Washington. September 25, 2004 Seahawks Stadium â€¢ 6 p.m. Kickoff Get your tickets NOW for the 2nd Annual Wells Fargo Battle in Seattle, presented by Comcast. Kickoff is at 6 p.m., following a 3 p.m. pre-game event in the Seahawks Exhibition Center. This free pre-game event will feature no host food and beverages and live music. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster (206) 628-0888, ticketmaster.com or the Seahawks Stadium Box Office. Ticket prices are $10, $20, and $25. Need a ride to the game? Ride the bus to and from the game for only $15. To arrange a ride to the game, call (360) 650-BLUE (2583). Want to attend more events that just the Battle in Seattle? Buy a student athletic pass for only $50! Good for all home football, volleyball, men's women's soccer and men's women's basketball games. The pass also includes a $10 general admission ticket to the Battle in Seattle. Passes can be purchased at the Cashiers Office or by calling 650-BLUE (2583). Tickets on sale NOW! â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢ â€¢ â€¢â€¢ ipililligiiiiiiig ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - sports page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ The Western Front SPORTS September 21, 2004 Women's Soccer Freshmen-laden Western team attempts to build upon early improvements in road record By Travis Sherer The Western Front Despite early offensive struggles, the Western women's soccer team's 2-2-0 record as of Sept. 9.is its best season start in three years. The women beat both California Poly Pomona on Aug. 28 and San Francisco State University Sept. 2 by a 1-0 margin. "We're still trying to find our personality as an attacking team," second-year head coach Travis Connell said. "We haven't been able to maintain possession and define our offense." Lack of goals is not new for Western, which scored only 22 goals in its 20 games during the 2003 season. Junior defender Erin Casey said Western's lack of scoring is aggravating. "It's kind of frustrating because we have the offensive talent," Casey said. "But we haven't been able to put it together." The Vikings defense, however, has been the backbone of the team, allowing less than 1.50 goals a game and earning two shutouts this season. "(Goalkeeper) Teresa Fish is definitely one of our strongest players," Connell said. "Erin Casey has played well so far, and (midfielder) Lizzy Page has been instrumental in our attack offensively." Fish, a Western sophomore received second team all-Great Northwest Athletic Conference honors because of her four shutouts and 1.5 goals-agaihst average. The women, who finished 2003 5-2-1 at home, scheduled a school record 11 home games this year. Connell said the non-conference games against the California schools are the most important hurdles of the season. "Beating up on the California schools is very important because most of the girls know a lot of the gals on those teams," Connell said. "So I'm sure they've had their eye on those games." Page, a Western junior, said the team's start has impressed her because of the additions to the team. "We got 11 new players this year so we've had to pretty much start fresh this season," she said. "But our team chemistry is great and everyone is excited to win." Western, which lost its leading scorer, Ashley Jensen, who exhausted her eligibility, added four freshman midfielders out of a total of six freshmen players to bolster its attack this year. Newcomers include midfielders Amanda Font from Decatur High School, Rachelle Saletto from Squalicum, Alyssa Kessler from Grant and Kentwood's Kelly Gagne. Lynden's Anna Smits and Shelby Marcell from Eastlake High School, both forwards, also are freshmen. Western junior midfielder Chrissy Wohl said that along with going to nationals, one of the goals for the team is to have a better road record than 2003's 1- 8-0 showing. As of Sept. 8, the Vikings had won as many road games as they did all this past season with their victory at San Francisco State. The team, which finished 3-8-1 in the GNAC standings this past season, will play rival Seattle University at home Oct. 6 and away Nov. 11. The Redhawks are ranked 10th in the NSCAA/adidas NCAA Div. II Women's Rankings. The team also will play Seattle Pacific on Oct. 16. Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front Western freshman midfielder Rachelle Saletto (right) slips past two Cal State Dominguez Hills players during the VIkings 1-0 loss to the Toros Aug. 30 at Civic Field. Schedule Opponent Cal Poly Pomona Cal State Dominguez Hills San Francisco State University Sonoma State University Western Oregon University* Humboldt State University Seattle Pacific University* Northwest Nazarene University* Central Washington University* â€¢Montana State-B illin gs The Evergreen State College Seattle University* Simon Fraser University Seattle Pacific University* Central Washington University* Northwest Nazarene University* Grand Canyon University Western Oregon University* Humboldt State University* Seattle University* All times local. Home games are played at Civic Field. Date Sat. Mon. Thu. Sun. Sat. Mon. Wed. Sat. Fri. Mon. Sat. Wed. Wed. Sat. Mon. Sat. Mon. Sat. Mon. Wed. Aug. 28 Aug. 30 Sept. 2 Sept. 5 Sept. 11 Sept. 13 Sept. 15 Sept. 18 Sept. 24 Sept. 27 .Oct 2 Oct 6 Oct 13 Oct 16 Oct 18 Oct 23 Oct 25 Oct. 30 Nov. 1 Nov. 3 Location Bellingham Bellingham San Francisco Rohnert Park, Calif. Monmouth, Ore. Areata, Calif. Seattle Blaine (Pipeline Fields) Ellensburg Bellingham Bellingham Bellingham Buraaby, BC Bellingham Bellingham Nampa, Idaho Bellingham Bellingham Bellingham Seattle Result/time W, 1-0 L, 1-0 W. 1-0 L, 2-0 late result late result late result late result 3 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. v7 gt;m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 1 p.m. noon 4 p.m. noon noon 2 p.m. Likely starters G*. Teresa \ ish â€¢'.':' D Molly Soltero MI indsey Cox D Laura Fletcher D Amy Bouska D Erin Casey F Hillary (Irisrnau F Katie W :ber F Chela Gay M C hrissy Wohl Three to watch Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front Western junior midfielder Lizzy Page turns downfield during a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills Aug. 30 at Civic Field. Teresa Fish GK,So. #1 Fish started every game in.'03 as a freshman and recorded a 1.50 goals-against average on her way to second-team GNAC all-star honors. She had four shutouts. Amy Bouska D,Sr. #6 A three-year letter winner who missed all of the '03 season, Bouska brings leadership and experience from her second-team all-West Region season in '02. A midfielder expected to play an "attacking role" notched two goals and two assists on her way to second- team GNAC all- star honors in the '03 season. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - sports page 5 ---------- September 21, 2004 SPORTS The Western Front â€¢ 5 Kick for the car, part two Roller skating lives on in Lynden By Kathryn Barcom The Western Front Inside the seemingly quiet Lynden Skateway, one can find groups of roller skaters twirling to polka music while a woman glues rhinestones to a red-velvet costume. The skateway is home to the Lynden Skate Club and the Northwest Dynamics World Precision Team, which has qualified for the world roller skating championships for 2003, '04 and '05, according to the skateway's Web site. "It was really exciting and scary," said Krystal Gillette, 15, of the trip to Buenas Aires, Argentina for the '04 world championships. "Everyone around me was speaking different languages, but we were all there for the same purpose." ^^ ^ ^= Gillette said she spends all her free time time at Lynden Skateway. She said roller-skating is like ice-skating â€” they both require extreme practice and dedication. Terri VanOrnum, 26, said roller-skating competitions have four main categories â€” precision team, dance duo, creative and solo. She said the precision team fluctuates between 16 and 20 skaters who synchronize roller-skating routines to pre selected music. "It's hardest to precision skate because movements are a reflection on the entire team," Cheryl Baldwin, 50, said. Baldwin said she is the oldest member of the precision team, while the youngest member is 14. She said that in looking at the lineup, audience members cannot tell who is 24 and who is 44. "When you skate precision, you all look the same," Baldwin said. Dance duo involves a male and female 'It's hardest to precision skate because your movements are a reflection on the entire team.' Cheryl Baldwin Lynden roller skater your skater solo involve only one skater at a time, Gillette said. Gillette said she is a third- generation roller skater, and her parents taught her to roller skate shortly after she learned to walk. "I have met some wonderful friends through Lynden roller-skating," said Gillette, as she hugged 19-year-old skater Scott Whitkop. Whitkop said he has been roller-skating competitively since age 5. He said he taught himself during his early years but has taken lessons during the past few years. Whitkop, who skates two to four hours a day, said his grandmother pushed him to keep roller-skating. "Sometimes I would be sitting on the floor, hanging out with friends, not practicing," he said. "But my grandma would take me to the rink and make me. __ ,_,,. Looking back, I'm very thankful for that." Whitkop said Lynden roller skaters have competed successfully at regionals â€” competing against teams from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, Hawaii and Utah. Those who finish in first or second place in the national competition can move on to the world championships, VanOrnum said. Baldwin said the Lynden roller skaters practiced every day for a year in preparation for this past year's competition. VanOrnum said that while many roller skaters are at the rink to compete, other Lynden community members skate for fun. Thursday and Friday afternoons are reserved for "serious skaters," while the remaining weekdays are open to all. VanOrnum said anyone can learn how to skate and many Lynden teenagers with sedentary lifestyles miss out on roller skating. "It takes patience, talent and motivation like any other ability," she said. "And it should be valued the choreographing the dance together, while creative and same as any other sport.' Welcome Western Students and Faculty Jack's Bicycle . - - -" "\ Center â€¢ KONA mountain -road mountain -road comfort - bmx * â€¢*Â»* HARO mountain - bmx \ * * * * * $29 road Everything for Your Cycling Needs! Check out our complete Repair Department Jack's Bicycle Center Sales + Repairs since 1950 1907 Iowa St. Bellingham,WA Exit 254 (1-5) 733-1955 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - sports page 6 ---------- 6 â€¢ The Western Front SPORTS September 21, 2004 Rocks for jocks: Rock climbing a popular venture at Western, in Bellingham Kim Sklar-Fowler/The Western Front Megan Vogt, a rock-wall attendant at the Wade King Student Recreation Center, scales the climbing wall as she installs foot holds. By Emily Nuchols The Western Front Western students passing through the Wade King Student Recreation Center encounter a massive gray wall covered with colored knobs. The wall is often covered with people scaling it like spiders. At this rock-climbing wall, students have the opportunity to try an exhilarating sport. "Going to school in Bellingham brings endless outdoor opportunities," said Tina Robinson, Western student recreation operations coordinator. "Rock climbing can take you to those things." Robinson, a 2002 Western graduate, has been rock climbing for eight years and has formed classes to attract students to the sport. Robinson said the three classes cater to all skill levels and focus on safety and preparing students for climbing in the outdoors. All classes cost $25 for members of the recreation center and meet for two hours once a week for three weeks. The rec center offers the classes every quarter, by they usually fill up immedi ately, Robinson said. Approximately 300 students enrolled in the classes this past, she said. Jason Walter, a Western senior and an instructor for the beginning class, said students interested in rock climbing should consider joining to a class because instructors will pair students of similar skill levels. Neighborhood Grill Bar 1069 Sunset Blvd in Sunset Square 671-6000 From WWU go North on 1-5 to exit 255 O U r Opm-cte 1/2 PRICE APPETIZERS $1.50D0HE!mC DRAFTS $ 2 . 7 5 HOUSE MARGARITAS Voted "Besl fl lt;ippj Hour" In EVENIS6 KAC4ZIHE Walter said most students finish the classes with a climbing partner and continue to climb with each other after the class is over. "It is a high-trust activity, so people bond a little quicker," he said. Walter said rock climbing is an appropriate sport for students who are unsure of their abilities to compete in team sports. "Rock climbing is a personal activity where you set your own challenge level." Walter said. "You can be as good as you want to be." Walter, who began climbing 14 years ago with friends, said many climbing locations exist near campus, such as Larrabee State Park, Sehome Hill or even the back of the concrete "Welcome to Bellingham" sign along near Boulevard Park. Ample outdoor climbing opportunities also exist across the border in Canada, Robinson said. Squamish, B.C., is a popular location among climbers for its jutting peaks of white granite. The site is located approximately 40 miles north of Vancouver and just south of Whistler. "Instead of going to Canada to drink, students should go to rock climb," Robinson said. "It is more fun." Suzanne Hinckley, registrar for the American Alpine Institute in Bellingham, said students should take advantage of the rock wall and Western's instructional classes. She said rock climbing is more a mental sport than a physical one, and the activity helps define her personality. "It makes me feel strong enough to conquer my fears," she said. "I never thought I could do it, but I can and I can do it well." Hinckley, who moved to Bellingham more than two years ago, said meeting people involved with the sport has been difficult. "There really needs to be some sort of public rock-climbing gym," Hinckley said. "A place where climbers can meet and learn from each other." Hinckley said she advises anyone interested in rock climbing to get some instruction from a friend or take a class before attempting it on his or her own. Robinson also encourages students to learn the basics of rock climbing inside before venturing outside. Those who take the class will leave with the knowledge to prepare them to explore outdoor climbing, she said. Western senior Chris Larsen said the rec center is unique because it has a bouldering wall and a sport-climbing wall allowing students to work on different techniques. Larsen, who began climbing as a freshman at Western, said rock climbing sparked his interest in the outdoors. He said students can observe themselves improving at the sport, which acts as a motivational tool. "It is a simple sport," Larsen said. "It's just you, your shoes and the rock." ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - sports page 7 ---------- September 21,2004 SPORTS The Western Front â€¢ 7 Coaches: Smith, Halsell have been at Western since the '80s, compiling impressive records over time Continued from page 1 rankings. "(Flick) has a great background in volleyball, is very personable and a great motivator," Western athletic director Lynda Goodrich said. "She has that combination that she's an excellent recruiter and coach." The college game is such that coaches cannot rely on their own coaching abilities to coach successful seasons, Goodrich said. Recruiting skilled players is now just as important, and Flick has demonstrated an ability to do that, Goodrich said. When young players arrives, Flick said she and the veteran players must ensure that the rookies develop into dependable players. "It is important that players have the confidence in you that you always have a plan, that they always have something to learn," Flick said. "Coaches really have to be students of the game." WesternjunioroutsidehitterJamie Petersen said Flick's background as a player and assistant coach at the University of Washington has given her the knowledge and ability to run a serious, yet enjoyable, program at Western. "We all hold her to the utmost respect, yet we're able to joke around with her all the time," Petersen said. "There's a real equal balance there. I've learned a ton about volleyball, and I've also learned a lot about how to balance my time with schoolwork." This season, Flick should accomplish a feat that football coach Rob Smith recently achieved - 100 career victories. "It's a big deal," Flick said. "I personally am very proud of it. It definitely shows the culmination of the people who have been through the program." Rob Smith, football In his 16 years as Western head football coach, Smith is the most successful football coach in Western history, compiling a record of 100-52-1 as of Sept. 4. Smith captured the 100th victory in this season's opener and was immediately mentioned in the company of local football icons Don James of UW and Frosty Westering of Pacific Lutheran University. James and Westering are the only other college football coaches in state history to have recorded 100 wins. "Any time you reach those milestones, there's a reason why," Goodrich said. "(Smith) is a good recruiter and a good motivator. He has the type of personality and drive that you look for in a coach." After the win Sept. 4, Smith deflected the praise from himself to his team. "What I do is I think of all the players and all the coaches who have played such a big part of it," Smith said. "I think there's really more a sense of relief than anything else ... I think that when my career's over, it will be something nice to look back on, but for right now, the focus should be and needs to be on these players and this team." Smith manages his team like a business, both on the field and in the locker room, Western senior wide receiver James Laurence said. "He shoots it to you straight; he doesn't duck and dodge you," Laurence said. "I really appreciate that. We call him the 'big dog,' and that's what he is." Smith's style can be intimidating to young players, but his ability to elicit top performances from his players and his team is impressive, especially during game play, Laurence said. "In the actual game, things change," Lawrence said. "Just like players, coaches are not perfect. But it's the good coaches who capitalize on mistakes and make positive changes. A strong 'big dog' makes a strong team." Pee Wee Halsell, cross country Western cross-country coach Pee Wee Halsell, like Smith, has become a mainstay at Western. Now in his 18th year as a head coach of the Vikings, Halsell coaches nearly year round. Halsell is the head coach for the indoor track, outdoor track and cross-country teams â€” both men and women. Halsell's cross-country teams have had seven top 10 national meet finishes, andin2003,themen'steam placed 13th at the NCAA Division JJ National Championships. Halsell himself has been Matthew Anderson/The Western Front Western athletic director Lynda Goodrich and football coach Rob Smith after Smith's 100th victory Sept. 4 at Civic Field. conference coach of the year seven times and district and region coach of the year in track. Halsell also was region and area coach of the year for cross country in 1995 and 1997 and has coached 45 track and 14 eross-country All-Americans at Western, including current Western junior runner Laura Trevellyan. "I've been honored only because the runners honor themselves," said Halsell, who took his teams to Whidbey Island earlier this month for a team-building camp. "They run well and do the things they have to do to be successful." Western freshman Sara Thon, who attended Squalicum High School, decided to run at Western in part because of Halsell's reputation among runners, she said. He is a personable guy who tries his best to motivate each of his athletes, she said. "Pee Wee has such a passion for cross country and track and for the student athlete," Goodrich said. "That's one of his finest qualities - he cares for his athletes' well-being." 201 EAST HOLLY ST 733-PITA Do you have a craving in the middle of your all night cram session? Or are you simply hungry for something Fresh N' Tasty? The Pita Pit is a restaurant with a new and unique approach to offering quality, healthy, fresh food - fast with a friendly, informal atmosphere and a varied and tasty menu selection. So come on down, meet the gang and have a delicious Pita! We're right across the street from the Royal with late night hours and DELIVERY! *Vegetarian options available* HOURS: MONDAY-WEDNESDAY THURSDAY-SATURDAY SUNDAY 11 am to 3 am 11 am to 4 am 12pm to 2 am Drop by and watch us roll the best Pita's in town... or better yet, stop in and taste one!! ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - sports page 8 ---------- 8 â€¢ The Western Front SPORTS September 21, 2004 Third-winningest coach in state history meets challenges as only three defensive starters return By Matt DeVeau The Western Front When Western's football team won its season opener, the attention shifted to where Western head coach Rob Smith wanted it â€” off of him and his 100th victory in his collegiate career and onto the team. A closer look at the team reveals a relatively inexperienced squad that will likely have to play much better than it did in this season's first game to add to Smith's tally, and to build on a strong finish to the 2003 season. Western defeated Fort Lewis (Colorado) College 27-25 Sept. 4 at Civic Field, when Fort Lewis junior kicker Mikael Bjork missed a 31-yard field goal to the left on the final play of the game. Western won despite turning the ball over three times and Fort Lewis gaining a 466-3 51-yard advantage in total offense. "(Fort Lewis) . . _ _ _ outplayed us today, quite frankly," Smith said after the game. "We made a lot of mistakes, and we had too many breakdowns to win most games." Many may have expected mistakes from a young Western defense, but Smith said he was surprised by the less-than-stellar offense. "Certainly our defense is inexperienced," he said. "But I can't say the same about our offense. We've got a lot of experience there and made far too many mistakes offensively, and that's surprising to me, because I really felt that is what would carry us early on." Smith said he expects more from his offense as the season progresses, considering eight starters return from the '03 unit. At quarterback, senior Steve Nichols takes over as the full-time starter after two seasons of splitting time with former Western quarterback Josh Shimek, who exhausted his eligibility after this past season. Nichols passed for 1,484 yards with 16 touchdowns and just 5 interceptions in '03. Nichols struggled at times in the opener, under-throwing many balls and throwing three interceptions, but Smith said the senior passer will return to form. "(Nichols) will be the first one to tell you it wasn't his best performance," Smith said. "But he'll play much better. I have no doubt." Nichols' favorite target, junior wide receiver Andy Olson, also struggled in the opener but remains one of the top receiving threats in '(We) made far too many mistakes offensively, and that's surprising to me, because I really felt that is what would carry us early on.' Rob Smith Western head football coach the nation. In '03, he garnered first-team all Great Northwest Athletic Conference all-star honors by compiling 64 catches for 1,063 yards and nine touchdowns. "It's no secret (Olson is) our top weapon offensively," Smith said. "What we need to do to be successful is to spread (the ball) around. We need to make sure we're utilizing our tight ends and runningbacks out of the backfield, but we'll make sure that 'number one' (Olson) gets his catches." Smith said Nichols has the luxury of throwing to big tight ends, senior Rick Carte and junior Nick Yoney. Western utilized many two tight end offensive formations in the season opener, and the team will continue to use new sets, such as bunch formations, to suit the players it has, Smith said. In the backfield, Western has a tandem of junior runningbacks â€” first-team GNAC all-star =____^^ Duncan Sherrard and Jake Carlyle, who combined for 1,178' yards rushing in '03. Fort Lewis held Western's running game in check, which Smith said must change in order for the Vikings to be successful. "We've got to do a better job up front blocking," he said. "You've got to all execute and be on the same page. We need to run the football better than what we showed today." The offensive line will be critical to making improvements in the ground game. The line returns five players who made starts in '03 â€” junior center Loren Winter, senior guard Todd Gowing, sophomore guard Peter Van Datta, junior tackle Justin Simpson and sophomore tackle Brandon Torrey. Defensively, the Vikings do not have nearly as much experience. Only three players who have made starts return â€” senior strong safety Rob White, junior defensive end Joey Joshua and sophomore cornerback Sly Whitfield Jr. This has led Smith to refer to the team as one of the youngest he has coached. Smith said preparing for this season was difficult because many of the new players on defense are transfers from junior colleges. "Unfortunately, we weren't able to have any of (the transfers) here for spring," he said. "We only had about two weeks to evaluate where everyone was at." The players' inexperience was evident at times during the game, but the defense also made several SEE Football, PAGE 15 Matthew Anderson/The Western Front Western freshman runningback Jon Williams (back) blocks Fort Lewis College junior punter Daniel de la Corte's kick during the third quarter of the Vikings' 27-25 victory Sept. 4. Western junior slotback Jarrod Karuza (6) corraled the loose ball and ran 13 yards for a touchdown. Western also blocked a point-after- touchdown attempt during the game. Schedule Date Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Opponent Fort Lewis College (Colo.) St. Cloud State University University of Nebraska-Omaha Central Washington University* Western Oregon University* St. Joseph's College (Ind.) Humboldt State University* Western Oregon University* Central Washington University* Humboldt State University* Location Bellingham St. Cloud, Minn. Bellingham Seattle (Qwest Field) Monmouth, Ore. Bellingham Bellingham Bellingham Ellensburg Areata, Calif. Result/time W 27-25 late result late result 6 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. All times local. Home games are played at Civic Field. * denotes Great Northwest Athletic Conference games Probable starters Quarterback Runningback Wide receiver Wide receiver Slotback Tight end Left tackle Left guard Center Right guard Right tackle Placekicker 14 - Steve Nichols 27 - Jake Carlyle 1 - Andy Olson 5 - James Laurence 6 - Jarrod Karuza 82 - Rick Carte 70 - Brandon Torrey 73 - Todd Gowing 53 - Loren Winter 56 - Will Freitag 72 - Geoff Hise 19 - Michael Koenen 0 End Nose Tackle Tackle End Outside linebacker Middle linebacker Outside linebacker Left cornerback Right cornerback Free safety Strong safety Punter J 85 - Joey Joshua 91 - Ryan Davidson 51 -NoelTafoya 97 - Nicholas Buck 47 - Tieba Bropleh 32 - Craig Keenan 46 - Adam Klingenberg 42 - Brett Hall 9 - Sean O'Hara 22-ToddMcClellan 40 - Rob White 19 â€¢-Michael Koenen Three to watch Andy Olson WR,Jr. #1 A Don Hansen's Football Gazette Preseason Ail-American, Olson (1,063 yards receiving in '03) is the first Western junior named as a co-captain since 1995. Michael Koenen K/P, Sr. #19 A Don Hansen's Football Gazette Preseason All-American, Koenen averaged 43 yards a punt in '03 and is ranked sixth on Western's career scoring list. Rob White SS, Sr. #40 White led the Vikings in tackles the past two seasons with a total of 189. He also starred in the classroom as the '03-'04 GNAC Male Scholar- Athlete of the year. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - sports page 9 ---------- September 21, 2004 SPORTS The Western Front Â»9 â€¢ Volleyball Vikings rely on pair of senior middle blockers, six freshmen to continue streak of dominance By Paolo Mottola The Western Front Although the Western volleyball team lost three of its first four games and has a roster half-filled with freshmen, head coach Diane Flick said she is not concerned about rebuilding. The Vikings have won three consecutive Great Northwest Athletic Conference championships and 54 consecutive league matches throughout four seasons â€” the fourth-longest such streak in NCAA Division II history. "I think that every year you're starting at ground zero regardless of who's returning and who's not," Flick said. "Everyone is taking on different roles because everyone is either a year older or new, so I feel like you rebuild from the start every single year." So far the rebuilding has been gradual. The Vikings lost three of four games at the University of California San Diego Invitational Tournament Aug. 27 and 28 but won all three of its matches at the California State Stanislaus Invitational Sept. 3 and 4. "In the first tournament, we weren't clicking together as a team yet," Western junior outside hitter Jamie Peterson said. "In this last tournament, we really came together as a team and played our game and made other teams try to play at our level." Flick said the team played some of the tougher teams in the region at the first tournament. She said the team's freshmen adapted well to the high level of competition. "All freshmen are going to have a huge awakening," Flick said. "I think they're doing a good job, and our returners are doing a good job of assimilating them quickly." Senior middle blocker Kristy Carstensen said the invitational tournaments gave the team an opportunity for the team to come together before conference play. "When we were down in San Diego, we did a lot of team bonding and tried to figure out how each other played, but we got better throughout that tournament," Carstensen said. "In Sacremento (at the Stanislas tournament), we refined and worked on the little things, got everyone playing time, and it was a good tournament for our new starters to gain experience." In 2003, the Vikings finished 24- 2 and climbed as high as No. 2 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association/NCAA II National Poll. The team was ranked ninth in this year's preseason poll. "I'm excited," Carstensen said. "Everyone's out to get us. We already know that â€” it's been like that for three years." Flick said the veteran players' performances are crucial to the team's success in the conference this year. "We definitely need our senior middles â€” Meghan Evoy and Kristy Carstensen â€” they have to perform for us," Flick said. Evoy, a first-team GNAC and second-team Daktronics Pacific Region all-star in 2003, ranks third among Western career leaders in attack percentage at .308, eighth in kills with 993 and ninth in block with 227. Carstensen, also a first-team GNAC and second-team Daktronics Pacific Region all-star, ranks ninth among Western career leaders in attack percentage at .246, 11th in blocks with 181 and 15th in kills with 618. Flick said the Vikings also will rely on senior Brianna Murray, who will see playing time at libero this season as well as at her former spot at outside hitter. "We need to maximize (Murray's) potential whether it's in the libero position or the outside," Flick said. "We also have our two juniors, Kristen Urdahl, our setter, and Jamie Peterson, our other outside hitter. That core group has to perform well to take the pressure off the freshmen who are playing new roles." As for the streak, Carstensen said she feels little pressure. "I feel really relaxed about the streak," Carstensen said. "We're playing for each other and for the common goal of winning the conference. We're going to win the conference and then head on to regionals." Photo courtesy of the Athletic Department Western senior middle blocker Kristy Carstensen spikes a ball against Saint Martin's College during the 2003 season. Schedule Date Fri. Fri. Sat. Sat. Fri. Fri. Sat. Fri. Sat. Fri. Sat. Fri. Fri. Sat. Thu. Sat. Fri. Sat. Sat. Fri. Sat. Fri. Sat. Thu. Sat. Aug. 27 Aug. 27 Aug. 28 Aug. 28 Sept. 3 Sept. 3 Sept. 4 Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. 17 Sept. 18 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 7 Oct. 9 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 29 Oct. 30 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 11 Nov. 13 Opponent Cal State San Bernardino # Cal State Los Angeles # Chico State # UC San Diego # Saint Mary's TX @ Nova Southeastern FL @ Cal State Stanislaus @ Northwest Nazarene University* Seattle University* Saint Martin's College* Central Washington University* Seattle Pacific University* University of Alaska Fairbanks* University of Alaska Anchorage* Humboldt State University* Western Oregon University* Central Washington University* Saint Martin's College* Seattle Pacific University* University of Alaska Anchorage* University of Alaska Fairbanks* Western Oregon University* Humboldt State University* Seattle University* Northwest Nazarene University* Location San Diego San Diego San Diego San Diego Turlock, Calif. Turlock, Calif. Turlock, Calif. Bellingham Bellingham Lacey Ellensburg Bellingham Bellingham Bellingham Areata, Calif. Monmouth, Ore. Bellingham Bellingham Seattle Anchorage, Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Bellingham Bellingham Seattle Nampa, Idaho Resulttime L.3-0 L,3-l W,3-0 L,3-0 W,3-0 W,3-0 W,3- 0 late result late result late result late result 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. All times local. Home matches are played at Carver Gym. * denotes Great Northwest Athletic Conference matches # â€”at UCSD Invitational @ â€” at CSU Stanislaus Invitational Three to watch Photo courtesy of the Athletic Department Western senior middle blocker Meghan Evoy makes a kill during the Vikings' match against Saint Martin's College in 2003. Meghan Evoy MB,Sr. #8 A second-team Daktronics Pacific Region all-star in '03, Evoy is eighth in school history with 993 career kills and ninth in clocks blocks with 227. Brianna Murray L/OH, Sr. #12 After playing outside hitter in '03, Murray was an honorable mention GNAC all-star this past season and is 12th on Western's career digs list. Kristy Carstensen MB, Sr. #16 Carstensen received second- team Daktronics Pacific Region all-star honors in '03 after racking up 338 kills, 99 blocks and 34 service aces, all team highs. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - sports page 10 ---------- 10 â€¢ The Western Front SPORTS September 21, 2004 Women's Golf The Western women's golf team is coming off a '03-'04 season in which it finished fifth at the NCAA Division II National Championships. The Vikings, however, will be without Kelly White â€” the 10th place finisher at the national championships this past season â€” who exhausted her eligibility. Western junior Katja Trygg â€” who placed 16th at nationals â€” had the lowest scoring average among returning players at 80.5. Western sophomore Katie Bender and junior Candice Wagner carried averages of 80.9 and 82.3, respectively. Western opens its season with matches in Oklahoma and Arizona. Information courtesy of the Athletic Department. Dean Russell Head coach Katie Bender Sophomore Katja Trygg Junior Candice Wagner Junior Fall schedule Mon. Sept. 20 Northeastern State Univerity Invitational Tue. Sept. 21 Northeastern State Univerity Invitational Mon. Sept. 27 Grand Canyon University Fall Invitational Tue. Sept. 28 Grand Canyon University Fall Invitational Mon. Oct. 11 Western Washington University Invitational Tue. Oct. 12 Western Washington University Invitational Mon. Oct. 25 Cal State Monterey Bay Invitational Tue. Oct. 26 Cal State Monterey Bay Invitational Muskogee, Okla. (Cobblestone Golf Club) Muskogee, Okla. (Cobblestone Golf Club) Phoenix, Ariz. (Cold Water Golf Club) Phoenix, Ariz. (Cold Water Golf Club) Bellingham (Bellingham G CC) Bellingham (Bellingham G CC) Seaside, Calif. (Black Horse Golf Course) Seaside, Calif. (Black Horse Golf Course) all day all day all day all day all day all day all day all day Men's Golf The Western men's golf team has made the NCAA Division II National Tournament the past two seasons. With everyone back from the '03-'04 team, the Vikings players will seek to improve upon their ninth-place finish this past season. Western head coach Steve Card said the team's goal for the season is to win a national championship. Western has three Ail- Americans on its roster â€” seniors Chris Anderson and Josh Immordino and junior Tim Feenstra. Immordino received honorable mention accolades while Anderson and Feenstra made the third team. The Vikings are ranked No. 8 in the Golfweek preseason NCAA II National Rankings. Information courtesy of the Athletic Department. Steve Card Head coach Chris Anderson Senior Tim Feenstra Junior Josh Immordino Senior Fall schedule Fri Sept. 17 Saint Martin's Mon Sept. 27 Western Washington University Invitational Tue Sept. 28 Western Washington University Invitational Mon Oct. 4 Grand Canyon Univ. Fall Invitational Tue Oct. 5 Grand Canyon Univ. Fall Invitational Mon Oct. 11 Chico State University Invitational Tue Oct. 12 Chico State University Invitational Mon Oct. 18 Cal State Bakersfield Fall Invitiational Tue Oct. 19 Cal State Bakersfield Fall Invitiational Bellingham (Sudden Valley Golf Course) Bellingham (Bellingham G CC) Bellingham (Bellingham G CC) Goodyear, Ariz. (Estrella Mountain Ranch) Goodyear, Ariz. (Estrella Mountain Ranch) Chico, Calif. (Butte Creek CC) Chico, Calif. (Butte Creek CC) Bakersfield, Calif. (Bakersfield CC) Bakersfield, Calif. (Bakersfield CC) noon all day all day all day all day all day all day all day all day "Voted Best Burger in Town" Hard Ice Cream Shakes, Waffle Fries Gourmet Burgers â€¢ Open 7 Days ^ " ^ ^ ^ 647-BOOM a Week 310 N. Samish Way â€¢ 647-2666 DINE-IN â€¢ TAKE OUT â€¢ CAR HOP "Call us first and your food will be Hot Ready when you arrive!" See our menu on page three of the Welcome Back Section. Are Your BRAKES making noise? We have a FREE brake inspection that you should get every 30,000 miles. 1 0 % discount with Student ID Prime Tune Brakes in Sunset Square 671-2277 Western Front Classifieds work! Call 650-3161 Breakfast, lunch Espresso More! 6 am-6pm Monday-Friday â€¢ 7pm-5pm Saturday â€¢ 650-9298 SUNSET SQUARE (EXIT 255) li-.^jSTKReStwiMf^r-Jlf ^V^iÂ»-.^Ea^*teÂ«^Â»^- .%~J:^Â«irÂ»^Â»^ .Â»:â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢.-.â€¢..â€¢-â€¢â€¢ gt; -. .â€¢ - * Â» ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - sports page 11 ---------- September 21, 2004 SPORTS The Western Front â€¢ 11 Professor covers pediatric injuries Caine 's book delves into lightly discussed field of sports-related children's injuries By Laura McVicker The Western Front Before Dennis Caine, editor of a sobn-to-be published book, "Epidemiology of Pediatric Sports Injuries," was a physical education professor at Western, he participated in competitive water polo at the University of Manitoba, and on an outside rugby team, both in Winnipeg, Canada. Caine said he has suffered several injuries while engaging in competitive sports and witnessed colleagues suffer injuries. "I have seen a friend of mine in a wheelchair bec'ause of a (high-school) football injury," he said. "Certainly that brings it home." Caine co-edited the book with Nicola Maffulli, a professor of trauma and orthapedics at University of Keele School of Medicine in Newcastle, England. The book details the epidemiology, or the study of the causes of youth-sports injuries and the treatment of these injuries. The book outlines particular sports â€” baseball, football, equestrian events, gymnastics, ice hockey, rugby, martial arts, soccer, track and field, skiing and snowboarding, tennis and wrestling - with a high potential of injury, according to a recent Western press release. The risk factors of these sports and ways to prevent injuries also are discussed in the book, Caine said. Karger Publications in Switzerland will publish this compilation of research. "There is not a book out there that specifically addresses the epidemiology of pediatric-sports injuries," Caine said. Caine, who has been a professor at Western since 1992, previously coached high-school basketball, track and field, volleyball, and rugby in Winnipeg before going back to graduate school to complete his doctrate in growth and human development at the University of Oregon. As editors of the book, Caine and Maffulli not only wrote several chapters but also contacted other experts on the subject of epidemiology to write chapters of the book. Caine said he and Maffulli became acquainted in 1997 at a sports-medicine conference. After meeting, they began discussing the possibility of a collaborative piece on sports injuries and began work on the book in January 2003, Caine said. Caine said the study on sports injuries, particularly children's injuries, was necessary to detail in the book because adequate knowledge of ways to prevent injuries can stop approximately half of all children sports injuries. Western's team physician Dr. Warren Howe said Caine's book is a significant contribution to the study of epidemiology because it consolidates information on the topic into one source. .X.:.-*ife- lt;i ,:-j=sa Gtenello'o * â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ # ITALIAN RESTAURANT mm*â„¢ % 0 */Â£ gt; Â« lt;0 Ladies D R I N K S P E C I A LS Well Drinks Wines Margaritas Micros $1.55 $2.?2 $2.32 $1.??pint Ask about our "Drink of the Night" $6.2$ Pitcher P Q Q D S P E C I A LS $1.00 o f f Nachos 20% o f f Pizzas 20-40% off other selected food items MT ITALIAN RESTAURANT*^1â„¢ / \ = 514 12th Street Fairhaven District 676-1304 -5 Exit 250 Kim Sklar- Fowler/The Western Front Western professor Dennis Caine glances at press clippings about his work on Sept. 9 near his office in Carver Gym. "There's not a lot of printed data (in epidemiology) in book form," Howe said. Caine said the book approaches such trends as children participating in sports at an earlier age, more injuries occurring among these children, and more children trying more difficult skills. Caine said he has noticed that more young gymnasts, for example, are experimenting with more advanced, and sometimes dangerous, skills. Children participating in other sports have began to play year-round throughout the past 20 years as well, he said, which increases the chance of injury. "This book not only acts as kind of a state-of- the-art statement on what we know about injuries and injury prevention in kids' sports, but where we go from here," Caine said. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - sports page 2 ---------- 12 â€¢ The Western Front SPORTS September 21, 2004 Rehabilitation Vikings come back from injuries to rejoin their teams Gus Zadra Junior, men's soccer For Western junior midfielder Gus Zadra, battling a constant knee injury this past year made him question if he wanted to continue playing soccer. Zadra said he first developed patella tendonitis after frequently playing soccer when he was 16. He said the pain never went away because he kept playing, believing he could play through the pain. "I never took a break," he said. "I just fought through it." Once Zadra came to Western for his freshman year, he said the tendonitis became so bad that he could not kick a soccer ball or even walk down stairs. Zadra took some time off from soccer before coming to Western, and he started icing his knee six times a day. As a result, he was able to play again. He did not practice and only played in games for up to 20 minutes. Later that year, the pain in Zadra's knees was back and even worse than before. His tendonitis turned to chondromalacia patellae, a condition where the knee cartilage softens, requiring surgery. "Doctors told me that if I kept playing, my tendon would explode," Zadra said. "They also said that I couldn't play, that I wasn't cut out for collegiate sports." Zadra had surgery on both knees and was unable to play during his sophomore year. During that time, he said he questioned if he would ever want to play again. That spring, when the soccer team started practicing again, Zadra was playing again. "Every time I get to go out on the field, I am so thankful," Zadra said. "I can't move as well as I used to, but I feel AH photos and text by Chris Taylor/The Western Front Ocie Moore Redshirt freshman, football Western red-shirt freshman cornerback Ocie Moore (No. 5 at right) is in the team's rotation but only after a year of hard work rehabilitating his knee. Moore tore his anterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament and meniscus during one-on-one drills at practice two days before the first game of the 2003 season. "I just came down on it wrong, and I felt a pop," Moore said. "I just thought it was a sprain until it swelled up a lot." Moore said he had surgery on his knee and then went a week on crutches before he was able to walk. "My thigh muscle became very weak, so I had to strengthen it back to how it was," he said. Moore did much of his strengthening exercises in the pool and with agility workouts. "Going from starting to not playing at all was very stressful," Moore said. "I almost treated it like a death because I had worked so hard to get to the place I was at." Moore said that now he is healthy, he is focusing on "getting his mind right" since he has not played football for nearly a year. The New Generation of Futons Full, from sl 69 WWW.bt0*iWBMMI 1ft DREAM ON FUTON ",_ ' 1107N. STATE STREET â€¢733-4925 M-F 10-6/SAT 10-5 â€¢ Lightweight â€¢ Comfortable â€¢ Portable r? Chevron Lakeway Chevron Food Mart 310LakewayDr. Bellingham, WA 98225 ClIGVrOn Phone: 360.734.8690 Email: lchevron@msn.com Serving Bellingham, Whatcom County and Western Washington University for 22 years. Gresswefi'Jjoyys-purveyor of fine silver 1300 9?a/froa.(fCZi.oe, Across from C7Jie Â£////e GAeer/a/Ga/e We have what you want. . . Espresso, snacks, chips, soda pop, tobacco products, beer and wine, household and bath supplies, lottery scratch tickets, for your convenience try our in-store AnyCard ATM cash machine and without a doubt the best fuel for your car. There are three grades of Chevron with Techron unleaded gasolines to choose from. Use the coupon below and receive $1.00 off Chevron Plus or Chevron Supreme gasoline. Try a few tanks and see for yourself the difference Chevron with Techron can make in your car. Come in and use our environmentally friendly vapor-vac gas pumps, pay at the pump for your convenience. Lakeway Chevron Food Mart is your town pump. Come in and give us a try . . . W e accept all major credit cards including most debit cards. Si.oO OFF FILL-UP Chevron Plus or Chevron Supreme I I I I I I "With fuel fill-up of 8 gallons or I more. Not valid with any other offer. I Limit one coupon per custom per I visit I Offer Expires 10/31/03 I Lakeway Chevron mm i*i- Â«q Latte Single short latte J with fill-up J â€¢With fuel fill-up of 8 gallons or I more. Not valid with any other offer. I Limit one coupon per custom per I visit. 1 I Offer Expires 10/31/03 | Lakeway Chevron I 1 i OFF I I I I Bud Bud Light 12oz-18pkcans I I I I I *With fuel fill-up of 8 gallons or I I more. Not valid with any other offer. I I Limit one coupon per custom per | I visit. I I Offer Expires 10/31/03 j I Lakeway Chevron I L WELCOME BACK WESTERN STUDENTS! J ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - sports page 13 ---------- September 21, 2004 SPORTS The Western Front â€¢ 13 Amy Bouska Senior, women's soccer Ten days into 2003 's women's soccer season, Western junior defender Amy Bouska ended her season before it even started. She tore her anterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral, lateral collateral ligament and her meniscus after unevenly planting her foot while she was trying to make a cut during practice. Bouska said she walked off the field without pain but felt that something was wrong. "After sitting down for awhile, I tried to get up to walk but couldn't," she said. Bouska then had surgery to replace the tendons she ruptured. She had to start rehabilitation with leg lifts and box balancing, progressing to bicycling and then jumping. "I progressed really fast, and within five months, I was out sprinting and doing everything the team did without the ball," Bouska said. Bouska said activity was too much for her, however, because her knee swelled up and she had to go back to the basics with leg lifts and work up her strength again. "Athletic trainer Masa Migita is the real reason I'm playing right now," she said. "He's been there throughout it, and I don't think I would be at the spot I'm at without his help." Bouska added that she deals with her injury every time she steps onto the field. "I miss playing with a carefree mind," she said. "I have to tell myself that it's healed and it's fine, but it can sometimes be maddening." Brianna Murray Senior, volleyball Shoulder problems have always been a part of senior outside hitter and libera Brianna Murray's life since she first dislocated her shoulder in elementary school. During Murray's freshman year at Western, she sustained two injuries in one season. She first tore the meniscus in her knee that summer while playing beach volleyball in Seattle and then tore the larum in her shoulder while playing in a game for Western. "My knee made a popping sound, and my shoulder just felt weird after taking a couple of hits," Murray said. "Both injuries weren't really painful â€” I just knew something wasn't right." After having surgery, Murray was out for eight months, and she said her recovery went slowly. In working with Western's athletic training staff, she strengthened her muscles. "It was discouraging because my arm was in a sling," Murray said. I couldn't brush my teeth, eat or do many things that I was accustomed to." Now that Murray has been relatively healthy and back on the roster for a full injury-free season, she said she feels she still has to deal with injuries on a daily basis. "My shoulder always hurts and has been hurting for about 5 years," Murray said. She also said she has had to adjust her game to how her body has changed since her injuries. "Sometimes it's frustrating since I know what I need to do, but I can't make my body do it," Murray said. One of Bellingham's finest dining experiences. Enjoy our authentic regional talian cuisine 'n a warm, friendly intimate atmosphere. ITALIAN PASTA STEAKHOUSE 3 6 0 - 6 4 7 - 1 0 6 0 4 1 5 6 m e r i d i an next to h o l i d a y inn express www.resport.us 1411 Railroad Ave TUE-FRI 10AM-7PM SAT 10AM-6PM "A Community Consignment shop where locals sell to locals" Winter is Coming! Cover allypirr snowboarding,sking and winter sports needs at affordable prices. Check us out at www.resport.us We have loads of used bikes from merely good to really great! Yin Yang Bring yourself to ReSport for great savings on quality used sporting equipment clothing. Get more fun for less! Bring your in-season, used but still good, sporting goods clothing items to ReSport, we'll sell them for you. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - sports page 14 ---------- 14 â€¢ The Western Front SPORTS September 21,2004 Cross Country Halsell leads new men, veteran women into 2004 season By Matthew Anderson The Western Front To some, running is a punishment But to those who enjoy it, such as Western senior cross-country runner Kristen Haas, it is a test of endurance and will. Runners receive moral support from their teammates, but are left to fend for themselves when the competition gets fierce, Haas said. The Western cross-country season began earlier this month, and the athletes from the women's and men's teams have been running as many as 70 miles a week in hopes of matching the success they had during the 2003 season. The men's cross - country team placed first in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference in 2003 and traveled cross country â€” this time in an airplane â€” to nationals. The team placed 13th overall in the NCAA Division II National Cross Country Championships in North Carolina. Four seniors who led that team no longer attend Western, head coach Pee Wee Halsell said. To achieve similar success this year, Halsell said Western will have to rely on the quick maturation of a much younger squad. Of the 24 men on the team this year, not one is a senior. "We lost our top four, but there are three that returned off the national team," Halsell said. "Plus, we have a whole group of freshmen who could compete. We needed a good, big crop on the men's side, especially because we haven't had a good recruiting class the last couple years." Because the college races are 3 to 5 kilometers longer than the distances ran in high school, it may take the freshmen time to adjust, Halsell said. "That's why you train so much," said James Sundquist, an incoming freshman who placed 4th in the 2003 Class 2A state championships for South Whidbey High School in Langley. "If you have consistent training, you have a good idea how your body is reacting to the miles." Western junior Brandon Whitaker returns to the team alongside sophomores Logan Senrud and Sam Brancheau and junor Justin McNeil, who all went to the 2003 nationals. Whitaker is a veteran runner who said he sat out this past season with a broken ankle he sustained playing basketball. Whitaker said he is eager to resume racing. "It's a way to finally show what I can do," Whitaker said. "If I just focus, do the little things to repair myself- every morning I've got to get up, go out and get it over with." Halsell said he expects Whitaker to be among the biggest contributors this year. Whitaker said he ran approximately 70 miles a week during the summer to get ready. The women did not qualify for nationals as a team in 2003, but one runner qualified to go alone - Western junior Laura Trevellyan â€” who finished 21st at nationals. The women's team placed 7th at regionals in 2003, and every one of the women on the regionals squad is returning, Halsell said. Among them is Haas, who finished 63rd at regionals in 2003. "Good runners have to have a whole lot of natural talent, have to have dedication and have to love it," Haas said. Western freshman Sara Thon, who finished 8th in Washington in the 2003 Class 3 A state championships for Squalicum High School, said she expects to be successful in college. "It makes me motivated to try to be there," Thon said. "There's not really a whole lot you can expect from a freshman, but if I can do what Halsell wants me to do, I'll be happy." Each team's future depends on how each runner has worked during the offseason, Halsell said. Runners must be disciplined and self-motivated to stay in shape, he said. "It's important because you can't only be running a couple days a week," Thon said. "I'm pushing myself to run every day. I'm a really competitive person, and running is something I'm good at." Fun or not, both teams will need to surprise their competitors to continue their success, Whitaker said. "We 're definitely the underdogs," he said. Photo courtesy of the Athletic Department "But that's better than having a bull's-eye Western head coach Pee Wee Halseii, who has coached the Vikings for 18 painted on your back." years, again will lead the men and women in cross country this fall. Returnees from the men's top seven Senrud, Brancheau and McNeil ran for the first Western squad to qualify for the NCAA Division U national championships. The three finished in 28th, 38th and 36th place, respectively, in the '03 GNAC championships. Logan Senrud Sophomore Sam Brancheau Sophomore Justin McNeil Junior Returnees from the women's top seven Laura Trevellyan Junior Beth Rosapepe Senior Kristin Haas Senior Lexi Baxter Senior Keely Kaligis Sophomore Marissa Harshman Sophomore Molly DePasqual Junior Western's squad returns every runner from its top seven this past season, including Trevellyan, who qualified for NCAA Division II national championships. She finished 21st at nationals and received All- America honors. Schedule Dale Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 All times local. Meot (Host school) Location Emerald City Open (Seattle University) Seattle, Lower Woodland Park Sundodger Classic (University of Washington) Seattle, Lincoln Park Saint Martin's College Open (Saint Martin's College) Lacey, Saint Martin's Campus Silver Lake Invitational (Western) Maple Falls, Silver Lake Park WWU Invitational (Western) Bellingham, Lake Padden Park Result/time late result late result 10 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - sports page 15 ---------- September 21, 2004 SPORTS The Western Front â€¢ 15 Football: New region, conference schedule will test a Vikings defense with young players and transfers Continued from page 8 big plays, including stopping Fort Lewis twice on two-point conversion attempts. White, a unanimous first-team all-GNAC all-star who led the Vikings with 90 tackles this past season, is expected to anchor the defensive secondary, which at times had trouble stopping Fort Lewis' extensive use of the screen pass. Joshua, a second-team GNAC all-star in '03, contributed 43 tackles and 9.5 tackles for a loss this past season. Joshua started the opener alongside two junior college transfers â€” junior tackles Ryan Davidson and Noel Tafoya. With graduation depleting the linebacker corps, two new faces started for the Vikings â€” redshirt freshman Tieba Bropleh and junior Craig Keenan, a junior-college transfer. Smith said Keenan was impressive in his debut, recording 12 tackles and recovering a crucial fumble late in the game. Keenan, however, said he was not happy with the defense's performance. "(We need to work on) just getting off blocks," Keenan said. "If they throw quick screens, we have to pursue harder. We missed a lot of big tackles where (Fort Lewis was able to) break off that and get something going on that so we need to work on tackling." The Vikings' special teams performed in a similar fashion as the defense did in the first game, making up for occasional poor performances with spectacular plays. Western twice allowed Fort Lewis past the 40-yard line on kickoff returns. The special-teams unit recovered nicely when Western freshman defensive end Ryan Conwell blocked a point-after-touchdown attempt and when Williams blocked a punt, the latter of which Western junior slotback Jarrod Karuza returned for a touchdown. As many Viking fans have become accustomed to during the past three seasons, Western senior kicker/punter Michael Koenen also played a significant role in the victory. Although Koenen said he was not entirely pleased with his punting and kickoffs, he made both his field-goal attempts, including one from 50 yards. Koenen averaged 43 yards per punt in '03 and received first-team all-GNAC all-star honors as a kicker. Smith said that having a player such as Koenen, a Don Hansen's Football Gazette Pre- Season Ail-American, allows his coaching staff to make decisions on long-field goals they might not otherwise make. "(Koenen) is a talented player, and he expects to make everything, and we have the same expectation," Smith said. "We wouldn't roll him out there if we didn't think he could make it." As part of the expansion of the NCAA Division II playoffs from 16 to 24 teams, Western now play in the Northwest Region, as opposed to the West Region, where they previously played. The move places Western and the other three GNAC teamsâ€”Central Washington University, Western Oregon University and Humboldt State University â€” in the same region as powerhouse leagues such as the North Central Conference and the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, which have combined to produce the past three national champions. In addition to facing two NCC teamsâ€”St. Cloud State University and University of Nebraska- Omaha â€” Western must also play each GNAC member twice inside conference play. Smith said this could be a difficult task. "It certainly is not an ideal situation," he said. "In close games when you play a team the second time, the advantage actually goes to the team that lost the first time." Western will meet rival Central for the first time this season at a familiar venue with a different name â€” Qwest Field. In the 2003 season, the Vikings lost to the Wildcats 29-20 at the Seahawks Stadium in the inaugural "Battle in Seattle." The two teams will meet again on Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. Information from the Athletic Department Web site was used in this article. Matthew Anderson/The Western Front A teammate and a trainer check on Western junior wide receiver Andy Olson after he takes a vicious hit in the end zone while attempting to catch a would-be touchdown pass. Western head coach Rob Smith said he expects opponents to target Olson, a preseason Ail-American, with big hits. CAMPUS RECREATION SERVICES WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY www.wwu.edu/campusrec 650-3766 TEAMS: SIGN UPS ARE OCT. 4-6TH Flag Football 3-on-3 Basketball Fantasy Football Wiffle Ball Volleyball Soccer TOURNAMENTS: CHECK DATES ONUNE! Softball Tennis Golf Dodgeball Racquetball Texas Hold'em Poker Floor Hockey PS2 Madden Football Indoor Soccer Team Handball Weight Lifting Forms are available online. Questions? Call Jeff Crane at 650.4191or stop by SRC 135 Cardio Strength Cardio Circuit AbLab Butt Gut Strength Tone Kickboxing Slide Board Running Class Walking Class Low impact Triathlon Cross Training Spinning Funk Aerobics Jump Rope Beginning Aerobics Jazz Dance Hip Hop Swing Salsa Hula Weights for Women Performance Conditioning Stretching/Foam Rollers Boxing Back Care Pilates Yoga Express Lane Martial Arts Stability Ball Climbing Water Aerobics MAINTAIN A GOOD MIND/BODY BALANCE WWII Students with 6 or more credits are automatically SRC members. Take advantage of all the SRC has to offer: â€¢ Weight Rooms â€¢ Pool Spa â€¢ Rock Wall â€¢ 3 Court Gym â€¢ MAC Court â€¢ Cardio Equipmemt â€¢ Fitness Rooms â€¢ Food/Lounge Area ...and much morel WWU FACULTY, STAFF, OR ALUMNI? BECOME A MEMBER... ITS EASY, HEALTHY FUNl Faculty Staff $95+tax/ quarter $255+tax/ academic year $340+tax/ full year Alumni $125+tax/ quarter $440+tax/ full year Sign up at the SRC front desk. Questions? Call 650-4130. SIGN UP FOR A FITNESS CLASS AT THE S R C ! The first day of class is Sept. 27th. How pumped are you?! TOTALLY PSYCHED!!! Registration forms, class schedules and descriptions are online now at: www.wwu.edu/campusrec Have any questions? Contact Ron Arnold at 650.4248 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ---------- Western Front 2004-09-21 - sports page 15 ---------- 16 â€¢ The Western Front SPORTS September 21, 2004 CRUISIN COFFEE IESPRESSO COFFEE MENU 12 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! uDELI ITEMS (not available at Alabama location) SANDWICHES: whole $5.19 half $3.25 TUNA/VEGGIE SANDWICH: whole $3.49 half $2.29 BREAD DELI STYLE MEATS CHEESE WHOLE WHEAT WHITE SOURDOUGH BLACK FOREST HAM SMOKED TURKEY ROAST BEEF TUNA AMERICAN CHEDDAR SWISS PROVOLONE HAVARTI SOUP du Jour: cup $2.25 bowl $2.79 HOT FOOD ITEMS gt; EGG on a Bagel, Muffin, or Croissant with HAM or BACON $2.50 mmmmmOTHER FOOD ITEMS Â« â€” i Large MUFFINS $1.25 Large COOKIES $1.50 CHOCOLATE CHIP SUGAR with pink frosting PEANUT BUTTER 8oz. SIZE SHORT 1shot LATTE $2.00 MOCHA $2.25 ICED LATTE ICED MOCHA BREVE $2.25 CAPPUCCINO $2.25 GRANITA $2.25 OREGON CHAI $2.25 SOY/RICE MILK $2.25 Fresh Brewed COFFEE .85 AMERICANO $1.25 Hot TEA (1 BAG) $1.25 EXTRA TEA BAG $ â€¢ Â« 00 12 oz. TALL Ishot $2.25 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $1.05 $1.25 $1.25 16 oz. CRANOE 2 shots $2.80 $3.05 $2.80 $3.05 $3.05 $3.05 $3.05 $3.00 $3.00 $1.25 $1.65 $1.25 20 oz. CRUISER 3 shot $3.05 $3.30 $3.30 $3.30 $3.30 $3.25 $3.25 $1.45 $2.05 $1.25 24 oz. DESTROVK 4 shot $3.60 $3.85 $3.60 $3.85 $3.85 $3.85 $3.85 $3.80 $3.80 $1.65 $2.45 $1.25 James Alabama BELLINGHAM 360-647-0083 OPEN 24 HOURS Cordata Pkwy Calluna Court BELLINGHAM 360-738-8812 OPEN 24 HOURS 1506 Iowa Street BELLINGHAM 360-756-1688 Hours: EVERYDAY 5am fo8:pm Lakeway Center BELLINGHAM 360-734-3190 OPEN 24 HOURS Airport Way Bennett BELLINGHAM 360- 715-8700 OPEN 24 HOURS Commercial 13th Street ANACORTES 360-299-8110 OPEN 24 HOURS E.Bakerview Hannegan MfcBELLINGHAM lSpr360-647-5634 OPEN 24 HOURS ALMOND POPPY SEED BLUEBERRY CHOCOLATE/CHOCOLATE CHIP SEASONAL FLAVOR SNICKERDOODLES ADDITIONS No charge for whipping cream, regular vanilla or chocolate STRAIGHT SHOTS $.75 EXTRA SHOT OF ESPRESSO $.40 GOURMET FLAVORS $.50 Chocolate, White Chocolate, or Caramel TOPPY AVAILABLE Fresh Brewed COFFEE with your own thermos $.06 an oz. Over 60 regular FLAVORS and 17 SUGAR-FREE FLAVORS are available! LyndenTowne Plaza LYNDEN 360-318-1919 OPEN 24 HOURS College Way LaVenture MOUNT VERNON 360424-7378 OPEN 24 HOURS 6500 Everett Way EVERETT, WA 425-3534083 OPEN 24 HOURS 3202 VV. Nob Hill Boulevard Yakima, WA 509469-2677 OPEN 24 HOURS ENGLISH MUFFINS $1.25 CROISSANTS $1.25 BAGELS $1.25 BIALY, BLUBERRY CINNAMON RAISIN EVERYTHING, GARLIC ONION, PLAIN SESAME, or WHEAT with CREAM CHEESE, PEANUT BUTTER JAM add $. 50 with GOURMET CREAM CHEESE add $.75 BAKER'S BREAKFAST COOKIES $1.50 FRUIT NUT PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHUNK RAISIN APPLE PIE, etc SCONES $1.75 BLACKBERRY or RASPBERRY RICE KRISPIE SQUARES $1.50 8oz. HOT CIDER $1.00 HOT CHOCOLATE $100 ITALIAN CREAM SODAS $-99 'ttÂ£* $1.25 $1.25 16 oz. $1.50 $1.50 $1.70 20 oz. $1.75 $1.75 24 oz. $2.00 $2.00 $2.55 PEPSI, DIET PEPSI, SIERRA MIST, Ml DEW, DR. PEPPER 20 oz. bottle $1.50 RED BULL 8.3 oz. bottle $2.25 DOLE JUICE asst. flavors 16 oz. $1.50 Low-Fat MUFFINS $1.50 BERRY BRAN or PUMPKIN SPICE BISCOTTI $1.25 ALMOND or ALMOND DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE HAWAIIAN PURE BOTTLED WATER 20 oz. bottle $1.50 AQUAFINA BOTTLED WATER 20 oz. bottle $1.50 wumsmmmMiL KSHAKES SMOomiESmsm HARP ICE CREAM SHAKES i6oz.$2.90 24oz.$4,22 32oz. $5.60 ' MOCHA MILK SHAKES 16 oz. $3.55 24 oz. $4.87 32 oz. $6.25 FRAPPE or COOL COFFEE CREAM is w. $3.05 24 oz. $4.45 32 oz. $5.90 FaTFree YOGURT SHAKES % oz. $3.30 24 oz. $4.91 32oz.$6.55 with flavor or Espresso add $.40 with whole fruit add $.50 with Butterfinger, Heath Bar, Oreo Cookie, or Peanut Butter add $.50 Protein Powder $1.00 SPECIALTY ITEMSi CRUISIN BLEND WHOLE BEAN COFFEE I2OZ.BAG $8.99 plus (ax CRUISIN COFFEE MUGS TUMBLERS ASSORTEDSIZES $2.50 tO $29.95 plusux FREE DRINK WITH PURCHASE! Save 10c every tifne you use your own cup! Prices and availability of items and offers are subject to change. CRUISIN COFFEE Low-Fat SMOOTHIES^ IETTEA Te oz. $3705 24 oz. $4.45 "32 oz;$5.90 16 oz. $3.25 24 oz. $4.50 32 oz. $5.75 Complete automotive service, routine maintenance minor or major repairs too! "An automotive repair facility dedicated to honesty, integrity and competence." * Professional, courteous service â€¢ Shuttle available Just a few blocks from Campus ! f#*ggf*| phone (360) 733-1527 â€¢ 1058 N. State St. Bellingham, Wa 98225 PPPPP
Show less

Identifier: wwu:17194
Title: Western Front - 2006 April 25
Date: 2006-04-25
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_2006_0425
Text preview (might not show all results): 2006_0425 ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 1 ---------- THE WESTERNmFRONT PACE 8 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2006 ISSUE 8, VOLUME 137 Earth Day isn't only for trees Theme focuses on social justice BY WILLOW RUDIGER The Western Front Migrant farm worker Miguel Jose
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 2006_0425 ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 1 ---------- THE WESTERNmFRONT PACE 8 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2006 ISSUE 8, VOLUME 137 Earth Day isn't only for trees
Show more2006_0425 ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 1 ---------- THE WESTERNmFRONT PACE 8 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2006 ISSUE 8, VOLUME 137 Earth Day isn't only for trees Theme focuses on social justice BY WILLOW RUDIGER The Western Front Migrant farm worker Miguel Jose said he started picking strawberries and raspberries with his father near Lynden when he was 11 years old. Sometimes he would go to school from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and work in the fields when he came home to help his family finish the day's work. Jose was part of a panel of migrant farm workers who shared their experiences working on local farms at Western's 36th annual Earth Day events Saturday on the Communications Facility lawn. More than 500 students and community members participated in the events. This year's theme, "Evolution of the Green Revolution: Social and Environmental Justice" included workshops, speeches and performances about taking care of each other as well as the Earth. Participants spent the afternoon soaking up the sun on the lawn, playing Frisbee and making wind chimes out of recycled ? materials, such as Erector sets and outdoor home address numbers. They also had the opportunity to connect with on-campus and Bellingham-based environmental organizations and listen to live music from local bands Mhuri Marimba, Yambique, Tap Habit, Clinton Fearon and the Boogie Brown Band and Estrella. "We have to fight for human rights and the rights of the Earth," said Estrella MC and 2005 Western alumnus Alberto Meija, known as Dusk. "The Earth does not belong to us. We belong to the Earth." The series of workshops addressed topics such as student activism and migrant farm worker's rights. The workshops allowed environmentally friendly students to get to know like-minded individuals outside of the university, said Western junior Mark Iozzi, Associated Students vice president for business and operations. "It was a great chance to network with other activists and students not just involved in environmental sustainability, but also involved in social consciousness," Iozzi said. To promote sustainment of the environment in honor of Earth Day, Western senior Callie Martin gave out more than 150 cedar tree saplings to those who attended the event. Martin handed out the saplings while sharing information about a food composting trial program AS club Students for Sustainable Food started last week. Students living in residence halls can drop their food waste into a special compost bin at the Viking Commons on Fridays. Western Dining Services may expand the program to other dining halls on different days of the week if it is successful, Martin said. PETER THAN / THE WESTERN FRONT Western freshman Megan Ward and junior Gazalle Zatolyan fill buckets with mulch on Earth Day. Work party volunteers at Franklin Park in the York neighborhood spread the mulch on the west hillside to help remove English ivy and other invasive plants. Easter vandals topple headstones KACIE MCKINNEY / THE WESTERN FRONT Bayview Cemetery employees Troy Cummings and Matt Fox repair headstones Wednesday at the Beth Israel Cemetery on Lakeway. Vandals knocked over the headstones during Easter Weekend. BY KACIE MCKINNEY The Western Front Bellingham resident Barbara Howard, 72, takes her dog Happy for a.walk almost every day in the Bayview Cemetery where her son is buried. During her walk last Wednesday, she bore a somber look as she observed the work of vandals who knocked down 45 headstones during Easter weekend. "I'm furious because this is sacred ground," Howard said. "I don't care whether you call it a hate crime or a prank, it's not all right." The headstones are located in Beth Israel Cemetery, a Jewish cemetery the Congregation Beth Israel privately owns, located inside Bayview Cemetery on Lakeway Drive. Vandals already struck the cemetery earlier this year. Vandals overturned 58 headstones in Beth Israel see INVESTIGATION, page 3 AS elections on Thursday BY JEFFREY LUXMORE The Western Front Western students will elect next year's Associated Students board of directors Thursday. Students can vote for candidates by using their MyWestern account (mywestern.wwu. edu) from 12 a.m. to 7 p.m Thursday. Six candidates are running for vice president for business and operations, vice president for activities and vice president for legislative affairs. Four of the seven positions are uncontested. Junior Mark Iozzi for president, senior James Sanders for vice president for academics, junior Marcella Tomlin, for vice president for diversity and sophomore Kevin McClain for vice president for campus and community affairs are running unopposed. For candidate platforms in the three races, see pages 6 and 7. SLIPPERY SLOPE Western club baseball team slides to second place in the Pacific Mountain Conference. SPORTS, PAGE 10 RACIAL WEEK Week of events confronts the problem of white privilege at Western. NEWS, PAGE 2 PROTEST POWER LOSS Protesting doesn't hold the same political persuasiveness it held in the 1960s and 1970s. OPINIONS, PAGE 16 WEATHER Wednesday: Cloudy Hi: 58 Low: 42 Thursday: Cloudy Hi: 62 Low: 44 gt; v ' \ yX^ ^ vv.kX lt; j ^ x ; * ' ' www.westernfrontonline.com ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS APRIL 25,2006 Cops Box University Police April 20, 9:34 p.m.: UP arrested a resident on the suspicion of possessing marijuana in Ridgeway Kappa. April 20, 9:02 p.m.: UP arrested a resident on the suspicion of possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia in Ridgeway Delta. April 20, 10:33 a.m.: UP responded to a report of a marijuana leaf taped to a wall in the Communications Facility. They discovered the leaf was from a different plant. Bellingham Police April 20, 9:30 p.m.: Officers cited a 23-year-old man for possessing a quantity of marijuana that weighed under 40 grams on the 1400 block of East Magnolia Street. April 20,4:29 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of indecent exposure on the 1400 block of Woburn Street. April 20,3:17 p.m.: Officers arrested a man for possessing marijuana on the 100 block of Parkridge Road. Compiled by Mike Curtiss Students incite anti-racism talks BY SHAWN QUERY The Western Front Members of Western's Anti- Racist White Student Union are discussing different forms of racism for the next two weeks, which the club calls White Privilege Awareness Week(s). The club has scheduled speeches, performances and forums in collaboration with Associated Students clubs, such as the Women's Center and the Ethnic Student Center from April 24 to May 4. Western junior and club member Erica Mercker said the group, which Western junior David Cahn started in fall 2004, defines white privilege as the unearned, economic and social advantages white Americans have because of their skin color. She said she hopes the events will teach students how white privilege affects Western's graduation rates, classroom interactions and general diversity. "Everybody should talk about white privilege, but white people are the ones who don't realize what white privilege is," Mercker said. "Before any real, honest discussion about racial privilege can occur, white people need to recognize white privilege in their lives and how they benefit from it." The events include International Night, which is at 7:30 p.m. tonight. International Night is a series of performances the Ethnic Student Center holds every year. Members from cultural and recreational clubs on campus will dance and sing pieces from different cultures, and hold a fashion show the Vietnamese Student Association organized, said Western graduate, Arlette PETER THAN / THE WESTERN FRONT Martin Friedman of the Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites discusses white privilege in a forum Monday. From left to center sit University of Washington seniors Chris Dunford, Sam Hatzenbeler and Megan Wilbert. Western's Anti-Racist White Student Union sponsored the event as part of White Privilege Awareness Week(s), which ends May 4. Maratas, the graduate assistant at the center. Mercker said the club included International Night for the weeks' events because the club wants to support organizations involving all races. "It's not that the International Night is going to be discussing white privilege in a public way," said Ethnic Student Center coordinator and Western graduate Michael Vendiola. "But it is a celebration of culture, and I think that's something they're trying to accomplish." Maratas said white privilege is an issue that affects everyone, but white students need to bring the issue to the forefront. If the Ethnic Student Center were organizing the event, students might not take it as seriously, Maratas said. "It would just look like uppity brown people getting angry at the system because that's how we have been portrayed whenever we try to speak up," Maratas said. Western senior Joel Shreve, president of the College Republicans, said he doesn't believe white privilege is a problem on Western's campus. He said the club doesn't need to devote an entire week to white privilege. "I don't think getting people's emotions charged up is really the solution," Shreve said. Shreve said because the name of the group is the Anti-Racist White Student Union, he doesn't think the discussion will include all sides of the issue. "Right off the bat, hearing that the discussion is put on by the Anti-Racist White Student Union triggers that what I hear is going to be a clearly-biased opinion," Shreve said. Mercker said it was important to put the word "white" in the group's name to show that it was white students discussing racism. This was crucial in both the beginning stages of the club and for the upcoming events, she said. Mercker, along with Fairhaven College juniors Sam Kelly Jr. and Becky Renfrow, filmed a documentary about the impact white privilege has on campus April 3 in Red Square that will premiere May 4 in Communications Facility Room 110, Mercker said. The Western Front Online Reading the news will wake you up. Check out The Western Front Online. www. westernfrontonline. com WWU Official Announcements - PLEASE POST The Western Front is published twice weekly in fall, winter and spring; once a week in summer session. Address: The Western Front, Western Washington University, CF 251, Bellingham, WA 98225. The Western Front is the official newspaper of Western Washington University, published by the Student Publications Council, and is mainly supported by advertising. Opinions and stories in the newspaper have no connection with advertising. News content is determined by student editors. Staff reporters are enrolled in a course in the Department of Journalism, but any student enrolled at Western may offer stories to the editors. Advertising inquiries should be directed to the business office in CF 230, or by phone to (360) 650-3161. Members of the Western community are entitled to a single free copy of each issue of The Western Front. THE MATH PLACEMENT TEST will be in OM 120 at 9 a.m. Thursdays on April 27, May 4,11,18, 25, June 1 and 8, and at 3 pirn. Mondays on May 1,8,15,22, and June 5. Registration is not required. Students must bring photo identification, their student number, Social Security number, and a No. 2 pencil. A $15 fee is payable in the exact amount at test time. Allow 90 minutes. The test schedule and sample topics may be found at www.ac.wwu.edu/~assess/tc.htm. 2006- 07 FACULTV/STAFF PARKING APPLICATIONS are now online. May 15 is the last day to apply. Late applications may result in seniority not being considered. Those without a computer or who need a commuter packet or car pool permit may complete an application at the parking office. For special requests or further assistance, call X/2945. LOT RESERVATIONS. Lots 7G and 14G will be reserved at 5 p.m. today, April 25, for those attending the Distinguished Lecture Series; â€¢ Lots 11G and 14G will be reserved at 6:30 p.m. April 26-27 for those attending performances of Hedda Gabler, â€¢ Spaces in lot 12A will be reserved at 7 a.m. April 27 for the Spring Career Fair. THE AS ETHNIC STUDENT CENTER WILL HOST AN EVENING of cultural music and dance as International Night 2006 kicks off the Opportunity Council's Maple Alley Inn dine out program, with all proceeds benefitting the Opportunity Council. Cost is $5/students, $10/general to the event at 7:30 p.m. tonight, April 25, in the PAC. STUDY ABROAD. The School for Field Studies will have an information table in the VU Lobby from 10 am .to 2 p.m. April 26. BIOLOGY. Jennifer Purcell (Shannon Point Marine Center), "Arctic Explorations: Jellyfish Under the Ice." 4 p.m. April 26, Bl 234. Refreshments, 3:50 p.m. SPRING QUARTER GROUP OFFERINGS THROUGH THE COUNSELING CENTER INCLUDE â€¢ Ride the Emotional Wave, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through May 24 â€”- registration is not required, join anytime; â€¢ One-session Test Anxiety Workshop, 3 p.m. May 10 â€” registration is not required. For more information call X/3164 or stop by OM 540. FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN CONSOLIDATION WORKSHOPS are scheduled in the Library Presentation Room at 9 a.m., 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. on Friday, April 27. All students who have received loans are invited to attend. The one-hour workshops will include a brief presentation and time for one-on-one questions. MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT). The computer-based Miller Analogies Test is by appointment only. Make an appointment in person in OM 120 or call X/3080. A $60 fee is payable at test time. Testing takes about 1 '/z hours. Preliminary scores will be available immediately; official results are mailed within 15 days. WEST-E PRAXIS. Washington requires individuals seeking teacher certification and teachers seeking additional endorsements to pass the WEST-E (PRAXIS) in the chosen endorsement area. Visit www.ets.org/praxis/prxwa.html for description and online registration information, or obtain a registration bulletin in MH 216. The remaining academic-year test date is April 29. THE ASIA UNIVERSITY AMERICA PROGRAM WILL CELEBRATE JAPAN NIGHT from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, in the VU Multipurpose Room. Admission is free and all are invited to come celebrate Japanese culture and food. WEST-B TEST. Everyone applying for admission to state-approved teacher education programs must meet the minimum passing score on the basic skills assessment by the application deadline. For a study guide and to register, visit www.westnesinc. com. Remaining test dates through July are May 13 and July 15. Registration deadlines are several weeks in advance. FOR SPRING CAMPUS RECRUITING OPPORTUNITIES, see www.careers.wwu.edu, stop by OM 280, or call X/3240. ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 3 ---------- APRIL 25,2006 NEWS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ .3 Investigation: Bellingham police unsure whether vandalism was prank or hate crime CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Cemetery in February, Bellingham Police Lt. Craige Ambrose said. Howard said she has seen numerous cases of vandalism in the Bayview Cemetery, such as vases placed at graves and trees knocked down. - Chabad of Bellingham, a branch of the national Chabad House organization that helps Jewish people connect and socialize, is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrests of the vandals, Rabbi Levi Backman said. Backman said Chabad is a second home for Jews at any level of observance or background. Backman founded the Chabad Jewish Student Organization at Western in February 2005. He said he loves the Bellingham community for its open-minded and liberal atmosphere. "I wish to believe it was only one person who did this and we don't have more than one person with an anti-Semitism view in Whatcom County," Backman said. Backman said he thinks the vandalism is a hate crime against ww Mine WflDinC lt;Wm Basic Earrings 4/29 Dreamweaver Bracelet 4/30 Simple Donut Necklace 5/6 Caff for more info. Duy/sell/trade 2010estate sftopmon-sat 10:30-6 30 756-9440 the Jewish community. "I've discussed this with many other people, and it doesn't take any rocket scientist to agree that it's anti-Semitism," Backman said. Yael Shuval, a Chabad Jewish Student Organization board member, said she felt physically ill when she heard about the headstones. "This is more disturbing than a direct attack on an alive Jewish person," Shuval said. "In my opinion, it's sacrilegious and cowardly." Bayview Cemetery employees learned about the vandalism after someone reported it to the Bellingham Police Department Easter morning, cemetery maintenance aid Matt Fox, 30, said. He said he started repairing the headstones last Wednesday. Fox said vandalism detracts from time spent on the other cemetery landscaping projects, such as lawn mowing and beautifying the grounds. "It's annoying because we're taken away from what we should be doing," Fox said. Cemetery technician Troy Cummings, 39, said vandals have .targeted the Bayview Cemetery 12 times in the 18 years he has worked there. "I've picked these things up so many times it's not even funny," KACffi MCKINNEY / THE WESTERN FRONT Vandals knocked down 45 Jewish headstones weighing as much as 400 pounds during Easter weekend. The attack was the 12th in 18 years at Bayview Cemetery on Lakeway. he said. Fox said he believes several people were involved in the vandalism because the largest headstones weighed 300 to 400 pounds. Ambrose said the police are still investigating the vandalism. He said it will be difficult to find suspects because no one knows whether the vandalism was a prank or seriously anti-Semitic. He said fingerprinting is not an option because the police can't take fingerprints on the granite headstones. He said investigators' best chance to find the culprits is by receiving a tip from someone with information about the event. Howard said she hopes whoever committed the vandalism will have to publicly make amends. "This is hate crime as far as I'm concerned," Howard said. "I hope they have to talk to the school, the synagogue and apologize to all the families who have someone buried there," she said. OC6XN BGXCH CLUB . qRJLL "YOUR. AM6RJCAN NiqHTCLUB NQRJH OF TH6 BOBJ)6K" Presents.-. Naughty Schoolgirl 5 FREE drinks for girls who dress up! Saturay May 6, 2006 W.W.U. Wednesday Night $2.50 Hi-Balls $2.50 Draft Beer Friday and Saturday Nights Free Cover . VIP Access for ALL U.S. Patrons! (Before 10:30pm) DJ Disney Spinning Top 40, R B and Hip Hop fttttfrtift WNMtftottf *Â£JS 14995 Marine Drive â€¢ Whiterock, B.C. Canada â€¢ (604) 531-0672 ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT APRIL 25,2006 WWU Spring Career Fair â€¢ Thursday, April 27th The WWU Career Services Center will hold its Spring Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 27 in the VU Multipurpose Room. The Spring Career Fair is a major recruiting event where students and the general public can meet hiring managers. 75 organizations-from private sector companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations - will be on campus. The Spring Career Fair provides an unique opportunity for Western students to network with potential employers. Job seekers should bring a resume and dress in professional attire. Spring Summer Camp Jobs WwJt with kids at Camp SeaMi on Vashon Islam}. Spring environmental education and Summer Camp staff needed. Avariety of positions avaBable. On-campus Interviews Thursday, April 27th Info at Career Senfces, Old Main 2B0,650 3240. Or contact Camp Seafth at 206 4633174, campstarT#campfirfi4isai]fg. Admission to the career fair is free!!! Summer Camp Jobs!!! For Men and Women Hidden Valley Camp in Granite Falls, WA needs resident staff from 6/17/06 to 6725/06. Spend your summer in a beautiful setting while in worthwhile employment. Room â€¢ Board â€¢ Salary Positions include: Counselors, Lifeguards, Drivers, Kitchen Staff, Program Staff and more! - Interviews available on campus. Vrst our booth at the CAREER EXPO en April 27 Ior more info, or contact m directly: phone: 42S-844-8898 e-rnai I: hidden valleycamp^eartrif ink. net A Company "Worth Your Xalents! Committed, to Service, Quality, Innovation Dealers Cage Cashiers Soft Count Clerk Elaristas Buffet Servers Cocktail Servers L i n e C o ok D i s h w a s h e r s K e n o C l e rk S l o t A t t e n d a n ts W i n n e r s C l u b R e p r e s e n t a t i v es C u s t o d i a l S e c u r i t y O f f i c er V a l e t P a r k i n g A t t e n d a n t S u r v e i l l a n c e T e c h n i c i an S o u s C h e f ^fl gt; F o o d B e v e r a g e S u p e r v i s or Employment Hotline: lt;3tfO) 592-091-4 ext. 1420 A p p l y in p e r s o n at t h e N o o k s a c k River Casino A d m i n i s t r a t i o n building located b e h i n d t h e C a s i n o . You m a y also email or fax: y o u r resume. JFax: lt;3 lt;SO) 5 Â° 2 - S 5 42 Email: employment@nooksackcasino.com All E m p l o y e e s are r e q u i r ed t o p a s s a pre- employment drug screen a n d h e a b l e to o b t a i n a n d m a i n t a i n a C l a s s II or III Gaming License. JEO'JE WWW.; i . c om ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 5 ---------- APRIL 25,2006 THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 5 UtiBiiiiiil :iiiiSiHiiiiiiii ^liiiiiiliiiiiliill â€¢ i i r i r ^^ of joining the Army. You can also receive cash bonuses and money for college. If you qualify, you can receive a $40,000 IjEistisjftn^ i i i i p i i i l i i i llllillllllliillig iMiiiliiiiili ISB^III^il^liiliHIiiPilfflBK Who: Call Sergeant First Class Orahood, 360-734-7130 ARMY Gf ONE j ^ f Looking for a company with a great benefit package and a pleasant working atmosphere? Are you a recent or soon to be graduate in business or related studies? If you have answered yes then come join Lumbermens at the April 27th Career Fair and learn about these great opportunities. â€¢ Manager In Training - South Puget Sound â€¢ IT Systems Analyst - Lacey, WA â€¢ Contractor Sales - Multiple Areas â€¢ Summer Interns - Multiple Areas "Willingness to relocate is a pre-requisite for most to all of these positions". Lumbermens is one of the nation's largest and fastest growing suppliers of quality lumber and building materials to professional builders and project do-it-yourselfers. We have 65+ locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California Arizona. As a Lumbermens' employee we give you tools you med to succeed in every market and well reward you for your efforts. We also offer an excellent compensation and benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, 40 l(k), paid vacations, holidays and sick leave. Lumbermens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a drug and alcohol free workplace. Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! The internship at WWU was Hfe-changihg for me. It helped me solidify my passion for Human Resources and the relationships 1established with the people there continue to this day. The experience helped me secure a great job in my field after graduation and 1 owe a lot of that to the things 1 learned as an intern." -Diane Caddey (former HR intern) HVWU Human Resources Internship Opportunity For the 2006-2007 Academic Year Areas in which you can gain hands-on experience: â€¢ Benefits and Compensation â€¢ Employee Relations/Labor Relations .Â»Payroll â€¢ Employment â€¢ Training and Development â€¢ Special projects, such as assisting in the development of: o Training solutions for our upcoming online application system, o HR website, . o New employee orientation. 9 Employer brand and employment marketing strategies, In^riishijp jpiye the road to your future by: ^m^^SM^^^I0W^0^^^^0iiiiSiÂ» job market! Â§ 1 ! | I Â§ I 1 ^ tÂ» the Learning from Mi networking with professional mentors who want to see you succeed!! How to Apply: Submit a: Â« Cover letter addressing areas of interest . o Current resume, and o Three letters of reference from instructors, previous employers, and/or internship supervisors Mail or fas material1! to: Attn: Cathie Haag, Sr. HR Associate 2006-200? Human Resources Internship 516 High Street MS 5221 Bellingham,WA 98225-59% Fax: 360.650.2810 Phone: 360.650.3386 Pip pATIA V5 Desi||^H py stems Engineell^ â€¢Quality Assuraneli^ â€¢Project Managemlfjj Please send resume to: $helleym.rich@boeingxom ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 6 ---------- 6 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS APRIL 25,2006 AS candidates speak out Campaigners propose cheaper textbooks, better food WHAT IS YOUR NUMBER ONE GOAL, AND WHAT SPECIFIC ACTIONS WILL YOU TAKE TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL? Western junior Stefan Kalb, candidate for vice president for business and operations: "Get better food! First, get a survey of what students currently think about dining services and what it lacks. Then establish demands for our dining provider (Sodexho USA). If they don't comply, then pass an initiative with our demands. If our demands are still not met, then we will organize a protest!" Western junior Brett Jordan, candidate for vice president for business and operations: "We need to expand student involvement and voice on campus. We will do this by more student participation in the Associated Students. The larger the numbers and involvement, the larger the voice students will have in working with the administration to get what students want." Western sophomore Riley Sweeney, candidate for vice president of activities: "My first priority is an improved relationship between the Associated Students and clubs. I will simplify club event planning by creating a single online form for room reservation requests and publicity. Cutting the bureaucracy will ensure that students see the AS positively. Working with student government should be fun, not a burden." Western junior Nate Panelo, candidate for vice president for activities: "My number one goal that I would want to accomplish next year is to enhance leadership on campus in the Associated Students and other organizations. I am going to do this by continuing the ACE Leadership Conference and extending it toward residence halls and student leaders around." Western sophomore Anatasia Parker, candidate for vice president for legislative affairs: "I want to establish a tuition policy in Washington state that is stable and runs as concurrent as possible with inflation and the average per capita income. The Washington Student Lobby will be my main lobbying force. To ensure legislators will respond, I will also work to increase student-voting participation." Western sophomore Kristina Mader, candidate for vice president for legislative affairs: "I intend to focus on ensuring we have effective representation in Olympia next year that guarantees that student interests are taken into account, specifically in regards to tuition and financial aid. I will accomplish this by recruiting students campus-wide for lobbying opportunities, as well as promoting voter registration and turnout drives." IN WHAT WAYS IS YOUR PLATFORM DIFFERENT THAN THAT OF YOUR OPPONENT? Sweeney: "My opponent voted against a student vote on the transit initiative. I will never vote against student voices. It is not the AS board's job to tell students what we can and can't understand. If ah issue is complicated, they should explain it to us, not condescend to us." Panelo: "I bring so much diversity to the table. I represent the unrepresented, I care about student needs and I make sure to serve them well. I have the experience and I know what can be done." Parker: "I am connected to this campus. The extent of my involvement is not confined to committees. As I sit on committees and am a member of the Washington Student Lobby, I am also an active member of the Ethnic Student Center, the step team and have actively shown my support for the Research and Outreach Program." Mader: "I have a history of activism in education issues that starts back in junior high. I am working to close the gender gap for women particularly, but all disenfranchised groups in general. I have a demonstrated involvement for multiple years in leadership positions that require me to be an expert on issues in higher education." see ELECTION, page 7 Western junior Brett Jordan is running for vice president for business and operations. Western sophomore Anatasia Parker is running for vice president for legislative affairs. Western junior Stefan Kalb is running for vice president for business and operations. BREWERY BISTRO londa llfflif hi TUffi /UflOwnhei Feed n Seed [S Own rm Hill SlHll! 107 Raih-ondAve Downtown 647-S593 respect, privacy, testing, answers. wepe ^""fe i g ^ ^ m ^ p S...J k...Â§ t...j * t...i i. .i * I..J i...M u / mz tm.mam.toaa^ downtown Bellingham 1310 N State St. Western Front Classifieds work! Call 650-3161 Now Pre-leasing for Summer and Fall!!! Adrik Place: 22nd/ Harris St. 3 4 bed townhouses w/ 2 bath, I d 2 car garages, yards. Starting at $1350/mo + utilities. New York Apts: 920-930 22nd. l.A 3 bedroom units. W/b, D/W, newer! Starting at $625. Southoate Apts: 600 Lincoln. 1,2,3 bedrooms, W/b, b/W, micro. Secure bldg. Workout room. Starting at $650. Samish Heights Apts: 1009-1011 Lenora Ct. Studio and 2 bedroom units. Onsite laundry, blocks from campus! Small complex. Starting at $525. Many others ...call for details! STEBNER RRAL ESTATE JNC. 1307 Cornwall Ave. Suite 200. Bellingham. WA 98225 (360) 676-0194 Fax: (360) 676-8629 Web site: www.stchncr.com i mail \ddi\ gt;Â»; into t/ siebner.co ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 7 ---------- . April 25,2006 NEWS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 7 Western sophomore Kristina Mader is running for Western sophomore Riley Sweeney is running for vice president for legislative affairs. vice president for activities. Western junior Nate Panelo is running for vice president for activities. Election: Contenders offer diverse representation, prior board experience CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 WHY SHOULD WESTERN STUDENTS CARE ABOUT YOUR POSITION AND YOUR WORK? Kalb: "This position oversees a budget greater than $2 million of students' money. My job can affect the textbook prices in the bookstore, the food on campus and buses until 2:30 a.m. I will direct more funds to the Research and Outreach Program, especially the Sexual Awareness Center, and help get the Ethnic Student Center above ground." Jordan: "ThisislargelyaninternalpositionintheAS. With over two years of experience in the AS, I can see the areas in the structure and budget allocations that need improving. This position can have great influence over a variety of services, events and programs for students." Parker: "Tuition and the availability of financial aid affect us all. We all know how we're affected financially. Beyond this, our future is affected. The constant rise in tuition prices will keep more segments of the population from attending universities, which will affect our learning experience and society as a whole." Mader: "This position is extremely important because it works to directly affect change in tuition and financial aid for students, and ensure Western students aren't overlooked in the budget next year. This position would allow me to specifically focus on creating an equitable tuition policy that makes Western accessible for all students." BESIDES THE ISSUES OF TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, TUITION AND STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, WHAT IS AN ISSUE THAT IS OVERLOOKED? WHY? Kalb: "The Outback needs to become an AS program and needs at least one director. We should have more large arts and music events to bring the student community together. Also, the Ethnic Student Center needs to be brought out from underground for better access." Jordan: "From working in the AS over the past two years, I see that there needs to be better inclusion and funding of certain programs. The Ethnic Student Center and Resource and Outreach Programs hold great events for students throughout the year, but they lack significant funding and board support." Sweeney: "Efficiency. Right now, dealing with AS bureaucracy takes time and limits what clubs can do. Students are ready for simple, smart solutions. As a club leader, I will come to this position not as an AS insider but as an ambitious voice for students with smart ideas and serious leadership." Panelo: "I know that clubs' interests have been overlooked in this campaign. There is talk about creating an online form that can solve all problems for clubs, but actually it's not feasible. This year has been great for clubs and I am dedicated to continue this trend of efficiency." Information compiled by Jeffrey Luxmore PRE-IEASING FALL QUARTER Andrea Ridge 1 4 Bedrooms Startingat: 1bd;$475 4Bd:$1160 Broadway 3 4 Bedrooms Startingat 3bd:$1015 4bd:$1440 Boardwalk / Bedroom Startingat $615 up Just 3 blocks to campus, onsite parking, decks w/ valley views, laundry onsite, courtyard, and BBQ. Hurry, won't last long! This brand new apartment complex offers W/D, D/W, off street parking, centrally located, secured entrances, large Deluxe open floor 1 bedroom suites. All suites have valley views, D/W, W/D hookups, storage, private decks, off street parking, onsite laundry more! New England 1 ,2,3, 4 Bedroom Startingat 1Bd:$595 2Bd:$720 3Bd:$1155 4Bd:$1320 Newer units located just blocks from WWU! Each feature W/D, D/W, off street parking, several units have a fireplace! Many Upper units feature private deck/balcony, @HB9H@I98! South Haven 4Bedroom/2Bath Startingat $1320 4 Bedroom, 2 bath suite with W/D, D/ W, fireplace, off street parking, private decks, all just a few blocks to WWU! Ilftl 1329 King St. Bellingham, WA 98229 (360) 738-1022 info@visitlandmark.com www.visitlandmark.com EDITORS WANTED! Student publications has the following openings for editors: Summer Front Editor Summer 2006 Western Front Editor '06 Welcome Back Western Front Editor Klipsun Editor . . Fall 2006 Fall 2006 Planet Editor . . . . . . . Academic Year 2006-2007 Jeopardy Editor Academic Year 2006-2007 Deadlines for resumes: May 12th, 2006 by noon Deliver resumes to CF 230 E Or email to alethea.macomber@wwu.edu Interviews will be held the week of May 15th-19th ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 8 ---------- FEATURES TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2006 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 8 iPod sheds its skin for new shell Western student creates case for Apple Computer, Inc. BY NICOLE LANPHEAR The Western Front When a local company solicited Western students to design an iPod case, Western junior Shawn Deutchman didn't expect his model to catch the eye of Apple Company, Inc. "They just said, 'This is it. This is what we want,'" Deutchman said. "I was the second person to present out of 13 people." Brenthaven, a local company that designs laptop bags for Apple, approached an industrial design class of 13 students, six of whom owned iPods, to participate in the company's iPod case project, associate professor Arunas Oslapas said. Because of Brenthaven's previous work designing laptop bags for Apple, Apple asked the company to create a case for the iPod and iPod Nano. Oslapas said Brenthaven designers discovered they couldn't make iPod cases with the technology and materials they used to make laptop bags, which brought them to Western. "The students are more sensitive to the needs, wants and expectations of iPod users," Oslapas said. "They needed to protect the iPod from scratches. They want something cool that accentuates and celebrates the iPod, and users expect that the case has got to work and fit it your pocket." Brenthaven designers told the students they wanted a case that could protect the = _ _ _ __ iPod while still providing easy access to control, Deutchman said. Oslapas said he graded the students' designs on.creativeness and protection. Deutchman said he received an A for his iPod COURTESY OF SHAWN DEUTCHMAN Brenthaven, a local company that designs Apple Computer, Inc. products, picked Western junior Shawn Deutchman's design of an iPod case for production. The design maximizes protection without covering the distinct look of the iPod. The case will be available for purchase nationwide in late August or early September. case. Sarah Tisdale, a Western junior in the industrial design program, said she was challanged to design something original with approximately 600 iPod products on the market already. Each student created 25 product concept sketches for Oslapas and presented two or three sketched products to Brenthaven for feedback on what they could improve on. Harvey Stone, Brenthaven vice president of business development, led the project to find an iPod case design. Stone said the students were motivated and were creative designers familiar with iPods. After receiving Brenthaven designers' feedback, the students focused on one main product to develop and present to the company. "Industry projects up the ante for students," Oslapas said. 'Not many students can say they've had a patent before they graduate/ SHAWN DEUTCHMAN Western junior "It's not just for a grade. There is that potential, 'Will my product get produced?'" When the students presented their final products to the Brenthaven designers, Deutchman's design caught their attention. Deutchman said the Brenthaven team liked the simplicity of his design and the quilted fabric he used on the interior to protect the iPod from scratches, which seemed to be; a com-v mon complaint of the iPod users he spoke with. He said he also wanted to create something durable that could protect the iPod if accidentally dropped. _=B___S_S_ The Brenthaven team presented Deutchman's design, along with designs from juniors Paul Kearsley and Jerimiah Welch, to Apple, Deutchman said. Of the three, Apple approved Deutchman's for production. "Brenthaven called me up, offered me some money and a patent and my name on the packaging," Deutchman said. On March 13, he signed a contract with Brenthaven, giving it ownership of his design after the company paid him $500 or 1 percent of sales after $1 million, Deutchman said. "In the world of industrial design, the ultimate compliment is getting your design put on the market because the company puts millions of dollars into the product," Deutchman said. Deutchman originally designed the case using plastic, but Apple has decided to use leather for more durability, he said. Deutchman's product will be for sale nationwide for approximately $30-35 in late August or early September, Deutchman said. "This was the first project we had done with a client and company," Tisdale said. "It was really neat to see how things work in the industry." Deutchman said this experience validated his interest in industrial design. "Not many students can say they've had a patent before they graduate," Deutchman said. "It's cool to have something on the market, with people using something I designed." Oslapas said the company expressed interest in keeping an affiliation with Westemfs/industriaMesigifepit^gram. "If we are welcome back, which I am confident we are, we look forward to future collaborations," Stone said. Brenthaven, located at 300 Harris Ave., has worked with Western students before on feedback for one of its products. Brenthaven designers spoke with industrial design students at Western in the 1990s for feedback on a project involving computer aided design, but had not worked with Western since then, Oslapas said. The company chose Western students because of the students' extensive engineering knowledge, he said. COURTESY OF SHAWN DEUTCHMAN Western junior Shawn Deutchman's protective iPod case includes a convenient slot that holds the iPod upright. PETER THAN/THE WESTERN FRONT Single-word descriptions of Apple Computer, Inc.'s goals for the iPod case, with sketches of students' case designs on the other side, hang from the ceiling of the Ross Engineering Technology building. ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 9 ---------- / SPORTS TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2006 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 9 Outfielder earns GNAC weekly award BY KACIE MCKINNEY The Western Front Whether she's visualizing herself at bat before a softball game or at the plate during one, Western senior left fielder Ashley Barber always plays with a smile. Barber has one more reason to smile about the game she said she's loved since she was 6 years old and playing T-ball. The Great Northwest Athletic Conference named Barber the softball player of the week for April 9 through April 15. Barber said she was surprised when she learned she won the award because she didn't expect it. "It was funny because I didn't even know I got the award," she said. "I don't have a computer at home so I hadn't checked the conference Web site or anything, but one of my teammates told me and I was like, 'really?'" Barber had eight hits in 17 at-bats and drove in five runs to help the team to a 5-3 record during the week. The Vikings are 19-23 overall with a 7-9 conference record. Western softball coach Lonnie Hicks said Barber is invaluable to the team because she is one of three team captains and has the highest batting average on the team at .423. "I play for the team because I want us to win," Barber said. "I'm not doing this for my own glory or statistics." Hicks said Barber's strongest asset is her consistent and confident hitting. He said he can always count on her to hit around .300. Barber hit .303 her sophomore year and .292 her junior year. Barber's hitting led the Vikings against Seattle University, the No. 2 ranked team in Division II, Hicks said. Western split a doubleheader with Seattle University April 12, winning the first game and losing the second. Barber had two hits in three at-bats in the first game. mBrf lt;^efS^fatÂ«i^Â»wtoereto^thr wthe pitches-that I'm weakest at hitting, but it feels good when you can get a hit off them because you are like, 'ha ha,' "Barber said. Seattle University swept the Vikings in a doubleheader with scores of 4-1 and 6-1 Friday in Seattle. Britt said she and her teammates believe Barber will get a hit every time she steps in the batter's box. "Every time she's up to bat and I'm on the bases, I'm happy because I have confidence in her that she will get a hit," Britt said. Barber said every morning before a game, she wakes PETER THAN / THE WESTERN FRONT Western senior left fielder Ashley Barber (right) runs to third base after freshman third baseman Amanda Shiflet (21) hit a Single to right field Sunday against Saint Martin's University. Barber scored on the play as the Vikings defeated the Saints 1-0 in the first game of a doubleheader and 5-3 in the second. up and imagines her perfect swing. She said her years of experience playing softball helps maintain her confidence levelat the plate. "I feel that I have more confidence as a senior because I have nothing on the line anymore," Barber said. "I don't have to worry about doing well in one game so I can play the next game and things like that." Hicks said this season the team has struggled to focus on the second game of doubleheaders and they will need to regain their composure if they want to make it to the West Regional Tournament. The Vikings are tied for third place in the conference with Central Washington University. Barber said she will miss softball after she graduates this quarter and moves on to attend nursing school. "The whole softball experience has been amazing," she said. "I've had 17 girls there for me that are all my friends and we all have a common goal of winning our softball season." Barber said she wants to finish the season strong and is honored to receive the award, but won't let it negatively affect the rest of her season. She will work hard in practice to improve and play until her last game, she said. "It's cool that I got the award since it's my senior year and I haven't gotten it yet, but it won't change the way I play or anything," Barber said. "I'm just doing my job." NBA play-offs Heat up, with love for Glove BY ANDREW SLEIGHTER Mark It Zero The NBA play-offs is one of the easiest sporting events to predict in the world. All you need is the right system. And like any great foreseer, I have a system. First of all, if a team has center Shaquille "The Diesel" O'Neal, as the Miami Heat do, they have a chance to win it all: If a team is without Shaq, but has an experienced and talented front line of players who've shown they can handle Shaq one-on-one, then they has a shot. If a team doesn't have either of these, they don't have a chance. Using this system, we can eliminate everyone but the San Antonio Spurs, the Detroit Pistons and, of course, the Miami Heat. Now, some readers might be saying, "But wait Andrew, what if a team like the Pistons knocks off the Heat, and the Phoenix Suns makes it to the Finals. Then do they have a shot?" No. Still no chance. Any team with a post player talented enough to handle The Diesel is clearly going to dominate a team who just luckily slipped out of Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal's way. Shaq has been in the middle of every NBA playoff picture during his career. Every team that entertains the idea of holding the Larry O'Brien Trophy needs to devise a way to get past The Diesel. When the Pistons won the NBA Championship two years ago, it was their talented post players' ability to guard Shaq, one-on-one that I'd take Shaq in a wheelchair over a team that relies on Nets' forward Vince Carter. their fourth consecutive title. Detroit had to get past Shaq's Heat last season to make it to the finals. The Spurs also found ways to beat Shaq during the regular season with its swarming team defense. No other teams have solved Shaq's dominance since he moved to the Los Angeles ===== Lakers in 1996. Analysts suggest Shaq's dominance is nearing its end, because of declining statistics and increasing injuries this year Shaq may be on the downfall, but trust me, he's just cruising till the Heat make it to the Eastern Conference Finals in May. Besides, who in the East can beat the Heat besides Detroit? The Cleveland Cavaliers? The Washington Wizards? The New Jersey Nets? I'd take Shaq in a wheelchair over a team that relies on Nets'forward Vihce Carter. stopped the Lakers from winning So this leaves us with the Spurs, the Heat and the Pistons. Here's where some readers may think my system breaks down. "Oh, he can only narrow it down to three teams. It's as if his gambling system has some sort of fatal flaw." Here's where the second part of my system comes into play â€” impressive-looking coaches. Certain coaches just exude confidence. Think of Florida State University head football coach Bobby Bowden, University of Louisville head basketball coach Rick Pitino and Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson. These coaches look all business on the sidelines while coaching their teams to victory. Their appearance reflects their success. During every game these guys wear nice suits, smart glasses, expensive shoes and a cocky smile. Conversely, history gives us countless examples of the scrubby-looking coach sinking his team. We've seen this scenario played out locally time and time again. Seattle SuperSonics head coach Bob Weiss looked like senile Hans Moleman from "The Simpsons" during his less than half a season with the Sonics. Former Seattle Mariner manager Bob Melvin's recycled-cardboard personality guided the Mariners to their current decline. And in one of the most fitting examples, former head coach Keith "Gilby" Gilbertson's goofy appearance single handedly destroyed the University of Washington's football program by running the perennial Rose Bowl contender right into the ground. Apparently wearing your pants just below your nipples and tucking in your shirt doesn't inspire your team. Gilby waddled his way through two of the worst Husky football seasons ever. Let's apply theory to our NBA title contenders. Due to the NBA's disastrous method of seeding teams, the two see REVERSAL, page 10 ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 10 ---------- 10 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT SPORTS APRIL 25,2006 Baseball falls from first BY C. JENNINGS BREAKEY The Western Front Home runs lifted Western's club baseball team to victory this weekend, but not before the team suffered a heartbreaking loss. The Vikings outscored the Seattle University Redhawks 37-6 in a three-game series sweep two weeks ago, but lost 7-6 to the Redhawks in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday at Joe Martin Field. The team rebounded to win the second game. The two-game split dropped the Vikings' to second place with a 9- 2 record in the Pacific Mountain Conference, while Seattle University came away with a 4-8 record and third place in the conference. "We came into this game knowing we were going to kill them, and they came out swinging," said senior left fielder Mikel Lenox, who is hitting .385 with nine stolen bases this season. "We shot ourselves in the foot, but by the same token, I think it will jump start us to play harder." The loss to Seattle crippled Western's postseason hopes because the University of Oregon is in first place in the conference. The Vikings must win three out of four games at Oregon this weekend to secure a regional playoff bid, Johnson said. "It adds a little bit of pressure, but as a team we just need to go into every game understanding that if we take care of our job today, things are going to work out for us," Johnson said. "We just got a little bit tougher of a job to take care of." The Redhawks knocked around Viking starting pitcher Brandon Boyd in the first two innings, rocking him for seven earned runs. Boyd pitched the rest of the game, holding Seattle scoreless, while striking out five. Boyd entered the game with a 2-2 record and 2.70 ERA. "I had a couple rough innings at the beginning and didn't get it done," Boyd said. "They were sitting on my fastball and watching my curveball a lot, so I decided to throw the changeup. I think that's when the game changed around." Western scored a 12-2 victory over the Redhawks in the second game, with a solo home run and a two-run shot from senior designated hitter Ryan Kauffman and junior first baseman Eric Peterson, respectively. C. JENNINGS BREAKEY / THE WESTERN FRONT Western sophomore catcher Matt Fink looks on during the Vikings 7-6 loss to Seattle University Saturday at Joe Martin Field. Western head coach Michael Johnson said the Vikings started the first game slowly because they crushed the Redhawks in their last meeting April 9. The Vikings worked to get solid hits after falling behind early to the Redhawks, which distracted the team from their strategy of stealing bases and bunting, Johnson said. "I think our minds just kind of slipped," he said. "We came out in the second game and switched the mindset. We came back to the basics as opposed to trying to do too much too quick." Western senior pitcher Andrew Irvine pitched a complete game in the second game, allowing two runs in six innings. Irvine entered the game 3-0 with a 2.08 ERA and struck out five batters by keeping hitters off-balance through the game by varying the speed of his pitches, Johnson said. Kauffman's home run came in the third inning with Western leading 7-0. He worked the count to 2-1 and then smashed Redhawk freshman pitcher Paul Massart's pitch over the left field fence. Kauffman was batting .333 going into Saturday's games. "I was just telling myself to try to go the other way because I get pull happy and roll over on balls," Kauffman said. "It was the right height and the right spot I guess, and I got it on the barrel." Peterson, who entered the game hitting .405 with 14 RBIs, homered for the third time this season in the fourth inning with a shot over the right field fence. Reversal: Riley, O'Neal keys to city's first pro title CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 best teams in the Western Conference, the Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks, are on a collision course to play in the second round. Guiding the Spurs is head coach Gregg Popovich. What Popovich lacks in style and appearance, he makes up for in courtside presence. You don't see him jumping up and down after every poor call. He's also one of the few coaches who publicly chews out every single player on the team, even the superstars, when they make a mistake. Analysts have ignored the Spurs all year because of injury problems. But forward Tim Duncan and guards Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili playing with injuries is still the best triple threat in the league. Next we have Pistons head coach Flip Saunders. It's hard for me to predict anyone will be a champion with a name like Flip. Has a Flip ever been at the pinnacle of anything? Besides his name, Flip stands courtside and constantly crosses and uncrosses his arms during games, glancing at his watch while wrinkling his face in concern. This body language looks less like a confident coach and more like a nervous, first-time drug dealer. Say what you want about former Piston's head coach Larry Brown's unfortunate situation in New York, but the Pistons were definitely better with him last season. Don't let the regular season success of the Pistons fool you, this year's Pistons team doesn't play defense like last year's Brown-coached Pistons. Unfortunately for the Pistons, they have to go up against the granddaddy of all the impressive-looking coaches, the man who invented the category, Heat head coach Pat Riley. Nothing says cool like Pat Riley. He's got everything â€” the Italian shoes, the slick hair and the championship rings. The Heat and the Pistons will meet again this year in a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference Finals.^What's the difference this time? Both teams have different coaches. The Pistons have Flip instead of Larry, which is a clear downgrade. The Heat have Pat Riley this season instead of Stan Van Gundy. For those of you who don't remember, Stan looked like a used car salesman who partied a little too hard. The Heat will win this series in six games. In the Finals, I have the Spurs and the Heat. I'll take the Heat in seven games. This prediction is not based on my previously mentioned systems, but more so on my desire to see former Sonic Gary Payton win a title. Sometimes you have to throw out the mathematical precision of a Shaq-based equation or an impressive-looking coaches theory, and just go with your gut. Contact columnist Andrew Sleighter at: markitzerol2@yahoo. com Harold Klemp the current spiritual leader o/ECKANKAR. His spiritual name is Wah Z. Have you seen or met ECK Master Sri Harold Klemp, the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master, in a dream, a chance encounter, or during contemplation? ECKANKAR Religion of die Light Sound of God www.eck-wa.org www.eckankar.org Local: 360-366-3447 Harold Klemp, author of over 40 boob, including the award winning The Language of Soul, and Love-The Keystone of Life, -available through ECKANKAR, or your local bookseller. Honesty. * Dependability Guaranteed! 10% Discount with Student ID 1189 E. Sunset Dr. â€¢ Bellingham In Sunset Square f360) 6T1-22TT CMHSN 7 DJXYS A WEEK N o A p p o i n t m e n t N e c e s s a ry L o a n e r C a r s At the corner of State Ohio Mon-Sat 6am to 2pm â€¢ Sun 8am to 2pm â€¢ Breakfast and lunch ser/ed ail day! 734*8687 gt;Â£CooiV*^L " 4U r gt;~ ___^_ Get paid to give away I - FREE ft CELLPHONES! ill â€¢BiackBerry |%H: k -Motorola RAZR |.'.~ â€¢The Sidekick ^ Call Garrett ASAP 360-820-2899^ ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 11 ---------- APRIL 25,2006 SPORTS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 11 No. 2 women's golf swings for regionals Vikings win seventh tournament of season, face final tune-up before West Regional BY DOUG HALL . The Western Front The Western women's golf team finished its regular season with its seventh tournament win of the year at the Saint Martin's Invitational Tournament April 18 in Olympia. The Vikings won the two-round tournament with a 36- hole total of 651 strokes, eight strokes ahead of second place California State University, Chico. The Western women, ranked second in the country by the National Golf Coaches Association/NCAA Division II poll, will compete in the NCAA Division II West Regional Tournament May 1 and May 2 in Muskogee, Okla. Although Western won, the team finished the tournament with its worst two-round score of the season Western senior co-captain Candice Wagner said. Wagner said the team was disappointed with its performance, especially with putting in the rain. "Honestly, that wasn't a very good win for us," Wagner said. "Obviously a win's a win and we're happy to take it, but we know there's a lot of work to do before regionals. We played poorly in every aspect of our game. We definitely need to work on our short game." Western sophomore golfer Catherine Kim said the Vikings originally planned to play in a tournament at Chico State a week earlier than the Saint Martin's Invitational Tournament. Chico State cancelled the tournament because of unplayable conditions and. Western played in Olympia on Saturday instead. Kim said having the extra week off changed the team's performance and swing timing. "I think we got thrown off in a way," Kim said. "We had the momentum going, and then all of the sudden the Chico Road to regional tournament: Women's golf 2005-2006 results Dale Toumanament Viking Outcome Sept 19-20 Sept26-27 Oct. 10-11 Oct. 24-25 Feb, 25-26 March 6-7 March 27-28 April 17-18 May 1-2 Northeastern State University Invitational Grand Canyon University Fall Invitational Western Washington University Fall Invitational Cal State Monterey Bay Invitational St, Mary's College Lady Rattlers Classic - Rollins University Invitational Grand Canyon University Invitational â€”* Saint Martin's University Invitational NCAA Division II West Regional 1st among 17 teams 1st among 10 teams 1st among 9 teams 1st among 14 teams â€¢â€”1st among 19 teams tied 8th among 13 teams 1st among 17 teams 1st among 9 teams â€¢ a * * * * * * * * * * * GRAPHIC BY TAYLOR WILLIAMS tournament got cancelled. That's one of the reasons why we didn't play well" Western women's golf coach Bo Stephan said poor weather conditions on the first day of the tournament also affected the team's performance. . "It was cold and rainy, and anytime you have to get the umbrella out, it's bad for lis," Stephan said. "The ball doesn't fly as well and it's just hard to swing the club." Four Western golfers finished in the tournament's top five with senior and co-captain Katja Trygg leading the way for the Vikings. Trygg shot nine-over-par with 159 strokes and placed second in individual scoring. Wagner placed third and shot an 11-over-par 161. "I wish we could do that every tournament," Stephan said "Having four players in the top five is awesome. If we did that every week, we'd never lose." Kim and junior Katie Bender shot a 16-over-par 166 and tied for fifth place. Kim said winning the tournament capped off a solid season for the Women's golf team this spring. "At the beginning of the season we started out hoping to win, and now we go into tournaments expecting to win," Kim said. "I think as a team we got better and better. Scoring-wisejwe've really improved from the beginning of the year. We go out playing more aggressive now." gement www.cbe.wwu.edu/mm \Wffimt; Meetings: Wed. at 6:00p.rn. in Parks Hall 148 Free food and drinks. Everyone welcome! 4/26) - Panel Discussion: "W\ hat Are Employers Looking For?" 5/3 - Professional Develop 5/10-Mo Meeting 5/17-BBQ at Lake Samish ig (PDM) i i i i l i i l l l l i l i i i i MSMMMMmMMMi ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 12 ---------- 12 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT SPORTS APRIL 25,2006 Viking goalie is no Fish out of water Junior goalkeeper leads women's soccer team to 2006 season BY NICOLE LANPHEAR The Western Front Western junior goalkeeper Teresa Fish began playing soccer when she was in the sixth grade. More than 10 years later, the women's soccer team recognizes Fish annually as one of the teams most instrumental and important players. Fish's teammates voted her most valuable defensive player for three consecutive years, she said. Western junior midfielder Katie Weber has played with Fish since their senior year in high school in 2002, when they both joined a select soccer team in Seattle, the Hibernian Saints. When Weber first saw Fish play, she said she mistook her for a college-level player. "The first time I saw Teresa, I saw her at practice with my dad and thought, 'That's cool, we have a college keeper here today,'" Weber said. "When I realized she was actually our keeper, I was really excited. Her level of play was so different from any other high school keeper I had ever seen." Weber said Fish's mobility, confidence in defending the goal and^knowledge of^^Qie -garnetNeither apart from other high school goalies Weber played with. Fish began playing goalkeeper at Monroe High School and for her select team because no one else wanted to do it and she soon realized she had the talent, she said. Western head soccer coach Travis Connell started coaching the women's team in 2003, which was the same year Fish came to Western. "She came in and made a big impact right away," Connell said. "It's rare when a freshman comes in and competes as she did. She played every minute of her freshman season and was voted to the second-team all-conference." The Great Northwest Athletic Conference soccer coaches has voted Fish second-team all-conference for three consecutive years, Fish said. "I was really surprised and honored," Fish said. "It humbled me that they chose me. It makes me want to work harder for them and do what I can do to make the team even better." Connell said the team didn't win many games during his first season at Western, which was hard for Fish, who came from a select team that made it to the state and regional championships in Spring 2003. "Teresa had a lot of success in youth and club soccer," Connell said. "It can be hard on a goalkeeper, but she never let it get her down. She worked hard and; turned it around." â€¢ , â€¢ Connell said Fish is one of the reasons the team won 12 games during Fish's sophomore year, 6 more than her freshman year. Connell said Fish worked hard and had the determination to - improve-Ker-:eatcKing ? â€¢M ^dSvmg'-: abilities as a goalkeeper which helped the team improve its win total. When the women's team played the Seattle Sounders, a semi- professional team on April 16, Fish blocked a penalty kick and six other shots. "The team was way better than .us, and we came out with a tie because of her amazing saves," Weber said. Fish said she is continuing to work on catching balls kicked over her head, as well as communicating MATT VOGT / THE WESTERN FRONT Western junior goalkeeper Teresa Fish defends the goal at practice Monday afternoon at Whatcom Community College. Fish is a second team All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference member and the Vikings' most valuable defensive player for three consecutive years. The Vikings open the regular season Aug. 27 at home against California State University, Dominguez Hills. with her defenders, during the game and letting them know where attackers are. "Teresa is always very positive and really enjoys life," Connell said. "She is always smiling and telling jokes, and her attitude draws people to her. She has a lot of friends, and is well-jiked among the players." Weber said Fish tells random stories all the time, often without any relevance to the topic at hand. "She will tell a story and you think, 'What? Only Fish would say that,'" Weber said. Fish plans to become a marine biologist and will graduate from Western after winter quarter 2007. Fish said taking upper-level biology classes while playing soccer is difficult because both are time consuming. She missed a lot of class in the fall due to games, she said. "I don't get to do other things that people do," Fish said. "I can't go snowboarding on the weekends because I am stressed out about a mid-term and I spend a lot of my homework time playing soccer. But it is also really fun to play soccer. So it is a trade-off." SILENCE. On April 26, thousands of students across the country will remain silent throughout the day as a symbolic demonstration of the silence compelled upon lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queet individuals through violence, hate and discrimination. What will you do to end the silence? Find out more about distance learning! â€¢ Visit our offices on the second floor at 405 32nd Street â€¢ Take advantage of free visitor parking â€¢ Try the free shuttle service to/from main campus â€¢ Check out the Parking Services website for shuttle details: www.ps.wwu.edu/parking/ Call or visit us online for more information! WESTERN Choose Wisely, Choose Western ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 13 ---------- TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2006 * WESTERNFRONTQNLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 13 Don't sterilize sexy dance Western hip-hop team has every right to be provocative BY JESSICA HARBERT The Western Front Banned from performing at Western basketball games more than a year ago due to the provocative nature of their dance moves, the Western hip-hop dance team continues to struggle to creatively express themselves through dance. Since their banning, the hip-hop team performed at Downtown Johnny's on Cornwall Avenue March 3 and at the Performing Arts Center Saturday. Artistic expression shouldn't be censored, and the hip-hop team should perform' at Western basketball games just like other Western dance teams. The athletic department banned the hip-hop team in February 2005. Because the team attends an accepting university such as Western, which welcomes diversity and individuality, students should be able to express their personalities, whether that means being a part of a hip-hop dance team or creating a piece of artwork. . Consider the guitar players scattered around Western's campus. They strum and sing and are able to express themselves and share their art with other students. Why should the hip-hop team be denied the right to dance at basketball games, where team members can share their talent with others? At the root of the athletic department's problem is the dances'provocative nature. Such sexually charged, gyrating dances may make the crowds of families feel uncomfortable or ill at ease. Western administrators should not ban provocative dancing from a university when high school dance teams continue to participate in similar practices. Professional sports clubs and their dance see BAN, page 15 PROMOTING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY Looking for a challenging and rewarding career - where YOU can make a difference? The mission of the Washington State Auditor's Office is to promote government accountability through financial / compliance audits of all state and local governments. Our environment is fast-paced and flexible and we offer our staff a variety of work experiences, on the job training and numerous learning opportunities. Our benefits package is excellent and we have opportunities ranging from downtown Seattle to rural Eastern Washington, with current vacancies in our Bellingham, Central King County, Tacoma, Olympia and Wenatchee. These vacancies are open until filled and the minimum requirements are a Bachelors degree, which include 10 semester or 15 quarter credits in accounting. Experience in auditing, accounting, finance, banking, investigation, retail management, or related fields are desirable and may qualify candidates for higher level positions. For questions regarding these openings call 360-725-5617. You can apply now with application materials at www.sao.wa.aov. Salaries range from $2,607 - $4,460 per month DOE. The State Auditor's Office is an EEO employer. Donate plasma Your new DVD could be someone s GET A BONUS Receive up to $180 a month and give life to patients in need, 360-756-1700 . 465 Stuart Bellingham, WA 98226 First Time Donors Present this coupon on your first visit, j Donate plasma. J It's safe simple i Call for an appointment today. vvvvw.bioIifeplasma.com WESTERN FRONT CLASSIFIEDS SELL! 650-3161 ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 14 ---------- 14 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT OPINIONS APRIL 25,2006 THE WESTERN FRONT An independent student newspaper serving the campus community since 1970. MICHAEL LYCKLAMA Editor in Chief CIARA O'ROURKE Managing Editor PETER JENSEN Head Copy Editor AMY HARDER JACOB BUCKENMEYER News Editors CANDACE CUSANO â€¢ Accent Editor SHANNON PROULX Features Editor DERRICK PACHECO Sports Editor TOM KING Opinions Editor TAYLOR WILLIAMS Photo Editor MEGAN SWARTZ SARA THOMPSON Copy Editors PETER THAN MATTVOGT Staff Photographers AARON CUNNINGHAM Cartoonist JEFF ELDER Online Editor JUSTIN MORROW Community Liaison JOHN HARRIS Adviser ALETHEA MACOMBER Business Manager JOEL HALL Advertising Manager FRONTLINE DIVERSITY Campus needs more color An abundance of colors adorn Western's campus year round, from the bricks in Red Square to the green Douglas Fir trees lining the Ridge and even to the white faces that make up the majority of students and professors. Western lacks variety in one important category. Its population is in desperate need of cultural diversification. The Office of Admissions must be more proactive in getting minority students to come to Western. The most obvious way to attract students is to consider the bottom line â€” money. Tuition for an in-state freshman student living on campus is approximately $15,000, costly even for middle-class families. Western must increase the availability of scholarships to minority students. The Multicultural Achievement Program awards approximately 200 scholarships each year, nowhere near the 2,013 minorities admitted to Western last fall. Admissions is not the only one responsible for the lack of diversity on campus. Students need to advocate for the admission of more minority students. The Anti-Racist White Student Union, an Associated Students club, is advocating for diversity throughout the next two weeks during White Privilege Awareness Weeks by shedding light on the existence of racial privilege at Western. The club's mission statement is to be an ally to other multicultural organizations, such as the Black Student Union and Brown Pride. White Privilege Awareness Weeks aim to teach students about racial privilege and how it affects them. Our increasingly diverse society is not reflected in Western's population. Students can take classes like journalism 375: Diversity, Mass Media and Social Change, surrounded by 50 white students and a white professor; Class discussions will lack what is ultimately the basis of the class â€” diversity. Experiencing diversity is the only way to truly learn about it. Students should have the opportunity to experience diversity at a public university. Admissions is taking strides toward accepting more minorities into Western. The number of minority students enrolled at Western in 2005 was approximately 15 percent, far more than the 3.7 percent in 1980. But Admissions' efforts are not enough. Approximately 15 percent of minority students is an inaccurate representation of the nation's 30 percent minority population and is not enough to give students the opportunity to experience diversity at a university they pay nearly $15,000 a year to attend. Editor's note: The views expressed on The Western Front opinion pages are the views of the authors or cartoonists and are not necessarily the views of The Western Front staff, managers or adviser. And we quote: "Water is the only drink for a wise man. â€¢â€”Henry David Thoreau, author fou Â«WtoUM gt; H6AÂ£ vJttft-r' 05 m Â£KoTÂ«gÂ£ i Walking into spider webs Abstain, balance or drown in booze BY BRADLEY THAYER Assorted Flavors On the morning of Easter Sunday, most people were sitting in church or hugging family members and wishing them a happy holiday. I watched a spider drown in beer. My 17-year-old sister rode the train to Bellingham for the weekend and demanded I show her what the game beer pong is all about. Well, I .-. - said, you either throw the ball into the other team's cups causing them to chug, or you chug when their balls violate your cups. Either way, the inevitable chugging will ensue. After I dropped my little sister off at the train station at the ass-crack of dawn, I started to clean up the living room. And during my cleanup session I met the now-deceased spider. It was chillin' on the rim of one of me beer pong cups minding its own business, but after a night of contemplating how my sister would handle the peer pressures of substance abuse in college, I tried an experiment. I took another cup with leftover beer in it (I know you're thinking party foul, but deal with it) and I poured the beer so it would knock my newfound friend from the rim unless he could withstand the cascading booze. I am quite troubled by the fact that the spider eventually succumbed, fell into the beer and drowned instantly. It made me think even harder about my sister; myself and college students in general. I think everyone gets bombarded by booze when they come to college. Some embrace it, some deflect it completely and some are able to balance on the rim, embracing at times and deflecting at others. I have a lot of friends who remind me of the spider. I have a lot of friends who have deflected the whole alcohol thing completely. And, I have some friends who do a relatively good job of teetering on the rim. If you read that paragraph again, you'll notice that I must have an enormous amount of friends. I think I fall into that third category. Every once in a while I will drink a bit too much, but come the next night I take it easy. I stop and reflect on how alcohol really isn't all that cool to me at this juncture in life. As a freshman and sophomore, I was probably what you would call a heavy drinker. I would have â€¢ a harsh night, get up and get " shitfaced again. But, despite my claims of being a masochist in previous columns, I'm too old for that type. of beating anymore. I've gotten used to the gives and takes that come with alcohol. I'm a lot better prepared than that spider was. By being in college, the booze flying at you is inevitable. What I see now â€” : and hope my sister will see at some point is that if you don't wake up and realize you could get knocked off the rim and drown in the booze, you probably will. No one spun the web to get you up there in the first place, except yourself. And, this may be insanely cliche, but it's how it ended â€” I found myself watching an unsuspecting life go down the drain. I want better for my sister. Contact columnist Bradley Thayer at: afcomplaints.department@yahoo.com I think everyone gets bombarded by booze when they come to college. Some embrace it, some deflect it completely and some are able to balance on the rim, embracing at times and deflecting at others. ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 15 ---------- APRIL 25,2006 OPINIONS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 15 iking oices What's your favorite memory of drinking with your family? Compiled by Ryan Wynne Caleb Joslin Sophomore, theatre arts My dad i mom in ahper garden at a church function and my dad was pretty drunk when they got married. Sebastian Jones Senior, French Mymc tieth bir0faay party. One of herfriends aggressively hit on one of my college buddies. Erica Althans-Schmidt Senior, environmental studies My dad's f^k/pf^ priate drinjgjsalud tationâ€” 'Here's to heat. Not the heat that burns down shacks and shanties, but the heat that brings down pants and panties.' Letter to the Editor AS politicians not all self-serving I have been involved with the Associated Students for four years, including two years on the AS board of directors. I was the candidate who was disqualified from the race for AS president last year after winning 57 percent of the vote in a three-way race. I have been on the inside and I have seen the belly of the beast up close, and from that perspective I must say I generally agree that the AS, as a whole, has failed to represent students this year. But the April 21 Frontline editorial neglected the underlying cause of this and advocated a solution that would make the problem worse. There are two fundamental cultures in the AS: one of the self-serving, resume-building social climbers The Western Front describes; the other of passionate, dedicated, community-oriented student activists. I have worked hard over the last four years to be a member of that second group, and trust me, no one is more frustrated by the people who are involved in student leadership for the wrong reasons than we are. It is good to see the media finally calling out these disingenuous sycophants, but when The Front paints everyone in the AS with the same broad brush, and tells the campus not to vote because there is no one worth voting for, it plays right into the hands of the insiders. There is nothing that lazy, self-serving, incompetent leaders want more than a disengaged, disillusioned citizenry. When the people stop caring about democracy, that is when corruption reigns. In this year's election both cultures are on the ballot, some contested, others not. Candidates like Stefan Kalb, Mark Iozzi and Kevin McClain represent our best chance at taking back our student government and making the AS mean something again. Dropping out of the process, on the other hand, will almost certainly deliver the election to exactly the people The Western Front maligns. Tony Russo, Western senior Ban: Western censoring dancers is unwarranted CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 teams reinforce the message that scandalous dancing is acceptable. Every team in the NBA has a dance team, such as the Seattle SuperSonics Dance Team or Chicago Bulls Luvabulls, that cheers the players on, according to NBA.com. The dance teams are scantily-clad, attractive women who dance on the sidelines and television broadcasts their bawdy performances frequently. MTV is an example of = = = = = = television that is accessible to a wide range of viewers and full of sexually explicit material. MTV's programs expose children to voluptuous women "shaking it" while wearing even less clothing than Western's hip-hop team. Although parents do their best to protect their children from sexually explicit movements, it is challenging because sex is everywhere. The Texas Legislature passed a bill in May 2005 banning drill and dance teams and cheerleaders from using overtly sexual dance moves in their routines at sporting events. Rep. Al Edwards, D-Houston, said the dancing was a distraction resulting in a higher pregnancy rate for teenage girls and contributed 'MTV is an example of television that is accessible to a wide range of viewers and full of sexually explicit material. MTV's programs expose children to voluptuous women "shaking it" while wearing even less clothing than Western's hip- hop team.' to the contracting of AIDS and herpes, according to a May 13, 2005, New York Times article. Edwards' argument is somewhat humorous because no proof directly connects provocative dancing and contracting AIDS. Parents do have the right to feel comfortable when attending a sporting event with their family. In an effort to keep families at ease with the content of dance routines, organizations like the Washington Dance/Drill Coaches Association, has rules = = = = = and regulations for what its dance teams can do. The hip-hop dance team and concerned families must compromise if both parties want to remain content. Although the athletics department pre-approved the hip-hop team's routines, the department must clarify exactly what it finds inappropriate for the hip-hop team. By clearly stating regulations on what is and is not obscene or offensive, and still allowing the performers to dance, perhaps the team can still exist on campus and take part in the performance it enjoys. Both sides must maintain open and constant communication to be satisfied with the final decision. The hip-hop team may need to tone down their material, but the athletic department should be more open-minded. ; 8Â» Â»iM ^ i ^ S - ^ S S S S S ! Classifieds MSIMil^^ggÂ»M^Â»i^g^^^Â»|gMilIÂ»Â§gÂ» FOR SALE WHY RENT? Own 3 bdrm. Ba. Condo for appix $1200 rap. Split w/friends for $400 mo.! Busline, freeway, shopping all walking distance; only 8 min. to WWU from this popular NW Ave. location. Call Rob 319- 3030 FOR RENT WELL KEPT 3 bedroom house Happy Valley. Nice Landlords wa/dryer/ Avail July 1733-6046 4/5 BD HOUSES near campus downtown from $1400 (360) 714-6136 ROWAN GROVE Apts 1,2,3 4 Bd Townhouses flat style atv "ciearwire'* high speed internet included see website www.rowangrovecondo.com for pictures, floor plans, app forms, prices, sample lease virtual tours. We are located within walking distance from WWU 929 20th St 441-9192 PRE-LEASING 1,23 4 bdrm Most feature WD, DW Off st prk starting @ $450 + Landmark 738-1022 www. visitlandmark.com 4,5, 6 BEDROOM houses. 12-month leases. Start 7/1 to 9/15. www.viewgreen. com. 715-3600 NEWER UPSCALE 4 bdrm 2.5 bath house available now. 1800/mplus all utilities. 676-0194. Vz off 1st mo rent. BRAND NEW Isabella apartments 1,2,3 bedrooms! W/D, D/W, W/S/G/cable pd! Covered pkgand sstrg. Elevator! 676-0194 DOUGLAS CT Apts blocks from campus: 1,2 bedroom units, onsite Indry, newly remodeled 2beds! Starting @ $465.201-6433. 1412-16 N FOREST: studios, 2/3 bed duplexes, onsite laundry! Starting @ $425. Call 201-6433 for details. NOW PRELEASING 3/4/5 bed houses near campus! Starting @ 965. Please call 201-6433 WANTED WILL PAY cash for 2pm spring graduation ticket. Contact Blair (425) 232-6435. wilson76@cc. wwu.edu. HELP WANTED FULL PART-TIME summer jobs. Advertising sales $400-S500 a week-commissions. Faculty/staff/student telephone directory needs sales people. Sales experience a plus. Will train. Must have dependable automobile. We will work with your summer schedule. E-mail resume to: GVPubs@aol.com 1-800- 288-3044. ARE YOU looking for a fun job this summer? Camp Roganunda is seeking energetic college students who love kids and the outdoors. WE are located on Chinook pass, 45 Minutes outside Yakima, Gain valuable work experience while spending your summer in an outdoor setting. Several positions are available. For an application and more information, please call (509)-453-9151. FLORAL ASSISTANT needed. Duties include stocking, cleaning, flower processing, light delivery. 733- 6600 NOW! MALL CART Mgr. for Bellis Fair Mall. Fax resume 360-757-0285 or call 360- 708-6308 SUMMER HOUSE painting Bellevue/ Kirkland 40hr/wk $9.50-10.50 per hour no exp necessary work outside w/people your own age contact Peter (206) 356- 1566 SUMMER JOB? Hiring fulltime managers painters $8-10/hr + bonuses no exp necessary jobs in WA, ID, OR apply @ 888-277-9877 or www.collegepro.com A SUMMER job in the islands! West Beach Resort on Orcas Island is now accepting apps for summer employment. Duties to include cashier, barista, reservations, food-handling, house keeping and maintenance. Housing provided. Be a part of our motivated team! Send resume and cover letter to .190 Waterfront Way, East sound, WA 98245 MIRING FOR summer (June 30- Aug 19) Camp Kirby 2217 Wobum Bham 98229 733- 571*0. Waterfront, OLS, Nurse, Cabin Slaff;Archery, Head Cook, dishwashers, info@campfirefun.org SUMMER CAMP JOBS for men and women. Hidden Valley Camp (Granite Falls, WA) needs resident staff (6/17/06- 8/25/06). Spend your summer in a beautiful setting while in worthwhile employment. Room/Board/Salary. Positions include: Counselors, lifeguards, program staff, drivers, kitchen staff and more. Stop by our booth at the Career Fair on April 27th for more information - or, contact us directly by phone: (425)844-8896 or e-mail: hiddenvalleycamp@earthlink.net ! BARTENDERS WANTED! Up to $300/day. No exp needed. Training provided 1-800-965-6520 ext. 237 ANNOUNCEMENTS FULLTIME SUMMER INTERNSHIP. Make $7-9k avg, and experience for all majors. Must be willing to travel and work hard. 8-10 spots available. Interviewing on campus now. ralford@. southwestern.com NON- RELIGIOUS SPIRITUALITY. www.uniquest.name ---------- Western Front 2006-04-25 - Page 16 ---------- 16 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT OPINIONS APRIL 25,2006 Protesting losing its political power BY MATT WEND The Western Front Signing petitions and writing campaign donation checks seems to satisfy most Americans' hunger for political involvement. For others, attending city council meetings and marching in protests is the best way to immerse oneself. These efforts can create positive changes on the local level of American politics. On the national level, however, political blockades can strip protests of their influence. Protesting still serves a purpose in political discourse, but its power has decreased since the '60s and '70s. As protests lose sight of a single focus, such as the Civil Rights Movement, messages become muddled and unclear. Protesters can lose sight of their goals and stray from their original purpose, which can distract viewers of the demonstration. Protests created to garner media attention appear staged and harm their political effectiveness. Western students, faculty and Whatcom County residents marched to the Federal Building in downtown Bellingham April 5, to protest a bill that would make illegal immigration a felony, bill HR 4437. Within 1,000 yards of the main group of protesters, a crowd of other objectors spread thin. Discordant chants rose from the scattered crowd, instead of calls for change in one powerful, unified voice. The rally was well-organized before it began, but it weakened as it moved from campus. Some protesters talked with friends and were unfocused on the cause. Some citizens with no apparent affiliation with Western protested causes unrelated to the bill. One elderly man carried a sign comparing President George W. Bush to Adolf Hitler. In protest, a wide range of ideals can weaken the central message and hide the common goal from onlookers. This protest was a textbook example of how protesters' lack of cohesion can obscure and, in some cases, completely forsake the original cause. Cindy Sheehan, the California , woman who stood outside the President's Crawford, Texas ranch to protest the Iraq war, gained little attention until the liberal Web site Moveon.org gained her national coverage and transformed her small protest into a media event. National coverage began turning her protest into a sensational event. But major news channels covering the event detracted from her actual protest. The media circus her protest became grew tiresome for many Americans and her cause became just another protest. When protests become media events, their causes are obscured and become low-rent reality TV. The media's coverage of Sheehan's honest protest attempted to make a folk hero out of someone who was just trying to make a statement. Sheehan's protest caused no change in the way the Bush administration conducted the war in Iraq, but it sure was entertaining to watch on TV every day. Media circuses often hurt causes more than help them. On April 26,2005, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger created one when he repaired a pothole in San Jose, Calif, according to a May 26, 2005, San Francisco Chronicle article. Schwarzenegger wanted to boost publicity for his plans Protesting still serves a purpose in political involvement, but its power has decreased since the '60s and 70s. to increase the budget for transportation projects. However, a work crew created the pothole the same day, solely for the media coverage opportunity. Coverage of the event shifted to the costs of creating an unnecessary pothole instead of Schwarzenegger's efforts to increase the transportation budget. Doctoring a circumstance such as this to gain media attention borders on preposterous. Schwarzenegger could have made a speech = = instead of wasting valuable time and state resources on digging a 15-foot-deep hole in the ground. The staged political event once again eclipsed the heart of the matter and weakened the cause it was trying to advocate. Staged political events aren't always useless. On March 25, more than 500,000 people marched in the streets of Los Angeles to protest the immigration bill, according to a Los Angeles Times article from that day. The protest received little coverage from the national media. Instead of a front-page story, The New York Times ran a teaser directing readers deep within the first section of the paper to an article only a half-page long. Similarly, the L.A. Times ran a half-page on the protests. A 1969 Vietnam War protest in Washington, D.C. attracted approximately 500,000 people. The next day's New York Times devoted a front-page article and a picture to the protest. But with the recent Los Angeles protest, the second half of the New York Times page was filled with ads. This is a far cry from the thorough protest coverage of the past. Without solid causes to focus on or a media that truly knows where the story is, modern protesting may end up limited to staged media events or movements that never rise past the grassroots level. STO Every day 300 million children wake up hungry and 800 million people around the world are malnourished. We want to help connect food with the people who need It. That is why, in conjunction with Circle K (a collegiate service organization with a worldwide membership that promotes fellowship, leadership, and service), University Dining Services is having its annual food drive called Stop Hunger. PPPPP
Show less

Identifier: wwu:16887
Title: Western Front - 2006 January 6
Date: 2006-01-06
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_2006_0106
Text preview (might not show all results): 2006_0106 ---------- Western Front - 2006 January 6 - page 1 ---------- THE WESTERN FRONT JANUARY 6,2006 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY An independent student newspaper serving the campus community since 1970. ISSUE 1, VOLUME 136 Restrictions on cold medicine sales face delay in Congress CHRIS JOSEPH
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 2006_0106 ---------- Western Front - 2006 January 6 - page 1 ---------- THE WESTERN FRONT JANUARY 6,2006 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY An independent student newspaper serving the campus community sin
Show more2006_0106 ---------- Western Front - 2006 January 6 - page 1 ---------- THE WESTERN FRONT JANUARY 6,2006 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY An independent student newspaper serving the campus community since 1970. ISSUE 1, VOLUME 136 Restrictions on cold medicine sales face delay in Congress CHRIS JOSEPH TAYLOR / THE WESTERN FRONT Fairhaven Pharmacy assistant Georgiana Sorensen organizes a behind-the-counter shelf of cold medicine containing psudophedrine Thursday, a main ingredient used in making methamphetamine. BY PETER JENSEN The Western Front With the USA Patriot Act set to expire next month, Congress is preparing for a bitter fight to renew the controversial antiterrorism bill when it reconvenes Feb. 1. Trapped within that battle, however, is a measure lawmakers consider crucial in stopping the production of the illegal and highly addictive drug-methamphetamine. The measure is part of, but unrelated to, the renewal of the Patriot Act. If the anti-meth measure survives and becomes law, it would regulate the saie of cough medicines such, as see METH, page 3 City constructing new farmers market venue BY ERIN DEWEY The Western Front After more than a decade of community discussion regarding the future of Railroad Avenue, construction on the new Depot Market Square has started where the old Bellingham Farmers Market was previously located. At the empty lot of the old farmers market on Railroad Avenue, a 7,000 square-foot building is under construction to house the Bellingham Farmers Market, along with providing a location the community can rent for other events. Brian Griffin, a Depot Market Square committee member and Bellingham resident, said construction was finally able to start with the help of a $450,000 grant from Washington state. The construction's will cost an estimated $2.5 million. "The city planning and private groups for 12 years have heen working on a plan to upgrade Railroad Avenue and provide a public square," Griffin said. "It has been in the comprehensive city plan for years but the grant was what got it started. It will hopefully be a public square that will attract people." Impero Contracting Company, LLC, will build the Depot Market Square on the 1892 location of Railroad Depot, a joint venture between the Bellingham Bay and British Columbia Railroad. see MARKET, page 4 JARED YOAKUM / THE WESTERN FRONT A worker strides across the soon-to- be completed Depot Market Square. The building will provide a permanent home for Bellingham's Farmers Market, which will open April 1st. County residents dispute new location of at-risk boys home BY JUSTIN MORROW The Western Front A non-profit school and residential center for troubled teens bought 36 acres in rural Whatcom County with plans to build a new facility and move to by the end of August, despite local residents' concerns. Secret Harbor, currently located on Cypress Island near Anacortes, houses boys between the ages of 10 and 17, the center's president and CEO Brian Carroll said. Boys voluntarily check into the center from neglected or abusive living situations to deal with their behavioral or learning challenges. "We work with Washington State DHSH (Department of Health and Social Services) kids who haven't been successful in other out-of-home settings (foster care)," he said. Carroll said the success rate of children going through the Secret Harbor residential treatment program relies on the facility's ability to continue its operations. In 2005, the center released 27 of 29 kids, some to foster care or drug and alcohol treatment. "The afternoon staff has to stay overnight because the ferries don't run late," he said. "This situation is hard on staff with families." Linda Burpee, a long-time resident on Mosquito Lake Road in Whatcom County, said neighbors are collecting information by looking at old newspaper articles in the Skagit Valley Herald and requesting arrest records from the Skagit County sheriff to see what type of impactSecret Harbor will have at its new location on Mosquito Lake Road, approximately 17 miles northeast from Bellingham. "I'm interested in what kind of kids they are taking in now and if they have a criminal background or not," she said. Burpee said one of her main concerns is the sheriff department's ability to respond in a timely manner if a resident of the area reports a crime related to the facility. She said the Secret Harbor property on 'Mosquito Lake Road is approximately 8 miles from the Mt. Baker Highway and approximately 16 miles from Interstate 5. "The area is not close to the downtown sheriff's department and there is not a substation nearby," Burpee said. Whatcom County executive Pete Kremen said several citizens have voiced similar concerns to him regarding the sheriff's ability to respond quickly to the sparsely inhabited region of the Mt. Baker foothills. Kremen also said the center has yet to submit a formal application to move to the property, and the county and the organization are still in the preliminary stages of the application process. The Whatcom County Planning Committee still needs to ensure Secret Harbor's facilities will meet all zoning laws within the county. Kremen said the center has not submitted an application yet. "According to my staff, there was a meeting for a pre-application but no submittal of an application," he said. see BOYS, page 4' RIVALRY REVISITED Western men's basketball team prepares to battle Central Washington University. SPORTS, PAGE 8 WISH ARTWORK A Western art professor's exhibit comprising of works made from worldwide wishes. ACCENT, PAGE 6 www.westernfrontonline.com 3B MEMORIES People shed tears into their beers as the 3B closes its doors for the last time. OPINIONS, PAGE 10 WEATHER Saturday: Rainy Hi: 50 Low: 38 Sunday: Sunny Hi: 46 Low: 38 ---------- Western Front - 2006 January 6 - page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS JANUARY 6,2006 Western professor honored internationally I^^^^^^^^^^^S Cops Box Biraam Wood apartment The BY JACKIE LECUYER The Western Front The International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology dedicated a distinguished lecture series to Western professor emeritus of psychology Walter J. Lonner because of his significant role in the enhancement of cross-cultural psychology. "It was an honor," Lonner said. "I want to see psychology become increasingly relevant to world problems." Lonner's friend and Western psychology professor Susanna Hayes said he deserves the distinguished lecture series for all the energy and support he put into the association, as a teacher and as editor of the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology. "Dn Lonner is a thoughtful and caring person dedicated to teaching," Hayes said. "He would talk to any student interested in culture, whether they are an anthropology or sociology student, because he thinks psychology could be used for multiple reasons in multiple disciplines." In 1970, Lonner became the founding and Special Issues editor of the Journal of Cross- Cultural Psychology, a leading interchsciplinary forum for psychologists. The journal was inagurated by the association, which Lonner also cofounded, as its publication during the association's first year in 1972. Western, along with the association, experienced the benefits of Lonner's work firsthand. Due to Lonner's involvement in the journal, Western owned the journal's copyright until May 2004 when the university sold the journal to Sage Publications of California for $1.25 million. Along with the initial sale price, the association and Western also receive approximately $50,000 in annual royalties, which help pay for cross-cultural research, Lonner said. The continual study of the role of cross-cultural research in shaping human behavior and its relevance to global issues is the purpose of the association, Lonner said. Students. benefit from the annual royalties because both Western and the association spend a portion as scholarship money for graduate students, Lonner said. The scholarship pays the conference and travel expenses for two to four students to attend the association's international meetings. Lonner said the association should use the money to encourage student participation in the association because they are the next generation of psychologists. "Most psychology students don't know what's out there in the world,"Xonner said. "If you study the whole enchilada, you'll get a local and foreign perspective." Western sophomore and psychology student Gina Bacon said traveling outside of one's own culture is the only way to understand how another group of people think and respond to world issues, such as war. As of 2006$ every two years the association will hold the Walter J. Lonner Distinguished Lecture Series in a different location around the world, featuring different international psychology or scholarly speakers. Psychologist Paul Bakes will speak at the first series during a July 11-15, international conference on the Isle of Spetses, Greece. Baltes' inauguration lecture is titled "Adventures in Cultural Psychology: the Psychology of Wisdom and Lifespan Longing." The 2006 series will be the CHRIS HUBER / THE WESTERN FRONT Western professor emeritus of psychology Walter J. Lonner encourages Western students to explore the world and leam more about their own culture along the way. association's; firstCongress with an individual psychologist's lecture as a major focal point. "The purpose of the series is to juice-up the meetings, to get something electric," Lonner said. "We want to get an international figure, outside the association, to give an inspirational or motivational talk that all psychologists will be interested in." Baltes' main focus will be on the German word sehnsucht. "Sehnsucht is a German word that describes something powerful, something very emotional," Lonner said. "There's no English word for it. I talked with two others (association members) and the closest we came to finding an English word to describe it is pining, embellished by the fact you can't have what you want; in this case, pining for wisdom and closure in one's life." WWU Official Announcements - PLEASE POST The Western Front is published twice weekly in fall, winter and spring; once a week in-summer session. Address: The Western Front, Western Washington University, CF 251, Bellingham, WA 98225. The Western Front is the official newspaper of Western Washington University, published by the Student Publications Council, and is mainly supported by advertising. Opinions and stories in the newspaper have no connection with advertising. News content is determined by student editors. Staff reporters are enrolled in a course in the Department of Journalism, but any student enrolled at Western may offer stories to the editors. Advertising inquiries should be directed to the business office in CF 230, or by phone to (360) 650-3161. Members of the Western community are entitled to a single free copy of each issue of The Western Front. MATH PLACEMENT TEST (MPT). The Math Placement Test will be held in OM120 at 9 a.m. Jan. 12,19,26; Feb. 2, 9,16, 23; March 2,9, arid 16 and at 3 p.m. jan 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6,13,27, March 6, and 13. Registration is not required. Students must bring photo identification, their student number, Social Security Number and a No. 2 pencil. A $15 fee is payable in the exact amount at test time. Allow 90 minutes. LOT RESERVATIONS, lot 17Q will be reserved at 5 p.m. Jan. 7 and Jan. 12 for Viking permit holders. FACULTY ARE REMINDED THAT RESERVED PARKING SPACES are available for their use after hours and weekends with a valid parking permit or bus pass, as posted in lots 10G, 17G and Parks Hall. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS EXCHANGES is moving to CH 104. The office will be closed for moving on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 9-10. The office will reopen with normal hours in its new location on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The phone number remains the same: X/3298. BIOLOGY SEMINARS. Tracy Norris (University of Portland), "Microbial Life at the Extremes: Exploring Photosynthetic Life in Rocks." 4 p.m. Jan. 9, 81 234. â€¢ Marion Brodhagen (University of Wisconsin), "Eavesdropping on the Conversations: Secondary Metabolite Signals in Microorganisms." Part I: "Polyketide Signals in the Soil Bacterium Pseudamonas fluorescent Pf-S." Part II: "Oxylipin Signals in The Seed-infecting Fungus Aspergillus nidulans, 4 p;mv Jan. 11, Bl 212. AN AUTHOR'S DISCUSSION BY STEPHEN MARGARITIS of The New Morality: Is It Really New? will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 12 in the Library Presentation Room. . ' MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT). The Miller Analogies Test is administered by appointment only, as a computer-based test. Make an appointment in person in OM 120 or by calling X/3080. A $60 fee is payable at test time. Testing takes about 1V2 hours. Preliminary scores will be available immediately; official results are mailed within 15 days. WEST-B TEST. Everyone applying for admission to state- approved teacher education programs must meet the minimum passing score on the baste skills assessment by the application deadline. For a study guide and to register, visit www.west.nesinc.com. Remaining test dates through July are May 13 and July 15. Registration deadlines are several weeks in advance. WEST-E PRAXIS. Washington state requires individuals seeking teacher certification and teachers seeking additional endorsements to pass the Washington Educator Skills Test-Endorsement, or WEST-E in the chosen endorsement area. Visit www.ets. org/praxis/prxwa.htmi for description and online registration information. Registration bulletins are also available in MH 2^6. Remaining WEST-E (PRAXIS) dates for the 2005-06 academic year are March 4 and April 29. HAROLD AND LYLA LANT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS are now available to students pursuing a career as a lawyer and who have applied to an accredited law school; Full description and applications materials are available in Academic Advising and Tutorial Services, OM 380. Application deadline is Feb. 1. THE ASIA UNIVERSITY AMERICA PROGRAM (AUAP) IS HIRING WWU STUDENTS to become international peer advisers for September 2006 to February 2007. To request an application, stop by HS 47, call X/3297, or send e-mail to AUAP@wwu. edu. Application deadline is Thursday, Feb. 2. TO LEARN IF WESTERN IS CLOSED DURING STORMY WEATHER, call 360-650-6500 after 6:30 a.m. or tune to KGMI (790 AM), KBAI (930 AM), KPUG (1170 AM), KUGS (89.3 FM), KISM (92.9 FM), KAFE (104.3 FM) or KWPZ (106.5 FM). The decision to remain open or to close will be broadcast beginning between 6:15 and 6:30 a.m. ---------- Western Front - 2006 January 6 - page 3 ---------- JANUARY 6,2006 THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 3 Meth: New bill would require photo ID and signing a logbook to purchase certain cough medicines CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Sudafed, which can be used to manufacture methamphetamine when combined with other chemicals. Customers would have to provide photo identification and sign a store's logbook documenting the purchase. They could only purchase one box a day and a total of three boxes a month. Second Congressional District, which includes Bellingham,. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash. co-sponsored the measure and helped produce it as one of four co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus to Control and Fight Methamphetamine, which is responsible for the legislation. "(The measure) is critical because it takes a big picture approach that will move us light-years forward in helping our local communities fight meth," Larsen said. "It will put a federal firewall on meth production, distribution and use." The measure had bipartisan support in the House of Representatives and the Senate, but that support eroded once it was attached to the Patriot Act's renewal, said Abbey Levenshus, Larsen's director of communication. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, a Wisconsin Republican and chairman of the Judiciary Committee, attached it to the Patriot Act Dec. 14 to increase the measure's chance of becoming a law, which is a common practice for smaller bills such as this measure, Levenshus said. Larsen, like many of the anti-meth measure's Democratic co- sponsors, voted against the Patriot Act's renewal in December. The renewal still passed the House, but stalled in the Senate Until Congress reconvenes because Senate Democrats threatened to filibuster, which would block a vote. The Senate extended the Patriot Act until Feb. 3, making its renewal a priority for lawmakers when Congress reconvenes. "Meth is a non-partisan issue," Levenshus said. "We're expecting that if the Patriot Act fell apart, they would look for another major piece of legislation to attach it to." The measure is needed to strengthen existing federal anti-meth regulations, Levenshus said. Currently, federal law allows a person to purchase three boxes of cough medicine per transaction, but does not prevent them from going to another store to purchase more, said Steve Saxe, the executive director of the Washington State Board of Pharmacy. With the proposed regulations, such large purchases would be difficult and the law enforcement could track those making the purchases, Levenshus said. The fight against methamphetamine abuse has largely been left to local communities and their often under-funded law enforcement^ said Jim DeGolier, executive director of the Straight Talk About Responsibility program, which works with the Bellingham Police Department to educate Whatcom County residents on the dangers of substance abuse. More than 30 states enacted anti-meth regulations similar to those in the measure, he said. Levenshus said the proposed federal regulations would do more than state laws could. The proposed measure would regulate the amount of cough medicine foreign countries import and the sale of it on the Internet, which are two actions states are not authorized to do. "We have to stop leaving the fight against methamphetamine to local communities," Levenshus said. The measure's regulations are modeled after the states with the strictest anti-meth regulations and the largest problem with methamphetamine abuse â€” Washington and Oregon, Levenshus said. In 2005, Washington had the fifth highest total of meth labs in the nation. Accordingly, Washington enacted most of the anti-meth regulations contained in the measure in October, DeGolier said. The board of pharmacy will monitor the effectiveness of the regulations and submit a report to the Washington state Legislature in November 2007. "With Washington's law already in effect, we.wouldn't necessarily benefit from a federal law," he said. Larsen said his vote against the measure was bittersweet. "I can finally go home and tell the constituents, law enforcement and leaders in Washington state that Congress is treating the meth problem with the same urgency and commitment that local communities have been treating it with for years," Larsen said. THIS SUMMER, DRIVE A $400,000 COMPANY VEHICLE IN ALASKA! GxaYUneofAktska Why Work for Holland America/Gray Line of Alaska? â€¢ Starting wage is'$10 per hour, overtime is at time and a half â€¢ Potential to work 60 hrs per week+. â€¢ Large potential for gratuities A 60 hr work week = $700, that's $9,800 in an average summer! Plus great tips! And.,. â€¢ Paid training and .free airline ticket to and from Alaska â€¢ Housing, meals and per diem provided while out of town â€¢ End of season bonus up to 11% of total earnings â€¢ Free 14 day cruise anywhere Holland America sails â€¢ Cruise benefits for your family starting your l5t day of training, (your family can cruise to Alaska to visit you)! â€¢ Potential for an internship depending on your major â€¢ Go rock climbing, helicopter flight seeing and river raiting on your days off for free! i Don't pay to see Alaska when your 65, see it now! Visit our booth in the VU January 10*-13* from 9-4 To Sign up for an interview now contact Brian Van Houten at: bvanhouten@hollandamerica.com Apply online: www.graylineofalaskaxom On E SAYS she wants to keep living in her home: WE SAY it starts by keeping her on her feet Each year, one out of every three older people fails, often resulting in hip fractufes ~~- a severe injury in this age group. For helpful tips on how exercise and home environment adjustments can reduce the risk of falls, visit aaos.org. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS The most moving advances in medicine. 1-800-824-BONES www.aaos.org ---------- Western Front - 2006 January 6 - page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS JANUARY 6,2006 Market: During work week, new market square will double as public parking j Boys: Opening CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The square will use steel arches from the old Highway 99 bridge which used to cross the Skagit River in Mount Vernon to make the structure resemble the old Railroad Depot. The square will also have a clock tower with two clocks due to funds provided by several private donors. The clock tower will house a bell from an 1890 locomotive that will sound for the opening and closing of the market, Griffin said. Construction on the square should be completed by the end of March and will open April 1 for the Bellingham Farmers Market. Because it will be a covered area, the Farmers Market will be able to remain open all year instead of its usual April through October season, Griffin said. Besides a main pavilion in the square, three additional covered shelters will be located around the edges of the parking area for vendor stalls along with a covered walking area, for customers. During the work week, the city will use all of the area included in the Depot Market Square for paid public parking. The square will also be available to the public to rent for events such as fairs, weddings, receptions, concerts and outdoor movies. The committee started discussions about potentially hosting a charity beer-tasting event, Griffin said. Despite the historical significance of the location and potential benefits forthecommunityupontheproject's completion, some drawbacks still persist during the construction. Ravyn Whitewolf, the project's engineering manager from the Bellingham Department of Public Works, said the lack of available parking is hurting businesses on Railroad Avenue, but they are trying to help by requiring all construction vehicles to park off-site. The city leased additional parking on Cornwall Boulevard to all Railroad Avenue businesses. Janet Lightner, general manager of the Boundary Bay Brewery and Bistro and member of the city parking commissfon, said although she doesn't think the construction impacted Boundary Bay's business, it' has still been a messy and challenging process. "I feel lucky that we have this in front of Boundary Bay, but it's a mixed blessing," she said. "There are still some issues we need to work out with downtown parking." . Whitewolf said businesses aren't thrilled by the construction, but look forward to its eventual benefits. "They see potential for the long term," she said. "The merchants have been part of our stakeholder group from the beginning." Businesses on Railroad Avenue struggle with a minimal amount of parking, along with a reduction in the available lighting along the road and sidewalks, Whitewolf said. "This is Bellingham, the city of subdued excitement," Whitewolf said. "We'll see how it goes." in summer 2006 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Carroll said the group aims to have the facility open by the end of August 2006. Whatcom County Council member Barbara Brenner said she is concerned about Secret Harbor's potential impact on the criminal justice services. Brenner said she has been in contact with .local authorities and residents, but is not ready to form an opinion about the proposal. "I have to keep an open mind until we vote on this," she said. TESOL CERTIFICATION School of Teaching ESL . in .cSoperation with Seattle University â€¢ â€¢f Â§IsS:-Co'lege of Education jyiv'VISrr OUR TABLE AT THE INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FAIR AT Jff:! WWU ON JAN 26TH! ! gt;â€¢â€¢â€¢*, llfline^Od On-ground Classes ; * f iif|d^rcirn;Seattie University'/^ lH|coit^^i8iis illllpllllpfPl WNW SCHOQlGFTtSLcvm Have you seen or met ECK Master Gopal Das, in a dream, a chance encounter, or during contemplation? ECKANKAR Religion of the Light Sound of God . www.eck-wa.org vvww.eckankar.org Locals 360-366-3447 ' Learn more about Oopal Das in the book, Those Wonderful ECK Masters, by Harold Klemp. Available through Eckankar, or your local bookseller. Don't g l i i i whether you qualify for the EITC. ssKhOVV//-, There's a lot to know about qualifying forthe Earned Income Tax Credit lt;EITO. You need to work and earn {ess than $34,692. If you have children, they must meet three qualifying tests. And that's just to name a few. But the most important thing to know is you can get help figuring it alt out. Visit us on the web. calH-8OO-TAX-104O or ask your tax preparer. When it comes to getting help claiming everything you honestly deserve, consider it done. 1.8G0.TAX.1G40 Internal Revenue Service www.irs.gov/eitc Are Your BRAKES making noise? We have a FREE brake inspection that you should get every 30,000 miles. 1 0 % discount with Student ID Prime Tune Brakes in Sunset Square 671-2277 E x t e n d e d E d u c a t i o n and Summer Programs Pursue a Rewarding Career - Teach! Earn your Elementary Teacher Certificate (K~8) â€¢ Open to B.A./B.S. graduates from ail areas of study â€¢ Emphasis on field experience in collaboration with the Bellingham School District â€¢ Learn through a cohort model, in five-quarters (full-time) Information Session ^ January 11, 6:30-8:30 pm " Bellingham Public Library Lecture Room. j Contact its for details! (360) 650-7358 www.wce.wwu.edu/Elemtc T WESTERN (:hoose Wisely. lt; ".noose Western \ WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY A A I.O Institution DISCOUNT W/ WESTERN STUDENT OR STAFF ID CARDS AT TIME OF PURCHASE. 117TH N SAMISH WAY ARBY'S ONLY 6474179 NOT GOOD WITH OTHER COUPONS OR SALES E x t e n d e d E d u c a ' t i o n . . a n d - S u m m e r P r o g r a ms Complete a GUR at home. Enjoy the flexibility of a guided correspondence class! Communications English 203 (5) Comparative, Gender and Multicultural Studies â€¢Anthropology 353 (5) East Asian 20.1, 202, and 210 (5 eachf English 335 and 338 (5 each) Women Studies 211 (4) Humanities Classical Studies 260 (4) English 216, 238, 270, 281, 282 and 283 (5 each) History 112 (4) Liberal. Studies 123 (5) and 232 (4) Music 104 (3) Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning Math 107 (4), 112 (5), 156 (4), 157 (4) and 240 (4) Natural Sciences Environmental Studies 101 (3) Social Sciences Anthropology 201 (5) Economics 206 and 207 (4 each) Psychology 101 (5) Sociology 302 (5) Extension tuition fates apply. Register anytime! ^ Call or visit online for more information1. Choose Wisely, Choose Western WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ---------- Western Front - 2006 January 6 - page 5 ---------- JANUARY 6,2006 NEWS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 5 Western students plan rebuilding of Greek village BY BORIS KURBANOV The Western Front Most Americans picture Greece as a country with ancient ruins, sculptures, paintings and pottery â€” which is true. However, this fail Western students saw much more during their research and design work for a water purification project on an island off the west coast of Greece. A group of eight Western students returned Dec. 4 after spending fall quarter in Kefalonia, where stylish Venetian castles meet quiet fishing villages. The group spent fall quarter on the island, developing alternative solutions to sustainable community redevelopment problems, such as connecting the village to Argosstolie, the major city on the island, and interviewing Kefalonia residents about the village's long history. Western alumna Lisa Timmerman, who graduated with a degree in environmental policy and planning after returning from Kefalonia in December, was among the eight students researching on the island. "None of us really knew what to expect going into the project," she said. "We had no idea how much hard work there was going to be." Once bursting with elegant bell towers, the Germans dropped bombs on the island in World War II and the Greek Civil War ravaged the island after the British took oyer in 1944. Then in 1953, an earthquake reduced what was left to ruins. The earthquake, measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale, destroyed most of Kefalonia's villages, including Old Farsa, a 500-year-old community. "Nothing has been touched since then," Arunas Oslapas, associate professor of industrial design, said. "It looks like an ancient ruin, with olive trees growing and goats wandering in the places where dwellings used to be." The students presented their findings in Kefalonia Nov. 18 for villagers of Old Farsa and in Athens on Nov. 25 to former residents of Kefalonia who have relocated after the PHOTO COURTESY OF NICHOLAS ZAFERATOS Western seniors (left to right) Sam McNeil, Sam Phillips and Jessica Beck stand amid ruins in Old Farsa, Greece. The group of eight Western students will return to Greece spring quarter. earthquake. The goal of the project in Greece is for students to work locally to create a safe water supply for the isolated village upon reconstruction of Old Farsa. Western students from departments such as industrial design, environmental studies, urban planning, architecture and anthropology participated in the project, Oslapas said. "the goal was to have a variety of students who could look at the problem from different perspectives," Oslapas said. "We figured an anthropology student could possibly see something that a student from urban planning could not, and vice versa." Students hope to apply the best management practices and energy systems in reconstruction while preserving the Greek historic design and customary uses of the historic community, he said. Dr. Nicholas Zaferatos, an environmental studies professor in the Huxley College of the Environment, founded Kefalonia's Sustainable Community Development program and traveled with the students to Greece. "It's amazing to have an American university looking at an old destroyed European village face-to-face," Zaferatos said. "You can study a country in a classroom setting, but to actually go out and apply global knowledge, concepts and ideas to a local setting â€” that's a different story." . Zaferatos said the reconstruction phase will not start for approximately two years. Students are currently implementing plans for the reconstruction. Hands-on projects are not simply about scientific research. Instead, they embody the teaching philosophy that students learn best from understanding the concepts - not just the language, Zaferatos said. Timmerman was surprised to see, more than 50 years after the earthquake, houses and buildings still lying in pieces, shesaid. "I didn't have too many preconceptions," she said. "But I couldn't believe a part of this beautiful island was lying in ruins." Zaferatos said Old. Farsa, unlike many other communities in Kefalonia, has never recovered â€” largely because of economic reasons. Timmerman said one of Kefalonia's primary goals is to revive its villages that fell during the bombings and earthquake. Bradley Smith, dean of Huxley College of the Environment, also attended the sustainability conference in Kefalonia and said he is a strong supporter of the project "It's important to have students get as much exposure to international thinking as much as possible," Smith said. "They need to start thinking globally, not just locally." Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity A co-ed fellowship of students committed to community service We are looking for students dedicated to community service Over 4 0 0 chapters nation-wide IncludingCJW, WSU, CWU, SO Some of the agencies we work with include: Meals on wheels, Second Harvest Fooa Banks, 4-H, 5ig-5rothers/5ig- Sisters, 5oys Clubs, Campii're. Girls duos, Scouting, YMCA, YWCA, Local Hospitals, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Red Cross, Make-a-Wish foundation, Oxfam International Join us for our new member meetings, and meet some o f us: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 and II January 2006 FarVs Hall \0$ Â§ 2:30pm (free pizza Can t make it Check out or contact Matthew at haof;nii@cc wwu'edu or Â£50-2153 weddings Sponsored by the following businesses: Silvsd eef" ^A rnicil use egisiryxmacys ---------- Western Front - 2006 January 6 - page 6 ---------- ACCENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2006 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM -PAGE 6 Worldwide wish soap sculptures Western assistant professor collects wishes to explore the human psyche 'Many Western people don't understand the Japanese euhure of in- BY HEIDI SCHILLER The Western Front "estern assistant art professor Seiko Atsuta Purdue's new exhibit "Wish Tying" is now featured at Mindport, a museum in downtown Bellingham. The installation displays wishes sculpted inside of ^ soap, pastel beach balls and woven cloth. "The idea is to research people's consciousness," Purdue said. "It's a universal way to honor wishes by sharing them with the public." People in Chicago and Bellingham wrote wishes on tissue paper that Purdue, bom in Osaka, Japan, has collected since 1996. She twisted, knotted, folded and sculpted them into a form of artwork she calls "Art Inquiry." Some of the wishes such as "I wish to eat delicious fish" and "I wish my mom doesn't kill me after she sees my tattoo" are daily desires or concerns. . Others, such as "To live with my mom" and "I wish to be able to stand on my own two feet again" are more solemn. Purdue's idea for "Wish Tying" came from the Japanese tradition of Omikuji, in which people buy fortunes printed on paper from shrines. If the fortunes are adverse, the people tie them to a tree and make a wish for something more appealing. In Purdue's take on the practice, she gathered wishes from people of all ages at public areas such as parks, beaches and farmers markets and then reshaped them into various art works. "I'm trying to connect place to place, like a fishnet, and to re-tie them to connect into one knot," Purdue said. Mindport docent Karen Weber said the installation "Slippery Knots II" features crystallized soap that hides the wishes. The five large knots have wishes twisted inside them and rest on five white shelves. Another installation called "Sashikb Cloth" is a white tablecloth embellished with red thread. The tablecloth, with a pistachio-colored net billowing underneath, is made of wishes printed on tissue paper. One of the wishes reads "I wish for understanding" and several other wishes are printed in Japanese. noeence ami enildiiood '- the respeei in Japan for . SEIKO ATSUTA PURDUE Western assistant art professor In the piece "Wish Balls" tissue-paper beach balls in muted oranges, pinks and blues hang at scattered levels amid silver blow-up dolphins. "Many Western people don't understand the Japanese culture of innocence and childhoodâ€” the respect in Japan for childhood," Weber said. "At five, kids are socialized into adults." Weber said at age five Japanese children start school and parents expect them to mature into adults. Weber said she appreciates Purdue's attention to detail, which is generally lost in some exhibits, especially the stitching and combination of color and delicacy. Purdue moved to the United States in 1993 and received a Master of Fine Arts degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1997. She moved to Bellingham in 2001 and started teaching at Western in 2002. Purdue's students, who displayed work at Mindport during the last two years, introduced her to art director AnMorgan Curry. Purdue and Curry eventually decided to open the show featuring Purdue's work in December. Some of the pieces in the exhibit touch on political issues. In "Bullet Cloth FV" a draped cloth is woven with bullets and Purdue's black hair amid wishes printed in black. Purdue said the bombing of Hiroshima during World War II and the current Iraq War influenced the piece. "War is a big issue in my country," Purdue said. "People don't really know how horrible war is. Through my country's background I've seen war's influence." She said the work comes from an emotional feeling about those issues. "I'm more interested in the spiritual part, not the political," she said. Weber said most viewers found the exhibit fascinating and exotic. Margaret Chin, 24, a Bellingham resident and Western alumna, took most of her art classes from Purdue and said she was a mentor as well as an excellent instructor and artist. "The wishes are lighthearted to serious and touch on all types of human emotions â€” but she's made really awesome visual art out of those wishes," Chin said. "It is visually provoking and her role as an artist is to convey a group message." "Wish Tying" is free and open to the public through Jan. 22. CHRIS HUBER/THE WESTERN FRONT ^ ' , CHRIS HUBER/THE WESTERN FRONT "Wish Balls I" consists of paper balls of van- Traditional Japanese Bohzu Mekuri playing cards lay on a table as part of "Sashiko Cloth," an installment in ous sizes hanging from the ceiling. the Wish Tying exhibit at Bellingham's Mindport. The exhibit is showing the work of Seiko Atsuta Purdue. ---------- Western Front - 2006 January 6 - page 7 ---------- JANUARY 6,2006 ACCENT THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 7 Jingle Live The wild Boogie Animal Kingdom: fire show, art and muac production A group of fire dancers Spiri. flamitig stii;^ pa giraffe on stilts walks ^ a ^ r around â€” this is:-h#^ina^-^^ | expect at the oner$mej gt;3al^^ \ Beliingham-based no)^^ \ third-year amiiyersary jjar^Ssg lf^^^^Â§^$^^^^M^MSMi^Si gt;": From.: 7-vpim,3td^^ \: Bellinghain 'y ^f^^ii^^^^^a^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ;::dressln;tost^^ ;^;;^T^hsi$^ |;;|$| |b$ii lt;^ l ^ s r c i a n s ^ underage shows on the west coast," said Joel Ricci, La Push vocalist, ! Moore and a group of volunteers started contacting an array of artists i throughout the Northwest to display their artwork. Boogie Universal | depends on the work of their volunteers to set up and help organize increased at their events, Ball and four fellow co-founders realized ; the potential of their house parties to be taken to bigger venues with : past three years, but none of their events has been as large as Animal j r K ^ d q i n | ^^ Wendy Allen, 50, and Erik Moore, 29, painted a ocean mural for the Animal For more information or to find out about volunteer opportunities visit the organization's Web site at CHRIS HUBER / THE WESTERN FRONT Headlines remain on the readerboard above the 3B Tavern on North State Street. The tavern closed at the start of the new year. BY ERIN DEWEY The Western Front On a typical dark and rainy night in Beliingham, devoted patrons of the 3B Tavern gathered together to celebrate New Year's Eve. In a night of finales, the year ended, and with it, the live-music soul that was the 3B. After 16 years at its original location on State Street, the 3B Tavern closed its doors on Dec. 31 because the tavern's lease ended.Owner AaroniRoederwas unable to find a new locationafter months of searching and decided^ to call it quits, but not without one last night of live rock'n'roll. : -^ Federation X, The Cheeps; the DT's arid Bob Log HI, who flew in from Australia, provided music for the tavern's last concert. Exclamations of "Sold out! Oh my gosh!" reverberated as uninformed 3B hopefuls saw the sign at the front door announcing, 'Sold out. No chance.' Even with a $20 cover, the 3B was sold out days before the scheduled night of nights was to occur. "I thought it would be really sad, but everyone was in good spirits," Burnett said. Jeffery Yager, a loyal 3B frequenter for more than a decade, volunteered as the bouncer for the New Year's Eve party. "People who have worked there for years didn't want to turn away their friends, so I volunteered," Yager said. "It wasn't a college crowd. There were a lot of people I hadn't seen in years." Although the show sold out, Rpeder opened the doors at 11:30 p.m. for more people to come in, with the cost still $20 per person. "It became apparent that maybe Aaron had undersold," explained Yager. "It was cleared out so people wouldn't take souvenirs." The tavern's staff removed portable objects such as bar stools, pool balls and pool cues to ensure people would not take them, Yager said. "I'm disappointed in the town," bartender Mindy Burnett said. "Nothing will ever be the same without the 3B. It's been great. We've seen a lot of the Wednesday and Thursday night kids grow up. -I don't have any regrets, that's for sure. I just wish it didn't have to end." Despite theifact that the show would be,the.3B's last night ofbusiness, the crowd seemed to enjoytheriiselves, Burnett said. "People were passing out in the mosh pit and even stumbling out the doors," Western alumna Jan Ottaway said. "Bob Log just kicked it." The end of the night came, Yager reflected on the tavern and what it means to Ipse the venue. "It's a huge loss to this town," Yager said. "It grew as the town grew. It had a huge impact on creating a music and art scene. It's a sad thing to see it go. It leaves a huge void to fill.-1 don't know if you could replace it anywhere else. I kind of call it the end of an era. It was a rock 'n' roll haven, a rock 'n' roll heaven. The town will miss it. I will miss it." The 3B held funk night every Wednesday and 80s night every Thursday that many students attended during then* college years. "Not the best drinks," Ottaway said* "but the music you didn't find anywhere else." Yager had been going to the bar since the early '90s and the closing meant he was losing a part of his life. "It was an ordinary bar that became something incredible," said Yager. "It was one of a kind." ^pfi^i^^^^^^^^i CHRIS HUBER / THE WESTERN FRONT Only a few posters are still attached to the posterboard after the 3B Tavern closed at the beginning of the new year. ---------- Western Front - 2006 January 6 - page 8 ---------- FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2006 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 8 Vikings prepare for Central match-up BY DEVIN SMART The Western Front As time ran out, two desperation three-point attempts by Central Washington University fell short, resulting in the Vikings men's basketball team 84- 81 victory at the Showdown in the Sound Dec. 17. A close finish at Key Arena in Seattle seemed unlikely throughout most of the game because the Vikings were comfortably ahead. But,.after having an 18-point lead with 4:30 left, Western let the Wildcats back into the game by committing five turnovers during those final minutes. The Vikings, ranked No. 3 nationally in Division II with a 10-1 record â€” 2-0 in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference â€” will try to extend its nine-game winning streak at 7 p.m. tomorrow in Carver Gym when the team faces cross-state rival Central for the second of the teams' three meetings this season. Central comes into the game with a 7-4 record and is 2-0 in GNAC. The showdown did not count as a conference game. Western senior guard-forward Grant Dykstra said the Vikings will not change their approach for tomorrow's game against the Wildcats. "The way they came back in that first game was they got after it on defense in the second half with pressure," Dykstra said. "So we just have to be smarter with what we do." Western senior forward Tyler Amaya said the Viking players need to change their mentality when they have a big lead going into the second half of a game. "It's not changing just the way we play against Central, it's just kind of changing our whole mind set when we do go into halftime with a lead," Amaya said. "We need to come out and pretend like we're down 20 instead of playing like were up 20 â€” play to win, not playing not to lose." The Vikings have been ranked Jburth in offense in the nation all season averaging 99.5 points per game, which also leads the conference. The 84 points the Vikings scored in the first match up with Central were more than 15 points below the team's season average, but Amaya said he doesn't believe the Wildcats defense affected them. "We got a lot of options, a lot of weapons and there is no reason why if we work the ball around that we can't get a great shot," Amaya said. "If we're only scoring 84 see SHOWDOWN, page 9 Western senior guard Ryan Diggs drives along the baseline as he tries to squeeze by Central Washington University and former Western center Grant Assink on his way to the hoop Dec. 17 at Key Arena in Seattle. Western won after a close finish, 84-81. CHRIS JOSEPH TAYLOR / THE WESTERN FRONT Interested in being a Lifestyle Advisor? For annual checkups, birth control, emergency contraception, ^pregnancy testing, arid testing treatment for sexually transmitted infections call -734.- i W healthy. I ^laK Ft gt;t f^y Future. Do you: Â© care about your health and your community? Â© want qualify training and practical work experience? Â© want to take a class that can impact your life plans and career? Apply NOW for the 2006-2007 Lifestyle Advisor program! Attend one of the REQUIRED info sessions listed below: Thurs. January 12 4:00 pm VU 552 Thurs. January 19 2:00 pm VU464 4:00 pm ' VU464 Tues. January 31 12:00noon VU464 For more information or to request disability accommodation, call 650-2993. A/EO institution. 0 Planned Parenthood* Talk to us in confidence. With confidence. Bellingham 734-9095 Mount Vernon 848-1744 Friday Harbor 378-6010 Donate plasma Tues. January 24 WESTERN FRONT CLASSIFIEDS SELL! 6SO-3161 Your new DVD could be someone's life Story. GET A $ 5 BONUS First Time Donors Present this coupon on your first visit. J Donate plasma, i It's easy simple. Receive up to a nionth and give life to patients in need. 360-756-1700 465 Stuart Seilingham, WA 98226 BioLife PIASMA SERVICES f I i 1 I 1 oj ! AttWÂ«ter lt;f$U:ne donas lt;)!%. Â» ^ Paycooe: 60021 wftwrt ^ Call for an appointment today. www.biolifeplasma.com ---------- Western Front - 2006 January 6 - page 9 ---------- JANUARY 6,2006 SPORTS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 9 Mariners fans should embrace new players BY CALEB BREAKEY The Western Front Off-season roster shuffling appears to be done for the Seattle Mariners, but faithful fans are puzzled and enraged by the Mariners' roster makeover. Most fans grimace at mentions of Carl Everett, the Mariners new designated hitter known for attitude problems and others detest the $38 million-dollar signing of lefthander, Jarred Washburn. Both signings left a sour taste in the mouths of season ticket-holders, and even fans that attend one game a season might, think twice before traveling to Safeco Field this season. Everett's signing evoked bitterness in fans because they believe he will disrupt the Mariners nice-guy image, and family atmosphere. Mariners greats Jamie Moyer, Edgar Martinez and Jay Buhner made cheesy Mariners commercials, heading fundraisers and giving back to the community. Everett, however, is feisty and says whatever is on his mind. As for the middle-of-rotation pitcher Washburn, Mariners fans wanted more bang for their buck and expected a top- notch starter. Whether fans favor or despise the roster juggle, all Mariners enthusiasts need to take a hint from baseball legend Yogi Berra: "It ain't over 'till it's over." Scores of people are counting the Mariners out even before spring training, but this off-season's acquisitions highlight a message of hope â€” the Mariners are changing direction, and fans may be surprised come opening day April 3. Everett has the potential to bring life to the Mariners with more than just his switch-hitting power, and Washburn, although some critics think he's being overpaid, could turn around the Mariners' lackluster pitching staff. Fans who bash the Mariners' front office for bringing in Everett need to step back and ask themselves if the Mariners' family-oriented makeup builds a winning baseball program. The Mariners nice-guy â€¢ approach, which proved to be enough for a record 116 wins in 2001, won't be enough to push them to the World Series this Red Sox â€” especially his headbutting incident with umpire Ron Kulpa â€” he has mellowed and is a valuable force on even the best teams. Everett was on his best behavior as a member of the = _ 2005 World Series champion Chicago White Sox, and Mariners' management seems ' comfortable with more than just the 'Both signings could blow up in the Mariners' year. Perhaps a little jolt face gt; but as al1 the punch in his bat. in the clubhouse â€” just classic baseball what Everett offers â€” movies suggest; will catapult the Mariners this is baseballâ€” out of their two-year stint in the American League West cellar. Even if Everett can't â€” bounce.back to All-Star form, when he hit .300 with 34 homeruns and 108 runs batted in with the Boston Red Sox in 2000, he is a polished player who can ignite the Marinersr fizzled mojo. Although Everett is best known for his tantrums as a player for the anything can happen' Everett is a low-risk investment because he will only make $4 million in his one-year contract. But, the same can't â€” be said of Washburn, who flashed a 3.20 earned run average in 29 games last year. Washburn signed a four-year contract, and some critics argue the Mariners gave him too much money. But just as children desired the biggest present under the tree this Christmas, Mariners fans wanted Santa to bring them no less than free-agent right-hander Kevin Millwood. Ending the season with an impressive earned run average of 2.86, Millwood was considered this year's top free-agent pitcher. The main reason Mariners fans balked at Washburn's signing is because they preferred Millwood, who bolted for a five-year $60 million contract with the Texas Rangers. However, Mariners' general manager Bill Bavasi's reluctance to offer free-agent pitchers more than four years halted that possibility. Both signings could blow up in the Mariners' face, but as all the classic baseball movies suggest; this is baseball' â€” anything can happen. "They might need a push," Everett said at a Dec. 15 press conference. "Hopefully I can be that push." So long as Everett doesn't headbutt the Mariner Moose, let him push as hard as he can. Showdown: Four players with average scoring in the double figures lead Western's offense CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 points, that's because We're not taking good shots â€” we're not finding the right shots." The Vikings offense relies heavily on Dykstra, who averages 22.2 points per game, and Western senior guard Ryan Diggs, who averages 23.7." However, Dykstra said one reason for the team's success is it has balanced scoring.throughout the team. "I could score five points and we could still win. It's just a matter of who is going to step up that night," he said. The Vikings have two other players who average double figures â€” Amaya at 14.2 points per game, and Western senior center Tyler MacMullen averaging 13. The Vikings will have to rely on Western senior forward Darrell Visser to fill in for MacMullen for the second straight game as MacMullen serves the second of his two-game suspension for making contact with an official during a game against University of Alaska Anchorage Dec. 29. The incident occurred after MacMullen fouled out when he received a technical for arguing a call. "When (Western and Central) play, you take whatever has happened in the past and throw it out the window," head coach Brad Jackson said. "Our concern is on our execution and doing what we practice everyday." Members LVVE WECU! Jimmy Healey: Accomplished Athlete . Aspiring Salsa Dancer Self-Proclaimed Gourmet Cook WECU Member since 1984 What he most appreciates: WECU's focus on member convenience one-on-one customer service wecu Whatcom Educational Credit Union Tip off at 7 p.m. â€¢ HACGEN COURT at CARVER GYM Holly Fairhaven Fountain Barkley Birchwood Ferndale Lynden Delft Square Blaine Live, work, or go to school in Whatcom County? That's.oil it takes to join! SAVINGS FEDERALLY M H H INSURED BY m * l U JJ ---------- Western Front - 2006 January 6 - page 10 ---------- OPINIONS FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2006 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 10 Bellingham is becoming more uncool Because of the recent closing of the 3B Tavern in Bellingham, downtown will never be the same. Unfortunately the city won't be looking forward to another bar or venue in its place -â€” the space which housed the 3B will soon be the home of new apartments. It wouldn't be so bad if this were the first bar in town to close recently, but Bellingham also suffered a heavy loss of a great bar and music venue with the closing of The Factory last year, which was located near the 3B on State Street. Not only will there be fewer places for Bellinghamsters to get their drink on, but without another venue, music fans will have a tougher time seeing touring groups in Bellingham that want to play a larger venue. Organizations, like Northwest bands, hold shows on campus, but they aren't able to hold shows often enough to accommodate all of the artists coming through the area. Bellingham is a popular tour stop because of its location between Seattle and Vancouver. Luckily, the 3B's popular 80s night will move to the Nightlight Lounge for the time being. A city such as Bellingham needs to have a large number of music venues. More venues mean more bands are able to play in town and bar-goers will find a larger variety of music. The 3B and The Factory catered mostly to rock bands, while bars like the Wild Buffalo and Fairhaven Pub cater more to blues and singer-songwriters. Bellingham is home to a lot of young, talented bands who need places to play in their hometown. Many local up-and-comers like Black Eyes and Neckties, U.S.S. Horsewhip and Idiot Pilot have played the 3B Tavern. Without stable venues, local bands will struggle to get shows and grow to their full potential. Due to high rent on downtown lots, venues are expensive to run and a city like Bellingham can only support a limited number of venues financially. Therefore, music fans in Bellingham need to make the extra effort to attend local shows and support the scene even more than before. Otherwise all music venues could soon close. Joel Myrene, the 3B's booker for the past year and bass player for the punk band 84, told the Seattle publication "The Stranger" that, "The types of bands that are going to come through are going to be much smaller scale. It's going to turn the city of subdued excitement into the city of no excitement." He's probably right. Frontlines are the opinion of The Western Front editorial board: Lauren Miller, Adriana Dunn, Bradley Thayer, Jacob Buckenmeyer, Amy Harder, Jared Yoakum, Ciara O'Rourke, Michael Lycklama, Susan Rosenberry, Andrew Irvine, MarissaHarshman, Dawn Chesbro, Aaron Apple, Loren Shane, Chris Taylor and Chris Huber. The Western Front Editor in Chief: Lauren Miller; Managing Editor: Adriana Dunn; Head Copy Editor: Bradley Thayer; Copy Editors: Jacob Buckenmeyer, Amy Harder; Photo Editor: Jared Yoakum; News Editors: Ciara O'Rourke, Michael Lycklama; Accent Editor: Susan Rosenberry; Features Editor: Andrew Irvine; Sports Editor: Marissa Harshman; Opinions Editor: Dawn Chesbro; Online Editor: Aaron Apple; Staff Photographer: Chris Huber, Chris Taylor; Columnist: Zach Kyle; Cartoonist: Aaron Cunningham; Adviser: John Harris; Business Manager: Alethea Macomber; Advertising Manager: Joel Hall Editor's note: The views expressed on The Western Front opinion pages are the views of the authors or cartoonists and are not necessarily the views of The Western Front staff, managers or adviser. And we quote: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we. " â€” President George W. Bush Rest in peace An obituary The 3B Tavern 1989-2006 By Zach Kyle True Enough The 3B Tavern, Bellingham's most well-attended watering hole and music venue, died Jan. 1 due to lease complications. The bar was 17. Surviving the 3B are the innumerable Bellingham twenty- somethings, and more than a few minors, who congregated in the smoky trough to get drunk. Within the dingy walls of the 3B hovered a resonance that pulled us from our studies the nights before tests. Some call it love, others soul, but whatever the force, it got the best of us. The bar's management demanded a cover every night without posting what band was playing. Still, like a mosquito to the killing rod, we shelled out dollars without question. You couldn't see it because of the smoke, but magic emanated from the glowing, dancing sign, transforming every gal into a breathtaking beauty, every gent into a handsome charmer. Yes-, and it was magic when, at all those 2 a.m. last calls, that special boy or girl, or the third or sixth special boy or girl, suddenly exuded intelligence and a fuzzy aura of personality. . We can go to any bar and dance like morons and spill beer on (somehow, always) the most attractive person present. We can go other places to The legacy of the 3B is irreplaceable. The pool cues were somehow extra shitty. talk and we can duck into the alley for quick tokes behind any establishment. We can make up for lack of attention from mom by picking stupid fights anywhere. But it just won't be the same without the 3B. The legacy of the 3B is irreplaceable. The pool cues were somehow extra shitty. The closet where we bought Rainier Ale tallboys by the bundle somehow transcended the shadiness of most bars into it's own realm of she-was-here- a-minute-ago seediness. And those cans of the Green Death somehow brought us to the spinsy shuffle more quickly than any hops soda in town. We can all think back to some,' or many, truly spectacular mistakes and pinpoint the 3B as an accomplice. To contemplate how many occurrences of obscene grinding transpired on the dance floor is staggering. So, too, is the sheer quantity of terrible pick-up lines spewed inside the 3B's hallowed halls, and how many worked. If we married our most embarrassing and regrettable moments, the 3B would be the best man. But, above all else, we grieve the loss of Bellingham's best and most storied venue. With the Factory already closed and The Nightlight reportedly shutting its doors, losing the 3B â€” our scream ourselves hoarse trying to exchange small true darling â€” is devastating to the music scene. ---------- Western Front - 2006 January 6 - page 11 ---------- 11 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT OPINIONS JANUARY 6,2006 No, it's wogli I humane. ItWef-fective becauses it acts as a deterrent. It depe^ on the crikne. I think its effective/or serious crimes like multiple murders. Do you think the death penalty is." Andy Shelton an effective way for dealing with Freshman, undecided criminals in today's society? Brett Rafter Senior, psychology No. It's m lt;M$L m expensive toWay j for legal fees than to feed them in prison. David Martin Freshman, undecided Compiled by Nancy Bruce RIP: Clean the counters, turn over the chairs and sweep the floors, the 3B is dead and gone Where now will we catch Black Eyes and Neckties, or dark days. Regardless, the spirit of the 3B will endure in our hearts, No-Fi Soul Rebellion or the other Bellingham bands worth Hopefully, the 3B's New Year's Eve bash lived up to the and in our livers, long after the last vomit is washed from paying to see? The Rogue Hero is too small, Western is too reader board's billing as "The Last Big Fckin Hurrah." the sidewalk, liquorless and the Wild Buffalo is too old. These are indeed The institution deserved no less.. E-mailZachattruejenoughcolumn@yahoo.com mm WQULQytwmmnwm wm ronmrn? ^ie lt;aittf eome*C lt;***^ â€¢ Â£ gt;Â£K2Â£filM gt;Â£ lt; r gt;ui costs more tlimi OO kegs of beer, eli?! Yo, Taxi! 360-733-8294 ^K (TAXI) "f ~ 3 0 0 - T a J C i - O a i t o www.yellowcaWnc.com Ways to get into The Western Front: a.) Set yourself on fire b.) Win the lottery c.) Write a letter to the editor Whatcom County's f /^p*â€”^ Certified ORGANIC)/?^ Produce Department-"'*â€¢Â£Â« lt;**Â« 1220 N. Forest St. 360-734-8158 www.communityfood.coop Openevi Call For January's V.^AMAIOCO^ Leant To Moke A Bracelet! 1001 Harris Ave, Btram 380-871-5655 E x t e n d e d Ed u c a t i o n a n d S u m m e r P r o g r a m s Need flexibility in your schedule? FOR RENT NEWER STUDIOS 1,2, 3 bed units near campus. Available now! $425 and up. 360-676-0194. 1 BDR apt. W/S/G Inc. W/D Low utilities, RENT $585 Contact Shane 360-701- 5740 Dec. Paid HELP WANTED A SUMMER to remember! Camp Starlight, an amazing, fun, co-ed resident camp in Northeast Pennsylvania (2 Vz hours from NYC) is looking for enthusiastic, mature and qualified individuals in the following areas: General Counselors, Athletics, Waterfront, Outdoor Adventure/Ropes Course, and The Arts. Join our staff from ail around the U.S. and abroad and enjoy the perfect balance of work and fun! Great salary and travel allowance with room and board included. Internships encouraged. (6/18 - 8/13). We will b on your campus Thurs Feb 23rd! For more info and to schedule a meeting, www.campstarlight.com, call toll-free at 877-875- 3971, or e- mail us at infoÂ® campstarlight.com. ROOM ATI. WANTED LOOKING FOR 4 t h M/F 325 + utilities now --June Barkley are 253-318-9383 ANNOUNCEMENTS NON-RELIGIOUS SPIRITUALITY www.uni- quest. name â€¢ â€¢ * * â€¢ ---------- Western Front - 2006 January 6 - page 12 ---------- JANUARY 6,2006 THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 12 Sehonte Village 6471000 Mon-Fri. 8 6 Sat Sun: 104 PPPPP
Show less

Identifier: wwu:16779
Title: Western Front - 2005 March 1
Date: 2005-03-01
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_2005_0301
Text preview (might not show all results): 2005_0301 ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 1 ---------- XH TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 200 ESTERN FRONT ISSUE 14 VOLUME 132 WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY â€¢ BELLINGHAM, WASH. â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM 'Western Live' dead Kenny Davis, Wes
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 2005_0301 ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 1 ---------- XH TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 200 ESTERN FRONT ISSUE 14 VOLUME 132 WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY â€¢ BELLINGHAM, WASH. &
Show more2005_0301 ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 1 ---------- XH TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 200 ESTERN FRONT ISSUE 14 VOLUME 132 WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY â€¢ BELLINGHAM, WASH. â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM 'Western Live' dead Kenny Davis, Western junior and former host of KVIK's "Western Live," p.m. news segment at the KVIK studio in the Viking Union Monday. BY PETER JENSEN The Western Front "Western Live," Western's late-night talk show, ended last month because of disputes between the show's producers and EGTV channel 10, which aired "Western Live," said Kenny Davis, Western junior and the show's host. After EGTV received complaints from community viewers at the end of this past school year about the show's content, EGTV put the show on hiatus for the first months of this school year. In January, he told Western junior Matt Acosta, the show's producer, the channel would no longer accept episodes for airing, effectively ending its two-year run, Acosta said. "It was a great ride," Davis said. "It was frustrating that it ended the way it did, though. I guess the show didn't fit the tone of the channel." Station Manager James Baird said EGTV objected to the show's content and questioned its educational value, Davis said. Baird was unavailable for comment. The "Western Live" crew continued to produce shows despite the fact they. CHRIS HUBER/The Western Front practices his routine before the 7 weren't being aired and public interest was waning, Davis said. The show was filmed before a live audience, but only 10 people were coming to watch when it wasn't being aired, he said. Approximately 40 people were watching while it was aired, Acosta said. The last show was two weeks ago,' after which the crew agreed that producing shows was not worth the effort, Acosta said. "Western Live" was a student-see LIVE, page 6 Dykstra wins national award BY SARAH BERGER The Western Front Western junior and basketball guard Grant Dykstra, who has only partial use of his right arm, has been selected to receive the LJ.S. Basketball Writers Association Most Courageous Award for 2005. The annual award recognizes those who have demonstrated extraordinary courage reflecting honor in the sport of amateur basketball, according to the association. The award will be presented in St. Louis during the National Collegiate Athletic Association Final Four on April 4. Dykstra credits his achievements to his faith in God and to his family. "You have to give praise to God first," he said. "If God wasn't using me, I wouldn't be getting this recognition. I think getting my story out is meant to encourage others." Dykstra, 22, had his arm mangled in a grain auger when he was 2. He said he does not remember the incident, but recalls his father worked with paramedics for 90 minutes to get him out of the machinery. Initially, the doctors proposed amputation because they thought he would never be able to use his arm, but his parents wanted to try to work through it. Dykstra has undergone 16 surgeries during a period of 10 years to repair the damage. Dykstra said the surgeries ranged from ligaments taken from his thigh and placed in his arm to his arm being sewn to his stomach for immobilization purposes. He also had several skin grafts. His ulna, the bone extending from the elbow to the wrist and opposite the thumb, was growing at a faster rate than his radius, the bone parallel to the ulna. He said surgeons had to shave that bone down so his wrist would not grow inward. He said his right index finger and pinky now share a tendon, and he still has some decreased mobility and strength. He cannot make a complete fist with his right hand and his right arm is several inches shorter than his left. Still, he has taught himself to dribble with both hands ,see AWARD, page 8 Kennedy Jr. coming to speak at Western in May BY ADRIANA DUNN The Western Front Tickets are available starting today for a lecture by prominent environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy is an activist and an author and was named one of Time magazine's "Heroes for the Planet" for leading the fight to restore the Hudson River in New York. He is a senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council and president of the Watefkeeper Alliance. Kennedy is the son of Robert F. Kennedy, former President John Fitzgerald Kennedy's brother. Kennedy will lecture on "Crimes Against Nature" at 6:30 p.m. on May 5 in Carver Complex. Free tickets are available for faculty, students and staff beginning today with a limit of two per person. Students who live on campus and faculty and staff members with campus mail stops can use the online form. Tickets also are available at the Viking Union Information Desk. For this event only, tickets will not be available at the Performing Arts Center Box Office. Distinguished Lecture Series Cooidinator Fran Maas said. "It's always nice to h%^nationally visible people comc,^/^/campus. Its good for the university and the community," said Bradley F. Smith, dean of the Huxley College of the environment. Kennedy will speak on issues such as clean air, clean water and healthy living conditions, Maas said. "I am really excited to hear how we can affect change and that we can do something because sometimes we feel powerless in a democracy," she said. "Crimes Against Nature" is the title see KENNEDY, page 8 Robots to invade library BY JACINDA HOWARD The Western Front From creations made to detect light to creations made to detect fire, robots serving many purposes will be on display in the Fairhaven Library March 5 for the Bellingham Robot Festival. The festival will be the first one organized by the Bellingham Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Society. It is a chance for members of the society to display their work and inspire spectators to get involved in the club, BAIRS board member Terry Harmersaid. Harmer, 64, has been active in the software industry for 35 years and became interested in the hardware side of robotics three years ago, he said. He has been working on a robot, Topspin, for the past two years and has changed its design at least two or three times, he said. Harmer built the robot from scratch and created it to detect burglars and fires inside his house, he said. Harmer is eager to display it at the festival. "I like to show off my robot," he said. "I like to brag about how I built it." Although Harmer's robot is complex, not all see ROBOT, page 6 ELAN A BEAN/The Western Front Bellingham Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Society member Terry Harmer displays his robot, Topspin, at a society meeting. HOOKAH- ING IT UP TWQ: W l S l l i P i ^ i STILL WINNING Western club finds relaxing social activity with the aid of smoke. FEATURES, PAGE 11 Washington legislators should consider other alternatives before dividing state in half. The Viking men continue to win as the season come closer to a close. SPORTS, PAGE 15 ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS MARCH 1,2005 COPS BOX Feb. 27,2:24 a.iri.: Officers arrested a 23-year-old man in theiFairhaVeh Residence halls on a do ^blendef^barge; ^^C^cw^vbpt^Bc| them^ lt;i^isted;v^ ;. |maiic^ ;BmoÂ£in-pos^ ;^dgeway'|Cap^#^ vltellin^liaMl^ resppnd^Mawh ;S et.; ;.^ â€¢ J o i m o V ^^ l-:StcM: : van. p"arl^djin; || 1are|^|!?g; ^slppjnd dM ;ion:^.thef;8pQ;^ :tarfe.;:Tto ; lt;^:was;shoj|i arrested fyo-:M^ assault mid ;reokl(^s^end^^emgn|-5 ;conta^^ Street wh^^ contactedher parent^ajrf^sfie^l^as;: V TOl iking oices Who is your favorite â€” Hilary Duff, Hilary Swank or Hillary Clinton â€” and why? Compiled by Adam Rudnick Lauren Irish Sophomore, anthropology Courtney Bendzak Junior, anthropology Dana Silverman Senior, marketing Hillary Clinton, because she is actually famous for what she knows. â€¢ ) * ) Duff, because the boy in "LizzieMcGuire" is really cute. V) Definitely Swank, because I went to the same middle school as she did. 59 AP Wire news briefs STATE NEWS Yakima man and daughter executed in gang-linked killing Four people are suspected of what police described as a gang-related killing. They suspect that the killing stemmed from a case of mistaken identity based on a Washington State University sweatshirt. In the execution-style killing of a man and his 3-year-old daughter, blamed by authorities on another gang, one man remained in custody and a second man described as a material witness was questioned and released. Two others â€” 'including the man believed to be the shooter â€” remained at large, police said. Skull found in Olympia park A man walking in the northern part of Watershed Park found a mossy skull on Feb. 27. Police checked missing-person and homicide cases after the ^WM^^^^^^^Sf^^ Warning: May cause brief periods of intense joy. SHiifWiS^^Sii^SSS The Western Front is published twice weekly in fall, winter and spring; once a week in summer session. Address: The Western Front, Western Washington University, CF 251, Bellingham, WA 98225. The Western Front is the official newspaper of Western Washington University, published by the Student Publications Council, and is mainly supported by advertising. Opinions and stories in the newspaper have no connection with advertising. News content is determined by student editors. Staff reporters are enrolled in a course in the Department of Journalism, but any student enrolled at Western may offer stories to the editors. Advertising inquiries should be directed to the business office in CF 230, or by phone to (3 60) 650-3161. Members of the Western community are entitled to a single free copy of each issue of The Western Front. discovery Sunday. The skull was found in a clearing in the woods approximately 70 yards from a nature trail, Sgt. Raymond Holmes said. Police combed the area without finding other human bones or evidence. Police asked an anthropologist to help determine the age, gender and other characteristics of the person, as well as how long the skull was exposed to the elements. NATIONAL NEWS Snowstorm travels up East Coast ''â€¢'''Highway"''crews spread salt on roads and schools gave students an unplanned holiday Feb. 28 as a storm plowed along the East Coast with a threat of more than a foot of blowing snow. Authorities posted storm watches and warnings as far north as Maine and snow coated roads as far south as North Carolina and eastern Kentucky. Six to 10 inches of snow is likely to fall in the New York City area by the time the storm lets up Tuesday morning, with 14 inches possible in northwestern New Jersey and the Poconos of northeastern Pennsylvania, and up to two feet in the mountains of West Virginia, according to the National Weather Service. Eight inches is possible in Boston. Teen charged with manslaughter in Wyoming A teenager accused of fatally injuring a skier with his snowboard;, on a slope has been charged with manslaughter. Witnesses said Heather Donahue, 28, of Shrewsbury, Mass., was skiing slowly on an intermediate slope at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort last week when she allegedly was hit by the teen on a fast-moving snowboard. Donahue died Friday at a hospital, apparently from head injuries. INTERNATIONAL NEWS 122 dead after Iraq suicide blast A.suicide car bomber blasted a crowd of police and national guard recruits Monday as they gathered for physicals outside a medical clinic in Hillah, 60 miles south of Baghdad, killing at least 122 people and wounding 132 â€” the single deadliest attack in the two-year insurgency. Dia Mohammed, the director of Hillah General Hospital, said most of the victims were, recruits waiting to take physicals^ as ..part of the application process to join the Iraqi police and national guard. Iraq's interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi wrote in The Wall Street Journal on Monday that Iraq still needed international forces on the ground while the effort was under way to rebuild Iraqi security forces. Compiled by Mark Reimers WWU Official Announcements - PLEASE POST Deadline for announcements in this space is noon Friday for the Tuesday edition and noon Wednesday for the Friday edition, except when otherwise noted. Announcements should be limited to 50 words and be typewritten or legibly printed. Announcements may be sent to FAST@wwu.edu â€” in the subject line include a one-word topic and clearly note that the item is for Official Announcements. Items also may be sent to "Official Announcements," MS-911 7, faxed to X/4343, or brought to Commissary 11 3F. DO NOT SEND ANNOUNCEMENTS DIRECTLY TO THE WESTERN FRONT. Phoned announcements will not be accepted. MATH PLACEMENT TEST. The Math Placement Test will be given in OM 120 at 3 p.m. Mondays on March 7 and 14, and at 9 a.m. Thursdays on March 3,10, and 17. Registration is not required. Students must bring picture identification, student number, Social Security number, and a No. 2 pencil. A $15 fee is payable in exact amount at test time. LOT RESERVATIONS.* Lot 14C will be reserved at 5 p.m. March 2, for those attending the Women of Color Empowerment Dinner. â€¢ Twenty spaces in lot 12A will be reserved at 7 a.m. March 2-3 for those attending scholarship luncheons. â€¢ Lots 11G and 14G will be reserved at 5 pm March 4-5 and March 10-12 and at noon March 6 for those attending performances of Die Fiedermaus. â€¢ Lots 11G and 14G will be reserved at 7 a.m. March 5 for those attending the Children's Literature Conference and at 5 p.m. for those attending the CFPA Taste of tj^Arts Gala. â€¢ Lot 7G will be reserved at 8 a.m. March 5 for those attending the Women of Color Conference. ~^^T SUMMER QUARTER DEGREE APPLICANTS: Avjtudents expecting to graduate at the close of summer quarter must have a degree application on file in the Registrar's Office by Friday, March 11. Applications and instructions are available in OM 230. STUDY ABROAD IN MORELIA, MEXICO through AHA International. Spend winter quarter 2006 in Mexico with Wendy Walker (assistant professor, environmental studies). For more information, call X/3298 or send e- mail to ipe@wwu.edu. THE COMPUTER-BASED MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT) is available by appointment only. Make an appointment in person in OM 120 or by calling X/3080. A $42 fee is payable at test time. Test takes approximately 1 Vi hours. Preliminary scores are available immediately; official results are mailed within 15 days. WEST-E PRAXIS. Washington requires individuals seeking teacher certification and teachers seeking additional endorsements to pass a subject knowledge assessment in the chosen endorsement area beginning Sept. 1. The state has chosen specific Praxis II series tests to meet this requirement. See www.ets.org/praxis/prxwa.html for a description and online registration information. Registration bulletins are also available in MH 216. REMAINING WEST-E PRAXIS TEST DATES for the academic year are March 5, April 16, and June 11 (the June 11 test is not available at Western; see the Praxis Web site for location). WEST-B TEST. Applicants for admission to state- approved educator preparation programs and those from other states applying for a Washington residency teaching certificate must have a minimum passing score on the basic skills assessment test. Residency teaching certificate applicants who have completed an educator preparation program outside Washington and have not passed WEST-B may be granted additional time. See www.west.nesinc.com to register. Test dates: March 12, May 14, July 9. BIOLOGY SEMINAR. David Keys (Joint Genome Institute, U.S. Department of Energy, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Walnut Creek, Calif.), "Functional Genomics in a Basal Chordate: High-throughput Screens for Regulatory DNA." 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, Bl 234. Refreshments, 3:50 p.m. - READMISSION PROCEDURE. The Office of Admissions reminds the University community that all students who interrupt studies at Western, other than for summer quarter, must apply for readmission. Students pursuing a first bachelor's degree are generally assured readmission if they have followed the application instructions and apply by the priority deadline (summer, continuing into fall, April 1; fall quarter, April 1. Readmission for post-baccalaureate students is more stringent Applications are available in OM 200, X/3440. Employers on campus For complete and updated information, including locations and deadlines, visit www.carfeer.wwu.edu or stop by OM 280. â€¢ Camp Vega, counselors, Web designer, March 10 â€¢ Campaign to Save the Environment, canvas directors, March 7-10 â€¢ Disney College Program, various hospitality and entertainment positions, March 8 â€¢ Lutherwood Camp, summer positions, Feb. 23 â€¢ Newell-Rubbermaid, sales and marketing rerpesentative, Feb. 14. ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 3 ---------- MARCH 1,2005 THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 3 'Control Room' star to speak on campus Wednesday night BY ADRIANA DUNN The Western Front A former military spokesman to the Al-Jazeera news network will visit campus Wednesday to share his experiences as the Central Command press officer during the beginning of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Former Capt. Joshua Rushing also played a main role in last year's documentary "Control Room." Joshua Rushing served 14 years in the Marine Corps before resigning last October. He has been featured on PBS's "Now" and Fox News' "The O'Reilly Factor" since then, but he is best known for his role in the documentary "Control Room," said Ann Carlson, coordinator of the American Democracy Project. "Control Room" documents the behind-the-scenes events during the U.S. invasion of Iraq at both the Arab Al-Jazeera network and the U.S. military Central Command offices in Qatar. The film covers media manipulation of the Iraq war. Carlson said Rushing will discuss his involvement in the film, his views on Al-Jazeera and military involvement in Iraq. He will share his unique perspective of being in charge of military communications with the international media. Rushing will be speaking at two different times on Wednesday. He will speak in Fairhaven College's World Issues Forum at 12 p.m. and will speak in Communications Facility room 110 at 6:30 p.m. Both engagements will allow for questions after his speech. Western graduate student Olga Kurochkina helped organize the event and contacted Rushing to see if he could visit campus. Kurochkina worked closely with the Whatcom Film Association on this event. At 5 p.m. Thursday, a screening of "Control Facility flat-screen televisions stolen More Information IBiiiHiSiiBiii^BfiB SfcBBiiiiB^^Hlil Photo courtesy of Western's Publication Services Former Capt. Joshua Rushing, a central-character in the documentary "Control Room," will speak about his experience as a military spokesman during the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Room," with questions afterward, will take place at the Pickford Dream Space. World Issues Forum coordinator Shirley Osterhaus said Rushing will be able to give an inside perspective of the role of the military in Iraq. She said she hopes the campus will increase its understanding of the Arab perspective through Rushing's experiences and interactions with Al-Jazeera. Osterhaus encourages people to view the film prior to the forum. "You see the change that happens in him in the film in terms of his interaction with the Arab news media, so I think that's an important dimension of why he is a former captain," Osterhaus said. Both events are free and open to both Western students, staff and the community. Seating may be limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 'Editor's note: EedqUse of $ ^ ':Â§$iijo^^ flfjtmyers^ l8i^ifcS@iiiiK8iiiHiHWI iilttliii(Wiiii^fciHIiliB B^ftHMiiSilii^BiiSSi building to find out on which da^thfi^eflo SThms^ wl^ithe^^ missihg m M ^mlail Monday saying the equipmeht could be returned to thfef ^ â€¢j;Elhs;^ ffÂ§Bu{|^^ g||u!$jbni^ television monitors were found, they could be identified by their i|^i|^|MÂ§ji|ig|ii||p|^ |i||^|^|^^|}|^fe|l|ffl||| (ii^^lilBilSiBillili Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Science in the College of Business and Economics www.cbe.wwu.edu/mm 2004-2005 $44,500 In Scholarship Grants To get involved, contact: The Educational Society for Resource Management HOUSES FOR RENT â€¢Clean 'Quality "Close to WWU 3, 4 5 bedrooms APICS would like to congratulate the following students graduating this quarter: Graduating with Bachelor of Science in MSCM: Ben Belcher Justin Buckingham KristenTheinert Graduating with Bachelor ofArts in Operations Management: Jason Hanks Matthew Martin Due Nguyen Micheal Sauther Elizabeth Hallgarth Paul Bonner view homes at www. e be ii a I. c o m â€¢3bdrm-$1235 â€¢4bdrm-$1650 â€¢5bdrm-$1855 Call Kate: 360.738.1940 ext. 25 M-F, 9-5 Bonnie: 360.319.1375 Anytime David: 360.319.0898 Anytime ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS MARCH 1,2005 Traveling peace exhibit graces Western's campus BY KATHRYN BRENIZE The Western Front This past weekend, the Western Buddhist club sponsored an exhibit titled "Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace" featuring photos, inspiring quotes and information about the lives and -work of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. and Daisaku Ikeda. The three men were the focus of the exhibit because of the way each dedicated their lives to bringing peace to the world, said Cerise'Noah, a Western senior and coordinator of Western's Buddhist club. "These people are just people," Noah said. "But, seeing what they have done with their lives, they can empower us to make a difference." The exhibit, held this past Saturday and Sunday in Viking Union room 565, featured panels of photos, quotes and factual information about each of the three men, providing people with a deeper perspective of how they contributed to the world, Noah said. Western junior Ryan Wapnowski, 21, said his birthday is near Martin Luther King Jr. Day, therefore he always has been interested in King's life. "It is great to know that there were and are people that will be so selfless," Wapnowski said. "We can learn so much from them." Having an open dialogue with others and reading about these KATHRYN BRENIZE/The Western Front Western junior Ryan Wapnowski reads about the lives of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. and Daisaku Ikeda in the exhibit provided by the Western Buddhist club. people are essential, he said. "This is a great way to learn about these people, but I wish it could be set up in Red Square where all students could stop and read the panels," Wapnowski said. The Gandhi, King and Ikeda exhibit has been brought to colleges, universities, libraries and other public venues along the West Coast for the past five years, said Sharron Newman, 56, a member of the Soka Gakkai International branch of the Bellingham Buddhist organization. The Western Buddhist club is part of Bellingham's Buddhist organization, a branch of SGI. SGI is a Buddhist organization that practices Nichiren Buddhism and has members in more than 190 countries throughout the world, Newman said. "SGI was asked to be a part of this exhibit in the efforts to change what is happening with human history," Newman said. "These three men stood for their beliefs, and they've overcome adversity." The base of Nichiren Buddhism is the main chant, "Nam-Myoho- Renge-Kyo," based on the cause and effect of people's actions. The organization also has monthly world peace prayer meetings, which are open for anyone to attend, Newman said. Daisaku Ikeda, still alive today, is the leader of Nichiren Buddhists, said Mike Stone, 57, member of the SGI branch in Bellingham. "There are over 12 million practicing Nichiren Buddhists in the world today," Stone said. The ultimate goal of Nichiren Buddhism is to achieve the Buddha life condition of content people bringing happiness to others, Stone said. "SGI promotes peace and individual happiness and centers on its three main pillars of peace, culture and education," Newman said. The human being is of the highest value to the Nichiren Buddhists, said Joel Steiner, who joined the Seattle SGI branch in 1973. "It is a natural process of challenging your own fundamental weaknesses," Steiner said. Steiner said he was reluctant to join a Buddhist organization, but he said he ended up becoming the most radical member. "When I first started â€” I didn't believe that this would work until I started chanting," Steiner said. "Nichiren Buddhism is rooted in humanism and instilling good values in society." The five main themes of the exhibit, "Forging Destiny," "Humanity attheHeart," "Principles into Action," "Nonviolence" and "Adversity and Resistance" encompass the life work of Gandhi, King and Ikeda, Newman said. March 9-19 j-jgl|Â§|Â§Â§e of our buyback prices: mkrerofhoqie i i i p g l l i i ~ ~ 'i. â€¢ INNk - BuyingÂ® jb,5i7tDL/ lift stilts -J 3 T ate of the Legal Environment BuyingÂ® $43.50 oraru, Precalc tag @ $24.00 g bought at Slew re-Sil value! iijCilculator Buyback TI-83 Plus: $48.50. TI-89: $71.00 â€¢ 4V*- To qualify for buyback, c^lculatorsT**"^* be in working order and includes (^Unitjg^nit Link CaMe [frfHwwtion Booklet tctiOnal Batteries â€¢ilSiERN i#lillÂ§liii=iiii:iJOÂ£NTS Store Hours. ^ S I ^ f f i W l % / l -I//9 MÂ°n-Fri 8:00am - 5:00 pm Phone: (360) 650-3655 !M!%Mi}SMmmm.. I Â£â€¢ Saturday 11:00am - 3:00pm Fax: (360) 650-2888 ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 5 ---------- MARCH 1,2005 NEWS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 5 Bellingham Public Library considering expansion BY BRITTANY GREENFIELD The Western Front Nearly half of the books at the Bellingham Public Library are stored in an area off limits to visitors because of safety concerns, library director Parh Kiesner said. The library's board of trustees is working to put a funding measure on the November ballot to improve the library's facility. "It's been over 20 years since we've had any improvements made," Kiesner said. "We have one of the top per-capita circulation rates for a city of this size." John Watts, Bellingham City Council member and liaison to the library's board of trustees, said the board is investigating various building options, such as adding on to the existing building or constructing a new facility. He said he expects the board to present its findings to the City Council and bring it before voters later this year. "The need is there," Watts said. "It's just a question of when they'll be ready to go forward with it." A large portion of the building â€” two interior floors that house nearly half of the library's collection â€” do not meet building codes because of the narrow stairways, low ceilings and poor lighting. Staff members have to retrieve books for library patrons, which Kiesner said is an unnecessary operation cost. "As the collection has grown, the space has not," she said. "We would prefer to have everything out where the public can view them." He said a geotechnical survey of the area surrounding the existing library, to be completed by April 26, will allow the board to determine if an additional building on the current site is possible by testing the load capacity and seismic . risk. Watts said the board also is considering whether it would be best to add onto the existing building or construct a new one. If the board decides to add onto the existing building, the library would have to temporarily move its operations to another location during construction, which Watts said could make an addition costly. If voters approve funding for a new library building and its services, he said the city might hold a design competition similar to the one held in January for the new Whatcom BRITTANY GREENFIELD/The Western Front Marissa Darlingh, 17, searches for an art book at the Bellingham Public Library. The library's board is hoping for funding to improve the library building. Museum of History and Art building. Watts said a design competition would involve public input to select a suitable design. Library board chairman Tim Douglas said the new facility would need to have a more efficient layout and be twice the size of the current facility. "That would be looking forward â€” to meet the needs for the next 20 years," he said. "We want to capture the best ideas and include them in any plans for future facilities." Douglas said the Bellingham Public Library consistently ranks among the top five in usage rates for a city of this size, but the facility can no longer adequately serve the community's needs. "Every time we add a new book to the collection, we have to dispose of one because we have no more space on the shelves," Douglas said. "To keep Bellingham a really good place to live, we've got to address this problem." Currently, library visitors have to park in metered spots along the street. She said improvements to the facility would address parking shortages by possibly building an underground parking garage. Kiesner said the two checkout points in the existing building, one on the main floor and one in the children's section, will be consolidated into a single checkout counter in the new building. If the board requests funding, Douglas said the City Council would discuss the plans and hold a public forum, then vote to put it on the ballot. Watts said improvements to the library would require two separate funding measures, one to construct the facility and another to ensure stable funding for the library operations. Watts estimated an adequate library facility of more than 65,000 square feet would cost approximately $14 million, based on the typical cost per square foot of a building of this type. Unlike the energy, street and water services, which have their own funding mechanisms, Watts said the public library operates on money from the city's general fund. With the city facing a $2 million deficit in its budget next year because of several state initiatives, Watts said the city must take alternate measures to ensure stable funding for library services. "The trend that's going forward is the gap between the money the general fund can raise and the money that is needed," he said. "The general fund has come under real pressure in the last five years." He said a "levy lid lift" is under consideration as a way of ensuring stable funding for library operations. With voter approval, city government could levy to exceed the restriction on the percentage by which it can raise property taxes each year. "It's not going to be something the government will do for you," Watts said. "If the people decide not to support it, it won't happen." www.fairhavenpub.com i i iL rAIKnAVEn Pub Martini Bar Live Music Spirits in Old Fairhaven 1114 Harris Avenue - 67 1 -6745 iAnnrw.therosfal.liiz Live Music Schedule Monday - Open Mic Wednesday - Karaoke w/Jody Thursday, March 3 A tribute to country s legendary star Johnny Cash Tribute With Knut^Bell The Blue Collars Friday, March 4 Saturday Night fever on Friday Night The Af rodesiacs Saturday, March 5 A C D C Tribute Problem Child Thursday, March 10 college Rock Acorn Project Friday, March 11 Disco Mama The Af rodesiacs Saturday, March 12 Seattle 's Premier Showband Rock Candy â€¢n. Join us for our annual 1fN . i/ lt; pay Baih ~~Ci DAtrlCK ' Thundav, March 17 Free Pool Monday Wednesday Nights \a\\\K rioffel Nidlitspot iVACb Ml 708 E. HOLLY -738-3701 Open 6 p.m. lay Tuesi %m TOCOS *1 $2. Burritos] Delicious Burritos Jt Tacos at special! trices from s-8pm [Bjurger Highi l/2lb. Burger w/ fries \just$2.9l inursaaw peak NigHS VIOoz. Sirloin Steak [w/ potato and [vegetables Wednesday, March 9 All Male ' Revue Friday, March 11 2 n d A n n u a l A.B.A.T.E. Tattoo Show 8pm to midnight C o m i n g Soon: Texas Hold'em aiMfrnameiiis Our famous Corned Beef Cabbage Dinner Live music by The Bellingham Pipe Band and The McBells Humongous 6ooz. Micro Pitchers. Restaurant and Bar staff: (Some special events are not included in this offer.) I Monday Night...Karaoke with Jody . Best Lights, Best Soma 1 and Best UicSeo No cover for restaurant staff at The Fairhaven, The Royal, and The Main Street Bar Grill. Just show your pay stub. ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 6 ---------- 6 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS MARCH 1,2005 Robot: Society acts as forum for those interested in discussing ideas of artificial intelligence CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 robots are. The festival is a chance for people to see the term "robot" can apply to a broad range of mechanics, Harmer said. Items such as cell phones and Ipods can be considered robots, said Todd Morton, Western electronics engineering professor and BAIRS board member. Robots can be classified as any sort of mechanical device made to serve a purpose or accomplish a task, board member and Western graduate student Collin Topolski said. Robots can be simple creations; however, people often think of them as complicated machines, he said. "When you mention robots, (people) think of ahumanoidâ€”walking, talking, vacuuming your floor â€” robot," Topolski said. None of the robots at the festival will be humanoids, and many of them will be less complex than Harmer's robot. Most robots were made using a kit called Mindstorm, Morton said. The LEGO company produces this kit, which includes the essentials for building a basic robot â€” motors, sensors and a tiny computer chip called a microcontroller, Harmer said. LEGO's kit also includes a variety of gears, wheels, belts and accessories, Harmer said. LEGO is one of approximately 10 manufacturers lt; offering kits, which makes building robots easier and less time consuming. "There are so many nice kits now you don't have to. build from scratch. You can make a robot in one night," Harmer said. The LEGO robots cannot function without what is known as a "brick" or brain, Topolski said. The brick consists of batteries and a micro-controller, he said. To operate a robot using micro-controllers, one must first create a program that instructs the robot on how to act. The program may instruct the robot to turn right when one of its sensors bumps into something and is tripped, he said. "That's what's so exciting," Morton said. "It (The LEGO Kit) introduces kids to concepts of programming without them needing to have a lot of experience in software programming," BAIRS is the combination of three people's desires to create a club about robots. Western assistant professor Jianna Zhang has taught at Western for three years. Harmer heard of the robotics classes Zhang started at Western and e-mailed her regarding them, she said. The two continued to converse, and early this year they were two of the people who founded BAIRS, Zhang said^ Topolski formed Western's Robotic Club this past spring. The club, however, was limited to Western students. In an effort to allow participation from Bellingham residents, Topolski, Harmer and Zhang collaborated to create BAIRS approximately six months ago, Zhang said. The society serves as a forum that encourages people to gather, show off their work and discuss ideas about artificial intelligence, Harmer said. It includes * nearly 40 members from Western and the Bellingham area. Members of the society meet every second Saturday of every month. Approximately 10 Western students are consistent members of the society, Topolski said. One of the society's goals is to introduce children to robots and computer software and provide them with knowledge about these areas, Morton said. Another goal is to get women involved in technology, Zhang Courtesy of Jianna Zhang Western Senior and BAIRS member Jason Lovgren, center, sits with his robot, Top Spin, which Harmer designed to detect burglars and fires. said. The club is a way for children to learn more about computer programming, Morton said. Some of the youngest members of the club are 8 years old, Topolski said. Oftentimes members will use the LEGO kits to create robots at the meetings, Harmer said. The LEGO robots are really popular in elementary schools, and the club is a way for children to expand on their learning, Topolski said. All of the LEGO robots that will be displayed will have the same microcontroller, or brain, but they will not all look or act alike, Topolski said. Because the LEGO kits allow robot designers to pick and choose parts to create how the robot looks, some robots may serve the same function but look different. Some of the robots were programmed by their creators to seek light and some were made to be sumo wrestlers, Harmer said. Others were made to follow a series of lines, Topolski said. People of all ages and academic standings will be displaying their creations at the festival. All the robots will be displayed on a series of tables. No specific criteria must be met in order for participants to display their robot, he said. Live: Channel received complaints about content and withdrew show from airtime on EGTV CONTINUED FROM PA GE 1 run program featuring sketch comedies as well as musical guests and discussions with community leaders, Davis said. Each week during the school year, students taped a new half-hour episode before a live audience, which was aired four times a week on EGTV. EGTV is a government access channel and must follow regulations set by the Federal Communication Commission. on content to be aired, Acosta said. This past year, parts of several episodes of "Western Live" were deleted because the channel found them objectionable. EGTV programming must be educational in nature, have balance when discussing political issues and be acceptable to the channel's audience, which includes most of Whatcom County, Acosta said. EGTV also airs Western news and athletic programs. . After EGTV received complaints about the show's political jokes and lack of educational value, the show was put on hiatus pending a review by EGTV and the Bellingham Mayor's Office of each episode that was to be broadcast, Acosta said. "We had to dumb ourselves down to be on channel 10," Acosta said. Acosta turned several episodes of "Western Live" in to EGTV, but he is not certain they were reviewed. Regardless, Baird, who is responsible for reviewing the shows, informed Acosta in January the channel would no longer accept the shows. Not having any desire to air "Western Live" on alternative mediums such as the Internet or public-access channels, the show's crew agreed to stop producing the show, Davis said. The final episode was filmed two weeks ago, and was archived on DVD with the rest of the unaired shows. The show's crew is considering other programs to produce, including televised improvisation or a roundtable discussion of community affairs, Acosta said. But they are hesitant to try another late-night talk show because the host and main writer, Davis, no longer wants, to be involved in a talk show. "If people could prove to me that they would work really hard on it, we could bring it back," Acosta said. To bring back "Western Live," EGTV would have to be convinced to air it again, Acosta said. To do so, a university department would need to sponsor "Western Live," because that department would be responsible for the content of the show. For now, Western is without a late-night talk show, something Doug Sacrison, a Western sophomore and the show's co-host, will sorely miss. "I am definitely sad," he said. "It was the one thing I really enjoyed doing at Western, even more than schoolwork." Sure... 1 ha\7e the 'Ktght to Choose. hat hicliibes my 'Ru]ht to "KnoW. 671-9057 Free Pregnancy Test Quality Care Always Confidential Whatcom County Pregnancy Center 1310 N. State St. 'We're Women helping Women. MEET ELEANOR ROOSEVELT One-women theatre piece FRIDAY, MARCH 4 8:00PM $20 $1 Service Fee charged to non-MBT members Part of the Performance Series Elm Dtxldas Et mr fomdt 360.734.6080 www.mountbakertheatre.com ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 7 ---------- MARCH 1,2005 NEWS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 7 Former vice president garners award BY BLAIR WILSON The Western Front Bob Edie received the Robert G. Waldo Award after more than 19 years of work in higher education, including four years as Western's vice president for external affairs. "The award is given to honor people who have given a great deal of service to higher education at the statewide level," said Lynne Masland, director of University Communications. Former Washington state governor Booth Gardner presented the award to Edie Feb. 15 at the. annual Higher Education Day luncheon in Olympia. "(Receiving the award) was a combination of a lot of years of service in higher education," Edie said. The award was created in 1998 for Robert G. Waldo. Waldo worked at the University of Washington from 1946 to 1984 and was the director of government relations for 10 of those years. As vice president for external affairs, Edie said he communicated between Western and the Bellingham community as well as local and state governments. Edie said he worked with Western President Karen Morse as a member of her council. "We worked together very closely," Edie said. "My job was tp represent the university in Olympia and to work with Morse in communicating the needs of the university, internally and externally," Edie retired in 2004 from his position at Western because of health Courtesy Faculty and Staff online Bob Edie, former vice president of external affairs, won the Robert G. Waldo Award Feb. 15. issues. He and his wife, Susan, live in Kirkland, where they are near their two daughters and grandchildren. Edie said he receives treatment at University Hospital. Edie worked for the Washington State Senate for 10 years. After working for the Senate, Edie said he was the chief lobbyist for the University of Washington from 1985 to '96 and worked as its vice president for university relations from 1996 to '99. He worked for former Gov. Gary Locke during 2000. Edie said he worked at Western as the vice president for the last four years of his career. "(Edie has been) a major influence in shaping higher education in this state," Masland said. During the late 1980s and early '90s while at the UW, Edie said he pushed for salary increases for the faculty and staff. "Over a six-year period, UW faculty and staff saw a 30- to 40-percent salary increase," Edie said. - Edie also worked while at the UW to expand the higher-education system. The UW expanded by building branch campuses in Tacoma and Bothell. During the mid-'90s Edie said-he worked to keep higher education budget cuts at a minimum. "Bob was â€” and is â€” a relentless optimist," said Bob Roseth, director of news and information at the UW. "No matter how dark the times in the state budget or in the political arena, Bob has always worked to see the bright side and to work for positive change." While at Western, Edie said he worked on the Gardner- Evans plans, which are designed to raise $800 million to build new buildings during the next 30 years on the campuses of four-year universities and community colleges in Washington state. The statewide plan is named after its leaders, former governors Dan Evans and Booth Gardner. In addition to his work in higher education, Edie said Bellingham Mayor Mark Asmundson appointed him to Bellingham's Waterfront Futures Group in January 2003. Shuttle detours until workers can repair roads BY GRETA SMOKE The Western Front Western's daytime shuttle routes are temporarily detoured and will not stop at Old Main because of unstable cracks in the road through Lot 10 G, near Miller Hall and the northeast corner of the Fine Arts Building. The detour began Tuesday, Feb. 22, and will continue until repairs finish. The shuttle's regular route traveled through Lot 10 G to its stop outside Old Main, where concrete plates over the road have created the possibility of a wheel breaking, Western project manager Dave Willett said. The plates, put over the road in 1946, are cracking from the heavy weight of the buses, he said. _._ "We could hear the plates bouncing around every time we went over them," Western shuttle driver Larry Bovenkamp said. "We broke a cement cover last week." To avoid this potentially dangerous situation, shuttle buses now stop by the emergency phone near the motorcycle parking at the south end of Lot 10 G, alternative transportation coordinator Carol Berry said. The shuttle buses will continue as usual with all other regular stops along the two routes â€” the commuter loop and the 32nd Street route, Berry said. No problems or complications with the detour have arisen from students or passengers so far, Berry said. Facilities management crews are preparing a plan on how to go about fixing the damages to Lot 10 Gv.Willett said. "We have not begun repairs, but we are in the proces's of hiring a structural engineer to design new lids that are able to withstand the weight of the buses and other heavy vehicles," Willett said. Once the area is repaired, Western transportation services will review the new route and decide whether to keep it or switch back to the old one, Berry said. Willett said he expects the damages to Lot 10 G to be repaired by the end of May at the earliest. 201 EAST HOLLY ST. 733-PITA (7482) Chicken Breast * Turkey * Club * Steak * Roast Beef * Black Forest Ham Souvlaki *Gyros * Seafood * Tuna * Chicken Crave * BLT * Assorted * Garden Falafel * Baba Ganoush * Hummus * Feta * Swiss * Cheddar * Chicken Caesar "Drop by and watch us roll the best Pita's in town... or better yet, stop in and taste one!!" I ll lÂ§ 1 I I i m:m drinks and get a second value absolutely llllillllR'lli ^Oifer^ I J t f ^ g a j ^ ^ aiir1ar1Ji ipl^^ iiP^ffl^^^ffii^^liil^^^^^S^i^^i^^p^^Mi ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 8 ---------- 8 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS MARCH 1,2005 Award: Dykstra also candidate for Great Northwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and can shoot a basketball left-handed. He had his last surgery, when he was in the sixth grade and said he remembers having gone to physical therapy immediately after elementary school. He has spent hundreds of hours in physical therapy, using basketball as rehabilitation. Dykstra said he remembers showing up to basketball camps in his youth and playing with a cast on. He chose to have the surgeries in the summer so they would not interfere with his studies. Western junior guard Preston Vermeulen, a teammate and a childhood friend, said no one deserves the award more than Dykstra. "On the court, he's one of the most unselfish guys I know," Vermeulen said. "That is so rare for a star athlete such as _ himself." Vermeulen said many scorers tend to worry about getting points, but Dykstra doesn't think that way. "He does whatever it takes to make the team win," Vermeulen said. Vermeulen said Dykstra is one of his favorite players to work with because of his unselfishness. "When you play with him, he always makes you better," he said. "He knows where everyone is at all times." In addition.to attending school full time and playing for Western, Dykstra is married and the father of an 8-month-old son, Griffin. Dykstra said he met his wife, Tara, when he was in the third grade. He was one grade ahead of her, and they dated throughout high school. Dykstra proposed to her 10 days after she graduated and they have been married since October 2002. Dykstra said he doesn't have a problem balancing his time between family, school and the team. "I'm on aroutine," he said. "Ihave to be on schedule and organized, so it actually makes my life easier. I 'Every day he goes out thereand shows how he overcomes his limitation.' TONY DOMINGUEZ Assistant Coach of Western's basketball team have no room for error." Dykstra said his wife, along with his extended family, is happy to see him get recognition. "She knows everything about me and what I've had to go through," Dykstra said. "I have so much support." The 6- foot-4 guard and forward also is a candidate for the Great Northwest Athletic Conference player of the year award. Having started every game for Western throughout the past three years, Dykstra ranks 12th in points and 15th in assists among Western's career leaders. In addition to being recognized for the award, an article about Dykstra and his accomplishments was published in USA Today on Jan. 10. Head coach Brad Jackson, who has known Dykstra since the 22- year-old was a child, said Dykstra remains humble despite the __=____ attention. "Grant is well aware of the fact that he has become someone whom many people are reading about," Jackson said. "He feels a sense of responsibility to use what he has learned to help other people." Jackson said Dykstra's injury is not apparent in the way he plays. "In the midst of it, I think when you take a step back and look at his accomplishments and who he is as a person, it's a privilege to share in that," Jackson said. "Whether he knows it or not, he's such an inspiration on a daily basis." Dykstra said the award means a lot not only to him, but also to his family. "My family and friends have supported me throughout my whole life," he said. "Having people continually pushing me has allowed me to excel." Jackson said Dykstra excels at all he does. . "He's an inspirational, disciplined kid,'' Jackson said. "He takes pride in his academics and he's rock solid. He has such a sense of purpose and knows what' he wants. He's so consistent in that." Dykstra said he now plays against teams that did not recruit him because they did not think he would be able to play college basketball. "Every time I play against those teams, I remember that," Dykstra said. "It gives me motivation." Jackson said there is no area of the game in which Dykstra doesn't do well. "He's not just playing â€” he's exceptional," Jackson said. "Grant has great focus and determination. He has a mind for the game, tremendous mental toughness and a strong desire to excel. He comes in every day the same way. He's one of those guys who plays so hard and really enjoys it." He also said Dykstra's greatest strength is his resilience. "He's just a focused, tenacious guy, but in a really quiet way," Jackson said. "He's very gentle and easy to get a long with. He's consistent. It doesn't matter if it's 4:30 in the morning â€”: he always has a smile on his face. I never have to tell him to hustle or work harder." Dykstra credits those qualities to his upbringing. He said his father, Glen, was one of the best high- school players in the history of Whatcom County, and both his brother, Greg, and sister, Shannon, were all-state players in high-school. Dykstra said they were perfect role models. "They were stand-out athletes and valedictorians of their class," Dykstra said. "They really led me in the right direction." Although he comes from a basketball family, Dykstra said his parents never pressured him into the sport. "Whatever we did, they' just wanted us to give it 110 percent," Dykstra said. AssistantcoachTonyDorriinguez said Dykstra has had to face a lot of criticism from scouts and people who ask if he really played with one hand. "Every day he goes out there and shows how he overcomes his limitation," Dominguez said. "He's mature, talented and gifted. He's got the world at his fingertips." Dominguez also said Dykstra CHRIS HUBER/The Western Front Western junior guard Grant Dykstra airs a jump-shot over Western Oregon University defenders at Carver Gym. doesn't require a lot of coaching. "He's a very intense player who makes a lot happen both offensively and defensively," Dominguez said. "Because he works so hard, he helps the team win. Because he is good at every area of the game, he is our most valuable player." Western is ranked No. 2 in the West region for Division II and Dykstra said he hopes the team wins a national championship. Despite all the character qualities his coaches and friends have used to describe his accomplishments, Dykstra said in addition to the support from his family and friends, hard work is what has allowed him to achieve so much. "I don't think I'm the most talented guy in the league, but I like to think that.I am one of 4ne most hardworking," Dykstra said. Dykstra's plans to play basketball after college, he remains undecided. "God has apian. I'll go wherever he leads me," Dykstra said. "If he opens a door for me to play, then that's where I'll go. Dykstra said he hopes his message to never give up encourages others. "You hear that a lot, but you can do anything through Christ, who gives you strength," he said. "That really represents me and who I am." Kennedy: Lawyer's lecture is free of charge to public CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of Kennedy's latest book. In the book he claims the Bush administration is plundering the country and hijacking democracy because of the environmental legislation passed under his administration. Maas said everyone needs to stand for something, and taking the politics out of environmentalism is necessary for humankind. "He does take to task the administration, but he doesn't make it a; political issue," she said. "It's not the Democrats versus the Republicans." Maas said she will arrange a class discussion with Kennedy for students in environmental programs, with the time and location to be announced. The lecture is free because funding is provided by the President's Club, Maas said. "The president has a real desire to keep it free, which is a really wonderful thing," she said. The lectures need to be available to everyone, and holding the lectures free of charge is one way to guarantee access, said Mark Bagley, director of Development for the President's Club, composed of those who contribute support to the university. "I think it's important for universities to provide a series such as this which brings speakers in with different points of view and present this to faculty and students," Bagley said. "I think its one of the responsibilities of the university to provide thought-provoking lectures. It gets people thinking." WESTERN FRONT : CLASSIFIEDS : : 650-3160 The Western Fronts Student Book Trader Cash in your books in The Western Front Classifieds. For ONLY $3.00* each book you can sell your books before you go home for break! How it works; 1. Fill out the form below bring it to CF 230 or call (360) 650-3160. 2. tell them you want the "TEXT BOOK SPECIAL.'' 3. Classified will run for 4 issues or until you sell your book (what ever comes first). = V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subject Price Title Contact Name Phone* E-mail *No Refunds. Phone Number Optional with E-mail ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 9 ---------- FEATURES TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 9 Submarine luxury to be built in the Bahamas A new luxury hotel soon will be built on a Bahama island's coastline â€” literally, according to a Feb. 24 Agence France-Presse article. An underwater hotel up for construction in 2006 will offer luxury accommodations and a ceiling with a view of rare aquatic life. The $40 million resort will be accessible from two underground tunnels and an escalator. The $l,500-a-night suites will include in-room whirlpool spas and an in-house restaurant and bar. The Chicago sperm burglar can't get sued The Illinois Appellate Court told a doctor he cannot sue the woman who deceitfully used his sperm to become pregnant, according to a Feb. 24 Associated Press article. Dr. Richard Phillips is suing ex-fiancee Dr. Sharon Irons for theft and for emotional distress caused by her secretly saving his semen after performing oral sex on him. She then using his sperm to become pregnant, he said ips said he did hot know Irons had become pregnant by him until two years after their affair, when Irons filed a paternity suit that led to Phillips paying $800 a month in child support. The Feb. 23 appeals court ruling agreed with Irons' assertion that Phillips' semen was a gift at the time and therefore hers to use as she liked. "There was no agreement that the original deposit would be returned upon request," Irons said. Irons said Phillips made up the oral sex part to get out of paying child support. Out-of-this-world lie brings teen's head out of the clouds A 17-year-old Indian boy was caught in a lie about having won NASA's International Scientist Discovery examination, but not before fooling the government, the media and the Indian president into believing his claim, according to a Feb. 26 Reuters article. Saurabh Singh was waiting to meet the president when an Indian online news organization contacted NASA about the boy's achievement. NASA officials told the group they had no , knowledge of Singh. Indian news media recognized Singh as a national hero when he announced his achievement. The Uttar Pradesh state government awarded Singh an $11,500 prize, and more than "100 members of the state's upper legislative house donated a day's worth of pay to the boy. Singh has returned to his village of Narhai and is under investigation. Porn star to address the English elite The Oxford Union debating society has organized speeches from former U.S. presidents, prime ministers, peace leaders, equal-rights activists â€” and now porn stars. According to a Feb. 28 Reuters article, Ron Jeremy will address the union Wednesday. "Ron is the biggest and apparently the best in the business, so I'm sure he'll have some fascinating stories to tell," said Oxford Union librarian Vladimir Bermant, who organized the event. Jeremy has been fn more than 1,700 adult films and claims to have had sexual intercourse with more than 4,000 women. Jeremy also has appeared on VHl's "The Surreal Life" and in the movie "The Boondock Saints." Roadkill candy gets squashed Candy in the shape of run-over snakes, chickens and squirrels will be pulled from the market because of protests from animal-rights activists, according to a Feb. 25 Reuters article. Kraft Foods officials said they want to be sensitive to public concern and will halt production of the candies, which resemble flattened animals with tire marks running across them. The fruity-flavored Trolli Road Kill Gummi Candy fosters cruelty toward animals, according to the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. It isn't often you see breast cream used in public A promotion for breast enhancing cream that involved three models having a 15 minute mammary massage in public has caused a furor in Thailand, with family groups saying it violates traditional values and morality, according to a Feb. 27 Reuters article. Despite Bangkok's racy reputation as the "anything goes" sex capital of southeast Asia, most Thais are uncomfortable with public nudity, and all newspaper pictures of the demonstration had the breasts blurred out. The Nation newspaper said Ying, one of the models, was embarrassed at having to bare herself in front of the cameras, but did believe her breasts had become firmer and the gap between them smaller as a result of the treatment. Executives of St Herb Co., which makes the "breast beautifying" cream, said they laid on the stunt merely to counter suggestions their advertising claims were exaggerated. Whether it works or not, a headline in the Thai Post tabloid summed up the controversy best in a society obsessed with marketing gimmicks: "Big breast bras good for people with small brains." Compiled by Crystal Oberholtzer ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 10 ---------- 10 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT FEATURES MARCH 1,2005 Movin' Editor's Note: Western Front online editor Nick Schmidt was among the students evicted from the apartment mentioned in this story. He had nothing to do with the writing or editing of the story. BY MARISSA HARSHMAN The Western Front Parties, loud music, long nights â€” it's all fun and games until somebody gets evicted. "We were definitely loud and noisy, but not to the point of getting evicted," Western sophomore Richard Schmalz said. Schmalz and his three roommates were served an eviction notice Jan. 24 and told they had three days to vacate their apartment in the New England apartment complex on Douglas Avenue, Schmalz said. The final act leading to eviction, he said, was a Jan. 22 party. "We had friends up from out of town and all of the neighbors were over," Schmalz said. "There was a fight in the courtyard and (me and my roommates) were in bed, but we Evictions a worry for some Western students still got blamed for the whole thing. Monday we were told to get out." This is not the first time he and his roommates have been accused of holding big parties and crowding the courtyard with people, Schmalz said. Whenever people were partying in the courtyard of the apartment complex, the police were called. Once he and his roommates received eviction notices, they had three days to empty their apartment and try to find a new place to live, Schmalz said. "It was very stressful, probably the week from hell," Schmalz said. "Monday we were told to get out, Tuesday and Wednesday we packed and Thursday morning we turned in our keys. And then I slept on my friend's couch for a week." Being evicted from their apartment led to other problems for the roommates, said Western sophomore Jeff Doolittle, Schmalz's roommate. "My parents wouldn't pay for a place if I lived with those other guys because they were afraid I would get evicted again," Doolittle said. "(My parents) had to come up and help me move. They were pretty upset about having to drive up." Despite being known for their loud parties, the roommates were only served with one official warning before they were evicted, Doolittle said. If tenants create continuous problems regarding waste, nuisance or criminal activity, the real-estate companies will give tenants three days to remove themselves before taking the residents to court, Bellingham's Chuckanut Property Management owner Marc Cascio said. Usually, people are removed from their homes because of failure to pay rent and not because of problems with the tenants' behavior, Cascio said. Being loud and throwing parties are not the only reasons for eviction. Bellingham has a zoning law stating that no more than three unrelated individuals can live in a dwelling together, said Darby Galligan, planner for the city's planning and zoning department. The zoning law applies to any home within city limits and has been in effect since 1947, Galligan said. Community members complain to the city about a lack of parking, noisy neighbors and too much garbage on the street, Planning and Community Development director Jorge Vega said. When police respond to a complaint from a member of the community, officers ask for the names of all people on the lease. If more than three unrelated individuals are on the lease, the police notify the city's zoning department, Vega said. If in violation of the zoning law, the residents are told to move out, Vega said. The zoning department is holding public meetings in an attempt to find a solution to the noise, garbage and parking problems, Vega said. The department is working on a program that will call for more landlord accountability, he said. Landlords who consistently have tenants who cause disruptions may have to obtain a license to lease their property, Vega said. Once the property owners have a license, they must follow strict guidelines. If the requirements are not met, the license will be revoked. The policy is not currently in place but is being considered at the public meetings, Vega said. Lessons can be learned from partying too hard: Not only is an unbearable hangover inevitable, but living situations can be jeopardized. "We know we should have gotten in trouble, but eviction took us by surprise," Schmalz said. Landmark Real Estate, which manages the New England apartment complex, declined to comment about the eviction because of the threat of a lawsuit. ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 11 ---------- MARCH 1,2005 FEATURES THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 11 Smoking students Western club Friends of the Hookah blazes or BY LAUREN ALLAIN The Western Front Step into Western sophomore Loren Anderson's apartment on any Wednesday, Friday or Saturday night and a hookah will be burning in a dimly light room,, accompanied by the music of Bob Marley playing in the background. Western sophomore Andy Amoroso smokes with Anderson. He said he was skeptical to try smoking out of a hookah. "I'm not a fan of smoking, but compared to cigarettes, it's nothing," he said. "It's pretty much a social thing. I wouldn't sit here and smoke hookah by myself." The hookah can be seen in popular culture, from the caterpillar in "Alice in Wonderland" to the Dave Matthews Band music video for the song "I Did It." A hookah is a water pipe used to smoke flavored, tarless, molasses tobacco products called sheesha. The smoke produced by the hookah is smoother than a cigarette and produces a less intense buzz than a cigarette, Anderson said. A bowl located at the top of the hookah is packed with sheesha and either tin foil or a screen is placed above that. Burning coals are placed on top of the screen, vaporizing the sheesha. The smoke is then pulled down into a water chamber, which cools it and pulls out most toxins that tobacco produces, Anderson said. In the most common type of hookah, two hoses protrude, which enables the smoke to be inhaled, he said. The number of hoses ranges from one to six in more ornate hookahs. "It looks like a marijuana bong," Western sophomore Joanna Browning said. "It looks illegal." Western freshman Oscar Gubelman said he also enjoys the hookah because of its social atmosphere. Upon arriving at Western in the fall, he founded the Associated Students club Friends of the Hookah. The process took two weeks for Gubelman's hookah club to get approved by the Activities Council that reviews AS clubs. Gubelman explained extensively to the council how hookahs work, the cultural aspect behind them and health hazards, which Gubelman said are minimal compared to cigarettes. Sheesha Western sophomore Patrick Bateman and freshman Aaron Yoon smoke sheesha two-hosed hookah. has no tar present and 0.5 percent nicotine, he said. Friends of the Hookah met several times during fall quarter in Red Square, but hasn't met recently because of the cold weather, he said. Western requires the club to smoke outside at least 50 feet away from any building, Gubelman said. "It's kind of a laxed club right now, but with warmer weather it'll be up and running," he said. Several hookah bars recently have opened in Seattle. Gubelman said he is, planning a trip for the club to travel to a bar in the spring. Shaher Abuelkhair, 50, owns two hookah bars in Seattle. Both locations are called Zaina, one is on 3rd Avenue in downtown Seattle and the other is in LAUREN ALLAIN/The Western Front Alex Lindbloom, right, places burning coals on the bowl of sheesha while Gage Galle, left, inhales from one of the hoses. Pioneer Square on Cherry Street. Customers order a hookah and choose their sheesha flavors. Fifteen dollars covers the use of a hookah and one bowl of sheesha, which can be refilled for $7.99, Abuelkhair said. Zaina opened four-and-a-half years ago, and the location on 3rd Avenue has recently been remodeled, he said. "We're on a bigger scale now," Abuelkhair said. "It's a very cozy place with a Middle Eastern feel." Abuelkhair said the downtown Zaina has an outdoor location to smoke as well, which is popular and crowded during the summer months. He also said this ensures they will not be forced to close if Initiative 901, which would ban smoking in public buildings, is passed. As an AS club, Friends of the Hookah has received the annual standard $50, but the committee will not allow it to be spent on tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia. Gubelman said the committee was vague on the reasons for this, but said that if the money did go toward sheesha, Western would be seen as promoting tobacco materials. Gubelman said the money will go toward advertising and trips instead. The club has attracted more than 40 students without any publicity, he said, and many more have shown an interest. Avalon Music, located on Railroad Street in downtown Bellingham, has seen an increased interest in the hookah since Friends of the Hookah formed. "This year it seems like hookah has been really popular," employee Jeff Mitchell, 24, said. Avalon Music sells hookahs ranging in price from $59 to $205. Mitchell said Avalon Music's prices are kept low because it purchases hookahs from local glassblowers. The hookah is popular on the West Coast, LAUREN ALLAIN/The Western Front â€” flavored tobacco product â€” out of a he said, possibly because of the fact that smoking tobacco inside is still allowed in most Washington bars. Sheesha and coals are available for $3.50, he said. The molasses tobacco comes in a multitude of favors, ranging from apple to cappuccino. Anderson and his friends mix flavors but have a favorite house special: a mixture of apple, cherry and mint. Normally, they purchase their sheesha online. Anderson said misconceptions about the hookah and sheesha are common. "When I first saw it, I was like, what the hell is that?" he said. Many people associate the look of it with a bong, which marijuana or opiflm would be smoked out of, but sheesha does not posses the addicting quality cigarettes do, although it does produce a calming effect, Anderson said. But Dr. Chris Covert-Bowlds, a physician and co-owner of North Sound Family Medicine in Bellingham, said there are multi-thousand dollar filters in casinos that do not get rid of all 4,000 different carcinogens nicotine produces, he said. If these do not eliminate the harmful effects, then a water bong will not either. "The bottom line is there is no safe way to smoke, no matter how you do it," he said. Dr. Covert-Bowlds said he assumes people smoke sheesha because it gives them a feeling associated with nicotine. "It really relaxes you," Western freshman Alex Lindbloom said. "It's like sitting in a hot tub." Gubelman said he has never met anyone who has tried hookah and not liked it. "It's a great alternative if you don't smoke cigarettes, he said. "That way you don't have to sit inside while everyone smokes cigarettes outside." ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 12 ---------- 12 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT FEATURES MARCH 1,2005 V raw vn (- w CÂ£fo direction BY CRYSTAL OBERHOLTZER The Western Front In the Bellingham School of Comics, no detention, curriculum or grading system exists. The informal meeting of minds that is the B.S. of Comics is more of a study hall for cartoonists, where creativity, criticism, comedy and caffeine consumption run rampant. The B.S. of Comics is a twice weekly gathering of cartoonists of varying ages and skill levels. It is an opportunity for those cartoonists to work on a comic if they are so inclined, but above all, it is a community of individuals sharing a common interest in comic culture â€” call it Bible study for cartoonists. B.S. of Comics founder and Bellingham resident Jonathan Sodt got the idea to gather local comic artists, both aspiring and established, to share in creating % Web sites4sttÂ£fias fasM .â€”-._.â€ž, such an extensive background in the art. Western junior R.M. Kehrli was primarily interested in writing novels when she happened to stumble upon a B.S. of Comics meeting while attending another event at the Black Drop Coffeehouse, the official site of B.S. of Comics gatherings since October 2004. Kehrli said she enjoyed the company of the cartoonists and returned for the next meeting. She is now a regular and is working on the fourth page of her own comic. "It's completely infectious," Kehrli said. "I'm a convert. Either that or I'm infected â€” it's like a disease." Whether it is to brush up on what comics other people are reading to maintain motivation to work or simply to have a willing hand model ready when a cartoonist needs one, the B.S. of Comics seems to have achieved the primary purpose of its founder â€” tocreateppppprtive!Cormn|tBity foi: Bellinglmnicomic arfi|Esv lifoitiia, 'Â§3 gt;.'"'" CRYSTAL OBERHOLTZER/The Western Front Julie;McG,aHiard, creator of the onlinejcoipic Goth House/ examines- the first page of Western junior R.M^fefrli^s first comic. theinform t uidguidance rst creat publishirig^us cotniclfei^tess l K a ^ i a l s ^ ^ ^ A | | : : ';:rHe saidlb^iwantedlfei^ib other no y^^pDallp^art pj 0' ac;hiiv|^ent M mu. â€¢'''%/^y ' / ' â€¢ â€¢ â€¢â€¢â€¢:â€¢â€¢';'.â€¢â€¢,'/: . â€¢â€¢.â€¢; â€¢â€¢/â€¢ ?61kl lt;3cai artists. It is a forum for _â€žâ€ž Si? tea in â€¢i gt;t' : -OS? i s ^ ^ ^ ^ f t e r the Santa Cruz; Sya now-deftuact gt;',^0. gt;:$flaxi$G artists to comoiunicate Il3nce3i||^^ ^f^ujb^cafeol^^^followedthe Z0^^^oi1xxnjtyfor thosein the feiow; jwantec artists rec||ve the sa vertismgaa; interest in the inclfetion , j^jphiblii d r a ^ ^ ^ - infamiatiofc Jh^^upo^ $lp3pfr a'' â€¢ (^//-M^^^o^^.h rriV^ocallc^^bdt a i o U ^ C j a l i ^ ^ P l l j 4 . He -atf! have to locac far terfind others:.-/$. gt;;HmeetMgs tt who were liter^tea^meetmg ^^^cjc^c^^ommunity setting. Pwork on his o regularbasil sHon^fly,l Mdi^Wo^v^.? ittni1MbatÂ®te basis of the opt mentioned an niter^stm pl^lishing*yb a i^e^j^pap^r format, coidlc^^ated there^vere enlugKeaSponiits J V t *$?y artMs%ivlilved in $ BJ8f. Bellingham fp|somethirig|^ this to workj" . l ^ y a j ^ ^ . " ^ ^ ^ , ' ' ; ^ ^ ^ a ^ % ^ a j | f o r ^ i ^ d^ talking about it with a lllifep^^ I just- cbuhlid th^oumber lt;lfpe^ple'-|^ interested in it on my fingers soirj||s|f^ \:\ /â€¢â€¢; gt;"' â€¢ lt; : : f | ^ 0 ^ ^ G s . â€¢ â€¢ " gt;;â€¢'â€¢'.;"^ P';-\M: '''SVB$^^ ;W^|i^7-^pfe%iiik of ''â€¢'"'â€¢ gt;â€¢ ^superhero settmg,/they/canbe; v IJIjnuchinore than that, Western e^irpmthe,,, baclctothe e artists receive, neytobuy a luring a B.S. of mg, ;â€¢-â€¢'â€¢; a stressed the e of supporting ehdent ^ lU^fijBatipjC^.. M^ Â« mmm ^^ehioraridB.S. of Comics ll^enthusiast Addelle Dierking said. .;;%, "Dierking said comics are an :"y; â€¢Pwt form often overlooked and l^wlable oppprrunity for serious s l ^ a l commentary. ' l^ne said even the now-popular '/^|p-Meh" cpmic was created * s ^ 6 u ^ f asocial commentary on the^pn^ctslurrolfflJih^ ^ t i b n f e f-Â£*% *â€¢:;[. , â€¢ '''"^ importance of the art, Dierking said. "The juxtaposition of fine art and fine words together takes a skilled artist and a skilled author 'to execute well," Dierking said. ^Xurnuig ,cpmic.s,intp^mQy;i.ejs^â€ž removes that literary and artistic beauty from the medium." ; The B.S. of Comics meets Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at the Black Drop Coffeehouse. They encourage anyone interested in creating comics to drop in on a meeting, with the fair Warning that attendees may get addicted to either the art form or the Black Drop's coffee. ^w "If you live in Bellingham The|fendency of pppular^cultiire //for Whatcom County, you are M ^ . ?were wiipigSnWkpi me," Caftornia said^ decided I had enough. In twd| months, I had 18 people herel.; q Bellingham comic artist Juhf|' McGaltiard, creator of the onl lt;^ least 20 irtists who cou|d comic GothJHouse. hegaB^awingi somethu% on a weekly fasi: |they rea|y, really wanted toj A Sodt's^rainchild and _, ...^^Ca^pp^'-passion resujpa She saM'me'abihV^rfieet w i f l ^ ^ e ^ f c : ^ i t B e l l i n g Â» i Co] omei^'whp ^â€¢m^restea-hVtheÂ« gt; ^ | S ^ l e ^ ^ gt; pfflmeji^ieatioli' same^dmrriljelps her c f e a t i v i f ^ ' ' ^ | ? ^ ^ ^ ^ p ^ ^ ^ c e d ^y ^-^#i and deterrninatipn* ' ^ .~M- "â€¢.# â€¢/ ^ubfliicsatttstsr ^^hen you're draW^-cartPPns, y ^ThejpC Bugle was never you start tot tlnnk^ -^m I crazy^"' ymeant^be a primarily online McGalliard said/; oSpJl^'ca e^bere^ t pubjicaffp|i and will make its print â€¢mf:. -,.?S v ^ ^ t a k ^ o m i c s outof pontextand^ a member of B.S. of comics ^^^^P/P^^M^^^^^'^^W^' yl? Â£ ^^ //'whether you know it or not," m : lt;mmk ^p^;ern1^|cl pn;th% bu i^sg^idf ^ t a f e s % a y irpm -the 6^gma1^^ife"^:^d^ said, am at " 'â€¢ ^me:p|pfec%se^ejls^^i^^ed:^ ^â€¢â€¢-â€¢-:-^-"fty-^^' â€¢"' -'â€¢â€¢â€¢ iV " ' - :i-:' : her comic in lS^t-SHe: antf h e fe cbmicaice Jpcal legends to i gt;uie^ c a r t o o n ^ i k t h |M Sv4fM)rmcS â€ž7/ cat^ipnjKts c^ ^ Â» He acknowled and now Iknow;/! am crazy, but deblit % the^end'pf February if all I'mtipt: the|brily,,pne:.;y;f I % â€¢ '** ^gpes^as planne^said California, , # Hot all of t^epeoplb w^artlijpafjx^ editor 6B:^of CoMcsinWtihgs share -in- cl^e%^|xom ronly paper ?ee] ^ ^pejfe'eaclijr^etM^^^nQ^ e^regu|arK d^|hatji^w^rk'.-h^, *? dbe^fe^^bett^rmg nis^omics^ /Will likely not ear^m^Mum^'^/.-' mpn^but %^n3Pvs^ojn^tp^ ^ti^^^^^s^^rn^rn^fe yd0^ My talk ab bu^^^rt np^tlejfess^ %.A 'Tvlostly, it's^al|lw|e|e,atip^: ''â€¢*/_,''". Harper said. "It's parial|)|tij^and. part authorship. Mostly, it's jusrj|y\- bouncing ideas off each other." ^a The B.S. of Comics is not only a workshop-type meeting '/.'' m vv~ Find buried treasure in your garage QSAVWGS IO.B0NDS Creating a. New Centuiy' ^ _^ 01 Savings Do you have old Savings Bonds? Check out the Savings Bond Calculator at www.savingsbonds.gov to discover their value. 1-800- 4US BOND i ^ A public service of this newspaper Xgg7 . Are Your BRAKES making noise? We have a FREE brake inspection that you should get every 30,000 miles. 1 0 % discount with Student ID Prime Tune Brakes in Sunset Square 671-2277 IMPROV â€¢ SKETCH COMEDY â€¢ STANDUP â€¢ CLASSES Friday Saturday March 4 5 Seattle Neutrino Project A unique combination of Improv Film with music... using audience suggestions and three camera crews stationed in the neighborhood. March 11 12 The Spolin Players mmtM â€¢mmm! Shows: 7:30 and 9:30 pm $10 General â€¢ $8 Students with ID (Box office opens at 6:30) Box Office open for advance ticket sales Wednesday - Friday: Noon till 3pm Call 733-8855 or visit the Box Office the week of the performance. UH(iISTIiH\0W10RIMI gt;H0V(L\SSl'S Taught by Sheila Goldsmith â€¢ Call to Register for 1208 Bay Street â€¢ Bellingham â€¢ 360-733-8855 ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 13 ---------- TUESDAY, MARCH 1,2005 'WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 13 Western community goes wild for water boy BY BRADLEY THAYER The Western Front Ryder Cunningham, 21, the student assistant and waterboy for the Viking men's basketball team, has overcome adversity and has been able to make an impact on the Bellingham community. Cunningham was born with two holes in his heart, which required open-heart surgery when he was 11 days old, said Marty Cunningham, his mother. A second surgery was necessary at 8 months. More recently, Cunningham has been diagnosed with Noonan's syndrome â€” a disorder that stunts growth and results in some developmental delays and hormone imbalances. Growth hormone injections have helped Cunningham fight the disease during the past five years. "They thought I wasn't going to make it," Cunningham said. "But I did." - Not only did he make it, Cunningham is making the most of his opportunity â€” he holds two jobs on campus, and those aren't his only ones. Aside from working at the Wade King Recreation Center behind the equipment desk and fulfilling his duties with the men's basketball team, Cunningham is the bat boy for the Bellingham.Bells during spring. The Bells are a baseball team that was a farm team for the Seattle Mariners in the past, said Cunningham's father, Jack Cunningham. Also, Cunningham started up his own business two years ago in which he serves as a disc jockey at events. E.Z. Ryder's Rock and Road Show just had its 15th gig, he said. Cunningham said he DJs at weddings, birthdays and parties. "I like Rock'n' Roll, country, rhythm and blues, and some rap - but not all," Cunningham said. Whether it be huge crowds cheering for him at a game, a high-five from a Vikings basketball player, a greeting from a student working out at the rec center or someone grooving to a tune of Cunningham's choice at a special event, one thing is clear â€” Ryder Cunningham is appreciated in this community, and there are many reasons why. Brad Jackson, head coach of the Vikings men's basketball team, summed it up best: "Ryder's just one of those guys â€” everybody loves Ryder." Cunningham said his job at the rec center equipment desk allows him to meet new people and work with people he likes. "It is better than sitting at home and playing PlayStation 2," he said. Not that there's anything wrong with PlayStation 2 â€” Cunningham's favorite game is WWE's "SmackDown! vs. Raw." Wrestling always has been an interest of Cunningham's. Among his favorite wrestlers are The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. When asked why he chose those particular wrestlers, Cunningham said he likes their moves and their "trash talk." Cunningham said he has many interests outside of television and videogames, though, and one of those is the Kymco four-wheeler he rides around acreage his family owns outside the Cunninghams'Bellingham home. Cunningham has lived in Bellingham all his life. He attended Kulshan Middle School, where in eighth grade he began his sports managerial career with the football team. His mother explained the first time she realized managing for sports teams was something Ryder would love. "Another boy got hurt and was bleeding. Ryder ran up and. slapped a bandage on it," she said. "That's when we knew he'd found something he would like." In high school, Cunningham managed football, baseball and basketball at Sehome High School. Kyle Jackson, a Western junior and the starting point guard for Western's men's team, was on the Sehome basketball team that Ryder managed. He said he and Ryder grew close. "Ryder is an inspiration to everybody â€” he's been through a lot, but he still has a smile on his face every day," Jackson said. Ryder Cunningham cheers basketball team Saturday University in Carver Gym. Courtesy of Chris Taylor on the Western men's against Seattle Pacific Everyday Special lP^ Ji ft Students, Staff sc "Faculty | II jtl| â€¢ i%t receive 5 lt;t off each gallon of gas. â€¢ i S f (W/Western-ID Card) . " Ask about 3 week Free membership with Bellingham Health and Fitness Center (must be first time patron at fitness center) W ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^BSiiSSil 2005 GRADUATES Do you want to sell it? Advertise in the Western Front 650-3161 College Degree+Job=NOTHING ^Nothing down and nothing due for 90 days on a new Toyota, that is! At Toyota, you get a GREAT factory offer. If you will graduate from college within the next six months and show proof of future employment, with a start date within 120 days of your purchase, you can take delivery of a new Toyota2with $0 down and NO payments for 90 days, plus a $400 rebate! EU RECEIVE no payments for 90 days when you buy. , REBATE ASSISTANCE when you purchase or lease., loroneyea| See your participating Western Washington Toyota Healers today! Puyaiiup Beilevue Kirkiand Renton Tacoma Brsmerton Toyota Michael's Toyota Bob Bridge Titus-Will Heartland ol Puyaiiup Toyota of Kirkiand Toyota Toyota Toyota Everett Lynnwood Oiyropia- Tacoma . Burien Burlington Auburn Rodland Magic Toyota Toyota of Burien Foothills Boxon Toyota Toyota ofOlympia Tacoma Toyota Toyota Toyota Seattle LakeCiiv Bellingham Port Angeles -- Aberdeen Chshalis Toyota Toyota Wilson Wilder Five Star 1-5 of Seattle of Lake City Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota 1. Any new Toyota - 5.1 % APR for 60 Months - $19.08 per $1 ,000 borrowed. No down payment with approved credit through Toyota Financial Services. No* all customers will qualify for lowest rate depending on model and credit approval - see dealer for terms and conditions. No money down and no monthly payments (or SO days: Toyota Financial Services College Graduate Program is available on approved credit to qualified customers leasing or financing the purchase of new untitled Toyota models through participating Toyota dealers and Toyota Financial Services. Some restrictions apply. Program may not be available in all states. First payment may be deferred for 90 days; finance charges accrue from contract date. Deferred payment no! available in Pennsylvania. 2. $400 toward purchase or lease of a new Toyota to qualifying graduates: Rebate offered by Toyota Motor Sales. U.SA, Inc. Rebate will be applied on lease contracts, firsl toward Ihe amounts due at lease signing ot delivery, with any remainder to Hie cep-atfired cost reduction, and toward Ihe down payment on finance contracts. Finance or lease contract must be dated between April 1,2004 and March 31,2005. Only available on new untitled Toyota models. College Graduate Rebate Program s subject to change or teimination at any tone. See your participating deafer for details. Toyota Financial Services is a service mark of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation Toyota Motor Insurance Seivices, Inc. Dealer participation in this rebate program may increase vehicle price before rebate. FOR BOTH 1 2 A Documentary Service Fee up to $35 may be added to vehicle price. Subject to availability. Individual dealer prices may vaiy. Vehicle ID numbers available upon request. Must take retail delivery from new dealer stock by 03/31/05. See participating dealer for details. ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 14 ---------- 14 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT SPORTS MARCH 1,2005 AMANDA WOOLLEY/The Western Front Western head.coach Brad Jackson and his son, Western junior guard Kyle Jackson take a moment after practice to talk. "We know each other so well that I know what he wants," Kyle Jackson said. "I know what he is thinking." Taking one for the team â€” and dad One Western player's relationship with his father, on and off the court BY LAUREN ALLAIN The Western Front The Western men's basketball team has gone beyond simply creating a family atmosphere. It actually contains a blood relationship. Brad Jackson, head coach of the men's varsity basketball team, and his son Kyle Jackson, a 22-year-old Western junior guard, have the rare experience of working together on a Division JJ college basketball team. Kyle, although a senior academically, still has one more year of athletic eligibility remaining, giving him junior status. Brad Jackson, 53, has been the head coach for the men's basketball team at Western for 20 seasons, and Kyle has been supporting him the entire time, Brad Jackson said. "I was in the gym every day growing up," Kyle said. Years later, Kyle still is in the gym every day with his dad, but now he is in his fourth season of playing for him, he said. "It's an unusual situation," Brad Jackson said. "Not a lot of college coaches have their sons on their team." Western recruited Kyle during his sophomore year at Sehome High School. Brad Jackson said people are aware of their relationship, but on the court Kyle is treated like any other player. Brad Jackson said he made it clear to his son that he was being recruited based on his athletic ability, not because he was the coach's son. "He had to earn it just like any other player," Brad Jackson said. But skeptics initially said Kyle was recruited only because of his relationship with the coach. Assistant coach Tony Dominguez said at the time Kyle was recruited, the team was coming off of the Final Four and was ranked No. 2 in the country. Dominguez said recruiting a coach's son was not an issue, since the team was strong to begin with. "It was a quiet time, and Kyle was able to red-shirt his freshman year and develop," he said. Both Kyle and Brad Jackson agree that being a part of the team together is not an issue as many would perceive it to be. "He really tries to treat me like any other player," Kyle said. On the court, Brad Jackson does his best to make sure he does not show favoritism, but at the same time he does not attempt to minimize their relationship. "It's a comfortable situation," he said. He said his son has more ownership in the game because of their relationship. For Kyle, being successful is more than a personal goal, but rather a family goal. He understands the team's success impacts his father's job as well as his personal basketball career, Brad Jackson said. "I feel that I have to prove myself more than anybody else," Kyle said. "In the back of my mind, it pushes me harder." On and off the court, Brad and Kyle have a strong bond. "We know each other so well that I know what he wants," Kyle said. "I know what he is thinking." Dominguez said he does not think a blood relationship within the team is an issue, but to other teams it has been. In Fairbanks, Alaska, this past weekend against the Nanooks, the crowd chanted "Daddy's boy" at him, Brad Jackson said. When he signed with Western, Kyle said he expected to receive a fair amount of criticism, but he said the Fairbanks crowd chant was one of the few times that has occurred. "If anything, it kind of motivates me to do better," Kyle said. "It's all in good fun." In high school, Kyle said he decided if he did not play for Western, he would not play for another Division U school, to avoid playing against his father's team. "I considered a few other places, but, ultimately, playing for my dad was an opportunity I couldn't pass up," he said. Brad Jackson said it would have been difficult to see his son play for any other college. Because of time conflicts, he would be unable to see his son play. "It's been a great blessing to have this experience," Brad Jackson said. MATTHEW ANDERSON/The Western Front Western junior guard Kyle Jackson looks for an open man during the Feb. 26 game against Humboldt State in Carver Gym. Being struck by lightning is rare. Mavingu disability is not. O n e in five Americans will acquire a disability in his or her lifetime. Please support the work at Easter Seals. cbattqittq /zt'tTt*. Sssw The Politics of Religion, the Religion of Politics Public Talk by Zoketsu Norman Fischer Former Abbot, San Francisco Zen Center Friday, March 4 - 7:30 pm Bellingham Public Library Downstairs Meeting Room Sponsored by Bellingham Zen Group www.BellinghamZen.org JriiffW DISCOUNT W/ WESTERN STUDENT OR STAFF ID CARDS AT TIME OF PURCHASE. 117TH N SAMISH WAY ARBY'S ONLY 847-1179 NOT GOOD WITH OTHER COUPONS OR SALES ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 15 ---------- MARCH 1,2005 SPORTS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 15 Western defeats Humboldt on its fifth attempt By AMANDA WOOLLEY The Western Front Western senior forward Craig Roosendaal ended his last regular-season home game Saturday night with an outstanding performance, scoring 24 points and nailing six 3-pointers despite fouling out with eight minutes to play. But the Western offense wouldn't be slowed, and the Vikings defeated the Humboldt State University Lumberjacks, 107-83, in Carver Gym. It was the 10th time this season the Vikings scored in triple digits. "It felt really good to beat them," Roosendaal said. "The same thing happened to us when we went down there, so it was nice to beat them here." It was the first time Western had beat Humboldt in the teams past five meetings, Western junior guard Kyle Jackson said. "I don't think I have ever played in a game where we have beat them," Jackson said. "It was a good feeling to win." The Vikings jumped to a 10-2 lead early in the first half, but the Lumberjacks rallied, pulling ahead 19-18 with 10:56 to play in the half. The two teams stayed within 5 points until Roosendaal made three 3-pointers â€” the last coming with 4:05 left in the first half â€” and boosted Western's lead to a 47-39 at halftime. Roosendaal led the scoring in the first half, scoring 21 points and making five of six 3-pointers. - Western junior guard Ryan Diggs, usually-a leading scorer for Western, got two fouls in the first six minutes and sat out the rest of the first half. "I think we turned it around late in the first half," Diggs said. "Everybody stayed really focused and played good defense." Western dominated the boards throughout the game, 57-36. "(Last time) they killed us on the boards," Western head coach Brad Jackson said. "This time was kind of a reversal. We did a good job defensively and played aggressively." Diggs returned to the game and scored 20 points in the second half. With 7:08 left in the game, Western led by 32 points, 94-62. Western freshman forward Brett Weisner put the Vikings into triple digits with a free throw with 5:14 left. "We made the right passes at the right time and made the right shots at the right time," Diggs said. Diggs led the Vikings in scoring, totaling 27, followed by Roosendaal with 24, Jackson with 17 and Western junior forward Grant Dykstra with 13. The Vikings will finish the season this week, meeting Seattle University and Northwest Nazarene University on the road. "We are still in the hunt to host a region playoff if we (beat the other two teams)," Jackson said. "Seattle U is a tough team and should be a real battle, and Northwest Nazarene has had a really good second half of the season. We have two really big challenges ahead of us." Western is in first place in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and is ranked No. 2 in the West Region. If the Western men win both home games this week, they can secure the No. 1 spot in the GNAC. AMANDA WOOLLEY/The Western Front Western junior forward Tyler MacMullen makes a layup in the first half of the Vikings' win over Humboldt State University Saturday night in Carver Gym. DOWNTOWN JOHNNY'S 5- lt;?PM HAPPY HOUR Every Night $2S0 Wells $25 0 Micro Pounders $60 0 Micro mhtrs All Night Mon A Tues zi over with ID Best Lights a Sound MONDAY Karaoke â€¢ New Hits List â€¢ Free Pool Â© WEDNESDAY Progressive Well Drinks 4 PM to Close Starting at 50$ DJ Mikey 70's 80's Dance Free Pool Happy Hour All Night ^ TUESDAY V Free Pool â€¢ Happy Hoar All Night THURSDAY $2soYoa Call It 4 to 11 DJFLAVA A two-sport hopeful Football player wants to pick up b-ball Jagerweister â€¢ Long Island â€¢ Grey Goose* Jack Daniels â€¢ Crown Royal Money Trii J K U L P r i ze FRIDAY ^ P M lt;? lt;?$ Well Drinks A ^ M HÂ«at Rwords. D J Royal BY PETER JENSEN The Western Front After he finishes his football career at Western next fall, junior Jake Carlyle said he is interested in exchanging his cleats for sneakers â€¢and joining the Western men's basketball team next winter. "This is something I've wanted to do," he said. "Playing football keeps me going, but I want to try basketball as well." Carlyle, 22, said he intends to play running back next year, splitting playing time with Western junior running . back Duncan Sherrard. If he doesn't graduate fall quarter, Carlyle said he would try to join the men's basketball team in the winter as a backup point guard. He said he spoke to men's basketball assistant coach Tony Dominguez about possibly playing this season as a replacement for Western freshman guard Ira Graham, who left the team for family reasons. But with only five games left the team did not need Carlyle, head coach Brad Jackson said. "At this point in the season, we don't anticipate adding any players," Jackson said. Carlyle said he began playing basketball in the second grade, and, after he was large enough, he began playing football in the fourth grade. "Baseball was too boring," he said. In addition to playing football, rugby and track, Carlyle said he played four years as a point guard for Capital High School in Olympia. Several community colleges and the University of San Diego recruited him to play basketball, but Carlyle came to Western in 2001 to pursue his football career. After the football season, Carlyle said he plays pick-up basketball games three times a week with Dominguez, football strength coach Eric Tripp and other football players, such as Western senior tight end Rick Carte and Western senior quarterback Steve Nichols. This quarter, however, Carlyle has played sparingly because CARLYLE kg ka s a c j a s Â§ duj-jjjg the pick-up games, he said. "I love playing," he said. "It keeps me loose and in shape for football. It also keeps me disciplined." If he were to play for the men's basketball team, Carlyle said he would join a growing trend of football players playing basketball. Last year, Western senior wide receiver James Laurence played 13 games as a forward for the men's basketball team, averaging 1.2 points per game. In 2002, Western graduateâ€”then a senior â€” Greg Dykstra finished his collegiate football career by setting Western's record for receptions and then joined his brother Grant on the basketball team. In 10 games, Dykstra averaged 1.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 16 ---------- 16 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT SPORTS MARCH 1,2005 Courtesy of John Fuchs The Western women's varsity crew warms up before a race last spring at the NCAA Division I I Nationals in Rancho Cordova, Calif. The team placed third. Although both teams participate in competitions, only the women's varsity team competes in the NCAA Division I I . Early to bed and early to rise: Western rowing is no joy ride BY TAYLOR WILLIAMS The Western Front On Lake Whatcom, Western's crew team begins the day in the dark and cold. Starting practice at 5 a.m., these students train throughout the entire school year for a competitive season in the spring. Most crew teams consist of eight rowers and a coxswain, the person who steers the boat and leads the rowers, said John Fuchs, Western's head rowing coach. "The goal is to go as fast as we possibly can, whether we are in a competition or not," said. To increase their speed, he said, all rowers must be rowing at the same time, not a fraction of a second off. That is the difference between crew and other sports, he said. Rowers are performing a repetitive motion together. Practice has an emphasis on being like-minded, he said. From the beginning of practice to the end, each rower was one piece of the whole. Crew is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world, Fuchs said. Rowers drain almost all of their energy. "It's like taking a 90-pound barbell, squatting and lifting it up over your head 35 times for 37 minutes," Fuchs said. Western senior Julia Gamache, the women's varsity captain, said she wished students knew how hard the team worked. Gamache rowed for two years in high school ,and this is her third year on crew at Western. "Itrequires constant dedication," she said. "It pretty much becomes your life." Western crew consists of men's and women's varsity teams, but only the women compete in the National Collegiate Athletics Association Division II. Although the men's team is a varsity sport, the NCAA does not have a championship for men's rowing. It is the only non-NCAA sport in the department, Fuchs said. Since Western's inception in the NCAA in 1997, the team has never placed below third, Fuchs said. "(Women's crew) typically has 30 women," Fuchs said. "We would like to have about 40, but our numbers are indicative of our program. We start the year with 60 or 70." The men's team has 20 rowers who are mostly young and new, he said, and more male athletes might be rowing if they were not taken by other sports. Western football claims approximately 100 people in the fall, Fuchs said. The crew team practices three hours every weekday, along with a Saturday practice. Two hours in the morning are spent on the water. The third hour in the afternoon is spent cross training, running or using the bikes and rowing machines, Fuchs said. "It's intense," he said. "We want them to be complete athletes." As a Western program, crew has recently received the same amount of funding the other sports, Fuchs said. The athletic department has helped double the amount of scholarships, with the equivalent of three-and-a-half full rides to disperse among the women's team. The department will buy oars and four new boats, he said, although he is not sure when the team will receive them. Two will be for the women's team and two for the men's. Once the new boats are purchased, the women's varsity team will sit in a $28,000 crew boat. The program will have spent a total of $100,000 on new equipment, he said. "The athletic department is investing in us and that's cool," Fuchs said. "For a long time the team was self-supporting. Now (the athletic department) is bringing us up to par with the other sports." Crew is extraordinary-because the bonds and friendships the rowers make are lifelong, he said. They go through so much together and rely on one another. It takes close to six months for a team to learn how each member works and to fully function as a team, Fuchs said. "Eventually," they'll even know what each other is thinking," Fuchs said. Western freshmen Metta Gilbert said being a part of crew was the first time she understood what being part of a team is like. Gilbert was a swimmer in high school but picked up rowing after watching her friend row, she said. "Everybody was in sync, and I loved the sound of the boat against the water," Gilbert said. Gilbert is considered a novice, which is a first-year rower."' " Although this is only her first year, she is already rowing for the varsity boat. Tryouts were the third week in September, and the squad was picked on Oct. 1, Gilbert said. "It's really hard to be together with seven other girls," Gilbert said. "(It's) a lot harder than it looks." PREGNANT? CONSIDER YOUR CHOICES We can help... â€¢ Free Counseling â€¢ Complete Adoption Services Open Adoption - A Loving Choice Choose meet your child's family Medical Care Referral Confidentially Assured Your Needs Come First! ?Â£E2 Â£Z%m ca,! Rebecca at (36Â°) 733-6042 Bellfngham, WA 98226 Western Washington University... now offers electronic billing and payment services. In February, the QuikPayâ„¢ electronic billing system became the official means of generating tuition bills to all Western Washington University students. All currently enrolled students with activity, on their account were sent an electronic bill notification to their WWU assigned e-mail account. Beginning April (Spring quarter) paper bills will no longer be mailed to enrolled students. Access Western's homepage and click on the Pay Tuition, Housing Fees link for more information. .Western Student ipecflil XL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET DRINK $6.99! All you can eat Buffet, Pizza Bar and Salad Bar. The beverage bar is also included and features a variety of Pepsi products. Beer and wine are available for an additional charge. Please present coupon when ordering* One coupon valid for up to 4 people * Not valid with any other offers or discounts * Expires 4/15/05 _ 4179 Meridian * 676-8479 * Bellingham - . â€” J ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 17 ---------- OPINIONS TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 17 FronMne The 'Ham' needs a new all-ages venue With the recent closing of Stuart's Coffee House and the increase in the number of bars and nightclubs, under-age Western students and Bellingham residents are left with few choices to fulfill their entertainment needs. Some may even resort to driving to Seattle or Vancouver, B.C. With the Viking Union multipurpose room and The Underground Coffeehouse on Western's campus as the only remaining all-ages concert venues in Bellingham, many young people, including the 5,746 Western students who are under the age of 21, are wondering what to do with themselves on the weekends. With nowhere to see concerts or shows, they may resort to mischievous activities, such as drinking in parking lots. And even though campus clubs organize free under-age shows at varying Western venues, performances at the Underground Coffeehouse are limited to a lame, 85-decibel noise level â€” only 5 decibels louder than an alarm clock or a busy restaurant, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Web site. The dwindling amount of rockin' all-ages performance venues provides a positive outlook for the remaining lame ones. In addition, as the amount of 21-and-over venues, such as bars and nightclubs, increases more performing artists may seek the higher-paying, larger capacity gigs, thus cutting into the market of the all-ages venues. This, however, could potentially lead to under-aged people doing other, more naughty things. Many young people, including Western students, will be tempted to find ways to cheat the system in order to attend a concert. Methods could include getting fake IDs, licking another person's hand in an attempt to rub their admission stamp onto their own hand, sneaking into 21-and-over shows or just standing outside in the cold in an attempt to enjoy the music. Because alcohol is a highly profitable aspect of concert venues, many entrepreneurs may argue more money can be made in 21-and-over establishments. But because so little competition exists in the Bellingham all-ages market and the "Ham's" music scene is booming, such a venture could prove them wrong. Bellingham has a plethora of leisure activities for people over the age of 21. Unfortunately, however, if no new all-ages clubs are created, Bellingham's younger crowd could be left standing outside the club on Friday night, trying to sneak in or using a fake ID or calling their friends to go to the movies with their tricycles and lollipops. And all their spending money will likely be wasted trying to get getting homeless people to buy them beer. * Frontlines are the opinion of The Western Front editorial board: Matthew Anderson, Lauren Miller, David Wray, Anastasia Tietje, Elana Bean, Amanda Woolley, Caleb Heeringa, Laura McVicker, Aaron Apple, Michael Murray, Krissy Gochnour, Tara Nelson, Nick Schmidt, Kenna Hodgson and Chris Huber. The Western Front Editor in Chief: Matthew Anderson; Managing Editor: Lauren Miller; Head Copy Editor: David Wray; Copy Editors: Anastasia Tietje, Elana Bean; Photo Editor: Amanda Woolley; News Editors:' Caleb Heeringa, Laura McVicker; Accent Editor: Aaron Apple; Features Editor: Michael Murray; Sports Editor: Krissy Gochnour; Opinions Editor: Tara Nelson; Online Editor: Nick Schmidt; Community Liaison: Kenna Hodgson; Staff Photographer: Chris Huber; Columnists: Matt DeVeau, Travis Sherer; Cartoonists: Michael Murray, Terrence Nowicki; Adviser: John Harris; Business Manager: Alethea Macomber; Advertising Manager: Joel Hall Staff Reporters: Michelle Acosta, Lauren Allain, Sarah Berger, Kathryn Brenize, Mike Coffinan, Adriana Dunn, Houston Flores, Brittany Greenfield, Bethany Gronquist, Stefani Harrey, Marissa Harshman, Britt Hoover, Jacinda Howard, Molly Jensen, Peter Jensen, Michael Lee, Kara Lundberg, Coree Naslund, John Newmon, Jenae Norman, Crystal Oberholtzer, Mark Reimers, Amanda Raphael, Adam Rudnick, Eric Sanford, Tiffany Sheakley, Byron Sherry, Andrew Sleighter, Greta Smoke, Trevor Swedberg, Bradley Thayer, Melanie Valm, Courtney Walker, Taylor Williams, Blair Wilson Editor's note: The views expressed on The Western Front opinion pages are the views of the authors or cartoonists and are not necessarily the views of The Western Front staff, managers or adviser. And we quote: 7 hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me." - Hunter S. Thompson, late gonzo journalist Proposal to halve state unnecessary COURTNEY WALKER Republican Sen. Bob Morton's plan to split Washington into two states is based on an emotional response to the 2004 gubernatorial election and is not economically or logically sound. Aplethera of articles written about the plan mainly cite the political divide between the two sides of the state as the real reason. But the polarization of the two sides â€” east and west â€” should not be reason enough to cut Washington in half. Ten senators have signed on in support of the plan, according to a Feb. 22 Associated Press article. These senators, including Sen. Adam Kline, D-Seattle, and Sen. Bob McCaslin, R-Spokane Valley, approve the separation of the state as a means Of quelling animosity between the two. A Northwest Public Radio broadcast Feb. 23 reported, however, that the split would have a harmful effect on the economy of both Western and Eastern Washington â€” especially for the Eastern side because of the loss of tax revenue. Only 18 percent of the state's population live in Eastern Washington, yet they receive 22 percent of the state's tax revenue, according to a Feb. 22 KOMO 4 broadcast. If Eastern Washington becomes the 51st state, it could have a smaller budget for education and social services because of a lack of funding from taxes. In other words, the plan likely will hurt the same party that is putting it forward. While it is true many of the negative effects that are cited are simply based on speculation, they could have an impact on the economy of the new state of Eastern Washington if they become reality, according to the same broadcast. Supporters of this proposal, such as McCaslin, say the two sides of Washington are too different to remain as one state. These aspects, however, come down to one big difference: In the 2004 election, the majority of Eastern Washington residents voted for Republican Dino Rossi, and the majority of Western Washington see SPLIT, page 19 Stiffer penalties for Bellingham doctor needed CRYSTAL OBERHOLTZER The relationship between doctor and patient is sacred. If a doctor grossly breaks that trust, he or she should not be allowed to continue practicing medicine. Recent allegations accusing Bellingham family medicine practitioner Gary McCallum of sexual misconduct bring to light this potentially dangerous flaw in the medical licensing system. A physician may be accused of unwanted sexual contact and medical misconduct by his or her patient and still maintain a license to practice medicine. That is, even if the physician is found guilty of sexual misconduct, he or she may maintain the ability to practice medicine. McCallum has not been tried or convicted of any misconduct against his patients. He was simply charged with administering expired flu vaccines to his patients in November 2004, said Donn Moyer, Washington State Department of Health media relations manager. After an initial investigation, however, the department of health amended the charge to possibly include alleged sexual contact with a patient, providing negligent care to patients, poor record keeping, aiding and abetting unlicensed practice in his office, providing false information during his investigation, and theft, according to a Feb. 4 press release from the health department. If McCallum is found guilty of some or all of the charges, the Medical Quality Assurance Commission will decide on the punishment, which could include a revocation of the physician's medical license or a requirement of supervision while treating 'If, however, a physician needs to be babysat when dealing with his or her patient, that physician should not be practicing medicine at all.' female patient, Moyer said. If, however, a physician needs to be baby-sat when dealing with his or her patient, the physician simply should not be practicing medicine at all. The right for any physician to continue practicing medicine if convicted of sexual misconduct against his or her patients should be questioned in this case. The sexual contact charge brought against McCallum comes from a pregnant woman who went to McCallum in July 2001 to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases, according to a Feb. 5 Bellingham Herald article. The patient said McCallum called her into his office for immediate treatment the night of her visit. He then allegedly asked her to kneel on the examination table with her see PHYSICIAN, page 19 ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 18 ---------- 18 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT MARCH 1,2005 Relationships: In college, independence, not ignorance, is biiss LAUREN ALLAIN More often than not, relationships in college are more difficult to navigate than schoolwork. If mastering a functional relationship were a major, this is what classes might look like: Lectures would be night-long talks filled with awkward silent pauses. Homework would consist of creating a list of perfect presents for obscure celebrations like the three-month anniversary of the first kiss. Tests would be administered in a small room with a lie detector to get to the bottom of what happened the one night a partner said he or she would call and never did. Kudos to the individuals who somehow pass all of these tests and figure out how to navigate this obscure thing called a relationship, in which there appears to be three distinct types. The first and most controversial is the drunken relationship. This is marked by distinct characteristics of post-bar booty calls at 2:01 a.m. or only seeing one another in the presence of alcohol. For those who desperately fear commitment, this is the perfect relationship. On the weekends, sloppy, ^ drunken sex receives attention but quickly reverts on the weekdays, in which school takes the center stage. If both parties can mutually consent that having a drunken relationship is agreeable, then all is well. The problems drop like A-bombs when the beer starts talking. The only downside to this is that drunken communication can become blurry, and one or both partners can become inadvertently attached. When this happens, the relationship is likely to fail. Greg Behrendt, author of "He's Just Not That Into You," addresses drunken relationships. He said drinking is not the way to one's innermost feelings. Otherwise, people would not smash empty beer cans against their skulls. It is easy to be satisfied with a drunken relationship in college, but be warned that it could get messy if the rules are not clearly outlined.' "If he only wants to see you, talk to you, have sex with you, etc., when he's inebriated, it ain't love:â€” it's sport," Behrendt writes. It is easy to be satisfied with a drunken relationship in college, but be warned that it could get messy if the rules are not clearly outlined. The second type of college relationship is the polar opposite. This is the relationship in which people appear to be married and suddenly drop off the face of the Earth. One minute every day is spent with that best friend, but once he or she meets a significant other â€” like chocolate in a fat kid's hand, he or she is gone. The third type of relationship, however, is somewhere between those two. Essentially, it is a relationship with no label attached. Technically speaking, these individuals are single, but everyone knows they are off limits. This seems to be the most popular of the three types in college because affection is there when one needs it, but it is acceptable to play the ass hole once in a while and completely ditch the other person. And since no label is attached to the relationship, this is not a foul and is, in fact, allowed. This is the best college relationship because ho definite breakup is needed. Creating a gap in communication for roughly a week will do the trick and send the signal it's over. Finding the perfect relationship in college may be possible, but don't rely on it. Quite a bit of temptation is present, and the odds are against monogamous relationships â€” especially when many college-aged men believe they can pick up girls between points of beer pong. The percentage of relationships that make it though all the booze and the loose girls who actually tear their clothes off when they hear, "It's getting hot in here. So take off all your clothes," is slim. In addition, the college-aged men often have to use two hands to count the number of girls they have hooked up with. For now, men and women in college do not seem to be equipped with the proper tools to make a relationship work. In college, independence may be bliss. Federal program needed to help college students graduate on time ADRIANADUNN In 2000, it took the average student in the United States working toward his or her first bachelor's degree four years and seven months to complete it, without taking time off, according to the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics Web site. Because of this, it is necessary for the federal government to implement programs in universities and colleges in which a bachelor's degree is guaranteed in four years. New York Gov. George Pataki has proposed legislation that would give extra state money to colleges nationwide where students graduate on time, according to a Jan. 26 New York Times article. The proposed incentive, called the Partnership to Accelerate Completion Time, would give colleges in New York $500 for each student earning a bachelor's degree in four years and $250 for each student who completes an associate's degree in two years. Western could benefit from an incentives system such as this. Only approximately 56.2 percent of students who entered Western as freshmen in 1998 graduated in 2003 after five years of undergraduate study, according to a Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board study. The proposal in New York would require public colleges and universities to participate and private colleges to voluntarily take part, according to the article. It also could give a financial incentive for students to graduate within four years in addition to eliminating the extra expenses for getting a four-year degree in five to six years. One reason why students graduate behind schedule is because of poor scheduling early in their schooling. Many other factors, however, also can contribute to the added time it can take for students to graduate, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. And students who switch majors or change schools often take more time to complete their degree, according to the center. Part of this is because students who switch schools often find the new school has different requirements. In 2000, students who attended two schools averaged 59 months and students who attended three schools averaged 67 monthsâ€” an eight- month difference. But even if students make poor planning decisions or change their minds, they should not be penalized for switching schools. Overcrowded, under-funded public universities often do not have adequate space in classes, and students can find themselves not being able to register for classes they need to graduate on time. This burden, however, should not be transferred to the students themselves. Through the legislation, universities would be given an incentive to eliminate poor scheduling and mandate advising early in the student's career. In addition, a nationwide program in which the four-year degree takes four years would allow these students to cut extra costs. And a proposal similar to Pataki's could give universities and colleges an incentive to do so. The programs in which students sign up for a four- year program will pressure schools into better planning course offerings and making advising mandatory. The government needs to take steps to allow the opportunity for every student in the country to have access to a post-secondary education. Regardless of wealth, everyone should be able to attend. Offering a program in which a bachelor's degree is guaranteed in four years would be a good first step. r lt;t/jmmmmmmm4tf*i* Just In! facetted fim Dead/ c Great For Chandelier Earrings msioric rairnaven, a nam. This spot could be yours for less than *$15 Western Front Advertising 650-3160 E X T E N D E D E D U C A T I O N A N D S U M M E R P R O G R A MS Delivered to our doorstep! Enroll in GUR's electives and more WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Getting to Continuing Independent Learning is easy. â€¢ Visit our offices on the second floor at 405 32nd Street â€¢ Free visitor parking â€¢ Try the free shuttle service to/from main campus â€¢ Check out the Parking Services Web site for shuttle details: www.ps.wwu.edu/parking/. 650-3650 Continuing Independent Learning ilearn@wwu.edu 405 32nd Street. Suite 209 ExtendedEd.wvvu.edu/ilearn ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 19 ---------- MARCH 1,2005 OPINIONS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 19 Families of slain military should have access to electronic files GRETA SMOKE Information stored in e-mail accounts, online journals and Web sites can provide a look into someone's life, thoughts and interests. When that person dies, however, oftentimes so do his or her digital memories because of Internet companies' privacy laws, according to a Feb. 5 Washington Post article. Online service providers could easily solve this ongoing debate over digital inheritance by requiring users to indicate whether they would like their accounts disclosed to family upon their death. While Internet companies have strict privacy policies for active accounts, no clear laws address the issue of inheritance when customers die, which leaves the issue to be addressed by the Internet provider, according to a Dec. 24 Associated Press article. Since so many people heavily rely on the Internet for communication, it is necessary that Internet companies have clear policies regarding the inheritance of accounts upon death of the users. Popular online services, such as Yahoo! e-mail and LiveJournali a Web site where users can post their personal journals, have policies restricting the release of account information in situations involving the death of a client, according the Post article. . Yahoo! Mail terminates e-mail accounts if an account holder dies or if the account is unused for more than 120 days. This permanently erases all information stored on the accounts. The Yahoo! Company promises to treat e-mail as private, confidential information and said it believes the release of these accounts likely would trigger more problems for families 'While it is important to uphold trust and maintain privacy for clients, Internet companies could grieving families or uphold privacy policies and restrict the information, according to the AP article. While it is important to uphold trust and maintain privacy for clients, Internet companies could be withholding information intended for family and friends to read. Marine Corps reservist Cpl. Karl Linn, of Virginia, who ________ was killed Jan. 26 in Iraq, is an example of why this information should be made available. Linn relied on electronic updates through his e-mail account and Web site photo collection to keep in touch with his family, according to the Post article. When he died, his family was denied access to his account, which, they said, could have be withholding given them a small glimpse into his last days by raising private, unknown information meant information intended alive, according to the article to be secret, according to an Oct. 16 Detroit for family and To prevent restrictions from electronic data News article. friends to read.' clearly intended for family, such as in the case But families of the deceased argue that â€” of Karl Linn, Internet providers should open in the case of written journals, photo albums and other records â€” digital information also should be inherited, according to the Post article. Because of the lack of clear laws, Internet companies find themselves in a bind when an online account holder dies. This places the companies in an ethical dilemma while it decides whether to disclose the information to these accounts to verified family members. In addition, those companies should allow users an option that would give companies permission to transfer their accounts to their families if they die. A policy like this would allow many grieving families to view precious memories, which would otherwise die with lost loved ones. Split: Legislators should consider alterntives CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 voted for Democrat Christine Gregoire â€” the final victory of whom left Washington Republicans bitterly licking their wounds. But while being upset or angry about the results of an election is perfectly understandable, this should not be a reason to split a state. : The differences between the two sides of Washington state should,'; instead,' 'be "seen as! a! benefit, not a hindrance. It is fair to say that Eastern Washington residents' voices are not being heard in elections, but half of the United States felt the same way in 2004 when President George W Bush was re-elected. The only difference was that John, Kerry had the grace to concede. The fact that Rossi and other Republicans refuse to move on just makes them look like sore losers. Meanwhile, many alternatives to splitting Washington state exist, and they need to be examined before state legislators make a decision whether to separate. Research is needed to see if this proposal is even feasible. Dividing the state might not be the best answer to solving problems between the two sides. Instead, the two sides of the state have to realize how much they need each other. ' Western Washington is urban and industrial: Eastern Washington is rural and agricultural. Each side contributes to the other and provides goods and services the other may not have. In addition, these differences are not unique to â€” Washington. Nearly every state in the United States has areas that are vastly different from others, but radical legislation is not the way to reconcile them. Eastern Washington officials need to stop being bitter about the results of the 2004 gubernatorial election and realize plenty of economically feasible alternatives exist. 'The differences between'the two sides of Washington state should, instead, be seen as a benefit, not a hindrance.' Physician: License suspension is not enough CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 head resting on her arms so she could not see the instruments used during the exam. She later went to St. Joseph Hospital claiming she was raped, according to the article. Because the alleged sexual contact happened four years ago and no additional allegations of sexual contact have been made, McCallum is not considered potentially dangerous to his patients and still can-practice medicine during his 20-day response period, Moyer said. But any allegation of sexual contact â€” no matter how long ago it happened â€” should warrant concern from patients as well as the medical community. It should be the job of the Medical Quality Assurance Commission to ensure a patient's safety, perhaps by temporarily suspending the physician's license, when allegations are brought against him or her until â€” and ifâ€” the allegations are proved false. Being innocent until proven guilty is an important part of the United States judicial system. But putting many people at potential risk to maintain a doctor's "professional" image, however, is unethical. Allowingaphysiciantocontinuepracticing medicine after charging that physician with multiple instances of misconduct seems ridiculous. And allowing that physician to continue practicing medicine after being convicted of the charges is ridiculous. But if a physician is convicted of misconduct, suspending his or her license is not mandatory, Moyer said. -With conduct classes and close supervision, the physician may be able to continue his or her practice. Even if the physician's license is suspended, he or she may reapply for a license to practice medicine after a 10-year period. An essential part of the doctor-patient relationship is trust. Because of this, allowing untrustworthy physicians to maintain or regain a license to practice medicine puts this sacred institution at risk. Physicians convicted of misconduct against their patients should be forced to pack up their prescription pad and stethoscope and find another job. * * w - Classifieds S^BlilHii^KlBiiS^SSIBlMi FOR SALE HOTPOINT DRYER for sale. Works perfectly, we got a new larger one. $50 OBO, you haul away. 360-510-2101 ask for Brandon. GE FRIDGE/FREEZER full size good condition $50. Kenmore Dishwasher works great $25.656-5370. FOR RENT 5BD/3BA, Garage, Brand new. All appliances included. Close to WWU. Call Jason @ 366-3577 SPACIOUS STUDIO for rent. W/D, D/W, WSG pd. No smoking/pets, close to WWU. lyr lease. Avail spring. Call Kelly (360) 201-1666 NEAR WWU. 3BD + 1RM. 2 car garage. Available now. $1150 + deposit. Clean. Call (360) 920-5813. 4BD/2BA. Living/dining rooms. New carpet. Sudden Valley. $1000 + deposit. Clean. Call (360) 920-5813 1 BR/1 BATH Apt. on Whatcom Lk. $675/month, $150 deposit, top floor, attic, trail access, W/D, DW + tons more! Available 3/22. Call (206) 992-6648 MAGNIFICENT WATERFRONT Beachhomes and cottages on the accessible San Juan island, only 10 minutes across Bellingham Bay! ISLAND VACATION RENTALS www.mmmi-holidays. com (888)758-7064 2BDRM DPLX walk to WWU, jet tub incld WSG elct $800/month 1000 Jersey St. Jim 510-6225 HELP WANTED GET PAID for your opinions! Earn $ 15-$ 125 and more per survey! www. moneyforsurveys.com .'BARTENDERS WANTED! $300/day potential. No exp. Needed. Training provided. 1-800-965-6520, Ext. 237. FEMALE AND male counselors *' needed for top summer camp in Maine. Competitive Salary room/board/laundry/ clothing/travel provided. Must love working w/young people. Visit www. campvega.com for a complete list of available jobs- Field jockey, lacrosse, basketball, arts, water-skiing, sailing, dance, gymnastics, crew, equestrian, ice hockey, photo/video/web, challenge course/climbing, tennis, theatre, and piano to name a few! Also opportunities for nurses/secretaries. Camp Vega for Girls APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE! Call for more information 800-838-VEGA or email camp_vega@yahoo.com. Will be at the Western Washington Campus March 10th from 10am-3pm in the Viking Union room 460 for information and interviews. No appointment neces^ sary. Come see why Vega has set the bar since 1936! ANNOUNCEMENTS $600 Group Fundraiser Scheduling Bonus 4 hours of you groups time PLUS our free (yes, free) fundraising solutions. EQUALS $l,000-$2,000 in earnings for your group. Call TODAY for a $600 bonus when you schedule you non-sales fundraiser with CampusFundraiser. Contact CampusFundraiser, (888) 923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com CAMPS SUMMER JOBS at Camp Kiloqua-on campus interviews 3/7. Spend your summer working with kids at our beautiful 185 acre camp near Everett, WA. You could be a Counselor, Lifeguard, Program Specialist or more. Call 360- 652-6250 or visit www.campfireusano-homish. org/campjobs ---------- Western Front 2005 March 01 - Page 20 ---------- 20 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT MARCH 1,2005 IN OUT it i STORE Presorts â€¢WMIIIIirfcbbllMM I ^ I V n i liwWIVI CTflDC m DC M-W8.-30AM-12/W1 THURS8:30AM-1AM SAT SUN 9AM-2AM 2219 Douglas Aua (360)647-8220 I it: listei â€¢ f*trtM Internet imm N0VUOPEM!!! \fliiun/Bcllin^Tarrtt11.oofTi j J ^ ^ ^ J ^ f f l ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ J ^ ^ j ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ *Bdlirgharr4l1.odmisr^ |^|gr^^.befe^i;gi#^ "BSWi^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^B^M â€¢ P^icpartidpalianistteliEy for n r^ Tfc? tim? ni gt;Â» is Tu? fÂ«b ?/, 2S0510-0* prn BaUingham-t i i-tern Forum lsitx BelHngham411.com S 0 SSe-jrtf iH?5f? gt;! gt;trlst S f e r j f K p s SJPtsiss \U} -:. Check here for lt;li the Wfiewcements;;' lillliiiSiiiiiil lllflliilSMHl â€¢ \ y f .This is th lt;: sÂ«8oitfes3 tra sferfsflts to buj and seH bssfcs t fetfi eith Mhsr lt;: , ^ * * â€¢:ModeratorsCwUot,fafe *i TaMari'i;; :. i: ;.;." ..:::. gt;;â€¢;. " .; Â§ Electronics â€¢â€¢''vv^:-'^;-'\.U;v^:-':- -; .xboj.TVSiPSZ.SteresEqifssmentJic -,."â€¢; : J : ^ Biiy/Sel used or new dethin? â€¢Bujf sell trafeyour tenttxnks - Get more far your Ixxdcsardi^it far less frarn^ Students can w r k together to saMaeach other scrreirurgyfcr rrcrairrportar* things, likepayngbills. *Sviapnotes-Msseddass? Getoneofyxrdassrratestondpoutvithaoopycfttedass notes. Ask your professors topostdass notes crfinefbr iheyxiandyxr dassmates. *Fird the perfect rcorimte- * Just post under theROOJVMWES Sectianofthefbrumalxutyjurself arrivtiafcyauarelcioiringlarinaraantT^ *lnthenear fUbure gt; rranyof IhehamecMners and renters will post thedescriptioncif their rental property soyoucanpidcarddiooseirBtaa^ *Getthe4TI 0nfc9-Lc gt;clai^farsc*TE!lHng^ an^ngframanupoarri^ 'LetutfiBrs krnivwhatfs going, just Post it! 'Talk about Sports Alfehawefanlasy leagues sell rteupryseason, FantasyBasebaU starts soon, LoginanddKadktheSPORTS section far leagueJP and password. Therevill h afxvi padka farifeli^wsxmmers. â€¢Tl^rearernaryrnunttuateaguries than listed aboue. Suggestions fromour rrerrbers wHI detenrinevtiat categories will ibeauailabtetnthefuture. SionuptojdnthefcixjrnardgBt corrected w ^ Ohyeah...andits FREE! DUD Rentals $3 -ttaKfar 2 rights *Due back on the 3rd day by the time of rental SALE1 SALE! SALE! wnbhi vnhiii wnMha 18pk Bottles for $11.99 +tax IVISrMllâ‚¬rLITEJoeH lt;X6QBuckAdsâ‚¬rr 24pk 16cz Cans for $13.99+tax Tw gt;6pk16oECans for $6.99 +tax Olyrpict Pabst, Rainier, Mller HicjhLife} Busd gt; BuschLic^ Keystone} Keystone ICE, Sted Reserve RedDoci PPPPP
Show less

Identifier: wwu:37734
Title: Western Front - 2010 May 14
Date: 2010-05-14
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_2010_0514
Text preview (might not show all results): ^7 Pendulum A Duke University study suggests a swing from sexual openness to prudery in this generation s sexual culture '' ^ JS ■! Andrea Farrell | WF rynn McKenzie is a self-described slut. v I prefer to say I have libertine sexual values,” said McKenzie, a Western senior. McKenzie ident

Identifier: wwu:16812
Title: Western Front - 2005 April 22
Date: 2005-04-22
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_2005_0422
Text preview (might not show all results): 2005_0422 ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 1 ---------- * HE WESTERN FRONT JY, APRIL 22, 2005 â€¢ WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY â€¢ BELLINGHAM, WASH. â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM Women take back nightAS charg
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 2005_0422 ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 1 ---------- * HE WESTERN FRONT JY, APRIL 22, 2005 â€¢ WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY â€¢ BE
Show more2005_0422 ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 1 ---------- * HE WESTERN FRONT JY, APRIL 22, 2005 â€¢ WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY â€¢ BELLINGHAM, WASH. â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM Women take back nightAS charges ISSUE 7 VOLUME 133 Annual event rallies for a safer campus BY ADRIANA DUNN The Western Front Supporters could hear the sounds of marchers long before they arrived at the candlelight vigil Thursday night in Red Square. The marching women used drum beats, bells, air horns and noisemakers to take hold of the streets, chanting "We won't be'raped, we won't be beat, out of the halls and into the streets." Marchers carrying a banner that said "Take Back the Night" came from High Street and entered the square underneath the Wilson Library sky bridge to the applause of the Western Men Against Violence. Part of the Take Back the Night festivities, was an event before the women-only march, which is symbolic of women being able to walk at night without fear of assault. During the pre-march rally in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, keynote speakers Amy Richards and Jennifer Baumgardner, who are feminist activists, spoke to a. coed; audience. The pair met"at the office of Ms. Magazine . and recently co-authored two books, "Manifesta" and "Grassroots." The books discuss feminism and activism, two things Richards said go hand in hand. Richards said Western's reputation kept building prior to their visit. "No other school raises eyebrows," she said. "Everyone told us what an incredible school this is." The first Take Back the Night in the United States took place in 1978 in San "~:" CHRIS HUBEItyThe. Western Front Whatcom Community College student Deanna Bernhardt performs Pqi, a form of fire dancing Thursday in Red Square . Bernhardt's performance was part of Take back the night. - Francisco, Baumgardner said. 'Take Back the Nighthas evolved," she said. "It used to be an anti- pornography march. Its evolved in utterly organic ways." She said she has been participating in Take Back the Night since 1990 when, she was a student at Tulane University in Louisana. She said the night is about corning together to recognize that women see NIGHT, page 4 Editor's Note: Shannon Hutchinson was not interviewed for this story}, nor is her association with The Western Front the basis for this article. BY PETER JENSEN The Western Front For the second time in a week, the Associated Students election board unanimously ruled that Western senior Tony Russo, a candidate for AS president, violated the AS election code. During a grievance hearing Wednesday night, the board found that Russo, the current AS vice president for business and operations, distributed false information while campaigning, which violated a section of the code requiring honesty in campaigns. . "These grievances being filed are making the grievances the issues of the campaign," Russo said. "They are distracting students from the real issues, which are transportation and affordable education." The board ordered Russo to remove all of his campaign materials from campus, including posters, signs and flyers, by noon Thursday for the remainder of the election. Russo can continue to campaign by holding signs on campus and by communicating with voters.- Despite the setbacks, Russo's campaign remains undaunted, said Western sophomore Chiho Lai, a Russo campaign volunteer. "Tony is still a strong candidate â€” signs orno'signs," : Russo's, opponents, Western juniors Nick Cizek and Shannon Hutchinson, filed the grievance Tuesday-because they felt statements Russo made to voters were untrue and misleading, Cizek said. ., In speeches and on his campaign Web site, Russo said he was involved with the creation of the AS Review, according to documents Hutchinson and Cizek used as see GRIEVANCE, page 5 Earth Day helps projects BY TED MCGUIRE The Western Front Today is Earth Day, and Western students can get their hands dirty in a diverse array of projects, activities and celebrations sprouting up on campus and throughout the community. TheAveekend begins with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Saturday on the Old Main lawn. Lisa Moulds, director of the Center for Service Learning, said it will be a time when students can eat, interact, sign up and get involved in some of the work parties the Center for Service Learning is offering. Western junior Josh Evans, and Eileen Coughlin, vice president of Student Affairs and Academic Support Services, will give students a word of inspiration before the work parties begin. "That's kind of our overall goalâ€” we want our students to academically succeed, and one way of doing that is through service learning and the connections students make," Moulds said. After the breakfast, students can choose to either ride their bike along the Interurban Trail and Boulevard Park to pick up trash, remove invasive plants from Sehome Arboretum, remove invasive plants from either Lowell Park or Connelly Creek or clean up a section of the Mount Baker Highway. The center also will provide transportation for students to and from the sites if they are off campus, Moulds said. She said she would I'ke for people to see the collective support for students who want to make a difference. Dave Newell, an Americorps member with the center, said this is the first year the center has been. involved in Earth Day. "It's nice to know that you organized something that can teach students to be more involved in benefiting their community," Newell said. Western junior Sarah Fowler,, volunteer coordinator/ for Learning Environment " Action . Discovery program, said the. program has several Earth Day projects planned for Saturday that are open to all students. Fowler said the programs volunteers can chose from will educate students. "We try to walk around and teach see DAY, page 6 Red flags symbolize assault residence halls symbolize assaults on women at Western. WEB SECRETS Online confessionals have become a form of art. ACCENT, PAGE 8 â€¢^^^^^g^mMMi^^Mim^^i^^s^m^^^^MitM^B^ GEARING UP Western's football team starts its spring practices. SPORTS, PAGE 10 ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS APRIL 22,2005 COPS BOX ^^^^^^^^^^^H iirMiifiÂ«*iMl5M vehicle windows at the south end of responded to a loud party complaint IplfiBiii^^iBiSiiMWi s^HiiiHSIISIB^MBI iking oices If you could be any piece of fruit, what would you be and why? Compiled by Adam Brown Trino Salazar Sophomore, undecided JoshTraxler Senior, engineering Joel Myrene Senior, sociology / don't think I would ever want to be a piece of fruit. It's too close to being a vegetable. 55 I'd be a lime so my best friend would be a Corona bottle. V) I would definitely not be an apple because I'm from Wenatchee â€” the apple capital. 95 AP Wire news briefs STATE NEWS 16-year-old shot in head A 16-year-old boy who was shot in the head was in critical condition Tuesday at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. The teen was shot Monday night in south Seattle while sitting in the passenger seat of a car stopped at a light. Police said the shooter drove up to the vehicle at approximately 7:30 p.m. and fired multiple shots into the car, hitting theboy inthe back of the head. : Seattle Police spokesman Sean Whitcomb said the victim's 18- year-old brother was in the driver's seat but was not injured.. Police have not discovered the motive for the shooting and have not made any arrests. Girl made up story to skip school Tacoma Police said a 13-year- The Western Tront is published twice weekly in fall, winter and spring; once a week in summer session. Address: The Western Front, Western Washington University, CF 251, Bellingham, WA 98225. The Western Front is the official newspaper of Western Washington University, published by the Student Publications Council, and is mainly supported by advertising. Opinions and stories in the newspaper have no connection with advertising. News content is determined by student editors. Staff reporters are enrolled in a course in the Department of Journalism, but any student enrolled at Western may offer stories to the editors. Advert! in-r inquiries should be directed to the business office in CF 230, byphonei- ;.: â€¢â€¢ 650-3161. Men: ; . f the .aiern lt;;â€¢â€¢ w v: mity :,ic entitled to . rle free copy of â€¢h issue of The Western Front. old girl who reported she was abducted and raped made up the story to cover for skipping school. Police spokesman Mark Fulghum said police will not likely charge the girl with a crime. He said the girl admitted she lied Monday so she would not get in trouble for skipping class to be with her boyfriend. *â€¢ NATIONAL NEWS Clinton speaks at anniversary of Oklahoma City bombing Fprmer^President? i ^ Cliritoh was among the speakers at a memorial for the 10th anniversary of the bombing at the federal building in Oklahoma City. In his speech, Clinton said people came together after the devastation, and hatred did not harden them. Vice President Dick Cheney also spoke at the memorial. He said Oklahoma responded with heroism after experiencing "bottomless cruelty." Before the Clinton and Cheney spoke, approximately 1,600 people gathered at First United Methodist Church in Oklahoma ,City and were- silent for 168 seconds - one second for each person the blast killed. Authorities arrest people selling drugs over the Internet Federal authorities said they have arrested 20 people in the United States and abroad for illicit drug sales over me Internet. Federal officials said the suspects ran Internet pharmacies that illegally shipped narcotics, steroids and amphetamines to teens and other buyers throughout the world. Karen Tandy, administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, said the arrests are part of a year-long investigation by six federal agencies. The online pharmacies operate with no fixed address and no way to track them. Officials said the pharmacies made little or no effort to verify ages or medical need, giving teens and drug abusers easy access to the drugs. INTERNATIONAL NEWS Crowds wildly cheer as new pope speaks St. Peter's Square erupted in wild cheering and chanting Tuesday, with tens of thousands of people repeating the name "Benedict." Crowds filled the area around the Vatican to watch as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger spoke his first words as Pope Benedict XVI. The crowd greeted the German priest with an enormous roar the moment he stepped onto^the balcony overlooking the square. Moments later, the square became silent as thousands waited to hear his first public words as pope. Compiled by Taune Sweet AP Wire courtesy KUGS 89.3-FM WWU Official Announcements - PLEASE POST THE MATH PLACEMENT TEST (MPT) is offered in OM120 at 3 p.m. Mondays on April 25, May 2,9,16,23, and June 6 and at 9 a.m. Thursdays on April 28, May 5,12,19 and. 26, June 2 and 9. Registration is not required. Students must'bring picture identification, student number, Social Security number and a No. 2 pencil. A $15 fee is payable in exact amount at time of testing. Allow 90 minutes. THE MATH PLACEMENT TEST SCHEDULE AND SAMPLE TOPICS may be found at www.ac.wwu.edu/~assess/tc.htm. THE MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT) is a computer-based test administered by appointment. Make an appointment in person in OM 120 or by calling X/308Q. A $42 fee is payable at test time. Preliminary scores available immediately; official results are mailed within 15 days. Testing takes about one and a half hours. AN ETIQUETTE DINNER will be held at 6:30 p.m. April 27 in the VU Multipurpose Room (doors open at 6 p.m.). Members of the campus community are invited, to join "Common Courtesy Coach" Stephanie Horton and Spring Career Fair employers for the catered meal. Tickets are available at the PAC box office, X/6146. For more information, see special events at www.careers.wwu. edu or contact Sheila Connors at X/2675. . INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ABROAD WILL HOST AN INFORMATION TABLE in the VU Lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 25. Learn about study abroad programs in Argentina, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, England, France, Italy, Mexico and Spain. LOT RESERVATIONS. â€¢ Lot 17G will be reserved at 5 p.m. April 22 for those attending the art and math symposium reception. â€¢ Lots 11G and 14G will be reserved at 5 p.m. April 23 those attending the ZviDance performance. â€¢ Five spaces in lot 6V and lot 7G will be reserved at noon April 23 for those.attending the Native American Student Union Powwow. â€¢ Lot 17G will be reserved 8 a.m. April 23 for those attending the the math and art symposium. â€¢ Parking for Earth Day events will be in the gravel lots on April 24. FACULTY ARE REMINDED THAT RESERVED PARKING SPACES are available for their use after hours and weekends with a valid parking permit or bus pass, as posted in lots 1 Og, 17g and Parks Hall. THE SPRING CAREER FAIR will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28 in the VU Multipurpose Room. Students and alumni are encouraged to bring resumes and dress for success. For more information and a complete list of participating employers, see special events at www.careers.wwu.edu or call X/3240. WEST-B TEST. Anyone applying for admission to state-approved teacher education programs must meet the minimum passing score on basic skills assessment by the application deadline. See www/west.nesinc.com for registration information and a study guide with sample questions. Test dates: May 14, July 9. Registration deadlines are several weeks in advance. WEST-E PRAXIS. Beginning in September, Washington requires anyone seeking teacher certification and teachers seeking additional endorsements to pass a subject knowledge assessment in the chosen endorsement area. For a description and registration information, see www.ets.org/praxis/prxwa.html. Registration bulletins also are available in MH 216. THE REMAINING WEST-E PRAXIS TEST DATE for this academic year is June 11. This test will not be administered at Western; check www.ets.org/praxis/prxwa.html for location and registration information. FACULTY ARE REMINDED THAT RESERVED PARKING SPACES are available for their use after hours and weekends with a valid parking permit or bus pass, as posted in lots TOG, 17G and Parks Hall. Employers On Campus For complete and updated information, including locations and deadlines, visit www.career.wwu.edu or stop by OM 280. April 29 â€¢ Deep Creek Custom Packing â€¢ Enterprise Rent-a-Car â€¢ Jeld-Wen â€¢ Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Co.; May 2-3 â€¢ Newell Rubbermaid; May 3 Â»Larson Gross; May 6~Â» Target Stores; ' M a y 18 â€¢ PetSmart. ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 3 ---------- APRIL 22,2005 NEWS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 3 The Royal takes extra measures for safety BY LESLIE ADAMS The Western Front Bellingham's largest nightclub may bear the largest responsibility for maintaining a safe environment when it comes to liquor regulations, said Tom Dixon, Washington State Liquor Control Board inspector. "When a place has a large number of clientele, plays a specific type of music (hip-hop and rap), stays open late and serves cheap drinks, it becomes a large risk factor for fights," Dixon said. "A liquor liability insurance provider will say that loud music alone will increase risk by 300 times. We won't write a ticket because of that, but we will keep an eye on the place." Located on East Holly Street, The Royal, which locals know for its variety of drinks, dancing and popular music, takes its responsibility to create a safe atmosphere for its customers seriously, club owner Brian Tines said. During the past 10 years, The Royal has not received a liquor violation, Tines said. "Taking precautions is an everyday thing," Tines said. "We don't do it so we look good only on days when the liquor board comes in. We take a stance on limiting overservice (refusing intoxicated customers more alcohol), and we have more staff than any other bar to keep fights to a minimum." While The Royal has taken the necessary precautions to ensure safety, Dixon said the liquor board is still keeping a watchful eye on the club. The Royal was No. 3 on the state's oWving-under-the-influence list last year, which is part of the DUI Reduction program Washington state participates in. Tines said his staff members use walkie-talkies to communicate with one another when a problem arises. If a fight breaks out, security responds to the situation immediately. At the door, the bouncers check every license with extreme caution and ask those who appear intoxicated to leave, he said. "Me and my friends were at the Royal recently," Western senior D.J. Lewis said. "One of my friends was obviously way too drunk. The bartenders denied selling him alcohol. He got mad and made a scene, and then was asked to leave. It was probably a good thing. He ended up passing out on the way home." On Thursday nights, which are typically the Royal's busiest night, bouncers may refuse to let in 10 to 15 people at the door and ask eight to 10 people to leave if they seem too intoxicated, Tines said. They are welcome to come back the next day, but they need to leave when bouncers ask them to, he said. Dixon, who ensures that all premises serving alcohol meet Washington state liquor standards, said he regulates 1,100 liquor licensees from Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan counties. He said he agrees that The Royal has met the necessary criteria to pass inspections during the past few years. "Since Tines has owned The Royal, no citations have been issued, and that is not due to a lack of premise check," Dixon said. Liquor control inspectors conduct a premise check in which they arrive at a bar, club or restaurant unannounced, and look for overservice by the bartenders, sales to minors and disorderly conduct in the club. Liquor inspectors also look to see whether the business has sufficient lighting so staff can check licenses adequately. Staff must be able to check if a customer has droopy or bloodshot eyes, which indicates they had too much to drink. "The Royal does a good job of addressing its inevitable risk factors," Dixon said. "We have gone undercover and seen customers get cut off from appearing to be too intoxicated. We would rather have one large place addressing risk factors, appropriately than 10 places that don't." The Washington State Patrol compiles the state DUI list each year. After officers make a DUI arrest, they must ask violators where they had their last drink. The officer will then enter that establishment's six-digit code, which is tallied on a list. Officers use those records to indicate which bars may be guilty of overservice. Inspectors target places near the top of the list, Dixon said. "The DUI list does notnecessarily mean that The Royal is guilty of violating over-service laws," Dixon said. "It is just an indicator that a lot of people who were arrested alleged they, had their last-drink at the Royal. They could have easily been drinking at Rumors or another bar all night and simply went to the Royal for last- call. But because of that, we have to target The Royal due to protocol." Tines said that while he understands the purpose for the DUI program, he.feels it is not completely accurate. After reviewing the Royal's six registered cases this year, he found that one man claimed his last drink was at the Royal on a Tuesday night, even though The Royal is not open Tuesday nights, Tines said. The man police arrested alleged his last drink was at the Royal long after it closed and before it opened, Dixon said. The Royal provides bouncers with an incentive to catch underage customers by paying them $10 for every fake license they confiscate. That amounts to approximately $3,000 per year, Tines said. MICHAEL MURRAY/The Western Front After placing No. 3 on the state's driv-ing- under-the-influence list, The Royal is taking precautions to ensure the safety of customers. The Royal also has a program to help prevent drunken drivers from gettingbebind the wheel. A group can take a taxi and the club will waive each person's $4 cover charge. "If people do not take a car downtown, they will be less likely to get behind the wheel at the end of the night," Tines said. While The Royal is taking precautions, Dixon said he has other suggestions to avoid future problems. He recommended that The Royal and other bars stop selling progressive well drinks, which are drinks that start at 50 cents and increase by 25 cents every hour. "Any place that advertises inexpensive drinks will encourage drinking and increase the risk of the establishment," Dixon said. Although The Royal is committed to meeting liquor regulations, Dixon said he will continue to keep the club in check. wwu Spring Career Fair! Thursday, April 28th Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! 75 Employers will be St Joseph Hospital Columbia Athletic Clubs Target BearingPoint Inc ^ Science Applications Intl Corp ^^M T-Mobile - M Fred Hutchinson â€¢ Honeywell (nil 1 Brown Cole Stores â€¢ 1 180solutions Inc CampusPoint Enterprise Rcnt-A-Car First Investors Corp C H Robinson Worldwide Inc American Express Financial Advisors Full Spectrum Lending ^^^B H on campus 1 C H Robinson Worldwide Inc ^| Costco ^H | ^ . Seattle Police ^| ^ ^ B DFC Woodbury Financial ^H ^ ^ Boeing H ^ ^ ^ B ' .Sauder Mouldings Inc '^H ^ B FBI â€¢ ^ ^ H Newell Rubbermaid ^H ^ ^ B Pioneer Center North ^H ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ H Fred Meyer Stores ^H ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ H Peace Corps ^H W Infinity Rehab ^H f LabTemps H Pacific Capital Resource Group Inc. ^H Northwestern Mutual Financial Network ^H Oregon Departnu. Bellingham Herald in of Fish and Wildlife ^H Spying Gaxe L ah Thursday, April 28, 2005 10:00a.m. -2:00 p.m. Viking Union Multipurpose Room Meet with hiring managers from a broad range of employers to research the job market, explore internship opportunities and develop a strong job search strategy. For a complete listing of participating employers, visit: www.careers.wwu.edu (see Special Events) or call 360-650-3240. Research company information, bring copies of your resume and dress for success! Be prepared for the Career Fair and plan to attend: "Preparing For a Career Fair" Workshop April 25tn v 12:00-1:00 p.m. is* VU 567 Sponsored by the Career Services Center - Old Main 280 To request disability accommodation, please contact Diane Flores at 360-650-4240 ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS APRIL 22,2005 Night: Women walk streets alone, unafraid of assault CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 can be safe from violence in their lives and to send feminists out into the world recharged. "People come to . feminism because there is nowhere else out there," Richards said. "Feminism takes on issues nobody else would take on." Richards said she dubbed this generation of feminists as the third wave of feminism in order to acknowledge previous generations of activists. She said the first wave took place during the 19th century, and the second wave in the 1960s and 1970s brought about the language to label incidents such as "date rape" and "sexual assault," which allows victims to tell the truth about individual â€”â€”_â€”â€”â€”â€”= incidents. Richards and Baumgardner said they travel the country visiting college campuses to discuss current projects, and feminism and , activism. Richards said the most common question college women ask her is "What can I do?" She said the question is difficult to answer because it involves a process they can see the beginning of, but they cannot see the end. For all people looking to support feminism, she said they must find their role in these issues and examine current relationships. "There is not a laundry list of 'Feminism takes on issues nobody else would take on.' AMY RICHARDS Keynote speaker and Feminist things to do to become a feminist," Baumgardner said. The philosophy of feminism on college campuses has changed significantly since the first wave of feminism, Baumgardner said. Female- tenured professors, women's centers and women's studies programs did not always exist, she said. "Each of us has something we can do in the name of social justice," Richards said. Following the speakers, 13 radical cheerleaders dressed in matching white T-shirts and some with ruffled skirts and leg warmers chanted "Hey, hey, I'm a cheerleader; I'm not a sex object. We're sexy, we're cute; we're feminists to boot!" and "Stop trying to oppress us with hate and fear. We want a world that's safe for queers," during their synchronized routine. Western freshman and radical cheerleader Noelle Stransky said the night is an opportunity for women - v to take back their rights. "To me it's a great way to show that women have powerful ideas on what to do as activists," she said. After their performance, cheerleaders grabbed people out of the audience and headed outside to start the march. Western freshman Whitney Erica Thompson heard about the events through her Women Studies 211 class. She said she volunteers at Beliingham's Womencare Shelter with other students in the class and helped pass out information before the march. "At first I didn't think very many people were marching," she said. "Then I was in the middle of the thing, and I was really impressed with the turnout." She said she heard that in previous years the community responded negatively because people did hot Understand what the march was about. She said the march received a more accepting response this year. "People in houses and in businesses went to the windows and were waving," she said. The marchers gathered in a half- moon circle in front of the Humanities Building at 9:20 p.m. to close the night with singing, spoken word performances and Poi, a form of fire dancing in which the dancer rhythmically swings balls attached to strings . A saxophone and drums accompanied the performances. Western junior Korie Tomlinson and Whatcom Community College student Deanna Bernhardt, 20, volunteered to fire dance this year. Tomlinson said she participated in the march last year for the first time, and this year Women's Center co-coordinator Jasmine Sheldon asked her to perform. The group that gathered around the performers sang "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor during the fire performances. Fairhaven College senior Brigid Walsh sang "Behind the Wall" by Tracy Chapman. .____ ,^J91BH^ffi@H9iffii Western students observe the 2020 red flags covering the lawn symbolize a woman at Western who has been assaulted. These "It's a really powerful song," she said. "It said a lot about women banding together." Western Men Against Violence had a candlelight vigil in support of the women in Red Square. The organization has been supporting Take BacktheNight since 1998, said Brian Pahl, Men Against Violence prevention project coordinator. "It is important for men because women have been doing this for a long time," Pahl said. "Women have taught us everything we know about this work." Pahl said each member participated for different reasons. - "In order for social change to happen it is crucial for men to be involved," Pahl said. Whatcom Community College student Kayla Traisman, 20, fire danced on stilts and barely avoided a serious injury when her pant leg covering the stilts caught on fire. A member of the audience quickly put out the fire with a blanket. Walsh said the performers used a hooded cloak to move from one act to the next, which was symbolic of the women's shame. "It was about the ongoing cycle of women stepping out, stepping, out of it to be connected," she said. WWU Spring Career Fair! Thursday, April 28th ;Me lt;et^ at the Spring Career Fair on April 28th attractive performance incentives, opportunities for upward nubility, i f f e i r S ^ a i ^ ; r Sena^i^uirt^:; i :: fobt-caMiiU^fe SYSTEMS INC. "We are looking for competitive, self-motivated individuals who have the drive to succeed and contribute to our next level of growth. We are not looking for experienced recruiters, or technical gurus. Technical knowledge is not an up-front requirement. This is a great entry/mid level position with countless opportunities for advancement. We are looking for people of all majors with management and leadership skills. Please come visit us at the Spring Career Fair on August 28th!" Contact Information: Jordan Marshall-Sr. Technical Recruiter 425.278.0083 www.apexcareers.com ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 5 ---------- APRIL 22,2005 NEWS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 5 Night of testimony exposes impacts of sexual assault BY KATE MILLER The Western Front The fifth annual Night of Testimony took place Wednesday night as a precursor to the Take Back The Night march. The Night of Testimony occurs every year to prepare students for the Take Back The Night march and remind students why they should be aware of sexual assault, said Sarah Rankin, Western's crime victim services coordinator. She also is the advisor of the Lifestyle Advisor group Women's Empowerment and Violence Education, which sponsored the event. "The Night of Testimony gives Take Back The Night some real power," said Rachael Wright, Western sophomore and WEAVE member. "It makes sexual assault more real to people." People had the option to share not only how sexual assault has impacted their lives, but also information about what has or has not helped them cope with it, which can. help other assault victims overcome their own experiences, Rankin said. For the first hour, men and women sat together and listened while some chose to share their experiences as others supported them* During the second hour men and women split into discussion groups based on gender, said Amy Blodgett, Western sophomore and WEAVE member. "Providing a safe space for people to share their stories is a valuable part of the healing process for many people," Rankin saidt "I've heard many women say they thought they were the only one, and when they hear someone else share a similar experience, it almost validates their own." Rankin said talking about how sexual assault has impacted then-lives is a positive experience for assault survivors because it can help them heal and allow others to learn from the process they have gone through. "It's important to be aware of sexual assault particularly on college campuses, considering one in four adults has been assaulted by the time she is 18," Blodgett said. Rankin said she feels the Night of Testimony is always a success because the event provides a supportive and safe place where people can talk about their experiences, which is not available to them any other time of the year. "Some years there is a higher turnout than others, but it doesn't really matter," Rankin said. "If one person felt heard and validated, it's a success in my book." Grievance: Russo plan CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 evidence in the hearing. The two disputed Russo's claim, as well as his telling voters that if elected, he had a plan to reduce the cost of on-campus housing, according to the documents. Russo said he could make on-campus housing more affordable by reducing the number of resident advisors on campus and constructing cheaperâ€”butstill architecturally sound â€” resident halls, modeled after the Birnam Wood apartments. The savings from these proposed changes would be passed on to the residents, he said. Cizek and Hutchinson disputed the plan because Russo, as. AS president, would have little influence in matters of university housing and could not achieve the plan in the one-year term of office. "Because of Russo's position in the AS, his words count more," Cizek said. "He should not be allowed to provide false information to voters." The AS created the AS Review in 1975 s to appeal AS board's to inform students of AS actions, but Russo said he deserves credit for creating its current format. In spring 2003, Russo, as a member of the budget committee, said he led a drive to expand the Review from the four-page monthly newsletter it was previously to the 12-page tabloid-style weekly it is now. He said he convinced his fellow committee members to increase the Review's budget by $8,000 to cover the expanded format's costs. Russo said he also lobbied the AS board of directors to accept his proposed changes to the Review, which they did. "The AS Review as we know it today did not exist," Russo said. "As far as any student is concerned, the Review is fundamentally different. I am responsible for the changes." The election board, however, disagreed, said Brett Jordan, Western sophomore and election board chair. Russo's changes to the Review did not constitute creation, Jordan said. The board did not act on the second part of the grievance regarding affordable housing, recent ruling; Lai resigns from election board Jordan said. The board assigned the punishment because of the severity of the violation and because this was Russo's second infraction, Jordan said. The board ruled April 13 that Russo had violated the election code by posting his official AS e-mail address, office phone number and the AS logo on his campaign Web site. Russo said he is appealing the board's most recent decision at a public hearing before the AS board of directors today at 4 p.m. The seven-member board of directors could overturn the decision with a majority vote, Russo said. As a member of the board of directors, Russo said he would abstain from voting but is still confident the board will overturn the ruling. "The ruling was an unreasonably harsh response," Russo said. "I think it undermines the fairness of the campaigns and distracts voters from the real issues." Cizek filed the first grievance against Russo but said he wanted Hutchinson involved this time to give the grievance credibility and to prevent it from becoming a personal matter between Russo and him. "Ideally, there would be no grievances," Cizek said. "But there are, so we want the process dealt with as fairly as possible. I respect both of the board's decisions because they were based on physical evidence, not testimony." Before Wednesday's hearing, Lai, amember of the election board, resigned from the board. As a volunteer for several campaigns, Lai said voting in any grievance hearing would be a conflict of interest. He abstained from voting in last week's hearing because of his connection to Russo's campaign. Lai said he also was discouraged with the overall tone of the campaigns. "I'm disappointed that Nick Cizek has already filed two grievances," Lai said. "They only give you one grievance form in your candidate packet for a reason." Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Coast, Â£7 ;iÂ» .;. loLoast ~ UNITY We're the c o u n t r ^ i i ^ i gt;pmMng supplies: .^ttj^^p^ito^." ^d^'Sltlitigs j #VF); and the t hM larpst distributor of heating ? and ccbling (HVAC) equipment, At Ferguson, j o u l | find a wide variety of professional position]! l l | | liintour coast-tQ^oast f^atti of |uecessf ul lljllll^^ S l l l ^ JsUffllK-a WOLSELEY company P.O. Box 2778, Newport News, VA 23609-0778 (757)874-7795 Find your calling. The best things seem to happen out of the clear blue. Like meeting your soul mate at a bowling alley. Discovering masterpiece at a garage sale. And finding your true calling when you didn't even know you were looking for one. T- Mobile may just be that career destination you've been hoping for. â€¢ VISIT THE T-MOBILE BOOTH â€¢ At the WWU Career Fair on April 28th In the Viking Union TrMobile can really change your perspective â€¢ on your future, your career, your life. And lock at all we offer: outstanding career advancement potential, medical and dental: 401 k, discounted phone program, and educational assistance. So find your calling at T-Mobile, you'll be glad you saw it first. Meet F e t c h " " , our on-line job-hunting hound, at www.t-mobile.com/jobs Come join the team that was awarded "Highest Ranked Wireless Customer.Service Performance" in a national study by I.D. Power and Associates.. equal opportunity employer T-Mobile is a registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG Â©2002/5' J.D. Powei and Assodaes 2004 Writes Cusxwier Cao Patorouna! Siixiy" Ssudy based on I -1.270 ams-jsier responses, www.jdpowar.com Find your calling?* T- -Mobile â€¢â€¢ ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 6 ---------- 6 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS APRIL 22,2005 Day: Outback will have acoustic music and dance at dusk CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 students as they are working, and make it more one on one," Fowler said. "It just makes it a little bit more personal." This past quarter the program had a work party every weekend for a wetland restoration project at the Outdoor Experience Learning Site, also known as the Outback, Fowler said. She said many program volunteers live in Bellingham and attend Western. The program has a lot of volunteers who have no incentive other than getting outside and helping the environment, she said. "Earth Day is obviously a big day for us, but we do this all the time," Fowler said. The Outback, which is located between Buchanan Towers and the Fairhaven Residence complex at the south end of campus, is brewing a pot of its own celebratory concoction. The Outback will add to the already brimming weekend schedule with work parties, workshops and festivities of its own. Adam Roberts, Western sophomore and garden site coordinator for the Outback, said a service-learning-based work party for the wetlands in the outback will take place from 10 a.m.. to noon, Saturday. From noon to 1 p.m: the Forage Foray workshop will teach about foods that are available anywhere and what a person can eat outside his or her own 'Everyone should stop by, take a walk around and experience this magical place.' ADAM ROBERTS Western sophomore and Outback garden site coordinator back door. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. a tree-planting project will happen at the Outback. At dusk, the Outback will have an acoustic music and dance performance at dusk, where students can listen, dance or garden to acoustic music. Dark, at approximately 8:30 p.m., sets off the Earth Day full moon celebration and fire, which features belly dancing and drums, Roberts said. He encourages people to bring instruments. The evening has a poetry theme and all are invited to share. "Everybody should stop by, take a walk around and experience this magical place," Roberts said. Roberts said the Outback is open to students who wish to garden, work in the wetlands, contribute to. Outback projects or just be in nature. The Outback has plots of land available to students who wish to use them, as well as, free tools, free seeds and a free plot, all for a minimum volunteer time of four hours a month. "I do this because I -feel that the Outback is a very special place," Roberts said. "I want to see it achieve its potential." Roberts said Outback volunteers do a lot of sustainable, organic gardening. The Outback's projects, workshops and festivities are free and open to all students. The AS Environmental Center will keep up the momentum with the (Bio) Diversity Earth Day Festival from noon to 6 p.m., Sunday. Molly Ayre-Svingen, Western senior and co-coordinator of the Associated Students Environmental Center, said the celebration will include environmental justice speaker and activist Matt Remle, Western alumnus and former member of the Community Coalition for Environmental Justice in Seattle. Seasonal farm workers will accompany Rosalinda Guillen and Carolina Reyes to speak on issues such as low pay and unacceptable living conditions. The speakers are from Community to Community Development, a grassroots nonprofit farm workers and farmer dialogue program, and also are affiliated with the Food Justice Alliance, Ayre- Svingen said. The festival will include live music beginning with Spoonshine, a bluegrass band from Anacortes, the Wet City Rockers, a Jamaican roots rock band from Seattle, and Ibrahima Camara with SAFAL, a percussion-based fusion of Senegalese drumming, reggae and Latin jazz music, Ayre-Svingen said. She said the festival boasts a rich variety of nonprofit organizations, including Resources for Sustainable Communities, the World Temperate Rainforest Network, the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association and the Northwest Resistance Against Genetic Engineering. The celebration also will include various AS clubs, food vendors, artisans and crafts makers, Ayre- Svingen said. Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! m RITE AID Come lt;tee cu at the CareerWvÂ§^ Thu/\fdayrApri^^M^^^^ â€¢O^^^i^^HBHHHl www.allyis.com | 1.888.4.ALLYIS Allyis, a proven provider of technical talent to the Northwest's premier technology companies, is seeking best-in- industry talent to serve our clients' growing web-based personnel and . project needs. Visit us at the career fair on April 28th to learn about current opportunities with Allyis and how we can help you achieve professional success. ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 7 ---------- ACCENT FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2005 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 7 WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO? S|M^l|Jpp^Hllil8!lSBi ilBpiMli^BflBHSBB S^^pIlillllilllBlii^i llltfllrt SiS^iWMIilllill iiiiiiHiBiBi8HiilsBlSiii: Eats flies. Dates a pig. Hollywood star. LIVE YOUR DREAMS Pass It On. THE FOUNDATION EM A BETTER LIFE www.forbetteriife.org ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 8 ---------- 4 8 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT ACCENT APRIL 22,2005 Divulging anonymous secrets â€¢ m.â€”â€¢ 1 â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ ftn Wf' M JL -**/ - â€¢ â€¢ â€¢-â€¢- -r o * s 3 g i M 6__ .5 *c T H E BEST A g o â€¢ I The wlif truth ium* up tit im^xi gt;eÂ£ttcL puJfUc clkplays BY ZACH KYLE The Western Front Catching wind of a dark secret is a-guilty pleasure. After all, nothing is more tempting than a skeleton in the closet. The existence of secrets tickles the curiosity, and the dirtier the secret, the juicier the morsel. The tastiest cookie is the one mom said not to eat. Of course, less sweet is the possession of something unspeakable, whether it is an event in the past or a recurring thought that is too embarrassing, shameful or guilt-laden to speak of. "We feel we are keeping the secret, but over time the secret really keeps us," PostSecret Web site manager Frank Warren said. Warren, 40, is the creator of PostSecret.com, which he runs out of Germantown, Md. The site displays postcards with people's secrets on them. Because authorship of the cards is anonymous, Warren said the site is a safe outlet for those who want to get a secret off of their chest. Some secrets are light-hearted in nature, . such as "I'm happy and lucky, but I've never told anyone." Others express remorse â€” "I would give anything for the opportunity to show even the smallest kindness to my ex-wife:" Some cards recognize personal flaws, such as one featuring a matador that reads in Spanish "I always try to show my friends that I am better than them." Many secrets concern dark issues, such as suicide, drug use and sexual assault. Warren said this natural curiosity about secrets inspired the initial art project he displayed at Artomatic exhibit in Washington, D.C. that featured 125 anonymous postcards. We need an outlet, and PostSecret is a sort of secular confessional.' GARTH AMUNDSON, Western art professor At the exhibit, Warren disributed 3,000 blank postcards. In January of 2005, Warren had already received 150 to 200 postcards and incorporated these into the Web site. He said he finds one to two dozen postcards in his mailbox every day, and PostSecret receives more than 10,000 viewings per day. The secrets kept coming, which inspired Warren to divulge his secrets as well. "The more I read, the more I felt my secrets wanting to be expressed also," Warren said. This led him to post two secrets of his own. As the project continued, Warren said he saw patterns in people's secrets that he did not expect. One trend, he said, was the expression of socially unacceptable thoughts, such as the card that reads "Sometimes, I want to run away from home (I'm 38, married, with a child)." Warren said secrets often express guilt about how the card authors treated their siblings when they were children. "I think of secrets as sad songs," Warren said. "After a sad song is over, you feel better. Some solace can be found. Hopefully, there is a healing effect for those sending secrets. People holding onto secrets for;: ^years hidden ^ dernograpHc /Hopefully make up a that isn't acknowlec PostSecret rwill increase empathy^ and help lis better understand! ourselves." . :^ ,' ,0 Warren said authors of the cards often comment on the Web site. "Almost all comments are positive," he said. "People are glad they sent a secret and feel it is healing." Licensed mental health counselor Mary Rawlins, who practices in Bellingham, said PostSecret is a helpful release for people struggling with a secret, but sending a postcard to the Web site will not solve their problems. "PostSecret is therapeutic, but it is not therapy," Rawlins said. Sending a secret to PostSecret is no different from watching a movie or going for a run, she said. The activity might make someone feel good, but the experience is short-lived. "The site is wonderful in its anonymity, but it doesn't offer resolution," Rawlins said. "It is still a secret. However, it is a forum to tell your secret without awful repercussions, and it is very creative." - Rawlins said the way those who reveal their secrets choose to create their postcards makes them more powerful. "Talk therapy has its limits," she said, "And the subconscious is definitely at work in the creative process." Rawlins described an exercise she uses with children to illustrate how an activity, such as creating a card, can bring issues to the forefront of consciousness. In her office, the child sits at a sand tray and is free to play with the Sand and figures as Rawlins directs conversation. She said she can often tell more about children's feelings by watching their play rather than from what they say. One child, Rawlins said, spoke without much emotion about his parents' divorce and a parent's upcoming second marriage. As the child talked, however, he created a wedding scene complete with an aisle in the sand with the figures. He continued to speak to Rawlins as he absent-mindedly staged the mock wedding, which he 'fijEiisthed by stickingjhe figures representing the bride and groomlpDside down in the sand. Though fie did not say it in words, Rawlins said the child was expressing anger about the divorce and the remarriage of one of his parents. Rawlins said preparing a card to send to PostSecret is no different, = = = == especially if the author 'We feel we are keep- Warren invests time and ing the secret, but The reason the over time the secret really keeps us.' Amundson used an example to further clarify the process. "It's a mediated event," he said. "Almost like a letter to the editor. I can apologize to . my wife via Frank creative energy into the process. She said such an activity not only points attention at a painful subject, but also may bring about the subject subconsciously. Either way, she said, creating cards for PostSecret. com probably helps authors process their painful memories. "It is a great site," Western art professor Garth Amundson said. "I really believe that th^e's room for everyone in the art world. The Internet provides another venue for artists to get their ideas out there." Amundson said . that because Warren chooses which cards to â€¢ Â« â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ FRANK WARREN Web site manager secrets and art are valuable is that the Web site has a mass audience, Amundson said. By giving attention and a public forum to the artists, the audience completes the work, he said. "Art is not an experiential sandbox for everyone," Amundson said. "We need an outlet, and PostSecret is a sort of secular confessional." Amundson .said ..PostSecret contains a voyeuristic aspect. He said it piques curiosity-in a manner that makes it similar to reality TV on a Web site. He aiso was critical of PostSecret. "(Contributors) could be some â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ ' â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ post on the Web site, he is the artist and the editor. "(Warren) is soliciting these postcards, butto what end," Amundson said. "There is no reaction or dialogue. It is a broken correspondence." crazy artist like me generating drama to get attention,!' he said. "There is a vanity element to PostSecret. It is self-indulgent. The postcards have a self-conciousness that is a bit stilted." Â» o r * ?Â®mmmm AND SO DID THE CAR NEXT TOME. REPLACED THE TICKET ON THE CAR NEXT T O Â« T H IfiNE. MY TICKET SOT PAID. J*Cj AND THEOXEiTOOK? 1MAJLED IT TO POSTSECRET. \ 3 o v ! i j |f PostSecret.com receives one to two dozen anonymous postcards like these on a daily basis. i l i f e i # ' f':i fofaf.- for qraH Â£e*f ?" All postcards courtesy of PostSecret ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 9 ---------- APRIL 22,2005 ACCENT THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 9 BY JESSICA DIGNAN The Western Front Coffee will not be the only mind-stimulating commodity coming from the Underground Coffeehouse Monday night. The coffee shop will play host to a plethora of visual art, written work and spoken word. "You know what my vagina likes? My vagina likes to orgasm," Cassandra Kuestermeyer said in her monologue "Girls can do it too?!" The monologue is just one of the outrageous works Kuestermeyer and other Western women will perform at the release party of "Labyrinth: A Journal About Women" 7 p.m. Monday at the Underground Coffeehouse. "Labyrinth" has been a work in progress since the beginning of this past fall quarter, and last week, the journal was complete, Women's Center co-coordinator Jasmine Sheldon said. "Labyrinth," which features art by men and women, is an annual Women's Center publication about women's issues. Free copies of the journal will be available at the release party, as well as a compact disc of spoken word by women, including Kuestermeyer's piece. The Women's Center accepted all types of art, including poetry, paintings, collages, photos, written word and spoken word. The only Lo veilyv Labyrinth J^adjies emMwcre^j tkrcHtrf* "UHV criteria for the art was that it had to be about women. "The bond we have between women is incredibly powerful," said Katelyn Plesha, Western sophomore. Vein: Living in Different Worlds." "It's a really cool way to let spoken word by or about women be publicized," Sheldon said.^ gt; Creating an environment and-parents were gone at the grocery store. It was like any old first time: wham, bang, boom. 'Man, I'm hungry. Wanna go to McDonald's?' Yes, I actually treated my JESSICA DIGNAN/The Western Front Paintings above: "UNDULA" by Tom Jeffreys will be on display Monday night at The Underground Coffeehouse. Below: "Untitled" by Erin Baldner also will be on display Monday night at The Underground Coffeehouse. and "Labyrinth" contributor. : A CD of spoken word featuring ninewomenwillaccompanythe 60- page journal containing the visual art. The titles of the tracks on the CD vary from "Sex is Supposed to be Fun," to "Women of the Same an outlet for women to express themselves is empowering, Plesha said. "I lost my virginity one month before my 17th birthday," Plesha said, in "The Talk." "We did it during,the 20 minutes that his boyfriend to McDonald's on the day I lost my virginity. He wasn't the classiest guy." Plesha originally wrote "The Talk" in January for the "Vagina Memoirs," a Western spin on the "Vagina Monologues." Plesha co-directed the "Vagina Memoirs" this year. "I wrote 'TheTalk'whenmy mom and I were beginning to develop a relationship that was becoming pretty powerful," Plesha said. "Yoii gotta make something good out of something that maybe wasn't so good," Plesha said of the boyfriend she refers to in "The Talk." "He's good for inspiration I guess." Artfromthefeaturedsubmissions will be on display at the release party, where contributors to the journal andCD willperform spoken word and poetry. Women's Center co-coordinator Norene Roberts said she expects an audience of 40 to 50 people. The Women's Center accepted submissions from Western students, community members and faculty. The Women's Center received more than 40 submissions this year and accepted the majority of them. Artists could only contribute three submissions total to the journal, Sheldon said. Once the submissions were in, the Women's Center chose the journal pieces to be published and Western senior Mellie Bretches, who designs for the Associated Student Publicity Center, chose the fonts and positioned the art. Jamie Hoover, general manager of KUGS, the campus radio station, produced the spoken word CD. Oratrix Productions hits campus BY TOM KLOSER The Western Front Oratrix is touring the West Coast on its Write Off Tour, bringing poetry and politics from Vancouver, B.C., to Los Angeles. The group, a Seattle-based, all-female spoken word ensemble, will make its grand entrance on campus today by performing a free show 7 p.nfein Viking: Union 565. , Oratrix describes itself as a passionate, political collective of smart, furious poets who push boundaries and change minds. Committed to promoting artists that mainstream media overlook, Oratrix lends a stage to marginalized voices demanding to be heard. "It's poetry that makes you think, poetry that makes you aware and makes you want to do something afterward," said Western senior Elissa Ball, who attends Fairhaven College and will perform spoken word with Oratrix. "(Oratrix artists) touch on gender, class, race and sexuality, and have fun doing it." While Oratrix has performed at venues in the Northwest such as the Re-Bar, a theater and bar, in Seattle, and Bumbershoot, the individuals, who make up the group also receive their own recognition within the Photo courtesy of Oratrix Productions Oratrix Productions owners Katinka Kraft and Amy Mahoney will perform spoken word for free in Viking Union 565 tonight. literary community for their contributions. Katinka Kraft, a Western alumna with a bachelor's degree in multimedia performance art, cultural studies and youth advocacy, is co-owner of Oratrix Productions and vice president of the board of directors of Bent, the Seattle Queer Writing Institute. The granddaughter of a Nazi soldier, she recently returned from Poland and Germany, where she worked with the Descendants Project directing and filming a short documentary about her generation's relationship with the Holocaust, Kraft said. She spoke about; Oratrix's past visit to Bellingham in January 2004, in which they gave a free show at the Fairhaven Auditorium ,that the Western's Women's Center, Sexual Awareness Center and the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Alliance co-sponsored^'" "Our last show in Bellingham was inspiring and fun," Kraft said. "The Fairhaven Auditorium was packed with an incredible audience. Bellingham is one of my favorite places to perform. I graduated from WWU, so a part of me always feels like I am coming home when I perform on a WWU stage." Oratrix member Tara Hardy is the champion of Seattle's 2002 Grand Slam poetry competition and the founder of Bent, where she has taught and mentored for four years. "I am fortunate enough to be traveling with my favorite writers, and they open portals in me all the time," Hardy said. Amy Mahoney is co*owner gt; of Oratrix and president of the board of directors for Bent. ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 10 ---------- FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2005 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 10 Western football shines in spring practice New faces, returning players hope to help team build on last year BY JARED YOAKUM The Western Front The Western football team is already gearing up for the upcoming season. With new faces on both offense and defense, the team is filling the positions of eight recently graduated seniors. "Spring ball isn't as intense as fall, but we're starting off good," said Andy Olson, Western senior wide receiver and team captain. "We feel we're going to do better than last year. We got some strong returning players, and we'll hopefully take it all the way." The Vikings, which finished the season 6-4 last year, placed second in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference at 3-3 behind Central Washington University, which went 5-1 in GNAC play. Western will be returning 37 letter winners and 16-seniors this year. Seven starters are also back on offense, with six returning on defense. "We got a lot of players back, and these kids set high goals," head coach Rob Smith said. "The new kids are looking good, but we just need to practice, just start right." The team has 87 players after losing the seniors to graduation. In addition to six freshmen, Shane Simmons, a sophomore from the University of Idaho, will join Western's defense as an outside linebacker. EkeneAgwuenu, a seniprftom the University of Neyaida, also transferred to Western and will play as a strong safety. "This team is very accepting of new players," Smith said. "These guys came to Members of Western's football team line practicing April 5. play football, and they fit in just fine. They're Vikings now." Returning starters include Western senior running back Duncan Sherrard, who is ranked No. 7 among Western career rushing leaders with 1,447 yards. ; Olson ranks No. 3 among school receiving leaders in both receptions and touchdown receptions. . Despite having to incorporate new players, CHRIS HUBER/The Western Front up during practice April 14 at the artificial turf practice field. The team started the team is beginning to mesh, Olson said. "It takes a while.to get used to new people in new positions, but it's going good," Olson said. Even with the new players, Smith said he is still pleased with where the team stands rightnbw. â€¢'-â€¢â€¢.-â€¢ â€¢--,- â€¢â€¢ Fall is a long way off, but no harm can come from being ready and improving now, he said. "We need to work on our offensive line," said Jason Yell, Western freshman and strong safety. "That and pass protection. But (defense) is looking good." The players and coaches agree the team has quite a few improvements to make. "We need to improve against a run defense, and we need to get after the quarterback more," Smith said. "Not improving can easily turn a great season info a poor one." BREWERY BISTRO Monday Nights in April 9pm $2 old timev run { ' with ; McGraw aka:Thc Matt Novak Band Enjoy a cask conditioned ale Meet the brewers Every Thursday at 4pm 1107 Railroad 647.^93 bbaybrewery.com r - \ Npwiri! FACETTED STONE vf gt; "The Creative Bead Store Historic Fairhaven, B'ham. (360)671-5655 PREGNANT? CONSIDER YOUR CHOICES We can help... â€¢ Free Counseling * Complete Adoption Services Open Adoptjoh - A Loving Choice Choose meet your child's family Medical Care Referral Confidentially Assured Bet v Your Needs Come First! S ' ^ . T S ' u ' , * can ^becca at (360) 733-6042 Bellingbam, WA 98226 Monfietion Whateom County's Certified ORGANIC Produce Department Poolrcd-oP 1220 N. Forest â€¢ Open every day from 8 am - 9 pm JUICEBflR â€¢TANNING â€¢SMOOTHIES JUICE â€¢ESPRESSO â€¢INTERNETCAFE Across from Yeager's in the Northwest Shopping Center First Tan Always Free with Ad! Donate plasma Your new DVD could be someone's l i fe StOIV. GET A $ J J BONUS First Time Donors Present this coupon on your first visit. Receive up to $180 a month and give life to patients in need. 360-756-1700 465 Stuart Beillngham, WA 98226 Donate plasma. It's easy simple. BioLife PLASMA SERVICES I . Auaiable to fÂ»s time daws onlj. 4 wanaoeronrciameoonoisomyL . Â» ^ Paycode 60021. wteot ^ Call for an appointment today. www.biolifeplasma.com ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 11 ---------- APRIL 22,2005 SPORTS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 11 Disc golf attracts Bellingham residents BY LEAH WEISSMAN The Western Front Standing on a cement slab among Douglas fir trees in Cornwall Park, the disc golfer arches his arm in a rainbow curl from the top of his left shoulder to the bottom of his right shoulder before releasing the flying disc in the direction of a metal basket approximately 200 feet away. The mini plastic disc barely misses the trunk of a stout fir tree before curving slightly to the left and landing in the soft dirt underneath the metal disc golf basket. Karl Kerstein, Western graduate and competitive disc golfer, said disc golf is similar to golf; or "ball golf," as he calls it. Players throw their disc off a tee, and wherever their disc lands, they throw from that spot to the basket, or what players call the hole. The tee for disc golfers is usually either a marker on the ground, allowing the players to move their feet only so far before throwing the disc, or a general area from which to throw, such as the cement slabs at Cornwall Park. For the best score, Kerstein said, players must throw the disc into the basket using the fewest tosses possible. The only difference between the two sports is that one has a ball and a hole, and the other has a disc and a basket. Players tally each hole based on a par scoring system, and the lowest score wins. Approximately 40 local Bellingham residents, ranging from 18 to 68 years old, trickled in 6 p.m. Tuesday to play in the weekly disc golf tournament the Bellingham Disc Golf Club sponsors at Cornwall Park. The club, which Western graduate Al Schwartz founded seven years ago, plays host to events such as the "Cornwall Classic, an annual disc golf competition with the number of players reaching the hundreds. During the summer, Page said crowds of 60-70 disc golfers attend the weekly tournaments. In the winter, the Bellingham Disc Golf Club plays host night games called "glow golf with glow-in-the-dark discs. Jim Foote, 28, a Bellingham resident for the past 14 years and avid disc golfer, said he has friends near the age of 60 who play disc golf every week. "As long as you can walk, you can play disc golf," Foote said. Page said he has been playing disc golf for the past 15 years. "I just like watching the discs fly, learning the physics of it all," Page said. "Throwing the Zen cliche out, disc golf helps you relax." The players' attitudes are not competitive, although Kerstein said disc golfers during Tuesday tournaments are pleased that each player paysa$3 entry fee, and the Bellingham Disc Golf Club incorporates part of that fee into monetary awards ranging from 50 cents to $7 for the top seven scores. "It's more or less just a hobby for me, something to get me outside and away from the TV," Foote said. At approximately 6 p.m. on Tuesday, disc golfers gathered under the south shelter picnic area at Cornwall Park, paid their fees and signed their names on the entry list. The sounds of laughter and teasing between players bounced off the wooden ceiling of the shelter. Eventually someone took the initiative to get players' attention and, as people quieted down, gave instructions of which holes would include the closest-to-. pin challenge. On CTP holes, players who threw closest to the disc golf basket on a single throw received a bonus cash prize that came out of the entry-fee pot. The higher the number of players at the tournament, the more lucrative the award. "I think because of its simplicity, disc golf is something anyone can play but takes some athletic ability to get good at," Kerstein said. "I can throw over 400 feet, and it's a thrill to throw a disc that far." After hearing the instructions, the disc golfers walked out from under the shelter onto the grass field, and simultaneously threw their discs into the air and watched as they fell to the ground. Discs that landed with the logo up were heads, and discs that landed logo down were tails. Players continued to. break off into smaller groups with people of the same heads or tails outcome, until everyone was paired into doubles." The rules for the Tuesday tournaments do not allow players to choose their own partners. The heads or tails system randomly pairs all the players. Each team then joined another doubles team, and the group walked to its assigned hole and began to play. "It's unbelievable," Page said. "Professional disc golfers from Seattle can't believe how congested the Cornwall Park course is. It's the busiest course in the state." In doubles, both teammates play off the farthest throw of the two. When players are Tim Page, Western senior and disc-golfer, lets his disc fly on hole one Tuesday at the disc-golf course in Cornwall Park. close enough to the basket to throw with less force, they usually switch discs from a hard plastic, long-range disc to a more floppy disc that flies straighter â€” called a putter. Page said that in typical disc-golf courses, the average hole length is 300 feet. But, he said, the average hole length at Cornwall Park is approximately 200-250 feet. "Throwing a disc golf requires physics," Page said. "How you hold it, how you release it, how much force you put behind it â€” they all matter." During the tournament, players constantly slapped one another's backs, gave high fives and threw out "oohs" and "aahs" when a player made an amazing throw or a hole- in- one. On the last hole, Page said players customarily shake one another's hands and see DISC, page 12 EXTENDED EDUCATION AND SUMMER PROGRAMS We are Here, Come and Visit! It's easy to find out more! â€¢ Pick up a catalog in Old Main, first floor next to the elevator â€¢ Visit our offices-, 405 32nd Street, 2nd floor â€¢ Free visitor parking â€¢ Take the free campus shuttle â€¢ Check out our Web site ilearn@wwu.edu â€¢ 650-3650 â€¢ ExtendedEd.wwu.edu/ilearn WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Announcing GamesGrid Poker and our Grand Opening 1,000% DEPOSIT BONUS For a limited time, get lOx return on what you deposit, up to $5,000 bonus: Hurry to www.gomesgrid.com/bonus for details. amesGrid rPoker Make your best play.3" ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 12 ---------- 12 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT SPORTS APRIL 22,2005 Disc: Sport offers social aspects, relaxed atmosphere LEAH WEISSMAN/The Western Front Bellingham resident and disc-golfer Patrick Suilivan concentrates before he attempts to put his disc into hole five at the disc-golf course in Cornwall Park Tuesday. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 thank each other for the pleasure of playing together. "I always say "good" is relative to yourself," Page said. "That's the good thing about disc golfâ€” it's not really competitive." As the Budget Authority for Western's disc golf club in 2003-2004, Page's duties included t reserving space for tournaments and purchasing and selling club products such as T-shirts and discs. He said he would love to see students revive Western's of the sport - meeting up with people and learning new things." The Western disc golf club tournament took place on a rainy Sunday morning spring quarter, Page said. Only one Western student showed up, w,hile 10 other players were local disc-golfers from the regular Tuesday tournament scene at Cornwall Park, he said. ' "Everyone thinks that people who , are in tournaments are hard-core," / always say Page s a i d Â«We j u s t w a n t t h e s p o r t t 0 b e "good" is relative recreational." to yourself .That's Kerstein said the Western disc golf disc" goVdWa^dpkys" host toweekly the good thing about lt; * gt; â„¢^y had meetings, but no disc-golf-it's not a t t e n d e d ' s o h e t o l d m e m b e r s t0 tournaments. The disc golf club at Western ended its club status spring 2004 when members did not update their registration with the Associated Students. Kerstein, co-founder of Western's disc golf club in fall 2003, said the club sponsored a disc golf tournament during spring quarter 2004 on campus in order to get more students involved in the sport. "It's a great outlet," Kerstein said. "You get some exercise while having a blast. I like the social aspect really competitive. TIM PAGE Western senior disc golfer one attended, so meet Tuesday at Cornwall Park for the tournaments instead, Western's disc golf club had a table at this summer's Red Square Info Fair, Kerstein said. The club set up baskets near the table with piles of discs available to anyone who wanted to try out. "People would come over and ask 'how do you play this?,' " Kerstein said. "And you would give them a disc and show them how to throw it. And before you knew it, they'd be saying 'give me more, give me more' with this big grin on their face." WESTERN FRONT : CLASSIFIEDS : : 650-3160 : Are Your BRAKES making noise? We have a FREE brake inspection that you should get every 30,000 miles. Lacrosse to compete in Portland this weekend BY KARA LEIDER The Western Front This weekend the Western Women's Lacrosse Club will play at the Portland Invitational, said Tiffany Whitman, Western sophomore and the club's fundraising coordinator. The meet will take place at Delta Park in Portland, Ore. "It's laid-back and really fun because we can all play without pressure," Whitman said. The meet will feature men's and women's high school, college, and post-collegiate teams, which will play against one another. On Saturday, Western will play Barracuda, a women's team from Washington State, and Storm, a women's team from Cowichan, a city in British Columbia. The teams consist of women who graduated from college, but still play on club teams in their home towns. The Western women's team placed third out of nine teams this past Saturday and Sunday, behind the University of Washington and the University of Oregon, at the League Championship Tournament at Boise State University. "The only teams that beat Western are Division I schools, and that is quite an accomplishment," said Nancy Bryce, Western sophomore and the club's vice president. The team is in the Northwest Women's Lacrosse Association, which consists of nine college teams from Washington, Oregon and Idaho, Bryce said. Three tournament weekends throughout the season determine placement for the? league championships in Boise, Idaho. Going into the championships, Western's record was 5-3-1, Bryce said. The latest tournament took place April 9-10 on the Carver Gym grass field. Western went undefeated, beating Gonzaga University, Willamette University and Boise State University. One tournament was at Whitman College March 4-5 and Western won one game, lost one game and tied one game. - The other tournament was March 14-15 in Linfield, Ore., where Western lost to the UW and the University of Oregon, but beat Oregon State University. In this past weekend's tournament, Western played two games. Saturday, at the league championships, Western beat Boise State, but lost to UW. "The score went back and forth all game, but we finished well," Whitman said about Western's win against UW. Western led by four goals in the first half, but the game ended tied at 10-10. The game went into overtime, which consists of two three-minute halves before going into another" three-minute sudden-death period. Western junior Amie Wellings scored the winning goal despite an asthma attack, induced by the 75-degree weather, Boise's high elevation and the length of the game, Bryce said. Western then played the UW and lost 9-19. Western went on to beat Pacific Lutheran 10-9 Sunday. Students: Tired of Paying Rent every Month??? You may be able to OWN your own HOUSE, Condo, or Duplex! Your monthly payments may be LOWER than your current rent! For more Information or to PRE-QUALIFY call: DAVID COHEN US BANK HOME MORTGAGE 360-755-7382 ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 13 ---------- OPINIONS FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2005 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 13 Election board should enforce rules for all candidates TARA NELSON FROM THE LEFT When Western sophomore Chiho Lai created a profile on Thefacebook.com to advertise his. friend's campaign for Associated Student president, he did what many would think to be rational â€” he posted a link to the candidate's profile on the official AS Web site so viewers could get a better understanding of whom they may cast their vote for. But that link, along with the use of the AS logo and candidate Tony Russo's AS e-mail address (he is currently vice president of business and operations), angered one of his opponents in the election for president and caused uproar among election board members. More importantly, though, the debacle shed light on the AS election board's inconsistent application of election rules regarding the use of the AS name in campaigns. Dirty politics are not just for Florida anymore. Following the post, Western junior Nick Cizek, one of Russo's opponents, filed a grievance with the election board, claiming Lai's use of the logo would likely send the message that the AS was endorsing Russo's campaign -â€” a policy the AS strictly avoids. That claim would have been fair, except for the fact that Cizek's own campaign staff also used the AS name on a facebook group that clearly endorses Cizek for AS president. All three of the group's officers identified themselves as members of Cizek's campaign, titled "Pick Nick Cizek for AS." Ben Caspian, the field director of Cizek's campaign, created the profile called "I Care about AS Politics," and posted a photo of the entire AS board of directors as well as a link to the AS Web site â€” something that students could easily interpret as an endorsement. On these grounds, it seems that Russo could have filed the same grievances against Cizek. But instead â€” and perhaps wishing to avoid further controversy â€” he quickly apologized to his opponent, and the election _ _ _ _ _ __ board. Russo also requested that Lai remove his official e-mail address "The AS s decision to enforce stringent standards on student elections is admirable, but only if it and office phone applies the rules equally to ne number from the all candidates group profile, even though Russo argued they were acceptable to use according to AS election rules. This was a generous move on Russo's part and indicates his willingness to take initiative to resolve conflict â€” but his generosity could hurt his campaign in the end. And recently, Cizek, along with Western junior Shannon Hutchinson, another candidate for AS president, filed a second grievance with the board. In a meeting Wednesday, the two argued that Russo's posters gave the impression he created the AS Review, and both claimed Russo would not be able to reduce housing costs as he had advertised _________ on the posters. H u t c h i n s o n and Cizek also claimed that Russo falsely advertised that created the Underground Coffeehouse. The board dismissed the housing and coffeehouse charges but upheld the AS Review charge. They demanded Russo remove all his campaign posters from campus. The truth is Russo was responsible, for the . re-creation of the AS Review, changing it from a two-page newsletter to a more sophisticated weekly-style tabloid complete with editorials, advertisements and news stories. He also was responsible for the renovation of the Underground Coffeehouse, formerly called The Big Foot Bistro, an ice cream parlor and pool hall that was, incidentally, a drain on the university's budget. Russo said he plans to appeal the decision to the board of directors Friday. The AS's decision to enforce stringent standards on student elections is admirable, but only if it applies the rules equally to all candidates. To show its members are playing fair, the election board should request that Cizek's campaign workers either remove their AS presidential endorsements from "I Care about AS Politics," or give the profile a new name that would reflect its real agenda â€” to promote Cizek's campaign. In the meantime, the board should give thoughtful consideration to Russo's appeal. A Public Health Service Announcement April is national STD awareness month Human Sexuality is a personal responsibility ... Know the facts Get the truth about casual sex and high rates of disease Visit: The Medical Institute for Sexual Health @www.medinstitute.org human sexuality is a natural law with all natural laws there are negative causes and effects that bring disease, maiming and death there has and always will be Sexually Transmitted Diseases attached to casual sex, there is no such thing "Safe or Safer Sex"' this message is a public health hazard and a lie if you 're sexually active, know that you are already at high risk for STD's and you should get tested several times a year with your family doctor/gynecologist Have you been harmed or diseased by this lie? things to remember: always use a condom, and remember that (condoms fail to protect from most STDs and fail 16% of the time, for HIV virus and pregnancy) HPV is the #1 Sexually Transmitted Disease (and is the cause of cervical cancer) and this year, 2005, cervical cancer has been added to the official Cancer listing the only sure, 100% way to avoid these diseases is to abstain from any genital contact or sexual intercourse and to maintain a mutually monogamous relationship with a lifetime partner Your life is too precious; don't let Sexually Transmitted Diseases catch you unaware! sponsored by Lyn den and Bellingham human Life @ww.lyndenhumanlfie.org or www.humanlife.net Vctt ut i Wednesday April 27, 6:30-8Â£m pmi WWU Campus, Viking Union Multipurpose Rooi Advance Tickets Rehired For tickets, contact the WWU Perfcydppg Arts Cent lt; Box Office, phojieai^^B^e Dinner provided World Clas with Steph inivei Catering g^fiquette H c * * o n ' C M P Whether y o u ' r e j o b huflH^^^ii^itendirig an im family event, p o l i s h i n ^ y o u f professional pres reaps huge r e w a r d s . From h a n d s h a k i n g and whlS c o n v e r s a t i o n to t h e n u t s and h o l t s of t h a t daullftiJ t a b l e s e t t i n g , j o i n "Common Courtesy Coach" S H o r t o n for this fun evening, and walk away w c o n f i d e n c e in your d i n i n g styles individual tici Students w/ Faculty,. General folio llpfor Spou ill $" If you have cfQestions, or need to arrange for a vegetarian meal, please contact Sheila Connors, at 6S0.2675 or sheila.connors@wwu.edu www.hpusing.wwu.edu/dining Jniversity Catering ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 14 ---------- 14 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT OPINIONS APRIL 22,2005 Americans should take responsibility for weight problems ; Americans are overweight, and the federal government is once again attempting to fight the obesity epidemic for people by creating i a new interactive, Internet-based food pyramid, instead of making ; people take the initiative to lose weight themselves. The Department of Agriculture revised the food pyramid, which ! suggests what people should include in their daily diet, and now the new "MyPyramid" consists of 12 separate pyramids that cater to i people of different ages and activity levels, according to an April i 20 ABCNews.com article. People can access MyPyramid online and develop a diet tailored to their specific body and lifestyle. The government needs to realize that making a new food pyramid - and constantly changing dietary guidelines is ineffective and costly. Ultimately, people are in control of what they eat, and if they are craving a Big Mac and large fries, then no one can stop them. The new food pyramid gives Americans another reason to be lazy and not take responsibility for their own flab. They can go online, check their e-mail and personalize a dietary plan in less than an hour. But after reviewing the results and seeing that physical activity and nutritious foods are necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle, people may opt to find an insurance company that will help pay for a stomach-stapling procedure in the future â€” rather than doing anything themselves to prevent gaining weight. MyPyramid outlines specific calorie needs and levels of physical activity each person should follow. Obviously, a 5- foot-2-inch woman would not need to eat the same as a 6-foot-2-inch man, but the government has to tell people this in writing because Americans cannot seem to figure this out on their own. Look at the Europeans. They seem to keep trim waistlines all by themselves;, without the government's input â€” what a concept. Who knew eating cheese, desserts and plenty of bread could lead to slim figures and masculine physiques. Not over-eating may be the key to Europeans' smaller sizes. Americans should take note of this. According to an April 20 Chicago Tribune article, 28 percent of men, .34 percent of women and 15 percent of children in the United States are overweight. At least the federal government is trying to help this portion of the population fight obesity. Bush allocated $200 million from his budget for obesity-fighting programs in 2004* according to a March 13, 2004 FOXNews.com article. Bush should have instead spent that money to help prevent schools from having to cut sports programs and other activities that encourage children to participate in physical activity, which would help prevent obesity problems from starting in the first place. The government is wasting money and energy telling Americans how to live their lives and what to eat, when in the end each person is responsible for how skinny or obese they become. A new food pyramid, as history shows, will do nothing to prevent that. Frontlines are the opinion of The Western Front editorial board: Caleb Heeringa, Laura McVwker, Zoe Fraley, Brittany Greenfield, Timory Wilson, Chris Huber, Elana Bean, Marissa Harshman, Molly Jensen, Adam Rudnick, Krissy Gochnour, Christina Twu, Blair Wilson and Greta Smoke. The Western Front Editor in Chief: Caleb Heeringa; Managing Editor: Laura McVicker; Head Copy Editor: Zoe Fraley; Copy Editors: Brittany Greenfield, Timory Wilson; Photo Editor: Chris Huber; News Editors: Elana Bean, Marissa Harshman; Accent Editor: Christina Twu; Features Editor: Krissy Gochnour; Sports Editor: Adam Rudnick; Opinions Editor: Molly Jensen; Online Editor: Blair Wilson; Community Liaison: Greta Smoke; Staff Photographer: Mike Murray; Columnist: Tara Nelson; Cartoonist: Terrence Kowicki; Adviser: John Harris; Business Manager: Alethea Macomber; Advertising Manager: Joel Hall Staff Reporters: Leslie Adams, Lauren Allain, Laura Belzer, Adam Brown, Dawn Chesbro, Taurean Dayis, Jessica Dignan, Kelsey Doseh, Adriana Dunn, Sam Everts Kira Freed, Dan Grohl, Blair Habenicht, Lindsay Hamsik, Ste- fani Harrey, Aaron Hart, Shannon Hutchison, Peter Jensen, Tom Kloser, Sarah Kuek, Zach Kyle, Michael Lee, Kara Leider, Megan Lum, Michael Lycklama, Kristen Marson, Sean McCormick, Sean McGrorey, Ted McGuire, Liz McNeil, Kate Miller, Ashley Milke, Megan Muldary, Chris Neumann, Derrick Pacheco, Shannon Proulx, Mark Reimers, Nic Riley, Susan Rosenberry, Becky Rosillo, Katie Rothenberger, Matt ;Russonielio, Loren Shane, Lincoln Smith, Devin Smart, Ben Sokolow, Elisa Sparkman, Megan Swartz, Trevor Swedberg, Taune Sweet, Bradley Thayer, Courtney Walker, Leah Weissman and Jared Yoakum Editor's note: The views expressed on The Western Front opinion pages are the views of the authors or cartoonists and are not necessarily the views of The Western Front staff, managers or adviser. And we quote: "According to the map we've only gone about four inches." â€¢JeffDaniels, "Dumb Dumber PRACTICE SEEING TME WORLD MOT AS IT dSm ^ rM Â»Mk ( M b gjk r* mm i jusrhWti pespoHsieut imcEf-musE. _ NCLg-MO comxm i rmua Disney needs to stay out of schools lt; KIRA FREED As a place where young students are developing their minds and dreaming of becoming the next world leaders, schools should be independent and unbiased sources of information â€” not public relations campaigns from a corporation that is a monopoly in the mass media. Disney has entered public schools through its Imagineer That! program. Imagineers staff hold assemblies with the intent of fostering creativity in middle school students, according to the Disney Imagineers' Web site. The students' incentive for attending the assembly is the chance to win a trip to Walt Disney World for their family; The program strives to expand students' understanding of the creative process in order to strengthen their creative thinking, problem solving and literacy skills. Promoting inventiveness is a challenge in schools today. Schools are eliminating programs that provide students with opportunities to express themselves because of budget cuts. When schools do not provide students with an environment in which to be creative, a one-day assembly can do little to change the situation. With funding for public education limited and decreasing throughout the United States, schools are losing programs such as music, theater, art and sports, and turning to other lucrative sources of funding such as food and beverage corporations. Disney gives bost schools nothing in return for the Imagineers' visit. The school receives acknowledgement in the local paper, and Disney receives positive press by adding another school to its list of those it has helped, according to a March 28 article on.the In These Times news Web site. As one of the six major world media corporations, Disney contributes to the inhibition of the free flow of information and the homogenization of culture, according to an essay by Henry Giroux in Z Magazine, a monthly periodical on political, cultural, social and economic life in the U.S. Disney also falsifies history and perpetuates stereotypes about women, men and race through the characters in its films. Big, strong men rescue helpless princesses while belittling unfamiliar and weaker creatures. According to the Imagineers' Web site, the mission statement of the program states that the members dream of a better world. A short video on the Imagineer That! Web site is .titled- "Practice seeing the world not as it is, but how it see DISNEY, page 15 Terrorism facts should be available TREVOR SWEDBERG The State Department recently decided to stop publishing statistics on the number of terrorist attacks and subsequent deaths with its annual report on global terrorism activity. This action is irresponsible and indicative of an administration that is unwilling to shoulder blame for its mistakes. The potential motives for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's decision raise disturbing questions about the report, which the House and Senate Foreign Relations Committees will receive April 30. Rice's actions insinuate the progress of the Bush administration's war on terror is shaky. Despite the administration's constant reassurance that the United States is winning the war against terrorism, last year's numbers show otherwise. According to statistics the National Counterterrorism Center provided to the State Department, 625 significant terrorist attacks occurred in 2004, compared to 175 incidents in 2003. According to an April 16 Seattle Times article, the government's top terrorism information source, the National Counterterrorism Center, concluded that more terrorist attacks occurred in 2004 than in any year since 1985, the first year of the report. Rather than facing the harsh reality of the world today and perhaps even trying to improve the country's and world's terrorism intelligence and policies, the Bush administration is sweeping these problems underlhe carpet to avoid tarnishing its own image. Or maybe the State Department eliminated the report so it would not have to deal with any more scandals surrounding the report. When it published the "2003 Patterns of Global Terrorism" report, the department took heat from the media after undercounting the number of incidents and fatalities in the initial report. According to a June 2004 CNN.com article, the State Department's initial report counted 307 deaths out of a total of 190 terrorist attacks, and the re-count revealed 625 deaths from the 208 terrorist attacks that occurred in 2003. This revision of the report caused embarrassment for members of the Bush administration, which had used the original numbers to build support for its campaign claim that the war in Iraq had advanced the fight against global terrorism. And speaking of the conflict in Iraqâ€”which the president referred to April 12 as "a central front in the war on terror," according to the see REPORT, page 15 ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 15 ---------- APRIL 22,2005 OPINIONS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 15 Report: Public has right to know the facts CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Seattle times articleâ€”these statistics do not' include attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq. The government refuses to admit this country is in a state of war with Iraq, and yet thousands of soldiers have died in tfte fight against terrorism. When soldiers die at the hands of terrorists, all logic says the report should include their deaths in its numbers. But doing this would imply that maybe this war on terror is not going exactly as planned â€” the billions of dollars the administration has poured into it, the numerous promises along the campaign trail, and the unconstitutional, but necessary-for-security, Patriot Act, have all been for nothing. These politicians should remember they work for the people. By failing to provide statistics with the report, officials are dodging any possibility of being held accountable for their policies. The people have the right to review the effectiveness of their administration. NOW PRE-LEASING Disney: Imagineers promote commercialism CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 could be!" The Imagineers, however, ignore the world they are living in by upholding animated fantasy worlds as examples of functioning societies. All the creativity with which the Imagineers present children comes with the help of a dozen Disney Channel television shows and characters â€” both human and animated â€” such as "That's So Raven" and "The Proud Family." Children learn to associate creativity with Disney and with a â€”-â€”â€”â€”_â€”_ fantasy world that casts a shadow over reality. The other activities on the Imagineers' Web site involve little critical ' thinking and perpetuate gender stereotypes. Eight of the 12 activities instruct young girls to dress their favorite television stars for their next concert, runway show or trip to the mall. Another activity asks the child to create a cheerleader and a cheer routine. Few of the activities target young boys, and the activities that do include making a movie, creating a science experiment and helping play pranks on an older sister: Through the activities, children unconsciously learn stereotypical gender roles. Girls learn to play dress up and cheer at sporting events while boys become scientists and movie directors. Each of the activities also contains subtle marketing strategies. Movies are no longer the only launching pad for Disney products â€” now the Imagineers' Web site activities further entice children to ask for the latest clothes, toys, electronics and bed sheets from the company by having the children play with them in the interactive activities. In 2000, children younger than the age 'Schools should be free from commercialism, deception and advertising.' of 12 contributed to more than $600 billion in household spending, according to the National Institute on Media and the Family. Children are a prime target for advertisers, and now with the entry of corporations into schools, no realm of life is safe from the influence of advertising. . Disney is teaching children that American society places a higher value on consumerism than on critical thinking and public activism. This value has no place in public schools. ' Some parents disagree with those who associate Disney with gender and ethnic stereotypes, falsehood and greed, and the harm of Disney having such a wide-reaching influence on children's lives is difficult to understand. These parents associate Disney with fun, happiness and laughter, and want to provide their children with these things. The Imagineer That! program increases the commercialization in children's lives. Imagineers foster childrehs' thoughts and creativity with fantasy. And all the while, the Disney logo looms in the background. Schools should be environments where children learn to think critically, independently and conscientiously. Schools should be free from commercialism, deception and advertising.. Creativity should come from programs that place an instrument in a child's hands, put them on the stage or give them a paintbrush. Books and reality should expand imagination, not fantasy cartoon worlds a monopolistic corporation created. Children should learn in schools how to think critically and question ideasâ€”not how they will spend next week's allowance. Classifieds FOR SALE 1993 FORD Escort $1750 OBO runs great good mi/gal 676- 9026 FOR RENT 2-6 BEDROOM houses near WWU. Nice places www.teddyshouses.com Available My, August, September. 2BED 1.5BATH covered parking walk . in closets top floor. Walk 2 WWU/ DNTN $575 410-0167 DOWNTOWN APTS. $275-$995. Clean, bright character w/views. Studio, 1BD, 2BD, 3BD 724-6600. NICE NEW 1BD APT. W/D, DW, Balcony, covered parking. Close to WWU. $600. Rent Call Stephanie (509) 961-1767. COMPANY COMING? Consider the magnificent waterfront beach- house rentals on the accessible San Juan island, only 10 minutes across Bellingham Bay! Island Vacation, Rentals www.lummi-holidays.com (888) 758-7064 OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW! (SAT l-3pm) 7 bedroom, 3 bath - Unique, Clean, Tastefully Funky, 1895 Farmhouse, 7 blocks from WWU. 2 kitchens, 2 separate living / studyareas, and every bedroom's wired for broadband, digital cable, phone. Free washer, dryer, lawn services. Includes Gardening rebates, the Freedom to paint your room your favorite colors, and a Student Friendly Landlord (with references). Plus too many other unique and creative options (for residents)to list in this ad! Rent averages $298 per month, per person (based on 7 people after rebates). The 1 year lease starts this July. Come and see atthe Open House tomorrow (Saturday April 23rd 1-3pm) For more details photos visit www.funkyfarmhouse.com or call James @ (206) 779-9894 4,5 6 BDRM Houses 12 month leases start 7/1 9/1 '05 viewgreen. com 3,4,5 BDRM houses near campus, YorkArea,$975.00-$l,675.00. 360- 714-6136. ROWAN GROVE 1,2,3 4 bdrm town house flat style apt available Aug 1. See website www.rowangrover condo.com. Picts, floor plans forms w/in wlk of WWU 527-9639 Seth 5BD/3BA, Garage, Brand new. All appliances included. Close to WWU. Call Jason @ 366-3577 5 BEDROOM, 2 Bath Nice Bellingham House for Rent. Nice family neighborhood, near trails, tile floors, clean, nice, open, sunny, private. Need responsible, no smoking, no pets... Avail. August 1st. One year lease. Can email photos. $l,650/mo. 733-9091, leave msg. 4 BEDROOM, 2 bath Bellingham home on Alabama hill. Great area. Near park, nice family neighborhood, near trail, clean, nice, sunny, light, pri- â€¢ vate. Need responsible, no smoking, no pets. Avail. August 1st. One year lease. Can email photos. $l,300/mo. 733-9091, leave msg. HELP WANTED CHAm MOOSAGE training seminar 4/30-5/1/05. Discover a healing method that is east to learn; the freedom to work when and where you wish; and a service that fills you with compassion while making up to $30/hr. Contact Â«â€ž MooSAGE TO GO 360-920-0680 NOW fflRING campus managers. Ready for the UReps challenge? UReps is looking for the most outgoing, enthusiastic leaders for our Campus Manager position for the Fall, 2005 semester! Work 10 hours per week, gain valuable business experience, and earn while you build your resume. $100 weekly salary plus bonuses. To learn more, and apply, visit www. UReps.com. â€¢ LIFEGUARDS NEEDED. Seasonal Position starting in mid June-August. $9/hr. Please contact Stacey @ 595- 2061. SUMMER JOBS at Camp Killoqua! On- campus interviews 4/29. Spend â€¢ an unforgettable summer working with kids at our beautiful 185-acre camp near Everett, WA. You could be a Counselor, Lifeguard, Program Specialist or more. Call 360 652 6250 or visit www.CampFireUSASnob.om-ish. org/campjobs. LOOKING FOR a Fantastic Summer Job? We are College Pro Painters and we are currently hiring for the summer. 888-277-9787 www.collegepro.com GET PAID for your opinions! Earn $ 15-$ 125 and more per survey! www. moneyforsurveys.com SUMMER CAMP jobs across the USA.- Exciting and rewarding posi-tions. www.campchannel.com ROOMATE WANTED ROOMATE NEEDED July/August. House on 21st st. $400 for both months. More info. 715-3146. TO SHARE: 2BD/ 1 _ ba twnhose w/ garage. 2blkstoWWU. Pref clean N/S. Call Kristin 253-307-9814. 4 BD ON Alabama hill. $500 utilities included W/D, DW, high speed internet, digital cable, view of water. Matt McDonald (360) 920-4197 ANNOUNCEMENTS $600 Group Fundraiser Scheduling Bonus 4 hours of you groups time PLUS our free (yes, free) fundraising solutions EQUALS $l,000-$2,000 in earnings for your group. Call TODAY for a $600 bonus when you schedule you non-sales fundraiser with Cam-pusFundraiser. Contact CampusFund-raiser, (888) 923- 3238, or visit www. campusfundraiser.com FREE FREE SLEEPER sofa! Must give away By April 30! You HAUL. Call Michael @ (425) 941-7849. Tito EartMKl Income. â€¢ f a x Crodit. You'vs oaraodi it.' Why no* c l a im it? If you're working hard just to make ends meet and have one or more children. living with you, you may qualify for the E1TC. Think of it as a reward for doing one of life's most beautiful, most important and most loving jobs. Visit our Web site or ask your tax preparer i f you qualify. A message from . the Internal Revenue Service. Tht litanul ftavMM Service Wwtkiai tÂ§ pit strvica first ---------- Western Front 2005-04-22 - Page 16 ---------- 16 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT OPINIONS APRIL 22,2005 III ON SALE TODAY at 10AM G O R G E A mm IT H f AT1I FOURTH OF JULY WEEKENl SATURDAY SUNDAY JULY 2 3 Tickets available online at www.ticketmaster.com or hob.com. at all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge-by-phone (206) 628- 0888 ticketmaster PPPPP
Show less

Identifier: wwu:16689
Title: Western Front - 2006 March 3
Date: 2006-03-03
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_2006_0303
Text preview (might not show all results): 2006_0303 ---------- Western Front - 2006 March 3 - page 1 ---------- THE WESTERN FRONTS WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY An independent student newspaper serving the campus community since 1970. ,2006 ISSUE 15, VOLUME 136 Hip-hop team jumps back BY JEFFREY LUXMORE The Western Front The Western hip-hop
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 2006_0303 ---------- Western Front - 2006 March 3 - page 1 ---------- THE WESTERN FRONTS WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY An independent student newspaper serving the campus community since 1970. ,2006 I
Show more2006_0303 ---------- Western Front - 2006 March 3 - page 1 ---------- THE WESTERN FRONTS WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY An independent student newspaper serving the campus community since 1970. ,2006 ISSUE 15, VOLUME 136 Hip-hop team jumps back BY JEFFREY LUXMORE The Western Front The Western hip-hop dance team will perform at Downtown Johnny's Nightclub tonight, one year after the Western athletic department banned the team from performing at home basketball games. The team continued to practice after being banned from games, said Julie Raymond, Western junior and captain of the team. The department banned the team in February 2005 because of community complaints about the content of the team's performance, Raymond said. Raymond said the dancing wasn't inappropriate. "I would never do something that would disrespect me, the dancers or the crowd," she said. Raymond said Caparas met with Steve Brummel, director of athletic marketing, in September 2005, when he decided to not allow the team to perform. "It was hurtful for them to tell us, 'Nope, we're not going to let you do what you're passionate about,'" Raymond said. Brummel said team members didn't ask him if they could perform at this season's basketball games. He said when the team first performed at the games they were energetic and the crowd see DANCE, page 3 JEFFREY LUXMORE / THE WESTERN FRONT Western's hip-hop dance team members (left to right) Kina Beaudry, Kelli Childers, Aja Dale, Kirsten Cabodi, Julie Raymond, Jenn Oato and Jeni Keller rehearse Feb. 28 for tonight's show at Downtown Johnny's Nightclub. AS considers student bus fee BY JEFFREY LUXMORE The Western Front The Associated Students board of directors discussed adding a transportation fee initiative to the ballots for spring elections in a meeting Wednesday. The transportation fee, which would cost each Western student $20 per quarter, would provide students with a Whatcom Transportation Authority bus pass. Revenue from the fee would allow Western to purchase night bus service from the WTA that would continue until midnight or later. Students have often expressed interest in later service, said Western senior Tony Russo, a member of the AS. transportation advisory committee. The board must file the initiative by April 6 for it to be on the spring ballots. The proposed service increase JARED YOAKUM / THE WESTERN FRONT The new transportation fee would cost Western students an extra $20 per quarter and would allow Whatcom Transportation Authority to offer bus services at night on campus. includes eight buses per hour from downtown to south campus, Russo said. The two routes would split at south campus, with four buses per hour serving the Happy Valley neighborhood and along Bill McDonald Parkway, he said. see INITIATIVE, page 5 Cold shooting sinks Vikings Men fall short in Fairbanks With a chance to secure at least a share of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference title, the University of Alaska Fairbanks upset the Viking men Thursday. The Vikings, ranked No. 9 nationally and No. 1 in the West Region, dropped into a tie with Seattle Pacific University for the GNAC lead with a 13-4 conference record. The Vikings pulled within two points with 31.9 seconds left on a MacMullen layup, but the Nanooks made all of their next four free throws. Western shot 41.8 percent, 28-for-67, from the field, well below its season average of 52.2 percent, which is second highest in NCAA DivisionTJ. The Vikings started hitting four of their first 3-pointers to take a 14-9 lead, but finished 5- of-21 on 3-point attempts. Nanooks center Andrew Smith's lead all scorers With 28 points, including 17 in the second half. Western senior center Tyler MacMullen lead the Vikings, 21-5 overall, with 22 points and eight rebounds. The Vikings finish their regular season at the University of Alaska Anchorage, 18-11 overall and 9-8 in conference, Saturday. BATTER UP Western's club baseball team travels to Idaho this weekend to start its season. SPORTS, PAGE 8 SAFE HAVENS Woodstock legend Richie Havens performs 7 p.m. Sunday at the Mount Baker Theatre, ACCENT, PAGE 7 LATE REGISTRATION Lacking credits and priority, underclassmen get the table scraps of university classes. OPINIONS, PAGE 14 WEATHER Saturday: Cloudy Hi: 50 Low: 34 Sunday: Cloudy Hi: 52 Low: 38 www.westernfrontonline.com ---------- Western Front - 2006 March 3 - page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS MARCH 3,2006 Cops Box University Police Feb. 27, 6:56 p.m.: UP responded to report of a male yelling at students in front of the Associated Students Bookstore. Feb. 27, 12:06 p.m.: UP responded to a report of a curling game with students on blocks of ice, and a large crowd gathered in Red Square. Bellingham Police March 1,9:52 a.m.: Officers responded to a suspicious circumstances report of a woman who may have misplaced her vehicle. Feb. 28,4:57 p.m.: Officers responded to a complaint of shots fired on the 1500 block of Alabama Street. Feb. 28,3:19 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a purse stolen while the owner was sleeping in her apartment on the 2900 block of Ferry Avenue. . Feb. 28, 12:55 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of jogger defecating -iii-a-flowerbcd-on-the 1900 block of Monroe Street. Feb. 28, 12:02 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of counterfeit bills on the 1400 block of West Holly Street. Compiled by Katie Rothenberger Gallery collection grows More than 100 new pieces of artwork shown March 28 to April 22 BYKRISTIPIHL The Western Front A circle of light and dark blue diamonds spiral from an off-center focal point on the creamy background of a piece of artwork. Red lines encircle the focal point and swirl to the outer rims. A fluorescent green grows from parts of the red line, creating an encircling haze over the spinning blues. "L'Oeil," a 1971 print by British artist Stanley Hayter, is one of more than 100 prints, paintings and small sculptures. 1987 Western alumna Marian Boylan donated to the Western Gallery last summer. The gallery will display the Al and Vera Leese collection from March 28 to April 22. "In my judgment, because my parents liked (education) very much and were very involved in education, Western was the best place for their collection," Boylan said. Boylan donated the collection, named after her parents, following the death of her mother, Vera Leese, Western Gallery director Sarah tf-gigjg sg WKf^^^^^^^^M^^- "L'OEIL" Â© STANLEY HAYTER COURTESY OF PAUL BROWER / WESTERN GALLERY Western alumna Marian Boylan donated "L'Oeil," a color lithograph to the Western Gallery last summer. Clark-Langager said. The Leeses collected the works of art throughout their lives from Europe and the United States, she said. Clark-Langager said she divided the collection into themes such as travel, music, social and political commentary, the artistic process and the collector's eye. The artistic process category includes art that details ways artists create art. The "collector's eye" category is composed of pieces the they collected because they found the pieces attractive, Clark-Langager said. "Art always has a subject and a theme that people can relate to," Clark-Langager said. "I'm trying to encourage students to be able to look and think in different ways." The donated artwork includes pieces by well-known artists such as Picasso, Paul Horiuchi, James Whistler and John Marin, Clark- Langager said. When Clark-Langager expressed appreciation of the collection, Boylan introduced her to her parents in the late 1980s, Clark- Langager said. Clark-Langager has visited the Leeses twice a month since 1990 to discuss art. Vera Leese could remember the story behind every piece of art she and her husband collected, she said. "They loved for people to look at what they collected," she said. The Western Gallery displayed their 35 prints from their collection as part of the "Stars and Stripes: American Prints and Drawings" exhibit in 1995 and they donated one to two prints from their collection to the gallery every year from 1995-2004, she said. "They thought their art would be perfect for students just in terms of learning how to look (at art)," Clark-Langager said. The gallery was thrilled to accept the collection, she said. However, the gallery can't accept every donation it receives because it doesn't have enough storage space, she said. "The whole collection really fits with what we already have in our collection," Clark-Langager said. The collection adds to the gallery's prints and drawings by 19th and 20th century artists and the Inuit art collection, Clark-Langager said. "The collection has some very fine prints from both the Northwest and Europe and various parts of the United States," Boylan said. The collection includes work from Northwest abstract painters such as Mark Tobey, Guy Anderson and Kenneth Callahan. Western Libraries also received more than 500 books donated from the Leeses' library since September 2004, head of special collections Marain Alexander said. "They spent their lives in literature and art," Alexander said. Donors gave three other large collections to the gallery in the past 20 years, but each donation only included work from a single artist, such as the collection of Bellingham artist Helen Loggie's artwork in 1992, instead of single works by many artists, Clark-Langager said. "This is the first large collection that we have received that has such incredible variety," she said. Front Online WWU Official Announcements - PLEASE POST www.weste, The Western Front is published twice weekly in fall, winter and spring; once a week in summer session. Address: The Western Front, Western Washington University, CF 251, Bellingham, WA 98225. The Western Front is the official newspaper of Western Washington University, published by the Student Publications Council, and is mainly supported by advertising. Opinions and stories in the newspaper, have no connection with advertising. News content is determined by student editors. Staff reporters are enrolled in a course in the Department of Journalism, but any student enrolled at Western may offer stories to the editors. Advertising inquiries should be directed to the business office in CF 230, or by phone to (360) 650-3161. Members of the Western community are entitled to a single free copy of each issue of The Western Front. THE MATH PLACEMENT TEST will be in OM 120 at 9 a.m. March 9 and 16 and at 3 p.m. March 6 and 13. Registration is not required. Students must bring photo identification, their student number, Social Security number and a No. 2 pencil. A $15 fee is payable in exact amount at test time. Allow 90 minutes. BIOLOGY THESIS SEMINAR. Ellen Colon (graduate student, biology). "Locomotory Evasion Performance and Foraging Activity in the Western Whiptail Lizard, Aspidoscelis tigris" Noon March 3, SL140. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT 3 P.M. MONDAY, MARCH 6 in Edens Hall 110 to gather input and comments regarding the 2006-07 housing and dining rates. BIOLOGY SEMINAR. Craig Moyer (biology), "Spatial and Temporal Variability in Microbial Mat Communities from Pre- and Post-Eruption Loihi Volcano: A Microbial Observatory for the Study of Neutrophilic Iron-oxidizing Bacteria," 4 p.m. March 8, Bl 212. Refreshments, 3:50 p.m. MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT). The computer-based Miller Analogies Test is by appointment only. Make an appointment in person in OM 120 or call X/3080. A $60 fee is payable at test time. Testing takes about 1V2 hours. Preliminary scores will be available immediately; official results are mailed within 15 days. WEST-B TEST. Everyone applying for admission to state-approved teacher education programs must meet the minimum passing score on the basic skills assessment by the application deadline. For a study guide and to register, visit www.west.nesinc.com. Remaining test dates through July are May 13 and July 15. Registration deadlines are several weeks in advance. WEST-E PRAXIS. Washington requires individuals seeking teacher certification and teachers seeking additional endorsements to pass the WEST-E (PRAXIS) in the chosen endorsement area. Visit www.ets.org/praxis/prxwa.html for description and online registration information, or obtain a registration bulletin in MH 216. Remaining academic-year test dates year are March 4 and April 29. TO LEARN IF WESTERN IS CLOSED DURING STORMY WEATHER, call 650-6500 after 6:30 a.m. or tune to KGMI (790 AM), KBAI (930 AM), KPUG (1170 AM), KUGS (89.3 FM), KISM (92.9 FM), KAFE (104.3 FM) or KWPZ (106.5 FM). Broadcasts about whether Western is open or closed will begin between 6:15 and 6:30 a.m. WINTER 2006 GROUP OFFERINGS. â€¢ Relaxation Training, Mondays, 11 a.m. to noon/and Thursdays, 4 to 5 p.m., OM 540 â€” both days cover the same content; drop-in for one or all sessions; â€¢ Also offered are "Ride the Emotional Wave," "Assertiveness and Social Skills," and "Women's Support Group." For information or to register, call X/3164 or stop by OM 540. FACULTY ARE REMINDED THAT RESERVED PARKING SPACES are available for their use after hours and weekends with a valid parking permit or bus pass, as posted in lots 10G, 17G and the Parks Hall lot. FOR WINTER CAMPUS RECRUITING OPPORTUNITIES, see www.careers.wwu.edu, stop by OM 280, or call X/3240.- ..,.â€¢. ---------- Western Front - 2006 March 3 - page 3 ---------- MARCH 3,2006 NEWS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 3 Dance: Athletic department said group is too controversial to perform at basketball half-time CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 JEFFREY LUXMORE / THE WESTERN FRONT Julie Raymond, captain of the hip-hop dance team, watches as (left to right) Annalise Wissler, Cara Alboucq and Kina Beaudry rehearse for tonight's performance. loved them, but the performance's content became increasingly sexual in its nature. "If they would've never crossed the line, we wouldn't have had a problem," he said. Western senior Jen Caparas, team captain last year, said she never saw any of the complaints the athletic department said it received. The department offered the team the opportunity to perform at the last two basketball games last year, but only if it restricted the performance's time and content, Caparas said. The team had already committed to another performance in Seattle and didn't have enough time to prepare for a basketball game show, Caparas said. Caparas said she thought the dance team and the athletic department patched their relationship and the department would welcome the team back at the start of the next basketball season. Sophomore Aja Dale, the team's co-captain, said the team is about expressing its own style of dance. "We go out there to have fun," she said. "If something is vulgar, we apologize. That's not our intention." Dale said she would like better representation of the team on campus, but doesn't know how that could happen if the team can't perform on campus. Brummel said if the team agreed to follow the department's performance content guidelines, they could still perform at games. Dale and Raymond are excited about tonight's show in downtown Bellingham because it will be in front of their peers and at a club, which means censorship won't be an issue, Raymond said. "Usually we're not too provocative, but if we are it's because we're stepping it up for a club because that's what they want to see," Raymond said. NOW PAYING 60% FOR BOOKS NEEDED FOR SPRING QUARTER! Buyback Dates March 8th - 18th Some examples of the great prices we are offering Stevens - WWU Engish 101 Reader (Magazine and Reader) Barnett.- Calculus (MATH 157) Comer - Abnormal Psychology (PSY 250] WESTERN ASSOCIATED STUDENTS BOOKS to Open Mm - Fri 8:00am ~ 5:00pm and Most Saturdays from 11:00am - 3:00pm Fromkin - Intro to Language (LING 204) North Can - Ptecalculus (MATH 114) IMMMes of some titles needed WWW.bookstOre.WWU.edu ---------- Western Front - 2006 March 3 - page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS MARCH 3,2006 "I, Doll" concludes Body Pride Week BY MEGAN LUM The Western Front Doll collectors, women's rights activists, self-proclaimed goddesses and ex- models all have one thing in common â€” Barbie. The Barbie doll is the subject of "I, Doll," a documentary scrutinizing the effect the doll has on young girls' views of body image. "Barbie epitomizes what is wrong with the American stereotypes of what women should look like," said Western junior Dan Harvey, a Positive Body Image Lifestyle Advisor. The group showed the documentary Thursday to wrap up Body Pride Week, a national effort to promote healthy body image and prevent eating disorders. Western junior Kelly Crawford, also an advisor, said she owned a Barbie when she was younger and that everyone can relate to the doll. ^ "Now, thinking back, it might have affected me and my thinking," she said. The film included interviews with women and men whose lives the doll impacted in positive and negative ways. Harvey said Barbie's unrealistic figure gives children impractical expectations for their bodies. Barbie dolls condition children, especially girls, to think Barbie has the ideal body, he said. Positive Body Image organizes events for Body Pride Week each year. The group is part of the Lifestyle Advisor program, an organization of student volunteers under the Prevention and Wellness Services. The program counsels other students on health issues such as violence, STDs and drug abuse. Negative views of one's body could easily affect somebody else, he said. When a girl worries if she is fat it could cause her friend to have worries about her own body, Harvey said. "It spreads," he said. "You do it without even knowing. We body-bash so often, we don't even realize we're doing it. It's really important to try to stop it." CHRIS JOSEPH TAYLOR / THE WESTERN FRONT The 57-minute documentary "I, Doll" concluded this year's Body Pride Week Thursday night. The film discusses issues of body image and its effects on women and men. For checkups, birth control - including emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, testing treatment for sexualiy transmitted infections -Tfi - HfttfE All ASSmiffilCIIT *T TtiC 1*1111 HCil ?QA flftllK "SRI** nil lirrUIIIIIRSill ill IRC 6RU dDD.M4.9USS NEUT|| eENTER j Q n g f YOB. * Planned PanSl tiaeil:,^ p I a n nedpa ren t h ood. o rg Rights Respect. Responsibility, Donate plasma Your new DVD could be someone s GETA$5B0NUS First Time Donors â€¢WMWMMMBWPMMBIMI Presentthis coupon on your first visit. Receive tip tO , :,r. ^ ^ Donate plasma. It's safe simple BioLife PLASMA SERVICES! a month and give life to patients in need. 360-756-1700 465 Stuart BeNingham, WA 98226 Available to first time donan only, frycode 40021 wfrom Call tor an appointment today. www.biolifeplasma.com ---------- Western Front - 2006 March 3 - page 5 ---------- MARCH 3,2006 NEWS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 5 Initiative: Board's proposal must be filed by April 6 to be present on spring ballot CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Vice President for Legislative Affaire Peter Graves questioned whether a bus pass would benefit students living on campus or within walking distance enough to justify the fee. As a freshman, he never used the bus system, he said, The transportation fee initiative stalled last year before the AS could add it to the spring ballots. In February, the AS learned that state law requires transportation fees be imposed on university faculty and staff. The board's proposal differs from the state law because the students, not the school, are implementing the fee, said Alanna Ahern, vice president for campus and community affairs. She said the board doesn't need to focus on issues such as cost and legality issues, because the AS Transportation Advisory Committee already addressed those concerns. "If you want to take us back to ground zero, then what the hell are we doing here," Ahern said in response to Graves questions about legality and whether students would benefit from the initiative. The board should focus on specific bus route upgrades and current negotiations with the WTA, she said. A survey by the students in campus-planning studio, an urban planning class at Western, which Ahern was a part of last year, found that more than 60 percent of students would approve a $20 transportation fee. Ahern said the initiative is the culmination of two years of research into students' transportation practices. Negations between Western and the WTA shows the company is JARED YOAKUM/THE WESTERN FRONT The Associated Students board of directors tabled voting on changes to the election code to discuss Western's transportation needs at Wednesday's meeting. willing to support Western's transportation needs, she said. Discussion continued until Shannon Hutchinson, Western senior and AS president, asked board members to postpone dialogue until next week. The board delayed voting on changes to the AS election code until the next meeting on March 8. Board members planned to vote on sections of the election code they found satisfactory. They saved the debatable sections, such as disqualification of a candidate, for the next meeting. The boarii decided to vote on the entire election code next week. DORM STYLE APARTMENTS OWIPBmnBR/SHJUIEMWITHI RENT INCLUDES: v ALL UTILITIES VMBU HIGH SPEED INTERNET (MlMMMMflflNfHMMlMlfllltMilWIiiliSllM) OH SITE/RESIDENTMJUUGEB TEHJIKTSUE DIVERSITY STODEHTS RENTS S I M M 24 Hours-Breakfast from 1am-Noon Daily Lunch /Dinner Specials start at $5.50 Daily Beer, Drink and Shot Specials Sunday night Prime Rib Dirmer special TOURNAMENT DAILY m 11AM llcÂ«HililiMeiiJii:fiicii33ij VISIT US AT www.painlessproperties.com â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢â€¢ : . â€¢ ' â€¢ â€¢ " â€¢ ' â€¢ . â€¢ â€¢ o o |LIMIT/NO LIMIT HOLD'EM [TOURNAMENT SUNDAYS a 5PM M M ^ ^ DOUBLE DECK BLACKilACK TCXAS SHOOTOUT ---------- Western Front - 2006 March 3 - page 6 ---------- FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2006 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 6 PHOTO COURTESY OF MIKE PREUSS The Growers, a Murder Mountain record label band, will perform at the benefit event to help Worldvision. Western student's music label mzes Uganda benefits murder mountain eruption BY HEIDI SCHILLER The Western Front jit â€¢ . â€¢ â€¢ â€¢* The Pickford Dreamspace's epicenter will erupt with tremors of sounds when Bellingham's Murder Mountain Record Label showcases seven of its bands next weekend. The all-ages benefit concert, Murder Mountain Eruption, will take place at 7 p.m. March 11, at the Dreamspace on Bay Street. Murder Mountain signed bands, The Growers and B.O Brass, Building Cities, Wyatt Winston, Heroes and Villains, Oregon Donor, Breaker Breaker and Bug Jerome and the Guestlist will perform at the show, said concert organizer and Western junior Mike Preuss. All of the bands are from Bellingham except for Heroes and Villains, which is from Portland, Ore. The concert's music will be an eclectic mix of singer-songwriters and bands, Preuss said. â€¢ gt; Â» Highlights include Wyatt Winston, who Preuss described as a jazzy singer-songwriter, and Heroes and Villains with its distinctive genre breaking sound. "Heroes and Villains remind me of an old French Cabaret," Preuss said. The Growers, a group of funk-reggae-jazz musicians, will close the show featuring a surprise guest artist. Two photographers, Western junior Philip Ashlock and Zack Johnson Guthrie, a former Western student taking the year off, will show a collaborative digital photography slideshow of Murder Mountain label-related photos from the past year throughout the concert, Johnson Guthrie said. Preuss, Who is vice-president of Murder Mountain Records, said the label will donate the show's proceeds to Worldvision, an international aid organization based in Federal Way. "When you're in college, you think,'How can I possibly help?' " Preuss said. "I'm putting together this show because maybe I can help." Preuss saw a presentation of Worldvision's ongoing mission to help young victims of the current 20-year Northern Uganda civil war in a Western class fall quarter 2005, he said. "They try to help the kids see the world isn't hell, that there's a better way of life," Preuss said. "Just because a country's across the ocean, you can still get there in a day. You can still help them." Worldvision spokeswoman Amy Parodi said the organization has helped counsel and rehabilitate approximately 13,000 to 15,000 children in Northern Uganda since 1996. Ugandan rebels, called the Lord's Resistance Army, kidnap Ugandan children and force them to become soldiers or sex slaves, Parodi said. Worldvision aides children who have escaped the rebel army and those who haven't been kidnapped but are traumatized by the war, she said. Fairhaven College junior Bug Jerome, a singer-songwriter performing Slyll at the concert, founded Murder Mountain Records in Jan^2005. The label has signed 10 bands and solo artists from Bellingham in the past year, most of whom are performing at the concert, Jerome said. "Our music is kind of a genre-bend," he said. "We're all over the place. There's all sorts of stuff." Murder Mountain Eruption When: Saturday March 11 Where: Pickford Preamspace Time: 7 p.m. Cost: t a l l a g e s / 2 1 for bar Bands: the Growers featuring 0. Prass, Puilding Cities, Wyatt Winston, Oregon Ponot breaker breaker, Pug Jerome and the Guestlist, Heroes and Villains Special Features: Light show, compact disc releases and photography exhibit. www.murdermountain.com ---------- Western Front - 2006 March 3 - page 7 ---------- MARCH 3,2006 ACCENT THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 7 BY PETER JENSEN The Western Front Richie Havens performed the opening act at the Woodstock Arts and Music Festival in upstate New York in August 1969, but the scenes of what would become one of the defining performances of his music career still unveils vividly, he srid. The weather was calm, if not unseasonably cool for the end of a\New York summer, Havens, 27 at the time^ai^ He said the crowd, which he estimates^^^to^^l 500,000 strong for his . performanc^^^^^^^one thingâ€” music. " E v ^ y l ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ J p n g , 'Holy smarts, jHMemmxxm***^,, H a v e n g 8^. "A'lot someone mi pvellPfust coming in. I had the the least guys, so I went Ipfiille nopther bands were ready to len he raft out% songs to sing, he made now Sunday ow in islSne of two gton state. He of the Oi least fii^j^^piipiiiilillll^. ."â€¢."' l ^ H ^ ^ ^ g e ' p l a y e d for three hours with an a ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ r and two accompanying perfi play. them up, he said. At the ' eljd of his set, he said he walked off the stage still pli It's been nearly 40 yearj| 65, has never stopped pla; Havens will perform at the Mount Baker Theli Bellingham, he said. The Havens will perform in Was! plays at the Northshore Performing Arts Center in Bothell tomorrow. Havens, who started his music career in the folk-music scene of Greenwich Village, New York City, in the early 1960s, can't classify his music in one genre, he said. , He has played folk songs and blues songs, and has accompanied jazz musicians in his thousands of performances in venues across the United States, England and other European countries. He said the defining characteristic of his music, though, has always been his acoustic guitar. "I play the guitar my own way, which is open-tuning," Havens said. "I'm using my thumb a great deal." Using open-tuning, Havens said he places his thumb in normal tuning, thus producing blues music Havens has spent his he said is unique foi evolved or chan; said. "It really chronicling Peopled For his? play classic antiwar anthem he 1967, and by the PHOTOS COURTESY OF MADISON HOUSE PUBLICITY Richie Haven will perform his blues, jazz and folk songs, such as "Handsome Johnny" and "Mixed Bag" at the Mount Baker Theatre on Sunday. positions on the guitar's chords than lpler sound conducive to his folk and ig this technique, which it, his music has not been performing, he said. "My music is thltt has evolved around it. it. It's a sharing." ns said he intends to andsome Johnny," the album, "Mixed Bag," in he hopes to finish Bellmghan^B^RcoMing'to what they.w, hear,hesai "I know for 1 H J that the stage doesn't belonj to the performer," Havens said. "It belongs to th( audience. I actually only know the first and the last songl I'm gonna sing. Everything in between is different. With his music, Havens said he tries to communicate a message of peace and non-violence. In the 1960s, he used his music to protest the United States' participation in Vietnam. Today he uses it to oppose the war in Iraq. The lyrics have changed, he said, but the message has remained the same. "There is no difference in what the youth generations neÂ£d to go through," Havens said. "Rock 'n' roll is here to stay. This is a tool we have to protect ourselves because we can say what we feel." in the development Havens has recorded 29 albums in his recording career and ] with other recording artists, including fellow Greenwich Villi Neil and Dino Valenti. Neil and Valenti were two artists Havens saidhe considers: of his music. Havens said the doo-wop music he performed New York, in the 1950s helped develop his vocals. Aside from the Woodstock performance, Havens has performeaiat other not^^^pats, including the 1969 Isle of Wight festival in England, which was England's l l | f i on of Woodstock, and the inauguration of Bill Clinton as America's 42nd president in Washington D.C. in Jan. 1993. Havens has been performing every weekend for 25 years in towns throughout the United States and intends to continue the frantic pace for as long as his body will let him. **" until I probably can't move, and that's far from here," he said. "There's always Uprated on 81 albums folk musicians Fred mcwice' hyArtbeat ihow starts cxÂ£ 7 f.m/. tvh4arch/5 Where* Mowwt'Baker Theatres Cost. $29.50 for tectlcm/ A zecvty $23.50 for jectfon/8 ---------- Western Front - 2006 March 3 - page 8 ---------- FRIDAY, MARCH 3,2006 rWESTERNrRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 8 pitchers lead Vikings JARED YOAKUM / THE WESTERN FRONT Western senior pitcher Ryan Kauffman warms up for practice on Saturday at Bellingham High School. BY DEVIN SMART The Western Front The postseason is when the balance of power in sports rivalries is determined. Unfortunately, Western's club baseball teamhas learned that the hard way in its last two seasons. The University of Oregon, the team's main rival, has kept the Vikings out of the National Club Baseball World Series the last two years by defeating them in the championship game of the regional tournament. "Last few years it's been the same situation â€”- losing to Oregon," said senior Ryan Kauffman, starting pitcher and assistant coach. "It fuels our fire forthe offseason to get ready again. We think about them when we're working out." The Vikings begin their 2006 season this weekend with a three-game series against Boise State University in Boise, Idaho, with two games on Saturday and one on Sunday. Despite the disappointment in the postseasons, the Vikings have a 43- 14 record during the last two seasons, giving the team a .754 winning percentage. Head coach Michael Johnson said the strength of this year's team will be the pitching.staff. "I consider our team to be pretty balanced?"-Johnson said; "Butjwe have '-â€¢ three pitchers returning from last year who were on me All-Region team, so I'd have to say pitching will be our strong point." Last season senior starting pitcher Brandon Boyd and sophomore closer Kevin Roach made the Pacific Coast Region first-team, and Kauffman made the secondrteam. The Vikings Will use a three-man starting rotation this year, Johnson said, consisting of Boyd, Kauffman and senior Andrew Irvine, while Roach will continue as the closer. Kauffman said Roach, who also plays in the outfield and at third base, has the ability to be m the starting rotation, but the team needs Roach to be in the everyday lineup because of his talent at the plate and his glove in the field. As the closer, Roach is able to play in the field until the team needs him to close. "Kevin is hands down the bestpitcher on our team," Kauffman said. "He throws what we call four plus-pitches. He's a tall kid who throws hard." Kauffman said Roach throws his fastball 88 miles per hour and compliments it with a curveball, slider and a circle change-up. . Roach said he is usually not bothered by the pressure that comes with closing games. "It depends on the game," Roach said. "But I try to relax and embrace the pressure." Kauffman said the Vikings will employ a small-ball style offense, in part to utilize the speed they have at each position, and to make up for a lack of power at the plate. "We're not going to hit the ball out of the park too much, so that's what we're going to have to do," Kauffman said. "That mean's we're going to have to do the smaller things to score runs, like stealing bases and moving runners along with bunts and the hit and run. We need to take the extra base whenever we can." Johnson said he is looking forward to senior Eric Peterson and sophomore Mike Morris, who will split time between first base and designated hitter this season, to provide the punch in the middle of the lineup. Johnson said he will count on senior outfielder Matt Rhode to provide production from the lead-off position. "We're looking for (Rhode) to get on base and steal a lot of bases," Johnson said. The maturity of the pitching staff should help the Vikings in the postseason if they can make it again, he said. "We were pretty young last year," Johnson said. "This year we have that experience, and I think we'll be prepared." Espresso r;^-^iW~;^j^Viiis*^H^*?eÂ«lte^'*f!iW2^: Are Your BRAKES making noise? l*lslHtI*Jll should get every 30,000 miles. 1 0 % discount with Student ID Prime Tune Brakes in Sunset Square 671-2277 Espresso lt; Organic Juice Bar 1220 N. Forest St. â€¢ Downtown Bellingham 360-734-8!58 â€¢ w ww.eonimunitvfood.eoop Open every clay 8 am-9 pm C\un Schedule Available lOOi^am^^evBlttarn 6 S P -TV SHO* lt;S â€žusi â€¢C\P^^ CPK OF ^ E V V _ - - 89.3FM A tpÂ»6UH ultrÂ»fiolÂ«t MMX* Mian It pMMibi* to Â«M thÂ» Ttadmrijtae tttn Umgt Atmrn by ttÂ» Â«aÂ». lad Â»lÂ«cÂ« l _ t aj Jmtrlouaa -*\ll ilflopÂ«Jci* canaw ia tturtr Uttim, Â»iiÂ»t T gt;Â«ttÂ«r rÂ«uwÂ« tÂ» AMERICAN ACADEMY^* DERMATOLOGY- .; 8 S 8 i Â« i i . 0 Â£ RM â€¢rwW.aad.arg Bellair Baker Shuttle WWU to Mt Baker Ski Area Departs Viking Union Fairhaven College Saturdays/Sundays and bonus days during the season %0$M$m'---: Bellingham tare: $15 round-trip OR STAFF ID CARDS AT TIME OF PURCHASE. 117â„¢ N SAMISH WAY ARBY'S ONLY nor sooo mm OTHER COUTOKS OK SUES ---------- Western Front - 2006 March 3 - page 9 ---------- MARCH 3,2006 SPORTS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 9 Koenen returns from NFL rookie season BY SARA THOMPSON The Western Front Making a 58-yard field goal takes skill and experience, and for a player to make one in his NFL rookie season shows talent. Western alum and Ferndale native Michael Koenen scored the goal for the Atlanta Falcons early in the 2005 football year. "It was just one of those things that's exciting and all and looks good on paper, but it's not like making the playoffs or winning the Super Bowl," Koenen said. Koenen, former Western kicker and punter, kicked the longest field goal in the 2005 NFL season ________ in a game against the New England Patriots on Oct. 9, 2005. Koenen kicked for the Vikings from 2001 to 2004 and was- an honorable mention in D2football.com's All- American Team in 2004. The Atlanta Falcons drafted him as a free agent on April 26, 2005 to punt for the team. He returned to Ferndale on Jan. 2 for the offseason. Switching from college to professional football was challenging, Koenen said. "It's a different kind of kick," Koenen said. "Instead of a drive you got to hang it up there. It's got to be precise and have more finesse to it." The ball must hang in the air longer to position the defense to block the offending team from making a run, Koenen said. 'He's the strongest leg I've seen, and I've been coaching for 30 years. It's that quickness, it's that speed, it's that snap his leg has.' TERRY TODD Former football coach "He's the strongest leg I've seen, and I've been coaching for 30 years," Terry Todd, Koenen's former Viking coach said. "It's that quickness, it's that speed, it's that snap his leg has." Koenen's father, Michael Koenen, said his son can kick well because of his form. "I coached him for years in soccer," he said. "I made him do things technically right because I didn't know any different." Todd said Koenen is driven and talented. "I'm proud of him as a person, and I'm happy for him in football," Koenen's father said. "I just wanted him to have an honest chance, and the Atlanta â€¢ Falcons gave him that." Koenen said the Falcons took him under their wing and helped him on and off the field. Todd Peterson, whom the New York Giants drafted in 1993 and a Falcons player since 2005, helped Koenen by teaching him how to react to good and bad times in life and in football, Koenen said. The hardest part was being away from his friends and family, Koenen said. He never lived far from home before leaving for Atlanta because he went to Ferndale High School and attended Western, he said. Todd said Koenen is a family-oriented person. "He's a man of great character," Todd said. "He's a great football player but a better friend. You can count on him." COURTESY OF WESTERN ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Atlanta Falcon punter and Western alum Michael Koenen punts the ball during a game against the Seattle Seahawks Sept. 18,2005. Koenen's father said once he was home for the offseason he took him to Skyline Elementary School in Ferndale, his sister's school, to talk with the children about football. "He didn't talk down to them," Koenen's father said. "He talked to them like he was their equal. I was proud of how he handled that." Koenen said he is looking forward to next season because he wants to keep improving with Atlanta. He returns for the preseason on March 8. For athletes who aspire to play at a professional level, Koenen said they should always stay positive. "Keep working hard because you never know what's going to happen," Koenen said. "The scouts will find you because that's their job. HOUSES FOR RENT â€¢Clean â€¢Quality â€¢Close to WWU 3,4 5 bedrooms View homes at www.ebenalpropertyrentals.com â€¢2bdrm â€¢3brdm â€¢4brdm â€¢5brdm Call: Erica: 360.941.4105 Bonnie: 360.319.1375 David: 360.319.0898 Members LÂ¥VE WECU! _ _ MWIBWMff i ---------- Western Front - 2006 March 3 - page 10 ---------- FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2006 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM -PAGE 10 Microchips shouldn't be implanted in humans Lost house keys and filling out medical history forms are a thing of the past. The future is here, if you're willing to give up your privacy and health. Just like veterinarians can microchip any householdpet in case they get lost, people can now ask doctors to implant these same microchips under their skin for purposes such as opening their apartment door or uploading their thesis paper. Doctors or the patient can program these Radio Frequency Identification chips, RFID, which are the size of a grain of rice, to operate reader devices similar to those used in grocery store scanners. Microchipping pets is a way to keep pets from getting lost, but microchipping humans is pointless. Other than being a lazy way to open doors and log onto computers, implanting an RFID chip serves nopurpose. People take on certain health risks with any type of surgery. Infection concerns and complications that could occur years after the operation should be enough to make someone re-evaluate the convenience of waving a hand in a Jedi-esque maneuver to keylessly open their car door. Convenience doesn't outweigh the possibility that the government can spy on people implanted with RFID chips whenever they pass by an RFID scanner. The public already know that Bush has spied on phone conversations, so who's to say that medical information, so easily loaded onto the RFID, isn't fair game? Allowing human RFID implants is a slippery slope towards barcodes tattooed on the back of necks and retinal scans to sign a credit card receipt. The futuristic world portrayed in "Minority Report" couldn't be so far off. Identity theft is already a rampant problem with e-mail scams and hackers trolling the Internet for any sensitive information that may be available. Anyone with the right scanner can load medical records, financial records and social security numbers onto the RFID chip. Anyone with an RFID scanner can rip this information off the unsuspecting body and downloaded to the nearest computer. RFJJDs do have benefits. Doctors often implant chips into Alzheimer's patients to help with identification if their patient wanders from the residence. Doctors can also load other important medical information, such as blood type, medication allergies and medical conditions, onto the chip, ensuring medical practitioners will give the bearer of the chip proper treatment. It also makes filling out those dreaded medical history forms unnecessaryâ€”scan the chip and the doctor knows all. Tagging pets can be beneficial, but tagging people is a technological gimmick created to ultimately look over the shoulders of people, all day, every day. Frontlines are the opinion of The Western Front editorial board: Lauren Miller, AdrianaDunn, Bradley Thayer, Jacob Buckenmeyer, Amy Harder, Jared Yoakum, Ciara O'Rourke, Michael Lycklama, Susan Rosenberry, Andrew Irvine, Marissa Harshman, Dawn Chesbro, Aaron Apple, Loren Shane, Chris Taylor and Chris Huber. The Western Front Editor in Chief: Lauren Miller; Managing Editor: Adriana Dunn; Head Copy Editor: Bradley Thayer; Copy Editors: Jacob Buckenmeyer, Amy Harder; Photo Editor: Jared Yoakum; News Editors: Ciara O'Rourke, Michael Lycklama; Accent Editor: Susan Rosenberry; Features Editor: Andrew Irvine; Sports Editor: Marissa Harshman; Opinions Editor: Dawn Chesbro; Online Editor: Aaron Apple; Staff Photographer: Chris Huber, Chris Taylor; Columnist: Zach Kyle; Cartoonist: Aaron Cunningham; Adviser: John Harris; Business Manager: Alethea Macomber; Advertising Manager: Joel Hall Editor's note: The views expressed on The Western Front opinion pages are the views of the authors or cartoonists and are not necessarily the views of The Western Front staff, managers or adviser. And we quote: 'I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." - Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Commander of theAlliedPowers Registration madness New students think landing classes is painful; just wait until fall quarter, sophomore year BY ZACH KYLE True Enough My heart bled sympathy for the bottom of the seniority barrel yesterday as spring registration wound down. Hey, underclassmen, did you get the classes you needed? Or classes you wanted? Or classes that will help you graduate from Western? I didn't think so; Believe it or hot, I was once a supple underclassman too. My gleaming thirst for knowledge wasn't yet glazed over by weight gain and apathy. The atrophy of my academic enthusiasm began during spring registration of my freshman year. In terms of operating in the clutch, registration is a sport. Where else, save combat, does every passing second count? The clock strikes 11:15 ajn. All over campus, fingers fly frantically on keyboards as you join the hundreds of 12-credit underclassmen rapidly logging on to Web4U. The race is on. You madly hack out CRNs. Geology 101. Psychology of gender. "Please," you pray to the registration gods. "Just let me get one science and forsaken comparative/gender GUR out of the way next quarter, and my soul is yours." But your frenzied fingers misstep, and in the blink of an eye, the classes are full.-;- Resigned, you join the chorus of silent wailing th^t:0choes across campus. You spend the day skipping classes to scour ^assfinder for dull- sounding courses offering GUR credit. Sound familiar, underclassmen? Don't lose heart. Save despair for fall registration when you're snaked by the Summerstart brats. Yes, registration is hard on underclassmen, particularly those still linking "I'll graduate" and "in four years" fondly in the same sentence. But, remember, it used to be worse. l-MEfStjtSIRNp foiH-rwv'ew " 'Please,' you pray to the registration gods. 'Just let me get one science and forsaken comparative/ gender GUR out the way next quarter, and my soul is yours.'" Sometime after homo sapiens out-competed their Neanderthal cousins and a newfangled thing called fire illuminated the ancient world, my parents attended the University of Washington. After milking the clan mammoth, they trudged through snowdrifts uphill to the halls of learning where they waited to register in endless lines for many moons. Finally, they escaped the swirling sleet and filed inside, where they waited in a smaller line. Grunting, they crossed off classes etched on wolf pelts as the big stone tablet switched from "one seat available" to "class full." Historians mark 1974 as The No Technology Period, the year my parents began their college careers. The wheel and the culvert aside, humans didn't invent anything useful for a long, long time. So, like my parents, Western students lined up outside of Old Main to register for classes into the early '90s. All that changed in 1994 with the advent of the telephone. Suddenly, Western students were gnashing teeth and tearing apart lists of desired classes in the comfort of their homes and dorm rooms. All agreed the soul-crushing annoyance of registration was more endurable in PJs and slippers. Anyhow, history books say 1999 ushered in The Period of Splendid Enlightenment, which is an era when humans spawned many good ideas. Penicillin and chop sticks hogged all the airplay, but it was online registration that truly advanced the species. Here's how the greatest invention in the history of mankind came about â€” an apple plunked a fool chillin' under an apple tree square on the noggin. "Mercy! Methinks I had a revelation!" the fool exclaimed. "Instead of waiting in long lines to give a class list to a clerk at a computer, why don't students just use a computer themselves?" Oh, blessed day. I registered last Friday in 30 seconds. see FRESHMEN, page 12 ---------- Western Front - 2006 March 3 - page 11 ---------- MARCH 3,2006 OPINIONS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 11 Do you think New Orleans residents should have spent federal money for Mardi Gras? Compiled by Marinda Peugh I don't think i should spend money on a party even though it's a tradition. The money should go to rebuilding homes and getting their lives back. Mardi Gras ^kw^H| them to go ba to~3 one day of normality. If we can't get them housing then at least we can give them one day. No federal should be spej on partying. Shona Pierce Junior, archaeology Lisa Clayton Senior, archaeology Phillip Nordwall Employee, information technology specialist Letters to the editor Cartoon provokes thought and ire The decision to publish the cartoon accompanying Megan Lum's "Leave Roe v. Wade Alone" opinion piece in the Feb. 28 issue of The Western Front was an irresponsible abuse of freedom of press. The religious figure wearing a cross and an SD PRO LIFE button in the foreground seems to be condoning the abortion that is about to take place in the background. I see at least three facmai|||| errors in the images presented here: First, Lum's opinion piece contains . no references to religion. At all. Second, mainstream Christianity opposes abortion, whether it be legal or illegal. Third, the South Dakota law would greatly decrease â€” not increase â€” the number of abortions in the state, and if the woman's life was at stake, she would be entitled to such a procedure. Constitutional protection of the press is intended to guarantee that all points of view on every subject can have a voice, not that agenda-driven cartoonists can offend as many people as possible with anti-religious images. You are free in your newspaper to print whatever you want. I'm disappointed you don't take that freedom more seriously. The freedom of the press implies a. responsibility to present something intelligent â€” something that will make people think. The Feb. 28 issue of The Western Front was 12 pages long, and almost half of that was advertisements. That means you had about 7 full pages with which to improve society and create dialogue among your readers. I know you're not going to print this, but I'd just like you to know that I think you dropped the ball on this one. Amelia Strohmeyer Western alumnus Cartoonists^ response: The cartoon was meant to show dangerous and illegal abortions happening behind the back of pro life supporters, not that they were in support of or condoning abortion. The Buddha's Politics Public Talk by Zoketsu Norman Fischer Guiding Teacher, Bellingham Zen Group Former Abbot, San Francisco Zen Center Friday, March 3 - 7:30 pm Unitarian Fellowship Sanctuary 1708 I Street, Bellingham Sponsored by Bellingham Zen Practice Group www.BellinghamZen.org Dubai deal sits well with some, not others Someone needs to set the record straight: 5 percent of cargo is what is opened and examined. All cargo still gets screened via other methods. To say we are only screening 5 percent is bunk. To my knowledge, no one is buying the ports. We are outsourcing the job of managementto a foreign company because the cost of labor (because of unionization) is so stinking high. Follow the money and you will find who is at the heart of a protesting an otherwise trivial deal â€” the unions. Human freedom is limited In her Jan. 27th article endorsing euthanasia, Megan Lum reminds us, "The Founding Fathers built the U.S. on the principles of liberty." Well, sort of. The actual wording of our Declaration of Independence reads, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." These rights were not listed in arbitrary order â€” the right to liberty can only be enjoyed if one first has a right to life. Note too, that these rights are provided not by man, but by 'their Creator,' and that they are therefore unalienable (i.e. the State lacks the authority to take them away). Furthermore, in recognizing the right to liberty, the Fathers were not sanctioning moral license to simply do as one pleases with no regard for law. There are limits to human freedom. The problem of 'mercy killing' is really a problem of pain. Our modern culture can see no point to suffering, and will go to any length in the pursuit of its suppression â€” seeking even death. For the Christian, however, the ends (relief) do not justify the means (killing), and for the Christian, suffering is not meaningless, but can be redemptive when united to the pain of Our Lord on the cross. We must combat the culture of death in which we live. We must boldly speak out for the intrinsic dignity of all human life, especially the weak and defenseless â€” the elderly, the handicapped and the unborn. Tom Herring Western senior Mark Reimers Western senior Give feedback or rant against the world in a h the editor. thewesternfrdnteditor@yah Classifieds W0M^^^P^$M0^fM$S^WM^M^^9W^^B0^^9WmMf?Ml^^ FOR RENT ACROSS THE STREET! WWU Area Apts. Dorm-style 4 BD/2 BA rooms t Common area. Includes util internet. Starting @ $340/mth. Need roommates? No problem, we'll find them for you! 734-5374. visit us @ www. painlessproperties.com HELP WANTED WANTED EXPERIENCED website designer/graphic artist to support new design concept for gourmet food co. Photographic local experience a plus. 360-920-5653 ALASKA SUMMER jobs info. application @ : www. denalijobs.com SUMMER JOB? Hiring fulltime managers painters $8-l0/hr + bonuses no exp necessary jobs in WA, ID, OR apply @ 888-277-9877 or www.collegepro.com ! BARTENDERS WANTED! Up to $300/day. No exp needed. Training provided 1- 800-965-6520 ext. 237 SUMMER JOBS! Camp Vega for girls. Have fun and get paid. Counselors needed for top summer camp m Maine. Competitive salary, plus housing/all meals/laundry/clothing/ travel provided. Visit www. campvega.com for a complete list of available jobs and to fill out our online application. Must love working w/ young people and have skills in one or more of the following: field hockey, lacrosse, basketball, soccer, volleyball, track, arts and crafts^ water-skiing, swim, sailing, dance, gymnastics; crew, equestrian, ice hockey, ice skating^ phbtd/ video/web; ropes course/ climbing, tennis, theatre, piano, drums, voice, and outdoor education to name a few! Also opportunities for nurses/secretaries. We will train you! Call for more information 800-838-VEGA or email kyle@campvega.com. A representative will be at WWU campus March 9, 2006 in the Viking Union, Room #462 from 10 am to 4 pm. No appointment necessary. SERVICES HANGGLIDING FOR WWU students. $50 per day. Certification. Fun! Call James on 360-421-5894. ANNOUNCEMENTS NON-RELIGIOUS SPIRITUALITY, www. uniquestname WESTERN FRONT CLASSIFIEDS : SELL* â€¢ 650-3161 : ---------- Western Front - 2006 March 3 - page 12 ---------- MARCH 3,2006 OPINIONS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 12 Freshmen: Online registration is easy, but underclassmen still doomed by seniority system CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 Not that online registration does a damn thing for you, dear underclassmen. The system ensures you are stuck taking pointless courses until you have enough credits to register before the incoming class of underwater basket weavers. A friend of mine once uttered a gem that generalized the higher education and registration experience â€” "College teaches patience and nothing else." While my friend does have a point, I think he sells Western short. Registration teaches many skills beyond patience, such as bullshitting, butt-kissing and string-pulling. One of my friends didn't finagle into any classes his second quarter at Western, so he lied to get into a 300-level astronomy course. Show me an upperclassman who never sucked up to a professor or a department secretary to get into a class, and I'll show you a general studies major. The more advanced class hounds take the cloak-and-dagger route. Find an amicable upperclassman to hold a class for you. Synchronize your watches and snatch the class precisely when the upperclassman drops it in the wee hours of the morning. Now that I'm a senior, I kind of miss the excitement and intrigue of it all. Override codes kill the hunt. Sometimes I yearn for my days as a nubile and sweating stressball cursing Classfinder and banging my head on the computer screen. Onsecoridthought, avasectomy with a crab fork would be less painful than taking Linguistics 201 or Philosophy 102 again. But hey, I can't speak for everybody. Maybe some upperclassmen will find their calling in a class they never wanted to take. And maybe tuition will go down next year. 'Registration teaches many skills beyond patience, such as bullshitting, butt-kissing and string-pulling' Being struck by lightning is rare. Having a disability is not. One in five Americans will acquire a disability in his or her lifetime. Please support the work of Easter Seals. Creating johitiotu, changing Uvat. Bay St Coffee House i Open 7 days a week 6 am-llpm Including rock roll jazz, indie rock more| FreeWIFi Free Coffee* Live Music See fflyspace.com/bayslreelmusic or www.bayslreetcoffee.com for upcoming shows, t Bay Street Coffee House 1302 Bay St (downtown) 360-734-3868 â€¢ One drip cof e coupon in Blue Book. OCeXN BÂ£XCH CLUB .CPJ.L.L "Your American Night Club North of the Border" Presents W.W.U Wednesday Night â€¢Took Me" FRIDAYS 2 fori Bottle Beer $1.75 (U.S.) Well Drinks $1.75 (U.S.) PINTS of BEER ^ 5Q y s gt; TeqUj |a DJ DISNEY SPINNING R B, TOP 40, and HIP HOP â€¢ BM SEDU C T I O N S AT U R D A Y ' S $2.50 U.S. Bacardi's, $2.50 U.S. Long-sland, $2.50 U.S. Bombay Gin, $1.50 U.S. Tequila 4* Free Ride Experience Friday^ March 3rd 2006 2 VXP Whistler Trip Giveaways! Tons of Frizes! onpt â€¢ore ttst * e ^ * a * Uf0o P**l 14995 Marine Drive â€¢ Whiterock, B.C.Canada â€¢ (604) 531-0672 â€¢ www.oceanbeachhotel.ca PPPPP
Show less

Identifier: wwu:37731
Title: Western Front - 2010 May 04
Date: 2010-05-04
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_2010_0504
Text preview (might not show all results): ■ ■■■•X. O O .■ CN =-, Ph > O -- 4'- ILT"~ o CO 0) (1) (1) Gd <D 7^^ </> CD fc I -**s£ n^n , C/D - ■\i NEWS Ready for war Students train for combat before class >pg.5 Greener biking Racks with living roofs planned for campus >pg.8 photo by Daniel Berman see full election

Identifier: wwu:17028
Title: Western Front - 2005 April 15
Date: 2004-04-15
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_2005_0415
Text preview (might not show all results): 2005_0415 ---------- Western Front 2005-04-15 - Page 1 ---------- HE WESTERN FRONT Y, APRIL 15, 2005 â€¢ WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY â€¢ BELLINGHAM, WASH. -WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM ISSUE 5 VOLUME 133 Student vehicles to compete BY JARED YOAKUM
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 2005_0415 ---------- Western Front 2005-04-15 - Page 1 ---------- HE WESTERN FRONT Y, APRIL 15, 2005 â€¢ WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY â€¢ BELLI
Show more2005_0415 ---------- Western Front 2005-04-15 - Page 1 ---------- HE WESTERN FRONT Y, APRIL 15, 2005 â€¢ WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY â€¢ BELLINGHAM, WASH. -WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM ISSUE 5 VOLUME 133 Student vehicles to compete BY JARED YOAKUM The Western Front Western's Vehicle Research Institute is gearing up for competition this coming May and June. .Two of the research institute's teams are preparing vehicles to enter in the SAE Mini Baja West Competition, June 1 to 4 in Washington, D.C., and the Tour de Sol May 13 to 16 in Albany, N.Y. The Mini Baja team and the Hybrid team are making final adjustments to their cars and will be ready to compete within the next week. Western's Vehicle Research Institute, in operation since 1972, is one of the best in the nation, specializing in researching and constructing alternative-fuel, low-emission vehicles, said Sean Nelson, Western senior and team leader. Nelson said the Mini Baja team expects to do well this spring and fully intends to beat its rank of 13 out of 93 last year. "We'll hopefully do better this year," Nelson said. "We're getting the car done early so we can get some test time in it." Nelson said the Mini Baja team expects to complete the car, Viking JARED YOAKUM/The Western Front Seniors Dustin Embrey and Noah Shaw make final adjustments to the seat of Viking 39. The car is one of the Mini Baja team's new cars that will compete in June. 39, within the next week, well before competition time. Viking 39 has been an ongoing project sincg last summer and is a collaboration between the 17 students on the Baja team and CATIA, a computer-modeling program that has allowed the Baja team to test and experiment with the new car and its parts before production started, Nelson said. The Vehicle Research Institute takes pride in the fact that it makes nearly all the parts used in its vehicles. "It's cool because we can build anything we need in the shop," said Brian White, Western junior ^and see VRI, page 4 Facebook is cause of AS conflict By PETER JENSEN The Western Front For its more than 4,000 members at Western, Thefacebook.com is a growing Internet fad students use to network with friends and escape studying. Following a grievance hearing before the Associated Students election board Wednesday night, however, Thefacebook has been the subject of disputes between candidates in this AS election season. The election board ruled unanimously that a group on Thefacebook, titled Russo For President! that promotes the candidacy of Tony Russo for AS president, violated two sections of the AS election code. Russo is currently the AS vice president for business and operations. The group promoting Russo posted his AS e-mail address, office. phone number and a link to an AS Web site about him, which violated see ELECTIONS, page 4 Donated prom clothing will help Whatcom teens BY SEAN MCCORMICK The Western Front Senior prom is steadily approaching for many Whatcom County high school students, and for those who cannot afford the right clothing it is a stressful time. The National Residence Hall Honorary is conducting a prom clothes and accessories drive called- "Cinderella Cinderfella" through April 17 at all campus residence halls. The National Residence Hall Honorary is a non-Associated Students-affiliated organization that restricts membership to Western students who have been living on campus for at least three quarters. "National Residence Hall Honorary coordinates a lot of the leadership for campus residences," said Colin Christianson, president of the Residence Hall Association. The Hall Honorary set up collection bins at each residence hall's front desk where students can bring prom clothes and accessories for men and women. They urge students to bring items such as dresses, suits, shoes, dress pants, shirts, ties, jewelry, new cosmetics and anything else prom-related. "It's been mostly in the residence halls, but we'd like to involve the greater campus community," said Heidi Bay, Western junior and National Residence Hall Honorary programming chair. "It's a wonderful project with such potential." Members of Hall Honoraiy will take all of the items to Bellingham's Blue Skies for Children organization located on Prospect Street. Carrie Glenney, Blue Skies for Children operations coordinator, said Blue Skies for Children has been operating since the summer of 1997. In 2000, the organization moved into the.building where it now receives and then gives away clothing for foster, homeless and low-income children in Whatcom County. Glenney said Western students are urged to bring any of their re-usable formal clothing to any of the residence hall bins to help Bellingham-area high school students dress for their prom. Crosswalk will add safety to McDonald BY BLAIR HABENICHT The Western Front At the bus stop outside Sehome High School, residents of Birnam Wood apartments jaywalk across Bill McDonald Parkway with eyes wide as cars peak on the crest of the hill. Ferry Avenue releases more vehicles from a third angle, as students of the on-campus apartment complex pause atop the low grassy barrier dividing traffic until an opening in the cycle allows then-passage. But not for long. The city of Bellingham has begun installing yellow cautionary flashing lights above a soon-to- be crosswalk at the Ferry Avenue and Bill McDonald Parkway intersection, said Steve Haugen, traffic operations engineer for the Bellingham Public Works Department. "So many Birnam Wood students ride the bus, dropped off on the Sehome side of the street," said Allison Bennett, resident director of the Birnam Wood community. "It's a safety hazard, especially in the rain and at night." Bennett said residents of the apartments had been pressuring the city for more than a year to add a crosswalk at the intersection. "The high demand of all pedestrians influenced the improvement," Haugen said. "But mostly Western students crossing to and from their apartments." Capital improvement funds distributed through the Bellingham Public Works Department will pay for the-new crosswalk, which will cost approximately $25,000, said Clark Williams, transportation manager for the Bellingham Public Works Department. Alison Schwerzler, a Western senior and Birnam Wood resident, said she welcomes the crosswalk. Her only complaint is the lack of a crosswalk at the bus stop between Ferry Avenue and 33 rd Street, where Schwerzler said many Birnam Wood residents exit the bus. MIKE MURRAY/The Western Front The new crosswalk by Birnam Wood nears completion. ---------- Western Front 2005-04-15 - Page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS APRIL 15,2005 COPS BOX jiailli|j|||iilpÂ§M i^iMpiiiBiS^ftiiiBSB iiSii^Hw^^WHliiiiWiftlB ^B^^^^^ftl^^^^^tt iking oices KiiiBWi 'v':^ lt;;' lt;::^H^^^^^^II :1'1^3^^HHEII SW^I^^HI ^^fWi^oBH ' :fe 'yy::,'JJ^^UmmMli n^ .^^ â€¢^ssiyyis? ^^^â€¢te- lt;-r f ! i ::' gt; gt;., â€¢|^^B|^, gt;,v:',Â»:,: MI^^Ktellilg; ^^K If you could change Western's school mascot, what would you change it to? Compiled by Bradley Thayer Braden Peterson Freshman, psychology Mark Cavanaugh Sophomore, communication Callie Provazek Junior, theater/education Pirates, because ofpeg-legs, parrots, wenches, rum and booty. Booty meaning treasure. 9? Hippies, because Western has a reputation of harboring hippies. 99 Rosie the Riveter, to support feminist ideals. 99 AP Wire news briefs STATE NEWS Salvage crews raise and tow 90-year-old-fishing boat Salvage crews raised and towed a 90-yearrold wooden fishing boat Tuesday. The boat sank off the Shilshole Bay Marina in Seattle during the weekend. Crews towed the vessel to an Army Corps of Engineers collection area north of the Hiram Chittendan Locks. As a precaution, an oil-containment boom surrounded the 59-foot vessel. Crews removed 1,300 gallons of oily water from the vessel. Divers' confirmed that the vent openings on the tanks were closedj which prevented a major fuel spill. Yelm woman found dead on lawn A girl riding her bike found a 31-year-old woman in Yelm dead in her front yard Tuesday with her 7-month-old daughter lying Corrections incorreptly,reported that six teams played in the tournament, ground on abortion" referred to Karen Swallow Prior as being WBBBB^UB^XBKBBBBBBBBM â€¢L The Western Front is published twice weekly in fall, winter and spring; once a week in summer session. Address: The Western Front, Western Washington University, CF 251, Bellingham, WA 98225. The Western Front is the official newspaper of Western Washington University, published by the Student Publications Council, and is mainly supported by advertising. Opinions and stories in the newspaper have no connection with advertising. News content is determined by student editors. Staff reporters are enrolled in a course in the Department of Journalism, but any student enrolled at Western may offer stories to the editors. Adv "mg inquiries should be directed to the business office in CF 230, i by 're u- â€¢â€¢' ' '50-316.1. ;vler ^ v V. :n c:v : Muiilcd IP ' ''^le free copy of - .h issa. Oi i he Western Front. unharmed by her side. Thurston County sheriffs said the girl spotted the woman Tuesday night and went home to tell her parents. Police have not identified the woman or revealed the cause of death. Police took the baby to Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. NATIONAL NEWS ~ Woman who found finger in chili drops lawsuit ;- fThe/Wpman gt;who^said shej^found a finger in her bowl of chili at a Wendy's restaurant in Las Vegas last month, has decided not to sue the fast-food chain. Anna Ayala's attorney told the San Jose Mercury News she is dropping her claim because it has caused her great emotional distress. Last week investigators searched Ayala's Las Vegas home as part of their investigation into how a finger ended up in the chili. Wendy's has offered a $50,000 reward for information that will help determine where the finger came from. California right-to-die bill heading to state Senate A right-to-die bill, modeled after one in Oregon, is making its way through California's government. ^ The state Assembly Committee approved the measure, sending it to an appropriations committee and then to the state Senate floor. f ~*HSupporters~said the bill would give people who will die in six months the choice of ending their lives with a self-adrninistered drug. Conservation Congress approves feline hunting proposal The hissing match continues in Wisconsin between cat lovers and hunters who support a plan to kill wild cats. The Wisconsin Conservation Congress approved the feline hunting proposal, which will now go to another state board. Under the proposal, a hunter could shoot any stray cat, even a household pet without a collar that is outside of its owner's control. INTERNATIONAL NEWS Man in hostage video may be contractor from Indiana A man in -a video pleading for his life may be a contractor from Indiana abducted from a water treatment plant in Iraq Monday. U.S. Embassy officials said the man appears to be Jeffrey Ake, who was kidnapped Monday while working on a water treatment plant near Baghdad. The hostage asked the U.S. government to save his life by pulling out of Iraq. Compiled by Sarah Kuck AP Wire courtesy KUGS 89.3-FM WWU Official Announcements - PLEASE POST â€¢4 34 3, oi' bi'ouulit to C [NTS DIRFC'TfV TO THE MATH PLACEMENT TEST (MPT) is offered in OM120 at 3 p.m. Mondays on April 18,25, May 2,9,16,23, and June 6 and at 9 a.m. Thursdays on April 21, 28, May 5,12,19 and 26, June 2 and 9. Registration is not required. Students must bring picture Identification, student number, Social Security number and a No. 2 pencil. A $15 fee is payable in exact amount at time of testing. Allow 90 minutes. THE MATH PLACEMENT TEST SCHEDULE AND SAMPLE TOPICS may be found at www.ac.wwu.edu/~assess/tchtm. THE MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT) is a computer-based test administered by appointment. Make an appointment in person in OM 120 or by calling X/3080. A $42 fee is payable at test time. Preliminary scores available immediately; official results are mailed within 15 days. Testing takes about one and a half hours. FIND OUT ABOUT THE WOODRING COLLEGE OF EDUCATION HUMAN SERVICES majorat an information session at 1 p.m. April 18 in Miller Hall 210, or call X/7759. A PRE-LAW WORKSHOP will be held at 12:30 p.m. April 21 in VU 464. For more information, contact the Legal Information Center, X/6111.' FREE PREPARING FOR A CAREER FAIR WORKSHOPS will be held at 4 p.m. April 21 and noon April 25 in VU 567. Sign up at www. careers.wwu.edu, in OM 280, or call X/3240. WEST-B TEST. Anyone applying for admission to state- approved teacher education programs must meet the minimum passing score ori basic skills assessment by the application deadline. See www/west, nesinc.com for registration information and a study guide with sample questions. Test dates: May 14, July 9. Registration deadlines are several weeks in advance. WEST E PRAXIS. Beginning in September, Washington requires anyone seeking teacher certification and teachers seeking additional endorsements to pass a subject knowledge assessment in the chosen endorsement area. For a description and registration information, see www.ets.org/praxis/prxwa.html. Registration bulletins also are available in MH 216. REMAINING WEST-E PRAXIS TEST DATES this academic year are April 16 and June 11. The June 11 test will not be administered at Western; check www.ets.org/praxis/prxwa.html for location and for registration information for the April 16 test. STUDY ABROAD IN OVIEDO, SPAIN with AHA International and James Loucky next fall. Loucky will teach the course "Migration in a Global Age: The Changing Face of Spain and Europe." A minimum one year of college-level Spanish language experience is required. Contact International Programs and Exchanges at ipe@wwu.edu, X/3298. THE ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER IS CURRENTLY HIRING ACADEMIC STUDENT ADVISORS. Applications are available online at www.acadweb.wwu.edu/advising/Default.htm or can be picked up in the Academic Advising Center in Old Main 380. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Aprill 5. FACULTY ARE REMINDED THAT RESERVED PARKING SPACES are available for their use after hours and weekends with a valid parking permit or bus pass, as posted in lots lOg, 17g and Parks Hall. LOT RESERVATIONS. Twenty spaces will be reserved in 10G at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 16, for those attending a meeting of the Multicultural Advisory Board. â€¢ Twenty spaces will be reserved in lot 12A on Thursday, April 21, for those attending a scholarship luncheon. FACULTY ARE REMINDED THAT RESERVED PARKING SPACES are available for their use after hours and weekends with a valid parking permit or bus pass, as posted in lots 10g, 17g and Parks Hall. BIOLOGY SEMINAR. Ruth Harper-Arabie (environmental sciences, "Using Proteins and Enzymes in Environmental Toxicology: Metallo-thioneins and Glucose Phosphate Isomerase," 4 p.m. April 20, Bl 212. Refreshments, 3:50 p.m. Employers On Campus For complete and updated information, including locations and deadlines, visit www.career.wwu.edu or stop by OM 280. April 20 â€¢ Walla Walla School District; April 29 â€¢ Deep Creek Custom Packing â€¢ Enterprise Rent-a-Car â€¢ Jeld-Wen lt; Wrigley, Jr. Co.; May 2-3 â€¢ Newell Rubbermaid; May 3 â€¢ Larson Cross; May 6 â€¢ Target Stores; â€¢ May 18 â€¢ PetSmart. Wm. .HiwacA/:;:,;.!: ---------- Western Front 2005-04-15 - Page 3 ---------- APRIL 15,2005 NEWS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 3 'Take Back the Night' one of many sexual awareness programs Personal Safety Tips BY JESSICA DIGNAN The Western Front Cheers and chants will echo throughout the night, from dusk until well after dark, as Western women take to the streets April 21 to make a stand against sexual assault. Take Back the Night, a Belliiigham tradition since 1976, will take place Thursday to provide an opportunity for women and men to show their support for ending sexual assault on campus. April is sexual awareness month for Western. A coed pre-rally event will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Keynote speakers Amy Richards and Jennifer Baumgardner, co-authors of "Manifesta" and "Grassroots," will-speak about the culture of sexual violence against women and how that violence affects women's everyday lives, Western Women's Center co- coordinator Jasmine Sheldon said. In past years, the PAC has been filledto capacity, with approximately 700 people participating in the pre-rally. After the rally, 200 to 300 women will begin the march. The women-only march wjl.1 start at 8 p.m. Participants will start at the PAC immediately after the pre-rally and make their way through campus to the Ridgeway residence halls, then down High Street before circling back to campus. Once back on campus, the march will end in Red Square, where the women will meet with members of the Western Men Against Violence, who will hold a candlelight vigil in support, Sheldon said. While the women are . marching, the men will discuss how the march affects them and their feelings, since the march is for women only. "This is about us seeing the need for them to march and feeding off the women's energy," said Andrew Bruch, Western junior and member of Western Men Against Violence. "It was really energizing to see them come back last year and be so empowered." Poetry reading, fire-dancing and radical cheerleading are on the agenda of after-march events taking place in Red Square, Women's Center co-coordinator Norene Roberts said. Afrose Ahmed, Associated Students Production social issues co-coordinator 'It's a symbolic gesture of women walking alone at night, free of fear.' NORENE ROBERTS Women's Center Co-coordinator celebratory form of dance involving sticks or strings that are on fire on one end. Western cheerleaders and Western women will chant about domestic violence, sexual assault and body image, Roberts said. "Their cheers are educational, empowering and entertaining," she said. Though the march is only for women, men ========_ are invited to take part in the after-march events. "We highly, highly encourage men to participate in the rally and vigil, but the march, is women-only," Roberts said. "It's a symbolic gesture of women walking alone at night, free of fear." Bruch said he also sees the importance of the march being women-only. "It is OK for women to know where their keys are when they leave, to be aware when they see a male across the street after dark," Bruch said. "This is one night when they don't have to think about that stuff This is a chance for women to take back the night for themselves, to be safe, to feel camaraderie will read her own poetry. Fire-dancing is a with other women and to not feel alone. Associated Students Apply April 4th -18th AS Salaried and Hourly Jobs for the academic year of ^ / zoos) - ^a gt;a gt;\o Job Descriptions Applications are in the file cabinet outside the AS Personnel Office, VU 505 Turn applications into wooden box outside VU 505 by 5pm of the close date (April 18th) P e r s o n n e l O f f i ce P u b l i c i t y Center O u t d o o r Center R e s o u r c e O u t r e a c h Programs AS P r o d u c t i o n s , B u s i n e s s O f f i ce KUGS 8 9 . 3 FM R e c y c l e Center C h i l d D e v e l o p m e n t Center and more... / f0* -V-" I for more information contact the AS Personnel Office at 360.650.6113 ^""*/ ^m Â° Campus events for sexual awareness month PREGNANT? CONSIDER YOUR CHOICES We can help... Medical Care Referral Confidentially Assured â€¢ Free Counseling â€¢ Complete Adoption Services Open Adoption - A Loving Choice Choose meet your child's family BetfwBlV Your Needs Come First! 5S^toTs*Â£o5 call Rebecca at (360) 733-6042 i, WA 98226 BREWERY BISTRO : WESTERN : : FRONT : : CLASSIFIEDS : : 650-3160 : t i p in nil n i IJBâ€”iSliifl ---------- Western Front 2005-04-15 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS APRIL 15,2005 VRI: Vehicles will compete in rock crawl, drag race, hill climb and maneuverability challenge JARED YOAKUM/The Western Front Western Juniors Ryan Cruse and Brian White make some adjustments to the bio-diesel engine in Viking 23, one of the Hybrid team's new cars that will compete in May. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Hybrid team member. Along with Viking 39, the Baja team is taking Viking 37, one of the cars that competed last year. While they built Viking 39, some of the students spent time fixing handling and electrical problems on Viking 37. "We updated the rear suspension and fixed problems we encountered last year," Nelson said. With the two cars nearly ready, the Baja team is geared up. "We're stoked," said Dustin Embrey, a Western senior and Baja team member. "We've put so much work into this, we're ready to go." . The Baja team's cars will compete in events such as a rock crawl, drag race, hill climb and maneuverability challenge in the competition. Along with the Baja team, the Hybrid team is getting ready for its upcoming competition, the annual Tour de Sol. It features car designs from throughout the United States, showcasing alternative-fuel and low-emission concept vehicles. The Hybrid team will enter Viking 32 and Viking 23, and both cars will compete in events such as a Monte Carlo rally, a hill climb and an autocross, White said. "Car dependent, we're doing all the events," said Kate Stenson, Western junior and Hybrid team leader. With refinements made on the two cars, the Hybrid team is hoping to beat last year's third place finish. Viking 32 and Viking 23 are in top shape with new interiors, a one-liter Daihatsu turbo diesel engine and a carbon fiber chassis, Stenson said. Elections: Election board member abstains from vote CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sections" of the code restricting the use of official AS mediums in campaigns. The group also violated the code by displaying the AS logo on a campaign Web site. Viewers dfthe group andpotential voters could have assumed that the AS was endorsing Russo, Western sophomore and election board chair Brett Jordan said. For violating the code, Russo must post an apology for the infractions on the Thefacebook group and suspend posting and distributing his campaign material on campus until at 10 a.m. Monday. Russo's opponent in the race, Western junior Nick Cizek, filed the grievance Monday, the first official day of the election season, The hearing was the first this year and made for an ominous start to the campaigns, said Chiho Lai, Western sophomore, election board member and Russo campaign volunteer. "I was surprised to see a grievance filed this early," Lai said. "I wish Nick would have communicated with Russo so this could be settled elsewhere." After learning about the grievance, Russo apologized to Cizek for the group, which he said Lai created two weeks ago without Russo's direction. Lai said he removed the group's content that Cizek found objectionable cizek filed the grievance, Lai said. Lai abstained from voting with the board on the matter, citing a conflict of interest. "Chiho has a pretty big concentration of power," Cizek. said. "Such a concentration could potentially corrupt our election systems." Election board members can, volunteer for campaigns, Lai said,' but are encouraged to withdraw their vote when it is considered a conflict of interest. The decision is a personal one, and nothing in the election code requires it, he said. "In this environment, I don't think it's a problem," Lai said. "Most people involved with student government hold multiple positions on clubs, if not within the AS." Russo said he thought the posting of the AS e-mail address and phone number was inappropriate, but argued that the link to his Web site was only displaying his public record and goals for the campaign. The AS logo ensured that voters knew he was running for an AS position, he said. The outcome of the hearing, however, set a precedent on how candidates should use Thefacebook as a campaign medium, elections coordinator and Western senior Tyler Kimsey said. Candidates are uncertain of the impact the Web site will have on the elections, he said. Lai said it provides a medium for communicating with large numbers , ofDotential/ypters,but;he_ js certain., it will not influence voters in the way the upcoming debates and discussions of the issues will. "The facebook can be used for good," Kimsey said. "It could increase the traditionally low voter turnout. Anything to get students aware of the elections will be helpful, but I'm not sure Thefacebook will remain this popular for much longer." Editorial Cartoonist Wanted ATTENTION MUSIC LUi/bno! Major Label recruiting college Reps to start Fall 05. Goto www.collegerepapplication.com to apply. The Earned Income Tax Credit. You've earned it. Why not claini it? If you're working hart just to make ends meet and have one or more children living with you, you may quality tor the EITC. Think of it as a reward for doing one of life's most your tax preparer rf you qualify. A message from.the interna! Revenue Service. Jr JKJtLlL JvlJJlL and a game ticket to watch the 1 yap' . ANGELS ' Tuesday, May 3rd $20.00 Before Friday April 15th $35.00 After Friday April 15th HUGE Savings: â€¢ Regular ticket price: $36.00 - Regular round-trip bus fare: $27.00 - Total at regular price: S63.00 -YOU SAVE $43.00!!! Tickets Available at the PAC Box Office ---------- Western Front 2005-04-15 - Page 5 ---------- ACCENT FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2005 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 5 From coast to coast â€¢ The Pale Pacific discusses touring, West Coast style, a big name change, a new EP and forthcoming album upon the band's Bellingham return. BY LEAH WEISSMAN The Western Front From the Pacific to the Atlantic oceans, The Pale Pacific, formerly known as The Pale, has traveled the nation at large while on tour, but -chooses to identify with its Northwest sound. "You can kind of geographically pick out where a band is from just by listening to their music, and we are definitely from the West Coast," drummer Greg Swinehart said. He said touring throughout the United States is a life-changing event because of the different people the band meets on a daily basis. "It seems that bands from the West Coast are more relaxed, but I guess that could be disproved in a second," Swinehart said. Originally from Bellingham, The Pale Pacific played at small Bellingham venues before moving to Seattle. "The big difference between now and when we released 'First Attempt at World Domination' (the band's first album) is we were just playing at Stuart's Coffee House in between studying, for finals," SwmelSaVCslid:^*'^ â€¢' "*'* ""' Three of the four band members live in Seattle, while bass player JustinHarcus resides inBellingham and attends Western as a senior. Swinehart said he moved to Seattle partly for himself and partly for the band. "If you sell a lot of records in Bellingham, no one really notices," Swinehart said. "But if you sell the same amount of records in Seattle, you get put on the charts." Going on two national tours and a West Coast tour last year was the most significant experience for the band so far, lead singer Gabe CHRIS HUBER/The Western Front Left: Pale Pacific singer Gabe Archer plays with bassist Justin Harcus (foreground) at their show on Thursday night at the Viking Union Multipurpose Room. Right: Harcus. Archer said. He said New York and southern GaliforM^ for a tie as his two favorite places to tour. "I think your life changes when you leave home six weeks at a time," Swinehart said. "You just gain perspective. You get home and ask yourself 'who do I want to call?'" Swinehart said that even with all the traveling, coming to Bellingham is a big deal. "Every time we play in Bellingham there's such a homecoming feeling," he said. "I went to a lot of concerts in the Viking Union, so being able to play there is unbelievable." While on tour, the band had to change its name from The Pale to The Pale Pacific after it received a cease and desist order from a band in Houston named Pale, Swinehart said. He said the band brainstormed several names, including The Pale Public and The Pale Pacific, while knowing they definitely wanted to keep the word "pale" within the title for sentimental reasons. The Pale Pacific seemed to fit because the band is from the Northwest and considers its music to have a West Coast style. Neither Archer nor Swinehart could attach a distinct sound to West Coast music in comparison to East Coast style, although Archer did describe The Pale Pacific's sound as more melodic. Swinehart said East Coast bands tend to be busier and more frantic- sounding. "We are allpretty upbeat guys, and so we lean forward to sun-drenched music," Swinehart said, referring to The Pale Pacific's sound. The three members of Late Tuesday, an all-girl Bellingham band, said they have been friends with The Pale Pacific since the band asked Late Tuesday to open for them at their first CD-release show in 2000 in Bellingham. Jocelyn Feil, one of the vocalists and guitarists of Late Tuesday, said The Pale Pacific's music is always thoughtful, catchy and on the edge of pop. "Aside from music, we've had summer parties and self-imposed Ping-Pong tournaments," Feil said. The Pale Pacific's latest EP, "Rules are Predictable," released on April 5, let the band finally have a chance to catch up with itself, Archer said. "In 'Gravity Gets Things Done' (the band's third album), it felt like we were just trying to get to the chorus," he said. The Pale Pacific recorded its recent four-song EP throughout fall and part of winter on Orcas Island in a cottage complete with a log fireplace and high ceilings for a reverberating sound. Archer said the atmosphere was less distracting and helped the band become focused and inspired. "Besides feeling like a winter record, I think it is more of a slow builder," Archer said. "The lyrics are less personal for me." The Pale Pacific started when Archer and his cousin Cameron Nicklaus, the band's main guitarist, began playing in high school, Swinehart said. Archer said he and Nicklaus played in a talent show in the second grade: He played the keyboard and Nicklaus played the drums, but they lost to a girl who twirled a baton. "She must have dropped the thing like five times," Archer said. Both shameless U2 fans, Swinehart and Archer said other music that really connected the band included Depeche Mode and The Cure. "One of my secret goals in this band is to make better and better road trip music," Swinehart said. LAUNCH into a new career! HOW? Western's M.Hd. in Continuing and College Education â€¢ Corporate trainer â€¢ Higher education program administrator â€¢ Staff development trainer/educator â€¢ Community/Technical College instructor â€¢ Continuing professional educator â€¢ Agency administrator Kveninu classes and online! I xtended 1 ducat ion and Summer Programs AA/EO Institution WESTERN WASHINGTON. UNIVERSITY Amanda Geiger never saw the drunk driver, Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk. Â© It! For Great Idem See Our April Wedding Display! Historic Fairhaven 1001 Harris B'harri: (360) 671*655 ---------- Western Front 2005-04-15 - Page 6 ---------- 6 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT ACCENT APRIL 15,2005 AJOUPJMAL OF TP^XV6L5: Western features artist's NSIIUIMIS work BY STEFANI HARREY The Western Front Western students walk through Red Square every day; sometimes even multiple times a day. Little do they know they are walking past a sculpture from one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, Western Gallery director Sarah Clark- Langager said. Isamu Noguchi created the "Skyviewing Sculpture" in 1969 for Western. The black square structure stands in Red Square near Fraser Hall, and other pieces he created are currently in the Western Gallery. "You can rank Noguchi up there with Picasso," Clark- Langager said. The exhibit at the Western Gallery is on display until June 10 in conjunction with Noguchi's 100th birthday, Clark- Langager said. He died in 1988. Noguchi's exhibit is on loan from The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, N. Y., Clark-Langager said. She said she is displaying the exhibit in two parts. The largest part of the gallery contains photographs from his travels throughout the world in the early 1940s and 1950s. The smaller section of the gallery features videos of sets Noguchi created for dancer Martha Graham, as well as a video of a celebration dance around the"Skyviewing Sculpture." Ciark-Langagef'*said the photographs act as a diary- of his travels after World War II. The photographs document what the world looked like after events such as the bombing of Hiroshima. Noguchi wrote information that will be on display next to each set of photographs in the gallery, explaining how he felt about each location he visited. Students from various educational disciplines can find something that relates to their studies in the Noguchi exhibit, Clark-Langager said. Noguchi traveled to war-torn countries, nations in political uproar and places in religious turmoil, such as India, Japan and other southeast Asian nations. "The exhibition cuts across many disciplines," Clark- Photo courtesy of The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum. Kohima, Nagaland, India. 'People by Edge of River/' Bali, 1950. Langager said. Many of the photographs have common themes as well, Clark-Langager said. Noguchi focused on dance across cultures, as well as religious sculptures, buildings and monuments in his photography. "All of his art interrelates," Clark-Langager said. Part of the dance exhibit at the Western Gallery includes a video of a site-specific dance that Western dance faculty member Pam^Kuntz choreographed. Kuntz said she created the dance for the opening ceremony of Western's annual Japan Week in 2003, after Noguchi became the focal point of the celebration. She said she wanted to use his sculpture in Red Square to celebrate Noguchi. The video playing in the gallery features nine dance students, dressed in all _white, performing around the sculpture. "I wanted the dancers to be noticed and seen," Kuntz â€¢ said. "White seemed to pop." Kuntz said in order to get ideas for the dance, she took the dancers to the sculpture and improvised. As ideas emerged, Kuntz said the concept of the number three seemed to stand out the most, since the sculpture has three sides and stands on three brick pillars. Dance students in groups of three performed in the video. While improvising alongside the sculpture, the concepts of surging and retreating, suspension and balance came to her, Kuntz said. She then choreographed the routine that gallery patrons can now view in the video. Aside from the Western dance video, two other videos play in the Noguchi exhibit. Both videos feature sets Noguchi designed for Martha Graham of the Martha Graham Dance Company, with which he had a close relationship for more than 30 years, Clark-Langager said. After being inspired from the places he traveled while taking photographs, Noguchi created the dance sets and furniture on display in the gallery. In order to create an organized display, Clark-Langager arranged the photographs in the gallery in groups based on geographic location. "The photographs are lined up closely together on three Photo courtesy of The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum. trays on each wall," said Melanie Iwasaki, a Western senior and studio art major. "It was abnormal to see them displayed that wayâ€”usually photographs are spread apart from each other." Iwasaki said galleries usually display photographs far apart from each other, so gallery patrons can view each photograph alone to fully take in the scene. Aside from displaying Noguchi's photographs closer together than usual, the gallery also mounted them as prints on foam core, Clark-Langager said. , "Using foam core is a no-no in the art world," Clark- Langager said. Usually, framing professionals mat and frame gallery art, so the foam-core mounting of Noguchi's work is rare, Clark-Langager said. Noguchi never intended the photographs to be art pieces, she said. Noguchi used his photographs as documents through which he could remember a particular place. He meant to use the photographs as a travel diary, not an art display, she said. Iwasaki said the photographs reminded her of something one might see in a National Geographic magazine. Some of the photographs have taken on new meaning after the Dec. 26 tsunami damaged two of the shrines Noguchi photographed in India, Clark-Langager said. Clark-Langager said patrons of the gallery will experience something not accessible anywhere else in the United States except in The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, N.Y. When she asked the museum to use the exhibit at Western, Clark-Langager said the museum would let her display it because Western has taken good care of Noguchi's sculpture in Red Square. She said before she allowsjieople to put the sculpture on apparel or other advertisements, she has to approve it with The Noguchi Museum. Iwasaki said she enjoyed seeing the video of Western students dancing around the Noguchi sculpture in Red Square and appreciated the small model of "Skyviewing Sculpture" on display inside the gallery. "It is great to see something familiar in a gallery," Iwasaki said. "That doesn't happen very often." ---------- Western Front 2005-04-15 - Page 7 ---------- APRIL 15,2005 ACCENT THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 7 "Catching Time" with tfie dance facufty BY KATE MILLER The Western Front Colorful costumes, innovative movement and mind-opening music combine to bring the annual faculty dance concert to audiences Thursday night. The' Western dance program faculty members choreographed six original performances for the concert, which opened Thursday. This sets it apart from previous performances, such as last quarter's "Dance Works," which contained student and faculty choreography. The faculty dance concert is also the only department- sponsored performance in which both the faculty and students perform, said Jessica Stahl, a dance faculty performer, dancer and production manager. While the pieces do not share a common theme, all the movements fall in the genre of contemporary dance, which Pam Kuntz, a dance faculty member, choreographer, dancer and artistic director for the concert, refers to as "the dance of ideas." Kuntz choreographed a playful interpretation of children's games in her piece, "When do we learn how." Kuntz said the costumes are vivid and imply an exploratory childhood playground. "(Contemporary dance) is an art form that can open a person's eyes to the world in a new way, and we could all use that," she said. Dancers leap off, circle and climb chairs they use as props while they convey the experiences of winning and losing thfftugh their facial expressions and movements. Kuntz's piece also features a live music performance, composed by Michael Gurule, a Western senior and music major. All of the pieces are collaborations between the experiences, and ideas of the dancers and choreographers, Kuntz said. Pieces range from flowing duets such as dance faculty member Dionne Noble's piece "31 miles of silence + 8 birthday cards," to playful group dances such as Kuntz's, and dance faculty member Andy Noble's high-energy, hip-hop piece "Signal." Other pieces include one by Nolan Dennett, the director of the dance program at Western. He set his piece "Whispers and Cries" to music by accompanist Mike Bajuk. The program's newest faculty member Rebecca Jorgenson choreographed a dance titled "The Other Side." A highlight of the concert is the original film "Egg Skin," which Andy Noble KATE MILLER/The Western Front Western dance faculty member Jessica Stahl and Western junior Mary Thies rehearse at the Performing Arts Center stage before opening night of the faculty dance concert, which runs through Saturday at the PAC. KATE MILLER/The Western Front Dancers rehearse before opening night at the PAC for the piece, "When do we learn how," as part of the "Catching Time" performance. choreographed, and Bajuk and Talitha Jones, a Western graduate student and dancer, composed music for, Stahl said. This "dance for film" shows the audience angles of the dance they normally cannot see, she said. "The camera can move around the dance, but the audience has to stay in their seats," Stahl said. . While the department has produced two other films similar to "Egg Skin" in the past, this is a larger production, and dance faculty members have worked on it for more than a year, Stahl said. Western sophomore Andrea Squires said she values working with the faculty choreographers because of the years of dance experience they have. s gt;â€¢ "Hike the idea ofbeing in a faculty piece," she said. "The teachers have a really strong idea of what they're doing." Twenty-five dancers rehearsed for 10 weeks after auditioning for the concert last quarter, Stahl said. The rehearsal time is in addition to choreographers' and dancers' school schedules. Some dancers, such as Western freshman Erica Wagner, who performs in "When do we learn how," workedon homework as they watched other rehearsals in an attempt to ease the stress of classes, she said. "It's been really tough with school, but it's worth it," Wagner said of the nearly 65 hours she has spent rehearsing. Western's dance faculty will perform again in the program called "Catching Time" at 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Saturday. For ticket information, call 650-6146. KATE MILLER/The Western Front Western juniors Jessica Hoage (front left) and Ty Vennewitz practice their piece/1 When do we learn how," before opening night at the PAC. In the spotlight Friday, April 15 Acoustic and indie rock UndergroundCoffeehouse-, 650-3000, Free Solo project 1985 performs with Tony Presley and Purrbot. Show starts at 8 p.m. Jazz The Nightlight Lounge; 650-0331, $8 Robert Walter's 20th Congress performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 16 Earth Day workshop Whatcom Children's Museum; 733-8769, $3.50 Make a sculpture out of recycled newspaper to celebrate Earth Day beginning at 1 p.m. Rock The 3B Tavern; 734-1881, $5 The USS Horsewhip CD release show with The Wastelanders and Treasures starts at 9:30 p.m. Astronomical event Hovander Homestead Park; 592-5748, Free The Whatcom County Association of Celestial Observers features slide shows, activities and telescopes. Local astronomy experts will be present. Event is open from 2 to 11 p.m. Sunday, April 17 Puppet show Whatcom Museum; 676-6981, $4 general and $3 museum members Thistle Theater presents "Baba Yaga and the Bag of Gold" at 2 p.m. Blues The Nightlight Lounge; 650- 0331, $10 Kelly Joe Phelps and special guests open their set at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 Big Brothers Big Sisters benefit Bellingham High School; 671-2626, $5 Eoin Colfer presents the latest in his series of children's books, "Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception," in a fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters. It begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21 Poetry reading Barnes and Noble Booksellers; 647-7018, Free Local poets Tim Pilgrim, Robert Russell Marquardt, Malcolm Kenyon and Anita Boyle read their poetry, followed by an open mic. The reading begins at 6:30 p.m. Folk Mount Baker Studio Theatre; 734-6080, $20 Small Potatoes performs at 7:30 p.m. ---------- Western Front 2005-04-15 - Page 8 ---------- SPORTS FRIDAY, APRIL IS, 2005 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 8 Mariners' new faces do not spell playoff success MICHAEL LYCKLAMA The character broadcast announcer Harry Doyle in the classic baseball movie "Major League," said, "You can tell a lot about how the season is gonna go by the first hitter of the year." The 2005 Seattle Mariners must look appealing to Doyle. Right fielder Ichiro Suzuki led off the season April 4 by picking up where he left off last year, hitting a line drive into left field for a base hit. Unlike the majority of last year's players, Ichiro easily strolled across home plate, thanks, to Mariners first baseman Richie Sexson's three-run home run to left field. When the team finished 2004 with a 63- 99 record â€” 29 games behind the first place Anaheim Angels in the AL West Division Mariners management realized it would have to loosen the grip on its wallet in order to keep its loyal' fan base. Management responded and addressed the team's most urgent issue â€” offense. Seattle finished last in the American League in runs scored, home runs and slugging percentage. Despite a struggling pitch staff that posted a 4.76 earned run average â€” 21st in the majorsâ€”the Mariners front office improved in the offseason by hiring manager Mike Hargrove and signing free agents Sexson, third baseman Adrian Beltre and shortstop Pokey Reese. Too many question marks haunt this year's team for fans to believe it will make the playoffs. But 80 wins and a third-place finish in the AL West will have the Mariners headed in the right direction. The Mariners made its first big move of the offseason by signing Sexson to a four-year, $50 million deal. Sexson, 31, did not receive many offers after a check swing tore the cartilage in his left shoulder in April 2004 and ended his season. Outfielder and first baseman Shawn Green, now with the Arizona Diamondbacks, suffered the same type of shoulder injury in 2003 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Dec. 16, 2004 to a five-year, $64 million deal. Beltre, who turned 26 on April 7, played third base regularly after joining the Dodgers mid-season in 1998 at age 19. He played an average of 147 games during each 162-game season from 1999-2004 as Dodgers' third baseman. He finished second in the National League Most Valuable Player voting, hitting a .334 batting average, with 48 home runs andl21RBIs. While Sexson and Beltre ======B==B=! will improve the Mariners' offense,, the new additions also will improve the Mariners defense. Though not as talented as 2004 'Given all the money the Mariners spent on improving one of the his ability to hit for power has worst offensive teams in ^st baseman John Olerud, baseball, the team had Sexson is athletic and "almost little money to improve graceful," according to a the pitching staff' STATS, Inc. 2005 scouting suffered since then. But before the Mariners signed Sexson, he passed a physical' exam of his surgically repaired left shoulder and proved his power _ by hitting two home runs in his first game as a Mariners player. When healthy, few players can hit the ball harder or farther than the 6-foot-8-inch, 237- pound Sexson. Between 2001 and 2003, he had a .274 batting average, with 39 home runs, 117 RBIs while with the Milwaukee Brewers. In the Mariners' first seven games this year, Sexson leads the team with two home runs and nine RBIs. The signing of Sexson showed that the Mariners management is willing to spend to compete. The team followed the Sexson deal by signing third baseman Adrian Beltre on report listed on ESPN.com. If Beltre had not spent his first seven years playing in the National League with St. Louis Cardinal third baseman Scott Rolen, winner of six Gold Gloves, he already would have at least one Gold Glove. Both the American and National Leagues give out Gold Gloves to the best defensive player at each position. According to a March 31 Seattle Times article, a National League scout called Beltre one of the most underrated defensive players at any position in the major leagues. Another Gold Glove-caliber player, Reese, joins Sexson and Beltre in the 2005 Mariners infield. Fresh from helping the Boston Red Sox win the World Series, Reese signed as a short-term solution at shortstop.While he will not light up the scoreboard offensively â€” he has a career .249 batting average â€” Reese is one of the top defensive players in the game. He has won two National League Gold Gloves at second base. He also can provide speed on the base path, stealing 38 bases in 1999 with the Cincinnati Reds. Injuries have plagued Reese in the last four years and he has played less than 120 games per season since 2001. As of April 15, Reese is on the 15-day disabled list. New Mariners shortstop Wilson Valdez, whom the team signed April 1, and utility infielder Willie Bloomquist will replace Reese at shortstop until he returns. Brett Boone, a four-time Gold Glove second baseman, will round out the Mariners' infield, giving the team a Gold Glove candidate at every infield position. Boone will attempt to rebound offensively after hitting ,251 in 2004, with 24 home runs, 83 RBIs and a career-high 135 strikeouts. The Mariners outfield improved in the offseason with the emergence of center fielder Jeremy Reed, whom six of 19 ESPN analysts picked to win the AL Rookie of the Year, according to ESPN.com. With Reed as the center fielder, outfielder Randy Winn will move to left field. The move will shift former left fielder Raul Ibanez to the designated hitter role and give the Mariners one of the top defensive and flexible outfields in the majors. Given all the money the Mariners spent on improving one of the worst offensive teams in see MARINERS, page 9 Failed, failed, failed. And then... 0^.4^y^^s^t^i^f^^^j^^j^ Western Washington University.... you've got mail!! No more paper bills! Electronic billing is now the official means of generating tuition bills to all Western Washington University students. WWU assigned email accounts will be used to notify enrolled students of the availability of their online billing information. Access Western's homepage and click on the Pay Tuition, Housing Fees link for more information. Ptalp Nonfiction Whateom County's Certified ORGANIC Produce Department a RKHTCO-OP 1220 ftL Forest â€¢ Open every day from 8 am - 9 pm | Donate plasma RSIITINCE Pass It On. THE FOUNDATION M 4 I f T T j l UfE www.forbetterlife.org Your new DVD could be someone's l i f e StOty. Receive up to $180 a month and give life to patients in need. 360-756-1700 465 Stuart Belllngham, WA 98226 GETA$5B0NUS First Time Donors Present this coupon on your first visit. J i ^fclli Donate plasma. â€¢ i //^nJajjpi It's easy simple. â€¢ l^BioUfe i I PLASM A SERVICES I | j . gteKfe! * Aratable to fet lime donas aty. Â» * ^ Paycode 60021 wfnont ^ Call for an appointment today. Tuesday, ApHI 19th 6-8pm FREE VUMuHipurpose Room Drop Off Info: Bring your gear to sell to the VU Multipurpose Room Monday, April 18th 12-8pm OR Tuesday, April 19th 10am-3pm * * gt; Don't Miss Out! www.biolifepIasma.com ---------- Western Front 2005-04-15 - Page 9 ---------- APRIL 15,2005 SPORTS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 9 Trygg leads by example for women's golf team 9 BY DEVTN SMART The Western Front With Western's women's golf team ranked No. 11 in the National Golf Coaches Association/NCAA II poll, head coach Dean ^Russell said Western junior golfer Katja Trygg has been the catalyst for the team's success. "She is our silent leader," Russell said. "Her personality blends so wellwith the rest of her teammates. We have great chemistry ^ on this team, and she is a big part of it." Trygg won her fourth medalist honor at the Chico State Spring Classic April 11 and 12, shooting rounds of 79 and 76. Trygg has lowered her scoring average by 3.5 strokes, from last season's 80.5 to 77 for this season. Her improvement has placed her # second in the country for her scoring average on par-3 holes and fourth for her scoring average on par-4 holes. Russell also said that at the beginning of the season, Trygg was No. 1 in the nation in overall scoring. Western junior teammate Candice Wagner, â€¢A whom Russell called one of the team leaders, said Trygg is the main reason for the team's success. "She is our biggest asset," Wagner said. "We would not be who we are without her. We always know she is going to (get low scores) for us. We almost expect it because she is so consistent." Trygg's rise to the top of Division II college golf was not predestined, Russell said. When she came to Western as a freshman in 2002, she had to walk on to the golf team because Western did not offer her a scholarship. Trygg said she did not start playing golf until she was a freshman at Bainbridge High School. By the end of her four years in high school, her average score was approximately 85, a far cry from her 76.9 scoring average this season. "I had always hoped (of becoming a top player), but it is not something that I thought would happen," Trygg said. Trygg said she attributes her success to her growth in confidence and to her own abilities. She said she does not have any secret tip that drastically improved her golf swing â€” just hard work and a belief in her ability. Trygg is not a one-dimensional golfer; she has an all-around game, Russell said. He said Trygg is a solid ball-striker who drives the ball approximately 240 to 250 yards off the tee and is a talented iron player. Russell also said her strongest facet is her ability to reduce her number of strokes around the green, whether she is putting, chipping or hitting from the bunker. "Katja is a technician of bunker play,". Russell said. "Her short game can make a bad shot look good." Wagner, who said she practices at Bellingham Country Club with Trygg nearly every day, confirmed Russell's praise of her short game. "She gets it up and down; from everywhere," Wagner said. "She putts like a maniac." Trygg said, her family members have asked her if she will become a professional golfer, and she has to- remind people just how good one needs to be in order to obtain a spot on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour. Her current plan is to pursue a career as a PGA teaching professional, she said. Russell said he thinks Trygg would do well in this field. "I think with the large passion she has for the game of golf, she would be an outstanding golf professional," Russell said. CHRIS HUBER/The Western Front Western junior Katja Trygg tees off during practice Thursday afternoon at Bellingham Golf and Country Club. The women's golf team has finished the regular season, and the post-season begins with the NCAA II West Regional starting June 2. Mariners: Both starting and relief pitching must bounce back in 2005 for Mariners to succeed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 baseball, the team had little money to improve the pitching staff. According to ESPN.com, the Mariners gave up 212 home runs last year, the second highest in the American League. . Aside from Mariner pitcher Bobby Madritsch, who posted a 6-3 record with a 3.27 ERA in 2004 for the Mariners, the team will have to rely on starting pitchers Jamie Moyer, Joel Pineiro, Gil Meche and Aaron Sele, who combined for a 29-35 win-loss record and a 4.99 ERA, to rebound from shockingly unsatisfactory years. The bullpen presents another weakness. Eddie Guardado, who is recovering from a torn rotator cuff, knee surgery and a strained right hamstring, will attempt to regain the form that earned him the nickname "Everyday Eddie." Guardado saved 45 games in 2002 and 41 games in 2003 with the Minnesota Twins. Seattle also will need relief pitcher Shigetosbi Hasegawa to put up numbers similar to his 2003 1.48 ERA rather than his 5.16 ERA in 2004. Pitcher Ryan Franklin will have to adjust to moving back to the bullpen after pitching 200 innings last year and only winning four games while losing 16. The team must wait to see how much pitcher Jeff Nelson, in his fourth stint with the Mariners, has left in the tank, and whether J.J. Putz and Matt Thornton can pitch in the majors. Simply put, the Mariners will play a new brand of baseball in 2005. Seattle can no longer rely on the pitching and defense that won 116 games in 2001. The strength of this team comes from the heart of the lineup â€” Before, Sexson, Boone and Ibanez. This year's Mariners team will not win 116 games, but it will improve on last year's total of 63. A Public Health Service announcement !M; Baker 'Planned Parenthood Bellingham 734,9095 Vlount Vernon 848.1744 Do you have stuff? want to sell it? Advertise in the Western Front 650-3161 April is national std awareness month Human Sexuality is[a personal responsibility, it's yout responsibility' , get the facts know the truth about casual sex and high rates of disease visit www.blablablablabla.com or www.sexsexsexsex.com human sexuality is a natural law with all natural laws there are negative causes and effects ... they bring disease, injury and death there has and always will be consequences attached to casual sex there is no such thing as "safe or safer sex" this message is a public health hazard and a lie :â€¢ â€¢â€¢;â€¢:, ifyou're sexually active, know that you are already at high risk for STDs and you should get tested several times a year with your family . . ' . â€¢ â€¢ ' . doctor/gynecologist have you been harmed or diseased by this lie? things to remember always use a condom, and remember that condoms fail to protect from most STDs and fail 16% of the time for protecting against HIV and pregnancy HPV is the #1 Sexually Transmitted Disease (and is the cause of cervical cancer) and this year, 2005, cervical cancer has been added to the official cancer listing the only positive, 100% way to avoid these diseases is to abstain from sexual intercourse and to maintain a mutually monogamous relationship with a lifelong partner your life is too precious; don't let STD's catch you unaware! ---------- Western Front 2005-04-15 - Page 10 ---------- OPINIONS FRIDAY, APRIL 15 , 2005 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 10 The Western Front adheres to code of ethics The Western Front recently learned that one of its reporters, Shannon Hutchinson, is running for the position of Associated Students President. After much deliberation, The Western Front editorial board has decided that while Hutchinson will remain on The Western Front staff, she will not be published this quarter because of the potential for a conflict of interest or the perception of biased reporting by The Western Front staff. While Hutchinson will still be enrolled in the class, she will not be involved in the writing or production of any news stories. . The Western Front abides by the Society of Professional Journalists' code of ethics, which thousands of writers, editors and other news professionals follow, according to SPJ's Web site. The code states that journalists should: â€¢ Avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived. â€¢ Remain free of associations and activities that may compromise integrity or damage credibility. â€¢ Shun secondary employment, political involvement, public office and service in community organizations if they compromise | journalistic integrity. j "Discloseunavoidable conflicts. â€¢ Clarify and explain news coverage and invite dialogue with the public about journalistic conduct. â€¢ Admit mistakes and correct them promptly. â€¢ Abide by the same high standards to which they hold others. Hutchinson's candidacy could affect the way she covers local issues or could cause the perception in the public that this is happening. Publishing Hutchinson's articles gives her exposure to the public that other candidates do not receive; and it could cause the public to doubt the validity of any reporting The Western Front does on issues relating to the AS, both before, during and after the elections. Hutchinson's candidacy will not affect the way The Western Front approaches and covers the AS elections. All stories relating to the AS presidential race will be prefaced with an editor's note that mentions Hutchinson's connection to the paper. The editors of The Western Front hold themselves to the same standards as professional newspapers, which the SPJ code of ethics outlines. The Western Front takes any potential conflicts of interest seriously and is doing everything in its power to keep the community informed about decisions it makes relating to those potential conflicts. The Western Front will report on all issues relating to on-campus politics without bias and will remain transparent to the public while doing so. Frontlines are the opinion of The Western Front editorial board: Caleb Heeringa, Laura McVwker, Zoe Fraley, Brittany Greenfield, limory Wilson, Chris Huber, Elana Bean, Marissa Harshman, Molly Jensen, Adam Rudnick, Krissy Gochnour, Christina Twu, Blair Wilson and Greta Smoke. The Western Front Editor in Chief: Caleb Heeringa; Managing Editor: Laura McVicker; Head Copy Editor: Zoe Fraley; Copy Editors: Brittany Greenfield, Timory Wilson; Photo Editor: Chris Huber; News Editors: Elana Bean, Marissa Harshman; Accent Editor: Christina Twu; Features Editor: Krissy Gochnour; Sports Editor: Adam Rudnick; Opinions Editor: Molly Jensen; Online Editor: Blair Wilson; Community Liaison: Greta Smoke; Staff Photographer: Mike Murray; Columnist: Tara Nelson; Cartoonist: Terrence Nowicki; Adviser: John Harris; Business Manager: Alethea Macomber; Advertising Manager: Joel Hall Staff Reporters: Leslie Adams, Lauren Allain, Claire Argites, Laura Bel-zer, Adam Brown, Dawn Chesbro, Taurean Davis, Jessica Dignan, Kelsey Dosen, Adriana Dunn, Sam Everts Kira Freed, Dan Grohl, Blair Haben-icht, Lindsay Hamsik, Stefani Harrey, Aaron Hart, Shannon Hutchison, Peter Jensen, Tom Kloser, Sarah Kuck, Zach Kyle, Michael Lee, Kara Leider, Brian Lenzmeier, Megan Lum, Michael Lycklama, Kristen Marson, Sean McCormick, Sean McGrprey, Ted McGuire, Liz McNeil, Kate Miller, Ashley Milke, Megan Muldary, Chris Neumann, Derrick Pacheco, Shannon Proulx, Mark Reimers, Nic Riley, Susan Rosenberry, Becky Rosillo, Katie Rothenberger, Matt Russoniello, Lincoln Smith, Devin Smart, Ben So-kolow, Elisa Sparkman, Megan Swartz, Trevor Swedberg, Taune Sweet, Bradley Thayer, Courtney Walker, Leah Weissman and Jared Yoakum Editor's note: The views expressed on The Western Front opinion pages are the views of the authors or cartoonists and are not necessarily the views of The Western Front staff, managers or adviser. And we quote: "Find out what you yre afraid of and go live there." Chuck Palahniuk, freelance journalist DeLay's actions are damaging AARON HART Republicans who are questioning the actions of House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, have a valid reason to be concerned. If he continues to use questionable ethics like he has been, his fellow Republicans will have to throw him out themselves just to save face. "Tom's conduct is hurting the Republican Party, is hurting this Republican majority, and it is hurting any Republican who is up for re-election," said Rep: Christopher Shays, R-Conn., according to an April 11 Associated Press article. DeLay is getting flack for using rhetoric that could provoke violence toward the judges involved in the Terri Schiavo case, having connections to lobbyists who are under investigation, alledgedly making campaign payments to family members and promising endorsements in exchange for votes, according to the article. Allegations such as these are enough to put DeLay on everyone's minds, even though he has stayed under the radar of many Americans. Forty-two percent of those responding to a USAToday/CNN Gallup Poll this month said they had never heard of him or knew too little to form opinions, according to an April 12 USAToday article. DeLay should have been under public scrutiny long ago. Last year, a House bipartisan panel criticized him for saying he promised to endorse a retiring House .Republican's son to succeed him â€” as long as he voted for Bush's Medicare drug plan, according to the USAToday article. Most will agree this is not the way politicians should conduct business on Capitol Hill. Family members should not get favors in the political arena if representatives cast the right vote. Even DeLay's backers should be able to see how unethical this is. Many Republicans are questioning DeLay's comments regarding Terri Schiavo's death after federal judges refused to order doctors to re-insert the braindamaged woman's feeding tube. "The time will come for the men responsible for this to answer for their behavior," DeLay said after Schiavo's death. Now federal judges are seeking $12 million in new security measures because leaders in Congress make them feel threatened, said Sen. Edward see DELAY, page 12 Poor do not benefit from tax loopholes TARA NELSON FROM THE LEFT If you are like me, you waited until this week to do your taxes. Most people put off their taxes because they don't want to pay them. But doing your taxes can be interesting - even educational. This year, for example, I decided to have fun with my taxes and itemize to see what loopholes were available to me. What I found both sickened and amazed me. I logged on to TurboTax, an inexpensive, Web-based electronic tax filing system, and began browsing all the possible exemptions. I was amazed that I could save so much money if I just took the time to do the work. For one, I did not realize that anyone whose adjusted gross income was less than $10,000 could qualify for a $170 earned income tax credit, a refundable tax credit that. supplements low- and middle-income workers. But that was just the beginning of my hunt. I also discovered that people can deduct state income tax and some state sales tax on the purchase of yachtsj recreational vehicles, automobiles, houses and other large items, donations to political campaigns and some losses as a result of theft and gambling â€” including pulltabs. Deductions include payments to doctors, chiropractors, psychologists, counselors and physical therapists, health club memberships, deductions for premiums paid for medical insurance, purchases of prescription drugs, and medical equipment such as crutches and prescription eyeglasses â€” even miles patients travel and expenses such as lodging and food patients consume while obtaining treatment. Students can write off tuition or indirect college expenses if they paid for them out of their pockets - including books, lab fees and penalties for adding a class late. The only problem was that I, being an occupant of one of the lower income brackets, did not make enough money to qualify for any of these deductions. That's right. Because I am poor, I had to pay for these expenses. But then I wondered, who pays the majority of taxes if wealthier people get all these deductions? see TAXES, page 12 ---------- Western Front 2005-04-15 - Page 11 ---------- APRIL 15,2005 OPINIONS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 11 Obese patients deserve insurance coverage for surgery ELISA SPARKMAN The field of surgery has made amazing technological advances during the past few decades, including bariatric surgery, more commonly known as obesity surgery. ' Obesity surgery involves reducing stomach size, forcing the patient to consume fewer calories, resulting in sufficient weight loss. The rise in the number of these procedures has grabbed the attention of the media and has recently raised the eyebrows of state governments as well. Sen. Joseph Crisco, D-Wo-odridge, Conn., proposed Senate Bill 130 in January, according to the Connecticut General Assembly's Web site. The bill proposes that insurance companies should cover obesity surgery expenses if a doctor deems it medically necessary, according to a March 22 Associated Press article. The article also states that the Georgia and Louisiana legislatures are considering similar bills. Connecticut's Legislature should pass the proposed bill because obesity is a serious medical problem. Obesity is related to many other medical problems, such as asthma, high blood pressure, sleep disruption and infertility. Obesity is directly related to nearly 70 percent of cardiovascular diseases, 42 percent wmwmw mu mmm mm wmi trnmn? ( 8 2 9 4 ) * Computerized 24 Hour Dispatch * Airport, Amtrak, Airporter and Bus 'Student Charge Accounts Welcome YO~TCL lt;K lt;0! of breast and colon cancer, and 80 percent of Type II diabetes, according to the Web site of the Coastal Center for Obesity, a medical center that specializes in bariatric surgery and related information. Weight-loss surgery significantly reduces obesity-related illnesses, and many doctors even call it a cure for them. Americans spend $100 billion treating weight-related illnesses and another $100 billion on weight-loss products and services each year, according to the center. The cost of obesity surgery can range from $20,000 to $35,000, according to the AP article. The cost can be quite intimidating to insurance companies, but a successful procedure will eliminate medical costs in the future. Obesity is an epidemic. According to the Weight-Control Information Network Web site, which is an information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, approximately one-quarter of adults in the United States are obese. The site defines obesity as more than 25 percent body fat in men and 30 percent body fat in women. Obesity can lead to premature death and is responsible for approximately 300,000 deaths each year. The Journal of the American Medical Association published a study March 10,2004 that concluded poor diet and physical inactivity may soon surpass tobacco as the leading preventable causes of death in the United States. In 2000, tobacco use accounted for 18.1 percent of deaths in America. Poor diet and physical inactivity resulted in 16.6 percent, according to the study. Last year the federal government allowed for Medicare coverage of gastric bypass surgery, a type of bariatric surgery, and Medicare reconstructed a policy that designated obesity as a non-illness, according to a recent medical article on lo-cateadoc. com, which provides local doctor and medical information to the public. The article also states that some insurance companies, such as Michigan's M-Care, now provide benefits, including discounts on weight-control programs and bariatric surgery, for clinically obese policyholders. The risks associated with bariatric surgery cause insurance companies to worry about additional medical charges due to surgical complications. Insurance companies also fear that patients will have the surgery when it is not completely necessary, according to the recent locateadoc. com article. Every surgery has risks, and patients need to be well aware of them. The bill, however, would require a doctor's approval of the surgery before the insurance company could cover it and does not guarantee insurance coverage of the surgery for everyone. The benefits of bariatric surgery greatly outweigh the costs, not only for those who are morbidly obese, but for insurance companies as well. If Connecticut passes the bill, it will set a precedent for other states and help the United States battle the epidemic of obesity. 360-734-8294 1L1E: T O L L F R E E 1 - 8 0 0 - T a x i - C ab www.yelkwcabinc.com Noted Archaeologist to Visit Bellingham UMHE at WWU: United Ministries in Higher Education presents: Dr. Jodi Magness "Ossuaries and the Burials of Jesus and James" WWU, Arntzen Hall .100. Wednesday, April 20th 7:30pm to 9pm No charge Information contact Vicki @ 676-9531 or vldaybaz@qwest.net n Classifieds Wmm^^^^^^^^^m ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^"^ | ^^^^^w^^^Wii^^PSII^^^^^^^^^^^^ FOR SALE 1993 FORD Escort $1750 OBO runs great good mi/gal 676-9026 FOR RENT COMPANY COMING? Consider the magnificent waterfront beach-house rentals on the accessible San Juan island, only 10 minutes across Bellingham Bay! Island Vacation Rentals www.lummi-holidays.com (888) '758-7064 person (based on 7 people after rebates). The 1 year lease starts this July. Come and see during the Open House April 23rd l- 3pm. For more details photos visit www.funkyfarmhouse.com or call James @ (206) 779-9894 4,5 6 BDRM Houses 12 month leases start 7/1 9/1 '05 viewgreen. com ROWAN GROVE 1,2,3 4 bdrm town house flat style apt available Aug 1. See website wwwrowangrove-condo. com. Picts, floor plans forms w/in wlk of WWU 527-9639 Seth 3,4,5 BDRM houses near campus, York Area, $975.00- $l,675.00. 360- 714-6136. UNCONVENTIONAL OFF CAMPUS HOUSE (7 bedroom, 3 bath) - Unique, Clean, Tastefully Funky, 1895 Farmhouse, 7 blocks from WWU. 2 kitchens, 2 separate living / study areas, and every bedroom's wired for broadband, digital cable, phone Free washer, dryer, lawn services. Includes Gardening rebates, the Freedom to paint your room your favorite colors, and a Student Friendly Landlord (with references). Plus too many other unique and creative options for residents, to list in this ad! Rent averages $298 per month, per 5BD/3BA, Garage, Brand new. All appliances included. Close to WWU. Call Jason @ 366-3577 5 BEDROOM, 2 Bath Nice Bellingham House for Rent. Nice family neighborhood, near trails, tile floors, clean, nice, open, sunny, private. Need responsible, no smoking, no pets... Avail. August 1st. One year lease. Can email photos. $l,650/mp. 733-9091, leave msg. 4 BEDROOM, 2 bath Bellingham home on Alabama hill. Great area. Near park, nice family neighborhood, near trail, clean, nice, sunny, light, private. Need responsible, no smoking, no pets. Avail. August 1st. One year lease. Can email photos. $l,300/mo. 733-9091, leave msg. HELP WANTED CHAIR MOOSAGE training seminar 4/30-5/1/05. Discover a healing method that is east to learn; the freedom to work when and where you wish; and a service that fills you with compassion while making up to $30/hr. Contact MooSAGE TO GO 360-920-0680 LIFEGUARDS NEEDED. Seasonal Position starting in mid June-August. $9/hr. Please contact Stacey @ 595- 2061. SUMMER JOBS at Camp Killoqua! On-campus interviews 4/29. Spend an unforgettable summer working with kids at our beautiful 185-acre camp near Everett, WA. You could be a Counselor, Lifeguard, Program Specialist or more. Call 360 652 6250 or visit www.CampFireUSASnohomish. org/campjobs. nized, multitasking individual to fill full time position for ADM. Asst/clerk salary DOE benefits provided. Fax resume to 360-647-0526 or mail to P.O. Box 5612 Bellingham, WA 98227 MOVIE EXTRAS/ Models Needed!! Young faces needed to fill a variety of jobs! Candidates needed for crowd and background scenes for local productions. No experience required!! All looks needed!! Up to $22 hourly!! Call 1(800) 280-0177 now for more info. . ADMISSIONS ADVISER, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA Full range of recruitment admissions efforts for undergraduate applicants, including a specific focus on multicultural outreach. For details, refer to www.acadweb.wwu.edu/hr/ Jobs/exempt.asp or call (360) 650-3440. Priority application date: 4/29/05 AA/EOE. BUSY OFFICE seeking well orga- LOOKING FOR a Fantastic Summer Job? We are College Pro Painters and we are currently hiring for the summer. 888- 277-9787 www.collegepro.com WANNA HELP? Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity is looking for students interested in community service. Weds @ 5pm VU462B wwuapo@hotmail.com IMMEDIATE SALES help wanted. Sporting goods morning hrs must-be able to work over summer Play It Again Sports Sunset Square GET PAID for your opinions! Earn $15-$125 and more per survey! www.moneyforsurveys.com SUMMER CAMP jobs across the USA. Exciting and rewarding posi-tions. www.campchannel.com ROOMATE WANTED TO SHARE: 2BD/1 _ ba twnhose w/ garage. 2blks to WWU. Pref. clean N/S. Call Kristin 253-307-9814. ANNOUNCEMENTS $600 Group Fundraiser Scheduling Bonus 4 hours of you groups time PLUS our free (yes, free) fundraising solutions EQUALS $l,000-$2,000 in earnings for your group. Call TODAY for a $600 bonus when you schedule you non- sales fundraiser with CampusFundraiser. Contact CampusFundraiser, (888) 923- 3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser. com FREE FREE SLEEPER sofa! Must give away By April 30! You HAUL. Call Michael @ (425) 941-7849. WESTERN F R O N T C L A S S I F I E DS SELL! 6 5 0 - 3 1 6 0 ---------- Western Front 2005-04-15 - Page 12 ---------- 12 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT OPINIONS APRIL 15,2005 DeLay: House majority leader needs to adhere to ethical standards of his party . CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 DeLay's dealings with these two men and let the public decide if he deserves to stay in office. On top of all this, DeLay is facing allegations that his wife and daughter received more than $500,000 for working in his election campaign and political action committees, according to an April 13 AP article. And DeLay's response to all the criticism is simple: blame theDemocrats and the media. DeLay is suggesting that his fellow senators respond to questions about his ethics by dismissing ^ = _ ^ _ = _ _ ^ _ ! = = ^ = _ them as part of a "TTVh e Rn epubLl7i-c an PrÂ»a rt^y â€¢"_m ammot.h. oYp er_at_io n" r J ' Democraticsupporters needs to realize that ^ ^ ^ g ^ keeping around a guy with the sole intent of such questionable ethics destroying him Kennedy, D-Mass., in an April 11 USA TODAY article. DeLay should choose his inflammatory rhetoric more carefully. Some fanatics could easily take his statement the wrong way â€” or the right way depending on what exactly he meant â€” and decide that their duty is to personally remove a judge or two from office. DeLay is also under scrutiny for his ties to two lobbyists whom the Justice = = = = = Department, the Interior Department, the IRS and two Senate committees are investigating. Jack Abramoff, who is is damaging the solidarity suspectedofinfluencing 0fits own members.' companies to donate money that DeLay used to fly overseas CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 and Michael Scanlon, a former DeLay spokesman, received $82 million from the Choctaw Indian tribe for then-services in preventing the closure of a tribal casino after they had worked behind the scenes to get it shut down, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said in hearings this past fall, according to the USAToday.com article. These men are exactly the kind of people politicians do not want to have connections with if they want any hope of being re-elected. If the Republican Party is going to stick to its platform of ethics, it should get to the bottom of as a symbol of the Republican majority, according to an April 12 AP article. In the April 12 AP article, DeLay asserts that Democrats have no goal aside from stifling the Republican agenda and creating partisanship. At the same time, however, he is polarizing even his own party with unethical behavior. The Republican Party needs to realize that keeping around a guy with such questionable ethics is damaging the solidarity of its own members. The right thing to do would be to stick to the ethics it espousesâ€”which he fails to live up toâ€”by showing Tom DeLay the door before he does something the whole party would regret.- Students: Tired of Paying Rent every Month??? You may be able to OWN your own HOUSE, Condo, or Duplex! Your monthly payments may be LOWER than your current rent! For more Information or to PRE-QUALIFY call: DAVID COHEN US BANK HOME MORTGAGE pn-si^^i, fS gt; 360-755-7382 QPbank Home Mortgage: Taxes: Shift to national sales tax would affect low-income bracket most and minimize social funding Groups who advocate the national sales tax, such as Americans for Fair Taxation, argue that forcing businesses and wealthy individuals to pay more taxes would likely force them to relocate, which could harm the overall economy. They also claim it will force poor people - who already spend most or all of their income on basic necessities - to save. The message from the neo-cons is clear: Poor people need to learn to stop having medical emergencies and unplanned expenses or choose between food and heat. In addition, researchers have had overall difficulty proving that these taxes hurt economic growth. And most economists will agree that firms look at more than just cheap labor and lack of industry regulations when seeking to relocate. Policies that contribute to a higher quality of life, for example, are likely to create an environment where firms want to move. This could explain why countries with high taxes also tend to be the most affluent. Think about it this way: Poor people make poor customers. And taxes that have little or no income redistribution affect not only the poor but can create poor infrastructure, bad public health care and schools that do not educate students in a way that will be beneficial to society as a whole. Public services are not just food stamps and welfare. They are funding for police departments when we want to keep our property safe from people who steal or deal drugs because of a lack of other economic opportunity. They are funding for jails, schools and safety nets for our elderly or disabled loved ones so they don't end up on the street, creating an eye sore that we wish to sweep under the rug. The sooner we realize that what is good for everyone is good for ourselves as well, the better off we'll be. And that's something we can all feel From my research, it's not who you might think. In a 2003 study, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a D.C.-based nonpartisan research group, found Washington state's tax system to be the most regressive in the nation, meaning poor people pay the highest percent of their income in taxes. Washington families earning less than $ 17,000, for example, pay 17.6 percent of their income on state and local taxes. Meanwhile, the wealthiest 1 percent of Washington taxpayers pay only 3.3 percent of their income, according to the study. On the federal level, the ' trend is similar. The wealthiest 1 percent pay only 3.2 percent more of their income in taxes than the rest of the nation, and the richest corporations often pay little or nothing in federal income taxes, according to a 2004 study by the same â€¢ â€¢ organization. Even so, the federal tax system is still technically progressive, meaning poorer people pay a smaller percentage of their income than wealthier people do. Rep. John Linder, R- Ga., introduced a bill in January 2003, however, which could reverse that. If passed, the bill would shift the federal tax system from an income tax to a national sales tax, further transferring the tax burden onto the lower and middle classes. This would happen because poorer people tend to pay a greater percentage than wealthier people of their income on sales tax. Tim Eyman would be proud. The bill is not only unfair to people who need tax breaks the most, but could demand a tax rate of as much as 50 percent to replace the revenue generated from the federal income tax, according to a 2005 study by the same organization. In addition, neoconservatives would likely attempt to make up for those losses by eliminating Social Security and Medicare benefits. 'The sooner we realize that what is good for everyone is good for ourselves as well, the better off we '11 all be. And that's something we can all feel good about April 15.' good about April 15. Are Your BRAKES making noise? We have a FREE brake inspection that you should get every 30,000 miles. 1 0 % discount with Student ID Prime Tune Brakes in Sunset Square 671-2277 E X T E N D E D E D U C A T I O N A N D S U M M E R P R O G R A MS Delivered to our doorstep! Enroll in GUR's electives and more Getting to Continuing Independent Learning is easy. â€¢ Visit our offices on the second floor at 405 32nd Street â€¢ Free visitor parking â€¢ Try the free shuttle service to/from main campus â€¢ Check out the Parking Services Web site for shuttle details: www.ps.wwu.edu/parking/ 650-3650 mMsmMmmÂ® Western Washington University., now offers electronic billing and payment services. you've got mail!! No more paper bills! Electronic billing is now the official means of generating tuition bills to all Western Washington University students. WWU assigned email accounts will be used to notify enrolled students of the availability of their online billing information. Access Western's homepage and click on the Pay Tuition, Housing Fees link for more information. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Continuing . Independent Learning ilearnC" uwu.edu 405 32nd Street. Suite 209 L \ t ended Ld. wwu. edu/i learn PPPPP
Show less

Identifier: wwu:16840
Title: Western Front - 2004 October 29
Date: 2004-10-29
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource