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Title: Western Front - 1976 February 13
Date: 1976-02-13
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1976_0213 ---------- Western Front - 1976 February 13 - Page 1 ---------- m ^ Wweesstteerrnn - Front VOL. 68 NO. 28 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13,1976 Bob Anderson wins 2ndVice President post Total Votesâ€” 303 Bob Andersonâ€” 231 Jeff Anderson&#22
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Show more1976_0213 ---------- Western Front - 1976 February 13 - Page 1 ---------- m ^ Wweesstteerrnn - Front VOL. 68 NO. 28 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13,1976 Bob Anderson wins 2ndVice President post Total Votesâ€” 303 Bob Andersonâ€” 231 Jeff Andersonâ€” 61 Write-inâ€” 10 Novoteâ€” 1 Politics harder for women soy three who tried and who mode their way by PEGGY WATTWomen in politics have to work harder than men,, agreed three women involved in government on thestate, county and local levels. "Women have to work harder for credibility," said Jean Gallegos, the onlywoman to serve on the Whatcom City Planning Commission. "Men extend credibility to other men, butwomen have to earn it." The difference is, a woman doesn't have a wife at home to help," said KayAnderson, recently-defeated Democratic candidate for secretary of state. "A woman has to work doublyhard." Anderson, Gallegos and Harriet Spanel of the League of Women Voters, spoke at a paneldiscussion Wednesday sponsored by the Political Science Club. Anderson related experiences from her'75 campaign and criticized press coverage. "Experience with a hostile press could prepare me foralmost anything," she said. "My opponent had courted the press for many years. He was their drinkingbuddy." She said smear attempts on opponents are part of every campaign. Candidates also mustchoose associates carefully. "I was running a very positive campaign," Anderson told tne small group."Apparently this is not the way to win state office." Gallegos said she would like to see more women inappointed positions. There are often women on library or museum boards, she said, but none on the CivilService Commission or Code Review. "That's really considered men's domain," she said. Only recently a woman was appointed to the Housing Authority. The League of Women Voters tries to -encourage more participation in politics, she said. "Women have to work harder to get their point across," said Spanel.Locally they set up a talent bank, a directory of politically qualified women. "Local officials were veryreceptive," said Spanel. The League of Women Voters is open to all citizens over age 18. The non-partisan group promotes involvement in local, state.and national government; The League grew fromwomen's sufferage in the 1920s. "It's a good training ground," said Spanel. "Women are recognizing thatthey have the capability to give service." "But there's work to be done," said Gallegos. Women have tospeak up, she said. "Men are predominantly the verbal members of society." KAY ANDERSON â€” Therecent contenter for the Washington Secretary of State spoke Wednesday at a seminar on women inpolitics. She commented that women might have a higher average grade point, but in the classroom, men ask the questions. "Once you've got your foot in, the door is open," said Gallegos. "You can go as faras your capabilities and interests." "You have to be committed to be in politics," cautioned Anderson."I'm very grateful for the experience my campaign gave me." Organic baker does not live by bread aloneby KKIK MAGNUSON "Bible Bread." The sign is simple, with letters neatly printed on cardboard inmarking pen, and hangs on the back of an equally unpretentious little electric oven which squats on atable. "Ezek. 4:9 â€” Take thou also unto thee wheat and barley and bean and lentiles and millet andfitches (rye) . . ." A KNEAD FOR GOD â€” Terri Richeson of the New Health Food Store, across from the Leopold Hotel, is interested in teaching her trade as well as making bread. Terri Richeson uses allthese ingredients plus a few the Old Testament deity didn't call for, in her new bakery set in the back of"The New Health Food Store," across from the Leopold Hotel. "I figure God is *he greatest bio-chemist of all time," Richeson said. Distilled water, sorghum syrup (a variety of molasses) and "Hawaiian SunSyrup," a composite of cane sugar, rose hips, orange and lemon juice and papaya also go into herbread in varying amounts. Her wheat, which she grinds herself, all comes from Deaf Smith County, Tex. "No chemicals or sprays have ever been used in Deaf Smith County," according to Clancy Meyer, whoruns the health food store which houses the bakery. Not only does the county produce the mostnourishing wheat in the U.S., Meyer said, but has "the least incidence of tooth decay in the country."Richeson said she uses distilled water uecause "tne worst water you can get is public water â€” Godnever intended us to drink polluted, fluoridated water." Her bakery is just one week old, but is alreadyattracting many customers, according to Richeson. . A devout Seventh Day Adventist, Richardsonsaid she believes "if people would act like Christians in their business and think of other people, the Lordwill provide the rest." She dispenses free samples of her bread to anyone who is interested, she said."One girl had eight slices," she added. Richeson, a vegetarian, said her bread is a "complete proteinfood," which can be used to replace meat. She sells her tiny eight-inch loaves for what many peoplewould call a steep price â€” 89 cents a pound. With the ingredients used, she said, that is as cheap asshe can sell it. She has taught more than 500 people how to bake bread through classes at WhatcomCommunity College and intends to begin teaching again on her own as soon as enough people signup, she said. She has few kind words for the people who bring us "Wonder Bread" and other suchgastronomic delights. "Their bread is mostly air," and has little nutritional value, she said. This is not herfirst attempt at running a commercial bakery. "My husband and I ran a bakery for two years in Ferndale,selling to grocery stores," she said. "But they wanted more white flour, and then they complained thatthe bread didn't keep long enough so they wanted preservatives." The business was a financial success,Richeson said, but they gave it up rather than bow to such demands. "It took a lot of faith to give up abusiness we had put so much work into," she said. Coming from the lips of your typical American Lcapitalist monster, Richeson's claims of beneficence would fall on deaf ears â€” however this short,animated woman with the page-boy haircut and the penetrating blue eyes somehow radiates suchsincerity that it is difficult to doubt her. Of course this reporter, who waddled out of her bakery with a free loaf under one arm and umpteen slices of bread in his gut, just might be prejudiced. Book policy takenas recommendation The Standardized Textbook proposal was approved Tuesday by the AcademicCoordinating Commission (ACC), as a recommendation, not as a policy, as originally intended. The guidelines, as accepted by the ACC, says "all instructors for lower division classes are recommended to adopt a textbook for at least one year (three quarters)." The ACC further recognized an instructor's prerogative to change texts during the year, but it urged each faculty member to consider the fullramifications of such a change. Now active, the recommendation will not carry as much impact as apolicy would, according to George Elliott, student co-op Bookstore manager. He said Wednesday heis concerned about the cooperation from some departments on campus in following the guidelines.Commissioner Hyung-Chan Kim of Ethnic Studies, who moved to accept the recommendations said,"If you have to change fundamental texts, you are not doing you job." Porn on our centerfold*. The black and white print of the Western Front combines with blue for a very colorful issue. See pages 9 and 9.Super-Studs burned by Red Heads A professional team of fiery women [in more ways than one] flashedby a variety of Bellingham personalities Monday night. See page 15. ---------- Western Front - 1976 February 13 - Page 2 ---------- 2 Western Front Friday, February 13,1976 Liz McAlister: spirited and dedicated to non by CASEYBUHR Liz McAlister, one of the Harrisburg Seven, told a group of about 50 people Tuesday that leaderswith power are like dinosaurs in their "ultimate certainty that no problem can not be solved without a littlemore power." McAlister spoke before the showing of "The Selling of the Pentagon," in Lecture Hall 2.The Harrisburg Seven were indicted for a plot to put a bomb in an air duct under the U.S. capitol and tokidnap HenryKissinger. McAlister said the charge was trumped up by J. Edgar Hoover, whom theSeven had pinned down with some legal discrepancy. They were charged with obstructing justice, andMcAlister was convicted for smuggling a letter to Phil Berrigan in jail. Former priest Berrigan and former nun McAlister were married three years ago. McAlister traced the development of nuclear defensepolicy in this country since 1945, when Truman responded to news of the successful bombing ofHiroshima saying "this is the greatest day in history." She said that our ideas regarding nuclearweapons "are as old as our possession of them, as the idea of aspired technology and the need to win."The win syndrome, she said, has restructured our nation into a permanent national security state.McAlister said the nuclear energy industry itself contributes to the proliferation of weapons , in love -violence with plant waste that produce the same detrimental effects. She noted the problem struck close to home with the construction of $30 billion Trident nuclear submarine in Bangor, Wash., near thepeninsula. "The entire process operates independently of leaders who take a position on the issue,"McAlister said. Access to the controls now lies in the hands of many instead of a few, she concluded.Her personal recommendation for concerned citizens was development of groups that meet regularly tofocus on the issue of national defense. McAlister stressed the need to see each other as resources,since organization at the group level provides opportunity for the community to grow spiritually andpurposefully through the goals of non-violent resistance. McAlister is the co-founder of the Jonah Housein Baltimore, which is founded on the principles of non-violent resistence. When asked where she got herenergy, she replied, "it is largely a matter of spirit, the command to love, to build life, and to protect it."The speaker was sponsored by the Campus Christian Ministry, which has arranged for WilliamStringfellow to speak there at 7 tonight. Stringfellow harbored Dan Berrigan [Phil's brother) while he wasunderground in the period of the Harrisburg Seven. Solution to grade inflation sought There is concernthat grades could lose their meaning and value if grade inflation continues, according to Loren Webb,acting vice president for academic affairs. According to Registrar Eugene Omey, there is noevidence the trend is reversing. Out of concern that scholastic awards are losing their meaning,alternatives are being sought. One alternative accepted by the Academic Coordinating Commission onTuesday proposes that awards be granted on a percentile basis of class standings from GPAs. Theproposal, also accepted by College President Paul Ols-camp and the Dean's Council, states scholasticawards should be given as follows: Magna Cum laude to the upper three per cent of a graduating class;Cum Laude to the upper eight per cent; and honors to the upper 15 per cent. Webb, who submitted thisproposal to the two councils has also asked Omey to prepare a review of grading practices at Westernfor the past decade, to determine if alterations or changes are necessary. Omey said he feels ifinformation is released on the grade upswing, if people become knowledgeable about it, and if there is discussion within departments, the situation could remedy itself. Acceptance by the ACC madeWebb's proposal a reality, going into effect at the beginning of fall 1976. Senate reaffirms WashPIRGWashPIRG was reaffirmed Monday by the All-College Senate when it overrode the "veto" of CollegePresident Paul Ols-camp by a vote of 23-7. Olscamp had refused to implement the Senate approval of WashPIRG. The Senate first passed the concept, 27-6, two weeks ago., WashPIRG wants $2 charged at registration to fund its program. Students who wish a refund may do so later in the quarter.Olscamp, while explaining his objections, said, "If the trustees vote no, I hope it will not end theWashPIRG movement." To that, Ann Shiras, co-chairperson of WashPIRG replied, "You say you'refor us, but you won't fund us." Shiras said they had talked to trustee Robert Winston and would talk toothers in the next two weeks. Marvin Southcott of the technology department said he objected toprospective students paying to join an organization before they attend classes here. The Board ofTrustees will consider WashPIRG in a meeting, March 5. In other business, Olscamp announced theProgram Studies Committee will probably have a final report in mid-March. MAMA SUNDAYSPRESENTS THE McLAIN FAMILY BAND in concert One of America's finest Bluegrass bands, theMcLain Family Band has performed at all the top bluegrass festivals. The Band is currently on a UnitedStates and world tour. Wednesday, 18 February 1976 Viking Union Lounge 8:00 pm $2.00 at the doorThis residency is made possible in part by a grant from the Western States Arts Foundation with fundsfrom the National Endowment for the Arts and the support of the Washington State Arts Commission. 1-4 â€¢d 3 DQ gt; gt; lt;b CO 5 2 o LIZ McALISTER â€” One of seven Harrisburg, Pa., defendantsindicted for allegedly conspiring to kidnap Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Peace Corps rep willinterview next week A new, pre-slotted Peace Corps recruiting system will be in effect when CatherineLa- Tour from the Seattle ACTION office visits campus Tuesday through Friday, Feb. 17 to 20, seekingPeace Corps applicants. Under the new system, initiated last December, LaTour will be able to tellinterested persons at their first interview if and where their abilities can be used. Under the old system,applicants had to wait for paperwork to be before knowing this. ACTION is the federal agency forservice in such as Corps, VISTA, SCORE. LaTour phone last week processed combined voluntary the Peace UYA and said on the she will be especially interested in talking to people with skills in math,physical science, education, home economics and vocational education. There are also openings inmany crafts and specific musical instruments, she said. There are current openings in Honduras,Nicaragua, Paraguay, Niger, Lesotho and. tfte Republic of Korea among others, LaTour said. ThePeace Corps at present has about 7,500 volunteers in 68 countries. Applicants should have aBachelor's Degree or be expecting to graduate in March or June. A 30-day waiting period for medicaland personal reference clearances can be expected she said. Peace Corps tours are for two years, with three months of training in language, job orientation and host nation culture. French and Spanishare predominant languages. Volunteers receive a living allowance based on the host nation's cost ofliving, round trip transportation, medical treatment and housing. An $1,800 readjustment allowance atthe end of Peace Corps service also is given. In the Peace Corps LaTour worked in Liberia, Africa,teaching language arts and library techniques. While overseas she faced bandits in Chad and oncewas offered $500 to become a number four wife. LaTour will be interviewing at the Placement Office inEdens Hall all four days. Appointments should be made. WEEKLY SALES AT *3.f7 EVERYDAYLOW PRICES 1^35 Railroad Ave 676-9573 ---------- Western Front - 1976 February 13 - Page 3 ---------- Friday, February 13,1976 , Western Front 3 VP hopeful wants better faculty funding by DICK MILNEWestern needs more quality faculty to bring in more money, according to John LaTourette, candidate forvice president for academic affairs here. LaTourette was here earlier this week to meet with the vicepresidential search committee and college president, and to tour the campus and community. At a two-hour public forum Monday afternoon, LaTourette said national prominence for Western could help bring inmore financial support. "The key is to add to your quality faculty to give you national visibility whileserving local needs," LaTourette said. "I assume you have at least 10 per cent high quality faculty here,"he said. "That's not a criticism. It's typical of most schools." LaTourette is acting provost for graduatestudies and research for the State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton. SUNY went through areduction-in-force program in which the Russian department there was entirely eliminated, he said. "Thedecision was to take deep cuts here and there to preserve the areas of quality," LaTourette said. He saidthe Russian department was "a pretty poor group of faculty" and "if that department is needed again, wewould hire a whole new department." Tenured faculty members were among those let go at SUNY.LaTourette said he doesn't have any "strong feelings" about tenure quotas, although he said it "decreases a department's flexibility." "Whether we like it or not, state government is holding administrators andfaculty accountable for the use of state funds," he said. "We're fighting for survival." In order to win thatfight, you have to bring in quality programs, he said. "You have to realize it's going to have a high pricetag." At times of low enrollment or changing student interest, "You have to take a close look at thesituation," he said. "You don't want to make cuts that will embarrass you in the future." LaTourette saidmost institutions went tod far in throwing out or revamping general college requirements in the 1960s andearly 70s. "There's good grounds for a regulation stipulating a student should have a certain number ofhours in humanities and social sciences. There's justification for a year of calculus and a year of lifescience and a lab." At the same time, the college should allow students to pursue specialized programswhich result in jobs, encouraging them to pursue a masters degree while working, LaTourette said.Education for jobs "is what a public university is supposed to do," he said. LaTourette is a 1954 graduateof Rutgers University, and received his doctorate in economics there in 1962. At SUNY, LaTourettehandles all research money that comes into the institution while overseeing 18 doctorate programs and over 30 masters programs. He said he applied for the job here because he felt it would be "morechallenging" than his job at SUNY. JOHN LaTOURETTE JEWELRY POTTERY CLOTHINGHANDCRAFTS LA MWMPQgft mexiCQn â€¢HPORTS Fairhaven Marketplace 733-1150 CINEMA676-9083 "Bay St. Village" ANDROMEDA STRAIN A frightening realistic sci-fi thriller about earth's first biological crisis. 8:00 pm ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN Abbott and CostelloLon Chaney and BelaLugosi in a superb mixture of comedy and horror. 10:20 p.m. Study inGuadalajara, Mexico The GUADALAJARA SUMMER SCHOOL, a fully accredited UNIVERSITY OFARIZONA program, will offer July 5-August 13, anthropology, art, education, folklore, history,political science, language and literature. Tuition and fees, $195; board and room with Mexican family$280. Write to GUADALAJARA SUMMER SCHOOL, Office of International Programs, University ofArizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721. VuM 1410 CORNWALL Â»vi. MINK OIL Reg. $1.25 NOW 6 9 c w i t n coupon valid through Feb. 29, 1976 COUPON SfcTbM KfcTS T( SAL Pi WONT BAEEB THEffl BESeattle Repertory Theatre in George M. Cohan's RIOTOUS MYSTERY THRILLER Feb. 18- 19-20 8:00pm Curtain OH STAGE LiVE Tickets on Sale at Williams and Williams 1429 N. State Street or Mount Baker Theatre $3 students $4 general Mail orders taken S.A.S.E. and 25c handling â€” ordersreceived after February 14 held at door * * * SOUTHFORK * * BLUEGRASS BAND * Friday andSaturday evenings ^ February 13 Cr 14 yL Skip McDonald's Restaurant yt next to the Herald Building ^ * â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ * * * * # HAPPENING MAMA SUNDAYSFriday 2/13 Mama Sundays is having an all night open mike. Sign-ups begin at 7:30 and theperformances begin at 8:00 in the Coffee Den. This is free to enjoy. Wednesday 2/18 Mama Sundaysproudly presents a fine bluegrass band, The McLain Family. Tickets are $2.00 at the door. The McLainswill play in the V.U. Lounge. Friday 2/20 Mama Sundays presents Southfork with Tony Trischka for anevening of lively banjo picking. The show begins at 8:00 in the V.U. Lounge and is absolutely free. FILMS Thursday 2/19 the art film series continues witn tne presentation of 'Le Bonheur.' A poetic and sensuoushymn to the happy life, LE BONHEUR is the story of one man in love with two women. Director AgnesVarda portrays personal happiness as a force both self gratifying and pathetically destructive. Lushlyphotographed in warm Renoir colors. LE BONHERU is frequently referred to as one of the most beautifulfilms ever made, and has established Miss Varda as one of France's most important directors. LEBONHEUR will be in L-4 at 6:30 9:00 pm. Tickets are 75c at the door. Saturday, 2/21 bluesmen Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee will be performing in the Concert Hall at 8:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now for $3. Sonny and Brownie are like old friends who never let you down. The rapport between the two andtheir audience is always amazingly strong. Their stage manner is very poised and warm, both of themintroducing their songs with anecdotes and jokes. ART GALLERY WWSC drawing and painting teacher, Gene Vike will show recent flatwork through March 5. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 10:00-4:00,Sunday 12:00-5:00. Prsssntsd by Assoclstsd Students Program Commission i i i i i i i i i i i i i Ii i i i s i i i ---------- Western Front - 1976 February 13 - Page 4 ---------- 4 Western Front Friday, February 13,1976 Opinion What does an 'R' mean-rape, ravage, rampage?'^Alright â€” now let's get it right on the first take. "The girl's asleep in bed when the six bikers comeroaring up outside. We get headlights on the wall, and the bikers smash through the door. "The girlwakes up and goes for the gun under her pillow and picks off the first guy just as he reaches the bed.Biker number two grabs for the gun, but takes one between the eyes. Number three grabs her hand andsmashes it against the bedpost, making her drop the gun. *.. . "Four and five jump on top of her and pinher arms and legs on the bed â€” spread eagle. "Enter the bike king. "That when you start your lines,honey. You know, 'you bastards, You'll have to kill me before I. . .' like that, with lots of screams andfeeling. Then, king, you start your lines â€” 'Nobody crosses the Scarlet Bandits without. . . 'then you rip her clothes off. "We flash to a close up of number three's face, then number, four, then you, honey. Theoverhead camera zooms in for a quick shot of the struggling girl, then flashes back for a close up of theking. "We do the rape â€” probably 30 seconds worth. Then number three takes over, number four, andso on til we get to the climax. "At that point we get the car driving up outside, more headlights, thehusband runs in and we go right into the fight scene. "Alright, let's make this first one a print. Everybodytake their places, and PLEASE no ad libs on the lines. We're gonna try for an Râ€”rating on this baby.â€” Keith Olson v^J? Editor's note: Disgusted Recreation major and J.E. Ray, please contact theWestern Front so we can authenticate your letters. PIRG funding is boiling point The fate of Western'sPublic Interest Research Group proposal has boiled down to the controversy over how the proposedorganization will be funded. Proponents of the measure have opted for a mandatory $2 fee, collected.with tuition payments from every student. Students who chose not to support WashPIRG could havetheir $2 refunded. Opponents of the measure have insisted the mandatory collection of fees isdiscriminatory against students not in favor of WashPIRG. It's been debated that those students wouldnot bother to file for a refund, and the use of colleges as collection agencies for a public research groupmay be unethical. An alternatvie method of funding^ has been suggested whereby students could choose at registration time whether or not they wish to support WashPIRG. Proponents of WashPIRG haverejected that alternative for fear that students, who would otherwise support WashPIRG, mayapathetically, decline to register their support. Student apathy has been a springboard for arguments onboth sides. On the one hand, students wouldn't bother to pay the $2, on the other hand, studentswouldn't bother to ask for a refund. Few persons have attacked the WashPIRG proposal on its face. It'sbeen recognized that PIRGs in other parts of the country have successfully exposed a number of publicrip-offs. The good that a Bellingham PIRG could do has not been denied. Yet, the proposal may die inthe very name of student (public) interest which such an organization would serve. Apathy has beenused as a catch-all excuse for non-involvement. If student apathy indeed exists, why not use it to ouradvantage for once. If students neglected to ask for a refund, it's not like their $2 wouldn't still be workingfor them. Even students who decline to support WashPIRG will enjoy the benefits as citizens andpotential consumers. That would be getting something for nothing. Who'll be discriminated against inthat respect? It is also only fair to ask whose interest is served by preventing the formation of a localPIRG â€” mainly business interests and public larceny groups. Politics enter the scene when oneconsiders who is being browned in the solicitation of private donations for higher education. While log-rolling may be behind it all, the argument against WashPIRG just doesn't seem to wash. It invites areciprocal answer to proposed tuition increases. "It's not the idea of funding higher education we oppose; it's just the method of funding." â€” Keith Olson front staff EDITOR: Keith Olson MANAGING EDITOR:Louie Phillips NEWS EDITOR: Dick Milne ARTS ENTERTAINMENT: Janene Lofgren SPORTSEDITOR: Carolyn Price COPY EDITORS: Tori Bonneville, Marshall Brown Suki Dardarian, MargaretGodfrey, Roy Tanaka PRODUCTION MANAGER: Greg Hoofinagle ASSISTANT PRODUCTION: Liz RustADVERTISING MANAGER: Tom Ellison AD GRAPHICS: Maria McAllister, Dave Porter BUSINESSMANAGER: Duane Wolfe PHOTO EDITOR: Ray Hoy The Western Front is the official newspaper ofWestern Washington State College. Editorial opinions are those of the writer. Entered as second classpostage at Bellingham, Washington 98225 The Front is represented by NEAS, New York. Regularissues are published on 1 Tuesdays and Fridays. Composed in the Western print shop, it is printed atthe Lynden Tribune. ADVISER: Jim Schwartz REPORTERS: Margaret Anstett, Norm Bainter, JodyBento, Gary Bertram, Amy Nelson Bristow, Casey Buhr, Art Burton, David Cappaert, Karen Clysdale, Don Creery, Rick Donker, Tracey Elliott, Barb Felver, Don Gregory, Leslie Hail, Vickie Haugen, DavidHolweger, Robyn Hovies, Karen Hurd, Patti Jones, Ann Legry, Erik Magnuson, Dave Marchbank, RichardMcCaJlum, John McCartney, Marie McClanahan, Harry McFarland, Terry McGuire, Kathi Morod, EdMund, Dave Neff, Lori Nelles, Julie Nelson, Karen Ostrander, Bart Potter, Bud Rechterman, HeatherRichendrfer, Dennis Ritchie John Robison, Rex Rystedt, Viola Sibert, Bob Slone, Andrew Smith, JulieSteinberg, Barbara Stenehjem, Mike Thompson, Lynn Truckey, Shannon Udy, Tony Volchok, HelenWarinsky, Peggy Watt, Phil Wiseman, Gary Wolbert. All Gory folks of school Satire by Dan Smith Theeducational system of the tiny Republic of Demokratia was falling apart. Students, heady with freedom,had recently divided the State University into five sovereign nations, thus making the administrationprocess a bit cumbersome. As a result, an education expert was sent to the United States of El Dorado,possessor of a legendary educational system, paved with gold. On arriving in El Dorado, Ed U. Kayshun(the Demokratians were famous for their droll sense of humor), the education expert was taken to Break'em Young University, where he received a shock. The students were lined up goose-stepping into thedean's office where each received a whack on the head with a mallet. Shock number two came whenKayshun saw a student chained to his desk. "Oh, he's a hard-headed liberal arts major who just refusesto learn differential calculus," explained the dean. "But what's the use of forcing it down him?" queriedKayshun. "This nation was built on equality! Everyone is gonna come out the same if it kills him!" At that point the dean looked at the student's paper. "What! Only 98 out of 100 correct. Do not pass, do notcollect an "A," go directly back to where you started!" Kayshun, in sympathy with the poor student whoappeared in shock, offered to take him out and buy him a beer, or a coke of he wasn't old enough."School policy forbids that, sir," answered the student. "Mercy above, hands that touch the demon Colashall never shake mine." "Tell me what you really think of this place," said Kayshun. "The judiciousremonstrances create a certain a-propos quid pro quo, strictly in a de facto sense. Or, in Chinese, acertain Teng Shung, translatable as Mystic Harmonious Septum. Or . . ." Kayshun went home to makehis report. Accordingly, the republic of Demokratia became the Kingdom of Tyrannia and adopted the ElDorado method. Within a few years, the students had revolted, occupied the University buildings anddeclared them a sovereign nation. "Perhaps we didn't do something right," suggested the King. So, onceagain, Kayshun was off to El Dorado. "Are you sure you brought me to the right place?" asked Kayshun. His question was prompted by the fact that the University had changeditsnametotheNow Placeof YourThing! andby the sight of the dean locked in a stockade, being paddled by the students. "Of . . . OW . . .course," the dean yelped. "The students are simply notifying me of the new rules against short hair, longskirts and â€” ha, ha â€” right-handedness." Later, Kayshun visited a class on Transcendental Macrame, which two students had organized. It was report card day and they both received "A's". "It's really quitesimple," explained the instructor. "In order to be true to the principles of equality, we cannot possibly onlygrade those who are attending school, but must grade the entire population. Since these two are the only ones attending this class they get "A's." Everyone not enrolled will naturally get failing grades."Kayshun went over to talk to one of these remarkable students who was capable of organizing his ownclass. "Excuse me/ What is this class about and what books have you read?" "Read . . .oh, man. . . I'm black and white and everything is reeeed . . . all over . . . red, white and bluuuue . . . Oh wow! It's theMan . . . don't let him take my rock records away." "No, no, it's okay . . . what do you think about thisplace?" "Well, it's like, great, wow, you know, far out, it's the neatest coolest Mother (Bleep) in the world, dude. Hay, next time you come from Tyrannia, can you bring me a six-pack of Coprs?" ---------- Western Front - 1976 February 13 - Page 5 ---------- Friday, February 13,1976 Western Front 5 Letters Pot: 'Eat every herb' Action seen as protest againstEditor, Western Front: American policy, student apathy This letter is in reference to "Pot leaves, crosses stirring controversy." Contrary to what was insinuated in this letter, some "devout Christians" so indulge in marijuana. Gen. 3:16 â€” "The Earth brought forth grass, and herb bearing seed after his kind . . .and God said, 'Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed which is upon the face of all the earth,and every tree in lt; gt; which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed, to you it shall be meat." Exod.10:12 â€” "Eat every herb of the land." Prov. 15:17 â€” "Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than astalled ox and hatred therewith." Further, what was said about protest I find totally inadequate for thepresent situation. I see the appearance of marijuana leaves in windows as a way of expressing beliefthat marijuana should be legalized. These people should not be downgraded simply because theirs isa symbolic expression . . . Tyler Bentley 406 Hoff Road Bowie review showed 'abysmal conception'Editor, Western Front: Rick Donker's review of Bowie's Seattle concert showed an abysmal conceptionof music and the industry which generates it, or perhaps an overindulgence in Jack Daniels. Yearsago, Bowie benefitted from the advantages of a multi-million dollar publicity hype and the coaching of one of the few innovative geniuses in the rock industry. Cherry Vanilla manipulated the industry movers with her sexual favors, much as John Lennon had with his intellect. However', the hype was deserved. Hewas surrounded by extremely competent musicians and engineers and rode the crest of a creative tidein hard rock music. Bowie now suffers the fate of an actor without a role, surviving the business onlybecause of his salable name. The monied interests have remodeled his image and sent out "The ManWho Sold the World" again, only this time as a venture in crass commercialism. The show began withseveral subliminal psychological tricks stolen from Jethro Tull's "Passion Play" tour anddegenerated from there. The musicians were pathetically inadequate to back up a voice like Bowie's.Although the band was bad, the engineers must have been asleep. The concert was plaguedconstantly by feedback, improper volume levels, and a lack of mid-range frequencies, the guitars beingdivided between extreme treble and bass. All the show provided was Bowie's voice and that little bit of stage presence he salvaged from an earlier era. No Mr. Donker, Bowie's Seattle concert was worse than bad . . . it was unprofessional. Gary Bowden Senior Editor, Western Front: In response to the potleaves letter, I applaud the actions of lower campus students. Ted Brancate and Matt Shaw haveequated this dissident action to an 'obvious' disapproval of 'cardboard Christian crosses.' However, myappraisal of the situation is entirely different. I see this protest as an outpouring of dissatisfaction withthe wholly absurd and unjust acts of security in an attempt to enforce the asinine restrictions placed onuse of a harmless weed. The authors of this absurd letter say that these actions 'display a behaviorunbefitting of any college-aged individual.' In my estimation, any action that can be determined to be aprotest against the injustice of American policy in this, a bicentennial year, must be applauded as anaction befitting all Americans of any age. Ted and Matt continue by charging the perpetrators of thishonorable action of disregard for the feelings and convictions of others. I beg you, Ted and Matt,show some respect and regard yourself. In this age of passive acceptance, I applaud any action thatmoves to destroy the apathy college students bathe themselves in. Students of the lower campus, Iapplaud your actions of protest against the oppressive policies of this nation. I would appreciate one of your leaves to display in my residence off campus. Viva freedom, an end to tyranny. Robert CaudleSenior There's no controversy Editor, Western Front: This letter is being written as a response to theletter in the Feb. 6 Front, written by Ted Brancato and Matt Shaw. I don't think there's a controversyover the pot leaves and the crosses. I think it is a form of demonstrating by two groups of individuals that have separate beliefs. One group is into God and the other into pot. If one group is forced to removetheir emblems of faith, then the other-should be also. Think about it. That doesn't sound like democracyto me. This is supposed to be a free country, so everyone should be able to voice (or demonstrate) their beliefs openly. There are many types of people in this community, and if we are to peacefully co-exist,there must be give-and-take by all parties involved. JaldDodson Nash Hall Pot leaves are free expression Editor, Western Front: This is in response to the letter regarding the representation of marijuanaleaves in dorm windows. As an originator and supporter of this so-called "protest," I object to theattitude of Ted Brancato and Matt Shaw. First of all, when I put the marijuana leaf in my window, it wasneither in disapproval nor in retaliation of the cardboard crosses in some of the windows. I put it in mywindow as an expression of my beliefs and convictions. It's too bad that some of the people on thiscampus are having a difficult time grasping the idea of respecting these beliefs and convictions. Inresponse to the opinion that the originators and supporters of this "aggressive attitude" are"displaying behavior unbefitting of any college-aged individual," forgive me, but I was never giveninstructions concerning what behavior does befit college-aged individuals. If displaying the properbehavior means not expressing oneself the way one finds it necessary to do so, then I want no part of it. I have no desire to cause "dissonance among Western students," but neither do I have any desire tobe told how I may express myself, nor how I should behave. ' Putting the marijuana leaves in thewindows was not intended as a malicious or aggressive act anymore than displaying the crosses was. A few people got together one afternoon and decided we wanted to express ourselves, just as thedevout Christians have done. If the leaves have caused anyone to suffer, then I apologize for my part inthe offense. But the leaf will remain oh my window. Karen Orr Lower campus resident Shorts Â£Underwear Satire by Gary Larson Bozo perverts vs. Ronald ,'mommy Editor, Western Front: I'm writingin response to the articles secreted by your grossly misinformed and radical-orientated staff. That is,your amateur cartoonist, your bisexual pervert, your WashPIRG pushers, your lily white liberals andyour somewhat disconnected Roving Mike. The amateur cartoonist with the Bozo mentality shouldtake note that he and his troopers from the "Revolutionary Bicentennial Commission" have not ruffed a single hair on Ronald's somewhat legendary scalp. Bozo and his revolutionaries have only served tolight the fuse that will send Reagan skyrocketing to the White House. -Just - remember- Ronald callshis wife "mommy," likes a good fight and is a winner all the way. How is it this damned "GayAwareness Week" and WashPIRG exploitation get an over abundance of publicity in your paper? Iwould suspect it is a group of backhouse socialists using the Western Front as a tool to further promotetheir leftist aspirations. You and your staff are most likely not even aware that an increasing number ofstudents are having their (illegible) ta-tooed. In view of this, I would strongly recommend you change thename of the paper to the Eastern Front. A for the-Roving Mike, it's high time you trade it in on a newone. Not only is it out of touch with the international scene, but also on the local sports scene. It makes absurd statements like "Canadian alien law prohibits citizen from owning land." The latter being anabsolute and outright fallacy. In all fairness, I must comment you and your staff for keeping my catwell supplied with kitty tissue to line her litter box. This tissue has little substance, great absorbtionstrength, makes my kitty feel like a real aristocat. What more could anyone ask for? Ian McLaineSophomore, Business Administration NATIONALNEWS It seems Richard Nixon is in much better health nowadays. Reports indicate Mr. Nixon has been jogging approximately three miles a day at his SanClemente home and plans to make a comeback as a track star. In a recent interview, the ex-Presidenthad this to say about his new career, "Well, I've been running all my life. There's no reason to changenow." When asked about the future, Mr. Nixon quipped, "You mother Wo tttVst are still gonna have Dick Nixon to kick around, but you're gonna have to catch me first." NEW CLASS The speech department isoffering a new class next quarter, for those students who have already taken Speech 405: Persuasion.The class will be called Advanced Persuasion. Class discussions will include intermediate and advancedmethods of influencing attitudes and opinions (i.e. â€” instruction, consultation, deliberation, threats ofreprisals and thumbscrews). Labs will also furnish practical experience in these areas provided enoughvolunteers of a masochistic nature can be procured. PORNO FILM BIG SUCCESS The X-rated film"French Blue" played to an almost full house Thursday. "The movie was a big success," the AS programcommissioner claimed, "Everyone seemed up for the flick. A lot of people came and saw the movie andfor a lot ox people it was vise-versa, but a good time was had by all." FOOD AFFECTS LEARNING In arecent study, the home economics department conclusively proved that nutrition affects learning. Theexperiment involved a group of school children between the ages of 9 and 16. When fed a diet consistingentirely of Alpo Beef Chunks and Gravy Train, the group showed deficiencies in their learning abilities.The group as a whole, scored consistently lower than the national average on test results involvingreading, language skills and mathematics, however, they did fare quite well in other areas such assitting/fetching and rolling over.''' ---------- Western Front - 1976 February 13 - Page 6 ---------- 6 Western Front Friday, February 13,1976 Et\teftair\meT\t Grad student vies for Met Opera position THEPICTURE SHOUT WEEKDAY SAT 7:00 :15 SUN. 4:30 7:00 Maitland Peters, a 25-year-oldgraduate student from Western, won the opera auditions sponsored by the New York MetropolitanOpera Feb. 7 for Washington and Alaska. Peters, a baritone who graduated from Western with adegree in sociology and music in 1974, competed with about 25 people and won the audition and the$100 prize. A regional audition, to be held March 7 at the University of Washington, is Peters' next steptoward the Metropolitan Opera. In it, he will be competing with winners from all the western states, and only one finalist will be chosen for the trip to New York, and the $1,000 prize. MAITLAND PETERSPeters sang in -'Carmen," an opera presented here Jan. 31 by the Northwest Concert Association andperformed with the Vancouver Philharmonic Feb. 6. If not chosen in the regional auditions, Peters plansto study in Germany where "opera houses are more numerous and audiences smaller than in the United States." He said he wants to return to the U.S. and perform with a major opera company. Peters willgraduate with a masters in music after his graduate recital at 8:15 p.m. next Friday, Feb. 20 in theConcert Hall. Kentucky's finest perform Wednesday V o 1209 m !fâ„¢â„¢i We are extremely pleased to â„¢",RIHI present this outrageously funny contemporary western comedy. Absolutely nothing issacred to these two renegades who live just outside the law. All you need is a hip sense of humor toenjoy one of the funniest films this year. Â«'* IN ObD FAIRHflVEN The McLain Family Band will bringsome of Kentucky's finest bluegrass music to Bellingham at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Viking Unionlounge. This tour, their first in Washington, is being coordinated by the Western States ArtsFoundation. The Bellingham performance is co-sponsored by the Foundation, Mama Sunday's andthe Washington State Arts Council. The McLain Family Band has been performing for six years. Thefather, Raymond K. McLain, plays guitar; Ruth, 17, plays bass; Alice, 19, mandolin, $2. and Raymond W., banjo and fiddle. They have performed across the United States and Europe during the last threeyears. Tickets for the concert are 6tol22b THE COLLEGE OF FINE PERFORMING ARTS AND THEDEPARTMENT OF THEATRE PRESENTS A View from the Bridge by Arthur Milter February 1.1, 12,13, 14 8:14 pm OLD MAIN THEATRE GENERAL ADMISSION 2.50 RESERVATJONS CALL STUDENTS 1.50 676-3873 10-7 pm GOLDEN AGERS FREE CUNT I I I THE EIGER SANCTION GEORGEKENNEDY â€” VONETTA McGEE â€¢ JACK CASSIDY â€¢ A MALPASO COMPANY FILM Screenplayby HAL ORESNER. WARREN B. MURPHY and ROD WHITAKER â€¢ Based on the best-selling novel byTREVANIAN â€¢ Music by JOHN WILLIAMS Directed by CLINT EASTWOOD â€¢ Produced by ROBERTDALEY â€¢ Executive Producers RICHARD 0. ZANUCK arrt DAVID BROWN A UNIVERSAL PICTUREâ€¢ TECHNIC0LOR*'PANAVISION lt;! | ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE ON MCA RECORDS gt; TAPES | R RESTRICTED Under 17 reqtmei accompanying Parent or Adull Guard.an MOUNTBAKER THEATRE 106 N. Commercial St. 734-4950 Eight shows 7 pm and 9:45 p.m. nightly exceptThursday Selected short subjects shows first regular prices still in effect. "SHOCKING ANDCONTINUOUSLY PROVOCATIVE!'1 \ Thursday Feb. 19 in L-4 6:30 Â£r 9:00 pm 75c Sponsored by theAssociated Students Program Commission : "'*Â» gt; W 'sV v v \ gt;\ 'V- ^v* 'Â»Â»' vV Vfc- %i.â€¢Â» â€¢â€¢'.*,* .jy W Vvj â€¢Â»-Â» ---------- Western Front - 1976 February 13 - Page 7 ---------- ' Miller presents a fine view Friday, February 13, 1976 Western Front 7 psmmmm LET ME SHOW YOUBOXING â€” Eddie [right] wants Rodolpho Reft] to prove his manhood BY DAN SMITH An excellentinterpretation of Arthur Miller's powerful tragedy of the common man, "A View From the Bridge," is beingpresented by Western's Department of Theatre and Dance. This play is a moving, modern adaptation ofGreek dramatic forms, on the order of "Death of a Salesman," Miller's most famous play. As a result, itcould easily be overplayed and overdirected by anyone too enamored of Romantic tragedy style. In allrespects though, director Dennis CatreU has avoided this tendency toward melodrama. The play movescrisply throughout and the timing is smoothly maintained, even though the play moves subtly betweenmoods of comedy and strong emotion. David Locey, a graduate student from Federal Way, is cast in the lead role of Eddie Carborie, a longshoreman who is giving refuge to two cousins from Italy who haveentered the country illegally. Annette Halseth of Tacoma plays his niece Catherine, a pivotal characteraround whom all the other characters play their passions. Beatrice, Eddie's wife, is played by GiuliCascioppo, a senior from Seattle. She is the only one in the play who is portrayed as especiallyBrooklynish, but she restrains herself just enough so that the role doesn't become a caricature.Rodolpho, the Italian cousin who falls in love with Catherine, is played by Peter Kelley. Blond, a singerwho sews and cooks, he displays just enough feminity to give Eddie doubts about his "rightness," yetconvinces the audience that Eddie is likely wrong, and remains a character with whom we aresympathetic. Dick Falkenbury who plays Marco, the other somewhat strong and dumb Italian cousin, isthe only player who fell somewhat short. Attempting to sound strong and dumb, his delivery was oftenonly wooden and lifeless and on several occasions his timing was noticeably off. But dumb roles areoften difficult for people wTho aren't. Finally, the part of Alfieri, played by Scott Creighton, a junior fromEdmonds, deserves separate attention. This play was written during a period when American playwrightswere experimenting with narrators and interlocutors as modern substitutes for the Greek chorus. OVERCOFFEE â€” Beatrice [left], Catherine [right] and Marco discuss family business. Alfieri, a neighborhoodlawyer representing the force of the Law, is just such a part. Unfortunately, this device did not work toowell and Alfieri is saddled with cliches and misplaced metaphors. Also, the part requires that the playersit dead still just off to the right of stage while the rest of the action is going on, then suddenly jump up to begin his explanations. Considering these handicaps, Creighton played his part very well. Regardless of the play's minor flaws, Miller is successful with his aims and the production does full credit to histalents. The play will be presented twice more, tonight and tomorrow, at 8:15 in the Old Main Theatre.Tickets are only $1.50 for students. Reservations may be made by calling 676-3873 from 10 a.m. to 7:30p.m. SRC THEATRES faking 1 ( 3 ^ WaltWsneyfe MATINEES SATURDAY AND SUNDAYondtteSeoenPioaifo STARTS AT MID-NITE FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY HAAAAA â€¢SHAW* ALL SEATS $1.50 THE TORTURE ' gt; CHAMBER vj. 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Info Desk, Bellingham Stereo Center, BudgetTapes Records, Fairhaven Books and Q.C. Stereo Center. Sponsored by the Associated StudentsProgram Commission. ---------- Western Front - 1976 February 13 - Page 8 ---------- 8 Western Front Friday, February 13,1976 Alchemist's dream â€” hard-co Porno flicks: erotic chorus byDON CHEERY Standing in the lobby of the State Street Theater, Bellingham's older erotic films theater,I'm assailed by an erotic soundtrack of grunts, groans, moans,' whines, sighs, squeals-and thesqueaking and thumping of bed, springs. "It took a couple of weeks to get used to the sounds coming out of there" says Cindy Davis, ticket taker at the State. Occasional inquiries from out of towners about"where the action is" and rarer flashes by exhibitionists are the only unusual incidents she's experienced. She said customers are usually friendly coming into the theater, but eye contact is hard to get on theway out. Being the first live girl encountered in their departure, Cindy said she often wonders if she'sbeing fantasized about by male customers. Single males make up most of the State's business, butcouples are not infrequent. Ages run generally in the mid to late thirties, according to Charles DeCoster,co-owner of the State. "We've found college-age people are generally unprepared for hardcore," DeCoster said. Most people who walk out in the middle of a show are college-age couples, he said. DeCosterdescribed a typical departure as the girl coming out first, striding for the door, staring CINDY DAVIS â€”Ticket veifdoi straight ahead. The guy follows about ten feet behind looking at the floor. Another eroticfilms theater DeCoster ran #i an Illinois college town was very popular with student audiences. He said he feels students at Western are less interested in films than students in other areas. $ Until August,1976, the State was a floundering theater featuring films similar to Fairhaven's The Picture Show. ThenDeCoster switched to erotic films and business improved considerably, despite an admission increasefrom $1 to $3. Films at the State vary from blue movie classics such as "Behind The Green Door" and"The Resurrection of Eve" to more basft; City 'promiscuous' in obscenity control: Hertz The U.S. Supreme Court, fearing it would become the High Court of Obscenity, established guidelines in 1973 to limit thenumber of cases brought to the justices. Here is how the law stands after those decisions: â€”interstatetransport of obscene material by common carrier may be prohibited. â€”importation of such material maybe prohibited. obscene material is not protected under the First Amendment. â€”"adult theaters" may notshow obscenity even if the spectators are limited to those over 18 years old. â€”adults may possessobscene material in their homes. â€”obscenity is judged by the state standard of the jury, not national orlocal community. â€”obscenity is patently offensive, and, when taken as a whole, lacks serious literary,artistic, political or scientific value. DAVE McEACHRAN BELLINGHAM MAYOR KEN HERTZ by AMYNELSON BRISTOW Bellingham has no official policy on obscenity and pornography and no city attorneyto enforce a policy, Mayor Ken Hertz said Friday. But, Kertz said, Bellingham needs to decide whether it wants to allow "adult" or sex-oriented businesses in the city. He listed three ways to approch the issue:"We can continue to tolerate expansion (into residential and throughout business areas, we cancontrol them in a specific area, or we can eliminate them altogether." Hertz said outdoor movies presentthe largest problem, since they can expose children to sexually explicit subjects and scenes andbecause outdoor theaters are drifting out into other areas of the community. "We have becomepromiscuous in what we allow people to do when we allow these things to go into other parts of thecommunity," Hertz said. Under controlled circumstances, limited adult entertainment areas could betolerated, he said. Such businesses may serve as an oullet for some persons, and that could be a major justification, Hertz said. And, he added, the freedom of people to do what they will is anotherconsideration. "It's like legalizing card playing rooms. If we attempt to eliminate them, they' gounderground," Hertz said. David McEachran, Whatcom County prosecuting attorney, made a similar observation in an interview Friday. "There is definitely a market or these businesses wouldn't be inexistence." "The whole area is a mess," said McEachran, explaining that loosely defined legal standards have muddied the waters of obscenity law. While ruling that obscenity can be defined, the SupremeCourt has offered only a vague definition, leaving each locality to determine how it wants to handle sex-oriented theaters, bookstores and other businesses. McEachran said the best way to bar sex-appealingbusinesses is through city ordinances. If a city is concerned about pornography and obscenity it canrefuse to grant operating licenses to certain kinds of businesses or set prohibitions on what will go onwithin its limits. ---------- Western Front - 1976 February 13 - Page 9 ---------- e porn changes dirt into gold Friday, February 13,1976 Western Front 9 or fhe State Street Theater.hardcore. I sat in on "The Last Bath," the first production by a Seattle erotic film company. Refularcustomers, about 20 per' cent of the State's business, didn't care for "The Last Bath" because it wasn'thardcore enough, Decoster said. Mowever, it is an ambitious, high quality film. The photography isexcellent and as much concerned with scenic footage of the Pacific Northwest as fornicating couples and triples. fhe cast made a noble attempt at acting, and the film included an interesting, originalsoundtrack. Being absorbed in the more basic qualities of the spectacle, I missed what may hatebeen a subtle attempt at a plot. A couple blocks south of the State is Bellingham's latest addition to theblue film industry, The Green Apple Theater. Films at the Green Apple are less technically refined, butdeliver more sex per second than those at the State. The Green Apple offers no plots, soundtracks oreven the slightest attempt at acting, just straight ahead stuffat 25 cents foraminuteand a half. An entirefilm runs about $2 and 10 to 12 minutes. It may be more expensive than at the State, but for truepornophiles there are great advantages to the Green Apple. Customers enjoy large, clean, carpetedviewing rooms. Screens are wall sized and ashtrays and kleenex dispensers are provided. It's luxuriouscompared to the traditional descent into the dark, dank, catacomb corridors of coffin sized, faded woodviewing cubicles encountered in similar establishments. Films at the Green Apple are changed weeklydue to a large number of regular customers. An employee of the Green Apple describes regulars as"single, lonely men," but "perfect gentlemen." The atmosphere is cordial. She said many of them actembarrassed about coming to the theater. A few no longer seem embarrassed and sometimes stop totalk. She said she feels The Green Apple and theaters like it are "an important thing in the community."So if you are curious, a fanatic follower of the genre or just want to compare your performance with thepro's, The State Street Theater and the Green Apple offer modern, safe and sanitary opportunities.Photos this page by Dan Lamont Porn shop sells everything but 'that weird stuff BOOK RACK AT THEGREAT NORTHERN BOOKSTORE by MARSHALL BROWN Merritt Hewitt, co-owner of Great NorthernBooks on Railroad Avenue, prefers to leave the distinction between hardcore and softcore pornography toothers. "I sell penetration," he says. "Except for the really weird stuff like necrophilia, mutilaton andbeastiality," Hewitt said last Friday evening. Sitting behind a display case of sex novelties, Hewitt, atrim, dark 31, was keeping one eye on the television news and the other on the two customers perusingthe store's stock. From his vantage he could see everything in the store except the standard "skin mags" sold almost everywhere these days. "I came into it for the money," Hewitt said. While a historygraduate student here, he clerked at the store for three years before becoming a partner with GaryDeLorenzo, who opened the store in 1971. DeLorenzo is also a former Western student. "It was a way to get started, and it gives me lots of time to read non-pornomaterial," Hewitt said. "I look at it from abusiness point of view â€” I'll buy what I can sell." What the store sells is novelties, books, magazines,comics and coin-operated movies in the store's rear. Hewitt said merchandise is selected for sale byquality not kinkiness. "A lot of what we see (from distributors) is cheap junk, especially some of thenovelties," he said. The store's supplier is in Seattle, but Hewitt declined to name the company."Everything we have sells pretty evenly, from the comics up to the $6.50 and $10 books and magazines," he said. Ten per cent of Great Northern's customers are unaccompanied women, 15 per cent if couples are included, Hewitt said. He was less definite about other breakdowns of his customers. Heestimated his gay patronage at 15 per cent, "as far as the sale of gay materiel is concerned." He said hethought another 15 per cent are Canadians, although with both groups he has "no way of knowing forsure. It's hard to tell." College students are not a significant part of his business. "I think most studentsjust pass it by. I guess they're just not interested in sex," Hewitt said, half smiling. Winter is the slowest time of the year for sales. "People view this as a luxury, and tax time is here," he reasoned. The coldweather doesn't help business either, he said. Hewitt couldn't recall any hassles the store has had. Hesaid an occasional drunk wanders in, but they're just asked to leave as would happen in a bar. "Theword's pretty well out with the kids, too," Hewitt said. "We don't get many underage here." The lawrestricts those under 18, but the sign in the storefront says 21 "just to avoid as much hassle aspossible," he explained. Shoplifting is not as much a problem as might be supposed of a store asspecialized as Great Northern. Tim Miesse, a clerk, said in his four years working there off and on, hehas caught only two people. There was brief flurry of local official interest in the store after the 1973Supreme Court community standards decision. " They' came in here and bought a few items, but Iguess they decided the items were alright. We haven't heard anything," Hewitt said. As for his own views, Hewitt said, "I don't know what obscenity is anymore, and I don't think the state does either." Hewittsaid the Supreme Court ruling didn't change things much in Washington. "The Legislature apparentlydecided the laws that were good before were just as good after (the ruling)." The storefront is curtainedoff, and passers by on the sidewalk "could see more on the magazine rack at Pay 'n Save," Hewitt said.Once inside, except for the subject material, the quiet, relaxed atmosphere could be mistaken for areligous reading room. Magazines and books cover the entire spectrum of human sexuality (exceptthat "really weird" stuff). Some are composed entirely of photographs, some are mixed prose and photos and some are all prose. Hewitt doesn't look for any loosening of restrictions on pornography. He said the community standards decision "seemed to limit the distribution jf materials interstate." And, "if eitherReagan or Wallace comes to power, or becomes a major force in the Presidential selection," Hewitt said, "those two guys would repress it." For the time being, Great Northern Books seems to be on firmground in Bellingham, and business seems to be good. A branch store was opened in Mt. Vernon Dec.1. "Our store there used to be a Bible bookstore," Hewitt said. "Our first day some people walked inthinking it still was and just about sâ€”." ---------- Western Front - 1976 February 13 - Page 10 ---------- 10 Western Front Friday, February 13,1976 M M BAKED LASAGNE VENUS PIZZA SPAGHETTI STEAK HOUSE 1304 12th St. in Old Fairhaven SB We stay open Just for you* We keep.people hours. Because buying a home audio system takes a little time. We have a very large selection of the best gear made. It takes some listening and looking and comparing to pick out just the right equipment for yourdesires and your budget. So we stay open to make it as convenient as possible for you to come inwhenever you can. Just to look. To listen. And to talk about audio gear with people who love qualityequipment. 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HOLLY BELLINGHAM, WA.PHONE 676-8014 SPOKANE SOUND CENTER TRI-CITIES SOUND CENTER ---------- Western Front - 1976 February 13 - Page 11 ---------- Friday, February 13,1976 Western Front 11 Fairhaven students lobbying in Olympia for reform throughCommon Cause Anderson finds it interesting that legislators will sometimes be hostile towards her untilthey find out she is a student and not a paid lobbyist. "Lobbyists in general don't have a good rapport,"she said. Definitely not discriminated against as a female lobbyist, Anderson wonders if she may havean advantage by being a woman working with nearly all men. The students will remain in Olympia through the entire session which is expected to run through the first part of March. Then they will return toFairhaven and evaluate their experience. In Bellingham, CC members monitored the November electionsof mayor, finance director, council-at-large and first, third and fifth ward city council seats. Their concern, according to Bill McCullen, monitoring chairman of CC in Bellingham, was that candidates follow theregulations of public disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures (Initiative 276). McCullensaid he feels Fred Veroski, fifth ward city council member, violated 276 by not Common Causerepresentative thinks local political candidate violated disclosure law filing disclosure reports on three out of the six required dates. "People can get away with it, if no one is at the local level keeping track ofthings," McCullen said. In essence, keeping track of government doings is what CC does, he said.Williams and Williams TICKETS IN SEATTLE War and The Spinners Feb. 16 Janice Ian Feb. 21 Grover Washington, Jr Feb. 22 Dan Fogelberg Feb. 27 Supertramp and Heart Mar. 19 1429 State Street 676-1121 CHINESE FOOD prepared by Chinese chefs cocktails and dancing food prepared to go THEPROSPECTOR 734-8068 1217 Cornwall, Bellingham 1421 n. State, Bellingham. WATCH OUTAMERICA gt;â€¢ the French are Coming i L lt;i* ( i t r i t a * At-' CREA TED A FUROR IN MADRIDâ€¢* ~tj- BROKE ALL RECORDS IN ROME *f LOH Felines CAPTIVATED OVER 1.500.000 PARISIANS 1 4. 734-4955 byJODYBENTO Three Fairhaven students are lobbying for a campaign reform bill inOlympia for Common Cause (CC) as their academic program for Winter quarter. Wendy Warren, LindaAnderson and Martin Reeves feel practical experience, rather than in-classroom theory, is a good wayto get an education. CC, an organization that calls itself a citizen's lobby, is a way college students canbecome involved in government, said Jim Sorrels, president of CC in Washington state. 'Students are anenthusiastic resource and we like to see them get involved' The Fairhaven students attend House andSenate full sessions, House and Senate Constitution and Election committee meetings and lobbyindividual legislators for the campaign reform bill. "Students are an enthusiastic resource and we like tosee them get involved," Sorrels said. Based in Washington, D.C. and striving to make the system work,CC focuses on accountability, not personalities or political parties, according to a CC publication. Tobring this "accountability" to government, CC works for the citizen's right to know, opening congressionalcommittee and federal agency meetings to the people and press, and urging financial disclosure bypoliltical candidates and office holders. Reeves says he was surprised by the cordial reactions oflegislators towards him. "I used to have a negative attitude towards government, but now I realize most ofthe people here are trying to do a good job," he said. Friday the 13th not all that bad Don't lose yourhead and/or get married â€” it's Friday the 13th. Marriage on a Friday is supposed to cause infidelity inone or more of the partners, according to voodoo legend. Through the years Friday was traditionally used as the day of execution, and was frequently germed "hangman's day." Named after the Norsegoddess Freya, the day was originally reserved for a festival in her honor. According to legend,when the people stopped worshipping her, she brought ill fortune. Norse legend also deemed 13unlucky because the god Loki intruded at a banquet of 12 guests, and his power brought the death of the hero Balder. In Greek legend, the curse on the House of Atreus brought death to King Agamemmnon on January 13. Christianity picked up 13 as an unlucky number with Christ and his twelve disciples at the last supper. Christ was crucified on Friday and Adam was expelled from Paradise on Friday. Adamrepented and died on Friday. Historically, Friday the 13th has seen a variety of events in the U.S.:impeachment proceedings were begun against Andrew Johnson in March, 1868; Woodrow Wilson was the first President to set foot on foreign soil in December, 1918; the first woman senator, H.O.W.Caraway of Arkansas was elected in November, 1931; and Cora Sterling of Seattle was the first womanappointed to an aerial police force in 1934. So it doesn't have to be a bad day. Besides, it's the first day of the quarter that's followed by a three day weekend. Gli Gati open 6-11 weekdays 4 *12 weekendsplus "Hollywood" THE FELINES THE FIRST TOTALLY EXPLICIT EUROPEAN FILM TO REACH THEU.S. UNCUT . Over 100 new Science Fiction titles in new cases New paperbacks from author ofWatership Down Richard Adams "SHARDIK" at 1.95 Alfred Bester "COMPUTER CONNECTION" at1.50 Samuel Delaney "TRITON" at 1.95 734-4043 1222 N. State Birmingham, Wosh. AAZLDVAHKBoobs Arts 6. 8. 10. by Don Holms Quest Book Store Jl Paid Advertisement THOUGHTS FROM A CHRISTIAN TO THE GAYS I do not judge (look down upon) you as human being. We all have our sinsand yours are not greater than mine. On behalf of some of my self righteous Christian brothers andsisters who do look down on you, I apologize. I do judge gay relationships as sin. I define as sin, any actor attitude that is destructive to relationships, destructive to the relationship of person to himself, aperson to his neighbor, a person to God. I bring God into the discussion because, if there is noultimate absolute God to stand as Loving Judge over us all, then there is nothing to discuss. You cansay that Gay is good and that being anti-gay is bad but the terms good and bad have no meaning in auniverse with no God. I do suggest that this is the position of the majority of people in the gay movement. You live in a universe with no ultimate moral authority so you are free to do as you please. If life has noultimate meaning then it doesn't really matter what we do. If that premise is true, I agree with theconclusion. "Eat, drink and seek pleasure for life has no meaning." If, on the other hand, we live in auniverse created by a wise and loving God, then we are foolish to neglect the principle of moral law andorder, a moral law and order given for the benefit of the created creatures. Obedience in that universewould bring freedom and life, joy and hope. In spite of the persistent rhetoric from the gay movement, Isubmit that the gays are not free but exist in a state of bondage, a bondage that is not "liberating" but a bondage that makes the universe drab and cramped and lonely. In spite of the constant use of the term"meaningful relationships," I am of the opinion that the gay life leads one down a despairing road that is a revolt against life itself. Is it possible that your revolt against traditional morality is a revolt of the limbagainst the tree, a revolt of the hand against the heart? If you succeed in cutting yourself off fromtraditional morality, maybe you will find that you have cut yourself off from everything that matters? Thereis no such thing as a "new Morality," only a rebellion against the old one. All attempts at a "newmorality" are merely a watering down of real morality. The laws of morality are as rigid (and for thatreason, helpful) as the laws of science. Either we obey them, or by our disobedience and ourunwillingness to seek forgiveness, we choose self destruction. We may choose to disbelieve in thatstrange story about an apple and a snake but that should not cause us to overlook the point of the story.A question I would encourage you to ask yourself: Where is the gay life going to take you in twenty orthirty years? It is the same question the playboy or playgirl need to ask themselves. Is thecommittment to personal freedom going to bring freedom, or will the temporary glitter of the selfish lifeeventually going to lose its shine and begin to rust and decay? I think that gay Christians haveadjusted their theology to their desires rather than attempting to direct their desires by their theology. We Christians are under orders to present our whole selves as a sacrifice up to God in Christ. All ourinclinations both good and bad must be offered up. We can obey or disobey. "He who saves his lifeshall lose it, but he who loses his life for my sake ..hall save it." (Christ). The real question is, do we want the truth about life, whatever it is, or do only want what we want. Are we orphans in universe out otfulfill our immediate desires, or are we someone's kids who are each loved personally. I wouldencourage you to make an intelligent investigation of Christianity. I'm convinced that Christianity outshines all the options, as the sun outshines a candle. sponsored by Campus Christian Fellowship 733-3077676-0490 C.C.F. meets at 7:30 on Friday's in V.U. 450 ---------- Western Front - 1976 February 13 - Page 12 ---------- 12 Western Front Friday, February 13,1976 Human Services gets $950 operating budget School of Edseeks dean by TERRY McGUIRE The Activities Council has apportioned a $950 operating budget to the Human Services Program Student Organization, a new off-campus group. The organization hadrequested $2,900 for operating expenses, but it was reduced by two-thirds and approved at theCouncil's Jan. 26 meeting. The group was formed last quarter by students in the Human ServicesProgram (HSP) an off-campus upper-division program offering experience in the human services field and a bachelor of arts from Western. The program is administered through the College of Ethnic Studies.The $950 will be used to improve communications a-inong HSP students, according to Sharon Morris, aspokesperson for the group's Seattle district. She said the group will rent office space in Seattle toserve as a communications center and will publish a newsletter. Western's liaison for the group,Hunter Nickell of the Viking Union Administration, said the students organized last October in reaction to a $52.50 diversion of their tuition. The money, which previously had gone directly into the program, was earmarked for services' and activities, Nickell said. He said the more than 300 students in the programare scattered in communities from Skagit Valley to Tacoma and can't benefit from campus facilitieshere. "Mainly, they want access to recreational and library facilities," Nickell said. "Part of the $2,900 request was for a retreat, away from the institutional setting, to accommodate their recreational and learning needs." The Council was "leery" of the retreat proposal, according to Nickell, because it was a new idea and the group's presentation was not "solid enough." He said the group would probably makeanother THE PICTURE SHOW Coming Next c 1 M U M oFTrie TaLl "BLOND MaN X TOW SriOe i lt;SJÂ±J676-1 226 A * ^ IN ObD FfllRHflVEN th$ M M $Â£$ toaft t And t Ear Piercing ' , 1 ' T\ 979-0282 BAY ST.VILLAGE! retreat proposal in the next fiscal year. Meanwhile, community colleges inthe HSP area will soon allow HSP students access to their recreational and library facilities, Nickellnoted. He said he is trying to negotiate a similar open-door policy with the University of Washington,since many of the HSP students and a majority of the human service organizations are based in Seattle. In addition to the budget approval, Nickell said Western is responding to the group's needs in otherareas. He said the students are notified of films relating to their work, which are available from theAudiovisual Center. The college also updates HSP students on the resources open to them in thehealth, financial aid and placement services. byDAVENEFF A national search will begin soon for a deanof the School of Education that was approved by Western's Board of Trustees Feb. 5, according to Loren Webb, acting vice president for academic affairs. Monday, Webb said he plans to appoint a screeningcommittee by next week to review applications expected to come into his office as a result of advertisingfor the position in national publications. At their February meeting the trustees, acting on Webb'srecommendation, appointed Arnold Gallegos as the school's acting dean. He was formerly associatedean of Teachers Education. Gallegos said "my plans are right now to apply" for the permanent deanposition. Gallegos said the school's dean is charged, among other things, with "joint recommendatorypurview with the deans of the other collegiate divisions" over personnel action affecting "all individuals at(Western) teaching courses for school personnel." The School of Education is the result of a rejectionlate last October of a proposed College of Education by Western's Academic Coordinating Committee(ACC). The rejected proposal included the department of education, the department of physicaleducation, and the separate speech pathology and audiology programs "as three departments in theCollege of Education," Gallegos said. Under the recommendations of an ACC conference committee,approved by the ACC Dec. 3 and endorsed by All-College Senate Dec. 11, a compromise School ofEducation was approved, according to Gallegos. "The department of education is the only total unitwithin the school," Gallegos said. "However, it includes all education faculty" at Western. Prior to theformation of the School of Education "the department of education didn't belong to any collegiate division" at Western, Gallegos said. Approximately 30 per cent of the undergraduates attending Western are in teacher education programs, according to Gallegos. Last quarter, according to Dean of GraduateSchool Alan Ross, 331, or 55 per cent of the 599 graduate students attending Western were involved inmaster of education degree programs. Webb said once the screening committee has a list ofcandidates for the dean position this spring, a final choice should be made by next fall. It's truet Yep.Absolutely for free, a unique looking and great sounding Yamaha cassette deck will go to some luckyperson who comes into the Sound Center and registers. It's worth $400. And it's all to make everyoneaware of the Sound Center's new tape center. The tape center is an area where we've set up all our tapedecks. Reel-to-reel, cassette, 8-track . . . everything. They're hooked up so you can make a side by sidecomparison of sound, performance, and features. It's a great help for deciding exactly what kind of tapeequipment you want. So come on into the Sound Center and check out our tape center. And be sure toregister for the Yamaha cassette deck during February. The drawing will be held Saturday, February 28.You need not be present to win ... but you do need to register . . . at the Sound Center. TRADEMEMBER SOCIETY AUDIO CONSULTANTS sound center OPEN 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. WEEKDAYS; 10-7 SAT.; 12-7 SUN. 718 E. HOLLY BELLINGHAM. WA. PHONE 676-8014 SPOKANE SOUND CENTERTRI-CITIES SOUND CENTER ---------- Western Front - 1976 February 13 - Page 13 ---------- Friday, February 13, 1976 Western Front 13 Shorts Sidelights Compiled by Barb Felver Diversweekend planned A scuba dive is planned this Saturday through Monday. Divers will camp in the SanJuan County Park, or are welcome to come for just a day. For those needing rides, Phil Tobin will leave6:15 a.m. Saturday, from 1705 E St., 734-4753. Divers must bring basic equipment and food. Gear can be checked out by Viking Sounders members, 3-5 p.m. Friday, in the Outdoor Program room. Studentaddresses needed Students who do not have current local addresses filed with the Registrar's Office willnot receive registration proof for winter quarter or spring quarter advance registration appointments.Everett scholarship offered Women residents of Everett are eligible for a $200 scholarship grantedannually by the Everett Business and Professional Women Association. Applications are available in theAssistant Dean of Students' Office, Old Main 430. Qualifications are financial need, personal characterand attainments. Applicants must be in their third or fourth year. Student teachers to meet Studentsexpecting field assignments in student teaching should attend one of three sign-up meetings in LectureHall 3: 4 p.m. Tuesday, 3 p.m. Wednesday or 4 p.m. Thursday. Information presented will be essentialfor planning remaining course work. Research applications due Applications are due Sunday for research positions with the U.S. Naval Undersea Center in San Diego. An B.S. or M.S. degree in physics, mathor computer science is required. Forms are available in the Placement office. Christian author to speakWilliam Stringfellbw, Christian author and attorney who harbored one of the Harrisburg Seven whileunderground, will speak on the "Christian Community and Civil Authority," 7 p.m. tonight, in the CampusChristian Ministry House. Foreign students can get aid Foreign students who have finished at least oneyear at Western and plan to return next year, are eligible for one of two $150 scholarships. Qualificationsare academic achievement and financial need. Forms are available in the Financial Aids Office, OM120g. Deadline for application is March 31. Agape Coalition to show film A film "The Search for Noah'sArk" sponsored by the Agape Coalition, will be shown Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Nash Hall lounge. Discussion will follow. Suspects identified in theft events TODAY Play â€” "A View from the Bridge," 8:15 p.m.,Old Main Theater. Admission: Students $1.50, General $2.50. Music â€” Mama Sundays presents all-night open mike, 8 p.m., Viking Union coffee den. Admission: Free. SATURDAY Play â€” "A View fromthe Bridge," 8:15 p.m., OM Theater. Dance â€” Valentine Dance, 9 p.m., Fairhaven Saga. SUNDAYArt â€” Showing of paintings by Gene Vike opens, noon-5 p.m., VU Gallery. Weekday hours: 10 a.m.-4p.m. TUESDAY Music â€” Open Mike, 7:30 p.m., Fairhaven coffee shop. Admission: Free. Music â€”Music dept. features a Faculty Recital, with Carla Rutschman on Tuba, 8:15 p.m., Concert Hall.Admission Free. WEDNESDAY Movie â€” "The Magic Christian," 6:30, 9, 11 p.m., FairhavenAuditorium. Admission: 50 cents. Music â€” Mama Sundays presents the McLain Family, 8 p.m., VUlounge. Admission: $2. Meeting â€” Interviews for the position of Western Front business manager,4:15 p.m., Humanities 304. THURSDAY Movie â€” "Le Bonheur," 6:30 and 9 p.m., L-4. Admission: 75 cents. Movie â€” "The Art of Film: The Edited Image," 6:30. 9 p.m., L-4. Meeting â€” Bahai firesidediscussion, 7:30 p.m., VU 360 by ROY TANAKA The banner promoting Rebecca Valrejean's "LavenderTroubadour" play was stolen from in front of the Viking Union early Sunday morning, and three suspectshave been identified. The suspects fled after being spotted by Safety and Security personnel on routinepatrol but one was apprehended going across campus with the banner under his arm. The individualshave been referred to the Vice President for Student Affairs Office. R.G. Peterson, director of campussecurity, said his department has recommended judicial action be taken. Security will file a complaint ifother parties involved do not, Peterson said. Under school policy, the suspects' names are beingwithheld. Unless the plaintiff(s) desires otherwise, subsequent hearings will be closed. The banner isowned by the Program Commission and is being held by Security as evidence. Valrejean, who wrote and presented the one-woman play as part of the Gay Symposium, said the Gay People's Alliance does notwant the individuals prosecuted. Rather, they would like to have them work in the GPA office "for a couple of weeks, answering phones or running errands. We'll think of something." Valrejean can't imagine whysomeone would want to rip the sign down. "Maybe they were so angered by the 'trash' that thety feltcompelled to save the campus. Or they might have wanted to play a practical joke on someone byputting it on their window. I don't know," she said. Lee Thompson, VU reservationist, said the GPA hasbeen a constant target of vandalism. "It almost seems like someone is trying to get back at them forsomething. But rather than confront them face-to-face, they do things like rip down signs," Thompsonsaid. "The interesting thing is that one of our night custodians saw three people by the banner, earlier inthe evening. One guy was standing on the other guys' shoulders and he appeared to have a pair ofscissors or a knife. The custodian yelled at them and they split. Whether they were the same people ornot, I don't know," he said. According to the Security report, the banner was "old and torn." It has notbeen determined if the banner was damaged before or after the incident. "I really don't know what isgoing to happen to the banner," said Thompson. "Last year, a banner was stolen and run over with a car.It got caught on the axle or something and was destroyed. At this point, we don't know if the banner canbe used again or not." Jack Smith, associate director of the VU, said the Program Commission has other banners. Foundation helps support college In 1965, Western finally got a foundation. It's not the kind offoundation most people think of such as concrete under buildings to keep them from tumbling down.This foundation works in much the same way. It keeps Western from falling apart financially. The title ofthe organization is WWSC Foundation and its purpose is to "cultivate" donors for Western. MichaelBarnhart, interim director of the non-profit, nonpartisan organization, has held that position since lastNovember. He says the Foundation has to "cultivate" or find donors because "people are prone to give to a particular endeavor than to Western." Although Barnhart admits that the foundation is in thebeginning stages, he says he is hopeful. "I'm very positive about raising funds." Barnhart added,"Given time and understanding, people are very generous." Funds given to the WWSC Foundation goto scholastic activity such as student scholarships and library book purchases. All graduates ofWestern are sent material asking ..for donations. According to Barnhart, the foundation usually has togo out and get donations instead of waiting for people to come to the foundation. Barnhart said it is toeveryone's advantage to give to the WWSC Foundation because "today the income tax laws aredesigned to encourage giving to a non-profit organiz-tion." Barnhart is a busy man, as interim director ofthe WWSC Foundation and other college related jobs including being an executive assistant to thepresident and a legislative liaison. r Misc. for sale FOR SALE: Reflex Super 8 Capro 400 Pwr. Zoom,auto el. exp. $40. 676-4086. Texas instruments calculator SR-50 $70 676-5426 GARAGE SALEFurniture, stereo, watercolors, pottery, much more! Saturday 10-3, 919 N. High St. #2. ServicesPROFESSIONAL TYPING. New IBM self-correcting typewriter. Patricia Cowan. 733-3353. Professionaltyping â€” WWSC ex-secretary â€” Laina Jansma. 733-3805. Typing-college papers-fast- IBM Accu-Type 734-5990, 734-4708 TYPING 733-8920 can do rush jobs. Rocks and Hobbies. We pierce ears $9with student ID Lost and found Found portable radio, corner Oak Garden St. Sun p.m. Identify, Karl 5819. LOST: ON FEB. 5 AN OLD FRIEND IN THE FORM OF A NECKLACE. I WOULD VERY MUCHAPPRECIATE ITS RETURN. REWARD. ROBIN 676-4581. FOUND: Puppy 3-4 months old, GermanShepard-Col-lie (0) mix, in Fairhaven parking lot on 2/1/76. If yours, call 5859. Notices WANTED:Cosmetic parts for Mercedes Benz. Any model, Richard 676-9969. Telegraph music works â€”instrument repair. 1000 Harris in Fairhaven 733- 9672. Instructors with MA or MS needed for part-timepositions in Electronics Accounting, Business, Liberal Arts. Contact Chapman REC, Bldg 103,MAS Whid-bey Island, 98278, or call 257-2594. Applications now being accepted for the position ofCourse Content Catalog Coordinator, application forms in V.U. 227 â€” Assoc. Students Office. Pay$200 qr. Collegiate vets accptg applications for coordinator for spg qtr 76 fall, winter qtrs 77. Applywith AS secretary VV 217 before Feb. 20. Pays $200 pr/qtr. Addressers wanted Immediately! Workat home â€” no experience necessary â€” excellent pay. Write American Service, 1401 Wilson Blvd.,Suite 101, Arlington, VA 22209 ,w^oWclassifieds%WJ ---------- Western Front - 1976 February 13 - Page 14 ---------- 14 Western Front Friday, February 13,1976 Nanooks iced by Vikettes Ubâ€žy JIfU TLÂ¥ EÂ¥1E7MNfEJIL CSOOMN ^ Despite warmer southern temperatures, the University of Alaska Nanooks ofFairbanks found cold shooting in Carver Gym as they were defeated by the Western Vikette basketballteam, 71-53, Tuesday night. Western's offense began to click when guard Charmon Odle scored sixpoints in the opening minutes of the second half to put Western ahead by 13. Western led, 30-20, at thehalf. Alaska pulled within seven with 12 minutes to go in the game, but a Vikette team effort produced 14 unanswered points, boosting Western to its biggest lead, 59-37. FOILED AGAIN â€” Charmon Odleputs a commanding hand on the ball during a jump as Dee Dee Molner gets set to make the grab.Freshman center Keri Worley grabbed a game-high 20 rebounds but Vikette season scoring leader JoniSlagle was held to just 12 points while contributing seven rebounds. Slagle picked up her fourth foul with14 minutes left in the game and sat out most of the second half. Reserve guard Ricky Mass, who filledSlagle's spot, scored eight of her 12 points in the second half and grabbed seven rebounds. "All ofWestern's players scored pretty evenly I think," said Alaska's coach Diann Aldrich. "We planned to holdSlagle down by boxing her in and it worked to some degree." The Nanooks, on their first road trip of theseason, were led by guard Gina Howard and forward Dianne Kennedy. Howard pulled down 10 reboundsand scored 14 points while Kennedy put in 17 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Howard fouled outwith 15 seconds left on the clock. "We're a pretty young team this year and we didn't have a goodshooting night," Aldrich said of the team's 26.8 percentage. "Western is one of the better teams we'veplayed. They run the ball well." The Alaskans, who have played the University of Washington, Universityof Oregon and Pacific Lutheran at home this year, will return to the Northwest later this month to playPortland State. Western fast breaks more than most teams we've played. We let them get easy buckets because we didn't have enough people down to cover the person under the basket," Kennedy explained. Vikette coach Lynda Goodrich said she was pleased with the second half and felt Western's rebounding had improved a little since last weekend's games with Central and Portland State. The Vikettescancelled their appearance at the Oregon State tournament in Corvallis this weekend. Wolves fameVikings, 64-63 by MKE THOMPSON Who needs a coach to win a basketball game? Obviously not theOregon College of Education's (OCE) Wolves as they defeated Western's varsity, 64-63, Tuesdaynight at Monmouth. Wolves' coach Bob McCul-lough did not show up for the game because of a case ofthe flu, but an assistant, Greg McMackin, successfully assumed coaching duties. Behind most of the game, Western displayed a nice comeback going into a full court press while trailing 58-45 with fourminutes left to play. Several turnovers caused by the Vik press helped narrow the gap. Vik center RobVis-ser's score from 15 feet out brought Western within one point of the Wolves, 60-59, with 52 seconds remaining on the clock. The Wolves made their next four points on foul shots by Cliff Wegner. GuardBrad Fuhrer scored a lay-in before Wegner's last two free throws, to keep the Viks within a point.After Wegner's final two free throws Western put the ball in play with eight seconds remaining.Visser's shot was good at he Stimula Condom. "It's like hundreds of tiny fingers urging a woman to letgo." %?!*s. Now you can reach a level of sexual pleasure that only months ago was unheard of. Acondom delicately ribbed to give a woman gentle, urging sensations. Yet. with a shape and thinness matlet a man feel almost like he's wearing nothing at all. Made with a new "nude" latex that transmits bodyheat instantaneously, Stimula is supremely sensitive. It's anatomically shaped to cling to the penis. 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Both away games are crucial, not only for the championship, but also to insure an 18thconsecutive non-losing season for Western. The Vikings are 5-4 in conference action and 12-10 overall.Central suffered a 74-72 three overtime loss to conference leading Eastern Washington Tuesday night.Their 6-2 conference record places them in a tie for second place with Oregon Institute of Technology.Central's Wildcats are expecting a tight game with Western, according to Andy Kissling, sports editor forCentral's newspaper. The Wildcats have finished first in the Evco nine of the last 11 years, and won theNAIA District I title 10 out of the last 11 years. Following the weekend games Western will be on the road again when they take on Simon Fraser Tuesday night. the buzzer, but still a point shy of victory. Thiswas the third time in four years the Vikings lost to the Wolves by one point at Monmouth. One of thefew highlights for Western was Dave Wood's eight assists, which broke the season record of 170, set by Bob Nicol last year. Wood has 171 assists with four games left. Forward Greg Smith led Vik scorerswith 21 points and had 11 rebounds. Visser also had 11 rebounds and added 13 points. Wood andFuhrer each scored 12 points. WINNING ISN'T EVERYTHING, BUT . . .it sure hurts to lose after traveling 2,300 miles to play a basketball game. This Alaskan Nanook was consoled by a teammate after theywere defeated, 71-53 by Western's Vikettes Tuesday night in Carver Gym. JVs host UW tonight Afterleading by only eight points at halftime, the Viking J.V.s blitzed Trinity Western College, 95-62, Tuesday in Langley, British Columbia. Guard Bill Trueblood led the fast-breaking Viks with 18 points. MartyMaberry and Bruce Lee added 16 apiece. The win raised the Vikings season record to 8-5. Tonight theJV's meet the University of Washington at 7 in Carver Gym. The UW defeated Western, 101-70, inDecember. Wrestlers go against PLU The Viking wrestlers have one more match before they head intothe Evergreen Conference meet next Thursday and Friday at Carver Gym. The dual match tonightagainst Pacific Lutheran University will take place in Tac-oma. In their first meeting, the Viks aced theLutes, 45-0. * * * * * * Western Front Business Manager Position Open Spring Qtr. ApplicationsDue Feb. 17 5:00 pm Interviews Feb. 18 4:15 pm Apply to R.E. Stannard, Jr. HU 314 * * * * * * * * * * * ^b|c^^^9|c^^9^9|e9|caiea|ea|c9ic9ic9|e9|C9|ea|c9|e3|ed|c9|e9|c9|e9|C9|ea|e4^ + ---------- Western Front - 1976 February 13 - Page 15 ---------- Friday, February 13,1976 Western Front 15 All-American Red Heads invade Sehome by CAROLYNPRICE A piece of All-American apple pie slipped into the Sehome High School gym Monday night, butthe ala mode topping looked more like a carrot than vanilla ice cream. The apple pie was the 40th editionof the All-American Red Heads women's basketball team, a group of touring professional superstars who challenge men's teams across the country. The Red Heads' victims this time were the Super Studs, amake-shift team which included Sehome faculty, KPUG radio personalities, a member of the BellinghamPolice Department and Western's very own studs, Gary Gilmore, Bill Mendelson and Craig Nicholes. Inthe contest, sponsored by Sehome's freshman class, the Studs could not transfer their he-man nameinto winning baskets as they lost 81-61. The Red Heads in spirit are much the same as the HarlemGlobetrotters, with one basic exception â€” they must have red hair. Les Wrenn, the carrot toppers' 6-foot-4 coach, explained the background to the stipulation. "We want to project the image of the All-American girl, and red hair is characteristic of that," he said. But when asked if all the players were "true reds," Wrenn chuckled and said, "Well, all I can say is only their hairdresser knows for sure, but I'll talkto ANY ball players (about a spot on the team.)" Being a Red Head basketball player is more than justgoing out on a court in a striped red, white and blue uniform, performing entertaining antics and playing afun game. It is a long term, salaried job in which the gals are on the road for seven straight months, fromOctober to May. Though their wide smiles, outlined in fire engine red lipstick, don't show any fatigue, the team plays almost every night. They travel 60,000 miles through 40 states in one season â€” and that'seight people together in a 24-foot limousine. "But the girls wouldn't be here if they didn't enjoy it," Wrenndrawled in his North Carolina accent. "Six out of seven are recent college graduates from all over thecountry and probably just want to play ball for a while longer before raising a family or getting anotherjob." "Most girls write letters to our home office back in Arkansas asking for a tryout. Other players I find on the road during games and ask them if they would be interested in playing for us. "What we basicallylook for in a player is charm, personality, attitude, basketball ability and the ability to entertain a crowd."Wrenn said the Red Heads are engaged primarily in show business. "We play to entertain people," heexplained. "We play by the touring professional men's rules, which stipulate no zone defenses and nothree second count in the key. It makes it a much faster moving game." And how do the men react tothis? "Well, if the men realize the whole game is just a show and for fun and don't take it too seriously,then it's more fun for them, us and the crowds too," explained 5-foot-4 Marilyn "Ralph" Nelson, teamcomedienne. "But some guys really play all out. I remember we were at this big high school in Arizona,and I think we spent more time on the floor than standing up. The refs really thought it was funny."Ralph was the star of the show Monday night. When the mischievious, wide-eyed, freckle-faced guardwasn't crawling through someone's legs, she was on someone else's shoulder stuffing the ball. And yet,she still had time to score 20 points. But this wasn't enough to satisfy Wrenn. Even though the gamesare for fun, he still evaluates every game through his eyes as a basketball coach. "We had a very poorshooting night," he said scanning the scorebook after the game. "I really had to get on those girls a fewtimes tonight during time outs for their poor shooting." "Look at that . . . only 23 out of 40 shots," Wrennsaid disgustedly. "What is that, only about 54 per cent? Usually we shoot at least 75-80 per cent." "Weeven missed a lot of our specialized crowd pleaseis. What a poor shooting night," he repeated. "Maybelast night's lay-off was the problem." Whatever it was, despite their "fun" philosophy and their All-American goody-goody image, the world champion Red Heads aire still a basketball team and no doubtcaught hell from their coach that night. FOLLOW THE LEADER - Red Head Marilyn "Ralph" Nelson isfollowed by a Super Stud as they crawl through their teammates legs in Sehome Gym Monday night.Ruggers end losing streak byDANRALEY Former Front Sports Editor EUGENE â€” The Western Rugby Club's win famine has finally ended. A 7-6 edging of the University of Oregon (UO) here last Sundaybroke a 10-game losing streak for the Vik ruggers and let them taste victory for the first time since early October. By winning, the ruggers also earned a split on their two-game, four-day Oregon road trip.Oregon State University (OSU) walked all over Western 42-4 in a Friday meeting in Corvallis. In the UOmatch, the Viks had to come from behind to take the lead and then watch nervously as a Duckpenalty kick veered wide on the last play of the game. The Western second team dropped both of theircontests, losing 34-6 to OSU and 9-6 to Oregon. Don Daust took care of all the scoring for the Viks with a penalty kick, a tri and a conversion kick. GUIDE TO MONEY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Guide tomore than 250,000 Scholarships and Financial Aid Source â€” items valued at over Â§500 million dollars. Contains the most up-to-date information on: Scholarships, grants, aids, fellowships, loans, work-studyprograms, cooperative education programs, and summer job opportunities; for study at colleges,vocational and technical schools, paraprofessional training, community or two-year colleges, graduateschools, and postgraduate study or research; funded on national, regional, and local levels by thefederal government, states, cities, foundations, corporations, trade unions, professional associations,fraternal organizations, and minority organizations. Money is available for both average as well asexcellent students, both with and without need. 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Text preview (might not show all results): 1988_0108 ---------- Western Front - 1988 January 8 - Page 1 ---------- Please recycle The Western Front VOL. 80, NO. 1 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY,BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 FRIDAY, JANUARY 8,1988 University agrees to pay asbestos fines ByAndrea Lightburne staff reporter Western will pay $3,700 in fine
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1988_0108 ---------- Western Front - 1988 January 8 - Page 1 ---------- Please recycle The Western Front VOL. 80, NO. 1 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY,BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 FRIDAY, JANUARY 8,1988 Univer
Show more1988_0108 ---------- Western Front - 1988 January 8 - Page 1 ---------- Please recycle The Western Front VOL. 80, NO. 1 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY,BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 FRIDAY, JANUARY 8,1988 University agrees to pay asbestos fines ByAndrea Lightburne staff reporter Western will pay $3,700 in fines it received for allegedly violating 19state asbestos safety regulations in Carver Gym last August. The fines were imposed after aDepartment of Labor and Industries investigation revealed violations of asbestos handling during a floortile replacement project. Sanding the tiles released the encapsulated asbestos, a carcinogen, into the air. University officials filed to appeal the fines, but decided to pay after the first informal hearing withDLI on Dec. 1. "During the first meeting, only four of the violations had been addressed in a period ofthree hours," said Peter Harris, physical plant director. "Further efforts spent on contesting this Lowry,Barrett to speak on campus By J im Thomsen staff reporter Seventh District U.S. Rep. Mike Lowry, D-Renton, will discuss basic constitutional rights, the budget and other local and national issues withWestern students at 2 p.m. today in the Library Presentation Room. The lecture by Lowry, whocurrently polls ahead of 3rd District U.S. Rep. Don Bonker as the leading candidate for RepublicanDan Evans' seat in the U.S. Senate, follows an appearance by former B.C. Premier David Barrett, whowill discuss his views on the recently signed U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement at noon in Lecture Hall 2. The talk is sponsored by Western's Political Science Club. Lowry, who has garnered more attentionfor his freshly shorn countenance than his stands on current issues, is an outspoken opponent of theReagan administ r a t i o n ' s buildup of defense weaponry and subsequent cuts in domesticspending. He also is a proponent of the free trade agreement, which Barrett, whose talk is entitled"The U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement: A Bum Deal For All?" vehemently opposes. According to a press release, Barrett promises a " l i v e l y and probably controversial" discussion about the tradepact. His views mirror those of many Canadian citizens, who feel the eliminated tariffs and lowered tradebarriers between the two countries will dilute Canadian culture and open the door for U.S. dominationof its northern neighbor. Barrett's views differ from those of the Canadian big businessestablishment, which stands to gain access to American markets 10 times the size of their own andexpand their current investment, production, trade and technological bases. Barrett, who served as aHarvard Fellow last fall, was B.C.'s premier from 1969 to 1975 and later the province's financeminister. He went on to serve as the MLA (Member of the Legislature) for the Vancouver EastElectoral District until 1984. Shortly after his visit to Western, he will assume teaching duties atMontreal's McGill University for the winter semester. He said he will get back into politics and expects to be a candidate for national office in the 1988 Canadian Federal elections. Following the lecture, the first in Western's Artist and Lecture Series, Barrett will participate in a 3 p.m. faculty forum at CanadaHouse. Lowry also has been invited to participate. The forum is s p o n s o r e d by W e s t e r n 'sCanadian-American Studies Program. Last day to add/drop classes is Monday, Jan. 11 matter onlytap financial and scarce human resources for its safety and maintenance programs at the university."Harris said paying the fines does not mean university officials agree with all violations cited, particularlythe one which states Western did not "do everything reasonably necessary to protect the life and safetyof its employees." After DLI investigator Robert Parker told Western officials to close the gym janitorsperformed normal clean-up duties in the gym unprotected and uninformed. "That fine was $2,100, and in our view the Department of Labor and Industries personnel were as much in error as was the universityby not ensuring that the area was immediately closed, rather than posting the building closed the dayafter the department had reached the decision to Pete Kendall do so," Harris said. "At the informalconference with the DLI," he said, "university and DLI personnel acknowledged that both parties hadneglected to remember the custodial staff would ordinarily enter the building after regular closing hours to perform duties. "The university is firmly committed to compliance with as- See FINES on p. 4Dalrymple fills new role By David Kuester staff reporter Lowell Thacker, a Western senior studyinggeography and cartology, braved the winter chill yesterday by playing a game of hackey-sack with friends in Red Square. Curtis J. Dalrymple has been appointed to the position of acting executive director ofdevelopment for the Western Foundation. Dalrymple was appointed on a part-time interim basis byActing Western President Al Froderberg. He is filling the vacancy left when Jeanene DeLille was killed in a Nov. 4 plane crash. Dalrymple was serving as vice president to the Western Foundation at the time of the appointment. He also has served as the foundation's treasurer and was a member of its Boardof Directors. Dalrymple was a member of the university's Board of Trustees from 1978 to 1985, servingas chairman from 1980 to 1984. He graduated from Western in 1973 with an accounting degree beforebecoming involved with the Western Foundation, a nonprofit corporation independent of the universityaimed at supporting and assisting Western in soliciting contributions from the public toward universityadvancement. One recent acquisition was an argon ion laser for the physics and astronomydepartment's optics lab. The foundation sponsors fund-raising activities, such as the holiday bazaar that took place last month at the Old Main Registration Center. Profits from such sales go to scholarships and grants for students and faculty members. This month the foundation will host the Chili Cook-Off,which late President G. Robert F.oss began and made popular with his famous entries. Dalrymple isreplacing Ross as the chairman of the event. "The Chili Cook-Off will still go on, bigger and better thanbefore," Dalrymple said, "even though some of the main players won't be there anymore." ---------- Western Front - 1988 January 8 - Page 2 ---------- 2 WESTERN FRONT FRIDAY, JANUARY 8,1988 â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢HHkHHCHl Dollar gripe box awaitsstudents Got a gripe about financial aid? A suggestion box has been installed outside the StudentFinancial Resources office, OM 240. Students are encouraged to write their opinions and giveconstructive criticism about how the financial aid process can be improved. Share gourmet meal withgroup University Extension is offering a "Fourth Corner Kitchen Gourmet Club," a non-credit coursethat will share cuisines from club members' favorite countries. Members will be in dinner groups of six to eight and will create menus, research recipes, cook dishes and share costs. An orientation meeting will be from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Canada House. Enrollment fee is $15 for one and $12 for aspouse or friend. For more information, call 676-3320. Italian language course offered The generalpublic may register for an Italian language course that starts next Tuesday and concludes March 8.The two-credit class, which meets from 4 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, will combine workbooklessons with audio and video cassettes. Course fee for credit is $84, $75 without credit. Contact theForeign Language department at 647-4859 or 647-4852 for more information. To register, contact the Registrar's Office at 676-3324. Newest Klipsun now on campus The January-February issue ofKlipsun, the twice-quarterly magazine written and published by Western students, is now available. Thefree issue includes feature stories about steroids, stuttering and drug testing, among other topics.Klipsun is available at virtually all buildings on .".ampus. For Your Information â€¢ The deadlines forsubmitting items to be included in "For Your Information" are Tuesday at noon for the Friday edition ofThe Front, and Friday at noon for the Tuesday edition. All FYI items should be turned in to College Hall9. Bids in for cash machine By Erin Earles staff reporter Western's purchasing office currently isreceiving bids from banks for the proposed cash machine at Western, said Trent Wheatley,Associated Students secretary-treasurer. The cash machine, first proposed last fall, should beinstalled in the Viking Union sometime in February, Wheatley said after the AS Board meetingWednesday. A committee, which has been examining the acquisition of the cash machine, will meetJan. 12 to consider the bids submitted. Late fall quarter, after weeks of discussion, the AS reached anagreement with the university that the best place for the cash machine would be in the VU, that themachine would have a trial run of one year and that Plaza Cashier would receive half of the revenues from the machine, with the remainder going into the Housing and Dining fund. Plaza Cashier, funded by theu n i v e r s i t y , would lose an estimated $15,000 during the year to the cash machine and wouldreceive only several hundred dollars from the machine, Wheatley said. Wheatley added, however, that the profits from the machine would be in the form of student convenience and increased sales atcampus stores and eateries such as Plaza Pizza. See CASH on p. 11 Target your advertising with the WESTERN FRONT 676-3161 â€¢TOBACCOS â€¢ PIPES â€¢ CIGARS COME IN AND SAY HELLO!1200 HARRIS ST. 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Samish Way ^f 671-4004 ---------- Western Front - 1988 January 8 - Page 3 ---------- FRIDAY, JANUARY 8,1988 WESTERN FRONT 3 Eateries to test styrofoam alternative By David Cuillierstaff reporter Coffee shop patrons will have the choice of drinking from paper cups instead ofenvironment-damaging styrofoam cups beginning Jan. 18. Campus coffee shops will provide papercups for three cents more than styrofoam cups in an effort to protect the environment. P a p e r cupscould replace styrofoam cups spring quarter if food service officials receive positive student reaction."Quite frankly, I would like to see a styrofoam-free campus," said Mark Freeman, manager of the VikingUnion eateries. Freeman joined with Associated Students board members Jeff Chandler and EricRichey to implement the change. Chandler said if the change is successful the AS Board couldsubmit a proposal to the Board of Trustees to ban styrofoam use on campus. "As a university, weshould set an example and stand against styrofoam," Chandler said. Organizers of the campaign saythe effort can help protect the ozone layer that protects the earth from cancer-causing ultraviolet light.Edward Neuzil, Western chemistry professor, said polystyrene is "fluffed up" by gasses to producestyrofoam. Polystyrene is released into the atmosphere during manufacturing, he said. Neuzil saidpolystyrene also may be leached out of styrofoam cups containing hot beverages. The polymers collectin the liver. Want to start your next trip on the right foot? COLLEGE STUDENTS Book Early For SpringBreak Then leave all the planning to us. As a member of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA),we're uniquely qualified to help you We'll go over all you travel options with you, then take care of all thedetails -right down to reserving rental cars, even theatre tickets. We'll save you a lot of time andaggravation. Best of all, most of our service are free! So next trip, travel smart...start with us! ffij^ ClassicTravel Scientists haven't found the long-term effects of polystyrene exposure, but it is suspected tocause cancer, Neuzil said. "Paraffin-coated paper cups present a much better solution," he said.Environmental Protection Agency figures show that a 1 percent drop in the ozone could cause 20,000additional skin cancer cases in the United States. The EPA predicts 800,000 people will die within the next generation because of ozone depletion. The University of Washington implemented a partial ban on styrofoam bowls, plates and glasses in dining halls early December. Chinaware dishes will replace most styrofoam ware in the dining halls. However, styrofoam cups, hamburger containers and diningware for "to go" food will remain in the UW dining halls. Evergreen Community College bannedstyrofoam cups from its campus last year. Freeman said it's the only campus in Washington that hasbanned all use of styrofoam. The ban, however, caused some inconvenience to students, Freeman said. Paper cups won't protect hands from hot coffee, tea or chocolate. "The problems are when people graba hot beverage in a paper cup. They are burning themselves, dropping the cup or putting it down in thecash lines," Freeman said. Campus coffee shops also would have to buy new cup dispensers for thedifferent-sized paper cups. "We'll have to find out what the problems are here," Freeman said. FoodServices Director Frank Diaz agreed to provide paper cups, at a price increase of three cents. Styrofoam cups will be offered at the regular price. "It's important for us not to make a decision for the wholecampus," Chandler said. "We'll let the consumer make the choice." 1210 E. SUNSET DR. 734-TRIP 9-6 Mon.-Fri. 12-5 Sat. County residents please call 1-800-253-TRIP KEGS RAINIER to go Special OFFat the BEECH HOUSE PUB With this coupon, expires 1/16 113 E. Magnolia 733-3331 Beer CupsAvailable Theft stirs investigation Late Dec. 19 or early Dec. 20, suspects broke into the AssociatedStudents Recycling Center on 21st Street, took numerous keys and stole a red lift truck. UniversityPolice Lt. Chuck Page said someone entered the building between 6 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. Sunday, stole several keys and drove off in the 1978 Ford pickup. Page said the university-owned vehicle wasnot in the best condition and added the suspects probably stole it for its hydraulic lift or to use it forspare parts. The truck had a university decal on both doors, he said. The vehicle was self-insured, which means the estimated $2,500 to $3,000 loss will have to come out of the AS budget, Jeff Chandler, AS vice president for internal affairs, said. Chandler said he believed the suspects may have been familiarwith the building because they were able to find the box where the keys were kept. He said theyprobably drove off in the first vehicle they came to that worked, and threw the rest of the keys in thegrass outside the building. Center coordinator Jim Madison discovered the truck missing when he came to work Sunday morning, Chandler said. He then called the police. Page said the police have checkedseveral areas where vehicles often turn up but have found nothing yet. They are still investigating theincident. Margarita Monday - Red, White Blue $1.25 2:00 p.m. - close Tequilla Tuesday - Sunrises$1.25 2:00 p.m. - close Wednesday Wheel Night - 9:00 p.m. - close Thursday - Special PromotionNight 2:00 p.m. - close Come see in the Pub. 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Chervenock said Western and union officials still are working out a grievance settlement for those employees who were exposed to asbestos andfor the union to have a voice in future policy. "At this stage the university has agreed to pay the fines.We have taken this as a conciliatory gesture," Joe Mackie, union representative for the grievancecommittee, said. "We are pleased that they have come around and are willing to sit down and drawup a new and effective asbestos abatement policy," Mackie said. "I'd be really surprised if the incidentsimilar to the one in Carver Gym would happen again." Harris said a new procedure has been drafted tobetter address asbestos management and is being reviewed by DLI and employee representatives. "The draft has been distributed and I will be taking comments until January 13," Dennis Smith, Westernsafety, en- .viromental and waste manager, said. Smith said he hoped to have the new policy completed by Jan. 15 and implemented no later than Jan. 22. 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Applications may be obtained from theOffice of Residence Life, High St. Hall, 676-2960, and are due by 5:00 p.m. Wed. Â§ â€¢ â€¢ a â€¢un a â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ - â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ = â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ Jan. 13, 1988nananaaon mimmmimm\mm\mi\mmm\mm\m9mnmmmm\mmimmmm\m\ lt;â€¢â€¢â€¢HMH^HHniHIHaHHi Deadline for tmnbuhw^ Jortheh Friday etfitfer^ â€¢ INTERNSHIPSAVAILABLE: Internships are pre-career experiences with a quarterly stipend of $50. Academic credit ispossible, dependent upon arrangements between intern, faculty adviser and work supervisor. Thefollowing positions are now available in the WWU Human Resources Division: Retirement/InsuranceIntern. Assignments in technical areas of supplemental retirement programs. Should have interest inretirement/insurance programs and possess computer skills and good organizational skills. 12-20 hrs/wk,preferably in 2-4 hour blocks, winter spring quarters 1988. Journalism Intern. Write and submit articlesfor publication on and off campus. Should possess excellent writing skills and some journalismexperience. 12- 20 hrs/wk winter spring quarters 1988. Personnel/Staff Training Development Intern.Assignments in technical areas of employee recruitment and staff training. Should possess goodplanning, development, organizational and writing skills. 12-20 hrs/wk, preferably in 2-4 hour blocks, winter spring quarters 1988. To apply, submit resume and letter of Interest to Maurice Bryan, AffirmativeAction Office, OM335, or for more Information call him at 676-3306. Application deadline for winter quarterIs Jan. 15. â€¢ WESTERN IN GREECE: An information/slide session for persons interested in springquarter study in Greece or summer tour of Turkey and Greece will be held at 4 p.m. Wed., Jan. 13, inAH312. For further information, contact Nita Clothier, director, 676-3032. â€¢ FOREIGN STUDY: Therewill be an informational meeting regarding ISEP and other study abroad programs from 3-4 p.m. Tues,Jan. 19, in OM400C. Interested students and faculty are encouraged to attend. ... Application deadline forNICSA spring quarter programs In London and Bath, England; Cologne, Germany; Avignon, France; andSiena, Italy, has been extended to Feb. 15. Contact the Foreign Study Office in OM400, 676-3298, forapplication materials and further information. ' LADIES NIGHT AT CLUB VU: Gamma Hall sponsors music by Arond Schonberg and Eric Patterson from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sat., Jan. 9. Admission: girls $1, boys $2. After 11 p.m. everyone $2. â€¢ COUNSELING CENTER WINTER OFFERINGS: Assertlveness Training.Meets Wed. beginning Jan. 13. 2-3 p.m., MH277. Bulimia Group. Meets Tues. beginning Jan. 19. 3-5p.m., MH271. Preliminary one-hour interview required during first two weeks of quarter. Bulimia RecoveryGroup (Advanced). Meets Mon. beginning Jan. 11. 3-5 p.m., MH277. Learning Disabilities SupportGroup. Meets Thurs. beginning Jan. 7. 3-5 p.m., MH277. Math Anxiety Reduction. Session I meets 3-5p.m. Tues. from Jan. 12 to Feb. 2. Session II meets 1-3 p.m. Thurs. from Feb. 11 to Mar. 3. Self-Assessment Tests for Career Planning: A Workshop. Meets 3-5 p.m. Tues. starting Jan. 12. TimeManagement/Motivation. Meets Tues. starting Jan. 12. 8-9 a.m., MH277. Women's Support Group. Meets Wed. starting Jan. 13 (for 8 weeks). 3-5 p.m., MH277. Adult Children of Alcoholics Support Group. Meets Tues. from Jan. 12 to Mar. 1 (8 weeks). 1:30-3 p.m., MH277. â€¢ For further information or to sign upfor any of these workshops, contact the Counseling Center, MH262, 676-3164. On-Campus InterviewSchedule Seniors must submit completed campus Interview forms (CIF) when signing up for Interviews.Please check sign-up folders for additional requirements. U.S. Marine Corps, Tues.-Thurs., Jan. 12-14. All majors. Sign up in OM280. Weyerhaeuser Co., Wed., Jan. 13. Acctg/CS or Bus/CS internships. LibertyHouse of Hawaii, Fri., Jan. 15. Bus/mktg majors. Sign up in OM280. Industrial Indemnity, Tues., Jan. 19.Bus/fin/econ/lib art w/econ majors. Sign up in OM280. Microsoft Corp., Thurs.-Fri., Jan. 28-29. CS ormath internships. Resume and CIF due by Jan. 14 in OM280. ---------- Western Front - 1988 January 8 - Page 5 ---------- FRIDAY, JANUARY 8,1988 WESTERN FRONT 5 Plethora of campus groups get grants By NealWarnick staff reporter Western received more than $4 million in the form of grants and contracts fromApril 1 to Aug. 15,1987. The money came from federal, state and private sources for use in facultyand student research, equipment, workshops and other programs. Nearly $3.5 million was dished outby the state's Department of Social and Health Services, which awarded unassigned grants to Western.The money hadn't yet been allocated to specific departments. Faculty Research Geri Walker,assistant director at Western's Bureau for Faculty Research, said some of the unassigned grantmoney goes to help fund programs such as Western's Shannon Point Marine Center and for suchthings as interviewing skills workshops. Bill Clement of the bureau has received three grants from thestate's DSHS totaling more than $3.3 million. A $1.1 million grant from DSHS titled "CommunityServices Training 1987-89" will provide education materials, skills training and teaching to the state'schild protective services. DSHS looks to universities rather than to private agencies to train, educateand implement new p r o g r a m s , Clement said. "Universities are in the business to educate, so that's what we're doing." Huxley College Huxley College received more than $200,000 of the $4 million-plusamount. Tom Osterdahl Huxley Professor Ron Kendall has received eight separate research grantsfrom various agencies, totaling more than $178,000. 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Part of the grant money will be spent on transportation, living and small salaryexpenses for Ted Burger, a Huxley graduate student, and two undergraduate research assistantsfrom Huxley. " I t ' s well known that the grants give the students hands-on experience and the studentswill probably be more competitive in the job market," Kendall said. "(The grants) educate and trainstudents in the scientific process, and I think that's pretty critical." Math The state's Superintendent ofPublic Instructor's office provided Western's math department with $25,974 to improve the level ofteaching in grades kindergarten through 12 in classrooms within a 50-mile radius of Bellingham. Themoney also pays for one teacher from each participating school to attend bi-weekly workshops atWestern, supplies and materials needed for the research, a monthly newsletter and a conferenceplanned next spring at Western involving hundreds of math teachers who work north of the Seattle area.The program involves one student who is an assistant for Jerry Johnson of Western's mathdepartment, who received the grant, and one student who is doing her student teaching in theprogram. Johnson said about half of the teachers participating are Western graduates. Geography Regional Planning Because Canada remains a close-neighbor country which most Americans know little about, Bob Monahan of Western's geography and regional planning department and Donald K.Alpert, of the political science department, applied for and received a $23,124 grant from theDepartment of Federal Affairs of Canada to better educate the public. Monahan and Alpert areupdating a 1983 educational guide that focuses on Canadian- American relations. It is aimed at thehigh school level. Included will be new guide for use in the western United States to intro- See GRANTSon p. 16 C L A S S I F I E D TYPING-Professional quality papers, resumes, brochures. We pick up anddeliver. The Paper Tray, 676-4547. 9-9. TYPING-$1/ds page, spelling corr. Rush extra Jan, 676- 0413.Quality typing since 1971, IBM, Laina, 733-3805. TYPING SERVICE: Accurate, neat, includes editing. $1.25/pg. Pat 676-0328. IBM-PC compatible word processing with Spell Check. $1.00/pg. 734-4108.Eves weekends. Biology tutoring and editing. Call doe, 676-3000 X5028 or 671 -5760.TYPING/EDITING BY A PRO CALL JACKIE 676-8483. STEREO, small appliance, tool repair. B'hamFix-It Shop 840 N State 671-7830. ELECTROLYSIS for permanent hair removal. By appt. Lucy Rosset,Lie. Elec-trologist 671 -7945. ELECTRONIC TYPING. 734- 9959. __i RESUMES Kinko's Open 24Hours 647-1114 501 E. 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Founder Dan Keeganoriginally began publishing the Tuna News last year with hopes it would bring Fairhaven students andfaculty closer together, he said. Keegan said the Tuna News was intended to serve as acommunication network to get or give help on projects or to let people know about an event orexperience. Since last year the paper has changed its name to the Wholly Mackerel and incorporatedpoems, fiction and other non-news items through its inclusive policy that promises to publish allsubmitted items within legal mandates. To protect itself and the college, the paper does not printlibelous or pornographic material, Keegan said. Wholly Mackerel editors said the newsletter offers aservice most newspapers don't provide: guaranteed space for ideas. Letricia Flerchinger, who has beena staff member on The Western Front, said she likes the Wholly Mackerel because it eliminates editorial bias of information released to the public. "My experience on the Front is that they tell you what towrite GET YOUR FAVORITE DC COMICS AT: Comic Patrol in Aladdin's Lamp Antique Mall 1318 BaySt. Bellingham, WA 647-0066 open 7 days a week ^fc gt;1329 Railroad Xv^S 734-7825 V . Salad Bar Deli Sandwiches Seafood Chips Homemade Soup Broasted Chicken Return this ad and J receive afree small | Pepsi product of your j choice with purchase j of sandwich or daily special I about and whatgoes in," she said, adding the Wholly Mackerel doesn't restrict information to "one person's point ofview." Another feature in the Fairhaven publication unusual to most periodicals is it has nodecisionmaking board or person and does not correct grammar and spelling errors. Stone said this iswhat keeps, the publication running strong. "They can say what they want, and if cussing happens to be in their vocabulary, that's fine ... there are no restrictions, and you're allowed to do something where inother places you have to keep looking to find someplace that'll allow you to do it." Stone said last yearshe wrote The Front about something twice with no success of having her letters published. ButKeegan says the Wfiolly Mackerel makes one stipulation with submitted stories: stories exceedingthe space available will be cut. Usually the decision for what to take out of a story is made by the layoutcrew, he added. At least six people meet twice a week to discuss their individual material for theupcoming issue and help lay it out for printing. Anyone interested in participating-is welcome. Eachperson views his or her job differently because the paper serves individual purposes. Stone likes to tellpeople little-known facts and present the information in a humorous way. In the Oct. 19 issue she tellsthe story of why Yankee Doodle called the feather in his hat "macaroni" in the popular folk song. Shefound out macaroni was another word for "fashionable" in the days when the song was written. Typicalof Stone's column, "Facts Don't Do What You Want Them To," this information was expanded to a story where she has someone describing a hat as the "macaroniest." "My inspiration is anything that isfunny and real and shocking," she says, comparing her style to the syndicated columnist MikeMailway. Jackie VanderMolen designs graphics for the Wholly Mackerel for credit. She says not only isshe benefiting by getting two credits for her contributions, but the practice is helping build her skill.Sunny Day types up the handwritten stories, articles, poems, classifieds and other submissions. Shesays although nobody is assigned to cover a Fairhaven event, usually somebody will write about it forthe newspaper. 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Holly Downtown Seatt,e - 4 4 4-â„¢2 2 -1st andLenora Lynnwood - 766-1149 - 196th Hwy.J9. ---------- Western Front - 1988 January 8 - Page 7 ---------- FRIDAY, JANUARY 8,1988 WESTERN FRONT 7 Froderberg active on campus, in capital Interimpresident carries on tradition By Daniel C. Webster staff reporter At first glance, it may seem AlFroderberg does not enjoy being the president of Western. He admitted he never really wanted to sitbehind the president's oak desk. "Each day, I come into this office, light a cigarette and pause to thinkabout how I feel," Froderberg said. "I feel empty inside, as if my emotions have been drained from me." Froderberg has been appointed to serve as interim presi-dent of W e s t e r n u n t i l a permanentreplacement for the late G. Robert Ross is found. Ross and two Western vice presidents were killed in aplane crash last November. For most, the pain of the tragedy has faded. Froderberg, however, continues to grieve while he works to rebuild Western. "When I first heard the plane was missing, I lit a cigaretteand smoked it as I hoped the plane would be found," Froderberg said. "I must have smoked three packs that day." When he first learned of Ross' death, Froderberg said everything around him fell cold andsilent, almost as if he were about to fall asleep. Froderberg slouched in his chair and lowered hishead as he closed his eyes to pause in silence. Slowly, he raised his head and fixed his eyes on thewall across from his desk. "I could not walk, talk or move. I couldn't even feel. Then the silence gaveway to intense anger, frustration and confusion. I felt sorrow, especially for Ross' family. I felt likescreaming. Then I wept." Froderberg has since settled into his position as interim president and saidhis job will be to help rebuild the university and its administration. He admitted that will be difficult, butsaid he expects a new president to be named this spring. Froderberg has been at Western fornearly two decades. He came to Western from the University of Washington to teach-in themathematics department and also helped establish the computer science department. When he came to Western in the '60s, it was a time for expansion and growth for the university, Froderberg said.University students began to exercise their right to protest and began to speak out against socialinjustice and work for peace. "My students seemed to be more concerned about the Vietnam war and Martin Luther King than learning math," Froderberg said. "Some students even brought signs to classwith them." Today, students are more interested in themselves, Froderberg said. "Now I'll bet nostudent would march for Central America, at least not before he finished his homework." Froderbergsaid he enjoys mathematics and takes great Acting Western President Al Froderberg Pete Kendallpleasure in teaching students to solve problems. "Mathematics is at the root of everything, and itteaches us to reason in logical ways. That's a great help when one is trying to solve problems." Afterleaving the math department and moving into Old Main, Froderberg worked as a special assistant toRoss for state and legislative relations in Olympia. Froderberg stayed in Olympia when the legislaturewas in session to gain support for Western among the legislators. Froderberg worked with RossGreyhound. More places, more often. At the right price. Greyhound is taking you to more places, moreoften than anyone else. Bellingham to Seattle Bellingham to Vancouver B.C. Tuesday - WednesdaySpecial! Southbound departs to Seattle $9.95 - one way 16.95 - round trip $7.70 - one way 14.95 -round trip $6.95 One Way $9.95 Round Trip For fare and schedule information, call Greyhound.Bellingham Greyhound 1329 N. State Street 733-5251 Fares and schedules subject to change withoutnotice. GO GREYHOUND And leave the driving to us. Â© 1984 Greyhound Lines, Inc. to create publicinterest for Western and its programs. He helped gain the legislative support needed to build the newArt- Technology building and also worked to create one of the largest budgets that Western has had inseven years. "Of course there are always things that we do not get but would like to have," Froderbergsaid. "And I have come home disappointed many times, but I just keep on trying." Froderberg'sresponsibilities as interim president have prevented him from returning to the legislature this year. Anew legislative liaison has been appointed and has assumed Froderberg's duties in Olympia.Froderberg expects to return to his former position as soon as a new, permanent president hasbeen selected. "I want to be in Olympia this year, because I think we have a lot to do," he said.Froderberg said the two most important legislative goals for Western are to secure funding for a newscience building to replace Haggard Hall and to prepare a budget for the 1990-92 state budget. When he is not in the president's chair or lobbying on behalf of Western in the state legislature, Froderberg said he enjoys reading novels and math books. "My favorite novelist is William Faulkner, because he'sable to make me see all sides of a situation. His writing is very rich and expressive. It's startling that Ido read math books. I just love math. That's where it's really at." Froderberg said he sometimes staysafter hours in Old Main to read math books and solve math problems while he eats blackberry pieprepared by his wife, Mary. "Math and blackberry pie go together, because there's a step-by- stepprocess in making both of them. Everything has to be just right, or it doesn't work. I would rather not sitbehind Robert Ross' desk because I am reminded of how I got there, but a slice of blackberry pie and agood math book help to ease the pain." Welcome Back Western Students! 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Open 9:30-6 Friday Sunday12-5 1323 Cornwell across from Pennys ---------- Western Front - 1988 January 8 - Page 8 ---------- 8 WESTERN FRONT PEl Earth-conscious supporters to renovate Outback Farm By Debbie Jubie staffreporter A length of freshly painted white picket fence and 40 new boxes for raised garden beds arevisible signs that something is happening at the Outback Farm. These changes are just the beginning, say supporters of the Outback. Community member Mike Melim recently submitted to Fair-haven Dean Dan Larner a land-use proposal designed to transform the five-acre organic gardening project southof the Fairhaven residence halls into an efficient and viable example of sustainable agriculture. Melim, aformer landscaper now in the construction business, has been involved with the Outback project forseven years. He donated the majority of labor and materials used to build a new O u t b a c k sign,stage and promenade area, the seed beds and the beginning of the new fence. He became involved with the farm, he said, "Because I walked past it one day and it said 'help me. The economic backbone ofthe proposal is an idea to renovate the existing barn into a produce stand and possibly a small coffeeshop with an organic salad bar. According to the plan, this would be the hub of all commercial activityand a source of hands-on experience for business-management and food-handling courses. DeniseAckert, an Outback student majoring in environmental studies, lives on the farm in one of the cabinsand is involved in the changes taking place. She sees the project as an opportunity to develop a schoolprogram in sustainable agriculture that could serve the community. Sustainable agriculture uses energy-efficient organic methods to provide a safe and stable source of food, not only for the present occupantsof the land, but for future generations. Evidence indicates that agriculture as it is practiced today maynot be sustainable ecologically because of the use of pesticides and fertilizers. "I really feel that partof the reason that we, as a society, are so freaked out is our lack of connection to the earth," shecontinued. The Outback could be a resource, a gathering place to bring the community together on ahuman level, producing food as well as having festivals and dances, she said. A major stumbling block to such goals is a lack of funding, Ackert said. The Outback needs a farm manager because students are too busy with school to Drganize projects, she added. The fact that the Outback Farm is designated asa parking lot on a master plan of the south campus is not an issue at this time and has nothing to dowith the lack of available funds, Ackert said. Acting manager for facilities Rick Benner said the parkinglot proposal is very long-range and would be implemented only if the university's population reached12,000 or more. Ackert said she may seek alternative funding sources such as federal grants ordonations from a non-profit organization called "Friends of the Outback." The proposal, whichdescribes the condition of the existing facilities, also includes ideas for an office in the barn, acommunity (pea-patch) garden, terraced beds on the farm's west hillside and a fire pit. Ackertcautioned that the ideas are tentative and will need some revision. " B u t , " she said, " i t ' s awonderful start in terms of, what do we have, what are we working with and where do we want to go?"Faces of AIDS': Pho By Alana Warner staff reporter Sixty pairs of life-like eyes gaze at you and seemto follow your every move. Most of these eyes, captured in photographs of the faces of people withAIDS, do not project a sense of despair, but rather a feeling of hope. The Viking Union Gallery exhibitof this portrait collection, entitled "Faces of AIDS," opens tonight with a reception from 1-9 and isscheduled to run until 26 in conjunction with A Awareness Week from Jan. 25 Californian photographerWigler, inspired when sever; his friends contracted the de disease, sought and received f ing for theproject from the New Chrysalis Gallery show mirrors artists' self-p By Terry Keenan staff reporter TheSecond Annual Self- Portrait Show opened last night in the Chrysalis Gallery in Fair-haven, featuringworks by art students, graduates and staff. "It is mixed media: paintings, drawings and clay. We haveone photograph and one piece of fabric art. It's a good composite show of how people view or portraythemselves. The art runs from very realistic to abstract," gallery manager Renee Hudak said. Westernart student Zena Nottingham submitted a self-portrait she did before the show was announced. She saidit was a spontaneous piece done from memory that took a few of hours to complete. Her abstractdrawing is harsh and stark, depicting a split personality with two different haircuts. "It is like a 4-year-old going berserk with pastels. It is an expressionisticly-done self-portrait. I haven't done anything loose, itisn't classicly drawn. There is no blending," Nottingham said. Traditionally, pastels are worked into the paper. Nottingham said she enjoyed doing the self-portrait more than anything else she has done. "It is a real visual piece and a concrete way to show how I feel about the stress I've been under." "UN like ayear-eld gcir berserk with pastels/9 Â« Ncttinghaii Fred Sodt, a technician in Western's art department, combined white chalk-and-oil paint on tar paper to produce his haunting, skull-like self-portrait. ---------- Western Front - 1988 January 8 - Page 9 ---------- gt;PLE WESTERN FRONT 9 )graphic exhibit depicts hopefulness partment of Health Services in SanMateo County, Calif. Michael Villanueva, analyst for the San Francisco peninsula department, said theexhibit is an "educational and artistic piece that reminds us of the human dimension of the AIDS virus."The intent of the project is basically a health education project against AIDS," he said. "It's a way ofshowing people how devastating the disease is, making people who aren't around AIDS more aware. " I'm very happy with the response we've received so far," he continued. "I'd like to commend theuniversity (Western) for wanting the exhibit. It's strong support for the battle against AIDS." VU GalleryDirector Joice Denend read a review of the exhibit in The Oregonian and was intrigued by thepossibility of bringing the show to Bellingham. The handling fee of $500, however, was more than herbudget allowed. Denend said she consulted several other campus organizations she believed mightbe interested in supporting the exhibit, ultimately procuring the financial assistance of 12 of them.Different groups had different reasons for sponsoring the exhibit, Denend said. The Sex Information Office is interested in preventing the spread of AIDS through unsafe sex and will distribute condoms andinformational pamphlets at the VU Gallery. The Cross Cultural Center is aware AIDS can affect allcultures. The Drug Information Center is concerned with the intravenous contraction of AIDS, and theart department respects the exhibit as aesthetically pleasing work. Denend said she wasemotionally moved by the exhibit. "I feel really bad for these people because they have ideas andgoals just like everyone else does. They just happened to 'run across' this disease." Bryan Fujimoto,coordinator of the Sexual Minorities Center, shared a similar experience. "It was really powerful," hesaid. "The people in there were very near our age and generation, and some of them are dead." Thepeople in the portraits who have since died are denoted by black ribbons hung in the top right corner oftheir pictures. In addition, each photo is accompanied by a quote from the patient or, in the case ofsome of those who have died, a close acquaintance. The quotes are diverse, ranging from 57-year-old Daniel Witt's, "I look forward to each day, but I know better than to count on it," to David Pierce, 46,who said "The AIDS crisis has created the opportunity for uniting us instead of separating us; it alsohelps us to focus on the positive in life." Photographer Jim Wigler said, by telephone from California,that taking the actual portraits was difficult and depressing. "A lot of them came in wheelchairs and were very ill," he said. "It was very important to show just their faces on a neutral background. Iwanted to show that they were human and not diseased." People who get AIDS are not freaks or anumber, he said. Each face has its own story. "Society should not be afraid of people with AIDS - don'tuse" Victim,' it has a negative connotation. We are more dangerous to them than .they are us," hestressed. "We are carrying all sorts of germs and viruses that our immunity systems protect us from,but to them they can be deadly. "They're human beings caught up in a terrible tragedy. No one asks forAIDS. No one deserves AIDS." rceptions "It is very expressionistic. It took about one hour to do. Ilooked in the mirror mostly," he said. Sodt's piece was created in 1984 during fine art graduate studiesat Central Washington University. Ian Voorhees contributed 19 sketches on sketchbook paper thatdepict the artist at work. Each sketch details the same basic facial expresssion, yet each is subtlydifferent. Number 14 is simply labeled "I'm Done." Morgan Dicus offers a large self-portrait done in black, white and yellow. The combination of the colors and the extreme close-up nature of the work provesunflattering to the artist. The viewer becomes acutely aware of his or her own flaws while gazing at the artist's. Despite the discomfort, a friendly presence oozes from the drawing. The show runs through Jan. 28. Gallery hours are Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday 6 to 9 p.m. ChrysalisGallery is located on the second floor of Fairhaven College. Gene loves Jezebel's latest effort lacksraw quality of pained howling, whining By Alana Warner staff reporter "The House of Dolls," Gene LovesJezebel's fourth piece of vinyl, does not hold up under the needle. Once upon a time, a pair of twinsnamed Mike and J. Aston fronted an obscure band from Wales called Gene Loves Jezebel. Their first two albums were available only in the import bin of the local record store. (Import discs are always the best,as they are often encased in that terrific, loose, crinkled cellophane and are devoid of those annoyingUPC bars.) Gene Loves Jezebel House of Dolls CEVItW Alternative music listeners' first exposure tothe band came after songs from its second album, "Immigrant," began gracing the airwaves. Thosewho bought the disk discovered a delectable blend of Welsh wails, indiscernible lyrics and creativemusical arrangements. Intrigued by the group's unique sound, record collectors sought out its firstrelease entitled "Promise." This album proved to be just as impressive as "Immigrant," possessing anunpolished, raw quality with even more pained howling. This is the stuff that big-haired, black-shroudednight creatures' dreams are made of â€” beautiful, androgynous men adorned with beads and brocade,whining unintelligibly about "skinny bodies" and rhinoplasty. Gene Loves Jezebel's third attempt,"Discover," spewed forth two singles with accompanying videos. "Heartache" and "Desire" combineddeliberate hooks with danceable beats, while maintaining the group's subtle, less-than-accessible musical image. An accompanying American tour enabled fans to get a closer glimpse of Mike and J.'s perpetualposing and pawing (if, of course, one could see over the person's tall and teased coiffure in front of her.) Attempting to please the public will put a group into an entirely new category - the unbands. Too normalfor the progressives, yet too progressive for the normals, the group will impress no one. The band'scurrent followers will become former fans, declaring, "I knew about them when they were good," or, "I used to like them." Some bands can make the transition with ease. A couple of years ago, no one had everheard of The Cure. Now Bob Smith's smeared lipstick and black hairbush adorn posters and (gasp!) evencalendars Sure, some hardcore devotees will be perturbed by this sudden rise in popularity, but thequality of The Cure's music hasn't been compromised. Once innovative and unique, Gene LovesJezebel's music has become hopelessly inundated with pop cliches and dull arrangements. Theirmixed voices are more controlled, and (heaven forbid) you can understand what they're singing. Where'sthe fun in that? "1 know what I want, and I know how to get it. So come on, baby, let's do it again," (fromthe current single "The Motion of Love"). "Oh, pretty baby, when I walk through the door, you'll bewondering what I did it for. Tell me, darlin', tell me please, why you miss me so badly," (from"Suspicion"). This is ostensibly obnoxious drivel posing as lyrical content. As for the album's musicalmerit, it registers an unthreatening zero on the Richter scale. The guitar hooks are pathetically predictable and uninspiring, as are the mundane drum pulses. It's all just a.little too precise and contrived. ---------- Western Front - 1988 January 8 - Page 10 ---------- 10 WESTERN FRONT FRIDAY, JANUARY 8,1988 Border Patrol questions CARA worker, seizes vehicleBy Jeff Keeling staff reporter A trip to the bus station to send three Guatemalan refugees to theCanadian border Nov. 23 took an unexpected turn for Shirley Osterhaus, Catholic Campus Ministerfrom Western's Shalom Center. Osterhaus, a leader of the Central American Refugee Association,expected to see the three off and drive home. She eventually saw them off, but she didn't drive home.After purchasing tickets for the trio and checking their baggage, Osterhaus said United States BorderPatrol officer Kevin Smith approached them all and asked them to go to his office for questioning. During questioning Smith reminded Osterhaus that she had been warned last year it was illegal to transportundocumented aliens, and told her the Border Patrol was seizing her car as an instrument of crime. iSay it up i FRONT \ Advertise with us! j ^676:3161J BARBRA STREISAND ,â€”, EVES ONLY j yCALL THEATER FOR SHQWTIMES NUT5 Walt Disney's "CINDERELLA" SAT/SUN MATS ONLY MT.BAKER 106 N. Commercial 734-4950 STEVE MARTIN JOHN CANDY T PLANES. TRAINS ANDAUTOMOBILES SAT/SUN MATS - 1:20,3:20, 5:20 fiTI _â€ž . EVES - 7:20,9:20 MICHAEL DOUGLASDARYL HANNAH SAT/SUN MATS - 2:10,4:45 EVES - 7:20,10:00 WILWHEATONIn THE SAT/SUNMATS , , 1:05,3:05,5:05 |_RJ EVES - 7:05.9:05 SEHOME CINEMAS 3 3300fieWing St. 671-7770CALL THEATER PG FOR SHOWT1MES GOLDIE HAWN KURT RUSSELL OVERBOARD fPGl CALLTHEATER FOR SHOWnMES VIKING TWIN Mendiar.. . I j j t b.'B-CSCO "They said they would notprosecute me at this point," Osterhaus said. "But he let me know that if they ever caught me again, they would,prosecute me and I would probably end up in jail." Osterhaus has taken the case to U.S. District Court, where a decision probably won't be made for at least a year. "Immigration gave me a copy of the law when I left which clearly says it's illegal to transport undocumented aliens in furtherance ofviolation of the law... and my claim is that we were not in furtherance of violation of the law, becausewe were not trying to further their illegal status here but rather to hand them over to immigrationauthorities to get legal documentation." Osterhaus said the Border Patrol processed the three, givingthem temporary legal status, during the questioning. That afternoon they were taken back to the busstation in her car so they could continue to Canada. From the Border Patrol's Blaine office, Sam Holden, U.S. Border Patrol Deputy Chief Patrol Agent, said statements Osterhaus made during questioningindicate the car had been used in violation of Section 274 of 18 USC 1324. "Any person who knows that a person is an alien and transports or moves them is in violation of this section of the law," Holden said. He said Smith thought, from speaking to the Guatemalans and Osterhaus, that her car had been usedin furtherance of a crime. Osterhaus said she was aiding the refugees because their chances of gettingamnesty are much greater in Canada than in the U.S. According to a General Accounting Office report,in 1986, 7 percent of Salvadorans and 1.6 percent of Guatemalans applying for political amnesty in theU.S. were accepted. For Soviets, this number was 76 percent, and for Nicaraguans it was 60 percent."Just because someone is coming from a nation where there's some strife," Holden said, "that doesn'tmean they can just come into the United States without documentation. That person carries theburden to present themselves as a refugee." Osterhaus cited the U.N. Geneva Convention and the 1980Refugee Act, both of which claim that refugees have a right to safety when they are fleeing their owncountry for reasons of persecution and war. "I believe that they are political refugees," she said."Sanctuary workers in the United States strongly believe they are political refugees after hearing theirstories, yet the INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service), supported by our government, says theyare economic refugees and so don't have a right to safety in this country and so ought to be deported."Holden said Border Patrol no longer is involved in the car's status, other than providing the court with arationale for the seizure if called upon to do so. "I know very clearly I am following the law of theU.N. Geneva convention, I am very much abiding by the 1980 Refugee Act, and along with that, as Isaid to the INS, I am following what I am strongly committed to as the law of Jesus," Osterhaus, aFranciscan Sister, said. "We're going to continue to do what we need to do to see that these refugeesget safety," she added. This may prove more difficult in the near future. Osterhaus said a law in theworks in Canadian Parliament would greatly increase the difficulty for refugees from these countries toreceive amnesty. "The work has continued," Osterhaus said, "and what I and the whole group feelreally good about is that the presence of these refugees has made a very definite positive impact on thiscommunity. "People who knew nothing about the situation in those countries have become aware of where these countries are and of what our own government is doing down there." Extraordinary Co-OpInternships with an Extraordinary Company That's what it's like as a Technical Associate Intern withMicrosoft. Because you'll provide technical answers to users of Microsoft software, as well as help test and debug new products. So, naturally, you need to know yourr-subject. We're interested in studentswho are pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Math, or related fields. Experience as a computer ,tutor or programmer is great. 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Microsoft ---------- Western Front - 1988 January 8 - Page 11 ---------- FRIDAY, JANUARY 8,1988 WESTERN FRONT 11 flNHHHHHHHHf i l l i l l l S l l i ii l^iiiSliiilliiSS^^^^ilpSlllliBBiH^liJBiB Upward Bound boosts funds By Neal Warnick staff reporter " Students from low-income families or who are first in their families to attend college are getting a boost through theuniversity system by Upward Bound. Seventy-five students are attending Western this year as adirect result of the annual $186,000 Western's Upward Bound receives from the U.S. Department ofEducation. The students were contacted by Bernie Thomas, director of the Upward Bound program atWestern, or his co-workers as early as the students' sophomore year in high school. A student mustcome from a low income family or be the first one in the family to attend college. High schoolcounselors, teachers, church groups and Upward Bound comprise a network that selects the students who would benefit most from the program. This network chooses Western's Upward Boundstudents from more than 2,000 qualified students north of Seattle. The yearly grants from the USDEprovide the necessary money to spend about $3,600 per year for each student. Tutoring, studying skillsand cultural enrichment are provided to Upward Bound students while they are still in high school.Upward Bound's goal is to - "provide needed motivation for students to complete high school, go tocollege and complete college," Thomas said. "We provide the students with a kick when they need it." Once in college, students in the program are provided with a helping hand to deal with stress andmaking the change of living on their own an easy one. Small group tutoring, help wfth learning disabilities and personal development classes are also provided to the student. "A lot of these programs werebuilt out of the civil rights era," Thomas said. "We work with individual students needs and provide forthem." Upward Bound students also go to "summer school" for six weeks every summer that they arein the program. Room and board is provided to the student, who lives for the six-week summer sessionin a residence hall at Western. In the afternoon, students may listen to a speaker talk about improvingone's interpersonal skills, and in the evening take a field t r i p to S e a t t l e for a Mariners' baseballgame. "The students get the feeling of college before school starts," Thomas said. "They experiencethat 'learning is fun' for the first time. "Friendship plays a large role in Upward Bound. The instructors are not here for the money...I can tell you that. They're here because they care," he said. "The money (from USDE) is just a physical tool. It's the network and care that provide the most to the program."PICTURE SHOw[ 1209 11TH 7 9 EVES 4:30 MAT. SAT. SUN. ENDS SOON! DANNY BILLYDeVTTO CRYSTAL THROW MOMMA EÂ°ng FROM THE TRAIN FAIRHAVEN CINEMA Q N E WEEKONLY! 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Government agencies like the Immigration and NaturalizationService can be selective when deciding who it will classify as a political refugee. The trend, in fact, is toallow refugees fleeing socialist governments amnesty. They need it more; they're fleeing evil. Refugeesfleeing God-fearing democratic governments, on the other hand, which have the Reagan Brigade's seal ofapproval, don't find entry so accessible. Just look at the numbers. In 1986, 1.6 percent of Guatemalans and 7 percent of Sal-vadorans applying for political amnesty were allowed to stay in the United States,according to a General Accounting Office report. Guatemala and El Salvador, which both operate underdemocratic processes, have the Reagan Administration's support. Democrats don't torture people. Thesame report indicates that percentages were much .higher for refugees from socialist-ruled countries whowere granted amnesty. We allowed 76 percent of Soviets, 52 percent of Syrians and 60 percent ofNicaraguans to stay in 1986. Consequently, refugees from Guatemala head for Canada, which has muchmore slack immigration laws. Osterhaus has taken her case to the U.S. District Court. She may neversee the car again, but that isn't the point. Until the Reagan Administration opens its collective eyes andrealizes that it supports governments that maim and torture just like those nasty socialists, largenumbers of Guatemalans and Sal-vadorans will continue to sneak up 1-5, hoping to make it to Canada,where they'll have at least a fair chance to be granted political asylum. And Americans will continue toaid them. Madonna stands tall in ancestral home Â¥X7"ell, we've all seen her in her underwear. Now, wemight * * get to see her in bronze. It seems a sculptor wants to erect a statue of a woman namedMadonna in the town square of a central Italian town named Pacentro. Yup, Walter Pugni wants to sculpt a 13-foot-high likeness of the "Material Girl," and he picked Pacentro as it is the hometown of thesinger's grandparents. But the 2,000 townspeople aren't too thrilled with the idea of a giant, and nearlynude, figure of the particular Madonna the artist has envisioned. _ Perhaps he simply got his Madonnasmixed up. Hey, Walter, don't you think the town might be more appreciative of Joseph's wife instead ofSean's woman? Go ask the Pope. Editorials reflect the majority opinion of The Front Editorial Board.Signed columns and cartoons are the opinions of the authors. Guest columns and letters are welcome. Four pages of The Front are funded by student fees. The rest is funded by advertising revenue.Advertisements in The Front do not reflect the opinions of The Front. The Front is the official newspaper of Western Washington University and is produced by students through the journalism department. Theeditorial office is in College Hall 09 and the business office is in College Hall 07. The Front is printed bythe Lynden Tribune. Phone numbers: editorial, 676-3162; advertising 676-3161. Published Tuesdaysand Fridays each week except final exam week. Entered as second-class matter at Bellingham, WA98225. USPS I.D. #624-820. Brian Bean, editor; Karin Stanton, managing editor; Douglas Buell, newseditor; Brian Malvey, assistant news editor; Jeff Keeling, Accent editor; Wendy Sawyer, assistant Accenteditor; Craig Daly, sports editor; Laura Gordon, K. Washburn, copy editors; Mike Carroll, Julie Martin,cartoonists; Tom Oster-dahl, illustrator; Andrea Lightburne, production manager; Pete Kendall, photoeditor; Pete Steffens, adviser. }few that the INFtreatjrhas been gfted, -vZ^W^/ ....from Rdand Landmarktreaty off markâ€” Ink and hugs aren't enough The signing of a nuclear arms reduction treaty by thesuperpowers during last month's three-day summit in Washington, D.C. has received overwhelmingpublic support and appears to be the first step in an incremental process of cooperation between theUnited States and the Soviet Union. Furthermore, past confrontations and breakdowns in nucleararms talks between the two nations give the INF treaty the appearance of being a "landmark" inarms control. This pact, however, is really nothing mofe than an "inevitable conciliation," best describedas a publicity prize that world leaders Reagan and Gorbachev could return to their political parties with.Inevitably, citizens in both nations hoped for much more during the summit than the INF pact, Douglas Buell News Editor which would call for the removal of all intermediate-range nuclear missiles. Over thenext three years, the superpowers will be required to scrap about 2,700 missiles with rangesbetween 315 and 3,125 miles, roughly 4 percent of the total number of all missiles. This token ofcooperation between the two nations has been given so much significance, though, that itovershadows other issues which received little discussion and analysis during the summit, including SDI, Afghanistan, the Persian Gulf, Nicaragua and conventional forces in Europe. The ReaganAdministration, still healing from its wounds following the Iran-Contra scandal and failure to seat twojudges nominated to the Supreme Court, had little leverage in reaching an agreement with the Soviets.Gorbachev faces the same scrutiny at home for his programs of glasnost (openness) and perestroika(restructuring). The INF treaty still needs ratification, both by the U.S. Senate and the Soviet Politburo,scheduled later this month. While Reagan has publically stated that it is a near certainty the senate willratify the pact, other conservatives led by Rep. Jack Kemp of New York, a Republican presidentialhopeful, said yesterday they plan to present allegations that the Soviets were violating the treaty "even before the ink was dry," according to The Washington Post. A Squeaky-clean getaway- Manson buddy hits the road Last month, Palestinians threw rocks at Israeli soldiers, who shot back with live bullets,and Ron and Mikhail dined together on Columbia River salmon; but it was a valiant, solitary attemptat freedom that gripped this nation's soul like nothing since Baby Jessica, or maybe that five-organ-transplant kid in Pittsburgh. Yes, I'm alluding to Squeaky's short-lived life on the lam. For those of youwho don't recall life before MTV, Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme was (and probably still is) a lieutenant inthe army of her guru Charles "Don't Call Me Chuck" Manson. She is serving- a life sentence in a WestVirginia federal "corrections facility" for attempting to assassinate Gerald Ford in 1975. (Contrary tosome reports, the shot didn't pass through the motor-control area of Ford's brain.) Anyway, Squeakywas whiling Jeff Keeling Accent Editor away her time in the Mountain State, awaiting the day whendeath would reunite her and Chuck. Apparently a model prisoner, she had refused an offer for a parole in1985. As an Associate Warden reportedly said, she seemed O.K., but she was kind of strange.Imagine that. But on the night of Dec. 23, Squeaky scaled an eight-foot high barbed wire fence, dodgeda hail of machine gun fire while avoiding numerous land mines and booby traps, and disappeared intothe woods. (Actually, only the barbed wire fence and disappearing parts are true, but the rest soundsgood.) The country held its collective breath as this scrappy trooper eluded a massive search in herapparent attempt to strike a blow for religious freedom. You see, authorities speculate that Squeakyhad heard unconfirmed rumors that Manson was dying of cancer; she thus felt the urgent need of anytrue disciple to bid her savior farewell, perhaps slicing up a few holiday revelers en route as a show ofaffection. Alas, it was not to be. The woman who showed her devotion to Chuck by slicing an "X" inher own forehead was recaptured by authorities on Christmas Day, just two miles from the prison, ---------- Western Front - 1988 January 8 - Page 13 ---------- FRIDAY, JANUARY 8,1988 SPORTS WESTERN FRONT 13 Men's b-ball team skins Seals, 137-79 11-1record is Western's best start since 1971-'72 season By John Sleeper staff reporter It was like watching a debate between William F. Buckley and Elmer Fudd. The smooth, stylish, self-assured Westernmen's basketball team, perhaps smarting from Monday's unexpected setback against the University ofBritish Columbia, set five school records in Thursday night's 137-79 trouncing of Sheldon JacksonCollege. The Seals set records for unsuccessful attempts to catch cwa2y wabbits, otherwise knownas fast-breaking Vikings. For Western Coach Brad Jackson, the victory was a breakthrough in moreways than school records. "The hard part in a game like this is to try to keep from getting sloppy," saidJackson, who saw his squad's record climb to 4-0 in District 1 of the National Association ofIntercollegiate Athletics, 10-1 overall. "We accomplished that. "There's a tendency for any athlete to play to the level of competition. We did a good job of playing up to our potential tonight." Western'snumbers indicate the extent of the drubbing: * The Vikings' 137 points shattered the previous record of122, set in 1986 against, yup, Sheldon Jackson. * Western scored 76 points in the first half, breakingthe 1986 mark of 74 against Lewis-Clark State. * In just their eleventh game of the year, the Vikingsscored 100 points for the fifth time. The school record for an entire season was four times, set last year. * Western's 56 field goals broke the previous record of 54, set 17 years ago today against Oregon Tech. * The Vikings passed for 38 assists Thursday night. The old record, 32, was set twice previous-ly.Plus, if such a record were kept, it may have been the earliest a Viking team ever reached 100 points.For those who jot down such trivia, the century mark came with 13:27 left in he game â€” on a lay-in byforward James Johnson. The Seals, 1-5 in the district and 2-10 overall, had 50 points at the time. WhileJohnson worked from the inside for 22 points, hitting 10 for 11 shots from the floor, guard Tim Dickersonbombed from the outside for 19, including three three-pointers. But perhaps most distressing forSheldon Jackson was defensive harassment by Ray Oot-sey. Although the 5-foot-ll reserve guard fromLittle Rock, Ark., scored just eight points, he swiped the ball from unsuspecting Seals six times. " I 'mmostly a defensive player," Ootsey said. "That's about what my job is â€” to come in P Mt. 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"When something likethis happens, you can't get down on your players. A lot of athletes have very fragile egos. When theyget beat like that, the last thing they need is for someone to start yelling at them." Toews certainlyhad no need to raise his voice at Jack Fredrick-son, the Seals' 6-5 junior forward from Lynnwood.Fredrickson led all scorers Acta aue5 Section Hair Design Special for VVWU Students Ask for:Richelle Reed 67i*663A 1302 Bay Street Bellingham '-â€¢Dan Tyler with 29 points, 19 in the first half.He hit 14 for 19 from the field. "We knew once we got the ball up, we'd have a good game on theoffensive end," Towes said. "Jack played well, but we had to get the ball into his hands without turning itover." The Seals had 32 turnovers, many of which led to lay-ins off the fastbreak. That, as much as a ny t h i n g , c o n t r i b u t e d to Western's 60 percent shooting mark from the field. RecyclemmmmmsmMmmmkmmxwmxiimMms% USE YOUR BRAINS FOR SOME EXTRA CREDIT. 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Toppling Hawaii Pacific College twice, 100-92 on Dec. 15 and 86-82 on Dec.19, and Chaminade University of Honolulu, 73-72 on Dec. 17, Western returned home and took a weekoff - not to allow time for the Solarcaine to take effect, but to prepare for a two-game series with UBC.Western took a 111-83 decision from UBC in Lynden last Saturday before Monday's 89-84 loss to theThunderbirds in Vancouver. "I hate losing," Viking Coach Brad Jackson said. "The coaches andplayers were aggravated by it. When you play as well as you can play and lose, that's one thing. Youjust got beaten by a better team. But the loss to UBC upset us." Bouncing back last night with a 137-79 victory against Sheldon Jackson College, the Vikings now sport a MM overall record and lead District1 with a 4-0 slate. All five starters score in double figures, producing the kind of balance CoachJackson said he looks for. Sophmore guard Manny Kimmie leads the Vikings with a 15.2 average. S e n i o r forward James Johnson (15.1) and senior guard Tim Dickerson (15.0) are next, with forward EricSchurman and center Rod Whatley rounding out the starting five at a 12.5 clip. Ever the perfectionist,however, Jackson said he's not completely satisfied. "We've played good teams," he said. "I'mpleased where we're at. But I'd like to see better overall defense for an entire game â€” from anindividual standpoint and from a team standpoint." Jackson also pointed to needed improvement in thehalf-court offense. "We run well on the break," he said. "But when we come out of it without a shot andmake the decision to set up the offense, sometimes we have problems making the transition." PerhapsJackson's worries stem from the fact that the luau is over. The Vikings face tough district opponentsin all but five of their 19 remaining games - starting with St. Martin's College in a 7:30 game Saturdaynight in Carver Gym. The Saints, 7-4 overall and 1-0 in district action, return three starters â€” 6-foot-8 center Brad Erben, 6-2 guard Marvin Prince and 6-6 forward Aron Wallace - from last year's 13-19 team. Second-year Coach Bob Grisham was an assistant at \vo3..ern from 1982-85 under former coach Bill Westphal. "They're a good team, well-coached and well-disciplined," Jackson said. "They certainly have the capacity to beat anyone in the district." The Bottomless Coffee Cup still only 70 cents I coffeehouse /espresso bar evening entertainment V. Open Daily 7:30mm - 11pm U t h Harris i n Old F a i rh a v e n 733-6319 TIHIi IHIUOT/lfiMini ANNUAL MEN'S WINTER SALE Great Sportswear SavingsMotto, Union Bay, Generra, International News and more at. . . 25% to 60% OFF THE HUNTSMAN -BELLING HAM MALL Nites till 9:00p.m. Sailing The sailing team hosts a regatta from 9:30 a.m. to dark, Saturday and Sunday at Lakewood on Lake Whatcom. Teams from Washington, Oregon and BritishColumbia will participate. The Vikings placed 10th out of 19 teams at the Rose Bowl Regatta in LongBeach last weekend. Sailing for Western in the "A" boat was skipper Dave Lutz and crew member DianeWhitefield. Sailing in the team's "B" boat was skipper Tom Krabbenhoft and crew member MelanieMcNair. Skiing The Western ski team begins its season today with slalom competition at WhistlerMountain. Racing resumes on Saturday with the giant slalom and men's nordic relay events. Otherleague foes at the meet include University of British Columbia, University of Washington, and SeattleUniversity. Fencing The fencing team traveled to Seattle on Dec. 20 for the "D" foil tournament. Topfencers for Western were Robin Foster (second place) and Charles Collier (third place). Bowling Thebowling team will meet at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in Twentieth Century Bowling Lanes, followed by amixed-threesomes tournament. Call 734-5250 for more information. Women's lacrosse The women'slacrosse team will have a recruiting meeting at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Carver gym 116. For moreinformation, contact Amy Johnson or Mary Lynne-Lutz at 676-6639. 0 i ^ | ^ R ; 88s ARE HEREIntroductory Prices!! Ascent $394 Reg. $424 Ascent Ex. $459 Reg. $489 Huge Selection ofTights / ^\KULSHAN CYCLES Kulshan Cycles Building 100 E. Chestnut Our Ckies. Our Oceans. Our Trees.Our Towns. Our Forests. Our Rivers. Our Deserts. Our Lakes. Our Tomorrows. Give a hoot. Don'tpollute. Forest Service. U.S.D.A. Sporting Goods * Ladies Athletic Wear * Mens Athletic Wear * TeamUniforms Exercise Equipment 705 W. Holly Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30 733-1610 Joe Martin 705 ^ Bellingham ---------- Western Front - 1988 January 8 - Page 15 ---------- FRIDAY, JANUARY 8,1988 WESTERN FRONT 15 Pete Kendall Western center Karen Gannon(33) andguard-forward Donna Monette (30) hope the upcoming women's basketball season will be anything buta struggle. Graffiti Shirts Gift Ideas for the entire family! All year long! Where quality and service meetall your T-shirt needs. Open seven days a week \1Â±L. Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Posters Patches Caps1413 CORNWALL â€¢ BELLINGHAM â€¢ 733-9222 SALE New and Used Men's and Women's ClothingJewelry Mon.-Sat. 10:30-6:00 Sun 12-5 1300 Bay St., Bellingham, WA 671-8852 Gallery Ten Open 7days A Discount Boutique Tanning Salon Tanning 1 visit $3 5 for $12 10 for $20 monthly $35 - 4UVA Beds Men Welcome Fashions from $10- across from the Bon in downtown Bellingham 119 W.Magnolia : 733-9240 _ Women spend break on road By Butch Kamena staff reporter The holiday washardly a break for Western's women's basketball team. The Vikings won seven of the eight gamesthey played during the three weeks between fall and winter quarters. The team played the last sevengames on the road, traveling to Alaska, California and British Columbia. Western now sports a 9-3record. The Vikings are not completely finished with their travels, however, as they play games atLewis Clark State College and Whitworth College tonight and Saturday. "I'm real pleased with ourprogress," said Western Head Coach Lynda Goodrich. "We made strides every game. Our offensemade the biggest improvement. We started strong on defense and rebounding, and now we'reexecuting better on offense, getting better shot selection." Before departing on its road trip, Westernhosted the Western Oregon State College Wolves Saturday, Dec. 12. Junior forward Anna Rabelscored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds, leading the Vikings to a 79-49 victory. Through the first12 games, Rabel is the team's leading scorer and rebounder, averaging 10.7 points a game and 6.8rebounds. Balance has been a Western trademark this season, as eight Vikings are averaging morethan five points a game. In Alaska, Western swept a trio of National Association of IntercollegiateAthletics District 1 games, defeating Alaska Pacific University twice, 61-55 and 74-53, then destroyingSheldon Jackson College, 126-59. The 126-point outburst against the Seals set a record for the mostpoints ever scored by a Western basketball team. Following the trip north, Western headed south toCarson, Calif., where they won the Califoria State University- Dominguez Hills Hoop Classic. In theopening round, the Vikings defeated the host Toros, 62-42. In the title game, sophomore forward LynnMunday scored 21 of her game-high 22 points in the second half to lead Western to a 74-65 victory overUniversity of California at Riverside. Western finished its "break" at the University of Victoria Invitational tournament in Victoria, B.C. The Vikings' seven-game winning streak was snapped in the openinground with a 78-62 loss to UVic. The Vikings bounced back in the consolation round, defeating SimonFraser University in overtime, 71-66. Although they already have a 4-1 record in district action, theVikings begin in earnest this weekend with the first two of 15 straight NAIA District 1 games. "I alwaysfeel like this is the meat of the season," Goodrich said. "The tough part is that the team is road wearyand this (the j o u r n e y to LC S t a t e and Whitworth) is a tough trip. The best part is that once this isout of the way, our traveling is pretty much over." Pete Kendall COFFEE TEA SPECIALTIES Give ahoot, Don't pollute. A Espresso Yourself!! 206 W. Magnolia Bellingham, WA 98225 (206) 733-KONADo you have a... PASSION for FASHION? Or do you. just want... \ SOMETHING to WEAR? ThenCome To... THE MAD HATTER Where you'll find a great selection of inexpensive clothing accessories for men and women. We have quality clothing from the Victorian era, the 20s, 30s, 4()'s, 50s 60s, plus superb cotton and wool casual clothes for everyday wear. Aladdin's Lamp Antique Mall 1318 Bay St.Open daily 10-7 Sunday 12 -S Help* Our Cities. Our Oceans. Our Trees. Our Towns. Our Forests.Our Rivers. Our Air. Our Mountains. Our Plants. Our Fishes. Our Streams. Our Deserts. Our Lakes.Our Tomorrows. Give a hoot. Don't pollute. Forest Service, US.D.A. m ---------- Western Front - 1988 January 8 - Page 16 ---------- 16 WESTERN FRONT FRIDAY, JANUARY 8,1988 Western receives $4 million IlipiMIIHi^S^^Hillililiiiildating a 1983 educational guide ;iilftiiiliiii^^lliiilllilill â€¢IliiBi^lSiiSWHBl jiiiiissiii^HiiiiMiiilBii Monahan said.Both the new and KBIISiSiiBiiis|S^^Bl j|^l|l|pi|||^||g||lg^ttpj iili^iiWiilHliiiiillBiii drying of gels without cracking or enable students to experiment Grants to fund AIDS learning By Sharj Walton staff reporter TheWestern-based National Rural and Small Schools Consortium has been awarded approximately$104,000 in grants for its project to install AIDS education in the curriculum of rural schools. The grantwas furnished by the U.S. Public Health Service's Centers for Disease Control to increase the numberof rural schools providing effective AIDS education. Don Olcott, project coordinator, said four or fivedifferent curricula will be distributed to school districts that teach children about AIDS. "From there, theindividual communities and school districts will choose which program is most appropriate for theirneeds. There will be revisions and input relative to community values," Olcott said. As it is no longertrue that A I D S is only an u r b a n, homosexual problem, Olcott said, all populations and ages need to be educated about the disease. "Kids need to be taught at-risk behaviors: intravenous drug usage,sharing needles, intercourse without protection, anal intercourse, and oral sex without protection,"Olcott said. There will be differences between what is taught to various age groups, he added. "Whatwe teach third graders is not going to be the same as what we teach eighth graders," he said. Theyounger students need to hear general information to relieve fear, he said, with more education on safesexual behaviors starting in sixth or seventh grade. "To reduce the fears is to provide accurateinformation. No, you do not get AIDS from casual contact. No, you do not get AIDS from insects. No,you cannot get AIDS from being in the same building with someone who has the disease," Olcott said.He added the program should be taught within a comprehensive health framework. "It should be taughtalongside of sexually transmitted diseases, drug abuse, teen pregnancy and other social issuesthat affect teenagers," he said. Bryan Fujimoto, coordinator of Western's Sexual Minorities Center, andTanya Bradford, assistant coordinator of the Sex Information Center, have doubts about theeffectiveness of the program. "This sounds great on paper, but it's not going to go anywhere. Teachers need to be taught how to teach AIDS education before they even go before the class," Bradford said,"and someone needs to be there to make sure morality does not become the main consideration ineducating about AIDS." Fujimoto agreed with Bradford, and said, "I'll admit that the individual schooldistricts should have some say, but this should be restricted because, in general, the more rural you get the more conservative you get, and this is not a moral issue." Give a hoot. Don't pollute. ForestService. U.SD.A. Test Preparation Specialists 1107 NE 45th. Seattle 632-0634 KAPLAN STANLEYH.KAPLAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER LTD. WORK FOR YOURSELF As a campus representative you'ilbe responsible for placing advertising materials on bulletin boards and working on marketing programs for clients such as American Express, Boston University, Eurall, and various movie companies, amongothers. Part-time work, choose your own hours. No sales. Many of our reps stay with us long aftergraduation. 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Title: Don Walter interview--May 10, 1979
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Title: Western Front - 1990 April 24
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Show more1990_0424 ---------- Western Front - 1990 April 24 - Page 1 ---------- Relationships Features looks at significant others features, pages 6 and 7 Gliding Crew wins battle ofphysical fuel tanks sports, page 6 TUESDAY EATHER Cloudy and mostly cool today with highs In the lower to mid-50s. Lows are expected to be in the upper 30s to lower 40s. The Western Front April24,1990Volume 82, Number 23 Western Washington University please recycle Students oppose possibleloft ban policy By Kristi Warren staff reporter Another 'Just say NO' policy is not what Western students want to hear. The University Services Council met Thursday, April 19 to consider the "no furniture offthe floor" policy suggested by the Housing and Dining Committee, April 9. However, no vote was taken. A different agenda topic dominated the council meeting, said Yolanda Graham, council member andassistant director of academic advising. Students may still have time to oppose the policy by expressingtheir opinions and clarifying the points they feel are too broad. Kay Rich, director of UniversityResidences said she was uncertain why students feel the policy is vague. "The wording 'No furnitureoff the floor' is about as to the point as you can get," Rich said. Council meeting minutes said a previous draft of the policy had been reviewed and the council basically supports the policy. The council will meetagain Thursday, May 3, said council member Joe St. Hillaire. The policy is part of thedecorating/personalizing space portion of the residence hall agreement. It bans the use of lofts andstacking furniture. "It is a policy that has been on and off the books," said Leslie Jensen, AS vice-president of residence life. "The policy had just not been enforced." The decision to restrict residencehall occupants is not popular with many students. "I think what they 're saying is wrong," said Fairhavenresident Alyson Hagen. "There is not enough room for two people as it is and we're paying enough money that we should be able to do what we want." Hagen said she understood the Â£|fety concern, butissues such as using stairs to get up to the lofts instead of ladders were not taken into consideration asfar as she knows. Jerry Kraft, a business major and Ridge-way Kappa resident, said the policy is toogeneral. It doesn't take into consideration building platforms and lofts that are safe oraren'tfor sleeping.He wants the administration to leave the students some choices. "Lofts could be used for television setsand other stuff," he said. "I don't understand about no platforms. Aren't they on the floor?" "We shouldhave rights in our own room. We pay rent," Kraft said. "Some lofts are unsafe. There should be a code to regulate how safe they are instead of just saying 'NO' to them. I think it is a stupid rule," said PaulaKenyon, an environmental studies major and Fairhaven resident. "There will be frustration," said MikeBartosch, Associate Director of University Residences for Residence Life. "Hopefully they'll understandthe reasons." "The safety hazards," explained Belling-ham City Fire Marshall, Robert A. Neale, "are notonly because of structural instability, causing injuries when lofts or furniture collapse, but in the case of fire, smoke tends to rise and the higher you are to the ceiling the most likely you are to suffocate fromsmoke inhalation." "Our firefighters have no idea there is a loft above them. They'll be crawling aroundlooking for fire victims and not know someone is dying six feet above them," he said. A fire fatalityoccurred in Bellingham in a situation very similar to this. The only difference was the homemade loftwas in a single family dwelling, Neale said. "People don't like it, but they don't like a lot of policies,"Jensen said. "There are just too many safety concerns to ignore and besides you can't ignore the firecode." The "nofurnitureioff the floor policy" is not in the state Uniform Fire Code. However, the codeauthorizes the fire marshall to make rules and regulations when deemed necessary. Not all students areangered by the policy; Keith Gerhard, aNash Hall resident said he and his roommate have a loft and it isnice for space, but they have no objections to the decision. The policy has been circulated toresidential students to inform them of the regulations before they choose to return to the dorms nextyear. Earth Fair 1990; different viewpoints By Scott M. Ayers staff reporter Hundreds of people gathered at Western Saturday for Earth Fair 1990. The fair, which marked the 20th anniversary of Earth Day, gave those who support environmental issues a chance to spend a day spreading information about theirviewpoints and celebrating their commitment to the earth. Craig Erdman, a Western graduate student, was one of many who worked at the fair to gain support for environmental policies. Erdman, who studies geology, spent the day asking fair-goers to write letters to their congressmen urging a bill which wouldprotect Washington's rivers from development. "We want to protect a few quality rivers like theNooksack from hydro-electric projects and to protect shoreline areas." The Puget Sounders, AudobonNorthwest, Save the Dolphins and Neighbors Opposing Power Encroachment (NOPE), were just of thefew environmental groups on hand. Rusty Howard, a volunteer for Greenpeace Action, said for him, thefair was a celebration for those who had already committed themselves to environmental causes. "Mostof the people here are the converted, they're just here having a good time," he said. Howard, who worked at Fairhaven College in 1989, said his group works every day to increase people's knowledge abouthow the environment is being destroyed. "We're out there 365 days a year knocking on doors andspreading the message," he said. Howard estimates that Greenpeace Action visits 40,000households a day nationwide. The fair also gave some a reason for optimism about the future. SeeEarth on paqe 12 ,n9rid Bostrom' 8Â»WTites " K e ePt h e World c,ean" on a banner * Saturday's EarthDay celebration Firms interested in food contract By Shirley Mullin staff reporter Western's food servicecontract is up for bids. Marriott Corporation's contract with Western went up for renewal Jan. 1,1990. TheMarriott Corp. bought out SAGA in 1986. In order to encourage competitiveness, efficiency and goodservice, bids for the food service contract are being accepted until April 25, said Dale Monroe, member ofthe food service contract committee, and director of Purchasing and Material Services. Marriott will bemaking a bid to renew their contract. Roger Oettli, business manager for the Housing and Dining System, stated in a Dec. 8, 1989 Front article, "Western's food service contract is one of the largest around.We're talking about a $6 million contract." The new contract will begin Sept. 1,1990 and expire Aug.31,2000. A ten year contract is deemed necessary "because of the large capital investment required,"Monroe said. Western advertised in papers under state law for bids on the contract. Six firms showedinterest at a pre-proposal meeting, Monroe said. The meeting was intended to give firms a tour ofWestern and its food service facilities, in order to make them as knowledgeable as possible aboutWestern's food service, he said. Monroe said a statement of Western's food service needs has beenpresented to the firms making bids with the expectation they will use their expertise to respond to thoseneeds. See Food on page 12 An in-depth look at campus, community and world" wide issues that affectstudents. West German students reflect on political changes By Renee Brewer staff reporter Ifsomeone had asked Ruth Noellgen a year ago about the likelihood of Germany's reunification she wouldhave replied, "Never in my lifetime." Today, WestGerman Chancellor Helmut Kohl predicts East andWest Germany could be reunited within two years. See Germany on page 4 ---------- Western Front - 1990 April 24 - Page 2 ---------- 2 The Western Front News Tuesday, April 24,1990 Talking typewriter enables sight impaired studentsTwo events, both in May, will let bikers, such as Julie Melton, pictured, who were bom to be wild oreasy riders get ier. See stories, same column. Join the club, be one with nature If mother nature iscalling you, the Outdoor Program has several events planned in the next few weeks that are sure tosatisfy Grizzly Adams-wanna- bes. The Outdoor Program will sponsor an introduction to rockclimbing. The May 5 climb at Mount Erie offers an opportunity for people to learn basic mountainclimbing techniques. The pre-trip meeting will take place on May 2. For more information call ext.6128. interested people can raft the white water of the Wenatchee River on May 6. The cost of the trip is$40. The pre-trip meeting will be on May 1. The tallest Sitka Spruce in the world are within hours ofWestern. Carmana is one of the few remaining deep river valleys on Vancouver Island that has notbeen logged. The Outdoor Program is sponsoring an overnight visit to the old-growth forest of Carmana.The trip takes place Mayl2andl3. The pre-trip meeting will be on May 3. Mountain Biking in EasternWashington could be a hot way to spend May 18 and 20. Guided treks in the Methow Valley will beavailable to all levels of riders. Bikers will camp at Pearrygin Lake State Park where they can feast onpasta and attend an informational workshop about bike mechanics. The pre-trip meeting will be on May2. All pre-trip meetings are required and take place at 7 p.m. in Viking Union 113. For more informationcall the Outdoor Program at ext. 6128. Bikers can help build Habitat for Humanity A bike-a-thon on May19 will raise money to help Western's Habitat for Humanity raise money for building houses for low-income families. "Bike to Build" pledge sheets and information can be picked up in Viking Union 104.Pledges totaling more than $50 will earn riders an event T-shirt. Volunteers are still needed to help workat the event. The bike-a-thon will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants can start at any time. Theorganization builds simple, but adequate housing with as much volunteer labor and donated materialsas possible. Families in need can buy the houses at cost and not have to pay interest on loans. In return, the family must contribute 500 hours of labor to Habitat for Humanity Projects. HELP WANTEDAdvertising Representative Immediate Opening for The Western Front Send resume and application to:Chante Brown College Hall Rm. 7 ll On-Campus Position Open Graphics Director For The WesternFront Permanent Part-Time Position Applicant must have the following qualifications: 1. PageMakerexperience preferable, not mandatory 2. Organizational skills 3. Communication skills 4. Ability to meetdeadlines Send resume and letter of application, or for more information contact: Chante Brown CollegeHall 7 676-3160 Application deadline: May 15,1990 By Shirley Mullin staff reporter The DisabledStudent Services recently purchased new equipment to aid learning and physically impaired students,thanks to a $30,000 grant received in January. The grant is from the Washington State Department ofServices for the Blind. Approximately 150 Western students are learning or physically disabled, saidDorothy Crow, coordinator of the Disabled Student Services. Many of these students are unable to readstandard textbooks or write and type assignments because of their disabilities. The new equipment willincrease educational opportunities for these students by providing a means for taping and preparingassignments and papers, Crow said. The purpose of the grant was to provide handicapped students withtotal computer access and more taped textbooks for dyslexic and visually impaired students, she said.Juanita Wilson, a blind intern at the Disabled Student Services, has made use of the new equipment.She said the Kurzweil Personal Reader, a scanner with a voice synthesizer, allows her to read books,typed forms and magazines. Kurzweil scans the page, deciphers the print and reads it aloud in asynthesized voice, Wilson said. "I went to the library to check out my first library book that I could readmyself," Wilson said. A second Kurzweil, which is linked to a computer, reads books out loud andtransfers them onto computer disks and cassette tapes, Wilson said. The Kurzweil gives verbaldirections and prints out in braille, Wilson said. Another purchase was the Artie synthesizer with wordprocessing equipment. This machine verbally tells which words have been typed into the computer.. "It'sgreat. It would be impossible for me to edit straight from the screen," Wilson said. "It would be great tohave one at home." Crow said money from the grant also purchased four variable speed recorders to tape texts, an enlarger which prints up to 45 times original size for visually impaired students and portablebraille writers. Jane Bello-Brunson, assistant coordinator for the Disabled Student Services, said aconsultant will be sent out in May to set up the equipment, but it may not be ready for student use untilfall quarter. IBI^pSBMIBII^^BIiH Williams Street was cited with fourth HSIHBIiBiHfliBBIHBIIIBlBlM^HHii^BSiillHil IttB^BBIIillillBlilSHilH liliHfe^BHi^MiiiiiiiHiiil iBiiii^iilil^Biili^^BI I^^BBBB^Bl^iiiiliBHiHP^^^i^Bii^BUBIIIIiBl li^BiHmiBMiwSB^BHS Hi^BBlWiiBiiiBiiHilii lll!(iM(iiBliiiHiBHiiSI ||B|ii^ll^|i|^te^i^ipii1400 block of Railroad Avenue. IliiipiBi^^BfcMliiiiiiBl iBi^^MillilllllllllliBIll ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^BWwSiil^^HSttiliBiBiH IfcBlB^^BiBiiiiiHiSiiiB iwHi^BiiBiiiBirtiiiBtti liHii^MBBBiBII!ISlSlS!BSi (^^^IIBllBlllilllllli^M^BliiilHMiiHliiiH I^Bi^BliiiHIili^piiiiBi Bllliii^^pMiSHHiBi^Mw llll^BliBiittiiBBitfiHtt! cated, on the floor ofthe bathroom. Illlll^^ â€¢ PARAPROFESSIONAL POSITIONS: Career Placement Planning is accepting applications for its paraprofes-sional program for the 1990-91 academic year. Applications are available in OM280. Deadline is May 4. For more information, call 676-3240. . SPRING TEST DATES: Junior Writing Exam, 3 p.m. April 24, 25, 26, 27 30. Pre-register in OM120. Math Placement, April 30, May 2, 8, 24 25. Pay fee of $10 pre-register in OM120. TETEP, April 25, May 9, 23 29. Miller Analogies, May 7,June 11. Pre-register in OM120. â€¢ CREDIT BY EXAM: Applications must be received in the TestingCenter, OM120, by Fri.. April 27. â€¢ APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED through April 30 for theFarmers Insurance Group scholarship award for mathematics majors with at least a sophomore standing.A copy of the announcement and application forms are available in the Mathematics Department, BH202. â€¢ MATHEMATICS: Applications will be accepted through April 30 for the William Wade HaggardScholarship award, for seniors graduating next academic year who wish to pursue a career of teachingmathematics. Copies of the announcement and application forms are available in the Math Department,BH202. â€¢ A VIETNAM PROGRAM to be initiated by CIEE in 1991 offers a semester program at theUniversity of Hanoi starting in spring, 1991. Open to graduate and undergraduate students with a GPA of2.75 or better who have taken at least one Asian Studies course, the program is designed for studentsinterested in studying the language, history, and culture of Vietnam. For more information on this or otherprograms, contact the Foreign Study Office, OM530B, X/3298 or 3299. â€¢ THE EAST ASIACOLLOQUIAM presents visiting professor Wei Cuiyi, "Asian Folktales of the Silk Road," 3 p.m.Wednesday, April 25 in the WL Presentation Room. â€¢ FINANCE AND MARKETING CLUBS PRESENT David Schumock, vice president and financial consultant for Shearson Lehman Hutton today (April 24) inPH146 at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome. On-Campus Interview Schedule Seniors must submit completedcampus interview forms to Career Planning and Placement three days before each interview. BakersfieldCity School, Wed., Apr. 25. Signup required. Take resume application to interview. First InvestorsCorp., 2 p.m. Thurs., Apr. 26. Signup required. Group info session only. State Dept. of Revenue, Thurs.,Apr. 26. Submit application when you sign up. Written exam Apr. 26 oral exam Apr. 27. State Dept. ofRevenue (summer intern), Thurs., Apr. 26. Submit application when you sign up to interview. AuburnSchool District, Tues., May 1. Attend one group info session, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Signup required. K-MartApparel, Wednesday, May 2. Submit CIF when you sign up for interview. U.S. Marine Corps OfficerSelection, Wednesday, May 9. CIF optional when you sign up for interview. Defense Contract AuditAgency, Wednesday, May 9. Submit CIF when you sign up for interview. Prior to interview, view DCAAvideotape in CPPC resource library. Lady Foot Locker, Wednesday, May 9. Submit CIF when you sign up for interview. ---------- Western Front - 1990 April 24 - Page 3 ---------- Tuesday, April 24,1990 The Western Front 3 Western searches for recycled paper supply By Denise R.Mead staff reporter The feasibility of buying and using recycled paper campus-wide was discussed bya five-member panel at noon, April 18, in the Viking Union. Beth Fries, assistant coordinator of theAssociated Students Environmental Center, urged Western students to get involved in the effort to getrecycled paper on the campus. She wrote a proposal urging the AS to start using recycled paper."When we pay for our tuition, a small percentage goes to the AS," Fries said. "The AS uses atremendous amount of paper and the AS is a student organization, so we have a lot of control over it."The Environmental Center's Recycling Education Program subsidized the recycled paper in thebookstore this quarter and the lined, 100 percent recycled, unbleached paper sold out in 3 days," Friessaid. "This shows how many students on this campus support what we're doing." The company whosold the paper doesn't sell it at wholesale price, so the Environmental Center subsidized it to keep downthe cost to the buyer. The center doesn't have the money to do this every quarter and is looking for analternative way. Although the cost of buying recycled paper is higher than buying virgin paper, KimberlyMaxwell, a Huxley student, stressed the need to be patient and wait for the supply to catch up to thedemand. In the mean time, students should pay the difference. "At the moment I am only aware of 30manufacturers in the country who are presently manufacturing recycled paper," Maxwell said. "That isn'tenough. As we increase our demand, supply will eventually increase, therefore lowering the price."Many paper mills making virgin paper have begun to produce recycled paper. "Businessmen realizethat this is the economic future," Maxwell said. "We've got our foot in the door to start the process."Students should be wary of manufacturers who say their paper has recycled content, but don't list anactual percentage of "post-consumer waste, paper that has seen its lifecycle go through theconsumer," Maxwell said. "Western is operated by the state of Washington and is subject to statelaws," said Huxley student Leslie Lang. "The state procurement policy does allow for the purchase ofrecycled paper, but not if it costs more than comparable non-recycled products." But the 1989 revision of state law RCW 43.19.1911 allows state agencies such as Western to develop their own procurementpolicy. A study Lang was involved in found "it is feasible tor Western to convert to the use of recyclablepaper products." Bobbie Hallock, a Fiscal Services buyer, is involved in an effort by the purchasingdepartment to obtain recycled paper and make it available for every department's use, if they chooseto use recycled paper. Hallock took a new approach to finding a manufacturer of recycled paper to supply Western. Hallock sent out a seven-page bid. The goal of the bid was to award the lowest responsiblebidder the contract of supplying Western's recycled paper for a year. The bidders will be judged on manythings such as, "the lowest bid, how the paper is packaged, the recycled content and the brightnessof the paper," Hallock said. The bid is open to any vendor. The last day to bid is April 25, at 3 p.m. Abidder will be selected as a winner after several days of evaluation. COMPARE OUR PRICES SAVE20% TO 60% Animals used for Psychology experiments By Matt Baunsgard features editor Monkeys.Rats. Crayfish. Chickens. All of these animals can be found in the basement of Miller Hall. Western'spsychology department is no different than other psychology departments across the state; they useanimals in their laboratory experiments. Richard W. Thompson, Ph.D, professor, and chair of thepsychology department said he primarily uses chickens. "I am interested in fear," he said. "It turnsout that many animals show an innate, instinctive response when they are in fear, producing situationssuch as when a predator has a hold of them. It is a nice response so I know when the animal is showingit, they're fearful, and when they're not showing it, they're not fearful." Thompson said the animals arenot handled roughly, but they are restrained. "It is the same as you would hold a cat to keep it fromrunning away," he said. The animals are also given minor injections. Thompson is only one of thepsychology professors using animals in experimentation. "Dr. Crow (Dr. Lowell T. Crow, Ph.D, professor) uses rats to investigate the variability in behavior," Thompson said. Thompson said it is possible totrain people and animals to act in ways other than they normally would. Crow wants to know what part ofthe brain controls this type of activity. He has conducted some studies by making very small lesions inthe rats' brains to see what the effects these lesions will have on the rats' behavior. "(I onlyexperiment) on rats (and basically I am studying) alcohol effects," Crow said. The rats are injectedwith alcohol, then their behavior is observed. "Merle Prim.of the psychology department, is in charge of our small primate colony," Thompson said. Prim has been working with a professor from the Universityof Washington, Thompson said. The two use epileptic patients in their research, because the epilepticpatients are having surgery where their brain is going to be exposed, so they can record the brain."They are looking at various cognitive processes," Thompson said. "And then trying to find out where the actual part of the brain associated with these kind of processes is." Once this is done, the results arecompared with the monkeys. "We may remove part of the (monkeys) brain to find out if that is actuallythe location of that type of behavior," Thompson said. "But that is down the line a ways." Prim said onlyadvanced students with his permission can work with on and off campus. Tim Lucy, associate director of the Humane Society, is a member of this committee. "The purpose is to review the use of animals andthe care," he said. "In my opinion the committee is working well in the sense that we are keepingbetter track than ever of the "Looking back over 25 years of research with animals, there just aren't any cases where I say I did something horrible or wish I hadn't done something. We are not sadists."Richard Thompson the monkeys, and he also said people have complained to him about the use ofmonkeys in these experiments. "We do have an animal welfare group which reviews the experiments weperform on animals," Thompson said. "They make sure the experiments are all done ethically andhumanely." All experiments have to go through the Animal Care and Use Committee, a committeewhich meets six times a year. Members are from both welfare of animals." Arlene Lewis of thepsychology department is also a member. "I think there are some experiments that are inappropriateto use animals in," she said. "However, we have reviewed Dr. Prim and his research and we haveapproved it." The committee also makes sure the animals are humanely terminated at the end of theexperiment. "It is against regulations to take animals that have been used in experiments and havethem as pets," Thompson said. "Once we have control over them we are responsible...we use an animalas many times as it is useful and meaningful-sometimes more than one experiment...then we have toget rid of them in some way." Thompson said they use chloroform to, "put them to sleeppermanently." Thompson recognizes animal activists. "I think the animal rights movement has been healthy in some ways," he said. "I think it is good to have people concerned with the welfare of animals. And I think it makes us more sensible and more thoughtful." Thompson said they have never beeninhumane or cruel to animals. "(Animal activists) have not been disruptive to the point of interfering withour activity," he said. "One year they had someone in a monkey suit in a cage in front of Miller Hall."Thompson said many contributions have been made to animal experimentation, and because ofanimal research, people know how to treat animals better. "Looking back over 25 years of research withanimals," he said. "There just aren't any cases where I say I did something horrible or wish I hadn't donesomething. We are not sadists." 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RalfZimmermanns, a West German exchange student studying business at Western, said many EastGermans feel they must suddenly . change. Many are trying to discard beliefs internalized after living in a socialist society for more than 40 years in order to embrace the more materialistic values of WestGermany. "That's not always good," Zimmermanns said. Noellgen said less than 2 percent of EastGerman voters in the March elections chose members of the reformist coalition who orchestrated EastGermany's uprising. Instead, they elected parties supported by powerful West German counterparts ormembers of the re-vamped Socialist party. "It's sad to see most East Germans don't want to incorporatetheir achievements into West German politics," Noellgen said. Noellgen said she believes many EastGermans are more concerned with achieving economic success than developing their own politicalsystem. Gisela Wachtel, a West German student studying exercise science at Western, said she feltEast Germans have become overwhelmed by the amount of wealth they have witnessed in WestGermany. Taking this into consideration their drive toward economic achievements is understandable,she said. "But they want it too much and they want it too badly," Noellgen said. Attitudes and workhabits developed under different societies can cause problems as well. Noellgen said many East Germanworkers weren't prepared for the expectations of West German employers. "For example, when bakerscame over from East Germany to work in the West they would come in at 3 a.m., work until 5 a.m. andthen start to leave. At home in East Germany, they would have run out of flour by then. Of course, WestGerman bakers don't run out of flour and keep working, but that wasn't what (the East Germans) wereused to," Noellgen said. Noellgen said polls published in German magazines indicate West Germansare starting to resent East German immigrants. Finding housing and jobs was difficult for West Germansbefore the border was opened. Competing with East German refugees, who receive first priority, hasmade it even more difficult. Both Noellgen and Zimmermanns said fears of a united Germanythreatening world peace were understandable, but unnecessary. "For me personally, a fourth empire isout of the question," Zimmer-manhs- slid, "Geirtaany has changed a lot after the second World War... we are much less patriotic than other countries ... we have more of a cultural pride, not a pride in ourpower," Noellgen said. At first, the dramatic changes in their country seemed overwhelming, Noellgenand Wachtel said. "It's going too fast," Wachtel said. Noellgen said in the beginning she felt angry withAmerica for emphasizing the events in East Germany as capitalism defeating communism, rather thanpeople standing up for their rights. Wachtel said the changes gave her a new sense of hope. "It's so great to see that changes can happen in peaceful ways. I hope the politicians will learn something from this,"Wachtel said. WE'RE FIGHTING FOR uit smoking. YOUR LIFE American Heart AssociationEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Central Intelligence Agency Are you looking for a career where yourhard work will make a difference? The CIA seeks applicants in the following disciplines: â€¢ ComputerScience â€¢ Economic Analysis â€¢ Electrical Engineering â€¢ International Relations / Liberal ArtsCandidates must have at least a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; for analyst positions, aMaster's degree is preferred. Good oral and written skills are a must; minimum GPA is 3.0. Applicantsmust be U.S. citizens and undergo an extensive background investigation. Most positions are entry leveland all require relocation to Washington. DC. The CIA is an equal opportunity employer, and encouragesapplications from U.S. citizens regardless of race, handicap, national origin, religion, or sex. For furtherinformation, see our literature in your campus placement center. To apply, write to this address andenclose a current resume: Personnel Representative P.O. Box 2147, Dept()A12 Seattle, WA 98111-2147 Grad student captures Mr. Western competition By Julie Davisson staff reporter Fifteen ofWestern's finest "Glamour Boys" graced the stage of the Performing Aits Center Saturday for the 1990Mr. Western contest. During the two-hour show, the contestants, each representing a residence hall,displayed their grace, intelligence and talent to a full house of fellow students and seven judges.Categories included sportswear, talent and evening wear, as well as answering surprise questions.Graduate student Allan Cline was crowned Mr. Western 1990 after wowing the audience and judges with an original classical piano composition. Cline, a music major, entered the competition as Mr. Omega.He received a portable stereo for his first place win. Mr. Edens, Mark Moran, was named first runner up. When asked what he felt were the three things the world needed most, Moran replied, "Peace, love andhappiness." Moran also "brought the house down" with an original rap number explaining hisparticipation in the event. During the evening wear competition, Moran entered the stage hidden behind four escorts and wearing a red and white pajama tuxedo ensemble. Jason Glover, Mr. Delta placed assecond runner up. Glover performed a saxophone version of "Georgia on my Mind." When asked about his goals he replied, "It would be nice to get a date." Greg Wognild, Mr. Nash, performed a "reversestriptease" meaning he put on his clothes, rather than Gerald J. Reilly/The Western Front Mr. OmegaAllan Cline and Viva Dovell, one of the emcee's for the Mr. Western program Saturday, walk on stage after Cline is named Mr. Western. taking them off. Eric Dightman, Mr. Highland,- entertained the crowd withimpersonations of Pee Wee Herman, The Church Lady (who rearranged the letters of Western toSeten, meaning Satan) and Bono of U2. Mr. Gamma, Fred Klein, performed some "superhumantricks" including blowing up a condom over his head and popping it, while doing a somersault andthrashing an inflatable sex doll all over the stage to demonstrate how to remove a woman's bra. Mr.Fairhaven, Mareon Henderson, came out during the evening wear portion of the contest with threeescorts, who helped him put on his pinky ring, jacket and banner on stage. "I loved the dance at thebeginning," said sophomore Penny Preston, referring to the opening act performed by the contestantsto the Living Colour song "Glamour Boys." She added, "It was really entertaining... a pretty good bargain for three bucks." Freshman Melissa Ligot added, "The talent competition was funny." RHYTHMICUNDERGROUND l i MPEIHK 4FEIIALÂ£ / fiedSPtipe pounders; Yz PRICE TGI-TW nr. ^MI^MM^Uri\l#aftl* fa Mgt;UL it**** ^ W i l l ! ! ('cept TW) ^L'Sl I 1-60 MFWCK./ " â€¢ 4 4 nceo PITCHER^/ ---------- Western Front - 1990 April 24 - Page 5 ---------- Tuesday, April 24,1990 News The Western Front 5 Summer cleanup planned for Miller Hall asbestos ByJennifer Hayes staff reporter Asbestos has become a major health concern within the past 10 years and Western is taking no chances. Western's Miller Hall will undergo an asbestos clean-out this summerto prevent a possible hazard from developing in the future. Asbestos can cause problems when the fibers are shaken loose during an earthquake or when a building is being remodeled. If someone isrepeatedly exposed to the fibers, they may get cancer or asbestosis 20 years later. the abatement,said the university wanted to remove the asbestos before a potential problem developed, but noproblem exists yet for students and faculty. Present levels of asbestos fibers in Miller Hall fall belowsafe outdoor levels of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter by sometimes 10 to 100 times, said StephenRacich, industrial hy-gienist and asbestos supervisor, who has been monitoring Miller's asbestoslevels since discovery in December 1988. "The amount found in Miller Hall is less than what you might encounter walking around Bellingham," Racich said. "It's like a 5,000 piece jigsaw puzzle (trying toplace everyone) and we just don't know where at this point." "Basically, if you know the asbestos isthere, you have to get rid of it," said James Korski, manager of Space Administration. The neweraddition of Miller Hall, built in 1971, contains asbestos fire-proofing used for its steel beams, which willbe removed beginning June 25. The asbestos removal project will take place as a two-step process.Floors two and three will be worked on this summer. Floors one and four will be worked on during thesummer of 1991. Ed Simpson, projectmanager for The asbestos was found accidently by physical plant employees during inspection of the air circulation system in Miller Hall, Smith said. Two layers ofplastic will surround the work area, and HEPA filters, which remove 99.9 percent of asbestos filters,will constantly clean the contained area's air. A negative air-feed system, which only blows air in, willprevent unfiltered air from exiting the enclosed area. A national asbestos abatement company, BrandSite, will complete both phases of the project at a cost of $790,000, Simpson said. Workers and visitorsto the area will have to wear protective gear, similar to space gear with respirators, to preventbecoming contaminated. If contamination does occur, those exposed will undergo asbestossurveillance every year to determine whether the lungs have become contaminated, said DennisSmith, Western's safety, waste and environmental manager. However, once the fibers have infectedthe lungs, nothing can be done to get rid of them, he added. So, workers and visitors who leave thecontainment area must take precautions, Simpson said. Workers must brush off visible accumulationsof asbestos in one room, remove their clothing in a second room and shower, and then step to a third"clean" room to change into outdoor clothing. Air monitoring will take place on every floor during theproject by Rick Sparks, an independent asbestos abatement consultant and by facilities planningemployees, Racich said. Also, HEPA filters will be monitored, as a safety measure, to check tosee if they are doing their job, he added. Results will be posted in Miller Hall following air tests, he said. 'It (air monitoring) is the key to seeing when things are going wrong," he said. Asbestos wastes will bedouble bagged and trucked to the Olympic View Landsite in Kitsap County, according to the asbestosabatement project manual. Faculty and administrators lo- SOCCER FOR SPRING The NorthwestSoccer Association has started its spring soccer season. If yon have a team and would like to play youmast enter NOW. We can accept teams in co-ed open, mens open, novice and mens second division 7a-side. Women can be placed on teams. ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE A WASHINGTON STATESOCCER ASSOCIATION PLAYER CARD. for more information contact: WHATCOM COUNTY SOCCER INFORMATION 734-2686 FOR ALL YOUR SOCCER SUPPLIES COME TO THE SOCCER LOCCER2502 Cedarwood Ave. Bellingham wa. 671-3393 Front file photo Miller Hall is going to be cleaned ofAsbestos this summer cated on floors two and three will be relocated to other parts of Miller Hall or toother parts of campus, Korski said. Korski said the university will begin moving people following finalsweek, but is unsure about exactly where the people will be moved. "It's like a 5,000 piece jigsawpuzzle (trying to place everyone) and we just don't know where at this point," he said. Followingcompletion of the project, the area will be thoroughly cleaned and the air monitored before faculty andadministrators will be relocated in the area. The first phase of the project will. be completed September10. Research saves lives. We need you. WERE FIGHTING FOR American Heart VOURLIFEAssociation m JfÂ£3lk 9 "OTSY'S w;eeesa s. FINEST COFFEES ROASTED DAILY Coffee HouseEspresso â€¢ Evening Entertainment OPEN DAILY 7:30 am to 11 pm 11th Harris Fairhaven 733-6319 A.S. SPRING OPEN HOUSE Thursday April 26th 11:00-3:00 Viking Union See what the A.S.does for you! Refreshments and prizes ---------- Western Front - 1990 April 24 - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Western Front FE AT Tuesday, April 24,1990 Gay couples fad Gerald J. Reilly/The Western Front Rob Bacon stays up late writing to Rosie Morgan, his fiancee1, who lives in Spokane. With some effort,absence makes hearts grow fonder for long-distance lovers By Sara Bynum staff reporter Distancemakes the heart grow fonder â€” right? Most couples would rather not find out if this old saying holdsany truth. After years of searching you finally find your Romeo or your Juliet and you know it is the realstuffâ€”true love. Separation is the last thing a couple looks forward to in their relationship, especiallylong-term separation. A long distance separation can be the making or the breaking of a relationship.Meeting each other for lunch or just watching television together are activities which came a dime adozen. But now they are mere memories. Letters and expensive phone calls become substitutes for the regular Friday night dates. Elaine Schick, junior, has been engaged to Leigh since the end ofSeptember. Leigh is in the Navy and has been gone since January. "We write to each other constantly. Not justmushy stuff but we keep track of each other," Schick said. "With (communicating) mainly onlywith letters you learn to use exacting language. We are getting to know each other differently than if wesaw each other each day." Steve Fruehling, sophomore, writes to his girlfriend in Oregon almost everyday and talks to her at least two times daily on the phone. "There's a lot of communication in ourrelationship and I think it is the biggest factor that helps keep it going," he said. Loneliness is oneobvious problem of a long distance relationship, he said. Fruehling finds it fairly routine to miss hisgirlfriend. "It's hard. It isn't real depression, but ho-hum, bummer days," he said. The occasionalproblems of any relationship seem twice as difficult to resolve, Fruehling said. "It's hard to resolve itwithout the physical contact. It's easy to conceal feelings over the phone," he said. Melinda Cowan,sophomore, said she hardly ever writes to her boyfriend, Tracy, who is in Oregon, but they call eachother twice a week. In the beginning loneliness was a problem, Cowan said, but she keeps herself busy with friends and homework. "In one way it's nice because I don't have to worry about splitting up timebetween friends, homework and Tracy," she said. Schick said even though she doesn't enjoy beingapart from Leigh this separation has brought a lot to their relationship. "We both have realized howimportant we are to each other," Schick said. "We wouldn't get a chance to see the extent of that if wesaw each other every day." Sending care packages and newspaper clippings has kept them both intouch with each other and their different surroundings. Since Schick is at school and her fiance isabroad, Schick gets to know about ths area he's in from little presents. "I get to travel vicariouslythrough him," Schick said. Dawnette Cady, junior, has a boyfriend WIK- is in the Navy and is on thesame ship with Schick's fiance. Cady said the distance hasn't hindered her relationship in the least "It'smade it stronger if anything. Because we're so far apart we've had to overcome a lot of stuff," Cady said. "When I really need to talk to someone I can't call him because he's on the ship. I've had to overcome a lot of jealousies and uncertainties," she said. "You have to place a lot of trust in the other person. Ifyou don't have trust it will never work." '1 try and keep my mind off him as much as possible," Cadysaid. "You learn to deal with it. You do a lot of busy work." Cady said her boyfriend, Brett, is the "world's worst letter writer" and since he is on a ship he can only call every three to four weeks when he is at aport. "It's hard but it seems to be working (the relationship). I let him know I' m there for him, that's whathe needs to know," she said. Trust is an important element to any relationship, especially a long-distance relationship. "If Leigh and I didn't have a trusting relationship it would never last," Schick said,"especially at the ports where there are lots of girls who would love to have an American serviceman."You have to work at it. It doesn't just happen," Schick said. If anyone is contemplating a long-distancerelationship Cowan suggests, "See how it goes in the beginning and have open communication. It'sgoing to be hard and it might or might not work out." Fruehling's advice is, "Think twice about it. There'sa lot of work and problems that go along with long-distance relationships. But if you see realisticpossibilities in the future â€” go for it.â€¢nÂ»nÂ«BÂ«nÂ«nÂ«nÂ«nÂ«nÂ«nÂ«nÂ«nÂ«nÂ«nÂ«aÂ«HÂ«nÂ«nÂ«nÂ«nÂ«MÂ«iÂ«Â«9RÂ«iÂ«iiÂ«aÂ«nÂ«nÂ»iiÂ»nÂ«H*iiÂ«uÂ«iiÂ«nÂ«iiÂ«iiÂ«nÂ«iÂ»uÂ«nÂ«aÂ«iiÂ«HÂ«iiÂ«iiÂ« Mark Hines' column willggggggggggggggggggggggggg now be featured in the Accent section. By Maria Manlicllc staff reporterIn silence they hear our slurs, our derogatory jokes, and try to smile and keep their feelings inside.They're homosexual couples, sexual minorities, who have taken on the seriousness of minority-rightsadvocacy, despite the difficulties of coming out and identifying their sexual orientation. "It's acloseted community," said Topher Jerome, coordinator of the Sexual Minorities Center. "Western is not a place where you would see gay people being able to hold hands." Gay people are all around us. Theyare our roommates, our friends, sometimes even our professors. Yet, for the most part, they choose toremain unnoticed. For those involved in homosexual relationships, the social pressures can becumbersome. Many young gays and lesbians keep their feelings hidden from friends and familiesbecause the rewards for being "normal" are many. "Losing your job because you're gay ... leaves youfeeling you're not as good as the majority," Jerome said. "That is part of what makes the feeling of beinga minority, for me anyways, very difficult." "Dave," who is a gay junior, said it is almost impossible forhim to pursue a gay relationship on campus because of the secrecy a gay man must keep. "I havelearned to accept my self for who I am," Dave said. "However, I have not learned to cope with theresponse of others yet." At Western, there' s a lot of anti-gay attitudes in the students themselves,said Nancy Foster, assistant coordinator of the SMC. Yet a lot of the homophobia (fear of gays)comes from what people fear in themselves. The concern of AIDS, acquired immune deficiencysyndrome, has increased people's dormant fears regarding gay couples. "People's firstreaction to adisease is to blame someone," said Linina Severance, assistant coordinator of the Sexual AwarenessCenter. "Many people still believe AIDS is a gay disease, but it's moving more prevalently into theheterosexual population, especially with HIV drug users." Many believe homosexuality is a disease initself. Most of society is not willing to accept gay relationships offering commitment, trust, love and the desire to grow together â€” the very qualities that foster long-term, straight relationships. "A gayrelationship is basically the same as a straight relationship," Dave said. "... People think that all gay men do is have sex and that isn't true." Permanent relationships are sometimes difficult for gay people toestablish. Short-term relationships and sexual promiscuity are the only alternatives they saythey're left with. Dave, who's had a few relationships with men in the past, said he finds it difficult tomeet other gay men. "I am a regular person living a regular life ... except I prefer to be with someone ofmy own sex." Instead of confronting his emotions, Dave said he found it much easier to deny them. "Iwanted to deny that I was '!SSSS@SSSSSSSSSSSSSÂ®8SSSS#nÂ»BÂ»Â«Â»flÂ»BÂ«uÂ»MÂ»uÂ«HÂ»nÂ»iiÂ»iÂ«Â«iiÂ»HÂ«iiÂ«nÂ«Â«Â«Â«Â«"*lt;'Â»n*i'Â»Â»Â»Â»Â»Â»Â»Â»Â»NÂ»"Â»gt;'Â»Â«Â»Â»Â»Â»Â»Â»Â»Â»Â»''Â«"Â»Â«'Â»Â»Â»Â»Â»iiÂ»"*Â«Â»HÂ»nÂ»Â»Â»iiÂ«Â» Married with colle By Derek Dujardin staff reporter "OK, you got your pen ready?" MichaelDavenport said, getting ready to respond to what being married and attending college is like. hescreamed into the receiver. "Or something like that," he added. Despite the overwhelmingly negativeopinions most students have towards mixing marriage with college, a select few still accept thisprecarious challenge of balancing college, work, money and marriage. Pete and Kathy Meagher weremarried last August and have found marriage more than just emotional profitable. It pays well, too.."Once you' ve decided on getting married why wait?" Pete said. "Financially it's easier because, one,you've got combined incomes and, two, they really cut you some slack with the financial aid." Pete andKathy couldn't get financial aid before they were married, but now find they both have a full financialride through college. Pete offers some advice, "Get married by March so next year's grants can getthrough by fall quarter. You can gross $20,000 and still get a full ride." Besides the financial aid, Pete has started a part-time computer dealership and Kathy works a few hours a day as a secretary at anarchitectural firm. Michael and Nancy Davenport weren't as lucky as the Meaghers. They receivedonly a quarter of their financial aid in free grants and have had to supplement the rest with $15,000 worth aid acc| their arts a T tween; tricky, as Matl schoc the care childrej But evj they J sure or tobefore| somet itdidr thing! the fa ---------- Western Front - 1990 April 24 - Page 7 ---------- Tuesday, April 24,1990 The Western Front 7 Couples who live together By Krlsty Lambro staff reporterLiving in sin, cohabitation, shacking-up or playing house; are all phrases used to describe an unmarriedcouple who live together. Students who choose to live together may find themselves in a torn situation. On one hand they have moved away from home and are trying to make their own decisions, yet on the other hand their parents may still support them and oversee certain decisions. For some couples thedecision to live together involves the family members on both sides. Former Western student JulieHylland and her husband Dave lived together before they got married. Her parents were understandingand saw it as a practical and economical thing to do, unlike her husband's parents. She said hisparent's biggest concern was not the living together, but the pre-marital sex that could be involved. Hisfather made passing comments about them disowning their kids if they were involved in pre-marital sex."When we first moved in, we lived in a studio apartment. One day my parents were coming up and I hidall of Julie's things. I felt like I had betrayed Julie just to avoid a confrontation," Dave remembered. It wastolerated when they moved in with other roommates, and it was tolerated when they moved into a two-bedroom house. "He told them he was sleeping in one room and I was sleeping in the other," she said.Western student Janet Nehser chose to ask her parents before she moved in with her boyfriend. "I guessI should have given them more credit because they were more understanding than I thought they wouldbe," Janet said. Janet said she considered lying to them and telling them she was living with anotherfemale roommate, but she figured the worse they could say was no. Her parents understood andcontinue to financially support her. Janet said she encourages people to tell their parents. Westernstudent Lauri Nicholas said she felt living together was fine for other people, but she had never considered it for herself until her boyfriend asked her to live with him. Her parents said they didn 't approve, but if itwas what she wanted to do, she could because it was her life. They agreed to continue to pay for hertuition, but that was it. '1 knew it was going to work-out and that they would come around," she said.Lauri said her parents started giving her money again after about three months. She and her boyfriend arenow engaged to be married and living in a house her parents bought. "I just decided I could makedecisions for myself, and I knew it was the best thing to do," she said. I have also experienced thisdilemma. My boyfriend and I have been living together for the past three years without my parentsknowledge. They have always made it clear that their financial support does not extend to one of theirchildren who chooses to "shack-up." They didn't care if we stayed at each others house, it was the livingtogether thing that was a taboo. My parents have always been worried about what other people will think. The first year was easy because they never came to Bellingham, but then my father was assignedbusiness in the area. He has always been good about calling a week before he comes to see me, but the visit still causes stress. The day he is supposed to arrive I have to try and stuff my boyfriends noticeablebelongings into the storage closet. This is very frustrating for him because his parents know about thearrangement and understand. The following week after my father leaves I have to hear, "OK, where didyou hide my underwear this time?" and "I told you not to throw my golf clubs in the closet like that." NowI've gotten to the point where I ask myself if it's worth it. I've weighed all the pros and cons and I've cometo the conclusion if they ask me I'll tell them the truth. Somehow I feel deep down they don't want toknow, because if I told them they would have to act on all the threats they' ve made in the past. I thinkthey feel the relationship we have is too good right now to add complications. Whether it be foreconomical or romantic reasons, couples are going to continue to live together if they feel it is right forthem. But I still notice the raised eyebrows when I say, "No, we're not married, we live together." into :Financing can help While the financial r more than half of ie Davenports make o sow up the rest. ebalancing act be-and school even more two children, such trina Davenport, ael and Nancy started wasalready in grade !t had to be taken to Student Co-op day /here students with y and volunteer time, heday-care for Matt, e problem of making was home by 4 p.m. ^athy. plan our schedules istered forclasses, Drked out. Sometimes were a lot of social ed out on because of Michael said. Doug andSusanne Bruland have been married for three years and say inconsistent schedules adds to the stressof making a marriage work. "Every year is different. Every quarter it changes â€” having an 8 o'clockinstead of a 9 o'clock can make all the difference in the world," Doug said. The Brulands say the secretto making a marriage work is to budget their time together the same way they budget their money."Instead of totally focusing in on your studies, you really have to put time into the marriage," Susannesaid. But some couples may find the trials of being married in college is nothing compared to tribulations of whose career is going to take precedent in the relationship. "That is our last and final hurtle," Doug said. "She might get a job here and I might get a job there, but you don't want to have commute too far,either. "We hope we can both find something in the area," Susanne added. The other problem is different graduation dates. Some couples are faced with a separation during the week while the other isemployed in big metropolitan areas such as Seattle, or they are faced with frustrating and longcommutes to either work or school. But many others stay around Bellingham taking jobs outside then-field, waiting for their spouse to finish college. TheMeaghers are faced with this decision. Pete willgraduate two years before his wife Kathy. "If Pete gets ajob, I'll follow him wherever he goes and take my education along with me," Kathy said. r Pete and Cathy Meager happily] cuddle together, DerekDujardln/Western Front ---------- Western Front - 1990 April 24 - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Western Front SPORTS Tuesday, April 24,1990 qualifying marks By Diane Kershner fciiilli^ijjiiiiiiithe J.D. Shotwell Classic Satmrday :jBllilllill8iiHil^Mip Joel Pentland in the 5,000 race waUc 5,000meters; Kirby White in the 400 ||Â§|Mli|pii|iilSiMlllilll lllsjli^^||pli|ll^^lll lUl^^llll^^^dl^U IHiiiiiB^BiBIBiiSiiiii inthe hammer throw (164-7); Chris iiBMii|iiil|piiiipi(i Melissa Hill in the 800 (2:23.8); Sarah Williams in the5,000 meters (18:19.6) |pJ|||Ji||Mj||||||g|||g||Â§J ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ |||JHiH!iillBiiiB!BilB ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Western tennis teams â€¢A nnol u.-. - finish second, third By Bret Rankin staffreporter Western's men's and women's tennis teams travelled to Lewiston, Idaho, last weekend to play in the Lewis- Clark State tournament. Both teams finished in the middle of the pack. The women' teamfinished second in the four-team tournament, winning two of its three matches. The team opened thetournament with a 5-4 win over Central Washington University Friday. On Saturday, Lewis-Clark StateCollege fell 6-3 to the women before Western lost 7-2 to Idaho. The men finished third, losing Friday toLewis-Clark, 9-0, and on Saturday to the University of Puget Sound, 6-3. The men came back to defeatCentral, 5-4, on Saturday. One highlight of the tournament was the play of Christa and Carin Clow, eachwinning singles matches and teaming to win the No. 1 doubles match on Friday. The pair fought out of a1-5 deficit in the second set of Saturday's No. 1 doubles match against Lewis-Clarkto win, 4-6,6-4,7-6, (7- 5 tiebreaker). The play of Mark Greene topped the tournament for the men. Greene won his two No. 5singles matches on Saturday in straight sets and teamed with Pat Kelly to defeat Central in the No. 3doubles match. Next up for the women's team will be hosting Skagit Valley at 2 p.m. Tuesday at theAitken Courts. The men host Skagit at 3 p.m. Thursday, also on the Aitken Courts. 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"They got a little excited toward the finish, we'll just have to gear up for the next race with them," he added. Bowman for the Cougars' lights, Joel Jones saidthey were very impressed with Western's lightweights. "We had to sprint like hell into unconsciousness(in the last 350 meters of the race,) " Jones said in between gasps immediately after the race. The restof Western's team trounced WSU. The women's novice A boat and the men's novice A boat both hadopen water against the Cougars' novice. The women's lightweights won their race against WSU. It wasthe first time in three years Western was triumphant against their arch-rivals. First-yearrower KristenBowler, said they took water in the first stroke of the race. "It felt good in the boat, but I don't think it wasour full potential," Bowler said. "I know we can do more." The lights ended the race 80 feet ahead (time to wave Wazzu to the finish.) The heavyweight men's crew blew away Wazzu's crew in their heat. Overall, Western crews glowed in the fertile hills of Pullman on Earth day weekend. Next weekend, the Tri- Cities regatta will be a critical challenge to the team. The lt; race will have a sampling of the competitionWestern will most likely be facing at the Pacific Coast Championships in California this May.OregonState,PacificLutheran,Puget Sound, Seattle Pacific, Washington State, Gonzaga crews will becompeting. SAMISH WAY TOWING WE OFFER: â€¢Student Discount â€¢24 Hour Serviceâ€¢Professional Service Cali for information 676-0980 MOVING OVERSEAS TO STUDY? orRETURNING HOME? or SENDING GIFTS TO FRIENDS? let Airport Brokers saw you on (hetransportation cost. We offer air and ocean rates on overseas shipments. Before you ship call us for arate! 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Only two Abbotsfordbaserunners made it to third base off Burkman, who helped his own cause by striking out four andpicking a runner off first base. Western had nine hits in the opener and slugged 14 hits in the nightcap.The teams played two seven-inning games. The Vikings started their destruction of the Athletics in thefirst game by scoring four runs in the bottom of the first, effectively ending the game early. Scott Riveropened the inning by reaching base on an error. Casey Tilton followed with a single and Mark Heinewalked. After a strikeout, Tom Tri drilled a double to the left-center field gap, clearing the bases. ChrisWiemals hit a slow roller to the third baseman, who threw the ball away, allowing Tri to score. Westernhad the lead at 4-0. The Vikes added a single run in the second on a single by Mitch Rinella, who thenstole second. Following a strikeout, Tilton laced a single to right, plating Rinella for a 5-0 Westernadvantage. Burkman continued to blaze through the Athletics order, causing the opposition to swing atbad pitches and hit plenty of fly balls to the Viking outfielders. In the fourth, River reached base afterbeing plunked in the back-side by a pitch but was thrown out at third advancing on Tilton's single tocenter. Tilton took second on the throw, third on a wild pitch and scored on a single by Heine. Westernled 6- 0 after four innings. The final run of the first game was scored in the sixth on consecutive doublesby Heine and Todd Ripley. Abbotsford went out weakly in the seventh inning with two groundouts and afly out. Casey Tilton led the Vikes with a 3-for-4 performance, including one RBI and two runs scored.Western totaled nine Western pitcher Anthony Manns. hits to Abbotsford's six. The Vikes also tookadvantage of four Athletics walks. The second game of the afternoon was actually close for three-and-a-half innings, tied at one run apiece. Abbotsford scored one run in the second on a walk, stolen base anda double. Western answered in the third with a single by Greg Harlowe, a sacrifice bunt, which movedHarlowe to second, and a Don MacKenzie double. The Vikes loaded the bases, but Ripley struck out toend the threat. The tie only lasted until the next inning, when the Vikes added four runs. Scott Hagenand Keith Tyacke began the fourth with singles and advanced one base on a sacrifice bunt. Craig Reinfought off a few tough pitches before slapping a single to right, scoring both runners. MacKenzie followedwith a single and Mike Peeler grounded the ball to the shortstop, who bobbled the ball on an attempteddouble-play. MacKenzie was out at second, but the return throw to first sailed over the first baseman andRein circled the bases. Peeler went to second on the miscue and third on a wild pitch. Mike Lawrencesingled home Peeler and Western had a brief 5-1 lead. Abbotsford came right back in the fifth, scoringfour runs to knot the game at 5-5. The Athletics had four singles, three walks and a fielder's choice in the inning, knocking out Viking pitcher Blaine Bard-man, who was rolling along until the fifth. The tie wasshort-lived, as Western tallied a single run in the bottom of the fifth. Hagen and Tyacke singled. Bothadvanced a base on a fielder's choice before Craig Rein laid down a perfect suicide squeeze bunt, scoring Hagen, but Tyacke was gunned down at the plate trying to score. The Vikings led 6-5 and weren'tthrough, yet. Western bombed Athletic relievers for three more runs in the sixth inning to ice the game.MacKenzie singled, went to second on a sacrifice and scored on a Nick Morris single. Morris advanced to second on the throw home. Ripley doubled to left, scoring Morris and sprinted home on a Hagen singleto set the final score at 9-5. Bardman had six strikeouts in just 5 1/3 innings. He was relieved by Tri andAnthony Manns, who shut the door on any Athletics rallies by fanning three in just two innings. "I wasreal happy with our effort. Especially getting all the players a chance to play," said first-year coach JohnMcKay, who is now 2-0 since coming from California last week. The second game was truly a teameffort, as all Viking starters scored at least one run except Manns. MacKenzie and Hagen each had three hits in the second game, with MacKenzie leading the way with two RBI. Western travels to AbbotsfordThursday for a single game with the Athletics. Golf team finishes first at Simon Fraser tourney 8 Busesto Campus each hour! Bus fare a mere 25* or save 20% with Transit Tokens which are available at theViking Union Information Desk and many other locations throughout town. For Schedule and RoutingInformation Call 676-RIDE 676-7433 Whatcom^Tmi Transportation Authority By Scott M. Ayers staffreporter Western's golf team appears to have turned the corner. In a season beset by change andstruggle, the team put together a two-round score of 620, beating closest rival Central WashingtonUniversity by 16 strokes and claiming first place in the Simon Fraser Invitational. Viking golfers DanHarrington and Scott Rayburn tied for the individual first place honors with 153 for the tourney. Theywere joined in the tie by Keith Clark of Simon Fraser and Jeff Kent of Central. The four way tie led to aninteresting and controversial "chip-off for the first and second place trophies. In the tie-breaker, eachgolfer placed his ball in a spot about thirty feet from the hole on the 10th green and took one shot.Clark's shot landed closest to the hole, and he was awarded the first-place trophy. In an ensuing chip-offfor second place, Rayburn won. Harrington decried the playol.. format as unfair to both him and theothers. Harrington said the one shot chip-off system was the wrong way to decide a tournament, whichhad taken 10 hours to play. Western coach Dean Russell agreed with Harrington. "As far as I'mconcerned, there were four winners," Russell said. All players involved in the tie said they would havepreferred a playoff system involving actual golf play, but that option was unavailable because the PeacePortal Golf Course was very busy after the tournament. There was no room for a playoff on the schedule. Despite the controversial ending to the tourney, Western's team enjoyed its best two days of golf this season. On Thursday, at the challenging Semiahmoo golf course in Blaine, the team took a 12-strokelead and sported the only three players who could muster scores in the 70s. The course was made even tougher by a steady rain, which soaked the players throughout their five hours on the links. "It (the rain) made the course slower and made it harder to hit long balls off the grass," Harrington explained. Thesecond day brought another complication as the toumey switched . venues from Blaine to the PeacePortal course in White Rock. "It's hard to adjust to switching courses. You spend the first few holesadjusting your game," Harrington said. The switch didn 't affect the team much though, as Western onceagain played well. All five team members scored in the 70s. Harrington led the team on the second daywith a three-over-par 75. He was followed closely by Rayburn at 76 and Joel McNeely, who added a 77to his previous day's 81 for a combined 158. Mark Aaserud, who shot a six-over- par 78 both days,stressed the importance of the team's victory in what is a highly individual sport. "This is what we'vebeen aiming for. A player in college golf that plays for himself and not for the team isn't going to makeit," he said. The team has shown continual improvement throughout the year in anticipation of theWestern Washington University Invitational this week and the NAIA district 1 Tournament in May.The Western Invitational takes place tomorrow and Thursday at Sudden Valley Golf and Country Cluband features a 12-team field. ---------- Western Front - 1990 April 24 - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Western Front Opinion Tuesday, April 24,1990 Pen stealing makes editors bite toes We want touse this valuable, much coveted editorial space to complain about an issue near and dear to our heartsâ€” missing pens. It started off with regular, blue, ball-point pens. They disappeared from our desks. Then our purses. Then our pockets. Then our pocket protectors. Even from behind our ears. We've beenviolated. The shame and humiliation led us into a life of crime. We were forced to steal pens from thebookstore and assorted banks, no doubt psychologically damaging others. Linda, our managing editor, even stole an pen engraved with "Ask me about family planning!" Someone stole it from her. We werereally driven into a toe-bitin' frenzy when our non-repro blue pens disappeared. For you non-publicationstypes: non-repro blue pens don't show up in reproductions. They are the basis of our livelihood. With these funky pens, we can write neat notes to each other over the print and you guys don't get to see them.You should see what we wrote over this space. Hee Hee. Inlhe absence of our special pens, some of ourcub reporters have made the fatal â€” you should've seen the blood â€” mistake of making notes with theblue, ball-point pens, which they undoubtedly stole from us. Their notes foiled the editorial processbecause they do reproduce. Nobody will fess up. Our deep-down disappointment in the people we knowand love has led to heart-wrenching paranoia about pens in general. Kathy, our editor, has really turnedugly. The other day we found her on her knees rummaging through the old candy, condom wrappers andprescription anti-depressants in our Feature editor's desk. We couldn't stop her. We couldn't quite makeit out but she was making these weird noises. It sounded like â€”"Goddammitwhatthehelldopeoplewantwiththesenon-reprobluepensanyway. I'mnotbuyinganymore." Linda,who had a bad day anyhow, couldn't handle the situation. She just stood in the corner and drooled, tearsrunning from her eyes. She sobbed, "I-give-and-I-give-and- I-give-and-all-you-guys-do-is-take-take-take."Little do you readers know the grave impact this has had on our lives. Kathy looked for 14 hours beforeshe finally gave up and decided to bag her English 202 class assignment. Both Linda and ourassistant-Accent editor had to turn in their independent-study journals late. We're in big trouble. Themissing pens problem isn't afflicting just us, mankind as a whole suffers from this social disease â€”socio-pathic pen stealing. It's a twisted world. Late night education Take a bite out of the 'Shoe'ssideshow T Kristi L. Warren staff reporter he birth of wisdom may usually be an immaculateconception or at least come from silent contemplation, but this bit of encouragement comes straightfrom downtown Bellingham in the Horseshoe Cafe. Neither immaculate nor silent describes the "Shoe."Actually, had the place been tidy or docile I would have left without a thought of inspiration. The"Shoe," you see, is the local hangout for several of the city's transient or displaced citizens, as well asthe late-nighters. After a sweat-slinging reggae rampage at Buck's Tavern, I meandered there with a fewfriends in search of fries and tarter sauce. While not regulars, we were entitled to the regular service, thefree gossip, and at least one floor show, which that night was an argument, a fight and a police arrest. Iconsider the Horseshoe part of the farside, one of the places that so many of us only view through a '27-inch color monitor while sitting in a leather recliner. I think it is a loss not to dine at the "Shoe." It's notthe food, the service, the decor or the people in particular. Rather it is the loss of the holistic experience,the participation in a segment of America that exists, satisfying the needs of a different kind of socialgroup. The farside can be found many places, biker bars, opera houses, vegetarian cooking seminars,gay bars, convalescent homes, peace rallies, mental asylums, u clean and sober dance hall or a science convention. Any place there are people you don't think you fit in with, any place you avoid going because you may feel uncomfortable, any place you laugh at because the people look, dress or act differently isa place to gain knowledge about life. Real life. The big picture is hard to see from the Ridgeway-Kapparesidence hall or for that matter from an older two-story house on N. Forest Street. Go anddiscover. Yds, experiencing life, rather that watching from your own everyday routine is a risk. It impliesffiat you may be seen at these farside establishments and functions. Whether you belong or not isn'tthe point. The point is that you-ve been there, you've experienced and should know something moreabout yourself and others. Either you have found a new element to incorporate into your life or havegained a better understanding of someone else's. Back at the Horseshoe, no feelings of disgust,sympathy or nausea enveloped me, as our fries finished sizzling in my beer-battered stomach. I turnedto watch the police officers frisk one of the fighting patrons and realized that everyone's life has their ownelements and that they had no desire to be me anymore than I to be them. Just being there brought me a little closer to the reality of the world. The world: this place where we miss so much by limiting ourselves to the comfort of our usual friends, hangouts and experiences. A rite of passage Reunion notice triggers a talent search I Kathy Tucker, editor; Linda Dahlstrom, managing editor; Sue LaPalm, news editor;Karen Lane Hingstoh, assistant news editor; Kurt McNett, Accent editor; Charlotte Anderson, assistantAc-centeditor; Ed Treat, campus government editor, MattBaunsgard, features editor; Deven Bellingar,sports editor; Darryl Carr, assistant sports editor; Theo Gross, copy editor; Leah Linscott, copy editor;Shannon Fowler, typesetter; Tyler Anderson, photo editor; Maria Manliclic, production chief; DeannaOttavelli, production chief; Garth Mix, illustrator; Pete Steffens, adviser. Reporters: Stephanie Aspelund,Scott Ayers, Stephanie Bixby, Bonny Block, Renee Brewer, Helen Buller, Sara Bynum, MatthewCampbell1, i Patricia Cleveland, Julie Davisson, Peter Donaldson. Derek Dujardin, Kellie Dyer, RobEasley, Esther Ewell, Julie Fancey, Bruce Halabisky, Jennifer Hayes, Peter Ide, Sally James. RobertJohnson, Diane Kershner, Kristy Lambro, Doug Lange. Denise Mead, Shirley Mullin, Mary Beth Neal,Christina Okeson. Goeff Patrick, Kristin Peterson, Clifford Pfenning, Mike Radice. Bret Rankin, GeraldReilly, Gloria Robinson, Mark Sabbatini, Mike Thomsen, Paul Trautman, Bretha Urness-Straight, ChrisVon Seggem, Kristi Warren. Esther Ewell staff reporter was reminded how quickly time passes whenI received my 10th high school reunion notification letter in the mail. It was one of those momentswhere time seemed to stop. The realization hit me that it has indeed been 10 years. Some momentswhich have made me feel old, have also made me feel good. Like when I got my driver's license, or myfirst credit card. These were signs maturity had struck! But this was a sinking feeling, like "Omigod, I amTHAT old!" It's not as if I'd forgotten it has been 10 years since graduation. I was even anticipating theletter for the past few months. But I wasn't prepared for the reality of it. I sat on the edge of my bed andasked myself, what have I accomplished in the past ten years that would be glamorous enough to brag to everyone else about? I have gone to school, went to Europe, got married, worked, moved to a new hometwice and returned to college. Nothing too glamorous to report. I looked at the reunion notice. Reunions,it seems, are big business these days. My reunion is being organized not by the "couple most likely to,"but by some major outfit. The cost to attend the function is also major. If I respond right away, it will only cost me $45 to attend a cocktail reception. The price goes up the closer to the deadline, as if $65 isgoing to look more appealing two weeks before the "gala event." The letter included a list of names of"missing persons." I guess the reunion organization is not in the private investigation service. They relyinstead on the kindness of the students. Let me ask you, how many of your high school friends have you seen in the past 10 years? I've been in contact with one friend on a consistent basis since high schoolgraduation. I called her up to see if she received her letter. After discussing the basics (date, location and price), we looked up a few of the missing persons and rediscovered who all the faceless names were.I'll bet the guys my friends wouldn't dream of dating in high school will show up in Mercedes-Benz's andhave gorgeous wives. And the guys we thought were so cute will probably look kind of dorky after 10years.- Following this exchange, my friend asked me why I wasn't going to go to the reunion. My mainreason is simple: Why should I spend money to be ignored by the same people who ignored me in highschool? Back then it only cost my self-esteem! Why would I want to stand around for 3-5 hours listening to people brag about their great house, great kids, great job, etc.? Getting the reunion notice was a sortof rite of passage for me. It was a reminder that time marches on â€¢ and soon enough I'll be getting thefifteenth reunion notice. I only hope I'll be better prepared! ---------- Western Front - 1990 April 24 - Page 11 ---------- . Tuesday, April 24,1990 Letters The Western Front 11 t Chairman's slaves say humor matters Editor:In Professor Lyle Harris' letter (April 20) condemning the article we penned, "A visit to the Green Apple: |Hard Core," (Western Front, March 16), Harris espouses the monumental importance of responsibilityin journalism. Assuming getting the facts straight before you sit down to write is central to responsiblejournalism, it seems that Harris has provided the readers of The Front with a shining example of what heclaims to be working againstâ€”his letter is full of factual distortions, exaggerations and falsehoods.Falsehood #1: "... many editors and staff members were highly criti- | cal of BCing's decision to run such meaningless and self-indulgent drivel," writes Harris. In actuality, the entire editorial board agreed withKing's decision. We didn't take a class poll, but there was no open disapproval either. It seems Harris Ihas taken it upon himself to speak for the newspaper staff. Falsehood #2: Harris makes the assertionthat "many businesses that regularly advertise" in The Front have canceled ads because of the "prurientcontent last quarter." He goes on to claim every issue of The Front this * quarter has been a meagereight pages and the King-Dujardin-Hines editorship is to blame. Fact is, the first issue of The Frontthis quarter was a whopping 12 pages. The decline in ads is a result of 50 percent of the advertisingrepresentatives quitting I at the end of last quarter, and traditionally there's less ads spring quarter.Only one advertiser quit as a direct result of the article on the Green Apple Cinema. Falsehood #3:Contrary to Har-r ris' letter, Bill Dietrich, Pulitzer Prize winning reporter, was never a Front editor. In thesame issue as his letter appeared, Dietrich was quoted on the front page as saying,"They were toosmart to make me editor of The Front. It would have been a disaster." Falsehood #4: Harris claims Kingwas an irresponsible editor. If Harris were to look at the back issues of The Front, he would see that lastquarter was a landmark for The Front. King used good news judgment and taste. From revolution inCentral America to Apartheid in South Africa, to student demonstrations and bus strikes, the Frontcovered these important issues with accuracy, objectivity and professionalism. Students and facultypraised The Front for covering serious social and political issues as well as providing bold editorialcontent and entertainment. The editors worked hard to put out a quality publication, often putting inover 50 hours a week, while only getting paid for 15. Why so many hours? Because of the increasedquality of the publication, advertising sales escalated, resulting in 16 and 20 page papers, instead ofthe usual 12 pages. We did the extra work without complaining, often staying up until five or six in themorning in order to get the paper out. When we were done, we didn't expect much from our departmentheadâ€”maybe a handshake or a few words of encouragementâ€”instead, we got blasted in the verypublication we worked so hard to improve. Needless to say, we feel a little jaded toward the journalismdepartment. In our view, Harris is pandering to puritanical advertisers, while over-looking studentinterests. The Front is a college publication, but it's also a money-making operation â€” a businessthat ultimately exploits student labor and does its best to suppress genuine freedom of expressionwhenever said expression conflicts with the status quo. Despite critical words from our departmenthead, we're proud of the job we did and still believe our Green Apple story was a legitimate,entertainment worthy piece. If given the chance, we wouldn't change a word. Since when is humor not"speech that matters?" Mark Hines Derek Dujardin journalism majors Former editor grills Harris' faultyletter Editor: I feel I must set the record straight regarding a few items in Lyle Harris' April 20 letter"Chairman bashes Front Editors," in which he criticized the decision to run the story "A visit to theGreen Apple: Hard Core" (Front March 16). Yes, freedom of the press is a sacred right in this country.But at a university, so is the right to make mistakes and learn from them. Besides being the officialcampus newspaper, The Western Front is the core of the journalism degree. As such, an issue of theFront is not just a newspaper. It also stands as a example of half-a-week's course work. Harris writeshow The Western Front is such valuable experience for later careers on newspapers. Why is experiencevalued? Is it because an experienced person has made their mistakes on someone else's time? One ofthe purposes of The* Western Front is to be a journalism major's mistake (hence: growth) time.Honestly, though, I don't consider the Green Apple story a mistake. I re-read the story soon afterreading Harris's letter. It had the same result on me as before I made the decision to publish itâ€”Ilaughed. He talks of an adviser, editors and staff members who were critical of my decision to run thestory. What he fails to mention is that such criticism came lightly, in hindsight and carried with it theforce of discussion usually reserved for a forgotten comma. My point is, if Harris is going to wave thiscriticism in the face of the Front's readers, he should put it in context. He should mention prior topublication, the story was read by at least 10 editors, more than 15 reporters and an adviser with narya comment. Instead of making objections, most of these people expressed views which put them inthe same boat as me. During my five years at Western, I have heard many jokes made about the GreenApple Theater. But, really, I wondered, what was it like inside. Hines and Dujardin's story shed light on a business we were curious about. The same curiosity our journalism texts says is the hallmark of a great reporter. Judging from the way Harris' letter clashed with the comments I received about the story, it isobvious he and I don't travel in the same circle. My circle includes the students of this campus â€” aliberal, artsy crowd, not afraid to look at an unusual issue. Not surprisingly, they were curious aboutthe Green Apple. I'm not familiar with the people in Harris's circle, but I would guess the prudish Western Front advertisers he writes about are not the real curious type. I'm sorry if the article offended youLyle Harris, but the Green Apple Hines and Dujardin reported on is real. Harris calls this report"salacious pandering to the lowest form of meaningless sexual humor that affronts the dignity of thenewspaper and its readers." I call it funny. Contrary to what Harris writes, I don't think all sexual humoris death for a newspaper. We must keep in mind something the journalism faculty forgets. The Front is a college paperâ€” a college paper on the campus of one of the most liberal colleges in the state. Lighten-up Harris, we have the "news that matters" in force in the March 16 edition of the Front. Take, forexample, Michelle Partridge's excellent story about Leila Tamashiro, the Western student who died in acar accident. Look again at the paper, the Green Apple story wasn't on the front page it was on thesecond page of the Accent Sectionâ€”the arts and entertainment section of the Western Front.Finally I'd like to mention the factual errors and distortions in Harris's letter. The Front did not haveeight-page papers because of the "prurient" content of the winter quarter Western Front. The first issuethis spring was actually 12 pages. Also, Harris forgot to mention two points. The slide into eight-pagepapers began during â€” not because of â€” winter quarter. We had three eight-page papers in a row andno one said a word about "salacious pandering." To be fair, he should have mentioned two advertisingrepresentatives recently quit prior to the time he wrote his letter, those positions had not been filled.Another Harris error has to do with Bill Dietrich, the Fairhaven grad who recently shared in winning aPulitzer prize at The Seattle Times. Contrary to Harris' memory, Dietrich was never Western Fronteditor. I've pointed out these mistakes and misinterpretations, not to get back at Harris, but so readerswill ask the question: If a man with a Ph.D. in journalism makes errors, how can he expect perfectionfrom his students? Timothy K. King winter-quarter editor The Western Front Harris' motives questionedby reader Editor: In the letter in last Friday's Front, Lyle Harris, the chair of the JournalismDepartment, attacked Tim King for having exercised his free-press rights in an irresponsible manner lastquarter as editor of the Front. I think the charge of irresponsibility is debatable. But even supposing that it's true, why did Harris attack King in print? Harris ended his letter with this sentence: "We on thefaculty are left defending to the last breath your right to publish as you wish, but we will not waste oneminute defending your irresponsibility." Though Harris did defend King's right td choose withoutdefending his choices, Harris went on to attack King's choice in print. Why go so far? As chair of theJournalism Department, Harris could have spoken to King in private and left the matter there. SinceHarris didn't do that, it seems reasonable to conclude -. that Harris intended to achieve two results withhis letter to humiliate Tim King (a student) in public and to appease those advertisers and readers who had been offended. I suspect that in addition Harris unintentionally achieved a third result â€” toproduce a chilling effect on the exercise of free-press rights by future editors of the Western Front. Iwonder if Harris acted responsibly. 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Barnes said he has been committed to the earth's needs for 15 years, the clean-up of Lake Washington in Seattle made him realize the earth needed saving. "We need to do it now, if wedon't the earth may rid itself of people as it did with another creature that ravaged it's landscape, thedinosaurs," he said. Some had a different viewpoint of the fair. Brent Coulson, a Western freshman,said although he thought the fair was put together well, he didn't agree with everything being said."You're not given the second side of the story here," he said. Coulson pointed out a table opposingnuclear power as well as one opposing the damming of the rivers that were present. 'Teople need to getpower somehow," he said. Another Western freshman, Jeff Robertson, agreed. "They ask you to signa lot of things here when you've only been exposed to one side of the issue," Robertson said. "Myself,Ireally don'tcare about a lot of these issues," he said. Robertson said he came to the fair hoping to findinformation concerning the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest and was surprised to find the issuewasn't represented. Amnesty International, a group concerned with human rights through-, out the worldwas represented. Although not directly involved in environmental issues, workers at the table said theybelonged at the fair. Luke Jennings, a Western freshman and volunteer at the campus chapter ofAmnesty International said the people the group helps can help with the environment once they are freeand protected. "If people are worried about their lives, they can't worry about the earth," he said. LeslieLang said people in Whatcom County and Washington state have been worrying about the earth andthey have been doing something about it. Lang, who works for Environmental Resources Services,pointed out Washington state has one of the highest recycling averages in the United States. She saidcitizens of this state recycles about 29 percent of their materials, while the rest of the countryaverages about 10 percent. Still, she said, people in Whatcom County could do even more. Currently,the county doesn't supply recycling bins to dorms and apartments, where most of the studentpopulation lives. Lang said residents of these buildings could start their own in-house recyclingprograms by separating their waste and contracting with the county to pick up the materials. Shepointed out apartment buildings and businesses that have employed this system have found a littleextra work can save money on garbage pick up. Lang said the recycling movement has changed inthe past few the years. "Recycling has become more ingrained in the U.S. conscience. It's becomemore a question of personal ethics than making money," she said. Organizers and supporters of theEarth Fair hope all environmental issues become important to the people of the world. Food Continuedfrom page 1 The committee is trying to foster a sense of competition, Monroe said. A new concern in the contract process is an awareness of environmental issues, Monroe said. Recycling is one issue beinglooked at with more emphasis. Students seemed relieved alternatives are being considered for thecontract. Shanon Wallace, a sophomore, said she feels changes in the current program arenecessary. She would like to see the meal plan system changed, as most students do not use theentire meal allotment each week. Students want to see better quality and more nutritional foods served.Wallace said, "Starch surprise served three times a day gets old quick." A Marriott student employeesaid, "If I didn't have to, I wouldn't eat there." One solution to student complaints would be to accept abid from another firm. But Mike Lee, director of Food Services, said in a previous Front issue it wouldn't necessarily provide a solution. Lee, who works for both Western and Marriott, said "some of the thingswe do, such as steak night or sundaes on Sunday nights, are written into our contract here. In thatsense, a lot of the things we do here now wouldn't necessarily be a lot different even under anothercompany." A committee made up of students, faculty and staff has been established to review theproposals for the food service contract. The committee will evaluate the proposals and give them atabulated score, Monroe said. Kay Rich, the chairmen of the committee and director of UniversityResidences, will present the final recommendation to the Board of Trustees. Rich said therecommendation will be made the week of May 21-25, and then be presented to the board for a finaldecision at their June 6 meeting. Lee said Marriott has some exciting new additions for students in theirbid. Marriott is "always working with food trends," Lee said. Lee also said Marriott responds to studentopinions they receive through comment cards in the dining halls, surveys that are distributed in the falland spring, food committees and one-on-one contact with students. Marriott tries to build student viewsin and be as responsive cs possible, he said. Rich indicated in a previous Front article that regardless ofwho's running the food service, it will never suit everyone's needs all the time. "It's a hard line to walkbetween meeting the students' needs and what we can do. All we can do is our best," Rich said. How'reyou going to do it? Even in an untidy room, you can turn out some neat work on an IBM I ersonalSystem/2.Â® With its preloaded software, IBM Mouse and color display, it's easy to learn and fun touse.Turn it on and its ready to Â«ro. i\o time wasted installing programs. Polish oil' a pile " ofunfinished reports, papers and other assignments in short order. And add some impressive graphics lorthe finishing touch. 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Title: WWU Board minutes 1920 May
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1920-05 ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - May 1920 - Page 1 ----------xxxxx---------- 3 ~ Special ~ eeting of the Board of ~ rustees w~ s held at their office, l. londay, Lluy 24, 1920. i Jresent:'. i1rustees 1/. B. ; illitcomb und ihomas bmith, the ~ resldent and the Secret

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Title: Western Front - 1998 July 22
Date: 1998-07-22
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1998_0722 ---------- Western Front - 1998 July 22 - Page 1 ----------UNABASHED Coward ACCENT/FEATURES - 4 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY VOLUME 105 ISSUE 5 fVEDNESDAY July 22,1998 BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON High Street drivers face fines ByLaura Campbell The Western Front Driving on High Street can come
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1998_0722 ---------- Western Front - 1998 July 22 - Page 1 ---------- UNABASHED Coward ACCENT/FEATURES - 4 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY VOLUME 105 ISSUE 5 fVEDNESDAY July 22,1998 BELLINGHAM, WASHINGT
Show more1998_0722 ---------- Western Front - 1998 July 22 - Page 1 ---------- UNABASHED Coward ACCENT/FEATURES - 4 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY VOLUME 105 ISSUE 5 fVEDNESDAY July 22,1998 BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON High Street drivers face fines ByLaura Campbell The Western Front Driving on High Street can come at a high price â€” $71 â€” fordrivers making their way through campus. The section of High Street located in front of the bookstore onthe west side of campus is closed from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. The street is onlyopen to emergency and community transit, campus vehicles, UPS, Federal Express and the U.S. Mail Service during that time, Sgt. John Browne of University Police said. "The basic concept of why it isclosed is to provide a safer access for students to walk to the academic buildings on campus," Brownesaid. Unauthorized vehicles driving during the closed times â€” which are not posted â€” run the risk ofgetting a $71 traffic infraction. ~ Although violators will not necessari-" ly get a ticket for their firstoffenses, that desision will be left to the discretion of the officers, Browne said. "It is a violation of thecity ordi- Front/Barney Benedictson Drivers pass through campus on High Street Tuesday, despite itsclosure. nance/' he said. Road closure times are not posted because they were removed when theHaggard Hall construction began, Browne said. "They were originally going to close the streetaltogether," he said. The road will be open 24 hours a day, every day, during the intersession period,which runs from August 22 to September 20. Fairhaven hosts nature summit By Jay Tarpinian TheWestern Front Nature lovers arrived at Fairhaven College Saturday July 18 to begin a week ofenvironmentally centered activities and excursions. The college is hosting the National WildlifeFederation's 28th Annual Conservation Summit. "The main goal of the summit is to create anenvironment where families can learn about environmental and cultural concerns," said Niki Carr, anorganizer of the event. "What really makes (the summits) different from other eco-tours is theFront/Jay Tarpinian Richard Vanderway teaches about local Native American cultures. highly structuredactivity for each age group," Carr said. "Everyone, from age three to age 80, gets covered." The adults inthe group of about 520 people attend lectures to learn about the area's salmon fishing industry, inter-tidal ecology, ancient forests, birds, animals and the Pacific Northwestern American Indian culture. Then,to bring their the knowledge to life, they hike trails in Bellingham and Whatcom County and go sea-kayaking and whale-watching in Bellingham Bay. Children also participate in programs and field trips."We climb mountains and have snowball fights. We basically get to have fun while learning," said LukeConner, 16, who is from Bartonville, 111. and has attended the summits for approximatly seven years.His friend Jessica Springgay, a 15-year old from Gilroy, Calif., said the people are the reason she keepscorning back. The two said the summits serve both as a vacation and a way to maintain their interest inthe environment. Springgay said her favorite summit was in Hawaii because she "just liked the beach."Conner said he liked the scenery in Alaska, but the summit in New Hampshire was his favorite because"it was the first summit I went to and I have good memories. Also, the food was good." Conner's mother, Esther Siewert- Sitzmore, said she likes that her son can do his own thing, and his interest in thesummits is the driving force that keeps them coming back every year. "This is a really nice group ofpeople. There's a lot of camaraderie and friendship," Siewert-Sitzmore said. Carr said the planning forthe summits starts in September. Course instructors are selected by course proposals they submit to the Federation. Potential sites must meet certain housing, facility, meeting room, audio-visual and food-service heeds for the 400 to 600 people who attend. "We have to be able to feed them all at one time,"Carr said. Sites also need to be in an environment offering a variety of activities, and the organizationsthat host the summits need to be environmentally conscious, Carr said. Currently, two summits are held per year, Carr said. This year, the other summit took place in Silver Bay, N.Y. Previous locationshave included Hawaii, Alaska, the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Big Sky, Montana and theAdirondacks of New York. Each site is usually repeated two consecutive years. Bellingham hosted thesummit in 1988, '89, and '90, and next year's summits will be at Fairhaven College and in Estes Park,Colo. For information about the summits, the National Wildlife Federation, or registration, contact theFederation at (703) 790-4100 or call Fairhaven's conference office at. (360) 650-4888. BjornsonIHilHjiHIiiiiili j|||jill|||||||H| B||J|||||l||||^l| |Bl|lffl^|ml||litt BBIHllBlBi lilllillplliiillliii iJHlliiilSiSiiii^Bl |^|||S|iiiB|i|||;|I||isiiiSiiiHiiiiii Â§Â§i||gl^ MMHHMHHHnHNi |m||^|i||||Bijii^|| ^||l|H|iiiffi^||||i lillllHiillllBll^il p|||i|||||||||^||i^BiiHiiiiiilliiiii iiii^i^iipiii(ili l^^|||ip||ii||^i|i ||ii|^|||i||||i|ip| ||IJ||j|^p|l||l||||| Ijp^rt^iipB^iiiiiil lliBlilBIBliliilBI l|spi|i||^||||i|tt|||i liiiiBilii Bryson add benches, landscaping, a drinking fountain ---------- Western Front - 1998 July 22 - Page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS July 22, 1998 Campus Police: July 14, 6:02 p.m.: The PerformingArt Center's house manager reported a woman tripped down the northwest stairwell and hit her head.Medical aid was given. July 16, 9:50 a.m.: An individual reported a Western parking permit stolen fromtheir vehicle parked in the 400 block of South College Way. There are no suspects. July 17, 7:21 p.m.: Amale student reported his backpack stolen from under his chair while working in the Miller Hall computerlab. His possessions, worth$537, were not found. Bellingham Police: July 18, 1:18 a.m.: A man withtattoos on his arms and neck was reported as an illegal alien in possession of a firearm. Police arrestedand booked him into Whatcom County Jail. July 18, 2:40 a.m.: Police arrested a man at the intersectionof Chestnut and Garden Streets for driving under the influence and resisting arrest. He was booked intoWhatcom County Jail. July 18,6:33 a.m.: A business located in the 1700 block of North State Streetreported a man who was in earlier asking for free items and later became a nuisance to customers. Thebusiness requested the suspect be banned for life from its property. The suspect was not located and nowarning was issued. July 18, 6:53 a.m.: A man reported a person repeatedly using his bathroom to bathe in the 100 block of Samish Way. The man confronted the person and told him not to come back. Thesuspect left the scene in his vehicle. The man told police he would like to see the suspect cited fortrespassing if he returns. No action was taken. July 18,8:09 a.m.: A woman reported being struck by anindividual's vehicle in the 100 block of Samish Way. The woman had minor injuries and the suspect wasnot located. This incident is under investigation. July 19,3:10 a.m.: A man reported a beer bottle wasthrown through the front window of his home in the 1500 block of Humboldt Street. There are nosuspects. July 19,4:32 p.m.: At a business in the 4400 block of Meridian Street, a man was reportedstealing a carton of cigarettes. The man was arrested for third-degree theft. July 19,10:39 p.m.: A manwas booked into county jail after he was arrested for breaking into a business located in the 2200 block of James Street and stealing a couple of melons. July 20, 12:32 a.m.: Officers were sent to contact a manwho was asleep in someone's yard. Upon contact the man complained of symptoms resembling those ofpossibly a mentally diverse individual. The man requested the officers transport him to St. JosephHospital for a voluntary mental health evaluation. The officers obliged. July 20,2:11 a.m.: A juvenile wasfound on Alabama Street discharging a firearm. He was booked into Juvenile Detention for stealing anddischarging a firearm. Compiled by Kari Benny Publication's Title: Statement of Frequency: AuthorizedOrganization's name and address: â€¢ â€¢ The Western Front Published 2 x Weekly gt; TheWestern Front Western Washington University College Hall 110 Bellingham, WA 98225-9100 SummerNoon Concert Series The Jeffrey Alan Band will perform from noon to 1 p.mv today at the VikingUnion Plaza. The band has been labeled as having an "emotionally driving acoustic rock sound ...sparkling clean acoustic arrangements, reaching a new-age kind of Zen." All concerts axe free and open to the public. Meet the artists at museum gallery The 18th Annual Northwest International ArtCompetition will feature artist demonstrations. Artists showing works in the competition will be on handto show additional works, answer questions and demonstrate processes and techniques from 12:30 to3:30 p.m. on three Saturdays, July 25 through Aug. 8 at the ARCO exhibition gallery. Demonstrationsare free. For more information call the Whatcom Museum at 676-6981. Girl Scouts still need volunteers The Girl Scout Totem Council needs volunteers to help with the Circulo de Manos program. The program benefits children of migrant farm workers and runs in the evenings, Monday through Thursday. It endsAug. 14. The camp's purpose is to provide informal, educational and social activities for participatingboys and girls. Individuals, families and groups interested in volunteering or looking for more informationabout the camp call 738-1364. Seattle festival celebrates world arts WOMAD USA, Seattle's festivalof world music, arts and dance makes its North American debut at King County's Marymoor Park inRedmond, from July 31 through Aug. 2. Performers from around the globe will converge for the three-day celebration. Along with stage performances, the artists will lead master classes, demonstrationsand workshops, providing an opportunity to interact in an informal, intimate atmosphere. Forinformation on ticket prices and show times call the WOMAD USA Hotline at (206)281-8111 or visitwww.womadusa.org. Local natural history Western hosts the Elderhostel program, "Histories of theNorth Cascades Mountain Range." Illustrated lectures lead by Western faculty discuss the history ofthe North Cascades along with field trips to Mount Baker and Deception Pass. Must be 55 or older toattend. Registration, available through July 24, is $265. Golf Semiahmoo for charity The Third AnnualGolf Classic, benefiting the Whatcom County Big Brothers/Big Sisters program is scheduled for Sept. 14 at the Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club in Blaine. Tee-times begin at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start. The $150 green fee includes a custom windshirt, box lunch, drink cart, post-game BBQ, celebrity-hosted awards ceremony and plenty of prizes, including a resort-golf weekend at Semiahmoo.Registration for the event ends Aug. 21. For brochure and entry form call 671-6400. Summer Stock '98:"Hay Fever" Mark Kuntz directs the Summer Stock presentation of "Hay Fever." The colorful Blissfamily is the center of the 1920's-based production. Show dates and times are at 7:30, July. 23 and 24,Aug. 4, 5 and 15. Admission prices: $13 general, $12 senior, $11 student and $9 youth. Allperformances are held on the Performing Arts Center main stage. For more information call 650- 6146.Learn basics of sign language A class for beginning signers is offered through Bellingham Parks andRecreation the week of July 27 through 31. This week-long day camp will use games, songs, videos andspecial activities to help you learn some of the basics of sign language. Pre-reg-istration is required.For more information call Amanda Grove, recreation coordinator, at 676-6985. Compiled by Chris Fryar WWU Official Announcements Deadline for announcements in this space is 5 p.m. Monday for inclusion in the next Wednesday issue. Announcements should be limited to 50 words, typewritten or legiblyprinted, and sent through campus mail to "Official Announcements," MS -9117, sent via fax to X/7287, orbrought in person to Commissary 113A. DO NOT SEND ANNOUNCEMENTS DIRECTLY TO THEWESTERN FRONT OFFICES. Phoned announcements will not be accepted. All announcements shouldbe signed by originator. PLEASE POST CLOSING CEREMONIES FOR THE ASIA UNIVERSITYAMERICA PROGRAM are scheduled for 7 tonight, July 23, in SL 150. The ceremonies will be followed at8:15 by a reception outside SL 150. All are welcome. A MOVING SALE FOR THE ASIA UNIVERSITYAMERICA PROGRAM will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 27, in the Highland Halllounge. For more information, call AUAP at X/3922. ATTENTION NDSL/FED PERKINS, GSL/STAFFORD AND DIRECT LOAN BORROWERS: If you are not returning to Western fall quarter or are graduatingsummer quarter, you are required to schedule an exit interview. Interviews will be in the LibraryPresentation Room from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. To schedule an interview, stop by StudentFiscal Services, OM 265, or call X/2943 no later than Monday, July 27. Transcripts will be withheld forstudents who do not appear for the mandatory interview. A SEALED BID AUCTION will be held for several items, including an oscilloscope, furniture, vacuums, a spotlight optical system, a forklift, a tractor, arecording console, a Johnson 25 horsepower outboard motor, a recumbent bicycle and more. To obtaina bid form or for viewing information, call Cheryl Karney, X/3566. Bids must be received by 1:30 p.m. Aug.20. WINTER QUARTER DEGREE CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A DEGREE APPLICATION on file in theregistrar's office, OM 230, by Aug. 21. Degree applications and instructions are available in OM 230.COMING THIS FALL: The 1998-99 Campus Directory. For advertising rates or other information, call David Candy, 714-0445. CLASS MANUAL DEADLINES. For best results in obtaining copyright clearance forstudent class manuals by the first day of class, the deadline for submitting a clearance request is July 27for fall quarter and Nov. 2 for winter quarter. The deadline for submitting student class manuals that do not need copyright clearance is Aug. 24 for fall quarter and Dec. 7 for winter quarter. Questions may bedirected to Linda Heide, X/7435. ---------- Western Front - 1998 July 22 - Page 3 ---------- July 22, 1998 SPORTS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 3 Western women's basketball team offers camp for regional high school girls teams By Dan Miller The Western Front With the sound of whistles, bouncing balls and screams of encouragement, another session of the Western girls basketball camp haswound down. The girl's basketball camp is sponsored by Western's women's basketball team and laststhree weeks â€” one week for individual players, one week for junior varsity-teams, and another weekfor varsity teams. At the end of July, the camp holds a tournament where each team participates in aminimum of three games, as well as practice scrimmages. "There are high school teams from Oregon, Canada and Washington," said Carmen Dolfo, Western's women's head basketball coach and campdirector. "Our camp sizes range from 160 to 115 players." The camps train girls to play and work bettertogether in teams. "It does make some money, but its main purpose is to promote young women to getinvolved with basketball," said Dolfo, who has been coordinating the camp for the last 12 years. "I thinkcamps are fun you want to mix hard work with fun," Dolfo said. Fall sports schedules: Get em whilethey're hot! Current Western players also take part in counseling campers. They act as coaches duringthe games, as well as working on skills. "These girls are awesome. They also listen very well," saidWestern Sophomore Julie Walker, 19, a player and counselor. Each camper pays $290 for one week,which includes a dorm room, lunch and dinners. Each day consists of three sessions. In thesessions, players do warm-ups, exercizes, learn strategies and play games. "I like the competitionbetween the different players; it teaches you how to be better," said 14-year-old camper MackenzieWarren. Teammate Jeaneen Brester, 14, agreed. "Everyone is so positive and the coaches teach you alot, they're really good," she said. "I think it's really neat for teams to come together and get better atbasketball," said 14-year-old camper Courteney Dann. "It's cool to get to know people and see themwhen you play against them in games," Front/Matt Renschler A high school basketballer works on herskills at Western's basketball camp. Western names women's assistant basketball coach By ChrisFryar The Western Front Former Western standout and All- American Gina Sampson was named theVikings' new assistant women's basketball coach July 8. Sampson, a four-year starter and two-timeWestern Female Athlete of the Year (94-95, 95-96), was selected from a nation wide search of nearly100 applicants. She replaced Lori deKubber, who resigned last spring after an eight-year tenure.Western Head Coach Carmen Dolfo said, Sampson immediately rose to the top during the selectionprocess. "I'm really excited that she's going to be a part of our staff," Dolfo said. "She understands whatwe do here. It's a good combination, and I think the players are going to really enjoy her." Sincegraduating from Western in 1996, Sampson has been doing her fair share of traveling. Last year, sheplayed and coached professionally in Australia and was named the Continental Basketball Association Player of the Year. Sampson said she was thrilled to be reuniting with her former coach and returning to Carver Gym, where she accomplished much playing. "I was very excited ... It'll be great working withCarmen; we really click and I'm excited about that," Sampson said. "I think with playing and coachingall over the place, I have a lot more to offer than I did when I first got out of here." Although she may onlybe a couple of years older than many of her players, Sampson said she is confident age will not be aproblem. She said she thinks the closeness in age might make it easier to relate to some of the playersand even take some pressure off Dolfo. During her playing days as a center, Sampson worked hard atgetting her job done in the paint â€” as a coach, her philosophy has stayed much the same. "I thinkdefense wins games," Sampson said. "My philosophy is that hard work isn't fun, but working hard paysoff, and the results of hard-work is fun!" Forever a student of the game of basketball, Sampson is now ina position to assume the role of teacher â€” a task she said she welcomes with open arms. Front/MattRenschler Gina Sampson keeps her eye on the court. "As a player, I learned a lot. Now, as a coach, Ifeel I can bring all that stuff to the team," Sampson said. Sampson said after coaching at virtually everylevel from middle school to professional, the collegiate level appeals to her most. "At this level they wantto be here; they want to work hard, they want to succeed, and I love that part of it," Sampson said.Before graduating from Western with a Sociology degree, Sampson secured her place in the schoolrecord books. She holds 18 school records, including career marks for rebounds (1,277), steals (284) and double-doubles (56, all for points and rebounds). She holds single-game marks for points (42) andrebounds (25). She also ranks second among Western career leaders in points (1,786), third in blockedshots (146) and is ranked 16th in assists (240). Having achieved success on the court at every level,Sampson has permanently traded in her high-tops for a clipboard, a bunch of X's and O's and a seat onthe sideline. Those who follow Sampson's career at Western and all others attending Viking basketball games this season will get a chance to watch yet another Sampson dribbling on the court of CarverGym, Gina is expecting a baby girl in September. Sampson is looking forward to the upcoming seasonthis fall. "1 look forward to contributing to this program and its players," Sampson said. "I think theyare going to be great this year. They mesh well and are a very close-knit team. It's very exciting." ---------- Western Front - 1998 July 22 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT ACCENT/FEATURES July 22, 1998 Friends of the Co-op groove atBoulevard Park By Rachel Dooley The Western Front Sailboats paraded around Bellingham Bay. Therewas a cool and continuous breeze coming off the water, and the sound of drums filled the air. Peoplewere dancing, laughing and enjoying the day. Children ran around with smiles on their faces andtreasures in their hands. The sun smiled down on a little girl spinning around, blowing bubbles thatdanced toward the stage. This was the scene at the Community Food Co-op's Second AnnualCommunity Party celebrating International Co-op Day. The festival ran from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.Saturday at Boulevard Park in Fairhaven. A large gathering of people of all ages came to bask in thesun. Others stopped to lay in the grass and listen to the free music provided during the day by suchbands as Craig Olson, Juba Marimba Band, Magical Vocal Rhythm Womym, Open Drum Circle, ELDJCreation and Devachan. Even though the buck-a-burrito extravaganza ended at 4 p.m., no one seemedto mind. People munched on free popcorn and tortilla chips and drank juices provided by the Co-op.Jamesa Bautista, a member outreach facilitator at the Community Food Coop, is the creator of theannual celebration. Bautista said the Co-op has had a celebration for its members every year, but shewanted to take it one step further last year and invite the community. The celebration is a way of"gathering people together Front/Amy Vandall Three-year-old Robert Rios gets his face painted at theInternational Co-op Day festival. to celebrate cooperativeness and have a good time," Bautista said. Theevent is sponsored by the Food Co-op, but it requires "a lot of volunteer work," Bautista said. The partycoincides with International Co-op Day, started in 1923 to "promote the cooperative movement andpeace and equality," Bautista said. Many outreach programs, such as Woman Care Shelter, CircleFoods, and River Farm, set up information booths about their programs to encourage communityinvolvement. The sound stage for the celebration was solar-powered by River Farms RenewableEnergy Project. The solar generator was hooked on the back of a Volkswagen van that had beensliced in half and painted orange â€” including the windows â€” except where spaces were left in theshape of the sun. Jeffree Utter, a Western graduate, is on the board of directors at the Co-op as wellas the Evergreen Land Trust, which owns five properties. River Farm is one of the five properties andis "a group of people who get together to form a community," Utter said. Utter said River Farm consistsof 90 acres in Deming where Utter lives and works on his energy project. He said River Farm's purposeis "informing the community about stewardship of the land and our relationships." River Farm is also an"educational center," showing people different aspects of agriculture, organic farming and ecologicalforestry. Each person living on the farm has a different area of focus. Utter said River Farm is a placewhere "you can have a normal standard of living." The celebration ended at 8 p.m. with Devachan's Celtic flavored acoustic performance. The day of celebration was over, but the message was not one to beforgotten. Bautista's idea to bring a sense of cooperation had succeeded. ---------- Western Front - 1998 July 22 - Page 5 ---------- 22, 1998 ACCENT/FEATURES THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 5 Jody Bergsma: â€¢ â€¢ 1 enterprising ,local artist By Jenni Odekirk The Western Front A Native American girl sits cross-legged, swaddled in a beige and blue blanket, cradling a spear in her'lap with a w stoic look on her face. Behind her stands agray and white horse. Below her, the earth twists and turns. Above her, the light of dawn is rising throughsilver-blue clouds that form a buffalo, a wolf, a cougar and two bears; A white moon highlights the eye ofan owl, which blends seamlessly into the swirling amber, mahogany, lavender and navy sky. The words,"Sometimes I am by myself, but I am never ^ alone," appear below the image. Of the thousands ofwatercolor paintings Bellingham artist Jody Bergsma has painted, this one is her favorite. That paintingfalls into Bergsma's Natural Elements line, featuring wildlife in its natural surroundings painted in afantasy style. "I am very interested in the preservation of our natural gt; world and when you paint it, you make it important," Bergsma said. "And when you give the natural world a soul, you make it holy."Bergsma also paints a second line called Dreamkeepers, including wide-eyed, whimsical elves, friendlyanimals and, sometimes, inspirational messages. The words, "Care more than others think is practical,risk more than others think is safe, dream more than others think is reasonable and you will become more than others think is possible," adorn the image of a bright-eyed pixie boy and girl riding above the earthin a pink, purple and blue hot-air balloon named "Carpe Diem", flanked by a pair of gentle raccoons andmajestic eagles. Bergsma, 35, is tall and thin with bouncy short blond hair and large blue eyes andexudes the warmth and energy of her elfin characters. She said she paints Dreamkeepers withchildren especially in mind. "One of the things about painting for children is that there are not very manypeople willing to do it and there's a whole audience there of people under 20," Bergsma said. "It's been avery successful thing for me financially, because there's not very much competition." In addition to herartistic skill, Bergsma has a good business sense. In 1994, she won the Best Bellingham Businessaward for the Jody Bergsma Galleries and Cafe, located at 1344 King St., Bergsma Gift Gallery at BellisFair Mall and the Wholesale Warehouse at 1301 Fraser St. Prints of all sizes, figurines, stationary,cards and T-shirts are among other items featuring Bergsma's art can be found at any of her threegalleries. Bergsma's art became profitable when she began making prints in 1979. "That was the bigshift," Bergsma said. "From painting each piece separately to going ahead and letting machineryreproduce the imagery." "If only Van Gogh could have made prints," she added, laughing. Bergsmadecided to build her King Street gallery in 1984 â€” the year of the Vancouver Expo â€” after attending aseminar on the power of tourism and the importance of being located next to a main arterial of traffic.The adjacent cafe was originally meant to be a place to give lectures and serve cookies, but more foodwas added to the menu as the years went by. The cafe is open 12 hours per day to enable Bergsma tohave a sign on the freeway. "That was actually part of our advertising budget," Bergsma said. Bergsmasaid she started the gift store in 1989 to expand her customer base to Canadians. From her wholesalegallery, Bergsma sends artwork to about 3,000 stores in the United States and distributes it in Canada,England and Australia. Bergsma said she also sells a lot of artwork through 1- 800 lines and the Internet. "Marketing is beyond what you see visually in the three locations," she said. Bergsma used to paint atthe King Street Gallery, but when it got too busy, she started painting at her home studio. She goesinto seclusion six months of the year to paint, devoting half of her time to. children's paintings and theother half to nature and .more sophisticated paintings; "Often, my images will start in the middle of ablack background and I.go, 'oh, there's an inspiration coming forward,"'Bergsma said. "When I first startdrawing and painting, ifs very stumbly â€” I can't draw; I can't get the colors right, and it's not working,"she said. "It's Eke this every time. And all of the sudden, I get into a flow and then I go, 'I'm in' â€” Ialways say that â€” and then I can almost not draw any-thing wrong or paint anything wrong." Bergsmaworks with her inner world when she is painting, rather than images from reality. She attributed thatstyle and her interest in art to a childhood experience. "My mom made me draw for therapy because I had really bad problems with nightmares," she said. "When I drew them, I found that they were no longerscary," she said. "From the very beginning of time, I was encouraged to draw from my imagination instead of drawing from a still life." Bergsma drew all during her childhood and was invited by her aunt to takepart in a Port Angeles art show when she was 15. "I had all of these paintings that I'd won awards with,but I also had some children's paintings that I painted ... and people loved them," she said. Bergsmamade $60 at her first art show. By the time she was 18, she would routinely make thousands of dollars at art shows. Bergsma painted to pay her way through Western as an engineering major but did not believe she could make a living from it at the time. "I hadn't discovered printing yet," Bergsma said. Instead ofbecoming an engineer, Bergsma went to Vancouver, B.C. to study art. "That's where I started todevelop my Natural Elements style," Bergsma said. "They have a really incredible group of people calledthe group oi seven. They all spiritualize nature. What they wanted to do was show that nature is alive. Igot very excited about that." , Bergsma said'the impressionists have influenced her Work. "I alwaysloved the impressionists because I'm not really interested in reality," she said. "I'm interested in whatthe mind does with reality and how ... what you really see is reality filtered through their mind and soul."To remain inspired, Bergsma experiments with new topics and incorporates into her artwork thingsshe's seen on her travels around the world. Bergsma just came back from Ireland and said that willinspire this year's theme. "I looked at the Book of Kells at Trinity College and went through the museums there and was really excited," Bergsma said. This August, "Skycastles," the third book Bergsma has illustrated, will come out. She described the book, as an "inspirational book for kids with all thesebeautiful illustrations inside where fairies build this castle in the sky." Bergsma has also illustrated"Dreambirds," a Native American myth and "The Right Kind of Touch", a charity book aimed at preventing the sexual abuse of children. "The Right Kind of Touch" was voted Best Book by the Parent TeacherAssociation and Best Children's Book by Small Publishers. Next, Bergsma plans to release a line ofbookmarks that will have close-ups of her work on the top of them and quotes she has collected on thebottom of the bookmark. She said she plans to call the line the Famous Quotes Bookmark Collection.Bergsma also said she wants to illustrate a book a year for the next 10 years. "I could probably retireright now, but I'd be bored," Bergsma said. "On the other hand, you never know what tomorrow will bring." Courtesy of Jody Bergsma Local artist Jody Bergsma, founder of the Bergsma Gallery and one of herpaintings. ---------- Western Front - 1998 July 22 - Page 6 ---------- 6 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT OPINIONS July 22, 1998 Starr's inquisition threatens president's right toprivacy The tightest lips in Washington D.C. are set to be pried open soon with the summoning ofPresident Clinton's Secret Service members to testify on the matter of the Clinton/Monica Lewinskyscandal. This requirement was set by the head of the independent counsel investigating Clinton, Kenneth Starr â€” and it is a bit absurd. The question on most people's minds is whether this sort of testimonyviolates the privacy of the President and if the alleged affair between Clinton and Lewinsky involves thepublic. If President Clinton went to see a doctor and confessed a private detail of his life, he would nodoubt be guaranteed confidentiality. But, as Starr's witch hunt continues, it appears the only way topossibly obtain the nitty gritty facts of what happened behind closed doors is to question SecretService members. As of last Friday, three members of Clinton's security department had testified beforeChief Justice William Rehnquist, with more testimony scheduled, including that of Larry Cockell, headof Clinton's security department. So, the question remains: Should Starr, along with the entire world, bemade privy to what happened between Clinton and Lewinsky? I think not. I do not believe this is a matterthat conflicts between Clinton's personal and public life. On the other hand, the scandal allegedly tookplace within the White House Oval Office, so does it pertain to the public? The last time Secret Servicemembers were forced to testify was during the Iran-Contra affair. This was clearly an issue involving public safety, and more importantly, presidential loyalty to the United States. I do not believe this whole Clintonmess lies within those boundaries. The only person Clinton should have to tell the truth to is Hillary.Soon, Cockell will testify. He may just be the man Starr has been waiting to hear. As to what questionsStarr will ask Cockell, we can only wait and see. By forcing Cockell to testify, it is clear Starr does nothave a case without testimonies from people who may have been present when the alleged affair between Clinton and Lewinsky occurred. John Kottelly, Cockell's attorney, said, on the advice of counsel, Cockell would object to the specific question or type of question that Starr may ask. So, in other words, theSecret Service is willing to play along with Starr's charade as long as they do not have to blow Clinton'scover. If the judge overrules Cockell's objection, Clinton's attorneys would be able to intervene and appealthe judge's decision. This tells me that we will get us no further than we've already gotten, with Clinton'sattorneys being able to force a stalemate if push ends up coming to shove. Kottely also said he doubtsClinton's attorney-client privilege will be violated â€” but it already has with the Secret Service membersbeing called to testify. With Cockell taking the stand, his Secret Service status will no doubt be inquestion, because he will be in the public light. Can Secret Service members do a good job when they are the upcoming stars of tabloid television for this week? Clinton will now have to worry about every move he makes, and he will not just have to look out for media and other spies who are trying to infiltrate him; hewill also have to watch his back around his own Secret Service members. This is a position I believe noother president has been put in before. Starr is wrong to believe that Cockell's job as head of security forClinton will not be affected by his testimony. Clinton may be a scoundrel in some people's eyes, but he is still entitled to his private life â€” which is supposed to be protected by the Secret Service, not exposedby it. â€”Todd Wanke, Managing Editor AFTfeR THÂ£ SECRET gt;Â£RV*CE: The Western FrontEditor: Steven Uhles; Managing Editor: Todd Wanke; News Editor: Ken Brierly; Accent/Features Editor:Katy Calbreath; Opinions/Sports Editor Corey Lewis; Copy Editor: John Bankston; Photo Editor: BarneyBenedictson; Online Editor: Jeremy Reed; Adviser: Carolyn Dale; Business Manager: Teari Brown;Cartoonist: Chad Crowe; Guest Starring: Caroline Deck; Guest Guest Starring: Carey Ross StaffReporters: Erika Ahlstrom, Nicole Anstedt, Kari Benny, Nancy Boutte, Laura Campbell, AnnMarie Coe,Rachel Dooley, Chris Fryar, Briana Glenn, Nadja Kookesh, Alexander Mc Lean, Dan Miller, ChristopherMuellenbach, Kristen O' Connor, Jenni Odekirk, Daniel Peters, Timothy Reid, Matt Renschler, ChristineRoss, Jay Tarpinian, Greg Tyson, Amy Vandall, Tyler Watson. 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PRU-RIDDE/V/6RANOf!ARÂ£NfOgt;- ZMMVN}nyPENIEQ Uouf^ys People should view elders as blessing but noburden Greg Tyson COMMENTARY Old age should be a wonderfulâ€¢ time in anyone's life.Retirement and a less chaotic schedule are just some of the perks associated with the September of our years. Yet, it rarely seems to turn out this way. Andy Rooney once said, although the thought of livinga long life appeals to everyone, the thought of actually getting old appeals to no one. Indeed, many of uswould rather be chased by a pack of ravenous pit bulls than get our first gray hair. We abhor old age anddiscriminate against those past their prime. No place is this truer than the work place. An article postedon the Career Builder Network's website stated last year nearly 16,000 American workers filedcomplaints with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging violations of the 1967 Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Under the ADEA, it is illegal for a worker to be discharged ordemoted simply because of his or her age. Corporations seeking to cut costs generally targetemployees in their 50s and 60s who often earn higher salaries. Corporations also worry that if they donot let go of their older members, they will be viewed as too stubborn and expensive by potential clients. In the end, this comes down to the staunchest of American ideals â€” respecting your elders.Unfortunately, like listening to eight-tracks or taking the family to the local drive-in theater, this seemslike one tradition that has long since disappeared. For many college-bound students, the thought ofgetting old is hardly a concern. Why should it be? After all, many of us have our whole lives ahead of us.We still entertain thoughts of making it big and changing the world. But what about the other end of thespectrum? Unlike the brash, wet-behind-the-years upstarts, people in their 50s and 60s are generallymore conservative. Twenty-somethings, on the other hand, are much more apt to throw caution to thewind. Yet no matter how much work and time older people have invested in a corporation, manyexecutives are still not above letting go of a 62-year-old in favor "We need to get it out of our heads thatjust because somebody is old, he or she is ineffectual" of a 22-year-old. Sometimes the decision iswarranted. After all, most 62-year-olds are not going to possess the same spunk and go-get-'em attitudethat a 22-year-old will exude. Yet other times, a corporation will let an older worker go simply because itis looking for fresher blood. In this case, corporations are not only acting irresponsibly, but heartlessly,too. Older people deserve to remain employed as long as they can get the job done. If this means turning down a 22-year-old Harvard graduate, so be it. Older people who have worked hard for a corporation ---------- Western Front - 1998 July 22 - Page 7 ---------- July 22, 1998 OPINIONS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 7 Drinking stats blurred Rachel DooleyCOMMENTARY A few months ago I was randomly chosen to participate in a mail survey fromWestern's Prevention and Wellness Services. I feverishly used my number-two pencil to answer the alcohol- related questions. I have been curious about this survey since I first laid eyes on the cheesyadvertisements that are often printed in The Western Front. I have chuckled at the ads showing smiling college students who seem happy and drug-free with the much-abused slogan "66 percent of Westernstudents have 4 or fewer drinks when they party." I wonder who these people really are in these ads.They look like the nicest people â€” your parents would never suspect they would ever drink alcohol.One look at the small print in these advertisements reveals that the survey was based on a whopping 512 students. How the center can justify this "66 percent" as a truth about Western's student populationis beyond me when there are more than 11,000 students attending Western. The information is also from 1996. By misrepresenting the facts, these ads give students the wrong idea about drinking at Western. I wonder if a larger percentage of students were given the same random survey, would the results bethe same? My guess is probably not. Establishing a dry campus is obviously not the answer. Just lookat the ridiculous aftermath of Washington State University. It's a very sad lesson about students of ourgeneration who seem to lack passion to stand up for something more important than alcohol. Peoplerioting because they can't drink, scares me. There are so many more worthwhile things to fight for.Western should definitely not follow in WSU's footsteps, If students couldn't drink on campus, what's tostop them from drinking off-campus or even in Canada? Supposedly, there has been a decline indrinking in the past 20 years. I recently read in The Daily University Star On-line that binge drinking isdescribed as having 4 or more drinks for women and 5 or more drinks in a row for men. After readingthat, I don't think Western should be exceptionally proud of that 66 percent when it doesn't reflect anaccurate percentage of the total student body. Even if the survey is based on 512 students it stillmeans 34 percent, or 174 students, do have a serious drinking problem. Maybe I am reading into these ads a little too much. The results of the survey I took will be available in the fall. As I anxiously await for the new ads, I hope Western comes up with a more positive way to reach out to the unknownpercentage of students who do drink more than 4 drinks when they party. I would rather see a picture ofsomeone who called a support group to get help from an advertisement that offer phone numbers orservices of places where students can call if they have a problem. I think that would send a morepositive message than that of a happy, smiling, supposedly drug-free college student. Net addictconfesses Dan Miller COMMENTARY I admit it; I'm an addict. I've lost many hours of sleep over thisparticular vice. It haunts me in my dreams â€” pleading and begging for my attention. I've fallen under the spell of my computer. ~ : Before you laugh, you must un-derstand that I've never gotten hooked onsomething like this before. My computer occupies so much of my precious time. Even as I write thisarticle, my computer is slyly toying with my brain. It's saying, "Come on, hook me up to the net, it won'thurt." So I do. As I dial, a small pang of guilt hits me. "I should be typing more," I say to myself, "Ok,I'll just hook up, no browsing." Suddenly/I hear a tone that alerts me that I have an incoming message viaICQ (a networking program that lets you and your friends quickly send messages back and forth to each other over the internet). The message is from one of my friends â€” a simple note that says "hey." Iquickly message him back with a "Hello" and continue on with my paper. I was determined to not lethim kill my "work time." After a couple of minutes, I feel this invisible nag; it's my computer again,subconsciously telling me to check my e-mail. I finally give in, assuring myself it only is e-mail; it can't be too bad. So I check it. Instead of e-mail, I accidentally click my browser. "Oh no!" I say out loud. Mybrowser opens revealing to me a flurry of colors and pictures, interesting news hyperlinks and ads.Fortunately, none of the news is exciting enough to make me stop working, so I minimize my browserand check my mail. Good, there is nothing new in the e-mail department either. Yet curiosity again getsthe best of me and I decide to check who is online with ICQ. I notice the friend who greeted me earlier isstill online. He must be playing a game or something because I have no other messages from him.Another beep flashed as soon as I finished the sentence. If s him. The message "was simple, yetdevilish, "Hey, Quake 2 rules." Quake 2 is a computer game that is played over the net where peoplecan do battle against each other in a series of mazes. I can easily get caught up in a game of Quake 2and play for four hours without a wink. If s great, addicting fun â€” and he knows it. Now at this point myinterest is perked. I message him back asking him which map he's on. Now I am at the point of no return. As I started off innocently typing away at this editorial, my mind has quickly become possessed withthoughts of checking e-mail, browsing and playing games. Now, you might think this is an oddoccurrence, but it happens all of the time. I am really impressed that I get as much work done as I do.Everyday the same struggle is played out in my mind. Sometimes I'm lucky and win, but most of thetime my work and I becomes a casualty to hours and hours of pure enjoyment at the keyboard of mycomputer. Fortunately, my friend, "the tempter" quickly messaged me and said he had to go and hecan't do anything at the moment. In a breath of relief I know I can finish the article and save the day. â€¢â€¢ â€¢ l l l i K i i i l l i S S i ilPllllw8HHS^HIIl^^^B â€¢MIHllMi MOVE-IN SPECIALS! FIRST MONTHFREE WITH YEAR LEASE, $100 OFF AUG + SEPT WITH 6 MO LEASE. STUDIO 1 BDRM. QUIET,CLEAN, ALL UTILITIES HEAT INCLUDED W/ RENT. ON BUS LINE. $395 - $470 DOWNTOWN. 733-7110 FURN 2BR HTD QUIET APT 3blks RIDGE DORMS,SHARE W/F GRAD,KW/DW/GD/L TWINSTUB SHWR,LG LR FRPL,TV/WSG,7 CLOSETS, SUNDK,NO SM/POT/PETS,CAR-PORT RAMPPKG,$300mo/$150dp. 671-9984 STUDENTSâ€”PARENTS WHY RENT? 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Title: Western Front - 1998 December 4
Date: 1998-12-04
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1998_1204 ---------- Western Front - 1998 December 4 - Page 1 ----------SHOp;;;^i|i||ilil||^Hl^^^ MEN's.'BlliiiiHHi^^BlBBI WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FRIDAY,DECEMBER 4,1998 VOLUME 206 ISSUE 18 BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON AIDS Day inspires hopeBy Christine Root and Marissa Ziegler The Western
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Show more1998_1204 ---------- Western Front - 1998 December 4 - Page 1 ---------- SHOp;;;^i|i||ilil||^Hl^^^ MEN's.'BlliiiiHHi^^BlBBI WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FRIDAY,DECEMBER 4,1998 VOLUME 206 ISSUE 18 BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON AIDS Day inspires hopeBy Christine Root and Marissa Ziegler The Western Front People gathered at city hall Tuesday night andwalked six blocks in the rain to the Bellingham Unitarian Church carrying flashlights, signs and candles to demonstrate compassion for those who have died and those who are living with HIV and AIDS.Rosemary Handerson wore a sign on her back in memory of her son who died of AIDS in 1996 just beforehis 32nd birthday. This was her second year participating in the walk. "It's surprising to me that this(walk) is so easy for me, but this is so important. It's the family things that are the hardest on mebecause he's not there," Handerson said. Dec. 1 was annual World AIDS Day and brought peopletogether not just from Whatcom County but from all over the world. Walkers joined others at the churchand packed the pews. The ceremony included various speakers, all of whom have had personalexperiences with AIDS. Many spoke of family members lost to AIDS and the journey they went throughright up to the end of their, loved ones' lives. Other speakers talked about what it is like to live with HIVor AIDS on a daily basis. Chaplain Thomas Allsopp from the Bailey Boushay House in Seattle, an AIDShospice that houses.37 residents, dis- See AIDS, page 4 Front/Jesse Kinsman (Left) Bellinghamresident Ed Arnold lights a candle at the vigil Tuesday night in honor of a friend who died of AIDS. (Right)Conductor Rob Viens plays the piano and directs the Assumption Choir during the ceremony at theUnitarian Church. BifciwIi^Bi^^pBiiB^illiliiHIIIIII NHNHHMHBH Demand for Western graduates increasingJ2 By Derrick Scheid The Western Front More employers are hiring Western graduates. The number of Western graduates in the class of 1997 who secured jobs in their field within three months of graduation increased, according to a yearly Career Services Center survey. "We're getting a sense that this pastyear is going to be even stronger," said Marcia Lewis, assistant director of Western's Career ServicesCenter. The average beginning salary for Western's class of 1997 increased by about $1,000 per year,Lewis said. "It's a very tight labor market, but on top of that, Western graduates have a very goodreputation," said Lewis, who helps organize the survey each year. According to a study by the NationalAssociation of Colleges and Other Still Seeking 4% 5% Continuing Education 13% EmployedSource: Career Services Center Front/Ben Stabler The data used to make this chart represents a55.3-percent response to the Career Center's 1997 survey. Employers, graduates from the class of 1998nationwide are controlling their own destiny in the job market, especially in technical disciplines. Nearly50 percent of the employers See Careers, page 6 Patrons pay for stealing By Derrick Scheid TheWestern Front Little white lies, driving five miles per hour over the speed limit and stealing from thedining halls â€” does it really hurt anyone? "Students don't realize it's theft," said Viking CommonsManager Norry Yamashita. Every year, Marriott spends roughly $25,000 to replace silverware, dishesand chairs. More than half of this, about $5 per meal plan every year, goes toward replacing what isstolen. Marriott officials say taking food and other items from the three dining halls on campus raisescosts for students. "(Stealing) hurts the students," Yamashita said. "We're here to manage thestudents' money, and stealing only raises the cost (of meal plans)." Determining exactly how muchtaking food costs students is nearly impossible, but if Marriott were to switch its program to an all-you-can-take meal plan, the cost to students would triple, Yamashita said. "I would rather see foodtaken and eaten than see food wasted," said Kappa resident Mike Sullivan. In an attempt to keep costslow, Marriott places amnesty boxes in all of the residence halls at the end of each year for students toreturn stolen dishes, no questions asked. "It's amazing how much stuff is out there," Yamashita said. While many dishes are returned via the boxes, Yamashita said his biggest concern is all the dishes that get thrown away. "Students take dishes, then throw them away when they get dirty," Yamashita said."This really starts to add up." Many students complain about being hungry when the dining halls areclosed, but Yamashita said this is no longer a valid excuse with the extended hours of the dining halls.From 7 a.m. until 6:45 p.m. weekdays, at least one of the dining halls is open, except for half an hourbefore dinner. This year, Marriott even added the late-night hour at the Viking Commons from 9 p.m. to10:30 p.m. "The excuse of being hungry later doesn't slide," Yamashita said. The rule states thatnothing can be taken out of the dining halls, but Marriott officials have adjusted the policy to allowstudents to take ice cream cones or fruit they have already begun eating out of the commons. Otherschools, such as the University of Washington, have a system similar to flex or munch moneyprograms, that give students an allowance and requires them to pay for every item they take. Marriott has not considered adopting this system, but it is continuing to search for ways to rectify this problem. ---------- Western Front - 1998 December 4 - Page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS December A, 1998 Campus Police: Nov. 24,12:06 a.m.: A vehiclewas reported damaged in the 500 block of South College Drive. The damage was inflicted during awindstorm when a branch fell on the car. Nov. 24, 2 p.m.: A vehicle was found unsecured in the 2900block of Bill McDonald Parkway. A note was left for the driver. Bellingham Police: Nov. 28,1:16 p.m.: The owner of a car reported that the drive axle bolts on his vehicle had been loosened. The bolts came out,disabling the vehicle at the intersection of Puget Street and Lakeway Drive, the owner said. Police haveno suspects. Nov. 28,2 p.m.: A litter problem was reported in the 1400 block of H Street. A man reportedthat his neighbor had flushed the antifreeze out of his vehicle's radiator, creating pools of antifreeze in thestreet. The neighbor said he did not realize that the bucket he had used to catch the antifreeze had ahole in the bottom. Officers advised him that in the future the city street was probably not the best placeto perform maintenance on his vehicle. Nov. 28, 7:32 p.m.: A resident in the 1200 block of WoodstockWay reported having received harassing phone calls from a South Campus resident. An acquaintance ofthe caller told police the calls to the off-campus resident would be stopped, although the complainantwas the one instigating the problems. Nov. 28, 8:07 p.m.: An officer responded to an alarm activation at a business in the 1300 block of Railroad Avenue. The officer arrived to find a woman waiting at thebusiness. She said she had activated the alarm by popping a balloon too close to the business. Theofficer found the business secure. Nov. 28, 8:11 p.m.: A woman living in the 1400 block of G Streetreported that her son refused to listen to her. She said her son arrived home late, and although she knewhe would eventually arrive, she wanted it documented that he had not honored her request to be on time.The responding officer recorded the incident. Nov. 29, 9:29 a.m.: The owner of a vehicle reported that alarge rock had been thrown through the vehicle's rear window in the 1400 block of Toledo Court,shattering it. The owner said nothing appeared to be missing from the car. Two other reports of rocks used to shatter windshields were reported on Nov. 29 â€” one incident occurred in the 1500 block of ToledoStreet, and the other incident in the 800 block of East Pacific View Drive. Nothing appeared to be missing from any of the vehicles. Police have no leads at this time. Nov. 29, 1:18 a.m.: A theft occurred in a store in the 2400 block of Alabama Street. A store clerk watched while the suspect set six 40- ounce bottlesof beer on the counter and then left the store. The suspect then re-entered the store, selected an 18-pack of beer, walked toward the counter and suddenly ran out of the store without paying for the beer.A K-9 unit tried to track the suspect, with no success. Police are not sure if a car was involved in thetheft. The store clerk said a video camera recorded the incident. Compiled by Bryta AlvenslebeniliilliiiilliSiffliilWis Publication's Title: Statement of Frequency: Authorized Organization's name andaddress: The Western Front Published 2 x Weekly The Western Front Western Washington UniversityCollege Hall 110 Bellingham, WA 98225-9100 Group offers opportunity to help hurricane victimsBESSO, the Bellingham-El Salvador Sister Organization, local band Juba Marimba and Sacred Heartand Assumption parishes will sponsor a dance to benefit Central American victims of Hurricane Mitch at7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Sacred Heart Parish Hall in Bellingham. Funds raised will be sent to CentralAmerican hurricane relief, as well as Bellingham's sister community on the island of Monte Cristo, ElSalvador. Advance tickets are available at the Community Food Co-op. Call 714-8515 for moreinformation. Casa displays local art "Assemblage," a new exhibit of paintings and color drawings bylocal artist Tim Kirkpatrick, will be on display at Casa Que Pasa through Jan. 10. The show is one ofeight hosted annually at Casa Que Pasa. Scholarships are available to artists creating new works for the gallery. Contact Mary Lou Gage, art director, at 734-6491 for more details. Kids can play Santa, too!The Children's Shop, sponsored by Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department, will be from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Bloedel Donovan Multi- Purpose room. The event provides children with achance to shop for the holidays, with all gifts priced less than $7. Adults may accompany childrenor wait in the designated area while children shop. Admission is free. Contact Program CoordinatorCarleen Strasser at 676-6985 for more information. Business speakers to visit Western in FebruaryWestern's Small Business Development Center will host a Global Business Institute Feb. 7 through 9.The institute will offer an integrated set of seminars and small-group discussions, and features facultyfrom Western and Simon Fraser University, as well as international business executives and guestspeakers from Northwest companies. Applicants sought for resident advisor posts Resident Advisorselection for the 1999-2000 academic year has begun. Applications are available in Edens Suite 113 and are due by 5 p.m., Jan. 8 to Resident Life. All interested parties should apply. Requirements andresponsibilities are outlined in the application. For further information, contact Resident Life at 650-2960. AIDS Foundation hosts holiday open house The Evergreen AIDS Foundation Holiday Open House willbe from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 4, at 1201 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham. All are invited for holiday treats andgood wishes as the foundation welcomes the holiday season. Call 671-0703 for more information.Donations needed for holidays, winter months Western's Staff Employees Council is sponsoringcommunity support donation barrels, located at the Commissary, Fairhaven College, Miller Hall, OldMain, the Physical Plant and Wilson Library. Items needed through the month of December in new orlike-new condition are coats, shoes, boots, hats, gloves and personal- hygiene basics. Donationbarrels are checked and emptied once per week, with all donations distributed to local charities. Contact Deanna Blackman at 650-3360 for more information. Gallery offers free exhibit The Viking UnionGallery's current exhibit, "Transfigured," will be on display through Dec. 9. Regular gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Admission is free. For information call 650-6534. Life-savingclasses offered The Whatcom County Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer several CPR andFirst Aid training courses in December. All classes meet U.S. Labor and Industry Departmentstandards, including OSHA and WISHA. Call the Red Cross at 733-3290 or 354-5452 for specific timesand dates and pre-registration. Gift certificates are available for all classes. Submissions soughtWomen are invited to submit art, writing or photographic compositions to Labyrinth, a women's journalpublished once per year. All works submitted by Jan. 15 will be considered for publication. To submit apiece, contact the Women's Center at 650-6114. Compiled by Curt Woodivard !l$M^emBriefs Policy ;:K;: include an event in Western Briefs,? send a news ^release two weeks before flieevent to The Western Front, WÂ§s^^m,^t^^r WA 98225, ;^a|;j(^p-7775, br^ e-mail wfrontÂ® iccwwuiedu. Pue to â€¢: spaceand rime Irrrutatibns, we cannot guarantee the publication of all submit reserve the right to edit any news irelease.;':';;:'1' WWU Official Announcements Deadline for announcements in this space is noon Friday for the Tuesday edition and noon Wednesday for the Friday edition. Announcements should be limited to50 words, typewritten or legibly printed, and sent through campus mail to "Official Announcements," MS -9117, via fax to X/7287, or brought in person to Commissary 113A. DO NOT SEND ANNOUNCEMENTSDIRECTLY TO THE WESTERN FRONT. Phoned announcements will not be accepted. Allannouncements should be signed by originator. PLEASE POST FAFSA FORMS. Free Application forFederal Student Aid forms for 1999-2000 year will be available in OM 240, X/3470, beginning today, Dec.4. Priority filing date is Feb. 15. Applications cannot be signed or transmitted before Jan. 1 or the federalprocessor will reject the application. FAFSA may be completed online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.SPRING QUARTER DEGREE APPLICANTS must have a degree application on file in the Registrar'sOffice by today, Dec. 4. Students who plan to graduate summer quarter must have applications on file byMarch 12. Applications and instructions are available in OM 230. SPECIAL REGISTRATION OPTIONFOR SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS AND SENIORS. Still looking to register for winter quarter courses? Findout about GUR clusters in anthropology, East Asian Studies, geology, and psychology. For informationand add codes, contact Carmen Werder, WL 412, or call X/7329. READMISSION: Students who interrupt their studies at Western, other than for a summer quarter, must complete a readmission application â€”available in OM 200 or by calling X/3440 â€” by the appropriate deadline. Priority deadlines are: Summercontinuing into fall, April 1; fall quarter, April 1; winter quarter, Oct. 15; and spring quarter, Jan. 15. MATH PLACEMENT TEST. Registration is not required. Students must bring picture ID and a No. 2 pencil. A fee of $10 is payable in the exact amount at time of testing. The test is timed for 60 minutes; however, allow90 minutes for full administration. Testing will be at 9 a.m. in Old Main 120 on Dec. 7 and 10. THEMILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT) will be given at 2 p.m. in FR 4 on Dec. 15. Registration is required inOM 120 or by calling X/3080. A fee of $35 is payable at the time of the test. Testing takes approximately1 Vz hours. TETEP (TEST FOR ENTRANCE INTOTEACHER EDUCATION) will be given at 9 a.m.Monday, Jan. 4, in FR 4. Registration is required in OM 120. A $25 fee must be paid in the exact amountat time of registration. Testing takes approximately 2'/gt; hours. THE BELLINGHAM FIREDEPARTMENT REQUIRES PERMITS signed by one of its representatives for all indoor use of resin-bearing cut trees and cut vegetation in public buildings. Live trees in soil are exempt. A permit and floorplan must be completed, decorations must be treated with an approved flame retardant, tagged, andinspected by the fire department. Permits and tags are available from Environmental Health and Safety,OM 345, X/3064.. THE VIKING UNION IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for quarterly vendors on the VUPlaza. Application packets are available in VU 202 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. today, Dec. 4. PARKING PERMITS MAY BE RENEWED FOR WINTER QUARTER from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Jan. 15 at the Parking and Transportation office.Valid permits for R lots are needed starting Jan. 3 and for C lots beginning Jan. 5. Those on the waiting list will remain on it through August 1999 and will be contacted if space becomes available. HOLDERS OFVALID UNIVERSITY PARKING PERMITS may park in any G lot Dec. 12 through Jan. 1 exceprfor 8G,10G, Parks Hall, Engineering Technology, or the CBS lot. A limited number of short-term permits for 10Gwill be issued at the Parking Office on 21 st Street beginning Monday, Dec. 14. The office opens at 7:30a.m. Permits will not be required in C or 16CR lots Dec. 12 trhough Jan. 4 or in 12A or R lots Dec. 12through Jan. 2. Visitor Center hours during the break will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.STORM LINE INFORMATION: When it's cold, dark and stormy outside and you want to know if Western is open or closed, call the Storm Line, 650-6500, or tune to one of the following radio stations startingbetween 6:15 and 6:30 a.m.: KGMI (790 AM), KBFW (930 AM), KPUG (1170 AM), KUGS (89.3 AM),KISM (92.9 FM) or KAFE (104.3 FM). ---------- Western Front - 1998 December 4 - Page 3 ---------- December 4, 1998 JNL 1E Â£LW WOS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 3 U The Baby Blues" Private rooms at $2501 mo. Free 19" TV Plus Win a Whistler Ski Weekend Rent by Dec. 21 and get a free 19" TV(per apartment) ~ and enter the drawing for our Whistler Ski Vacation. Call Ebright Wight PropertyManagement for details. 733-7944 Property Management 1400 Broadway Bellingham, WA 98225 ---------- Western Front - 1998 December 4 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS D e c e m b e r A, 1998 Student Tech Fee broken down By MattWilliams The Western Front Ever wonder what the Student Technology Fee is and why it costs $10every quarter? It was originally created in fall 1995 for the purpose of "increasing (the) utilization oftechnology in higher education" because "state-allocated funds are inadequate to meet theprojected technology needs of students." "We wouldn't have any of the (technology) we have todaywithout the Student Technology Fee/' said Associated Students Vice President for Academic AffairsVictor C. Cox. Students provide approximately $350,000 per year. The University annually provides$100,000, and Western Foundation provides $100,000 A.S. President Sarah Steves said. The fee isimposed on all full-time, on-campus students and may soon be replaced. The program must be re-implemented every four years with the approval of the Board of Trustees. The four years are up in 1999and there are three options for the STF Program: keep the program as it is, modify it or use thelegislative model as other state universities do. Under the current program, the STF Committee isresponsible for recommending allocations to the university president, but Karen Morse has the finaldecision. . The STFC is comprised of the A.S. vice president for Academic Affairs, who acts as thechair, A.S. vice president for Student Life, two students appointed by the A.S., vice provost forInformation and Telecommunication Services, a faculty representative from the Academic TechnologyCommittee and a faculty representative appointed by the Faculty Senate. According to literatureprovided by Cox, modifications to the program could change the source of the funding. Funds couldcome from the students alone, the university and students or Western Foundation and students. Theproposal process could also be modified. Adopting the legislative model would give final say about which proposals are accepted to the A.S. Board rather than Morse. However, funding from the university andWestern Foundation might disappear, and the student fee would increase. Student fees at other stateuniversities using the legislative model are much higher, Cox said: $40 at the University ofWashington and Washington State and $25 at Central Washington. The legislative model can also beabolished each year by the A.S. "That could be a downfall for an uninformed group," Cox said. The STFProgram provides new computer labs, upgrades, servers like Titan, as well as non-computer technology. With the STF program, students have a say about how their money is allocated, but unfortunatelythe opportunity is rarely taken advantage of, Steves said. Students and student groups may submitproposals for allocations of no less than $10,000, but only one such proposal has ever beensubmitted, she added. . Most proposals come from different departments for technology withinspecific departments, Cox said. The deadline is Jan. 29, 1999, and each proposal must include threesections. Section one is a project overview. Section two should describe the project in detail, how itmeets STF objectives and its impact on existing academic programs. Section three is a detailed, line-item budget. "That can be very intimidating for students," Steves said. In the last three years,$2,046,778 has been spent on everything from science work kits to projectors to new computer labs.Students provided 56 percent of the funding â€” $1,156,213. Lack of student participation is greatly dueto the intimidating proposal process and a lack of student knowledge concerning the program, Stevessaid. Both Steves and Cox said they urge students to approach the A.S. for assistance with theprocess. "It can't hurt to try," Cox said. "Even if (a student proposal) gets turned down, at least it shows the University that (students) are using the program." Nessie, from page 1 Titan system. Folders, some tapes, log-ins and Pine address books may be converted to Titan before Nessie is retired. Galbraithsaid the main motivation for discontinuing Nessie at this point is that maintenance contracts are up atthe end of December. "It would be more expensive to keep Nessie than it is to get rid of it," he said.Log^ins will be shut down Dec/18, but the machine will be kept around for a while until ATTJS is satisfied that everything went well, Galbraith said. "It is the end of an era," Galbraith said. "But it's nice tohave everything together on Titan: It makes things simpler/' he said. Questions or concerns abouttransferring material from Nessie to Titan should be directed to the ATUS help desk, Miller Hall 359, or the ATUS Public A helpful WeJ^/site is also available at^ v\w\y.\\n^i^;edu/ depfe/atus/helpdesk/dpcs.^World AIDS Day honored, from page 1 Front/Jesse Kinsman Brook Mitros starts the candle lightingceremony at the vigil Tuesday. cussed the reality of the AIDS epidemic and urged people to look at thedisease as a worldwide problem. AIDS is spreading exponentially among women, people of color, I.V.drug users and young people between the ages of 18 and 25. Allsopp stated that as of December 1996,more than eight-million cases of AIDS have been reported worldwide, resulting in 6 million deaths. Ithas been estimated that approximately 750,000 individuals in the United States and 23 million individuals throughout the world are infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Allsopp informed the audiencethat 700 people in Whatcom County are currently infected with AIDS. "I could just stand here and tellyou all of these numbers and not tell you what it means to me. We each have to figure out what it means to each one of us," Allsopp said. "It means to me that this is a world epidemic; its pandemic. It's not just Whatcom County; it's not just Seattle; it's not just Washington; it's not just the United States ... It's allof us â€” it's a plague." After the speeches were over, people lined up and walked to the front of thechurch to light candles in memory of people who died from AIDS or are still battling the disease. Eachperson placed their lit candles in a container filled with sand while saying the names of loved ones whoare infected with HIV or AIDS. A string quartet played music during the candlelight vigil. Approximately40 candles burned brightly as people shared a moment of silence to remember those who have lost theirlives to AIDS. "The candles represent more than these lives. They represent the spirit of love and hope all over the world," said Heather Lynn Hanson, interim minister of the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship. "Let us not let these lights go out in our memories and in our hearts. So as you leave today, carry the lightswithin your heart, and share it with others." After the AIDS vigil, many gathered to talk about each other'sexperiences and to give one another support and understanding. "(The vigil) was a lot more emotionalthan I had expected. I didn't expect to be drawn into it as much as I had/' said 23-year-old Westernstudent Bruce Goodings. "Just hearing people's names being mentioned and seeing the candles lit andeverybody going up definitely made me stop and think of the people who I have known and know of thatare dealing with AIDS. It made the whole ceremony a lot more personal." DOWNTOWN JOHNNYS ^ l i ^ i M M K ! 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The Huxley team focused on the culturalimplications of. the 190-acre clear-cut proposal and its effects on forests and streams. AlthoughHuxley's team said the proposed timber harvest should not take place, it expressed the fact that clear-cutting is an inevitable part of our culture. Nature is an essential part of Lummi culture. If these sightsare cleared, the purity of the place is ruined and they will not be able to carry on their traditions, saidTom Edwards from the Lummi Nation Natural Resources Department. "A lot of our resources are dying,and the native people are going to perish if we continue to take more than we have," Edwards said. "We, the Lummi people from Snohomish, Skagit, Nooksack and Whatcom counties, are spreading the wordof the impact from the clear-cut proposal." The Huxley team consisted of nine Western studentsbelonging to the Huxley College of Environmental Studies. Members included Jennifer Goodhart, BrianAtwood, Marc Beaiidreau, Shawn Boeser, Ken Charm, Kate Cox, Jill Olson, Heather Romano andRebecca Schlender, with the advisement of professor Lynn Robbins and William Summers. TheWashington State Department of Natural Resources proposed to clear-cut 190 acres of forest in theLake Whatcom Watershed. The harvest plan included three units near Austin Creek â€” a major tributary to Lake Whatcom. The clear-cut is expected to yield eight-million board feet of timber, which will havean adverse effect on forest growth. This in turn will increase sedimentation in area streams, increasing stream temperature and water levels, the assessment plan states. This is a part of DNR's 60-yearharvest plan, which brought many citizens to the open forum last night. The students proposed analternative to clear-cutting, which is to have partial-cutting or random removal of individual trees.Activists, community members and interested students questioned the team's findings and voicedtheir own opinions about the impact of clear-cutting. The Austin Flats and areas near the proposedlogging activity are a sight of cultural significance for the Lummi people. The Austin Flats is used byyoung Lummi men to go on their vision-quests. "We go into an isolated place where we only drink spring water, eat grasses, berries and roots," Edwards said. "We are one with ourselves and nature. This ishow we receive our vision." Besides the quests, the land is utilized for trails and contains pet-roglyphs,which are Native American rock carvings and paintings. Some of these are more than 500 years old,Edwards said. "Clear-cutting in a watershed is not a good idea," EIA lead editor Heather Romano said."The people here are most concerned because of it being part of the 60- year plan. They areconcerned with the cumulative effects." Sudden Valley resident Jamie Berg got involved in the AustinFlats issue because her home is directly in the path of possible debris flow if the proposed clear-cuttakes place. "This will not only affect my Whatcom â€¢-â€¢ I â€¢ " I II ' Propos^^tf|yrest Areas Frontgraphic/Ben Stabler The Austin Flat proposal discussed at Tuesday's forum includes clear-cutting 190acres in the Austin Creek Sub-basin area. family and the quality of our lives," Berg said. "It will alsoaffect the quality of life of the watershed as a whole due to the fact that clear-cutting separatestributaries that cause erosion, which decreases water quality." To Ken Charm, the EIA cultural-featuresspecialist, it is an all-or-nothing issue. "In terms of cultural effects, the way the Lummi Nation uses theland â€” any forest cut, whether it is a partial-cut or a clear-cut, any cut at all is going to alter the waythey (Lummi) can use the land," Charm said. "Based on the cultural problems, we make a preferredrecommendation that no cutting takes place at the Austin Flats." December Photo Special: AllSportswear 20% Off All Posters 20% Off Selected Picture Frames Selected Gift Items: 40% Off AllChristmas Cards: 20% Off All Jewelry: Fiesta Stuffed Animals: Assorted Desk Calendars: DatedCalendars and Planners: 50% Off: Take an Additional: Color Enlargements Buy One Get One FREENov. 30th - Dec. 22nd and 30% Off Dec. 23rd Dec. 7th-Dec. 13th 20% - 50% Off 25% - 50% Off Dec.9th - Dec. 23rd Beginning Dec. 14th Dec. 1st through Dec. 23rd Up to 50% Off Beginning Dec. 1stWhile Supplies Last $1.00 each - While supplies Last 40% Off All Month Leathertec Suede PortfoliosWhile Supplies Last 15% Off All Bargain Books Nov. 30th - Dec. 23rd Everyday Low Prices: â€¢ 15%Off All Calendars on the Main Floor â€¢ 20% Off Suggested Retail on Best Sellers â€¢ Apple ComputerHoliday Special Continues through Jan. 31st 1999 Bookstore Hours During Break: Monday throughFriday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. r^|^ ASSOCIATED STUDENTS l l j j j l jg ---------- Western Front - 1998 December 4 - Page 6 ---------- 6 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS December 4, 1998 Public university populations to explode ByAlyssa Pfau The Western Front More Washingtonians than ever before will be knocking on the door ofhigher education within the next 20 years, and state institutions must do every thing they can to servethe masses without sacrificing quality according to the governor's commission on higher education. Gov.Gary Locke's Commission on the Future of Higher Education released its final report on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The report outlines how to support the increasing demand for post-secondary education. The 21-member commission, appointed by Locke, spent nine months devising what it believes to be a viablevision of higher education through the year 2020. "This was a very serious attempt to imagine what theeducation system will be in the next 20 years," Western Provost Dennis Murphy said. The reportestimates that by the year 2020 Washington's post-secondary education system will need to support100,000 more learners than it is presently serving. Most of this increase will be seen in the next 10 years, said Judy McNickle, the legislative liaison for Western. "That is roughly nine Western(-sized) universities in a decade," McNickle said, adding that it is not in the state's best advantage to build nine newcampuses in 10 years. The 2020 commission agrees and suggests that existing public institutions findnew ways to stretch capacity, such as offering classes into the evenings and on the weekends. Thisexplosion in demand for post-secondary schooling is driven partially by demographics, the report said.Some uncertainty is involved when looking at a long-term participation forecast based on demographicprojections, said Jay Teachman, a Western sociology professor. "When looking at demographicprojection, we know how many people are physically available to go to college; what we aren't certainabout is how many will enroll," Teachman said. The commission's report argues that in the next 20 years our economy will become more knowledge-based, meaning that good jobs will require higher levels ofskill and knowledge than in the past. Commission members recommend that post-secondary educationbe a higher priority in the state budget. Administrators at Western agree and hope the governor andlegislature take a serious look at funding for post-secondary education. "Education is an investmentinto the future, and if you 'X^nnnn 300000 250000 200000 150000 100000 50000 o â€¢ | Hm HMI^m ^H ^1 ^H â€¢â€¢ ^H ^ 1 ^M ^1 ^^| â€¢ ^^H ^^H 1998 2010 2020 Front graphic/Ben Stabler â€¢Demand Due to Knowledge Based Economy a Demand Due to Population Growth â€¢ Demand Due toKnowledge Based Economy 32000 Source: 2020 Commission don't invest in the investment you have aminus return in the future," said Bradley Smith, dean of Huxley College of Environmental Studies. "Weare a state-funded university without which we would not even exist," Murphy said. The commission didnot determine how to fund changes but did make suggestions about how to cut costs. Onerecommendation is to move students who learn faster through the system faster. The commissionsuggests allowing more high school students to earn college credits, and to reduce duplication classesfrom other institutions. Some say moving a student through the education system as fast as possiblerobs them of the opportunity to explore their options. "If the legislator had its way, you would elect yourmajor the minute you walked on campus and would not be allowed to change it," said Marie Eaton, deanof Fairhaven College. Commission members say strong resources, such as advisement and information,will allow students to make better choices about higher education. It also suggests four-year institutionswork more closely with community colleges. A common goal among administrators at Western, is just that â€” to maintain a better bridge of communication with prospective Vikings coming directly out ofcommunity colleges. "Transfer students by definition come to us with all their GURs fulfilled," saidPeter Elich, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, "yet several transfers come unprepared." "At atwo-year college you don't really focus on a four-year degree; you focus on an Associates of Arts degree, which isn't too specific," Western junior Erik Christensen said. President Karen Morse and presidentsfrom other public and independent colleges and universities have vowed to work with commission leaders, the governor and legislators to "expand the dialogue about this report and begin taking the necessarysteps to implement its recommendations," Morse said in a press release. "It is estimated thatimplementations of the report would cost more than one billion dollars," Morse said. "Clearly it cannot beimplemented unless we all commit to its objectives and work together over a sustained period of time."So what happens next? "It is too soon to tell," McNickle said. People are still looking it over. "Whathappens to (the commission's report) depends, in part, on how actively the persons who wrote and thegovernor pursue it," McNickle said. HHB ^^|ffi^^|p^|M||^^^^^^^^^^^^^I^^Hi^^^Â®^M^gi|i^^^J^^I^^^^^^^^^^Â§^^^^^^|g |iry?W@ter^ ; j ^ j f t O^ g^iQt^r fn0t;:rÂ£pjeesent^ Colleges getmore exclusive By Alyssa Pfau The Western Front Competition for enrollment at some publicuniversities in Washington state might be a factor in the increase of Western applicants; schools eastof the Cascades may also begin seeing an increase in freshmen and transfer student applicants.Unlike Central, Eastern and Washington State, Western and especially the University of Washingtonhave become more competitive and selective in their admissions process due to growth in the number of17- to 20-year-olds attending college. The raw numbers of students graduating from high school andcommunity college prepared for further education has risen, said John Swiney, associate director ofadmissions at UW. This growth has had a significant effect on the UW's applicant pool, Swineysaid. In fall of 1998, UW denied 1,573 resident freshman admissions, compared with 1,000 five yearsago and less than 400 eight years ago, Swiney said. To narrow down applicants, UW has increased itsstandards for admissions, forcing students to apply somewhere else, Swiney said. That somewhere ismore likely Western than public universities east of the Cascades, Registrar Joe St. Hilaire said. Hespeculates that part of its appeal is the location. Enrollment growth during the last nine years shows that something is attracting students to Western. Enrollment is at an all-time high of 11,655, up from 9,500in 1989, St. Hilaire said. This enrollment growth has created a bit of a problem in that the number ofstudents is increasing more rapidly than structural support, said Western Provost Dennis Murphy.This is the reason for increased use of classroom space in the afternoon and evening, Murphy said.Like UW, Western has also seen a steady increase in freshman applicants during the last five years;however, transfer applicants at Western and statewide have been decreasing until just this year,Admissions Director Karen Copetas said. Western's Office of Admissions already seeing an increase intransfer applicants, so admissions is becoming more competitive. To narrow down prospectivetransfers, Copetas said she is beginning. to look for major preparation. "It seems there is still anassumption that you get your GURs or (Associate of Arts) and then worry about your major," Copetassaid. Washington State's enrollment has not been quite as steady as Western's. In fall of 1998,Washington State had a 20-percent increase in freshman applicants from last year, compared toWestern's 1.3-percent increase and UW's 10-percent increase. The university has been preparing forenrollment growth, Registrar Dave Guzman said. Washington State has seen enrollment and freshman applicants decrease over the last few years, so the large pool of freshman applicants this fall waswarmly welcomed, Guzman said. "Right now we are comfortable with the growth in enrollment andare willing to take more," Guzman said. Both Central and Eastern are ready to take more students aswell. Eastern has about 7,700 students on its campus this fall. It can easily accommodate 9,000, ---------- Western Front - 1998 December 4 - Page 7 ---------- December 4, 1998 THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 7 From Funky ?o fine* Rainbow Jambo Candles^ixtH^I/{/(ult;e Teapots Great Gifts at the Co-op Foorco-oP 1220 N. 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So unless theplan is do all the shopping the day before Christmas, overdraw the checking account and pray that richaunt Zelda doesn't make bright-red footy PJ's for all the nieces and nephews, it might be wise to startthinking along the lines of a creative and inexpensive gift. Here are a few ideas to get the brain churningfrom the creative mind of Glenda Curdy, a weekend crafter. A handmade gold or silver leaf pictureframe is simple and inexpensive to make, yet the finished product looks rich and classy. To make it, find a wood or plastic picture frame of the desired size and style. The thrift shop is a great place to hunt forsomething like this. Buy a gold- or silver-leaf kit at Michaels Arts and Crafts, and you're in business. A gold- or silver-leaf kit cost less than $10 at Michaels and will cover about five seven-by-11-inch frames.The estimated time for the project is two to four hours, which includes dry time between base coat,adhesive and the optional sealer. Give a gift from the kitchen with Curdy's Chinese walnut recipe. Thesetasty treats are similar to honey roasted peanuts but are made with walnuts. One batch makes aboutfour cups of walnuts, minus a few for taste testing. For gift-giving, simply put Chinese walnuts inplastic zipper bags, or for a more creative packaging idea, try decorating an old peanut can withholiday paper and stickers. The cost of this project is less than $10 and estimated preperation time istwo hours. Personalize a Christmas ornament for a friend or family member by doing it yourself. Simplybuy a plain, glass Christmas ball for 99 cents at Michaels â€” clear, frosted or colored of the ands Oeart will work â€” a gold or silver paint pin, about $3, and ultra-fine glitter, about $2. Write a personalmessage on the ball or draw an abstract design with the paint pen. While the paint is still wet, sprinkleultra-fine glitter over it and shake away excess. If using a clear or frosted ball, try filling it with tinsel.Estimated time for this project is less than one hour. Here is another simple gift idea that is inexpensive. While grocery shopping, pick up two jars of your favorite jam or jelly. Cut out a square of Christmasfabric to put over the lid of the jar and tie it on with some twine or ribbon. Next comes the part thatmakes this gift a little more unique. In a little plastic bag, put enough biscuit mix to make a singlebatch and tie it to the jar of jam with the recipe for biscuits. For a more personal touch to this gift, makeyour own jam or jelly. If looking for a gift for a fellow Western classmate, here is an idea. Try covering amemory book with a Western T-shirt. Materials you will need include a Western T-shirt, glue gun, gluesticks, thin cotton batting and a memory book. Cover the book as you would cover any other book withpaper and use the hot glue gun to secure. Mod Podge is also fun to work with. It's tacky glue that dries with a nice smooth finish. Mod Podge is perfect for making collages â€” no more peelingpictures or fading colors, just a smooth, p r o f e s s i o n a l - once you gets started you will be ModPodging everything, Curdy said. A small bottle of Mod Podge sells for $2.69 at Michaels and will coveran area of several square feet. For an even smoother finish, use a sealer. It comes in a spray can andsells for about $5. To put that finishing touch on that homemade gift, here are some packaging ideas. Take a sheet of news print, large enough to wrap your present in, and sponge-paint stars and Christmas trees to make creative wrapping paper. Another idea is to paint and decorate a cardboard box withacrylic paint, stamps, stencils and stickers. Plain cardboard boxes of all shapes and sizes are be foundat Michaels. Prices range from $1 to $8 depending on the size and style. Acrylic paints are 59 cents per tube, and an optional sealer is $4.29. 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A triumph for By Scott LaMont The Western Front After the success ofDreamworks' computer-animated film, "Antz," and with anticipation building for its next animated feature,"The Prince of Egypt," Walt Disney Studios has something new to worry about â€” competition. ^1Luckily for the mouse house, Disney has Pixar Animation Studios as its secret weapon againstSpielberg-fueled Dreamworks. This comes in the form of "A Bug's Life," Pixar and Disney's latestcomputer-animated feature since the highly impressive "Toy Story" in 1995. "A Bug's Life" is truly a q-â€”. i. ,-- sight to behold.. ^"'^taf^ti T h i s T^'O^" fihr1 'takes computer animation to a new level in richly creating the world seen from the eyes of its smaj^ est inhabitants â€” the bugs. The story follows acolony of ants, feverishly spending every minute of the day collecting seeds and fruits for grasshoppers.The grasshoppers, it seems, have convinced this colony of ants that they were put on Earth for the solepurpose of serving the grasshoppers, a way of life that one ant wishes to challenge. His name is Flik(voiced by Dave Foley, "NewsRadio," " K i i | in the Hall"), a clumsy inventor who would do anything toimpress his colony and the beautiful Princess Atta (voiced by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "Seinfeld"). The troubleis the rest Â®f the Don-HHi^ this Wednesday, E J ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ n g of the Pacific N o r t h w ^ i l j ^ M ^ ^ p ^ ^ ^ ^ l e i ' s a r y run of "The N u t c r a d ^ l l H i ^ ^ ^ ^ B ^ i i i n g perfor- House. Get t i e llt; e ^ | | ^ ^ ^ M i i ^ | i i | t e r . Friday, Dec. 4 , ! ; a | | | | | ^ ( ^ | i ( l | | | | | i r i g Arts Center Concert Hall w i l | | t t ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ p i p l t y string quartet. â€¢;â€¢ . ; â€¢ , ; i | | ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ K p â€¢ â€¢ Saturday,D e c / 5 ^ : i i | | i | ^ ^ ^ ( B i | ^ a c t o r Four will perform at ^ ^ ^ ^ 1 ^ 0 ^ ^ ^ ^ 'Saturday, Dec. 5 , : ^ i | |B ^ ^ i | ; t t l ^ 6, balloons will mark each l o c a t i o n | l | | | J ^ | i | i i l% artists for the Lummi IslandArMs|ii|^JiKp;ijbiidio Tour, lasting from 10 a.m. to 5 ^ r l i l i ^ ^ l i i i p i . - - â€¢. Sunday, Dec. 6, t h e ; | || ^ p i p | ^ i B a n d will play at j Istuart's Coffee/Ho^l^^^^^iSy^'â€¢' Sunday, Dec. 6, t h e : | ^ | ^ ^ i | | | | ^ p h o n y Orchestra will feature W e s t e r ^ l l i ^ ^ K i S l M o u n t Baker Front/Jesse Kinsman A littlebit of decoration can spice up any gift. Tuesday, Dec. 8 / : ^ g i ^ ^ ^ ^ B i i i t 5 y i U transform into the P l u g g e d - | | | | l | | ^ i i | | i | s | e r n students and alumni p e r f o r | i l ^ ^ ^ J i i | s i l i | t a r t i n g at 8Friday, Dec. 12gt;;^^B^^^^M||ift|lC:ab for Cutie will land at the J 2 ^ | ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ r n . for the third showin their Wes^^^^M^SSIttu,':- ---------- Western Front - 1998 December 4 - Page 9 ---------- ACCENT THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 9 By Holly Hinterberger The Western Front Courtesy of DisneyEnterprises he little ones â€¢ ony would do anything to get Flik to leave them alone, hiding granting him leave to find some warrior bugs to fight the grasshoppers. he story focuses on Flik's journey to find these warriors and message of using teamwork to overcome life's obstacles, ut even if you don't care for child-aimed stories, the visual 4^f, should not be overlooked. Only a fool would refuse to e this film an Oscar for best visual effects; it is quite appar-the amount of effort that was put into making a film of this ber. isdifficult at times to remember that the characters and locations are not real â€” the computer animation is that advanced. It brings the ^JiJLzii viewer to a bug's level, seeing jS^fyii ^ what problems bug might ~ on a daily basis re a simple bird is a -gt;"*"7 \ ^ ^ rifying monster and a rain-could mean the end ofthe world. The bug's world was so listic that, after viewing this film, I almost wanted to whip a magnifyingglass and go searching for Flik's ant colony. A Bug's Life" has something for everyone â€” the cutesy ryand characters are great date-movie material, the villain- 3 grasshoppers (especially their leader^ voicedby Kevin icey) provide enough action to entertain thrill-seekers and gfcumation technology is sure todazzle viewers of every age ge, physically and mentally. Just make sure to stick around ring the closingcredits for one of the funniest ideas to ever ce the animated world. The story is all too common â€” boyseeks job, company says no, boy publishes book ridiculing company. "J. Crewd" by Justin Racz cameabout just that way After failing an j interview with the popular cloth- J ing catalog, Racz was inspired toparody the trendy J. Crew. The book is set to look like the J. I Crew catalog with a few absurd changes.J. Crew and its models are an easy target for Racz's \ jokes. The J. Crew catalog, J received bythousands of col- | lege students every month, is about as realistic in its imagery 1 as a soap opera. The models lounge playfully about wearing their $200 sweaters smiling, as if they know something we don't."J. Crewd" pokes fun at those models and the products they are selling. Racz admits that he too ownsand likes J. Crew clothing, but that it was ripe for parody. "I would look around my college cafeteria andsee all the beautiful people wearing the same roll-neck J. Crew sweater," Racz said. Asked why hechose J. Crew, Racz said the catalog was impossible to ignore. He said J. Crew had become almost like his best friend appearing in his mailbox faithfully every month. And, Racz said, the lifestyle J. Crewportrays is absolutely hysterical. "Everyone is fabulously blond, fabulously happy, fabulously wealthyand fabulously unemployed," Racz said. "When you read the catalog you wonder, 'Why is everyonesmiling? Why is that guy having so much fun playing darts? Why are there two girls and a guy in akitchen holding a six-foot sub?'" Racz said. Racz's "J. Crewd" gives readers a chance to laugh atthemselves and their closets full of J. Crew clothing. "J. Crewd" offers products such as the layered look,called the "nine-in-one," for $208. "Trickle down to a T or bulk to a beefcake. Four layers on, five layers off. Seven layers on, two layers off. One layer on, eight layers off. Quite frankly we could really care lesswhat you do once we get your money," the description states. fashionably Crewd Generodity By DaveShepherd The Western Front It seems these days retailers can hardly contain the urge to put up aChristmas tree before Thanksgiving, but one has sprung up in Old Fairhaven that is more than justwindow dressing. Village Books has kicked off its Fifth Annual Giving Tree, in the hope of providing themagic of books to more than 600 underprivileged area children. It's a hol- â€¢ iday book drive â€” sort of a literary "Toys for Tots." Tucked just inside the front door is the largest of Village Books' three GivingTrees. The second is downstairs, and a third is located in the community center in the old J.C. Penneybuilding downtown. A holy host of paper angels dangle from the trees' piney boughs, printed with names,ages and genders of local children. Patrons select a book they feel will be appropriate for their"angels," and Village Books knocks 20 percent off the price. Donors then get to replace the angels withstars. Six agencies provided names for the drive â€” Brigid Collins House, Lummi Tribal School, LummiHead Start, Big Brothers Sisters, Early Childhood Opportunities ^ Northwest and the Boys and GirlsClub. Village Books employee Alissa Haslam is coordinating the project for the second year in a row.This year, she added the Brigid Collins House, and she coordinates the effort to ensure donations arewrapped and delivered before Christmas. "The point is to get books into the hands of kids who â„¢wouldn't normally get them," Haslam said. She said she enjoys the connection Village Books has withBellingham. "We've been here 18 years and have a lot of community support." Village Books ownersChuck and Dee Robinson said in Under the Front/Jesse Kinsman Alex, 9, and Megan, 5, help motherLaurie Mullurky choose names from Village Books'giving tree. Also available is the ever-popular "pocketpanty," just in case your jeans don't offer enough pocket room. Racz explained his I inspiration for the"pocket panty" came from his I grandmother because she was always stuffing things in her bra. Hefigured she needed a pocket. "Li'l Pimper, Slim Daddy, and Mommy too . . ." f showcases clothinguseful in street professions. f For example, "The Gap Skirt. Are those your cheeks or are you just happyto see me? Underwashed for no comfort whatsoever. This baby's tight." And the "Gogogo Boots. Theseboots are made for hooking." On the other end of the spectrum is the J. Christian page. Choir robes areoffered for all the seven sins. The J. Crewd Bible is also offered. "Hallelujah, the Good Book is back!Sassier than bold. French underwear support for a very chesty bible. (Glows in the dark)." The bible is asteal for just $42. The book of Mormon is just $38. Clothing and bible's aren't the only options in "J.Crewd," however. You have your choice of children in the J. Cloning section. They even have a sale page."The Jenny" is only $6,000. She is "street smart, not book smart." "The Suzy" is a bit pricier at $17,500.She is: "forward, likes Stevie." And, you have to love "The Scotty" for $24,050. He's described as:"Machiavellian." The book offers a good laugh, especially for those who are prone to waiting patiently fortheir J. Crew catalogs to arrive. The photography is great and looks a lot like the real J. Crew. The coveris graced with a man sitting on his throne â€” bathroom, not royalty â€” J. Crewd is spelled proudly in the same font as the catalog. But, beyond the first read, "J. Crewd" loses its value. The price is a bit steepat $11.95 for a few minutes of fun. For those who can spare the money, J. Crewd makes interestingcoffee-table material. It is also an entertaining view at the retail industry in America. Most collegestudents, however, would be better off saving their pennies for the Christmas edition of J. Crew, inmailboxes sometime now. Â±ree their monthly newsletter, "The Chuckanut Reader," that the giving treeis fast becoming a holiday tradition for some generous families. "We know one family who comes inevery year with their college-age kids," the Robinsons said. The idea for the giving tree came fromindependent bookstore owner Mary Gay Chipley in Blytheville, Ark. Chipley, a friend of the Robinsons,brought in Workday Publishing to donate all the angels and stars used on the trees. As the program hasgrown nationally, HarperCollins and Bantam Doubleday have joined in the holiday spirit. The season of giving extends past December for Village Books. In October, it sponsored a sleep-over in the store tobenefit the Whatcom Literary Council, raising more than $300. Earlier this year, the store won a window-display contest and received a free shipment of "Black and Blue," a book about domestic violence byAnna Quindlan. It sold the books at 20 percent off, giving all of the proceeds to Bellingham's WomenCare shelter. The store even sends a team to "Bowl for Kid's Sake." In an age where massive bookchains such as B. Dalton Booksellers and Barnes and Noble are siphoning off customers from localindependents, Village Books continues tO thrive, most likely due to special programs and communityevents like these. The Giving Tree program will run through Christmas. With 600 donations to deal with,Haslam is looking for volunteers to help wrap some of the presents at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and Dec. 21 in thestore. The Colophon Cafe downstairs will provide free refreshments to keep volunteers happy. VillageBooks is located at 1210 Eleventh St., in the center of Old Fairhaven. For more information contact the store at 671-2626. â€¢ ---------- Western Front - 1998 December 4 - Page 10 ---------- 10 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT SPORTS December A, 1998 Vikings gobble up Cougars By J J JensenThe Western Front It was Western's men's basketball team's second game in the WesternWashington University Thanksgiving Classic, so it was only fitting that the team gave the ColoradoChristian University Cougars an extra helping of stuffing. Western took the win, 107- 89. JaredStevenson finished with 25 points and 10 assists, while Mike Sims knocked in 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. The Cougar's guard Toby Merchant and Western's Jared Stevenson engaged in a game ofone-upmanship. Merchant and Jared Stevenson exchanged three-pointers and long-range jumpers, both finishing the first half with 16 points. With time winding down, Jared Stevenson drilled a three-not stopSims, Jared Stevenson or Jacob Stevenson. "They came out pretty small, so that played to ouradvantage," said. Shelton Diggs, a freshman guard from Long Beach, Calif., contributed offensively insubstitution. Diggs, finished with 11 points, three assists, a blocked shot and a steal. "It was fun towatch those young guys get time, so they'll feel they're more part of the team," Sims said. Westernfinished the game shooting 57.6 percent from the field, while Colorado Christian shot 42 percent. Afterthe game, Jared Stevenson and Sims were named to the all-tournament team. "Jared Stevensonstruggled a little bit in the first two games this season, but he really broke out tonight and played at thelevel we've come to expect from him," Jackson said. "Mike Sims is another one Vikings win, 72-51 thathad a great effort Front/Jesse Kinsman tonight," Jackson added. "He pointer to put the Vikings upSophomore guard Ryan Kettman jumps was o n m e b o a r d s a n d h i t t i nS 4"7"-*36' at the half.aboveaCougaropponentforthebasket. the mid-ranged jumper consis- Five minutes into the second half,Western had a 17-3 run, building a 64-39 lead. "We had a big run there, and when you do that, it's realdemoralizing for the other team, and our kids were pumped up," Head Coach Brad Jackson said.Western controlled the second half as Colorado Christian could Sims said. "They had one big guy, buthe didn't play very much. They tried to go small to out-quick us, but that didn't work." Jared Stevensonled Western with 25 points, and Merchant led all scorers with 32. "They just weren't guarding metonight," Viking Jared Stevenson tently. He had a real solid effort." Back at .500, Western nowanticipates some important conference games. "We're going to need some great support from ourstudent body," Jackson said. "We need to get some people out to watch us. This is going to be a greatteam." By JJ Jensen The Western Front The thrill of victory is beginning to become second nature for Western's women's basketball team, as it improved 4-0 with a 72-51 victory over San Francisco StateUniversity Nov. 27 in Carver Gym. Led by junior guard Amanda Olsen, Western jumped to an early 16-7lead, but the defense unraveled. With 5:24 left in the half, SFSU climbed back into the game and tied the score at 23. Playing a see-saw match-up the rest of the half, Western went into the locker room,leading by only three points, 32-29. "At halftime, we looked at the score and at the game and realized we were just playing with them and not putting them away," sophomore guard Briana Abrahamsen said. Eight minutes into the second half and still only leading by three, Western buried SFSU. During thenext 12 minutes, Western's offense caught fire and outscored SFSU 28-10. Playing well offensively,Western's defense also shut down SFSU, as it held the Gators to just 38.9 percent field-goal shooting.SFSU also turned the ball over 28 times to the Vikings. Junior forward Sara Nichols led Western's run,scoring the first two baskets and assisting on three more. Nichols finished the game with game-highs oiseven rebounds and seven assists. "The people that came off the bench in the second half didn't let theintensity drop," Abrahamsen said. "It's great to know we can stick anybody in there and they'll give us aspark." When the dust finally settled, Western came away with a 21- point win. Olsen finished with agame-high 17 points and five steals, while sharing the offensive wealth by dishing out four assists.Junior center Celeste Hill continued her season-long inside dominance, scoring 14 points, andAbrahamsen lit up the outside, scoring 15 points. Abrahamsen hit on four of-six field goal attempts,made 5-bf-6 free throws and knocked down two of her three three-point attempts. Heading into PacificWest Conference play undefeated, Western will entertain Humboldt State University at 7 p.m. tonight, in Carver Gym. Entering conference play, the team's enthusiasm is high. "We're excited to get intoconference play," Abrahamsen said. "We're a really well-rounded team, and we have a positiveoutlook," Abrahamsen said. "It's awesome to know if you give the ball off on offense, someone else is going to make something happen." MYKONOS A variety of Greek appetizers and entrees in a casualfine dining atmosphere. Enjoy a drink in the lounge, watch your favorite game L on a big screen TV, relaxby the fireplace, or join us for an authentic Greek dinner in the restaurant! 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The combination of youth, inexperience and tough competition proved to be too much forWestern to overcome. On Nov. 21, Western was routed in its first two games by the University ofWashington, 19-3, and the University of California State Maritime, 15-1. Saturday's third game versusUniversity of Victoria showcased a back-and-forth offensive affair. However, Western was unable to holdoff the University of Victoria, eventually losing 11-7. Western showed some resiliency on Nov. 22 bytaking care of Highline Community College, 9- 7, to earn seventh place in the tournament. "We startedout slowly, but we ended really good," Head Coach Trevor Petrie said. Although Petrie said the team did some things well, he still sees room for plenty of improvement, citing youth as one of the main reasonswhy. "The team needs to improve its anticipation of the opponent's' fast break," veteran Tate Masonsaid. He later added, "We could have been in a little better shape." Although Western clearly struggled,many positives were taken away from the weekend of competition. "We got a lot of needed experience playing some difficult schools â€” we really improved throughout the four games of the tournament,"Mason said. Winter IMramurals ''Leagues: %M^A*. â€¢ .,--â€¢â€¢ Basketball, Indoor Soccer and 2-on#^l|eyball / League sign-up: Entry forms availanjg ^ p i c k u p now. / Forms are due Jan. 7 and 8. \\ /f // W " \ / ^Tourrvaments: '";"^,,. V\igt; *S'. ?flacquetbalC TalsM^TS^i^, Wallyball, Badminton,J '3-on-3Baskeroalllijl^at^pisc and Bowling \ f ! Tournaments: Entry||^|^;|yailable the first day Q^winter quarter. '-Aerobics: :'~^lB \ \L'"'"â€¢â€¢'â€¢â€¢â€¢~k-.- Classes are $20 for the quarterSSigrV-up begins Jan. 11 at 3 p\m. | ;Â£or m ^ call Campus Recreation at 650-3766. \ Kick it to a healthy heart By Lisa Beck TheWestern Front Exercise fiends and wellness gurus can toss their outdated "Sweating to the Oldies"videotapes. Cardio kickboxing, an exercise that involves continuous aerobic activity with boxing andself-defense moves, is a fun new way to reach an ultimate level of physical fitness. Kick-it, a cardiokickboxing and wellness studio, offers kickboxing classes that suit the intensity and skill level of anyperson. "Kick-it â€” it's just kind of how the classes are," owner Susan Thomas said about the name ofher studio. "I have classes formatted so you maximize your caloric burning." The classes incorporateshadow boxing, drills of punching and kicking, bag work, as well as stretching and strengtheningexercises that focus on endurance and interval training, she said. Periodic interval work duringendurance training increases the body's metabolism to help a person lose weight in a natural, healthyway, she explained. Thomas said she graduated from Western with a degree in exercise science and acertification in gerontology, the study of aging. The young entrepreneur is also a personal trainer and has a black belt in karate from Double Action Training Academy in Ferndale. Thomas said she won a goldmedal in the self-defense division at the Jujitsu World Championships in British Columbia last month."Karate gives me self confidence," Thomas said. Teaching physical fitness is not Thomas' only goal;instructing her students in self-defense is important too, she said. "I wasn't just a happy frosh playingFrisbee out on the lawn and was looking for an alternative way to stay fit." Elke Govertsen Westernstudent "Cardio kickboxing doesn't mean we're out there dancing around. Contact is light, but we alsowant to have fun," Thomas said. If you meet an attacker on a dark street corner, let rip a lethal jab-cross-hook punch combination that Thomas teaches, and not even Rocky will know what hit him.Besides learning offensive moves, Thomas equally emphasizes defensive blocks. Thomas' studentslearn to catch a jab, parry a cross and slip a hook. The defensive counters resemble the circular "wax-on, wax-off" arm motions the character Daniel learned in the movie "The Karate Kid." "It's a realconfidence booster knowing you have something more than just your key when you're walking around atnight by yourself," said Western student Kate Fromm. "It's a good way to get your aggressions outtoo." Fromm, along with many other Western students, regularly attends classes at Kick-it. "I learnedabout (Kick-it) at the info fair," Western student Elke Govertsen said. "I wasn't a happy frosh playingFrisbee out on the lawn and was looking for an alternative way to stay fit." Govertsen and Fromm said they enjoy the intensity of cardio kickboxing. Kick-it is located at 1209 Cornwall Ave. The wellnessstudio also offers personal training, senior fitness classes, Pilate-based conditioning and massagetherapy, which are instructed by the talented and well-certified staff at Kick-it. "Exercise is veryimportant. It affects my mood, and I feel very strongly it should be a part of everyone's life," Thomas said. Viking Basketball Action On Tap!!! VIKING MEN WWU vs. Seattle Pacific Saturday, December, 5tiiCarver Gym, 3:00 p.m. WWII vs. Humboldt State Thursday, December, 10th Carver Gym, 7:00 p.m.VIKING WOMEN WWU vs. Humboldt State Friday, December, 4th Carver Gym, 7:00 p.m. WWU vs.Western Oregon Saturday, December, 5th Carver Gym, 7:00 p.m. WESTERN WASHINGTONUNIVERSITY 1998/99 MEN'S BASKETBALL HOME SCHEDULE Date 12/3 12/5 12/10 12/17 12/1912/21 1/21 1/23 2/11 2/13 2/20 Opponent Saint Martin's University Seattle Pacific UniversityHumboldt State University Western Oregon University Trinity Western Malaspina Hawaii-Hilo University Chaminade University Central Washington University Lewis-Clark State College Simon Fraser University Time 7:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. â€¢â€¢â€¢7:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. NCAA PEPSI COME SUPPORT VIKING BASKETBALL!!! ---------- Western Front - 1998 December 4 - Page 12 ---------- 12 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT SPORTS December A, 1998 Poor shooting, questionable call hurtsVikes By Timothy Wyse The Western Front Western's men's basketball team lost its third game of theseason last night 73-69 to St. Martin's. Poor shooting percentage from the field and the free-throw linehampered the Vikings all night long. They shot an uncharacteristic 52 percent (13 of 25) from the lineand 39.7 percent (25 of 63) from the field. St. Martin's shot a lowly 38 percent from the floor, but theyattempted 12 more free-throws than the Vikings, connecting on 26 of those. "We put them in the one-in-one situation with more than 11 minutes to play. Fouling has been a problem all season for us,"Jackson said. "Whenever you have poor shooting from both the field and the line, you aren't going to winvery many ball games," Head Coach Brad Jackson said. The Vikings leading scorer, Mike Sims, wasshut down, shooting 2 for 13 from the field. "Mike just missed shots that he normally makes. Thewhole team struggled with that," Jackson said. "Shooting percentage is very important. We shot 9 of16 from the free-throw line, and we lost by four," he said. It's particularly important when we also don'tshoot well from the floor." Sims and point guard Jacob Stevenson combined to shoot 9 of 11 from theline, the rest of the team was 4 of 14. Left: Head Coach Brad Jackson calls out to the team. Right:Senior center Dave Mott jumps up for a rebound. Bottom right: Dave Mott fights among flailing armsfor the ball in Thursday's game against St. Martin's. Photos by Bobby Stone Stevenson was one ofthe few bright spots in this game. He scored 20 points, while adding six rebounds and four assists.Bench star A.J. Giesa scored six points and continued to rebound well, collecting seven boards. TheVikings out-rebounded St. Martin's by 15 (45 to 30). "We rebounded well tonight, but it seemed like they(St. Martin's) got the rebounds when they needed it," Giesa said. Reserve guard Shelton Diggscontributed 10 points and six rebounds in his 20 minutes of play. Ryan Kettman added 11 points aridsix rebounds for the Vikings. St. Martin's was led in scoring by guard Eddie Ortiz, who scored 21 points. Ortiz connected on five three-point shots, two in the final few minutes of play. Forward Gerrit Eadesadded 16 points and six rebounds. The Vikings pulled to within two points but were then victimized by acrucial flagrant- foul call with 24 seconds remaining in the game, at which point Jackson exclaimed,"You're going to end the game on a call like that!" The Vikings will look to rebound against SeattlePacific University at 7 p.m. this Saturday at Carver Gym. "We are just going to concentrate on getting ittogether for our game against SPU. They are about as good a team as we are going to see this yearâ€”it's a really big game," Jackson said. Left: Sophomore guard Ryan Kettman shoots from the three-point line. Below: Freshman forward A.J. Giesa looks to pass around a St. Martin's opponent. Photosby Bobby Stone ST. MARTIN'S 73 WESTERN 69 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY fg ft rb minm-a m-a o-t pf pis 26 4-9 0-0 2-6 5 11 26 30 KETTMAN, Ryan SIMS, Mike MOTT, DaveSTEVENSON, Jared 36 STEVENSON, Jacob 18 DIGGS, Shelton CHAPMAN, Jeff GIESA, A. J.STEVENS, Chris DENNIS, Brian 20 4 22 12 6 2-13 5-6 1-7 4-8 1-5 4-6 7-12 4-5 1-4 1-3 2-4 2-2 4-71-2 3-6 0-1 0-0 0-0 3-8 0-0 2-5 0-2 0-2 1-3 3-0 0-1 1-2 TOTALS 200 25-63 13-2518-45 26 69Percentages: FG-.397, FT-.520, 3-point goals: 6-13, .462 (Kettman 3-5, Jared Stevenson 2-4, JacobStevenson 0-1, Diggs 1-2, Chapman 0-1). Assists: 11 ( Jared Stevenson 6 , Jacob Stevenson 2, Kettman 1, Sims 1, Chapman 1). Team rebounds: 8. Blocked Shots 3 (Stevens 2, Kettman 1). Turnovers 16 (Mott 3, Diggs 3, Giesa 3, Sims 2, Jared Stevenson 2, Kettman 1, Jacob Stevenson 1, Dennis 1). Steals 8(Jared Stevenson 3, Jacob Stevenson 2, Kettman 1, Sims 1, Dennis 1). SAINT MARTIN'S COLLEGEMILLER, Nathan EVANDER, Justin FIGUEROA, Robert ANDERSON, Jimmy ORTIZ, EddieREMINGTON, Brian PULSIPHER, Ryan KRUSE, Michael EADES, Gerrit NOLEN, QuentinMCDONNELL, Kerry TOTALS mm 31 18 18 23 34 7 15 4 30 20 1 200 fR m-a 4-9 0-3 2-7 1-1 6-18 0-0 1-1 0-0 3-7 1-3 1-1 ft m-a 2-3 3-8 2-2 1-2 4-6 0-0 4-4 0-0 8-9 2-3 0-0 19-50 26-37 rb o-t 04 2-3 1-3 1-3 0-5 0-1 1-1 0-1 2-6 1-2 0-0 pf pts 2 4 3 2 3 0 1 0 0 4 0 9-30 19 11 3 6 3 21 0 6 0 16 4 3 73 Percentages: FG- .380, FT- .703, 3-Point Goals: 9- 25, .360 (Ortiz 5-15,Eades 2-4, Miller 1-5, McDonnell 1-1). Assists: 11 (Anderson 3, Pulsipher 2, Evander 2, Ortiz 1, Kruse 1, Eades 1, Nolen 1). Team Rebounds: 9. Blocked Shots 3 (Nolen 2, Figueroa 1). Turnovers: 16 (Miller 3,Evander 3, Anderson 3, Ortiz 3, Figueroa 2, Pulsipher 1, Eades 1). Steals: 8 (Anderson 3, Ortiz 2, Nolen2, Figueroa 1). 1st St. Martin's 32 Western 30 2nd 41 39 Final 73 69 Attendance: 500. Officials:Scott Grimm, Ron Omori, Al Leonard. ---------- Western Front - 1998 December 4 - Page 13 ---------- December 4, 1998 THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 13 Dates and Times: At The Bookstore: December 7thto 10th December 11th Monday Through Thursday Friday At Parks Field Location: December 7th to10th Monday Through Thursday December 11th Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10 a.m. to6 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bookstore Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. a.m. to 5 p.m. MoistSaturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bookstore Hours During Break: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.STUDENTS ---------- Western Front - 1998 December 4 - Page 14 ---------- 14 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT OPINIONS December 4, 1998 Imagine President Morse with universitypresence Imagine a university president who regularly hosts discussions with students, faculty and staff. Imagine a president whose door is open to student organizations, Associated Students representativesand even members of the student press. Imagine a president who attends campus events, a presidentwho listens to criticism and learns from that insight. Picture a president to whom the campus can turnfor leadership, a person who inspires students and educators to strive for their best, a person like JohnStanford, who encourages kids, teachers, parents and community members. Too bad Western doesnot have such a president. A university president at any institution, public or private, has manyobligations. The Washington State Legislature and the citizens of Washington state hold Karen Morseaccountable for every aspect of Western, a daunting responsibility. The demands of such a position merit some sympathy for the president's busy schedule. Too often, however, spending time with students,faculty and staff is a last priority for Morse. Obtaining an interview with Morse for The Western Front isnearly impossible. Having Morse show up at a campus event is a rare occurrence. Morse usually refersinquiries to her vice presidents or to Western's Public Information Office. While the vice presidents' andthe PIO's efforts are appreciated, students do not expect the vision for Western to come from Western'spublic relations office or via the vice presidents. Students want to, and should demand, to hear directlyfrom Morse. Morse's position as president of the university should not be an excuse for her remoteness.In fact, many other university presidents are fond of discussing issues with students, including membersof the student press. Open up almost any issue of the University of Washington's student newspaper,The Daily, and UW President Richard McCormick's comments abound. Notably, on Oct. 7, McCormick spoke to an audience of students, faculty and staff about the challenges facing the university and howto best tackle them. He outlined his main goals for UW and one of the most important solutions forsolving problems at the university: more local and global community involvement. Imagine the results ifMorse chose to make such a corrurutment. Reaching out to the local community, beyond seekingdonations to the university, could have a fantastic impact and could go a long way toward smoothing thepath for Western's expansion. A.S. President Sarah Steves has done more than imagine the value ofreaching out to students. Her innovative "Talk With the President" discussions with students in RedSquare demonstrate the kind of commitment to communicate with students Western's president islacking. Western deserves a leader who cares about the campus and the community anddemonstrates those concerns often by encouraging a dialogue with students, faculty and staff.Imagine. 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Quality of education down University churning out trainedworkers, not thinkers Heidi Thomsen COMMENTARY If colleges focus solely on class instructioninstead of learning expansion, universities will become nothing more than clearinghouses, churningout student cogs made to fit into a well-oiled societal machine. Students who are trying to get ahead inthe job market absorb too much information at once, declaring more than one major, making classeseven harder to get into than, they are now. Just imagine: all of the cursing and button pushing that madeyour voice and trigger finger sore this past couple of horrific weeks known as winter registrationmight be even worse next time. The quality of instruction in classes will be caught in a continuousdownward spiral. Class instruction will become mass produced, turning into clearing houses preparingstudents for jobs high in demand. Instead of placing emphasis only on job-related aspects of college,students need to understand that every college experience is important. From political protests and late-night cram sessions to dealing with bitter breakups, students leave college knowing how to deal withsituations outside of their academic major(s). Based on the results of a survey conducted by theNational Association of Colleges and Employers, communication skills rank first on the list of 10 per- "...students need to understand that every college experience is important." sonal characteristicsemployers seek in job candidates. Rand Jack, a Fairhaven College professor, agrees. "The morediverse skills a student learns at college, the better that student will be at communicating with others ...and addressing pressing issues in a constructive way." NACE also asked employers what they look forin job candidates. They responded, "(We) want to hire candidates who are go-getters, who candemonstrate that they are willing to take the initiative at work and who are eager to continue learningbeyond the college classroom." More work means even more stress. For example, a student might betold an environmental science degree is not enough: a graduate needs to be able to speak Russian aswell as know how to program Web sites. Dollar signs are popping up everywhere. The collegeexperience must teach students to use their learning abilities to the greatest possible extent both in and out of class. Experiences open up new and undiscovered possibilities, such as finding a cure forAIDS, designing a mass-transit system or doing the politically impossible in a country ravaged bytyranny. Employers want level-headed individuals who can think quickly on their feet, not applicants whoknow how to solve problems based only on what they read in college textbooks. 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Title: Messenger - 1909 January
Date: 1909-01-01
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Show more1909_0101 ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page [1] ---------- TH E MESSENGER Let us have faith that right makes might and in that faith, let us to the end, dare to do our duty as we uuderstand it.—A. LINCOLK. SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., PrintingQ^^^^t0 13" Railroad Avenue ROY GOODELL, FRANK UMBARGER, - MARY DEWAR, GRACE ALLEN, - MARGARET BRYANT, CARL STORLIE, \ VIOLA VAN CUREN, J RUBY MARSTON, MESSENGER STAFF - Editor ISABEL WILLIAMS, ") Associate LILLIAN CARLETON, i _ Local Literary MAY DOLSON, ! Editors Literary MISS SCHOTT, J Exchange HERMAN F. SMITH, - Business Mgr. WINIFRED MAW, Asst. Business Mgr. Athletics B E L L E CREWS, - - Art Editor Alumni TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. VIII. January, 1909 No. 4 The Messenger staff wish you, one and all, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Have you seen the "Messenger Clothesline" in the Library? Read the Exchanges. If you want to read something good, turn to Mr. Ro-mine's article on Bermuda. The following motto comes to us from Dr. Padel-ford of the University: "To make my students sane, vigorous, and sensitive, through a balanced training of the intellectual, the ethical, and the aesthetic life; always ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER working with reference to the individual, that he may be wise, humane, and gentle; such is my ideal as an English teacher." The spirit and thought is beautiful and helpful and may become a part of our creed no matter what line of teaching we may take up. From Mr. G. Allison, of Tacoma, our former Editor.— "Mr. Foster writes me that the school is in a prosperous condition, and judging from the Messenger it seems to be true. It does me good to see the students taking an active interest in the life of the school. After all, I sometimes think that it is the school atmosphere which determines to a greater extent than we think the real benefits. I know that my work in the various activities of the school gave me as much working power as my class work gave." What we need in our student body is co-operation, a means by which all things survive or develop—a means to an ultimate end. For such co-operation we must have boosters, not knockers; workers, not idlers; strong fighters, and not quitters. Every member must be as a cog in a wheel, always ready for duty, and never ready to shirk. Be at assembly societies, at the lecture course numbers, and on athletic field, to show your loyalty and appreciation of character building ideals. If we have lost by a decision or by score, don't think we have lost all, for to those who know how to take defeat it is oftentimes the noble victory. Is not this our standard and aim? Do we not feel the necessity of working together ? Let us make our life the school's. Two more things would put us on college standings in the athletic sphere—a tennis court and a baseball diamond. Tennis playing especially is a most scientific and beneficial sport for both men and women. Some mention has been made of a court, but nothing definite as yet has been done, so lets get together and work for this court. We want a good one, one that can be used rain or shine. Get to work on the matter, students—boost, boost, boost, is our motto. It is only when an institution is brought to a realization of its power that it is useful. The Bellingham Normal is no exception to this rule, as is evident by the different things which it has successfully promoted. There is still ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 one activity, common to college life, which might now successfully be taken up—that of an orchestra. Of the material right in our midst we could form an orchestra such as any school in the land might well be proud of; every day some one is found who can play well on the violin, guitar, cornet, trombone, or snaredrum. All that is necessary is to assemble these persons together three or four times a week for an hour's practice. Not only would this talent be developed, but it would be quite an addition to our assembly by giving it a smack of culture that can be procured in no other way. Fifteen or twenty years hence when this institution has climbed in the scale of fame and efficiency equal to that of any other school in our land, who would not be PROUD to say, " I assisted in organizing the orchestra in the Bellingham Normal." STATEMENT OP ASSOCIATION FINANCES. The finances of the Students' Association are far better than was anticipated. The stock of the supply room purchased to date amounts to $1,297.46 cost, and in spite of the low prices charged for it, the earnings already amount to $187.36 over and above all expenses. The total expense of operating the supply room thus far has been only $75.53. The following statement is taken from the books of the supply room, December 23, 1908: Assets. Owed by general fund $ 12.05 Students' accounts 2.95 Messenger 4.40 Inventory of stock at cost, Dec. 23 386.38 Cash 15.68 Balance in bank 42.66 $464.12 Liabilities. Accounts not due until goods are sold $197.84 30-day accounts 78.92 Profits 187.36 $464.12 The financial management of the Messenger is most efficient. Mr. Herman Smith, business manager, has se- ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 4 ---------- 4 TEE MESSENGER cured in advertising and subscriptions a monthly revenue of about $110.00 as against not to exceed $75.00 last year. As a result of this and the advantageous cnotract of this year, the Messenger is much larger and more attractive than last year's, and yields a monthly profit of about $25. The general fund is also in splendid condition. There was $306.65 from student fees in this fund at the opening of school. Football used, above receipts, about $150.80, and expenditure more than justified by results. About $50.00 was spent in paying last year's bills and incidental expenses, leaving but $100.00. But the football game Thanksgiving day, which made up $44, and the Faculty- Normal Boys' game, have left a total in the general fund of $141.66. The receipts from entertainments and basketball games will undoubtedly restore this fund to the condition it was in at the beginning of the season. JAMES O'SULLrVAN. FUTURITY. Closed, is the silent tomb of the past; The stone can ne'er be rolled away. Open, is the gate of the future By the fair New Year today. Ah! well for us, as the ages roll, That there is a Hand, strong, sublime, That marks the path to our destiny In our onward course, through space and time. Then though the world is tired and old Let the heart be fresh and young And bright, with glorious hopes, For the year that is just begun. —Goldie Wreston Brown. LITERARY. A Seven Weeks' Sojourn In Bermuda. "Father Neptune one day to Dame Freedom did say, 'If ever I live upon dry land, The spot I should hit on would be little Britain.' Says Freedom, 'Why, that's my own island: O. 'tis a snug little island, A right little, tight little island! ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER 5 Search the world round, none can be found So happy as this little island.' " The above sentiment expressing the poet's approval of Britain might apply with equal propriety to Bermuda. It would hardly be possible in the compass of this article to give more than an impressionistic sketch of Bermuda. While having the latitude of middle George and Alabama, the beautiful little archipelago has a decided sub-tropical climate, and its vegetation in many forms is tropical. To one who has not been privileged before to see a southern clime with all that it connotes in story and in song, in the grace and hospitality of its people, and in the color and beauty of its landscape, Bermuda holds a peculiar enchantment. The Bermudians have a happy way of saying to the sojourner that when the great Architect created the world, he built the last and therefore the best part of it in the form and reality of Bermuda. And those leisurely and accomplished people seem to live as if they believe their happy statement. Crime is infrequent, the poverty that bites is only occasional, and the maddening strife for commercial and social supremacy for the selfish eminence of the individual is not worth the game. Bermuda has the contour of an open gauntlet in profile with the thumb view clearly in definition. Its area is 191/! square miles. The nearest land is Cape Hatteras. From New York harbor to her only dock for deep-draught liners is 704 nautical miles or 44 hours' sail, and after many varying graduate to post-graduate degrees in gastronomic feats, the sight of Bermuda to the voyager is like a medicine bearing a picture of paradise upon its label. The population of Bermuda is roughly 18,000 people, two-thirds of whom are negroes. "When the New York steamer slows up to Hamilton dock the passengers aboard note Sambos and Dinahs with visages gaping as if employed for dentifrice establishments lined up galore to welcome the good ship's safe arrival. Though the negro outnumbers the white man two to one, and though there is no discriminatory statute against, he understands that Bermuda is a white man's government. The two races get along on terms of harmony, and Sambo is rapidly substi-tuting- the Gillette safety for the old-fashioned long blade razor. The Bermndans are good politicians in the best sense of the term. They are quite alert as to the political affairs of their countrv, and yet there is little or no align- ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 6 ---------- 6 TEE MESSENGER ment into parties. A year ago, however, the little island empire was shaken from her rocky ribs to her ridge pole by a question of mighty import. There was automobile and non-automobile segregation of Bermuda's law givers. The NON won by a bare majority vote of one, and as a result no skunk-wagons profane the beautiful, but narrow serpentine roadways of Bermuda. Bermuda is really a collective name, for there are said to be 365 islands—one for each day in the year—according to the last census. The little group is of interest to the student of physical geography. It is low-lying fringed by reefs that bode ill to the innocent mariner. If the whole area to the margin of the reefs should be elevated some 200 or 300 feet, there would be a little continent approximately 230 instead of the present 1 9 ^ square miles of extent. The geology is all limestone of aeolian accumulation. This rock enters into all the structures of Bermuda residences, shops, public edifices, fortifications, etc., and the effect is quite pleasing to the eye. The Bermuda homes are creations of simple, yet chaste, elegant designs. There is no running fresh water of any kind in Bermuda. The water for drinking, cooking and cleansing is rain water. By means of carefully whitewashed expanses of surface lime rock serving as a catch-all the rain is led to cisterns and reservoirs not always too carefully guarded for he. the most deceptive of all singers, monsieur mos-auito propagates prolfically in these artificial wells, and by night he shrills a pesty lay into the ear of him who explores for that "sweet sleep that knits up the ravelled sleeve of care." The vegetal and animal life of Bermuda teems in luxuriance. The oleander is in flower from early spring to December. The royal poinciana, the poinsettia, the tamarind, palmetto, palms of many species, huge century plants, the plantation, the banana and many others are in striking evidence on every hand. And these generic relations, the very antitheses in aroma, the lily and the onion, the latter hygienic talisman of Sambo, should not be omitted from the floral lists. And as if to give a solace akin to northern climes, the Bermuda cedar clothes the low Iviug hills with nature's ever restful green. The animal life, barring some beautifully plumaeed birds, is restricted to the reefs which, abounding with corals that rival the beauty of the rose, and waving sea-fans and sea-plumes, look like veritable sea-gardens. So rich and beautifully blended are the colors of the fishes ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 that it would seem as if they have done naught else in life but to make millinery of the rainbow. The hues of the water and the tints of the sky are the artist's Eden. They charm by this soft, gentle blending, and variety of effect, yet in gergoousness and striking grandeur the cloud effects at sunset do not equal those of Puget Sound. A. P. R. ABOUT OURSELVES. A recently received list of questions prepared by the United States Commissioner of Education, Mr. E. E. Brown, was submitted to me and presented to the school at the Monday morning assembly, December 7, as the students present on that occasion will recall. A total of 283 usable reports was obtained and it has occurred to me that the readers of The Messenger may be interested in reading the summaries. The questions covered two subjects, age and teaching experience, and the results are as follows: Fifteen years of age or less, 5; sixteen years, 18; seventeen years, 30; eighteen years, 42; nineteen yars, 50; twenty years, 29; twenty-one years, 28; twenty-two years, 24; twenty-three years, 13; twenty-four years, 7; twenty-five years or above, 27. The teaching experience was reported as below: lo. With 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year Year Reporting Experience Experience Experience Experience First 38 4 2 2 0 Second 47 7 4 2 1 Third 27 5 1 3 1 Fourth 11 4 1 I 2 Junior i n 30 14 6 10 Senior 49 21 5 6 10 Totals 283 71 27 20 24 This table shows that almost exactly three-fourths of our students enter the Normal without teaching experience. Another list of questions was submitted to twenty-five students of the First Year class, with the following results : Fathers are professional men 2 Fathers operate farms worth over $5,000. 11 Fathers operate farms worth under $5,000 5 Fathers make annually over $2,000 from manufactur- ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 8 ---------- 8 TEE MESSENGER iiig, trade, office work 0 Fathers make annually $1,000 to $2,000 from manufacturing, trade, etc 1 Fathers are skilled laborers, making $750 or over 1 Fathers are unskilled laborers 2 Fathers are dead 3 Numbers of the twenty-five students who engaged in gainful employment or assist in home work while attending school: Four hours or more per week 15 From 5 to 9 hours per week 2 From 10 to 14 hours per week 5 From 15 to 19 hours per week 2 From 20 to 24 hours per week 0 More than 25 hours per week. 2 CHRISTMAS AT THE NIGHTHAWK MINE. Christmas day at the Mine had always passed just like any other day until one eventful time of which I shall tell you. The Nighthawk is in an isolated region far back in the Cascade mountains, where the winters are long and severe. The snow is often six or eight feet deep and communication with the outside world almost impossible. Clustered about the mine are a few cabins, some bunk houses, a store and a saloon. The rough miners lived base, degraded lives. After the day's work was ended they would congregate in Big Dan's saloon and make the night hideous with drinking, gambling, and fighting. But few women lived in the camp. Only one family, the O'Neals, ever observed Christmas. They had a pretty little erirl with blue eyes and golden hair, and for her each year they had had a tree. The summer preceding the winter of which I write, Mr. O'Neal had been killed by an explosion in the mine, and ever since Mrs. O'Neal had been struggling bravely to keep the wolf away from their door, but Christmas eve found them face to face with starvation. She explained to little Donna that they had nothing more to eat, and no wood, so she must not expect a Christmas tree that year. The dull aching of her heart was almost unbearable when she saw the look of disappointment on Donna's face. Presently the child looked up and said, "Mamma, if I ask Jesus won't he give us something to eat and some wood to make a fire? I am going to ask him anyway," and she ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 9 slipped down from her mother's lap, where she was sitting, and went out of the door and into the empty woodshed. "Scotty" McFarland, one of the miners, was slouching past the 0 'Neal cabin, and thinking he heard some one speak, paused to listen. A child's voice lifted in prayer; she asked in childish faith for the necessities of life, and then she added, "Dear Jesus, I do want a little Christmas tree." The softer nature of the man was awakened and blinding tears sprung to his eyes. He hurried on to the gathering at Big Dan's and told them what he had just heard. "Fellows," he said, " I ain't goin' much on these here Christmas doin's, and I aint any betterin' the rest o' ye, but that kid's gotter hev a tree—pass round the hat." The miners responded with their usual generosity and one five-dollar piece after another went into the hat to keep company with those already there. The next morning little Donna went to the door. What could it mean, scattered all about was wood, sacks of flour and innumerable parcels and in their midst stood a little fir tree decorated with ribbons and bright paper. Unspeakable, unutterable joy filled the hearts of mother and child, but this was not all, a little sack hanging on the tree was found to contain gold coins. The child's prayer had indeed been answered—Christmas had come to the Nighthawk Mine. 0. A. A Second-Year Student. JIMMIE'S CHRISTMAS. It was Christmas eve—an ideal Christmas eve! Snow was falling softly, flecking the pedestrians with its large white flakes. The street lamps were but obscure stars. The hour was seven and the streets of Chicago were crowded with happy people on their way to the churches, which, with very few exceptions, were brilliantly lighted for the services. Street cars were crowded and many carriages conveyed their share of the people. Everyone seemed happy and glad that it was Christmas time. No, not all; for wandering along the street, scarcely noticed by the passersby, was a little boy. His clothes were ragged and worn, his face thin and haggard, and his body shivered from the cold. By his side trotted an ugly little dog and from time to time the little master would ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 10 ---------- 10 !TBfi kMSSEtiGER stoop and caress him and whisper something in his ear. As they passed a brilliantly lighted church Jimmie's face wore a wistful look. How he wishes he could go to a Christmas tree! Last year mother had dressed him in his Sunday clothes and had taken him to the services. But since then mother had gone to heaven and his father had taken Jimmie 's Sunday clothes and sold them to get money for rum. Now he scarcely had enough clothes to keep him warm and many times he had gone all day without anything to eat. As he thought of his mother he wished he could spend Christmas with her. On he wandered, not knowing where to go but compelled to walk to keep warm. At last a kind-faced man stopped him. "Don't you want to go to a Christmas tree, little boy?" he asked. "Yes, sir," answered Jimmie; "but I can't, 'cause mamma's dead and I hain't got no good clothes." "There's a place four blocks from here where they want all little boys like you to come. "Yes," he added in answer to the questioning look, "those clothes will be all right. They want you to come." With a new hope Jimmie hurried on. What would there be for him? And would there be anything for Trip? Visions of beautiful Christmas trees crossed his mind. They had reached the corner now and Jimmie could see the lights of the hall shining through the snow. Soon he would see the tree. As they crossed the street a carriage dashed around the corner and Jimmie saw that Trip was directly in its path. With a cry he sprang forward and caught up the dog. But he was too late. The horses struck him and he was thrown down beneath their feet. Tender hands carried the unconscious boy within the mission. A doctor was summoned, but to no avail. As consciousness returned he opened his eyes and looked inquiringly at the faces above him. The unhurt dog was brought to the pallet and Jimmie, satisfied that his pet was safe, shut his eyes and became very still. There was a silence in the room, for Jimmie had gone to spend Christmas with his mother. HABRY F. HEATH. Noble blood is an accident of fortune; noble actions characterize the great.—Goldoni. i ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 11 ---------- !THJE MESSENGM ii CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS. It was in the land of shades where the spirits of good trees are assembled. "And what did you do on earth?" asked the Great Voice of the stately fir. " I builded homes, and the great buildings of cities; I furnished masts for ships that sail the seas, and I made warm fires for man's comfort," said the fir. " I , too," said the cedar, standing close to the fir, "protected man and helped him civilize the world. I kindled his fires." " I , too," said the pine, and the oak, and the maple, and the birch; "we all helped him build the 'house beautiful.' " "And what was your work?" said the Voice, as the beautiful fruit trees brought their offering. "We furnished man food," said the orange, the apple, the walnut, and the chestnut. Thus, in answer to the Great Voice, all the trees of the earth—the beech and the birch, the pine and the palm, the cotton wood and the banyan, from the north and the south told of the deeds they had done on earth. At last came the little Christmas tree, all decked in silky tinzel and tinkle and pretense. "And why are you here?" said the Great Voice, gravely. " I do not know," said the little tree lightly. "There is nothing that I do but be happy." After a pause, "But when they look on me all the little children laugh and clap their hands, and grown people nod their heads and smile through happy tears. Sour faces grow loving and sorrowful ones, happy." Then spoke the Great Voice, and it was heard through all the forests of shade-land: " I t is well to warm man's body, but it is better to warm his heart. It is a good deed to give man food; but it is blessed, indeed, to waken the soul." I. R. B. I can think of no seasonable sentiment more inspiring than the hopeful prayer that the world of nations and of individuals may realize more and more fully than ever the spirit of that first Christmas: Peace through good will. FRANK DEERWESTBR. ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGEIt We help our friends to celebrate their birthdays in the ways they like best. How shall we honor the Christ child's birthday? ERMA MISEL. Not what we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare. Who gives himself with his gift feels three:— Himself, his hungering neighbor, and me. '' SIR LAUNFUL'' LOWELL. To be happy, and to radiate my happiness for the good pleasure of others. MARGARET F. BRYANT. In this favored country Mother Nature adds much to the good cheer of the yule-tide festivities in bestowing so lavishly her wealth of holly, hemlock, fir, cedar, fern and ivy for the holiday decorations. In thus giving a part of her very self she symbolizes the real spirit of Christmas giving. Truly at this season "the gift without the giver j s bare—any other gift is mere merchandise. ROSE BAXTER. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward all.—Luke 2:14. BASKETBALL. When the whistle blew announcing time at the close of the football game on Thanksgiving day, the boys of the Normal began the practice of basketball. Contrary to custom they are doing their chief practice in the evenings, and every evening you can hear the whistle in the Gymnasium. The Normal is putting out three basketball teams. On Friday, December 18th, the second team played at Everson against the first team there, the score being 12 to 9 in favor of the Normal. The second team promises to take care of the teams of the small towns of this and Skagit County. The first team, composed of Umbarger and Becker, guards; Davenport, center, and Goodell and Petheran, forewards, promises to be a strong quintet. Games have been scheduled with Lincoln High, Mt. Vernon, Sedro- ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER i3 Woolley, Ellensburg Normal and Anacortes High. The schedule is by no means complete and a tour away is anticipated. Let us all "boost for" the team. SOCIETY. A number of the enterprising students have organized a new society, which will be known as the Normal House of Representatives. The idea of the organization is to develop the power of debate and expression. It was thought that this unique way would present more novel features and thus insure more interest. All the business will be carried on similar to that of the National House of Representatives. If the number is sufficient there will be a representative assigned for each state. Bills will be brought in and discussed by all who gain the recognition of the speaker. The first meeting will be held in the Normal Society Hall, in evening January 8th, at which meeting Attorney Foster, of the city, who has been elected speaker, will preside. The Thespian Dramatic Club entertained the students and faculty just before the holidays with "A Christmas Chime." There will be several more pleasant programs given by this club before the close of the term. This club is developing some strong talent along dramatic lines. The Athenian Society will resume work early in the new year. This is the society with which many of the new students, who wish to do general literary work, should ally themselves. The Alkisiah Club met Friday, December 11 at 2:30 o'clock in the Society Hall. An excellent program was rendered in the presence of a large number of the students. The program opened with a song meet in which all those present joined heartily. Miss Baker presided at the piano. After several songs had been sung the subject for the aay, "Play-ground Organization," was taken up. Miss Walborg Olsen gave an excellent talk on thr- "Conventions of the Play-ground Association." Following this was a very entertaining presentation of the High- ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 14 ---------- 14 THJE MESSENGM land Fling, by Misses Isabelle Williams and Lucette Mc- Kechne in illustration of one phase of play ground instruction. The next number was a remarkably well given talk by Miss Annie Nord on the subject "Play-ground Organization." As a closing number the play-ground work was farther illustrated by a series of very unique folk dances in which several of the club members took part. Miss Mat-tie Stanton furnished the music for this number. After the program the guests were excused and the members remained for a business session. The Alkisiah Club includes a number of the most earnest and ambitious students in school, and every member realizing the value of society work in school, is striving to make the club come up to a high standard. An excellent program is rendered every two weeks, to which all of the students and teachers are cordially invited. W. G. The Bible Institute—Y. W. C. A. Because of the great help derived from the Bible Institute of last year, we feel the need of another such institute this year. While as yet the plans are not complete, the time has been set and several of the speakers selected. The sessions will begin the second Thursday after vacation, January 14th, and end the following Sunday. Appropos of the work being done in the Bible classes, the thought of the Institute will center around the life of Christ. Miss Hillman, of the Tacoma City Association, will be with us in all of the meetings, and different pastors of our city will speak. Every member of the school, whether a member of the association or not, is urged to share the benefit of this Institute. STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION. True to the prophecy, merely a small fraction of the great throng of people seeking admittance at the doors of the Normal Gymnasium could be accommodated Friday evening, December 11th, when the much talked of and already famous game of basketball was to be played by the sedate and stately men of the Bellingham State Normal school faculty and the boys of the student body. ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 15 ---------- ftHE MESSENGER i5 Those fortunate enough to gain admittance were obliged to restrain their eagerness for minor things came first on the program. An exciting game of basketball was played by the Juniors and Third Years, the proud and mighty Juniors winning, but not without a decided effort, for their opponents were of such mettle as to make the skirmish for the ball a lively one. The spectators were afforded a rare (?) treat in the minstrel performance. This was composed of musically talented members of the school, and the soul-inspiring tones sent forth from the various instruments caused the nearts of the listeners to swell with pride when they realized that these performers were fellow students. The exhibition of strength by the world-famed Sullivan would have been much enjoyed had the heavy weights not rolled lightly from within reach of the great man as he was preparing to lift them. No less interesting was the black bear caught in the wolds of America by Theodore Roosevelt and trained to be as docile as a child. The creature showed almost human intelligence in some of its tricks. It was finally announced that the long-looked-for game was to take place, and amid the thundering cheers the players took their positions. As the game progressed the excitement waxed strong. Mr. Forest held the audience spellbound until they decided which basket he was playing for. Mr. Deerwester made one basket and Mr. Epley very nearly had the same good fortune befall him. Mr. O'Sullivan, as center, played with the zeal of a true athlete, and for a time even football speeches were forgotten. The extreme nervousness displayed by Mr. Bond caused him to lose several baskets, but as the game advanced he grew more calm and played with greater ease. At the close of the game, while the echoing cheers were still ringing, Miss George, in behalf of the ladies of the faculty, addressed the generous but defeated gentlemen in a speech of appreciation for the loyal support they had given the faculty colors. She presented each with a huge candy cane, which it is hoped will serve them as a support in their higher aspirations in the athletic field. A. HOLM. A more glorious victory cannot be gained over another man than this, that when the injury began on his part, the kindness should begin on ours.—Tillotson. ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to each and every Exchange. Our line is full this month and we thank you for remembering us. We feel that we have reason to be proud of our "Messenger" this year, and we hope that each of our readers finds something interesting. Uncle Si is quite sick, but he joins in the holiday greeting and wants all to remember the true meaning of the Christmas Tide. "Tempe Normal Student," you have a goodly number of. editorials. Your paper is not very large, but you never leave any empty spaces. Have you read the editorials of the "Normal Pannane" (San Jose)? My! but they are spicy. We like you "Pennant," and we thank you for your well wishes. Eead "The Heroines of Scituate," in "Comus;" it is a most pleasing story. "Comus" prints good material on good paper. Why that empty page, Students of McMinnville College? Help your staff; don't expect them to do all the work. The "Spinster" cover is always dainty. Have you read its Thanksgiving story? It is good. Did you receive the "1908 Skagina" annual? You ought to have one; it is splendid. I must take these Ex- ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 changes over to Uncle Si now, for he does enjoy them. I hope he will be able to write next month. Every one get rested while you are at home and make the home folks glad you came. SALLY. Miss Mary O'Laughlin, '06, is teaching the Fifth and Sixth grades at Dryad, Wash. Miss Margaret Stark and Evangeline Burns are teaching in a Sisters school in Seattle. Miss Grace Griffiths is teaching at Tumwater, one of the suburbs of Olympia. . Miss Lottie Vercoe, sister of the proprietor of Ver-coe's Pharmacy, of this city, died December 1st in California, where she had been taken by her parents for her health. Miss Vercoe fell a victim to tuberculosis, after an illness of less than four months. The body was brought back to Burlington, Skagit County, for interment. Miss Zelma Blackburn is teaching at Hartson, Oregon. Miss Eanghild Thoen is teaching on R. F. D. No. 2 out from Stanwood. Miss Maude Whipple is teaching at Mount Vernon, Skagit County. Miss Amy Harned is doing fine work in the school at Richmond, Indiana. A. G. Stevson is teaching at Kelso, Washington. Miss Frances A. Des Aulniers is teaching this year at Pleasant Valley. Miss Jennie Byington is teaching in the school at the head of Lake Whatcom. Henrietta Bucklin is teaching at Seabeck. Miss Blanche Clausmeyer, who was a Junior last year, ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER is teaching the Second grade in her home school, Castle Rock. Bertha Johnson, Sec, is teaching at Belleville; Mable Braydon, Sec, at Oakville; Grace Heaton, at Ten Mile, near Bellingham, and Belle Mornstock, at Toledo. Miss Annie Keene, '04, and Miss Sadie Lewellen, '01, are teaching in Bellingham. Miss Ethel Luce, '01, is now Mrs. J. S. Yuill. Her home is in Bellingham. Mrs. Robert Oakley, nee Miss Maude Woodin, resides in this city. Miss Clarice Witter, of the class of 1901, is living in Steilacoom. She is now Mrs. A. McLean. Miss Susie Arnett, '02, has been teaching several years at Spokane. Her work is very successful. Miss Ada Pence, '07, and Miss Evva Eckerson, '02, are teaching in the city schools. Miss Ellen Nickell is teaching at Concully; Miss Maude Plummer, near Mt. Vernon, and Miss Selma Beck-strom, at Startup. Mrs. Tressa Flesher Ashby is living at Pullman, Washington. Miss Effie Fish, a last year Junior girl, is teaching near Olympia. Mr. D. H. Campbell is teaching in Arichat, Nova Scotia. Miss Mary Etienne is teaching at D*Escousse, Nova Scotia. M. J. MacNeil is inspetcor of schools at River Bourgeois, Nova Scotia. Miss Katie Stewart, who was a Junior last year, is teaching at Bow, Skagit County. Miss Bertha Thayer was recently married to George Thompson. Their home will be in Cashmere. Miss Sadie Fasken, '08, is teaching at Cashmere. Miss Florence Sears. '04, is teaching at South Bellingham. Miss Ruth Sears is teaching at Lynden. Miss Olive Maxson is teaching in Dist. 58 in Cowlitz County. Miss Althea Nuttall is teaching the primary grades in the Oak Harbor school. Miss Anna Grasser is teaching the Clover Valley school, near Oak Harbor. ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 19 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 19 Miss Elsie Ware teaches in the Franklin school of this city. Miss Maggie McKinnon will graduate from the Normal at Ellensburg this year. LOCAL. Santa Claus visited the girls of Jenkins Hall December 17th, and found elaborate preparations made for his reception. The rooms were prettily decorated in the Christmas colors and bells. There was an abundance of candy, nuts and apples, and each received a useful gift. The girls were pleased to entertain Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins with the tree and impromptu program. Misses Moore. Jensen, George, Gray and Baxter expect to spend their Xmas vacation in Spokane, attending the State Teachers' Association. Miss Moore will read a paper before the Music Department of the Association. Mrs. Dower, of Olympia, has been visiting her sister, "Warrena Thayer, since Thanksgiving. Miss Bennett, of Marysville. has been visiting Mary Shoultes. Loleta Risely, Hazel Lauers, and Frank Alsop have left school. CALENDAR. November 30—Monday, after Thanksgiving vacation! December 2—Senior pins appear. Don't cry, little Junior; don't cry, You'll wear a Senior pin by and by. December 3—Corn Flake Day. Inquire of the boys, or J. O'S. December 4—Junior Party. Mrs. "Wiggs introduces her daughters to society. " I had a hand in it on December 3."—D. H. Smith. December 7—Practice basketball game between Second Tears and Third Years. Score, 0-57. December 8—Faculty B. B. team holds full sway in the gym. December 9—Y. W. C. A. comes to rescue of the cold ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER lunch eaters. December 10—Odds in favor of the faculty team. December 11—Lecture by Dr. Johannan. Class spirit very much in evidence in Assembly. Elias Bondus exhorts the student body to improve their grand and glorious opportunity and attend the great faculty. B. B. game. The Alkisiah Club presented a program in Society Hall. Good time enjoyed by all. December 14—"I had a hand in it, December 3." —Morris. December 15—Mr. Epley—"School clases Friday, December 18. That means Friday." December 16—The mighty Seniors make candy for the little tots. December 17—Thespian Club presented a pleasing Christmas play. Alkisiah flowei :\nd candy sale. December 18—Christmas tree! Curling irons, guns, dolls, stoves, rachets. whips, horns, razors, every thing for the faculty and the rest of the children to play with. Did you see Smith's doll? Everybody happy, 'cause it's Christmas. A BIRTHDAY PARTY. Each young lady, belonging to the Y. W. C. A., who was fortunate enough to have had a birthday since September, was pleasantly surprised by receiving an invitation to a birthday party in the association parlors on Friday afternoon. An hour was spent in playing birthday games, and when the birthday cake was brought in each crirl succeeded in blowinsr out her candle. Each guest was given a souvenir birthday card containing her birth-stone— and an appropriate verse. A GUEST. The Lunch Counter. Hurrah! At last the lunch counter under the auspices of the Y. "W. C. A. girls, has been opened and a most successful beginning made. It is in charge of Miss Moy and her able assistants. Enough praise cannot be given these expert cooks. The dishes they serve are "fit for a king;" just think—tomato soup, baked beans and brown ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 bread, apple pie and biscuits just like mother makes, and coffee with cream sent daily from father's farm. To get an idea of their success one has only to see the crowd of hungry-looking students that flock around the counter; then to see the satisfied expressions when they have finished. A PATRON. ASSEMBLY ON FRIDAY MORNINGS. On Friday, December 4th, Mr. J. W. Clark, who was to address the students, was unable to be present. The ever- ready Mr. 0'Sullivan filled the gap and gave a talk which might have had for its subject, "First One Thing and Then Another in Politics." In spite of the fact that Mr. 0'Sullivan had no time to prepare, his review of current events was very instructive. On December 11th Mr. Bond delivered an inspired oration on the subject of "What the Faculty Are Doing and What They Intend to Do." He informed the students in the most eloquent language that a selected faculty team had consented to appear on the gymnasium floor to show the merits and demerits of the great game of basketball. In following sentences filled with flowery words he eulogized the members of the faculty "five" and exhorted the students to attend the game. The other feature of the program was an allustrated lecture on "Persia," by Dr. Johannan, a native Persian. The lecturer kept the audience laughing most of the time, but his talk was too personal. Parts of it were overdone, and beyond having a good laugh, the students were for the most part disappointed. On Friday, December 18th, occurred the annual Normal and Training School Christmas Tree. After a short musical program Santa Claus appeared and helped distribute the presents, which were found on the beautifully decorated tree. The Normal and the Training School exchanged gifts, as they have done in previous years. H. F. H. Thursday. December 17th, the Alkisiah Club had a sale of blooming bulbs and candy. The flowers sold rapidly ; in fact, nearly all were engaged before the time set for the sale. The venture was new, but was so very sue- ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER cessful that the club members are planning to make such a sale an annual feature. A large quantity of first class candy was contributed by the members, and it found a ready sale among the hungry students during the lunch hour. The contest between the three Normals will be held at our own school this year—probably some time in the latter part of March. Students, let us make this meeting one of the great events in the history of the B. N. S. First and foremost, we must give our guests a royal welcome and a good time, and send them home with none but words of praise for our hospitality and school spirit. The Junior party, Friday night, December 4th, was a great success. Each member of the class came representing, either by actions or dress, some well known book. Mrs. Wiggs was there in all the glory of one who is conscious of having just completed an elaborate toilette— hair arranged in the latest style, freshly ironed calico dress, and new second-hand shoes (with only one hole in the sole which didn't show). Her children, Asia. Euro-pena and Australia, also came to see and enjoy the wonders of a party given by the Juniors of the Bellingham Normal. The first part of the evening was spent in a guessing contest, Alice Tigie receiving the prize, a souvenir book, having guessed forty-seven books represented by as many persons out of the some seventy Juniors present. Then followed a short programme, after which all were served to cocoa and cake. Mr. Beal, as toastmaster, called on Mr. Deerwester to speak, who responded with a short but spicy speech which might have been somewhat longer had not Miss Sperry given a timely warning that he must not steal ALL of HER speech. Being a gentleman of peace he immediately took his seat amid the hearty applause of all present. Miss Sperry was next called upon, and gave us a very interesting talk, remarking (as is usually the case whenever the Juniors are concerned) that she was pleased to see such a high standard of learning as was displayed tonight, for she had not read or even heard of nearly all the books represented. The President and Secretary next gave short speeches ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 expressing their appreciation of the evening's entertainment. As the Treasurer had wisely made herself scarce she was not called upon to give a toast. A LONE DWELLER. Slower and slower we wound our way up the mountain trail. Our packs were growing heavier and we were impatient to be rid of them. No suitable place for camp had yet appeared, and since the nights were cold we would be uncomfortable indeed unless some friendly roof offered its shelter. Suddenly, as unexpected as an apparition, there stood before us in the trail a man, apparently a miner. He was as startled as we were, but quickly recovering from his surprise, he asked us about our journey. Upon learning that we were shelterless he insisted on our going to his house and spending the night there. We needed no second bidding, but fell in behind our guide. He led the way with long swinging strides. We were glad when we reached his cabin on the mountain side. We entered and threw down our packs. The cabin was a roomy one of cedar logs. It had one peculiarity which we could not at first understand. Two rows of heavy posts reached to the roof where they were fastened to huge rafters. These, we learned, were a support to the roof during the heavy snows. They were warped and twisted from the weight they had borne. Meanwhile our host was busy getting the meal. The savory odors of ham and coffee were very welcome, as our fare for days had been the simplest. A feeling had been growing on me, ever since we had submitted to his guidance, that our new friend had a remarkable personality. His face and figure were very impressive. His eyes were most noticeable. They protended from their sockets in the effort to see through and beyond you, for they did not seem to stop at the physical, but to stare on into the distance. They had the look of one who was not familiar with human society, closely resembling the eyes of the wild animal. His hair was slightly gray. The features of his face were regular and strong. His shoulder were broad and he towered up above the usual height. Tremendous strength and agility were written all over the man. His personal characteristics were well set off by a ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER plainness in dress which was, of course, necessary in his walk of life. A suit of brown khaki, high topped boots and a fur cap constituted his every day wardrobe. I wondered again and again what manner of man he was. He spoke little, though we felt that he was enjoying our stay as mluch as we were. After we had spread our blankets in one corner and retired for the night I noticed that our host had left the cabin. He had been absent for some time when I rose softly, went to the door and looked out. It was a brilliant moonlight night and everything on the bare mountain sides stood out as plainly as by day. A few yards away, on a projecting rock, sat our host. He was apparently enthralled by the magnificent display nature had made when these jagged mountains were piled together. As I watched him there gradually entered my consciousness the reason why he lived in this wild inhuman fashion. He was a lover or rather worshipper of nature. Here the faithful child of nature watched year in and year out. If one could understand the wild call of the place some little indulgence would be granted him. I seemed to see the seasons come and go. When the white night would be changed, when the whirling mist should come over the pass in great valley-filling masses and down the great ravine on the left would come the wildly driven wind from the north to catch this mist and swirl it ferociously around till it crystallized into snow which would fall and cover the earth even to the tree tops. I do not know how long the hermit remained at the watch, but in the morning he rose early and set us on our way. Not content with this much hospitality, he guided us to the summit of the pass and bid us godspeed down the mountain. "We had gone some distance when, coming out on a sort of promontory, we looked back. Our strange entertainer was standing with feet spread wide apart and eyes on the distant fields of jagged, spiked mountain tops, which stretched away so far as eye could reach. And, thus, we left him. NOAH DAVENPORT. JOSHES. Seen on the Bulletin Board. Lost—My Psychological Development. Wanted at once—Three chicken catchers. Apply room 30. ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 25 ---------- I !tHfi ME8SEtfGEH 25 Is it possible for a "plumb" to thrive when the "gardener" has gone into the coffee business? Herman Smith wants a cook. Mr. Stone (German)—This is the third time today that you failed to answer. Mr. D—t—Give me some time for consideration, Mr. Stone. _ - _-v lt; Mr. S.—Certainly, Mr. D., do you think two semesters will be enough. Miss C.—Life would be awfully funny without any pleasure. w . . . ^ ^ ^ ^ m Prof. D.—No, it would not be funny at all. Miss Moore—I should like to give this ((Christmas song), but it will be impossible to make it effective unless then young men sit by themselves. Miss K.—Mr. Epley, can I close the door? Mr. E.—Why, I suppose so if you push hard enough. Mr. Epley (calling roll)—Speak up lively or you'll have to call on Lady Grey. At the Faculty B. B. Practice. Miss Abild, surrounded by a tall Forrest, made a very artistic picture. Miss George (Observ. Class)—Mr. Deerwester, you needn't go, we will be out of here in just a minute. Mr. D.—So will I. Teacher—"What three words are heard oftenest in the Senior class: Pupil—I don't know. Teacher—Correct. —Ex. Mr. E.—Elna, where were you this afternoon? Elna—Why, I was taking a Knap (nap). Mr. Deerwester (speaking of mechanical schools)— There was a growing decrease in that class of schools. ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 26 ---------- } 26 THE MESSENGER Comparison of Adjectives? Ill—sick—dead. Die—dead—buried. F—ierce lessons. L—ate hours. U—unexpected company. N—othing prepared. K—nocked understanding. —Ex. Prof. Forest—I don't know how true it is, but it was told to me by an Indian from "down below." Wouldn't the Normal Seem Strange If Kitty didn't talk| If Miss George used her Xmas present. If C. A. talked to the girls. If nobody flunked in Eng. Grammar. If there was no one on hand to eat the things made in room 1. If the training school "kids" behaved. If Mr. Stone's red ink gave out. Small dog Railroad track Toot—toot Sausage. Mr. Forrest (in Methods Class)—Bee to the front in everything. Study and use all the new methods. The only time you. don't want to ride in the front wagon is when you are at a funeral." Training school pupil writing an invitation to Friday morning Christmas exercise: " I write asking your presents at our Christmas exercises on Friday morning. Charlie looked at Oh the pretty Miss He drew a little nearer, Then gently stole a—Way. Enthusiasm is the height of man; it is the passing from the human to the divine.—Emerson.PPPPP
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Title: Western Washington Collegian - 1949 June 2
Date: 1949-06-02
Description: At head of folio: Publications Banquet Extra! (p.1) -- One page special issue has the title "Fisherman's Cove" in place of volume and number.
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1949_0602 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1949 June 2 - Page 1 ---------- PUBLICATIONS BANQUET EXTRAS Wedeto. WaiidtU/toM. COLLEGIAN Fisherman's Cove Thursday, June 2, 1949 PERSONALITIES MAKE THE NEWS Wandering Reporter Sees All—Tells All By CLYDE LOOM1S Wandering about the
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Show more1949_0602 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1949 June 2 - Page 1 ---------- PUBLICATIONS BANQUET EXTRAS Wedeto. WaiidtU/toM. COLLEGIAN Fisherman's Cove Thursday, June 2, 1949 PERSONALITIES MAKE THE NEWS Wandering Reporter Sees All—Tells All By CLYDE LOOM1S Wandering about the Lummi reservation this evening, I happened upon a happy party, busily engaged in stuffing themselves with fried chicken. Glancing into the group, I spied many familiar faces and found they were some of my old cronies from the Publications staffs at their annual banquet. Among the dignitaries, there were: CECIL THOMAS—The "hard P H Y L L I S ARMSTRONG — boiled" editor, isn't as harsh as people claim editors are. "Cec" as everyone calls him, took over the job as ye olde editor, just before the Publications Prom, when the going was rough. He cracks the whip every Thursday to get every one out of the print shop by six and his f»v-orit saying is "Don't touch my arm—typhoid shots, you know." RUTH BURNET —Affection ateiy called "Ma B." by cubs and editors alike, Mrs. Burnet has the job of keeping a bunch of aspiring young journalists on the straight and narrow. With her lefthanded blackboard pen manship, she keeps her classes informed of deadlines, assignments, etc. "You are the one" and "Clean out the bottles, girls" were heard often whenever Mrs. B. was in the Collegian office. PEARL HOFMAir—"Poil," to many, the hardworking Klipsun editor, is sometimes given to indecisions; the refrain most often heard coming from her lips was "should I go to class or should I skip and work on the annual." Even her calculus hasn't suffered. Past editors may remember their trips to the engravers in Seattle, but our Pearl remembers well the trip to Columbus, Washington, and wayward points — with George Dowd! PAT GRAVES-Never with-out refreshment of some kind was this gal, Klipsun copy editor. Cokes were among the most frequent. Pat is just another Senior hallite on the staff. She kept the public informed of their doings at the house. RAY FJELLMAH-Ray is another convertible owner—only his is about 1932 vintage and "passionate pink" at that He was one of the "dutiful?" copy writers of the Klipsun and is famed for hit unique house warmings. "Bird-dog" to her Senior hall cronies, and Phyl to most, she's combined student teaching with managing the finances of the Klipsun—as a result they have a little left over. "Chief Strong Arm," she has become the "favorite of the fifth" grade on the play field. BURT HORMAN- Owner of a big blue '46 convertible that makes all the girls swoon, Burt seems to be held in monoply by one girl. Workhorse of the staff, he always turned in his copy so clean—the envy of the whole staff and pride of the copy editor. GLENNA HAZELDINE—This red-headed Canadian has served as co-news editor for the past two quarters. Called "Kluane" by virtune of living there, she's noted for saying "wot" and "bean" and famous for her feature "Clementine versus the Hootch." AL MAGNUSON—The use of postage stamps has declined somewhat since Al w r o te "thief" on the back of each one. Our industrious business manager must have had writers cramp when he got through. BETTY McLEOD—This hardy perennial has become a permanent fixture around the Klipsun. Last year's editor, she has helped Pearl with her many Sroblems. For the first time in er college career, she got a term paper in on time this quarter. K A T H L E E N GOLLY— "Katie" is another student teacher who's kept up her work on both publications; working as associate editor with Pearl fall quarter, and Collegian society editor fall and spring quarters. Many's the time her name appeared on the society assignment sheet—coupled with that of a certain aspiring young politician now in the east. Katie served as co-chairman of this years banquet and is willing to take the blame for its success or failure. BARBARA COZZA—"Bobbie" was the vivasious feature writ-ter and assistant business manager of the Klipsun. She wrote her column "Campi" pretty regularly except when her papers were burglarized. Sometimes her stuff wasn't so original, but always good for a laugh. Next time she should use more than one exchange paper. FRANCES F R A Z E E — To whether or not the Nipco press conference was a success, we leave up_ to Franny. The Fra-zee family saw little of their car Thursday nights fall and winter quarter—granges, political meetings and an occasional show following the routine of the print shop. PAT SOMERS —Never has one girls changed so much in so short a time. This reporter has well earned the name of girl-shivoo— for further info consult an Australian dictionary. Pat worked on ^ociety, straight news and served as copy-editor. KENNY FORSETH—This big blond sports editor was one of the best chauffers on Thursday afternoons. Many's a time he could be seen going down High street with his car full of staff members — girls usually! He must have some fatal charm. LEX MILTON-He is all that is left of the Young Democrats. We hope he, too, will find a job in Washington. As feature editor he consistantly tried to steal reporters, space and copy. WWCOLLEGI AN THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1949 Prined as Low Class Matter in the Cox Brothers Williams Dungeon Ye Olde Editor. , Slander Slingers- „ ^ Typist .... , , ... "Katie" ..Bobbie and Lavee „Pat, "Girl Shivoo" Advisers—Any fool dumb enough to try to tell them anything BEVERLY GORDON —This Mount Baker girl really has got what it takes when it comes to giving orders. She was the culprit who as news editor, gave eveTyone such jazzy assignments. Lavee will go down in history with her famous saying, "Who gave me da Ba-dilla?" S H I R L E Y DICKENSEN— Darling of the music department heads (you see, she covers the beat). "Smiles" reported for the Collegian and is serving as editor of the Navigator. This Senior hallite's favorite saying is "Hot Spit." Wonder where she learns such things. BOB SAFSTON — Diligent, hard-working but always late to class this lad served as associate editor of the Klipsun. Bob will continue his work on the Klipsun by being n e xt year's editor. MARGLEN SNEDDON— Marg is one of the people you have to thank for this meal tonight. She was one of the co-chairmen of the banquet. We didn't see too much of her on the Klipsun staff as the majority of her time is taken up by a certain Vik. GEORGE HESS—Tryant of the copy desk, George slaved over late copy until we were sure he was headed for a breakdown. He fooled us though, he'd just write a nasty note on his blackboard and go out for a short one—he just loves ice cream bars. COX BROTHERS-Here's to the long suffering Cox Bros., Lee and Dick, who many a night have gnawed their fingers to the elbow while waiting for errant reporters to turn in late copy. They got mighty hungry about 7 p. m. GLEN WOLF-The other half of the corporation of Milton and Wolf, he is constantly looking for tired jokes to inflict upon the readers of his column. GARY BRANDNER-Speaks softly and not too often, but wields a wicked typewriter! Gary has been the "old dependable" of the feature staff and is well on his way to becoming the college, students' Robert' Benchley.PPPPP
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Show more1961_1027 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1961 October 27 - Page 1 ---------- western Washington COLLEGIAN Student Government "drying to close the gap" October 27, 1961 Vol.LIV, No. 5 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1961 October 27 - Page 2 ---------- EDITORIAL LETTERS. . . THE GREAT BATTERSBY FIELD FIASCO! The epitome of disunity andcouldn't-care-lessness was again displayed Saturday night at Battersby Field. As the band was preparing to play the National Anthem the game was started instead. I realize I'm being Pascistic by dwelling on the subject of patriotism but in considering that Western is such a highly individualistic school with largepockets of intellect we are probably above such trivia as the "Star Spangled Banner." Western'slethargic fans again rose to the occasion Saturday night. Western's cheering section consisted of fivefreezing, cheer-ig screaming maidens in purple dresses and a scattering of inebriates in the far cornerof the stands. The few loyal Viking fans were constantly drowned out by three or four carloads of Centralrooters on the other side. Why do Westernites go to the games? For "Brownies"? At halftime theWestern Philharmonic sitting band surged on the field like a mighty tidal wave and treated the crowd to atimely arrangement of musical scores. The music was as appropriate to a football game as an aria from the Three Penny Opera would be during the seventh inning stretch of a baseball game. The GlassBubble of the Music Department must have been smashed when certain people discovered that bringingthe Concert and Lecture series to football games was not received well and not included in theaesthetic attitudes of the students. The C and L series is fine but not shoved down our throats at anathletic event. The football team put on a fine performance but the events and attitudes of the students seemed geared to make Western the laughing stock. Do we want to have and support athletics atWestern or it is like too many students have stated, "WHO CARES?" Mike Martin GRADEPREDICTIONS Freshmen and transfer students! Wondering what your report card will look like thisquarter? Here is Page 2 Dear Editor: I am an incoming freshman here at Western and I love the school.I think it's great. I only dislike and worry about one thing and that is: Where is our flag? True, manydays start out raining but by afternoon the sun is out and the flag pole stands there like a pencil withno eraser. It looks bad. There are no flags flying anywhere else oh campus either. This is just one of the little things that the Commies sit over in Russia and wait for us to i'orget. Also, one other gripe. Thefootball game between Western and Central this past weekend was the first sports event I've everattended that the National Anthem wasn't played before the game. Who goofed? Thanks a lot, Namewithheld by request Dear Editor: This campus doesn't need a new $950,000 library. It needs $950,000worth of up to date books, journals, etc. for the present library. Sincerely, Sam Herman PARKING your chance to get a sneak preview. All freshmen and transfer students who have not received their gradeprediction test results may pick their scores up at their counselor's office during the coming week.WESTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGIAN Cars are out . . . by Dave Colburn Prediction: Next year will bea mass mad scramble for motor scooters. Not caused by a status seeking Don Quixote, butinvented by a crazed, frustrated, and late student. In other words, cars are out and inversly parkingspaces are in. If the influx of cars continue we'll have to tear down Old Main, the Art Building, the MusicBuilding, and the Rain Forest for parking spaces and classes will be taught in cars similar to the waydrive-in movies teach. If you live ten blocks from school don't drive because you'll have to walk twelveblocks to get to class. There is a solution to mitigate our fears. Actually there are two solutions: (1) build a temporary gravel parking lot in the Veteran's housing area or (2) build a four level car garage. The firstidea is a sound one and it would hold 400 cars but this would only be a temporary measure. The second plan would cost $1,200,000 to build and would take years to pay off at a cost of $2,380 per stall or perperson. This plan is of course unreasonable but there are people vitally interested in October 27, 1961 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1961 October 27 - Page 3 ---------- finding a solution, and Mr. Harold Goltz, Ass't. to the President, discussed a few alternatives thatwould be good probable solutions. I just hope the machinery behind the red tape is fast or within the next ten years there won't be any campusâ€”just one tremendous drive in school. THEM THERE EYESWhispered rumor: Big battle in Legislature this week. everyone, and pondering. And when the meetingwas over and everyone left still eyeing each other and trying to figure out who hadn't dropped the bomb,or who was where, why for when. It was kinda confusing . . . Diddly damn, why don't we have good oldknock down drag out legislatural controversies anymore so everyone can leave feeling satisfied orsomething. There's nothing as stupid as everyone staring at everyone else. IIAN^^HS^^^^Ki^M^^fe^^SfP*1* To Gadfly â€” with love the Creampuffeers (Frantic Frosty, Krashing Karen, BigBad Bill, Malicious Mike) Aha! Muck, dirt, scandal! Oh Boy! Goody! And six members of the Collegianstaff (otherwise known as the Creampuffeers â€” accent in the final syllable) sallied forth, slinking slyly into the Legislatural archives. God! Six Collegian Reporters!! The thought whipped from blazer toblazer . . . and seventeen pairs of beady eyes watched, and seventeen minds pondered. (Something isup â€” why are all the Collegian people here â€” they're up to something again.) And six pairs of beadymuck raking eyes watched, calculated and waited. And seventeen pairs of beady law making eyeswatched and pondered and waited. And everyone watched everyone, and waited, and avoided everyone else's eyes, and wrote notes and waited. Through the reports, eyes calculated; then throughmotions, discussions, committee referrals, and everyone was waiting and watching RESURRECTIONby Ric Stephens And behold there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended fromheaven and came and rolled back the stone from the door and sat upon it. And for fear of him thekeepers did shake and become as the dead. And the angel spake unto them and said: Fear not, I meanyou no harm. I have come only to remove the gross blot that lies on this house. For if you continue tobarricade yourselves with this puritanical plywood you shall succeed only in barricading integrity,trust and freedom. In closing up your house you have also closed up dessention and distrust in yourhearts. So, disregard these untrusting "powers" open your minds, your hearts and the deep crypt inwhich your trust is locked. Open your doors and watch the dark angels of dissention and distrust llyout. Then truly ye shall dwell in "The House of Color and Light" forever. People on campus WesternWashington C O L L E G I A N Vol. LIV, No. 5 A Weekly Newsmagazine Western Washington StateCollege Bellingham, Washington Second-class postage paid at Bellingham, Washington Printed atPioneer Printing Co., Bellingham Karen Bainter Margaret Ashburn __. Frosty Billinesley Nigel AdamsJudy Borman Dave Benseler Arden Munkres James Mulligan Editor Assistant Editor Feature EditorSports Editor News Editor Business Manager Photographer Advisor Reporters: Janice Therkelsen,Darlene Tucker, Penny Van Slyke, Carolyn Newton, Ed .Caul-kins, Ric Stephens, Bill Potter, RogerLibby, Hardev Shergill, Mike Martin, Bob Galford, Bob Pike, Pat King, Don Miller, William Burke, DavidColburn, Louise Wassoon, Gerri Nye, Pat Bosserman, Kathy Therrien, Joel Woodman, Dave Tremaine,Nancy Matson, Jim Reichert. DANFORTH FOUNDATION One hundred post graduate fellowships arenow being offered by the Danforth Foundation to male students interested in college teaching as acareer. These fellowships are open to any senior or graduate under thirty years of age, of any creed,color or citizenship, single or married. He may have studied in any field common to the undergraduatecollege. The awards are generally given for one year, but may be renewed for four academic years.Grants depend on individual needs, limits being: single, $1,500; married, $2,000 and $500 for eachdependent; plus required tuition and fees. Applicants must plan to enter an accredited U. S. graduateschool in the fall of 1962. Interested students should contact Mr. Harold Goltz, Assistant to thePresident, as soon as possible. October 27, 1961 WESTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGIAN Page 3 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1961 October 27 - Page 4 ---------- APATHY IN A GAP Student Government at Western by Karen Bainter Apathy, apathy, apathy . . . thewords echo hollowly year after year whenever Western's student government, student body or therelationship between the two are described. The symbolic blue blazer, or authoritarian wooden gavel, motions, ayes, nays, committees, gripes and complaints, and the controversies that Clayton, Carson Boysen, Al Randall, Louise Bailey, Dave Corliss, Karen Fortin, Bruce Stubbs, Gary Beeman, Thisyear's Legislature members include Dick Hayes, ASB President; Gordy Mills, ASB Vice President; SueMartin, Secretary; Richard Reynolds, Director of Student Affairs, and John Wuest, GovernmentDepartment, advisors; and Dick Frank, Mike Hyatt, Martin Millbank, Terry Motions, ayes, nayes,committees, complaints, the Legislature meets . . . everyone knows enough about to gripe and rumble,but no one really knows the exact truth of what is going on, or really cares enough to present theiropinion to student officers or to trouble to check facts. Part of the gap between the studentgovernment and the student may be the fact that the average student doesn't know, or really care howWestern's government is set up. The basic skeleton of Western's student government consists of threebranches, just like the United States government, the Legislative, the Executive and the Judicial. Theblue blazer crew, the Legisla-.. ture is the Legislative branch which m a k e s the policies. Meetingswhich are open to the student body are held weekly, Mondays at 4:00 in the Legislature room on thesecond iloor of the VU. Student turnout is usually quite skimpy barring the times when whisperings ofa big controversy seep out to the rest of the campus. Page 4 and Lrnea Wichland, representatives. TheExecutive branch includes the ASB President, his cabinet, and the chairman of the standing boards. The ASB Boards carry out the policies formulated by the Legislature. The standing boards are Pep, Social,Finance, Public Relations, Union, Facilities, Elections, Co-op, and Athletics. The final branch ofthe governmental skeleton is the Judicial branch. Three persons, appointed by the ASB Presidentmake up this board which interprets the constitution in cases oi conflict. But there are still gapsbetween the government and the average student. How many times does the Legislature echo the realvoice of the Western student in its decisions.. How many votes are cast under the influence of purelypersonal biases? How many representatives are "yes men" simply be-caue it is easier thanstanding up for a small point that isn't really WESTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGIAN too important, orthat is a little too much bother to investigate thoroughly? In an attempt to, reach the student body'sfeelings and views on different subjects the Legislature members are working on a plan by whichthey could talk and be questioned by students at house meetings in campus dorms and living groups.Perhaps, this will narrow some gaps, and kill the fungus of apathy and indifference which grows inclusters on Western's "Don't Give a Damn" campus. AL RANDALL Meet your Legislator by Penny VanSlyke Today while I was guzzling coffee and smoking cancer fags in the Cof-iee Shop, who should come groping through the screen of smoke but Al Randall, your legislator-at-large. Al applied a month ago forthe Legislature and was elected. His qualifications for this responsible job were that he was of Juniorstatus, had fairly high grades, was a member of the Union Board and the Elections Committee. Al'shome is Edmonds, Washington. He attended Everett Junior College for one quarter, but wasdisappointed in the lack of interest displayed by the student body so he transferred to Western. Here, he has stayed and is now planning to graduate in, two years with a Teaching Certificate in English. He AlRandallâ€” Alpiner and English major plans to go into the teaching field, but is also very interestde inpolitical science, his second major. He enjoys all outdoor sports, especially skiing and hiking which explains why he is President of the Alpine Club. October 27, 1961 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1961 October 27 - Page 5 ---------- Al takes the responsibilities of Legislature seriously; however, he has shown particular interest in twophases. The first of these is the Kui-shan Cabin which is owned jointly by the student body and theBelling-ham Hiking Club. The cabin is in very bad condition and, being as we do own half oi the cabin,we should take enough interest in it to repair it. Al is very emphatic about this and is going on a one-man campaign to accomplish it. So if anyone feels aa he does, talk to him and give him your support. He isyour legislate-and if you want to voice your opinion to the Legislature go to him. He *, working for you.The second phase which he Is interested in is the National Student Association. This is a national!;/represented college student association. They have formed a lobby in Congress through which theycan express student feeling on political issues of the day. Al was quoted as saying, "Being connectedwith this organization will force the student body to come in contact and make decisions on suchissues as Communism and the John Birch Society. This is a way to get our students to think moreabout National Affairs than just about the bars on Higginson Hall." I was very impressed with theinterest shown by Al Randall. He seems to be very competent and is doing a fine job for you. Oncampus there is an apparition known as a piledriver. Throughout the day, one can hear this monsterpuffing and huffing, striving to drive the piles deeper and deeper. Ugly and powerful, it sits there,surrounded by stacks of pilings, hammering and smashing, driving and bashing, molding these hunksof wood into a foundation for1 tile future Humanities Building. The hammer falls endlessly, Kablonk,kablonk, kablonk. I can easily envision this machine as a symbol of an inevitabilityâ€” theinevitability of the statement "The Strong shall inherit the Earth.'' In the classrooms we have theTheory of Evolution and Surival of the Fittest, presented to us is the glorious unfolding of Man's ascent to the top of the evolutionary heap. October 27, 1961 Man is ruler of the earth because of his ability toadapt to new envir-omental situations and to adapt the envirinment to fit his desires. Evolution is change: change is a-daption; adaption is strength. And the strongest shall survive. Again on campus, we havethe Administration setting up rules and regulations for "proper" behavior (also ":or our own good"). Ifone deviates too far from the norm, he will be placed on Social Probation. Kablonk! In Bellingham, themoneyed men (the restauranteers and other "small-' businessmen) control the town's political setup. But this is true of any town of Bellingham's size. These men decide the "proper" behavior patterns of theircustomers. If the customers don't practice these patterns of behavior, it is likely that they will not be customers for long. And the piles are driven deeper . . . In the United Nations Building, Mr. Kruschevpounds the table, screaming threats at the Western Nations. The first reaction of a scared man is toscream. At various test sites throughout the world, nuclear bombs are smashing the earth, sterilizingand gouging it into parched wasteland. Again and again the bombs explode louder, the craters growdeeper, and the men run faster. This month it's a 50 megaton bomb-a crater 400 feet deep. Smash andrun. . . It appears to me that the people in power set up the rules of behavior for those not strongenough to be in power. It may well be that "The bigger they are, the harder they fall", but it is also truethat the smaller you are, the harder you get smashed. Undeniably, Might Makes Right. The HammerFalls . . BOOK THEFTS Thieves run rampant by Don Miller Widespread reports of stealing havereached the office of The Dean of Men. The stealing has been mainly of text books, although many other items have also been reported stolen. The primary areas that the thieves have concentrated on are theV. U. Book Store, the book racks, just outside of the snack bar, the organized student houses anddorms, the Dining Hall (Commons) and stndent automobiles. The percentage of students who aredishonest is extremely small, but this small minority is reponible for widespread stealing which is caus-fESTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGIAN ing a great deal of concern to both students and facultymembers. NOTICE: IF YOU ARE CAUGHT STEALING you can and may be suspended from thiscollege; further, it may be entered on your permanent scholastic record. It is requested that eachindividual do the following in these situations. 1. Stolen Book: Report it at once to the book store and tothe Dean of Mens office. If the book is found, it can be returned to you, ONLY if you have reportedyour loss. 2. Found Book: Turn the book into the lost and found as soon as possible. (Located in OldMain at the Business Office.) MARKED BOOKS are a deterent to stealing. Please mark your books insuch a way that they may be easily identified. "Protect your belongings." DO NOT lay down your textbooks where someone may be tempted to steal them. Examples of the stealing which is taking placeare: One student set all his books down in the coffee shop then proceeded to buy some coffee. When he returned, his books were gone. In the book store a student bought an Earth Science book for $5.50He laid it down with the rest of his books and returned to buy a pocket book which he had forgotten topurchase. When he returned to the book rack three minutes laterâ€” NO Earth Science BOOK .'.'.'The ASB Legislature has appointed a committee to check into the possible purchase of lockers to aidstudents in safeguarding their property. If you need books but do not have sufficient funds to by them,you can borrow money from the student loan fund. To arrange for a loan, contact either the Dean ofMen's or the Dean of Women's offices. Page 5 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1961 October 27 - Page 6 ---------- WESTERN HOSTS ACU Smothering under heaps of memos, notes and letters Darryl Zentner, UnionBoard Chairman, is finishing plans for the ACU Conference to be held in the VU Building next weekend. The Region Eleven Association of College Union's Conference will began Thursday, November 2, andwind up Saturday, November 4. Over 230 people (both students and faculty) will represent over 40colleges and universities in California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii,British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Last years conference was held at the University ofCalifornia at Davis, California. A cabaret mixer will be held Thursday night iu the Coffee Shop for "getacquainted" purposes. This necessitates that thp Coffee Shop be closed to Western students for theevening. (This is to give you ample warning to start a "migrate to cafes movement" or plan instantcoffee in tap water attempts.) The conference this year will be the largest in the history of theassociation. The agenda of the conference is concerned with student activities, not studentgovernment. The schedule includes banquets, meetings and discussions. "This is a conference wherethings get done," states Darryl Zentner who has attended two others. LEGISLATURE Unanimous Ayes by Nancy Matson At 4:00, October 23, amid low lights and cigarette smoke, Western's seventeen sat around the rectangular table in VU 208â€” the Legislature meeeting was in order. Two items made upthe old business. The first, the Brothers Four. Because only 475 students bought tickets for theafternoon performance, an expected amount of money was not madeâ€”but, as Gordy Mills broughtout, the purpose of the program was not to make money but to entertain. And besides, an A L seriesperformer has never made over $1,500 (to the series large crowds never seem to go, it was added.) Thisseems to justify the loss (yours incidentally), and most Legislature's consciouses appeared to beeased as no one "made a fuss". The second item under old business was to elect representa- DarrylZentner, Mr. Reynolds, Tom Gill Completing conference conference - * Dr. Ronald A. Workman â€” Dr.Alan H. Stone OPTOMETRISTS 1519 Cornwall Ave â€” Bellingham â€” Phone RE 4-2870 209 MainStreet â€” Ferndale â€” Phone DU 4-1463 Page 6 â€”n^â€”nâ€”â€¢Â«!â€¢ tives to the NSA regional atOregon State. Out of six candidates, Carson Boyson, Karen Fortin, Mike Hyatt, and John Sigardsonwere elected. New business was opened with the unanimous approval of having Mr. Weust stay on asadvisor. Five more unamimous decisions followed: to appoint a committee of five (any others who have ideas can contribute, too) to investigate the concession situation for the new gym; to transfer the jobof deciding the feasibility of Western's attending the Oregon State Winter Carnival February 23- 25 atBend, Oregon to the ski club; to agree upon paying $7.50 rental for the third Union barber chair until thenew college owned chair arrives from Japan; and to refer again to committee the stealing problemprevalent on campus. This last unanimous decision came about after a long discussion in responseto Don Miller's report on stealing at Western. He said that the Bookstore would have to sell $1,000worth of merchandise to make up for $100 worth of losses. It was suggested that students will justhave to keep an eagle eye out for their belongings to prevent them from disappearing until otherprecautions can be made. To combat the thieves it was suggested that lockers be bought or rented bythe college, and that a threat of being expelled and exposed in the Collegian be used as a deterent.Lastly Gordy Mills brought the Legislature up to date on homecoming revealing that Western would be transformed into an imaginary kingdom, the student body into peasants; the faculty into lords,midterms into the harvest, and that the bonfire would not be a "brawl" but a rally where houses can throw things on the fire (things, referring to effigized house mothers, he jokingly added.) Karen Fortin endedthe hour by putting in a plug for the Friars, a singing group from Michigan State. There's a possibilitythey might be performing on campus in April. The meeting was closed by President DickHayesâ€”without the usual unanimous ayes. FALL FASHION SHOW Panorama of fashion Girls, put onyour space helmets and get ready to preview the latest in fall fashions at the Associated WomenStudents' annual fashion show, "Fashions in Orbit." This year's fall fashion show will feature a panoramaWESTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGIAN October 27, 1961 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1961 October 27 - Page 7 ---------- of the latest fall fashions now being featured in downtown Bellingham shops. Ann Donovan, AWS vicepresident, invites all women students to view the fashions at an AWS assembly on Wednesday,November 1, at Ann Donovan, Eleanor Huse planning 3 p.m. in the auditorium of the WesternWashington State College. Working with Miss Donovan is Eleanor Huse, social chairman andmoderator, and her committee. Modeling the clothes donated by Bellingham shops are Sandra Stahl,Jan Jensen, Judy Collins, Janet Hill, Inge Wills, Doreen Spata-fore, JoAnn Lindahl, Sharon Larson,Lynn Carroll, Norma Ferris, Karen Lacount and Ann McKechnie Fashions to be previewed cons-St ol avariety of evening clothes, sportswear, formals and school clothes as well as items in sleepwear.HIGH SGHOOL COHFEREHCE Harry high school here . . . On Monday, Oct. 30, high school seniorsfrom Whatcom County will meet on campus from 9:30 to 11:30 for their college conferences. They willreceive intormation on the colleges in the Northwest, so that they can make an educated decision asto where they will attend school. Each student will attend two 50 minute sessions, where therepresentatives from the various colleges will tell the students about their particular college. Therepresentatives will discuss college expenses, entrance requirements, and other information of vitalconcern to prospective college students. Students from eight Whatcom high schools will attend theconferences. These high schools are Bellingham, Ferndale, Meridian, Blaine, Lyn-den, LyndenChristian, Nooksack Valley and Mt. Baker. October 27, 1961 â€¢mnim*mfi 132 J Cornwall Avenue..euingham, Washington Phone RE 4-1720 The Finest in Women's Apparel Everything for CampusWear â€”-A â€¢JM. â€” - M â€¢â€¢ gt;Â» I HOLLY'S MEN'S SHOP In the center of the ShoppingDistrict T06 W. Holly -*ft the KEY MOTEL HEATED POOL TV Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kelley 212Samish Hiway Phone REgent 3-4060 Bellingham, Washington ~*7 1 'i lt;: 'â€¢ 1 1 'â€¢ I * Â» â€”â€” â€¢ MOTOR BANKING FOR CONVENIENT * Drive~ln Window * Customer Parking BELLINGHAMBRANCH 112 E. Holly St. REgent 3-3030 SEATTLE-FIRST NATIONAL BANK MBMBSR FCDBRAt DlPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION RAWLS' SUPERETTE 714 E. HOLLY College StudentsEspecially Welcome GROCERIES COSMETICS SCHOOL SUPPLIES BEVERAGES HI-BROWGREETING CARDS Every Day 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. s ' gt; 'I 'l s 'â€¢ ; ' â€¢ ' i ' â€¢ :: 1'. '! 'â€¢ 'I'â€¢ 'I juheA, Studio. 108 N. Commercial REMEMBER . . . YEARBOOK PICTURES are being taken inthe Basement of the Viking Union. For your convenience, make your appointment by phone. RE 4-7240. If no answer, Call RE 4-7240 Member Washington State Professional Photographers Assn.WESTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGIAN Page 7 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1961 October 27 - Page 8 ---------- 1. ABSHIRE'S REALTY ATTENTION FACULTY Announcing . . . OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY,OCTOBER 28 â€” 2 - 5 p.m. 429 15th Street Easy access to the campus, in residential district most indemand. Charming imaginative home with excellent resale potential. AN OUTSTANDING VALUE at$15,500 4 Bedrooms with a bath and a half. Brick patio with beautiful landscaping. Exciting view of theBay. Handsome carpeting and draperies. Fireplace. DOOR PRIZE Phone RE 4-1941 â€¢ | " ^ â€” M -TOWN COUNTRY CLEANERS announces 15% Off on Cleaning to All WWSC STUDENTS onPresentation of ASB Card Cash Carry TRY OUR LAUNDROMAT FOR YOUR WASHING NEEDSAlso â€” for your convenience while your wash is being doine â€¢ FREE HAIRWASH â€¢ FREE VANITYâ€¢ FREE COFFEE â€¢ FREE HAIR DRYER Attention, Married Students: Married students insuredunder the college medical expense plan can now secure coverage for dependent wives and children.Cost one or more children $6.00 per quarter Wife only $8.95 per quarter Applications and brochures may be obtained at Dean of Men's office. Premiums and completed applications to be forwarded toIRELAND BELLINGAR INSURANCE OFFICE 1525 Cornwall Avenue â€” Bellingham Phone RE 3-9130 IN INDIA Religion . . . by Hardev Shergill The Constitution of India provides for free and compulsoryeducation for ail children between 6 to 14 years of age and this is primarily the responsi-lity of the stategovernments. The Union Government concerns itself with the co-ordination of facilities and determinationof standards in respect of higher educaction and research and scientific and technical education. Co-ordination in regard to elementary and secondary education is secured through All-India Councils. TheUnion Government are also responsible lor the running of four universities (Aligarh, Banaras, Delhi andVisva Bharti) and such other institutions of national importance as Parliament may by law declare.Expenditure About two-thirds of the total expenditure on education is met from the government funds,the remaining being covered by funds from municipal a.nd district boards, endowments and tuitionfees. Tuition fee is charged only from the 9th grade onwards and is rather nominal except in the case oftechnical colleges. Literacy Percentage of literacy tor the population as a whole is about 40, it beinghigher in case of men than women. The percentage of children undergoing instruction to the total number of children in the age group 6-11 is about 60 and in the age group of 11-17 about 20. It is assumed thatby 1965-66 all the children between 6-11 years of age would be in school,. This is by no means a meanachievement considering that at the time of independence in 1947 only 14 per cent of India's 360million people were literate where as now 40 per cent among 440 million are literate. Educational system The educational system is divivded into Primary or Basic, Secondary and Higher and Universityeducation. Primary or Basic Education 6-14 years An AlMndia Council for Elementary educationedvises the Central and State Governments on all matters relating to elementary education and topreparation of programs for the early implementation of compulsory and free education. The courses of study are in Languages, Social studies, General science, Mathematics, Arts and music, Craft andPhys- Page 8 WESTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGIAN October 27, 1961 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1961 October 27 - Page 9 ---------- ical Education. All courses are compulsory for all the students. Among the languages every child isrequired to learn his mother-tongue, which is also the medium of instruction, and take up study of Hindu, the official language of the country, after fifth grade and a third language in the following year. This thirdlanguage can either be lEnglish or any other Indian language. Every school, however, is required tomake provision for the teaching of English which is as a rule the third language. In the case of secondand third languages, the emphasis is on the language expect only. Secondary education 14-17 yearsSecondary education is a self-eou-tained and complete stage because for the majority of the studentsthis would be the end of schooling. Ai - India Council of Secondary Education advises the Central andState Governments in all matters. The curriculum consists of compulsory core-subjectsâ€”Languages, Social studies, General Science, Mathematics and one Crait and three elective subjects.These elective subjects are chosen from one of the seven groupsâ€” Humanities, Sciences, Technical,Commercial, Agriculture, Fine Arts and Home Science. All the schools, however, do not offer all theseven groups, three being the usual. Besides these three electives a student may take at his option oneadditional subject from any of the groups irrespective of whether or not he has chosen his other optionsfrom that particular group. Language requirement at the secondary istage is only one language besidesthe mother tongue. This may be Hindi or English or any other language. Higher and University education Post-secondary education in India is imparted through arts and science colleges, professional colleges,special education colleges, research institutions and universities. The universities are of threedifferent types: 1. Affiliating type, which do not undertake any teaching but merely prescribe courses ofstudy, conduct examinations and award degrees and diplomas in respect of colleges affiliated tothem. 2. Affiliating and teaching type, which in addition to carrying out functions of the afliliating type off-generally at the post-graduate level, er teaching and research facilities 3. Residential and teachinguniversities, which are unitary organizations controlling all colleges under their jurisdiction in allrespects and undertaking teaching at all levels. A number of the new universities belong to thiscategory. Besides these there are special educational institutions i n c l u d i ng schools for thehandicapped and for social workers; schools of music, dancing and other fine arts; of oriental studies,adult education, etc. Special efforts are being made in the fields of higher technical education, ruralhigher education, social education, physical education and sports. UMBRAGE An Open Letter TheP.E. Department (never among my staunch supporters) has found a way to get rid of me. The nyloncimbing ropes may or may not hold a climber, but the manila ones (somewhat older than i) areguaranteed to break at the slightest twitch. I'm not asking for new ropes â€” just praying. If you don'tbelieve me on the poor condition of the ropes I will supply statistics. * * * Have noticed somethingstrange. One of the leading publishers advertises a book (one of my texts) for $6.50. Our bookstore(which I have been led to understand was formed to save us money) charges $6.95 for the same book. * * * A self made man does have his problems. " -.'â€¢ ,. * * * Beloved Gadfly, If you don't like what isbeing written in the Collegian I humbly invite you to spend several hours a week in the office doing yourshare at improving your paper. I admit it is bad form to comment unfavorably on the students thatbother to put their comments down on paper. It is, however, hypocrisy and bad manners to say what alousy job someone else is doing when you won't (or can't) do anything yourself. * * Â» Understand theVancouver police made a series of raids upon bookstores in trie' city to capture all copies of HenryMiller's Tropic of Cancer. After a careful reading of it (I managed to acquire Mr. M's copy for a weekend) I see why. Adults must be protected from good literature, no matter what the cost. They may start tothink. 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We wash, dry and fold yourclothes in V/z hours â€” Just wash, Vz hour â€” no need to wait I Phone REgent 4-1650 CLYDEBANKS for LATEST IN CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES Contemporary Gifts I RE 4-6210 119 W. Holly THE BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK "Locally Owned and Operated Since 1904"CORNWALL HOLLY Drive-In Office at 1605 Cornwall Ave. Member F.D.I.C. Montgomery Ward SEETHE LATEST STYLES in our Catalogues and Order Sheets which are in the main lounges of the Student Union and all Dormitories for your convenience WESTERN OPTICAL dispensary, inc. PRESCRIPTIONOPTICIANS 1262 STATE ST. PHONE RE 3-2130 *.â€”..- Fag3 10 SHOP . . . Ennen's Thriftway At theFoot of High Street Hill "WE'RE ALWAYS READY TO HELP YOU" HIGH AND HOLLY Where EveryCustomer Is Important! UP TO DATE WESTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGIAN by Bob Pike On May 7,1945, General Jodl signed the unconditional surrender which ended the war in Europe and brought to aclose the bloody drama of the Third Reich. With the last gasp of Nazi Germany came the death ofEurope as master of its own house. With the close of the war, two giant superpowers would eclipse theimportance of Europe and place as pawns on their chess board the once mighty nations of France,Germany, and Great Britain. In the sixteen years since V-iB day, the cold war has come of age andEurope has become a vital part of the cold war struggle. Likewise, the question which has plaguedEurope since 1848, has become even more of a problem in this contest between East and West. Thatproblem is the role of Germany in European and world politics. Germany Suffers Defeat The Prussianrevolution of 1848 was, by and large, the great impetus to the nationalistic spirit which demanded theunification of the German people. In the two decades that followed, Prussia was to wage warsuccessfully against Denmark and Austria to satisfy that nationalistic urge. In 1870, Prussia and France would fight a war which would end in defeat and humiliation for Louis Napoleon on one hand, and theunification of Germany on the other. In the period between 1871 and 1914, the new Germany was toshow its flexible economic and military muscle in all walks of European life. Then World War I wouldbring the first military defeat that Germany had known. That defeat should have answered the question of Germany's relation to the balance of power. Yet in the final analysis, the Versa! les Treaty was tohave been built upon a foundation of said. Nazi Germany was to rise from the shattered particles of the foundation, in 193?, the world would again be plun-ed into war. This time the impetus would be theGerman invasion of Poland. The question that Europe faced was essentially that of 1941 â€” the growthof German power. In 1961, the question is different, but it still concerns Germany. The difference isone which exists because of the pres- October 27, 1961 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1961 October 27 - Page 11 ---------- ence of two foreign powers in European affairs. The question is now who will control Germany. The Berlin Crisis which the world faces today is only a small part of the total drama of the same question. Berlinis only a prelude to what the Soviet Union has in mind for all of West Germany. If the objective of theSoviet Union is to secure its influence over the territory it now controls in Eastern Europe, then it must be expected that the Soviets will strike at the position of West Germany and Berlin. West Germany,with Berlin as its outpost, stands as the greatest single threat to Soviet security in Eastern Europe. One major reason for this is economic development. Giant of Industry Since the end of the Second WorldWar, West Germany has become a giant among industrial nations. This prosperity of West Germany and Berlin serves as a constant reminder to the Eastern European States that Communism as aneconomic reality is far from Utopia. More and more, the nations of Eastern Europe have found thatCommunism means exploitation by the Soviet Union. To the Soviets, Communism means nationalism.But, to the Eastern Europeans, Communism has meant political and economic imperialism. Berlin isthe focal point of these differences between East and West. Berlin is, as Nikita Khrushchev has called it, the "bone in the throat" of Communist Europe. Examination of the figures for refugees fleeing fromEastern Europe to the West gives support to these economic and political differences. Berlin isdangerous to the Soviets both as a showcase and as a refuge. If tjhe Soviet Union is to tighten itssecurity of Eastern Europe, it must not only eliminate Berlin, but it must eventually weaken the totaleconomic structure of Western Europe. Destroying Berlin as an outpost does not scolve the Sovietproblem â€” it merely transfers i.t Once Berlin is eliminated, the Soviet's next objective must be the inthe European economic structure, is the core of the problem reduction of West Grmany proper. WestGermany, as the cornerstone faced by the Soviet Union. Only by the elimination of West Germanycan the economic power of Western Europe be diminished. Not A Unique Problem The United States,and the West, must view the Berlin Crisis not as a unique problem, but as part of the question on who is to control Germany. The question of Germany must finally be settled, but it must be settled withoutthreatening the long-term security of Western Europe. The freedom of Berlin must be upheld as thefirst step in insuring that security. As long as Berlin remains an outpost of the West, the Sovietsystem will not be secure. Once Berlin is compromised, the West has threatened its own position andthe security of the future generation. THE FIFTH CORNER by Judy Borman To Mr. Nelson â€”Though the issue of Carol E. Williamson's letter to the editor has already been overdone, I would like to point out, in reference to your letter, that Miss Williamson's being "only a Freshman" was one of tworeasons given for her hesitance to take a stand on the issue involved, and was thus subject to fair attack In fact she wrote me a letter amending this statement to read: "Since I have not had the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge on the matter . . . I feel that I cannot honestly take a stand." Mr. SidneyMendel set the minds working and the tongues thirsting as he recounted to a group of student writers his own campus days when aspiring authors met to discuss their manuscripts in a smoke-filled room over a pub. The handiness of a keg seemed to be a constant inspiration and the Western Writer's Club tookheart as they began to plan for future writer's meetings. Any interested student may submit some of his writings to Mendel and to Writer editor Brent Remmert, who will then have the better samplesmimeographed and distributed to others in the group to be discussed at the next meeting. The groupwill meet again this Thursday and the meeting is open to everyone. Something new this year: Coedstudent-faculty recreation in the gym and swimming pool each Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. What hashappened to the English language? Who has hidden the rules of grammar and lost the dictionary?Who has taken the language and drowned it in ambigious, inaccurate verbiage? The answer to thisquestion might well be: the American public school. Somewhere along the line, students have failed tolearn the correct use of their own language. The themes and reports submitted in college classes areoften appallingly poor. Something is terribly amiss when college students write fragrments instead ofsentences and use periods instead of commas. Let's take a good look at our English grammar textand start re-evaluating our use of the language and also, what do you say we take a look at a dictionaryonce in a while? The UN â€” an idea that was too ideal, a concept which was twisted as it grew. Thispast week the U.N. flag has flown the world over and the world over there have been mixed emotionsabout the flying of the gold and blue. The words United Nations bring to mind, not the actualorganization but rather our own country, a nation of many people united under the word "America."Let me quote from Archibald MacLeish: "She's a tough land under the corn mister: She has changedthe bone in the cheeks of many races, She has winced the eyes of the soft Slavs with her sun on them. She has tried the fat from the round rumps of Italians Even the voice of the English has gone dry Andhard on the tongue and alive in throat speaking: She's a tough land under the oak trees Mister. PhoneRE 4-3000 BEN'S MENS SHOP Always First with the Newest 1331 Cornwall October 27, 1961WESTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGIAN Page 11 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1961 October 27 - Page 12 ---------- Attention ye serfs by Pat King There is in the kingdom of Western on Sehome a selection of fair andgracious maidens from whom the Royal Court of Homecoming 1961 shall be chosen. Heralds, sound thy horns and salute each of the following fair damsels with a brief introduction. Candidates for Queen Sigrid XXIV are: Sylvia Aldrich, an English and P.E. minor from Federal Way, Wash., who is interested inswimming and skiing. Some of her college activities consist of Valkyrie and Blue Barnacles. LouiseBailey, a math major, hails fromt Bremerto'a. Among many activities she is on the ASB LegislatureBoard and is a member of Valkyrie. From Seattle comes Evelyn Freeman a sports enthusiast.Evelyn is a very active girl, participating in numerous school committees and is president of the seniorclass. Fourth we have Kathy Larson from Custer, Wash. Kathy likes to swim, and with Valkyrie, KappaDelta Pi, and the AWS Commission, college gives her a busy liie. Ann McKechnie, our next candidate,is an art collector from beautiful Victoria, B.C. Accordingly Ann is an art major, minoring in P. E. Someof her activities include Alpha Rho Tau, skiing, painting, and WRA. From Bellevue comes Sue Wen-ing who is minoring in home economics and social studies. Among her many interests she likes sewingand modeling and is a member of Valkyrie. The next three girls are vying for the honor of seniorprincess. The first candidate is Barbara Overhus from Seattle. Barbara likes swimming, skiing andbowling and is a member of Kappa Delta Phi. Next we have Kay Ross from Seattle. A-mong her threeminors she places home economics first on the list. Kay likes sewing and swimming and accordinglyis active in Blue Barnacles Gerri Watson hails from the big city- Seattle. She has three minors: musiclanguage arts, and social studies. Gerri is interested in modern dance and go-cart racing and is secretary of the senior class. The following four girls are competing for the crown of junior princess. First isJoanne Geiger who hails from Renton, Wash. This busy co-ed is a Valkyrie member and is co-chairmanfor Coifee Hours for Homecoming. Mary Lou Johansen whose home town is right here in Bellingham ismajoring in home economics. Among her many college activities she includes Valkyrie and Col-hecon. Our third candidate is Madge Pryde from Tacoma. This P.E. major likes swimming, hiking, and both types of skiing. Her activities include B.ue Barnacles and the Standards Board. From our capitalcity, Olym-pia, hails Beverly Sherman. She has three minors, professional education, music, andEnglish. Beverly is on the Pep Board, in Choir, and likes spectator sports. The title of sophomoreprincess will go to one of the following four girls. Bonnie Chriswell is another Bellinghamite. She hasmany intriguing hobbies such as Yoga, sketching, and piano. Among her interests she includesskiing, hiking, swimming, and people From Lynden, Wash, is Janice Jansen, a home economics major.She likes floral designing and playing the violin. Sports such as tennis, swimming, and water skiingalso capture Janice's interest. Our third candidate, Marilyn Murphy, is a Seattleite. English andpsychology are her mian subjects. She is a member of Valkyrie and is Homecoming Mums co-chairman. Another Seattleite is Vivian Oakvik who likes to ski and play tennis. This candidate ismajoring and minoring in sociology and elementary education. The following four girls are newcomersto Western's campus. One of these will wear the crown of the freshman princess. The first candidateis Erma Price from Lynden, Wash. At her hometown high school she was Girls' Club President and wasin torch and pep club. Erma also likes to bowl. From Olympia hails Murf Smith. Water skiing and tennisare Murf s special interests. In her high school Murf was active on the student council. Number three isGinny Stover from east of the Cascades in Sunnyside, Wash. She has three minors: foreignlanguages, art, and music. Ginny likes to participate in such sports as swimming, skiing, and tennis.The final contestant for freshman princess is Mary Williams from Burien. Song Staff, Pep Club, andBoard of Control were some of Mary's high school activities besides skiing (both types) wheneverpossible. These are the candidates for the Royal Court of Homecoming 1961 and, as is evident, anyone of them would make an excellent choice. Attention to all those gallant knaves in charge of dwelling,manor -house, or window displays. A thy signature on or before Nov. sign up sheet hath been placedin the Viking Union which must bear 2nd. Yea verily, serfs, remember thou must not exceed themaximum cost of $15 for thy displays. If thou havest any questions or desir-est information see AlWillsey or Judi Lauiainen, co-chairmen. Peasants prepare for a number of special surprises in store forthy-seives on campus during the week of Homecoming. Remember there are not many knight and dazeleft until this prominent event. In the parade this year the Royal Court will be carried by the Queen's i jutbeing built by Barbara Dowen a.A members of the Union Board with a,b-e assistance from Mr. Jerry Pool-ergio. The best decorated car in the parade will receive a trophy in addition t j one given to the prizefloat. The bonfire this year will be a pep rally with the entire student body invited to join in. Organizedclubs and houses may participate by throwing on the lire some symbol to encourage our Viks tobeat the Loggers in the Homecoming game. There will be no guarding of the fire this year. Again thisyear the music for the Queen's Ball will be provided by the to attend this grand event to climax band ofSteve Laughery. Plan now the biggest Homecoming of all. While the campus is letting off steam aftermidterms and preparing for a week of fun, the Homecoming '61 committee is preparing for the affairwith a second purpose. The major emphasis this year will be in the alumni to whom hopes ofbeginning a tradition of Homecoming itself is due. In the sorts, the committee has chosen to honor theclass of forty years ago in addition to the classes of 1901, 1911, 1931, 1941 1951, and 1961. During themorning of November 11, the gradsold and new will be invited to participate in special interest groups.Music, arts and industrial arts, science and math, and physi-grams. Following these programs caleducation will offer special pro-the alumni will tour the campus which will be on official open-house status for Homecoming day. A highlight of the celebration will be the return of several members of the footballteam of 1921. These former Vikings will once again be seen on the football field as part of the Page 12 WESTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGIAN October 27, 1961 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1961 October 27 - Page 13 ---------- h a l f - t i m e ceremonies at t h e Home-jiiliiiiiC3iiiiiiiiiiiiC3iiiiiiiiiiiiC3iiiiiiiiliiicaiiiiiiiiiiiiC3liliiiiiiiiiC3iiiiiiiiiiiicailiiiiiiiiiiC3iiiiiiiiiiiiC3illliiiiiiicaiiiiiiiillliC3llliiiilllllcanilllllllllC3njj coming game Nov. 11th at 1:30 p.m. = Â§ After the Homecoming parade and i game, thealums will join the student | body at the Round Table Feast (Smor- Â§j gasbord). This event will takeplace | at 5:30 p.m. in the Viking Commons. I The alumni will furnish their big = day with a dance at theLeopold Ho- = tel Crystal Ballroom. = VU BOARD Conference on Campus by Joel Woodman TheUnion Board announced that the A.C.U. (Associated College Union) Conference will be held on thiscampus November 2, 3, and 4. This conference will enable the delegates to exchange ideas andestablish a practical format for an eifective Student Union. W W.S.C. will be host to many out of stateguests including representatives from colleges in Montana, Idaho, California, Oregon, and Canada.This conference will not only contribute to the function of the Student Union but will enhance good willamong all the colleges partic pa-ting. The Union Board has the best interests oi the Student Body inmind and try to do everything possible that will add to their enjoyment of the Viking Union Building.Keeping this in mind the Union Board has subscribed to several magazines including Newsweek,(Saturday Evening Post, McCalls, Mademoiselle, Atlantic Monthly, and Good Housekeeping which willbe available in the main lounge for your enjoyment. Don t forget to drop down to the Grotto where youcan enjoy billiards, TV, chess, and ping pong at very reasonable rates. You bashful women also mightinquire about "Ladies Night." GERMAN CLUB DANCE Tomorrow night, "Das Oktober-fest,'' a dancesponsored by the German Club, will take place at the VU. Music will be provided by the College dance band. During the intermission, a variety of the "old-country" songs will be presented by members of theGerman Club. For an evening of fun entertainment, come to "Das Oktober-fest." Dance time is from 9 to12. Admission: 25 cents stag; 35 cents drag. WARNING: Roadifers are loose . . . PROFILES ONSALE MONDAY, OCTOBER 30th IN BOOKSTORE SMOKESHOP No student can afford to bewithout one. Price â€” 50c per Copy iii"i iiiiiitiiiiiii.iiiiiuii niiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiioi uiiiiiiiiiiioiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiuimiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiia ifif HELD OVER COLUMBIA PICTURES PRESENTS GREGORY PECK â€¢ mmiB ANTHONY a â„¢ : â„¢ * IH lt; lt;iUM OF NAVARONf COLOR AND CINEMASCOPE Tosustain the tremendous suspense, see It from the beginning. - ^ S I A N I E Y BAKERâ€¢ ANTHONYQUAYIE â€¢ IRENE PAPAS- GIA SCAIA J R ' S T r S t t ^ . l l " S L V I â€¢* lt;*Â«: Composed *ConacFCte* I OwcMtir I . ,Â« CARl FOREMAN U S t t u , | *DIHI[RI FIOUKIN I J.IEE THOMPSON I m S . Feature times Tonight, Mon., Tues., 7:15 and 10:15. Saturday at 12:15 â€” 3:00 â€” 5./50 and 9:00 p.m.Sunday at 1:15 â€” 4:15 â€” 7:15 â€” 10:15 COMING NEXT WEDNESDAY The Picture that shookEurope like an Earthquake; that been lauded and damned; that has won critical acclaim few pictures ever before. has as THE MOST TALKED ABOUT-MOST SHOCKED ABOUT PICTURE OF OURYEARS! One Complete Show Week Days at 8 p.m. Feature starts 8:30 SORRY! ALL PASSESSUSPENDED THIS SHOW DOORS OPEN 7:45 p.m. -Â«â€¢ * October 27, 1961 WESTERNWASHINGTON COLLEGIAN Page 13 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1961 October 27 - Page 14 ---------- LA PELOTITA by Nigel Adams Western looked tremendous, the weather was cold, and you'll never seea better game of football played again this year by a team so inspired, so full of guts and so consistent. On the other hand, Central looked sloppy and loathsome for a team that was supposed to be so red hotthat not even the best bartenders in town could handle them last Friday night. For being in first place theydon't deserve it. For game sportsmanlike conduct they deserve to be at the bottom of our neighboringinstitution's totem pole. No, there is no reason for a team like Central to be in first place and there isdefinitely no reason for Western's finest team in years5 to hang its head in remorse. No one on campuswould expect it of the best. So lets direct la pelotita debajo y siga leyendo: Item: Western 13 - Central 18 â€” After the printer's ink errored my prediction on last week's game I spetit the weekend hated andignored as usual, or admired as a future Royal Brougham (intention 13-8). Western defeated itself inabout three big moves but 5,000 plus fans went away talking about one of the most inspirational jobs inthe history of Western athletics. Future stars, well you can bet that the material for next year ihas gained its combat wings already; Congratulations to the great thinking of the Messrs. Drs. Lounsberry andjomaras. Item: Wester* J.V.' Double Delight â€” The J.V.s took two big games from UBC's junior varsityby the scores of 18-7 and 19-6. Leading the Vik-ettes were Ray Anchan and Jerry Joyce's breakawayrunning. This department was just wondering how many of the ballplayers from UBC were a part of thecontingent who played the Big Brothers early this year. Well, that's sports. Item: School Spirit â€” Thiswriter would like to congratulate Western's yell team for outcheering Central's cheering team becauseWestern had more Yell leaders. Need more be said to the apathetic upper or udder classmen. You knowyou set the example and when you don't get u,p and yell â€” what do you expect the Freshmen to do.Quit trying to show you're superior when you don't do anything to PROVE it to them. You know the upper classmen are supposed to be those so casual, such smooth clods that don't live in the past on THEIRMEMORIES. Quit being nostalgic, it's sickening. Item: Ex Viks 8 -Georgian 0 â€” Just a bunch of has-beens winning their third victory. Game honors go to a new recruit Jack Heins (former WSU and St.Martin basketball star) and to former good guy Bill Burby. Team slogain: Better to be a has-been than anever-was. Item: Varsity Basketball - pertinent facts: 24 game schedule not counting the playoffs andthe trip to Kansas City. Eight returning lettermen and 20 freshman. Prediction: They'll be in shape or dead by December 1. TIME OUT Enter a team into the Intra-mural Basketball league. Sign up now by gettingan entry blank from Dr. Ciszek. First meeting is o*i Friday, today at 4:00 in Room 109 of the new Gym . .. another complaint being heard around campus that the jocks are cutting out on jobs early, where non-jocks are working side by side with them. Just hoping a few don't spoil something for the future . . . incase you're wondering who tries more than anybody to get Western into the big time newspapers, etc.,it's that man about town Jack Robertson . . . Just kidding (ha, ha) Whitworth is the only Christian schoolthat sends out a missionary who majored in football at College . . . and you know as the years go bythey get better at it . . . Adios pagans. INTER-COLLEGE WRESTLING Hey, fellows, can you wrestle?No, not coeducationally, inter-collegi-ately. If you can, you are wanted. Page 14 matches will bearranged soon, and there is a possibility of an intercollegiate tournament on this campus. About 25men have expressed interest in the team, but others are still needed. Persons with high schoolwrestling experience are especially preferred. Turn-outs will start as soon as the recently ordered matsarrive. Interested persons may contact Dr. Tomaris, the wrestling coach, in the PE Building any timebefore 3:00. CENTRAL ROTTEN by Nigel Adams For losing the West Coast Game of the week,Western should never ieel as though they should play second fiddle. Central's blobs on the line werebeat to a pulp and if it wasn't for some backs like Rath and Ishida you can bet that the kids Western isgoing to have a wrestling team for the first time. Because of a limited budget, the team will have tooperate on an "at home" basis. However matches have been scheduled with Central and theUniversity of British Columbia. Other WESTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGIAN Viking Chalks One Upfrom the Windy City would be going back empty of their hot air. Are they that good, and did theymanhandle Western? Obviously, no. Central is a rotten club for being in first place. They don't deserve that victory in the least. The only time they looked fairly good was in the first series of plays when theyscored. From then on it was Western's night as finer conditioning and better alertness paid off timeand time again. Outstanding for Western were Garry Moore and Bob Plotts at the ends. Plotts had apenalty nullify and was the game's leading ground gainer with 95 yards. All alone was another freshmansensation, Terry Varner. It was Varner who would have had the tying touchdown at halftime had it notbeen barely deflected. This was a turning point. Tn the line Dick Hayes, Matt Kjel-stad and GaryFumano, were short of great in stopping Central. October 27, 1961 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1961 October 27 - Page 15 ---------- A hard one to lose on the scoreboard but a good one to win on the playing field. The Yardstick: West. Cent. 16 190 13 93 11 S 1 1 30 First downs 14 Yards gained rushing 162 Yards lost rushing 58Yards gained passing 105 Passes attempted 14 Passes completed 9 Passes intercepted by 1 Lostfumbles 2 Yards lost penalties 55 The Scoring: Western: ' Ladines 1 yd. plunge, PAT Rowe Spangler 1 yd. plunge Central Rath 4 yd. slant, PAT Kinart Fritter 35 yd. pass to Lowe Rath 3 yd. buckWESTERN VS WHITWORTH Whitworth builds for grudge by Nigel Adams The Whitworth M a c h i n eis building for what is considered to be a grudge perpetrated by their coach Sam Adams. It started wayback last year when film trading and then, ineligible trackmen, made the league penalize the Whitworth Machine. The film trading wan an incident where Western's game with a Tacoma school was handedover to Whitworth so they could be ready for a Western team that won only two games last year. SoWestern travels to Whitworth and Spokane and meets a Machine in Whitworth and an alumniWhitworth newswriter in a Spokane paper. The latter comment because last spring when the bancame, this one sports editor wrote a nice little editorial saying that Whitworth is a nice little school, withnice little Christian kids and they have nice little coaches who don't really mean anything wrong â€” Sowhy ban them? Now let's face it. There are a lot of other Christians at other schools So some of theseChristians have state support. But all Christians believe in rules for man to live by. So il' you commit asin you're guilty. It's that simple. Why make an issue of the ban? But Whitworth has made an issue of ittime and time again. Notice the big scores against some of the schools. You know, when winning, evenathletics has some ethics. Last week Eastern lost, 52-0; earlier in the year it was a PLU team, 67-0,etc. etc. How will Western fare? I'm afraid they'll do all right. It would be foolish not to pick Whitworthsimply on the basis of comparative scores. But Western hasn't played its best game of the year yet. Itwlil be a wide open affair with lots of running and passing from Spur-lock and Murio. This corner picksWestern, 21 â€” Whitworth 20. (It's a football game, not a grudge battle, remember.) HIGGIHS0NDEDICATION Gala affair Oct. 30 Dedication of Higginson Hall will take place Sunday Oct. 30 at 2:00a.m. Judy Ritchie, president of Higginson Hall, will be master of ceremonies and remarks will becontributed by several members of the Board of Trustees. The ceremony will be brief, and the unveiling of a plaque will highlight the program. Some of the invited include: the architect, Paul Thiry, boardmembers, Mr. Lathrop of HHFA, and the residents of Higginson Hall. Higginson Hall, built at a cost of$S00,000, is named for R. C. Higginson. He was a member of the first three-man Board of Trustees ofWhatcom State Normal School in 1895. He became president two years later and served until 1899.SPANISH CLUB FORMED "El Club Espanor* will have a Mexican Holiday for its first meeting whichwill be held Monday, October 30, 7:30 to 9:00 in Room 11-A of the Viking Union. NORSEMEN'S BALL Swinging affair An enjoyable time was had by those who attended the Norsemen's Ball on Friday, Oct.20 in the Elks Club Ballroom. The evening was highlighted with free pictures and music according torequest by Al Menden-hall. NorsemenÂ® paid for the pictures. The chaperones included: Mr. and Mrs.C. W. McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mumme, Dr. and Mrs. Harley Hiller, Mr. and Mrs. Monahan, and Mr. and Mrs. George Gerhard. Refreshments were served by the executives of Norsemen and theirdates: Ray Devier and Marilyn Neuman, Don Trethewey and Joanne Geiger, Bob Gilda and KarenKinnish, and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kingsbury. Photography was by Arden Munkers. POETRY by Louise Wasson Examination Lamentation Test me Won't pass Me joked In Class Me cram All night To get Test right De-ci Pher notes Me-mo Rize quotes Night oil Me burn An-swers Me learn Next dayNeed rest Me sleep Through test Friday, Oct. 'il Saturday, Oct. 28 Sunday, Oct. 29 Monday, Oct. 30Tuesday, Oct. 31 Wednesday, Nov. 1 Thursday, Nov. 2 Friday, Nov. 3 Saturday, Nov. 4 Sunday, Nov. 5 CAMPUS CALENDAR Folk Square Dance Mixer Dance (German Club Sponsor) Footballâ€” WWSCat Whitworth Parents' Day Movie High-School College Conference Deseret Club AWS Fashion ShowPractice Spanish Club Chess Club Christian Science Organization Inter Varsity ChristianFellowship?:00 p.m.â€” AM 15 Practice for Kick Off Assembly 7 p.m.â€” Auditorium 9 p.m.â€” MainLounge VU 9 p.m. 1:30-5:30 p.m. 7 p.m.â€” Auditorium On Campus 4 p.m.â€” Union, 209 7 p.m.â€”Auditorium 7:30 p.m.â€” Union, 11A 7 p.m.â€” Union, 10 7:15 p.m.â€” AM 201 Edens Hall ScavengerHunt AWS Fashion Show Intra Mural Swim Meet WWSC Dames German Club Sailing ClubHomecocming Rehearsal Association of College Unions Conference Kick-Off Mixer HomecomingRehearsal Kick-Off Assembly Movie Football â€” WWSC at PLU Presentation Assembly Boy ScoutsLeaders meeting 6:30-9:00 p.m. 3 p.m.â€” Auditorium Pool 7:30â€” A-201 7:30 p.m.â€” Union, 11A 100 7:30 p.m.â€” Union, 6 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m.â€” Auditorium Viking Union 9 p.m.â€” VU, Main Lounge 7 p.m.-lO p.m.â€” Auditorium 8 p m.â€” Auditorium _7 p.m.â€” Auditorium 7 p.m.â€” Auditorium Noon-6p.m.â€” Haggard Hall October 27, 1961 WESTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGIAN Page 15 ---------- Western Washington Collegian - 1961 October 27 - Page 16 ---------- PATRONIZE YOUR COLLEGIAN ADVERTISERS ^II ' m â€¢â€¢ PROTECT YOUR MONEY WITHWith a ThriftiCheck Personal Checking Account, you have positive protection against alterationsbecause of the exclusively designed safety paper used. 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Title: WWU Board minutes 1938 June
Date: 1938-06
Description: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1938.
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1938-06 ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - June 1938 ----------xxxxx---------- 321 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 22, 1938. The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held at the College on Wednesday June 22, 1938, at 4 P.M. Those present were D

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Title: Western Front - 1971 May 25
Date: 1971-05-25
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1971_0525 ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 25 - Page 1 ---------- \ . \ TUESDAY MAY 25th 1971 BELLINGHAM RECYCLE ALL PAPER "The Leading CollegeNewspaper in Washington State" REPRINTED FROM WESTERN UNION, FACULTY UNIONNEWSLETTER Faculty Flak Hits Flora's Budget Cuts By LARRY LEMON C
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1971_0525 ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 25 - Page 1 ---------- \ . \ TUESDAY MAY 25th 1971 BELLINGHAM RECYCLE ALL PAPER "The Leading CollegeNewspaper in Washington State" REPRINTED FRO
Show more1971_0525 ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 25 - Page 1 ---------- \ . \ TUESDAY MAY 25th 1971 BELLINGHAM RECYCLE ALL PAPER "The Leading CollegeNewspaper in Washington State" REPRINTED FROM WESTERN UNION, FACULTY UNIONNEWSLETTER Faculty Flak Hits Flora's Budget Cuts By LARRY LEMON Copy Editor PresidentCharles Flora didn't need to ask for reaction to his proposed budget cutbacks. Cries of fiscal agony andhowls of "discrimination!" are ricochetting around campus in letters and memos. Mel Davidson, facultycouncil chairman, said that "on most of it, I don't see what choice we've got." He said the ExecutiveCommittee of the Faculty Council approved of Flora's recommendations "in the sense that they are bitterly necessary." He explained: "This is a good time to take advantage of the financial crisis to chop outthings that we haven't had the courage to take a hard look at before," he said. "His (Flora's) early-closingsuggestion, ideally, is the way to fly, but I guess it would be impractical in the long run." Davidson saidhe was surprised at the proposed cuts in the music and foreign language departments, "but there mightbe good reasons for them." Davidson said the president had to have all feed-back by Friday so that hecan prepare his recommendations for the next Board of Trustees meeting. Phillip Ager, chairman of theMusic Department, said he wasn't sure how to interpret Flora's recommendation to "eliminate all statesupported individual instruction effective fall, 1972." "If individual instruction is put on a fee basis then it'spretty discriminatory against one set of students. It's the only part of the report that suggests thatstudents should pay fees in addition to tuition for what they have to have." Ager was unsure of whetherthe individual instruction policy would apply to other state schools or just to Western. "If it's notduplicated in other state colleges it would be disastrous. Many students would switch schools and I don'tthink we'd have a music major much longer. There will'be a college-wide meeting at 4 p.m. today in theMusic Auditorium to discuss the budget recommendations. President Flora will be available to answerquestions concerning campus problems caused by the proposed budget cuts. Possible budget cutswould include the elimination of all state-supported individual music instruction, elimination of college-supported intercollegiate sports, combination of the Men's and Women's Physical Education Departments or a possible six-week spring session during the second year of the biennium. He said that individualinstruction, two-thirds of which is handled by faculty members, is vital to the music major. "It's a lab formusic majors," he said. "It's the single most central activity that a music major takes part in." "The whole thing is pretty disturbing, but then the whole fiscal situation of the college is pretty disturbing," he added. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 3) WESTERN WASHINGTON STATE COLLEGE, VOLUME 63, NUMBER 57 ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 25 - Page 2 ---------- BURT LANCASTER VALM [WLA COMING COLOR by Deluxe2 /McK BRIAN KEITH *w The Ultimate Escape Film Your kid shouldn't know more about drugs than you do. You can do some quickcatching up with the straightforward, easy to read Federal source book: "Answers to the most frequently asked questions about drug abuse." For your free copy send in the coupon below. Drug AbuseQuestions and Answers National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information Box 1080, Washington, D.C. 20013 dino's PIZZA SMORGASBORD WEDNESDAYS ONLY ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR $1.50 (under10-half price) 111 E. Magnolia (next to Pay V Save) 734-9365 northwest C y C l w HONDA #KAWASAKI HARLEY-DAVIDSON also used bikes: 1968 450 HONDA $695 HARLEY SPRINT w/500miles....$595 3 HONDA 160's.. $295 and up 600 DuPont 734-7580 The music was great at the FirstAnnual Bellingham Sound Forum last Saturday, only there wasn't anyone there to listen to the concert.Lou Norby and the Valley Boys (pictured above) were one of the 24 groups that entertained an almostempty Civic Stadium. Only $300 was gathered at the concert which was intended for the benefit of theCrisis Clinic, the Tenants' Organization of Whatcom County, the Low-Cost Housing Union and the Lynden Migrants' Day-Care Center. The forum was sponsored by Off-Campus Interhouse Community, Inter-HallCouncil and the DARE Association of the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce. Budgetary ConsiderationStudent Credit Hours Cost $4.22 on Average By RON GRAHAM Managing Editor One of the guidingfactors used by President Charles Flora in suggesting budget reductions was monthly teaching costs per student credit hour (SCH). The average instructional cost for all of Western Washington State College is $4.22 per student credit hour, with the most expensive department cost per student $8.18 (Music) andthe least expensive cost $1.77 (General Education, according to Flora's report. The costs per SCH atthe cluster colleges are; $4.50 for Fairhaven College, $7.01 for College of Ethnic Studies and $4.53 forHuxley College. The costs per SCH in the various departments is as follows: Courses Art BiologyEconomics Business Chemistry Education English Ethnic Studies Fairhaven Foreign LanguagesGeneral Education Geography Geology Total SCH Instruction All Levels Only History 8,858 $3.73Home Economics 2,086 $3.75 Huxley 1,079 $4.53 Library Science 585 $6.35 Math 10,020 $3.98 Music 3.171 $8.18 Philosophy 2,085 $3.48 Men's P.E. 2052 $5.20 Women's P.E. 2.535 $4.96 Physics 5,463$4.14 Political Science 7,627 $2.57 Psychology 12,718 $3.36 Soc/Anthro 9,486 $2.06 Speech 4,976$5.09 Technology 3,159 $5.39 Some of the bigger cuts suggested by Flora are aimed at thedepartments with high costs per SCH. Included in his suggestions are: 5,294 5,174 7,133 4,24613,971 9,755 800 4,307 4,259 7,794 4,427 2,864 $4.35 $5.42 $3.69 $5.48 $4.95 $5.37 $7.01$4.50 $6.38 $1.77 $4.31 $5.51 all state-supported individual music, to become effective fall,â€”eliminate instruction for 1972. â€”eliminate the Library Science Department entirely, to becomeeffective fall, 1972. -reduce commitment to the Foreign Languages Department 50 per cent, effective fall,1972. -reduce costs of the Ethnic Studies instruction through wider student participation or reducefaculty. Bookstore Board, ASAC Involved in Power-play By SUSAN GAWRYS Front Reporter TheBookstore Board, which hasn't met since Mar. 4, is involved in another power hassle with the AssociatedStudent Activity Commission (ASAC). Bookstore manager Ray Knabe will retire July 1, and a newmanager will be needed. Howard Mitchell, chairman of the bookstore board, said that assistant managerGeorge Elliot will be the new manager. Mitchell said that Elliot has been given training and will beassuming control at the end of August. ASAC Chairman Rich Hass said that ASAC makes the decisionon who will- take over Knabe's job. As part of the Viking Union staff, the bookstore manager is underASAC jurisdiction, he said. "When there's a vacancy, someone shouldn't automatically get it," Hasssaid. "We have an obligation to interview people." Hass was commissioned by the AS Legislature towrite a letter to Mitchell, reminding him of a bill passed at the end of winter quarter: ". . . the ASLegislature remind the Bookstore Board of its obligation to notify ASAC prior to any openings in thebookstore management so that ASAC may begin interviewing applicants for the position." Hass addedthat, "Mitchell ought to be replaced. He hasn't been fulfilling his duties. He's being stubborn about thewhole thing. His empire is being stepped on." As to the board's irregular meetings, Mitchell said, "Weare waiting for student government to react to the rebate policy." He said a letter about it was sent to ASbut nothing happened. AS President Steve Cooper noted that the students passed the rebate policy inthe spring election. "AS clearly has the power," he said. The board still needs a student representativeto replace Les Savitch, who is in National Guard training, and Reed Merril, who resigned. Cooper saidthat he had a notice in the bulletin but no one applied for the position. The bookstore board is required tomeet once a month and report to AS. ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 25 - Page 3 ---------- Tuesday, May 25, 1971 Western Front 3 Budget Cuts Upset Faculty (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) Part of Flora's recommendation Departments read, "beginning fall, 1972, intercollegiate athletics to be t e r m i n a t e d or to become self-supporting." "We are figh'ting for our lives," William Tomaras, chairman ofthe physical education department, said in a letter to faculty and students. "Of all the non-academicactivities we have up here, athletics is of more interest to the students and general public than any other. We fully expect to take a fair share of the necessary budget reductions, but we do not feel our fair share should be extinction," he said. Tomaras said that the present budget for the physical educationdepartment is about $80,000 and that revenue from ticket sales amount to only $8,-10,000. "Evidentlyour administration does not recognize or is unwilling to place a high enough priority on athleticcompetition to retain the program in a time of crisis," he said. "There is no vote scheduled. There is notomorrow. The president makes it quite plain that he favors the alternative which includes the eliminationof athletics. "We have what many people off our campus regard as a model athletic program in aneducational setting. We are proud of our athletes and coaches and their achievements and we'd like tobe able to continue .to provide the same opportunities for current and future generations of students," hesaid. Flora's recommendation for the Foreign Languages Department is to "reduce commitment by 50per cent, effective fall, 1972." Walter Robinson, chairman of the Foreign Languages Department, saidthat the cutback "would turn the calendar back to the year 1961 for this department. "It would appearthat through the sacrifice of 50 per cent of the faculty, staff and programs of this department, all otherdepartments and programs might be spared an immediate bloodletting," he said. "It is obvious that anysense of security other disciplines might derive from this brutal and ruthless decimation of the ForeignLanguages Department would prove short-lived." Robinson said he saw the recommendation as an effortto i m p l e m e n t the C u r r i c u l um Commission's attempt at abolishing the departmental structurethat Western recently rejected. "I hope that all departments will join me in protesting this unfair,discriminatory diminution, if not complete abolition, of a valid academic area," he said. "The effect of thissuggested curtailment of our program would not only destroy our majors in all a r e a s - F r e n c h ,German, Spanish, Russian, and Classics, both for the B.A. and B.A. in Education, together with ourfledgling Master's program-but would also provide inadequate resources for our service role to othergraduate and undergraduate programs," he said. He said that if the proposal were enacted, only a"token" foreign language program could be offered. "No other department would suffer such drasticcurtailment in actual faculty," he said. "The College of Ethnic Studies is offered the option of reducingunit costs through wider student participation or reducing faculty. Our department is not offered thisoption." WALTER ROBINSON He added that implementation of the cutbacks to his department "canonly result in a program characterized as less than mediocre for Western." Flora's recommendation forthe placement office is to "reduce to the level of record keeping only," effective fall, 1971. WILLIAMTOMARAS Louis T. Lallas, placement office director, said the implementation of Flora's proposal "wouldhurt very much in terms of services we could give students." "Record keeping is important, but ourrecruitment function is the real guts of the program," he said. Deanship Race Down to Two Candidates A field of 63 candidates for the Dean of Western position has been narrowed down to two by the DeanSelection C o m m i t t e e , and the final recommendations will be made to President Charles FloraThursday, selection committee chairman Alta Hansen told the Front last Friday. Richard Purtill,assistant professor of philosophy, and William Bultmann, professor of history, are the two candidateschosen by the selection committee. The committee is composed of four faculty members and twostudents who were charged by Flora in mid-April to find a person from within the college to replace FredKnapman, the current dean. Knapman's one-year appointment was primarily a stop-gap move to fill thepost until another dean could be found. Like Sen. Eugene McCarthy's wife, Richard Purtill says he isn'tmeasuring any curtains for the White House. "I can't imagine me being acceptable to theadministration," Purtill said Friday. He told the small group of students who gathered to talk with himthat his chances of becoming dean "are probably very small." Purtill likened his standing for the position to McCarthy's bid for the presidency: "I am standing to make my voice heard," he said. During thediscussion he attacked the administration for its recent "arbitrary, uninformed budget cuts." "Theprograms were arbitrarily cut at the whim of the administration," he-told students. Purtill contended thatfaculty should have the last word in such cuts and also in all other major decisions. "When it doesn'thave the last word, I and most of the better teachers will leave Western," he said. The problem Westernnow faces is that "the faculty doesn't trust the administration and the administration doesn't trustfaculty," he said. "And I suspect the students don't trust either." "Administrators tend to forget why thiscollege is up here on the hill," he said. RICHARD PURTILL Purtill said he doesn't consider himself anexperienced administrator though he has been chairman of the philosophy department and served a two-year term on the Faculty Council. " I f you want an experienced administrator, you don't want me,' hetold the students. An experienced administrator often has a certain cast of mind that "it's always beendone this way and shouldn't change," Purtill warned the students. Though he doesn't see himself asacceptable to the administration, Purtill said the majority of the faculty share his views. The buildingtension between faculty and administration has been developing over quite a few years, he pointed out. P r e s i d e n t Harvey Bunke's " administration proved a "disaster," President Paul Woodring allowed thefaculty to run things, and President Flora has been influenced by the provost and deans, Purtill said. "As an Academic Dean, R. D. Brown was a disaster," he continued, and "Knapman has been in a poorposition since he was appointed for just one year." Purtill further charged that Knapman has beentreated "shabbily" by keeping him on a chemistry professor's salary. Several of Flora's recommendedbudget cuts were attacked by Purtill as poor choices. The elimination of the Library ScienceDepartment, the combination of the Technology and Home E c o n o m i c s Departments, the e l i m i na t i o n of state-supported individual instruction for music and the 50 per cent reduction in the foreignlanguages department were singled out by Purtill. William Bultmann, chairman of the history department since 1968, has been offered deanships before, but decided to accept this nomination for Dean ofWestern because "there should be people in the administration who have a solid background in historyand math." Although he admits he'll miss teaching, the 49-year-old history professor felt his teachingbackground will be beneficial if he becomes dean. "You should have someone who is fresh out ofteaching rather than a life-long administrator. A dean should know the issues and know what thestudents think," he said. "That's why I'm glad one of the outside people didn't get nominated." Bultmannsees the dean's job as a fine balance between keeping the same quality at Western while working within the present budget cutbacks. "The dean will have a defensive job; defending what we have, rather thanpromoting something new," he said. "Whoever gets the job will be known as the Austere Dean becauseof the budget cutbacks." If Bultmann receives the deanship, he said he will continue along the samelines as the present dean, Fred W. Knapman, and build on what he has already done. He said it will behis duty to take a careful look at the new programs developing at Western "and very carefully helpingpeople who have good programs to advance them." WILLIAM BULTMANN "We have some damn gooddepartments already," he said, "and a dean ought to do everything to help maintain these departments."Bultmann said the dean's real power lies in his ability to use his personality as a persuasive force toconvince President Flora and Provost Sargent on new programs. "His job is to encourage leadership,"Bultmann said. "But with the current cutbacks, it's going to be rough as hell. He's going to have to lookfor quality in the programs. "But then you have to determine what is quality. This is the dean's job." One of Bultmann's concerns is maintaining the academic standards at Western. He wants to make sure thata degree from Western will mean something wherever the student goes. "If the degree from Westerndoes not mean anything, then the degree is no good," he said. Bultmann said he will watch the different departments through student opinion, how the faculty is regarded throughout the nation and by its growth pattern. ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 25 - Page 4 ---------- 4 Western Front Tuesday, May 25, 1971 Front Editorials.... " To comfort the afflicted and to afflict thecomforted" Budget-Faculty Dilemma President Flora's budget- cutting recommendations have soinfuriated a number of key faculty members that the current rift between the faculty and administrationmay explode into a major feud in coming months. Dr. Richard Purtill, one of two apparent leadingcandidates for the Dean of Western post in Old Main, is using his platform to denounce some of theadministration's policies. Purtill, an associate professor and acting chairman of the PhilosophyDepartment, has publicly charged the college administration with failure to consult the faculty beforerecommending drastic cuts in certain departmental areasâ€”one such cut would slash the ForeignLanguages Department budget by 50 per cent beginning fall quarter, 1972. T h e f a c u l t y â€” n o t t he administrationâ€”should have the final word concerning matters which directly affect the collegecurriculum, Purtill contends. We have reason to believe he speaks for a majority of the faculty. We agree that the administration should have t h o r o u g h l y reviewed the recommended budget cuts with thevarious The Money Squeeze concerned department heads. The chairman of the Foreign LanguagesDepartment, who obviously was surprised by the president's recommendations, can be excused forcalling the proposal discriminatory. Without more specific administration rationale, we cannot seriouslyconsider many of the administration's recommendations. How the Executive Committee of the FacultyCouncil can endorse the president's proposalsâ€”even reluctantlyâ€”is beyond us. Naturally, to offset the college's staggering $2.4 million deficit for the next biennium beginning July 1, some blood-letting willhave to take place on the departmental level. We only hope the administration is taking enough time toconsider every possible implication of cutting back some departmental activities in drasticproportionsâ€”including foreign languages, music and athleticsâ€”before making final decisions. Weencourage your participation in the public budget session with President Flora at 4 p.m. today in theMusic Auditorium. â€”John Stolpe Hopefully, the current money squeeze will lead to greater interest bythose in the college community about where their money goes. The money squeeze also might force the college to take a closer look at the kind of education it is providing and do something to improve it. Itfurther might be hoped that the money squeeze will serve as a unifying force, pulling together themembers of the college community in a concentrated effort to deal with the situation which faces us. Ifsome of the barriers and suspicions were broken down the college could become a more personalized,cooperative effort, dealing with the problem of education in the demanding period of economic stresswhich is upon us. It is doubtful that such will be the case. Even though students are now aware thattuition is going up $87 next year ($447 compared to $360) and will be $135 above the present $360 in1972, they still don't have any idea what their money goes for. While the budgets are being decided bythe AS Legislature, Associated Students Affairs Commission and other college bodies, the one voiceconspicuously absent is that of individual students. The various forms of education have been criticizedand defended as long as there have been alternative forms. There is no real reason to expect that thepresent fiscal crisis will bring any meaningful changes in the way education is run at Western. Beforeeducation can make any real changes there will have to be a widespread change in attitudes byeveryone; legislators, parents, citizens, students, teachers and administrators. If anything, the problemscreated by the fiscal crisis at Western have tended to alienate and polarize factions of the campuscommunity. Faculty attacked President Flora when faculty reductions were announced. Students don'tappear to be too interested in the whole thing. As usual, they will probably be subject to the whim ofdecisions made in the struggle between the administration and the faculty. Whatever conciliatory bonestossed to students will merely be consolations to "keep the people happy." â€”Ron Graham EDITOR:John Stolpe MANAGING EDITOR: Ron Graham ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Bob Taylor COPY EDITOR: JimAustin ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR: Larry Lemon SPORTS EDITOR: Kent Sherwood PHOTO EDITOR:Dave Sherman ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR: Loren Bliss STAFF REPORTERS the western FRONT"The Leading College Newspaper in Washington State" GENERAL ASSIGNMENT: Glen Jones, JimThomson, Pat Brennen, Mike Kerr, Rick Ries, Marilee Pethtel, Dianne Jacobs. ADMINISTRATION: JimAustin, Mary Peebles, Scott Anderson. FEATURES: Steve Johnston, Sue Gawrys, Dan Tolva. CLUSTERCOLLEGES: Debbie Hudson, Joe Daggy, Brian Morris. MINORITIES: Tonv Gable. Denny Jenkins, Delaney Jenkins. CAMPUS GOVERNMENT: Jackie Lawson, Jim Brooks, Mary Watts, Dan Benckendorf.COMMUNITY: Mickey Hull, Lyn Watts. GRADUATE AFFAIRS: Bob Taylor. SPORTS: Jackie Lawson,Lyn Watts, Paul Madison, Stephany Bruell. ENVIRONMENT: Debbie Hudson, Marie Haugen, Lyn Watts,Bob McLauchlan. ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT: Bob Burnett, Bob Hicks, Ken Ritchie, Stephany Bruell,Debbie Hudson. EDUCATION: Robin Probst. SCIENCES: Jay Eckert. HUMANITIES: Paulette Martinis,Becky Firth. GRAPHICS: Phyllis Atkinson, Molly Benton, Mark Bergsma. BUSINESS MANAGER: MikePinch AD MANAGER: Ed Hodder STAFF ADVISER: R. E. Stannard Jr. Editorial opinions are those ofthe writer. The Western Front is the official newspaper of Western Washington State College. Editorialopinions are those of the writer. Entered as second class postage at Bellingham, Washington 98225. The Front is represented by NEAS, New York and is a member of the United States Student PressAssociation. Published on Tuesdays and Fridays. Composed in the WWSC print shop and printed at theLynden Tribune. EDITORIAL PHONE 676-3161 ADVERTISING PHONE 676-3160 mfmv Circular File bysteve Johnston A MAN DIED IN RUSSIA the other day. Unusual fellow. He was born the same yearJames Monroe became President for the first time. That would be 1817 and make him 154 years old.Must be some sort of record there WHILE ON THE SUBJECT of unusual people, there is a man in Indiawhose beard is 26 feet long . . . . KEEP IN MIND that Don Francisco de Coronado was riding throughwhat is now Colorado 80 years before the Pilgrims ever set foot on Plymouth Rock. IF YOU ARE evercaught in quicksand, experts say don't fight it. Keep still until you stop sinking. Your head should be leftsticking up, say the experts. Then slowly start to tread water. This won't get you out of course, justprolong your misery. Maybe someone will drop by. What the experts failed to say is what to do if youkeep sinking . . . . QUICKSAND AND QUAGMIRES are not the same things. Quagmires are somethingstudent governments become bogged down in and all the treading in the world won't help them. MEN, IFYOU WANT to.have a long life, understand the place to live is Roseto, Pa. A Dr. Stewart Wolf of theUniversity of Oklahoma says the men who live there eat the same fatty foods as the average Americanmale, but they don't have as many heart attacks. The doctor says this is because there is less strain inthat community. There is no strain on the man to get ahead because it is a "one-class" society. Also if afamily gets into trouble, the whole community chips in to help out. Yet most important, the doctor says, is that the man is the boss in the family. A MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT has found an average male isdistracted from his work for 49.1 seconds every time a young lady in a mini-skirt passes by. He didn't say whether this is all eye-balling time or time spent wiping up the drool or a little of both . . . . ALTHOUGHIT ISN'T included on the 'Gray Line Tours of New York, a long time resident of that city swears that everyreservoir in the city drops two feet whenever there is a commercial on tv. Says this phenomenon is due to people flushing their toilets . . . . IF CHESTER ARTHUR did nothing else while the 21st President of theU.S., he did have indoor plumbing installed in the White House. RESEARCHERS HAVE MADE a smallpolished brass phallus attached to a motor which replaces male mice in sexual behavior experiments onfemale mice. The motorized appliance was found to the outward signs of this situation is not a corner,muttering, work so well that the lady mice showed all pregnancy. What the male mice think aboutknown, but one furry fellow was found in "Rats." * * * * * TO FIND OUT if you are right-eyed or left-eyed,hold your index finger at arm length. Line it up with an object at the end of the room with both eyes. Nowclose your left eye. If the object is still lined up, you are right-eyed. When you close your right eye, thefinger should appear to be a few feet to the right. Just the opposite happens if you are left-eyed. About 90 per cent should find they are right-eyed. Nothing to panic about if you find out this is not true. It justmeans the right side of your brain is dominant and you should be left-handed as well as left-eyed. * * * ** LEFT-HANDED PEOPLE have always got the short end of the stick. Tools that were made back in theBronze Age were designed for right-handed people. It is easier to write from left to right. Just abouteverything is designed for right-handers. What is even worse is that crabs and lobsters are right-handed. ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 25 - Page 5 ---------- Tuesday, May 25, 1971 Western Front ASPCA CHUCKLES i wanna v HUMANE SOCIETY animal fl'mtaking this 11IF*TPI sureTsi: Wyou'll give it \ | i a nice, warm J |||S ^home^sm Wmm3MM ^GoT^M^Jplplll L7 4gp animal. } r^PB^ ISHiiiSiSlli y^S^^SPv N-n by Denis Kitchen d 2 tn C WORK il s \smi U V0 a. Vi - 3 1 Od ' id tÂ» lt;T gt; Â© ^ / fJu-l 1i w h 4 ^ kWL _Â«Â«Â«*^Aii'_A ^Cvr ^J L * " N /- gt;^Â»v si^k W rA Â£|im Hk/v/S?! vpp\ Jillfy W ^ | tojA \ W ^ /0mim\ IsSMiJF/^pfewffMSiwkJBi^^^^^A yiilAjP^iil^iiiiiirt\ iBlrtl^^BiBw^^^ lll8ft|lilSlfilil8iM|SSj M|ftliSfi;^tt8i|Sii| Letters from our readersWhy Department Budget Cut? Editor: I would like to bring a most ominous proposal to the a t t e n t i on of the Western community. By now many of us are aware that a draft of Western's budget for the1971-'73 biennium has been presented. A document of some length, I am concerned mainly with one ofits aspectsâ€”that of a budget cut for the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature. For someinexplicable reason, the College administration wants to cut this department's budget in half! Of course,the department would be rendered almost totally ineffective. At this time, when we cry about the need to communicate, a step such as this is quite a backward one. I do not see the need to justify theexistence of this department. Any thinking one of us can figure that out for himself. However, I think that President Flora's proposal most c e r t a i n l y needs some justification. I urge all members of ourcommunity to join in this cause. The world will get smaller every day despite what happens here inBellingham. Esther Kohler S/A, Spanish Constitutionalist Explanation Editor: Recently Arch E.Roberts, Lt. Col. Ret., Director of the "Committee to Restore the Constitution, Inc." with national officein Fort Collins, Colorado was quoted as saying "I am not an anti-Communist." This statement withoutexplanation raised some eyebrows among those who know of his efforts in behalf of our country. Col.Roberts has issued the following statement to clarify his position: ' ' I am not an "anti- C o m m u n i s t" because . . . Communism is not a viable political force. "Communism is a creature of those whofoment world revolution as a technique for destroying existing social orders and was imported intoRussia from America. "Under the leadership of one Lev Davidovich Bronstein (alias Leon Trotsky) threehundred trained assassins from the lower east side of New York were sent into Russia to take over the ( A l e x a n d r Feodorovich) Kerenski government. "This band of. nihilists, who were ultimatelyresponsible for the deaths of 12 million Russian citizens, were financed by a member of an internationalbanking house in New York City. "The same cabal now finance and inspire "Revolution U.S.A. "I am aconstitutionalist and oppose communism as an i n s t r u m e n t of a more sophisticated and sinisterconspiracy. "I deplore the ease with which these concealed enemies have alienated our people, onefrom the other, by right-left polatization. "I submit that it's time for Americans to halt the insane"communist-anticommunist" diversion and join in a common effort for survival. "We can begin byexposing and neutralizing the real enemy . . . the power behind "communism." "There will be a publicmeeting of the Shuksan Chapter to Restore the Constitution at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the American LegionHall. Ben Hinkel 2315 N. Shore Rd. English Courses Two team-taught courses will be added to theEnglish Department's list next year. The major change in English curriculum will be the addition of a new course, English 397 (Classical Baroque, neo-classical) tentatively planned for winter quarter. The coursewill be offered as a 12-credit package and will be team-taught by Marjorie Donker, Marjorie Ryan, andGeorge Muldrow. English 397 still needs departmental and academic council approval, however, Muldrow doesn't foresee any trouble. The class will meet four days per week, three hours per day, 90 minutes inthe morning and 90 minutes in the afternoon. It will cover periods in literature now covered by the English322, 323 series (English literature, Spenser through Metaphysical poets, and Dryden through Johnson).Specific years studied will be 1400 to 1800. Students interested in the new course will be individuallyinterviewed as enrollment must be kept down to 35 students, according to Muldrow. The other team-taught course will be 385e to be offered next spring. Titled Contemporary Issues in Literature, it will dealspecifically with women in literature and will be taught by Mrs. Donker, Dr. Ryan and Meredith Cary.Letter Writer Applauded Editor: Re: L. W. Enos' letter, "Economics and Religions Cause Wars" I wasdelighted by the cool tongue-in-cheek wit of L. W. Enos (Mr., Mrs., Miss?). He (she) really added a veryfresh and humorous parady on some popular modern bugaboos. Right on, Enos! The world is in sadneed of comedians. Dennis B. Ingraham Junior Philosophy Editor's note: Mr. Enos is Bellingiiam'sletter writer extraordinaire, having written untold numbers of letters, to the Bellingham Herald. SaysFountains Not Ecological Editor: With all the ecological awareness that is supposedly around, 1wonder why there are drinking fountains running all the time all over this campus. I have noticed them(and turned them off) in dorms, the library, class buildings, and the Viking Union Some people say thewater is not cold unless it is left running. I reply that if we are willing to trade who knows how manygallons of water for the privilege of not having to hold the handle ourselves while it gets cold (twoseconds?) we should shut up about Georgia Pacific et al. Ecology begins at home. Michele BrothersSophomore Home Economics Gives Infirmary Superior Rating Editor: My pill bottle cap is off to thestaff of the school infirmary. The treatment I have received from them is in most ways superior to havingto face a private physician who may be wary of payment. I haven't had an overbilling from the infirmary,yet. The nurses handle the patients at the infirmary with a professionality which helps one forget aboutthe time one may have to wait. The d o c t o r s explain treatment so that the patient may aid inpreventing reoccurrences^ The whole outfit serves people, so if you're sick, have student I.D., and have a flat wallet, try out the services at the infirmary. Remember two things, though; it isn't a hospital, and itis a service, not a privilege. Dan Benckendorf Junior Journalism USED BOOKS WANTED BUYBACKS START JUNE 1 . 1971 STUDENTS' W if STORE agaawtfasgay^^jaii^^aiwiiuiwBMMiawijtjta^agaii^^ â€ž â€ž ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 25 - Page 6 ---------- 6 Western Front Tuesday, May 25, 1971 Indian History Class A new History class will be offered nextwinter quarter. History 375, "The Indian in American History," will be taught by Robert Keller. Keller hasdone extensive studies d*T the American Indian and wrote his master's thesis on the subject. His classwill deal with Indian-White relations, covering everything from the discovery of America to the currentfishing rights disputes. Keller is an instructor at Fairhaven, and is going to be in residence at Western forwinter quarter. His place at Fairhaven will be taken by Roland DeLorme of Western's history department,as a part of an exchange program to better relations and communications between Western andFairhaven. Geography Lectures Everett Wingert will give two lectures on lasers in geography this coming Thursday. He will lead a discussion on "Geographer's Role in Remote Sensing" at 3 p.m. in Old Main205. The second lecture, "The Use of Lasers in Geography" will be given at 7:30 p.m. in Haggard Hall168. Wingert recently completed his Ph.D. work in geography at the University of Washington. He willjoin the faculty of the University of Hawaii this fall to offer work in the field of remote sensing. The lectures are open to all interested persons. New Medical Insurance Plan The Student Health Services Committee has announced a new Medical Insurance Plan for next year. The policy, if taken for all three quarters,entitles the policy holder to free summer coverage anywhere in the world. The coverage cost per schoolquarter for a single student has been raised to $12.85. The cost to cover a student and one or moredependents has also been raised, to $27.50 per quarter. It is handled by a local firm, making claimsquestions easily handled. There is blanket coverage' of up to $1,000 per accident no exclusions for pre-existing conditions. According to the Student Health Services Committee this, "is the best coverage wecan obtain for a modest premium." Teacher-Researcher Program The Teacher-Researcher Program, aone-year laboratory experience at Whatcom Middle School, is now accepting applications. Freshmenand sophomores are particularly encouraged to participate in the program which begins next fall. Aninformational meeting will be held at 3 p.m. tomorrow in Miller Hall 316. Information can also be obtainedin Miller Hall 342, 12:30 to 2 p.m. daily. Rash of Cycle Thefts Plague Campus Security By MARILEEPETHTEL Front Reporter Bicycle and motorcycle thefts are on the rise, according to Edward Donovan,Security Investigations officer. More than 35 bikes, valued at over $2,500 have been taken in the pastfour months. Four motorcycles have also been taken, the first thefts in over a year. Officers believe that a small number of Western students are involved in the bike thefts. Many of the bicycles taken areshipped south to Seattle or Tacoma where they are sold at low prices. Last year a whole bike rack, bikes and all, was taken from the Birnam Wood area. These bikes were also probably taken south and sold,said Donovan. Other bikes are used around campus, because the thieves know it is nearly impossible togo around and check the serial numbers on all the bicycles on campus. Security officers are workingwith the Bellingham police in trying to stop the thefts and recover some of the stolen bikes. So far therehave been no arrests for bicycle thefts. Donovan said that officers are fairly sure of certain individualswho are probably taking the bikes, but proving anything is very difficult. Donovan warned that a stiffpenalty faces those arrested for theft. A former Western student recently finished six months in jail forthe theft of a stereo from a dorm room. Donovan said that greater problem than the thefts is theintimidation and fear tactics used by the thieves. One Fairhaven student witnessed an attempted theft,but will not help with an arrest because of threats made. Students will have to work with officers in orderto stop bicycle thefts, Donovan explained. At Fairhaven, a small group of students have joined togetherto try to stop bike thefts from the Fairhaven dorms. Bicycles are parked in a central area, and a watch iskept over them all day and all night. Students have suggested a small locked shed might solve the theftproblem. Donovan explained security measures that can be taken to safe-guard bikes. Most important he said, was to know the serial number of the bike. If the bike is stolen, it may be recovered through serialnumbers. When storing bikes, it is important to lock the bike to some stationary object. If it possible,store bikes inside. Don't leave them out overnight, or over the week-end, he emphasized, as this is whenthe majority of the bikes are taken. Donovan added that those who have had bikes taken should checkwith security and the city police. Both places have several recovered bikes. New Food StampRegulations The United States Department of Agriculture has proposed new food stamp regulationswhich will probably affect Western students. Students would no longer be able to use educationalexpenses for hardship deductions. The shelter cost hardship would stay the same. Thirty per cent ofincome would be deductible. Other deductions would be medical payments exceeding $10 per month,emergency expenses and child care necessary for work. To be eligible for food stamps, all householdmembers under 60 years of age must be legally related. Unrelated roomers do not disqualify thehousehold. A household with anyone 18 years or older who is claimed as a tax dependent by membersof another household, such as parents, who do not receive food stamps, is not eligible. Maximummonthly income standards have also been proposed: 1 person: $160/month 2 persons: $210/month 3persons: $293/month The State Division of Public Assistance and the USDA will have to work together to design a plan for Washington which will satisfy their new regulations. Who gives you a break on airfare, hotel, and motel rates? Northwest Orient. That's who! Our youth fare card not only saves you up toa third off air fares, but on our magnificent and spacious 747 flights, almost always assures you a seat.It also gets you discounts at hotels and motels like the Hilton Hotels, Sheraton Hotels, Holiday Inns, andRamada Inns. To get a free, eight-page directory listing all the discounts, just fill out the applicationcoupon. If you'd like a youth fare card right now, take the application couponâ€”with proof of age and$3.00â€”to your nearest Northwest Ticket Office. Or, mail it in with a $3.00 check or money order. 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Chase, a senior history major from Everett,has taught classes in chess, arranged tournaments and encouraged individuals in developing their skill at chess. His motives? "Chess is a game that develops the mind. When two players battle each otherthey stand or fall on their ability to think." This quarter he teaches a class in modern chess openings forthe Free University. Openings such as the "King's Indian," "Queen's Gambit" and the "Sicillian Defense"are gone over in detail at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the Campus Christian Ministry. The Chess Club hasfinished a round-robin tournament to determine the top players to represent Western at intercollegiatetournaments. Along with overseeing the club tournament, Chase has manufactured four large observation boards to allow an audience to view a game without crowding the players. The boards measure four feetsquare each complete with 32 cardboard pieces. These boards are to be used for the Peace Arch Open, to be held at Western next November. Chase is handling the logistics for a projected 50 entries. The last Peace Arch Open, also organized by Chase, drew 29 players from British Columbia, Washington andOregon. The strong showing of the Canadians is a sore spot with him. "If we could get a few of the betterplayers from Seattle up here for these things, we might stand a chance," he said. "As it is, theCanadians have the trophy." Chase feels that the popularity of the game is growing on campus and thatthere are probably some very good players around who for some reason or other haven't joined the Chess Club. "I'd really like to get more students involved in the club. Competition with each other wouldsharpen their playing, improving the club as a whole. Perhaps then we could play teams like theUniversity of Washington and fare better than we have in the past." LANGE VOLKSWAGEN 112 Samish Way 734-5230 Sales: New and used Volkswagens. 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Eighty-fiveper cent of the EPA budget goes for grants to build sewage treatment plants and for state and localagencies to set up their own staff of environmental control boards, Burd said. The weakness of the EPABurd explained is in the enforcement provision which requires the EPA to prove that "discharge in onestate does actual economic damage to another state." Commenting on the Anacortes oil spill, Burdsaid, "It is fortunate that it was diesel oil," as opposed to crude oil. As of now, Washington has one of the three bodies of water to be officially cleaned up by the EPA, Lake Washington. The other two are theWillamette River in Oregon and San Diego Bay. In Puget Sound the EPA has taken legal action againstGeorgia Pacific and Weyerhauser in efforts to stop pollution. When the permit legislation becomeseffective July 1, the EPA "won't award a permit unless corporations agree to establish a sewagetreatment plant with a set time schedule/'Burdsaid. your western front want advisor helps more peopleget the results they want than anyone else in the college community. ROBERT BURD The Want Ad-Visor is the helpful person you talk with when you telephone 676-3160 to place a FRONT classified ad.Her experience makes her a qualified advisor to help you sell, buy, rent or trade. front classifieds adsViking Union 354 676:3.Â»i0. J ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 25 - Page 8 ---------- 8 Western Front Tuesday, May 25, 1971 Advertise your goodies in the Western Front. Call 676-3160now! DRIVE-IN ENDS TONIGHT!! GEORGE PEPPARD "ONE MORE TRAIN TO ROB" JGPl AUNIVERSAL PICTURE-TECHNICOLOR* -22- 'Colossus: Forbin Project" STARTS TOMORRC (MittEastwood captor or captive? Approx. 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Scott's appointment as publisher of the twoWashington papers became effective April 1. Federated Publications Inc., which also publishesnewspapers in Idaho, Michigan and Indiana, made the appointment. Scott was publisher of the LafayetteJournal and Courier in Indiana before his appointment. He is vice president for operations of FederatedPublications and a director and member of Federated's executive committee. Graduation CeremoniesGraduation exercises for 1,400 eligible students will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 11 in Carver Gym, according to Tim Douglas, assistant dean of students. The featured speaker will be Dr. RonaldWilliams, dean of ethnic studies. Douglas expects only 600 students to attend. He said that manystudents who graduated in fall or winter quarter will not be returning for the ceremonies. The registrar'soffice reported that 873 bachelor degrees will be awarded: Bachelor of Arts, 391; Bachelor of Science, 34;Bachelor of Arts in Education, 444; Bachelor of Arts in Education from Fairhaven and Ethnic Studies, 3;and Bachelor of Arts from Ethnic Studies, 1. Approximately 50 Master's degrees will be awarded. Therewill be a reception in the Viking Union following the ceremonies. Lettuce Shortage Possible Lettuce may be in short supply on campus unless more Bellingham food retailers demand only United Farm Workers(UFW) lettuce from produce suppliers. Last week, committees at Western and Fairhaven decided thatonly UFW lettuce would be served in their respective dining halls. Although the committees have no realauthority over Saga's policies, Food Services Director Vince Gallagher said Saga would follow the groups' decisions. Jack Smith, Viking Union facilities director, said Friday that none of the dining facilities oneither campus had yet run short of UFW lettuce, but that there was a possibility of a shortage in thefuture. "More people are going to have to start stipulating union (UFW) lettuce so that the producehouses will put pressure on their suppliers for it," he said. Saga buys most of its lettuce from Keene'sProduce in Bellingham. Gallagher said Saga might have trouble getting only UFW lettuce, and that if itwasn't available Saga would probably not serve lettuce. The Gang Preacher' 'The Gang Preacher," DaveWilkerson, will be in Bellingham next week. Author of "The Cross and the Switchblade," he has workedwith several New York City gamgs, especially with drug addicts. He became famous after interrupting agang trial in an attempt to help the members. He founded the New York Teen Challenge, a drugrehabilitation program which claims 74 per cent cure rate among heroin users on its program. Wilkerson, a minister from Pennsylvania, now travels around the world, speaking to young people. Reaching 3,000 to 10,000 people a week, he speaks on drugs, sex and rebellion. Appearing with Wilkerson will be DallasHolm, a former rock singer. They will be at Bellingham High School Auditorium, June 4 and 5 at 7:30p.m. Photography Funds Cut Budget cutbacks have left the technology department with only enoughfunds for a half-time photography instructor. "It's a sad, sad case of running out of money," Sam R. Porter, chairman of the department, said. "We lost our instructor and while we were looking for a new one welost our allocation for one," Porter said. The department was able to provide enough funds for a part-timephotography instructor. "We hope to have a new instructor in the fall," he said. The tech department is asmall department and the faculty are specialized in narrow fields. Faculty can't be cut without jeopardizing programs, Porter said. Porter compared it to the language programs; the electronics instructor can't beexpected to teach photography any more than a Russian instructor can be expected to teach Latin.Photography enjoyed tremendous growth over the past few years, due primarily to the efforts andpopularity of the late Mark Flanders. The popular night course, tech. 160, will continue. The 160 coursewas started to accommodate students who just wanted a general knowledge of photography. "Itbackfired," confessed Porter. "It whetted their appetites for more." Demand for photography coursescontinues to exceed the resources of the department. The present budget situation will limit practically all classes to tech and VICOED majors. Porter sympathized with students trying to get into photographycourses. "How do you explain not being able to get into a class for three years?" ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 25 - Page 9 ---------- Tuesday, May 25, 1971 Western Front 9 Review Photo By DAVE SHERMAN Production of 'Boys in theBand' Receives Compliments from Critic By CY HILL Front Drama Critic When George Mead chose todo The Boys in the Band for the first all-student production on campus, he chose one of the finest andmost difficult to produce plays in contemporary theatre. Author Mart Crowley sets his drama at abirthday party given by six homosexuals for a friend, and then adds a heterosexual male (he claims he is) as the catalyst for the ensuing conflict. In this play the homosexual is seen in his own world, and thisprovides a very different perspective for the viewer. The men on stage are not "freaks," but very human.Crowley's major concern is with how each of the personalities is able to cope with the social problemsand guilt that arise from being homosexual in a society that outlaws homosexuality. Mead has beentremendously successful in his production. The cast was chosen with remarkable foresight, and thecollaboration between actors and director has produced a show that is professional. Every prop is perfectdown to the color of the Pouilly-Fuisse, and the set itself is a work of art. Everyone associated with theplay has reason to be proud for whatever part they played in making this fine show possible. All of theacting is good, but there are several performances that are outstanding. Randy Hansen plays Larry with a refined cool and is always present as a force on stage, and Benjamin H. Paster's performance asBernard is very real and imaginative. Joseph Grant plays the difficult role of Donald with great eptitudeand insight. But Larry Hannon performs the lead role of Michael with such professionalism and in suchminute detail that it is at times difficult to see anyone else on stage. Hannon is in complete control of hischaracter at every moment, and the play is well worth seeing for his performance alone. The play opened Sunday and runs through Friday on the fourth floor of the Viking Union addition. No one will be seatedafter the show begins at 8:15 p.m. and seating is only for 100 persons. If they are not already sold out, Isuggest that you attend any night that you can get a ticket. HAPPENINGS CONCERT-Western'sSymphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will perform in a concert at 8:15 p.m. in the Music Auditorium.Open to the public. POETRY READING-David McElroy and Keith Moul, two students who are receivinggraduate degrees in writing, will read selections from their poetry at 8 p.m.. Thursday in the Viking Union coffee den. FILMS-"The Blacks Today" and "History of the Blacks," two films dealing with prejudice andproblems, and interviews with Mohammed Ali, Bobby Seale and Malcolm X will be shown this Thursdayat 9 a.m. in the Music Auditorium. CRAFTS SALE-Browse among the crafts tables all day Tuesday andWednesday on the Viking Union patio. SPEAKER-David Harris, a man who went to prison for refusinginduction into the military, will speak at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Carver Gym. PLAY-"Blithe Spirit," acomedy Â£ gt;f horrors, is being presented tonight and tomorrow at 8:15 in L-l. CHILLER THRILLER-Watch how Jason Cravett works his revenge. Bizarre, to say the least. In L-4 at 4, 7 and 9 p.m.Wednesday. PLAY-No, "Boys in the Band" is not about musicians. The play will be presented at 8:15p.m. tonight through Friday in the fourth floor theatre of the Viking Union. â€¢Draft Resistance Lecture-David Harris (Joan Baez's husband), draft resistance leader, will give a lecture on draft resistance and hisexperiences in prison at 8 p.m. tomorrow in Carver Gymnasium. Harris, former student body president atStanford, was recently released from federal prison after serving more than a year on his conviction fordraft resistance. His speech is co-sponsored by the Program Commission and the Arts and LecturesCommittee. CRISIS CLINIC BELLINGHAM TEACHERS CREDIT UNION Non-profit organization Owned by the members In excess of 1200 members Assets of over $ 1,000,000.00 $.25 membership fee $5.00 share account purchase All members of immediate family may open accounts Pays 6% dividends onshare accounts Life insurance policy up to $2,000.00 Money deposited on or before 10th earns from the1st. Can withdraw your money anytime without any penalty Members may borrow up to $500.00 on theirsignature We will help you finance: New and used cars Boats/trailers â€¢ Mobile homes No set fees,prepayment penalties, or mortgage insurance costs Your cost is 1 % per month on the un-paid balanceYour friendly Credit Union Staff is waiting to help you. BELLINGHAM TEACHERS CREDIT UNION 318Lottie 734-5355 (between the courthouse the post office) OFFICIAL ^T WWSC â€¢EUROPE â€¢ I|Charter Flights I I I I June 10 ONE-WAY June 14 to Sept. 20 14 Weeks July 3 to August 16 6 WeeksJuly 21 to August 11 3 Weeks July 24 to Sept. 18 8 Weeks August 3 to Sept. 4 5 Weeks August 14ONE-WAY August 15 to Sept. 12 4 Weeks August 24 to Sept. 13 3 Weeks August 28 ONE-WAYSeptember 2 ONE-WAY September 4 to Sept. 25 3 Weeks September 24 ONE-WAY October 9 ONE-WAY London to Seattle $100 London Roundtrip $289 London $269 London Roundtrip $239 LondonRoundtrip $259 London Roundtrip $249 To London $160 London Roundtrip $239 London Roundtrip .$229 To London $146 London to Seattle â€¢ $170 London Roundtrip $239 To London . $120 To London$115 I I RICH HASS 211 Viking Union Building Western Washington State College Bellingham,Washington 676-3460 or 676-5195 ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 25 - Page 10 ---------- 10 Western Front Tuesday, May 25, 1971 Rainier Brewing Company. Seattle, Washington Drink Rainierand clean up. Bring back our empty recyclable bottles and our new 12-oz. aluminum cans and we'll giveyou money. How much? For the recyclable bottles, a penny apiece (or twenty-five cents per case of 24). For the aluminum cans, ten cents a pound (approximately a half-a-cent apiece.) Return them to anyRainier wholesale distributor: He'll send the empties back to us and we'll recycle them. That's how youreally clean up. Everybody talks about the en vironmental problems of litter jtnd solid waste. Well, we're*-â€” doing something about them. The thing you can do is bring us back the empties. Mountain FreshRainier in recyclable bottles and aluminum cans. Help keep your taste Mountain Fresh and theNorthwest mountain clean. *ln Bellingham, return empty containers to your Rainier wholesale distributor: Bell-Rainier Distr.. Inc., 2007 Iowa St., Monday-Fridayâ€”10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call toll free: 800-552-0771. Please do not return our recyclable containers to taverns or food stores. If vou'd like a free 24" x 27" color reproduction of the above illustration, send your name, home address and 25Â°return postage to: Clean Up Poster c/o Rainier Brewing Co.. 3100 Airport Way So.. Seattle. Wash. 98134. Please allow 3 weeks for delivery. ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 25 - Page 11 ---------- The Sporting Word: Slice, Don't Butcher Sports By KENT SHERWOOD Sports Editor Let's get serious for a moment and look at the athletic dilemma with clear, objective and careful reasoning. PresidentFlora has recommended that all intercollegiate athletics be dropped by the fall of 1972 or find ways ofbecoming self-supporting. Admittedly the college is in a financial crisis. The budget passed by the StateLegislature has placed Flora in a position where cuts must be made if Western is to survive. However,because we must now cinch up our money belts and attempt to get the best education for the leastamount of dollars is not reason enough to begin lopping off any department simply because the amountat the side of the budget would satisfy Pres. Flora's demands. Instead of killing off a few departmentsaltogether it would be wiser to limit many in their spending. The order to "desist or WESTERN/ATHLETICS D/Â£D f97Z become self-supporting" in one year's time is almost like asking RichardNixon to bring the troops home this afternoon. It is a nice dream, but that is all it is, a dream. Of the ten intercollegiate sports sponsored by Western, only one, basketball, would have any possible chance ofbecoming self-supporting within a year. The administration's position is that intercollegiate sports arenot necessary to the educational value of this institution. More important than the athletic d e p a r t m en t are such d e p a r t m e n t s as physics, chemistry and so on. The disagreement here, however, isnot that athletics are more important than other departments, but just as important. Western is aneducational school, and though it has become more of a liberal arts college in recent years, its primaryproduction is still to the field of education. The athletic department, largely through intercollegiate sports, supplies the state with many highly qualified coaches, instructors and administrators. If intercollegiateathletics are cut entirely, then so should courses such as honors chemistry, high level biology andhistory. Intercollegiate athletes are on the same level as students in these courses. An athlete of superior ability has just as much right to exercise these abilities in intercollegiate competition as an honorsbiology student does of attempting to find the answer to how and why organisms live. To force Vikingteams to try to become self-supporting or face extinction is like telling them to go out and get money anyway they can. One certain, ethical, method which will be used is to begin charging students admission to contests, instead of admitting them free in the past. But again, the only sport this might help would bebasketball. Intercollegiate athletics need to make budget cuts, there is no question about that. But totalelimination is not the answer. Out of all the departments that spend money, the athletics department isone of the few that actually takes revenue in also. Student participation and interest has greatlyincreased in athletics over the past few years. It would be criminal to kill that enthusiasm and support atthe peak of its success. Dr. William Tomaras Western athletic director, and several Viking coaches havevoiced not only concern, but a willingness to help make sacrifices in order to save the program. Whencutting programs in order to save money, a close look should be given to not only the amount of moneythat would be saved, but also at the educational and social value that would be lost. Pres. Flora shoulduse his budgetary scalpel to cut away the deadwood and non-essentials, not a logger's axe swingingblindly at anything with a dollar's sign followed by a lot of zeros. Banquet Sign-Up Deadline TomorrowTomorrow is the last day for lettermen to sign up for the All-Sports banquet to be held Wednesday June2 at 8 p.m. at the Viking Commons Dining Hall. A sign-up sheet is available at the Men's AthleticDepartment. Lettermen who sign up will-be admitted free. An admission price of $3.50 will be charged toall others interested in attending the banquet. Tuesday, May 25, 1971 Viks Second In Net FinalsWinning one event, Western's tennis team took second in the Evergreen' Conference championship meet, which took place Friday and Saturday in Monmouth, Ore. The Vikings finished behind Southern Oregon. The final scores were Southern Oregon 112, Western 76, Whitworth 72, Central 39, host Oregon College21, Eastern Washington four and Eastern Oregon no score. Oregon Tech did not compete. Western'sfirst place finish came in No. 2 doubles with Larry Corbin and Steve Adelstein combining for thechampionship. Second place finishes for the Viks were gained by Corgin, No. 3 singles, Frank Williams,No. 5 singles and Williams and Doug Clark, No. 3 doubles. The Vikings socred third place points withArnie Larson, No. 2 singles, Clark, No. 6 singles and Steve Doerrer and Larson, No. 1 doubles. Doerrerand Adlestein each placed fourth in No. 4 singles, respectively. "We played well," said Vik coach DonWiseman. "We lost a couple of close ones, but still did a pretty good job." Wiseman referred to the lossof two tie breaking matches. The doubles team of Doerrer and Larson lost a three set tie breaker in thesemi-finals, as did Corbin in his singles event. The Vikings will compete in the NAIA District I match thisFriday and Saturday in Spokane. The individual and doubles winners there will advance to the NAIAnational championship tournament. Lightweight Four Third in Seattle Western's lightweight four crewplaced third in the finals in the Western Sprint Regatta, held Saturday on Lake Washington's AndrewsBay in Seattle. The Viks rowed the 2000-meter course in 7:14.9 trailing the University of Washington No.2 team and Pacific Lutheran University. The Huskies finished in 6:59.4 and the Lutes were timed in7:13.0. The UW No. 1 shell finished fourth followed by San Diego, Santa Clara, San Diego State andOregon. Other Viking boats in the Regatta were the varsity eights and varsity fours with coxwain, whoplaced fifth and third respectively in consolation heats of their events. In the big race of the day,Washington's varsity eight crew won the Ebright Cup race, defeating the University of British Columbia,Loyola, Cal State, Long Beach, UCLA and Stanford. Washington dominated the meet, adding victories inthe junior varsity eights, freshman eights, four with coxwain, and varsity fours with coxwain. The onlyraces not won by the Huskies were the four without coxwain and pair with coxwain, won by UBC andOrange Coast Rowing Club, respectively. Fish Eye Keep Them Hooked Western Front 11 By SCOTTANDERSON Front Reporter Probably the biggest cause of losing fish, next to poor line or faultyequipment, is due to improper technique. Many fishermen, once they get a fish hooked, literally "horse"their fish in with, their drag set tight. Rather than doing this, one should have the drag set fairly loose toplay the fish. Some reels have an additional button which allow the reel to move both ways when a fish is on. Such reels allow maximum play and make fishing a much more exciting sport. I have also foundthat I lose fewer fish when I make use of this button, which can be switched quickly with a flick of thethumb. Another mistake many fishermen make is holding their rod low when bringing in the fish. The rod should be held at a high angle from the body, especially when fishing from a boat. Streams offer theirown problems when they are heavily wooded or surrounded by underbrush. For example lines have atendency to become tangled around small trees and underbrush. T h e r e are only two suggestions Ican make here: 1) use a pole which comes apart and 2) keep the pole low and close to the body.Occasionally carrying the pole in a vertical angle is necessary to avoid tangles. Incidentally, Whatcomhas been producing bass to five pounds, in addition to cuts up to six pounds. Balke Mound LeaderWestern baseball pitcher Don Balke led the Evergreen Conference (Evco) pitching title this season,according to official Evco releases. Balke, a sophomore from Edmonds, led Evco with an earned runaverage of 0.50. He was followed by Greg Schulte of Central, 1.33, Tom Beal of Whitworth, 2.00, andDave Heaverlo of Central, 2.65. Balke allowed three earned runs in 52 innings of conference action.Heaverlo led Evco in strikeouts with 51 fannings. Beall won the league batting crown with a .475 average, followed by Tim Huntly of Central, .407, and Frank Teicheira of Oregon Tech and Mark Gantar ofCentral, both batting .400. Final league standings announced by the Evco office had Central in firstplace (7-4) followed by Whitworth (7-5), Oregon College and Southern Oregon (8-6), Western andEastern Oregon (6-6), Eastern Washington (4-5) and Oregon Tech (3-11). Central recently defeatedLewis Clark Normal, of Lewiston, Id., for the NAIA District I title. The Wildcats will represent Evco inthe NAIA national tournament in Phoenix, Ariz. BINYON / Qlwttrittt \ 1321 CIIHIJUL 733-I3Nclassifieds 10 MISC. FOR SALE 10 gal. Aquarium, all accessories. Vz new price. 676-4982.Guaranteed water bed, any size just $25. Call Mike at 733-5282. Reg. PERSIANS, heavy coated MANX in lovely colors. SIAMESE. Terms. Nice CROSSES $5 and up. For appointment call 734-5590. 11CARS AND CYCLES Deluxe '63 VW Bus, 9 passenger, sunroof, $850. One wheel trailer with cover,$60. Pair of 775-15 snow tread recaps, $25. 1107 22nd 676-0879 or 733-3090. '59 VW bus w/'64 rebuilt engine. Best offer over $450. Call 676-3946 after 6 p.m. 734-7705. VW bus van, new RR engine, 1960body. $600. 384-1946. BSA 350 Enduro, helmet tools. $500 in it. $350 or best offer. Call 676-0288after 4 p.m. 30 ROOMMATE WANTED Need one or two people in our house for summer. 676-0819.Roommate wanted, clean cut, on Lake Whatcom, Room Board. Parking, fireplace, etc. Call Don at676-0442. 32 WANTED To rent: c. 9-1-71, 4-5 bdrm. house, furn. or unfurn., w/fireplace, bicycledistance to campus; prefer 2 baths, quiet street, pleasant view; write to M. Hoban, 1822 Ravenna Blvd.N.E., Seattle 98105, or phone me collect after 10 p.m. at 1-LA5-5409, please state rent, ref. 33 HELPWANTED College girl to do babysitting in exchange for room kitchen privileges in home of WWSCprof. Phone 734-9526. 41 INSTRUCTION Folk Guitar lessons this summer. Beginning to intermediate.734-2006. WSU is offering film making courses in Seattle this summer for college credit. Morning evening classes, call 1-MU2-8230 or write 1001 Lenora St., Seattle, Wn. 98121 for details. 51 LOSTAND FOUND Lost near St. Luke's Hospital a gray kitten, named Quasi, short hair. I really want himback!! Contact Roxanne at 1211 Jersey, 733-2784. ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 25 - Page 12 ---------- 12 Western Front Tuesday, May 25, 1971 Budget Dooms Vik Athletics By PAUL MADISON SportsReporter "Analyze costs and consider for second year, termination of intercollegiate athletics or ways forit to become self-supporting." This statement, a part of President Flora's tentative plan for the budgetaryperiod 1971-73, in essence calls for varsity athletics to cease by fall quarter 1972. A part of alternativefive, a plan Flora openly favors, it in actuality kills the athletic program in that it is nearly impossible tomake the program self-supporting in a year's time. "In our judgment an inter-collegiate program atWestern cannot be self-supporting," states athletic director Dr. William Tomaras! "The current budget ofapproximately $80,000 is well worth the expenditure," Tomaras said, "in terms of value to the training ofphysical education teachers and coaches, in terms of student participation, morale and recreationalinterest." Western's athletic program has stuck rigidly to an educationally-oriented program and inperspective with the total educational program. The control of the program has always come through theinstitution itself, not alumni or businessmen who might take it out of its moderately financed,educationally sound context. "Now Flora is proposing, in a completely hypocritical move, a completereversal of philosophy. For athletics to continue even on a partial basis, funds would have to be solicitedfrom alumni and "downtown" sources. Such an idea is absurd. It seems when the pressure is on Floracannot back a program that has done everything in its power to meet the standards of an educationally-oriented athletic program. As Tomaras states, "Our administration does not recognize or is unwilling toplace a high enough priority on athletic competition to retain the program in a time of crisis." "We fullyexpect to take a fair share of the necessary budget reductions, but we do not feel our fair share should beextinction." No other non-academic program has the interest of more students than athletics. Certainly itis a program for those students with superior motor skills, yet hundreds of others reap enjoyment asspectators. It would also seem that if there were questions as to the validity of a program, that those inthe department would be queried about possible moves. In fact, this has noot been the case. It seems the administration on this issue takes advice from everyone except those most knowledgeable of thesubject. Now the decision is out of the athletic department's hands, not only before the proposal, but after it as well. It is now up to the students, townspeople, alumni and athletes to take action by respondingdirectly to President Flora if athletics are to continue at Western. It is feasible that if the current proposalbecomes fact and a self-supporting program is started, that in time it could grow to dominate the entireschool as it does now in many institutions, one such being only 80 miles away. This is not wanted byanyone. What is wanted is a fair shake in regard to athletics. It may take a little effort to make many little reductions than a big one, but certainly in this instance well worth it. Cindermen Fifth Ma gee, Vorce,Long Win Evergreen Track Titles By KENT SHERWOOD Sports Editor Qualifying four competitors forthe nationals, Western's track squad placed fifth in the Evergreen Conference (Evco) meet, held Fridayand Saturday in Monmouth, Ore. Oregon College, who hosted the meet, won the championship, scoring175 points, followed by Central, 142%, Southern Oregon, 88, Eastern Washington, 8P/2, Western, 76%,Eastern Oregon, 30, Whitworth, 25 and Oregon Tech, 8. Western's Evco champions were Jim Magee inthe 220, Bill Long in the pole vault, and Mike Vorce in the 440-yd. intermediate hurdles. Magee ran a21.7, a lifetime best for the 23-year old freshman. Long vaulted 14-0, again tying his school record.Vorce won in a time of 54.2, far slower than his record time of 53.4 set a week ago against Central, butthe sophomore from Lyle High School won easily, defeating his arch rival Mike Behrbaum of Central.Behrbaum finished third. By winning at the conference meet, all three automatically qualified for the NAIA championship meet, to be held June 3., 4, and 5 in Billings, Mont. Also qualifying for the national meetwas Steve Lippitt who took second in the six-mile run. Lippitt's time of 31:19.4 was well under thenational qualifying standard. Other seconds in the Evco meet for the Viks were by the mile relay team ofVorce, Dick Foley, Jeff May and Mike Page, in 3:20.4 and Page in the' open 440-yd. dash in 49.6.Western thirds were won by Magee in the 100 (9.9) and the 440-yd. relay team of Vorce, Dan Wakefield,Magee and Page (43.6). Magee recorded a lifetime best of 9.7 in a preliminary heat held Friday. Vikingsplacing fifth were Ken Johnson in both the high hurdles (15.3) and intermediate hurdles (57.8), KellyStecker in the mile (4:23.2) and May in the 440 (49.6). Sixth place honors for Western were earned byJim Wilcox, shot put (47-9), Bob Christenson, discus (146-5), and Wes Busch, pole vault (13-0).Freshman Mark Salzman leaped a lifetime best of 6-0 in the high jump, but failed to place. OCE's victoryput an end to Central's dominance of Evco track. The Wildcats had owned the league crown for nineyears. Oregon College won seven events, taking the first four places in the high hurdles and the first three in the high jump. Bob Keyes won the hurdles for the Wolves in 14.9, followed by teammates DaveStephans, Ken Boethin and Mike Saylor. Dennis Olafson won the high jump, soaring 6-8 with Keys andStephens each going 6-6 for second and third. â€”details page 11 WEDNESDAY NIGHT from 7-10DIME SCHOONERS 1112 Cornwall WEDS, thru SAT. 733-0201
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Show more2004_1203 ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - Page 1 ---------- RAISED VOICES Western's choirs warm up for the holiday season. Accent, Page 11 DAMN THE DEFICIT Government should not leave huge debt to future generations. Opinions, Page 18 * CONQUERED The Viking men vanquish Crusaders in GNAC opener. Sports, Page 14 Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington ISSUE 21 Volume 131 The Western Front Friday Dec. 3, 2004 The next generatipn|whatcom ? skagit sheriffs begin DUI campaign today By Michael Murray The Western Front A head-on collision on South Bay Drive left two drivers alive, yet one had permanent injuries. Sgt. Steve Gatterman of the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office responded to the crash scene on Thanksgiving Day 1998. The driver of the other vehicle, who was not injured, was drunk. The holidays are a time of increased driving under the influence of alcohol, said Julie Furlong, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission public-relations consultant. This is why law-enforcement officers throughout Washington are joining forces Friday night for the 14th annual "Night of 1,000 Stars," which symbolizes all the officers who will be patrolling for drunken drivers. It is the first event of the "Drive Hammered, Get Nailed" campaign that focuses on drunken drivers, which starts today and ends Jan. 3. This past year, the "Night of 1,000 Stars" removed 318 impaired drivers SEE DUI, PAGE 6 Chris Taylor/The Western Front Western senior Chris Pilkey, left, and his grandmother, Lillian Dickerson, display a 1918 family portrait of Bert "Bull" Jones, pictured at left in the portrait. Jones, Dickerson's father, graduated in 1914, beginning a 90-year family tradition of graduating from Western. Western student to graduate 90 years after relative By Nick Schmidt The Western Front When Western senior Chris Pilkey accepts his diploma Dec. 11 at fall quarter commencement, he will be following in familiar family footsteps. Pilkey, a political-science major with a minor in history, will be the fourth generation of his family to graduate from Western. The family tradition started with Pilkey's great-grandfather, Bert Jones, who graduated in 1914 with a degree in sports from what was then Whatcom Normal School, with some of his immediate family graduating as early as 1900. His daughter, Lillian Jones Dickerson, 88, graduated 22 years later in 1936 from Whatcom Normal School, which was renamed a year later to Western Washington College of Education. Pilkey's mother continued the tradition when she graduated from Western Washington College in 1967. Ten years later, it became Western Washington University. In addition to breaking the family practice by not graduating with a degree in education, like most of his family, Pilkey almost broke with family tradition completely when choosing what college to attend. "I originally planned on going to Santa Clara (University)," Pilkey said. "But Western was better in proximity to my house (in Fairhaven) so I could go home once in a while because of the short drive. Also, both my grandmas live in Bellingham, which made it nice because I could get some home-cooked food once in awhile." Chris Pilkey's mother, Marilee Dickerson Pilkey, said she almost did the same when the time came to choose her college. Both her brother and sister decided to "spread their wings," as she put it. But she carried on the family tradition because of Western's reputable education program. Despite his family's long association with Western, Pilkey said he did not know much about the school until he actually decided to come here â€” but he is glad he came. "I've met a lot of awesome people here," Pilkey said, "The professors and classes are wonderful, an the area is beautiful â€” except for the weather in the winter." Pilkey said that despite not receiving any pressure to go to Western, "When I did decide to come and I told.my grandma, she was really proud. She has always been a career student at Western and has sat in on many different classes." SEE Legacy, PAGE 4 Chris Taylor/The Western Front Sgt. Steve Gatterman of the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office displays a driving-under-the-influence citation. Courtesy of University Communications Moheb Ghali will serve on the Council of Graduate Schools board of directors. Dean to serve on international council By Salina Greig The Western Front The worldwide Council of Graduate Schools elected Moheb Ghali, Western's dean of the graduate school department and vice provost for research, to serve a three-year term on its board of directors. "As a board-of-directors member, I look at issues that affect graduate schools in the United States," Ghali said. - The Council, of Graduate Schools is a worldwide organization of more than .450 higher-learning institutions committed to improving and advancing graduate education, according to the Council of Graduate Schools Web site. The council, which represents master's and doctoral-degree programs, is the only national organization committed solely to the advancement of graduate education and research, according to the Web site. "It's a great honor for SEE Board, PAGE 4 For news tips, call (360) 650- 3162 or e-mail The Western Front at thewesternfronteditor@yahoo.com www.westernfrontonline.com Please recycle ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - Page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS December 3,2004 COPS BOX a report of a man i^a^gitijSiil^c j|fiear gt;ciain^^ responded to a report of child sexual :;bf/w:afM[^^ ^bsseSsion^ ;:an^;^|Wa^^ following a traffic pursuit that began :::6nT|^ jtoa lt;i^ :j^oline;fo^^ :"ajrMsbda^ V TOl iking oices "When do you do your Christmas shopping and why?" Compiled by Salina Greig. Douglas Zwick Senior, linguistics Jon Parsinen Senior, environmental science Alexandria Skagen Freshman, education "I usually do itQk ( | "A couple days over a week-and- / y before the holidays a-half period that because I usually ends on Christmas Eve. It forget, goes like this â€” Christmas Eve, I do half... it's an exponential decay. 55 "The day after Thanksgiving because it's cheaper and fun. 99 APWire news briefs STATE NEWS "Mo^^ed^M00Bj^^^c^i: St. Helens is Washington's biggest air polluter Since it began erupting in October, Mount St. Helens has been Washington's worst air polluter. The volcano spews 50 to 250 tons of sulfur dioxide into the air each day. That compares with approximately 120 tons a day from all the state's industries combined. A coal-fired power plant in Centralia had been on top of the list â€” still producing 27 tons a day after spending $250 million on pollution controls. Sulfur dioxide is the gas that causes acid rain and contributes to haze. Bob Elliott of the Southwest Clean Air Agency in Vancouver, Wash., said it is fortunate for people that the volcano is a remote location. U. S. Geological Survey scientist The Western Front online presents... cGet to know your editors' Name: David "Nubby G" Wray Title: News editor. Sign: Virgo Hometown: Oh shoot! I forgot Turn-ons: Nubby kisses, Yanii yogurt, Fine Ass K. Silk, sexual harassment, reclaiment calls, marriage proposals through e-postcards, lowering purity, plaid shirts Turn-offs: Sexual harassment lawsuits, bloody-puke pants Quotable: "Oh weird. My pants just got, like, huge." www.westernfrontonline.com The Western Front is published twice weekly in fall, winter and spring; once a week in summer session. Address: The Western Front, Western Washington University, 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. Terry Gerlach said Mount St. Helens also produces 500 to 1,000 tons, of carbon dioxide a day, a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. That is about a tenth of the amount of carbon dioxide produced by all the cars, homes and businesses in Washington. Three charged in theft of Rembrandt piece King County prosecutors have charged two men and one teen with stealing a Rembrandt etching from a Bellevue gallery. The three Tacoma residents are charged with the September theft of the $7,500 print, titled "Self Portrait in a Cap and Scarf with Face Dark." Police officers tracked down a fleeing suspect because an employee saw the license number of the car. Officers found the print located safely in the trunk. NATIONAL NEWS Basketball fan's attorney denounces ban The attorney for one of the men banned from The Palace of Auburn HillsO in suburban Detroit over this past month's NBA brawl said his client is being unfairly targeted. Shawn Smith represents John Green, who is accused of throwing a drink at Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest during the Nov. 19 Pacers-Pistons game When the drink hit Artest, he jumped into the stands and attacked onlooking fans. Smith said arena officials are "picking on the little guy" and should ban Artest instead and the other Pacers who ran into the stands. No criminal charges have been filed yet in the brawl. Prosecutors say police need to complete their investigation first, but Pacers players are expected to be charged eventually. INTERNATIONAL NEWS Cereal grain found in Australia is a hot item on eBay First the grilled-cheese sandwich with the Virgin Mary image appeared, now a grain of cereal is fetching big bucks on eBay. The grain of cereal looks like the movie alien E.T. Chris Doyle from Sydney, Australia, said he was about to pour milk over his cereal when he noticed the E.T. look-alike in his bowl. He remembered hearing about the cheese sandwich with a likeness of the Virgin Mary that sold for $28,000 on eBay. The cereal grain sold for more than $800 this week on eBay. The grain is lacquered to preserve it. Compiled by Porfirio Pena. AP Wire courtesy KUGS 89.3-FM. WWU Official Announcements - PLEASE POST Deadline for announcements in this sp ivhen otherwise noted. Announcement' sent to FAST lt;S\vwu.edu â€”â€¢ in the sub|( Hems also may be sent to "Official An toy for the. luesdav edition and noon Wednesday for the Friday edition, except ted to 50 words and be typewritten or legibly printed. 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Registration is not required. Students must bring picture identification, student number, Social Security number, and a No. 2 pencil. A $15 fee is payable in exact amount at test time. Allow 90 minutes. Testing: 3 p.m. Mondays on Dec. 6, and 9 a.m. Thursdays on Dec. 2 and 9. BIOLOGY SEMINAR, Peter Vitousek (Stanford University), "Agriculture, Soils, and Society in Pre-Contact Hawaii." 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, SL130. WEST-E PRAXIS. Washington requires individuals seeking teacher certification and teachers seeking additional endorsements to pass a subject knowledge assessment in the chosen endorsement area beginning Sept. 1, 2005. Seewww.ets.org/praxis/prxwa.html to register. Registration bulletins are available in MH 216. Test dates: |an. 8, March 5, April 16, June 11 (see the Praxis Web site for the location of the June 11 test). READMISSION. Students who interrupt studies at Western other than for summer quarter must apply for readmission. Students pursuing a first bachelor's degree are generally assured readmission if they follow application instructions and apply by priority deadline (summer, continuing into fall and fall quarter, April 1; spring quarter, Jan. 15). Post-baccalaureate readmission is more stringent. Applications available in OM 200 or call X/3440. WEST-B TEST. Applicants for admission to state-approved educator preparation programs and those from other states applying for a Washington residency teaching certificate must have a minimum passing score on the basic skills assessment test. Residency teaching certificate applicants who have completed an educator preparation program outside Washington and have not passed WEST-B may be granted additional time. See www.west.nesinc.com to register. Test dates: Jan. 22, March 12, May 14, July 9. ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - Page 3 ---------- December 3, 2004 The Western Front â€¢ 3 Attention Faculty, Staff and Students! Use Western Card To Get 10 lt;t Off Gas (excluding Tuesdays) expires 12/10/04 Along with 5% off any In-store Purchase! Powerade 32oz for 99$ Rock Star or Monster Power Drinks 2/$3.00! Try High Rev Coffee! High Rev = High Caffine! 1 /2 Price Coffee (Dates) ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS December 3, 2004 Board: Ghali says he wants colleges to promote master's degrees iSSiiftiiiiiMl^H v v v v w ^ ^ Continued from Page 1 Western to have a graduate dean on the board of directors for the Council of Graduate Schools," said Kirsti Charlton, Western's assistant dean of the graduate school department. "The Council of Graduate Schools is one of the largest and most influential lobbying groups in Washington, D.C." The Council of Graduate Schools board of directors looks for funding opportunities from foundations to fund innovative graduate programs, Ghali said. "The board of directors essentially sets policies regarding admission and financial aid," Ghali said. Ghali said 90 percent of graduate students in the United States are pursuing master's degrees rather than doctorates. He said this is why it is important to promote and improve master's education. Charlton said the lobbying for funding that the Council of Graduate Schools does to advance and improve graduate education can sometimes require a political push. "Anytime you have someone you respect on the board of directors, it can help that political process," she said. Ghali studied at Cairo University in Egypt and earned his master's from the University of California, Berkeley. He came to Western in 1993 after 23 years at the University of Hawaii, he said. In addition to his position on the council's board of directors, Ghali also serves on the master's focused institutions committee and the master's advisory committee. Ghali is a professor in the economics department at Western. His colleagues said they are proud of his most recent accomplishment. "I think it's great and a well-deserved honor and recognition," associate professor of economics Steven Henson said. "It's a really great deal." Legacy: 1936 graduate, 88, will watch grandson walk Saturday Continued from Page 1 Dickerson, Pilkey's grandmother, has received at least three more degrees while holding her three-year degree in education from 1936. ________ "I have one in French, one in Spanish, and I think one in history, but I've lost track," she said. While being active in the classroom, Dickerson, like her dad, also was active in sports. She played basketball and baseball at Western, lettering in baseball for the Vikings like her father. With graduation tickets limited to only five tickets per graduate, not all of Chris Pilkey's family will be able to attend his graduation. "I'm planning on it and am pretty determined to get there," Dickerson said. Neither the Western Alumni Association nor the Office of the Registrar â€¢ has kept any long-term Tm planning on (attending records on families graduation) andampretty that have had m u l t iPle determined to get there.' Lillian Jones Dickerson 1936 Western graduate and grandmother of fall 2004 graduate generations attend Western. Donna Le Blonde, manager of information systems for the Western foundation, said 1,014 students enrolled have had either one or both of their parents graduate from Western. With no Pilkey children waiting in the wings, for a while at least, Pilkey said he hopes the tradition will continue. "I will try and persuade my kids to come to Western â€” but I won't make them," he said. gÂ§|lÂ§||^^ Holiday Gift Guide x Ata lt;f lt;f?nf* Sale! 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Forest St. O p e n e^ery d a y 8 amâ€”9 p.m.- ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - Page 5 ---------- December 3, 2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 5 Alumnus sells boring lectures as sleep aid "Sleep By Gig Schlich The Western Front Andrew Hu said his business idea came to him while struggling to stay awake in classes this past spring. The 2004 Western graduate decided that if the lectures were boring enough to put him to sleep in the middle of the day, perhaps they might work for people who had trouble sleeping at night. Enter Hu's compact audio disc 101 Volume 1: Magna Cum Boring," a compilation of five recorded university lectures that he has been selling all week on Vendors Row. Hu said he chose each for their ability to induce lethargy and unconsciousness in listeners as Western professors sonorously drone on about academic minutiae. Hu said he thought the idea might sell when he and others joked about it. A quick Internet search showed that nobody had capitalized on the idea, so Hu went to work. The first few dozen Western professors Hu asked to be subjects of his experimental audio tranquilizer were not exactly flattered. "When you tell them that you'd like to use their lecture because it's incredibly boring and would work as a sleeping aid, they don't take it that well," Hu said. But he eventually found several instructors who were willing to go along with the tongue-in-cheek idea. After three months of recording classes, Hu compiled his. favorites into the first volume, "Magna Cum Boring." According to the back of the CD cover, the content is "Real professors! Real lectures! Feutz said. Real boring!" And to take a bit of the heat off the professors, "Now featuring graduate assistants." David Curley, a professor of liberal studies at Western, laughed heartily upon hearing about Hu's scheme. "I would say he's a brilliant entrepreneur," he said. "I hope I'm not on there." "Sleep 101" is approximately 64 minutes longanddividedintofivetracks:Mathematics 106, Psychology 219, Forensics 101, English 285 and Math 108. Hu said - === he changed the names of the 1 think 1 m certified actual classes to protect the on the Billboard (album sales) chart at probably "aluminum foil. " But we 're not at zero.' Andrew Hu 2004 Western graduate innocently dull. He said he has received many recommendations for future material. "Whenever I tell students about 'Sleep 101,' they're like, 'Oh! You know what class you should go to?' " Hu said. Hu set up shop this week in Vendors Row for a trial run to see what the response would be among students. Passers-by stop to look, laugh and chat about the novel CD, and Hu has even set up a stereo so students can sample the contents. But Hu said sales have not been strong. "Dead week really is dead â€” they're not kidding," Hu said. "I think I'm certified on the Billboard (album sales) chart at probably 'aluminum foil.' But we're not at zero." Graduate student Brady Feutz said he could relate to the joke CD. "I remember some of the regular undergrad classes with 500 people in them â€” at times, it was hard to stay awake," Gig SchUch/The Western Front Western alumnus Andrew Hu sells his audio CD, "Sleep 101" on Vendors Row Wednesday. The disc is a compilation of class lectures that Hu said he hopes will help people battle insomnia. Although he said he would not personally Hu said his last day of sales at the campus need the CD, Feutz thought it might be valuable if the lecture material covered an area in which he needed some help: a sort of high-tech replacement for the old book- under- the-pillow learning system. stand will be Friday night, but people also can order the CD on his Web site, www. sleepl01.net. The recording sells for $7.99, and Hu does not charge for shipping or sales tax. December l-n i i l p i r buyback prices: Buying 140 copies # 4 5 . 0 0 etralc Methods |43.00 quarter; Calculator Buyback T I - 8 3 PlUS: $ 4 8 . 5 0 (Buying i5: 11-89* $71*00 (Buying 5) To quality for buyback, calculators must be in working order and include: fpf Unit-to-Unit Link Cable mmmmmm Fri 8:00am * 5:00 pm Phone: (360) 650-3 lt;S55 Fix: (360)650-2888 ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - Page 6 ---------- 6 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS December 3, 2004 DUI: Whatcom, Skagit county sheriffs team up today for first time to curb drunken driving Continued from Page 1 from the roads statewide, Furlong said. For the first time, Whatcom and Skagit counties' law-enforcement agencies have teamed up .to give "seamless wall-to-wall coverage" of both counties because of the added patrols. "There will be at least 10 extra patrols for each county," Furlong said. "Given that it's a two-county coverage, the entire area of both counties will be covered." According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 37,661 driving-under-the- influence cases were filed in Washington in 2000. The 10 law-enforcement agencies in Whatcom County collectively receive $14,000 for the additional patrols. The money is disbursed based on the size of the department, Gatterman said. Larger departments will receive approximately $3,500 and smaller departments $2,000, he said. The money is part of a grant the Washington Traffic Safety Commission gave for joint DUI patrols. "There will probably be a higher density (of patrols) around the local bars," Furlong said. "But accidents happen in the county as well â€” drivers crossing center lines and so on." This is the first direct effort between Whatcom and Skagit counties to attempt to curtail drunken driving, said Deborah Kent, the traffic-safety coordinator for the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office. "We've had collaborative efforts in other areas before," Kent said. "But each county wants to highlight the holidays." Different groups of law enforcement will target different areas of the county, such as drinking establishments with prior history, Kent said. But she also said more than one group may be necessary for larger events. Different departments have made agreements between one another to make sure all the events that may have an added risk of drunken driving are adequately covered. Gatterman said he has been to more than 60 crash sites in which drinking played a factor in his career. He said the most difficult part about responding to accidents is not the crash scene but the aftermath and consequences that victims and families have to endure. "It's hard seeing kids who are victims," Gatterman said. "They really have no say when they get into a car." Gatterman said his mother was a victim in a drunken-driving crash. She was at Har-borview Medical Center in Seattle for five weeks, and when she got out of the hospital, Chris Taylor/The Western Front Sgt. Steve Gatterman sits in his patrol car as he prepares to participate in the extensive holiday DUI patrolling. she went through four to five months of rehabilitation. But Gatterman said her medical bills were so high that even though she won a settlement, the hospital put a lien on her house as a form of collateral until the settlement went through. "Many times, people do not realize they are as intoxicated as they are," Kent said. "Many times people say they do not 'feel' drunk." According to a pamphlet by the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, a 140-pound female reaches the legal blood-alcohol limit of .08 percent after having three drinks in an hour. A 170-pound male will be legally drunk after four drinks in an hour. During a two-hour period, the same woman would be legally drunk after four drinks, and the same man would be legally drunk after five. "According to an office report, the first DUI Consequences for the first DUI ^ ^ â€¢ â€¢ J I I ^B^ |ll|l|IiI|lB| ^M* jiiH^Uill|l IIIIMjJIIIIIIIII conviction Â§l|j^B|i|l|g |j|||||S| |g|||llll!|l|:|:SI conviction can result in penalties of a minimum jail time of 24 consecutive hours or 15 days of electronic home monitoring, which costs between $10 and $15 per day for the driver. The maximum jail sentence is one year. The fees and tickets for the driver can range from $685 to $8,125, with a license suspension of 90 days to a year. The driver also may be subject to Ignition Interlock, which attaches a breath-alcohol device to the ignition of the car. The driver must blow into the device and have a clear reading for the car to start. The driver pays for the rental and service fees that cost from $730 to $2,800. If the driver has a BAC of more that .15 percent, the law requires Ignition Interlock for one year after the driver's license suspension. The driver also is put on a five-year probation period. The costs can vary depending on the type of legal aid the driver receives and punishments the judge issues. Treatment alone can cost $10,000, according to the sheriff's office pamphlet. "You definitely don't want to have to see families go through everything during the holidays," Gatterman said. ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - Page 7 ---------- December 3, 2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 7 Dining Services sells food gift cards for the holiday season By Jonathan Bradley The Western Front Students with a hunger for on-campus food can add a new item to their Christmas wish lists. University Dining Services is selling gift cards for the end of the quarter, in time for the holiday season. Dining Services began selling the cards in spring 2004, said Lisa North, director of business development for University Dining Services. "It's more to do with the end of the quarter than the holiday season," she said. "But holidays could factor in." North said Dining Services is starting to promote the cards to coincide with the end of the quarter. "We think it's (a better) time for the gift cards," North said. "People may want to recognize a specific colleague or friend." Card sales, however, have not been high, she said. "We just haven't had a lot of activity on it in fall quarter because we haven't had a lot of marketing on it," she said. "We are just putting out a lot of awareness on it." Dining Services sells the cards at the Arntzen Atrium, Miller Market, Viking Union Market, Ridgeway Commons, Ridgeway Market and The Haven Market Lounge and have $10, $15 or $20 values. The cost is the face value of the card plus sales tax and people can pay only with cash, North said. "To be honest, we were just guesstimating what values people want," she said. "Certainly the $10, so far, has been the most popular." North said the $10 card had sold approximately twice the amount sold of the $15 and $20 cards, although she did not have exact sales figures. Students and staff can use the cards at both retail and residential University Dining Services locations, she said. Nick Bronsema, a supervisor at Miller Market, said the cards were not selling particularly fast at the market. "(It will) probably pick up around Christmas time, I imagine," he said. "A lot of professors buy them for students." Despite the slow sales, people still are buying the cards, Bronsema said. "I'd probably sell three or four a month," he said. Afia Agyei, a student manager at the Viking Union Market, said the cards were selling but to people other than students. "I haven't had any students buy them from me," she said. "But the (faculty) on campus (and) the full-time employees buy them." Agyei said students, however, are using the cards. She said the convenience of the cards is an advantage. "I wouldn't say a lot, but I regularly see them," she said. "We don't have a system here where you can use your credit card. This is another option if you don't have any cash on you." Ed Wissing, a Western graduate student and a women's basketball assistant, said he often eats at the VU and that he did not know about the gift cards, but he probably would not buy one. "I can't say there's anyone I would give it to as a gift," he said. Wissing said he was also not likely to purchase a gift card for personal use. "I don't really have a call for it â€” $15 now or $15 later is pretty much the same thing," he said. Western students walk to class Wednesday morning as the sun breaks through the blanket of fog that had settled over campus. Sehome village to New Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-7 Sat Sun: 10 5 ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - Page 8 ---------- 8 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS December 3,2004 UW professor lectures on cultural, ethnic diversity in education By Elana Bean The Western Front Teachers need to employ cultural and ethnic examples in education to help students learn to adapt to diversity, said Geneva Gay, University of Washington professor of curriculum and instruction. Gay spoke to Western students and community members Thursday in Miller Hall on culturally responsive teaching, which means recognizing and incorporating diversity in education. The Ethnic Student Center and Woodring College of Education sponsored the event. "Culturally responsive teaching is transformative," Gay said. "It is where we need to go in education." The lecture was part ofWoodring College's yearlong series recognizing the importance of Brown v. Board of Education, said Lorraine Kasprisin, the director of Western's Center for Educational Pluralism. The series includes films, workshops, a distinguished scholars lecture and an annual forum on educational law and justice, she said. Gay introduced the topic and discussed the definition of culturally responsive teaching, which has many aspects and is difficult to characterize, Gay said. "Culturally responsive teaching is to give meaning to diversity without hierarchy," Gay said. Gay discussed the importance of recognizing the way cultural experiences shape learning and the importance for teachers to use those experiences in teaching. She said other methods of teaching could be a stumbling block for students because children of color are continually seen as examples of their cultures or even the authorities on it, even when those children may not know how to articulate their cultures. "Teachers have to be the bridgers, the brokers," Gay said. "We have got to get to know more about the cultural aspects of these students' ethnicity." Gay said she experienced some obstacles while pursuing her extended education. Trying to fit in at college and appear as Elana Bean/The Western Front Geneva Gay, University of Washington professor of curriculum and instruction, lectures about culturally responsive teaching as part of Woodring College's lecture series. Culturally responsive teaching acknowledges cultural and ethical diversity into education curricula. inoffensive as possible, Gay said that many times, the chance tcr speak would be gone by the time she decided what to say. "Mostofmyundergrad years, I was silent," Gay said. "I spoke, but I did not speak publicly." If one is not teaching in the same language the students are speaking, a miscommunication can occur, Gay said. The same applies to cultural languages. This lecture gave real-life insight to many 'Culturally responsive teaching is to give meaning to diversity without hierarchy.' Geneva Gay University of Washington professor of curriculum and instruction of the Woodring students who attended the lecture, said Kelly Button, a Woodring graduate student. Button said she recognized Gay's name from a class textbook and decided to attend the lecture. "I am really interested in culturally responsible teaching," Button said. "I am writing a paper on centric-oriented education and culturally responsive education." Michael Vendiola, the Ethnic Student Center coordinator, helped organize the event and attended the lecture with his children, Michaela, 9, and Melchor, 7. His children said they agreed with Gay about using other children as. examples in teaching instead of adults. Melchor said he could relate the lecture to his experiences. "When I was in kindergarten, the fourth-graders came and helped us with a project," Melchor Vendiola said. 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Sponsored by Wilson Engineering LLC SATURDAY DEC. 18 All ages, Bar (with ID) $20.00 Mt Baker Theatre Box Office 360.734.6080 www.mountbakertheatre.com ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - Page 9 ---------- Accent www.westernfrontonline.com The Western Front December 3,2004 â€¢ 9 In the Friday, Dec. 3 Blues Wild Buffalo House of Music; 752-0848; $15 in advance, $20 at the door Grammy winner Roy Rogers and The Delta Rhythm Kings will perform at 9 p.m. Theater Old Main Theatre; 650-2829; free New Playwrights' Theatre performs works of new student playwrights with experienced actors and directors at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 Symphony Performing Arts Center; 650-6146; donation North Sound Youth Symphony featuring violinist Grant Donnellan will perform at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6 Symphony Mount Baker Theatre; 733-1119; $6 Sharyn Peterson will conduct the Mount Baker Youth Symphony at 7:30 p.m. Jazz Tuesday, Dec. 7 Performing Arts Center Concert Hall; 650-6146;free Western's Chuck Israels will direct jazz ensembles Art exhibit at 8 p.m. â€ž Viking Union gallery; 650- 6534; free Western art students show their work in "The Slow Saturday, Dec. 4 Show to China" exhibition from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ballet Wednesday, Dec. 8 Mount Baker Theatre; 734-6080; $15 adults, $13 students, seniors and children Art exhibit Nancy Whyte School of Ballet and Mount Baker Nightlight Lounge; 650-3436; free Ballet will perform the traditional holiday ballet Western seniors display art in the "Exit Strategy" "The Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. exhibition with a reception at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 Benefit concert Wild Buffalo House of Music; 752-0848; $12 suggested donation Mary Gauthier will perform alternative country for an Evergreen AIDS Foundation benefit at 7:30 p.m. Theater iDiOM Theater; 201- 5464; $8 in advance, $10 at the door Edward Albee's dark satire "The Play About the Baby," directed by Bryce Hamilton, will open at 8 p.m. The play about a baby-stealing couple will run until Dec. 18. Friday, Dec. 10 Choir Performing Arts Center; 650-6146; free Conductor Tim Fitzpatrick will lead the Bellingham Chamber Choir in the performance "Winter Metaphors and Bach's 'Magnificat' " starting at 8 p.m. Compiled by Jonathan Bradley. ^g, ap^ ^^^ B9 T* The Snow is Falling and so are Resport Prices! literally Hundreds of Bargain Priced Skis Boards and Boots An entire Truekload f rom the Mt. Baker Ski Shop We have Performance Skis, Shaped Skis, and Snowboards (rnu, k2, Sims, Furton, Pynastar, Rossignol and others. ie f rom *20 - *?00 for equipment originally costing op to $900. J^SS^S^Km^mmSKsSSB^^iK^I^^^^^^^^^^W^^^iAmmi ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - Page 10 ---------- 10 â€¢ The Western Front December 3,2004 Portrait ot an artist from a yoitngf man Western senior Kris Orlowski reflects on his busy life as a student and a dedicated singer ByCaraShaw The Western Front Nineteen years after his first performance, Western senior Kris Orlowski fondly recalled one of his earliest memories of his music career. He was dressed in his Sunday best and radiated the Christmas spirit in a sweater any mother would be proud of, penny loafers a father would be jealous of and pleated slacks for a touch of sophistication. He remembered the moment when he started to sing as his voice echoed for all to hear. Little did the congregation know that this boy would grow up to be a man whose voice would make women swoon, lovers dance and emotions come alive. When most students are studying for finals, Orlowski will be packing his suitcase and heading for Los Angeles. Orlowski said he expects to perform his songs at the Roxie in the City of Angels on Dec. 8 or 9. He said this trip comes after weeks of promotion for his first album, "Progression from a Child," which reached record stores Nov. 20. "There is nothing like the interaction that is created between you and individuals in the audience when you play," Orlowski said. "It is that instant emotion that music creates that really fuels my passion for playing, singing and composing." Orlowski said his music is a message that can positively affect people's lives as it has affected his life. He said a lot of music right now does not help anyone, but through his music, he hopes to make a difference. "I play because it evokes emotion from another person," Orlowski said. "When people can connect to my music, I might not be healing the sick, but I can help them Cara Shaw/The Western Front Western senior Kris Orlowski performs songs from his new album, "Progression from a Child," for friends, family and supporters Nov. 20 at his first CD release party. Cara Shaw/The Western Front Orlowski performs Oct. 16 in the 2004 Pacific Idol competition, in which he made it to the final three. spiritually." Orlowski described his music as a mixture of musicians: Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson and Ben Harper, who he called acoustic pop. In addition to those artists, he said Coldplay, Jimmy Eat World and Nirvana also influence his music. Orlowski has an almost seductive style of singing, accompanied by a smirk that makes it seem like he is flirting with everyone he meets, said Casey Curtis, who manages artists such as Korby Lenker of the local musical group Barbed Wire Cutters. Curtis said she has known Orlowski for eight months and advises Orlowski from time to time about his music and helps him promote his album. "One thing about Kris â€” if you know Kris and interact with him often, you know he's just kind of a dork," Curtis said. "But the minute he starts playing, you're like â€” 'Wow. He has a great voice.'" Orlowski also is involved in a number of extracurricular activities. He is a member of Will Act for Change, a program offered through Western's lifestyle advisory program. He travels around campus and performs about how to deal with real-life situations regarding sexual health, sexual assault, alcohol, drugs and pressures that students face on a daily basis. Orlowski spends every Monday night co-leading XL, a bible-study class at the Shalom Center. In the past month alone, Orlowski has attended the Ethnic Student Center conference, the Western Men Against Violence conference and the Newman Catholic Campus Ministry retreat. Kris' mother, Nancy Orlowski, said one of her main concerns is that her son is too busy. She said some parts of her son's life have suffered because of all the activities. Kris Orlowski said it was all worth it, but he is relieved the CD is finished so he will not have to worry about completing it anymore. He said that now he can focus his attention on school and relationships. Many past experiences have led Orlowski to where he is. Nancy met her husband Paul Orlowski when they used to sing together at the Shalom Center. She said their voices blended well together, and they started to sing at weddings together as well as church. "Kris was always with us at church, singing," Nancy 'When people can connect to my music, I might not be healing the sick, but I can help them spiritually.' Kris Orlowski Western senior Orlowski said. Nancy Orlowski recalled a memory of her son as a child that she said demonstrated the type of compassion he has for people. When they watched movies together, Orlowski cared so much for people that when there was some injustice in the movie, his heart would just break, his mom said. Junior high was a time of musical exploration when Orlowski began taking piano lessons and joined his school's band. "I originally joined band in junior high because the group got to go to Disneyland and because my dad would buy me a $500 saxophone," Orlowski said. "But it ended up being a lot more involved later on during high school." Orlowski played alto saxophone for two years in his high school's marching band and in his school's jazz and concert band for four years, he said. In high school, Orlowski formed a band â€” Stikker â€” with his friends and performed for their parents and high-school talent shows. After graduating from high school, the members of Stikker began to go their separate ways, and Orlowski headed to college. Fall quarter 2003!, Orlowski went to London to study abroad. He said London was where he realized a few things about himself, including a passion for music. "London was one of the main turning points for me in many ways, spiritually, emotionally, personally and musically," Orlowski said. When Orlowski returned to Western after studying abroad, he began to play at open mics in local bars and clubs. In May 2004, he began recording "Progression from a Child." Now that Orlowski's album is behind him and as he expects to graduate in spring with a degree in communications, he said his attentions are focused on the future. Nancy Orlowski said she can see her son working with people, but whatever he decides to do, she sees him doing something with music. "I can never see music not being a part of my life," Orlowski said. "But there is so much I want to do with my life." ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - Page 11 ---------- December 3,2004 ACCENT The Western Front â€¢ 11 The Whatcom Symphony Orchestra and Western's choirs reunite to bring joy to the ears of the audience for their annual holiday concert (Sift Wife HI Wm^mmsm sum j^^tBflRMtHtoMfr *y * ' Ruth Wetzel/The Western Front Roger Briggs, Western music professor and Whatcom Symphony Orchestra artistic director, conducts the symphony and two of Western's choirs Nov. 30. SÂ§SSE Â«iiS$5g?a% m ^TBy; Ruth Wetzel The l^^erirFront Every year, Western's choirs enter the theater in two single-file lines, each member holding a candle and walking five steps behind the next, then down two inner aisles through the audience. The Whatcom Symphony Orchestra and two of Western's choirs have performed together annually at holiday concerts for the past 10 to 11 years, each year bringing a variety of new music to incorporate into the traditional processional style, program manager Mary Passmore said. This year at 3 p.m. on Sunday, they will enter the Mount Baker Theatre. The beginning and ending ceremonies have remained the same throughout the years. Every time, they have made the same entrance as the sound of their combined voices has echoed through the theater from the acoustics as they made their way up the stairs and onto the stage, said Annie McNamara, a Western senior and choral librarian. "Bim, bum, bim, bum, bim, b u m . . . " McNamara said, demonstrating the upbeat pace of the music. The opening music for the choirs, the Western Concert Choir and Western Voices varies from year to year, Passmore said. This year, the choir will enter the theater to the bouncy beat of a traditional Jewish Hanukkah piece, titled "Hanerot Halalu," which is written in Ruth Wetzel/The Western Front Western's Concert Choir and Western Voices practice together to prepare for their performance in the upcoming holiday concert. Hebrew, Choir president Gabriel Nochlin said. "Flowing from one piece of music to another is very different from what we usually do," Passmore said. She said the concert will play seamlessly with no applause during the entire program. "Once we stop, they begin, and once they stop, we immediately begin," Nochlin said, referring to the way Western's choirs flow together with the Symphony Orchestra. Passmore said the pieces are short, which is different from past years. The 20-minute piano concerto, which Western associate professor of piano Jeffrey Gilliam will play, is the longest, she said. The symphony and choirs will perform "Fantasia on Christmas Carols" with a solo from music department assistant professor David Meyer. Roger Briggs, a music department professor and Whatcom Symphony Orchestra artistic director, and Leslie Guelker-Cone, director of choral activities at Western, will conduct Beethoven's Choral Fantasy, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and pieces by Bach and Irving Berlin. Passmore said this year's theme is divided into four parts â€” the gift of the season, the gift of celebration, the gift of music and the gift of hope. The Whatcom Symphony Orchestra will pay a fee, generated from a substantial portion of the ticket sales for this concert, to Western, Passmore said. The funds will go toward music scholarships for Western students. McNamara, who sings alto, said she has been in the concert choir for three years. She said she sees many families and older couples in the audience at the holiday concert. "You could go up there and sing horribly, and they would still clap," she said. The lighthearted holiday concert has a different feel for the choir, which will perform in February at an American Choral Directors Association national convention, where the music they perform must be technically perfect, McNamara said. But the two choirs have been practicing everything from notes and dynamics to facial expression and emoting the music to the audience for this concert. "(Emoting is about) knowing what the music and text are saying so you can be genuine about it," McNamara said. "How the (meaning of the text) makes you feel helps you give a physical representation of the music (to the audience)." People can express joy in a reminiscent way, with softened eyes as they recall a memory of a good time, or they can be happy with surprise when they get something they were not expecting, McNamara said. "People think there's only a couple ways to look happy, but there's thousands," McNamara said. "There are so many different nappies." For example, "Hanerot Halalu" is about the joy of the lights of menorah, McNamara said. At the end of the concert, the choirs will move into a circle around the auditorium, walking down the stairs of the stage and filling the two outer aisles around either side of the audience. Once there, they will hold candles and sing "Silent Night." With the lights, they will begin the first verse in German, then switch to English for the next two verses. "When we switch to English, people will start singing along with us," McNamara said. When the choir stands so close to the audience, some audience members will look up and make eye contact with members of the choir, she said. "Even though you don't know the person, you share something with them," she said. Nochlin said hearing the music might change a person's mood, especially when it contains text. "You never know what someone in the audience might be going through," Nochlin said. ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - Page 12 ---------- 12 â€¢ The Western Front ACCENT December 3,2004 Rocking in the basement A Fairhaven senior's project brings local sound to rock the underground By Eric Sanford The Western Front The basement at 2117 New St. will be rather loud this Saturday because of Fairhaven senior Ryan Soukkala's independent-study project. The Seattle hardcore band Akimbo will play a show in the basement at 7 p.m. for $2. Local bands Ancille and The Mark also will perform. "I'm booking three all-ages shows this quarter for my Fairhaven ISP," Soukkala said. "I'm basically working on my own and keeping a journal for each show." The fact that Bellingham has no legitimate all-ages venues was part of the motivation behind this show, Soukkala said. Bradley Lockhart, the guitarist and vocalist for The Mark, said his band's involvement was by chance. "Ryan Soukkala set up this show with Future City Fear because he had just started dramming for them," Lockhart said. "But a few weeks back, Future City Fear decided to call it quits and they didn't want to cancel the show. So Josh Holland from Future City Fear asked if The Mark wanted to fill in and we were like,'Hellyeah.'" Lockhart said he is ecstatic to play a show with Akimbo. "They are a killer band," Lockhart said. "I have never seen them play, but I own some of their records." Lockhart described The Mark's sound as mix of garage-punk and aggressive rock. "Basically, we like to keep our music dynamic, but with an ever-present, aggressive edge," Lockhart said. "The guitars are riff- tastic, the rhythm spastic and the vocals preachy and forward. We sound like a more rock 'n' roll version of the Refused, with howling vocals." Ancille vocalist Kelly Aiken said he also is stoked for the show. "Akimbo is always really loud," Aiken said. "I'm excited to see The Mark, too, because they are one of my favorite Bellingham bands." Aiken said that describing Ancille's sound is difficult because all the band members listen to a variety of music. "We play screamy rock, basically," Aiken said. "We all like the Pixies a lot, and The Blood Brothers and The Red Light Sting. But, really, all the band members listen to a lot of different stuff." Soukkala said he hopes the show goes well and the police do not become involved. "The last time I did a show at this house, police showed up because it started after 9 p.m.," Soukkala said. "Hopefully, this show will start around 7 p.m., so we won't have any problems." Eric Sanford/The Western Front Ancille vocalist Kelly Aiken lets loose at the Viking Union Multipurpose Room on Nov. 19. 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I mav not be coxBbined with other discounts I Expires 12/15/04 ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - Page 13 ---------- December 3,2004 ACCENT The Western Front â€¢ 13 Vmce through ioylmd By Jonathan Bradley The Western Front The rehearsal studio at Nancy y Whyte's School of Ballet seemed eerily silent this past Wednesday despite the crescendoing of Tchaikovsky and the soft thud and squeak of ballet shoes filling the room. The dancers were rehearsing ' for a performance of "The Nutcracker," sponsored by the School of Ballet and Mt. Baker Ballet, which produces "The Nutcracker" each year. The one-night- only performance will t take place at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Mount Baker Theatre. Nancy Whyte, the director of the school and the artistic coordinator of Mt. Baker Ballet, is producing and directing the show. She described "The Nutcracker" as a holiday classic, saying dance choreographer George Balanchine was responsible for its popularity. "Mr. Balanchine choreographed a Nutcracker long ago in the '50s," she said. "It was in New York, but it... captured the American imagination." She said audiences usually respond well to the production. "People always want to go to a 'Nutcracker,' " she said. "Thanks to Mr. Balanchine, 'The Nutcracker' is obligatory for a ballet." 7 Whyte said audiences, on one level or another, recognize a deeper theme in the performance of "The Nutcracker." "The story of 'TheNutcracker,' like all fairy tales, has a really deep meaning to it, and in this case, it's love â€” this little girl who is so taken up by her love of 'The Nutcracker,'" she said. She said audiences at some level wholly understand and assimilate the ballet's meaning. "Through self-sacrifice comes redemption and sacrifice," Whyte said. Bellingham resident Laura Tucker, who is playing the part of Sugarplum, one of the lead roles, said the show is definitely an audience favorite. "(It's) probably the most well-known story ballet," she said. Whyte said the show, which features approximately 60 performers, has a wide range of ages involved, from young . children to a performer who she estimated to be 60. "We have children aged 3 1/2, and the oldest person in the cast â€” I've never asked him his age â€” but I'd guess he's about my age," she said. Tucker said she enjoyed her part despite the complexity of the performance. "It's definitely the most difficult I've done," she said. "It's really fast and requires a lot of precision." Tucker said the cast started rehearsals in October. "It takes a long time to put it all together," she said. "We've got to learn all the dances and put them en pointe." En pointe refers to the dancers being on the tip of the toe, using hard ballet shoes, Tucker said. On this rehearsal night, the cast was working to overcome one obstacle. Whyte said one dancer, Jessica Dill, had injured her toe earlier in the week, requiring some adjustment to the performance. "(We're) redoing and re-choreographing a whole seven-minute piece," she said. Ferndale resident Allison Constantin, who plays the Snow Queen, said that although her changes were minor, the two new dancers brought in had to learn entirely new parts. "We startedre-choreographing on Monday, so it's been crazy," she said. Whyte said the new dancers, Bellingham residents Nina Deacon and Annie, Brinson, have risen to the occasion. "They're tickled to death to be part of it* of course â€” it's a big dance," Whyte said. Although the performance will only run one time before the public this Saturday, the company will perform at a number of local elementary schools, Whyte said. These performances use a smaller cast, the ballet is one hour in length rather than two, and Whyte narrates the action, she said. "(The school performances are) always so much fun because they're so unpredictable," Whyte said. She said some school audiences found parts of the ballet comical. "The children will start laughing hysterically," Whyte said. "And then sometimes you'll see humor that I'll have not realized was there." Tucker said the school performance was different because of the age of the children. "They get a bit restless in it," she said. "Many of them have never seen dance before, so they get a bit of a glimpse of something else." Jonathan Bradley/The Western Front Bellingham resident Allison Constantin, the Snow Queen, rehearses for her performance in the Nutcracker this past Wednesday at the Nancy Whyte School of Ballet. W E S T E R N B A S K E T B A LL ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - Page 14 ---------- 14 â€¢ December 3, 2004 Sports The Western Front www.westernfrontonline.com Western defeats Nazarene Amaya scores 16, pulls down 11 rebounds as second-half surge helps the Vikings recover after an early stumble Banff film festival invades campus By Adam Rudnick The Western Front The Western men's basketball team stormed back in the second half to defeat Northwest Nazarene University Thursday night â€” its second come-from-behind victory in as many games. "We had the same thing happen to us this past Saturday," Western junior guard Grant Dykstra said. "We came out lackadaisical, and. in the second half, we really started playing with a lot more energy. We stopped their inside game, and I think that was the key." Although Western won 81-68, the team needed a strong second-half effort to overcome Nazarene's first-half lead. Nazarene jumped to a 17-5 lead in the first five minutes of play, but the Vikings stayed with the Crusaders and managed to pull within six points by half time, despite shooting only 37 percent. Western head coach Brad Jackson said a lull in defensive pressure caused Western's first-half deficit. "(Nazarene) came out hot and got it going, and I think we were very non-aggressive on the post defense early," Jackson said. "I thought we did a good job in the latter part of the first half, getting (the lead) down, just kind of chipping away at it, keeping it cool." Hot shooting, hustle plays and a running game helped Western catch Nazarene in the second half. Western junior guard Kyle Jackson's 3-pointer three minutes into the second half gave Western its first lead of the game at 44-43. The Vikings continued to force turnovers and pick the Crusaders apart. Dykstra led Western's defense with five steals. Western scored 27 points in the first Chris Taylor/The Western Front Western junior guard Grant Dykstra shoots a 3-pointer over Northwest Nazarene University senior guard David Lehrschall during the Vikings' win Thursday at Carver Gym. seven minutes of the second half, compared to 32 points it scored in the entire first half. Western kept Nazarene to 10 points during the first seven minutes. Western junior guard Ryan Diggs jokingly said he attributed Western's comeback to Jackson's halftime lecture. "(Jackson) just started yelling at us. If he starts yelling at us, we know we have to play," Diggs said. "We know we've made Coach J mad." Western junior forward Tyler Amaya added 16 points and 11 SEE Basketball, PAGE 16 BREWERY BISTRO Student Speciel! 15% off Hoodies w/ student ID www.bbaybrewery.com II07 Railroad f)ii# f gt;47-T gt;9.5 Are you looking for a place where you can make a difference and enjoy real community? Then come be a part of a new Christian Community starting in Fairhaven South Hill Christian Community Sundays 10:30 at the Fairhaven Library For more info call 360-752-0136 or E-mail Pastor Steve @ fishypsteve@msn.com By Salina Greig The Western Front TheBanffMountainFilmFestival made a stop at the Performing Arts Center Tuesday to show extreme sports and outdoor films. "It's inspiring," said Gabriel Prestella, the Associated Students Productions film coordinator. "We are in an excellent location for people to go out and do these things. Plus there's just the pure entertainment value and adrenaline rush." Demetri Galaxidas, a road warrior and on-site coordinator of the Banff Mountain Film Festival, said contestants submitted more than 330 films to this year's festival. The best films were carefully screened and taken on a worldwide tour, which visits 30 countries and 185 cities in North America. "It brings like-minded people together that share a certain passion for the mountains," Galaxidas said. The films included "Heavy Fork," a film about a 12-year-old mountain biker, "Psicobloc," which featured coastal rock climbing on the island of Mallorca, Spain, and other films about extreme skiing, kayaking, ice climbing and avalanches in Colorado. "It's, very diverse," Prestella said. "From hiking to kayaking to parasailing to freebase jumping. There's also culture intertwined with that." He said that because the films featured many parts of the world, the audience at the film festival will receive a taste of culture for a cheap price. The first film, "Soul Purpose," featured extreme skiing. The skiers said they would fly over a mountain and be dropped off in "virgin territories" if the place looked worthwhile. They were equipped with skis and a parachute and often skied off cliffs. The highlight film, "Alone Across Australia," featured Jon Muir, an Australian man who trekked approximately 1,600 miles across Australia, from Port Augusta to Burketown, in 128 days with no outside assistance. According to the film, that is approximately the same distance as walking across Europe or the United States. In the film, Muir said, he walked 20 kilometers each day to succeed. Muir planned the epic trek for 14 years. His dog, Seraphine, accompanied him but died roughly two weeks before the end of the trip. Muir said he hunted and gathered all of his food and water. Muir said in the film that he did not feel lonely on his trek, but he SEE Films, PAGE 16 ! mSSSmSBELmimSS^ avaia CUISINE OF INDIA^ For authentic Indian food. 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The Vikings hold a 41-14 edge in its series record, last losing to the Redhawks in the '93- '94 season. "They are a very much improved team from last year. They have some good guard and wing players and a new coach," Western women's head basketball coach Carmen Dolfo said. "When they ___________ come up here the pressure is all on us to perform." This season the Vikings are led by junior forward Tina Donahue who has the team's highest scoring average come ready to play.' Courtney Clapp Western junior center Chris Taylor/The Western Front Western junior center Stephanie Dressel drives on Western junior forward Tina Donahue during practice at Carver Gym. 'Any team on any given night â€”from top to bottom â€” can win in our league, at 18.8 points a game. Donahue set a especially if you don't cnaHe nSe new career high with 31 points in the Â«*â€” - team's last game against Warner Pacific University Nov. 27. "Tina has a ton of confidence right now," Dolfo said. "She is very athletic and hard to guard." Players and coaches are optimistic for the season as the team tries to extend its national tournament appearance streak to seven years. Dolfo said. "We were all really excited about this year. Each team we face this year will be a good match up," Western senior forward/guard Jodi Gerald said. "The team chemistry has kept getting better and better oyer my last four years, and we all feel this team has a lot of good potential." Gerald leads the Vikings in rebounds, averaging 7.5 rebounds a game this season. She ranks second on the team in three-pointers made, and field goals attempted and made. "As long as we stick to our strengths â€” defense â€” we should do well," Western junior center Courtney Clapp said. Not only is Seattle University better, but the entire GNAC league is as well, Dolfo said. "The league is a lot stronger than last year," she said. "We are a young team but have lots of potential and just have to take it one game at a time, and we can't overlook anyone.". Seattle Pacific University, despite already having its 62-regular season game winning streak snapped, was the unanimous preseason favorite for league champion, with Western picked second. Dolfo said she was not surprised by the coaches picking Seattle Pacific to claim their third- straight league title, but she said she thinks Western is not far away from giving the Falcon's recent league dominance a serious Any team on any given night â€” from top to bottom â€” can win in our league, especially if you don't come ready to play," Clapp said. Western edged rival Central. Washington University by only eight points to take second in the preseason coaches' poll. 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While the Sonics may not end the season hoisting the NBA championship trophy, now is the time to talk about the Sonics as a legitimate playoff team. Most critics believe this season will be the same as the previous two years, when the Sonics started off hot only to fade from the picture by the end of the year. league last year being out-rebounded by its opponents by 3.3 rebounds per game. The key in the improved rebounding was the trade general manager Rick Sund made in the offseason, shipping center Calvin Booth to the Dallas Mavericks for forward Danny Fortson. While averaging almost the same minutes per game as Booth did this past year for the Sonics, Fortson is bringing down 6.6 rebounds per game as opposed to Booth's 3.9 rebounds per game last year. Fortson also has provided a physical presence inside the paint the Sonics have lacked the past few seasons. Fortson sets a lot of tough screens that open shooters and is able to bang around the top- notch power forwards that play in the West â€”- leading the NBA in fouls per game and flagrant fouls. = = His pphnyyssiiccaall presence This season feels different But (the Sonics nave) has helped push the Sonics because it finally appears proved it can play wih through games where its the team has bought into the ffae 0jg boys in the offense has an off-nightâ€” system of Sonics head coach r ^ defeating Minne- for e x a mPl e gt;a 7 9^68 â„¢tory xTâ€ž*~*,r~A gt;r.ii~_ against the Nets on Nov. 17 sota, San Antonio and Sacramento all three of which are considered to be top-flight contenders' Nate McMillan, As a player, McMillan was tough, intense and unselfish, yet the past two seasons, the Sonics have been a lackluster team that seemed to care more about how many points it scored as opposed to how many games it won. But this year feels different. This is ho longer a team that wins with just its offense anymore. As of Monday, the Sonics were second in the league in rebounding margin, averaging 4.6 rebounds more than opponents per game, whereas the team was 26th in the in which Fortson seemed to spark the team by nearly getting into a fight with Alonzo Mourning. He also pulled down six rebounds â€” which allowed the team to win a game it would have lost in previous years. The Sonics' improved defensive play is the other major difference between this team and the teams of the past couple of seasons. And NBA experts say defense is what carries a team to the playoffs and further. McMillan was known as a defensive stopper during his time as a Sonics player, leading the league in steals at 2.96 per game during the '93-'94 season. He has finally seemed to have convinced his top-caliber players of the importance of playing defense. The effort of the team's top two offensive players, forward Rashard Lewis and guard Ray Allen, on the defensive end is the major difference between a flailing team last year and an upper-echelon team this year. Both players, qonsidered defensively weak in previous seasons, have contributed effort defensively which has flowed over to the rest of the team. The increased defensive effort has moved the Sonics defense from a ranking of 24th, giving up 97.8 points per game this past season, to 5th, giving up 91.2 points per game this year, NBA experts continue to say Seattle cannot make the playoffs because it lacks any inside presence offensively. But the team has proved it can play with the big boys in the West, defeating Minnesota, San Antonio and Sacramento all three of which are considered top contenders to win the Western Conference and all of which have big men considered among the best in the NBA. The team's big men, while not scorers, do other things needed to win. They are defending, rebounding and hustling more than the Sonic big men of previous seasons, which is what a team with plenty of perimeter scoring needed. The improved rebounding and defense, mixed in with a strong offense will keep the Sonics playing basketball in April for the first time in three seasons. Basketball: Western cannot rest with first conference victory Continued from Page 14 rebounds in the win. The game was the first Great Northwest Athletic Conference contest this year for both teams. Dykstra, who led Western with 19 points, said winning the first conference game is crucial. "We don't want to go 5-0 and lose the first conference game because then we've just backtracked a lot," Dykstra said. "Winning this first GNAC game is a huge lift for us." Although the first GNAC game is important, Western cannot be content with its win because another conference 11th in the most recent NABC/NCAA - Division II National Coaches Poll .With the game looms in the near future, coach Jackson said. - "When you have two early tTIT , T 77 , â€¢ r. We don t want to go . ,Tr . ,. c home games in conference, a win, Western improved to 6- given how difficult it is -*"*" anc* ^ose the first Q for m e gr s t t j m e s m c e m e to play on the road in this conference game be- '93-'94 season ... Western league, (the games) are really cause then we 'vejust and Northwest Nazarene important," he said. "We have to get right back after it against Seattle University on Saturday." Western plays host to Seattle University (3-2, 0-1 GNAC) at 7 p.m. Saturday. Game notes: Western is backtracked a lot. Grant Dykstra Western junior guard ranked combined for 43 free throws attempted Thursday night -Western hit 11 of 19 free throws (58 percent) while Northwest Nazarene hit 17 of 27 (63 percent) ... Western's free-throw percentage is 72 percent this year. Films: Festival inspires outdoor patrons' interest Continued from Page 14 felt a strong .sense of being alone. He said food, water, shelter and companionship are the most important aspects of human life but also are the most overlooked. Muir was so isolated from the rest of the world that he did not know about the Sept." 11 attacks, which occurred while he was on his journey. At the end of the trip, he had lost one-third of his body weight and was malnourished. Four months later, he walked to the North Pole. Kimberly Holt, who works for ASP Films Production, said the films have beautiful cinematography and do not just appeal to athletes. "There's a lot of things that don't only satisfy the adventure, outdoor enthusiasts," Holt said. Prestella said he hoped the film festival would inspire people who do not take advantage of the outdoor activities that are available in Bellingham. "It will be a boost for people who aren't really outdoorsy people," he said. "Plus, it's just really cool." The Banff Mountain Film Festival will be in Seattle on Friday and then will move on to Olympia and British Columbia. Photo courtesy of Banff Mountain Film Festival From the movie "Gordon Wiltsie â€” View from Above and Beyond," which played during the Banff Mountain Film Festival Saturday at the Performing Arts Center. ^MSSiiittlSilllBiilBiBll Whatcom LvteNOt 1531 Has the film ''l^omai^a-; ^sure" peake^y^^ihterfeslihi the fraternity of set many of - bur Founding Fathers? George Washington* Thomas; Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Hancock, Paul Revere, John Paul Jones Whatcom Lodge NO. 151 invites your enquiry into the world's oldest Fraternity. Contact: Lodge Secretary John F. 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Her personal Web site describes her struggle with an inoperable brain tumor, a uterine tumor, chronic pain disorders and several other conditions that require immediate medical attention. She is also highly allergic to most medications. The federal government should allow people like Raich to use alternative medicines, such as medicinal cannabis, to ease their pain and relieve their symptoms. According to Duke University's law Web site, the federal government has proposed to strictly enforce its anti-drug laws by making all use and possession of marijuana illegal. While California and 11 other states have passed laws legalizing medical marijuana, the U.S. government sees nothing wrong in denying the states their individual power. The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing the case of Ashcroft v. Raich after two years of legal battles in the Ninth Circuit Court. The Supreme Court will look at this case from two different perspectives. The first and most obvious is its decision on whether medical marijuana should be legal. As part of the federal Controlled Substances Act, marijuana is a Schedule I drug, which defines it as a drug with no legitimate medical use. The court will learn through Raich's testimony and through further research that marijuana does in fact have legitimate medical use. According to the National Academy of Sciences Web site, a 1999 study funded by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy concluded that marijuana did have many therapeutic applications. People suffering from conditions such as cancer, glaucoma, epilepsy and chronic pain can find relief in marijuana. Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, for example, will feel a reduction in nausea and have an increased appetite. The other decision the Supreme Court has to make is whether it wants to allow the federal government to bully the states. According to court documents, the government says the California law that allows the use of medical marijuana, the Compassionate Use Act, is indirect conflict with the Controlled Substances Act. According to the government, the Substances Act should take precedence over California's laws. But this decision should be a simple one because, four years ago in United States v. Morrison, the Supreme Court decided that issues dealing with matters not related to interstate commerce were not within the federal government's jurisdiction. Since the sale of marijuana is not regulated, it would be impossible for the government to have a case against California's law. Opponents to medical marijuana say that it will hurt the war on drugs and will encourage more drug legalizations. But controling the transactions of medical marijuana is not difficult. According to the Medical Board of California's Web site, California's law requires a doctor's prescription to possess marijuana, so illegally obtaining marijuana would be no different than people illegally obtaining other prescription drugs. Opponents also say the high associated with marijuana diminishes its value as a medicine. They say the user will become lazy and remain just as unproductive as they were before taking the medicine. But the side effects of using marijuana, which include mood enhancement, anxiety reduction and sedation, are the side effects of many pain killers already on the market. According to the Internet drug index found at rxlist.com, Vicodin has many of the same side effects as marijuana and also is habit forming. This issue is not about a 13-year-old hanging out with the wrong crowd, smoking pot and getting into trouble. It is about people who have no other alternative and simply want to live in less pain than they already are. 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WESTERN FRONT CLASSIFIEDS SELL! 4Â£50-316 gt;l ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - Page 18 ---------- 18 â€¢â€¢ The Western Front OPINIONS December 3,2004 Communications Facility technologically advanced, but lacks necessities As the first foil quarter in the Communications Facility comes to a close, students should not be too caught up with the bells and whistles or they will forget that with new technology and surroundings comes new problems and frustrations. â€¢ From little problems, such as a lack of proper drainage in the front of the building, to larger mishaps such as an inability to effectively control the climate inside the building, the facility is at least nice to look at. The Communications Facility was built in such a way that it is practically impossible to receive or send cell-phone calls. The ability to communicate is a basic feature that almost any building named after the concept of communication needs. To make a successful cell-phone call, one must walk away from all walkways around or near the black hole of reception that is the Communications Facility. .,. ; Not all the problems are so easy to identify. , Thereh^notbeenanoticeablechangemmebuilding'sheatingsystem, though the weather has changed from the warmer days of September to the below-freezing temperatures of December. There are no physical . temperature controls in individual classrooms for public use. One would think that a opening a window could aid in climate control. The problem, however, is that most of the windows do not open. It is difficult to believe that in a building for which Western shelled out $36.4 million, the school neglected to spare the extra $20 at Home Depot for at least one hinge and latch per classroom. The lack of after-hours access to the building is also a problem. The 24-hour computer labs on the first floor of the south side of the building may appear to be open because the lights are on. The doors to the building are locked at 11 p.m., however, and the entire south side of the building is sealed off. Not only is this lock-up an inconvenience to those trying to use computers but also to students who need to turn in assignments during the late evening. Professors' offices are located in the southern section of the building, so slipping a paper under a professor's door after hours is no longer possible. The building also is too high-tech for its own good. With millions of dollars spent on technology, it lacks basic amenities such as pencil sharpeners, a lounge area for all students or paper towels in the bathroom. The only way to dry hands after washing them is to use a hot-air dryer. This may seem like a more eco-friendly way to do things, but it may not be as sanitary. According to a 1998 study by the University of Westminster in Great Britain, air circulation in an area with toilets leads to the spreading of fecal germs. This building is quite an improvement over some of the structural relics on campus, but it lacks the insight into the everyday needs of students. Someday in the distant future, these problems may be solved after an explosion in the nuclear/condensed material lab traps students who tried to open windows to escape or call for help. These needs will definitely present themselves when the fire department finds out afterward that the explosion could have been quelled by a few damp paper towels. , Frontlines are the opinion of The Western Front editorial board: Matt DeVeau, Cari Lyle, Mugs Scherer, Kaitlin King, Jelena Washington, Chris Taylor, Anna Sowa, David Wray, Zoe Fraley, Amanda Woolley, Travis Sherer, Caleb Heeringa, Aaron Apple, Lauren Miller and Jessica Evans. The Western Front Editor in Chief: Matt DeVeau; Managing Editor: Cari Lyle; Head Copy Editor: Mugs Scherer; Copy Editors: Kaitlin King, Jelena Washington; Photo Editor: Chris Taylor; News Editors: Anna Sowa, David Wray; Accent Editor: Zoe Fraley; Features Editor: Amanda Woolley; Sports Editor: Travis Sherer; Opinions Editor: Caleb Heeringa; Online Editors: Aaron Apple, Lauren Miller; Community Liaison: Jessica Evans; Photo Assistant: Lauren Miller; Columnist: Matt McDonald; Cartoonists: Matt Haver, Terrence No-wicki; Adviser: John Harris; Business Manager: Alethea Macomber; Advertising Manager: Joel Hall. Staff Reporters: Elizabeth Adamack, Matthew Anderson, Mary Andom, Jamie Badilla, Elana Bean, Mari Bergstrom, Jonathan Bradley, Houston Flores, Krissy Gochnour, Laura Greaby, Salina Greig, Lauren Hardin, Stefani Har-rey, Marissa Harshman, Dan Johnson, Kara Johnson, Kara Lundberg, Laura McVicker, Michael Murray, Crystal Oberholtzer, Porfirio Pena, Tera Randall, Tanya Rozeboom, Adam Rudnick, Eric Sanford, Gig Schlich, Nick Schmidt, Cara Shaw, Byron Sherry, Anastasia Tietje, Ruth Wetzel and Timory 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 "I'm a philosophy major. That means I can think deep thoughts about being unemployed." â€”martial artist Bruce Lee Government debt out of hand Laura Greaby COMMENTARY As of Dec. 3, the United States' outstanding public debt was $7,529,419,005,333.07, or approximately 7.5 trillion, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Web site. Even with this astronomical amount, President George W. Bush signed a bill Nov. 19 to increase the government's debt limit by $800 billion to $8.8 trillion, according to a Nov. 19 Boston Globe article. Bush and Congress should not be able to increase the government debt and should instead work to decrease it. When America is in debt, it devalues the American dollar, potentially causing financial instability. The reason for the increase in the debt cap was to pay for a $388 billion bill that Congress will send to the Department of the Treasury to fund important federal programs such as social security, according to a Nov. 19 CBS News article. The federal government should have planned ahead and budgeted the money so that it would have enough funding to cover these necessary programs. It should not be a surprise that it has to pay for federal programs. Democrats generally were against this increase and said GOP tax cuts were the cause for the increase in debt. They also said the recently passed bill should have required budget cuts to pay for tax cuts or spending increases in order to keep the debt lower, according to the CBS News article. The bill passed through the House with voting fairly consistent along party lines. The final count was 208-204, with most Republicans voting in favor of the bill, according to the CBS News article. This enormous amount of debt is putting the American economy in peril and will cause the American dollar value to decrease even more compared to other countries. According to a Nov. 21 USA Today article, market analysts and investors are concerned that SEE Debt, PAGE 19 Columnist reflects on Western life Matt McDonald LIFE'S A WAVE, BRAH Thursday was my last day of class at Western. Now I will own a piece of paper that says I know stuff about journalism and computer science for the low price of years of debt. Accompanying this debt, I am able to choose either a life of poverty that I like to call writing or a life as a dorky computer programmer. Who cares about the future, though? Instead of talking about my lame career choices for my final, pointless rant, I think I should look into the past and do some reflecting on my 17 years at Western. Here are the high- and low- lights of my college career. My best college experience was two weeks before I turned 21. I was inebriated at a party and the cops surrounded the house. Then, during what seemed to be a terrorist lockdown, I was loaded on the party bus and took a Breathalyzer. I blew a 0.00, even though I was wasted. It was sweet. My worst college experience was one week later. I was intoxicated walking down Potter Street at midnight when a cop flew out of a tree on a bike and gave me a minor in possession. It was just like the television show "Pacific Blue" that Mario Lopez, otherwise known as A.C. Slater, was on. Except replace the warm climate and hot girls with disgruntled cops who don't catch criminals but hide in the dark and give out MIPs. What is with the artwork on Western's campus? This is something I never figured out. A fallen Soviet satellite, a man humping a bear and little gnomes holding giant crack rocks â€” what does it all mean? Western's best class was Math 102. It was so good I took it twice. Biggest myth at Western is the freshman 15. Seriously, you have to be kidding me that freshmen come in and gain 15 pounds. Look around, it's the freshman 30. My dorm experience was horrible. I lived with a member of the Republican club who played with LEGOs. My resident adviser was nothing more than a disgruntled camp counselor, and I was sick the whole year because all I ate was grilled-cheese sandwiches. My advice to Western freshmen is that if you don't drink, try drinking. If you do drink, try not drinking. It's amazing how much you learn about yourself when you try something different. The same goes for pot, red meat and toad. My ex-girlfriend would say I SEE Western, PAGE 19 ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - Page 19 ---------- December 3, 2004 OPINIONS The Western Front â€¢ 19 Debt: Huge deficits may harm U.S. economic future Continued from Page 18 foreign banks will stop supporting the American dollar by lending the U.S. government money to help against the national debt. If other countries do stop this support, American finances could be in deep trouble because the dollar would have _______ less value. '(Future generations) durinS t h e C l i n t o n; The money spent administration of paying off the interest are the ones that will e i g h t y e a r s gt; m e d e bt on America's debts have to pay money to climbed only $1.4 could be spent in get the economy out trillion, according to other areas, such as of this huge mess.' me Globe article. With this increase in money the government can the national debt was at $5.8 trillion and Congress projected a surplus of $5.6 trillion in 10 years, according to a Nov. 18 Boston Globe article. Instead the debt has grown by more than $2 trillion to approximately $7.5 trillion with no forecast of it going down. ________ To compare, education or better health care. The net outcome of having so much debt in the American economy will greatly impact future generations. They are the ones that will have to pay money to get the economy out of this huge mess. When Bush took office in 2001, now spend, it will be spending on programs such as a 2 percent increase in biomedical spending, but it will cut grants for local water improvements and research supported by the National Science Foundation, according to the CBS News article. The Department of the Treasury Web site lists an address and a way for people to write a check directly to the debt fund to help decrease it. But it would cost every American citizen approximately $25,539.17, according to the site. According to the CBS News article, a statement released by the White House argued that the bill was necessary to ensure financial stability and accountability for the American economy. But by putting America further in debt, this will harm the economy more than it will help it in the long term. America needs to work out a plan to decrease the debt because the money to fix this financial mess will be going to future generations. This is a major problem that should be dealt with now instead of just borrowing more money to put America deeper into debt. Western: Following high hippies can make any evening enjoyable Continued from Page 18 have expertise regarding the subject of the best bar in Bellingham. I'd have to say The Royal. Not. The World Famous Up Up Tavern is the best, followed by the Rogue Hero at a close second. Journey, Pabst and a one-to-400 girl-guy ratio makes for a real good time. A highly entertaining activity at Western is finding hippies on mushrooms and following them. What I hope changes at Western is get rid of those "seven out of 10 Western students drink three or fewer drinks" advertisements. I have known many people who have been pictured in those advertisements and they drink more than 10 students put together. Also, those stats are bogus. I had to fill out one of those when I got my MIR I thought if I was honest they would have put me in alcohol counseling. So, of course I wrote that I barely drink. Oh yeah, parking sucks. People I would like to thank while I was at Western are former Vice President Al Gore for inventing the Internet because that is. where I got all of my sources for my opinion articles. Western, for turning me into a hardcore liberal and making me hate America. And girls because without them college would have sucked and my life would have no meaning. Well, my education is finished with this final paragraph. Now it is off to the real world of gloom and doom. The next time you hear anything from me it will most likely be, "What kind of dipping sauce would you like with your Wendy's nuggets?" 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SCISSORS Sehorne Village New Hours Mon-Fri: 10 7 Sat Sun: 10-5 ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - New Whatcom page 1 ---------- Western Washington Universiiittyy,, BBeellllminganha m, Washington Friday December 3,2004 AspecialinsertonaspectsofgrowthinWhatcomCounty Whatcom County growth: evolving issues By Kate Koch For thousands of years, the Nooksack River has carved a wide lazy path through the rolling foothills and rich soil of Whatcom County. Today, the icy fingers of the river still weave a watery web across the land but, as the years pass, another entity is consuming the county's soil â€” growth. Population growth, economic growth and physical growth all shape the landscape of Whatcom County. As the population grows, more homes and apartments must be built to accommodate the newcomers. Construction creates jobs and contributes to the economy. But the impacts of growth are much harder to identify and measure. In March 2004, the Whatcom County Council calculated the number of people that they believed the county can expect to relocate here by 2022 â€” 59,728 people. That^would increase Whatcom County's population to more man 200,000 people. In this issue of New Whatcom, students in an advanced reporting class at Western reported on the many facets of this ever-evolving issue. Covering everything from water rights to retirees, they traveled from Kendall to Fairhaven, and from Happy Valley to Birch Bay. Our reporters spoke with planners and politicians, nurses and neighborhood watch groups to tell the story of this growing county. Will county planners, developers and politicians be able to handle population growth while maintaining the quality of life that residents told us they enjoy? What will Whatcom County look like in 20 years? Photo by Connor Clark-Lindh These questions will be answered in time. But, for now, we have provided you with a snapshot of the county's growth in 2004. Historic Fairhaven sprouts new housing, businesses By Evan Mc Lean Window shoppers share praises of progress while passing in front of the newly constructed Village Books building in historic Fairhaven. But at the foot of the area's oldest structure, the Terminal Building of 1888, worried words come from onlookers who, from the corner of 11th Street and Harris Street, can watch the conjunction of three large looming buildings. An elaborate walkway hovering from Taylor Dock over Bellingham Bay, summertime outdoor cinemas in the park and an increase in local commerce has attracted higher numbers of visitors to Fairhaven's corner of Whatcom County. The old-town atmosphere of Fairhaven has proven a comfort for some locals, from the more metropolitan feel of its neighbor, downtown Bellingham. Fairhaven's draw has caused attention; investors are advancing growth, while city planners regulate construction style and impact, in response to the community's concern of losing Fairhaven's charm. Village Books owner Chuck Robinson has watched this community grow for almost 25 years. He celebrated moving his business and home into a new building on 11th Street on Nov. 14. The three-level brick building fits in with the style of buildings in the area, which is mandatory for development or renovation in Fairhaven. "Oveiwhelmingly, people are loving the new building," he said. But, Robinson said, the community feels unease toward additional development. His friends and customers are happy about some of the aspects that produce more of a neighborhood atmosphere, while being timid toward taller and larger buildings. "There is a nervousness; change is a difficult thing for people," he said. "A place becoming something different conjures vague fears." Conversations along most of Fairhaven's cozy walkways sound of a resigned appreciation. Tourists sitting in the Village Green pointing with "oohs" and "awes" are often passed by joggers from the South Bay Trail grumbling over yet another construction crane contrasting against turn-of-the-century architecture. Robinson said he feels generally comfortable with the way Fairhaven is developing. There are two large buildings being constructed on Harris Street that integrate commercial and residential uses with three other apartment complexes under construction within a few blocks. Ron Mueller, president of Wayland Marine Photo by Evan McLean The new Village Books opened in Fairhaven on Nov. 14. Ltd. in Fairhaven, frequents many local up the run-down store fronts. shops to participate in what he identifies as a tight-knit community. Sitting with a laptop at the window of Tony's Coffeehouse in the Terminal Building, he said the addition of over 300 living units within one year is greedy. He described a new trend of growth in the area, different from that which fixed "This new growth is giving way to a new breed of developer," he said. "I could see one of these buildings going up a year, but not SEE Fairhaven, PAGE 3 ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - New whatcom page 2 ---------- Page 2 NEW WHATCOM December 3,2004 Retirees flock to Whatcom County By Jeanna Barrett When Marsha Riek moved to Bellingham and introduced herself at a Bellingham's Newcomer's Club meeting as a former resident of Illinois, everybody laughed. "Is there anybody left?" someone asked her. Within a six-month period, everyone the Newcomer's Club welcomed was from Illinois, and the numbers keep growing, said Grace Bruseth, club president. Given the flood of media attention Bellingham has received about being a retirement Mecca, the city has experienced an increase in people moving here to retire or with plans of retiring. These two groups fall within the age range of approximately 50 - 65 years. According to the Whatcom County Council of Governments, the retirement-aged population is expected to increase 30 percent by 2005 and another 20 percent by 2010. This growth surpasses the percentages of all other age groups including the college ages of 18 to 24. Bellingham resident Len Hansen, 72, is an author and journalist who specializes in the topic of mature adults. Hansen said mature adults comprise the fastest growing demographic in the United States and will continue at the same rate for the next 30 years. "There's a way to have growth that is quality, and it happens to be if you can attract retirees," Hansen said. He said that mature adults improve communities because they are the only group that pays more in taxes than they take out in resources. They also do not put children in schools and they do not take jobs, but rather create them by contributing on average, $35,000 per couple to the community, he said. Mature adults also do not commit crime, and it is predicted that if one or two mature adults live on a block in a neighborhood, the crime rate will drop, Hansen said. Hansen said while some people say "We don't want growth," growth of the retirement age can only benefit Bellingham. Due to the press Bellingham is receiving as being a great place to retire, the retired population will most likely continue to grow. In September 2001, "Outside" magazine named Bellingham one of 10 "Dream Towns" and in May 2003, "Men's Journal" named Bellingham one of the 50 best small towns to live in. "AARP The Magazine" listed Bellingham in its spring 2003 issue among 15 "dream towns" for boomers looking to settle down in a new locale. In addition, Bellingham was mentioned in "CNN and Money" as one of the eight best places to retire and in September 2004 "National Geographic Adventure" magazine rated Bellingham in its top 10 "Adventure Towns" in the nation. According to The Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau's Web site, some of the benefits of Bellingham these magazines list are affordable housing, and its close access to shorelines, rivers, the San Juan Islands and the Cascade Mountains. "CNN and Money" magazine praised Bellingham's city trails and natural beauty, Western's Theatre Arts Department, the Fairhaven district and the close access of snow skiing. The magazine said Bellingham offers "the great outdoors and a sophisticated community all at your doorstep," and has "metropolitan ambitions without big-city hassle." Riek, 59, and her husband moved to Bellingham in 2002 from the Chicago area. Riek said some of the reasons they like Bellingham are the mild weather, access to boating, hiking, mountains and its proximity to big cities such as Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., and also because it is a college town. Riek said during the first year she lived in Bellingham, she had 11 houseguests from Illinois and this year she has had six. Her friends back in Illinois also contacted her when Bellingham was listed in "Outside" magazine as one of the top 10 dream towns. "I'm sure people here don't want that to get out," she said. "I don't know if we would have found Bellingham if our nephew didn't live here. It's kind of tucked up here. J think more people will know about it now because of the press." Riek said she hopes as the community continues to grow and more retirees move here, that the city will ensure proper urban planning, such as improving infrastructure and protecting from sprawl. "It would be hard for me to say 'I don't want [new retirees] to come' because we were new," Riek said. "But I just hope it doesn't change the town." Len Hansen Bellingham resident Jess Cook moved here with his wife in early 2002 from the Los Angeles area. He has similar reasons as Riek for enjoying Bellingham, but he said moving here was a compromise with his wife, and Bellingham would not have been his first choice. He said that all the magazines that list Bellingham as a top place to live don't mention Bellingham's downfalls, which he considers important. "I think there are some things about Bellingham that are negative that all the magazines that put Bellingham at the top of the list to retire don't mention," Cook said. "The healthcare system here is shaky." Cook said that Bellingham has a limited amount of facilities that accept Medicare patients and mature adults here have trouble finding primary healthcare. He said housing prices could be too high for people arriving from other parts of the country, yet, he still thinks it's inevitable that Bellingham will see k^MWmmMim even more of an increase in people moving here to retire. "One of the things that happens when places become attractive retirement places is that more people do move [to the location]," Cook said. "Friends and family travel by word-of-mouth. I think that in the future, unless there is a community push to help change the healthcare issue, that's going to become a limiting factor." Bellingham resident Charla King, 54, agreed with Bruseth that a lot of retirees move to Bellingham because of family or word-of-mouth. Bruseth, 60, has been involved with the Newcomer's Club since it began in 1997. The Newcomer's Club is designed as a club for people to meet each other and partake in activities with other iliiillisiiil |^:ie|iingEam| ;i;r|ii||p;iE^it)tl :,,,,,,,, ,,ll8iiiBiiiil llllH|ll|i^||i51^^||| from the cities and had them |SeJfiffi^af^a|ijSffi|fflm]g||| f ^ ^ ^ i | Â© r s ^ | ^ i r e | | | l J new people moving to Bellingham. Bruseth said when it was first started in 1997, 23 households were involved and now more than 170 households are involved. She said the majority of members are between the ages of 40 and 80. King has been amember of theNewcomer 's Club since her move here approximately two years ago. "In the two years and four months I've been here, the [club] has doubled," King said. "That shows you how much (the city has) grown. "We're really taking over â€” what do you think Grace?" King said as she turned to Bruseth. Grace just smiled. Fairhaven: Developers face height, material restrictions when building in the neighborhood Continued from Page 1 five expected to fill with residents flooding an area not planned to take them." Robinson expressed concern for the number of buildings being built but pointed out the restrictions developers have to work through to be able to build in Fairhaven. The new Village Books location was built within height, material and visual design requirements, among others. The City of Bellingham Planning Department is in charge of reviewing bidders' applications to build or renovate in the area. The city's associate planner Jackie Lynch has jurisdiction over Fairhaven. Blotting maps with highlighters, she explained that the core area of Fairhaven, a few city blocks, and its periphery are regulated through building size, style and materials used. "There are legitimate concerns over the infill in Fairhaven," she said. "Like, what happens to the sparkling store fronts and entertaining walks." Lynch said she feels confident in the aesthetic aspects architects are including in their designs because the designs must be up to the city's standards. "I have difficulty believing that if we keep doing this kind of development things can go drastically bad," she said. Lynch said she feels that with more residents and tenants entering the area with an appreciative mindset, there will be more structures. Imus said he believes that developers in the area have been straining to be conscious of the artistry that . is necessary 'I have difficulty be- t0 maintain lieving that if we keep . F a i r h a v e n 's doing this kind of charm. He also development things can said that the trend go bad.' was changing with some larger companies' bids Jackie Lynch forming on the people looking out for City of Bellingham associate horizon. He said the community's well- planner he is a proponent being. She said that there is no way of limiting which tenants enter the community, but pointed out an unwritten tendency of not allowing chain stores to occupy core business spaces. The Imus family has been attributed with the initial push for Fairhaven's re-gentrification. Ken Imus began buying up buildings for renovation two decades ago. Now, he and his son Brad with their company, Jacaranda, have, constructed five buildings and have fixed up many of the historic for additional housing in the area. "I'm pleased that with the growth we're having will come more residential sites to keep the community more legitimate around here," Imus said. Imus and other long- time Fairhaven investors are excited to see the town becoming more of a community than a tourist location. "If we build things with the community in mind, giving special interest to detail," he said. "Success will come locally and then will bring outside tourism along with it." Lynch said that with nearly 100,000 square feet of retail and offices built within the past two years, visitors have indeed been flocking to Fairhaven. Usually they bring a car with them, she said. Fairhaven locals seem to agree on what resource is stressed the most â€” parking. Residents, employees and service providers are competing daily for free parking with temporary contractors and visitors. Many admit that free parking may not last long. The city, however, has made no move toward adding meters. Five years ago Robinson said he would have fought hard against parking meters. Today, he says it makes sense to push daylong parking toward a free perimeter area while maintaining metered spots within the core. The trend of circling cars vying for parking will likely continue unless additional public transportation and parking services are included in the community. Bellingham city planners recently held a public forum on growth in its area. Planners seem set on additional infill where public services are already provided with few allocations for single houses. Fairhaven is one of the urban centers named to accommodate part of the 31,600-person growth expected in Bellingham between 2002 and 2022. Robinson said that traffic and congestion is not a problem of outsiders coming in and that he, like most, is not native to the area. Robinson said he believes the degree of involvement from citizens parallels an increasing number of people in the area with concern for its preservation. Mueller said he misses the diversity Fairhaven had 20 years ago. Also not from the area, he isn't against people moving to Fairhaven; he said he is simply against such a huge influx within a small amount of time. "There is a style of living around here," he said. "With this many new people moving, in trying to live in that style, it gets diluted." ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - New whatcom page 3 ---------- December 3,2004 NEW WHATCOM Page 3 Nurse shortage causes college expansion By Connor Clark- Lindh Hospital gowns and stethoscopes may become more common at some local colleges as soon as fall quarter 2005. In response to a growing nursing shortage, Bellingham Technical College, Whatcom Community College and Skagit Valley Community College are expanding their nursing programs. "We develop programs in response to local needs," said Susan Parkar, coordinator of admissions and worker retraining at BTC. Right now, one of the strongest needs is for health workers. In Whatcom County, advances in medical technology, and an aging population mixed with intense population growth are pushing that demand. Yet the real need may be stronger because many doctors can no longer afford to treat new patients in Washington. "Nursing is a caring .field, but also a diverse field," said Mary Curran, a nursing instructor at BTC. "If you get burned-out in one area, you can go into another." Expansion of the- program will affect Licensed Practical Nursing Certification, which requires one year of college study, and Registered Nursing Degrees, which requires two years of study or one year in addition to LPN certification. BTC is trying to expand its nursing program to include Registered Nursing. Currently, BTC enrolls 164 LPN students each year. The expanded program could enroll as many as 20 new students every year. A little more than a mile away, WCC program directors also plan to produce more nurses. 72 "For the last 12 years, WCC's nursing program was a satellite of Skagit (Valley Community College)," said Connie Rockstad, director of nursing programs at WCC. The new program, independent of SCC, will enroll 30 LPN students every year, instead of the same number every other year. Skagit Valley is also trying to expand its programs to enroll almost twice as many students. "In 1988, we enrolled students," said Flora Adams, Skagit Community College's nursing program chair. "This fall, we will have the potential for 150 students. We could have expanded earlier with the demand, but expansion is limited by funding and practical training." Starting in December of 2002, Terry Brennan, regional vice-president of St. Joseph Hospital, began examining the growing shortage of health care workers. "Every one of our [growth] expectations was exceeded," he said. "We found ourselves in a business of catch-up." In 2002, Northwest Washington â€” including Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan counties â€” had an annual shortage of 27 RNs, Brennan said. Whatcom County alone had a demand of 36 RNs that same year. Because of Brennan's work with the Northwest Workforce Development Council, college expansion is expected to fill that gap by 2006, according to data from the Northwest Alliance for Health Care. The additional expansion of BTC is not included in these figures, but any program BTC develops will not graduate students until at least 2006. "The concern was, was there even enough (nurses) in the state," Brennan said. "The type of patients we saw started being sicker, requiring more intense (treatments) and more skilled people. It was very hard to be on top of the whole thing." Any local expansion, however, is unlikely to reduce the overall demand for RNs. In 2003, RNs the state. Local colleges said they wanted to expand their programs even more, but state and local deficits prevent rapid expansion. Both WCC and BTC have waiting lists with more than 200 people, and SVCC has a 2 to 3 year waiting list to get into its RN program. "Right now, we serve twice as many students than the state pays us to," said Harold Heiner, president of WCC. The college makes up the difference through tuition increase and a balancing act between part-time and full-time professors, he said. "Twenty years ago, we used to open our doors and teach anyone who came," Heiner said. But now budget restrictions make it difficult to teach more students, he said. The real demand for nursing may be higher still. Many doctors can no longer afford to treat new Medicare and Medicaid patients. While college expansion may meet the demand Connor Clark-Lindh/New Whatcom f o r n u r s e s m me Mary Curran teaches practical nursing at the n e x t f e w ye a r s gt; me Bellingham Technical College, demand for care will continue to grow. were the most unfilled position in Washington State. According to the Washington State Employment Security Department, there were 2,056 RN vacancies throughout "Our population as a whole is aging, increasing the need for health care," Parkar said. Between 1990 and 2000, the county gained more than 8,000 people older than 65. This population growth mimics a general graying of the United States population. "Then the wildcard is providers in this community; physicians make unusual changes," said Brennan. "For instance, in the last few years they are, in general, taking no more new Medicare or Medicaid patients because they are having trouble financially surviving." When a doctor or care facility treats someone who is retired and receives Medicare or has no health insurance and is on Medicaid, they have to treat the patient and file for reimbursement. The average Medicare patient reimbursement for 2000 was $2,251 in Washington state. "There is definitely a shortage of patient access in Washington," said Pat Tidmarsh, patient accounts manager at Madrona Medical Group, regarding the affects of low Medicare reimbursement. The center is a 70-bed long-term care facility with a 2-to 3-month waiting list. The wait depends on what service the patient wants, she said. "We are getting people now who are harder to care for and sicker, and we need more staff," she said. "But it is a very difficult thing to have more staff when reimbursement is so low." As the colleges gear up to produce more healthcare workers, it is difficult to say that they will solve the problem. "As long as I can staff the building, I will be fine," Kreindl said. "But, will Whatcom County be able to treat all the people? I don't know. I am a nurse, and I want to take care of these people, but I can't afford to." Rapid Birch Bay growth difficult to predict By Seamus Burke "I don't have too many memories from before the second World War," said Gerald Larson, 70, whose family has been vacationing in Birch Bay since 1929. "It used to be the same families and the same group of kids year after year, vacationing at the beach. But as time went on, (the developers) started taking out the cabins and putting in condos." Birch Bay is 20 miles north of Bellingham and is home to some incredible natural scenery and numerous outdoor activities. It is, however, beginning to feel the strain from population increases. Since 1990, the population of the surrounding community of Birch Bay has nearly doubled to 4,961 people, according to 2000 census data. The population is expected to double again to nearly 10,000 people by 2022, creating challenges for planners, developers, residents and environmental advocates who are trying to accommodate the growth while maintaining a healthy bay. Birch Bay is a recreation town. In a recent survey conducted by the Birch Bay Plan Steering Committee, most of the people who live there said recreation was one of their main reasons for living in the area, and those that visit agree. The town sprang up as a summer vacation spot for Seattle-area residents after World War II and has developed an economy based on recreation and tourism. Despite having nearly 5,000 current residents, only 1,200 people are employed in the area. Of those that are employed, nearly half of the population works in the retail or services industries, according to the Washington State Department of Employment Security. The town boasts a golf course, a water park, hiking, biking, fishing, clamming, swimming, bird watching and the bay itself. "Every time I go out (of the Birch Bay area), when I come back I invariably go by the water," said Kathy Berg, vice chair of the Birch Bay Plan Steering Committee. "I just like to see what the bay's doing." This recreation comes at a price that is not easy to calculate. In 2003, the Washington State Department of Health put Birch Bay on its list of threatened shellfish areas due to high amounts of fecal coliform. That is the department's warning, that if conditions do not improve ,harvesting will be limited. Fecal coliform â€” a bacteria that survives on human and animal feces â€” is possibly a result of old septic systems and local agriculture. "The bay used to be pretty clear,, but now it's a lot murkier," Larson said. "When it's windy, it seems like there is a river (of silt) coming in there." Birch Bay residents, like Berg, have developed their own community plan aimed at guiding and influencing the Whatcom County Council's decisions regarding the area. After four years of pressure, the group convinced council members last September to adopt that community plan into the county's comprehensive plan. It addresses the desires of the county and the needs of Birch Bay residents. Though most of the provisions address economic and recreation development issues, there is one underlying commonality. "They want to protect the bay, that's one thing that everybody can agree upon," Berg said. Most Birch Bay residents express concern over the health of the bay and the immediate shoreline. But perhaps the most significant impacts to the residents quiet and tranquil lifestyles are increased noise, overcrowding and traffic. "There's just a lot more people," Berg said. "We're growing at a rate that seems like it is getting little concern from the County (Council)." Birch Bay area residents face three choices for managing its growth and growth-related issues in the future, Berg said. The residents can annex to Blaine, and become part of the already existing city. This would give the Blaine City Council the authority to govern the area and decide how tax payer's money should be spent. "(Annexing to Blaine) is not only no, but hell no in my opinion," Berg said. "And, I think that's a general consensus." The second option is to stay as an unincorporated part of the county, as they are now, leaving the Whatcom County Council as the governing body. This would not change much, Berg said, and since residents feel that they are not getting much support or attention from the county, this is not a favorable option. "We're used to being ignored out here," Larson said. "But we're trying to work around some of the bad changes." The third option, and one that has failed before, is for Birch Bay to become a city. This option would give the residents a much stronger say in how their tax money is spent, since they would have their own city council, Berg said. This development would also allow for a closer and more immediate examination into the services that residents need for further growth. In 1992, however, this same plan failed when residents voted down becoming incorporated because it would have raised taxes to pay for services. Providing sufficient utilities and services for urbanization would cost more, Berg said, but it would be better managed because of the close representation in city council. "The advantage of becoming incorporated is that more of the money stays here," Berg said. "We're urbanizing so we need urban services." Though the issue appears straightforward it is by no means settled. Birch Bay is growing, according to 2000 Census data, and may soon need more services to accommodate the swell. Getting everyone, or just the majority, to agree to incorporate, however, still stands as a very difficult task. Uncontrolled growth is a problem, that if ignored, will only get bigger, Berg said. "If you're going to grow, you might as well be responsible and manage it," Berg said. ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - New whatcom page 4 ---------- Page 4 NEW WHATCOM December 3,2004 Families on the fringe Populations in rural schools experience more growth than Bellingham schools By Anna Sowa Natasha is a smiley, talkative Mount Baker High School senior who is organized and ambitious about her career plans after high school. Her upbeat attitude is contagious, but when she talks about the nightmares she experienced as a child in Russia, her voice quivers a little, signs of the traumatic life she left behind. The 18-year-old emigrated from Moscow with her family nine years ago, escaping the cruel and relentless religious persecution they endured for being Christian in a communist country. "We couldn't have the freedom that we have here," she said. "We couldn't have the ability to study a certain career and reach your goal." Natasha is one part of a growing demographic of new students in the Mount Baker School District â€” students from Slavic families emigrating from Europe. Kris Stopperan, who has worked as a counselor for Mount Baker High School for 11 years, said that although the majority of students in the school are Caucasian, some do not speak English and require special care. "We have a large Ukrainian and Slavic population," Stopperan said. "The difference is that those students that don't speak English pose a communication problem, so we have hired additional staff to help with English language learners." As the population of Whatcom County grows, the Mount Baker School District sees enrollment increases, whereas Bellingham, the largest city5 in Whatcom County, experiences little enrollment growth. While the number of people moving to the Mount Baker area is not necessarily more than those moving near Bellingham, the trend in school enrollment suggest that more families with primary and secondary education-aged children are moving to areas outside the Bellingham area. "We see (growth) by needing to hire additional teachers," Stopperan said. "Last year, the graduating class was too big to fit on the stage (for the graduation ceremony). We have those same kinds of issues all year long, finding a place to have classrooms so the teachers can go somewhere." Mount Baker assistant principal Steve King said that when student enrollments at Mount Baker are high, the school faces a facilities crunch. "The facilities we have aren't made for all the students we have," King said. "In the next five to 10 years, we will have to spend a lot of money on facilities. That means increasing staffing, which is a big financial change for us." King said the district might have to build a new primary school in anticipation of additional housing developments in the district, such as Kendall, which is northwest of Mount Baker High School. Full-Time enrollment funding from the state would help pay for development additions to school facilities, so additional developments will not disrupt the stable school population, he said. = = = == "All we want to say is there's 'Last year, the rising numbers. Change is not equal among the Whatcom County school districts, however, and all are monitoring growth to prepare for future enrollment. Jim Stevens, assistant superintendent of business and operations for the Bellingham School District, said that although the school district, as a whole, has experienced minor growth, the increased student numbers are not shocking. This is unusual, considering growth rates experienced throughout Whatcom County. The numbers, however, point to apolarized spectrum of demographic growth; most Bellingham growth is coming from college-age students and people who no longer have school-age children, such as retirees. School enrollment in the Bellingham School _ _ _ _ District is 10,534 kindergarten through high-school students, a possibility of more housing graduating class was comV2i![z to 10,288 students in gomg in at Kendall that is likely to have families with K- 12 children," King said. "The Slavic community continues to grow and east of here, we're seeing mostly families." According to the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan, population growth in the county since the first Euro-American immigrants in the 1850s has been driven by in-migration of people from other regions in the state and country. Approximately 73 percent of the people moving into the county between 1960 and 2000 were from other places in the United States. In the past 10 years, the total population of Whatcom County has grown at an average rate of 2.25 percent per year, prompting county planners to devise a growth plan to ensure an adequate land supply and resources to accommodate the growth, according to the plan. The net growth of cities in Whatcom County is projected at 68,103 between 2000 and 2022. In 2000, Whatcom County residents under the age of 15 numbered 33,229. With growth continuing at the projected rate, the number of elementary and secondary education students will continue to inflate, prompting Whatcom County schools to discuss ways to accommodate the too big to fit on the stage.' Kris Stopperan Counselor for Mount Baker High School September 2003. This change is small, Stevens said, and does not require growth management. "It might surprise you, but (growth increases) have been relatively flat," Stevens said. "We are having some growth â€” we are up 246 kids over a year ago â€” but it's not happening at the rate we seem to be seeing the community growing." Bellingham Public School class sizes are measured each year on Oct. 1 and Feb. 1. The 2003 report showed that, in general, class sizes have decreased over the past 10 years. They reduced most dramatically during the 2000-2001 school year, with the introduction of the state-funded Better Schools Program, which provided incentives for reduced class sizes. Since 2001, the Better Schools Program funding was reduced, but Initiative 728 funds became available for many of the same purposes. In 2004, increases in class size existed at some instructional levels, Stevens said, but this was largely due to enrollment fluctuations that came in above budgeted levels. Stevens said that as the city of Bellingham grows, the northwest section of the city is developing more quickly than the rest of the city, so the school district is working with growth planners to analyze a potential need for more schools. "We are seeing growth (in the city) and we have projected further growth," Stevens said. "We just need to make sure we have the facilities to accommodate it. That is why we are working with local planners to understand where the growth will occur and use consultants to review that information and give us input." It seems almost counter-intuitive to believe that population growth would not affect the public schools in the most populous city in a county. But as the situation in Whatcom County suggests, Bellingham is the exception to the increases- in-school-enrollment rule. Whereas cities near Bellingham, with considerably smaller populations and lower costs of living, are experiencing noticeable growth, Bellingham school officials report no such thing. The rule of population increases affecting Whatcom County school enrollment is that increases are only happening outside the major metropolitan areas. That makes sense with current housing costs rising in Bellingham, a factor that may keep younger families moving to districts close to Bellingham but away from housing expenses. Growth brings diversity to Whatcom County, which poses problems like language and communication barriers. But school administrators, such as Stopperan, said Mount Baker schools are already preparing for the situation by implementing special programs for students learning English as a second language. Klein also said Western is preparing more teachers who can speak a second language. Predicting growth means predicting who is living where and why. When applying growth to public schools, the study of demographics is more important than flat figures. When it comes to schools, those schools that lie in areas of Whatcom County with more affordable housing will experience the most growth, and soon school districts will have to face a squeeze in budgeting to keep up with the tides of children, while somehow maintaining the best possible learning environment. Lynden has long wait for water By Darcey Maher With the Puget Sound to the west and the interlace of the Nooksack River throughout, water supply appears ample in Whatcom County. Even though everyday life in the Northwest is saturated by the abundance of water, the resource is not without limits. The City of Lynden learned this the hard way by exceeding its water allowance. When the Growth Management Act required certain cities and counties in Washington to formulate a plan to accommodate future population growth, Whatcom County complied. In 1999, however, after a two-year effort to plan for existing and future water supply needs, the Department of Ecology found that Lynden was drawing more water from the Nooksack River than it legally had a right to. As a result, the city imposed a moratorium on development that lasted until April of 2004. "Water permits hadn't been examined for so long. When they finally were, there was a difference in the interpretation of the volume of the permits," Lynden Mayor Jack Louws Photo courtesy of The Planet Magazine Lake Whatcom provides drinking water to Bellingham. Lynden is trying to purchase some water for its own use. said. continuous, withdrawal of 5 cubic feet per This is true of Lynden's 1956 water second from the Nooksack River but does right that allows for the instantaneous, or not specify an annual limit. The DOE's current interpretation of Lynden's water right authorizes the withdrawal of approximately 584 million gallons per year from the Nooksack River. Between 1996 and 2001, Lynden exceeded its water right volume by an average of 32 percent per year. "There was no Volume attached to the original permits," Louws said. "We ran off an instantaneous withdrawal basis." Lynden's population increased by 63 percent from 1990 to 2000, according to the U.S. census, and this caused an increased demand for water. The city has attempted to conserve water use by increasing water and sewer fees and is examining the possibility of reusing deepwater wells, Louws said. In addition, Lynden increased development fees to deter population growth and created the Water Task Force to study the feasibility of purchasing water rights from Bellingham. Bellingham used only 9.9 percent of its water right allotment in 2003, according to the Bellingham Public Works department. At 65,984 million gallons per year, SEE Lynden, NEXT PAGE ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - New whatcom page 5 ---------- December 3,2004 NEW WHATCOM Page 5 Small businesses stand firm as big box stores move in By Chrystal Doucette Bellingham is a mixture of businesses, small and large, from local shops to the big corporations. Bellis Fair Mall pulled in large corporations, establishing their current presence in Bellingham, said Hart Hodges, director of the Center for Economic and Business Research at Western. Some local businesses are finding ways to survive and even compete alongside corporations, while others have been pushed out of Bellingham. Hardware Sales, located on James Street, opened in 1961. It began as a store called "Powder Sales," and sold dynamite and blasting caps. Today it is a fully- stocked hardware store housed in six buildings. It survived the opening of Ernst Hardware and Home Base, both of which eventually went out of business. Home Depot came next and was bought out by Lowe's Home Improvement in 2001. Ty McClellan, one of four co-owners of Hardware Sales and grandson of one of the original founders, 88-year-old Alta McClellan, said the store is accustomed to competing with corporations due to their continued presence over the years and was prepared for survival when Lowe's came in. "Our preparation had already taken place years earlier," McClellan said. He said Lowe's often employs college students who do not have hands-on experience Chrystal Doucette/New Whatcom Bellingham resident Melissa Lukeris pays for her dinner at Pizzazz, upstairs in the new Village Books building. in trades such as construction, carpentry and finishing. Hardware Sales competes by keeping a knowledgeable staff, many of whom have trade experience. Owners at Hardware Sales are on-site and accessible. He said they try to retain employees, since refraining costs $35,000 for each new employee. He said the store's medical benefits are rated in the top 5 percent in the state. Business growth slowed for a few months after Lowe's opened, he said, and the loss in profit can be traced to curiosity on the part of the community. The U.S. Department of Labor defines a small business as having fewer than 500 employees. A 2003 presentation by Tom Dorr, director of Western's Small Business Development Center, said more than 99 percent of businesses in Whatcom County fit the small business definition. Nationwide, small businesses represent more than 99 percent of all employers, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Elody Samuelson, graduate student and research assistant at Western's College of Business and Economics, said businesses that are considered the best foster competition, and smaller businesses can find ways to survive through niches. For example, the local company Ryzex reuses old barcode readers and sells them, she said. The company now has offices in Canada, the United Kingdom and Bellingham. She said Bellingham is good at creating business by reusing items. "That's never going to be a business that Wal- Mart goes into," Samuelson said. Some businesses grow out of the realm of small business and expand into a corporation. "Wal-Mart was a local business," she said. Wal-Mart succeeded because it had superior inventory control, Samuelson said. "They just changed the face of retail," she said. Despite the opening of Barnes and Noble on Meridian Street in 1995, Village Books in downtown Fairhaven has grown steadily in business since 1980 and underwent its sixth expansion in October. "The original space in 1980 was just under 1,500 square feet," said Chuck Robinson, who co-founded the business with his wife, Dee. "The current space, not counting Paper Dreams, which is about 4,000 (square feet), is about 10,000 â€” this also does not count the cafe spaces." Robinson helped found a group called Sustainable Connections, which started the "Buy Local campaign." The Sustainable Connections Web site lists 339 businesses participating in the Buy Local campaign in Whatcom County. Sustainable Connections encourages businesses to "protect the environment, create a good workplace, and to improve the community," - Robinson said. He described the campaign as "a pro-local campaign." He said they are not against corporations. "We realize everything we purchase will not be from local companies," he said. "There is not a local check printer, for example, but if we think local first and try to obtain products we need locally, more of the dollars stay in the community. "While there have been several studies that show this, the logic of it is self-evident. If a company makes a profit and that company is located in Bellingham, more of those dollars stay here. If it's located in New York City the profits, a lot of the other dollars for services such as accounting, advertising, administration, etc., are wired out of town nightly." Hodges said the Buy Local campaign is a marketing tool. "There's no economic truth to Buy Local," he said. Local businesses buy the same items from the same supply houses as bigger businesses, but they are unable to buy in the same quantities and end up paying more for the item, and Hodges said the cost is passed to the consumer. The money for the item is still going to the supply house outside the county. Hodges said that if government bought exclusively from local businesses, the money to pay for the items comes from tax dollars, he said, and the items would likely cost more than buying elsewhere. He said the Buy Local campaign is looking after the well-being of the environment, and he is not going to find any fault with that. Local businesses remind people of who they are buying from, Hodges said. "I applaudpeople like Chuck Robinson because we forget there is a face with transactions," he said. He said in order to survive, local businesses need to be able to compete, and competition fosters community strength. Bellingham resident John Wade said he prefers Village Books to Barnes and Noble because it has become familiar to him over the years. "I feel a lot more comfortable at this store than I would at Barnes and Noble," Wade said. "It's not as mainstream; it's not on Meridian." He said he has shopped at the bookstore almost from the beginning of its construction and has gotten to know employees. "I am not sure how it works here but Barnes and Noble, it seems like they are more (delivering) the top New York Best Seller," Wade said. "It's got that kind of thing about it. It is too damn big." M iiiiifeiMiiiiiiiiiiiii^w ISIiiiSiHSiiS^^fcilB IBiiBii^ifciiSi^Hil^B Lynden: City preparing for future growth and putting water issue first Continued from previous page Bellingham's water right is six times more than its projected water demand for 2015. That estimate was made before the closure of Georgia Pacific's pulp plant, which had a contract for almost 28 percent of Bellingham's water. "Bellingham has an excess of a finite resource," Lynden City Administrator Bill Verwolf said. "(Bellingham) has a financial interest in selling its water." Transferring water rights in Washington, however, involves careful navigation through complex legal issues. Lynden does not want to apply for a new water right because it may take years for the DOE to process, Verwolf said. If Bellingham agrees, however, to sell some of its water rights to Lynden, it will open the door for third party evaluation of Bellingham's water claims. Lummi Nation, which has been battling over limited groundwater rights, may have seniority rights to Bellingham's water claims, Anderson said. Lummi Nation's water claims may be validated by the fact that they are a reservation with inherent land and water rights and the Boldt Decision, which ruled Native tribes in Washington have a right to fish, thus a right to enough water to support the fish. Likewise, the DOE could review Bellingham's water claims to see if they are in accordance with minimum flow regulations, which apply to the health of the Nooksack River's ecology. In both cases, a challenge to Bellingham's water claims could alter the city's water volume allotment. Despite the probability of water claims, reviews have postponed the purchase of water rights from Bellingham, Lynden has other options. In its feasibility study, Lynden proposed seven alternatives for acquiring an additional water supply. These included purchasing water from Bellingham, transferring existing water rights, conservation and reuse, and finally, revising Lynden's Urban Growth Area. Ultimately Lynden chose to purchase water rights from Bellingham. Lynden's preferred alternative is one that would speed up the DOE's application process if the Department of Health could determine that a Lynden-Bellingham transfer proposal is necessary to address emergent health and safety concerns under a section of Washington law, according to the City of Lynden Water Resource Options Feasibility Report. Meanwhile, Lynden continues to plan for future growth regardless of water right purchasing agreements, Verwolf said. "(Lynden) is able to develop and allow building to continue under a memorandum of understanding between the DOE, the City of Lynden and the Department of Health, recognizing that we have explored a number of alternatives for resolving our water rights issues," Lynden Planning Director Amy Harxel said. "They have agreed not to close us down," The water issue is atop priority of Lynden's planning assessment, Mayor Louws said. "Growth is needed to maintain our economy," he said. "We don't want to become a bedroom community for Bellingham over the next 20 years." Although the GMA does not plainly state that growth may only occur when and where water is legally and physically available, it does specify that availability should be a fundamental element in planning for development. Whatcom County Planning Director Hal Hart said the surplus of water in Whatcom County should allow even areas without current water rights to develop. Water availability should not limit growth to only those areas with current legal permits, he said. ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - New whatcom page 6 ---------- Page 6 NEW WHATCOM December 3,2004 Happy Valley residents deal with quick growth By David Stone Happy Valley is a 627-acre neighborhood, located south of Western and east of Fairhaven and has been a hotbed of growth in Bellingham. Since 1970, the area has developed rapidly at a rate peaking at 36 percent compared to 14 percent for the rest of Bellingham during the 1980s. Happy Valley is now one of the top three densest neighborhoods in the city, according to City of Bellingham's Planning and Community Development department. Happy Valley differs from the rest of Bellingham because of its age. It was one of the original neighborhoods in the city and continues to show some of the traditional design ideas. All the houses are on a grid system and there are no dead ends or cul-de-sacs. Many of the houses are connected to alleys, with the house's front porch facing the street rather than a garage. "These are actually, the quaint, attractive neighborhoods everyone refers to when they talk about building better, houses, more attractive houses, friendlier neighborhoods," said Christopher Koch, planner for the City of Bellingham Planning and Community Development Department. For many, these neighborhoods of single-family homes are the anchor of the community, but in the north end of Happy Valley a different approach to design has taken hold. "We gave, the north area of the neighborhood over to apartments," said Wendy Scherrer, a 30-year resident of Happy Valley. This area is largely covered with rental units in apartment buildings and duplexes developed throughout the years to support the Western's growing population. To Scherrer, the decision to allow multi-residential growth in the north end was a compromise between maintaining the neighborhood's traditional characteristics and to allow for the large student population in need of housing. Western's influence, however, has caused conflicts between residents. Throughout Bellingham there are common complaints wherever students rent in large numbers. Jeff Sawyer, neighborhood representative on the Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Board, said he understands it is students' first time away from home and that they want to party, however, he wishes they would participate in other aspects of the neighborhood as well. Growth in the north end of the neighborhood has also caused other conflicts. Complaints include ugly architecture, a lack of sidewalks and an increase in traffic, Koch said. To maintain a better visual characteristic, the planning department is reviewing design guidelines that specify requirements for architecture and other visual aspects of new developments. Sidewalks and traffic are a more complicated issue. "We have really gotten ourselves into a very tight little corner, and to try to correct that is going to cost a lot of money," Koch said. The problem was caused by a lack of planning when development was slow and traffic was not a problem, Koch said. Many of the larger apartment buildings were built Connor Clark-Lindh/New Whatcom Most streets in Happy Valley, including this neighborhood road, do not have sidewalks. without sidewalks. Traffic increased because of the denser population. Today, installing sidewalks or widening the roads is largely cost prohibitive, Koch said. Bellingham is requiring that 80 percent to 90 percent of new developments have pedestrian facilities, such as sidewalks. To alleviate traffic problems, the city is also trying to incorporate mixed use in the multi-family areas. "Mixed use puts those uses that you typically have to drive to, the everyday activities, such as going to the store to pick up the milk you forgot, and puts it within walking distance of where you live," Koch said. The Happy Valley Neighborhood Association has worked with the planning department to develop many of these solutions for growth but only represents a small part of the community. John Hymas, the Happy Valley Neighborhood Association president, said the neighborhood association consists of a bunch of middle-aged radicals who have settled down and raised kids, he said. Recently, the association has tried to incorporate many of the isolated groups that make up Happy Valley, with a special focus on involving students. They are currently finalizing an agreement with the City Municipal Court to allow students who receive Minor in Possession or other misdemeanor party related charges to do community service in their local neighborhood rather than pay large fines, Hymas said. Convicted students would participate in garbage cleanup and other neighborhood restoration as well as other more technical jobs, such as helping with the neighborhood newsletter or e-mail lists. Part of the.service would, also, require students to attend association meetings. "It would give them an opportunity to see what real neighborhood life will be like in the future," Hymas said. The association would like everyone to participate, not just students in trouble, but for some, this seems unlikely. "There is very little incentive or reason for students to participate in the neighborhood association," Scherrer said. "They need a reason; there is no gain." The neighborhood association continues to involve more of its community as it looks for solutions to growth. Members say despite everything, when a neighborhood feels impeded by growth, a strong voice is their most powerful tool. "The only thing anyone can do is whenever there is a meeting, attend . . ." Sawyer said. "You have to write letters, stay active and get involved." New deputy, watch group in Kendall slows crime By Porfirio Pena The Mount Baker Highway sprawls east into the county, lined with barns and old farms. Along this highway the unincorporated county and its residents are learning to adapt to the strains of poverty and to endure the pains of growth. One of these unincorporated areas, Kendall, first developed as a community of Canadian vacation homes, but when the Canadian dollar depreciated in the 1980s, many of the owners sold their homes at low prices. Since then, lots in Kendall have become more affordable than other parts of the county. Developers have proposed building 500 new homes in the area, Matt Aamot, senior planner for Whatcom County said. Residents, however, worry about future growth because Kendall does not have the necessary services for the residents that already live there, said Norma Kirchen, a member of Kendall Watch, the community's neighborhood association. Georgina Head, founding member of the Northfork Community Resource Center said the area has only one patrol officer, a volunteer fire department and no place for the elderly or child care services. "I think our problems are not so much connected to growth as much as they are to poverty," Kirchen says. "Paradise has a very high percentage of people living below the poverty line." Kendall residents also deal with the highest crime rates _ _ _ _ _ ^ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ per capita in the county, 7 think our problems are Whatcom County Sheriff not so much connected to Department Sergeant , T , Jim Langley said. growth so much as they A p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 gt;000 are to poverty.' pe0pie iive in the area, and while Kendall accounts for Norma Kirchen onty 3 percent of Whatcom Member of the community County's population, neighborhood association 1Â° percent of all crimes Kendall Watch recorded in the county in 2004 happened in the Kendall area, Kirchen said. In response to this, the department relocated Langley to Kendall, where he now serves as a resident deputy. Residents have seen a decrease in noticeable crime since Langley moved in, Kirchen said. "Manufacturing of meth has decreased," Kirchen said. "We don't smell it as much as we used to. It used to be that you could smell it quite often here." Growth brings more services and patrols into the area because more permanent, higher-priced houses mean more tax revenue for the department. The distance between houses and low number of patrols in the past have contributed to the high crime rate. Along with a resident deputy, members of Kendall Watch have also begun helping to solve the crime problems, Kirchen said. "As people look past themselves and start looking out for other people, the whole area is going to see an improvement," Langley said. Kendall is an isolated community, she said. Neighbors do not know one another. Most Kendall residents work in Bellingham and commute 40 miles every day and want to be left alone, she said. Kendall Watch encourages neighbors to get out and do something together that helps them to get to know one another, Kirchen said. Once people become less isolated and form more community bonds, it creates a less hospitable place for criminals, she said. "There are people here that move here from the city and don't want to live in the trappings of society," she said. "They want to do whatever they want without any legal repercussions." ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - New whatcom page 7 ---------- December 3,2004 Opinions New Whatcom Page 7 Western students have Whatcom County can't make me leave effect on community Porfirio Pena COMMENTARY This past summer, I walked through the alley between High Street and Indian Street in search of new acquisitions to my home furnishings. Furniture including sofas, stereos and other electronic devices, many of which were in nearly perfect condition lined the alley for disposal. The mass exodus out of Bellingham, which ritualistically repeats each June, had finished, and I prepared to stick around for summer school. Many of the students who left had done their four years at Western and returned to their parents' house until the fickle finger of fate, also known as the job market, sealed their destiny elsewhere. They had no intrinsic interest in community issues, the future of the city or how they contributed to Bellingham's development. Perhaps to the best of their knowledge, these students made no lasting impact on the city. However, their very presence â€” the existence of a college culture, although transitory, has consistently shaped Bellingham and will continue to do so in the future. The idealism that comes with a liberal university's emphasis on critical thinking, expression and criticism lends itself to transform the community as a whole, building an art scene, and a downtown core of service industry. Prior to the expansion of Western as a liberal arts university, Bellingham survived as an industrial community. Jobs at Georgia Pacific, Intalco as well as logging and mining provided most of the income within the community. Bellingham's face has changed, owing much of its development to students who consider their presence impactful. When next June rolls around and I pack my Malibu with all the items that it can hold, I hope that the sofa on the curb is not the only evidence left behind that I had ever been in Bellingham â€¢ - â€¢â€¢- - -â€¢- â€¢-â€¢ â€¢ And we quote,.. "There are no great limits to growth becausetherearenolimitsofhuman intelligence/imaginationandwonder" â€”Ronald Reagan 1911-2004 Chrystal Doucette COMMENTARY At the northern edge of Western Washington, I found the state's greenest trees. In that same place, I discovered cultural richness and diversity. I discovered waterfront access, environmentalists, hippies and a flavorful selection of local businesses. I love Bellingham. When I graduate, I am going to find a job, get married and live here permanently. Some long-time residents think they are the only people who have a right to live in this town. To them I say, growth is unstoppable. Deal with it. In 1960, Whatcom County had a population of 70,317. By 1970, that figure had risen by 11,000 people. Bellingham is an attractive city. Who has a right to live here? Is it limited to those who moved to Bellingham in the 1960s, or to those who settled the town in 1852? Citizens of the United States hold to the idea that everyone has a right to the pursuit of happiness. Anyone with enough willpower and money can pack up and move to whatever city they choose. If people in Whatcom County want to stop population growth they should refrain from having children. It sounds ridiculous, but new families do contribute to population growth. Just as it is unfair to ask past immigrants to leave Bellingham or to forbid residents from having children, forcing prospective residents to look at another city is also unfeasible and unfair. The population of Whatcom County in 2000 was 166,814. The numbers for next year's population will include me. I have the right to pursue my happiness. I will surround myself with the greenest trees in Washington state, enjoy Lake Whatcom and shop at local businesses. I will live here permanently, thankful for my right to live where I choose. Just try and stop me. Guide-Meridian's growth is out of control Darcey Maher COMMENTARY As a high school senior, I flew to Southern California to visit prospective colleges. I had romanticized California as the hip eternal sunshine and surf state glorified in The Beach Boys songs and "Gidget" reruns â€” until I landed in Ontario, Calif. For three hours before leaving California and my youthful misconceptions, I drove through development sprawl. The city (if you could call it that) is designed in a character which commands: "Live here! Work there! Watch movies at the colossal 30 screen mega-plex over there!" When I drive north on Meridian Street I encounter the same "Spend here!" environment of Bellis Fair Mall and every other giant retailer that ever graced the doorstep of Bellingham. Infamous for its traffic congestion, Meridian is a land of strip malls, shopping plazas, restaurants and hotels. A classic example of growth in American cities, the large retail stores that once occupied downtown Bellingham collectively relocated to Bellis Fair Mall when it opened in 1987. While Fairhaven has found empty lots to develop and downtown has reinvigorated itself with a new art deco look, growth on Meridian has been all but creative. There has been no mixed-use development to allow multiple compatible uses in close proximity to one another; the kind that minimizes infrastructure impact and creates compact, efficient neighborhoods where residential, commercial and industrial uses are located close to each other. Instead, Meridian has cast itself into the land of Wal-Marts and Barnes and Nobles; it has proclaimed "Shop here! Eat there!" Meridian's growth should not mimic Ontario's cyborg communities. Instead, city planners should examine different development options id avoid ever-popular American strip mall crazes and urban sprawl symptoms. It is not too late to save Meridian from itself and the rest of us. No more than a couple of miles east on Bakerview Road is the long-forgotten countryside, where sometimes bewildered holiday shoppers remember a time before the lights of Christ the King mega-church and Toys R Us. Bellingham's "live here, breathe here, be here" quality is still on the outskirts. Protect the West's untamed places Seamus Burke COMMENTARY I remember my first bus ride from Sea-Tac airport to Fairhaven very clearly. I stared out the dirty window the entire way, amazed by how many car dealerships and storage units lined the freeway. It was 2001 and I was finally "out West" as New Englanders put it, so where did all the open spaces go? I moved to Bellingham four years ago to go to Western. I had grown up in a small farming town in New Hampshire and wanted to see the "Wild West." With images of skiers bombing down 14,000- foot mountains, and fishermen pulling trout bigger than raccoons out of the great western rivers, I came more for the environment than the education. My first impression of this area may be contrary to the popular opinion that the East Coast is overcrowded and the West is full of wide-open spaces. It may even be true that the East Coast is more densely populated than the West Coast. But the population of my entire hometown is smaller than the population of Western alone, and it hasn't changed in 20 years. It has taken me just about four years to get used to seeing the kind of rapid development that Whatcom County is experiencing now. Perhaps it's just that the East Coast has already developed as much as it could and I grew up in an area reserved for agriculture and outdoor recreation. Certainly the West has plenty of undeveloped space, including Whatcom County. I have always been able to get relief from the crowds by heading out into the country, whether it's clamming at Birch Bay, cycling on Mosquito Lake Road or having a beer in Glacier on my way back from Mount Baker. I'm graduating this spring and heading back to Littleton, NH to do some long awaited fishing. I know I'll be back, to ski and to visit friends, but mostly just to come back, and I hope there will still be some untamed places left where I can get away from the crowds and explore. ---------- Western Front 2004-12-03 - New whatcom page 8 ---------- Page 8 NEW WHATCOM December 3,2004 Student survey gets residents' thoughts on growth= The Affect of Growth Of the following what will be the most negatively affected by growth in Whatcom County? Traffic Affordable Housing Jobs Environment Education Area Attitudes seepopulati 12.2% Generally how do you see population growth in Whatcom County? Other Residents Residents in Bellingham 24.8% 0 7 14 21 28 Percentage likely to see growth as negative 35 Growth Strains In light of future population growth, what infrastructure do you think will be most strained? B Transportation Â§Â§ Police Services/Jails H Education B Emergency Care - â€¢ Utilites By Christina Twu As Whatcom County's population increases, 64- year-old retiree Fred Aalpoel expresses the county's claustrophobia. "There's only so much room and that's it," Fred Aalpoel said, a 64-year-old retiree. "The squeeze is on." Aalpoel is one of 220 county residents who participated in a 15-question survey the advanced reporting students conducted between Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, in which surveyors phoned randomly selected residents from the Whatcom County white pages. Most people â€” 64.2 percent â€” thought the county population was growing fast, and 60.5 percent of those surveyed perceived the counly population as growing more rapidly than the rest of the Puget Sound area. Survey results revealed how people living in the county interpreted population growth, what aspect of life they believed to be threatened in light of future population growth and what aspects of the county should be preserved. For Melody Plumb, a 29- year-old customer service representative, "the amount of jobs that people have and the ability to get from point 'A' to point 'B' in a quick amount of time" were both important aspects to maintain in the future. Overall, transportation is a high concern for Whatcom County residents. Most county survey respondents â€” 37.8 percentâ€”perceived transportation to be more strained than police services and jails at 19.9 percent, education at 17.3 percent, emergency care at 12.8 percent and utilities at 12.2 percent. When county residents were asked what they felt was most negatively affected by population growth, traffic was the most popular response at 42.3 percent. Those who lived outside of Bellingham consisted of 53.1 percent of the results while 46.9 percent of responses were Bellingham residents. More than twice the percentage of people who lived in Bellingham said they perceived population growth as negative than people who lived outside city limits. In response to the future of the county's population growth, Lynden resident and former Bellingham resident Bree Prosser, 32, said land preservation was a priority for her. "(It is important) to preserve the quality of living (in the county), meaning the environment that we have and the safety of natural resources," Prosser said. Prosser, a Variety Haggen Food and Pharmacy manager, lived in Bellingham for seven years before she decided to move to Lynden, which she perceived as having a smaller population. "(Lynden) still has the small town feel," she said. "People still say 'hi' to you on the street. It seems to be more family friendly." Prosser attended Western when she first moved to Bellingham in 1991. "Back then, I didn't care about (population growth) as much as I do now," Prosser said. "Now I worry there's not going to be enough resources for my kids when they get bigger." She cited the lack of land, trees, transportation, clean water and clean air as her main concerns for the future of Whatcom Counly. Prosser said she observed a shift of land use on Woburn Street in Bellingham since she moved to Lynden. "All of Barkley Hill used to be woods and now it's not," Prosser said. "It's all houses. You see a lot more deer on the road now." Despite the AalpoePs big "squeeze" theory and impending county crunch residents will experience with population growth, Prosser plans to stay. "The population density in Whatcom County isn't as big here as in ... Seattle," Prosser said. "(There is) more green, more parks and wilderness. Mt. Baker is a 45-minute drive. I don't have to travel so far to find quiet." * Additional reporting by advanced reporting students. Does Money Matter? Are there sufficient opportunities for public input on decisions affecting population growth in Whatcom County? ^i'reater^EarilSjOG^ Less than 25,000 48.6% 73% 20 40 60 80 Percentage answering negatively 100 Homeowners vs. Renters Percentage of respondents who replied as homeowners or renters. Homeowner Renter my% 68.3% PPPPP
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Title: WWU Board minutes 1954 December
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1954-12 ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - December 1954 - Page 1 ----------xxxxx---------- 741 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES December 15, 1954 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on Wednesday, December 15, 1954, at 5: 30 p. m. at Edens Hall. Th

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Text preview (might not show all results): 1971_0507 ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 7 - Page 1 ---------- \ FRIDAY MAY 7th 1971 BELLINGHAM RECYCLE ALL PAPER "The Leading College Newspaper inWashington State" Curriculum Report Is Partly Dead Efforts to convert Western's curriculum structurefrom a departmental basis to an a
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Show more1971_0507 ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 7 - Page 1 ---------- \ FRIDAY MAY 7th 1971 BELLINGHAM RECYCLE ALL PAPER "The Leading College Newspaper inWashington State" Curriculum Report Is Partly Dead Efforts to convert Western's curriculum structurefrom a departmental basis to an area concentration basis are dead. President Charles Flora told theFront Tuesday. "I can't imagine an issue receiving more opposition from the community than this," hesaid. The Curriculum Commission's proposed model for curricular reform has been rejected by theAcademic Council, Graduate Council, Long Range Planning Committee, Faculty Council and departmentchairman as a group, he said. Students voted 2 to 1 against the proposal in Friday's election, and Florasaid he has received memos of opposition "from many, many individuals." However, he said that some ofthe other proposals embodied in the commission's report may be accepted at a later date. PLEASEDWITH DAUGERT PROPOSAL Flora said he is pleased and excited at the prospect of implementing theDaugert Proposal for an all-college government. "From my point, the Academic Senate would mean Iwould interact with one body rather than several," Flora said. The benefit derived from acting with just theone group allow a quicker solution to problems and improve communications, he said. "The problemevery college president has is communicating with the various constituencies." Currently, the ASLegislature, Academic Council, Faculty Council and Graduate Council are separate entities. Under theDaugert recommendation, the four would become constituencies of the Academic Senate. Flora said heplans to take the proposal to the Board of Trustees who have to approve it before it can be implemented.As for the future of the present councils. Flora said he could see no function for them under the Daugertplan other than as constituency caucuses. MILITARY RECRUITERS WATCHED ANTI-WAR PARADE-MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 7, EDITORIAL ON PAGE 4. Photo By DAVE SHERMAN Anti-War LeadersPleased with Turn-Out Anti-war leaders are claiming a "major victory" following Wednesday's peaceful"March for Life" which drew an estimated 1,500 students and townspeople to a parade through town and a rally at City Hall. AS Vice President Gary Evans, a member of the sponsoring Bellingham People'sCoalition, said yesterday he was "feeling great" due to the large turn-out. Evans added he feared a smalldemonstration, which could have marked an end to the anti-war movement in Bellingham. "It was one ofthe best peace marches Bellingham has ever seen," he said. "It is a major vitory for those opposedagainst the war." The Rev. Bill Sodt, another member of the coalition, said it was an unqualifiedsuccess,.noting that the march was unique from previous ones in that representatives from a wide-ranging number of organizations were able to get together under one cause. "This shows the maturity of thepeace movement," Rev. Sodt explained. Approximately a dozen boxes of food were collected at the rally on the public library lawn. Participants were asked to bring a can of food to contribute to a newly formedfood bank for the needy. The food will be distributed under the supervision of the Low Income CitizensCommittee and two local churches. The orderly parade from campus to City Hall was headed by twoAmerican flags and a state flag. Several protestors carrying the sole Viet Cong flag in the march were told to go to the .rear by marchers up front. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 4) \ . WESTERN WASHINGTONSTATE COLLEGE, VOLUME 63, NUMBER 52 y ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 7 - Page 2 ---------- Western Front Friday, May 7, 1971 Drugs. If you've got questions we've got answers. Questions asked by people like you are answered in the Federal source book: ''Answers to the most frequently askedquestions about drug abuse." For your free copy send in the coupon below. Drug Abuse Questions andAnswers National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information Box 1080, Washington, D.C. 20013 Name: Address: City: Stale: Zip: 1224 Commercial 733-9755 Meet Henry Henrietta.. the laugh riot of theyear. (Salter Hotthou Elaine Hay, AHeoLer Color by MOVIELAB COLOR by Deluxe* United ArtistslllllimWIItllllllllHIIIIIHIIHIIWIIHIIIIHmHmHIHHIHHHIIIIHH FRI: " L E A F " 5:30-9:15 "BURN" 7:10 - 10:55SAT: "LEAF" 1:45-5:30-9:15 "BURN" 3:25 - 7:10 - 10:55 SUN: "LEAF" 1:45 - 5:30-9:15 "BURN" 3:25 -7:10 ifMHMNAHAND tMGRAPH A - V ^ D H I V E - IN Held Over!! COLUMBIA PICTURES ANDRASTAR PRODUCTIONS PRESENT ARAY STARK HERBERT ROSS Production Barbra StreisandGeorge CO-HIT "BARQUERO' ] Segal Panavision Â« Color The Owl andthe Pussycat LIVE MUSICwith KIWI f ^ fish chips fried chicken F.A.C. - Friday After Classes - 4 'til 7 KIWI plays from 9'till :30(through Saturday) 1112 Cornwall 733-0201 Academic Council Adopts Student-Designed Majors By JIM BROOKS Front Reporter The Academic Council has adopted a plan which would allow students theopportunity to design their own interdisciplinary majors. The new program would be implemented primarily for students with specific educational goals that are not adequately provided for by present majors.Under this plan, a student could create his own major made up of classes from several departmentsproviding he can present sufficient rationale for the proposed major. The student must confer with at leastone faculty member in each department offering courses which are to be included in his field of study.Together, these faculty and the student would write a contract which includes a written statement by thestudent of the general purpose and concept of the major and explains how the proposed courses meethis objectives. Then, each faculty member must give his approval to the contract. A sample form of thecontract would be available at the Department of General Studies. The following regulations would apply:â€”Only Arts and Sciences students may design their own majors. (Secondary education students would not be able to do this since they are in a professional program where teaching competence must becertified. The elementary education package now being investigated may have more flexibility.) - Astudent must apply for a designed major no later than the beginning of his junior yearâ€”90 credit hours.â€”All requirements for the- bachelor's degree must be met: 180 credits; no less than 60 credits of upperdivision study; general education courses; and minimum of "C" grades in all courses in the major.Regarding the regulations for the designed major: -The contract must include at least 70 credits in themajor and not more than 110. â€”The student is still required to take prerequisite courses. â€”A studentdesigned major cannot consist of courses over half of which have already been taken at the time thecontract is drawn. â€”Changes in the contract will be granted only for scheduling problems, coursechanges, or removal of courses from the catalog. No changes will be permitted if they result from failinggrades. â€”The program cannot substantially duplicate existing major programs, simply eliminatingcertain courses. After the contract has been approved by the faculty originally consulted, the department chairmen involved will appoint one member from each of their departments to serve as the student'smajor committee. All changes in the contract and final approval for graduation must be made by thiscommittee. The final approval is to be made by the Academic Council and if the contract is not actedupon by this body in two academic weeks of submission, it is considered approved. Several members ofthe Council believed this to be a complicated route but it was agreed that after the program wasimplemented it would tend to streamline itself. The Council passed a motion by Sue Kortie, seniorstudent member, stating that the diploma would indicate that it was a student-faculty designedinterdisciplinary major and it would include the title of the major and program of study. The Council's Ad-hoc Committee on InterdiscipUnary Majors which drafted the report consisted of Gary Lampman,associate professor of chemistry, chairman; Roscoe Buckland, chairman of general studies; ThomasSchlotterback, assistant professor of art; and David Ziegler, assistant professor of political science. ASSpeaker Considers Rebate Vote Binding Does the AS Legislature have the authority to enforce the will of students who voted for a five per cent discount at the bookstore at Friday's AS election? Yes, saysSpeaker of the Legislature Mary Watts. She bases her opinion on a 1960 amendment to the bookstore'sgoverning document which states that the bookstore board is "responsible jointly to the president of theAssociated Students and through him to the Associated Students' legislative body" as well as to thecollege administration. The authority has already been used once before, she said, in the Legislature'sdecision to override the Bookstore Board's approval of salary increases for bookstore employees.Bookstore Board Chairman Howard Mitchell said that the board had been having trouble finding out whatstudent feelings were, and that they are happy to have this as an advisory action. But he feels that theexact percentage of discount should be left up to the Board: "I question the desirability of making itmandatory." If the bookstore is forced to hold to a five per cent discount, they may find themselvesraising prices to be able to afford to give a discount, he said. Bookstore manager Ray Knabe feels thesame way: "They can't expect us to cut prices in addition." He doesn't feel the five per cent figure wouldbe hard to manage, since all it would involve would be not charging five per cent State tax at the cashregister. Knabe is concerned, however, about who his bosses are. He thought his directing body was the bookstore board, but now that the Legislature is taking this action, "You wonder now, what's the deal."College president Charles Flora, asked his opinion on where the authority lies, said he didn't know. NewGrading Systems Enter Proposal Arena Students will have the chance to voice their opinions on thepresent grading system and three new proposed ones at an all-college meeting to be held at noonMonday in the Viking Union Lounge. The proposed systems are: The Academic Council's Ad-hocCommittee on Grading's proposal, which would replace the present system with four grades: C (credit),CD (credit with distinction), NC (no credit), and K (incomplete). A proposed system submitted by FredKnapman, professor of chemistry which calls for replacing the present system of grading with six grades: A (performance with high distinction), B (performance with distinction), Pass (P) (acceptableperformance), No Pass (NP) (unacceptable performance), W (withdrawn frbm class), and K (incomplete). David Ziegler, assistant professor of political science, has proposed an 11-grade system which wouldreplace the present grading system. He called for grades ranging from A to F with the A, B, and C grades having plus and minus qualities. Tom Cooper, administrative assistant to AS President Steve Coopersaid that it is important that students come to the all-campus meeting to express their views on theproposed grading system changes. "This issue may be acted on at the Academic Council's meetingTuesday," he said. "People should let the Ad-hoc Committee on Grading know how they feel. This isreally an important issue and applies to everyone at Western." ' ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 7 - Page 3 ---------- Friday, May 7, 1971 Western Front Man in the Street Students Questioned on Town-Gown RelationsBy MARIE HAUGEN * Front Reporter Contrasting views were the result of the Front's latest student-in-the-street interview on what the relationship between a Western student and the Bellingham communityshould be. Bob Grindle, a junior education major from Bellingham, said that the college and thecommunity should "work together on problems like housing and parking," and try to see each other'sviews. "Western and Bellingham used to be closer, but the increased size of the college has causedthem to spread apart," he said. * * * * * Jeanne Koehn, a senior geology major from Vancouver, Wash.,said the relationship should be "a lot better than it is." "What I'm tired of is the discrimination becauseyou're a student, like the higher prices at stores that get a lot of college trade because of their location,"she said. Miss Koehn thinks that the college is removed from the community. "We're up on the hill andthey're down there. It's a barrier. I don't think that more than a few students even get out of the collegearea," she said. * * * * * John Kinsella, a junior business major from Bellingham, said he'd "never thought about it." "I don't live here, I live in Seattle and I just come here to go to school. The only thing I do inBellingham is buy my groceries during the week," he said. Diane Williamson, a freshman psychologymajor from Bellevue, was another who thought the relationship should be "a lot better than it is." "Blacksare hassled constantly by Bellingham citizens and police," she said. Miss Williamson related oneincident involving an overcharge at a gas station which the police became involved in. "That's just one ofmany incidents that have occurred in our 'fair' city of Bellingham," she said. ***** George Ottlyk, a junior speech major from Bellevue, said that "students should be drawn away from the community." "Students are here for a definite purpose, to study, and if you're wrapped up in the community it hinders yourchances of completing a college education," he said. Marilyn Jean Hamlin, a sophomore undeclaredmajor from Seattle, said the relationship was "awful." "I hate being in this city," she said. "The peopleare down on college students. You smile, and nobody smiles back. "Also, the town is conservative, andany college is not. The two don't mix," she said. Miss Hamlin said she thinks that the city-collegerelationship could be better in time. "But, they're directly opposing each other, and they're both wellestablished," she added. GEORGE OTTLYK DIANE WILLIAMSON Dan George Captivates Indian DaysCrowd By GLEN JONES Front Reporter Chief Dan George eloquently captivated the â€¢ packed VikingUnion lounge Wednesday night, helping to initiate Indian Days with his stories, songs and conversation.George dominated the evening, which was sponsored by the American Indian Students Union, in hissparkling, yet serious way of recounting old tales and renouncing old misconceptions about the Indianpeople. The smiling seventy-four-year-old Vancouver Indian humorously discredited ChristopherColumbus' report in 1492 to Queen Isabella that "hostile savages" inhabited North America. He called it a recurring European miscalculation which has caused troubles ever since. "I blame the movies that weremade years ago that said the Indians were killers and savages that attacked the settlers and pioneers as they came West," he explained. "The text books in the schools are wrong. The Indians helped thesettlers by feeding, supplying and guiding them." He also disagreed with the popular white 'accounts ofthe Custer "massacre," saying the actual event was much like that portrayed in the movie "Little BigMan," in which he co-starred with Dustin Hoffman. "The story coming down from the old people of theCrow and Sioux says that they actually had tears in their eyes having to send their braves into battle."They don't like to kill anyone unless they have to," George said. He related this line of misconceptionsto integration troubles now occurring in British Columbia. â€¢ In a heart-felt and dramatic soliloquy,George conveyed the Indians' environment in that current problem in Canada. "I was born in an age when people loved the Photo By DAVE SHERMAN things of nature and spoke to it as if it had a soul. "Andthen the others came like a crushing, rushing wave, hurdling the years aside; and soon 1 found myself inthe twentieth century. "We floated in a kind of grey reality, weak in our hope of the future. We were livingin the dying energy of a dying culture. We did not have time to adjust to the startling upheaval around us. "We didn't have the skills to make a meaningful contribution, and nobody would wait for us. Georgeclaimed that Indians are a people with special rights guaranteed to them by treaties which they've paid for with their culture, pride and self-respect. "We paid and paid and paid, until we were a beaten race . . .do you know what it is like?" He explained the wants of his people as being equal job and educationalopportunities, guidance and counseling, but especially to be respected and to feel that they are a peopleof worth. "Pity I can do without, but my manhood 1 cannot do without," he said. "Unless there isintegration in the hearts and minds of people, then there is only a physical presence and the wallsbetween are as high as mountain tops." Lightening the evening with a touch ot hilarity, he told ananecdote about a foolish drunken Indian (a man whose name was Dan George). It was a gracefultransition. "My guitar playing is very poor and my voice is worse," George laughed as he introducedanother of his talents. - But when he had finished two songs, which were not really melodious nor sungin English, the crowd responded with cheers and standing ovations, having bridged any language barriers. The rest of the evening revolved around a highly informal question-answer period about film facts andfuture plans which George accented with his own brand of quiet wit. CHIEF DAN GEORGE Vine Delbria, author and lecturer, and Will Wasson of Ethnic Studies, joined George for a sort of impromptu paneldiscussion late in the program. But they too were fascinated with the old chief and became likeextensions of the crowd by asking questions of their own. 5 In a final show of admiration for George sachievements, the crowd gave a standing round of applause, to which he responded with raised handsand bowed smiling face, and the evening came to an end. ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 7 - Page 4 ---------- 4 Western Front Friday, May 7, 1971 Front Editorials... " To comfort the afflicted and to afflict thecomforfed" Photo By LOREN BLISS Police Surveillance The man in the foreground of the above pictureis the identification officer of the Bellingham . Police Department. He was sitting on top of the publiclibrary s u r v e y i n g Wednesday's anti-war demonstration when we discovered him. He had beensnapping photos of an unknown number of individuals below with his telephoto-equipped camera. If youattended the rally on the library lawn, then the local police may have taken your pictureâ€”for doingnothing more than attending a peaceful, city-approved demonstration against the war. The BellinghamPolice Department and Chief Cecil B. Klein must be restrained from continuing this outrageous form ofpolice surveillance at public gatherings. We demand to know how the photos will be used and to whichstate and/or federal agencies copies will be sent. We urge those persons who attended the rally to writeletters of protest to Mayor Reg Williams and Chief Klein. They are directly to blame. Police photographic surveillance at public demonstrationsâ€”primarily those which originate from the left end of the politicalspectrumâ€”has been on the upswing since the Joseph McCarthy era. Such police tactics are used togather information and to intimidate those who disagree with government policies. It is no secret that alarger number of citizens would participate in anti-war demonstrations in this nation if it were not for thethreat of being included in a government intelligence file. Local demonstrations here, with Wednesday'slone exception, have been sprinkled with camera-toting police from almost every level of law enforcementin this state. As citizens in a supposedly free society we must demand our right to peaceful protestwithout being savagely intimidated by the police. This newspaper will relinquish equal space on this page to the Bellingham Police Department to justify their actions at Wednesday's peaceful demonstration and to answer our questions. â€”John Stolpe EDITOR: John Stolpe MANAGING EDITOR: Ron GrahamASSOCIATE EDITOR: Bob Taylor COPY EDITOR: Jim Austin ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR: Larry Lemon SPORTS EDITOR: Kent Sherwood PHOTO EDITOR: Dave Sherman ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR:Loren Bliss STAFF REPORTERS GENERAL ASSIGNMENT: Glen Jones, Jim Thomson, Pat Brennen,Mike Kerr, Rick Ries, Marilee Pethtel, Dianne Jacobs. ADMINISTRATION: Jim Austin, Mary Peebles,Scott Anderson. FEATURES: Steve Johnston, Sue Gawrys, Dan Tolva. CLUSTER COLLEGES: DebbieHudson, Joe Daggy, Brian Morris. MINORITIES: Tony Gable, Denny Jenkins, Delaney Jenkins. CAMPUSGOVERNMENT: Jackie Lawson, Jim Brooks, Mary Watts, Dan Banckendorf. COMMUNITY: Mickey Hull,Lyn Watts. GRADUATE AFFAIRS: Bob Taylor. SPORTS: Jackie Lawson, Lyn Watts, Paul Madison,Stephany Bruell. ENVIRONMENT: Debbie Hudson, Marie Haugen, Lyn Watts, Bob McLaughlan. ARTS,ENTERTAINMENT: Bob Burnett, Bob Hicks, Ken Ritchie, Stephany Bruell, Debbie Hudson. EDUCATION: Robin Probst. SCIENCES: Jay Eckert. HUMANITIES: Paulette Martinis, Becky Firth. GRAPHICS:Phyllis Atkinson, Molly Benton, Mark Bergsma. BUSINESS MANAGER: Mike Pinch AD MANAGER: Ed Hodder STAFF ADVISER: R. E. Stannard Jrv Editorial opinions are those of the writer. The WesternFront is the official newspaper of Western Washington State College. Editorial opinions are those of thewriter. Entered as second class postage at Bellingham, Washington 98225. The Front is represented byNEAS, New York and is a member of the United States Student Press Association. Published onTuesdays and Fridays. Composed in the WWSC print shop and printed at the Lynden Tribune.EDITORIAL PHONE 676-3161 ADVERTISING PHONE 676-3160 Holly Cornwall Unity REV. BILL SODT Journal of this veteran marching for peace: VIOLENCE is the issue . . . TV showed it for real . . . theNixon administration is determined to preserve its right to violence in Vietnam, and is willing to useviolence at home to maintain that right . . . D.C. police clubbing, mauling, and hauling young people whenthey don't move fast enough to please the Attorney General, scowling down from his balcony . . . I knowpeople aren't responsible for their faces . . . genes and chromosomes do..(.hat . . . and maybe handicapsproduce hateful dispositions . . . but he'sMn charge of justice . . . nine thousand five hundred (9,500) men and women arrested by our government in two days in one city to silence them . . . what's wrong with aregime which, has to do that to make its point against the governed? . . . why must desperate peopleinterfere with traffic to make their masters hear them? . . . the President responded overnight to the Calley letters .. . we know he could do that . . . must we entertain the frightening thought that he may want tostop the war but can't because he doesn't have control? . . . oh, democracy? . . . this walk is like theslogging Marine marches in China and Japan . . . people along the road frightened and hateful as Mr.Mitchell . . . locals in Japan believed all U. S. Marines were grandmother-killers when we first went therein force in 1953 . . . that's what the men heard in pillow Japanese . . . there were Marines in Washingtonthis week . . . why are people hostile to peace marchers . . . (a girl told me confidently the other day thatshe thinks peace activities are sinful and Christians ought not participate) . . . why . . . it's because wedon't all live in the same world . . . it took me years to understand that . . . not everyone sees the worldas I see it . . . my favority journalists are T. R. B. in New Republic and Norman Cousins in SaturdayReview . . . many people don't know they exist", or else call them evil too . . . some admire WilliamBuckley and John Chamberlin or HUMAN EVENTS, all of whom (which) I think are out of touch with reality . . . George Ball, Johnson's man, says now (NEWSWEEK, May 3) that our Vietnam war is not, as some claim, the result of American "economic imperilaism, gunboat diplomacy, and nineteenth-century stylefilibustering," but DOES stem from "misconceived purposes of strategy and politics . . . a misguidedeffort of containment" . . . we were wrong . . . that's a glimpse of reality at least . . . better than the Nixonsaga of the white goodies from the West galloping into Vietnam to save the browh maidens from the Red-brown baddies from the North . . . why does our government, which in 1945 broke its wartime promise toVietnam by supporting its French recapture, now put so much store in honoring vague commitments tomen like Thieu and Ky . . . why did American liberals think that puppet Diem, runaway to safe Americaduring the war, could 'save' Vietnam from its own people? . . . everyone ought to read RAMPARTS' lateston Ky and opium . . . much of RAMPARTS I discount, but Ky is enough like the Kuo Min Tang thugs Isaw in Chinca to make this story plausible . . . wonder if the FBI will be making mug shots today . . .strange that the FBI, with 70 per cent Catholic agents, is now hounding a small bunch of priest-patriots .. . Thy Kingdom come, 0 Lord, on earth as it is in heaven! 'March for Life' (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) Chanting was low-keyed since parade marshalls had only one bullhorn with weak batteries. There wereno incidents along the parade route down Holly, Cornwall, Champion, and Unity streets. A short, middle-aged woman stood on the sidewalk downtown with a box of medical supplies "in case something goeswrong." She said she loved America, but was against all the slaughter in Vietnam. She added that herhusband was a Korean vet, and would have attended the march if he did not have to work. Other sidewalk commentary wasn't as polite. One man: "What would those fellahs do if this country were invaded,they're being pacifists and all?" The marchers relished the trek past military recruitment headquarters on Unity Street. One Marine sergeant made an obscene gesture to a Vietnam veteran who stepped up andpointed to his own combat ribbons. The veteran returned the compliment. At the rally, a policemanstanding on the fringe commented, "I'm glad I didn't pay to come; I haven't learned anything." ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 7 - Page 5 ---------- Friday, May 7, 1971 Western Front 5 AS Slams Revised Code, Makes Recommendations ASLegislature voted Tuesday to send the newly proposed Guide to Student Rights and Responsibilities tothe Board of Trustees with the l e g i s l a t u r e ' s "strong objections" and two recommendations. Therecommendations are that a committee composed of at least half students corroborate on a code andthat the code not duplicate federal, state or city statutes. Legislator Libby Bradshaw introduced themotion which further said, "we realize the need for such a code, but feel the present draft is notacceptable for students of this campus." The entire legislative body approved the motion. According toLegislator Mary Watts, the proposed guide is designed to update the present Code of Conduct, but it was found to contain various constitutional flaws. Kay Burke, Viking Union director, complained that manycases that are held in the school's judiciary should be handled in civil court. "Otherwise," she added, "the student becomes jeopardized in that he is fooled into believing he has immunities on campus." In otheraction, Mike Pinch was appointed acting business manager for the Western Front. He will hold the job for two weeks until the legislature reviews applications and makes its choice for the '71-'72 school year.The legislature also approved a motion by Miss Bradshaw giving Legislator Bill Braswell a year's term asthe legislative appointee to the Activities Commission. Veteran Charges College with By JIM AUSTINCopy Editor Vietnam-time veterans constitute today's economic minority group, Morris Swadener,service officer of the campus League of Collegiate Veterans (LCV), said Wednesday. Swadener said thatveterans are being discriminated against by the college, the state government and the federalgovernment. "A jailbird has more rights than a veteran does," he said. The senior history major fromRaymond said that Western deprives some veterans of the chance to attend college here because of itspolicy of not deferring tuition payments. "Other schools in this state let veterans enroll and defer tuitionand fees payment until they receive their first GI Bill check," he said. Swadener also charged the StateLegislature with a lack of concern for veterans' problems. An indication of the state's lack of concern forreturning veterans has been their refusal to bring bills authorizing state bonuses for Vietnam-timeveterans out of committee, he said. "They (the legislators) received their bonuses for World War II andKorean War service, but now they are telling us that we don't get one." According to Swadener, returningveterans have the highest unemployment rate of any single group in the country. "Veterans are beingdenied jobs simply because they are veterans," he charged. BONE TO A STARVING DOG Theamendment exempting war-zone veterans from tuition increases is a "bone to a starving dog," he said.The LCV at Western wrote key members of the House and Senate expressing their dissatisfaction withthe amendment. Swadener said the amendment would benefit perhaps 250 to 300 of the more than 1,000 veterans at Western. The House-passed amendment to the tuition increase bill exempts all veteranswho actually served in the Indochina Theater of Operations after the passage of the Tonkin GulfResolution in August 1964. "This is out and out discrimination," Swadener said. "It does not include any veteran who was not in Vietnam nor any veteran who was in Vietnam but is not going to school."Swadener said that the LCV intends to poll veterans on their reaction to this amendment as well as aproposed amendment that would waiver all tuition and fees for veterans who are ineligible for GI Billbenefits. GI Bill educational benefits are good for up to eight years after discharge and are only good foras many months as the veteran was on active duty, up to 48 months. "Most veterans want to take upwhere they left off, but our society will not let them," Swadener said. Knapman Asks for Reaction toFinal Examination Schedule RON GRAHAM Managing Editor Policies regarding the final examinationschedule and, more particularly, the week previous to finals, has raised some difficult problems,according to Acting Dean of Western Fred Knapman. He recently sent a memo to all faculty remindingthem of the final examination policy approved by the Academic Council May 19, 1970 which reads: "Theweek preceeding the final examination week is not td be used for written examinations and in no case fora final examination masquerading as a second mid-term examination. Final paper assignments or take-home examinations, if given as part of or in lieu of a final examination, are normally due during the finalexamination week." Violations of this policy are widespread and Knapman has decided that it'simpossible to enforce. "How in the world are you going to enforce a final examination schedule? You'dneed a system of informers and policemen," Knapman said. Furthermore, the special finals week meansa loss of up to 10 per cent of class time, Knapman pointed out. All instruction is closed down finalsweek and some students and faculty are leaving campus before finals week is through, he said. Thiscauses a public relations problem since taxpayers see 10 per cent of the instructional time wasted, hesaid. Some faculty don't want to follow the schedule and students implore faculty to violate the schedule, according to Knapman. The scheduled final causes several problems, he said; -there is no opportunityfor feedback, -there is an emphasis on two-hour tests, and -the final schedule also encourages cramming by students. On the other side, scheduled finals organize the tests and spreads them out, he said. The finals schedule is also forced on students of the cluster colleges since they take classes at Western, he pointed out. 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AARDVARK jm "Natural FoodsCookbook" - $.95 "Desolation Angels" by Kerovak by Kerovac - $1.25 "Body Language"-$1.50 "WinterWalks" (guide to trails in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, Island County) - $1.25 "The Abortion" byBrautigan - $ 1.95 MOTHERS DAY SUNDAY GIFTS, CARDS, BOOKS CANDLES MacMORGAN'8HALLMARK OPEN EVENINGS T1L9P.M: \ s \\\syy TbsMMmrtHl Huxley Prof Says: Nuclear WarfareThreat Overshadows Ecology The most important problem facing man and his environment today is thethreat of nuclear, chemical and biological warfare, according to Herbert Webber, associate professor atHuxley. The marine biologist, speaking before a small crowd in the Viking Union Lounge as part ofDevelopment Week, said he believes this problem overshadows that of ecology. "Nuclear warfareconcerns every person in the world," he said. "This is the most urgent problem facing man today.Ecological problems won't kill us tomorrow, but nuclear warfare could." Webber added that the secondmost serious problem facing man is that of racial equality. He rated environmental problems as beingfourth or fifth down the list of priorities. Webber broke down the environmental problems into two areas:1) Population and food; 2) Resource and energy use. He said that in 35 years the world's population willdouble. He attributed this doubling to efficient death control and inefficient birth control. "What hashappened is that we have affected only one side of the birth-death equation," he pointed out. "Work hasbeen done on lowering the death rate, but we are reluctant to do anything about the birth rate. Theaverage middle class family still wants 3.5 or 4 children." Webber also said that people must changetheir basic attitudes and values concerning resource and energy use. "Our basic attitude is man apartfrom nature; it should be man.as one with nature," he said. St. Francis of Assissi, according to Webber,said that man should be equal with nature; that everything has the same right to existence. Webberexplained that man should follow this advice and extend the same ethics to nature as he does to hisfellow human beings. "It isn't ethically wrong to chop down a tree, but it is to kill a man," he pointed out.Webber explained that in order to be in HERBERT WEBBER harmony with nature, man has to realizethat he should only kill what he needs to survive on; and should realize that he lives under the same rightto live as any tree, animal or plant. "As it says in Genesis, Man is not to subdue nature, but rather to act as a steward of nature," he said. "With this in mind, man and nature will be as one." Speaking of Lp'sBy KEN RITCHIE Record Commentator. Another gushy column this week found some thoroughlydelightful albums. MARY, Mary Travers (Warner Brothers 1907). MOONSET, Joe Bauer (Raccoon No. 3). LOVE IT TO DEATH, Alice Cooper (Warner Brothers 1883). * * * * * Mary Travers' first effort away fromPeter and v Paul is a toe-curler. Several times in the past few days I have put this album on my lopsidedrecord changer, set it on reprise and played either side a dozen or so times. Not a single cipher on theentire Ip. As usual, when I get off by listening to music, it is difficult to describe any particular record.Fortunately Mary has done a pretty good job: Picture weavers / seeing a pattern that only you / can see / weaving out of the warps of / my life / a better song. Picture weavers / your threads are strung / withsongs, that like a / night that's clear, have stars / to make the soul remember. * * * * * Moonset. JoeBauer and Banana from the Youngbloods, plus a little help from Michael Kane, Jack Gregg and SteveSwallow, did an album on the Youngbloods own label. It's completely instrumental . . . good laybackmusic, with the very distinctive sound of the Youngbloods. Bauer is the first short person in show bizzthat does not try to compensate his lack of height with obnoxious cockiness . . . a delight to watch inperson and to listen to on record. Alice Cooper records for Straight Records. Straight Records alsoreleases, or lets escape, Frank Zappa's records. Zappa has done things with The Mothers of Invention,Reuben and the Jets, The G.T.O.'s, Uncle Meat, et al. I have suspicions that at any point in any dayZappa is ready to tell anyone, fuddle duddle. Alice Cooper has the unmistakable Zappa imprint. Thecover of the album has five freaks, two of whom are dressed in drag. This is not a record that Tricia Nixonwould .VV'iftuy. â€¢ v.-- \' . l - \' -v.-- -'â€¢' This is not a record that Dickie Nixon would listen to even if heheard it. Alice Cooper verbalizes, with music and song, many of the fears which confront all of us. . . .feels like I'm living in the middle of doubt. . . 'cause I'm eighteen. Anyone who has passed the eighteen-year mark with any awareness, realizes the lost and lonely sensation at that, and all ages. Alice Cooperhas set it to music. I think the whole trip for Cooper, Zappa, et al is to poke fun at plastic people and theparts of us that are plastic. No solutions are offered, but at least we are made aware of the problem. Iwould never recommend Cooper if you are at all wasted, but any other time it is an excellent album toreally listen to. * * * * * Among the other records that have been piling up is a release from Environmental Sound Control, Inc. MUSIC TO GROW PLANTS BY. A very weird album. It sounds like a typicalplastic background-type record except for the strange oscillator effects during some of the cuts.According to the information on the liner, you can increase the growth of certain plants by playing thisalbum a few times a day. Maybe so. What really disturbs is that a packet of seeds is included in therecord. 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State Boulevard Always Open EDITORS NEEDEDWESTERN FRONT (summer session) KLIPSUN MAGAZINE (fall quarter) WESTERN FRONT (fallquarter) Submit letters of application and supporting evidence of qualification by Friday, May 14, to:Gerald Kraft, Chairman Committee on Student Publications Haggard Hall 341 Minimun Requirements:Full -time students (12 units) in good academic standing I I I I I I i OFFICIAL EUROPE CharterFlights June 10 ONE-WAY June 14 to Sept. 20 14 Weeks July 3 to August 16 5 Weeks July 21 toAugust 11 3 Weeks July 24 to Sept. 18 8 Weeks August 3 to Sept. 4 5 Weeks August 14 ONE-WAYAugust 15 to Sept. 12 4 Weeks August 24 to Sept. 13 3 Weeks August 28 ONE-WAY September 2ONE-WAY September 4 to Sept. 25 3 Weeks September 24 ONE-WAY October 9 ONE-WAY Londonto Seattle $100 London Roundtrip $289 London $269 London Roundtrip $239 London Roundtrip $259London Roundtrip $249 To London $160 London Roundtrip $239 London Roundtrip $229 To London $146 London to Seattle $170 London Roundtrip $239 To London $120 To London $115 RICH HASS 211Viking Union Building Western Washington. State College Bellingham, Washington 676-3460 or 676-5195 I I I I I I I Photo By DAVE SHERMAN Technology Professor Designs Racing Cars SCOTTANDERSON Front Reporter Michael Seal, assistant professor of technology, has designed and builtseveral sports cars which have been used primarily for racing upon completion. "My main interest is indesigning a car which could be used on the road. Most of the cars were raced because there was noother way to use them at the time they were built," Seal said in an interview last week. Seal built his first car, a 1931 Morris Series 1 with a Wolsley engine, at the age of 15 and began racing it when he was 16. The car, which had an 1100 cubic centimeter engine, raced in the modified G class at the old Abbotsford Race Tropic Sc3.1 s3.1(1 His second car, a Tatra engine car with a large tube chassis similar to aPorsche Spider, was raced with fairly good success, he said. Seal believes that the Tatra engine car was the first mid-engine car to run on the Westwood circuit. The car, which had a fiberglass body, wasconverted from 52 horsepower to 140 horsepower without changing the displacement, Seal said. Toaccomplish this, Seal used four carburetors, an 11-to-l piston ratio rather than a 6-to-l ratio , VincentBlack lightening, had the cam ground, and installed one of the first tuned header systems. The last carSeal built has been converted and licensed for street use in Washington. It has a multi-tube space framemid-engine Corvette mounted on a Tatra Transaxle, Seal said. The car, which was fairly successful when raced, has a fiberglass coupe body with gull wings. Seal, who has driven most types of race carsalthough he has only raced sports cars, quit racing in 1964 at the request of his wife. "I've neverconsidered safety requirements before, but I would now if I designed a car," Seal said. Seal said thatracing is fine for about ten laps, but one begins tiring after that. The average speed during a race is morethan 85 miles per hour and the races last an average of three hours, he said. "I find watching sports carraces rather dull too. It's much more fun to be out driving them," Seal said. For his next car, Seal plansto use an Oldsmobile Toronado engine and transaxle and put the unit in the back. "The entire car should weigh under 2,000 pounds," he said. Seal once had a car called "Exodus"' which was designed for off-road races. A flathead Ford V-8 was used in the back as ballast, and the front end of the f948 MorrisSeries E was removed entirely, he said. Seal said his investment in the car was $15, but it was moresuccessful than Jeeps on some courses. Faculty, Staff Barred From Pre-Registration By RONGRAHAM Managing Editor A directive has been sent to all faculty and staff barring them from advanceregistration under the tuition exemption granted to them during last 2 years by the Board of Trustees.Assistant Registrar Robert Thirsk said that this is the first quarter that this regulation has been enforced. Faculty and staff who want to take advantage of the tuition exemption will not be permitted to registeruntil the first day of classes in any given quarter. This quarter about 15 faculty and administrators 45 or50 staff persons are also attending classes, according to Thirsk. "They have last priority as long as theirtuition is being paid," Tiiirsk.said. It is possible that a person who is exempt from paying tuition couldforce a student out of a class sequence which he needs for a degree by having advance registration,Thirsk said. "It is hard to justify that and I won't." Though the Board of Trustees had assumed that thosefaculty, administrators and staff taking advantage of the tuition exemption wouldn't get advanceregistration, many didn't know or care and have gotten advance registration anyway, Thirsk said. Faculty and administrators were granted tuition exemption by the Board of Trustees in Jan-., gt; l'97'l under thefollowing restrictions: _ n o more than five credit hours can be taken pei quarter. -courses can't be takenin the person's own subject area. - t h e class can't interfere in any way with his appointed duties orschedule. â€”his presence must be acceptable to the course instructor. - t h e course can't be fundedunder the Continuing Studies Division. The staff was granted tuition exemption in May, 1969 by theBoard of Trustees with several restrictions including: - n o more than six credit hours can be taken perquarter. -approval must be granted by the immediate superior. - i f the course time interferes with regular work schedule the person's work schedule must be revised to make up the lost time. The rationalebehind the grant of tuition exemption to faculty and administrators is probably professional improvement,according to Thirsk. Staff take courses to further their education, gain expertise in their particularposition and take advantage of the tuition exemption as a fringe benefit, according to Theresa Olbrantz of personnel services.' ' â€¢ - ' ' ' mmmmiimmsm^mkwmmHmmmummmiivmmmmimmmammiiia2m3 S ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 7 - Page 9 ---------- Friday, May 7, 1971 Western Front 9 Campus Briefs DÂ£*or's Bag Muslim Celebration The MuslimStudent Association (MSA) will join about 700 million Muslims around the world in celebrating the birth ofthe prophet Muhammad. Muslim communities throughout the Northwest will meet at 8:JU p.m. tomorrow at the Koimonia Center, located at the corner of Northeast 45th Street and 15th Avenue Northeast inSeattle. Unlike Christmas, the celebration of Muhammad's birthday is only an observance of an historicalday that marks a new era in the history of Islam. , .. . According to Jamshid Haghgoo, president ofWestern s MSA, it is neither a ritualistic nor a festive day. Multi-Arts Festival The Program Commissionhas announced plans to hold the first annual "Back-Lawn" festival May 23. The festival, part of Multi-ArtsWeek, will begin at 9 a.m. and will be held on one of the athletic fields behind Carver Gym. The festivalwill consist of bands from the Northwest area, like the "Sky," and will last through the day. Thecommission also plans a sunrise finger-painting activity which will take place on May 25 in Red Square. A jam session is also tentatively planned for that day. Spring Enrollment Total spring quarter enrollment is 8,732 according to the registrar's office. This compares to 7,495 for last spring quarter. Freshmenstudents number 774 men and 1,111 women for a 1,885 total. Sophomores narrow the gap between menand women with 805 men students to 922 women to add up to 1.727. In the junior and senior class, menoutnumber women by a sizeable margin 1,183 junior men to 831 women for a total of 2,014, and 1,199senior men to 837 women for a total of 2,036. Off-Limit Lakes Fragrance and Lost lakes are off limits toovernight campers effective immediately, Bill Byrne, assistant ranger at Larrabee State Park, said earlierthis week. Byrne said the prohibition extended to swimming, fires and hunting as well. "It's just gettingtoo messy and littered in there," he said. "People are going in and cutting the trees, and in short tearingthe places apart." In the future overnight camping will be permitted only in the areas of Larrabee StatePark that are specifically designated as campsite, he added. Outdoor Dances "Cold Trane," a groupfrom Seattle, will present an outdoor concert at 4 p.m. today on the Old Main lawn, followed by a freedance from 9-12 p.m. in Red Square. In the event of poor weather the dance will be moved to the VikingUnion Lounge. "Nine Lives," another Seattle band, will play for a free afternoon concert and dance May14. Weather permitting, the dance will be held in Red Square or moved to Lecture Hall 3 for a concert.Class Drop Deadline Monday is the last day to drop classes without receiving a failing grade according to Lorraine McGaw of the registrar's office. Veterans who drop below the required 12 credits will receive alesser amount in their GI Bill benefits.she said. Bookstore Board Applications Any senior interested infilling an unexpired term on the Bookstore Board for the remainder of this year can apply for an interviewto AS President Steve Cooper, in the Associated Students offices. Applications will be accepted untilnext Friday. ' By ARNOLD WERNER, M.D. QUESTION: While in Vietnam, I was subject to the loudsounds of artillery and other weapons. During an attack, a round exploded relatively near me. I was notwounded, but my ears gave me trouble for the rest of my tour. In my left ear I could hear several ratherhigh pitched tones. Sometimes the tones are louder than at other times. There also seems to be a fullfeeling. When I was released from active duty the doctor told me the ringing in my ears would go away.It's been almost three years since my separation and if anything the ringing is worse. I don't mind thehearing loss so much but the ringing sometimes bothers me when I try to go to sleep. ANSWER:Hearing depends upon an extraordinarily sensitive mechanism which can be damaged by sudden loudnoises or by sustained periods of exposure to high levels of sound. It is said that performers in rockgroups who spend hours rehearsing with loud amplifiers end up damaging their auditory acuity. Thecondition you describe is technically called tinnitus. Your history certainly suggests that your hearingmechanism was damaged while you were in the service. Find out about getting authorization from theVeterans Administration to be evaluated by a specialist in the area of hearing. Unfortunately, sometypes of ringing in the ears are very difficult to treat as anything done to change the ringing would alsoresult in deafness. You need expert advice. QUESTION: Can I get venereal disease from oral sex?ANSWER: Yes. Syphillis can be transmitted through any type of direct contact with an infected area.Gonorrhea enters the body almost solely through the genital area. 'Bikecology Day' Set for TomorrowBike buffs, by definition a silent crew, intend to be heard and seen tomorrow. They are planning a nation-wide observance of "Bikecology Day" to convince Americans that bicycling is not only a practical mode of transportation but is also a deterrent to environmental abuse and a road to mental and physical health.Originators of the idea are two Santa Barbara, Calif., residents, Ken Kolsbun and Mike Pyzel, who havecontacted more than 5,000 key individuals and organizations throughout the country to solicitparticipation in the event. Each city is expected to plan its own program. "Americans by the thousandsare expected to take to their bikes to show urban planners, politicians and industrialists that cities aremeant for people, not automobiles," Kolsbun and Pyzel said. They also suggest that a portion of federal,state and city transportation funds go for the acquisition, design and development of safe bikeways. They point to Holland and the Scandinavian countries where there is a national network of bicycle paths. "Thecyclist, unlike the motorist, is not sealed within a capsule of protective metalwork," they argue. "As aresult, he is free to experience his immediate surroundings by seeing, smelling and touching."Bellingham's "bikecology hike" is being organized by Dave Shannon, a senior environmental control majorat Huxley from Bellingham. The plan calls for a trip to Sunnyside, on the north side of Lake Whatcom,leaving at 10 a.m. tomorrow from Viking Union 304. Returning time is tentatively set for 3 or 4 p.m.Shannon said that the trip to Sunnyside will take about two hours each way. For further information, callthe Outdoor Program at 676-3112. All area bicyclers are welcome. 'Cabaret1 to be Presented Lone legs, colorful costumes and lots of good music are all wrapped up in "Cabaret." The musical, produced byWestern s Drama and Music Departments, will run from May 13 to 16 in the Music Auditorium. OLDFASHIONED PRICES DURING OUR OLD FASHIONED SAVINCS SPREE 25 Golf Cardigans 16 s l 6 vcr;w.k Sweaters $10 s750-*900 Jean Flairs $6 8 v i 2 gt; Novelty Slacks 6 V 6 Assorted Ties $350 12-s16 Windbreakers 9 10-12 L.S. Snortsbirts 6 All Sport Coats 20% off YOU SHOULD SEE THE SPRINGTHINGS Flairs In )usr About Every Fabric You Can Think Ofâ€”Knits Of All Kindsâ€”Sport Shirts ForEveryone At The Huntsman In The Mall . BANK CARDS GLADLY ACCEPTED .. The Huntsman WhereThere I* Acres Of Free Parkingâ€”The* Bellingham Mall SVN NEY a CROUTER featured at _ thecasino room^"^. of the ^ '**" LEOPOLD DANCE FLOOR ENTERTAINMENT opening may 10 733-3500 1224 Cornwall Avenue ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 7 - Page 10 ---------- 10 Western Front Friday, May 7, 1971 It turns into a pretty penny. Like magic, right before your very,Fresh Rainier in recyclable bottles, wide open eyes. Your Rainier wholesale We re-use them (after weinspect distributor* will turn your empty Rainier and sterilize them, of course). beer bottle into a prettypenny Or lots of pretty pennies if you've got lots of bottles. Like, 250 for a case of 24. You see, we nowput our Mountain This allows us all to help reduce and control the problem of litter and solid waste, nowthreatening our environment. So, to make it worth your while, we make the bottles worth money. Thisreduces your beer drinking costs. Rainier beer in recyclable bottles. It's worth a lot to you. Keep yourtaste Mountain Fresh and the Northwest fresh and clean. And pretty. Rainier Brewing Company, Seattle, Washington If you'd like a free 24" x 27" color reproduction of the above illustration, send your name,home address and 250 return postage to: Pretty Penny Poster, c/o Rainier Brewing Company, 3100Airport WayS., Seattle, Wash. 98134. Please allow 3 weeks for delivery. In Bellingham, return emptycontainers to your Rainier wholesale distributor: Bell-Rainier Dist, Inc., 2007 Iowa Street, Monday-Fridayâ€”10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call toll free: 800-552-0771. Please do not return ourrecyclable containers to taverns or food stores. ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 7 - Page 11 ---------- Friday, May 7, 1971 Western Front 11 Viking Union to Manage Recreational Facility JACKIE LAWSONFront Reporter The Grotto, recreation facility in the basement of the Viking Union specializing in pool andping pong, is in the process of changing hands from Associated Student to Viking Union control. Atpresent, the Grotto is under the financial auspices of the AS business manager. However, the studentbusiness manager simply does not have the time to devote to the Grotto, according to Jack Smith,assistant director of the Viking Union. The auxiliary enterprises committee voted two years ago a $16,000 appropriation out of the housing and dining budget, for Grotto improvements. Auxiliary Enterprises votedWednesday to approve the appropriation and definitely decided to put the money into variousimprovement programs such as the addition of eight new pool tables as well as better lighting, floorcoverings and wall decorations. Specific breakdowns of the $16,000 include replacing the existing fourpocket billiard tables and carom (pocketless) billiard table with eight gulley pocket tables. NorthernBilliards of Seattle has looked over the area and indicated that there would be sufficient space for thisnumber of tables, according to the Auxiliary Enterprises proposal. In addition, the AS business managerhas agreed that the trade-in on the old tables should be applied to the purchase of the new ones. Costestimate from Northern Billiards for Brunswick Gold Crown gulley pocket tables, complete with six cuesper table, balls, trays, trianbles and wall racks is $1,200 per table ($9,600 inclusive) less a trade-in valueof $300 to $350 per pocket table and $200 for carom table (a total of $1,500). Net cost for tables will be$8,200. Other improvements proposed include purchasing additional billiard equipment necessary forbeginning inventory and equipment repairs, chalk, talc, tips, and extra cues, disposal of shuffleboardfacilities and replacing existing game tables. Other improvements will involve the purchase of spectatorseating (approximately 16 stools), cigarette urns and table seating, installation ot adequate lighting andvinyl asbestos tile flooring, enhancing the appearance of walls, and relocating the present ping pongtable. Any budget surplus would be returned to the housing and dining system. The suggested $1 perhour per table rate represents an increase of 25 cents per table per hour over present rates. The rate willbe raised in order to cover the attendants' wages. Additionally, the rate raise is lower than virtually anycommercial establishment according to Smith. Cope/and Says Birth Rate Lowest in World's History BySUSAN GAWRYS Front Reporter You've undoubtedly heard about the population explosion, the masses of hungry people by the year 2000. You've probably heard about the United States' role, consuming more than its share of people. Gerry Copeland, a representative from Zero Population Growth, said that theUnited States' birth rate in 1970 was the lowest it has ever been. But for Zero Population Growth, it wasn't low enough. Copeland spoke on Wednesday as part of Development Week. Zero Population Growth, an organization started by Paul Ehrlich, author of the Population Bomb, who alerted the world to thehazards of overpopulation, aims for no increase in the population. The United States had a .8 per centincrease last year. This means that, if the .8 per cent rate is constant, there will be 1.5 million moreAmericans yearly, or 2.8 children per family. The United States population will double in 63 years,-Copeland said. "A typical American uses his resources and pollutes his environment 35 times more thana typical citizen of an underdeveloped country," Copeland said. Because the United States is not self-sufficient resource-wise, this places, a burden on underdeveloped countries where two-thirds of thepeople are undernourished, Copeland said. "Why does Seattle City Light advertise for air conditioning?Do we need that type of superfluous consumption?" Copeland asked. "We have to think in terms ofkeeping what we have, instead of allowing the Kent Valley to be taken over by Boeing." Copeland, whoworked in India on family planning, said that the population problem is so massive that it cannot besolved easily. He said that in India, vasectomies weren't always the answer, because that simpleoperation often became infected due to poor facilities. The 30,000-member Zero Population Growththinks that, however huge the overpopulation problem may seem, it is not yet necessary to make twochildren per family mandatory and any more illegal. "It doesn't work out that you can impose your ownsolutions on other people," Copeland said. "The only way to get it done is by educating people and giving tax incentives. There are so many people due to the increase in death control means and the increase in younger people, particularly women, in the population, he said. Got Skill or College Degree? Use Them in the Peace Corps If you're over 18 years of age, possess a skill or college education, and are single,engaged or married you may be eligible for the Peace Corps. To occupationally qualify for the PeaceCorps program, a bachelor degree or skill (qualified tradesman) is the minimum requirement. At thepresent, one-third of the volunteers serving are teachers, although a teaching certificate is not arequirement, according to John Rhinehardt, a representative for the Peace Corps and returned volunteerfrom Colombia. Another third of all applicants are generalists-journaiists and psychologists for example.Generalists work in six specific programs: community health, family planning, rural and urbandevelopment, malaria control, smallpox eradication and environmental problems. "It is helpful andpreferred if an applicant has previous professional experience in a field, but it is not a requirement. Liberal arts people are needed," Rhinehardt said. There are no psychological tests given to applicants as wasthe case in past years. Currently, an applicant need only complete a self-evaluation form and turn in eight references. As of April 23, 1970 no new exemptions for military service were issued by the U.S. military.A two-year postponement of induction is the only benefit given by the Peace Corps. The Peace Corps isactively working in 60 countries and is subsidized by American federal tax programs, such as incometax. The countries encompass areas of Central and South America, Africa, Near East, South Asia, EastAsia and the Pacific. The country in need must ask for help and each country is required to paysomething tor the volunteer service of Peace Corps workers. For example, one country may pay avolunteer's housing costs as remittance for service. The Peace Corps is a non-salaried program; however, volunteers receive several kinds of payment. A living allowance is given which covers housing, food andentertainment. Although the amount paid varies from country to country, the average payment throughoutthe world is approximately $100 for the two-year period, Rhinehardt said. In addition, $175 per month foreach volunteer is banked in Washington, D.C. When a volunteer returns to America he has $ 1,800 netsavings. Medical and dental care are maintained within each country for volunteers and 48 days ofvacation is granted during the two-year period. Each volunteer receives $9 traveling expenses for eachday of vacation. Initial transportation costs to each country, as well as transportation to and from trainingsights are paid by the Peace Corps. There is a three-month training period. Training sites are located inall participating countries as well as in Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The Peace Corps also needs minorities as volunteers. There are approximately 4,000 openings for summer, and prospectiveapplicants should apply six to eight months prior to their availability. Interested students can write thePeace Corps Northwest Area Office, '4525 19th Ave. N.E., Seattle, 98105 or call collect 442-5490. NEXT VACATION, WOULDN'T IT BE NICE NOT TO HAVE TO EXPLAIN ALL THAT'S GOING ON IN SCHOOL TO YOUR PARENTS WHEN YOU COULD BE HAVING A GOOD TIME WITH YOUR FRIENDS SENDA FRIEND THE WESTERN FRONT! Viking Union Building 515 High Street Bellingham, Washington98225 Phone: 676-3160 Send $2.50 and Zip Code STUDY SOUNDS IMPROVE GRADES tnprawGradaa WhWa DaMotifdi Tin tarn* Amount Of Tim* To Study USE STUDY SOUNDS Incfcaw YourConcentration And Improva Your Comprawaniion. Study At A Fmtar Rat*. ELECTRONICAU.YPRODUCED SOUNDS CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN noma Specify â€¢ Track Tap*. CaiaaMa. Or LPRecord Sand Ctwck or Monay Ordar â€” SMS Each J* 7Se HandHnc and Poataaa ._ Concaota. Inc* â€” Box 3SS2 CfcorfottasvUla, Va. 22902 BOOT use the classifieds ifs THE AMEMCAN IN THEBELLINGHAM MALL Wednesday Night is Student Night 50coff any Large or Giant Pizza to Facultyand Students with I.D. OVER 40 ORDERS TO OO 676-0770 ---------- Western Front - 1971 May 7 - Page 12 ---------- _ iz western r-ront The Sporting Word Friday, May 7, 1971 Recycle This Championship By KENTSHERWOOD Sports Edftor By a simple analysis of the past it has become obvious that the Westernbaseball team will win the Evergreen Conference championship this season. Or at least, the defendingchampion Central Wildcats won't. This odd, if not bold, statement comes from the realization that sportsand title winners seem to follow a type of .cycle in the professional ranks. So why not apply it tocollegiate circles? The first cycle was the dynasty era. The Yankees ruled baseball, the Packers couldn't be beaten in football, to defeat the Celtics for the hoop crown was unthinkable and Montreal owned thehockey title. As these monarchs grew old, their empire crumbled with age and another cycle began. The upstarts took over. This was particularly noticeable in a number of series between Baltimore and NewYork. The football Jets and Joe Namath scoffed at the odds and shook the sports world with a SuperBowl triumph over the Colts. Following suit, the Mets turned 1969 into a miracle year by whipping theunbelievably powerful Orioles in the World Series. And to complete Baltimore's misery, the Knicksknocked off the Bullets and went on to win the NBA championship. The latest trend is the failure todefend a title once it has been won. Kansas City's Chiefs couldn't even win their own league afterwinning the Super Bowl. Neither did the Knicks or the Boston Bruins get past the semi-finals in the questfor a second consecutive crown. Only the Orioles can halt this cycle. Which brings us back to thecollegiate scene, which seems to be a mixture of all of these trends. UCLA's basketball supremacy isunquestioned. Southern Cal has a thing about NCAA baseball championships. So it would seem that allWestern has to do is beat out Southern Oregon and the other five Evco schools and not worry aboutCentral. Right? Unfortunately, that kind of thinking is like wishing for sun during a typical Northwestwinter. It may happen, but you would be wise to bring your umbrella anyway. Tomorrow, the Viking ninetakes on a strong Eastern Oregon team at Civic Field. Since Western is currently tied with the Wildcatsfor the Evco lead, this twin bill is quite important to Connie Hamilton's squad. At the same time, Centralwill entertain the league's celler dweller, Oregon Tech, in Ellensburg, which is not the easiest place to win. It would be nice if the Viks could rule Central out, since after all, history already has. But you can besure that coach Hamilton isn't using the past as a guide to the Vik success and won't be counting on ***the Wildcats to fold under the pressure of Father Time. And you can bet Central isn't too worried about iteither. Canucks, Gridders Win IM Crowns Two spring intramural championships have been awarded,one in volleyball and the other in weightlifting. In volleyball, the Canucks came out on top in the double e l i m i n a t i o n tournament, defeating the Diggers. The Diggers had beaten the Canucks in the firstmatch, 16-14, 16-14. Since it was the Canucks first loss another match was needed, with the Canuckswinning, 11-15, 17-15 and 15-9. The Hawaiian Alliis took third, with Six Easy Pieces placing fourth. Inweightlifting, the WWSC Football Team took the team crown. Competition took place in five weightdivisions, with each competitor performing the bench press, deadlift and standing press. The Footballers consisted of Steve Skogmo, 165 lbs., Gary -Aagaard, 181 lbs., Rich Nomini, 198 lbs., Marv Nelson, 242 lbs., and Rich Boyd, superheavy. Individual winners were Ron Rudy, 132 lbs., Dan Trudeau, 165 lbs.,Aagaard, 181 lbs., Nelson, 242 lbs., and Bob Christensen, superheavy. Vik Nine Face EOC In VitalEvco Tilt Western's baseball team hosts Eastern Oregon College (EOC) tomorrow afternoon at 12 noon in a crucial doubleheader at Bellingham's Civic Field as the Vikings continue their fight for the EvergreenConference (Evco) title. The Vikings, 5-3 in Evco play, are tied with Central Washington for the leaguelead. Southern Oregon and Oregon College are a half game down in the loss column, each with 6-4marks. EOC is 4-4 in league action and 12-12 overall. Sizing up the Mountainiers coached by HowardFetz, Hamilton said, "He's got a good program going there. Last year they got to the NAIA Districtplayoffs and have three returning all-conference players." One of the three is their leading hitter, infielderSteve Maurer, who has been belting the ball at a .350 clip. Maurer and the Mounties will face a depletedViking pitching staff that has been a trouble spot all year. Most recent casualty was Neil Crawford whosuffered a broken ankle sliding into second base against Southern Oregon two weeks ago. Left-handerDon Balke, who has taken over for Crawford as the Big Blue hill ace, will start the first game againstEOC. He sports a flossy 1.97 earned run average, striking out 47 batters in the 46 innings he's worked.Jim Reed will start the second contest. "Reed has done a good job in relief, said Hamilton, "and deserves a chance to start." Ron Porterfield is hitting .383 to lead the team. Pete Johnson has a .341 mark andRocky Jackson .298. The Vikings lost 3-1 to Seattle University Tuesday afternoon in a rain-abbreviatedcontest at Seattle. Balke, Umbering up for tomorrow gave up 3 runs in the third inning. Reed relieved himand shut the Chieftains out until the rains came to halt the game after five innings. Marty Greget wasresponsible for the only Viking run as he got his first collegiate hit, a home run in the fifth inning.WESTERN FRONT SPORTS Fish Eye Whatcom Fishing Report By SCOTT ANDERSON FrontReporter Fishing has been slow on most Whatcom County and Skagit County lakes since the lowlandlakes opened in mid-April. However, as the weather warms, fishing should improve in most lakes. Silvers should start hitting in Samish and Whatcom Lakes about the middle of this month, provided that theweather stays reasonably warm. Whatcom is generally a slow starter, though cuts to five pounds areoften taken* early in the season. Baker Lake, in Whatcom County, generally provides fair spring fishingbut provides the best catches in the fall. The lake has been almost inaccessible since opening daydue*to much snow and slides in the area. The steadiest producer of fish in Whatcom County this yearhas been Silver Lake, with several limits being taken out of there to date. Fragrance Lake, on Chuckanutmountain, offers good early morning rainbow fishing for those who are willing to pack in a rubber raft anda can of worms. A longer 3-mile hike into Lost Lake along the Jeep road on Chuckanut Mountain canproduce fair rainbow fishing. However, those who prefer the larger trout should wait until midsummerbefore trying their luck at Lost. Since access is through Larrabee State Park for both Lost and FragranceLakes, observe fire hazard regulations. Camping should be done in the park campgrounds and then hikeinto the lakes. Lake Terrell, near Ferndale, holds numerous catfish (you can catch approximately three to four hundred catfish within three hours). Incidentally, Lake Whatcom has some good catfishing aroundJuly in the vicinity of Bloedel-Donovan park. Whatcom and Samish Lakes also are good producers ofspiny rays from about mid-June through early September. Streams and some rivers (see fishingregulation book for rivers and streams that open later or remain closed) open for fishing on May 23. Trout fishing is generally better in the streams, producing more and often healthier fish. Worms work on moststreams, and most local streams are suitable for fly fishing. Hutchinson Creek and Sumas Creek aregood early season producers, as are many of the small streams in northeastern Whatcom county. Thethree forks of the Nooksack River offer good fishing at various times throughout the season, but thefishing is often sporadic and I have come out several times with no fish. One of my favorite streams isSkookum Creek, which runs into the South Fork of the Nooksack. On a three-member one dayexpedition last July, we caught an average of 50 fish per person. Several of the fish, brooks and rainbows, were small, but we brought out nothing under 10 inches. Another favorite stream is Bear Creek, on theway into Baker Lake. It is heavily fished near the parking area, but a hike downstream should result inbetter fishing. If you plan on hiking down as far as the dam, I would recommend a pair of hip waders, asthe water is almost waist deep in places. If you are primarily a spin fisherman, I recommend a 6V2-I footlight action rod, with a Mitchell 300 reel or equivalent. This combination is extremely versatile, and maybe used for occasional trolling, as well as for still fishing. The main advantage of a light action pole is that when a fish strikes even lightly, the tip action is quite pronounced. This sometimes makes trollingdifficult, however, especially in windy weather. For those whose primary interest is trolling, I recommenda medium action rod with a baitcasting reel. As for line, I rarely use more than ten pound test, and forstreams I will go to as light as 3-lb. test. You can go even lighter than this, however, if you want a lot ofaction. Be sure to carry an emergency first-aid kit, especially when hiking, and carry life jackets when in a boat. They may seem cumbersome and space consuming, but they can save your life. Have a goodseason! Â©* A* BRITCHES! I TW/Am I'LL GET A /66Â£* size wis T/*Â»e ...a pants place everyoneis getting in on the SPRING SLACK SALE
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Identifier: wwu:11753
Title: Weekly Messenger - 1920 January 16
Date: 1920-01-16
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
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