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Show more2004_1005 ---------- Western Front 2004-10-05 - Page 1 ---------- STRETCH OUT Yoga classes filled up fast at the Student Rec Center. Features, Page 8 LEGALIZE THIS? Should Bellingham decriminalize the world's oldest profession? Opinions, Page 13 TABLE STAKES Poker popularity has students playing for tuition. Sports, Page 12 ISSUE 5 Volume 131 Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington â€”. The Western Front TUESDAY Oct. 5,2004 Geology professors study St. Helens By Elana Bean The Western Front The Western geology field trip to Mount St. Helens was supposed to be an opportunity to observe and collect information on the Crater Glacier located in the mountain. It instead became a chance to observe an erupting volcano. "Chances are it won't have any effect on those people (living or studying) around the mountain," Western geology professor Doug Clark said. "I doubt there would be any problems." Fellow geology professor Scott Linneman helped Clark escort students on a trip to Mount St. Helens Friday through Sunday. Graduate students Kristin Hill and Carrie Donnell were hiking to the Johnston Ridge Observatory when the mountain exploded. "To me, it was pretty exciting because it was the second week of graduate school and there was a major geological event," Hill said. SEE Volcano, PAGE 5 Photo courtesy of Douglas Clark Western geology graduate students observe Mount St. Helens on their field trip this past weekend to observe trie seismic activity. Initiative could eliminate primary system By Porfirio Pena The Western Front After the controversy and confusion Washington's new primary system caused in the most recent primary election, a group has begun an initiative to change the election process once again. Members of Instant Runoff Voting for Washington wrote Initiative 318 to create a runoff election system that eliminates the primary. "What we're trying to accomplish is a significant improvement in democracy," group secretary Paul McClintock said. In the current primary election system, voters must declare a party affiliation and vote only for candidates in that party. In a runoff election, several candidates run for the same office, and voters would have the opportunity to choose a candidate as their first choice and another candidate as their second choice in a single election. After election officials tally all the votes, candidates with the top two scores â€” regardless of party â€” stay in the race while the remaining candidates are removed from the race. Voters whose first-choice candidate received fewer votes than the top two candidates would have their ballots recalculated based on their second choices. The second- choice votes of those voters would then be counted and added to the top two contenders' scores, McClintock said. The group proposes to change the system so the election process will better reflect the opinions of the people, he said. "It restores majority rules," he said. "There are a lot of disenfranchised voters who might support a third-party candidate, but because of the monopoly the two parties have on the system, you might never find out what the true feelings of the populace are." People who support third-party candidates may have less fear of losing their vote because they have a secondary choice, Western political science professor Todd Donovan said. Without that fear, the true backing of independent candidates would become more publicly apparent, Donovan said. The initiative also would save an estimated $15 million, which the state spends each election year to conduct primary elections, he said. Along with the advantages the runoff election system may have, eliminating the primary may also have disadvantages, Donovan said. The primary gives voters control of the political parties' nominations, SEE Runoff, PAGE 5 ESC promotes minority voter participation By Cara Shaw The Western Front Not everyone will vote in the presidential election on Nov. 2, but Election Day will miss the participation of minority demographics more than others. Before Election Day arrives, the Ethnic Student Center is sponsoring the 14th Annual Ethnic Student Center Conference Oct. 22 to 24 at Camp Casey on Whidbey Island, ESC Coordinator Michael Vendiola said. The conference will provide voter information, Vendiola said. According to past Census Bureau reports, voter turnout for minorities has always been low. As Election Day approaches, encouraging these groups to make their voices heard is important, said Amalia Anderson, organizing director for Latino and Chicano Voters for National Voice. "Voting is important for all minorities -because" we"can demonstrate our presence in this country," Anderson said. People of different ethnic backgrounds need to make their opinions heard if they want a SEE ESC, PAGE 4 Chris Taylor/The Western Front Western sophomore Marcella Tomlin, Ethnic Student Center Conference Committee member, helps 2002 Western graduate Frank Gunther fill out a voter registration form at the ESC Monday. 300 on waiting list for sold-out parking permits By Timory Wilson The Western Front Western students who want to purchase parking permits may have to find alternative parking or transportation to school. Western's Parking and Transportation Services sold out of the 3,584 parkingpermits,. available to students and staff members by Sept. 13, but a waiting list exists for students still hoping to get one, said Heather Whipple, Western program assistant for parking services. She said that alternative modes of transportation are, however, available. Western parking operations supervisor Julia Gassman said she was surprised parking permits sold out so quickly this year. "Last year, we sold out of parking-permit spots two or three days into the quarter," she said. "This year, we sold out before school started, which has never happened before." Parking and Transportation Services oversell parking permits after counting how many spaces are available after taking lot stats, Gassman said. "Lot stats are conducted three times a day. At 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., parking personnel walk through the C lots and count how many vacant spots are available on average," Gassman said. "Parking and Transportation Services sells extra permits depending on how many spots are open." Whipple said 450 people wereiÂ© a waiting list for parking permits, but the list is already down to 300 people because of open spots in the C lots. "We are constantly calling people and moving down the waiting list," Whipple said. If a parking spot becomes available, Parking and Transportation Services notifies a student on the waiting list. The student has three days to call back before the next SEE Parking, PAGE 4 For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail The Western Front at thewesternfronteditor@yahoo.com www.westemfrontonline.com Please recycle ---------- Western Front 2004-10-05 - Page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS October 5,2004 COPS BOX police about an undisclosed amount ^ c o n ^ s c i a ^ male was cited pending investigation of^viiig^^ ''Oct 4,7:30 aail.i lolficera^WaicSisP'! reportedly d ^ â€¢ A^eniieijtjb^ responded to a domestic dispute call different houses on the 1300 block :;d|ani0e lt;;;pn^ ?were^:ea11e^^ refused to yacate;;a;;\yiii^^'^Fr^||if; : Aiithqrity^fe Ma^ioiia Street, ^hen cMtipted by police^ she did so. Compiled'byGigSdhlicfi. V TOl iking oices ; ! â€¢ ; Â» ; ; H ^^^â€¢llif*''.''''iB IÂ§ I "How, if at all, will the loss of approximately 100 parking spaces on Indian Street affect you?" Compiled by Eric Sanford. Ryan Cruse Junior, vehicle design "I usually ride my bike to ^ ^k school, so I will * S have a safer ride to and from school Becky Rowland Senior, environmental sciences Eimee Rivera Sophomore, undeclared "That's brilliant. It '11 make biking up the hill safer and more spacious. 55 99 "It has no real affect on me because I don't live there. I would be upset if I lived there because it will be more crowded. AP Wire news briefs STATE NEWS Number of dead and wounded in Iraq continues to rise Fifty-five military personnel from Washington state have been wounded and eight killed in Iraq in the past two months, according to updated figures from the Department of Defense. As of Sept. 25 a total of 186 people with connections to the state had been wounded. A July 24 update found that nine military personnel from Washington had died in Iraq from hostile activities and six from non-hostile events. Washington's 186 wounded ranks eighth among all the states. Texas leads with 617, followed by California with 607, Florida with 280, New York with 246, Ohio with 243, Illinois with 210, and Pennsylvania with 200. All those states have substantially larger populations than Washington. Corrections 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 busitfess; office in CF^O^- 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. Teens under suspicion of involvement in fires, vandalism The Douglas County Sheriff's Office reported five teens under suspicion ofburglary and vandalism in Waterville, approximately 10 miles south of Chelan, were dabbling in witchcraft. The teens told deputies they practiced the pagan religion Wicca. The sheriff said they set ritual fires at a Waterville grain elevator and spray-painted a pentagram on a wall. The teens, 13 to 16, were arrested last week: pending investigation of reckless burning, malicious mischief, burglary and assault. NATIONAL NEWS Kerry visits church leaders to discuss religion Presidential candidate John Kerry blasted the Bush administration's faith-based initiatives Monday while meeting with a group of nearly 100 church leaders who came to Philadelphia. Kerry said people of faith have helped those in need for years, "there just hasn't always been an effort to politicize it." Kerry said the administration acts as if it invented the concept of "faith-based initiatives" and it "is trying to use it to divide people. Federal prison cuts will make it difficult to protect Stewart The head of the guards union at the federal prison where Martha Stewart will serve her iime said staffing shortages will make it difficult to protect her. KentGilkerson, local president of the Council of Prison Locals, said staffing at the minimum-security women's prison at Alderson fell from 60 guards four years ago to 35 because of budget cuts. The West Virginia prison houses approximately 1,000 inmates. INTERNATIONAL NEWS Four soldiers charged with murder in Iraqi general's death Four U.S. soldiers could get life withoutparole in prison if convicted of murder in the death of an Iraqi general during interrogation. The four soldiers also were charged with dereliction of duty. The Iraqi major general, Abed Hamed Mowhoush, was a member of the Republican Guard captured last fall in an American raid. At the time, U.S. officials said the general was accused of financing attacks on American forces in Iraq. According to the U.S. Army's initial report, the general lost consciousness after complaining that he did not feel well. In late May, however, the Army said he was asphyxiated by chest compression and smothering. Compiled by Elizabeth Adamack. AP Wire courtesy KUGS 89.3-FM. WWU Official Announcements Deadline for announcements in this space is noon Friday for the Tuesday edition and noon Wednesday for the Friday edition. Announcements should be limited to 50 words, typewritten or legibly printed. Announcements may be sent to FAST@wwu.edu â€” in the subject line include a one-word topic and clearly mark that the item is for Official Announcements. Items also may be sent to "Official Announcements," MS -9117, faxed to X/4343, or brought to Commissary 113F. DO NOT SEND ANNOUNCEMENTS DIRECTLY TO THE WESTERN FRONT. Phoned announcements will not be accepted. All announcements should be signed by the originator. PiÂ£A5f POST FOR CURRENT TESTING SCHEDULES, check www.ac.wwu.edu/~assess/tc.htm. MATH PLACEMENT TEST (MPT). 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, Oct. 11,18, 25; Nov. 1, 8,15, 22, 29, Dec. 6; 9 a.m. Thursdays, Oct. 14, 21,28, Nov. 4,18; Dec. 2,9. THE MATH PLACEMENT TEST SCHEDULE AND SAMPLE TOPICS may be found at www.ac.wwu.edu/~assess/tc.htm. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL) program at an information session at 5 p.m. Oct. 18 in MH 108. For more information, call Holly Carr, X/4949. MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT). The computer-based MAT is available by appointment only. The Testing Center, OM 120, reserves one computer at 3 p.m. Tuesday- Friday for the MAT. Make appointments in OM 120 or by calling X/3080. A $42 fee is payable at test time. The test takes about 1 Vi hours, with preliminary scores available immediately. Official results will be mailed within 15 days. INFORMATION REGARDING NATIONAL TESTING is available at the Testing Center in OM 120. WEST-B TEST. Anyone applying for admission to state-approved educator preparation programs and those from other states applying for a Washington residency teaching certificate must have a minimum passing score on the basic skills assessment test. Residency teaching certificate applicants who have completed an educator preparation program outside Washington and have not passed WEST-B may be granted additional time. Seewww.west.nesinc.com for description and registration information. Test dates are Nov. 13, Jan. 22, March 12, May 14, and July 9. 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 (the Washington Educator Skills Test- Endorsement, beginning Sept. 1, 2005. Seewww.ets.org/praxis/prxwa.html for description and online registration information. Registration bulletins are available in MH 216. Test dates: Nov. 20, Jan. 8, March 5, April 16, and June 11. The June 11 test will not be at Western, check the Praxis Web site for the location. RELAXATION TRAINING DROP-IN SESSIONS are scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursdays in OM 540. Stop by OM 540 or call X/3164 to regsiter for the following groups: "Making Peace with Food," "Riding the Emotional Wave," "Art and Self- Exploration," and "Math Confidence Workshop." On-campus recruiting For complete updates, including deadlines, see www.career.wwu.edu or stop by OM 280. Dates listed here are interview dates. Larson Gross PLLC, winter intern and staff accountant, Oct. 7; Dawson Gerbic LLP, staff accountant, Oct. 11; KMPG LLP, staff accountant, Oct; 11; Newell-Rubbermaid, sales and field marketing representative, Oct. 12; Ernst Young LLP, various staff auditor positions, winter intern, OCt. 12; Moss-Adams LLP, staff accountant, intern, Oct. 13; Clothier and Head, entry-level staff accountant, tax season iritern^Oct; 14; Northwestern Mutual Financial network-Bellingham, financial representative (sales), Oct. 14; Deloitte Touche, entry-level auditor, Oct. 15; Grant Thornton LLP, entry- level assurance associate, Oct. 18; Clark Nuber PS, accounting position, winter and summer interns, Oct. 18; Mervyn's, executives in training, Oct. 19; Central California Regional Teacher Recruiting Center â€” math, science, and special education teachers, Oct. 19-20; Progressive Insurance, claims representative trainees, Oct. 20. ---------- Western Front 2004-10-05 - Page 3 ---------- October 5, 2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 3 Faculty receive business awards By Matthew Anderson The Western Front If innovation and ability to increase student performance are signs of a talented teacher, Western has a couple of good ones working away in Parks Hall. Western accounting professor Julie Lockhart and associate professor of decision sciences Craig Tyran recently received acclamation for their individual advances in teaching style and efficacy. Western awarded them the College of Business and Economics' Cayden Chase Franklin Excellence in Teaching Award, which includes a $1,000 cash prize, Sept. 16 during this fall's faculty retreat. "The award is not for being the most popular teacher," said Joseph Garcia, director of the college's Excellence in Management Education. "It's for a focused effort that's led to student learning." In many ways, teaching is like football, Tyran said. Being successful on the field requires being creative with the game plan, he said. "You're always thinking; 'How am I going to win this next game?'" Tyran said. "You know where you want the students to be at the end of the quarter, and you have to think of a way to get them there." Tyran developed hands-on course material and training tools for his undergraduate and graduate courses, including management information systems and master of business administration. When his students were trying to decide whether to invest in a new business opportunity, for instance, Tyran said Photos courtesy of University Communications Juiie Lockhart (left) and Craig Tyran. he developed a spreadsheet that would forecast profit and loss based on various factors, and later in the course, students began developing pop-up windows and other tools that made the use of computers in systems management easier and clearer. To prove the effectiveness ofhis methods, Tyran gauged his students' progress from the beginning to the end _ of the term, he said. "It indicated that this was a useful type of approach," he said. But neither the money nor the peer recognition inherent in the award made it rewarding, Tyran said. "It was the inspiration that doing this approach was working for the students," he said. Tyran's approach also keeps more students interested in the information systems course, Garcia said. "Fewer people become overwhelmed or intimidated and drop out," he said. On the other hand, Lockhart took the field of accounting, in which students typically learn to look only at the rules, and added a more nebulous component to their studies. Lockhart said her goal is to produce accounting students who are able to delve into a company's environmental practices and determine how and why it makes certain decisions that affect the environment. A company's bottom line typically does not reflect its environmental decisions, she said. And if it is, usually it is when a company must pay for environmental problems it has long since created. Lockhart said she wants to change that. "If we don't require that things get reported to the public, then people don't pay attention to them," she said. "Often, it's profit at the expense of the environment. It's not profit or environment in my ________ mind, it's how do you do both?" Companies often are breaking no rules 'You know where you want the students to be at the end of the quarter, and you w h e n t h e y make poor have to think of a way to environmental dec get them there.' Craig Tyran Associate professor of decision sciences isions, Lockhart said. They instead are doing whatever they can get away with. "They're saying, 'We can dump this much mercury into Bellingham Bay because we're following the rules,'" she said. "We have to look beyond the rules. Ten years from now, what will be the impact?" SEE Awards, PAGE 6 Commission to present an award at vigil By Elizabeth Adamack The Western Front To help celebrate domestic violence awareness month, the Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence is presenting an award. The commission will present the First Annual Domestic Violence Outstanding Achievement Award on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Awareness Month Vigil at the Whatcom County Council Chambers. "We thought it would help by recognizing somebody," commission director Sue Parrott said. "The message you give the other folks is that this is what one person has done. Others can follow in their footsteps." Sarah Rankin, coordinator for Western's Crime and Sexual Assault Support Services, worked on the planning committee for the vigil this past year. She said the award's purpose is to draw more attention to the issue. "(The award is) to recognize people in the community who are not necessarily domestic violence service providers but care enough about the issue," she said. The Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence reported in January that all Whatcom County law-enforcement agencies received 1,485 domestic violence reports in 2002. Also in 2002,23.6 percent of the Whatcom County SEE Violence, PAGE 6 / \ Message from Environmental Health and ^afettj Weho Pe2 OU WI II pursue Ljour educational goals in a healthxj and safe environment here at W W ( J - F we can help, please call 6^0-^06^ or stop btj and visit us at the S^ty Building south of f a r k s Mall next to f\|auman's ^Jtadium fiece and tennis courts. C M S Wehsfte: http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~ehs/ â€¢Workers5 (Compensation â€¢(^hemicai Etiological Materials f\4anagement â€¢ Hazardous Â£)uiiding Materials Management â€¢Indoor / \ i r Quality â€¢Occupational Safety â€¢Safety "["raining â€¢["ire ^areix) 'Pnvironmenta â€¢ I l j g o nomics â€¢ Industrial Hygiene gt;]T mergence) \\ â€¢(Chemical vSp'H Pv Management u j.ianning esponse Be Prepared â€¢ Know where exits are located and keep exits clear. â€¢ Keep a personal emergency kit with food, water, medicine, flashlight and portable radio. â€¢ Learn First Aid and CPR â€¢ Earthquake - Keep heavy or breakable things from over your bed or desk. In an earthquake, most injuries result from falling objects. Keep them in low cabinets and secure your computer to the table with velcro-type fasteners. - Place your bed and desk chair away from windows. If that isn't possible, sleep with your head away from the window to avoid broken glass. - Know where you will "Stop, Drop and Hold" during an earthquake, and do it! Identify safe places such as under furniture, in an interior corner, in an interior hallway. â€¢ Emergency Communication - In an emergency, tune to KVOS-TV (Channel 12), KUGS 89.3 FM, or KGMI790 AM. The campus stormline/ emergency hotline is 650-6500. There are no longer emergency sirens in Bellingham. If possible, information will be posted on Western's homepage. Bicycle Responsibility Code The Western Student Bicycle Advisor/Coalition developed the following code in 1996. At the time of its implementation, it was uniquely Western, and continues to be a brilliant illustration of civic awareness. Pedestrians have the right of way, always. Stay in control. Avoid congested areas and use back roads when possible. Obey the dismount policy and obey all traffic laws. Dismount and walk your bike when in crowded areas. Minimize impact - stay off the lawns. Park and lock bikes only at bike racks. Loss to Student's Property Western assumes no responsibility for the loss or damage to any personal property owned by students or employees. Western strongly recommends that students obtain insurance coverage by either purchasing a renter's insurance policy Bricks (Watch Your Step)! or verifying that coverage is available under a parent or In the late 1800's, the governor appropriated funds to build the State Normal School in Whatcom County, and guardian's"homeowner's orVenter's insurance policy. the ancient peat bog adjacent to Sehome Hill was chosen as the site. As time passed, the State Normal School evolved into Western Washington University and brick was chosen as the primary campus surface Residents of University Housing may obtain information about Western s material because of its beauty, permeability and ease of removal. However, the bricks have a tendency to sink Student Personal Property Insurance Program by contacting Risk and ripple atop the old peat bog. So, please watch your step as you walk around our lovely campus, which is Management or University Residences. enhanced by the beauty of the brick. I ---------- Western Front 2004-10-05 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS October 5,2004 Sociology prof to study in Slovakia By Marissa Harshman The Western Front Western sociology professor Richard Bulcroft will be hopping on a plane and heading for Slovakia in December. Bulcroft will be taking sabbatical leave for both winter and spring quarters. He will use the paid period of leave to conduct sociological research in Bratislava, Slovakia. He will be collaborating with family scholars at the Centre for Work and Family Studies, he said. "Rick is a valuable member of the department, and we know that his research in Slovakia will be professionally rewarding for him and will provide excellent material for integration into his courses upon his return," said Jay D. Teachman, a sociology professor and the department chair. The provost office awards sabbatical leave, said Laurie Caskey-Schreiber, an administrative service manager. Applicants must submit a proposal of their project and intended research, which the department chair and a committee of faculty members review, Bulcroft said. The college dean makes a recommendation to the provost, who makes the final decision, Bulcroft said. Bulcroft will complete a comparative research project analyzing how youth experience the transition into adulthood in different countries, he said. He also will look at how the different transitional experiences affect perceptions and attitudes about relationships, marriage and the formation of families, Bulcroft said. Bulcroft is teaching two courses this quarter and will continue to teach when he returns. The department will not replace him while he is gone because current faculty members will teach his courses, Teachman said. Bulcroft's wife, Kris Bulcroft, vice provost for undergraduate SEE Bulcroft, PAGE 6 Photo courtesy of the Western sociology department. Western sociology professor Richard Bulcroft will travel to Slovakia for his sabbatical. ESC: Conference goal to increase voter registration Continued from Page 1 president who will look out for their needs, Anderson said. The conference will assist students in gaining a better understanding of different communities and teach students cultural and leadership skills, Vendiola said. The conference will include a voter- education session that offers students information about the presidential candidates and voting issues, Vendiola said. The session will encourage a dialogue between students and stimulate interest in the voting process, he said. "It is important to not just vote, but to be educated on what one is voting for," Vendiola said. According to a 1998 Washington State Census Bureau report, voter turnout is lowest in the 18- to 24- year-old age groups. "The younger voter is really vital," Vendiola said. "These students can go back home and pass the knowledge on to their family and friends." Anderson said one main concern of minority voters is that even if they vote, they do not know what kind of difference they can make on the other 364 days of the year. While voting in the election is important, she said, it is only one day out of the year. Anderson said college campuses should provide information about voting throughout the year, even in non-election years to ensure minorities of the importance of voting. "Change doesn't begin in one day â€” it is a process," Anderson said. "In some ways, the work really begins on Nov. 3." Issues such as foreign policy are a main concern, Anderson said. With the number of immigrants growing, citizens can use their votes to help those living in other countries or who may be waiting to become an American citizen. "We are not just representing ourselves, but our family and friends back home," Anderson said. The last day to mail in voter-registration forms was Oct. 2, but people can register in person at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office until Oct. 18, Whatcom County Auditor Shirley Forslof said. Forslof said she encourages students who are away from home to request an absentee ballot from their home counties. With an absentee ballot, one can vote on county as well as state issues, she said. All Western students are invited to attend the ESC conference but must register by Oct. 14, Vendiola said. Students can obtain a registration packet in the ESC office or on the ESC Web site, he said. Students who are registered voters receive a $5 discount for the cost of the conference, Vendiola said. The cost to attend the conference without a discount is $25, he said. The fee includes two nights lodging, five meals, workshops and a T-shirt, Vendiola said. Parking: C lots hold only 961 spots Continued from Page 1 person on the list is called, Whipple said. The C lots have 961 parking spots and are only for off-campus students. Gassman said parking permits are available quarterly or for the academic year, but students must always re-apply for a new parking permit fall quarter. Parking permits cost $201 for an academic year and $67 for a quarter, Whipple said. Parking and Transportation Services accepts permit applications from June until the end of July and then has open sales until the permits sell out. Whipple advises students to apply for parking permits early to ensure they get one. Parking and Transportation Services had sold 5,379 Viking Xpress bus passes for the academic year and fall quarter combined, Western alternative transportation coordinator Carol Berry said. The South Bellingham Park-and- Ride, which also is close to Western's campus, is serviced by the route 5 bus and is located along 32nd Street and Fairhaven Parkway, Camandona said. Western sophomore Lukas Henne said he bought a parking permit a few weeks before school started. Henne said he is on the basketball team, and having practice multiple times during the day makes it difficult to rely on Western has two new daytime shuttles for students to use as another transportation option to or from campus. The funding for this program comes from a combination of sources including Western's parking system, support from campus departments and WTA credit from bus-pass sales, but future long-term funding will be necessary, she said. Western senior Sarah Johnson said she likes the idea of free transportation and the convenience of the campus shuttle. "I don't want to pay the money for a parking pass," Johnson said. "The shuttle is nice because it runs so often and the drivers are really friendly." Chris Taylor/The Western Front bus transportation because he Parking and Transportation Ser- needs to commute to and from vices posted signs indicating the campus several times. parking space shortage. The Western Front Online www.westernfrontonline.com W E S T E R N W A S H I N G T O N U N I V E R S I TY Thursday, Oct. 14 / 6:30 PM / PAC Mainstage An Election Year Debate Featuring CAROL MOSELEY BRAUN JOHN PODHORETZ nominee for president in 2004. Kr jstice ana education. author of the outselling Bush County: gt;i How Dubya Became a Great President -v\' White Driving Liberals Insane. *â€¢* unvw.leclurcsmcsAinou.edu Starting Sept. 24 FREE tickets available at PAC Box Office for faculty, staff students with WWU ID Limit 2 tickets per person â€¢:iV K;* gt;-5 Â«*-â€¢â€¢ â€¢ .Â«-â€¢ â€¢:â€¢â€¢ '"*. cAj*. %:^ys ''Â«Â«!Â».'Â»â€¢*â€¢'%. %%. Find your calling. 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Study based on R?70consumer responses, www.jdpow8r.com . ---------- Western Front 2004-10-05 - Page 5 ---------- October 5,2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 5 Volcano: St. Helens erupted for the first time in 24 years after weeks of seismic activity Continued from Page 1 Clark is a glacial geologist and Linneman is a vulcanologist. Both professors said they were interested in taking a look at the glacier. When seismic activity began to occur the preceding week, Clark said their permit to study was canceled. He said the Mount St. Helens monument manager closed the crater of Mount St. Helens because of the growing amount of volcanic activity. After a week of seismic activity below the volcano, Mount St. Helens erupted Friday at noon for the first time in 24 years. The eruption spewed ash and steam to an altitude of nearly 9,700 feet. The mountain is 8,364 feet. The eruption hurt no one. While the group was at Mount St. Helens, a small eruption occurred on Saturday, which released a cloud of steam and ash. Mount St. Helens erupted again Monday at about 9:42 a.m., releasing a cloud of steam and ash that rose nearly 1,600 feet above the peak of the mountain. After Clark and Linneman heard about the eruption, the canceled field trip was back on. Clark, Linneman and 13 geology graduate students camped out for the ' weekend at Seaquest State Park, approximately 40 miles from the mountain. The group hiked to Johnston Ridge Observatory were getting evacuated because we didn't know why," Donnell said. The U.S. Forest Service told the group to leave Johnston Ridge approximately 30 minutes after the explosion, Hill said. "The Forest Service would not tell anyone . what was going on," Donnell 'The most exciting said "Even t h e r ePo r t e r s h a d t0 T leave." part was when we Several o f t h e s t u d e n ts were getting were interviewed for Northwest evacuated because Cable News and Fox News Saturday to look at the we didn't know why.' affiliates, Donnell said. â€¢ * " Clark said the earthquake action, the gases being released and the movement upward of the Carrie Donnell activity when a small eruption and a puff of steam were released into the air. â€žT x , __ ^ , . â„¢_ ^ , . U1 Western graduate student The students were able b teoru ptioobnsse ravned rocthk es lidesste taamki ng place on the mountain. Western geology graduate student Niki Bowerman said the students were able to watch something none of them had seen. "The most exciting part was when we crater floor showed that magma is moving underneath the crater, which indicates another explosion will happen. The release of steam and the rockslides are a result of the mountain "cleaning the pipes," Clark said. Students from the geology department frequently study Mount St. Helens because it is one of five potentially active volcanoes in Washington, Clark said. Geologists at the Cascade Volcano Observatory must be willing to escort the group to the crater in order to obtain a group permit to visit the crater. Once a scientist is willing to go, the Forest Service issues a permit. The process is not easy, especially because the scientists are frequently busy with their own research and with other groups, Clark said. Clark said he hoped to go back and look at the glacier once the activity calms down, "(but) the eruption could potentially destroy the glacier," he said. The Crater Glacier is the youngest glacier in North America and also the fastest growing, Clark said. He said the Mount St. Helens monument manager has closed. Johnston Point Observatory until indefinitely. Runoff: Initiative would give more power to the political parties in the nomination process _ . â€ž _ - â€¢ â€¢ â€¢ ,i â€¢â€¢ . i â€¢ Â»Â» T-V _-_1_ Â±l~~l~ , . _ J Â« - â€ž â€ž Â« - ^ Â« + 4-limr Â»Â»Â«â€¢*Â» nWW+ " T ni T3or gt;onco r-cmAi Aitt*c! mnnitifT fr\r tVif gt; c am Continued from Page 1 but without the primary, the parties will have more control in declaring their official candidates, he said. "You'llhavemore democracy inNovember and less democracy in September," Donovan said. While the process would not eliminate other candidates from the running as it would in the primary process, it would give candidates official backing. "It will be like going back to 100 years ago when voters didn't play a big roll in picking their party's nominee," Donovan said. "(Some voters) have a distrust of parties, and they don't want to give up primaries." Chiho Lai, a Western sophomore and president of Campus Democrats, said the absence of a primary would hurt the solidarity of the parties behind their candidates if members of the same party challenged one another. The primary gives voters and parties the opportunity to endorse the best candidate and also simplifies the general election, he said. "From my understanding, before the parties pick their endorsement, they are split," Lai said. "When there are 20 candidates on the ballot (for the same position), it's difficult for voters to understand where all the candidates on the ballot stand." Donovan said the political parties would most likely back a single candidate prior to the election, but other unofficial candidates also might run under the party ticket. Voters, however, would probably support the official candidate, he said. McClintock said cities that implemented runoff voting have seen a decrease in negative campaigning. Because candidates running for the same office under this system could both represent the, same party, candidates conduct a more civilized discourse. "Candidates don't want to alienate voters who initially support other candidates," McClintock said. "This has led to elections being more issue-oriented than character- assassination oriented." Donovan: said thdt whether this initiative passes, it sets in motion a process to develop a better voting system than the current partisan primary. 3 n 1 * i-- gt;r= m^ ITALIAN RESTAURANT * â€¢ # Â» . 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The center in Seattle offers agencies that assist deaf individuals in communicating with others in the community, such as speech therapy services, audiology, classes, programs teaching parents how to work with deaf children and a retail store, said James Christianson Jr., client advocate for the Bellingham center. The Bellingham branch will offer advocacy for the deaf in areas of their everyday lives, such as assisting them in their interaction with businesses and doctors, Bergsbaken said. He said that because the Bellingham branch recently opened, however, the center has not yet specifically mapped out the entire spectrum of its services. "With the HSDC, they are really wanting to listen to what the community needs," he said. "We aren't defining our services yet." Susie Burdick, chief executive officer of the Seattle branch, said she hopes to have a better knowledge of how the center will aid the community through feedback from future clients who use the services. Christianson said he wants to have the same amount of services available at the Bellingham office as at the Seattle office. "They have six programs in Seattle. Here we just have two," he said. "I hope to expand that here." Burdick said the center signed a contract with the Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, a division of the Department of Health and Social Services, on Sept. 29. This contract enables them to provide service to others free of charge, she said. Another aspect of the Bellingham center's services will be assisting the deaf through a system called "video relay," which allows them to communicate over long distances with others who are deaf, Bergsbaken said. In video relay, a person who is deaf is able to use sign language to communicate with another person projected on a screen via the Internet. A deaf person also is able to communicate with a hearing person through an interpreter on the screen. Clients of the center can come to the office and use video relay free of charge, she said. Bulcroft: Sociology professor to join wife in Slovakia on Fulbright Scholars exchange program this summer Continued from Page 4 education at Western, is already in Bratislava, Slovakia, on a Fulbright Scholars exchange pro-gram, Richard Bulcroft said. He will join her in December, and they will return to the United States together. Bulcroft said he hopes to add New Zealand and Canada as research sites as well. He said he would then finish his research in the United States. "This project is integrated with my capstone course in sociology â€” sociology 460 (a class on family)," he said. "Students will be collecting similar information from Western students and others to use as a comparison to the data I collect in other countries." Once Richard Bulcroft returns, he will give a presentation to the campus within the following year and is obligated to teach for at least two quarters, he said. "Future leaves are contingent on you completing these requirements, and if you choose not to come back, then you are obligated to pay back the university the salary that you drew while on leave," Richard Bulcroft said. The amount of time the applicant taught at Western, the amount of time between his or her last professional leave and the time of applying again are factors taken into consideration when the decision is made, Caskey- Schreiber said. Applicants must be tenured faculty members who have been at Western for a stipulated amount of time. Professors receive one quarter of eligibility for every two years of teaching, Richard Bulcroft said. "There is only a limited amount of funding available to support faculty leaves, so it can be difficult to get leave for the full time for which one is eligible," he said. The Western Front Qriline www.weste^ Violence: Commission to honor domestic-violence prevention Continued from Page 3 Jail bookings were related to domestic violence cases. Though this is a significant issue, the problem of domestic violence is not prevalent on the Western's campus, University Residences Judicial Officer Michael Sledge said. "We hear of very little domestic violence in the residence halls. I can think of a handful of incidents in the past three years," Sledge said. University Police Sgt. Connie Satter said she believes that only one incident occurred in the 2003-'04 school year. "This may be because dating and domestic violence are often unreported," Sledge said. "It may also be because residents live with roommates, not with partners or people they are dating." Satter said domestic violence usually is rare on campus because it is not a place where married couples live. "If we did (have married housing), then we'd see some." Satter said. Rankin has seen various cases of dating violence but not domestic violence on campus. "People think of domestic violence as a physical act. But what I see, which is far more prevalent, is the verbal, emotional realm," she said. "The vast majority of dating violence is the emotional, verbal abuse. It is a lot harder for them to realize that is harming them." Rankin said domestic violence is the No. 2 reason she counsels students â€” No. 1 is sexual assault. She said determining the numbers of students assaulted is difficult because people use many different resources. The Health Center, University Police, the Counseling Center and CASAS are some of the places that help victims of violence, she said. Parrot said the commission wants to recognize people who have worked hard to make the public aware of domestic violence issues. The nominee for the award must have made a significant contribution to addressing domestic violence in the past year through services or prevention efforts. "The commission is in a role to provide overall leadership for the community," Parrott said. "That is one of the reasons why the commission is doing this. It is sort of our job to take a big-picture look at the community and domestic violence, and so it makes sense for the commission to give an award like this." Awards: Two Western professors receive recognition, cash prizes during last month's faculty retreat Continued from Page 3 Lockhart's environmental accounting course is something of a seminal one, she said, and not many courses exist that are similar. "What makes it distinctive is that her approach demonstrates student learning and is recognized in the field as the model of how to do things," Garcia said. Garcia said Western sends out a call for submissions for the award near the end of spring quarter. This past year, thanks to award sponsorship by Western alumnus Chase Franklin, the number of candidates able to receive the award doubled. 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Study based on 14,270 consumer responses, www.jdpowsr.com ---------- Western Front 2004-10-05 - Page 7 ---------- www.westernfrontonline.com Features The Western Front October 5, 2004 â€¢ 7 I Vegetable oil powers students' bus Thirteen students from Middlebury College in Vermont set out on a 90-day trip to prove the effectiveness of using alternative- fuel vehicles. The crew of environmental studies majors set off from Vermont two weeks ago. The students will cover approximately 15,000 miles and visit 22 cities before ending Dec. 8 in Washington, D.C. "You can fill up at the same place your car does," Thomas Hand, 21, said. The students used two vehicles, a 1991 General Motors Corp. diesel bus that runs on refined vegetable oil and a support vehicle that has a modified engine enabling it to use vegetable oil, to make the trip. The "biobus" gets approximately eight miles a gallon, roughly the same as a regular diesel-powered bus, passenger Stephen Swank said. A man changes his name to 'They' A man from Branson, Mo., decided to change his name to "They" to mock the common reference to "they." A circuit judge granted permission this past week to legally change his name. The former Andrew Wilson, a 43- year-old self-employed inventor, also has updated his driver's license to match his new name. " 'They do this,' or 'They're to blame for that,' " he said. "Who is this 'they' everyone talks about? 'They' accomplish such great things. Somebody had to take responsibility." Company produces shoes made from fish skin Fashion trends have transformed from poodle skirts to bell-bottoms, and go-go boots to platforms, but an Argentinean shoe manufacturer, Unisol, may have topped them all. Leather simply does not cut it. Using the skin of an American shad fish, the company has created a shoe for Puma that is more flexible and resistant than leather. Approximately 500 hundred pairs of the trainers have been produced. "We always bet on originality and quality. The shoes will be on the shelves by the beginning of next year, and I'm sure they will be an instant hit," a representative for Unisol said. Computer chips track students In Tokyo, schools are using computer chips to track students, Japanese officials said. The idea was promoted because of the rising concerns of student safety. The chips are attached to tags on students' backpacks, and each chip has an antennae that are traced by radio. "More than 70 percent of parents supported the trials, indicating there is a wide appreciation for this kind of effort," public elementary school teacher Ichiro Ishihara said. Using the computer chips enables messages to be sent to parents' cell phones informing them of when their children leave school. According to the Asahi Shimbun, the goal is to have 717 students using the system by April 2005. Robbers steal six truckloads of chocolate in Britain Robbers stole more than $900,000 worth of chocolates in London from the Great Bear Distribution Center in Skelmersdale. At least five men nabbed the sweets from an industrial park in northeast England, police officers said. The robbers grabbed a total of six truck-loads. Five of the trailers have been returned, four of them empty and one still filled with chocolate Easter eggs. Man fakes break-in to impress wife A man in Edmond, Okla., tried to impress his wife by staging a home invasion. The 27-year-old man told police officers that he had asked two teenagers to stage the break-in because he was trying to convince his wife that he was a hero. The man hired a juvenile and an 18-year-old man to break into his house, but was not home when they entered the house and bound his wife's hands with duct tape and put her in the bathroom. Police were notified when one of the teens told his parents what happened. No arrests were made. Compiled by Jamie Badilla. mil nil Thursday, October 7th: 11:30am -1:00pm begin comparing hands at 12:45pm @the Student Recreation Center F R E E ! Campus-Wide Fitness Event F U N ! Participate as an individual or TEAM! W I N ! Grand Prize: Quarter membership to the Student Rec Center Other Prizes: START: 2nd place - Free fitness class Best team hand - Casual Catering for your office Face Cards- Fun Student Rec prizes and coupons from University Dining Services FINISH: ihaven MARKET LMnWH: / SIGN UP NOWI First 50 players to sign up receive a POKER WALK T-SHIRT FOR MORE INFO please call 650-3766 www.wwu.edu/campusrec PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. INC. Bellingfto; Wa9fc225 www.apex^property.com ---------- Western Front 2004-10-05 - Page 8 ---------- 8 â€¢ The Western Front FEATURES October 5, 2004 By Kara Lundberg The Western Front Sun Salutation, Exhaling Swan and Crocodile. These are not just strange sounding ancient rituals and zoo animals. Those, as well as Worrier I and Worrier II, are common postures practiced in the exercise of yoga. Yoga is becoming part of the mainstream athletic routine, springing up in gyms throughout the country. It is also an increasingly popular activity for many Western students who are feeling the pressures of school and life. The calming sounds of a flowing stream trickled between rocks, and singing birds filled the room as Western junior Ada Crowl prepared for her afternoon yoga class. The room filled with 23 students prepared to be taken to a different place after a long day. Crowl teaches yoga fitness in the Wade King Student Recreation Center. This practice serves as a tool to relax and calm the mind. Yoga mats were unrolled and spread around the room as the class took a moment to relax and rest before Crowl started. Every person who entered the room left his or her possessions at the door, including his or her shoes. Yoga serves as a workout for Western junior Lucy O'Keefe, who said she is participating in her second class with Crowl after trying it for the first time spring quarter. "Yoga overall improves well-being â€” after studying and sitting in a classroom all day, I like to do yoga to stretch and strengthen my back and rest my body," O'Keefe said. According to The Online Yoga Resource Center, a yoga Web site, yoga is a spiritual practice that goes back and has evolved over the past 5,000 years. The original Kara Lundberg/The Western Front Members of a yoga class at the Wade King Student Recreation Center relax at the end of class this past Thursday. yoga practitioners were reacting to India's ancient Vedic religion, which emphasizes rituals. The practitioners looked for direct, one-on-one religious experiences, not a symbolic ritual. So they developed yoga. In Sanskrit, the classical language of India, yoga means "union." Crowl begins each class with a relaxing stretching exercise that physically and mentally prepares each student for the next hour. "It's all in your breathing â€” focus all your attention on your breathing and where it goes in your body," Crowl said. "Let this be an exercise of complete concentration for both your body and your mind." Crowl has taught yoga for three years. She said it was her mother, who taught yoga, who influenced her to become an instructor. Crowl began taking classes after having knee surgery to become more flexible. "Yoga helped a lot with strengthening those muscles again," Crowl said. "It is good for anyone who needs to get back into the groove of things." She teaches all different levels of students, both male and female. Many of her students participate in yoga not just for reflection but for a workout. "Because yoga requires you to hold poses for different lengths of time, some poses strengthen muscles that you regularly wouldn't push and exercise, resulting in soreness that lasts until your muscles and body are used to those stretches," Crowl said. Crowl said each student must relax his or her mind at the beginning of class. She gives instructions to not think about classes, family or friends, focusing on letting their minds wander and only thinking about where they would rather be. Crowl said that one thing that discourages many people from yoga is their lack of flexibility. Crowl said this is not a practical reason to avoid a yoga experience. Many of her students do it to gain flexibility. Everyone starts at different levels and different abilities, but this does not mean they are better at yoga. It simply means they will be practicing at different levels than other students. Although some poses have a reputation as complicated, they only look difficult. Each one can be modified to suit each level of training. Whether people are advanced or beginners â€” everyone can take part and gain from the experience, Crowl said. "Everyone participates in yoga for different reasons," Crowl said. "Some do it for meditation, and some do it for strengthening. Yoga fits where you are and where you want it in your life, and then you just grow with it." Poses that are difficult for some are simple for others. Crowl said her advice is to breathe through it all. Kara Lundberg/The Western Front Yoga instructor Ada Crowl stretches and cools down with her class this past Thursday. Western senior Alexandra Karpoff said she is finding that yoga improves her health and relaxation skills. She said she has experienced all the benefits from enrolling into the yoga class, and she is evidence of its healing abilities. "I had been experiencing lower back problems, and there were some poses that we did that stretched and strengthened my back so well," Karpoff said. "Just after the first class I could tell that it was working." She said she was pleased with the outcome, so she came back for more. With the lights out and not a sound in the room, Crowl's class ended quietly. All 23 people laid in silence flat on their backs, simply breathing. Relaxation hummed throughout the whole room. Crowl provided closure for the class by reading a quote before they were dismissed. "As one's thought, so one becomes," Crowl said. This quarter the recreation center has increased prices for fitness classes to $40. The class is offered twice a week for one hour. "It is so convenient to have it right here on campus, and at this great price," O'Keefe said. Whale watchers divided about impact Editor's note: This is the second part of a two-part story on whale watching. By Gig Schlich The Western Front Kelley Balcomb, the son of respected whale scientist Ken Balcomb, grew up around orca whales. Kelley began helping his father track whales during his adolescent years in the '70s. The father-and-son team patiently motored the waters of the San Juan Islands, observing and recording the habits of the southern resident group. "What I did with my summers, since I was a kid, was play with whales," Kelley Balcomb said. "I'd been playing with whales 10 years before the first whale watch boat showed up." Those idyllic days are long gone, Balcomb said. According to a 2003 study by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, commercial whale-watching ventures brought in an estimated $68 million this past year to the northern Puget Sound region. Almost half a million tourists ventured out by motorboat, kayak, airplane and helicopter to see the magnificent animals^ During the height of the summer season, an average of 26 boats may be following the whales at any given time. On occasion, more than 100 boats have been around the whales. Traffic is not the only issue. Something is killing the whales of the southern resident group, an extended family of 83 orcas that makes the northern Puget Sound its home for much of the year. From 1996 to 2001, according to the report, the population declined by 18 percent. Studies place the blame on three suspects: chemical toxins building up in the orcas' bodies, declines in food sources and increased vessel traffic around the whales. The latter reason is stirring up the classic environmental battle in the otherwise laid-back San Juan County, Balcomb said. Tom McMillen has owned Salish Sea Charters for 12 years, running whale-watching excursions out of Snug Harbor on San Juan Island. The fact that whale-watch operators are taking so much of the heat bothers him, he said "We are the most obvious and easy thing to take care of," McMillen said. "You can't see what's killing fish or polluting the water as easily as you can see a boat near the whales." McMillen is a former vice president of the Whale Watch Operators Association Northwest. Operators within the association have agreed to abide by a set of guidelines to minimize boaters' impacts on the whales, McMillen said, including staying 100 yards from the whales, keeping boat speeds at a minimum and not parking in front of the animals. "In the early '90s, Rich Osborn of the Whale Museum and Kelley Balcomb got together and decided there were getting to be quite a few boats around the whales," McMillen said. "And if we didn't do something, it was going to get out of hand." Although Balcomb had a hand in creating the guidelines, he said they do not go far enough to protect the whales. The sheer numbers of boats surrounding the whales on most days negate any positive effect the guidelines might once have had, he said. Balcomb approached the operators in the early '90s, appealing to them to support statutes that would limit the number of boats that could follow the whales. "They told me that was un-American," Balcomb said. "That it would interfere with free enterprise." The industry that had been supporting 13 vessels and catering to approximately 15,000 customers a year in the early '90s ballooned to 80 boats, after 1993, serving 450,000 people annually, according to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife documents. It was too much too soon, Balcomb said. "We had no caps, no government control, no mandates for protection," Balcomb said. "The government didn't want to touch it with a 10-foot pole." When the whales began dying toward the end of the decade, the government could no longer ignore the problems ---------- Western Front 2004-10-05 - Page 9 ---------- + October 5, 2004 FEATURES The Western Front â€¢ 9 By Laura McVicker The Western Front I I I I I Whatcom Community College student Kyle Obermiller and his friends decided to steal parking cones as a prank after leaving a party in December 20 ---------- Western Front 2004-10-05 - Page 10 ---------- % 10 â€¢ October 5, 2004 Sports The Western Front www.westernfrontonline.com % MEN'S SOCCER Western jumor fo^ west Athletic Conference player of j^'^^^L^i^^idt^^., week of Sept. 26 to Oct .2. Hopp Â§ b Q ^ ^ ^ g Â§ | ^ ^ | ^ | games, all of which were wms team, wijl "travel 'Sunday'..to, Seatt]te'.XJinversity. Cfp- VOLLEYBALL Western Senior Outside '^^^â€¢M0^:%^it^' cervedX^ . Eyoyl^ho had 40 killsiits week; te nOnortofci^^ MEN'S GOLF Western ended fi^t-round play ing a second-place 286 at the end of the first day of the Grand Canyon X3^ersity Fall Men's Golf l^itational. Western junior fern F e ^ a under-par 6 Women's soccer shuts out Evergreen, wins fourth straight By Nick Schmidt The Western Front In a dominating performance, the Western women's soccer team shut out Evergreen State College 4-0 Saturday at Civic Field. The win gave Western its fourth straight victory and an overall record of 7-4-0. Despite four goals on offense and 31 shots on goal, the Vikings defense shut down the Geoducks with two saves and allowed the opposition only six shots on goal. Western's offense is playing well so far this season, scoring 19 goals, two shy of its total from all of last season. During the current four-game winning streak, Western has scored 13 goals, while holding opponents to only three. "We struggled last year, but we are playing a new formation a lot, which has helped our offense," Western senior forward Chela Gray said. "We are real strong as a team and very cohesive. We are playing real well, and with confidence comes success." The first goal by the Vikings came in the 15th minute when Gray knocked in the ball off a bobble by Geoducks sophomore goalkeeper Carry Stewart, scoring the only goal of the half. Western found the back of the net again 10 minutes into the second half, when Hilary Chrisman's assist found freshman midfielder Rachelle Saletto for a 5-yard strike. Three minutes later, Western freshman midfielder Amanda Font scored on a Saletto cross from the right side. Font then assisted fellow freshman forward Anna Smits who knocked in the final goal. Gray went down midway through the second half after re-injuring her ankle. "With both ligaments in the ankle (already) torn, it makes it harder to do any more damage," Gray said. After playing most of the 2003 season with the same injury, Gray said she hopes to be able to play injured. Because of her previous injuries, her goal at the beginning of the season was to stay healthy. SEE Soccer, PAGE 12 Nick Schmidt/The Western Front Western senior forward Chela Gray faces off against Evergreen State College freshman defender Lena Ishii Saturday at Civic Field. Volleyball struggles, then dominates to continue home streak By Jamie Badilla The Western Front After struggling to defeat the University of Alaska Fairbanks on Friday, the Vikings swept the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves in three games this Saturday at Carver Gym. The Vikings took control from the beginning and led the Seawolves until midway through the first game. Alaska scored six consecutive points to take a 16- 14 lead. Western junior outside hitter Krystal Knight came up big, scoring the point to Evoy led the keep Western rallying 24-18. - The Vikings won the first game 30-20. "We have been improving every match," Western head volleyball coach Diane Flick said. The Vikings players had a victory record of 30-20,30-13 and 30-24, positioning themselves one win away from the school record number of homecourt wins in a row, with 23. 'AH we needed to do was come out flying, and that s what we did.' Krystal Knight Western junior outside hitter Viking offense with 15 kills and no errors in 23 attack attempts. With 1,205 kills during the past four years, Evoy is 23 kills behind the school record. In game two, Western junior outside hitter Jamie Petersen started the Vikings off with a 1-0 lead. Knight later served a pair of aces that brought the score to 9-5. Western senior middle blocker Meghan "All we needed to do was come out flying, and that's what we did," Knight said. Western did not to trail Alaska throughout any part of the second game. Game three, however, was a battle. Evoy remained strong and consistent, scoring back-to-back points by winning two serves in a row to bring the score to an 18-18 tie. The Vikings trailed the Seawolves throughout the first half of the third game, but came back when Western freshman defensive specialist Courtney Schneider pounded a kill to make the score 19-18. SEE Volleyball, PAGE 12 Don't guess whether you qualify for the EITC. Know. There's a tot to know about qualifying for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITO. You need to work and earn less than $34692. If you have children, they must meet three qualifying tests. And that's just to name a few. But the most important thing to know is you can get help figuring it all out. Visit us on the web. call 1-800-TAX-1040 or ask your tax preparer. 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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY AMOI,,.,,,,,, ---------- Western Front 2004-10-05 - Page 11 ---------- October 5, 2004 SPORTS The Western Front â€¢ 11 Increased attention depicts unrealistic poker play Michael Murray COMMENTARY The Travel Channel surprised the nation when it first aired the World Poker Tour. It turned poker into a mainstream sporting event with record television ratings. Other television broadcasts spawned from the WPT, including celebrities playing Texas hold'em on the Bravo channel and ESPN going so far as to have a countdown to the next tournament on the bottom of the screen. This new attention has given new players a false sense of the game and even less of a bank account. New players watching professional poker players on television are amazed at how simple the game seems, but their minds will probably change when they first sit at a table. Visions of huge piles of poker chips cloud the novices' eyes and the dream of taking all their friends' money on a Friday night consumes their minds. But new players fail to realize how difficult it is to win. Poker is gambling. It is a game of chance. Everyone wants to be the next Chris Moneymaker, who made a $40 investment and turned it into a $2.5 million profit by entering into an online tournament on pokerstars.com and winning an entry to the World Series of Poker. People around the globe are entertaining the thought of being able to do something in the realm of professional sports without needing a superior physical ability or even being athletic. Misguided ideas like these are a huge part of the appeal and sudden increase in poker popularity. Not just any child can go and play professional baseball. It takes years of practice, conditioning, coaching, training and just plai old work to get to that level. The same thing can be said for other sports such as football, b a s k e t b a l l , hockey or soccer. Professional poker players on television know the odds of winning with every hand they pick up. It seems so easy to bluff a win by going "all in," but it also is a fast way to lose huge piles of chips. But the danger in this televised fairy tale of cards #" - Â§ | i is that people can lose briefcases of money. The worst that could happen if an amateur tried out for a professional sport, besides bodily harm, is extreme embarrassment. "Unnecessary, ill-advised, pointless, 'flashy' play is the death of any poker player, but spells particular doom for novices," said Steve Badger, a tips writer from playwinningpoker. com. The most aggressive bettors are usually the chip leader or the person with the smallest pile of chips. Going all in with a mediocre hand that people who /U^*"*' potentially have much better cards can afford to match a common amateur mistake. "No limit (Texas hold'em) is a game of betting," Badger said. "The most aggressive bettor in a hand usually takes the pot." The televised poker matches areatournament style of play. The players are not playing for the value of their chips, they are playing for a placement. The purpose of going all in is to try to eliminate an opponent. If a player has better cards and more chips, naturally ^ ^ they are going Photo illustration by to win. But it Michael Murray is a lot easier to take the risk of losing if you only get 225th place, you could still walk away with $15,000, as in the 2004 Championship Main Event of the World Series of Poker. The Travel Channel uses 17 cameras to show every player's cards and analyze every player's odds of winning. New players also give themselves a false sense of skill from watching televised poker. As they watch a player on television place a bet, they say to themselves, "I wouldn't do that." But of course a person would not bet $300,000 if he or she could see that other players had better cards. Televised poker is not necessarily bad. It brings new players, which private groups of players as well as casinos certainly welcome to the game. Of the estimated 50 million Americans who play poker once a month, 5 million of them tune into the Travel Channel every week to watch the World Poker Tour reruns, according to the Motley Fool, a financial analysis Web site. On July 8, ESPN received a 2.0 rating for its broadcast of the 2004 World Series of Poker. The rating was nearly double that of the first game of hockey's Stanley Cup finals. New players also would be at a disadvantage if the game shown was five-card draw or seven-card stud because usually a distinctly superior hand is present, and skilled players could rip the chips from right under the sweaty fingertips of newcomers. But being a new player to the game can cause a large, amount of weight loss in one's bankroll. To learn the game, players must pay dues, but to try to pay dues by imitating what is on television can turn into an extremely expensive hobby. It has become too easy for card sharks to find inexperienced players with a false sense of ability from the ever-popular television. Teach in California â€¢etcher Central California Teacher Recruitment Center would like to meet and interview all Math, Science, Special Education and English teachers. FOR MORE INFORMATION... www.careers.wwu.edu ^ B l H f f M M H then Students, then On-Campus Recruitment' ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ M or contact' Career Services Center Old Main 280 650-2944 ---------- Western Front 2004-10-05 - Page 12 ---------- I 12 â€¢ The Western Front SPORTS October 5, 2004 Students play poker for everything from fun to tuition By Salina Greig The Western Front Two years ago, Western senior Dan Ross did not have a job, but he managed to pay rent for eight months â€” by playing poker. Ross began playing low-limit black jack and three-six hold 'em at the casino in the back of Kenmore Lanes four years ago. "I used to lose consistently," Ross said. "But I'm pretty good at it now." He said he used to go to Seattle on the weekends to play poker for approximately 20 hours. He usually won roughly $100, but in one lucky week, he won approximately $7,000, which allowed him to pay his bills. Once he started reading poker books,: such as "Hold 'Em Poker for Advanced Players" by David Sklansky, he said he began to break even and often came out of a night of poker with more money than he put in. "If you're serious about playing, you've got to read a book," he. said; Ross said he spends most of his time playing poker with friends and dealing poker full time at the Nooksack River Casino, where, he said, more college-age people are beginning to play in the poker rooms. Not only in casinos but in houses surrounding Western's campus, more and more people are participating in poker games, Ross said. "So many people are playing poker right now, it's ridiculous," Ross said. Last week, 17 people gathered to play with Western senior Mike Konopinski, leader of the No Limit Players Club, one of two Associated Students-sponsored poker clubs. Some people have house parties and play for money, but "As a dealer, it's really good because it brings in a lot of new players," he said. "As a player, it brings in new, inexperienced, bad poker players, and it makes the games a lot stronger because there is more money." The World Series of Poker made its official debut in 1970, according to ESPN's World Series of Poker Web site. In 1982, only 52 entrants participated in the event. Twenty years later, the prize money reached $19,599,230 as 5,795 people entered the increasingly popular competition. Poker takes a lot of time to learn, Ross said. Like Ross, many ambitious players study poker books to learn the ins and 'Poker doesn 't exist unless there's an AS sponsored club is a great a risk. If you 're not outs of the game. Michaels said way to learn without losing a competitive it's not he played in casinos in Tacoma month's rent, Ross said. poker.' Still, the allure of winning money â€” and the threat of losing itâ€”appeals to a growing range of people. "Poker doesn't exist unless there's a risk," Ross said. "If you're not competitive, it's not poker." Whatcom Community College student Paul Michaels said he began playing poker for real money last year. Usually in his group, a buy-in is $5 to $10. The money is a perk, he said, but he likes to play for fun. Michaels said poker's increase in popularity could be because of televised poker. "A lot of people see it on TV and say, T can do that,'" he said. Ross said televised poker is good for poker, too. Dan Ross Western senior to sharpen his skills. Sometimes, though, skills are not enough to win, Konopinski said. "There is an element of luck in the game," Konopinski said. Luck is an important factor because the stakes tend to get higher as a poker night wears on. In three-six hold 'em, if a player wins two pots in a row, the increments of betting are doubled everytime, Ross said. Ross said he has seen pots up to $400. For those who want to hone their poker skills without emptying their wallets, the Wade King Student Recreation Center plays host to an intramural Texas hold 'em tournament Oct. 29. The cost is $5 and every player will begin the tournament with the Chris Taylor/The Western Front Western senior Dan Ross works full time as a poker dealer at the Nooksack Casino. Ross once made $7,000 in a single week playing Texas hold 'em. same amount of chips. Konopinski said most college students do not have the funds or the skills to make big bets or to play for a living. "It takes quite a bit of money to do that," Konopinski said. Ross arid Konopinski said poker is different from most sports. "Poker is the opposite of boxing," Ross said. "(In poker) a weak fighter can pound on a strong fighter for a long time. You can play a lot better than your opponent and still lose." Soccer: Women ready for fifth-ranked SPU ContinuedfromP age 10 Head coach Travis Connell said he was pleased with the defensive performance, which has been the team's focus. He said the team needs to maintain good defense in its upcoming games against No. 3 ranked Seattle Pacific University and No. 5 Seattle University, according to the NSCAA/adidas National Rankings Division II Coaches Poll, to be competitive. Connell said the games were, "a huge rivalry for us, we match up well and I'm looking forward to it as well as the girls." Western will play host to Seattle University at 7 p.m. on Oct. 6 at Civic Field. Volleyball: Western wins fes^^ Continued from Page 10 The next six points were an all-out battle featuring a beautifully placed spike from Western â€¢â€”â€”â€¢â€” senior middle blocker Kristy Carstensen. This led the way for Petersen and Knight to take charge with powerful hits and rapid reactions, carrying the Vikings to a 29-24 lead. Petersen and Knight, with 12 and nine kills respectively, took every opportunity to be aggressive. Evoy had the game-winning kill to the center of the court. "Whenever you see Jamie Petersen jump, it feels like she's been up there for a few minutes," Knight said. "She soars, it's awesome." Whenever you see Jamie Petersen jump, it feels like she's been up there for a few minutes.' Krystal Knight Western junior outside hitter After a four-game victory against the University of Alaska Fairbanks Friday 26- 30, 30-17, 30-23, 26-30, 15-9, Western ' added yet another win in the Great Northwest Athletip Conference volleyball match, defeating Alaska Anchorage, 30-20, 30-13, 30-24. Western is ranked 20th in this week's American Volleyball Coaches Association/NCAA Division II Top 25. Flick said she sees a bright future in store for Western. "We just got to keep learning every day," Flick said. "We had a very solid game." Western will face Humboldt State University Oct. 7 in California, and Western Oregon on Oct. 9 in Monmouth. Chris Taylor/The Western Front Western senior blocker Meghan Evoy spjkes one of her 15 kills on Friday. TFW WESTERN mONTCLASSFEDS ran fiSflaiflnfnftisFfli Are Your BRAKES making noise? We have a FREE brake inspection that you should get every 30,000 miles. 1 0 % discount with Student ID Prime Tune Brakes irr Sunset Square 671-2277 PREGNANT? 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Allowing this type of profession to exist would only perpetuate assault and rape, underage prostitution and sex trafficking. - Women, men and children in prostitution need stable housing, social services, medical treatment and job training. Decriminalizing prostitution does not offer this. It only makes it easier for the real criminals, who are the pimps, Johns and sex traffickers, to continue to profit from sexual exploitation. Robyn Few, a former prostitute and head of the Sex Workers Outreach Project, collected the nearly 3,200 signatures necessary to place Measure Q on the November ballot. If the initiative wins approval, the Berkeley City Council would lobby in favor of annulling laws that make prostitution a criminal act. Sex workers and customers would be the "lowest priority" concerning police arrests. "As long as something is illegal, it's going to remain unsafe and exploited. I want to see women be empowered to speak up and demand their rights," Few said in a June Associated Press article. Empowerment has little to do with perpetuating low self-esteem and promoting a job description that clearly strips a person of his or her dignity. According to the Child Abuse Research and Statistics Web site, approximately 95 percent of prostitutes were sexually abused as children. This is a pretty good indication that their future jobs were not merely coincidental. The majority of prostitutes are not in the business because they prefer to be, but because they feel they have no other choice. Permitting prostitution only makes it more difficult for people to escape the occupation. Sexual assault and rape would not cease in a legalized brothel. Trusting that the consumers of the "sex-working business" will not assault, batter or murder a working prostitute is like trusting SEE Illegal, PAGE 16 Should Bellingham iecriminalize prostitution? Prostitution victimless, unimportant Eric Sanford COMMENTARY Legalizing or decriminalizingprostitution will improve public safety, lower prostitution homicide rates and slow the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Prostitution is a victimless crime that diverts attention from more important problems, and the citizens of Bellingham should consider following in the footsteps of Berkeley, Calif. The citizens of Berkeley will vote in November on an initiative that would decriminalize prostitution, according to a Sept. 14 article in The New York Times. The Sex Workers Outreach Project gathered nearly 3,200 signatures, approximately 1,000 more than necessary to put it on the ballot. The main difference between legalizing and decriminalizing prostitution is that decriminalization means it is the lowest priority law for police to enforce, whereas legalizing would make it completely legal Supporters of the initiative say it will lower crime and make the streets safer. According to estimates by the Berkeley City Clerk's office, Berkeley spends nearly $1 million annually on prostitution enforcement. Wasting that much money on monitoring consensual adult sexual activity is ridiculous. The fact that prostitution is illegal also contributes to the high number of prostitutes that are victims of violent crime. The leading cause of death among prostitutes is homicide, according to the Berkeley City Clerk's office. Many homicides may go unreported, which means the actual numbers are likely much higher. According to the Prostitutes' Education Network, recently convicted serial killer Gary Ridgway confessed that he "picked prostitutes as my victims because I hate most prostitutes ... and because I thought I could kill as many of them as I wanted without getting caught." Prostitutes are human beings. Criminalizing their work implies they are SEE Legal, PAGE 16 l^niifDy lest Always Confidential i71-gb57 ffcom CountyiPregnancy Center i f lk State St. -^iowntown Bellingham Gressmeh' Jjoaqs -purveyor offine silver 1300 iffcitfroadCTloe, C7Icross from Ohe /Giiile GLeerfaiGafe ^ ---------- Western Front 2004-10-05 - Page 14 ---------- 14 â€¢ The Western Front OPINIONS October 5,2004 City of Bellingham should consider other options before replacing Indian Street parking with bicycle lane If the city of Bellingham is going to take away up to 100 free parking spaces from students and residents of Indian Street, it should at least develop a plan to replace those spots. The city of Bellingham will soon spend $5,000 to replace the five-block section of the west side of Indian Street, stretching from Chestnut Street to Oak Street, with a bicycle lane. Taking away these parking spots from students and the surrounding area will only hurt the already dire parking situation. Western's Parking and Transportation Services has already sold out the 3,584 parking permits the university offers to students each year. This year, in fact, marks the quickest sell-out of the parking permits, which only suggests that students need more spaces than ever. This new plan hurts other people besides Western students. The section of Indian Street in which the city will create this new lane is full of residential buildings on both sides of the street. Not all people who park in these spots are students. Some of these residents rely on those close parking spots for their cars. While those spots were for everyone, the bicycle lane, however, is only for people heading to and from campus. The plan may be well intended, but its execution is faulty. The city had the option to designate this lane on other streets without removing any, or at least fewer, parking spaces. Just two streets away is North Garden Street, which has an empty west side and was recently widened. This street covers the same five-block section as Indian and has a bicycle lane on West Campus Way to connect north and south campus with a bike lane. North Garden is not the only other route the city could have taken. The Sehome Hill Arboretum already has walking trails, which lead to Western's south parking lot. Increasing alternative transportation is a good idea and Western should do everything.within reason to make other transportation safer and more accessible to campus. Taking parking spots away from the people of this area, however, will not persuade them to get rid of their cars. It creates a far larger problem than it solves. Indian Street is wide enough and to allow parking on both sides, so it is wide enough for bicyclists to maneuver with traffic. Bellingham has 80 to 100 fewer parking spaces with the same amount of cars on the road looking for a new one. Until the city can manufacture 80 to 100 more free parking spots, it should not simply remove them in favor of a bicycle lane when other options are available. Frontlines are the opinion of The WesternFront 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, Man Bergstrom, Jonathan Bradley, Adriana Dunn, Houston Flores, Krissy Gochnour, Laura Greaby, Salina Greig, Lauren Hardin, Stefani Harrey, Marissa Harshman, Tess Hembree, Dan Johnson, Kara Johnson, Kara Lundberg, Laura McVicker, Shabnam Mojtahedi, Michael Murray, Crystal Oberholtzer, Porfirio Pena, Tera Randall, Tanya Rozeboom, Adam Rudnick, Eric Sanford, Gig Schlich, Nick Schmidt, Cara Shaw, Byron Sherry, Anastasia Tietje, Erik Tomren, 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 "Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life." â€”actress Brooke Shields Rules make debates all about style Nick Schmidt COMMENTARY With the media playing as big a role as it ever had in a political race, the 32-page debate rule book decided on by the Bush and Kerry campaigns shows that these two men seem to be more concerned with how they look on TV than with their messages. Just like past presidential elections, the book has with reasonable rules. This year's additional rules, however, are overkill. The new set of rules and regulations for the debates have made the candidates overly-concerned with their images. Candidates no longer are solely concerned about the content of their message but how they and their message are packaged as a side effect of the media- hungry culture in the United States. Frankly, the only people who care are the candidates. In the media- sawy world, people no longer merely listen to the message of any particular candidate but take in his or her appearance as well. This dates back to the first televised presidential debate in 1960 between Richard Nixon and John F.. Kennedy, where some say Nixon's sweating cost him the election. This "perspiration clause," as it was called in a Sept. 28 Seattle Times article, demands the Commission on Presidential Debates, the non-partisan debate producer, to keep the temperature at an "industry standard." This standard, however, is not actually set in the rules. Rules also were put in place setting the dimensions and placement of the candidates' lecterns during the first debate. Many networks are planning to ignore the camera-angle rule, despite the wishes of the CPD and the campaigns according to a Sept. 29 Seattle Times article. By far, the most controversial decision has been related to Friday's second debate. The debate, at Washington University in St. Louis, is in a town-hall meeting format. Spectators at that debate are no longer able to ask the tough questions that would, in some cases, catch the candidates off-guard. SEE Debates, PAGE 16 Foreign language education undervalued Shabnam Mojtahedi COMMENTARY In a world where globalization and interconnectedness are increasing by the day, proficiency in foreign languages, specifically non-European languages, is becoming a key element in communication. Government agencies should allotmorefundingforU.S. schools to provide students with adequate foreign-language capabilities. Americans tend to be arrogant when it comes to languages. Many travelers do not bother to learn the language before they arrive or even while they are visiting a foreign country. The general assumption is that everyone should already know English. This leaves Americans dramatically behind in the global economy, where businesses are seeing an increased need to hire employees who are able to communicate with business partners in different corners of the world. Most of the languages high schools and universities offer are European languages, such as French, Spanish and German. The United States, however, has a growing interest in the Middle and Far East, and government agencies are not finding the foreign-language professionals necessary to ensure national security. In fact, according to a report issued by the Sept. 11 joint congressional committee, the intelligence community was deficient by 70 percent in language requirements for Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Pashto and "other languages critical to national security" after Sept. 11. Because of the war in Iraq and, more broadly, the "war on terror," high schools and universities should see a large increase in funding to expand and diversify their foreign-language programs. The U.S. House of Representatives is looking at the National Security Language Act, which would increase federal investment in foreign-language education. This act would offer loan SEE Languages, PAGE 15 ---------- Western Front 2004-10-05 - Page 15 ---------- October 5,2004 OPINIONS The Western Front â€¢ 15 New voting machines are unreliable Tanya Rozeboom COMMENTARY On Nov. 2, millions of Americans will vote for America's new president using computerized voting systems that one could easily tamper with. The unreliability of these machines could result in an unfair presidential election. Americans using the new paperless direct-recording- electronic voting systems vote directly on a touch screen, according to an Aug. 16 article in The Nation magazine. After voting, however, the person does not leave a paper record of his or her vote since the ballot exists inside the electronic voting system. Dr. PeterNeumann, theprincipal scientist at the Computer Science Laboratory of SRI International, a nonprofit research group, said in the same article that the reliability of the vote-counting inside DREs depends on the logs and printed-out reports which also are subject to manipulation. The DREs randomly store three to seven sets of duplicates of each voter's ballot that can be printed out after the election and counted. Since the machines leave no paper trail, after a person is done voting, no proof exists that the computer is counting the vote correctly or if a mistake has been made. With either the new electronic machines or traditional paper ballots, some aspects must remain consistent to have a secure voting system. A voter's ballot must be kept anonymous to guarantee no evidence proves which candidates received their votes. The voting system also must be tamper-resistant to prevent a wide range of attacks, such as repetitive voting and incorrect or malicious tallying by insiders seeking , to influence the vote. Obviously, this form of voting does not meet the above criteria. Sure, 'While it may be more convenient for voters to use an electronic voting system, credi-bilty of the election the anonymity of results is still the No. 1 the voter seems . , ., , A , , issue to consider. to be in place, but no one can tell who is really receiving the information if the system is tampered with. The system also is left wide open to hackers, foreign governments and many other people who may want to fix an election. Computers are a thief's paradise with millions of loopholes in software that he or she can hack into to steal a person's vote. According to the same article in The Nation, current voting systems count votes using top-secret source codes that are virtually impossible for outsiders ler or candidates to steal while the new voting system uses hackable computer codes to count the votes. While it may seem that this new voting system is easy to use, it remains true that certain people, such as the elderly, are not comfortable using this type of technology. Americans who are hesitant to learn how to use e-mail certainly do not want to learn how to use an electronic voting system. This alienates certain citizens, possibly making them â€”â€”â€”â€”â€”â€” less likely to vote. The electronic voting system does have some advantages, which include the ability to display ballots in multiple languages. It also provides potentially easier access for people with disabilities, ways for voters to correct their mistakes or change their minds and programmed safeguards against the possibility of human errors in counting the votes. Most of the advantages of electronic voting focus on making voting more convenient for voters. While it may be more convenient for voters to use an electronic voting system, credibility of the election results is still the No. 1 issue to consider. The new electronic voting system poses a major threat to the accuracy of the voting process. The lack of a paper trail and the ability to tamper with the computer system leaves the door wide open for anyone to steal people's most undervalued possession â€” their votes. Languages: Foreign languages can help Americans be global citizens Continued from Page 14 forgiveness of up to $10,000 to university students who study critical foreign languages. The act would also give grants to universities to establish intensive in-country language-study programs and would establish grants for foreign-language partnerships between local school districts and higher education institutions. The Foreign Language Assistant Program supports foreign-language programs at elementary and secom levels. While President increases cultural understanding and can lead to a more peaceful world. Perhaps the prisoner-of-war abuses in Abu Ghraib would never have happened if those soldiers had learned some Arabic before going to Iraq. Being able to communicate with other individuals humanizes them and decreases the prejudices that are apparently hindering Iraqi development. = = = = = = = Fortunately, the 'Perhaps thepris- government is beginning oner-of-war abuses to realize the downsides in Abu Ghraib would o f t h e "language ;niary anu t j J gap," and1 it is up to ~~y , never have happened K . daryeducation *Â». Â» Â» Americans to encourage if those soldiers had congress to speed along learned some Arabic the passing of bills that George W. Bush before going to Iraq.' will improve foreign-tried to cancel its budget in 2004, strong support still exists for the program, and it managed to get $16.5 million of funding this year. While the motives for these bills are more likely about national security than international compassion or global peace, this is an excellent opportunity for the United States to change its indifferent attitude toward foreign languages and give students the skills necessary to compete globally. Additionally, the knowledge of foreign languages language education and study-abroad programs. While Spanish, German and French are widely spoken languages in many parts of the world, knowledge of Middle and Far East languages is vital if the United States continues to be so politically involved in those areas. Besides, travel would probably increase to the Middle and Far East if their languages were promoted in schools. 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'Showing a human mistake or trait can be reassuring, demonstrating to voters that the candidates are humans and not machines.' to Richard by the But candidates should be elected based on who they are and what they believe, not on how well their campaigns are able to present them. In the 24-hour media world, the message and person are overshadowed campaigns' ridiculous obsession with image. Style has become more important than substance in modern politics. Package and presentation certainly matter to voters in the modern era of media and politics. Both the Bush and Kerry campaigns, which negotiated the rules, however, have gone way too far in their attempts to control that package and presentation. To spend more time worrying about the rules of the debate than to be talking head-to-head about the issues is unreasonable. Sometimes a presidential candidate showing a human mistake or trait can be reassuring, demonstrating to voters that the candidates. are humans and not machines. Candidates should be able to present their best image to the public, but when they spend more time talking about the rules than the issues, something needs to change. Illegal: Permitting prostitution could lead to increase in child sex workers Continued from Page 13 a well-known kleptomaniac to bypass a $100 bill on a kitchen table. According to Expatica, a Netherlands news Web site, despite the legalization of brothel prostitution in the Netherlands, an estimated 15,000 women work illegally because of sex trafficking. Primarily money-driven, owners of brothels are easily willing to overlook the illegal use of underage workers. In addition to undefined lines of sexual assault, rape and underage prostitution, the industry of international sex trafficking is growing. Women and children from countries such as Bosnia, Nepal, Pakistan and India are duped into prostitution through false work proposals, according to Global March Against Child Labour's Web site. Decriminalizing prostitution could mean an increase in such trafficking to maximize profit. People may argue that by permitting prostitution, the government will grant sex workers the freedom derived from their own civil rights. Measure Q could lead to rehabilitation, social and educational programs for women who want a way out of the business. Although this may seem like a reassuring plan, it is not solving the problem. People in desperate situations are not getting more options. Support for change in the sex-worker community is what is needed. " The legalization or decriminalization of prostitution defeats the last bit of hope that exists in trapped individuals by disguising itself as freedom. Legal: Decriminalization could make prostitution safer Continued from Page 13 second-class citizens and makes them easy targets of physical violence and hatred. If prostitution is decriminalized, it will make prostitution a more legitimate occupation and may help change negative social taboos. Putting prostitutes in handcuffs is not going to stop prostitution. Usingfunds to start rehabilitation programs for prostitutes might help lower prostitutionrates.Giving prostitutes access to health services and job training will give them the opportunity to transition out of prostitution and lead safer, more productive lives. Making a crime out of consensual sex has severe negative effects on the safety and well-being of those adults, according to the Web site. When victims of these laws are convicted, collateral consequences, such as a loss of dignity and prevention from obtaining employment because of having a criminal conviction, follow. If the initiative passes, Berkeley would join the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the Netherlands, Germany and certain counties in Nevada, all of which have already either legalized or decriminalized prostitution. More than 30 houses of prostitution, called "ranches," exist in several counties in Nevada according to Robert Romano of Abput.com, a travel Web site. The women who work at these Prostitutes' Education Network's "ranches" all have regular medical 'The government is not responsible for deciding whether consensual sex between adults is immoral.' checkups and everything is done legally. This makes for a much safer work environment for the prostitutes, and it cuts down on the spreading of sexually transmitted diseases. The opposition to this issue may argue that prostitution is immoral and that it spreads sexually transmitted diseases. The government is not responsible for.deciding whether consensual sex between adults is immoral. And by decriminalizing or legalizing prostitution, it will be easier to monitor. The newly freed funds previously used for law enforcement can be used to give prostitutes access to programs to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. 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Title: Western Front - 2004 November 19
Date: 2004-11-19
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Text preview (might not show all results): 2004_1119 ---------- Western Front 2004-11-19 - Page 1 ---------- ISSUE 1$ Volume 131 LYRICAL DANCE Western's Dance Makers spread the spirit of dance. Accent, Page 7 NEW$ Media conglomeration puts business interests ahead of news. Opinions, Page 10 STILL RUNNING Laura Trevellyan competes in nat
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Show more2004_1119 ---------- Western Front 2004-11-19 - Page 1 ---------- ISSUE 1$ Volume 131 LYRICAL DANCE Western's Dance Makers spread the spirit of dance. Accent, Page 7 NEW$ Media conglomeration puts business interests ahead of news. Opinions, Page 10 STILL RUNNING Laura Trevellyan competes in nationals Saturday. Sports, Page 8 Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington The Western Front Friday Nov. 19, 2004 Western makes best of school funding issues Editor's note: This is the fourth of a four-part series examining higher education in Washington. By Anastasia Tietje The Western Front In the face of limited funding, overcrowding and direct-transfer agreements, Western has remained steady as many colleges started to panic. Because Initiative 884 failed, Western must create other ways to receive funding. One project already in the works is a performance compact, said Paula Rustan, the executive director for university planning and budgeting. In exchange for performance from Western, the state providesjstable funding, she said. The compact also will help achieve better funding for each student. "The state gives us funding now," Rustan said. "The funding will be improved through the compact." The compact will help compensate for the money Western would have received from 1-884. Money is constantly a problem in managing a college, Rustan said. Colleges are always working to create more funds. . - â€¢ "I believe the compact idea being worked on by the provost office ensures a proposal for increased funding for Western," Rustan said. "I think that will be enough." While the compact is in the process of creating funding for Western, tuition rates may change. They will probably . continue to increase, she said. "The state's revenue available for higher education has declined over the years," Rustan said, "Tuition has increased to replace that support." Increased tuition could keep money flowing into Western, SEE Education, PAGE 4 Maybe on the bay Chris Taylor/The Western Front Georgia-Pacific's property on Bellingham Bay could possibly be the site of Western's development to the waterfront. No construction will begin, however, until the Port of Bellingham cleans up any contamination. Western continues waterfront discussions By Michael Murray The Western Front Bellingham'swaterfrontdevelopment still has many unanswered questions, one of which is whether Western will participate in the renovations. The third open forum to discuss Western's possible presence on the waterfront took place Thursday in the Old Main Theatre. The agenda of the meeting was to discuss ideas pertaining to Western's option to participate. The forums are a result of an agreement on June 23 between the Port of Bellingham and Georgia-Pacific for the port's possible acquisition of 137 acres of G-P's waterfront property and approximately 100 acres of undeveloped property outside the city in exchange for the port to take over the decontamination of the G-P property. "Whatever (Western's involvement) is, we want it to look like Western," said Buff Schoenfeld, executive assistant to Western's president Karen Morse. "We don't want a building with a sign tacked on it saying 'WWU.'" The attendees of the meeting divided into four committees. The academic programs, discreet functions or offices, programs with specific community collaborationorrelevance andmultiple-use facilities committees brainstormed different possibilities for Western. "The one key that seems to run through all the committees is a Western/ SEE Waterfront, PAGE 3 Students plan against racism By Mary Andoni The Western Front A few white students are approaching racial issues from their perspective. They are educating white students about racism and challenging a system from which they said they have benefited. Approximately 20 students gathered at Fairhaven College Thursday to participate in a conversation about racism and white privilege. The introductory meeting allowed students to brainstorm ideas and discuss the role white people play in racism. Although the meeting was part of an unofficial club, many students said they agreed they wanted a name that was inclusive and best represents their goal of fighting racism. Students said they wanted to develop skills to confront racism, examine white privilege, develop ties with other groups and have a firm understanding of the history of racism. Western junior David Cahn, who helped start Debate team travels to Korea Lauren Miller/The Western Front Western junior David Cahn, left, discusses forming a club Thursday at Fairhaven College. The club would be for white students to organize against racism. the club, said he wanted to gather like-minded people in a room to start talking about white privilege and racism. SEE Club, PAGE 3 By Tanya Rozeboom The Western Front With topics ranging from genetically modified food to terrorism, three members of Western's debate team argued a variety of issues while attending the Northeast Asian College Debate Championship Nov, 3 to Nov. 9 in Seoul, South Korea. Western debate team member Lauren Chudecke said twelve members of the debate team are traveling this weekend to Texas Technical College for a debate tournament. Western debate team members Chudecke, Ryan Mclrvin and Zachary Frazier traveled with Western's assistant debate coach Breanna Forni to Kyung Hee University for several days of debate involving students from throughout the world. Out of approximately 85 speakers at the tournament, Chudecke, a Western senior, placed second for individual speakers. Mclrvin, a Western senior, placed fourth and Frazier, a Western junior, placed ninth. Western's head debate coach Steve Woods said teams from the United States, Korea, Pakistan, Thailand and Japan participated in the tournament. "It was interesting because there was only one other team from the U.S., which was Claremont College in California," Woods said. Woods said this is the second year members of Western's debate team have participated in the championship. One of the reasons they returned this year was because of the friendship he said he built with Dr. Gyeong-ho Hurr, the head debate coach at Kyung Hee University. Chudecke said 29 teams, with three speakers each, debated at the tournament. SEE Debate, PAGE 3 For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail The Western Front at thewesternfronteditor@yahoo.com www.westernfrontonline.com Please recycle ---------- Western Front 2004-11-19 - Page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS November 19, 2004 COPS BOX lilliippl^il |)^|S||DK^lJ||jft|p||Bp||l|ii elevator's control panel in Buchanan ;iip|Â®||i^fi||^^il|iQ|||pl artment extinguished the fire, which inside his home on the 500 block of iking oices "Do you think landlords should be held responsible for their tenants' actions?" Compiled by Crystal Oberhqltzer. MicahTill Freshman, psychology "Yes. It's their land, their property, their responsibility. 55 CodyWirkkala Junior, environmental studies "No. I don't think landlords have any Wk Wk control over what â€¢ S S their tenants do. McKenzie Spoor Senior, general studies "It's between the landlord and tenant. There shouldn 't be outsidefines. ?? APWire news briefs STATE NEWS illiiiii^iiiH^RiBiiRi Death penalty not an option for three men charged in slaying The Seattle family members charged with killing University of Idaho football player Eric McMillan will not receive the death penalty. Latah County prosecutor William Thompson . said the September shooting does not have the aggravating circumstances required by Idaho law to warrant a capital case. Matthew Wells, 27, and James Wells, 25, of Seattle, and their nephew, Thomas Riggins, 23, of Kent, are charged in the killing. All three will face a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole. * Woman pleads guilty to defrauding childless couples A former Prosser woman faces two years in federal prison after saying she swindled couples seeking children: Joella Kern, 36, pleaded guilty Corrections Opportunity Services" incorrectly stated that West-.' IIBiiBSHi8BlllH^HSi^^^l^BJ 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. Tuesday in the Yakima U. S. District Court for promising couples to locate surrogate mothers or act as a surrogate herself. Federal investigators said that when couples tried to receive their babies, Kern became elusive, often telling them she had been diagnosed with cancer or that her mother died and that she needed to take a break. Kern faces more than a year in jail on two counts of fraud in Washington and Oregon. NATIONAL NEWS Atop Senate Democrat applauds Bush's attorney general choice The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee said President George W. Bush's nominee for attorney general should not have a problem achieving confirmation. U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy said Alberto Gonzales is a "less divisive" figure than John Ashcroft, who frequently clashed with Democrats on tactics used in the war on terror. But Leahy said he told Gonzales during their meeting Wednesday that he will face lengthy questions on several subjects, including how the Geneva Conventions apply to the war. Leahy said he applauds the president for not choosing a "more polarizing figure." Sept. 11 report does not win National Book Award It could have been just another dry, long-winded government document. Instead, the 9/11 Commission's final report almost took home some hardware Wednesday night. The report was among five finalists for a National Book Award nonfiction prize. It edged out Bob Dylan's memoirs and a highly praised Alexander Hamilton biography. The report lost to a ciyil-rights nonfiction, but foundation officials said it was still a surprise nominee. INTERNATIONAL NEWS Officials cannot confirm report of Iraqi kidnappings Iraqi officials said they cannot confirm a report that insurgents kidnapped 31 policemen this weekend after returning from training in Jordan. Word of the kidnapping came from a police spokesman in Karbala, who said another officer from the city gave the report. The Interior Ministry and the office of Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said they have not been able to confirm the report. â€ž A spokesman for the U.S. Embassy in Amman said he had not even heard the report. The police officer who made the report said he escaped the Sunday raid on the hotel where the officers were staying in western Iraq near the Jordan border. Compiled by AnastasiaTietje. AP Wire courtesy KUGS 89.3-FM. WWU Official Announcements - PLEASE POST ,iv be sent to Official r ANNOUK'('FMr\TS D FHF WFSITRN FRONT. Ph SPRING QUARTER DECREE APPLICANTS: All students expecting to graduate at the close of spring quarter must have a degree application on file in the Registrar's Office by Dec. 3. Students planning to graduate summer quarter must have an application on file by March 11. Degree applications and instructions are available in OM 230. MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT). The computer-based MAT is by appointment only. The Testing Center, OM 120, reserves one computer at 3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday for the MAT. Make appointments in OM 120 or call X/3080. A $42 fee is payable at test time. Testing takes about 1V2 hours; preliminary scores available immediately. Official results mailed within 15 days. LOTS 11G and 14G WILL BE RESERVED beginning at 5 p.m. Nov. 19-20 for those attending performances of The Happy Prince. â€¢ There will be a moratorium on parking permits in lot 17Q all day on Saturday, Nov. 20, for those attending the retirement planning seminar. â€¢ Lot 17Q will be reserved beginning at 5 p.m. Nov. 23 for Viking Permit holders. A shuttle will run from Lot 12A. THE RECREATION PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE IS TODAY, NOV. 19. Application materials and a pre-scheduled faculty interview must be completed by today. For more information, stop by the recreation program office in Old Carver 6 or call X/3782. MATH PLACEMENT TEST (MPT). 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 Nov. 22, 29, Dec. 6, and 9 a.m. Thursdays on Dec. 2 and 9. BIOLOGY GRADUATE THESIS SEMINAR, "Regeneration and Survival of the Symbiotic Anemone, Anthopleura elegantissima, after Predator Grazing/' by jenny Pearson (graduate student, biology), noon Tuesday, Nov. 23, CF125. 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. See www.ets.org/praxis/prxwa.html to register. Registration bulletins are available in MH 216. Test dates: Nov. 20, Jan. 8, March 5, April 16, June 11 (see Praxis Web site for location of 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; winter quarter, Oct. 15; 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 2004-11-19 - Page 3 ---------- November 19,2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 3 Club: Students discuss white privilege Continued from Page 1 "It's not the job of people of color to teach white people about racism, or women to teach men about sexism; white people need to examine then-own racism," Cahn said. Western senior Emily Johnson said she came to the discussion to have a community to talk about her white privilege. "It's not every day you talk about your privilege," Johnson said. "I am glad there are people who are here to talk about it." Johnson said she can see the subtle ways in which she benefits from white privilege. "I can walk into a room and be the majority," Johnson said. "My white privilege is granted to me by my class and education." Western sophomore Ben Steitzer said he grew up knowing that racism was unjust and that he should love all races. "I think a lot of white students think 'I'm not part of the KKK, so I am not racist,'" Steitzer said. It was not until Steizer began taking classes at Fairhaven that he said racism became illuminated. "I didn't know I perpetuated the system and that I benefited from being white," Steitzer said. Steitzer said it is crucial for white students at Western to learn about white privilege. "It comes down to unfairness and not being a hypocrite," he said. Cahn said he wants to make a genuine connection with people of color and of his own race. "I feel that racism, sexism and classism get in the way of people having genuine relationships with each other," Cahn said. "Not only with me and people of color, but white people as well." Debate: Asian format focuses more on dialogue and achievements as opposed to winning the competition Continued from Page 1 "What was nice about it was we had a lot of people come watch us debate," she said. "In the states, people who are interested in debate do it, not watch." Frazier said the Asian debate format was different than in the United States, where a debate team has two speakersâ€”in Korea, they had three. A debate round in the United States has three speeches, and in Korea, it has four. "We debated a variety of topics, including the legalizing of prostitution, child labor and Internet censorship in China," Frazier said. Each round focused on a different theme. Under each theme, three topics were offered from which the opposing teams could decide upon together to debate, Chudecke said. She said it was interesting debating in Korea because people are more interested in focusing on the actual dialogue of a debate rather than just winning. "International debaters focus on the achievements of everybody," she said. Chudeckesaidsomeoftherounds were challenging to debate because of the topics presented, such as terrorism, because it is easier to criticize the U.S. government when in the United States. "We were faced with a unique challenge because you're representing your country â€” but you are there to debate," she said. Waterfront: Service Learning Center or undergraduate research center could move to Bellingham waterfront Continued from Page 1 community interface," said Ron Kleinknecht, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and leader of the academic programs committee. A new Service Learning Center or an undergraduate research center on the waterfront were two of the ideas the foriim generated that would best link Western and the community, Kleinknecht said. The center would create a bond with the community by sending students into the community to provide services based on the knowledge they have acquiredwhile attending Western, Kleinknecht said. An undergraduate research center would provide different academic programs at Western with more specific and in-depth researching ability, Kleinknecht said. Ideas presented in the forum were strictly speculative, and it is impossible to determine what kind of cost Western would have for its participation in the waterfront development. Jean Melious, an associate professor of environmental studies and leader of the discrete functions or offices committee, said an idea that her committee generated was for extended education. She said it would contribute to the idea of a Western community cooperative participation by inviting the community to join in classes and lectures. "(The waterfront) is aplace that is physically in between campus and the city," Kleinknecht said. "This can physically and psychologically build a bridge between the campus and the community." The ideas produced in the committee generally came from people working on campus, but President Karen Morse said she would like to see more students coming to discussions about Western's involvement on the waterfront. "Student involvement is very important because that is what we are here for," Kleinknecht said. The next committee meeting is at 3 p.m., Dec. 2, in Old Main 435. It is not part of the open forums, E â€¢ e D D J *w m L c D K A\ I IIIMtlItlllllttlitllttllllltllllllllllllit FAIRHAVEN BOB'S MOKE-FREE!'! i MI t tit i in i nTTTi mil 111 iTii 11 til it i tiTTt iTti 1111Ti i (i f f 11 NEW BAR SPECIALS: MONDAY S2.00 MARGARITA ON THE ROCKS TUESDAY 1/2 PRICE PITCHERS OF BEER WEDNESDAY 1/2 PRICE PITCHERS OF BEER THURSDAYS YOU CALL THE SHOT S2.50 SUNDAYS S2.75 CAESARS HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY 3PMT0 6PM 9PM-11PM 1/2 PRICE APPETIZERS $2.00 WELLS $1.50 PINTS OF DOMESTIC BEER 130412th StBellingham 676-8744 ---------- Western Front 2004-11-19 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS November 19, 2004 Education: Gubernatorial race results could effect the amount of funding for higher education Continued from Page 1 but the budgeting offices are working to stop rates rising, Rustan said. Tuition in the 2003- 2004 year was $3,238 for in-state students. Tuition this year is $3,465, according to a chart from the budgeting office. The future governor also could effect changes in higher-education funding. "We always hope for whoever is elected governor to recognize the importance of higher education to. this state and increase the resources for it," Rustan said. "The state's investment in higher education should be the number one priority of the state government." This is logical because colleges provide continuing support to businesses in terms of well-educated young adults, she said. It only seems reasonable that the government would support the institutions that create these new workers, she said. And these potential workers are coming in hordes from high schools. Over- enrollment in four-year institutions is growing and facilities that once were comfortable are now packed with students. Western is no different. Western, however, started planning 10 years ago to deal with over-enrollment issues, Director of Admissions Karen Copetas said. Because Bellingham boxes in Western's campus, Western became selective earlier than other institutions. Colleges such as the University of Washington are dealing with issues Western has had time to prepare for, said Michael Barr, Western Assistant Director of Admissions. "This institution has managed its enrollment very responsibly," Barr said. "We know what our niche is, what our values for our campus are." An expected decrease of high-school graduates is expected in this state, Barr said. The baby- boom echoâ€”as it has been called â€” will slack off soon. The only problem is dealing with the students who are coming out of it now, he said. Western has several programs to handle the increased size of its student body. Most colleges have satellite programs, and Western is no different. It has nine satellite sites, including Everett, Seattle, Bremerton, Oak Harbor and Port Angeles, said Barbara Audley, the executive director of extended education and summer programs. Western is not planning to create more sites at the moment, but it could develop more in the future, she said. "Basically, we evaluate each request for service as it comes along," Audley said. These programs, however, tend to appeal to students who have jobs, families or other priorities in their lives, Audley said. They are not directed toward students coming out of high school. They handle students who cannot move to Bellingham, Audley said, and freshmen seem to crave away-from-home experiences. . Another idea that Western will consider is the possibility of developing another campus on the Bellingham waterfront, Western President Karen Morse said. "I don't see us expanding justrany place in Bellingham," Morse said. "The waterfront is a unique opportunity." The UW changed its transfer agreement to make it more difficult", for students to gain acceptance, so it seems that Western would receive a larger amount of transfer applications, Barr said. This is not the case, he said. "We haven't seen an increase, but it hasn't been very long," Barr said. "The numbers have stayed pretty steady though." Though Western, like other colleges in Washington state, struggles with issues of funding and overcrowding, it has plans to battle the lack of money and number of students. The panic officials at the UW seems to be feeling is not causing nervousness at Western, Barr said. HHi^HmiHiliiS^B www.westemfrontonline.com Â»-.*! gt;.SsÂ®Â»"l,,, f gt;iÂ»Â«^%!- ^Si-aS5!-S!Jift!aj^i|^|i^^^|5! gt;s*sii SGtfince. ^^^^^^^w^Bsf*1 Redefine your world. PREGNANT? CONSIDER YOUR CHOICES We can help... â€¢ Free Counseling Â»Complete Adoption Services Open Adoption - A Loving Choice Choose meet your child's family Medical Care Referral Confidentially Assured Ben Your Needs Come First! Â«Â«*;,tHi81cv,cc!, Â«Â« call Rebecca at (360) 733-6042 4204 Meridian St, Suite 10S VWU^WWM Â«Â«. \w^ gt;j lt;-"-. WW-T*. 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I must have coupon present for discount. not valid on previous purchases â€¢ not valid on previous purchases valid thru November 30,2004 valid thru November 30,2004 I good at all BC surf sport â€¢ BC boardsport locations! good at all BC surf sport â€¢ BC boardsport locations I ---------- Western Front 2004-11-19 - Page 6 ---------- 6 â€¢ The Western Front ACCENT November 19,2004 The Pale returns to its Bellingham roots after touring the nation Eric Sanford/The Western Front The Pale frontman Gabe Archer serenades students in Western's Red Square at the Kappa Karnival on May 15, 2004. liililiiiB^ By Eric Sanford The Western Front .. Gabe Archer, the frontman for the Bellingham indie rock band The Pale, barely made it out of the South. "During one of our tours, we stopped at a Waffle House somewhere in the South, and I walked up the street to a grocery store while the rest of the band was eating," Archer said. "They got back in the van and thought that I had climbed into the back to sleep. They drove for about 10 minutes before they realized I wasn't with them. I have yet to hear the end of that one." Other than that, 2004 has been kind to The Pale. The band ventured on two national tours with bands such as The Limbeck Band and Rocky Votolato, acquired a new bass player, surfed in Southern California and went sightseeing in New York City. The. Pale's show Saturday at the Viking .Union Multipurpose Room, its first Bellingham show since June 2004, is a bit like a homecoming for the band. "Bellingham will always be our home, and we always look forward to shows there," Archer said. "Plus we're excited to be a part of such a great lineup of bands like Typical Ace, Autumn Poetry and Blue Sky Mile. These are all bands that we've either met or played with before and whom we respect." Drummer Greg Swinehard said he shares Archer's enthusiasm for the upcoming show. "I'm really excited for the show,".Swinehard said. "I went to Sehome High School, and back then, I went to all these awesome shows at the Viking Union. Playing there with the band is really cool." Even though The Pale does not play in Bellingham as frequently as it used to, hometown fans are always supportive of the band when it returns to the local scene, Archer said. positive," Archer said. "Every time we play Bellingham, we're like 'why did we wait so long?'" Bo Stewart, a Western senior and guitarist for Typical Ace, said he is thrilled to be playing with The Pale. "They are an awesome band, and they're all really nice guys," Stewart said. "I really liked their last album, and I'm interested to hear what they put out next." The band members are holed up in a house on Orcas Island where they are recording a full-length album. Guitarist Cameron Nicklaus is recording and engineering the album, as he did on The Pale's previous album, "Gravity Gets Things Done." "It's a perfect setup for recording," Swinehard said. "It's isolated, there's no Internet, and it has bad cell-phone reception. I feel like we can truly focus here." Archer said that some of the new songs have benefited from the house's natural reverb, and the band's songwriting is progressing. "To me, a lot of it is darker and will take a few listens before the songs start to take shape," Archer said. "The last record had more pop songs that were pretty accessible, and Pthink we pushed the songs on the new record to have more depth. We still have our tendencies toward old-school pop, and that's represented as well on the new songs." Bass player Justin HarcUs, who was in another local band called Scarlet Parkway, joined The Pale in March. "Justin is the first real bass player The Pale has had," Swinehard said. "Before, it was always a guitar player just playing bass, but Justin is actually really good at the bass. And he's into a lot of the same kinds of music as we are." The Pale has come full-circle throughout the year, and as the band returns to Bellingham, Stewart said the members' positive attitudes are 'Bellingham will always be our home, and we always look forward to shows there.' Gabe Archer Guitarist and singer for The Pale 'Bellingham shows have always been really still intact. "" ' Eric Sanford/The Western Front Guitarist and singer Gabe Archer, guitarist Cameron Nicklaus, bass player Justin Harcus and drummer Greg Swinehard of The Pale perform music from the band's most recent album on May 15,2004, at the annual Kappa Karnival in Western's Red Square. \ ---------- Western Front 2004-11-19 - Page 7 ---------- November 19,2004 ACCENT The Western Front â€¢ 7 Tera Randall/The Western Front Dance Makers dancers (from left to right) Amanda Brings, Ty Vennewitz, Kate Ranger and Jenna Buska practice at Western's dance studio, Ving, for their children's outreach preview today and Saturday. Western's Dance Makers practice translating language into movement in the hopes of entertaining and teaching the children of Bellingham By Tera Randall The Western Front Dancing at Western is taking a poetic turn to.educate children in Whatcom County. Members of Western's modern dance program, Dance Makers, are gearing up for a lyrical dance event they will put on January through May. Dance Makers is a program within Western's dance department, Dance Makers program director Jessica Stahl said. The modern dance group is composed of six dancers, she said. The group will perform a preview to its upcoming child- outreach dance today and Saturday at Western's dance studio, Ving, located at 311 E. Holly St. The performances begin at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. each night. The dancers will ask children in attendance to participate throughout the performance. The dances have poetry and vocals integrated into the choreography, and the themes are geared toward children from kindergarten through fourth grade, Stahl said. The two poetic styles the dancers are presenting this year are free verse and haiku, she said. "(The performance) teaches kids how the different art forms of dance and poetry complement each other," Stahl said. "By looking at how poetry is structured, we can see how dance is structured." This is Stahl's first year directing; but she said she has danced in Dance Makers for two years. She said she has been studying ballet and modern dance for five years and hopes to attend Utah State University next year to earn her master's degree in fine arts while continuing her studies in dance. Each spring, Dance Makers has auditions where approximately 15 to 20 people try out for the group, Stahl said. Throughout the auditions, judges observe how each dancer interacts with one another, his or her personal technique and overall personality, she said. "They have to be able to work well with children," Stahl said. Kate Ranger, Western's open modern dance instructor and a Dance Makers dancer, said she began dancing on the team two years ago. "It is a nice way to get out in the community with regular performance, plus you get to play with kids," Ranger said. In Ranger's 22-year dance career, she has studied ballet, jazz and hip- hop, but she said modern dance has become her favorite style. "Modern dance provides a creative outlet, and there are not so many rules like ballet," Ranger said. "I enjoy a blend of multiple art forms and modern allows that." Ranger said she has enjoyed the time she spends teaching dance and poetry to children. "It shows the movement of art to kids and teaches them to appreciate dance," Ranger said. Amanda Brings, a Western senior and first-year Dance Makers member, said she is looking forward to sharing her dance talent with children. Brings said she has been dancing for six years and was a part of Western's Dance Works choreographed performances and the faculty concert. Western junior Brooke Hughes said she has volunteered to work with children for several-years and sees Dance Makers as another outlet to help. Hughes said she took a late start to dance and only began dancing in her freshman year at Western. "I was welcomed to the department, and everyone was great," Hughes said. The dancers rehearse every Friday for three hours, Stahl said. Each dancer has to choreograph and create poetry throughout the dance performance, she said. The final project is a 12-minute entertaining dance that breaks the traditional structure of performance arts, Stahl said. 'By looking at how poetry is structured, we can see how dance is structured. Jessica Stahl Dance Makers program director ---------- Western Front 2004-11-19 - Page 8 ---------- 8 â€¢ November 19,2004 Sports The Western Front www.westernfrontonline.com Volleyball named WhatcomCoymfyjuea ie Playerof tte Yeair The Vikings also received a letter from Mount Si High School's Maifssa Hill, who was % MVP of the Kingco.League. Issaquah High School's right-side hitter Men's basketball The Viking men travel to Rohnert Park, Calif., to play games against California State University, Stanislaus, Friday at 2:30 p.m. and Sonoma Trevellyan to face in national finals this weekend NCAA women's championship race Western student travels to Indiana Saturday to \face some of the country's best female runners By Houston Flores The Western Front Western junior Laura Trevellyan has been there before, so this time she will be more prepared Trevellyan said she is trying not to set any lofty goals. "I try not to compare years because then I just feel like I have to do better than last year," Trevellyan said. "That puts more pressure (on me) than I want, so By qualifying for the NCAA ^ ^ not to comPare I try not to focus on that Division II Women's Cross years because then Trevellyan said that with Country Championships two I just feel like I have another year of running under weeks ago, Trevellyan has earned f0 d0 better than last nerbelt gt; she is more experienced the opportunity to run for the title of the best female division II runner in the country for the second year in a row. Trevellyan will travel to Evansville, Ind., Saturday to compete against 190 of the nation's best Division II cross-country runners in the nation. After earning All-America honors and finishing 21st in the 2003 championships, year. Laura Trevellyan Western junior runner and better prepared. She said she knows how to keep her emotions in check and stay focused. "I try to focus on how well I can do and just kind of think of what is possible â€” that I can do anything. It's a new year, a new race and new people, so anything is possible," Trevellyan CONTINUED ON next page c l o t h i n e â€¢ housewares Friday, Saturday, Sunday November 26,27,28 calendars tttS 'Sale. [Everything, 10% off Selected Items 1 5 - 4 0% off (Limited to stock on hand) j e w e l r y â€¢ gifts â€¢ c a l e n d a r s â€¢ a n d m o re 1220 N. Forest St. Open everyday 8 amâ€”9 pm I RIDE! BELLAIR BAKER SHUTTLE W.W.U. to Mt. Baker Ski Area Departs Viking Union Fairhaven College Student fare: $16 round-trip Reserve your seat today! 360-380-8800 bakershuttle.com noiH'Vn Lunch $5.95 reg. $6.95 Dinner $8.95 reg. $9.95 FREE Soda w/Entree Fresh* Heatthy! Mongolian Grill.. Create Your Own Dish from a Wide Selection of FRÂ£SH Vegetables, Meats Seasonings; LOW FAT a LOW CARB. Choices? . Includes: Chinese Buffet, Fruit. 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"One of Laura's biggest pluses is that when she gets on the line, it's a competition," Halsell said. "She loves Halsell said. "I think she has the chance , _ rr â€¢ , ofbeinginthetoP15.Â» One of Lauras Trevellyan said that unlike last year, biggest pluses is that to go and win and do as best, she can. when it was a surprise that she qualified when she gets on the She's calm and collected and goes out for the championships, qualifying this year was not as unexpected. In 2003's regional meet, she finished in fifth place but did not realize that she had qualified for nationals. Trevellyan said she finally figured it out after Halsell told her. Trevellyan has been Western's top finisher in every event she has run this year. Her third-place finish in the West Regional Championships two weeks ago gave her the automatic bid into the finals. "She's had an awesome season, and she's been progressing really well," Western senior Beth Rosapepe said. Rosapepe, who has been teammates with Trevellyan for three years, said she has seen Trevellyan grow as a runner. "She's looking even stronger this year than she line, it s a competition.' Pee Wee Halsell Western head cross country coach and does what it takes." While Trevellyan has been running track and field since seventh grade, she has only been running cross country since her junior year at Vashon High School. She said she was not planning to run in college until after her senior year when her high school coach told her she should. Trevellyan is an interdisciplinary concepts major, and her 3.32 GPA earned her a spot on this year's Great Northwest Athletic Conference Academic All-Star Team. She also has Western's school track and field record of 36 minutes 53.7 seconds in the 10,000-meter race. 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Tracey Eide, D-Auburn, is attempting to pass a bill in the state legislature that would ban the use of cellular phones while operating an automobile. A study by Progressive Insurance found that of the 83.7 drivers studied who used cell phones while driving, 46 percent had swerved into another lane, 23 percent had tailgated another vehicle, 18 percent had almost hit another car and 10 percent had run a red light, according to an article on the Insurance Information Institute's Web site. The state Senate bill is the best chance for the state to tackle the seriousness of cell-phone-related accidents. In the past, local attempts, such as a 2002 North Bend petition, which garnered 800 signatures, have failed to attain popular support. Regardless of public opinion, the state needs to adopt laws banning cell-phone usage in cars. Accidents involving cell-phone use may outrank those involving drunken driving, according to a Nov. 17 Seattle P-I article. Using cell phones while driving is obviously dangerous, and some businesses are finally recognizing this. Such companies as General Motors Corp. and ExxonMobil Corp. and government agencies are asking workers to avoid using cell phones when driving because companies are liable if their employers do something negligent. Emergency calls are the only reason drivers should be able to put themselves and others at additional risk on the road, and the bill does make exceptions for emergency calls and hand-free cell usage. It also exempts emergency-vehicle drivers. Several Washington legislators have been trying to pass the bill for six years. At least two wireless companies, Cingular Wireless and Verizon Wireless, have backed the bill, according to the companies' Web sites. Because wireless companies also are losing millions in wrongful-death legal cases, their support only makes sense. Some say the government is overstepping its bounds with this bill and that it has no right to control what people do inside their cars. Using a cell phone while driving an automobile, however, can be just as dangerous as consuming alcohol in an automobile, yet few would suggest that drivers have the right to get blitzed behind the wheel. The point is that anything that could potentially make driving dangerous should ,be banned, and the cell phone fits-into this category. 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, Man 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 Timpry 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 "The mistake a lot of politicians make is in forgetting they've been appointed and thinking they've been anointed." â€”former Sen. Claude D. Pepper The Western Front 1 Rice no replacement for Powell Anastasia Tietje COMMENTARY Secretary of State Colin Powell has chosen to remove the last thread of sanity within the Bush administration by resigning. National-security adviser Condoleezza Rice, who was nominated to take his place, lacks the experience and levelheadedness to replace him. President George W. Bush nominated Rice for the position Nov. 16, after Powell resigned Nov. 15, according to a Nov. 16 article in The New York Times. Powell was well liked by many, both in the American government and in the international community. "He has been an effective and articulate secretary of state in both his management of the department and its personnel, but also as our nation's top diplomat," said Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., in a Nov. 15 ABC News article. "He has served the president and the American people with distinction and will be missed by many, including myself." British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw complimented Powell in the same article on his swiftness in developing agreements for the Afghanistan and Iraqi conflicts. He also spoke about Powell's ability to help the United Nations and the United States cooperate on the Iraq issue prior to America's invasion of the country. Powell's letter of resignation, according to a Nov. 15 CNN article, was simple and vague. He thanked Bush for the chance to work with his administration, and he said he appreciated the chance to help with the war on terror. Powell's letter said nothing about why he decided to resign. Speculation regarding Powell's resignation is prominent in the news. Did he finally get fed up with the Bush administration? Was he disgruntled with foreign politics? Upset about the use of SEE Nomination, PAGE 12 Media about money, not news Matt McDonald LIFE'S A WAVE, BRAH Every story I write is just a random idea from an ignorant college student. I have no agenda. The rest of the media, on the other hand, are a wee bit different. In reality, reporters, editors and columnists are not the media. Giant conglomerate corporations are the media, and their loyalties are toward stockholders and advertisers. Time Warner, The Walt Disney Co., News Corp., Bertelsmann AG and Viacom International Inc. have amonopoly on the media, according to "The New Media Monopoly" by Ben H. Bagdikian. These companies control our thoughts because they own everything from our local newspaper to our radio and television stations. You don't believe me? Well, let's examine the situation. According to the Columbia Journalism Review's Web site, Time Warner is the world's largest media company, worth $350 billion overall. It owns all or part of 20 book groups and publishers, 14 cable channels, 15 film and television production and distribution studios, 78 magazines, 12 online services and six online publishing services. And Time Warner owns Turner Broadcasting Inc., which owns eight television networks, three film production studios, the Atlanta Braves, CNN's newsroom, a daily news program for classrooms, AOL MovieFone, part ofAmazon.com, as well as 10 to 15 additional companies. This is a slight monopoly. I highly doubt this mega-media conglomerate cares about us. The news sources these corporations own have abandoned the mission to inform us. They now try to grab our attention and hold it long enough to show us advertisements. Americans watch CNN coverage about medical studies that discover more people might die from heart disease, which is followed by a Cheerios-will-give-you-a-healthy-heart commercial. Meanwhile, Time Warner SEE Media, PAGE 11 ---------- Western Front 2004-11-19 - Page 11 ---------- November 19, 2004 OPINIONS The Western Front â€¢ 11 Media: FCC fails to regulate the ownership of outlets Continued from Page 10 Chairman and CEO Glenn A. Britt is singingWu-TangClan'sC.RE.AM. "Cash, Rules, Everything, Around, Me/ C.R.E.A.M./ Get the money/ Dolla,dolla billy'all." My plan is to bring the corrupt media system down from the inside, so we once again will have diverse and quality, news. Or I'll just be eating out of garbage cans because the beggar on Meridian Street makes more money than most journalists while CEOs sit around eating baby seals. Today's news is all about corporate interest and money in the news. The media should serve as watchdogs over the government and big business, but they don't because they're owned by the same big businesses they should be watching. So why doesn't the Federal Communications . Commission, which is in charge of regulating media ownership, do something? Simply because it is a corrupt entity. According to a report issued in May 2003 by The Center for Public Integrity, a watchdog group, media companies such as Viacom spent $2.8 million between 1995 own enough television stations to reach as much as 45 percent of the U.S. television market. And media corporations , r , â€ž r \ may own a radio / 11 just be eating station television may station, out of garbage cans station, newspaper because the beggar and cable outlet all in Bush is not rtpre^ntatiye of all Americans on Meridian Street makes more money than most journalists while and CEOs sit around eat 2003 transporting ing baby seals. FCC commissioners and their staffs. They were sent â€” free of charge â€” to stay in places like the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas to give one speech or serve on a discussion panel. In June 2003, the FCC passed a ruling that made it possible for any single media company to EX1WPEP EDUCATION^ one market, according to a June 2003 CNN. com article. Competition will continue to increase for our small attention spans. Giant companies will require more earnings to keep their shareholders happy. And news will continue to be unoriginal, scary, and stupid. I have seen firsthand some media outlets trying to make money with story selection, but I can't tell you about it because I'm trying to work at some of those places. I will work a journalism job so I can try to write a news story that doesn't lead into an advertisement for a product related to it. And then I will immediately be fired. higlpol^ based o r i ^^ irhpojffif And that's what we love about our presidents, that they are deific. We ; lt;c^a^ Americans must now surrender their thoughts and ideas to the thought jobs by destroying habitats; our economy needs it! Let us declare war on France, as Matthew suggested, and conquer the world under our one true religion. Let reign the Fourth Reich and crush all opposition unilaterally and permanently. 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Only Powell can answer these questions, and so far, he has not. Powell added intelligence and evenhandedness that the Bush administration lacked. "We do not see the war against terrorism and the nurturing of constructive relationships among the major powers as competing tasks," Powell said on the US: Department of State's Web site. "We conduct the war on terrorism with an eye turned toward great power cooperation. And we seek enhanced great power cooperation with an eye turned toward success in the war on terrorism." Powell sought to make agreements and have discussions â€” not blow the heck out of them. Perhaps he finally grew tired of the of Sept. 11. Tom Kean, the Republican commision chairman for the Sept. 11 hearings, said in a December 2003 Time article that . midlevel government 'Perhaps (Powell) officials could have Bush administration finally grew tired of prevented the attacks shooting first and tne Bush administra- if they had done their tion shooting first and talking later.' talking later. Rice's selection would make her the second woman and second African American secretary of state, according to a Nov. 15 CBS News article. In selecting Rice, Bush overlooked the fact that Rice may have ignored the possibility jobs. He also hinted in the article that Rice and other senior officials should share the blame. With that knowledge in mind, Rice is questionable in her potential role. Volatile countries remain so, making negotiations and diplomacy with other countries difficult. While Bush feels Rice can handle it, her comparative lack of experience could make issues worse. On the other hand, perhaps Rice will excel at foreign policy. Bush certainly seems to have faith in her. "The secretary of state is America's face to the world and in Dr. Rice the world will see the strength, grace and decency of our country," Bush said the same Nov. 15 ABC News article. Judging from Rice's past actions, the influence the United States now will have on other countries is definitely in question. Rice bungled issues while she was national-security adviser. She failed to respond to the Sept. 11 threat, which puts doubt into whether she can handle her potential job. This could bring the United States further down in other countries' eyes. Powell never had an issue such as Sept. 11 to deal with, but he dealt with volatile countries almost on a daily basis. He never ignored signs of potential violence, as far as the public knows. Rice, however, did ignore possibilities of violence. 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Title: Western Front - 2004 September 28
Date: 2004-09-28
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Text preview (might not show all results): 2004_0928 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-28 - Page 1 ---------- WHALE WATCH One last look at the orcas before they are gone. Features, Page 6 A GALAXY FAR AWAY Lucas' changes ruin sanctity of "Star Wars." Opinions, Page 10 STREAK ON Volleyball extends its home-match winning streak t
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Show more2004_0928 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-28 - Page 1 ---------- WHALE WATCH One last look at the orcas before they are gone. Features, Page 6 A GALAXY FAR AWAY Lucas' changes ruin sanctity of "Star Wars." Opinions, Page 10 STREAK ON Volleyball extends its home-match winning streak to 21. Sports, Page 8 Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington ISSUE 3 Volume 131 The Western Front Tuesday Sept. 28, 2004 Western battles back Viking gridders defeat Wildcats in 'Battle in Seattle' For two quarters, Western's football team appeared completely out of sync, but a hot start and finish helped the Vikings to a victory against the rival Central Washington University Wildcats. Western outscored Central 28-0 in the first and fourth quarters on its way to a 28-21 win in the Wells Fargo Battle in Seattle presented by Comcast Saturday at Qwest Field â€”=â€”â€”â€”-====== in Seattle. Full coverage: Central led 14-10 at half- Game cover- time and opened up an 11- age begins on P0Ult l e a d d u r m 8 m e m i rd page 9. qu a r t e r , u t = = = = = The Vikings struck back in the fourth quarter.,Western junior wide receiver Andy Olson caught a 6-yard touchdown pass, and senior kicker Michael Koenen nailed a 46-yard field goal. Olson then caught a 29-yard pass that set up the Vikings' final score, Western junior running back Jake Carlyle's 3-yard touchdown run. More than 11,000 fans attended the second annual installment of the game. Chris Taylor/The Western Front Western's defense lines up for a goal-line stand against Central Washington University at the Wells Fargo Battle in Seattle presented by Comcast Saturday at Qwest Field in Seattle. Central scored on the play, but Western won 28-21. Child porn case prompts calls for caution By Cara Shaw The Western Front The city of Bellingham already has received 138 reports of sex crimes in 2004, but that number recently rose to 139. Bellingham police officers arrested and booked Michael Hinkel Sept. 16 into the Whatcom County Jail under suspicion of possession of child pornography. Police arrested Hinkel pending an investigation of possessing a depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, Bellingham Police Department Lt. Craige Ambrose said. Hinkel has been released from jail and is awaiting the conclusion of the investigation, a Whatcom County Jail Officer said Thursday. Ambrose said the investigation started on Aug. 1 after a computer technician discovered images of nude preteen females while attempting to repair Hinkel's computer, and he then reported it to the police. The police used a warrant to search Hinkel's residence for additional child pornographic images, Ambrose said. The police took Hinkel into custody at the time of the warrant service, he said. After searching Hinkel's home, laptop and personal computer, officers recovered no additional pornography, said Roy Buckingham, Bellingham prosecuting attorney for Hinkel's case. SEE Pornography, PAGE 4 Library fights FBI subpoena for records By Mari Bergstrom The Western Front The attorney for the Whatcom C ounty Rural Library District revealed a memorandum in support of a motion to quash a subpoena filed on July 9 requiring the disclosure of the names and addresses of people who borrowed the book, "Bin Laden: The Man Who Declared War on America" on Sept. 27 at Village Books in Fairhaven The attorney, Deborra Garrett, said the subpoena infringed on the constitutional rights of those who borrowed the book by Yos'sef Bodansky. According to Garrett's memorandum to the U.S. District Court in Seattle, a library patron contacted Bellingham FBI agent James Powers in June regarding a handwritten note in the margins of the book from the Deming branch of the library. The note stated: "If the things I'm doing is considered a crime, then let history be a witness that I am a criminal. Hostility toward America is a religious duty and we hope to be rewarded by God." Powers contacted the library district after receiving this information, and requested further information on the book, which an unnamed library employee denied, according to the memorandum. The employee told Powers to contact Garrett, who told him the library's policy is to not release information regarding the books people borrow without a subpoena. "Fortunately, our library has a very strong training program ... insuring that the staff have a deep understanding of what the expectations of the library are regarding confidentiality," library district director Joan Airoldi said. SEE Library, PAGE 3 Taylor Avenue Dock opens along waterfront Laura Greaby/The Western Front Bellingham Major Mark Asmundson speaks at the dock's ribbon-cutting Sept. 24. By Laura Greaby The Western Front After 26 years of planning and more than a year of construction, the Taylor Avenue Dock is complete, allowing the public to enjoy scenery along Bellingham Bay between downtown and the Fairhaven district. Mayor Mark Asmundson officially dedicated the dock with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. The restored dock has a new 1,150 foot-long concrete boardwalk that connects to Boulevard Park. Asmundson spoke about the construction of the dock and its impacts on the Bellingham community. "This is a way for people to move around without an automobile," Asmundson said. He said future plans exist to expand the boardwalk. Bryon Elmendorf, the retired director of the Bellingham Parks Recreation Department, attended the dedication as well. "We started master planning for the dock in 1978," Elmendorf said. "It is exciting to see it finally completed." Leslie Bryson, head of design and development for the project, helped obtain funding from grants and plan the project with the consultants. Bryson also helped obtain necessary permits required for the project, which she said was a difficult process due to possible contamination in the area. The dock was a canning factory when first built and later became a cargo deck that released pollution and debris into the area, according to the printed program at the dedication. The Taylor Avenue Dock was built in the late 1800s, according to the program. Approximately 100 residents and supporters of the project attended the dedication. Asmundson called forward a group of children watching the ceremony to help cut the ribbon. Each took a piece of the ribbon home. Before the construction could start, workers removed approximately 726 tons of debris from Bellingham Bay. This is equivalent to more than 518 Volkswagen Beetles, according to the program. "This is a great place to bring visitors because of the view of the bay," Bellingham resident Norine Morrison said. Beginning in the summer of 2005, the city will add a covered picnic shelter and a new gateway structure on the dock's 10th Street entrance. The Citizens of Bellingham Greenway Program funded the project with grants including one from the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program and the U.S. Department of Transportation. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-28 - Page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ the Western Front NEWS September 28, 2004 COPS BOX University Police Sept. 26, 3:54 a.m.: UP assisted the transportation of a female with a reduced level of consciousness to. St. Joseph Hospital. Sept 25, 9:34 p.m.r UP arrested a 22-year-old male^yg^;::.M ytit^ Vernon under suspicion "of marijuana possessionand use of drug paraphernalia; He^ ^vvas itiot a student and trespassed oncampus; Sept. 25, 3:16 a.m^: F^fighters cleaned a small gas leak from^ a vehicle tank in Parking Lot 27; Sept 25, 3:10 ajn.: UP jreceived a report of two males throwing rocks from their dorm m Birnam Wood. No one was present when UP arrived Bellingham Police Sept 26, 9:45 p.m.: Officers responded to reports of ah unidentified male searching; through items left next to a charity donation bin at Bellis Fair mall. The man drove away after a mall security guard confronted him. Officers were unsure whemer the man had stolen anything. Sept 26, 10:09 a.ra.: Officers responded Jtoi^p^^ purse-snatehuig^^^ during the ):^tstp^^W^^0^i^i :sreceiye^vtrea^^ ^fldsptiaL:;;K ; S e f | ! t / ^ 2^ waiting for his friend to arrive^ After â€¢:..;:';-;.;.=Â£Â£. -::.;- gt;s?,sâ€¢â€¢^* yig2 ?- ri*:x*j gt;/ :'0j*' ? :::$M$ffi0$m ? h j i ^ p | t i i ^ i ^ i i i i p ^ ^ i l V â€¢ Ol iking oices "Did you attend the 'Battle in Seattle' and, if so, how was it?' Compiled by Mary Andom. Janelle Howerton Senior, elementary education "(Yes.) Central had these cute shirts ^ ^k that said 'Western * * you suck'on the front and on the back 'but do you spit or swallow?' Well, Central, swallow this. Jyll Scott Freshman, biology "(Yes.) It was boring in the ^k ^k beginning until the " S last few minutes when Western made a big comeback. Jenn Morris Sophomore, political science "No, I didn't go. The Battle in Seattle, what's that? A music concert? V) APWire news briefs STATE NEWS Earthquakes at Mount St. Helens prompt studies Experts are trying to determine the importance of some of the most intense seismic activity at Mount St. Helens in nearly 20 years. Carbon dioxide and sulfur gas samples collected above the volcano may help scientists figure out what is happening beneath the 925-foot-high dome of hardened lava within the mountain's gaping crater. It is possible the quakes, occurring approximately once or twice a minute, are the result of water seeping into the mountain or magma moving under its crater. In either case, scientists will continue to watch the mountain from the Cascade Volcano Observatory. A1980 eruption killed 57 people, leveled hundreds of square miles of forests and dumped volcanic ash throughout the Northwest. The Western Front online presents... "Great Moments in Media History" 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. Poll shows voter support of 1-872 challenging new primary system A Sept. 17 poll of 406 registered Washington voters indicated that 61 percent of voters favor replacing the primary with one that would advance the top two candidates, regardless of party. The election change would be made with Initiative 872 on the November ballot. Many voters were unhappy with the end of the blanketprimaryandtherequirement in this month's election to select a party before picking nominees. NATIONAL NEWS Kerry promises 'new direction' in increased number of ads John Kerry's presidential campaign is stepping up its advertising ahead of Thursday's presidential debate. The ads promise voters in 14 states "a new direction" when it comes to Iraq. This new Democratic advertising round also tries to paint President George W. Bush as out of touch with the reality of soldier casualties, kidnappings and beheadings. Martin Kaplan of the University of Southern California says the strategy could be effective if the Kerry campaign sticks with it. Representative asks Congress to investigate re-enlistment tactics Democratic Rep. Diana Degette of Colorado is asking for an -investigation of claims that Iraq war veterans nearing the end of their service are being strong-armed into re-enlisting. Degette said she has heard from several soldiers who say they were asked if they want to re-enlist or go back to Iraq. She also cited reports of those complaints published in two Colorado newspapers. She said she wants to know whether White House or civilian Pentagon officials are pressuring the military to use coercive tactics to re-enlist soldiers and to maintain the force levels necessary to fight the war in Iraq and war on terror. INTERNATIONAL NEWS Gunmen kidnap CNN producer in Gaza Strip CNN reported that one of . its producers was kidnapped at gunpoint in the Gaza Strip Monday. Reporter Ben Wedeman said he was in a car with producer Riad Ali when the gunmen got out of a car in front of them. He said they asked for Ali by name and took him away. 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Ernst Young LLP, various staff auditor positions, winter intern, OCt. 12. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-28 - Page 3 ---------- September 28,2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 3 Library: Feds challenge book checkout privacy rights Continued from Page 1 After searching the Internet for postings containing key phrases from the note, Garrett found a quote on the Time magazine education Web site by Osama bin Laden in a 1998 interview almost identical to the writing in the book and wrote to Powers informing him of her research. Powers still hand-delivered the subpoena requiring the library district to disclose the requested information on June 18. Garrett said the subpoena should be quashed because the Constitution protects the information the FBI requested. Furthermore, Washington state's revised disclosure laws prohibit any release of library records that could disclose the identities of those who check out or buy books. The information regarding the subpoena was revealed at Village Books during the community discussion of the documentary "Reading Your Rights" about a Colorado bookstore's fight against a search warrant requesting the names of the books a customer suspected in selling methamphetamines purchased. The focus was Joyce Meskis, the owner of Denver's Tattered Cover Book Store, fighting to protect the records of customers' book purchases. The incident in Whatcom County was relevant to the discussion, Airoldi said. Meskis was victorious, and the Colorado Supreme Court concluded that the information was constitutionally protected. The panel members discussing privacy rights for customers included Garrett, Airoldi and Chuck Robinson, co-owner of Village Books. In the meantime, Airoldi is distributing fliers informing library patrons that the FBI could obtain their library records under the USA Patriot Act. Mari Bergstrom/The Western Front Chuck Robinson, co-owner of Village Books, sits with audience member Jeanne Fondrie at his store while discussing privacy rights and the disclosure book checkout records. Western biology professor accepts temporary position By Anastasia Tietje The Western Front WesternbiologyprofessorGisele Muller-Parker has the chance to involve students in marine biology on a national level. The National Science Foundation in Arlington, Va., recently hired Muller-Parker as the associate program director in the Ocean Education Program. She left Western this past Wednesday for two years to travel throughout the United States, talking with professors and students about marine life. Muller-Parker said she hopes to increase interest in science, especially marine biology, in students and teachers. She also will have the chance to create a link between Western and the foundation. The foundation will become more aware of Western, and Western will have more of an inside look at how the foundation works, Muller-Parker said. Muller-Parker has been working at Western and the Shannon Point Marine Center in Anacortes for 15 years, she said. She was chairwoman of the biology department for this past year and has been the assistant director at the marine center. Muller-Parker said her specialty is algal symbiosis in coral and sea anemones. Algal symbiosis Photo courtesy of Shannon Point Marine Center Western biology professor Gisele Muller-Parker recently accepted a position in the Ocean Education Program in Virginia. is the symbiotic, or working,, relationship between coral or sea anemones and algae, according to the foundation's Web site. "I was an art major in college and switched because of the beauty of marine life," Muller-Parker said. "The critters I work with are incredibly beautiful." While at the marine center, Muller-Parker helped with science education, specifically in marine biology. "Dr. Muller-Parker has been a key person in all respects of our programs," marine center professor and director Stephen Sulkin said. SEE Professor, PAGE 4 So many choices. (O O C ill AmtZen Hall Mon-Thurs 7:30a-4:l5p;Fri 7:30a-3:l5p * in Buchanan Towers sun-Thurs7P-Mp InclVGn a t t t i e Fairhaven Commons Complex MARm LHniBE Mon-Thurs 8:30a-11 p; Fri 8:30a-3:30p; Sat 2-4p; Sun 6-11 p M I L L E R i n M i l l e r H a l l Mon-Thurs 7:30a-8p; Fri 7:30a-3:15p; Sat-Sun M a-5p J C 0) .c 5 at the Ridgeway Commons Complex sun-Thurs7-iiP in the Wade King Recreation Center Mon-Thurs 7:30a-8p; Fri 7:30a-7p; Sat closed; Sun l-8p at Carver Gym Mon-Thurs 9a-3p; Fri 9a-l:30p M E I C I I IM COFFEEHOUSE on 3rd floor,Viking Union Mon-Fri9a-iop;sat-suni-ioP . On 6th floor,Viking Union Mon- Fri7:30a-6p;Sat-SunNoon-5P Viking Union Market Cafe Mon-Thurs 7:30a-IOp; Fri 7:30-6p; Sat-Sun 9a-6p Western Washington University Dining Services www.housing.wwu.edu/dining ---------- Western Front 2004-09-28 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS September 28, 2004 Pornography: Hinkel's case is under investigation Continued from Page 1 Hinkel remains uncharged for the crime because the case is still under investigation, as more computer forensics work is necessary, Ambrose said. Buckingham said the possession of visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct is a Class C felony, which is the lowest type of felony. If charged with a Class C felony, Hinkel could face a sentence anywhere from one month to one year in prison, Buckingham said. Buckingham said he expects Hinkel will plead guilty in exchange for a lesser sentence. "It is important for people to know about these types of arrests to continue educating the general public that this continues to be an issue in our community," said Sarah Rankin, coordinator for Crime and Sexual Assault Victims' Services. Rankin said awareness is central to learning to protect children in all communities. Voters should support initiatives intended to address child pornography, Rankin said. "I would hope this information has an effect on students because they are part of a greater community," said Brian Pahl, Western Men Against Violence coordinator. Pahl said people still think of sexual predators as people they would never know, but sexual predators often seem like everyone else. "Whether we are talking about child sexual abuse, acquaintance rape or domestic violence, people need to know these things happen," Pahl said. "We are better able to protect our children when we know the truth about the dangers they may face." Buckingham said some people could consider a photo of a 10- year-old child standing naked pornography, but others might consider the same child in a photograph a piece of art. "The important thing to keep in mind is that pornography is defined by people differently," Buckingham said. To eliminate the * confusion 'I would hope this information has an effect on students.' Brian Pahl Western Men Against Violence coordinator between what is and is not pornography, sexually explicit conduct is a matter that needs definition, Buckingham said. "Sexually explicit conduct is considered the exhibition of the genitals or unclosed pubic areas for the purpose of sexual stimulation for the viewer," Buckingham said. ==^===== In other words, if a nude picture of a minor were not intended to stimulate arousal, it would not be classified as sexually explicit, Buckingham said. "I think it is important for all of us to be aware of ways children in our communities may be unsafe," Pahl said. "Once we obtain the knowledge about the reality of sex crimes, we can take steps to stop the behavior and do a better job of protecting children and others who may be at risk." Rankin said she encourages people to notify either the BPD, University Police or the CASAS 24-hour line if they suspect someone possesses child pornography. Professor: Will return in two years Continued from Page 3 "She has been an important part of our educational programs." In addition to working with college students at the marine center, Muller- Parker helped with biology and marine biology outreach programs for kindergarten to 12th grade students. The foundation oversees and is the money-granting institution for all science and scientific research in the United States not related to medical science, Muller-Parker said. The foundation came into being when the U.S. government established the National Science Foundation Act in 1950, and its mission is to promote all forms of science, according to the foundation's Web site. Muller-Parker's new job will be to enhance the Centers for Ocean Science Education Excellence. She will help professors develop their teaching programs and help students apply for scientific grants. "I have five trips planned, and I haven't even started," Muller- Parker said. Professor Joann Otto replaced Muller-Parker as chairwoman of the biology department. She said she is ready to help improve on Muller- Parker's work on the board, but said she will miss Muller-Parker. "She did a really good job of helping the department operate in a transparent way," Otto said. "It was very open. We were walking on campus, and she seemed to know every other student." Before coming to Western, Otto worked as a professor at Purdue University in Indiana. She received her bachelor's degree from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts and her doctorate degree from the University of California, Irvine. Otto's biological interests mainly focus on cells and cellular development and movement. She said she intends to teach classes on all levels but will be teaching a class specifically about cellular topics. Muller-Parker still is an employee at Western and said she will return in two years. Because she worked at Western for 15 years, Muller-Parker said she hopes she has spread an enthusiasm for science, specifically marine biology. "I'm going to really miss students," Muller-Parker said. "That's the worst part about going away. But I'm hoping to have a bigger impact with a greater range of students." - \ Featuring Jgends THINK EYEGLASSES COST TOO MUCH? WE DO TOO! ure... 647-0421 1303 Cornwall Av. 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Hetrick made the coffins as a joke at first, but now it has become a successful business. The caskets are $800 and are half the price of normal commercial caskets. "Everybody dies, but at least you can die happy," Hetrick said. World's biggest human rainbow record set Polytechnic University of the Philippines gathered more than 20,000 students at a bayside park in Manila to set a new world record for the largest human rainbow ever. The students gathered into the colors of the rainbow depending on the color of their shirts and hats. All seven colors of the rainbow were represented â€” red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. Hong Kong Polytechnic University was the previous human rainbow record holder although only 11,000 people participated in its October 2002 attempt. The Polytechnic University of the Philippines attempted to break the record as part of its celebration marking the centenary year of the university. New candy is pork fat covered in chocolate A Ukrainian candy company in Kiev has begun marketing a new candy bar made of pure pork fat covered in chocolate. Instead of biting into a caramel coated chocolate bar, Ukrainians can take a bite from one of the most fattening holiday candy bars on the market, called Fat in Chocolate. The product was made to make fun of the traditional Ukrainian snack of salo, which is salted pork fat. A spokesman for the candy company AO Odessa said the Fat in Chocolate bars were made as a lighthearted and self-deprecating joke for Ukrainians. The candy bars are notnecessarily meant to be eaten, but were sold Tuesday to laughing customers in Kiev. Some people who did try the candy bar said it had the texture of overcooked pasta and was extra sweet and salty. Man killed after sex at the wheel A 25-year-old man died and his partner sustained serious injuries in a head-on crash while having sex behind the wheel in St. Joachim, Quebec, officers said. Witnesses said the deceased man and the female passenger were partially undressed, which led police to believe the couple had been having sexual intercourse right before the crash. Another car veered into the couple's path, shattering both cars and trapping the occupants inside. Emergency workers used heavy tools to extract the injured victims from their cars. The 25-year-old man died on impact and the driver of the other vehicle was seriously injured. Even though the couple's car stayed in its lane, having sex while driving is still dangerous and possibly illegal. Anyone found engaging in sexual intercourse at the wheel before an accident could face criminal charges ranging from gross indecency to negligence, provincial police said. Paying for Power Naps Business prospects are improving for Christopher Lindhoist and Arshad Chowdhury, who recently opened their Metronaps lounge on the 24th floor of New York City's Empire State Building. Their clients pay $14 to relieve stress by dozing for 20 minutes in a specially made reclining chair-pods with an array of vibrations and sounds to drown out the hubbub of the city. Chowdhury said he studied the science of napping at Carnegie- Mellon University, located in Pittsburgh, and found a "tremendous amount of research" showing the rejuvenating value of the "power nap," which he said improves memory, mood and learning. The Metronaps chair-pods cost $8,000 a chair. Compiled by Txmory Wilson. OCTOBER 1ST TICKETS ON SALE NOW www.mountbakertheatre.com â€¢ Order early for best seats, ---------- Western Front 2004-09-28 - Page 6 ---------- 6Â« The Western Front FEATURES September 28, 2004 Whales in the mist A Western Front reporter spends the day looking for orcas in the fall fog. Editor's Note: This is the first of a two part series on whale watching near Bellingham. ByGigSchlich The Western Front "There they are! There they are!" naturalist Penny Stone calls across the deck, trying to be heard above the throb of twin diesels idling the catamaran through the placid waters of Rosario Strait. The passengers expectantly turn, following her outstretched arm as she dances a joyful jig down the aisle. Where? One or two quiet exclamations build quickly into a rising chorus of excitement. Young and old clamber out of their seats, grabbing cameras and binoculars, surging to the port side. There they are. Off in the distance, barely noticeable under the headlands of Cypress Island, black wedges rise and fall rhythmically through the water, tracing graceful arcs before disappearing. Killer whales. Orcas. The J, K and L pods are on the move. The skipper guns the engines, swooping in for a closer look. Each year, these 70-odd whales, which make up the Southern resident group of orcas, attract thousands of people and a few million dollars to the northern Puget Sound area for a wildlife spectacle set amid a stunning backdrop of islands, mountains and ocean. Forget Shamu and the kitschy acts of Sea World â€” here is a chance to see these grand marine mammals in their element. Summer brings flocks of tourists to the San Juan Islands and Vancouver Island to catch daily charters to see one of the most easily accessible pods of whales in the world. Sightings are so common and the group's habits and whereabouts so well documented that many tour operators guarantee a viewing. The competition is fierce enough between the scores of guiding services to keep prices at a reasonable price. Mark Goodman is the tan, lean skipper of Mercury, a slick 38-foot dual-hull that Great Orca Adventures out of Bellingham's Alaska Ferry Terminal. Giving his age as "too old" and his years in the business as "too long"â€” Goodman's casual good nature and inscrutable reserve lend him a maritime-cowboy mystique. He fires up the dual Yanmar engines, each pulling 370 horses. Top speed, 34 knots (approximately 40 mph). The hull is a special hydrofoil shape created for the South African navy. It is twiceas efficient as conventional designs. Even the whales get something: Mercury's propeller-less jet- propulsion drive allows a low noise signature, meaning less noise pollution in the brine to muck up the orcas' sonar. During the summer season, Goodman says he will often run Mercury seven days a week, splitting morning and afternoon runs with another skipper. Whale watching is prime from June to August. A combination of (usually) clear weather, whales waiting for returning salmon and floods of families on vacation add up to a perfect recipe for business, he says. May and September are shoulder seasons â€” with unpredictable weather, so Mercury only makes one afternoon run every few days. The pods head for deeper water in October, effectively ending the tour season until their April return. On a recent Saturday in late September, the weather is decidedly sketchy. Fog cloaks the wharf where Mercury is stabled, cutting visibility to 20 yards in the thickest patches. Unless it lifts, Goodman will have to practically run over the orcas to give his charges a glimpse. This fact, coupled with a lack of sightings from other operators stacks the odds against him. Not to mention the crew is searching for a black and white animal in a gray world. Reports come in over the radio of a small group on the west side of San Juan Island â€” a popular hangout for the orcas â€” but Goodman apparently wants no part of it. "It sounds like they're running over each other out there," he says, referring to the heavy boat chatter spitting out of the pilothouse's marine-band radio. He sets a course for a channel northwest of Bellingham, hoping to catch the "super pod" of all three groups returning from the mouth of Canada's Fraser River where they have been fattening up on the late summer Chinook runs. The engines roar like a World War II bomber as the skipper buries the throttle, making it hard to believe his assertions about the boat's quiet running feature. "During the summer, we can see 100 boats out there, watching the whales," says Penny Stone, the on board naturalist who is in her second year with GOA and fourth year of guiding whale watching tours. "It can get a bit crazy." Stone's outfit is hardly appropriate for the chilly autumn dayâ€” shorts and an aqua Hawaiian shirt emblazoned with loud tropical flowers. Yet she stands directly in the face of the Photo Courtsey of Mark Goodman 40-knot wind lashing the pilothouse, showing Mercury sits while passengers observe orcas among the San Juan islands. Orcas belonging to the soutt only a few goosebumps as pas^ pull on fleece and parkas. "Wildlife has always been a big I in love with the orcas when I saw f The sun begins to break out of | Passage on the east side of Li a breath of wind loom out of tt water, riding fast and smooth over| it looks as if the fog will clear. Wa chill that settled on the passengers But it does not last long. Merc] after rounding Lummi Island. Gc crawl as a dark mass materializes | â€” Viti Rocks, a chunk of basal upon generation of bird crap. The I refuge, and the wildlife seems to! fact.' Harbor seals roll off the;. r\ boat. Cormorants, gulls and othe screeching and honking like a bu| at bingo. The boat moves across Rosarkl sunlight. The cliffs of Lummi towj and Blakely islands rise out of dances on the rippled water. Gooc essentially a waterproof microphc creaks and squeals of orcas talkir much farther underwater, Ston^ couple miles of Mercury, the hyc The fog closes in again as the | stopping to drop the hydrophone waiting game. Goodman decides on a differe Rosario Strait â€” time to head lt; Mercury leaves the wall of fog than the cautious puttering he ha hours. More hydrophone sounding CROWD CONTROL By Michael Murray The Western Front Great sports rivalries such as the New York Yankees vs. the Boston Red Sox, the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Boston Celtics and Central Washington University vs. Western have helped fuel the passion of sports. But at every game, adding to the intensity on the field, are the fans. Long before kickoff Saturday at the second annual Wells Fargo Battle in Seattle presented by Comcast between the Central Wildcats and the Western Vikings, fans brought their support, rivalry and tailgates to the parking lot at Qwest Fiejd. In the rows of cars with open trunks, loud music and full coolers, Central fans outnumbered Western fans in the pregame partying. Central fans not only drove themselves to the game but also received bus rides from Ellensburg.- Straight off the bus, Central senior Meri Kirkwood had a couple hours to kill before the game. "(Central fans) love barbecues," Kirkwood said. "And we all like to drink beer." Western senior John Yount had a different rationale for the Central tailgate turnout. "Central kids look for any reason to drive their beat up 4x4's all oyer the place," Yount said. Yet, even in Bellingham, tailgating is not a popular pastime with Western fans. 2002 Western graduate Ray Geombiski, started 42 games at offensive guard with the Western football team. gt; While tending the hotdogi on the back of his pickup truck, he said, "The athletic support in Bellingham is not as good as it could be." Central and Western have met on the field 93 times since 1922. Central has won 56 of those games to Western's 33. They have tied four times. The Battle in Seattle brings out more fans for both teams. Some fans are more aggressive than others, but the rivalry does not stop on the field. "The towns are way too different," Western senior Roland Manangan said. "We have hippies; they have hicks." Western freshman Joe Sarr said the rivalry comes from being roughly the same distance from Seattle. Central graduate Joel Green said the difference between Central fans and Western fans was heart. "Maybe there was a hippie-fest over there in Western-land," Green said. Shortly after Green's comments, Western scored a field goal to tie the game, resulting in a roar from the Western side of the stadium. Western freshman Kyle Tait explained the sudden increase in fan enthusj "We got more pi more into the game,' The fans for both of 11,458 compared Bellingham with i^ A large portion of tlj however. Bob Carlstrom, a player from '99-'02, brought out the alumni "I live five miles awl to a game here than to" Carlstrom said. Carlstrom's firsthand the field gave him ar rivalry of the two schc "We are both state sc wins this game wins ---------- Western Front 2004-09-28 - Page 7 ---------- September 28,2004 FEATURES The Western Front â€¢ 7 ^P^t WÂ§iii iws ^^^^M isident group move south down the channel with Cypress Island in the background. ich behind the windscreen and of mine," Stone says. "I just fell as the vessel heads toward Hale Becalmed sailboats hunting for srcury skims along the emerald m as still as a lake. For a moment, shine quickly dissipates the damp few. lges into another fog bank soon west, coloring the prominent face of Eagle Cliff on Cypress Island a burnt orange. One more place to try, and if the pod is not there, it will be time to head for home. "Folks," Goodman calls Over the boat's loudspeaker, "Let's all have positive whale thoughts for the next few minutes. That might help us." The pods can swim up to 120 miles in one day, Stone says, so they could essentially be anywhere in the large loop they prefer to travel. It is a safe bet that the whales are not in Haro Strait on the west side of San Juan Island because too many boats are looking for them. Stone stands on an ice chest and scans the horizon with binoculars while reciting whale facts. They have a matrilineal social structure, meaning the whales organize themselves around drops the craft to a ================= their mothers, she says. Up to four generations of le gray vapor ahead 'During the summer whales live within the different pods, with some of the great hed by generation we can see up to 100 grandmothers in the group having been born near 1910. re a national wildlife lg advantage of the |tartled by. the large huddle in a mass, Ibitchy crones losing boats out there. It can get a bit crazy.' Penny Stone Naturalist finding patches of lead. Orcas, Cypress to the south and west, sunlight ;rew strings out a hydrophone â€” hopes of catching the signature lother underwater. Sound travels if whales are talking within a should pick up their calls, ces its way north, occasionally |listen.The next two hours are a pgy after the fruitless search in rthe boat rounds Orcas Island, captain can start moving faster ;signed to for the past couple of silence. The sun is sinking in the Scientists do not yet know the maximum lifespan of orcas since they have only been studied for roughly 30 years. Stone suddenly spies the whales across the channel. The passengers have the whales to themselves for the moment. No other tour operator or even pleasure boat is in sight. Goodman cuts the motors as he closes the distance between the pod and Mercury, and the silence is punctuated with the heavy whuffs of air escaping the orcas' blowholes. "They're in what's known as 'resting mode' right now," Stone says,_ noting that the whales "sleep" by shutting off one half of their brains at a time. The other half takes over breathing, navigating and swimming duties. Their characteristic "porpoising" movementsâ€” short, shallow arcings above and below the surface as they move â€” are indicative of sleeping orcas. Goodman keeps the boat a respectful distance of approximately 100 yards from the pod to avoid disturbing it. Whale watch operators have come under attack within the past few years from scientists and environmental groups for harassing the orcas, coming too close or having too many boats in the vicinity of a pod. As the popularity of whale watching grows, the arguments from both sides have become more heated. Most tour operators have adopted a set of practices meant to minimize any potential impact on the whales, Stone says. These practices can include keeping a 100-yard Gig SchKch/The Western Front "cushion" around the animals, not getting in front of them, limiting a boat's time in the area and not feeding or swimming with them. Goodman follows the pod, giving his customers a good eyeful of the whales. Another tour boat arrives on the scene, not being so cautious about approaching the whales, gliding up within a few yards of some of the . outlying orcas and parking in front of another group. Private boats speed onto the scene, obviously having heard the news of the marine band. While it is not exactly crowded, suddenly the scene is not as tranquil as it was. "Time to head home," Goodman says. The passengers take one last look and a few more photos of the orcas departing to the south, then Mercury wheels around in a quick arc and blasts back toward Bellingham Bay. The islands are clear of fog on the way home, allowing Goodman to open the powerful engines all the way. "It's a great experience," Goodman says, realizing his good fortune of having such a job. "You really get a feeling for the fluidity of the environment, how everything meshes. It's a pretty magical place." ^' J lt;agSchlich/The Western Front Cormorants and gulls huddle in the fog on Viti Rocks National Wildlife Refuge on the west side of Lummi Island. fie got louder. We got id increased numbers [ gt;3's Cascade Cup in ftendance of 2,889. ?d was not students, |graduate and football ras convenience that is a lot easier to come rway to Bellingham," hedge of the rivalry on It on what makes the strong. md generally whoever Carlstrom said. Lauren Miller/The Western Front Western fans supporting the Vikings at the Wells Fargo Battle in Seattle presented by Comcast Sept. 25, in Seattle. Michael Murray/The Western Front Central Washington University fans cheering for their Wildcats Saturday in Seattle. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-28 - Page 8 ---------- { 8 â€¢ September 28, 2004 Sports www.westernfrontonline.com The Western Front Soccer Cross Country Western soccer sweeps M^^ The A s t e r n men's and women's soccer teams defeated M ^ versity^illMgs Monday at Civic F^ scored two goals for me men iii their jAi gt;-iy^;W^J^-|t^OT forward Chela. Gray scored her ^am-lea(Mg foiirfii g o a l d u r i ^ ^ Vikings harriers fihshseconcl, third at St. race The \^tfern men rmished second out of six teams and me women took third out of a four-team field Saturday at the Saint Martin's College Cross Country Invitational in Lacey. Western freshman Keever Henry recorded a time of 27:02 in the eight kilometer race, which earned him seventh place overall in the men's competition. Vikings volleyball downs Falcons, wins 21st straight at home By Krissy Gochnour The Western Front Showing no signs of weakness from losing its 57-game conference winning streak last weekend against Central Washington University, Western women's volleyball team and nabbed its 21st straight home victory Friday against Seattle Pacific University. The Vikings won the match three games to two, but the Falcons played well and outscored the Vikings in games one and three with final scores of 30-25 and 30-26. "They out-dug us in the beginning," said Courtney Schneider, a Western freshman defensive specialist and libera. "We weren't ready for that." Coming into the fourth game trailing 2-1, Western came back to defeat SPU 30-27 in game four and 15-13 in game five. "(SPU) played very well," Western head volleyball coach Diane Flick said. "They made us really have to play the ball. They did not have very many errors." SPU kept Western hustling as both teams utilized consistent defensive and offensive strategies to gain the lead. SPU's sloppy serve-receives and inconsistent hitting in the final two games gave Western the advantage. "Hitting was not their strong point," Schneider said. "We'd serve tough â€” mix it up short and deep to get them out of position." Strategy was not the only thing that kept the Vikings alive. Western junior outside hitter Krystal Knight said teamwork also played a major part in the Western victory. "We got down on ourselves for a while," she said. "But as soon as we started playing as a team again, came together, that's when the magic happened." Knight led the offense with 19 kills and Western senior middle blocker Kristy Cartensen recorded 14. Schneider pulled through on the defensive end with 29 digs, while senior libera Brianna Murray had 28. Friday night's win added to Western's home-match winning streak, putting the Vikings just three victories short of breaking the team record of 24, set in '99-'02. The volleyball team, at No. 20 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association/ NCAA Division II poll, is steadily making its way to the top of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference standings. Flick said the team does not expect to encounter anything but outstanding performances by its opponents in upcoming matches. "We have been first in the conference for the last three years," she said. "No matter what night we are playing, we are getting everybody's best game." Krissy Gochnour/The Western Front Flick celebrated her 100th western head volleyball coach Diane Flick addresses career victory as Western's t n e t e a m during a timeout Friday at Carver Gym. coach on Sept. 10 against Western came from behind to defeat SPU. Northwest Nazarene University, making her the second volleyball coach in Western history to reach the century mark. Western will play at the University of Alaska Fairbanks this Saturday. Schneider said the team hopes to carry their game-winning strategy with it. "Ever since our loss to Central last week we decided to start fresh," she said. "We're starting from here. We need to fight back, and we will take that same momentum with us to Alaska on Saturday." On Campus Monday, October 18th, 2004 on LLP Interviewing Accounting Majors Assurance Associate Positions Wj ffi^MfÂ£r â€¢J^;?fÂ£-~:Â£Â£^^-^X^-â€¢â€¢??? College student tries to return uneaten food for partial refund Application deallinc Oct. 5tb Far details: Career Services Center Old Main 280 or www.careers.wwu.edu Visit Grant Thorton on-line at www.gt.com Andy Pernsteinei; above, cautiously approaches counter with chicken bone and a few peas. By POLLY BROWN Checking his dignity at the cash register, college student Andy Pernsteiner recently presented a local diner cashier with a plate of picked-over food, demanding money for the vittles he didn't ingest. The â€¢ cashierâ€”who wishes to remain anonymousâ€”was flabbergasted by the whole incident. "It was both sick and sad at the same time," she said. Pernsteiner had a different take: "I didn't eat the bone, so why should I pay for it?" Pete Woychickâ€”a childhood friend of Pernsteiner'sâ€”said it was monthly fees tacked on to his friend's checking account that drove him to the shameless act. "Andy has been "Ididn't eat the bone, so why should I pay for it?" pounded for months by fees on his checking account. He's pathetic. I never really liked him when we were kids either." Woychickâ€”who says he personally was financially saved by Washington MutuaFs Free Checking Deluxeâ€” thought his childhood friend needed to get his act together and visit a Washington Mutual Financial Center or go to wamu.com. Then he, too, could sign up for Free Checkingâ€”an account with optional Deluxe services like free online bill pay. "Until Andy decides to get Free Checking," said Woychick, "I'm never eating out with him again. I'm pretty sure I won't return his phone calls either. I might even change my name." FREE CHECKING DELUXE 1-800-788-7000 Washington Mutual mmm FDIC INSURED WESTERN FRONT CLASSIFIEDS SELL! *50-3161 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-28 - Page 9 ---------- September 28, 2004 SPORTS The Western Front â€¢ 9 Vikings' late rally overwhelms Wildcats in'Battle' By Adam Rudnick The Western Front Western junior running back Jake Carlyle's game-winning 3- yard touchdown run with 1:06 left to play capped the Vikings' fourth-quarter, 11-point comeback against the Central Washington University Wildcats. The Vikings won the Wells Fargo Battle In Seattle, presented Chris Taylor/The Western Front Western senior quarterback Steve Nichols celebrates on the field after Western's win against Central Washington University Saturday at Qwest Field in Seattle. by Comcast, 28-21 Saturday night at Qwest Field. Down 21-10 with 12 minutes to play, the Vikings put together a 78-yard drive highlighted by a 19-yard scramble from Western senior quarterback Steve Nichols and two completions to Western junior wide receiver Andy Olson, the second of which was a touchdown to bring Western to within five points. Nichols, who threw for 270 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, then scrambled into the end zone for a two-point conversion to cut the Wildcat lead to 21-18. After a Wildcat punt, Vikings senior kicker Michael Koenen tied the game at 21 by making a 46- yard field goal with six minutes remaining. On Central's next possession, Western's defense held as the Wildcats unsuccessfully attempted a fourth-down conversion near midfield, giving the ball back to Western. Nichols then completed two passes, one on a crossing pattern to Western freshman wide receiver Chris Robinson for 24 yards and a 29-yard strike to Olson to set up Carlyle's touchdown run. Robinson had eight receptions for 117 yards, while Olson had four catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns. Western sophomore linebacker Jeff Parks was the Vikings' defensive standout with 11 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble. Parks' performance earned Great Northwest Atlantic Conference defensive player of the week honors. Western jumped to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter on a 48-yard field goal by Koenen and an Olson touchdown reception only to watch Central score two touchdowns in the second quarter to take a 14-10 lead. Central scored again in the third quarter to take an 11-point lead into the fourth. After Western slowed offensively in the second and third quarters, Vikings head coach Rob Smith said the key to Western's fourth-quarter comeback was spreading the field in the "spade" formation with three receivers and two tight ends. "(Spade) opened things up a little bit," Smith said after the game. "It created some running lanes for (Nichols), and he was able to take advantage of those running lanes and get some big yards." Nichols said he agreed and that his first run caught the defense off guard. "They stopped blitzing and â€¢sagged back," Nichols said. "(The run) got our offense going. All we needed was a spark." Smith said another key to opening up Western's offense was involving Olson. Chris Taylor/The Western Front Western sophomore comerback Sly Whitfield Jr. and junior linebacker Craig Keenan break up a pass intended for Central Washington University junior wide receiver Nate Brookerson. "We know that Andy is going to be the focal point of every defensive game plan," Smith said. "But we're going to keep going there because in doing soâ€”we get (jersey) 'number one,' our best player â€” a chance to make some plays." In front of 11,458 fans, Carlyle, who split carries with Western junior running back Duncan Sherrard, ran for what turned out to be the game-winning touchdown. Carlyle said he was confident he could get through the defenders and into the end zone when he received the ball. "I just tried to split one of them, and if I need to hit (the other), I can get a yard or so and get into the end zone," Carlyle said. Western is ranked eighth in the Northwest Region of the NCAA Division II Regional Rankings. Western travels Oct. 2 to Western Oregon University Saturday for its second GNAC game of the year. ---------- Western Front 2004-09-28 - Page 10 ---------- 10 â€¢ September 28, 2004 Opinions www.westernfrontonline.com Jon Stewart's brand of 'fake news' asks the questions other news programs should but do not. It is a sad reflection on the state of the U.S. media when Jon Stewart, the self-proclaimed "fake newsman" of "The Daily Show," is the best news anchor on television. According to an early 2004 Pew Research Center for the People and the Press poll, 21 percent of .18- to 29-year-olds cited "The Daily Show" and "Saturday Night Live" as their primary source for campaign news, in comparison to only 23 percent who receive their news from ABC, CBS or NBC. Since the year 2000, the numbers for comedies are up from 9 percent. This represents a substantial jump in the number of people who turn to comedy shows for the bulk of their news. What sets Jon Stewart apart from anchors such as Aaron Brown or Peter Jennings is his willingness to ask questions that require more than a simple sound bite as an answer. He asks the questions that most people are thinking but no one has managed to ask. For example, while anyone with ears has heard the accusations that presidential hopeful Sen. John Kerry is a "flip-flopper," not many anchors discuss the disparities of President George W. Bush's comments. "The Daily Show," however, produced a segment in which recent video clips President Bush "debated" against former video footage of Texas Gov. Bush, creatively revealing how Bush himself can be a "flip-flopper." In a world where the word journalist invokes thoughts of Jason Blair, the discredited reporter for The New York Times, and even news anchor Dan Rather's reputation is tarnished by scandal, Jon Stewart's open acknowledgement of his fakeness is refreshing. Since he is openly fake, Stewart has no reputation to tarnish. And, with nothing to lose, Stewart can be honest and objective, lending credibility to bis reporting. Vice-presidential candidate John Edwards even chose "The Daily Show" as the venue to announce his bid for the presidency in 2003. Some would argue that Stewart is not a news anchor but merely a comedian. The show's popularity stems from its humor, not its current-events coverage. The show is good for a diversion and a cheap laugh rather than an actual news source. Stewart may be a comedian, but when people watch the show, they hear the news as well as the jokes. Journalist Bill Moyers told Stewart in a 2003 interview that he was not sure if Stewart's techniques were classic satire or a new style of journalism. For a demographic whose interest is entertainment rather than enlightenment, a show that does both is bound to be popular and deserving of the accolades it receives. 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. 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And we quote 'A hippie is someone who looks like Tarzan, walks like Jane and smells like Cheetah." â€”former President Ronald Reagan The Western Front Putin's power grab bad for Russia Byron Sherry COMMENTARY Russian President Vladimir Putin thumbed his nose at democracy and international stability as he consolidated government power in the name of fighting terrorism. Under Putin's plan, announced on Sept. 13, the elected heads of Russia's 89 regions would be replaced "with appointees, confirmed by regional assemblies, as part of a package of measures to increase security and 'unify state power,' " according to a Sept. 19 article in the Telegraph, a United Kingdom online newspaper. What Russia needs is more democracy, so that the public interest, and not Putin's, is at the forefront of Russian politics. If Russia loses democracy, it puts the whole world in as much danger as when the Soviet Union existed. The action comes on the heels of the Russian army's Sept. 9 storming of a school that Chechnyan rebels had been occupying. When the crisis ended, more than 300 people, including 156 children, were dead. Putin's power grab has even caused former Russian President Boris Yeltsin to lightly rebuke bis successor. In a Sept. 17 interview, Yeltsin said Putin should not undermine the constitution despite the need to fight terrorism, according to a Sept. 20 article in The Moscow Times. Agence France-Presse, a French newspaper, reported in a Sept. 22 article, that people are already attempting to steal nuclear material, said Laura Holgate, a senior member of the Washington-based Nuclear Threat Initiative. She said in the article that one institute in Russia has documented "23 attempts over eight years to steal nuclear bomb making materials." This is truly chilling for the United States in that any nuclear material taken from Russia may end up in an American city. All a terrorist has to do is get 10 pounds of Russian weapons-grade uranium or plutonium, search "how to build a nuke" on Google and that person can find all he or she needs to build an old-fashioned atom bomb. More likely, however, terrorists would use the material to make a radiation bomb, which is easier to make. SEE Russia, PAGE 11 Lucas' changes corrupt 'Star Wars' Anastasia Tietje COMMENTARY On Sept. 21, "Star Wars" fans finally had the day for which they had been waiting years. The original "Star Wars" trilogy came out on DVD. These are not the movies that fans have been waiting to see, though. "Star Wars" creator George Lucas managed to change the movies yet again. Lucas should have released the original DVDs for fans to buy. The changes he made take away from these classics. Throughout the past 30 years, "Star Wars" has become an American cultural icon. Even those who do not watch science-fiction movies know who Han Solo, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker are. Not only are these movies not the originals, since they are actually the special-edition movies from 1997, Lucas felt the need to add new scenes. Lucas did not just tweak and polish the movies up; he made significant changes to the characters. The most obvious of these is the replacement of Sebastian Shaw. Shaw played the unmasked Darth Vader, and later appeared as the ghost of Anakin Skywalker in "Episode VI: Return of the Jedi." Shaw still is the unmasked Vader, but Hayden Christensen replaced him as Anakin Skywalker. Christensen now appears at the end with Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi's ghosts. After Christensen's dismal portrayal of Anakin Skywalker in "Episode 2: Attack of Clones," he hardly earned the right to stand next to Yoda and Alec Guinness, who plays Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original films. Lucas seems hell-bent on ruining the amazing movies he made. The "Star Wars" movies SEE Lucas, PAGE 11 ---------- Western Front 2004-09-28 - Page 11 ---------- September 28, 2004 OPINIONS The Western Front â€¢ 11 ^ Russia: Silencing media and turning back on democracy does nothing to combat terrorism Continued from Page 10 Putin's power grab also is alarming in that he will replace the elected leaders, who have a stake in what the public thinks. It is in an elected leaders interest to fight for the people and to speak up when something is amiss. Under Putin's plan, an appointed leader would have no reason to look out for the people they represent. Putin, however, says the consolidation of power is necessary so the country can effectively fight the terrorism of the Chechnyan Rebels. Putin makes moves that will help him keep or broaden his power. Under his leadership, most of the Russian media have come back under government control. This strangles voices that differ from the government's official line and is a common tactic of dictators to remain in power. Putin is making the media a tool that works for him instead of letting them be a watchdog of the government. For example, according to a Sept. 23 issue of the Guardian, a British newspaper, under Putin's new plan, "Russian television and radio journalists would not be allowed to report on a siege until the situation had been resolved." While this idea makes sound military sense, people have a right to know why their sons, brothers and fathers are dying. To be fair, Putin's plan follows the standard way a democratic country acts during war. Most democratic countries lose some freedom during times of war. The United States during the first part of World War II would not allow newspapers and magazines to print pictures of bodies. This hindered the freedom of press, but the military said it was necessary for the home front's morale. That said, people did know about the U.S. invasion of France and the Battle of the Bulge. If Putin's rules for the press had been in effect in World War II, Americans would not know about these long battles until months after they ended. Putin's replacement of Russia's elected leaders does not make Russia or the world safer from terrorism but rather moves the fear of terror from Chechnyan rebels to Russian Presidents. PREGNANT? 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The end scene of "Return of the Jedi" does not fit, not only because of Christensen's unfamiliar presence, but because Anakin Skywalker would have aged while he was Darth Vader. Lucas took three superb movies and left them with a slightly off feeling at the end. Not a good ending for those who saw the original movies in the theaters before many of the recent fans were born. HIDEABED GOUCH. $50. Good cond. Bluegray color. Call Jessica, 734-1410. 1998 FORD Escort exc. cond. Great gas mileage AM/FM _ CD ply sport package $3,600 303-7284 40% OFF Catalogue furniture orders. 10% off Mattresses with Western ID 250 in stock Furniture Barn 398-2771 HMSi^fl^pMiBBE^^^iiHpfl^^^^B EXPECTING GUESTS? Private, waterfront vacation homes for rent, stay 4 days or 4 months, only 20 minutes off Bellingham Bay! Island Vacation Rentals (888) 758-7064 www.lummi-holidays.com VERY CLEAN, furnished, 3-bedroom, 1-1/2 bath Toledo Hill view home. Close to WWU park and ride. Gas ht./fipl. 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Show more2005_0208 ---------- Western Front 2005 February 08 - Page 1 ---------- TH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2 ISSUE 9 VOLUME 132 ,N WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY â€¢ BELLINGHAM, WASH. â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM Western gets green light for power BY BLAIR WILSON The Western Front Western soon will become the second public school in the nation and the first in Washington state to start the switch to renewable energy, said Nausheen Mohamedali, Western senior and Students for Renewable Energy member. On Friday, Western's board of trustees passed a motion to use renewable energy on Western's campus. The switch to renewable energy is scheduled to start Sept. 21, the first day of classes fall quarter, said Tim Wynn, director of facilities management for Western. The trustees' vote follows an initiative passed by 84.7 percent of students in spring 2004, said Associated Students president Rachel Zommick. "Western students are at the forefront with all eyes on us. We are at the front of an important environmental issue," said Eileen Coughlin, vice president for student affairs and academic support services. Following this vote, the board of trustees will vote again in August to determine the fee students will be charged, starting fall quarter 2005. The student initiative requested that the fee not exceed $19 per year, which the board of trustees approved. The fee will be included with tuition charges, said Western junior and member of the Students for Renewable Energy Erica Althans-Schmidt. Members of Students for Renewable Energy were overjoyed by the unanimous agreement by the board to the renewable energy motion. "I feel amazed, I'm thrilled, I'm glad it happened within two yean gt; and before I graduate," Mohamedali said. Students forRenewable Energy, comprising approximately 20 active members, has been working to educate the student body about renewable energy since it originally became an AS club in spring 2003. Students for Renewable Energy also worked with the administration and the AS to formulate the spring 2004 initiative, Althans- Schmidt said. "We are very excited. We're very proud of the students at Western," said John Warner, board of trustees chairman. "They are doing the right thing and using their education see ENERGY, page 6 Downtown's watchful eye Police chief says security cameras ensure safety BY MARISSA HAESHMAN The Western Front Bellingham's new security cameras will deter crime downtown and ensure safety for residents and business owners, Bellingham. Police Chief Randall Carroll said. As of Jan. 14, all 10 surveillance cameras the police department bought were installed and operating, said Clark Williams, Bellingham transportation manager. Installation of the cameras began this past summer, he said. The security cameras are mounted on traffic light poles in most of the main intersections in Bellingham from Magnolia to Chestnut Streets and from State to Commercial streets, Carroll said. The cameras are not recording and are not regularly monitored, Carroll said. The police department monitors the cameras if recurring problems arise in an area that requires extra attention, he said/ "The cameras are not there to invade your privacy but are there to protect everyone downtown," said Holly Barbo, co- owner of Barbo Furniture on Cornwall Avenue. Not everyone agrees the cameras were installed with the protection of Bellingham residents in mind. "The (American Civil Liberties. Union) is very suspicious of any plan to install cameras," said Daniel Larner, a Fairhaven College professor and member of the Washington State ACLU board of directors, "In general, the yield in safety and law enforcement from surveillance systems is a long way from being worth the cost in money, time and in the price we all pay when we lose our anonymity and hence a piece of our liberty." The police department purchased the cameras in response to a petition filed by downtown merchants with the Bellingham City Council last year, Carroll said. Barbo was one of the organizers of the petition. "A lot of people talked about getting cameras, but nobody had the time to get anything started," Barbo said. "I took the time to make sure it got done." Barbo said she received signatures from^^lj people walking the streets downtown â€” customers, visitors from out of town, business owners and students. Barbo did encounter some people who felt cameras installed downtown would infringe on their right to privacy, she said. "People have to understand that you are not entitled to privacy on a city street," Barbo saii'l. A majority of the people Barbo spoke to said they did not feel like they had any reason to feel their privacy would be invaded by the cameras on the street, she said. .; "If you're downtown minding your own see CAMERA, page 6 Western junior forward Tyler Amaya dunks on Saint Martin's College in Students, community build amphitheater near Fairhaven Courtesy of Casey Hons Students involved with the Outback Amphitheater project designed this rendering of what the actual amphitheater will look like. BY TREVOR SWEDBERG The Western Front Western students and community members are working together to build an amphitheater behind the Fairhaven dorms. Volunteers have planned and designed the structure for the past four months and organizers estimate the project will be completed in another four to five months, Western sophomore and project foreman Casey Hons said. The student-driven â€¢ Outback Amphitheater will be certified by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Certification is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. The semi-permanent structure also has a permaculture design â€” in other words; it is being designed with .the environment in mind. 'The materials are almost all environmentally friendly," Hons said. 'We're using sustainably harvested cedar from the Evergreen Ecoforestry, who practice selective cutting." Organizers were inspired to build the structure after a series of stages were torn down from the same spot because of dilapidation and problems with building codes. 'There have been four stages in the past," Hons said. 'This is the fifth and final one." When completed, the amphitheater will be a community-events venue, said Gabe Shulman, a Western graduate and the project initiator. 'It will hold concerts, theater, dance, seminars, workshops and even outdoor movies," Shulman said. The venue will be equipped with electricity as well. 'Within a year there will be solar panels to power mics and the lighting, "Hons said. 'There will even be a drop-down sail so movies can be projected as well." Progress is slow because the project is volunteer-driven and people only work when they can find the time. Organizers, however, think activity will pick up soon, see FAIRHAVEN, page 5 ._.JssÂ«i' Â«sSs*Si PADDLING MAN Paraplegic guides kayaking excursion despite paralysis. FEATURES, PAGE 7 HIHHHHBBi Legislation should ban use of handheld cell phones while Oil the road. PEDALING MEN Western cyclists practice for the season. SPORTS, PAGE 11 ---------- Western Front 2005 February 08 - Page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS FEBRUARY 8,2005 COPS BOX lliS^^I^JIIWI^ililUBl iiBIBiiBBiHi^BSWH^Mi H^iiiMiiwiii^B^HKBl Hall. The area was secure upon the iking oices Are you willing to pay more in student fees to make Western run on renewable energy? Compiled by Eric Sanford Angela Weston Senior, physical education Tayler Anderson Freshman, art Stephanie Liberman Sophomore, history If we have the power to use renewable energy, then why not use it? Saving our natural resources is very important. 55 / think it's a good idea, but as of now there are better ways to spend our tuition. And for someone like me who already pays out-of-state tuition, it's kind of ridiculous. 55 Absolutely. I think it's really important. I would be more than happy to pay for it. 55 APWire news briefs STATE NEWS iliitt^lftiiiiii^^iHIiiH They cited him for the possession. |p)i^^8ttJSiiililBlliiBBii Man accused of Gregoire threat says he was misunderstood A man accused of threatening Gov. Christine Gregoire said his comment was misunderstood. Jeff Martelli of Wapato said he made a comment to a therapist about killing the governor and her children to make a point about abortion. Martelli told KIMA-TV of Yakima that the therapist blew it out of proportion and told police. Martelli told KIMA reporters he has suffered emotional problems dating back several decades when a child he fathered was aborted. National Guard soldiers return home Approximately 80. Washington State â€¢Natib^-^iGtiaid;";.;spldlers:-. returned home Monday after more than a year in the Middle East. : They landed at McChord Air 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. Force Base and marched into a building at Camp Murray where families were waiting. After the national anthem and a few words from commanders at the welcoming ceremony, the soldiers were back in the arms of their loved ones. The soldiers are from three units with members from Ellensburg, Port Orchard, Spokane, Seattle, Olympia, Kent and Puyallup. NATIONAL NEWS Survey determines best Super Bowl advertisement .',_ While America enjoyed Super Bowl XXXIX, a Connecticut market research firm was readying its homework. InsightExpress of Stamford, Conn., quickly surveyed 700 people following the game to find out , wjhich ads they thought \yere~good. Company president Lee Smith said respondents overwhelmingly chose Anheuser-Busch's "Soldiers in the Airport" as the best Super Bowl ad. That was followed closely by another ad from Anheuser- Busch: the sky-diving pilot jumping out after his six-pack. "Viewers chose the Ford Mustang convertible with the frozen drivers as No. 3. And the two least-liked ads: GoDaddy.com's committee hearings and McDonald's Abraham Lincoln french fry and Chicken Selects spots. Georgia preacher guilty of running pyramid scheme A jury in Rome, Ga., has, found a preacher guilty, of stealing nearly, $9 million from hundreds of small, black churches nationwide. Kennard was found guilty of 132 counts, ranging from mail fraud to tax evasion. Prosecutors said he ran a pyramid scheme meant to take advantage of a tight network of black preachers. Approximately three-quarters of the investments were supposed to be used to build resorts The rest would go back to the churches that paid a $3,000 fee. But authorities say the resorts were never built and the money often was never paid. INTERNATIONAL NEWS England allows pubs to be open all night long British pubs now have the right to stay open 24 hours a day. The idea is to prevent people from drinking too much before the pubs close at 11 p.m. Then heavy drinkers all stumble into the streets at the sanie. time, often leading to fights'"and other drunken misbehavior. Critics say it will add to Britain's culture of boozy behavior. As of Monday, the government is accepting applications for extended licenses. The new hours come into effect in November. Compiled by Amanda Raphael AP Wire courtesy KUGS 89.3-FM WWU Official Announcements - PLEASE POST MATH PLACEMENT TEST. The Math Placement Test will be given in OM 120 at 3 p.m. Mondays on Feb 14, 28; March 7 and 14, and at 9 a.m. Thursdays on Feb. 10,17,24; March 3,10, and 17. Registration is not required. Students must bring picture identification, student number, Social Security number, and a No. 2 pencil. A $15 fee is payable in exact amount at test time. THE WINTER CAREER FAIR will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, in the VU Multipurpose Room. Those attending are invited to bring resumes and to dress for success. For more information and a complete listing of participating employers, see "Special Events" at www.careers.wwu.edu or call X/3240. A BIOLOGY SEMINAR, "Bug- eyes and Cancer: Using Drosophila to Identify Genes Involved in Human Disease," will be presented by Leslie Saucedo (University of Puget Sound) at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, in Bl 234. Refreshments, 3:50 p.m. THERE WILL BE AN ETIQUETTE DINNER sponsored by University Catering and the Career Services Center at 6 p.m. Feb. 9 in the VU Multipurpose Room. Tickets are available at the PAC box office, X/6146. For more information, see the Special Events listings-at www. careers.wwu.edu or call Sheila Connors at X/2675. LOT RESERVATIONS. â€¢ Lot 17G will be reserved for Vlki.ig Permit holders attending the basketball game beginning at noon Feb. 5. A shuttle will run from lot 12Afor all others. â€¢ Spaces in lots 12A and 32G will be reserved at 7 a.m. Feb. 10 for Career Fair vendor parking. SUMMER QUARTER DECREE APPLICANTS: All students expecting to graduate at the close of summer quarter must have a degree application on file in the Registrar's Office by Friday, March 11. Applications and instructions are available in OM 230. THE COMPUTER-BASED MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT) is available by appointment only. Make an appointment in person in OM 120 or by calling X/3080. A $42 fee is payable at test time. Test takes approximately 1 Vi hours. Preliminary scores are available immediately; official results are mailed within 15 days. WEST-E PRAXIS. Washington requires individuals seeking teacher certification and teachers seeking additional endorsements to pass a subject knowledge assessment in the chosen endorsement area beginning Sept. 1. The state has chosen specific Praxis II series tests to meet this requirement. See www.ets.org/praxis/prxwa.html for a description and online registration information. Registration bulletins are also available in MH 216. REMAINING WEST-E PRAXIS TEST DATES for the academic year are March 5, April 16, and June 11 (June 11 test not available at Western; see the Praxis Web site for location). WEST-B TEST. Applicants for admission to state- approved educator preparation programs and those from other states applying for a Washington residency teaching certificate must have a minimum passing score on the basic skills assessment test. Residency teaching certificate applicants who have completed an educator preparation program outside Washington and have not passed WEST-B may be granted additional time. See www.west.nesinc.com to register. Test dates: March 12, May 14, July 9. LOT RESERVATIONS. â€¢ Lots 11G and 14G will be reserved at 5 p.m. Feb. 11 for those attending the Paul Roberts piano recital. A shuttle will run from lot 12A. â€¢ Lots 11G and 14G will be reserved at 7 a.m. Feb. 12 for those attending the Encounter Youth Conference and at 5 p.m. Feb. 12 for those attending the Black History Month dinner. â€¢ Lot 17G will be reserved at 5 p.m. Feb. 12 for Viking Permit Holders attending the basketball game. A shuttle will run from lot 12A. â€¢ Lots 11G and 14G will be reserved at 1 p.m. Feb. 13 for those attending the North Sound Youth Symphony concert. â€¢ â€¢ Employers on campus For complete and updated information, including locations and deadlines, visit www.carfeer.wwu.edu or stop by OM 280. â€¢ Feb. 9, Deloitte Touche LLP; â€¢ Feb. 10, KPMG LLP; â€¢ Feb. 11, Enterprise Rent-A-Car; â€¢ Feb. 14, Newell-Rubbermaid; Feb. 15, Northwestern Mutual. ---------- Western Front 2005 February 08 - Page 3 ---------- FEBRUARY 8,2005 NEWS; THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 3 Western a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers BY PETER JENSEN The Western Front y With 48 alumni serving in the Peace Corps, Western ranks seventh among mid-sized colleges for producing volunteers, according to thePeace Corps' 2004 list of top producing colleges released last month. "Western has an inquisitive student body, ' making it easy to recruit," said Jim Gunsolus, aformer Western recruiter anda 1975 Western graduate. "Not every college has a recruiter, but Western puts out such a high quantity of volunteers it requires one." The Peace Corps sends volunteers to developing countries throughout the world, where they assist people in fields such as education, health care and agriculture, Western recruiter Nicole Meinzer said. Western produces so many recruits because its programs, especially those involving the environment and international affairs, appeals to those who would be ideal for the Peace Corps, Meinzer said. "Students realize that there are fantastic opportunities for training and overseas travel available through service in the Peace Corps," she said. Most volunteers are recruited through class presentations and videos, Meinzer said. The best recruiting comes from listening to former volunteers speak about their experiences in the Peace Corps, she said. Becomingavolunteerisanarduousprocess, Gunsolus said. Prospective volunteers must pass a health check and undergo three months of training to study the culture of where they will work.; Language skills are not required, because^ they will be "learned, ^during thev training" lie said, Knpwing French or Spanish;'' however, always is helpful in a Third World country, he said. __' A host country requests volunteers based on the need for the volunteers' skills. The most requested skill sets are health care and education, Gunsolus said. All volunteers must have at least a bachelor's degree in the specific skill set needed in the host country, he said. "People want to be taught or treated by someone with a degree," Gunsolus said. "There isn't a need for manual labor in a Third World country. There's no shortage of ditch diggers." After three months of training, volunteers work in a host country for two years, earning $100 a month, which amounts to a living allowance, Gunsolus said. They can afford housing, food and clothing, but little else, he said. At the end of the commitment, volunteers receive $6,000 and a vacation to anywhere in the world. However, volunteers face many challenges in their host countries, Gunsolus said. They often have trouble acclimating to the culture or can't bear being apart from family or loved ones, he said. Gunsolus and his wife, Susan Anderson, a 1977 Western graduate and counselor, in the Career Services Center, both volunteered in the South African country of Lesotho in the late 1970s, working as teachers. Anderson and Gunsolus stayed in the small town of Morija, which was 30 miles from the then Lesothoan capital of Maseru. Anderson, with a degree in geology, and Gunsolus, witha degree in special education, said they worked as teachers for the Basotho tribal community. Every morning they traveled several hours on horseback to reach the mountainous community. They enjoyed the Peace Corps so much, 1 they stayed an' 'extra' year in Lesotho, Gilnsi liisl'said. ;' ^";-'-; : -; x-^-' -â€¢ â€¢: "Everyone should consider doing it," Anderson said. "It's a huge world out there â€” don't work in a cubicle for the rest of your life." Career fair wi 11 assist students in job search BY MICHELLE ACOSTA The Western Front As the 'end of the quarter quickly approaches, employment is becoming a necessity for Western students looking for summer internships or new career opportunities. â€¢.. The Career Services Center is sponsoring an annual Winter Career Fair on Feb. 10, in the Viking Union Multipurpose room from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Effie Eisses, outreach specialist at the Career Services Center, said the fair will give Western students a free opportunity to discover a career path or gain valuable information that will help in future job searches. Eisses said approximately 800 to 1,000 students are expected to attend the Winter Career Fair this year based on last year's successful turnout. She said the fair allows employers to engage innetworking, aresource benefiting students by providing them with information on specific job opportunities, contact information and possible links to different fields of interests. "Each employer will have their own display and information booth set up to represent their company," Eisses said. "Some may not be offering jobs right away, but it is still a great way to learn more about each company and see what they have to offer in the future." Eisses said several Western alumni will represent employers for recruiting new people and handing out information on future career employments. Several other employers will hand out applications as well as schedule interviews, Eisses said. ' She" saidparticipating employers include Microsoft, Grayline of Alaska,. Fastenal Co., and the FBI. Eisses said 77 employers from local and national companies will attend the Winter Career Fair. The organizations participating are profit and nonprofit, and extend as far as Illinois, she said. Tina Loudon, director of the Career Services Center, said the Center has the largest number of employers coming to the fair this year based on previous years. "We're all booked for available space and can't make room for any more employers," Loudon said. Loudon said the Winter Career Fair is an event that is not just focused on Western juniors and seniors.but also freshmen and sophomores. "It's an educational event for freshman and sophomore students interested in becoming more familiar with employment expectations," Loudon said. Eisses said employers are coming to Western because of its good reputation and quality of students. These qualities make employers want to recruit Western students, she said. "These employers realize that students have limited work experience," Eisses said. "But they believe in the potential of students and want to offer information and opportunities to help with their career path." Eisses said the fair also is an excellent resource for those uncertain about career goals. Summer jobs, internships and career employment information are available for undergraduate and graduate students seeking to research the job market, she said. Dan Spiak, employer at Progressive Insurance, said the company hired several Western students in the past and hopes to find more at the fair who are interested. "We're looking to hire someone who will be graduating and wanting to work full time," Spiak said. "This fair is a great way for career growth." PREGNANT? CONSIDER YOUR CHOICES We can help... â€¢ Free Counseling Complete Adoption Services OpenA lt;toptÂ»n.-ALxÂ»flr)g,Choice _. 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A nine-member panel of museum officials, architects and members of the Bellingham-Whatcom Public Facilities District selected a design Jan. 29 by the Seattle firm Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects. The new building, to be built at 216 Grand Ave., will house the art gallery and children's museum, an extension of the Whatcom Museum of History Art. "We thought this team had the best feel for the fabric of life in Bellingham," said Dunham Gooding, president of the BellinghamT Whatcom Public Facilities District and chairman of the jury that chose the design. "We want the building to relate well to its surroundings but also to look to the future." After the Bellingham City Council and the public facilities district vote on the design in the next four to eight weeks, Gooding said the firm will work with a building committee to further develop the plans. He said he expects changes to the design that will reflect input from a broad range of people, including members of the public facilities district, museum staff _ and patrons and city council members. Patricia Decker, manager of the Bellingham- What com Public Facilities District, said she expects construction to begin in nine to 12 months, son Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects of Seattle, Cambridge Seven Associates Inc. of Boston, and Nick Milkovich Architects Inc. of Vancouver, B.C. ' "The prestige of the jury contributed to the high number of forms seeking to be chosen as competitors," Gooding said. Gooding said the museum will form part of the cultural district the public facilities district board is developing in downtown Bellingham. The Whatcom County Council and the Bellingham City Council created the public facilities district board in 2002 to encourage cultural growth in the area. Gooding said the board's first project was renovating the historic Mount Baker Theatre last year. "When this work is done, our intention is that when you enter the district you will- fully feel that you're in an attractive and unique area," Gooding said. He said he expects the money invested.in buildings such as the Mount Baker Theatre and the new museum to lead to more private investment in the cultural district. "We will see heavy use of the district not only by people using the institutions that we've helped expand but also taking advantageof hew opportunities for dining, shopping and business," Gooding said. Decker said the Whatcom Museum has been unable to sponsor many traveling art We want the build- exhibits * me P38* â€¢â€¢;â€¢â€¢â€¢- -j â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢ rj y because the buildings mo, to relate well to ., / -.,- ^ -^. 6 that currently- house* its surroundings but ^ collections â€” the also to look to the 1892 Old City Hall future.'- and the Arco Exhib-its Building â€” do not DUNHAM GOODING nav? adequate tem- Bellingham-Whatcom perature,-and humid,; . BRITTANY GREENFIELD/The Western Front Elan, 5, and.Neri, 1, explore part of the "Gimme Shelter" exhibit at Bellingham's existing children's museum. A panel chose a design Jan. 29 for a new art gallery and children's museum. plus another year to Public Facilities District ity control. She said complete the building. Decker said the budget for construction is $6.1 million, but said the total will reach close to $8 million with the cost of permits, the cost of the site on Grand Street and architect design fees. She said state sales tax rebates and private donations will fund the building. Gooding said 49 architectural firms from the United States, Canada, South America and Europe applied to design the new museum building. The jury picked the winning model from three finalists: 01- the new building will have regulated heat and humidity as well as handicap access, elevators, a museum store, gathering spaces for events and a small cafe. Jim Olson, the lead architect for the project, said a central feature of the building design is a translucent, curved wall that will encircle a public garden. "When you go into the courtyard it's all around you," he said. "It'll glow by day and night." . Olson said the vinyl screen could be lit from behind or a film or artwork could be projected on it from the front. He said the wall would cast an ethereal light on the gallery inside. "When the sun is shining outside, you will get this nice glowing feeling from the wall," he said. "It will be lit like a paper lantern." The other three exterior walls also will showcase art. Olson said the;facade^ of^brick-colored concrete along Grand Avenue will be punctuated by alcoves and windows spanning the height of the two-story building. Olson said the wall facing the alley will be a public community mural, an ongoing mural project on which anyone can paint. In order to make the building look appropriate in its surroundings, Olson said he modeled the front of the building, along Grand Avenue and Flora Street, to fit with the proportions, scale and color of the adjacent buildings, many of which were built around 1900. . Olson said he and his, associates designed the building to be a haven for the old and young, alike. For the children's end of the museum, he said children will be able to play with interactive exhibits; crawlspaces, slides and a puppet theater. Olson said the children's museum will be a place for chil- . dren to be active and participate in what they see. "It's all about using your imagination and learning how to express your creativity," he said. The current exhibit at the children's museum, "Gimme Shelter," features several child-size houses. One of these is a structure built to look like the hollow cedar stump houses some Northwest "pioneers lived in at the turn of the century. The stump house fills the small space at the current museum, but Scott Wallin, Whatcom Museum's director of exhibits, said 28-foot ceilings in the new building will allow them to build exhibits such as these life-size. "Every time you have another floor or another wall, that means you can have more content and more information," he said. Bev Wiltshire, the operations manager of the children's museum, said die jexhjbits often; draw^more than 1,000 visitors a day. "We are only limited by our ability to grow at this point," Wiltshire said. "Imagine what kinds of fun we can have with the new building." ---------- Western Front 2005 February 08 - Page 5 ---------- FEBRUARY 8,2005 NEWS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 5 General studies major may soon be history; changes also possible BY BLAIR WILSON The Western Front Reconstruction and possible elimination of the general studies major has been discussed by the Academic Coordinating Commission for more than a year and was addressed in the Feb. 1 meeting. The commission is trying to find a solution to the issues surrounding the major. "The (general studies) major is not really a major, more of a hodgepodge of classes," said Jeff Newcomer, commission senate representative. Western approved the degree in 1995, and at the end of the year 32 students graduated with a general studies degree, according ' to the registrar's office. This quarter, 147 students are declared general studies majors, according to the Registrar's office. The commission is discussing the general studies major because some students feel the degree devalues other degrees, said Brian Gettmann, Associated Students vice president for academic affairs. A lack of structure also is a concern of the students within the general studies major. Western conducted a student survey and concluded that students felt a lack of academic consistency within the major, especially regarding advising support, Gettmann said. "Students who have graduated with a general studies degree feel there is no support, or direction," Gettmann said. The lack of academic structure and advising support could be because the major allows students to cross disciplines, making advising and structure difficult when it is spread out among departments, professional staff academic adviser Linda Clark said. Another survey showed that of the 42 surveyed a year after graduating in 2003, 41 were employed and one unemployed, according to Western's Career Service Center. One reason some students pursue a general studies major is because they have difficulty passing a gatekeeper course â€” the one difficult class that must be passed in order to be accepted into a major, Gettmann said. This eliminates them from declaring the majors, of their choice and; therefore, leads them to the general studies degree, Gettmann said. "Students are far along in the degree and hit a roadblock such as math.Students can't pick a major or are not able to be accepted into a major, or students just change their mind," Newcomer said. As of now, Newcomer and commission member Linda Kimball have both submitted proposals for discussion. Newcomer presented the first proposal at the Jan. 18 meeting. His proposal suggested canceling the general studies program by fall quarter 2006. With this, students currently in the general studies degree would be able to finish the program, but acceptance in the major would end after summer quarter 2006. Newcomer also suggests in his proposal to create "clusters;" or course groupings within the specific colleges. The clusters would allow students access to any upper-division class and provide advisers for the students, Newcomer's proposal states. Kimball brought forward the second proposal at the Feb. 1 meeting. The proposal suggests keeping the general studies major the same and adding a required final course within the specific college, called a capstone seminar. "(Students need) a project that pulls it all together to make it a better designed program," Clark said. For a student to be considered a general studies major, he or she must complete 60 upper-division credits and must earn a 2.0 grade point average or better, according to Western's major requirements. The unique aspect of a general studies major is that students can take classes in two or more disciplines as long as they meet the 60-credit minimum, Clark said. "Students like the variety," Clark said. "They like the idea of self-designing a major." The commission has not made a final decision. "I hope we make some changes to the degree before the year is done," Newcomer said. "It would be beneficial to the students." 'The (general studies major) is not really a major, more of a hodgepodge of classes.' JEFF NEWCOMER ACC senate representative Fairhaven: Proposed amphitheater a place for music, art, friends CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Hons said. "We're almost at the beginning of the construction," said Eric Conn, a Western graduate and community volunteer. "Just a few more legalities with permits and things and we'll start building." People are coming from throughout Bellingham to help the effort. "We've had Western Alums, present students, physical plant employees (the architects and engineers) and community members," Hons said. "But we're always looking for more." The project could use assistance in a variety of areas, Western sophomore and project laborer Adam Roberts said. Coordinators are looking for material, tool and monetary donations and physical laborers. Volunteers don't necessarily need any building experience to help out, Roberts said. "If you play music and would like to have gatherings, come on out," Roberts said. "And we also love artwork, so if you have a hand for painting or art sculptures we would love to have your work." The amphitheater will be located between Fairhaven College and Buchanan Towers, on the south end of Western's campus, Shulman said. i i ^ H t i S i i i i i S i i p (WilB^O^piiiiiwIlftil BBSHIlHiiKiH^iBlli w w w . f a i r h a v e n p u b . c om THE FAIRHAVEN Pub Martini Bar Live Music Spirits in Old Fairhaven 1114 Harris Avenue - 67 1 -6745 www.theroyal.Hsz Live Music Schedule Monday - O p e n Mic Wednesday - K a r a o k e w/Jody Thursday. 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Just show your pay stub. ---------- Western Front 2005 February 08 - Page 6 ---------- 6 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS FEBRUARY 8,2005 Cameras: Police made arrest because of new surveillance CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 business or shopping and not doing anything wrong, the cameras aren't going to be watching you," Barbo said. The issue of safety downtown is not new to the City Council, councilwoman Louise Bjornson said. Businesses downtown and Bellingham residents have expressed concerns about safety to the City Council in the past few years, Bjornson said. In addition to installing cameras, the City Council added more lighting to darker areas, worked with property owners to keep storefronts clean and has tried to put more residential buildings in the area, she said. "We want to make (downtown) a healthy place to be, day or night," Bjornson said. But Larner said the cameras would not put an end to crime, but would move it to another part of town. "It is important to note that in other cities, installing cameras has essentially moved crime to other neighborhoods rather than stopped it," he said. Bellingham police are hoping to see beneficial results downtown, Carroll said. So far, the cameras have led police to a single arrest, he said. Police responded to an assault at the intersection of Holly Street and Railroad Avenue a couple months ago, Williams said. Before officers arrived, however, the suspect fled. An officer went to the camera and was able to watch the suspect and direct officers to the man, who then was arrested, Williams said. "I can have one person watch 11 monitors, whereas I would have to have 11 officers patrolling to see the same things," Carroll said. The city has had cameras located in different parts of town for decades monitoring traffic flow, Carroll said. The installation of the cameras downtown is not new for the city, but the process of the police department watching the activity of people is new, he said. "It's about economics, it's about resources and it's about responding to the community's needs," Carroll said. BLAIR WILSON/The Western Front (From left to right) Western senior Tierney Creech, Western junior Erica Althans-Schmidt and Western senior Molly Ayre-Svingen, members of Students for Renewable Energy, fill in the check mark on their goal's list. Energy: Western will negotiate the cost of new green power CONTINUED FROM PAGE J well. We are happy to give them the green light." Western's power supplier, Puget Sound Energy, is using power from hydroelectricity, gas fire turbines and coal fire turbines, Wynn said. "Gas, coal and oil are nonrenewable, they are not being made anymore," Wynn said. "The Earth will run out." These forms of electricity give off emissions into the atmosphere that cause global warming. Renewable energy is safer for the environment because it uses electricity mainly from wind and solar power, he said. "Students are investing in the environment," Coughlin said. "Energy used from a renewable source is the direction of the future." Following the board of trustees' vote, Wynn said he will start negotiating the supply rate with Puget Sound Energy. The rate is the amount of money it will cost to supply the campus with renewable energy, also called green power, Wynn said. Puget Sound Energy will take the negotiated rate to the Washington Utility and Transportation Commission for approval, Wynn said. The Washington Utility and Transportation Commission sets the rates and regulates all commonly held utilities in Washington state, including electricity. After the commission's approval, Wynn will take the rate to the board of trustees in August, which will make the final decision regarding the fee amount. "Those students worked very hard â€” they were sophisticated in their efforts," Coughlin said. "The students have been rightfully praised for their grass-root student leadership effort. The students, have the potential for national recognition." illlillil !:M:Â£;%-l?iÂ£S :ff;^ ---------- Western Front 2005 February 08 - Page 7 ---------- Naughty teen drivers get spanking Sniper," which raises money for U.S. sharp- work as a physician. Aussie firefighter misses call â€” should shooters in Iraq and Afghanistan, according The doctor received high ratings from have ordered delivery A jury convicted a former Ohio police to a Reuters article Feb. 4. his patients. He likely will face punishment chief on Jan. 27 of 18 misdemeanor charges The students were selling bracelets from the military and medical board. An Australian firefighter did not hear an for paddling teenage boys stopped for minor bearing the motto "1 Shot 1 Kill No Remorse In a letter to the Norwegian Board of alarm three weeks ago because he had taken traffic violations. I Decide." Another item is a coin that says, Health, the doctor claimed his behavior was the station's only firetruck to pick up a pizza The jury convicted James Martin, 52, a "Assistance from a Distance." no worse than that of many patients. and give some from friends a ride, according former police chief for a small northeastern The students, representing College to a Reuters article Feb. 7. Ohio town, on 12 counts of using a sham Republicans, originally received permission eBay cancels teen's prom-date auction Sydney police released the conclusion legal process and six counts of dereliction to set up a table at the student union to to their investigation of media reports of duty. raise money for U.S. troops in Iraq and A Minnesota teenager auctioning himself on Monday. He was acquitted of 10 counts of assault Afghanistan. as a prom date has been removed from eBay. The public was not endangered by the and six additional counts of dereliction of Nathan-Carlson offered himself for auction missed call, duty. Doctor fakes trip to looney bin Jan. 4 after a conversation with some friends Martin received the approval of the at Ridgewater College in Minn. English rugby fan loses manhood after teenagers' parents as part of an unsanctioned A Norwegian doctor rubbed sour cream in The bidding started at $30. As the bids Welsh win program in northeast Ohio. his hair, poured sticky liqueur in his shoes, came in and exceeded $260, Carlson added Some witnesses said Martin gave them a spilled beer on his clothes and sat in a closet a comment that he would contribute half the An english sports enthusiast was confident choice to volunteer for the program and that smoking 40 cigarettes at once in an effort money to charity if the bidding went past in his team â€” a little too confident, he acted in their best interest by banning the to convince the military that he was not fit $1,500 â€” against the rules for the online Geoff Huish, 26, told people in a bar that use of tobacco products and insisting they mentally for service, the Fredrikstad Blad auction site. if Wales beat England in a rugby match, he get good grades and obey their parents. newspaper, one of the largest newspapers in The comment violated eBay's policies on Would cut off his testicles, according to a Norway, reported Thursday. auctions to benefit charity, and the Web site Reuters article. University shoots down sniper Andjust to be sure he looked and felt his ended the auction Feb. 1. Huish's friends thought he was joking. fund-raiser worst, he stayed awake for two days before Carlson reposted his auction later that day. After the game Huish went home and his physical, the article said. Early Thursday, Carlson's prom-date severed his testicles with a knife, then " Marquette University in Milwaukee has It worked, too. He was so convincing that auction could not be found on eBay, but The preceded back to the bar to show his friends blocked an attempt by Republican students the military doctor alerted the national health Associated Press found that Carlson was what he had done, to collect money for a group called "Adopt a authority about the man it had licensed to selling a silk shirt and a wristwatch. Compiled by Trevor Swedberg ---------- Western Front 2005 February 08 - Page 8 ---------- 8 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT FEATURES FEBRUARY 8,2005 and friend of Passo's, is teaching him to roll a kayak, a difficult move without the use of leg strength. "He came to me and asked if I thought he would be able to roll a kayak," Janney said. "I thought about it and knew that he could. He was determined to do it, so I was determined to teach him." Janney suggested that Passo use a seatbelt to hold him inside the kayak when he is upside down. The use of the seatbelt has allowed Passo to roll successfully, Janney said. "Anybody that wants to learn can learn," Janney said. "It may have taken him a little longer, but he has learned how to do it." Passo's trips can last anywhere between three and 13 days. Most of b j ^ ^ smgleSda)^ trips adyenture^ to ew^ ^wemilrom^^ â€¢â€¢Â§hami)erIbfliiiia^e^^iS^^I^^M do things right," Hahn said. "If you're a guide you've got to remain grounded, in paddling I Bellingham resident Mike Passo was paralyzed |f*elb#r^^ ^^^MHg^^|^ Expeditions, (Elakah is Cherokee for sea ^i^^mglMraaks. it at snKK gt;meroperation fb* ihei guides â€” they don't have the most sustainable lifestyle," Passo said. "Guides live out of trucks and don't make a lot of money, so it makes for a rough routine on their part." When Passo was 20, he suffered an injury to his back while out on a mountain-biking trip. He flipped over the handlebars of his bike and broke his back at the. CIO bone of his spinal chord, near the level of his belly button, Passo said. The accident permanently paralyzed him. This did not stop him from doing things he an accessible outfit, I would like to start doing tours: for people wim disabilities^ Passo said. . ' -^ ^ ' ^ â€¢ r ' ^ ^ - '.Jenny Hahn, the former owner of Elakah and current guide for the company, said Passo has found a gift in his adversity and he uses that gift to turn other people's ideas about themselves and their abilities around. "He brings out the best in his team of guides and that is a real personal skill," she said. "He's thrilled by other people's happiness." Despite his desire to see joy in other people, Passo lives day-to-day with his own aggravation toward his disability. Courtesy of Mike Passo Passo's trips leave from Lopez Island and different areas in Whatcom County. ---------- Western Front 2005 February 08 - Page 9 ---------- FEBRUARY 8,2005 FEATURES THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 9 ance work and pets W: BY PETER JENSEN The Western Front "estern senior Melissa Oscarson knows the meaning of the phrase "tough love." Inside her Bellingham home, Oscarson has six reasons for working 35 hours a week and for leaving the house unheated when money is tight. Residing there are her best friends, her sources of happiness â€” her six pets. Oscarson said her motley collection includes two cats, one dog and three birds. Most were abandoned or abused by their previous owners, she said. But while others may have rejected them, they have found a welcoming home with her. "I enjoy the company," Oscarson said. "I can't picture my house without pets." Oscarson's attitude is not uncommon among Western students. College students are ideal pet owners, said Dr. David Rabkin, a veterinarian at the Maplewood Animal Hospital north of downtown. "Owners have to understand that the pet is dependent and requires them to be committed from day one to the end," he said. College students, because they have more free time than someone working 9-to-5, can better fulfill that commitment, he said. "For a lot of people the prospect of owning a pet is daunting," Rabkin said. "But the benefits are so incredible that you1'shake ^6?urheacf wondering why ybu waited so long." The benefit pet owners cite most, Rabkin said, is the companionship. Pets are always anticipating their owner's return home no matter how the day went, he said. For those assets, Oscarson said she is willing to make sacrifices. On top of a double major in anthropology and educational studies at Western â€” (she hopes to graduate in 2006) â€” she said she has worked as Rabkin's assistant for two years. She often helps Rabkin with surgery, she said, and does other tasks such as drawing blood and counseling clients on how best to heal their pets. For $12 an hour Oscarson has carved herself an existence dependent on Top Ramen noodles arid spending sprees at . REI, she said. And yet, Oscarson said, she wouldn't have it any other way. "It's amazing how much you can love one little hairy creature," she said. "If I ever had kids I wonder who I would love more â€” the pets or the kids. I think it would be the pets." Her eldest pet is a 17-year-old pug PETER JENSEN/The Western Front Western senior Melissa Oscarson and her 17-year-old pug, Butch, are two members of a home with six pets. named Butch, but he may be the soonest to depart. Butch has thyroid cancer and is not expected to live more than six months, Oscarson said. But that did not stop him from hiking 75 miles along the mountainous Pacific Coast Trail with Oscarson last summer. "Butch kicked ass," she said. Oscarson has two cats --- a gray house catnamed Bird and an orange tabby named Spike. Complementing the cats are three birds residing in her bedroom â€” parakeet named Alex, a red-bellied parrot named Chili and a conure, a type of Brazilian parrot, named Pepper. Oscarson said her love for pets may even become unhealthy at times. "When I'm driving my car in the rain, I worry about running over worms," she said. Oscarson, who grew up in Spokane, said she has been surrounded by pets her entire life. While other teens had pictures of boys decorating their walls, she had pictures of animals. Because Oscarson wanted to adopt every stray cat or abandoned net, her mother quickly created a sevelfcpet limits she said. To afford all her pets, Oscarson began Working in pet stores at 16. After high school, she went to Spokane Falls Commtojh^Â£bUege for tlfee yea^^before she tratisfen'ea to'^sfcrn in 2002. She: ": said she has worked at animal hospitals for the past five years. "For every cat or dog that is adopted, that is one less cat or dog that will be put to sleep," Rabldn said. Western sophomore Elliott Smith rescued bis dog, Brutus, not from euthanasia but from another owner. . Four months ago he got Brutus, a three-year- old half Dbberman, half Labrador, from his brother's co-worker, Smith said. In addition to a 14-credit workload at school, Smith works at the Bellis Fair Cinema for minimum wage, or as he sees it, "my dog food and beer money," he said. He sells tickets and often works several shifts a week,'depending on his workload at school, he said. Some shifts go until 1:30 a.m. The key to keeping pace with the work, Smith said, is getting his priorities straight. School or work are never more important than your best friend," he said. "Besides, Brutus takes care of me more than I take care of him." While Smith^gets daily exercise from walking Brutus by Lake Whatcom after school, he said he benefits most from just staying busy. "I am just better at life when I am busy," he said. Before he became Brutus's owner at the beginning of fall quarter, Smith said his life was headed nowhere. He was in and out of Western because of poor grades; he was enrolled during one summer quarter two years ago, then took a year off before enrolling again this past summer, he said. While out of school, he said his life mostly involved working at the movie theater, partying excessively and going on road trips. "There was a point when we sucked at life," said Smith's roommate Tyler Olsen, a sophomore at Whatcom Community College. With Brutus, Smith did not party as much and returned to Western. He is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Canadian- American studies. Oscarson and Smith are unsure what their futures will be; for Smith perhaps law school, perhaps Canada. As for Oscarson, she said her goal is to be well-educated, well-traveled and well-loved. How she will accomplish this goal is yet to be determined, she said. Rabkin said he recommends that students looking to own pets research their options first and know what they are getting into. Pets will change their owners' lives, he said, because they require money, time, training and large amounts of attention. PETER JENSEN/The Western Front Melissa Oscarson has one dog, two cats and three birds. She works 35 hours a week to support her pets. ---------- Western Front 2005 February 08 - Page 10 ---------- SPORTS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 10 Western claims victory, hits school-record 18 three-pointers BY MATT DEVEAU The Western Front The row of 11 "3" signs â€” each tallying a three-pointer made by the Western men's basketball team Saturday â€” didn't come close to explaining how well the Vikings had shot from beyond the arc. While the signs stopped going up at 11 makes, the Western players kept pouring in treys on their way to a school- record 18 three-pointers and a 110-84 victory over the Saint Martin's College at Carver Gym. Western improved its record to 16-4 overall and 8-3 in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference while the Saints' record fell to 8- 12 overall and 5-6 in conference play. The Vikings shot 18-33 from three-point range as a team and broke the former school record for three-point shots made in a game of 17, which was set in 1991. Western head coach Brad Jackson said his team accomplished the feat while running its normal offense. "It wasn't necessarily by design," Jackson said. "This is a team that has confidence in shooting the three. (The players) tend to feed off one another." The three-point shooting seemed to be contagious. Six Vikings scored from behind the arc, including junior forward Grant Dykstra, who led the long-range attack, shooting 7-11 from 3 on his way to 25 points. Western senior forward Craig Roosendaal nearly matched Dykstra's outside proficiency when he converted 6-10 three-pointers and finished with a game-high of 29 points. Roosendaal said this was his best shooting performance since he arrived at Western this past season. "Sometimes, you have those. games where you feel like the rim is 10 feet big," he said. Western went on a 24-4 run and never led by fewer than double-digits the rest of the way. The Vikings' three-point onslaught continued in the second half, and, along with several emphatic dunks from Western junior forward Tyler Amaya helped keep the crowd of more than 1,200 involved in the blowout. * With approximately three minutes remaining in the game, Western junior guard "Preston Vermeulen drained the Vikings' 17th three-pointer of the night ,and public address announcer Bill Palmer informed the crowd that the team had tied the record. Two possessions later, Western freshman forward Brett Weisner hit the record-breaking trey from the left side with 2:26 to play, and the crowd erupted. Jackson said Western's depth and the frenetic pace of the game helped wear down Saint Martin's, which only brought nine players _ to the game. He also said he believes the Vikings play well in the half-court offense. "We've got great balance," he said. "There's not a kid out there who can't shoot or at the same time run." Eleven Vikings scored in the game, and the team shot 52 percent from the field. Amaya tallied 12 points and 12 rebounds for his fifth double-double in the past seven games. Dykstra also totaled six rebounds, six assists and six steals and Western junior guard Ryan Diggs scored 16 points and dished out nine assists. Saint Martin's senior forward Solomon Wyatt led the Saints with 16 points along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists, and Western junior forward Niko Nunogawa scored 13 points, well off his season average of nearly 20 points per game. With the victory, the Vikings maintained sole possession of second place in the GNAC and set up a showdown with Seattle Pacific University Saturday at Carver Gym. SPU, currently in first place in the conference at 9-2, defeated the Vikings 76-68 Jan. 15 in Seattle. In addition to the conference crown, Western also is battling for playoff position. The team is third in the West Region ratings, behind the University of Hawaii at Hilo and SPU. The top eight teams make the national tournament. AMANDA WOOLLEY/The Western Front Western junior guard Kyle Jackson scores on a fastbreak play in the second half of Saturday night's game against Saint Martin's College in Carver Gym. Create Unique Jewelry For Gifts 15% OFF Heart Bead* (360)671-6655 TRY WESTERN FRONT CLA55JFEDS U WESTERN EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARDS Nominations Due March 1,2005 President Karen W. Morse has announced that two "Excellence in Teaching" awards have again been made possible by The Western Foundation. A faculty member from the College of Humanities Social Sciences or College of Sciences Technology will be chosen to receive the Peter J. Elich Excellence in Teaching Award, and a faculty member from one of the other Colleges; Business and Economics, Fairhaven, Fine and Performing Arts, Huxley, and Woodring College of Education will be chosen to receive an Excellence in Teaching Award. Nominations are solicited from alumni, students, or faculty members by completing the attached ballot. Letters of recommendation may be attache'd. The following criteria and policies are used for selection: * No person shall receive this award more than once. * Only winners will be announced: candidates names will not be published either during or after the process * Tenure is not a requirement, but candidates must be full-time faculty members. Visiting faculty are not eligible. * If a nominee wishes to be considered, he/she will be asked to submit supporting materials to the committee. * The award is a teaching award, not a research award. Submitted materials should relate to teaching. * During the consideration process, evaluations of current and previous classes may be sought: recommendations from students and colleagues may be sought, and a class visitation may be conducted. The committee may devise additional or alternative criteria. The committee will evaluate all the material and make selections according to their best judgment. Excellence in Teaching Awards Ballot Letter of recommendations or evaluation may be attached to this ballot. Ballots must be received by March 1,2005 Faculty Nominee/Dept: . \ Nominator/Address: Signature of Nominator:. Nominator (circle one): Alumni Student Faculty Faculty nominations for the Colleges of Humanities Social Sciences and ' Sciences Technology may be sent to: Arlan Norman, Dean, College of Sciences ' and Technology. MS 9126. Other college nominations may be sent to: Dennis â€¢ Murphy, Dean, College of Business Economics. MS 9072. I Above address corrected from 1/21/05 Ad. I ---------- Western Front 2005 February 08 - Page 11 ---------- FEBRUARY 8,2005 SPORTS THE WESTERN FRONT * 11 Western cycling team comes full circle BY SARAH BERGER ' local' sponsors, such as Haggen ^ M p | M M M B p | ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ M^^^^^^S9'ms^MgSM W iWmMM sponsors like Marzocchi and Hayes,' j p l Â» ^ 4^^^^PW The Western Front Not many university cycling teams can claim their city once was rated as one of the top 10 places to ride. The cycling team, however, can boast that Bellingham was rated as No. 7 in the top 10 best places to ride in the United States by Mountain Bike magazine in June 2001. The WWU cycling team, a registered member of Northwest Collegiate Cycling Conference and the National Collegiate Cycling Association, also is a recognized Associated Students organization. Mountain squad manager and Western junior Matt Plude and road squad manager and Western senior Ryan Rickerts each has spent hundreds of hours organizing sponsors, putting together /fund-raising events and designing team jerseys. According to the team managers, the team has elicited support from local and Kulshan Cycles to big-name Hayes, two large biking companies Despite the demands of time spent training and raising money, Rickerts said the team especially focuses on keeping the sport open to everyone. "We want (riders) to commit to the level they are ready for but also to extend themselves a bit," Rickerts said. Plude said he wants to emphasize the desire to get students interested in riding and racing, while understanding that money can be an issue for college students. He also said the team raised more than $ 10,000 last year through fund raisers and sponsorships. "(By having sponsors) it allows people to focus more on riding and less on money," he said. "It gets them out there enjoying the sport when they might have not been able see CYCLING, page 13 AMANDA WOOLLEY/The Western Front The Western cycling team pedals Saturday morning on its 70 mile training ride. Road team manager Ryan Rickerts said the ride took approximately four hours. ---------- Western Front 2005 February 08 - Page 12 ---------- 12 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT SPORTS FEBRUARY 8,2005 T.O.: For entertainment only HOUSTON FLORES Terrell Owens, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, may act unusual and say strange things. With remarks such as, "(I) carry a Sharpie with me at all times now. In my car, in warm-ups. Got to flip the script," during an ESPN interview in 2003, Terrell Owens, also known as TO., is cool because, through all of his faults, he has remained an individual and created an entertaining character that should be embraced and not shunned. Owens' latest controversial incident came with the speculation of whether he would play in the Super Bowl a scant seven weeks after breaking his fibula and tearing two ligaments in his ankle. Last Tuesday, media outlets throughout the country converged in Jacksonville, Fla., in an event called media day. Owens gave out the most talked-about quote of the week. "I can honestly say that God has already cleared me," Owens said in response to the question of whether he was going to play. "It won't matter what a doctor says. I've got the best doctor of all, and that's God." With a quote like that, Owens gave a freebie to the media. He planted the seed the media will nourish with endless opinion articles on Owens and his distinct quotes. And for this, the media should be thanking Owens because the Super Bowl has turned into such a media circus that the winner of the game does not even seem to matter any more. By not conforming to what society has come to expect from a professional athlete, Owens creates a buzz with every quote. It is not clear if Owens is doing this completely on purpose, but he seems to be embracing it. "I think I'm a special individual," Owens said at last Tuesday's media day. "What I do on the field causes a lot of people to criticize me. A lot of people say I'm controversial â€” and they may be right, but I am who I am, and I'm not going to change. God laid this plan for me. He has a plan for everybody, and obviously it was in his plan for me to be controversial, and I accept that." Just last year, Owens did not appear comfortable with the attention his actions garnered. "Guys are beating their wives, getting DUIs and doing drugs, and I get national attention for a Sharpie?" Owens said in the Dec. 9, 2003, issue of ESPN The Magazine, in reference to the infamous post-touchdown celebration in which he pulled a Sharpie out of his sock and autographed the football he had just caught. Owens has his share of diversions. His celebratory tactics may lack a certain amount of sportsmanship expected from a professional athlete. Standing on the Dallas Cowboys' midfield star, during a game on Sept. 24, 2000, with his arms raised in triumph was not met with much glee from the Cowboy, players. And often times he comes off arrogant, saying this an ESPN the Magazine article: "I'm stubborn. Jerry (Rice, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver) talked to me about how to talk to the media, how to play the game, but I'm not interested. I'm going to have my fun. And if I get attacked, I'm going to put my armor on and my shield up." All of these examples point to someone who does not respect the game and the others who play it. But on the flip side, these actions bear no weight on whether this man is of good character. Audiences of the media should not read too much into the strange actions Owens partakes in on the field and what he says to reporters. To be constantly under the spotlight and for nothing controversial to come from his private life, Owens has shown he is not trying to harm anyone â€” he just wants to entertain. , By maintaining his originality, he has created an engaging gridiron soap opera that should be met with applause. ^ _ _ _ ^ t ^ P ^ B i ^ S H ^ ^ ^ ^ S ^i llplfl^^ DOWNTOWN JOHNNY'S 4'PM\p over with ID BfiSt UgMS S0lHld| HAPPY HOUR Every Night $2*Â° Wells $ZS0 Micro Pounders $600 Micro Pitchers All Night Mou Tues. MONDAY Karaoke â€¢ New Hits List â€¢ Free Pool Happy Hour All Night WEDNESDAY Progressive Well brinks lt;\ PM to Close Starting at 50^ DJ Mikey 70's 80's Dance Free Pool TUESDAY Free Pool â€¢ Happy Hour All Night Singles Mingle â€¢ Sign up ?PM â€¢ " N Hosted by Marcus . 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"Women shouldn't be intimidated â€” there are lots of opportunities for success." , Ruskell is not the only person who has seen success. According to 2004's team statistics, Western junior Dylan Potter placed first in last year's Battle for Seattle in his first year racing for the men's crosscountry beginner category. This year, Potter said he will race his mountain bike in the cross-country sport category with hopes of upgrading to expert by the end of the season. He said he will ride for both the mountain and road teams. In a sport that is fiercely competitive, Potter offers spirited insight. ."We're not really competitive with each other; we are very supportive towards each other," he said. "You really want to work with your team instead of against them. It's more of a team sport than people realize." Last month, the team held a 24-hour fundraiser. Western cyclists took turns riding throughout campus for an hour at a time from 5:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. The team raised more than $1,400 to help offset racing costs. This event was just one of several the team managers have planned for the season. In April, Western will be be the host of all schools in the Northwest Collegiate Cycling . Conference for a mid-series weekend. The conference includes a team time trail and a rqadrace. . Additionally, the team is organizing a mountain bike festival outside Maple Falls. The event, takes place in either late September or early October and includes both downhill and cross-country races. AMANDA WOOLLEY/The Western Front The Western cycling team heads toward the Mount Baker Highway on its 70-mile training trip last Saturday morning. to get out there in the first place." In addition to simply getting people enthusiastic about riding a bike, the team maintains a,tightly formed group of racers who dedicate many hours to preparing for competition. Rickerts and Plude said the mountain team begins racing at the end of March and finishes at the end of September. The road team begins racing next month and closes the season with the championships in May. Both teams train nearly all year, beginning in November and continuing throughout the end of the season. Rickerts and Plude both said the team is in its third year of existence and is organized into a road squad and a mountain squad, with 25 mountain riders and 38 road riders, all of varying abilities. Versatility is one of sport's best characteristics as the team boasts riders Who race professionally as well as those who are just beginning. As the only woman road rider last year, Western sophomore Autumn Ruskell knows what it takes to be a dedicated athlete. "It was hard to train on my own," Ruskell said. "It's frustrating when you can't keep up at first, but I didn't want to give up." Giving up isn't in Ruskell's nature, said Rickerts, who gave Ruskell the nickname "Iron Will" for the. determination she displays while racing. Ruskell said she trains 10 to 15 hours per week, with approximately five to six of those hours being spent on the hike. She said she also lifts weights, runs and snowboards to keep in shape for the upcoming season. Though more women are racing this year, they still make up a small percentage of the pnorect Save the Earth Save Money $2.99 Receive a mug filled with your choice of fountain soda or brewed coffee. $3.99 Receive a mug filled with an espresso beverage of your choice. 2005 Recycle Mugs are for sale at most Cafes Markets on Campus Remember, you can save $.15 on any beverage purchase whenever you bring your own mug! - * * * . University , Dining Services www.housing.wwu.edu/dining -Â«i- ---------- Western Front 2005 February 08 - Page 14 ---------- TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 14 Farm subsidies inefficient, destructive to world economy President George W. Bush was right to decide to limit funding for agricultural subsidies in his new budget. President Bush said he will enact a cap of $250*000 on subsidies per business and will decrease the total amount of subsidies by $5.74 billion over the next ten years, according to a Feb. 7 Wall Street Journal.article. The current cap is $360,000 per business, according to the article. Limiting farming subsidies will help level the playing field for small farmers both here and abroad. What was designed as a mechanism to protect struggling family farmers during seasonal fluctuations is how being hoarded by large agri-business: According to the. 2002 census of agriculture, 33 percent of the country's farms are receiving government payments. Of those 33 percent, the top 10 percent receive more than 75 percent of government payments, according to a study by the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization that uses data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For example, Riceland, the world's largest miller and marketer of rice, received the most subsidies in 2003, totaling $68,942,419, according to a 2003 group study. In Washington state, only 20 percent of farmers receive aid, which totalled $263,950,168. In Whatcom County dairy farms such as Giliam Dairy and Parish Z Dairy in Lynden â€” along with several others â€” received more than $30,000 each in dairy subsidies in 2003. Subsidies distort market prices by encouraging over-production, causing prices to fall if the surplus is not disposed of. Farmers often deal with this by exporting the goods at low rates to other countries â€” making it difficult for farmers in those countries to compete. This is a problem because more than half of the world's poorest people depend onJfarmuig;tq.inake,a-Uving, according to a September 2002 smdy by the Catiiolic Agency for Overseas Development. In Jamaica, for example, milk production has annually dropped by one third since 1995 because it is cheaper for residents to buy highly subsidized European milk powder, according to the study. But small farmers are not the only ones who are hurt by subsidies. According to the group, American taxpayers spent $131 billion on federal farm programs^etweeri I995^and 2003. Those tax dollars could have been better spent on soldiers in Iraq as well as other programs. Subsidies can be a good thing if they are used correctly. They can offer disaster relief to farms and provide funds when things are uncertain. But the current level of abuse has gone too far. And while getting rid of subsidies entirely is politically infeasible because of the influence on Congress by special interest groups, putting a cap on subsidies is, at least, a step in the right direction. Frontlines are the opinion of The Western Front editorial board: Matthew Anderson, Lauren Miller, David Wray, Anastasia Tietje, Elana Bean, Amanda Woolley, Caleb Heeringa, Laura McVicker, Aaron Apple, Michael Murray, Krissy Gochnour, Tara Nelson, Nick Schmidt, Kenna Hodgson and Chris Huber. The Western Front Editor in Chief: Matthew Anderson; Managing Editor: Lauren Miller; Head Copy Editor: David Wray; Copy Editors: Anastasia Tietje, Elana Bean; Photo Editor: Amanda Woolley; News Editors: Caleb Heeringa, Laura McVicker; Accent Editor: Aaron Apple; Features Editor: Michael Murray; Sports Editor: Krissy Gochnour; Opinions Editor: Tara Nelson; Online Editor: Nick Schmidt; Community Liaison: Kenna Hodgson; Staff Photographer: Chris Huber; Columnists: Matt DeVeau, Travis Sherer; Cartoonists: Michael Murray, Terrence Nowicki; Adviser: John Harris; Business Manager: Alethea Macomber; Advertising Manager: Joel Hall Staff Reporters: Michelle Acosta, Lauren Main, Sarah Berger, Kathryn Brenize, Mike Coffinan, Adriana Dunn, Houston Flores, Brittany Greenfield, Dan Grohl, Bethany Gronquist, Stefani Harrey, Marissa Harshman, Britt Hoover, Jacinda Howard, Molly Jensen, Peter Jensen, Michael Lee, Sonya Lindeman, Kara Lundberg, Coree Naslund, John Newmon, Jenae Norman, Crystal Oberholtzer, Erik Peterson, Mark Reimers, Amanda Raphael; Adam Rudnick, Eric Sanford, Tiffany Sheakley, Byron Sherry, Andrew Sleighter, Ben Sokolow, Mandy Sundblad, Trevor Swedberg, Bradley Thayer, Melanie Valm, Courtney Walker, Taylor Williams, Blair Wilson Editor's note: The views, expressed on The Western Front opinion pages are the views of the authors or cartoonists and are not necessarily the views of The Western Front staff, managers or adviser. And we quote: "I'm not just a boy toy. I have feelings and dreams like anybody else." â€” Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" Cell phones a danger on the road COURTNEY WALKER Using a cell phone while driving is convenient, but it's not worth the risk of an accident. Hand-held cell phones add to the number of distractions drivers face on the road, and they increase the likelihood of causing an accident. Because of, this, the Washington State Legislature should opt to permanently ban them from motor^vehicles. ? - According to a Jan, 18 KING 5 News report, motorists caused approximately 700 accidents while using cell phones last year in Washington state. Numerous studies from insurance companies and transportation authorities also continue to prove that cell-phone use increases the probability of a car accident. University of Toronto researchers discovered in 1997 that drivers using cell phones were four to five times more likely to cause car accidents than non-phone.users, according to an article on State Farm Insurance's Web site. In addition, a study by the American Automobile Association showed that distracted drivers cause approximately 3 million crashes per year in the United States alone. State Sen. Tracey Eide, D-Federal Way is proposing the Washington State Legislature that would ban hand-held phones become a traffic offense. It would benefit all drivers if it passes. The law would-make it illegal for drivers to use hand-held phones while on the road, meaning they would either have to pay approximately $30 for a. hands-free device or risk a $100 ticket. Granted, this new law would not completely eliminate the distraction of the phone conversation itself, but it, would give the driver i^e use ^fiboth. =hahd^ ~wMch\w5iM "improve driving' jabifify In * addition, it would eliminate the awkward pinning: of the phone between a driver's neck and shoulder while he or she is driving and shifting gears, which is no easy task. Opponents of the law argue that purchasing a hands-free device is inconvenient. In addition, they say hands-free devices won't make the roads safer. Studies such as one in May 2003 by the AAA Foundation for" Traffic Safety have shown that see PHONES, page 16 Beer merger will harm American industry BRADLEY THAYER After homogenizing the music and television industries, America now is taking a step toward spoiling another industry affecting college studentsâ€”beer. Mplspn Brewery, Canada's oldest brewer, and Adolph Coors Co., the third-largest brewery in the United States, are looking to merge and form the world's fifth-largest brewing company, according to a Jan. 28 Associated Press article. The deal already has gone through the necessary formalities on both sides, according to the article. On Feb. 1, a Quebec Superior Court granted the approval of the merger, according a Feb. 2 Associated Press article. The merger is expected to finalize Feb. 9, according to the article. In the process of consolidating, it seems America rapidly is losing its sense of beer identity, Forbes writer Dan Ackman said in a July 23 commentary. This merger comes after Philip Morris merged Miller beer operations with SABMiller* a South African brewer, '-â€¢'â€¢' â€¢â€¢ in 2002, according to Ackman. The companies made it clear that Miller was. not losing control of its brewing assets at the time. However, the merger still was finalized and, in Ackman's opinion, another American brewery's identity was lost. The reason for the trend of mergers in the beer industry is because Americans are not drinking enough. The average American drinker annually fails to increase his or her intake, and thus the United States has fallen behind China in terms of worldwide beer market share, according to Euromonitor International, a research firm. In 1999, U.S. drinkers ranked 'In the process of consolidating, it seems America is ---------- Western Front 2005 February 08 - Page 15 ---------- FEBRUARY 8,2005 OPINIONS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 15 So long to FCC chair Michael Powell, media mergers JOHN NEWMON Michael Powell, the Federal Communications Commission chairman, announced Jan. 21 he was resigning. Good riddance to a four-year term that has been fraught with media mergers, deregulation and marginalization of public interest. As chairman of one the government's most important regulatory bodies and son of former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Powell became an advocate for big business. He's also involved in one of most absurd moments in television history. Powell's hypocritical and paradoxical nature was apparent when the infamous Janet Jackson "wardrobe malfunction" during the 2004 Super Bowl brought horror and controversy throughout the nation. At the time, Powell wasted no time in laying down the FCC law on decency with government regulation. He also penalized Howard Stern, who accused Powell of using the FCC to stifle free speech on radio and television. Fines for indecent programming exceeded $7.7 million last year, a large increase from the $48,000 imposed before Powell became chairman in 2001, according to a Jan 21 article on MSNBC.com But while Powell has praised the imposition of these fines as _______ wielding a sword to protect children, he has failed miserably to protect the rest of the nation from corporate consolidation. Powell's blatant disregard for public interest is almost as transparent as his relaxation on media ownership regulations. Because. of Powell's â€” loosening media ownership rules, many news outlets are now under cross-ownership by multi-national media corporations. Fox Television, for example, owns two Chicago stations, WPWR and WFLD â€” something previously not allowed under FCC regulationâ€” according to a May 11, 2003 report by The Chicago Tribune. In addition, Viacom, which owns Paramount Studios, MTV and CBS, owns Seattle's KSTW and also KIRO as a CBS affiliate, according to its Web site. In Bellingham, radio stations KISM, KAFE, KGMI and KPUG all are owned by Cascade Radio Group. These are examples of the deregulation's effect on the media under Powell's reign. And, coincidentally, Viacom's MTV - produced the Super Bowl's scandalous halftime show on CBS. Though major media companies defend the loosening of regulations to promote their growth and competition, the problem is that deregulation gives these companies too much control over what people see, hear and read. Deregulation also marginalizes dissenting viewpoints and increases bland programming. An example of this is Clear Channel Communications. This Texas-based media monster owns more than 1,200 radio stations and 37 television stations, with 103 million listeners in the United States alone, according to a Nov. 5,2004 Chicago 'Powell's blatant disregard for public interest is almost as transparent as his relaxation on media ownership regulations.' Tribune article. Also, through its own SFX Entertainment, Clear Channel is the nation's dominant concert-venue and touring promoter, according to a Jan. 28 article on Salon.com, an online news magazine. Consequently, Clear Channel effectively controls the rock-music market. This leaves little for entrepreneurs and small, independent businesses to succeed, let alone survive, on. The Bush administration constantly preaches the value of small business, yet it allows these small businesses to be edged out by giant conglomerates. Two people are being mentioned as possible successors to Michael Powell. Kevin Martin, a Republican FCC commissioner who also was a White House aide, and Becky A. Klein, former chairwoman of the Texas Public Utility Commission. Though Martin and Klein came from right-wing beginnings, they have both taken a non-partisan approach to regulation. 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Also opportunities for nurses/secretaries. Camp Vega for Girls APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE! Call for more information 800-838-VEGA or email camp_vega@yahoo.com. Will be at the Western Washington Campus March 10th from 10am-3pm in the Viking Union room 460 for information and interviews. No appointment necessary. Come see why Vega has set the bar since 1936! FREE ROOM and board with Southside family in exchange for babysitting and help with household. Must be a native . Mandarin speaker, a self-starter, responsible, arid love children. Experience with babies a plus. If interested, please call GaZhong at 671-8662. SUMMER CAMP jobs for men and women. Hidden Valley Camp (Granite Falls, WA) needs resident staff (6/18/05- 8/26/05). Spend your summer in a beautiful setting while in worthwhile employment. Room/board/salary. Positions include: counselors, lifeguards, program staff, drivers, kitchen staff and more. Stop by our booth at the Career Fair on February 10th for more information. 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Beauty Consultant, www. marykay.com/dlynds 360-788-8780. ---------- Western Front 2005 February 08 - Page 16 ---------- 16 â€¢ TrfE WESTERN FRONT OPINIONS FEBRUARY 8,2005 Use of genetic information creates ethical dilemma GRETA SMOKE Advances in genetic testing â€” the analysis of genes for mutations â€” are rapidly growing. Unfortunately, however, these advances have paved the way for insurance companies to use that information in cost-benefit analysis of clients. To prevent the civil injustice and invasion of privacy, all 50 states should not waste time in enacting legislation that would prohibit insurance companies from doing so. With genetic testing, a person's genes are analyzed for mutations. Results help clients and their family members make informed decisions about options for early detection and risk reduction of inheritable diseases, according to the Myriad Genetic Testing Web site. While the advantages of these tests could be huge, they pose a danger to individual privacy, as insurance companies could potentially use this information to discriminate against customers who have higher susceptibilities to diseases by raising their premiums or not offering insurance at all, according to a Feb. 2 Associated Press article. Washington State Senate Bill 5452 would prohibit life-insurance companies from requiring people to submit genetic information to obtain coverage. This would likely prevent insurance companies from using private information to determine rates or completely deny coverage based on the presence of certain genes, according the Associated Press article. If the bill does not pass, many people could be forced to pay overly expensive insurance rates â€” or worse, receive no coverage at all because of their predisposition to illnesses they do not have and may never get. Only 18 states, including Washington, Oregon and California, have placed limitations on the use of genetic information for life, disability or long- term care insurance coverage, according to the article. If the Washington State Legislature does not ban insurance companies from using such information, people may hesitate to take genetic tests out of fear that their information will be used against them. Individuals should have the privacy to take advantage of genetic testing without worrying about their insurance rates sky-rocketing. Insurance companies argue genetic information will allow them to improve underwriting, which could lead to more affordable insurance, according to the article. In addition, they also stress that if the State Senate bill prohibiting genetic testing were to pass, then insurance rates would go up for everyone. But while it may be true that some people's rates will go down, the change will likely only benefit those with impeccable genes. In addition, the individuals whose genes do show signs of inheritable disorders could be punished. The presence of mutated genes only suggests that a person has a predisposition to a disease and it does not guarantee that he or she will get it, according to the article. The fact that insurance companies would charge a person more based on his or her genetic information based on bottom-lined interests is simply unethical. Genetic testing can benefit society greatly. If insurance companies, however, are allowed access to genetic information, this advancement in medical technology could be used to hurt people rather than to help them. Phones: Ban would be step in right direction CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 hands-free cell phones are just as distracting as hand-held ones. The study found that the distraction caused by cell-phones isn't the physical phone but rather the conversation itself, according to the foundation's Web site. Until drivers eliminate all distractions from the car â€” such as the radio, children, makeup, food and whatever else â€” the roads will never be 100 percent safe. Banning hand-held phones is a step in the right direction. A hands-free device is cheap â€” especially when compared with the cost of a injuries sustained in potential accident or maybe just the cost of a $100 ticket. Several states already have banned the use of hand-held phones, and 17 other states require police to collect cell-phone information to compare the time of the accident with times of phone conversations, according to the KING 5 broadcast. In addition, the proposed law only bans the use of hand-held cell phones, not the hands-free ones-â€” which are a relatively easy change for drivers to make. Purchasing a hands-free device most likely will save thousands of dollars in vehicle damages in addition to possible medical costs from injuries. Residents of Washington State should take a step back and look at the options. Spending $30 for a hands-free device really isn't worth all of the debate â€” especially when it could improve personal safety and the safety of others on the road. Beer: American jobs, identities will be lost CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 within three years of the merger essentially by cutting operating costs, according to a Feb. 6 Denver Post article. Coors spokeswoman Laura Sankey said the move would reduce many corporate functions two to one, according to the Post. Clarification: The number of jobs will be cut in half. The merger between Molson and Coors has been challenged by Ian Molson, Molson's former deputy chairman, who is feuding with his distant cousin, Eric Molson, the current chairman, according to a Jan. 12 Rocky Mountain News article. On the other hand, Coors' chairman Peter Coors interrupted his campaign for the U.S. Senate in Colorado to confirm his delight with the transaction, according to the Forbes article. Coors is correctâ€”this transaction will go down in history. But at this point it appears more like a move of desperation. American brewers are struggling in the international market while sales at home have stagnated. Not to blame Coors for trying to remain afloat in the international market, because in America today it certainly is all about the green. But too much is being sacrificed for more money. This bottom-line theme is a prevalent one in American society it seems. If this is true, maybe Americans need to re-evaluate their priorities. Jobs, a sense of identity and a high- quality, purely American brew all are things simply too valuable to give up in the name of greed. PPPPP
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Show more2005_0426 ---------- Western Front 2005-04-26 - Page 1 ---------- â€¢ HE WESTERN FRONT ISSUE 8 VOLUME 133 Y, APRIL 26, 2005 â€¢ WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY â€¢ BELLINGHAM, WASH. â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM Parents discuss death CHRIS HUBER/The Western Front Cindy and Craig Corrie, parents of the late Rachel Corrie, a volunteer killed in Gaza, discuss their goals of furthering their daughter's aspirations by traveling throughout the world educating people about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Family of fallen peace activist speaks at Western . BY SARAH KUCK The Western Front Two days before she died at age 23, Olympia native Rachel Corrie talked with the Middle East Broadcasting Corp. about the atrocities she had witnessed since arriving in the disputed territory of Gaza Strip in Israel. As she described the shootings and demolitions she had seen, dust-caked bulldozers pushed rubble from recently flattened Palestinian homes in the background. Craig and Cindy Corrie brought this footage of their daughter to Western, along with stories of her courage and compassion for what she lived and died for â€” peace. Sunday evening the Conies showed the film about their daughter, "Peace, Propaganda and the Promised Land: U.S. media and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict," and Monday they spoke to students in Fraser Hall. They also enlightened the crowd with stories about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Corries live in Olympia but travel frequently throughout the country to educate people and bring attention to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. "We hope to continue the work of Rachel to bring peace to a troubled area," Cindy Corrie said. "We want to bring a bit of Rachel to you." The Community Human Rights Film Festival invited the Corries to speak before the showing of its final film of the festival, which took place at Fairhaven Auditorium. see CORRIE, page 4 Directors agree with code violation ruling Editor's Note: Shannon Hutchinson was not interviewed for this story, nor is her association with The Western Front the basis for this article. BY PETER JENSEN The Western Front The Associated Students board of directors upheld an election board ruling that found Western senior Tony Russo, a candidate for AS president, guilty of distributing false information relating to his involvement with the creation of the AS Review. . The board ruled that Russo's actions were in violation of the AS election code. For violating the code, Russo has not been able to post campaign materials, such as posters and signs, on campus since April 21, the day after the election board's ruling. During an appeal meeting Monday, the seven-member board of directors failed to pass Russo's appeal,.thus upholding the ruling. Russo's opponents, Western juniors Nick Cizek and Shannon Hutchinson, filed the grievances responsible for the election board's ruling. The board voted 3-2 in favor of the amendment but failed to garner the four votes necessary to pass it, said Rachel Zommick, Western senior and AS president. Russo, vice president for business and operations, and Western graduate student Brian Gettmann, vice president for academic affairs, abstained from voting. "My hope is that the voters cast their ballots based on the issues, not a board of directors ruling," Russo said. Russo is still able to campaign by holding signs and communicating with voters. He also participated in the election debates Monday with the other candidates. During this year's campaign, the election board has found Russo guilty of violating three sections of the election code, said Peter Graves, Western junior and.VP for legislative affairs. "He knows the code and has had months to prepare his campaign and prevent these errors," Gra_ves said. Nevertheless, Graves voted in favor of the amendment because he did not agree with the extent of the punishment. Had the board passed the amendment, Graves said it would have reduced Russo's punishment. The election board assigned this punishment because of the severity of Russo's violation and because he had two previous violations this year, said Brett Jordan, Westerm sophomore and election board chair. Western senior Matt Wood, the VP for activities, voted against the amendment. "I think the punishment doesn't fit the crime because the punishment wasn't harsh enough," Wood said. Major allows students to dance their way to a degree BY KATE MILLER The Western Front Western is offering a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance for the first time beginning this quarter. "It is a really exciting time to be a student," said Western junior Ty Vennewitz, who is seeking a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance. Western is the only liberal arts school in Washington to offer a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in dance. The dance program designed the degree for students who intend to pursue professional careers in dance, said Nolan Dennett, the director of Western's dance program. On the other hand, the Bachelor of Arts degree provides a general dance .education, he said. Western still offers a dance minor and a teaching endorsement, which enables students to teach dance classes after graduation. Developing a dance major at Western was a five-year, incremental process, Dennett said. The majors received approval at the college level two years ago, which means all the departments at Western agreed to support it. Then Western, as a university, accepted the degrees as majors. After that, Dennett said the majors went into a holding pattern until Carol Edwards, the new dean of fine arts, who the university appointed in 2004, approved them. The next step was for the Washington Higher Education Coordination Board, which monitors the activity of colleges and universities in Washington, to approve the majors. The majors received final approval March 4. "At that point it began to take on a life of its own," Dennett said of the continuing success of the those majoring in dance since the March approval. Preliminary enrollment in the major has been greater than the program creators originally anticipated. "As of March 4, we have 12 majors on the books," Dennett said. see DANCE, page 4 CHRIS HUBER/The Western Front Western students practice dance moves Wednesday during their modern dance 2 class in Carver Gym. 4/20 ALERT The Drug Information Center gives students answers to drug-related questions. FEATURES, PAGE 6 BOOZE IN COLLEGE College students' alcoholic behavior OPINIONS, PAGE 10 TEAM UNITY Western's offensive line trains for next season. SPORTS, PAGE 9 Y ---------- Western Front 2005-04-26 - Page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS APRIL 26,2005 COPS BOX Spro^dedia;^ |J di^ay;(^^ north of campus. Officers cited and Â§lp||j|i|||ii||^|i|i||^te^ ::;-bpok^ ;the;:;nude ^^ â€¢;wa Â£ite^ V iking oices How will the availability of online voting impact you during the Associated Students elections? Compiled by Trevor Swedberg Erika Trott Freshman, undecided Matt Hamblin Sophomore, undecided Josh Laramie Freshman, biology / won't have to walk all the way down to the VU. It will make it a lot easier. H / didn 't vote last. year because I didn't know where it was. 55 I probably wouldn 't bother to walk somewhere to vote, but I'd probably do it online. 99 AP Wire news briefs STATE NEWS Legislature passes anti-methamphetamine bill TheWashington state Legislature passed an anti-methamphetamine bill Saturday. Lawmakers said it is the most important thing the state can do to stop production of meth. The bill would require stores to keep prescription medications containing potential meth ingredients behind their counters. The ingredients are typically in cold and allergy medications. Both chambers of the Legislature approved the bill Saturday and sent it to Gov. Christine Gregoire ~ for signing. People buying the medications would have to show identification and would only be able to buy two packages every 24 hours. Stores will also have to keep a log noting who buys the products. Law enforcement could use Doctors say the most common cause of kidney stones is MiittBilMilililiiillillJlJ SII 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, o r b " . .- ,e to f? 60) 650-3161. VJcwibers : . Vestern con-^vrtv are entitled to a single free copy of each â€¢: ' i;..: v.'usiern 7x".-v,. the log to see who is buying the medications in large quantities. gt; Legislature passes $1 billion health and agriculture bill The state Senate approved a bill Saturday that will create a $ 1 billion Life Science Discovery Fund for health and agriculture research. The bill now goes to Gov. Christine Gregoire,. who said she is eager to sign it because she requested the measure. The bill will use money from the state's tobacco settlement to leverage as muchfas-"$lâ€¢' gt;billioh gt;- in public and private matching grants. The Senate approved the bill 25-24 after the House removed an amendment that would have banned human cloning. As worded now, the bill does not mention cloning or stem cell research, two items that caused contentious debate about the fund in both chambers of the Legislature. NATIONAL NEWS Frist derides filibusters, says judges deserve respect Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said judges deserve respect, not retaliation, no matter what rulings they make. Frist made the comment in taped remarks for an event organized by the conservative Family Research Council. Frist also said the judiciary must be independent, impartial and fair. While Frist said protests must be made about decisions made outside of mainstream values, he said lawmakers also must be clear that the balance of power among the three branches requires respect. INTERNATIONAL NEWS Pope Benedict XVI reaches out Pope Benedict has made it clear he will listen to God's will as he begins his papacy He made a special effort in Sunday's installation Mass homily to reach out to other Christians, Jews and all the men and women of today. The new pope was the enforcer of church theology during the reign of Pope John Paul II. He said his program for governance will not consist of doing his own will or following his own ideas but instead listening, together with the church. The pope said he is taking on an enormous task, which truly exceeds all human capacity. Benedict drew on words from his predecessor, who during his inaugural homily in 1978 said, "Do not be afraid." The mention of John Paul II drew cheers during the homily. Compiled by Sean McGrorey AP Wire courtesy KUGS 89.3- FM WWU Official Announcements - PLEASE POST ;AST(S\vwu.ec'lu in ANNOUNCEMENTS DIRCCTLV TO THE WESTERN d clearis note I k i t Iht- item is kn O X 4343, oi broucihi to Commiss.m THE MATH PLACEMENT TEST (MPT) is offered in OM 120 at 3 p.m. Mondays on May 2, 9,16, 23, and June 6 and at 9 a.m. Thursdays on April 28, May 5,12,19 and 26, June 2 and 9-. Registration is not required. Students must bring picture identification, student number, Social Security number and a No. 2 pencil. A $15 fee is payable in exact amount at time of testing. Allow 90 minutes. THE MATH PLACEMENT TEST SCHEDULE AND SAMPLE TOPICS may be found at www.ac.wwu.edu/~assess/tc.htm. THE MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT) is a computer-based test administered by appointment Make an appointment in person in OM 120 or by calling X/3080. A $42 fee is payable at test time. Preliminary scores available immediately; official results are mailed within 15 days. Testing takes about one and a half hours. AN ETIQUETTE DINNER will be held at 6:30 p.m. April 27 in the VU Multipurpose Room (doors open at 6 p.m.).-Members of the campus community are invited to join "Common Courtesy Coach" Stephanie Horton and Spring Career Fair employers for the catered meal. Tickets are available at the PAC box office, X/6146. For more information, see special events at www.careers.wwu.edu or contact Sheila Connors at X/2675. J ' INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ABROAD WILL HOST AN INFORMATION TABLE in the VU Lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 25. Learn about study abroad programs in Argentina, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, England, France, Italy, Mexico and Spain. LOT RESERVATIONS. â€¢ Forty spaces will be reserved in lots 12A/26cp at 9 a.m. April 26 for those attending the Border Security Conference. â€¢ Lots 11G and 14G will be reserved at 5 p.m. April 27-30 for those attending performances of The Story of Susanna. â€¢ Fifty spaces will be reserved in lots 12a/26cp and 90 in lot 32G at 8 a.m. April 28 for Spring Career Fair vendors. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS EXCHANGES IS LOOKING for qualified students to become peer advisers for the 2005-06 academic year. Applications available at www.ac.wwu.edu/~ipewwu/ under "What's New" or in the IPE office, L7 (next to Environmental Health and Safety and the Outdoor Sculpture Stadium Piece). Application deadline is Monday, May 2. BIOLOGY GRADUATE SEMINAR. Rich Hoover (biology), "Factors Influencing the Clonal Population Dynamics of the Jellyfish Aurelia Labiata," noon May 2, CF25. FACULTY ARE REMINDED THAT RESERVED PARKING SPACES are available for their use after hours and weekends with a valid parking permit or bus pass, as posted in lots 10G, 17G and Parks Hall. THE SPRING CAREER FAIR will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28 in the VU Multipurpose Room. Students and alumni are encouraged to bring resumes and dress for success. For more information and a complete list of participating employers, see special events at www. careers.wwu.edu or call X/3240. WEST-B TEST. Anyone applying for admission to state-approved teacher education programs must meet the minimum passing score on basic skills assessment by the application deadline. See www/west.nesinc.com for registration information and a study guide with sample questions. Test dates: May 14, July 9. Registration deadlines are several weeks in advance. WEST-E PRAXIS. Beginning in September, Washington requires anyone seeking teacher certification and teachers seeking additional endorsements to pass a subject knowledge assessment in the chosen endorsement area. For a description and registration information, see www.ets. org/p'raxis/prxwa.html. Registration bulletins also are available in MH 216. THE REMAINING WEST-E PRAXIS TEST DATE for this academic year is June 11. This test will not be administered at Western; check www. ets.org/praxis/prxwa.html for location and registration information. FACULTY ARE REMINDED THAT RESERVED PARKING SPACES are available for their use after hours and weekends with a valid parking permit or bus pass, as posted in lots 10G, 17G and Parks Hall. ' . â€¢ Employers On Campus For complete and updated information, including locations and deadlines, visit www.career.wwu.edu or stop by OM 280. April 29 â€¢ Deep Creek Custom Packing â€¢â€¢ Enterprise Rent-a-Car â€¢ Jeld-Wen â€¢ Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Co.; May 2-3 â€¢ Newell Rubbermaid; May 3 â€¢ Larson Gross; May 6 â€¢ Target Stores; â€¢ May 18 â€¢ PetSmart. ---------- Western Front 2005-04-26 - Page 3 ---------- APRIL 26,2005 NEWS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 3 ^ ^graduation A closer look at popular majors Psychology BY LAURA BELZER The Western Front When Western junior JefT Serrill came to Western, he said he planned to major in journalism. But during his sophomore year, Serrill said assistant professor Mike Mana's physiological psychology course intrigued him and he declared as a psychology major. The psychology major is one of the largest at Western, Career Services Center director Tina Loudon said. An average of 198 students per year have graduated from the psychology department in the past five years, department chair Dr. Dale Dinnel said. Many students enter the psychology department intending to pursue counseling and become psychologists, Dinnel said, but a psychology degree is useful for students entering multiple career fields. "The college experience is not usually about training for specific job tasks," Dinnel said. "It's training for the ability to think critically." Assistant professor Kristi Lemm said students in the psychology major learn skills that aid in critical thinking, communication and research methods. She said Western's program is especially strong in its sequence in statistics and research methods. The department revised the psychology major approximately five years ago to address the five primary areas of psychology, Dinnel said. The department currently requires students to take courses in cognitive, physiological, developmental, social and mental health counseling areas. A combined psychology and elementary education major is available, as well as self- designed majors, which students create themselves and discuss with an advisor. One of the self- designed majors is environmental psychology through Huxley College of the Environment, he said. Career opportunities are emerging in developmental psychology, Dinnel said. Graduates can work in child psychology, but as life expectancy increases, more, opportunities to work with the elderly are becoming available. The physiological component is another area of study the department has developed, Dinnel said. In previous years, students who wanted to focus on this area designed their majors, but next year the department will offer an interdisciplinary biological degree, which could be valuable for premedical students, he said. Serrill declared as a general psychology major in fall 2004 before the biological psychology degree was available, but said he will pursue the new 109-credit major. Serrill said biological psychology addresses behavior and the mental processes underlying it. "A lot of people think about psychology as kind of a soft science," Serrill said. "The physiological kind is the kind that's not soft." Serrill said he believes his biological psychology degree will provide a more beneficial degree than a general psychology degree. "From what I've heard, it's hard to get a good, well-paying job with a BA in psychology," Serrill said. Serrill said he plans to spend five years earning his undergraduate degree at Western and will then get a doctorate, possibly from the University of British Columbia. After he finishes his education, he said he would like to apply for grants for laboratory research and possibly become a professor. Lemm said completing graduate studies and obtaining a master's or doctorate degree is the goal of many students, especially those who plan to work in mental health counseling or a psychology- related fields such as-social work. Dinnel said most Western psychology alumni who become counselors gain additional degrees in counseling or social work. Loudon said alumni may also continue their schooling in a variety of fields such as law, education and nursing. . Loudon said psychology graduates learn communication and interpersonal skills, which prepare them to work in fields, such as sales, that are not directly related to psychology but involve people. Dinnel said some Western alumni with psychology degrees are working as foreign diplomats, professional grant writers and lobbyists. "It is a very popular major because I think it's the kind of field a lot of people find interesting," Loudon said. "It's such a versatile degree." Cold Hard Numbers lllllllll^ }l|||ifc lÂ§l||ff|^^ iiiiiita Reality: An alumna's point of view BY LAURA BELZER The Western Front. When Western alumna Michelle Dirkse began looking for a job two months prior to graduating in June 2002, she said she was unsure of what jobs she could pursue after she received her undergraduate psychology degree. "I didn't know what I would be qualified even in applying for and what I would like," Dirkse said. It took Dirkse, 25, approximately five months after graduation to find a job. She was a case manager with Compass Health, a nonprofit outpatient mental health agency in Everett, from November 2002 until January 2004. She said she had applied for approximately 20 other positions before getting the job. At the agency Dirkse helped mentally ill adults do everyday tasks like shopping, and helped them find housing and health care services, she said. At her second position with the agency, she said she aided clients in getting jobs by helping them write resumes and preparing them for interviews. . Dirkse said the job was sometimes frustrating because she did not see much improvement in clients with severe mental illnesses like depression and schizophrenia. Dirkse said most of her former clients will probably need help with everyday tasks throughout their lives. Dirkse began working at a nonprofit mental health and drug and alcohol agency in Seattle in January 2004: She said she ^volunteered there as a tutor for a year and a half before getting the job. She provides social skill and anger management counseling services at middle schools and high schools for at-risk youth to help them enter higher education, Dirkse said. Dirkse said she also helps them pursue interests in programs such as art or writing, and she finds resources for students and their families such as temporary housing or electricity, she said. This can be difficult, Dirkse said, because she is Caucasian and approximately 90 percent of the students she works with are black. Dirkse said the job can be stressful because it requires an emotional investment. She has to establish trust and a connection with the 25 students she counsels and their families. "Counseling has a stigma, so coming in as an outsider because of my ethnicity, as well as my job title, makes it hard," she said. Dirkse said her psychology degree has helped her recognize and understand mental health disorders. Having a social science degree, knowing someone who worked at an agency and volunteering also helped her get jobs. An internship in psychology during her undergraduate years would have been valuable because all the jobs she applied for required experience, Dirkse said. This year Dirkse applied to Seattle University for a master's in psychology and the University of Washington for a master's in social work, but the schools did not accept her. She said she believes the schools were looking for candidates with more job experience than her three years. She is considering re-applying next year, and said she would have to get a master's degree to do advanced therapy. "I'm still trying to decide if social services is the right thing for me because it's so emotionally draining," Dirkse said. Are Your BRAKES making noise? We have a FREE brake inspection that you should get every 30,000 miles. 1 0 % discount with Student ID Prime Tune Brakes in Sunset Square 671-2277 WESTERN FRONT : CLASSIFIEDS : ' SELL! ! ---------- Western Front 2005-04-26 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS APRIL 26,2005 Dance: Student technology fee funds studio improvement CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 "We were only expecting five for the entire year." Students must audition for admission into the Bachelor of Arts program. Once accepted, students can choose to audition again if they want to move forward to the Bachelor of Fine Arts program. As demand increases because of the new major, Dennett said he is going to continue to try to keep the program small. "I anticipate we are going to have to put a ceiling on the program at some point," Dennett said. "We never intend to be bulging at the seams; it's going to be selective." The dance program has two studios, one in Carver Gym and the other, known as Ving!, at 311 E. Holly St., across from the YMCA. The dance program faculty intends to expand its facilities now that it has grown to include a major, Dennett said. It recently received a $45,000 technology grant, which comes out of the student technology fee, to expand the Ving! studio. Expansions will include installing a light board, sound board, curtains and lights surrounding the whole stage. Dance program faculty member Andy Noble said Western has a broad range of dancers, and the new major will only increase the quality of dance already in the program. "We have a really nice mix of dancers here," he said. "(Because of the major) the time commitment will grow, and therefore we will see a better quality of dance." Western senior Amanda Brings said she spends approximately 20 to 30 hours per week dancing. Brings is a liberal studies major and plans to major in dance as well. â€¢ "I was going to minor in dance, just because I enjoy dance, but I was pretty close to having it, so I am going to try and get the major," said Brings, who plans to get the Bachelor of Arts degree, which includes 89 credits of technique, choreography, history, pedagogy and dance science classes. Dennett said students and community members need to have the arts in their lives because the world is about more than just making money. "We can do without another McDonald's, but we can't do without the arts," he said. Corrie: Parents travel the world to promote daughter's causes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Coordinators of the festival and the World Issues Forum invited the Conies to speak at Western because of the impact Corrie's death had on the university community, specifically for students who are interested in human rights struggles and global justice, said Misa Takaki, volunteer for the festival. Corrie, an Evergreen State College senior studying politics, art and English, died from injuries she suffered trying to block an Israeli bulldozer as it destroyed a Palestinian home in the Gaza Strip city ofRafah March 16,2003. Corrie had been in Rafah since January as a member of the International Solidarity Movement. Peace activists involved in the movement used nonviolent direct-action resistance, such as standing in front of Palestinian homes and water sources to protect them from Israeli demolition, Cindy Corrie said. Corrie was staying with the Nasrallahs, a host family, when the bulldozers came to tear down the family's house in the name of the Israeli government. "The bulldozers would approach, and the activists would kneel to show their intention not to move," Craig Corrie said. "All afternoon the drivers would stop when the dirt would reach their feet. When the bulldozers retreated, they received orders that the activists weren't to be there and don't let them stop you in your work." Corrie stood on the steps of the Nasrallah's concrete home in her fiorescent orange vest. She waved her arms and knelt on one knee to show that she was not going to move. But the bulldozer kept going, witnesses told the Corries. Once she realized that the bulldozer was not going to stop, she tried to climb the mound of dirt being pushed toward her but was pulled down under the bulldozer. The driver said he did not see her. Witnesses said it would have been impossible for him not to have seen her, the Corries said. Corrie was the first International Solidarity Movement volunteer to die during nonviolent resistance, Cindy Corrie said. Since the death of their daughter, the Corries said they have been trying to continue Rachel's work themselves. "If there were some sort of divine providence, then the bulldozer would have run out of gas at her feet," Craig Corrie said. "The question is not, 'Why do bad things happen to good people?' But, 'What do good people do when bad things happen?'" Through education, events and scholarships, they hope to maintain a connection with the citizens and volunteers in Gaza, Cindy Corrie said. "A story like hers is an inspiration for all young people, in terms of taking a risk for justice and for what she believed was right," Fairhaven lecturer Shirley Osterhaus said. Palestinians have lived under Israeli occupation for decades, with the Israeli government controlling nearly every aspect of their lives. In response to this, some Palestinians have turned to terrorism to end Israeli occupation. The United States' position is as a neutral nation, but it has donated billions of dollars to the Israeli government to help stop terrorist acts, Craig Corrie said. The Corries said they are certain American tax dollars funded the purchase of the Caterpillar D9 bulldozer that killed their daughter. "We have to work to find out our role in this," Craig Corrie said. "I don't think American taxpayers want their money to be usedto commit the human rights violations that are happening in the West Bank and Gaza Strip." The Corries said they decided to . bring lawsuits against the bulldozer manufacturing company and the state of Israel on the two year anniversary of her death. Her parents charge that the bulldozer manufacturer, Illinois-based Caterpillar Inc., knowingly sold machines to the Israeli defense forces to be used to violate human rights. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western Federal District of Washington, alleged that the company violated international and state law by providing specially designed bulldozers it knew the military would use to demolish homes and endanger civilians. The Corries also filed a tort claim in Israel against the state of Israel, the Israeli Defense Ministry and the Israeli Defense Forces for their role in the death of their daughter. The tort is a civil suit asking for the government to assume liability for what happened. "Her death created a connection for a lot of people to the issue," said Deborah Puree, a Western marine biology graduate student, who went to elementary school with Corrie in Olympia. "People throughout our county were inspired and educated about the issue because of what happened to Rachel." Students: Tired of Paying Rent every Month??? You may be able to OWN your own HOUSE, Condo, or Duplex! Your monthly payments may be LOWER than your current rent! 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Teague defended himself by saying the club turns into an art studio Mondays and Tuesdays and is a private club so it does not have to follow city ordinances. Burglars up a creek without knowledge on how to row Two men trying to rob an ambulance boat Wednesday in Norway could have made a quick getaway, except neither knew how to row a boat. When the men broke into the ambulance boat, a burglar alarm alerted crew members, who arrived to see the burglars trying to escape in a rowboat The two were rowing in opposite directions and making circles in the water. Police said their paddling attempts were futile. The pair reached land and police took them into custody. Whether they stole anything is still unknown. Bad hair day triggers a woman to shoot at stylist's car . A bad haircut caused a woman to commit armed robbery and shoot her stylist's car, according to police in Richland, Wash. Julie Anderson, 48, had frequently visited the Stage 1 salon for years, but Wednesday she allegedly confronted her hair stylist in the parking lot with a gun, stole $100 from the salon and shot at least one round of bullets at the stylist's car. Anderson took the money she allegedly stole to buy herself a haircut at another salon, where police arrested her. She is in custody on suspicion of first-degree robbery and malicious mischief. Burglar pulls a bad santa trick Police in Kings Beach, Calif., arrested a man Wednesday who got stuck in a chimney while trying to rob an unoccupied house. Neighbors found Jose Francisco Martinez, 19, of Kings Beach, in the chimney after hearing screams from a house whose residents were on vacation. Officers took the chimney apart in order to free Martinez resulting in approximately $20,000 of damages. Martinez is in the Placer County Jail on $25,000 bail and police charged him on suspicion of burglary. 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"Happy holiday, man," said Western senior "Cheech," who chose to remain anonymous in order to avoid negative judgment by his professors. "It's 4/20." To Cheech and the rest of the stoner. community, April 20 can be a day to celebrate by recreationally smoking marijuana, which is illegal in all 50 states. Bellingham is one of the most notorious pot-smoking cities in the country, partially because of its close proximity to Canada, where the government has decriminalized marijuana use, Cheech said. ^Bellingham has a reputation of being full of hippies and stoners," Cheech said. "I guess I can't really prove this wrong, but I don't see the harm in chilling out and getting high once in a while." Western's campus police made 22 drug-related arrests in 2003, which is down from 36 in the previous year, according to its annual crime report. The number of issued tickets for drugs increased from 80 to.96 during the same period. The statistics for 2004 are not yet available. Western sophomore Evan Williamson has been coordinator of the Drug Information Center on campus since September 2004. He said the goal of the organization is to provide the student community with confidential, accurate and unbiased information about drugs and alcohol. "We're basically trying to un-fuck-up what D.A.R.E. did," Williamson said. Williamson said D.A.R.E., which has been the standard elementary school antidrug campaign during elementary school and is still an active program in some schools, actually created more addicts by giving young students inaccurate information about drugs. "D.A.R.E. enforced this idealistic concept thatall drugs arebasically the same," Williamson said. "Kids hear this, then they smoke pot and think 'that wasn't so scary,' and move on to use harder drugs." Williamson said he has noticed an.increase in student abuse of prescription painkillers such as OxyContin, a narcotic doctors prescribe for moderate and severe pain. "It is pretty scary because people can die, and that stuff takes over people's lives," Williamson said. "I want to reduce the 'D.A.R.E. enforced this idealistic concept that all drugs are basically the same. Kids hear this, then they smoke pot and think 'that wasn 't so scary, 'and move on to use harder drugs.' EVAN WILLIAMSON Western Drug Information Center coordinator use of harmful drugs by giving unbiased information." Whatcom County resident Robert Eriksen, 65, said he has witnessed firsthand the harm drug abuse has caused the Bellingham community. Eriksen has worked as an addiction recovery counselor-for 27 years and works at St. Joseph Hospital Recovery Center in Bellingham. "The majority of what we see is heroin, followed by alcohol and pot," Eriksen said. "There is also quite a growing population of meth(amphetamine) users here, and we see some cocaine and crack as well." St. Joseph's Hospital Recovery Center has a staff of 75 that' treats approximately 10 inpatients and 240 outpatients at a time, though these are rough estimates because of high patient turnover, Eriksen said. The staff includes psychiatrists, chemical dependency counselors and mental health evaluators. The success rate for patients varies, Eriksen said. If a patient has identified that he or she has a problem and wants help, the rate of recovery is approximately 90 percent. If legal issues or family members force . the patient unwillingly into treatment, the success rate falls to approximately 50 or 60 percent. "If there's a magic bullet, we haven't found it," Eriksen said. The Drug Information Center tries to accurately provide students with the positive and negative effects of commonly abused drugs in the hope that the straight facts will be enough to deter them from using drugs in the first place, Williamson said. Getting the message out to drug users is central to the cause, he said. The center set up a table at a reggae festival Saturday at the Pickford Dreamspace, and it plans to play host to an event in Red Square in late May in which students can tie-dye their own clothes and ask questions about drugs, Williamson said. The date is still undetermined. Because of its location, buried in Viking Union 517, Williamson said the center has only seen a few students this year, but it has received a lot of e-mails and hits on its Web site, www.as.wwu.edu/programs/druginfo. Cheech said he had no idea Western had a Drug Information Center, and the knowledge could have saved him from some unfortunate experiences with OxyContin and cocaine that he did not want to disclose. "If they're going to be doing drugs, you can't do much to stop them except give them all the information," Williamson said. "Hopefully that is enough to keep them safe." Annual Dru2 Statistics ADAM BROWN/The Western Front Evan Williamson, Western sophomore and Drug Information Center coordinator, works at the center and answers questions from students pertaining to drugs. - |^|||||||||||B| Si^Bii^Ilillllllli ill ill violations Source: Westerns annual crime statistics report ---------- Western Front 2005-04-26 - Page 7 ---------- APRIL 26,2005 FEATURES THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 7 COURTNEY WALKER/The Western Front Western sophomore Paul Fraser leans over the table to reach a difficult shot. Fraser said competition adds more excitement and often offers players a chance to win a cash prize. PassioinatepocjIlliiaHjiMiMess Western students travel to various bars to play their favorite game -. . . ^ : BY COURTNEY WALKER The Western Front Music plays in the background as pool balls knock against one another inside the triangular rack. The cue is tipped with chalk as the breaker gently sets the cue ball on green felt and the triangular rack is removed. A loud crack erupts as the cue ball strikes the neatly formed triangle of stripes and solids at the other end of the table. This routine is common for people who love the game of pool, including several Western students. Competitive pool games have begun to develop at many Bellingham bars. Brian Rollo, the owner of Kendrick's Billiards in downtown Bellingham, said tournaments add pressure for the players. He organized two tournaments, an eight-ball competition on Thursday nights for players younger than 25 years old, and a nine-ball competition for all ages Monday nights. Rollo said the entry fee for his tournaments is $7, $5 of which goes into the pot for winners. The first-place winner receives 65 percent of the pot, and the second place winner receives 35 percent, Rollo said. The amount of money a player can win varies based on the number of people who play, but Rollo said on average 12 to 13 players participate in each tournament. On nights when more people than usual have played, some winners have received close to $60, Rollo said. Heather VanWingerden, 19, a Bellingham resident and Kendrick's employee, said the competitions are always different and exciting. Some funny situations have occurred during tournaments, she said. "One time, this 14-year-old kid came in for the first time and beat everyone," VanWingerden said. "Some people were really embarrassed. No one wanted to be beat by him." Western sophomore Paul Fraser said he loves the added competition that pool tournaments bring. "If there's pressure, I find I play better," Fraser said. Competition adds more excitement and often offers players a chance to win a cash prize, Fraser said. His largest prize was $50, which he won at Kendrick's Billiards. When it comes to the game, Fraser said he cannot pinpoint exactly what he loves about it. 'It started just as a social interaction with friends. We realized how much we liked the game, and now it's turned into something I really love, and I can't even tell why.' PAUL FRASER Western sophomore said. "We realized how much we liked the game,.and now it's turned into something I really love, and I can't even tell why." Fraser has met some close friends through the mutual love of pool, and he said these friends made his first year at Western a great experience. He said that if he had never started playing pool at Western, he never would have met the people who are now his best friends. "My whole year would have been different if I didn't pick up a stick," Fraser said. ' Fraser said he enjoys playing eight- and nine-ball, but said nine-ball is the most challenging. In eight-ball, one player hits stripes and the other player hits solids. Nine-ball is different because players have to hit the balls in numerical order, and a player has to sink the nine ball to win, Fraser said. "True artistry comes in playing nine-ball," Fraser said. Like Fraser, Western junior Michael Biesheuvel said he . likes to play both eight- and nine-ball. "The majority of games are eight-ball," Biesheuvel said. "It's kinda nice to mix it up though." Fraser said he grew up with the game. His dad loves pool and his uncle once played Willie Mosconi, a pool legend and Billiard Congress of. America Hall of Fame inductee. Fraser received his own cue stick from his father as a gift, although he said it is sometimes a hindrance when he wants to play others for money. Fraser said when people own their own cues, others see it and know they are serious about the game and are a talented player. "If you play for money, it's best not to play with your own cue," Fraser said. "If you do, no one will play you." When it comes to hustling, different views arise. Fraser said he likes to hustle and last month made approximately $100. "I have never taken individuals for more than $25," Fraser said. "Anyone will play you for money if you say you'll play one-handed. It's a great way to make a couple bucks here and there." Hustling involves a skilled player betting against another less talented player money on a game. Hustlers know they can beat the other person, and do, winning the money. Biesheuvel said he disagrees with the art of hustling. "The whole concept of hustling is like a con," he said, "I don't think hustling happens nearly as much as people imagine." Biesheuvel said he grew up with a pool table, and he plays approximately three to four times per week at Bellingham 'It started just as a social interaction with friends," he bars, such as The Royal and The Rogue. Unlike Fraser, Biesheuvel said he does not like to play in tournaments. He prefers to play relaxed games with friends. Biesheuvel also favors bar rules over the strict Billiard Congress of America rules. "Tournaments and bar rules are totally different," Biesheuvel said. "There are unwritten bar rules that are just kind of assumed. [The rules] are much more relaxed." Biesheuvel said a difference exists between what the definition of a table scratch is in bar and official tournament rules. A table scratch is when a player misses the ball or hits the other player's ball before they hit their own, Biesheuvel said. Unlike unwritten rules, in official tournament rules, people play ball-and-hand when they scratch. Ball-and-hand is when the player places the cue ball anywhere on the table prior to his first shot. BCA rules are more explicit and restrictive. Strict definitions describe what a scratch is, and what is legal or illegal in the game. BCA rules state that before a player shoots a ball, they must say which ball they are attempting to hit, and which pocket that ball will go into. BCA rules also make undercutting the cue ball to make it jump off the table illegal. Bellingham*resident Joel Hollander, 25, plays pool one to two times per week. He said he sees beginners make common mistakes. "It's a mistake most amateurs make â€” hitting the ball too hard," Hollander said. Hollander said his secret for playing is confidence and concentration and making sure to take time for each shot. Biesheuvel and Hollander said music they hear while playing also plays a role in the mood of the game because part of the pool experience is the music. They agreed bad music can hinder the level of concentration while they play. Western freshman Jason Wong started playing pool two years ago. He started to play in tournaments this year and said he enjoys the competition. "It does give a little bit more of a fun drive," Wong said. Wong said he hopes his pool-playing skills will gradually increase with time. He said in high school he never had time to play competitively, but now that he has more control of his own schedule, he can play more. Whatcom Community College student Tony Lieb said he has been playing pool competitively for six months, and plays three to five times a week and has met several good friends through the tournaments. His secret to winning is to keep his concentration, he said. "I just try to stay focused, 'cause if I lose my focus, I lose." Lieb said. ---------- Western Front 2005-04-26 - Page 8 ---------- TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2005 'WESTERNFROJSfTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 8 New name, but same Western athlete Dykstra will return to women's basketball team after having a child, getting married BY NIC RILEY The Western Front After finishing 24-5 last season, the Western women's basketball team has plenty of reasons to be optimistic about next season. The team is counting on the return of a familiar face as one more reason to celebrate. Kelly Dykstra will return for her senior season after missing all of last season. Dykstra, whose name was formerly Kelly Colard, led the team in steals and assists as a junior before a knee injury prematurely ended her 2003-2004 season. "I didn't end that year on a good note," Dykstra said. "I want to come back and finish like I know I can. My goal is to help the team get to the Elite Eight. I'm prepared to do whatever that takes." During her absenceirom the team, Dykstra married former Western football player Greg Dykstra in July 2004. Dec. 19, 2004, she gave birth to the couple's first child, a daughter, Demi. Following her daughter's birth, Dykstra took two quarters off from school and assumed her basketball career was over, she said. She said she never expected to receive a call from the coaches asking her to return. "The coaches called the Monday of finals week winter quarter," Dykstra said. "It's funny because the weekend before I'd been talking to my mom about coming back. I didn't think I had anything to come back to, though." Balancing the challenges of motherhood, academics and athletics may overwhelm some students, but Dykstra said she is confident she can handle the challenge. "It's going to take a lot of work to get back to where I was," she said. "Sometime^ it's frustrating. I'm not used to having to start from nothing, but I have to remember that I just had a child." Assistant coach Sara Nichols said .Dykstra's return has inspired the whole team. "She's even more fired up than before," Nichols said. "Kelly is passionate and competitive, and she's a phenomenal young woman. If anyone can balance it, Kelly can. Besides, she knows we're all here for her. It's like Demi has 12 aunties now." . Dykstra began training with the team at the beginning of spring quarter. She said her MICHAEL MURRAY/The Western Front Returning guard Kelly Dykstra defends Western junior forward Tina Donahue Monday during a practice at Carver Gymnasium. regimen includes three days of practice per week and two days of personal workouts, in addition to the physical therapy required to rehabilitate her knee. She tore her anterior cruciate ligament during a game in January 2004. Dykstra, who is majoring in education, intends to finish her teaching certificate program by the end of 2006. After that, she said, she wants to have more children and looks forward to being a full-time mom. Her biggest goal on the court next season, aside from reaching the Elite Eight, is to win a game against Seattle Pacific University, she said. "They're one of our biggest rivals," she said. "I'd love to put them down." Dykstra's return impressed her teammates, including Western junior forward Tina Donahue. "She's a phenomenal passer, she sees the floor well, and she's a great shooter," Donahue said. "I think it shows a lot of character, and it shows what kind of person she is." West Coast schools travel to take on Western water-skiing BY SEAN MCCORMICK The Western Front The WWU Tournament Water Ski Team had its third annual Western Water Ski Tournament this past weekend at Borderline Lake, tucked away in the trees just off Interstate 5, south of Blaine. Universities from the West Coast traveled in rented motor homes to Blaine for the event. The two-day tournament consisted of three events â€” men's and women's slalom and trick Saturday, and men's and women's jump Sunday. Western freshman Dane Caldwell finished fourth out of 29 in the men's slalom. The slalom is an event in which the competitors ski back and forth on one ski, extending around buoys. The skier who clears the greatest = = ^ â€”= number of buoys wins. "Dane's been skiing since he was a kid," Josh Olin said, Western sophomore and team captain. "He's the best skier Blanchard and Western junior Kristi Christianson tied for sixth with a jump of 37 feet. ===== Three judges score each event, one judge in the boat pulling the competitor, one on shore and one in a 'This is the best tournament of the season. It's a 15- hour drive to get up tower located in the here, but it s worth middle of the lake. In the trip every year' me combined score â€¢ for the tournament, by far." TENAYA BORGES Chico State University The Western chico State senior and finished in first place women won the jump skiing competitor overall. University competition. The of Cahfornia, Davis competition involves a large ramp finished second, and Western the skiers jump off for the greatest rounded out the top.three. distance. Western freshman Kelsey "This is by far the best tournament of the season," Chico State senior and competitor Tenaya Borges said. "It's a 15 hour driveto get up here, but it's worth the trip every year." Borderline Lake is a man^roade lake in the shape of a stretched out bow tie. The lake is narrow with roundabouts at each end where boats can turn around. It also has two outstanding features. The owners of the lake use food coloring to keep the lake its bright blue color. Also, the trees mask the see WATER SKI, page 9 PREGNANT? CONSIDER YOUR CHOICES We can help... â€¢ Free Counseling * Complete Adoption Services Open Adoption - A Loving Choice Choose meet your child's family Medical Care Referral Confidentially Assured Bethany CHIMTIAHjSlftVlCBf * 4204 Meridian St, Suite 105 Betlingham, WA 98226 Your Needs Come First! call Rebecca at (360) 733-6042 Student Help Wanted The Western Front Business Office Sales Reps Advertising Services Delivery Routes The successful candidate will be hard working, team-players and will have a good sense of humor. We offer competitive wages. 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The components inside the 1300-pound V-16 engine must operate in unison for the automobile to reach its full potential. Like the Cadillac, Western's 1375-pound offensive line must function in unison for the Western football team to excel in 2005, head football coach Rob Smith said. "It is so important that this group works as a unit," Smith said. "If ' someone lets up it won't work." Western senior Loren 'They are very close. senior i.oren There is something Winter anchors the middle unique about the O-line of the Viking offensive It takes a special kind of combined for 37 starts in scrimmage, every play," Van Datta said. The offensive line hopes to improve on 2004's 6-4 mark. Western lost a quadruple-overtime game at Western Oregon University 50-47 Oct. 2, 2004. Three weeks later, Oct. 23, 2004, the Vikings decimated Western Oregon 49-0 in Bellingham. "We lost to a team by three and beat them three weeks later by 49," Freitag said. "We were too up and down last year." The offensive line is dedicated to playing consistently and improving on last year's performance, Freitag said. "This is a group who will set high goals," Smith said. "We have high expectations for â€¢ them, and I think it is justified. This is a good group, and we like the makeup." The starting members of 2005 's offensive line in total line and was the starting center and unanimous All- Great Northwest Athletic Conference selection in 2004. Western ran the ball for approximately 150 yards per game last year, while averaging 415 yards per. game offense. "We led the league in every offensive category last year," Winter said. "Our goal is a national championship." Western juniors starting left guard Peter Van Datta and starting left tackle Brandon Torrey protect Western junior quarterback James Monrean's blindside. Western senior Will Freitag, who started all 10 games last season at right guard, and Western junior right tackle Justin Simpson, who started eight games in 2004, will line up this season on the right side of the line of scrimmage. "We have to dominate the line of ROB SMITH Western head football coach individual' Western's 10 games in 2004. __ "This is a veteran group â€” a group that has played a lot-, of football for us," Smith said. "This group works hard." The Western offensive line stood side by side, with undershirts saturated from perspiration after Saturday morning's intersquad scrimmage. "We are the closest of any group on the team," Winter said. The five offensive line positions are one concise unit, whether the activity be floating down the Nooksack River, lifting weights together, barbecuing, playing video games,- using lockers side by side and having classes together, Simpson said. "They are very close," Smith said. "There is something unique about the O-line. It takes a special kind of individual." All five men have different pre-game rituals that prepare them to step onto the turf. BRADLEY THAYER/The Western Front Members of Western's offensive line practice Monday on the artificial turf field. "I like to be quiet," Torrey said. "I don't say anything. I like to sit there and think." Van Datta wears his Central Kitsap High School football shirt underneath his pads every day, he said. Freitag routinely puts his football pads on the same way each time he suits up. Despite the line's routines, each of its players must make a collective effort for it to succeed. "The offensive line is not a glamorous position," Smith said. "They usually are not recognized unless they make a mistake. They take coaching extremely well, and that will help with unit development. " Like the 1930 Cadillac Roadster, the glamour resides, on the glistening exterior, while the muscle that advances it lies under the hood. The offense for the Western football team in 2005 begins with the offensive line, which is dedicated to controlling the line of scrimmage and its opponents, during every play. "We see it as every team is beatable," Freitag said. "We can't hurt ourselves. We have to play smart." Water ski: San Diego State, University of California and University of Washington compete CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 wind, so the skiing is always ideal, Olin said. The mix of good conditions. and location makes for a successful tournament "It's secluded, so we all just camp out here together," Borges said. "It'sTad." Ten schools sent competitors to the tournament, Olin said. The California schools competing included schools such as San Diego State University, University of California Davis and Chico State University. The Washington schools competing were Eastern Washington University, University of Washington and Western. The University of Arizona also sent three skiers. The competitors from all the schools slept in tents near the shore of the lake, and Saturday night the teams came together for a salmon feast and bonfire. "We have a big barbecue and hang out," said Kevin McEllheran, Western senior and team president. "The ski team is all about having fun." Garrett Smith, Western graduate and former ski team member, now coaches and judges at tournaments for the team, Smith â€¢ said. Universities that play host to each tournament provide their own judges. The ski team has two more tournaments this season, one in Chico, Calif., May 1 and another the next day in Sky Lake, Calif., Olin said. "You don't have to be a great skier." Smith said. "If you want to learn we'll teach you. We have specialized people to teach you how to ski." SEAN MCCORMICK/The Western Front Western senior and Water Ski Team President Kevan McElheran takes off on his first run at the slalom in Western's third annual Western Water Ski Tournament Saturday at Borderline Lake. Everyday Special Students, Staff Â«: Faculty receive 54 off each gallon of gas. (W/Western ID Card) Ask about 3 week Free membership with Bellingham Health and Fitness Center (must be first time patron at fitness center) ---------- Western Front 2005-04-26 - Page 10 ---------- OPINIONS TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2005 â€¢WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 10 Senators should scrutinize past actions of U.N. ambassador A former colleague of John Bolton, President George W. Bush's nominee for ambassador to the United Nations, said Bolton behaved "like a madman" when he was angry, according to an April 25 CBSNews.com article. Bush, however, thinks Bolton would be a sound choice to represent the United States in an international setting. U.S. senators should seriously consider the allegations against Bolton. The ambassador is responsible for representing the United States, and an individual with a questionable past is not the best person for the job. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee postponed a vote on the controversial nominee until May 12 in order to hear the allegations against Bolton, according to the CBSNews.com article. Opponents have accused Bolton, who is the undersecretary of state for arms control and international security, of attempting to replace intelligence officials who did not share his political views on issues in Cuba, Syria and Iran in order to influence the content of intelligence reports, according to an April 26 New York Times article. Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., said Bolton has. repeatedly tried to exaggerate intelligence on weapons of mass destruction in order to fit his own views, according to an April 19 Associated Press article. The United States lost credibility throughout the world as a result of its futile search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, and Bolton's actions are not indicative of an individual who should represent the country. Those who oppose the nomination also have accused Bolton of mistreating subordinates in his current position, according to the AP article. Promoting someone who has a history of mistreating those below him to a position of power has the potential to reflect badly on the United States. Supporters of Bolton's nomination said his direct, tough-minded nature could be beneficial in reforming the United Nations, according to the AP article. Others have interpreted these character traits, however, as abrasive and temperamental, according to the article. Despite these allegations, President Bush is standing by his choice to nominate Bolton. According to the AP article, Republican supporters on the committee have said Bush's support of Bolton is enough of a reason to support him. The purpose of having different branches of government, however, is to make sure no branch has absolute power. The Senate should exercise its right to question Bush's decision and find a more suitable person for the job. Frontlines are the opinion of The Western Front editorial board: Caleb Heeringa, Laura McVwker, Zoe Fraley, Brittany Greenfield, Timory Wilson, Chris Ruber, Elana Bean, Marissa Harshman, Molly Jensen, Adam Rudnick, Krissy Gochnour, Christina Twu, Blair Wilson and Greta Smoke. The Western Front Editor in Chief: Caleb Heeringa; Managing Editor: Laura McVicker; Head Copy Editor: Zoe Fraley; Copy Editors: Brittany Greenfield, Timory Wilson; Photo Editor: Chris Huber; News Editors: Elana Bean, Marissa Harshman; Accent Editor: Christina Twu; Features Editor: Krissy Gochnour; Sports Editor: Adam Rudnick; Opinions Editor: Molly Jensen; Online Editor: Blair Wilson; Community Liaison: Greta Smoke; Staff Photographer: Mike Murray; Columnist: Tara Nelson; Cartoonist: Terrence Nowicki; Adviser: John Harris; Business Manager: Alethea Macomber; Advertising Manager: Joel Hall Staff Reporters: Leslie Adams, Lauren Allain, Laura Belzer, Adam Brown, Dawn Chesbro, Taurean Davis, Jessica Dignan, Kelsey Dosen, Adriana Dunn, Sam Everts Kira Freed, Dan Grohl, Blair Habenicht, Lindsay Hamsik, Ste- fani Harrey, Aaron Hart, Shannon Hutchison, Peter Jensen,- Tom Kloser, Sarah Kuck, Zach Kyle, Michael Lee, Kara Leider, Megan Lum, Michael Lycklama, Kristen Marson, Sean McCormick, Sean McGrorey, Ted McGuire, Liz McNeil, Kate Miller, Ashley Milke, Megan Muldary, Chris Neumann, Derrick Pacheco, Shannon Proulx, Mark Reimers, Nic Riley, Susan Rosenberry, Becky Rosillo, Katie Rothenberger, Matt Russoniello, Lincoln Smith, Devin Smart, Ben Sokolow, Elisa Sparkman, Megan Swartz, Trevor Swedberg, Taune Sweet, Bradley Thayer, Courtney Walker, Leah Weissman and Jared Yoakum Editor's note: The views expressed on The Western Front opinion pages are the views of the authors or cartoonists and are not necessarily the views of The Western Front staff, managers or adviser. And we quote: "I never vote for anybody; I always vote against." W.C. Fields, American actor College alcoholism a real problem LAUREN ALLAIN The remnants can be seen in Bellingham on any given Sunday morning â€” empty keg shells rolling down the street, crushed beer cans littering front yards, broken fifths and individuals who drunkenly decided, that sleeping on the lawn with a beer box as a pillow was an ingenious idea. The symptoms of alcoholism are so common in college they often go unnoticed. This serves as exhibit A. Students can view several other exhibits throughout campus, from Corona baseball hats to "Miller Time" T-shirts. Because of the widespread presence of alcohol, college has become a prime time to exhibit alcoholic behavior because students find it to be socially acceptable. More often than not, students dismiss alcoholism from their concerns. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism characterizes alcohol dependence as having a strong need or urge to drink, not being able to stop drinking once started, experiencing withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shaking and anxiety after drinking has ceased, and needing to consume greater amounts of alcohol to get intoxicated each time one drinks. The institute's definition of withdrawal symptoms is what college students consider a typical hangover. Throwing up, feeling shaky and having to drink a few more beers than in high school to get drunk is typical in college. When this happens in college no one worries. Students stagger to brunch, follow the starchy food with a nap and repeat the process the next weekend â€” or better yet â€” the next day. Many students find an excuse to drink on any weekday. Monday night marks the conclusion of the worst day of the week. That in itself calls for a beer. Tuesday night is when many students start to feel the weight from school and work begins to drag them down. To relieve this, several shots of tequila are in order. Then comes Western Wednesdays at Ocean Beach Club and Grill in White Rock, B.C. Pile into the limousine and pass the champagne. Who can resist 50-cent wells at The Royal Thursday night? Better buy a few. Friday and Saturday nights are given drinking nights, and Sunday is designated for sleeping and recovering in time for next week's activities. More shocking than drinking see ALCOHOL, page 11 Forum should include all viewpoints ADAM BROWN President George W. Bush is in the middle of a 60-city tour called Conversations on Social Security, a public question-and-answer forum about his proposal to privatize the program. Bush demonstrated his confusion on the issue Nov. 2, 2000 when he said about Democrats, "They want the federal government controlling Social Security like it's some kind of federal program," according to the About.com political humor Web site. Bush's Social Security plan would allow workers younger than 55 to put two-thirds of their Social Security payroll taxes into private accounts in exchange for reduced benefits, according to the White House's Web site. The current Social Security system does not allow for fund withdrawal before retirement. Time and Newsweek magazine polls showed 60 percent of Americans disapprove of Bush's plan, but that has not deterred him from trying to pass it. Instead ofbeing legitimate venues for public debate and discussion, Bush's "town hall meetings" are nothing but shameless publicity events promoting the controversial Bush proposal. Bush does not respond well to criticism or think on his feet, so he has used carefully pre-written audience questions and barred anyone who may oppose the plan from entering the "public" forums, according to a Web site for The Hill, a non-partisan newspaper that reports news about Congress. At a March 21 town hall meeting in Denver, Republican operatives forcibly removed three ticket-holders from the event simply because they had a "No Blood for Oil" bumper sticker on their car, according to an April 6 article on news4colorado.com. Security identified the three, who had purchased tickets in advance .through the office of Colorado Republican Congressman Bob Beauprez, as members of the Denver Progressives, which is a leftist organization. Security immediately ejected the three before they could take their seats. AtaFeb. 3 meetinginFargo,N.D., security blacklisted 42 people from the supposedly public event and prevented them from entering the building because of their political affiliations. University of Arizona student Steven Gerner said security kicked him out of the meeting in Tuscon, Ariz., for wearing a T-shirt with a Democratic Party logo on it, see FORUM, page 11 1 ---------- Western Front 2005-04-26 - Page 11 ---------- APRIL 26,2005 OPINIONS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 11 Alcohol: Beer bongs, keg stands are practical applications of lessons learned in physics class CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 every night of the week and more convincing of the alcohol problems in college is the definition of binge drinking. According to the U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services, binge drinking for men is consuming five or more drinks in a row and for women is consuming four or more. Stand outside of The Superstore Friday or Saturday night and count the number of students who come out with a six-pack. The count might reach a measly five. The majority of students who choose to partake in consuming alcohol appear to be doing so only to get completely hammered. Exhibit B: Thefacebook.com. This Internet phenomenon lets any student search through thousands of other students' profiles. Search groups at Western for the words "beer" or "alcohol" and a plethora show up, ranging from "Finish Your Drink: There are Sober Kids in India" â€” which has 418 members â€” to the 56 members of "Busch Tall Can All-Stars." Then search for random people. Notice the prevalence of pictures of students holding a 40-ounce bottle of cheap beer, drinking from a beer bong, doing a keg stand or simply lying on the floor unconscious in their own bodily fluids. These students appear to be showing every stalker who aimlessly looks at Thefacebook pictures that they are champions of getting drunk. In reality, they should edit the picture to include the caption, "Raging alcoholic and damn proud of it." Exhibit C: Any party. When a college student utters the word "party," it automatically implies the presence of alcohol. Gatherings that do not include individuals getting belligerent and falling over are not parties â€” instead students refer to them as movie nights. Don't worry Western professors â€” students are putting their education to good use. They use what they have learned in physics class to fight gravity. Two party-time activities come to mind: beer bongs and keg stands. Beer bongs work with gravity to rush beer into the drinker's mouth in a matter of seconds. Keg stands invert an individual, causing the beer not to reach the stomach until the student's feet have landed on the ground again. So, rather than immediately feeling the impact of cold, stinging beer, the drinker can suck the keg's tap for up to a minute without feeling full. Many may argue alcoholism in college is not prevalent enough to be an issue, but according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Web site, college alcohol problems in the United States have exceeded previous estimates. According to an article the institute published March 17, the number of unintentional fatal injuries related to alcohol among college students has increased from 1,500 in 1998 to 1,700 in 2001. The number of students who admit to driving drunk also has increased from 2.3 million in 1998 to 2.8 million in 2001. According to the institute, more than 60 percent of college men and approximately 50 percent of college women, whom the institute classifies as frequent binge drinkers, said that they drink and drive. Unfortunately, college alcoholism seems to be an issue because most students do not recognize their problem. The institute recommends seeking help if any of the following are true: one has ever felt one should cut down on drinking, felt guilty about drinking or ever had a drink first thing in the morning to get rid of a hangover. Most students do not ask themselves these questions and disregard them if they do. Waking every Sunday morning and promising to never consume the same amount of alcohol as the night before is a red flag that a drinking problem could be present. But instead, students share their stories of drunken weekend stupidity, share a meaningless laugh and then repeat it over again. Maybe the time has come to look closer at these questions. From limousine rides to Canada for those younger than 21 to cheering for someone who pukes and continues to drink, alcoholism is typical behavior in college. College sweatshirts lost at the bottom of the dresser after graduation are signs that drinking to the level of puking and blacking out is no longer accepted by society. Forum: If meetings are to educate the public, dissenting viewpoints need to be represented CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 according an April 2 article on the World Socialist Web site. Apparently, Bush does not feel too confident in his ability to answer questions unless they are softly lobbed at him from adoring Republicans. But what does one expect from Bush, a man who said in Bob Woodward's 2002 book "Bush at War," "I'm the commander ... I don't need to explain why I say things. That's the interesting thing about being president." The outrageous part about the administration filtering the audience is it does not pay for the events as it would in a political campaign. American tax dollars pay for these public forums, according to the news4colorado.com article. Taxpayers consist of more than a small slice of right-wing political viewpoints, and the audience at these meetings should accurately reflect a diverse population. The American public should be insulted that they have been reduced in these forums to a caricature of America's true political demographic. Bush thinks democracy means getting a bunch of people together who already agree on a topic to stroke one anothers' egos. That is not a discussion. That is not a town hall meeting. That is not a democracy. Supporters of the meetings would say the administration is simply trying to educate the population on the confusing topic of Social Security reform, but they should not consider propaganda as education. Throughout its tenure, the Bush administration has continually adopted the ostrich's "head in the sand" approach to dissent, meaning that if they do not see it, it must not be there. The United States faces trouble in Iraq, a huge federal deficit, a national health care crisis and the most politically polarized population this country has ever seen. No problem. 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Contact CampusFundraiser, (888) 923- 3238, or visit www.campus-fundraiser. com ---------- Western Front 2005-04-26 - Page 12 ---------- 1 12 Â« THE WESTERN FRONT OPINIONS APRIL 26,2005 r ^ BAY ST. ^ " COFFEE HOUSE Shows Start at 8. unless otherwise posted All cover charges go to local musicians *Thur. 4/28 Hero's and Villians $2 cover/TBA Coming in May- â€¢Fri. 4/29 Snow Cuts Glass The Pasties The Arcadians The Kasey Anderson Band Shift man Shift No Fi Soul Rebellion The P o l a r Bars Panda and Angel CD Release Party for Santiago - 4 b a n d s - $ 3 Your Heart Breaks . n . . / o A l k r Â±Tjr ^ u o ^ nxTA Bellingham's James Taylor and Jon Parry â€¢ Sat. 4/30 Miscut Keys; Gold Star; RNA ,B chuckanut Drive 3 bands - $3 1302 Bay St. Bellingham 360-734-3868 Â°pe" 7 dafs a week * * â€¢ * =ww gt; w.BayStreetCoffee.eom 6am- 11pm ECTIONS VOTE COUNT FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!!! VOTE ONLINE OR IN RED SQUARE APRIL 27-28 ONLINE: Starting 12:01am, vote through MyWestern.com 4/27 through 7:00pm 4/28!! RED SQUARE: ONLINE STATION OPEN 7am-7pm (Wed Thurs 4/27 4/28) THIS IS WHAT TH ---------- Western Front 2005-04-26 - AS elections page 1 ---------- AS ELECTIONS TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2005 â€¢ PAGE 1 Candidates varied, issues remain same BY PETER JENSEN The Western Front When Western students vote in the Associated Students election Wednesday and Thursday, their votes will decide who will be on the AS board of directors, and who will control its $2 million budget and more than 150 AS employees. Also at stake in the election is the fate of the most pressing issues facing Western students, including alternative transportation, online textbooks and the existence of the resource and outreach programs, such as the Women's Center and the Sexual Awareness Center. Traditionally, voter turnout has been low, with approximately 20 percent of students voting. But the importance of this year's issues to students may increase the number of voters, said Western senior Tony Russo, a candidate for AS president. Students will be able to vote online through their MyWestern accounts, a first for AS elections, said Tyler Kimsey, Western senior and elections coordinator. Online voting will increase the turnout this year, he said, but will have a greater impact in the future once students are familiar with the system. "I hope voter turnout will be high," Russo said. "If it is, it will not be because of online voting but because issues such as the resource and outreach programs matter so much to voters." Earlier this year, the seven-member AS board of directors brought forth a measure that would have consolidated all the resource and outreach programs into one program. Students expressed outrage at this measure, and the board voted it down, Russo said. After the incident, candidates made sure their platforms included the preservation of the resource and outreach programs, said Western sophomore Mark Iozzi, a candidate for vice president for business and operations. "Students know that these programs need to be kept going," Iozzi said. "Candidates have only one correct answer, and that is that more student input is needed before any action is taken." This year, as well as in years past, candidates debated solutions to the rising costs of textbooks at the AS Bookstore, Iozzi said. Although only some candidates put the textbook issue in their campaign platform, every candidate has a stance on this issue, Iozzi said. "Every issue is important for every candidate," Iozzi said. "Because once you're elected to the board of directors, your vote counts as much as any other member." One possible way to make textbooks affordable is to offer e-textbooks, Internet replicas of paper texts, which would cost students less money, said Western sophomore Monira Buntha, a candidate for vice president for business and operations. Students could go online and print out the required reading, he said. Iozzi said this would lead to an increase in the student technology see ELECTIONS, page 2 ballots for the Associated Students election online this week, said board of directors decided Feb. 23 to make online voting possible by allotting an additional $1,000 of its money to the $2,500 election Kimsey said. "Students are no longer limited to the polling stations submitted ,,..Nick;Cizekis.runnmgfor:srndent; body president because we need an advocatewhocanworkwithstudents, university administrators and lawmakers in Olympia. Our state capital decides everything from tuition to class sizes at Western. As Western's Associated Students legislative liaison in Olympia for the past year, Nick has proven he has what it takes to get results for Western students. Nick Cizek ,--,â€¢..As -:~,':. your-- - ucvbice in student government, Nick Cizek will fight for a fair tuition policy and the financial aid we deserve. Nick believes campus safety for all students is critical, and he will work with the administration to ensure the resources we need to make our campus safer for everyone. Nick will work with you to bring diverse groups togemer--t6 gt;-fmd^e- ;?siolutioiis we need for our changing university. Nick is committed to a fair, honest campaign and has worked hard to ensure voters have an accurate portrayal of the present and future possibilities for . Western students. Hewillcontinuetofightfor students' rights throughout the campaign and when elected. Unfortunately, a low percentage -of students typically vote in the AS elections. This year, we must speak as one voice for the future of Western and elect Nick Cizek as AS president. Online voting through MyWestern Wednesday and Thursday makes voting for Nick a snap. ViewNick'srecord andcomplete vision for Western, as well as new multimedia ads at www. chckfornick.com. Shannon Hutchinson I believe the Associated Students president needs to advocate for the students she walks amongst. Our campus as a whole is better than its individual parts, and my work next year will further strengthen that connection. I hope you will think about three things when you vote. First, I have served in this position before. I was elected for AS president at Green River Community College, and I spent the year working with the board of trustees and campus administration. With experience on my side, you can be confident I have the qualifications for this position. Second, my platform involves measurable goals. I plan on publishing the actions of the president and vice presidents in the AS Review next year. Credibihty and accountability matter, and the board should not do anything that cannot be detailed in a weekly article. Transportation is a topic that affects all of us. I will focus on repairing the large potholes at the Lincoln Creek and commuter lots for off-campus students, and I would like to make bus passes more convenient and available when you pay tuition for on-campus students. Third, your president should listen to you. I will empower student voices. through a commitment to your interests. I also will proactively seek your point of view on issues before working with the administration. I am here with you and I am here for you. Please vote, regardless of the candidate, so your opinion is represented. I am excited at the possibility of being your president next year! The Record: â€¢ Two years vice president business and operations. â€¢ Initiated creation of the Underground Coffeehouse. Spearheaded making the AS Review what it is today. â€¢ Passionately defended the Women's Center and the free comprehensive sexual education and unbiased drug information provided by the Associated Students research and outreach programs when those programs came under attack this year. Tony Russo â€¢ Co-founded the High Street World Music Festival this past fall. â€¢ Delivered an online textbook exchange through the AS Bookstore (launches this fall). â€¢ Laid groundwork for expanded transit and University Greencoats; .negotiated directly with the executive director . of Whatcom Transit Authority and the university administration, developed routes, budgets and funding models. WTA and the administration are cooperating. Transit improvement is possible because students made it possible. The Endorsements: My record as an advocate for students' rights, sustainability and improved bus service has earned me the endorsement of these AS clubs: â€¢ Western Democrats â€¢ H.O.P.E for Tomorrow SustainableTransportation Club â€¢ Students for Renewable Energy (the group responsible for converting Western to 100 percent renewable electricity) â€¢ Western Freedom Alliance (the group that pushed through a resolution condemning the Patriot Act) The Vision: â€¢ Night buses every 15 minutes until 2:30 a.m. â€¢ Make Western a national leader in sustainability, diversity, arts and music. â€¢ Make education more affordable, support fair tuition, reduce the costs of housing, transportation, and textbooks and create more student jobs. The Difference: I believe leadership is not about power or resume; it is about service and community. I ask for one more year to finish what I have started. ---------- Western Front 2005-04-26 - AS elections page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT AS ELECTIONS APRIL 26,2005 VP for Activities Yulia Mukhina I would be honored to serve as your vice president for activities. I am a junior double-majoring in human services and vocal performance, with a minor in Russian. I have a variety of experiences and skills that I can bring to this position. I have actively served with the Residence Hall Association, hall council and in leadership roles with various Associated Students clubs on campus. I am definitely a people person and have experience relating with diverse groups of people through my employment in both the Office of Admissions and the Financial Aid Office. - . â€¢ . Last quarter I was one of the founding members of a new AS Russian cultural club called Zolotoye Kaltzo. Nationally, I had a unique opportunity to lobby our congress members on environmental policy in Washington, D.C., with the Sierra Club through my service as RHS Environmental Club President. I enjoy music, art, the outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. As your VP for Activities my primary concern would be representing you â€” my fellow students â€” to provide the programming and activities that you want to see here at Western. I want to help foster a greater sense of unity between the various AS clubs to bring larger events to Western. I want to further encourage student involvement by making sure that current club contact information is accurate and up to date. I will serve as a resource for AS club officers to assist with planning and leadership development. I fully support the Resource Outreach Programs and would work to promote student awareness of the services that are available to them. Emily O'Neil April 27-28 VOTE EMILY because: Experience: â€¢ Associated Students Productions special events coordinator â€” coordinate late night and other special events â€” knows where funding is allocated. â€¢ AS committees â€” Student Senate, cold beverage committee, plus more â€” knows how decisions are made. â€¢ club leader â€” Ethnic Student Center steering representative and more â€” knows how to lead â€¢ public relations intern â€”- Whatcom Volunteer Center â€” knows how to promote. Game Plan: â€¢ Promote the AS. â€¢ Research how other universities do it. â€¢ Inform clubs of funding and planning resources. â€¢ Collaborations for larger events. â€¢ Listen to you by asking / creating a marketing division. Mission Statement: The AS was created by you and for you. It is really important to me that people know what the AS does so they use the resources they have already paid for and get involved. Being involved increases your leadership, communication, teamwork, time management and budgeting abilities, skills future employers LOVE no matter what your major is. Please check out my Web site for more info about me, the pros of the other candidates and no find out what the AS does! Remember to vote April 27-28. More Info: â€¢ vote.emily@gmail.com â€¢ thefacebook.com â€¢ http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~oneile/ vote.emily.html Nate Panelo Clubs play a vital role in our campus community. They promote a sense of organization for common interest groups, incorporate multiple perspectives into the university environment and encourage student involvement within our campus community. My name is Nate Panelo, and as your candidate for vice president of activities, my mission is to: â€¢ Build connections through ongoing programs designed to help clubs collaborate â€¢ Promote resources on campus for club functions and activities â€¢ Accomplish projects that seek to benefit the preservation of clubs and organizations. As a student leader, I believe that leadership is essential for this position. I am currently the activities coordinator for the Filipino American Student Association, an active leader in the Ethnic Student Center and a co-facilitator for leadership workshops. I am also a fun person who enthusiastically meets new people and shares useful resources with other students. Leadership is essential within any club and organization, and I want to help promote involvement of club collaboration. I am eager to reach out to students and encourage greater involvement with Associated Students clubs. My vision is to go above and beyond what is anticipated because "when you .do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world."- George Washington Carver. I want to thank my committee for all the confidence they have given me as well as my family for all their support. For more information, please visit www.NatePanelo. com and remember: NATE PANELO, HE'S YOUR FELLOW! VP for Academic Affairs James Sanders No profile submitted Elections: AS candidates have different views about implementing a new universal bus pass CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 fee, as printing out all the readings at campus computer labs would cost ATUS more money to pay for the printer ink and paper. The AS Bookstore is fully capable of offering e-textbooks through its Web site, Iozzi said, but the bigger issue is whether students and faculty want them. No matter whom the students elect, the AS would have surveys to gauge student and faculty opinions before taking any action, he said. The bookstore still would have to purchase the e-textbooks through publishing companies, who would determine the price of the texts, Russo said. "Textbook publishing is a monopoly," Russo said. "They will continue to gouge students with the costs of textbooks." If students elected him, Russo said he would wait until he knew their opinion before deciding how he would vote. Alternative transportation, however, is the issue candidates have most debated, said Western senior Brian Perrow, a candidate for vice president for campus, and community affairs. In speeches and in campaign materials, candidates have discussed implementing a universal bus pass system with the Whatcom Transportation Authority, which controls Bellingham's buses, Perrow said. The bus pass would cost students a fee of $20, which would be added to tuition each quarter, according to Russo V estimates. Every student could use the bus system anytime they were operating, Russo said. Students would use their Western cards as bus passes, he said. Russo, who supports the bus pass, said he also would try to get the WTA to extend its nighttime bus services. His plan is to have two buses running through campus at 15- minute intervals until 2:30 a.m. Many candidates oppose Russo's plan, Perrow said, because of what the required student fee would mean to the Washington state Legislature in Oiympia. "Every time we add a student fee, it sends a message to Oiympia that says if these students are willing to take on more fees, they will be able to handle an increase in tuition," Perrow said. When the state Legislature raises tuition, it gives Western a percentage by which the school can increase it. Western's board of trustees then decides, within the Legislature's boundaries, what to set tuition at, said Western junior Peter Graves, a candidate for vice president for legislative affairs. Western junior Nick Cizek, a candidate for AS president, said he offered an alternative to the bus pass â€” a nighttime shuttle service that would take students home from campus. Cizek said he hopes to accomplish this without the student fee, which he wants to avoid. "If we were to add student fees, it would make the issue a tuition issue, not a transportation issue," Cizek said. Russo said the student fee is only one possible way of funding the bus pass. If students elected him, he said he would exhaust every option before requiring another student fee. "If students step up with some cash, others like the city and the state are more willing to partner with us and help funding," Russo said. The AS board of directors could potentially act on each of these issues next year, Russo said. First-time candidates try to offer realistic goals to voters because of the difficulty they will have achieving them if they become members of the board, he said. ---------- Western Front 2005-04-26 - AS elections page 3 ---------- APRIL 26,2005 AS ELECTIONS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 3 VP for Business and Operations f MoniraBuntha As the Associated Students vice president for business and operations, my commitment is to enhance our university through positive change. My plan consists of original ideas to better manage and improve the AS: I would develop an online system to allow AS clubs to easily design, publish and update then- Web sites without the need for advanced computer skills. I would work with the AS Bookstore to provide the opportunity for students to purchase e-textbooks â€” a less costly alternative to traditional textbooks â€” and I would propose to have major credit cards accepted as a form of payment in the Viking Union. My proposals would allow for real and visible changes to be made on our campus. To read more about my ideas and experience, please visit www.VoteMonira. com. Colin Christianson College is said to be the best time of our lives. This is a time for personal growth while we expand our knowledge of the world and prepare ourselves with the skills to attain our personal goals and dreams. As the current president of the Residence Hall Association, I have created an open, cohesive environment for representatives from all the residence halls to share and voice their opinions. Their input is expressed in the activities and committees that I take an active role in. My goals focus on accommodating the students' needs of better communication, connections and increased convenience. Offering options is the best way to accommodate every student's needs. Students should have a visual Associated Students Web site that can be browsed quickly so that they can effectively find the events that they are interested in. To connect a campus, we can use television as a vehicle for clubs, organizations, academics and residence halls to plug themselves into to share their efforts with the community. By facilitating KVTK television's growth, it can act as such a vehicle. To increase turnout for on-campus events, our late-night shuttle should have an expanded route to accommodate students' transportation needs. Other goals include, larger co-sponsored events, installation of credit card machines, the bookstores buy back system...etc. I am ready to take my involvement to a higher level that includes all the students at Western. In the end, it is my goal that you have the best time of your life. Mark Iozzi I am dedicated to student activism and have the experience necessary to improve our campus and community. I currently serve on the Associated Students budget committee as vice chair of the Student Senate, as a leader in two AS clubs and as a member of the honors student board. I also am on the governing board of the Worker Rights Consortium, a Washington, D.C.,-based international anti- sweatshop organization, and I am a national leader in United Students Against Sweatshops. I plan to: â€¢ Strengthen all our Resource and Outreach Programs. I want to improve these programs through student input but will not impose any restructuring or censoring of content, especially for the Women's Center and the LGBTA. â€¢ Initiate a Flex Points-only meal plan option for students living on campus. Students would have the opportunity to opt out of our current quantity-over- quality meal plans. Instead, they could have more flex-points to use anywhere on campus. This would help open our food service to student input, creating an internal market-based incentive to improve quality. â€¢ Hold our food service provider accountable to students to get more local, better-tasting food, with more organic and vegan options. â€¢ Promote the new online used-textbook exchange. â€¢ Support expanded bus service and universal bus passes for all students. â€¢ Fully support the Ethnic Student Center. , â€¢ Bring more music and entertainment to Western. â€¢ Push the university to make a 100 percent commitment to oppose the use of sweatshop labor for Western-logo clothing. Endorsements: Students for Renewable Energy, Western Democrats, Sustainable Transportation, Western Freedom Alliance VP for Diversity Marcella Tomlin As a member of the Diversity Task Force and a passionate student leader, I work arduously on the maintenance and preservation of student programs and activities. Ethnic Student Center clubs and other Associated Student organizations, such as the Women's Center and the LGBTA, create immense opportunities for student involvement. As stated by President Karen Morse herself; "Diversity is central to Western's mission and strategic planning goals and is considered to be an integral component of a quality education. Our goals recognize the changing composition of society as a whole and its impact on the world for which students are educated." As your candidate for AS vice president for diversity, I hope to: â€¢ Advocate and support the agendas of marginalized groups of people and help them voice their individual concerns as students of Western. â€¢ Work in conjunction with New Student Services and Family Outreach to create programs that are all inclusive to the population of students coming to Western, and to boost the retention of students of color on this campus. â€¢ Assist in the growth and development of Hispano-American for achievement and mentoring program. student tutoring Native American â€¢ Encourage international students to have a more active role in their university experience. With this view, I hope to positively impact this campus and work to utilize all available resources for the support and advocacy of the AS and university programs, for as quoted by Winston Churchill, "We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire... Give us the tools and we will finish the job." ---------- Western Front 2005-04-26 - AS elections page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT AS ELECTIONS APRIL 26,2005 VP for Legislative Affairs Peter Graves Hello, my name is Peter Graves, and I am running for re-election for the position of vice president for legislative affairs. My experience is as follows: â€¢ Currently the Associated Students vice president for Legislative Affairs, working as a member of the AS board of directors, and working with the legislative liaison to ensure students are represented in Olympia. â€¢ Worked as the AS legislative liaison, worked directly in Olympia fighting for students' rights, and worked to ensure that tuition was steady and affordable. â€¢ Chair of the Legislative Affairs Council, which is Western's official AS legislative policy committee. â€¢ Served as Washington Student Lobby Chair, as a member of the WSL state board of directors and served as a member of the Residence Hall Association. These positions of leadership have enabled me to be an effective leader on the board of directors this year. Additionally, for next year I hope to accomplish the following: â€¢ Help with the creation of a tuition policy that is stable, predictable and affordable. â€¢ Re-establish Western's AS Washington Student Lobby chapter on campus. â€¢ Get more students plugged into the progress in Olympia. â€¢ Work with members of our congressional delegation to secure more federal funding for Western. â€¢ Work with legislators to ensure that civil and social rights of students are never infringed upon. Once again, it has been my honor serving you, and I would appreciate your vote so that I may do so for one more year. Ingrid Sagor In my sophomore year at Western, I am working toward a degree in English with a focus in creative writing, as well as a minor in women studies. Having prior experience in the associated student body and conflict mediation, I feel I am well suited for the job. I feel it is important that women and other marginalized groups have representation within the Associated Students. That being said, I feel it is important that in the position of vice president of legislative affairs, I serve .;Â§ as a liaison, giving students a sense of representation as well as agency within campus and community politics. The stabilization of tuition also is an important aspect of my campaign, as the VP of legislative g affairs deals directly with Olympia ' and participates in decisions that affect Western students. Being that Western promotes its diversity, I feel it is important that we have leaders who both defend and appreciate minority voices in our f community. For this reason, being a person to stand up against growing conservatism in programming and activities is very important to me. We cannot tout appreciation for diversity unless we fight for the representation ^ of ALL groups within Western's community. Allocating more money to the resource and outreach programs, as well as inviting innovative and liberal-minded speakers is something that I look forward to if elected. .J VP for Campus and Community Affairs' I am a passionate advocate for equality and diversity in student activities as well as academics. I adamantly support all of our resource and outreach programs. I am seeking re-election so I can continue to champion the issues facing ethnic and sexual minorities, and all Western students. I am a co-founder of the High Street World Music Festival and will work to ensure that the Associated Students continues bringing large events to campus. Alanna Ahern I have developed effective working relationships with key decision makers both on campus and in the community. These relationships take time to develop and are vital to delivering results. Yearly turnover of the AS board can hinder the voice of the student body because it takes time for newly elected members to acquaint themselves with the positions. I can start working for you on day one. That is why experience matters. If re-elected, I will work to: â€¢ Improve safety and lighting on and around campus with Western's administration and the city of Bellingham. â€¢ Provide free STD/STI testing at the Student Health Center. â€¢ Continue advocating alternative transportation options for our campus, including more bike racks and more frequent bus service that runs later. â€¢ Create a "buy local" resolution in the AS that shows our support for the local economy. â€¢ Support major increases in on- campus concerts and late-night | programming. â€¢ Support comprehensive sexual education and unbiased drug information. Club endorsements: â€¢ Western Freedom Alliance. â€¢ Students for Renewable ^ Energy. â€¢ Western Democrats. â€¢ Sustainable Transportation Club. â€¢ H.O.P.E for Tomorrow. Brian Perrow My name is Brian Perrow, and I am asking for your vote for vice president of campus and community affairs. I am ranning because I believe that our Associated Students government has lost touch with our student population. I can help bridge that rift. Western is a growing university, and the actions that we do now will have a lasting impact on future generations. The need to have an AS government that works closely with the students is vital to improving campus life and our community. If you honor me with your vote, I promise to make the AS government more involved in things that matter to students. We can solve many of the problems on this campus without using the same same-old policies. Instead of having to fear the Women's Center and other Resource and Outreach programs from being cut, you can elect me where I will be accountable to make sure that the student voice is heard in our AS government. We students must demand answers for the problems on our campus that have been there for years. If you elect me, I promise to bring fresh vision and leadership to fix the problems like a safer, more secure campus, parking relief and a transit system that works for everyone. The problems we face are not new, and we must demand accountability. So I ask you to vote Brian Perrow for VP of campus and community affairs. Christy Valle The campus community is the foundation of the university. Building strong ties with campus organizations and programs and linking them together with each other allows for strong networking and effective utilization of resources. Having put on programs and activities on campus through being a resident adviser and being a part of community groups like the Campus Community Coalition and the Whatcom Human Rights Task Force as well as a club leader in both the Latino Student Union and El Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlan, among other groups, I have seen how important the Western community is for student's overall success and happiness. I specifically plan to foster collaborations and alliances between the various committees, organizations and programs of university residences, the Associated Students, the greater university, the Bellingham community, and student clubs in order to help build a cohesive Western community as well as attain collaborative efforts for university and student projects and goals. My goals include: developing an effective line of communication through the collaboration between university and Whatcom organizations to assess and bring awareness to student issues as well as increase input; working more closely with University Dining Services to address student concerns from students with eating disabilities to accessibility; promoting various forms of health and safety on campus like increased greencoat services, and increased access, productivity, and awareness to programs like the research and outreach programs and the Residence Hall Association. Connections between programs andindividuals are key. Having been a part of both on- and off- campus organizations I can effectively be a liaison for your community. PPPPP
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Show more2007_0710 ---------- Western Front 2007-07-10 - Page 1 ---------- TUESDAY ISSUE JULY 10,2007 ISSUE 4, VOLUME 142 W E S T E R N W A S H I N G T O N U N I V E R S I TY IN THE FRONT Governor Christine Gregoire recognizes local Native Americans page 4 Sparks fly for Fourth of July page6a7 Theater students stay busy with Summer Stock pages Frontline: Be respectful atBellingham's parks page 10 ...JL. .JeL.J..i...l...l.... Columnist: Watertight etiquette page 11 f i t TUESDAY 85Â© X M ; HI6H_ 1 \ \ gt; LOW WEDNESDAY gQO HIGH w . tlW ^jj7 ?^C TNQ8SDAY 85Â° HIGH CÂ£Â»/ gt; ^ r 62* IIW source: National Weather Service Western senior competing in Microsoft's Imagine Cup Computer science student traveling to South Korea for international technology competition Isabelle Dills THE WESTERN FRONT . Western senior Brian Thomas is one of more than 100,000 students from across the globe going to Seoul, South Korea to compete in this year's Imagine Cup hosted by Microsoft, The Imagine Cup is a student technology competition for students to participate in one of nine categories including software design, web development and photography. Each year the competition has a theme to which all projects must be geared; this year's theme is education. Thomas, a computer science major competing in the software design category, was placed on a team with three other college students from North America. Together they created a software program called Omni. Omni is a language learning system which allows people to meet and communicate in the language they are learning, Thomas said. Omni is open to people of all skill levels and will help language students improve their speaking ability, he said. Thomas joined the competition after Microsoft made a presentation to Western's Student Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery. The Imagine Cup prizes include $25,000, $15,000, and $10,000, which are awarded to the top three teams. Thomas said for him the competition is about traveling to South Korea and spending time working with his peers from all around the world. see IMAGINE page 3 â€¢ photo courtesy of Brian Thomas Western senior Brian Thomas (left) and his North American teammate from Texas A M University, Malcom Smith, pose for cameras June 26 on Microsoft's campus in Redmond, Wash. â€¢ photo by Mark Malijan THE WESTERN FRONT Fellow contestants line up in preparation for the blindfolded slow race at the Cascadia Cup in Roosevelt Park July 7. The last person to safely navigate their way to the finish line is the winner. Local bicycle club hosts first annual Cascadia Cup J. Adam Brinson THE WESTERN FRONT While most cyclists around the world were celebrating the first day of the 2007 Tour de France on July 7, a few dozen in Bellingham were celebrating another competition of bicycling prowess: the first annual Cascadia Cup. The competition, hosted by Bellingham-area bike club Worms, consisted of nine events held at various locations around Bellingham starting at Roosevelt Park and ending at Fairhaven Park. At its peak, approximately 35 people showed up to compete, but not every participant competed in each event. Shawn Collins, the main organizer of the event and a member of Worms, said he saw the opportunity for a fun bike competition in Bellingham. He said he saw other events like the Cascadia Cup held in other cities, such as Portland and Vancouver, B.C., and realized Bellingham should get in on the fun. Jeff Baglot, also known as "Jeff Lost" in the bike community, came down from Vancouver to compete along with -friends. Baglot, who said he was declared a "Bicycle Chariot TJeathmatch Champion see CASCMIA page 9 â€¢ Science departments "receive $300,000 grant Sarah Mason ' THE WESTERN FRONT The Western chemistry and physics departments received a three year, $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to fund research of a liquid crystals technique designed by Western students and staff in early June. Physics Department Chair Brad Johnson said the research project could be a first step toward creating flexible electronic screens, which could be used as flexible solar energy roof shingles, or thin solar panel clothing parts. Chemistry professor David Patrick, who has been working on this project for five years, said the liquid crystals research is years away from being used to commercially produce electronic screens. "It seems we're at the jumping point for this project, it could gain ground really quickly," said Western biochemistry senior and Patrick's lab assistant Brooks Ohlson. "Over time it would be another cool technology and [could lead to] new things I see6MKTpage3^ % ---------- Western Front 2007-07-10 - Page 2 ---------- The Western Front ^} westernfrontonline.com TUESDAY July 10, 2007 Bellingham Police^n;^^ o!d: woman was Stopped by police- ; oil toejf (fop ;;blpck :^NlStajteI$i| I^icei issued t^ j citation on' suspiqon .of driving; " 'â€¢ â€¢ â€¢â€¢ without a license; ^ w /"'' ;J-; ^ . ^ ^ â€¢"; ^:'l[ . called to the 500 block? of Gpniwiallv Ave. where they issued a citation on .I suspicion of narcotics:violation tpja ; 24-year-old woman;; The: citation was on suspicion of possession of lessi than 40 grams; of marijuana^ v:; Â» At4:07ip.rn. July 4 twapebple/ the 1300 b ^ were celebrating the 4th of July by! drinking* alcphpl while standing on the corner of Railroad Ave. and E.; Magnolia St. police said. They were contacted by bicycle officers and cited on suspicion of drihkihg from ' gt;â€¢ open containers. / :\ 'Â», At 12 p.m. July^7; an incident M graffiti along^th1^^^^b|ci^to|y : Lakeway Dr.:;;-:.#^;^ .:;; a citizen.; ;/vTihe|Â£^ ^retaining - waijf|and 1ight;jp1o|e)!pp||c^|| v V: said.-; '.l^licerepo^^i^^ ;;;?:and:a"bea^ â€¢V;';|;blac:k;:sp^pain^ Chiribins closes to make room for French bistro â€¢ The. popular downtown restaurant and bar Chiribins is closing this week and will be replaced by a French bistro under new ownership. Chiribins, located at 113 E. Magnolia St., opened in September 2005 and was also popular as a venue for live local music. The venue's last shows were held on July 6 and 7. The restaurant replacing Chiribins is not expected to continue hosting live music. The sale will be finalized this week after months of negotiations with prospective buyers; Chiribins has been for sale for more than 5 months, manager Robby Du Brey said. When the new owners take ownership, the building will immediately begin remodeling and the new restaurant could be open as early as the first week of August, Du Brey said. Western will host second annual Visual Journalism Conference July 21 to 22 Two additional award-winning photojournalists have joined the impressive list of presenters scheduled to appear at the Bellingham Visual Journalism Conference, sponsored by the Western's journalism department. Chip Somodeyilla, of Getty Images, and Elaine Thompson, of the Associated Press, will join other experts of CORRECTIONS gt; In the story titled "Dancing to the Beat" on page 8 of the July 3 edition Anjali Kusler was misquoted. Kusler did not describe other bands, but is still pleased the Pharmacy came to Bellingham. Due to an editing error, The Western Front staff, not the reporter, takes full responsibility for the error. The Western Front regrets this and. any other errors. Errors should be reported immediatley to the Editor-in-cheifap^ westernfronteditor@yahoo.com. visual in photo by Jon Bergman THE WESTERN FRONT Port Gardner Firework Co. pyrotechnician Dale Yort double-checks the wire of a mortar prior to a fireworks dispay over Bellingham Bay on July 4. workshops and give an opportunity for participants to have their portfolios critiqued. On July 22, the conference will include a panel discussion of Edward R. Murrow's television career featuring his son, Casey, and television journalist Nick Clooney. The Murrow discussion is open to the public and begins at 2 p.m. Nightlight Lounge reopens after tax closure The Nightlight Lounge reopened on July 5 with its weekly 80s night Future music shows include Buckwheat Zydeco on July 15, Alo the New Monsoon on August 2, Charlie Hunter Trio on August 8, The Trucks on August 18 and Voodoo Organist on September 4. 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Deadline for submitting Ojofficial announcementsfor that issue is noon Thursday, July 26. The first Western Front of FallQuarter will ^bribe VVelcbme back issue, vvhich will have a publication date of Sept. 25. Deadline for submitting official ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING Main 280..For complete and updated information, inlcud- " '280.^-:-yâ€¢â€¢"â€¢-â€¢}â€¢:â€¢â€¢: -â€¢. *â€¢''â€¢â€¢â€¢'â€¢ # ---------- Western Front 2007-07-10 - Page 3 ---------- westernfrontonline.com NEWS Tuesday, July 10, 2007 | 3 Western student competing in South Korea on Gates1 dollar â€¢ IHMUNEfroml To participate in the Imagine Cup, Thomas had to undergo a series of qualifying rounds. Thomas said he first had to compete in an online competition solving programming problems. At the regional semi-finals in San Jose, Calif., he placed third out of nearly 100 participating students. Two other Western computer science students, Cameron Hatfield and Alex Luke, also made the top six. "We're delighted with the success the students have had," said David Bover, chair of Western's computer science department. "It's so nice that one of our students is representing the country. We wish Brian all the best of luck." Having made the top six, all three Western students advanced to the North America finals. Thomas said they were then placed in different teams of four, with each student representing a different region of North America. . "We had a couple weeks for planning," , Thomas said. "Then we had one week where we actually created our project and competed with the other six teams." During the North America finals, Thomas presented his team's project to Bill Gates. Thomas' team won first place, advancing them to the world finals in South Korea. Although the other Western students did not win first place, Hatfield's team won a best user interface award, Thomas said. Thomas' father, Bob Thomas, said this was a great life experience for his "It's so nice that one of our students is representing the country." - David Boyer, Western's computer science chair son. "He did this all on his own, with no pushing or encouragement," Bob Thomas said. The Imagine Cup will take place Aug. 5 to 11. Thomas said Micosoft will pay for all trip expenses including accommodations at a Sheraton Hotel. Between now and the world finals, Thomas has a software engineering internship with Boeing. He applied for an internship at Microsoft, but he was not accepted. "[Microsoft] didn't offer me a job," Thomas said. "But they are flying me to Korea." Chemistry and physics departments awarded research grant â€¢ GRANT I mm 1 haven't even imagined yet." Ohlson, who has been involved in the project for 10 months, said this method could potentially produce electronic screens as thin and flexible as a poster, which displays high quality images. Prototypes of such screens already exist, Ohlson said, but they are not as versatile and are more expensive than the screens liquid crystals research could produce. "This has a potential to be cheaper for certain applications," Ohlson said. "It's just going to take time to develop." Ohlson said the process of making electronic screens using the liquid crystals technique multifaceted with many variables. First, polyvinyl alcohol is applied to slides and wiped with a tissue, causing microscopic grooves. Ohlson said the liquid crystal solution, an organized solution unlike any other liquid, falls into the grooves, aligning the crystal molecules on the slide. Tetracene, an organic semiconductor (a controllable material which transmits electricity), is then turned into a vapor and deposited onto the slide. The aligned liquid crystals then organize the tetracene molecules onto the slide. 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The Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Center (AMSEC), which has a research lab in the basement of the Communications Facility, earned university support to start materials science classes, Patrick said. "It's a new way of doing things," Johnson said. "Instead of individual departments, it's a consortion of the sciences." The AMSEC faculty consists of professors in the chemistry, physics, engineering and geology departments, but Patrick, who is also the AMSEC director, said the university will soon hire AMSEC specific staff and create a new materials science minor. The AMSEC will offer services such as lab research and use of its equipment to businesses pursuing material science topics, Patrick said. ---------- Western Front 2007-07-10 - Page 4 ---------- 4 1 Tuesday, July 10, 2007 The Western Front Lummi Nation and Coast Salish peoples celebrate Governor Gregoire honored local Native Americans with Canoe Journey Day Jon Bergman THE WESTERN FRONT For the first time in history members of Washington State government officially acknowledged the Coast Salish. people as being the first inhabitants of Whatcom County on July 7, a large step toward building a better relationship between the local community and the Native Americans. Many families of the Coast Salish were the first inhabitants of the Whatcom area. In 1855 Chief Chow-its- hoot who represented five of the main Coast Salish tribes in Whatcom County signed the Treaty of Mukilteo. The treaty gave control of the land surrounding Bellingham Bay to the United States including the land now occupied by Western. The State Normal School was established in 1899 on Sehome Hill and was the predecessor to Western according to "The History of Whatcom County" by Lottie Roth. Sliversong Belcourt," founder of the Honor Foundation, said the Lummi Nation never-felt'like a part of the community until now, and this proclamation is a way of healing the wound left by the European settlers who developed the land. "[The proclamation] is recognizing that the [Coast Salish] people of this land had never been celebrated before," said Belcourt. "For the first time, [a governing body] is making a public proclamation that [says] we together celebrate this paddle canoe journey and the traditions of the Coast Salish people." "Honoring the First Peoples of this Land and these Waters," was a community event. Beth Brownfield founded the Paddle to Lummi Community Connections Committee to educate and gain support for the Coast Salish people as they begin the 2007 Canoe Journey, Paddle to Lummi. Public addresses by Washington State and Whatcom County leaders gave thanks to the Coast Salish people. Mayor Tim Douglas, Whatcom "I do hereby proclaimJuly 7, 2007 as Canoe Journey Day in Washington State. - Governor Christine Gregoire in a letter County Executive Pete Kremen, members of Bellingham City Council and leaders from around the community attended the event. Representatives of the Lummi, Nooksack and Samish Nations were at the event showing support and sharing a message of peace with the community. "Our people have been living together for years, and years and years, barely acknowledging one another unless we have angry words to say," said Chairman of the Paddle to Lummi Committee, James Hillaire. "But this event I see, will create a closer relationship between our peoples. We all have to learn to live together in harmony." Hillaire said the Lummi Nation is honored,to host the Paddle and to be among all the canoe families who have hosted this event. Douglas said the event is on land that was a pile of steel and concrete 20 years ago. Douglas said he considered the restoration of the park area a tribute to the Coast Salish people. Undoing some of the damage European ancestors inflicted upon the natural resources of the area. "Today, we gather in a spot that, has [been] at least partially restored what had been a wonderful heritage and environment," Douglas said. Kremen read aloud a personal letter of appreciation from Gov. Christine Gregoire. "I do hereby proclaim July 7, 2007 as Canoe Journey Day in Washington State," Kremen read. "And I urge all citizens to join me in this special observance." The declaration of Canoe Journey Day is the official beginning of the Paddle to Lummi event. More than 100 canoe families will be arriving at the Lummi Nation at the end of July. Western students should expect an increase in traffic because of the visitors arriving from the various tribes of the Coast Salish people around the Pacific Northwest. llllii^lg|^^lgM||||j^gi| Four canoe families from the various tribes of the Coast Salish people in Whatcom County paddle into Boulevard Park from Bellingham Bay and ask for permission to come ashore, a tradition called protocol. This is meant as a demonstration for the // The Honor Day Foundation reminds the community it can still help by donating food at local grocery stores to help feed the canoe families when they arrive, Belcourt said. Belcourt is also the founder of the Honor Day Foundation, which is a petition for a national holiday honoring the first people of this nation, their heritage and cultures. "We've been blessed by this peaceful relationship that we've had [with the community]. Yes there has been conflict, but in that peace we can create events like this and I'm really thankful for that," said violinist and member of the Lummi Nation, Swil Kanim. Swil Kanim is part of the Bellingham Independent Musicians Association, a group of local musicians who are contributing songs and music to a CD compilation to honor the participants of the Paddle to Lummi event. "One of the many blessings to this particular paddle is that the local community has embraced it as an opportunity to reach across cultural barriers," Swil Kanim said. He said he sees the proclamation as a fulfillment of the relationship between the native and non-native peoples. He said a stronger community would form by opening up this relationship with acceptance and sharing of one another's culture. "Grace is timeless, honor is timeless. Whenever honor happens, it doesn't matter how long it took," Swil Kanim said. The celebration ended with county leaders and tribal delegates embracing one another in a show of appreciation. www.shareyourlife.org 1-800-355-SHARE Coalition on Organ Tissue Donation Are Men from Mars and Women from Venus? Enroll in an Independent Learning Course! ANTHRO 353, Sex and Gender in Culture (5) PSY 119, Psychology of Gender (4) SOC 338, Sociology of Sexual Behavior (5) WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Call or visit us online for more information! 650-3650 ilearn@wwu.edu ExtendedEd.wwu.edu/ilearn 405 32nd Street, Suite 209 Choose Wisely, Choose Western ---------- Western Front 2007-07-10 - Page 5 ---------- The Western Front westernfrontonline.com TUESDAY July 10, 2007 HOT T)OG Sam McNeil THE WESTERN FRONT The pirate invasion quietly took Bellingham Bay by the gut. The ship Big Dawg, with a treasure trove of condiments and hot dogs in its hold, raised its skull and bones Jolly Roger over Squalicum Harbor on June 28. Marc Ravaris, 48, stands behind the till: a two-time Western graduate, member of facebook.com, instructor of English as a second language and Mexican silver jewelry importer. To hungry mariners and . students alike, however, Ravaris is known as the Pacific Northwest pirate El Capitan. "[Ravaris is], obviously a bona fide pirate," said Maria Heinegg, Western senior and the Big Dawg's "first mate." "He lives on a boat, loves to sail, makes jokes about Spanish gold "bullion and has an eye patch and other pirate gear." Brandishing hot dogs and buns instead of sabers and cannons, the pirates are open for business on Squalicum Harbor. Big Dawg is a floating beige work barge with a refrigerator, sink and skillet. Metal shelves hold the hot dog pirate's trade tools and wares; wax paper, lemonade, garbage bags, bottled water, onions, relish, sauerkraut, cups, straws, soda, ketchup, . pepperoneinis, hot sauce, mustard, jalapenos and curry-wurst. Docked on Gate 7, designated Fisherman's Wharf by the Bellingham Port Authority, El Capitan's sells dogs on the starboard side, fly their logo over port and sit customers on deck chairs at the stern, which is known as the Captain's Veranda. No grog, parrots, contraband hornpipes aboard. A motor on Big Dawg's aft makes it sea worthy, but only for glassy calm waters. Ravaris aims to replace the barge for a sturdier vessel. A jimmy-rigged fishing boat could enable high seas adventures, nautical hot dog deliveries and raids on Boulevard Park. El Capitan's is usually found on Vendors Row by the Viking Union (VU) at Western, but the lack of foot traffic, on campus during the summer convinced Ravaris to drop anchor at Fisherman's Wharf. Big Dawg's steam ovens, white board, crew and most of its menu will be familiar to Western students who frequented El Capitan's by the VU, one of the few independent, non-Sodexho food choices on campus. While they sell less on the docks than on campus - 60 to 70 versus 140 hot dogs - Ravaris said he is happy with the seaside summer station. "We are going in the right direction," Ravaris said. Squalicum is the second largest marina in Puget Sound, docking 1,800 commercial and pleasure boats, but only three restaurants are within walking ^ â€¢ ' '' photo by Sam McNeil THE WESTERN FRONT Western senior Maria Heinegg takes a break from serving hot dogs at El Capitan's summer location at Squalicum Harbor on July 6. distance. "I am glad to see more food offered in the. area," said Gayle Landerth, who works on the marina for Island Mariner Cruises bringing tourists to Bellingham. She said -while Anthony's Harborside Bistro and the Web Locker offer tasty vittles, she doesn't always want to wait for their meals. "We are the only ready-to-serve food in the area," Heinegg said. Ravaris said while the Port Authority is beginning to promote the Gate 7's commercial use designation, El Capitan's sole neighbor is crab merchant Grumpy Dan's ship. Drawn by the smells of cooking hot dogs and the new $2 grilled onion sandwich with a "secret ingredient," most of El Capitan's customers are fisherman and Harbor employees. Dinghies dispatched from cruise ships have pulled alongside to order. "People can,get hot dogs by land or sea," Heinegg said as she listened to "Parallel Universe" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, stabbing hot dogs with a steel thermometer to ensure they were safely cooked. She said she limits herself to one hot.dog a day to avoid getting sick of them. El Capitan's will return to Western, for Discovery Day weekend in October and will be in business fall, winter and spring quarters. After the gush of student foot traffic and business is out of season, Ravaris will again migrate to the sunny Harbor next to Zuanich Point Park and the sea. 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(Mm AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY S8S.462.aE.RM ---------- Western Front 2007-07-10 - Page 6 ---------- 6 I Tuesday, July 10, 2007 FEATURES The Western Front Behind the scenes of the Haggen Family 4 photo by Justin Steyer THE WESTERN FRONT Fireworks explode over Bellingham Bay as part of a 20- minute display organized by the Whatcom County Chamber on July 4. i ^ Jon Bergman THE WESTERN FRONT Soaring 1,600 feet above Bellingham Bay, a burst of color and a shower of sparks are accompanied by'a concussion of thunder. Thousands of Bellingham residents sit in awe from the amazing dance of fire. The Haggen Family 4th of July Celebration kicked off the,summer with a spectacle of fire, color and sound on July 4. Port Gardner Fireworks Go., has been in charge of the fireworks display at Bellingham Bay for 18 years and will'continue, said Sheila Connors, Marketing Events Director of the Bellingham/ Whatcom Chamber of Commerce Industry. "If it's not broken, you don't need to fix it," Connors said. Connors said Port Gardner works well with the city and Port of Bellingham coordinating the event and doing an excellent job with the show. Port Gardner owner John Fisher, who established his business in 1989, has worked in pyrotechnics for 25 years. His crew and equipment arrive from Everett, Wash, on the day of the show and setup takes more than five hours. During that time, Fisher and his crew place tubes, called mortars, of varying lengths and sizes on end into large wooden containers. The crew surrounds the tubes with sand to hold them stationary and perpendicular to the ground. The sand is also used to dampen the recoil from the -shell exploding out of the mortar like a cannon, Fisher said. Fisher instructs, the crew where to place the various shells and in what sequence he wants each firework to launch. "They are always coming out with new pyrotechnic items," Fisher said. "We always incorporated all the latest ones." Aluminum foil is used to cover the top of the mortars and the fuses to each shell. This protects the remaining shells from accidental ignition, John McLerran, a pyrotechnician from Marysville, said. "As the [shells] leave the tubes we don't want the sparks to ignite the mortar beside them," McLerran said, who has worked with Fisher for six years. Each shell contains a black powder lift charge at the bottom. Inside the shells are one and a, half inch stars surrounded by more black ummet/ photo by Mark Malijan THE WESTERN FRONT Western alumnus Sarah Schwartz and Nicholas Conner prepare to say their vows in front of Old Main on July 7. Devon Frederickson " THE WESTERN FRONT Standing atop a stool at the alter, the 5-foot-3-inch bride leaned in to kiss her 6-foot-7- inch groom after the reverend closed the ceremony with, "You may now kiss the bride." On July 7, Western alumni Nicholas Conner, 25, and Sarah Schwartz, 23, were inarried in front of the Old Main building on Western's campus^ The couple met at Western at the end of Conner's senior year in 2004. "They sort of gelled right away. It was love at first sight," said Ashley VanOeveren, a friend of Nick and Sarah who also met her husband at Western. "Anybody who loves the history channel as much as Nick does must be his soul mate." Conner said he knew right away he and Sarah were meant for each other when she began answering all the questions correctly to The Simpsons daily trivia he had in his room the night they were introduced. "I don't know how many girls will sit around all day and watch cartoons like The Simpsons with their fiances," said Lisa Kimura, Conner's sister-in-law. VanOeveren said she knows many couples who met at Western and got married after graduation. She said the reason could be Western's atmosphere draws like-minded, idealistic people. "College is just the part of life where people start thinking about it more seriously," said Troy Patrick, a friend of Conner who met his wife at Western during his freshman // year. Conner graduated from Western in December 2004 with a degree in marketing and started working for Sterling Life Insurance Co., while Schwartz finished school and graduated with a degree in history in 2006. She is now earning her teaching c e r t i f i c a t e as a post baccalaureate at Western. The weather was cool and sunny for the wedding and the guests seated themselves on either side of the brick walkway leading up to the main entrance of Old Main. The reception was held in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room as the sun set over the They right a\ love at - Ashley V lt; of Nichola Sarah Sch\ ---------- Western Front 2007-07-10 - Page 7 ---------- westernfrontonline.com FEATURES Tuesday, July 10, 2007 |,J IH of fuly Celebration powder. Stars are spheres of chemicals that burn as they fly. When the fuse is lit, the black powder ignites, propelling the shell into the air. This explosion ignites an internal time-delay fuse, which burns through to the burst charge inside the center of the shell. The burst charge explodes at the desired height, sending the stars outward, which start to burn from the explosion, Fisher said. The stars vary in size and chemical composition, producing a variety of colors, plus their placement inside the shell can have a dramatic effect at the point of explosion. The fuses are linked to an electrical switchboard, called a firing panel, and is hooked up to a battery. Fisher, who starts each explosion to go off in sequence, manually operates the firing panel. "We have a listing of all the different types of pyrotechnics," Fisher said. "So we stagger the pyrotechnics according to their special effects in the sky," Connors viewed this year's display from the firing platform. "It seemed like there was' constant thunder after each one," Connors said.. "[It filled] completely across the sky, from one end to the other, it was just huge from where we 'v were at," she said, describing , a 16-inch shell launched that night. The 4th of July Celebration lt; featured five of the 16-inch shells, costing $750 each. "The most spectacular firework we have, for the money and for one of these big shows, is probably the 16-inch shells," Fisher said. The shell can travel up. to 1600 feet into the air before the final explosion. "The spread is probably â€ž close to a city square block or larger?" Fisher said. Planning for the 4th of July Celebration begins when Connors receives a call from Port Gardner in February and J is sent a contract detailing the a costs of the display. She said-she then draws up a contractus with Haggen Inc. to help cover t the cost of the fireworks, which - is more than $20,000. Connors writes a contract with the Port of Bellingham for use of the^ launch site, which is a man-made lagoon formerly owned by Georgia Pacific. She then seeks local sponsorship to add to the show's excellence with, donations to purchase more shells, she said. "When I do watch [the fireworks] my favorite place is from Western, up by the ^Performing Arts Center," said Haggen- Inc. spokeswoman 'Becky Skaggs. .':â€¢â€¢'â€¢ gt; â€¢ Haggen Inc. has sponsored the event since 1995, when : Tom â€¢ Kenney; vice president : of fihahce for Haggen =Inc?, â€¢ started it as a part ofyheir community outreach.program, Skaggs said. . ' â€¢'â€¢-â€¢*.,': "It was a great,^ho\v,; every V year we just^ keejp getting better," Connors said; "The more sponsors vwe get, the more we can; add to the show" She said that Ihey had : doubled the sponsorship from local businesses compared to :|^si^ar.'.;-:^;V..â€¢-â€¢'; ".' " V ^ â€¢ i | | p t ^ ; ^ â€¢ ^ r t ; ? gt;, Gardner ^izewotks GQ^: also provides p^otedhrjics; for events â€¢ like /the -Everett's^i^llrAmencan Fourth oÂ£ ^uly ^Celebration, Aquafest 'in* Lake Stevens, ^ Wash- Â£â€¢ rand^the - Mukjtte/o's vtight-House festival; 'A.^3 ati bay. The father of the groom, Bob Conner, said he was pleased with the location for the wedding. He said campus provided a nice atmosphere in terms of both aesthetic appeal and significance for the couple since they met at Western. " T h e location is historic, it's in great condition and it's appropriate for them," Bob Conner said. "I think it's perfect." The colors chosen for the ceremony were pink and brown. Pink bouquets of roses decorated each table in the multipurpose room and pink globe lanterns hung from the ort of gelled vay. It was first sight" mOeveren, friend s Conner and vartz absolutely ceiling. Other memorable touches from the wedding included the performance by the flower girl and ring bearer. The children walked down the path to the alter separately because the flower girl stopped at the beginning of the path to watch the rose petals blow away in the wind. The ring bearer decided to go on ahead without her while he impatiently hit his head with the pillow several times. The couple also enjoyed a wedding cake made by Schwartz's friend and . seamstress Lacey Oleson who topped the cake with personalized clay figures of the couple, sized proportionately so the bride stood shorter than the groom. I - ; ; â€¢â€¢'"â€¢'"' ' â€¢ â€¢ ' ; ' ~ ; ' ; , ; " " photo by Mark Malijan THE WESTERN-FRONT Hundreds of spectators gather at Boulevard park to watch the 4th of July fireworks show on Bellingham Bay. ---------- Western Front 2007-07-10 - Page 8 ---------- The Western Front westernfrontonline.com TUESDAY July 10, 2007 Western thespians stock up for summer ... photo by Julie DeFoer, Good. Eye Design Megan Jackson, playing Anna in "The King and I," poses in costume. Mark Malijan THE WESTERN FRONT A magical sorcerer, a lost little girl and the King of Siam come together in this year's 37th annual Summer Stock production. Western's theatre arts department, in collaboration with the College of Fine and Performing Arts, will perform three classic plays. The King and I, Alice in Wonderland and The Tempest will be performed at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) and Bellingham parks from July 12 to August 18. The Tempest won't have the luxury of a conventional stage. The actors will have a chance to get out into the community by performing at Bellingham parks and surrounding areas, said Western senior and The Tempest stage manager J.J. Palmer. "We hit 13 different parks, from Semiahmoo to Lummi Island," Palmer said. The tempest stage crew and cast will deal with a changing stage every performance. Palmer said he was anxiously waiting for opening day on July 12 at the Semiahmoo resort. Western senior Allison Waddell, a marketing and publicity intern said Summer Stock aims to give student actors more experience and engage the Bellingham community. Open auditions were called for the three plays in a press release from the theatre and arts department. It encouraged community members to participate, especially children, for parts in The King and I. "We wouldn't be able to put Summer Stock on without the community's support," Waddell said. The King and I stage manager and Western senior Todd Tillet manages a wide range of talent, which includes 10 children ranging between the ages of five and 15. Half of the cast for The King and I is made up of students and the other half community members, Tillet said. -'â€¢â€¢y 'â€¢'â€¢-â€¢'â€¢'â€¢"My job is to make sure everything is running smoothly " h e said. "If nobody is hurt or crying at the end of the day, I consider that a good rehearsal," The King and I will be on the main stage of the PAC starting July 19 and will present a gorgeous set, Tillet said. "It's all fun. This is the biggest show I've done so far," Tillet said.. . . . . . _ . Tillet is also the stage manager for Alice in Wonderland, which will be in the PAC Underground Theatre starting Aug. 8. This year's performance of Alice in Wonderland will give audience members something the theatre department has never done before â€” a rotating seating area. The audience will watch the play on a rotating turntable as it turns them to alternating views of the stage during the performance, he said. The three plays will give students and community members the chance for summer time entertainment and to check out the latest acting talent that Western has to offer. 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Collins and the rest of the Worms presented Berg the trophy - a cup made from used bike parts and beer cans - after the final event in Fairhaven Park. The first two events, the Slow Race and the Blindfolded Slow Race, were competitions to see who could cross the finish line last without stopping or putting a foot down. Both were held at Roosevelt Park. The riders moaned when Collins described the rules for the Blindfold Slow Race, in which competitors, had to wear strips of fabric across their eyes. "There's gonna be some hurt people," Baglot said. "But no one has ever died in a bike event yet." The next two events were held in a parking lot near the corner of Fraser and Puget streets. During Musical Bikes, a game similar to Red Light, Green Light, Collins played MP3s from speakers on his bike trailer. About 15 bikers rode in a counter-clockwise circle; every time he paused the music, any biker still moving was disqualified. Foot Down was a competition to ride in an increasingly smaller circle while never letting a foot touch the grouad. Rather than relying on the honor system, Collins had all the spectators make a 50- foot ring around the bikers. Every few seconds he asked the circle to nove in, limiting the amount of space for biking. The bikers were colliding and falling by the end of the event, but no one complained. The group then rode to Cornwall Park for the next events. Cheers of "This is so rad!" and "This is the best game!" rang out during the next event, Bike Tag, an obvious crowd favorite. Adam Morris-Cohen, a member of Wjorms Honesty A Dependability Guaranteed! 10% Discount w i t h Student ID 1189 E. Sunset Dr. â€¢ Bellingham In Sunset Square' r y W s f t c y w M j k No A p p o i n t m e n t N e c e s s a ry L o a n e r Cars Do you have a broken iPod? Get your iPod repaired or (maybe) we'll buy It and Western graduate student, said in this event the bikers had three strips of neon-colored surveyor's tape attached to their bodies or bikes. The goal was to steal the most pieces of tape from the other bikers. The close quarters and high speeds of three dozen competitors on the field proved dangerous, resulting in more than 15 crashes that launched people to the ground. Berg received some grass burn, but no one was severely injured. The next event, a beer relay, involved approximately o two-person teams. The competition began with the teams lining up approximately 50 feet away from the other teammate. Morris-Cohen said the goal was to chug a beer, ride to the partner, hand the teammate a beer to chug, and bike back to the start - all while wearing blindfolds. The competition ended at Fairhaven Park. The final events, the Bike Dance-off and Clown Bike, happened as the sun set. For the Dance-off, Collins set up his trailer in a parking lot and blasted music while he and half a dozen other riders showed off their best moves. Eventually it became a battle between Collins and Nix, who is a member of the Vancouver-based bike dance troupe B:C: Clettes. Collins spun and dipped his bike a la Fred and Ginger, then Nix started breakdancing next to her bike. Collins rode, on his handlebars; Nix did cartwheels over her bike as it laid on the asphalt. Finally, Collins jumped on Nix's bike and proceeded to ride it facing backward. Everyone involved, including Nix, declared Collins the winner. In Clown Bike, the final event, Collins said the goal was to ride about 20 feet with as many people that could fit on a bike. Three teams competed and could carry four people without any trouble. At five people, the rear wheel on one of the bikes collapsed. Steve Gadingan, a Western senior and a rider on the ill-fated bike, described the incident as a taco, a term used for when the rim bends in the center and curls up like a taco shell. The winning team,, consisting of Worm members, won with eight people on a small BMXbike. Gadingan said one of the C3601 6 7 1 - 2 2 77 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK photo by Mark Malijan THE WESTERN FRONT Adam Morris-Cohen waits for the next competition at the Cascadia Cup July 7. Morris- Cohen's bike, named My Girl, is equipped with an mannequin leg wearing an in-line skate to replace the front tire. best parts of the competition was meeting fellow bikers. "I've been biking around [Bellingham] and I recognize everyone's bikes and faces," Gadingan saidr "But I never had a chance to meet them until now." One of the main attractions during the day was the "freak bikes." Freak bikes are any bikes outside the norm, Baglot said. "[Freak bikes are] anything that make you say, 'What the hell is that?'" Baglot said. The bike that drew the most attention was a bike called My Girl, a creation of Morris-Cohen and fellow Worm member Jonnie McConnell. The back of the bike was teal and pink and had "My Girl" emblazoned across the drivetrain cover, while the front wheel was replaced with a matching in-line skate on a mannequin's leg, complete with a black stocking. The Cascadia Cup was her maiden show, he said. Collins said he was thrilled with the success of the first annual Cascadia Cup. "It's been a hell of a lot of fun," he said. "I could not have imagined it would have been this great." Free pick up and delivery iPod Repair (local calf) " ^ 360- 820-2818 iPod Battery Replacement: * | n c | U ( j es $49.95 Withl Year warranty. , n s t a l a t i o n* $39.95 With 90 day warranty. Grills just wanna have fun! Fresh, natural seafood Organic naturally raised beef CommwUtuj^ FOOD CO^OP 1220 N. Forest St. Downtown Bellingham 360-734-8158 www.communityfood.coop Open every day 7 am-9 pm Find buried treasure in your 3 m 01 Hewa^ tl.aB0NDS Do you have old Savings Bonds? Check out the Savings Bond Calculator at www4avingsb0nds.gov to discover their value. 1-800-4US BOND , p ^ A public service of this newspaper ^Â§g!/ ---------- Western Front 2007-07-10 - Page 10 ---------- The Western Front westernfrontonline.com OPINION TUESDAY July 10, 2007 PACE 1 0 vHdRfl voices Compiled by Megan Claflin What is the worst pick up line you've ever used or heard? Part two Abe Smith-Groening JUNIOR "A girl came up to me and said, 'Nice pants/ then just stared so I walked away/' AceYounggren JUNIOR "Is that mirror in your pocket, because I could see myself in those pants/' Chris Antes JUNIOR "The word is legs. Spread the word." Jay Dealy SENIOR "Hey! I just farted. You want to get out of here?" Respectful use of parks benefits all visitors With the sun beaming over the visitors of Boulevard Park, a Western student playing Frisbee is forced to sprint after a poor throw. Only, instead of making a highlight reel diving catch, the barefoot would-be star slips in dog poo and falls, leaving the Frisbee to sail into a belligerently drunk man who then proceeds to shout a slew of curse words toward no one in particular, which in turn upsets the parents who came with their children to enjoy a carefree day at the park. This exaggerated scenario sums up all that can go wrong in a public space shared by many people. Catering to the needs of a diverse crowd can be difficult, but following some basic guidelines and using common sense can make Bellingham's parks more enjoyable for everyone. - One thing to always keep in mind is that you represent Western wherever you go. Public perception can be ruined by just Frontline editorials reflect the opinion of the editorial board and not the staff or advertisers of The Western Front. a handful of obnoxious and reckless deviants, so don't let you or your friends get out of control when visiting parks, or any public space for that matter. Obey all laws at parks, including no consumption of alcoholic beverages. Drinking in public and public intoxication tickets are a needless waste of your money. Besides, you don't want to be the belligerent drunk screaming slurred expletives after being hit by the Frisbee, do you? Speaking of Frisbees, when throwing anything, be it a football, a baseball or a Frisbee, make sure you leave enough space between the people around you so any erroneous throws won't put an innocent person at risk. However, that doesn't mean you can invade the space of people who have been playing catch before you arrived. If you choose to stand near a game of touch football, don't be surprised if a football accidentally smacks you in the back of the head. To avoid the unfortunate mess of the Frisbee/dog poo debacle, we have one simple solution: doggie bags. Make sure you have the tools to clean up after any pet you bring to the park and make sure pets are legal at the park you choose to visit. Aside from the obvious hazards and hassles animal waste can cause unsuspecting park-goers, it also creates an unpleasant stench that can muzzle the normally clean and invigorating scent of Bellingham's parks. Also, avoid loud cursing when people are nearby, and especially censor yourselves when children are present. Don't be the one to force the question, "Dad, what does [insert your usual "Many people visiting parks may not have as open a vocavulary as you, so avoid cursing in general" expletive here] mean?" Many people visiting parks may not have as open a vocabulary as you. One general rule of thumb is if you wouldn't hear it on the radio, it's not okay to say in public. Some of these guidelines may be just too difficult for some miscreants to follow and for those people we offer one all encompassing solution: don't go to parks. If you're not responsible enough to enjoy the sites and sounds respectfully then maybe you should go somewhere less populated. To everyone else who decides to courteously share our park system, you may see an alternate scene next time you're at Boulevard Park or Donovan Bloedel, with no dog poo or cursing involved. The editorial board is comprised of Editor-in-Chief Greg Applegate, Managing Editor Jessica Araujo, Opinion Editor Aaron Weinberg, advertising representative Marie Davis and student-at- large Western senior Graham Harrison. Action must be taken to curb racial discrimination on campus Guest Column Continued from last issue: "Western Not Exempt From Racial Discrimination" After a not- so-extensive, student-led search for other incidents of racial profiling at Western, several more lamentable accounts turned up in little more than a week. Therefore, it is evident the events of the past months are by no means isolated occurrences. This is an ongoing issue that, unfortunately, is embedded in this institution. Because of this, we_ have realized a simple reactionary response to these events; one that is shortlived and shortsighted; will not be sufficient. While public apologies (there have been none issued from the university police or the university administration) are absolutely necessary, there also needs to be a formal, student-approved plan, "which is designed to prevent future racial profiling. A^ student oversight committee or office, which oversees the actions of the campus police, would be a good step in this direction. Another idea is the development of a student-policing program, in: which ; sttMJenJs are gt; xespoiisjbiei for ensuring the safety of the campus community, monitoring student activity, and determining the appropriate action to take when rules are broken. This would promote student accountability, management and create a stronger, more unified campus community, effectively removing our reliance on police officers and their punitive techniques. Whatever plan is created, it is absolutely essential it be developed by students and it is officially instituteq* into Western's procedures. To provide some context for how ridiculous the university's actions are, we need to examine another contentious issue at Western. Last year, an anti-abortion group, the Genocide Awareness Project (GAP) was brought to campus by the club Western for Life. On May 23 and 24, the GAP appeared again in Red Square. The First Amendment right to freedom of speech is the most commonly used defense of the GAP's right to be at Western. Disturbingly, this argument is supported by the majority of students and school officials. What is not taken into account is ^e^psychpjkjgical stress and/or damage Morgan potentially experienced by young women, who are the primary targets of the GAP's display. In addition, the comparisons the GAP draws between abortion, the systematic lynching of African Americans, and the devastating genocide of the Holocaust can be offensive to African American and Jewish students. So, while the GAP's freedom of speech has and will be protected and enforced by University Police, the previously mentioned student of color, armed with little more than a brochure or a hand-written sign, was determined, by the university, tabe more disruptive (even dangerous to the point of needing to be removed from campus by police) than the GAP. Clearly, our university is not nearly as progressive and welcoming to diverse populations as it claims to be. If authorities think it is appropriate to call-the police on students who are holding signs denouncing racial profiling, then we, as a student body, are faced with agrim problem. ^ v As students we must acknowledge that every one of us could be victims of breaches in our civil Hberties and human rights* It's past time we collectively stood up and demanded an end to the harassment and dehumanization our fellow students are being subjected to. Mass letter writing expressing outrage of these abuses, public declarations speaking out against the university and the University Police Department's racist practices, boycotts of various sorts; in short, we must do whatever it takes. Just as important, we need to support, through various means, our friends arid community members who have been targets of discrimination. If these people feel it is necessary to take action addressing racial profiling, it is our responsibility to listen to their needs and follow through with support. If you have an incident of racial profiling to report or have any comments on this issue, please e-mail wwuracialprofiling@gmail.com. - Ian Morgan, Fairhaven sophomore (This letter is the product of a collaborative effort by several concerned members of the Western student community.? ---------- Western Front 2007-07-10 - Page 11 ---------- westernfrontonline.com OPINION Tuesday, July 10, 2007 | f | Universal water fight guidelines It was the outdoor, aquatic-battle equivalent of the Nuremberg Trials. Our opponent, Kelly, had committed what we deemed a war crime by using the one weapon outlawed in our Little Rascal-esc Geneva Conventions â€¢â€” the dreaded "Frosty Martha." Now it goes by different names depending on your neighborhood, but what we called the "Frosty Martha," an ice-filled balloon, is the single-most deadly weapon in the summer water fight arsenal. It is a tooth-shattering, IQ-reducing, nightmare-inspiring, solid ball of ice disguised as an innocent, fun, water balloon. For the average 9-year-old boy, the "Frosty Martha" was death, destroyer of worlds. It took us having to bury our good friend Fredricks Puffington III, a kid I totally just made up, in Kelly's backyard to teach us the brevity of using a "Frosty Martha" in the field of summer battle. With the summery season rearing its head, as it is known to do from time to time, a perfect reprieve from the heat is to get your butt outside with a squirt gun in hand and cause a little watery mischief. It's one of the few simple pleasures left in life. But, like everything, there are rules, of conduct one must follow â€” or if you are awesome like me, there are rules you must recognize for the sole purpose of knowing how to break them. First off, if one is to engage in the art of water combat . - it is expected that someone is going to get wet. What I never understood is how people would try to refrain from getting wet; that was the whole point! I recall trudging toward my enemies, almost Terminator-esc as they blasted me with water. Unrelenting I would proceed until I could smash a water balloon in my foes' faces. So yeah, if you're in a water fight expect to get wet. The weapons of water war are constantly changing. With the advent of the Super Soaker, squirt guns have gone from wussy, little squirt-squirts to cannons that unleash a torrent of pressurized water that could put an eye out. Which is a good thing "First off, if one is to engage in the art of water combat, it is expected that someone is going to get wet" because eye-patches are all that is man. With that in mind, it is an established rule not to fill up the Super Soaker tanks wjth paint-thinner and then tape a Zippo lighter to the barrel to create a makeshift flame-thrower. Now, it is. common knowledge that water and fire are mortal enemies, so it would make sense that in a water fight, fire would be the best counter-offense. gt; gt; But, whereas getting splashed with water is a fun time had by all, getting splashed with homemade napalm requires skin-graphs and therapy. This is admittedly not fun As my friends and I learned when a "Frosty Martha" tragically killed young Fredricks, ice has no part in a water war. Liquid is the only state of matter applicable in this situation. Hoses are okay, power washers may peel away skin, but they're fine too. Heck, if someone can get his or her hands on a fire hose, then he or she has become a god among men. But the minute solids are thrown into the equation, there can only be tears. So go out and get wet. 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Show more2004_1012 ---------- Western Front 2004-10-12 - Page 1 ---------- ISSUE 7 Volume 131 DAY-CARE DAYS Students share the task of day care on campus. Features, Page 8 GETTING WARMER The United States should sign the Kyoto Protocol. Opinions, Page 14 COOL RUNNING Western plays host to annual invitational. Sports, Page 10 Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington The Western Front Tuesday Oct. 12,2004 Inflation pumps up food costs Timory Wilson/The Western Front Western senior Kristy Carstensen browses through the deli section at the Miller Market Monday. Sodexho provides all food at the market as well as at all other on- campus eateries. Sales, production costs among reasons for price increases on campus By Timory Wilson The Western Front Students who need a jolt of caffeine before classes will have to pay a little extra for their cups of coffee because of Western's retail price increases. "The new prices went into effect after summer quarter ended and prior to fall quarter," said Kurt Willis, associate director of University Residences Business and Information Systems. Multiple products at Western's retail marketplaces have increased in price. The residential dining meal plans have increased as well. "Sodexho's average price increase on its retail products is 4 percent this year;" said Lisa North, director of marketing for Dining Services. â€¢ Retail items made with milk, such as yogurt parfaits, increased in price, and espresso drinks, cost more, too, North said. Drip coffee is 10 cents more per cup and steamed milk is 15 cents more per cup, but latte prices have remained the same, North said. Dining Services contracts Sodexho to buy, prepare and serve food for the retail marketplaces, dining halls, concession stands and catering events at Western. SEE Sodexho, PAGE 5 Libertarian supporters rally for Badnarik By Mary Andom The Western Front Libertarian supporters gathered Saturday to rally for Libertarian presidential candidate Michael Badnarik and many believe he is the next Ralph Nader. Just as Nader supposedly swayed votes from Democratc presidential candidate Al Gore in 2000, many Libertarians believe that Badnarik may do the same to President George W. Bush. Party officials estimate that more than 800 people cast Libertarian primary ballots in Whatcom County this month and that 600 elected officials in Washington state are Libertarians including Sumas mayor Don Peterson, according to the National Libertarian Web site. Western freshman Courtney Harris was one of 15,000 people in the state who cast their ballots as Libertarians in the primary, according to the Web site. "I didn't know which candidate to vote for â€” Bush and Kerry are alike," she said. Harris, who was unaware of the Libertarian Party, read the description in the voter pamphlet and decided to cast her SEE Badnarik, PAGE 3 Philosophies, politics collide during debate By Jonathan Bradley The Western Front A discussion sponsored by the Western Political Science Association in Arntzen Hall Thursday resulted in a passionate but respectful clash of ideologies. The informal discussion's topic was "Decision 2004: Who Should Be Our Next President?" It featured Western senior Emmett Richards of the College Republicans and Western sophomore Chiho Lai of the Western Democrats. Political Science Association member Billi Bauer, a Western senior who helped coordinate the discussion, estimated approximately 25 people attended the meeting. Bauer said she was surprised at the turnout, and was pleased with the outcome of the event. "I was excited that there was so much interest with what was happening in the presidential election," Bauer said. The speakers and .others attending the discussion touched on a wide range of topics and campaign issues, giving perspectives from both ends of the political spectrum. Richards defended the decision to go to war in Iraq. "(Former leader Saddam Hussein) ignored the weapons inspectors," he said. He praised President George W. Bush for his response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and expressed confidence in the United States' military action in Iraq. "We have adequate troops there," he said. "We are pursuing (the insurgents), and we are killing them." Lai said Bush violated civil liberties, gave the rich unnecessary tax cuts and allowed the loss of American jobs. According to FactCheck.org, a nonpartisan organization run by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania that monitors political advertisements and statements for accuracy, "The best current estimate is that 585,000 jobs have been lost under Bush." SEE Debate, PAGE 5 Western officials dedicate Communications Facility By Elizabeth Adamack The Western Front Western officials dedicated the new Communications Facility Friday. Students, staff and state officials were present for the event to celebrate the new addition to Western's campus. The $150 million building is crucial to Western's growing student population, Western President Karen Morse said. "Western faced serious space challenges over the years," she said. "We have addressed some of those with this building and. will continue to do it. We have one of the most beautiful campuses in the state â€” perhaps in the country. It's also the smallest campus, the smallest public baccalaureate campus, in the state." Morse, Western's board of trustees Chairman John Warner and George Pierce, vice president for business and financial affairs, spoke at the 30- minute event. Student representatives gave tours following the dedication. Architects designed the building to have more classrooms, laboratories and offices. Morse said the building i? SEE Facility, PAGE 5 Lauren Miller/The Western Front Western President Karen Morse speaks Friday at the Communications Facility's dedication ceremony on Friday. The building, which was completed in spring 2005, houses four different academic departments. For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail The Western Front at thewesternfronteditor@yahoo.com www.westernfrontonline.com Please recycle ---------- Western Front 2004-10-12 - Page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS October 12, 2004 COPS BOX University Police Oct. 10, 8:35 p.in.: UP received a report that - a suspicious-looking person was leaning on a tree while staring at the \wuitfq\y$ of Buchanan Towers, He was gon?â€¢â€¢.y^^fpS^. Gets arrived.'K" -;^3 Oct; 9, i 2 ; 5 ^ ^ 18-yeaiv-oi^ in ^^^xn^^KJM â€¢:He?re lt;cejy^; ;%^ ::Oct:^SIl^ ^uveiiiiel)^^ ;ja^:tresp;ass||^ hwenile ^estcswdSs^v?:!^^^ officers spoke with four intoxicated current drug him nearly 80 feet west made up a story about two strangers West McLeod Road in ah attempt block of Ellis Street and was booked iking oices "If you haven't gotten a flu shot yet, are you worried about the shortage?" Compiled by Tess Hembree. John Hebert Senior, marketing Jennifer Sherin Junior, chemistry Matt Spaur Senior, marketing 55 "I'm extremely worried. I heard the flu strain is very deadly this year. My mom called and told me to get one. "I don't get flu shots because I don't mind getting sick. I am sick right now. 55 "The flu can't touch me. 5? APWire news briefs STATE NEWS Locke recommends keeping Canadian killer in Washington Gov. Gary Locke said Monday that a man convicted of killing a 13-year-old Tacoma runaway should serve the rest of his term in Washington. Canadian citizen John Medlock is serving an almost 27-year sentence in Walla Walla for the 1993 slaying of Rebecca Hedman. Medlock has served nine years of his term. He asked to finish bis sentence closer to his mother in Vancouver, B.C. Locke said Medlock could be released in a year in Canada â€” 12 years sooner than his earliest possible release in Washington. An international treaty allows people sent to prison in certain countries to request a transfer to their own, but both governments must approve â€” Canada already has. Locke is sending his request to the U.S. Justice Department. Hedman's murder inspired the !CiliiliIii lifirlltB^^ 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. state "Becca Bill," which gives police and parents more authority over runaway children. Missing 17-year-old alive after eight days without food or water A Redmond teenager missing for eight days has been found alive by a woman who said prayers led her to the girl's wrecked car. King County sheriff's deputies said Laura Hatch, 17, was found Sunday in her smashed-up car nearly 150 feet below Union Hill Road in the suburbs east of Seattle. Sha Nohr, a friend of Hatch, said she felt an urgent need to look for her. Nohr prayed and stopped twice along the way before barely seeing the wrecked car in some trees. NATIONAL NEWS Senate bill to cut taxes for businesses, remove tax loopholes The U.S. Senate passed a $136 billion corporate tax package. The bill cuts taxes for businesses ranging from film companies to bow-and-arrow makers, closes tax loopholes and brings U.S. exporters in line with international trade rules. Supporters predict it will help create jobs. Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, accused opponents such as Edward Kennedy, D- Mass., of trying to prevent President George W. Bush from signing a job-creation bill before the election. Texas girl, 12, under suspicion of killing mother A12-year-old Texas girl has been charged on suspicion of killing her own mother. Police said the girl was upset about being grounded and shot her mother in the face while she slept. A 10-year-old son found his mother, Elvira Walton, 48, in her bed early Sunday. An older daughter said her mother had been having trouble with the girl. Officers found a gun in the house, but investigators did not say whether it was the weapon used in the shooting or who owned it. INTERNATIONAL NEWS Former enemy combatant renounces U.S. citizenship . A Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman said a man detained by the U.S. government as an enemy combatant for nearly three years renounced his U.S. citizenship "the minute he arrived" in Saudi Arabia. The U.S. State Department confirms sending Yaser Esam Hamdi, whom American forces captured on the battlefield in Afghanistan, to Saudi Arabia. U.S. officials have said he no longer poses a threat. Hamdi can never again travel to Afganistan, Iraq, Israel, Pakistan or Syria. Compiled by Anastasia Tietje. AP Wire courtesy KUGS 89.3-FM. WWU Official Announcements Deadline for announcements in this space is noon Friday for the Tuesday edition and noon Wednesday for the Friday edition. Announcements should be limited to 50 words, typewritten or legibly printed. Announcements may be sent to FAST@wwu.edu â€” in the subject line include a one-word topic and clearly mark that the item is for Official Announcements. Items also may be sent to "Official Announcements," MS -9117, faxed to X/4343, or brought to Commissary 113F. DO NOT SEND ANNOUNCEMENTS DIRECTLY TO THE WESTERN FRONT. Phoned announcements will not be accepted. All announcements should be signed by the originator. PLEASE POST FOR CURRENT TESTING SCHEDULES, check www.ac.wwu.edu/~assess/tc.htm. MATH PLACEMENT TEST (MPT). 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, Oct 11,18,25; Nov. 1, 8,15, 22, 29, Dec. 6; 9 a.m. Thursdays, Oct. 14,21,28, Nov. 4,18; Dec. 2, 9. THE MATH PLACEMENT TEST SCHEDULE AND SAMPLE TOPICS may be found at www.ac.wwu.edu/~assess/tc.htm. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL) program at an information session at 5 p.m. Oct. 18 in MH 108. For more information, call Holly Carr, X/4949. MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT). The computer-based MAT is available by appointment only. The Testing Center, OM 120, reserves one computer at 3 p.m. Tuesday- Friday for the MAT. Make appointments in OM 120 or by calling X/3080. A $42 fee is payable at test time. The test takes about 1V2 hours, with preliminary scores available immediately. Official results will be mailed within 15 days. 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Registration bulletins are available in MH 216. Test dates: Nov. 20, Jan. 8, March 5, April 16, and June 11. The June 11 test will not be at Western, check the Praxis Web site for the location. RELAXATION TRAINING DROP-IN SESSIONS are scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursdays in OM 540. Stop by OM 540 or call X/3164 to regsiter for the following groups: "Making Peace with Food," "Riding the Emotional Wave," "Art and Self- Exploration," and "Math Confidence Workshop." HUMAN SERVICES MAJOR WINTER DEADLINE: The deadline to apply to the Human Services Program for winter quarter 2005 is October 15. For information or applications: 650-7759 or HS.Bellingham@wwu.edu. On-campus recruiting For complete updates, including deadlines, see www.career.wwu.edu or stop by OM 280. Dates listed here are interview dates. Dawson Gerbic LLP, staff accountant, Oct. 11; KMPG LLP, staff accountant, Oct. 11; Newell-Rubbermaid, sales and field marketing representative, Oct. 12; Ernst Young LLP, various staff auditor positions, winter intern, OCt. 12; Moss-Adams LLP, staff accountant, intern, Oct. 13; Clothier and Head, entry-level staff accountant, tax season intern, Oct. 14; Northwestern Mutual Financial network- Bellingham, financial representative (sales), Oct. 14; Deloitte Touche, entry- level auditor, Oct. 15; Grant Thornton LLP, entry-level assurance associate, Oct. 18; Clark Nuber PS, accounting position, winter and summer interns, Oct. 18; Mervyn's, executives in training, Oct. 19; Central California Regional Teacher Recruiting Center â€” math, science, and special education teachers, Oct. 19-20; Progressive Insurance, claims representative trainees, Oct. 20. ---------- Western Front 2004-10-12 - Page 3 ---------- October 12, 2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 3 Feminist Connection draws students for women's movement By Kara Lundberg The Western Front Western organizations that work toward equality for women attended a "meet-and- greet" the Women's Center organized Thursday in the Viking Union. Co- coordinators of the Women's Center, Western junior Jasmine Sheldon and Western senior Norene Roberts, arranged the Feminist Connection meeting for all students wanting to get involved with the movement for women's equality. The goal of the meeting was to give each group the chance to inform one another of upcoming events and to plan events together instead of individually planning separate but similar activities. "There are so many groups on campus and in this community who host events at the same time for the same causes," Roberts said. "Our goal tonight is to form solidarity where similar groups can work collectively and start hosting these events together. Instead of having four or five small events for the same causes, we want to try and have one bigger event where the groups work together and spread their voice to one larger group." Some of the groups from Western's campus were the Women's Center, Sexual Awareness Center and the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance. Other groups from the community included the Womencare Shelter and representatives of the newsletter Women of Whatcom. The meeting was not just for these groups and those involved in them but also for individuals who are looking to get involved. Western students attended the meeting to 7 wanted to volunteer/ or something that I feel strongly for.' Stacy Shumaker Western sophomore receive information on feminist clubs and groups. Western freshman Lizzie Stewart said she heard about the meeting in her women-studies class. "I'm getting more interested in feminism through my class, which is what brought me to the meeting," Stewart.said. "I wanted to learn more about these groups and participate." Many of these groups take part in the same events, such as activities during Women's History Month, which is in March, and Take Back the Night, a march supporting women's security on the streets in May. "The hope is that each group will combine ideas and plan events together," Sheldon said. "This way people can go to one event and experience all angles in an effort to reach a broader network of people." Western sophomore Stacy Shumaker came to the meeting hoping to leave with a volunteer position at the Women's Center. "The meeting caught my attention as a good place to hear about volunteer opportunities," Shumaker said. "I've tdways wanted to get involved with the feminist community, and I wanted to volunteer for something that I feel strongly for." Roberts and Sheldon said the Women's Center's Web site will soon have a link to a message board and calendars that will give dates and times about each group's own events, as well as those events that they organized together. The information posted will not only be for people involved in these groups to plan together but also for students and community members to know when and where these events will take place. Badnarik: Libertarian candidate could attract votes away from President George W. Bush Continued from Page 1 vote for the party. Bruce Guthrie, Whatcom County Libertarian Party chair, said he understands the concern voters face in voting Libertarian. Badnarik could possibly attract votes from Republicans in Wisconsin, Oregon and Nevada and could cost President George W Bush the presidency, according to the New York Sun article Oct.5. Guthrie said the media virtually ignore Badnarik. "It is unfair Badnarik cannot participate in the political debate because it is feared he will steal votes from the other candidates,' Guthrie said. But Guthrie said this fear is exaggerated He said the purpose of voting is Bellingham resident Nathan Ramser said he decided to vote Libertarian because of the party's stance on environmental issues. I want to feel good about not to predict who the favorable 'I want to feel good voting," Ramser said. "Voting candidate will be but to uphold about voting. Voting for the lesser of two evils is moral beliefs in the candidate for the lesser of two Just evil. who best represents the people, hence the Libertarian motto "The Party with Principle." "Michael Badnarik is not running for power but to give voters the freedom to vote for something they can feel good about,' Guthrie said. evils is just evil.' Nathan Ramser Bellingham resident Libertarians would protect the environment by abolishing government departments, such as the Environmental Protection Agency, that have sovereign immunity to pollute, Guthrie said. According to the official Libertarian Web site, Libertarians want to limit foreign aid, allow gay marriage, legalize drugs, cut welfare, eliminate affirmative action and the USA Patriot Act. The Libertarian Party operates under the belief that a dedication to civil liberties, and personal freedom and free markets will solve America's political problems, according to their Web site. Ramser said he is frustrated with government infringing on his constitutional rights. "The Libertarian party operates on the belief of personal responsibility. I am tired of blaming the government. I want to take things into my own hands." ---------- Western Front 2004-10-12 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS October 12,2004 Walk raises money for Down syndrome care By Laura McVicker The Western Front After being hospitalized Oct. 5, Kaden Williams, nearly 2 years old, participated in a 1.25 mile walk with his family in Saturday's first annual Buddy Walk of Whatcom County. Lynden residents Klayton and Cara Williams, along with their other three children, completed the walk as a team for Kaden, their son born with Down syndrome. Cara Williams said that by participting in the Buddy Walk, she hopes to contribute to more programs that would educate the public in how people with Down syndrome are able to lead normal lives and contribute to society. "(Kaden's) just a normal kid," she said. "I hope people in the community realize how capable adults and children with Down syndrome are." The Down Syndrome Outreach and the Arc, both organizations of Whatcom County that provide services to those with developmental disabilities, sponsored the event. Approximately 175 people walked in the event, outreach program coordinator Sarah Weg said. Participants raised money by requesting people to sponsor them for the walk, which took place at Maritime Heritage Park in downtown Bellingham, Weg said. She said the money the Buddy Walk raised will go toward educational seminars, new parent outreaches, activities for those with Down syndrome, the Down Syndrome Outreach newsletter Laura McVicker/The Western Front The Williams family participates in the first annual Buddy Walk of Whatcom County for Kaden Williams (in the stroller), nearly 2 years old, who was born with Down syndrome. and bringing professional speakers to Whatcom County. Weg said she will not have an estimate of how much the walk raised until next week. Cara Williams said she did not think her family would be able to attend the walk after her son was hospitalized for adenovirus, a virus that caused his throat to swell so that he was not getting enough oxygen and water. St. Joseph Hospital released Kaden that night on the doctor's terms that Cara Williams and her husband would monitor him and make sure he stayed hydrated, she said. Fortunately, Cara Williams said, Kaden showed signs of improvement immediately after being released. "It was like prayer answered immediately," she said. He was, in turn, able to accompany his parents the entire 1.25 miles of the walk in his stroller. Klayton Williams said he wrote a letter about his son's history with Down syndrome several weeks ago and sent it to family, friends and various businesses to raise support. He said he received nearly $900 in support for the walk. Klayton Williams said he felt compelled to still participate during his son's sickness because of all the support they received to further programs dealing with Down syndrome. He said that although his son is not completely healthy, the family members decided they still wanted to complete the walk. "We're kind of taking a gamble," he said. "But we know we need to be here." Whatcom County Deputy Administrator Dewey Desler spoke at the walk on behalf of Bellingham Mayor Mark Asmundson and named Oct. 9 the "Down Syndrome Buddy Walk Day" in the county. Although this is only the first Buddy Walk of Whatcom County, the National Down Syndrome Society began the walk in 1995 in 17 cities throughout the United States, with 210 walks happening this year from September through November, Weg said. She said she started the Down Syndrome Outreach of Whatcom County in May. As a mother of a 2- year-old boy with Down syndrome, she said she noticed a need for an organization in Whatcom County for people with the syndrome and their families. "I kept feeling like there needed to be something," she said. Weg said she went to a Buddy Walk in Seattle in October 2003 and, now that Whatcom County has a running organization, decided to start the walk in Bellingham this year to commemorate those who have Down syndrome. "It's their day, really," she said. "It's all about them." GEAR GRAB! TODAY! Buy and sell new and used outdoor gear in the VU Multipurpose room. Call 650-3112 for info Sure... I ha\7e the 'Right to Choose. Free Pregnancy Test Quality Care Always Confidential I llilt Inclines tmf 'Rii\ltt to 'KnoW. 671-9057 Whatcom County Pregnancy Center 1310 N. State St. *\Wre Women helping Women. ---------- Western Front 2004-10-12 - Page 5 ---------- October 12,2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 5 Facility: Building is more than 130,000 square feet Continued from Page 1 more than 130,000 square feet including 1,400 square feet of additional classroom space. The building is the home to four academic departments: communication, journalism, computer science, and physics and astronomy. Construction began with a ground-breaking ceremony during 'When students come to Western, they want to see something beautiful fall 2002 and was completed in and amazing and cutting edge, and they are going to see that spring 2004. Â° . here," she said. "And that is going The building opened, for limited edge, and they are going of more $150 million because we believe that outstanding students and excellent faculty deserve quality facilities," Warner said. Associated Students President Rachel Zommick attended the dedication and said she is pleased with the building and believes it will help draw students to Western. "When students come to Western, they want to see something beautiful and amazing and cutting-use in spring and summer quarters and became fully operational this fall, said Ed Simpson, the planning manager for Facilities Management. Every time a new building opens, it is commemorated with a plaque. Morse presented the new facility's plaque to Warner. to see that here.' Rachel Zommick Associated Students president she said, to help draw some really talented students that are really going to make the Western name much more powerful." Next on the construction list is Bond Hall. Bond, which was built in 1967, will be undergoing a major renovation, Simpson said, including estoration and improvements to the classrooms. The renovation will include converting former "We approve these projects built at a total cost laboratories into 350 new classroom seats. Debate: Taxes, economy among issues Continued from Page 1 Lai said history has shown that since the presidency of John F. Kennedy, Democrats have managed the economy better. Lai said his family received a tax cut but did not need it. "We do not vote with our wallets â€” we vote with our beliefs," he said. Other students attending the discussion questioned Richards and Lai on political policies and ideas The debate focused on a wide range of topics, including the best approach to protecting the environment, the state of the economy, tax cuts and" the appropriateness of sex education in schools. Although Western junior Matt LaCroix, another Political Science Association member assisting at the event, wore a "Bush-Cheney' 04" badge prior to the debate â€” he removed it for the duration of the discussion â€” he said he was maintaining impartiality at the discussion. "I'm just big on educating people," LaCroix said. Bauer said the Democrats have an advantage at Western, but "Richards held his own." Western junior Aaron Eisenbath, an audience member at the discussion, said he was a Ralph Nader supporter but wanted Democratic candidate Sen. John Kerry to win the election. "Kerry obviously wins in every regard," he said. "He doesn't speak with emotion, he speaks with intelligence." The Political Science Association will have a meeting Oct. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the Payne Lounge, Arntzen Hall 419, where it will plan its next lunchtime event and decide how it wants to handle assigning individual responsibilities to students who wish to become club officers. Sodexho: Drip-coffee prices remain 30 cents cheaper than the Starbucks in Sehome Village Continued from Page 1 Susan Vogelson, resident district manager for Dining Services and a Sodexho employee, said Sodexho looks at how much an item is selling, how much it costs to produce, how much wages have increased for employees and what competitors are charging to determine rate changes on products for the following year. Dining Services will absorb some of the cost inflation so students do not have to pay all the difference, Vogelson said. A main reason Sodexho increased certain product prices was because of cost inflation from the wholesalers and vendors it purchases products from to make the items it sells at university marketplaces, North said. Even though prices are rising, Sodexho prices its products competitively and tries to be lower than its competition, North said. Sodexho looks at businesses within a three-mile area of Western's campus and compares its prices with those businesses, North said. For example, prices for drip coffee are 30 cents cheaper per cup at the university marketplaces than = = = = = at the Starbucks in Sehome Village. The cost for a gold meal plan, * which gives students unlimited meals, 10 guest meals and $45 in flex points, was $8.70 a day last year, but is now $9.09 a day, Willis said. The total price for the gold meal plan increased from $1,979.25 in '03-'04 to 'Meal-plan rates at the university dining halls have increased 4.5 percent.' Kurt Willis Associate director of University Residences Business and Information Systems $2,067.98 this year. "Meal-plan rates at the university dining halls have increased 4.5 percent," Willis said. Willis said the price increase covers a rise in labor costs, food inflation and program enhancement at the dining halls. Shannon Sugiyama, a Western senior and barista at the Viking Union Market Cafe, said students and staff have noticed the price differences in coffee. "People will complain about the prices and say they should stop raising them, but they still buy coffee anyway," Sugiyami said. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Science in the College of Business and Economics www. cbe. wwu. edulmm Average Starting Salary: $43,875 To get involved, contact: / J C 5 ^ 2 The Educational Society for Resource Management Meetings at 6:00p.nrÂ» in Parks 104 Free food and drinks. Everyone welcome. 10/13 Western Intern Panel ( Fluke, Starbucks,Milgard) 10/20 Western Intern Panel (Microsoft, Fluke, Honeywell) 10/27 Interview Tips (Arnie Gomez of Fluke) 11/03 Guest Speaker 11/10 Resume Workshop (Denny Organ of Starbucks) 11/17 EOQ Celebration please visit our website at: h ttp://www.ac. wwu.edu/~apicswwu/or email us at: apicswwumc. wwu. edu. Fresh Sandwiches made to order! 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The Robotics Society is a casual Western club with a focus on interesting people, Elana Bean/The Western Front Bellingham resident Terry Harmer explains the basic workings of his robot, Topspin at the Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Society meeting Saturday. primarily female and high school students, in robotics, said Jianna Zhang, an assistant professor in Western's computer science department.' Some people who attended had limited or no knowledge of robotics, so members more familiar with it coached them, Zhang said. "It is a great initiative to connect the community to the department and the university," computer science department chairman David Bover said. Bover and Zhang said involving women is especially beneficial because women sometimes encounter cultural barriers in math and science, which has given them the impression they cannot do either. "By encouraging females to attend, we hope to help them understand what computer science is all about and teach them about robotics as an interesting and practical application to machine learning," Bover said. Zhang organized. this club with support from the Western computer science department and the dean of the College of Science and Technology. When Zhang presented this idea, she said she was given a start-up grant of more than $31,000. "I also have been given support from technicians and faculty members," Zhang said. "I'm just lucky, and not everyone is this lucky." Using money from the grant, Zhang purchased other robots, Legos to build them and several software programs to control the robots. Terry Harmer, a Bellingham resident and retired engineer, brought his robot, Topspin. 7 was expecting a lot of computer people. But I came because I think that girls need to be more involved in science, and this is actually pretty cool.' Kelsey Willson Sehome High School freshman Topspin is a completely autonomous robot, which means it is not connected to any person or computer physically or electronically. Harmer has been working and improving Topspin for more than 11/2 years; he said he eventually will design one able to detect fires or intruders. "I built this robot because I wanted to have a piece of mobile technology in my house, something other than a light switch or a microwave oven," Harmer said. "Building this cost me a lot of time, research and money, but it works." No one built robots to the extent or complication of Topspin, but the society is working with building Lego robots. Energetic children who attended Saturday's meeting were eager to start building. Kelsey Willson, a 13-year-old Sehome High School freshman, said she was completely surprised about who attended. "I was expecting a lot of computer people," Willson said. "But I came because I think that girls need to be more involved in science, and this is actually pretty cool." Kelsey's mom, Rebecca Willson of Bellingham, said she heard about the meeting several newspapers and hoping they all through reading â€¢brought her three children would be interested. "I think that it's important when you think about the options that kids have," she said. "This just gives them another one." The Robotics Society meets every second Saturday each month at the Communications Facility. THINK EYEGLASSES COST TOO MUCH? WE DO TOO! 647-0421 1303 Cornwall Av. 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But after the man took a taxi back to where police had left his car, he took it back using his spare key. "When a patrol car was on the way to the site to help tow the car, it blew past them in the other direction," Ohlin said. Police were able to pull the man over â€” again â€” but as they approached the car he took off at a high speed. He then swerved off the road into a ditch, flipping the car, Ohlin said. He was treated Friday for minor injuries at Huddinge Hospital outside of Stockholm. Ohlin said he will face charges of drunk driving and violating police orders. Painting of nude Bush removed from Washington, B.C., museum A cartoonish painting of President George W. Bush in the nude has been taken down from the wall at the City Museum of Washington. The picture, called "Man of Leisure, King George," adopts the pose of a famous Impressionist painting, Edouard Manet's "Olympia," that scandalized Paris in 1863 and now hangs in the Musee d'Orsay in Paris. The painting by artist Kayti Didriksen shows a caricature of Bush reclining in the nude on a chaise lounge, his head resting on pillows. Instead of the female servant who stands behind Olympia's couch, a man resembling Vice President Dick Cheney in a suit and tie stands nearby, holding a cushion with a crown and a miniature oil rig on top of it. Expected to.formally open this month, the show, including the Bush painting, was abruptly shut down Monday after some of the artists' themes were considered unsuitable. Myra Peabody Gossens, a public relations consultant for the museum, said the exhibit was not what had been expected. Basketball hopeful sues over lack of height after treatment A 23-year-old Hong Kong delivery worker, who dreams of becoming an NBA basketball player has sued two beauty centers after their treatments failed to make him taller. Lau Yat-fai paid $1,379 to the centers in February but took them to court after the treatments, which involved electrical currents, failed to increase his height, according to court documents seen Friday by The Associated Press. Lau, who is 5 feet 9 inches tall, said he has spent more than 10 times his monthly salary of $641 on various methods to boost his height, including hormonal injections, according the Apple Daily and Ming Pao newspapers. On Thursday, Lau reached a settlement with the two beauty centers, which agreed to partially refund his payments and give him 20 more treatments for free, according to the newspapers. The treatments also involved massages and wrapping Lau's knees in hot blankets. Ice cream with drug names banned in Russia . A court in southern Russia has banned the sale of Ukrainian ice cream that was sold under names alluding to drugs, including "Your Hemp Dose" and "Poppy Fun," a drug control official said Friday. The company that made the ice cream, is Laska based in Dnipropetrovsk in the Ukraine. Narcotics officers in the city of Rostov-on- Don, Ukraine, filed suit after noticing the ice cream in kiosks, and a district court ordered them to remove the product from all shops and other points of sale in the region, said Larisa Maslova, a spokeswoman for the Rostov region drug control department. Tests revealed no illegal substances in the ice cream, but authorities said "psycholinguistic and narco- psychological research" confirmed the labels could "create and support an interest in narcotic drugs made from hemp and opium poppy," the ITAR-Tass news agency, in Russia, reported. Compiled by Gig Schlich. Restaurant and Bar staff: (Some special events are not included in this offer.) Tuesday Night is College Night I ' pirctff 6-f 1pm Monday - Open Mic Wednesday - K a r a o ke Live Music Schedule Friday. 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The center's manager Jules McLeland said the center gives children ages 2 to 5 a nationally accredited preschool education with an affordable cost for Western students. The center, located on south campus, is a full-day child-care center open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. McLeland said she has been involved with the center since it opened in 1974. The center is licensed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, which is an association recognizing excellence in child education. All of the teachers are trained in early childhood development, McLeland said. The center is a parent cooperative program, which means parents are required to work four hours a week at the center, McLeland said. "It works great. The parents really get to know the children," McLeland . said. McLeland said students have the opportunity to receive subsidized child care funded through the federal government. Along with subsidized child care, the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education issued a grant to the center for a student scholarship for parents. According to the center's Web site, the scholarship is given to fund child care for low-income Western students. t h e center offers positions for work study or volunteer students, McLeland Tera Randall/The Western Front Teacher Gina Lynch helps her class of 3-year-olds make apple juice at the Associated Students Child Development Center. Tera Randall/The Western Front Sylvia Labree-Conrad and Halina Buly, 3, wait for teacher Gina Lynch to help them in their cooking class at the Associated Students Child Development Center. said. The program provides students who are interested in early childhood development services such as classroom observation and class field-trip opportunities. Erin Courtmanch, a.Western freshman and work-study student at the center said she works approximately 11 hours a week. "I love kids, and I want to be a teacher," Courtmanch said. The center has 57 children enrolled, McLeland said. One aspect that makes the center different from to other preschools is the ratio of teachers to children, McLeland said. The ratio for the students ages 3 to 5 is from one teacher for every 3 to 5 children, she said. McLeland said the program instills the importance of outdoor education. The children ride the bus to the library, swim at the Wade King Student Recreation Center, walk to the Sehome Hill Arboretum and ride the shuttle, she said. Along with daily outdoor adventures, the students learn pre-reading, math, science and create cooking projects, McLeland said. The center has a U.S. Department of Agriculture approved food program offering three meals a day. Oftentimes, the children make their own food, McLeland said. "They do more than just make cookies," McLeland said. The children learn to prepare a variety of foods such as soup, salad, applesauce, juice and pancakes. Western sophomore Elisa Sparkman is in her third quarter working with the center. Sparkman said she is impressed with the program and how it works to develop the children's confidence and individuality. "(The center) keeps the kids open to all ideas," Sparkman said. "There is no certain pressures, no gender or political issues." Green said the time she has spent at the center has been priceless. With no family close by, Green said she has found it difficult to manage sometimes. With the center on campus, she said she has found amazing support. ---------- Western Front 2004-10-12 - Page 9 ---------- October 12,2004 FEATURES The Western Front â€¢ 9 Western senior Lyndsey Aston will soon grace the pages of Hawaiian Tropic's 'Girls of the Northwest Calendar' By Kara Johnson The Western Front When Western senior Lyndsey Aston stepped onstage at a Miss Hawaiian Tropic competition in her American flag bathing suit, it was plain to see that she was an ail-American girl. The announcer described Aston as compassionate, energetic and spontaneous as she walked across the stage. Hawaiian Tropic named Aston Miss July for the "Girls of the Northwest" calendar after she placed in the top 12 contestants at the Miss Hawaiian Tropic Regional Competition in February. The calendar, . made by Premiere Productions LLC and directed by Hawaiian Tropic regional director Gary Adams, features the top 12 contestants from Washington, Alaska, Idaho and Montana. "It's quite an honor to get to regionals," Aston said. "It was very tough competition. I'm really proud of how far I made it." ij The modeling business was new to Aston when she answered a newspaper ad last year for the Miss Hawaiian Tropic competition. Aston, a lifeguard and swimming instructor for many years, won her first competition at The Royal on East Holly Street,. Master of ceremonies Gary Adams said the competition is judged in three rounds. Each woman models two bathing suits of her choice and one club-wear outfit. The judging covers personality, poise, fitness, overall beauty and audience response. Seven judges are at each event, and Adams said he tries to have one woman on the panel. "This is a model search, not a bikini contest," Adams said. "(The women) need to be) comfortable onstage." Aston did not win in August at the regional competition in Vancouver, Wash. Only four women were selected to move on, Aston said. Aston said that backstage at the competition is a flurry of hairspray, makeup, oil and sparkles as contestants try to get comfortable in their four-inch heels and bathing suits. Aston said the participants have v gt;-a sense Of camaraderie, despite what one might think. S "^ The ealendar,,models also participate in many other events, ":;..-,. T''Alston said. Tfe women^articipated in a benefit for the â€¢" %^ Avon Breast Cancer Foundation Sept. 25, in Seattle. Aston did a radio show with radio personality Andy Savage on KRQI or "KROCK" in Seattle in an effort to attract more women out to the competitions. "I really encourage girls who are interested to participate in the competitions," Aston said. "(The competitions) are very tasteful and have opened up a lot of doors for me." Talent scouts and modeling agencies attend the competitions looking for fresh faces. Aston started modeling for Bikini Beach, a swimsuit store in Kirkland, after gaining notice at the competitions, she said. Aston said that although school, graduate school and her intended career in speech therapy are her priorities, she enjoys competing the competitions as a hobby, just as she enjoys dancing and traveling. If she keeps competing and winning, it could take her to Hawaii for the national competition [ then to internationals. Hawaiian Tropic regional coordinator Ann Plotnick Photo Courtesy of Premiere Productions LLC saj(j t n e calendar should be available sometime this Western senior Lyndsey Aston poses at her photo shoot for m0nth and is sold directly by Hawaiian Tropic at Hawaiian Tropic's calendar in July along Elliot Bay in Seattle, promotional signing and on its Web site. ( Q i l i l ^ ^ pleety off options Associated Students sponsors a wide selection of clubs for students looking to fill their spare time By Tera Randall The Western Front Western offers a community for Slurpee lovers, Democrats and all students in between. Viking Union information coordinator Debbie Jackson said an estimated 222 clubs exist on campus this year, most of which are continuing from the previous academic year. The clubs are separated into 10 categories: arts and music, cultural and ethnic, departmental, limitedmembership, political, recreational, religious, service, social issues and special interest. Clubs such as the Newman Catholic Campus Ministry offer faith-based communities for students. The club has approximately 300 student members, said Kristine Salber, peer minister of evangelization for the ministry. Western graduate student Mark VanderVen, president and founder of the Birding Club, the bird-watching club, said he found the club to be a comfortable atmosphere to share his passion with fellow peers. "It's a chance to get outside and meet interesting people," VanderVen said. VanderVen said he is happy with the outcome of his club and is looking forward to meeting new members', going on weekend trips and gaining a better understanding of the ecology of the area. Matt Wood, AS vice president for activities, oversees clubs on campus and, said he believes in the positive effects of being active in a club. Wood said he thinks a student who participates in a club is more likely to continue at a university than a student who doeÂ§ not become involved. All clubs at Western are organized and managed by students, Wood said. "It is easy (to join a club)," he said. "If we don't have a club you are interested in, it is easy to get one started. All you Photo illustration by Lauren Miller/The Western Front n e e d j s fjve friends." Micah LaNasa, a Western senior and X-treme Gulp Qnce six people have Slurpee club president, shows off his X-treme cup. agreed to form a club, they must fill out the necessary paperwork in the Associated Students office in the Viking Union. After a club is approved by the AS, the club receives $50 to begin its journey, Wood said. Wood said clubs that wish to request more money for an activity may do so by filling out another application. By Oct. 14, the club application due date, Wood said he anticipates to start with at least 150 active clubs, but expects that number to grow as the year continues. Several clubs on campus have been a part of Western's history for years. The Ridge Runners Hiking Club has been an established club for six years. Andrew Schweitzer, a Western junior and club president, took over the club this past winter. "We have a really relaxed and great time." Schweitzer said. "It's a chance to get away from the stresses of school." The hikes are mostly backpacking trips for two or three days, Friday to Sunday. To accommodate for a variety of members, the trips range from easy to difficult. Schweitzer said the leaders within the group are always willing to teach newcomers the basics of hiking. "We are always looking for new members," Schweitzer said. "It is our goal to show inexperienced (hikers) the beauty of the outdoors and to gain new leaders." Many clubs at Western, like the X-Photo illustration by Lauren Miller/ The Western Front Western senior David Kennedy checks out his X-treme Slurpee cup. treme Gulp Slurpee Club, are founded because of a special interest. "It started with a dream, then a cup," said Micah LaNasa, a Western senior and president of the Slurpee Club. All students need to join this club is a 52 ounce. X-treme Gulp cup, available at any 7-Eleven, Western senior and club treasurer David Kennedy said. "You have to be able to down a 52 ounce Slurpee without passing out," he said. Kennedy said the 40-member club organizes events throughout the year, such as the "Slurp-Olympics," and a club member is currently working on seeing slurpees make it to space on a space shuttle. ---------- Western Front 2004-10-12 - Page 10 ---------- 10 â€¢ October 12, 2004 Sports The Western Front www.westernfrontonline.com BASKETBALL The men's and women's b^ket^^ game trip through Canada this past weekend. The nien defe^ Fraser 87-76 and Trinity W d ^ ^ me University of British Golum^ UBC 76-75, Trinity Westerat:75^and lost to SimmFfaser 73-58. MEN'S SOCCER RedH^wks snap Vikings winning streak Vikings Redhawks" 0 No. 2 ranked Seattle University halted Western's 4 seven-game win streak: VOLLEYBALL Western senior middle blocker Meghan Evoy set Western's career kills record in the team's loss to Western Oregon University on Saturday. Evoy's 16 kills in the match gave her 1,231, which surpassed Gretchen Haakenson's total of 1,228. Men place 2nd, women 4th at Western Invitational in the Division II MONDO Cross Country rankings; Northwest Nazarene University, ranked No. 7; and SPU, ranked No. 8, competed in this meet. The men first raced a 10-kilometer course, and Humboldt State junior Brian Kostock finished first with a time of 32 minutes, 49 seconds. Western's top finisher was sophomore Sam Brancheau, who finished in fifth place among collegiate runners, with a time of 34:00. 'We were just trying to give With the regional championships just two weeks away, Halsell said it was good to see the team hitting its stride. "The team is gelling together," Halsell said. "We are getting over some injuries, and it's exciting for a young team like we are." Both Western teams are recovering from injuries to some of their top runners. On the women's side, senior Beth Rosapepe, who consistently finished second = = to Trevellyan last year, recently returned from an Pee Wee Halsell Western head cross country coach Chris Taylor/The Western Front Western sophomore Sam Brancheau takes sixth place as the Vikings top finisher in the Western Washington University Cross Country Invitational. By Houston Flores The Western Front Despite steady wind, rain and muddy conditions, the Western Washington University Cross Country Invitational went on as planned Saturday. And while Western saw improvements from its men's and women's teams, those teams were unable to claim victory as hosts of the meet. The men finished in second place, behind Seattle Pacific University, and the women finished fourth. "(The final result) is what I expected," head coach Pee Wee Halsell said. "I was real excited with the way they ran. They ran the course smart and really came on." The meet showcased runners from the Northwest in a race around Bellingham's Lake Padden Park. Seven teams, including Humboldt State University, which is ranked No. 4 regionally 'The team is gelling Humboldt State/Northwest together. We are getting Achilles tendon injury and is Nazarene and SPU a good run over some injuries, and coming back into form, for their money," Brancheau it's exciting for a young For t n e men gt; Brancheau team like we are.' misfd u some t i m e fs ^ with a back injury, but with his top-five finish, he appears to be fully recovered. Western's other top performances came from some of its youngest runners. On the men's side, sophomore Logan Senrud finished with a time of 34:40, freshman Michael Stewart ran the course in 34:45, redshirt-freshman Keever Henry finished in 34:50, while freshman Keith Lemay got a time of 35:14. For the women, Western freshman Sara Thon finished in 24:14, junior Katrina Schwerdtfeger came in at 25:06, sophomore Rachael Bates ran a 25:07, and junior Molly DePasqual finished in 25:24. Western will run in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championships on Oct. 23 in Areata, Calif. said Western, ranked No. 9 regionally, did just that by finishing ahead of higher-ranked Humboldt State and Northwest Nazarene. Running on their home course, Western runners were able to implement a good race strategy, Brancheau said. "We run this course a lot so we know where the hills are, we know how to attack it," Brancheau said. The women followed the men with a 6- kilometer race, and by this time the men had thoroughly trampled and muddied the course. 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No expiration date. liiiiw i W i i i i l l i l i i i i S l l p li ilffi|pp6Â£iwwiyt ---------- Western Front 2004-10-12 - Page 11 ---------- October 12, 2004 SPORTS The Western Front â€¢ 11 Western bounces back against Saint Joseph's After a quadruple-overtime loss last week, Viking players extend home winning streak to six By Matthew Anderson The Western Front For the first 27 minutes of Western's football game, it looked as though head coach Rob Smith might have made a mistake. After the Vikings' embarrassing 52-49 loss to Western Oregon University this past week, Smith benched starting senior quarterback Steve. Nichols Saturday in favor of less-experienced sophomore James Monrean. And for 27 minutes Saturday, Western's offense struggled desperately, a _ _ _ _ =_ amassing only 7 points despite gaining 171 yards. But with two minutes and 55 seconds remaining in the first half, Western sophomore wide receiver Zach Russell made his first-ever kickoff return a memorable one, sprinting 74 yards down the Vikings' sideline for a touchdown and shifting the momentum firmly to Western Then, still before halftime, Monrean threw the second and third of his five touchdown passes as the Vikings vaulted to a 28-7 halftime lead against visiting Saint Joseph's College of Indiana. Western went on to win 42-13. "It was rewarding to see a player who's worked as hard as Zach has get his moment in the sun," Smith said. "Zach can run; he's talented when the ball's in his hands." Despite Russell's incendiary return, Monrean, who graduated from Sehome 'Even if it wasn 't open, I was going to throw it up there. It's Andy Olson.' James Monrean Western sophomore quarterback High School, shone brighter. In his first college start, Monrean tied a school record with his five touchdown passes while completing 12 of 24 passes for 190 yards and no interceptions. He received Great Northwest Athletic Conference player of the week honors for his performance. But early on, he did not look quite so good. Most of his incomplete passes came in the first half, and most of them were well overthrown. "In pregame, I was throwing a lot of balls high," he said. "But I didn't really think about it." He thought about it after the game began, once he started overshooting wide-open receivers, he said. Monrean floated a touchdown pass to Western redshirt- freshman wide receiver Chris Robinson on his third throw of the game but then lapsed into inconsistency, misfiring on seven of his next 11.passes. But his last two throws of the half were touchdowns â€” one an 11-yard strike to Robinson and the second a 38-yard bomb to Western junior wide receiver Andy Olson that he threw with no time left on the clock. "Even if it wasn't open, I was going to throw it up there," said Monrean, whose grandfather traveled from Spokane to watch the game. "It's Andy Olson. If you give him a chance, he'll score a touchdown. But it was a duck. It wasn't one of my best throws." Perhaps he saved his best throws for the Chris Taylor/The Western Front Western junior wide receiver Andy Olson stiff-arms Saint Joseph's College freshman defensive back Lance Burns for a 16-yard reception during the second quarter of Western's 42-13 victory Saturday at Civic Field. second half, when he completed four of junior running back Duncan Sherrard, who eight passes for two touchdowns, the last of which was an 18-yard screen pass to Western SEE Football, PAGE 12 Fri., Oct. 15 vs Central Sat., Oct. 16 vs St. Martin's 7:00 P.M. - Carver Gym Free shuttle from the Fairhaven College parking lot to the fro, FOOTBALL Sat., Oct. 16 vs Humboldt State ~~ HOMECOMING GAME 1.00 P.M. - Civic Stadium 1 lt;X)I gt; PHARMACY (Paid Advertising) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Rachel Zommick, President, ASWWU, (360)650-3265, AS.President@wwu.edu Vice President for Academic Affairs James Sanders vacates his position due to personal health reasons. Bellingham, WA, 10/1/04 - James Sanders, the Vice President for Academic Affairs on the Associated Student Board of Directors will be unable to serve in his position due to personal health reasons. According to the AS By-laws, if a board position becomes vacant, the Board of Directors will open the position for applications for no less than nine days, and will then appoint one person to fulfill the remainder of the term. Applications for the position will officially open Friday, October 1, and will stay open until Monday, October 18 and will be available in the AS Board of Directors Office, Viking Union 504. Potential appointees will be judged on leadership abilities, working knowledge of the Associated Students organizations and budgets and effective organizational and communication skills. In addition, knowledge of academic affairs is preferred. "I am personally sad that James is unable to serve his term," said AS President Rachel Zommick. "The AS Board of Directors is saddened that James is unable to serve with us. However, we respect his position and are understanding of his circumstances." ---------- Western Front 2004-10-12 - Page 12 ---------- 12 â€¢ The Western Front SPORTS October 12, 2004 Cross country, track raise money in Bright memorial 5K Krissy Gochnour/The Western Front Participants run along the track next to the Wade King Student Recreation center for the first of 3.1 miles Sunday morning during the Norm Bright Memorial Fun Run and Walk. participant. "With events like this, it's encouraging to run." The race started and finished on the track next to the Wade King Student Recreation Center and meandered through Western's campus to reach a total distance of 3.1 miles. "It's a good run," Bellingham resident Susanne Weiss said. "I'm not an alum or a student. I have no affiliation with any of the sponsors â€” I just came out today to run with other people." Co-sponsored by Western's Alumni Association, cross country and track teams and Fairhaven Runners, the race featured more than 60 people from various age groups who preregistered for the event, and an additional 40-plus sign-ups of race-day registration. Proceeds of the race went to Western's cross country and track departments. "It was a total collaboration By Krissy Gochnour The Western Front The sweet smell of runners' high filled the lungs of students, alumni and Bellingham community members Sunday as they came together to participate in the 10th annual Norm Bright Memorial 5K Fun Run and Walk. "It's a good way to get out there and exercise," said Rachel Faulk, a Western junior and first-time race Football; Vikings defense needs a stronger performance next week to defeat Humboldt State Continued from Page 11 â€¢ between one of our athletic programs, the alumni and the Bellingham community," said Bill Farkas, executive director of Western's Alumni Association. "Allowing them to come run on campus is thrilling." This year marks a swift change in the Norm Bright Memorial Run. Previously called the _ _ _ __ Homecoming Alumni Fun Run, this year's race took place one weekpriorto Western's Homecoming to further emphasize the memory of former Western runner Norm Bright. "This year's race is a new beginning for us," said Pee Wee Halsell, Western head crosscountry and track coach. "We wanted to bring notoriety to the run. Norm used to come and run the race with us. Since his passing, we run in his honor." Fairhaven Runners owner, Steve Roguski, said the event has been a tradition for the company since it opened in 1999. "I enjoy being invited to help support," he said. "I love seeing the community come together, and having Western be the venue to do so." 'Running is the clos est thing to flying I can get without the extra wings. Susanne Weiss Bellingham resident Run and Walk is named after one of Western's most accomplished runners from the '20s. Bright set more than 60 records, including an American record in 1935 for the two-mile run. He continued to run at record-setting times, even after an automobile accident left him blind. "He has set quite a standard for us," Roguski said. "He was one of the greatest runners in our area." Farkas said he was delighted to help provide an event to bring together those who love to run. "Running is the closest thing to flying I can get without the extra wings," Weiss said. "The breeze blowing and the scenery speeding by â€” it's just amazing." Those who missed the race this year can choose to participate next year, as all three sponsors said they plan to continue the Norm Bright tradition. "I'll definitely be back next year," Faulk said. "I'll even come back when I'm 40, an alumni. I'm a lifer." An athletic scholarship in Blight's name also is offered to track and field participants at The Norm Bright Memorial Fun Western each year. sat out last week's game with a concussion. In addition to catching three passes, Sherrard ran for 150 yards on 18 carries. But the defense, which struggled last week in giving up 49 points to previously winless Western Oregon, has yet to put together a full game of solid play.. Western's opponents have averaged more than 29 points per game. The Vikings' next opponent, Humboldt -State University, has scored nearly three touchdowns per contest, and its defense is the stingiest in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. "Our defense needs to play better than they showed today," Smith said. "It was very hit-and-miss." But for the first time this year, the Vikings kept an opponent to fewer than 21 points. The defense needed to play well after last week's debacle, Western junior defensive end Noel Tafoya said. "(That loss) caused a lot of aggression and anger for the next game," he said. "We needed to rip somebody's head off. And we did." - Game Notes: After his first punt sailed a mere 7 yards, Saint Joseph's backup punter Brandon Deardorff avoided having to punt a second time when he scrambled for a first down on a broken fourth-and-one play. His next punt went for 66 yards.... Western junior free safety Brett Snyder-Ferguson injured his right knee on the last play of the game. ... Western junior defensive end Joey Joshua, hampered by an injured shoulder, sat out the second half of Saturday's game. ... Western sophomore cornerback Sly Whitfield Jr. earned Smith's ire when, after he intercepted a pass at the Western 1-yard-line, pitched the ball to Western junior cornerback Brett Hall. When Hall could not handle the pitch, Saint Joseph's recovered the ball at the Western 3-yard line and scored a touchdown two plays later. Chris Taylor/The Western Front Western sophomore quarterback James Monrean attempts a pass against Saint Joseph's Saturday at Civic Field. r i c^t nm uji Nowlnl *Beads "Charms "Chain And More! WESTERN FRONT : CLASSIFIEDS : SELL! 650-3160 -, r 'Congress m Democrat The 2004 Election promises to be one of the most important in recent history. Democrats up and down the ticket need your help to fight for the values we share: education, healthcare, and a safe and peaceful world. If you have ever thought about working on a campaign or making a difference in government this is the year to get involved in politics. We need your help registering, educating, and turning out voters in November. Now, if ever, we must come together and get Democrats elected. For more information on the campaign in Bellingham, please contact our Deputy Field Director, Melissa Benish, at (360) 738-4699 or melissa@ricklarsen.org. Thank you for your support. I look forward to working with you in the fall. 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In an article published today on Bloomberg.com, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan said the fact that Afghanistan's first major presidential election did not have a major security incident was a tribute to the determination of the Afghan people. But the same article also stated that the United Nations is creating a three-member panel to investigate irregularities that 15 of 18 candidates claimed compromised the fairness of the elections. The Afghan elections had too many problems to claim success. The United States should have invested more time and funding into the Afghan election to prevent the confusion and controversy sparked by a lack of U.S. support. According to a February 2004 Knight-Ridder article, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Schoomaker said the Army is spending roughly $3.7 billion a month in Iraq compared with $900 million a month in Afghanistan. Approximately 130,000 troops are Â« = _ in Iraq and 12,000 in lt;A six-hour walk to a Challenges Broadcasting Corp. The Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit, an inependent research organization, released a paper this past week titled, "Free, _ _ _ = _ _ Fair or Flawed: for Afghanistan most * remotevoting station ^ i m a t e Elections whom are in the Army. 7. f ... m Afghanistan. The United States seems slightly ridicu is focusing too much of its military power and m6ney in Iraq and failing to adequately support Afghanistan. Before the election, 15 of the 18 candidates said flaws in the election process would produce a false result, according â€¢ to an Oct. 10 article by the British According to the lousfor a landmark paper, less than event in a country's $500,000 of the $200 history, however.' â„¢mÂ°n that Free and Fair Elections Foundation For Afghanistan spent on the country's presidential elections went to domestic monitoring. According to an Oct. 6 article in The Independent, a British newspaper, "Some polling stations are so remote even helicopters cannot reach them through the towering mountains and it will take two weeks to get the ballot boxes out by donkey. In Panjshir, people will have to walk six hours to reach their nearest polling station." This election was supposed to give Afghanistan a new start. A six-hour walk to a remote voting station seems slightly ridiculous for a landmark event in a country's history, however. According to the same Independent article, some election irregularities had surfaced that merit investigation, according to SEE Afghanistan, PAGE 16 Anonymous sources an Important part of modern journalism Porfirio Pena COMMENTARY The question of whether contracts between reporters and sources who want to remain anonymous outweigh a prosecutor's ability to carry out justice has once again come to the forefront of public debate. News organizations should have the right to take the necessary steps to provide information to the public, including keeping anonymous sources confidential. Judith Miller is a reporter for the New York Times who refused to release the names of sources who leaked the identity of undercover CIA agent Valerie Plame in 2003. A U.S. District Court judge ordered Judith Miller jailed for contempt of court for her refusal, according to a Oct. 8 Times article. Miller should appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The court needs to revisit the issue because current rulings do not provide enough protection for investigative journalists. Miller was one of five reporters who 'If judges start enforcing laws that demand reporters reveal information on sources, it could l i v e lcuuncia wnvj i . i allegedly interviewed hinder investigative sources who released journalism. information exposing Plame as an agent, according an Oct. 7 Wall Street Journal article. Miller, however, never wrote the article. Syndicated columnist Robert Novak first released Plame's identity in a July 2003 column, "Mission to Niger," according to the same article. A 1982 law makes it a crime to release the identity of undercover agents, according to the Oct. 8 New York Times. The judge said the reporters should release the identities of their sources, however, * when national security comes into question. Law-enforcement officials should never rely upon reporters for investigations. If reporters could gather the information in question, law-enforcement agencies also should have the means to find the same information without questioning reporters. Law-enforcement agencies have access to more technology as well as have the ability to obtain warrants to unlimited information to which reporters could have no access. The fact that federal prosecutors need to go to reporters for information just shows failure in investigation on their part. By agreeing to allow sources to remain anonymous, especially in cases in which a prosecutor in a criminal case could become concerned with the information, reporters often find themselves caught between two legal questions. In the 1972 decision Branzberg v. Hayes, the Supreme Court ruled that the government could subpoena journalists for sources of information that could help in criminal investigations. In the 1992 decision Cohen v. Cowles, however, the Supreme Court ruled that sources could sue reporters for releasing their names if they had an agreement not to do so. In some cases, reporters may not find information into high-level corruption except through anonymous sources. If judges start enforcing laws that demand reporters reveal information on sources, it could hinder investigative journalism. Many publications, however, view the use of anonymous sources as risky and irresponsible journalism because it becomes more difficult to call reporters to accountability. In light of other news- related scandals, such as the Stephen Glass incident, in which the The New Republic fired Glass for plagiarizing stories, editors may never discover if reporters invent information and say it originated from anonymous sources. They also may never know if the sources were reputible, and such incidents could negatively impact the reputation of SEE Miller, PAGE 16 Are Your BRAKES making noise? We have a FREE brake inspection that you should get every 30,000 miles. 1 0 % discount with Student ID Prime Tune Brakes in Sunset Square 671-2277 WE SEE A FUTURE IN IT FOR YOU Why, what do you see? A career in clinical psychology and a doctoral degree from George Fox University. Caring mentoring, Christian worldview, national accreditation, and located in the beautiful Northwest GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY CALL 800-631-0921 psyd.georgefox.edu your calling. â€¢NOW HIRING* FINANCIAL CARE REPRESENTATIVES Job Code 2BPTM Our collection reps are Bright. Energetic. Passionate. 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Western's Dining Services contracts Sodexho to buy, prepare and serve food on campus except on Vendors Row. The company has a monopoly in the dining halls .and retail marketplaces on campus, such as the Arntzen Atrium and the eateries in the Viking Union. Much of the food on campus is not healthy. A plain McDonald's hamburger has 260 calories. A hamburger with special sauce from the Viking Commons contains 651 calories, according to the nutrition displays in the commons. No one was available to comment on the size of the burger found at the Commons as opposed to the 3.7 ounce McDonald's burger, but regardless of size, the portion at the commons is too unhealthy â€” especially if you combine it with 4 ounces of fries, which is an additional 407 calories. If Sodexho insists on increasing prices, it should translate to healthier and better-tasting food. Meal plans are too expensive on campus and cheaper options should be available. According to the University Dining Services's Web site, Western requires students who live on campus to have a meal plan, unless they live in Birnam Wood. The bronze plan is the cheapest option, costing $647.80 for fall quarter for on-campus residents. The student receives $150 in flex points and 75 meals for the quarter, which equals $8.64 a meal. Students who live off campus pay $725.71 for a bronze plan fall quarter, which means $9.67 a meal. That much money could buy a lot at the Bellingham Grocery Outlet or Deals Only. If students miss meals in the dining hall, they essentially lose money because they cannot use the meals after the quarter ends. Flex points and guest meals also expire at the end of each quarter and are nonrefundable. The dining halls and eateries need more variety. Other schools, such as the University of Washington, have actual restaurant chains available on their campus, including Pagliacci Pizza and Subway. Sodexho must create a contract with a restaurant chain if the chain wishes to come to Western, Director of University Residences Willy Hart said. Western would benefit greatly from more food choices on campus and should try to attract more mainstream chains. Hart said a benefit of Western's contract is that if the state makes budget cuts and Western is forced to reduce jobs, dining services will not be affected because Sodexho is a private corporation. The guarantee of adequate food-service jobs is not worth having to settle with expensive, low-quality food that is not healthy. And just because other schools contract with Sodexho does not mean Western should. 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, Adriana Dunn, Houston Flores, Krissy Gochnour, Laura Greaby, Salina Greig, Lauren Hardin, Stefani Harrey, Marissa Harshman, Tess Hembree, 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, Erik Tornren, 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 "By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you 11 become a philosopher." â€”Socrates w woro PROTOCOL; America should sign treaty Gig Schlich COMMENTARY On Oct. 1, the Russian parliament ratified the tenets of the Kyoto Protocol, clearing the final roadbteck for activation of the worldwide greenhouse' gas reduction treaty that has been lingering in legal limbo since its creation in 1997. In doing so, Russia and the 126 other countries that have gotten on board with the protocol have shown a keener understanding of reality and the future than the United States. The Bush administration refused to sign the treaty in 2001, complaining that the requirements would put unfair restrictions on Americanbusinesses andpredicting it would choke economic growth. While the refusal might make political sense to an incumbent who does not want to see his corporate base vanish from underneath him, it is a shortsighted strategy that will have dire repercussions in the future. The Bush administration is choosing not only to deny the potentially devastating effects of climate change but also is refusing to look to the future of America's economy. If people ignore all the self- congratulatory qualities of the United States' incredible economic reign such as hard work, innovation and plain old American grit, the country's engine will turn on a single bearing â€” cheap energy. Take away that cheap energy, and the engine seizes up. One day; that source of cheap energy, namely oil, is going to be gone. Or at least be so incredibly expensive, because of scarcity, that it might as well be gone. Those who have laid up stores for the hard times ahead will survive economic downturns much better than those who have just naively hoped that somehow things will work out fine. The countries embracing Kyoto will have an advantage over the United States in the future â€” they will be prepared for that day when oil is no longer a cheap source of energy. Necessity is the mother of invention, Plato said, and these countries, out of necessity, will have to use their cleverness and ingenuity to find alternate means SEE Kyoto, PAGE 15 Colleges should limit Greek system Laura Greaby COMMENTARY The University of Oklahoma closed its chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity after a student was found dead Sept. 30 with a blood-alcohol level more than five times the legal limit. More colleges should follow the lead of the University of Oklahoma and enforce harsher rules on fraternities and sororities. Western is a prime example of the fact that the Greek system is not a necessary part of college. Western has never had a Greek system on campus, yet it has still been able to maintain a reputation of being a school with a healthy social scene. After being accepted into the Greek system, many students feel they must live up to established stereotypes. For example, a "frat boy" drinks a lot and likes to party. This way of life could be unhealthy if the drinking leads to alcoholism, or if students think they must fulfill the stereotype to fit in. Underage drinking has become a large problem on college campuses, and the Greek .system helps this occur by providing "keggers" and other types of parties. Death because of alcohol poisoning has occurred in many sorority and fraternity houses. A 19-year-old college sophomore was found dead in a fraternity house in Colorado after consuming a total of 30 to 40 beers and vodka drinks in 11 hours, according to an Oct. 7 CNN.com article. This was a death that should not have occurred. Universities need to impose stronger regulations on the Greek system to keep situations like this from happening. On a national level, four student deaths due to alcohol have taken place in the past month. Every one of those deaths took place in a fraternity house, according to an article in the Oct. 7 Rocky Mountain Collegian, Colorado State University's student newspaper. More schools need to take a stronger stance on drinking in the Greek community. Although many sororities and fraternities require alcohol sessions to inform pledgers of the dangers, this does not seem to be effective enough. Greek Row, home of sorority and fraternity houses at the University of Washington has created problems for that community. After three large parties spilled into the street around Greek Row in 2003, chaos began, according an Oct. 3 article in the Seattle Times. SEE Frats, PAGE 15 ---------- Western Front 2004-10-12 - Page 15 ---------- October 12,2004 OPINIONS The Western Front â€¢ 15 Kerry chooses positions based on what public wants to hear Dan Johnson COMMENTARY Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry seems to want to be a man of the people. The problem in trying to accomplish this goal is that he seems to say what the people want to hear as opposed to how he feels. Take, for instance, his stance on capital punishment. Kerry has said he opposes the death penalty except for post- Sept. 11 terrorists, according to Ontheissues.org, a nonpartisan political group. This seems to be a statement meant to please the largest number of people, as opposed to taking a true position on capital punishment. Kerry is saying he knows which particular murderers deserve to live and which murderers deserve to die. This makes his position seem like he is willing to put aside his morals to show the world just how tough he will be on terrorists, a threat to the United States. The stance he is taking is making it seem as if a serial killer is not as wrong in his or her actions as a terrorist. Kerry said a state does not honor life by sanctioning killing, according to Ontheissues.org. '(Kerry) is not telling the citizens of the United States what he believes, he is simply telling the people what they want to hear.' But Kerry's stance is that the government cannot sanction killing except for in cases that he deems acceptable. The problem is that Kerry's stance seems to be no stance at all. He is not telling the citizens of the United States what he believes, he is simply telling the people what they want to hear. Kerry has had a similar stance on taxes. He has said several times that he will not raise the taxes of the middle class while in office. Yet, in the very next sentence, he will tell people all his big plans on health care, education or homeland security. All his plans seem elaborate and highly expensive, which means only one thing â€” taxes will be raised. According to an Oct. 2 Los Angeles Times article, increasing income tax on the wealthiest Americans in 1993 generated only 30 percent to 40 percent of projected revenues, said Daniel Feenberg, research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, a nonpartisan group from Massachusetts. This happens because the wealthy and their accountants are always able to find loopholes to avoid paying different taxes, according to the article. With all these numbers available in his home state, Kerry must be aware that it is likely he will not be able to implement all his plans without raising taxes on the middle class in four years. Yet, he continues to preach his plan because he it is what the people want to hear. People do not want to hear that they will lose more money to the government's spending. Kerry must say it will come from somewhere, so he goes after the people everyone loves to hate â€” the rich. While Kerry's plans may affect the rich far more than the middle class, to say the rich will be the only ones affected just seems irrational. Kerry said in front of a crowd of cheering supporters in Ohio following the debates that Americans want "not a singled-minded leader, but a clear-headed leader, not a headstrong leader but a well-reasoned leader," according to an Oct. 9 Reuters article. The only thing he forgot to mention was that the people want gt;Ja leader who knows who he is, not just a man who says what he thinks the people want to hear. Kyoto: Future benefits outweigh the immediate costs Continued from Page 14 of production. The self-imposed burden of Kyoto, although painful as it may be at first, will eventually build a much stronger and more resilient economy â€” an economy that does not turn on a single mechanism. â€¢ A July 2001 New '(The Kyoto Proto- thereby ceding a lucrative market to the Europeans and the Japanese." It is time for the United States to impose a bit of opposition and resistance to its economy. Get it up off the couch, put it on a diet and get it into the gym. Idleness does not build strength, and feeding America's businesses as much as York Times editorial, col) is a ready-made they want to eat is not written days after the recipe for restraint a h e a l t ny philosophy. United States refused . ^ .â€ž , , tâ€¢oÂ« sdigâ„¢n AthÂ«e tÂ«rÂ«e,aÂ«tâ€¢yâ€ž that will slow harm echos this sentiment. to the planet with "Many corporate the added long-term leaders convinced United States will eventually have to Unfortunately, some businesses will die from this change of lifestyle. Such is life. Those who ^ benefit of shaping up can adapt to change that the the economy.' get to produce the next generations, so say the join in fighting global wanning and would prefer to begin making capital investments now rather than waiting until the last minute, when the job will be more expensive ... American companies will have no incentive to develop technologies to reduce global warming gases, laws of nature. Naturally, business owners will want to see someone's head on a pike for espousing such nonsense. "It is hard enough keeping a business going today without adding further restrictions," they say. "Make it as easy to get a building permit as it is to get a welfare check," their bumper stickers snarl. The reply is simple: pay now or pay later. Eventually America is going to need an extreme makeover. And it is not going to be pretty or pleasant if Americans wait until they are backed into a corner by a gang of back-alley plastic surgeons. Would it not be wiser to save now and have the surgery done by someone a little more â€” reputable? The Kyoto Protocol is not the answer to the planet's woes, but it is a start in the right direction. It is a ready-made recipe for restraint that will slow harm to the planet with the added long-term benefit of shaping up the economy and preparing Americans for potentially harder times to come. "Be prepared" is the Boy Scout motto. The United States and the current administration would do a great service to themselves and the world by heeding that simple bit of advice. Frats: Tax-payers on police patrols Continued from Page 14 People threw bottles at cars, set a mattress on fire and flipped a car. This riot not only damaged property in the area but also further damaged the Greek system's reputation. Granted, sorority and fraternity members did not do all the damage, but the large number of people participating in Greek activities that weekend were many of the troublemakers. This caused the city of Seattle to take actions to ensure something like that could never happen again, according to the Times article. According to an Oct. 3 Seattle Times article, the Seattle Police Department created Incidence ' money is wasted near fraternities Prevention Teams to keep track of parties and make sure they do not get out of control. This taxpayer money could go to fund much-needed education or health care. The Greek system prides itself on giving back to the community and doing various service projects. It could do the community a bigger service if it would stop throwing parties that lead to the destruction of property and vandalism that costs the community it lives in money. Some sororities and fraternities cause many problems and lead to unnecessary deaths. Western is a good example of the fact that the Greek system does not have to be a part of college life. liiilii^^^B^iiiiilpiii^BRjpill ilÂ§Kfti^i|iiiJll||^^8illli^B^ WESTERN FRONT CLASSIFIEDS ilillliSilllilWsliiiiii 4BR2.5BA Lovely townhouse. 2 car garage W/DD/WW/S/Gpaid gardener. Quiet culdesac street 3020 Pacific off Barkley$1250/mo371- 4007. EXPECTING GUESTS? Private, waterfront vacation homes for rent, stay 4 days or 4 months, only 20 minutes off Belling-ham Bay! Island Vacation Rentals (888) 758-7064 www.lummi-holidays. com FIND HUNDREDS of Bellingham rentals in one place! www.Perfect- Space.com FAIRHAVEN RENTAL walk to WWU deck, shed, large yard $800/ month 360-392-0061 AVAIL. 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One of these many incidents dates back to 1999. According to an Oct. 1 Washington Post article, "The House Ethics Committee privately chastised DeLay for threatening a Washington trade association with retaliation for hiring a prominent Democrat as its president." AccordingtoanOct. 8Associated Press article, DeLay also offered his support to Rep. Nick Smith's, R- Mich., son's political career in exchange for Smith's vote on the Medicare prescription drug 'DeLay's recent ac- benefit. tions are not ethically correct. He is allegedly using bribery and questionable actions to run his term in the House.' DeLay's to lend his to Smith's return for a bad politics offer support son in vote is This is obviously not the way to have the citizens' voice be heard. Bribery is. not appropriate behavior, for ant-elected official. " :^|i; f r '" According to an Oct. 8 art*$eiii the New York Times, DeLay also was accused of sending federal investigators after Democratic legislators who left Texas because of a what many considered a gerrymandering plan, which helped gain his party's edge in Washington. According to the Center for Voting and Democracy, "gerrymandering is a term that describes the deliberate rearrangement of the boundaries of congressional districts to influence the outcome of elections." Gerrymandering is ethically wrong because it fixes elections and gives candidates unfair advantages by giving them the power to control the demographics that are in each congressional district. DeLay is now on a counterattack against the House Ethics Committee, according to an Oct. 9 Seattle Times article. DeLay argues that the Democrats want him out of the House. According to an Oct. 7 New York Times article, DeLay says the situation is just partisan politics and Democrats trying to dirty his name in an attempt to get the House back. But DeLay's recent actions do not appear to be ethically correct. He is allegedly using bribery and questionable actions to run his term in the House. DeLay needs to be impeached. His questionable ethics are sullying his position in the House. DeLay has put his political life ahead of the voters who voted him into office, and he should face the consequences. Afghanistan: Stability is necessary before democracy Continued from Page 13 the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Perhaps some of those irregularities were caused by the large contingency of voters who were illiterate or who had never heard of half the candidates. These irregularities have prompted the 15 opposition candidates to ask the United Nations to conduct an investigation on the legitimacy of the election. The possibility that the elections were attempting to be completely independent of the United States as an attempt to solidify Afghanistan's new freedom is valid. But because the United States dismantled the Afghan leadership three years ago, the responsibility to make sure the new government does not succumb to a terrorist takeoverlingers.Theresponsibility to make sure a leader of the Afghan people's choosing is elected instead of a leader of the United States' best interest belongs to the United States. Afghanistan's difficult terrain and lack of industrial development explains some of the technical difficulties with collecting and tabulating the votes. But with $200 million specifically designated for the elections and billions of dollars of U.S. military support, the Bush Administration could have done more to assure the country had stability before it had democracy. The Bush administration should not claim responsibility for the Afghan success because more money and energy could have been contributed to the country before the election. Ballots carried by donkey for two weeks and uninformed voters are problems the United States should have rectified. A U.N. panel never should have been necessary to determine Afghanistan's president. Miller: Watergate a{)erf^t^x^inple of necessity lt;@f anonymous sources Continued from Page 13 a publication. . In the most famous case of investigative reporting, however, Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, relied upon "Deep Throat," an anonymous source, to expose the Watergate controversy. Situations where sources fear their lives or freedoms may become endangered often warrant anonymity. But publications should only allow anonymous sources in the most extreme circumstances. Without the anonymous source, the Watergate scandal may have never been exposed. 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Text preview (might not show all results): 2005_1129 ---------- Western Front 2005-11-29 - Page 1 ---------- THE WESTERN FRONT NOVEMBER 29,2005 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY An independent student newspaper serving the campus community since 1970. ISSUE 20, VOLUME 135 'Hopefully people will learn that our vision is as overrated as our h
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Show more2005_1129 ---------- Western Front 2005-11-29 - Page 1 ---------- THE WESTERN FRONT NOVEMBER 29,2005 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY An independent student newspaper serving the campus community since 1970. ISSUE 20, VOLUME 135 'Hopefully people will learn that our vision is as overrated as our hearing is overlooked' DAVID ENGEBRETSON Western geology professor Legally blind professor finds way to teach using only s^nd BY TALI BENDZAK The Western Front Due to his failing sight, Western geology professor David Engebretson is teaching a class this quarter he developed pioneering the study of earth science in a unique manner â€” using sound. "He is developing an entirely innovative class â€” the sounds on Earth," geology department chair Scott Babcock said. "What he is doing is changing your whole way of perceiving the Earth. I think what he is doing is important." Born with a rare, unnamed disorder that caused scar tissue to form in his retina, Engebretson, 58, was legally blind by his 30s and has had to rely on his remaining senses to understand and teach about the Earth. After earning a bachelor's degree in geophysics at Western and a doctorate at Stanford University as a young man, he returned to Western to teach geology full-time in 1983, with limited sight. In addition to his original disorder, Engebretson was diagnosed with cone-rod dystrophy disease in 1995, which caused his eyes' rods and cones to gradually degrade,.resulting in further vision loss.-Engebretson said he misses conducting fieldwork, such as reading maps and studying minerals. TAYLOR WILLIAMS / THE WESTERN FRONT Western geology professor David Engebretson pets his guide dog, Fritz, in his Viking Union 552 classroom. see PROFESSOR, page 6 Provost has presidential dreams Western s Andrew Bodman is finalist for Eastern Washington University presidency BY JACOB BUCKENMEYER The Western Front Andrew Bodman, Western's provost and vice president of academic affairs, might move across the state to Cheney to become president of Eastern Washington University as early as this summer, he said. Bodman is one of three finalists who will travel to Eastern this week to participate in forums in which Eastern students and Cheney community members can ask questions regarding the qualifications of each candidate, said Gordon Budke, chair of Eastern's presidential selection committee. Eastern is looking for a leader who cares about students, Budke said. Bodman will speak Thursday and Friday at the university's main campus in Cheney and at its auxiliary campus in Spokane, Budke said. Bodman, provost at Western since August 1999, said a position as a university president is the next step for a provost. "I think Eastern is an institution which has made substantial progress the last six years or so," he said. "It is an institution which is clearly moving forward, and this happens to be a very attractive-looking job." Eastern's former president Samuel Kirkpatrick left in July to become president of Metropolitan State College in Denver, and the presidential selection committee began its work to replace him in mid-July, Budke said. All three finalists are provosts of their universities, Budke said. The other finalists are Rodolfo Arevalo, who is provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Texas-Pan American, and John Folkins is provost at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Budke said he is not surprised all of the candidates are provosts, as many of a provost's duties transfer well into presidential positions. "Being a provost, you're assigned the responsibility of ensuring that the academic quality is strengthened," said Kris Bulcroft, Western's vice provost of undergraduate education: "It's a good training ground to become a president because you can tell the university's story better; you know the challenges, the strengths, the issues that confront us, having been in the role of provost first." Bulcroft works with Bodman and said Bodman's work at Western has prepared him for the high level of responsibility that comes with being the president of a university. While a provost is an internal representative of a university who see BODMAN, page 6 JACOB BUCKENMEYER / THE WESTERN FRONT Andrew Bodman, Western provost and vice president of academic affairs, has spent six years at Western. MIND PASTIME Gallery offers residents of all ages a chance to learn with interactive exhibits FEATURES, PAGE 8 QUICK RECOVERY After a Nov. 19 loss, the Western men's basketball team has won two games in a row SPORTS, PAGE 10 TOUGH LOVE Parents need to keep.strict policies when raising their children; it only helps in the end OPINIONS, PAGE 14 WEATHER Wednesday: Cloudy Hi: 33 Low: 24 Thursday: Cloudy Hi: 36 Low: 27 www.westernfrontonline.com ---------- Western Front 2005-11-29 - Page 2 ---------- 1 2 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS NOVEMBER 29,2005 COPS BOX rmrmnrfArf trt * rwvwt rtf a etahHtna , ^ . . ^ â€ž , , M . , â€ž , â€ž . , .â„¢ _ | ^ , . . _ ^ â€ž_ \ 'iking oices JoshGellert Senior, recreation How do you deal with dead-week stress? I eat, drink and sleep, Compiled by Shannon Deveny but not in that order. Holly Edwards Junior, physical education Connor Eagan Junior, marketing ?9 My boyfriend caters to me during the week, and then we party with friends on the weekend. â€¢ gt;*) Regular visits to Mount Baker to board and drink hot chocolate with lovely ladies. 95 news briefs STATE NEWS Driver error one possible reason for Seattle monorail crash Two monorail trains clipped each other on a curve in the tracks Saturday evening in downtown Seattle. Medics took two people to hospitals with minor injuries, a fire department official said. Investigators are looking at three possible causes for the crash â€” operator error, signal malfunction or communication problems between the trains. The trains came to a screeching halt Saturday night in a shower of sparks and breaking giass^| Firefighters rescued 84 passengers' using ladders. Twenty-year-old skier falls to death at Mt. Baker Ski Area A skier who fell off a cliff at an out-of-bounds area at the Mt. Baker Ski Area died Sunday. 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 ofWestern Washington ^University, published by the Student Publications Council, and is mainly supported by advertising. Opinions and stories in the newspaperhave rio 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. Whatcom County Sheriff Deputy Mark Jilk said the man fell at least 120 feet. Officials won't release the 20- yearrold Canadian man's name until his relatives are notified. Mt Baker Ski Area general manager Duncan Howat said the man was skiing with his brother and two friends when they decided to go into the out-of-bounds area looking for fresh snow. Howat said the man crossed two rope lines warning of the cliffs. Ski area employees found the body soon after he fell. NATIONAL; NEWS White House Christmas tree arrives from North Carolina The White House Christmas tree is at the executive mansion in Washington, D.C. First lady Laura Bush was on hand for the arrival Tuesday as a band played "O Christmas Tree." She said the tree, an 18-foot Fraser fir from the Smokey Holler Tree Farm in North Carolina, signifies the 40th year the National Christmas Tree Association has given the tree, located in the White House Blue Room. INTERNATIONAL NEWS Japanese man arrested for starting bogus invasion story Tokyo police arrested a former computer programmer Monday for allegedly posting a fabricated news article that said China invaded the Japanese island of Okinawa. The former programmer posted the phony article Oct. 18 on a fake Japanese-language Yahoo! News Website. Tokyo police arrested the 30- year-old man on suspicion of violating patent laws. Police said the man allegedly credited the article to Kyodo News Agency and published it on a Web site he had designed to look like Yahoo! Japan Corporation's news Web site. Police said the story had a headline saying, "Chinese military invades Okinawa." Japanese Citizens accessed the Web site 66,000 times until police took it down Oct. 19. U.N. relief efforts in Pakistan remain underfunded A U.N. official said relief efforts lack enough funding to help approximately 3.5 million people left homeless by an earthquake in Pakistan Oct. 8. U.N. troops and aid workers are constructing shelters as quickly as they possibly can. The United Nations received $216 million in emergency relief funds from countries around the world, only 39 percent of what it asked for. Compiled by Zach Kyle AP Wire courtesy KUGS89.3-FM WWU Official Announcements PLEASE POST BIOLOGY. â€¢ Amy Springer (genetics candidate. Mount Hofyoke College), "The African Sleeping Sickness Parasite Trypanosoma Bruceh Sensing ItsWay Through The Host." 4 p.m. Nov. 30, Bl 234. Refreshments, 3:50 p.m. THE ASSOOATED STUDENTS BOOKSTORE WILL HOLD A HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday, Nov. 30. All faculty, staff, and students are invited. There will be lots of great discounts and giveaways throughout the day, and there will be cookies, warm drinks and holWay music from 3 to 6 p.m. ALL STUDENTS EXPECTING TO GRADUATE at the close of spring quarter must have a degree application on file in the Registrar's Office by Dec. 2. 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Employees who did not receive one, or who need additional cards, may call the Office of University Communications, X/3350. ---------- Western Front 2005-11-29 - Page 3 ---------- NOVEMBER 29,2005 THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 3 xexiDOOK ouyDacK November 30th - December 10th With every transaction receive a 20% off coupon from the Western AS Bookstore / Get cash tor r,VÂ£,RY book (50 cent minimum) Help keep your textboo by selling your books at th ASSOCIATED STUDENTS ^Books not used for Western courses do not apply ---------- Western Front 2005-11-29 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS NOVEMBER 29,2005 Tower will grace city's sky BY DAN GROHL The Western Front More than 75 years after the 15-story Bellingham Towers became a feature of the Bellingham skyline, developer Rick Westerop has plans to bring the city's residents farther into the sky. Westerop organized a community meeting Nov. 17 to hear input about his plans for buildings on Maple Street and its intersection with Railroad Avenue, including anew 18-story tower. "This will help bring life back to our downtown community that has been vacant for so long and is now starting to regenerate," project architect Jeff McClure said. The area consists of abandoned industrial buildings. Westerop will submit final plans by January 2006 to the Bellingham Planning and Community Development Department for approval, he said. - Westerop aims to have the plan for the tower approved by March 2006 and to begin construction in summer 2006. Westerop expects construction to last 18 to 20 months. The plan calls for afour-story building along Maple Street, with 25 apartments above ground-floor commercial space, McClure said. Along Railroad Avenue, Westerop is proposing to build 14 ground-floor studio apartments with 14 two-story townhouses above. The department approved Westerop's previous plans for the site four years ago, he said. Bellingham's strengthening economy allowed him nXUSTRATtON COURTESY OF RMC ARCHITECTS This artist's rendering depicts the 18-story building to be constructed next summer. It will be Bellingham's tallest building. to change the plans this year to include the 18- story tower. The most dramatic change between the two plans is the addition of the 18- story building, McClure said. The tower includes a four-floor parking garage below 14 stories of condominiums. The tower will include approximately 79 condominiums, he said. The design will not obstruct residents' views of Bellingham Bay, McClure said. Bellingham resident Ken Weaver said he recently purchased a condominium off of Maple Street that would have a view of the proposed tower. "After 27 years of looking at the Georgia-Pacific site, this is a thousand times better," Weaver said. The project will rejuvenate the downtown'shopping district, Westerop said. More people living downtown means more shoppers.- Wellness Center postpones finals stress-relief event BYKYRALQW The Western Front Students looking forward to free massages at the stress-relief event at the Wade King Student Recreational Center during dead week will now have to wait untilearly next quarter. The event, put on by the Wellness Outreach Center, includes techniques on hand and back massages, tea and stress information and art projects such as coloring to help students cope with the stress of finals. The event switched dates because many student employees at the center felt overwhelmed with school and thought the delay would enable them to put on a higher-quality event given the extra time to prepare, center coordinator Amy Riedel said. The center has not decided on specific dates for the event next quarter. "Free massages would be awesome," Western sophomore Dayana Anderson said, "I am a theater student, and theater is like a job on top of school. The school needs to do something about it. If you are going to do all these things that stress us out you need to help us cope with that." Western junior Summer Huntington, a volunteer and stress specialist at the center, said students' stress levels vary with class standing. "Stress levels are pretty high for juniors and seniors," she said. "Underclassmen seem a lot less stressed because of their lower-level classes and less sense of urgency to graduate." Students dealing with stress during dead week still have options. The center is located in Viking Union 432 and has volunteers who have received training in stress-reduction techniques. Resident directors can also request the center put on stress-relief workshops in their residence halls. Spend money, ITIclKG money. With WECU's 1 % Cash Back VISAÂ® it's that easy. 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"Western is an extremely attractive place to be," he said. "You have a combination of an absolutely excellent university with a town that's really an extraordinarily interesting place to live, so I really would want to find a combination of location and university better than what I have here, and that's very difficult to do." The hiring firm A.T. Kearney, which Eastern used to narrow its search for candidates, contacted Bodman about Eastern's presidency in August. Bodman said several search firms have contacted him about positions, but he usually turns them down because they don't allow him to advance his career. Buff Schoenfeld, executive assistant to Western President Karen Morse, said she wasn't surprised the firm contacted Bodman about such a high-profile job. "People are coming to him because he's the provost of an excellent university," Schoenfeld said. "We would really be sorry if Andy leaves, but at the same time we recognize that he's ready to be a president, and it's a natural kind of progression." After the forums, Eastern's selection committee will interview candidates and hopes to choose one by mid-December. If hired, the new president could begin work in July 2006, Budke said. "I think that Eastern has made great strides and become more visible in the state and thenation," Budke said. "This is an opportunity for the next president to take us to the next level as far as helping us with our enrollment, helping us refine and sophisticate our programming, and to continue to build image." Professor: State provides sound equipment Engebretson uses CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 "The university has been supportive and helpful in allowing me to continue to teach," Engebretson said. Since spring quarter of 2004, he has worked part- time, teaching geology courses that allow him to instruct students through sound with the Viking Union's sound system. "Hopefully people will learn that our vision is as overrated as our hearing is overlooked," Engebretson said. Engebretson took fall quarter 2003 and winter quarter 2004 off because of his worsening eyesight to decide how he could continue to teach. Teaching becomes more strenuous for Engebretson as his blindness increases, geology department manager Chris Sutton said, but Engebretson realized he could teach with sound. "He took his time off to think about it, and it was his wish to continue to teach," Sutton said. Washington State Department of- Services for the Blind is a rehabilitation agency that supplies Engebretson with tools, such as speaking computers, to do his schoolwork outside of the classroom. The department provided Engebretson with a computer that reads books to him when he places pages on a scanner. He also uses his remaining peripheral vision to decipher the magnified letters of typed or written documents. "He's amazing," Sutton said. "It's not like he's the poor blind man. Dave is very functional." This quarter Engebretson teaches Geology 297, sounds on Earth, which he designed. The course's purpose is TAYLOR WILLIAMS / THE WESTERN FRONT Engebretson moves a subwoofer, which is part of the equipment he uses to teach geology. for each student to study an aspect of Earth's geology and its sounds and then describe the science of how the sounds work, Engebretson said. Students present their studies to Engebretson and the general public at the end of the quarter in what Engebretson calls a concert. Students'projects include topics such as earthquakes, ocean tides, whales, room acoustics, dinosaurs and guitars, Engebretson said. Western senior Ben Cooper, one of Engebretson's students this quarter, is sonifying, or producing, sound from the Milankovitch cycles, a theory that describes the Earth's tilt-axis change during its orbit around the sun. Cooper measures the theoretical amount of solar energy Earth has received in the past 5 million years. Insolation, the scientific process of measuring the amount of solar energy hitting Earth, depends on the planet's orbit. Cooper described the tilt of Earth's axis as the way a spinning top wobbles when rotating. "Insolation measures how much solar energy is hitting the earth over a certain amount of area or a given amount of time," Cooper said. "It's like the more solar energy, the louder the tone. The less solar energy, the quieter the tone." Cooper said he plans to use his research and his passion for music to make songs by repeatedly playing sounds his research acquired. Inspired by Engebretson, Cooper is a geology major and wants to use sound to teach geology, Cooper said. "It's a different way of understanding science," Cooper said. Babcock said working with Engebretson is rewarding. Babcock was a Western geology professor when Engebretson studied in the 1970s. "His work is some of the most important in plate tectonics," Babcock said. "The whole department, I think, sees him as an inspiration." Engebretson said his family provides a strong support system. His wife, Deborah Engebretson, 53, is Western's political science department program coordinator; his son, David Engebretson Jr., 37, is also suffering from cone-rod dystrophy disease; and his guide dog, Fritz, takes him everywhere he needs to go. "There is a lot that you can learn from listening," Engebretson said. 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The prisoners at the Point MacKenzie Correctional Farm will take on the project as part of a joint effort by the state Department of Corrections, the Alaska Railroad and the Food Bank of Alaska. "We don't want to give the impression that we're celebrating moose being killed," said Merri Mike Adams, development director for the Anchorage-based food bank. "If it's going to happen, let's not waste the meat." Last year trains killed 183 moose in Alaska. The highest number of moose killed by the Alaskan rail system is on the track where the moose will be collected, officials said. In a place where snow accumulates deep across tracks, moose wander into the path of trains, which cannot stop. "No one ever wants to see moose hit," railroad spokesman Tim Thompson said. "At least now we will see a more effective distribution of the meat." Vermont teacher gives anti-Bush quiz A Bennington, Vt, teacher is facing accusations of giving his students a vocabulary quiz that included criticism of President George W. Bush. The administration of Mount Anthony Union High School is questioning the teaching methods of social studies teacher Bret Chenkin, who gave his students a quiz several months ago. The quiz asked students to pick the proper words to complete sentences. One question from Chenkin's quiz was: "I wish Bush would be (coherent, eschewed) for once during a speech, but there are theories that his everyday diction charms the below-average mind, hence insuring him Republican votes." Coherent was the correct answer. "It is absolutely unacceptable," school superintendent Wesley Knapp said. "Teachers do. not have a license on a particular standpoint." Chenkin, who has been a teacher for seven years, said he likes to share his liberal ideas as a way of sparking debate. He said the quizzes are being taken out of context. "I'll put in both sides," Chenkin said. "Especially if it is going to cause a lot of grief." Croatian man offers kidney, cornea to pay off loan debt Nenad Vrbanic, a 40-year-old Croatian man, has racked up 35,000 euros in loan debt and wants to pay it off by selling his cornea and kidney. Vrbanic has already sold his car and house to help with the debt and now lives with his mother. Angolan wins Brazilian prison beauty pageant Women in prison can be beautiful, as a recent prison beauty pageant in Brazil proved. Angelica Mazua, 23, who was locked up four months ago after Brazilian police found cocaine in her bags as she boarded a plane to Africa, was this year's judges' choice. Inmates from 10 prisons competed in Thursday nightfs event in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The pageant included beauty, poetry, prose and congeniality categories. A nonprofit group mat provides makeovers to underprivileged women did the contestants' nails and makeup. Contestants wore donated evening gowns and discussed how the event gave them a renewed sense of self-respect. Top prize for the competition was 360 reals or $164. Second and third places took home smaller cash rewards. Pregnant school teacher fired The Saint Rose of Lima School in New York fired a school teacher for being pregnant and unmarried. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn said Tuesday that the school was following the principles in the teachers' handbook, which say "a teacher cannot violate the tenets of Catholic morality" when it fired school teacher Michelle McCusker, 26. The school dismissed McCusker Oct. 11 from her job after she told school administrators she was pregnant and did not plan tomarry. McCusker and the New York Civil Liberties Union filed a wrongful dismissal complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Monday saying the firing was unlawful discrimination based on sex and pregnancy status. Compiled by Lorean Serko ---------- Western Front 2005-11-29 - Page 8 ---------- 8 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT FEATURES NOVEMBER 29,2005 Interactive mind games Exhibits, fine art engage BYMARIKARIYA The Western Front The seasons are changing and days are getting shorter. To keep occupied during the cold winter months, Bellingham residents, especially college students, are looking for fun, inexpensive activities. Students who enjoy participating in outdoor activities often find themselves cooped up at home with nothing to do. Mindport offers an alternative to typical indoor winter activities. The interactive gallery at 210 W Holly St. has been open at its current location for three years but was previously located at a smaller venue on Grand Avenue. Mindport developed from a series of ideas to open a space where people could interact with objects, Mindport director Kevin Jones said. One of the original ideas was to open a tool shop where residents could build objects using tools and materials provided by the shop, but liability issues led to the dismissal of that idea, he said. Then a friend who had already built some interactive exhibits, Joe Edwards, suggested they open an interactive museum â€” and Mindport was born. Opened by Jones, Edwards and Robin Burnett, Mindport has been providing visitors with mentally stimulating fine and interactive art for 10 years. Mindport's goal is to provide a place with exhibits.that point to interesting phenomena, stirring interest by any means, whether they relate to science, intellect or imagination, Jones said. "We don't put a lot of signs up that say, 'This is what you're supposed to be thinking,'" art director AnMorgan Curry said. "We're trying to stimulate what you might think or you might see. We're not about trying to get you to think a particular thingâ€”we would just like you to have fun thinking." No one is sure what to expect when entering the front door of Mindport. Part museum, part gallery, part science center â€” Mindport is a puzzle, meshing interactive exhibits and fine art. Mindport has three main areas â€” the interactive front room, fine art gallery back room and a cozy corner library space with two full bookshelves of material. In the interactive exhibit area visitors can touch, move and hear the art. Most exhibits are displayed with a small notebook containing suggestions on how the exhibit can be used, how it was made and what prompted the idea for it. The interactive room features more than 30 permanent tactile exhibits. New exhibits are added as they are imagined and built by Jones, Curry, exhibits manager Bill Lee and the three Mindport docents. Since the interactive exhibits are not withdrawn periodically like in other galleries, they have occupied the whole interactive side of the gallery. When new interactive exhibits are completed, they will be added to the fine art gallery, making all of Mindport interactive, Mindport docent Karen Weber said. Weber and two other docents, Tallie Jones and Allie Volland, explain or demonstrate exhibits to Mindport visitors. The fine art gallery is a sunken room off of the interactive area with an open floor plan and art lining the walls. Currently in the fine art side of the gallery is the work of Arunas Oslapas, Western industrial design associate professor. Oslapas' masks made of bicycle seats are in the window facing West Holly Street. The masks draw passers-by to the window with their inventive use of ordinary objects. With a bicycle seat as the base, a variety of handles, pieces of grommeted belt, doorknobs, drawer-pulls, brushes and broom bristles are all used to make faces resembling tribal masks. Mindport will feature Western assistant art professor Seiko Atsuta Purdue's sculptures in the fine art gallery in a mixed-media show titled 'Wish Tying," which opens Friday. ,. Funded entirely by private donors and a modest entrance fee, Mindport manages to keep costs low for visitors. Admission to Mindport is $2, so almost anyone carl afford to come in from the cold and play a little. "One of the reasons we charge only $2 a head is to get people to come in and not be overwhelmed with, 'What if I don't like it and I just bought a 10 or 15 dollar ticket?'" Curry said. Some interactive exhibits turn ordinary objects such as a TV set into extraordinary art. One exhibit uses strong magnets to distort a TV screen, while another uses feedback in a video camera to create unique colors, shapes and patterns. "People are very aware of conventional uses for TVs and video playback," Curry said. "We're trying to say, 'See, you can do something else with this too; you can make a piece of art out of it.'" Many exhibits use air pressure, such as the tall Cartesian Diver exhibit, in which two plastic diver figurines are raced up and down long tubes full of water using hand pumps. MARIKARIYA / THE WESTERN FRONT Erin McDonnell, 38, and her daughter Petra McDonnell, 5, experiment with air pressure Oct. 30 at Mindport on West Holly Street. Mindport plays host to class field trips from local elementary schools. One exhibit that attracts children is the stream near the entrance, Weber said. The stream exhibit presents visitors with a rocky, winding stream and a variety of small wooden boats. Visitors can change the course of the stream by moving rocks, and can see which shape of boat floats best downstream. "I think they like it because it allows them to do things they're normally not allowed to dOj" Weber said. "They can splash and make a flood. They get to decide how the water goes." Mindport isn't just for kids, however, Curry said. "We're trying to get a clearer perception out that although children are welcome to come, we're not a children's museum," she said. Because of the many levels of intellectual stimulation its exhibits offer, Mindport can be interesting for all ages. "We want people to talk together across generations," Curry said. The gallery displays work from artists in the community, including art from students, faculty, professionals, amateurs and children. Anyone is welcome to submit his or her art and can contact Curry to be considered for a show. MARI KARIYA / THE WESTERN FRONT Western industrial design associate professor Arunas Oslapas' masks made of bicycle seats are on display in Mindport's fine art gallery. ---------- Western Front 2005-11-29 - Page 9 ---------- NOVEMBER 29,2005 FEATURES THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 9 CLASS ACT Students perform German play BY SUSIE PRUSSACK The Western Front Students enrolled in associate professor Walter Suess' German 406 class this fall are experiencing more than a typical quarter of verb conjugation, grammar review and vocabulary. The class, titled fluency through dramatization, takes a different approach to learning a language by discarding the usual paradigms of a language class. In the four-credit class, 24 students memorized a German play they will perform Friday under Suess'direction. Suess said the long-term goal of the class is to make students more confident with speaking and more familiar with German culture. He hopes the introduction to theater will help many of his students overcome shyness, especially those without acting experience. "The most important issue of this class is to give confidence to the students through drama," Suess said. "If they can improvise, that is what real life is all about. It's not about the lines. The lines are just a little byproduct for now." At the beginning of the quarter the class focused on reading and understanding the play. Students began rehearsing Nov. 3. They are devoting the last four weeks of class to the performance, concentrating on memorization, vocal projection and phonology, or how sounds combine to make words. Suess said that although the class is 400-v basic knowledge of the language, from the lOJ-level and above, can enroll in the class ana* participate in the play. The three-act play written by Friedrich Durrenmatt shortly after World War II is titled "Der Besuch Der Alten Dame," or "The Visit." The play is about an old woman who seeks revenge against town leaders who expelled her from her hometown after having a child out of wedlock. The story discusses the nature of greed and the value of human life, said Western senior and German 406 student Nathan Halsan. "It's a bit of a political story," Halsan said. "It's relevant to our times now just as much as it was in the '50s when it was written." Suess said he is giving his students the option to alter parts of the play that look at Germany after World War II. The alterations would include modern references to the war in Iraq or the Enron scandal by changing names or terms. "I tell my students, 'It's not my class, it's yours,' " Suess said. "I act only as a facilitator." fc Suess said his class is giving many students their first chance to learn about acting. "In acting, you learn to have composure, you learn to have security, and you learn to do it with dignity," Suess said. "It's a great tool" Suess, who started teaching at Western in 1991, said this is his second year teaching the class at Western. He has taught the class at other universities, including Portland State University and two schools in California. Teaching and theater are his passions, he said, and he loves the opportunity to combine the two in this class. Suess said he first participated in theater when he sang in a boys' choir and onstage in opera performances as a child. "I had a great fascination with theater ever since," Suess said. "In theater, you are becoming something new. You are interpret- TAYLOR WILLIAMS / THE WESTERN FRONT Associate professor Walter Suess' German 406 class poses Oct. 17 after rehearsal for its upcoming play. ing the world for the viewer." Halsan said he isn't w g m g d ^ a t e ^ ^ ^ ^ ^hig ikills during W p ^ ^ f i t r ^ ^ ^ l ^ S I ^ P the nature of the play and its characters. "The play calls for sarcasm and ridiculous acting, and that is good because none of us are trained actors," Halsan said. Western senior and German 406 student David Bialik said he believes the play will facilitate a deeper understanding of the German language and culture for him and the other students. "You have to be more than a parrot mimicking the words," Bialik said. "The words must have meaning." Bialik said acting experience is unnecessary to be successful in the class. "We're not actors," he said. "We're doing it because we're dedicated students who love the language." Bialik said Suess is an integral part of the class' learning process because of the way he creates ah interactive learning environment. "Dr. Suess has an energy level that rivals that of students half his age," Bialik said. "He's very positive and encouraging, and he brings these elements into the classroom and into rehearsal." Because the play has more parts than the class can fill, the students are taking two or three roles each. Western junior Rebecca Nelson plays a doctor as her main role. Nelson said she was scared to participate because she has a horrible memory, but she is realizing her parts are manageable as she memorizes her lines. Nelson said she thinks the class will expand her German skills and understanding of German culture. The combination of pronunciation and memorization gives all of the TAYLOR WILLIAMS / THE WESTERN FRONT Associate professor and director Walter Suess explains costume ideas to his German 406 students. They will perform "Der Besuch Der Alten Dame" Friday. students confidence, she said. Western junior Rachel Hansen said the class is helping her feel more connected to the German culture. "You can study German and pronounce German, but you don't really feel connected," Hansen said. "To do a play, you're actually acting out situations." During the first month of class, before the students began working on memorization and pronunciation, Suess guided the students line by line through the play, stopping along the way to clarify sections and engage the students in the play's cultural context. Hansen said if students had a question about the language or a cultural reference, Suess clarified it in modern terms. "There is a lot of important cultural content in the (play)," said Halsan, who is playing a butler as bis main role. "It's not just about learning the language, but understanding German culture and society." The students will perform the play at 5 p.m. Friday in the Old Main Theatre. Suess is providing English summaries for members of the audience who do not speak German. "People shouldn't be afraid to come just because it's in German," Hansen said. The audience will be able to understand the plot from the English summaries and the students' acting, Suess said. * Everyone is welcome to come to the free performance, and Suess said he will invite middle school and high school students from schools along Interstate 5 to Olympia. Suess said he is excited for the performance and already has a plan for next fall's play, which will be about identity. Suess said his favorite part of teaching the class is seeing the transformation of students who never thought they could memorize lines and perform a role in German into students who know they can with confidence. "It just fills me with so much pride to see the change in personality," Suess said. "To know that I can let them loose and just know they won't be eaten alive if they go overseas." ---------- Western Front 2005-11-29 - Page 10 ---------- SPORTS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2005 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 10 Vikings slam Western wins blowout 100-66 for its second straight victory BY ZACH KYLE The Western Front The Western men's basketball team might as well have walked away from Carver Gym as victors over the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers after a single crushing play just 10 minutes into Saturday's game. Dribbling left off a screen at the top of the key, Western senior point guard Kyle Jackson threw a high lob to cutting senior forward Tyler Amaya. With perfect timing, Amaya caught and dunked the ball behind his head in one motion to put Western up 19-10 â€” as close as the Orediggers would come to the Vikings en route to a 100-66 Western win. The victory followed Friday's 97-90 win over Sonoma State University, giving the hosting Vikings two wins in the four-team Chuck Randall Thanksgiving Classic. The Vikings, 3- 1 on the season, are ranked No. 4 nationally in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II Coaches Poll. Western senior guard Ryan Diggs, the top-scorer of the game with 29 points, received honor as the tournament's most valuable player. Amaya, who finished with eight points, three steals and two blocked shots, was named an all-tournament team selection. He scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the Sonoma State game. The Vikings efficiently racked up points, shooting 62 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three-point line. Western senior forward Grant Dykstra finished with 20 points, seven assists, six rebounds and four steals. Senior center Tyler MacMullen chipped in 14 points. Mines junior center Ian Elseth led his team in scoring ers CHRIS HUBER /SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN FRONT Western senior forward Tyler Amaya reverse dunks an alley-oop pass from Western senior point guard Kyle Jackson midway through the first half. with 24 points and was named to the all-tournament team. The only other Oredigger to score in double figures was Mines senior guard Travis Test, who scored 11 points. Diggs, who also handed out six assists and nabbed four steals, said the Amaya alley- oop dunk opened the flood gates in the game. "When Tyler Amaya caught that alley-oop, things really started going," Diggs said. "It was definitely a turning point. It got me pumped up." Western coach Brad Jackson said Amaya's dunk energized the team. "The lob to Amaya was a big play emotionally," Jackson said. "It really got our guys going. It was a set play we ran, and Kyle (Jackson) made a great pass because he was kind of off balance, but Tyler made a great catch and obviously a great dunk." Diggs said pressuring Orediggers ball-handlers enabled the Vikings 'to get steals and turn the pace of the game in Western's favor. "The coaches did a good job of calling some presses because the (Colorado School of Mines) team kind of slowed it down a little bit," Diggs said. "We started pressing, started getting active and things started going our way. We started hustling more; the offense started coming more. (We were) getting steals, getting on the break. And that's the type of team we are â€” a fast-break team." Jackson said the Vikings' goal was to keep the Orediggers off guard by frequently changing defenses. "We knew they were a very methodical team," Jackson said. "We felt as though we had a little bit better quickness and a little bit better athleticism, and so we wanted to pressure them and change our defenses up. We ran several different presses and traps and changed between man and zone quite a bit. We wanted to just keep them off balance and not let them get into a rhythm. We didn't want to play a game in the 50s or 60s, which I'm sure they would have preferred." see CLASSIC, page 11 Frustrated witk Finals? We are here for You! Qai sJ ' Markets Market aven Market Lounge y Market Viking Union Cafe Underground Coffeehouse Resident Dining Fairhaven Commons After Dark . Viking Commons Late Night openLWl/ Sun-Thur 5p-11p Sun-Thur until 11p Sun-Thur 7p-11p Sun-Thur until 10p Everyday until 10p Mon-Thur 10:30p - Midnight Mon-Thur 9:00p-10:30p http^/dining.wwu.edu 650- 2970 ---------- Western Front 2005-11-29 - Page 11 ---------- NOVEMBER 29,2005 SPORTS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 11 Classic: Senior Diggs led Vikings in win over Orediggers, scoring 29 points with six assists CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 The .Orediggers were sloppy on offense, turning the ball over 23 times compared to the Vikings' 13. Vikings defenders harassed most Orediggers players' shots. The Orediggers only consistent source of points was Elseth collecting offensive rebounds for easy put-back baskets. 'I've been focusing on my strengths lately â€” just trying Western senior guard Preston w f w fhe mck gt; ( playing aggressively. rmeulen hit all three of his ^â€¢ . , , , "I've been focusi to the hole. Diggs set a Western record Friday during Western's win over Sonoma State by shooting a perfect 19 for 19 from the free-throw line. After shooting 11 for 14 from the line Saturday, half of Digg's tournament-high 60-point total came from the charity stripe. Diggs said shooting a high number of free-throws is an indication to himself he is CHRIS HUBER / SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN FRONT Western senior guard Ryan Diggs (shooting) has scored a total of 60 points in the last two games. Vermeulen hit all three of his three-point attempts scoring nine points. He said the Vikings' 52 percent three-point shooting is a result of quality shooters getting wide-open shots. He said Western's post players found open perimeter shooters when double-teamed, and the Vikings' ability to create fast-break opportunities enabled shooters to spot up for unguarded shots before the defense could set itself. RYAN DIGGS Western senior guard focusing on my strengths latelyâ€”just trying to get to the rack, get to the hole," Diggs said. Vermeulen said opponents . often foul Diggs because with his quickness defenders can't stay in front of him. "In the open court, he's one of the best in the conference," Vermeulen said. "He drives to the basket better than anyone I know. The only way to stop him is to foul him." Jackson said Diggs has improved his ability to pick the spots to attack during his four years at Western. "I think anyone who has followed Ryan in his time here knows that he's a phenomenal athlete, but this year he's matured a lot mentally and is playing a lot within himself," Jackson said. "He's at his best in the open court, but he's making really good decisions this year in the half court. He's being very calculating, staying under control, taking the drive when he has it, pulling up when he doesn't." The Vikings will play Hawaii Pacific University 7 p.m. today in Carver Gym. Hawaii Pacific's record is 0-1 after losing to Emporia State University 71-70 Nov. 19. The Vikings defeated Emporia State 95-94 for its first win of the season Nov. 17.' â€¢ Diggs was named co-GNAC Player of the Week for his MVP-performance in the classic. He shared the honor with Seattle University senior guard Bernard Seals. Women's basketball cruises to victory Vikings ride 21-point halftime lead to defeat Grand Canyon University Antelopes Saturday BY KYRA LOW The Western Front The Western women's basketball team's 48-27 halftime lead was more than enough to withstand the Grand Canyon University Antelopes' comeback attempt in the second half of Saturday's game. The Vikings hung on to win 82-65 for its second victory of the Lynda Goodrich Classic. The Vikings beat Northwest University Friday 88^44. The two wins brought the team's record to 2-0 on the season. Western senior center Courtney Clapp and Western senior forward Tina Donahue each scored 15 points to lead the Vikings. Two Vikings, Clapp and Western senior guard Kelly Dykstra, earned spots on the classic's all-tournament team, which highlighted exceptional players from the weekend's classic. Clapp shot 7-10 from the field and was 1-2 on three-pointers Saturday. She was 5-8 from the field Friday. Dykstra shot a game-high 18 points Friday, with two three-pointers, and shot 4-9 overall and 3-7 on three-pointers Saturday. "We had a good weekend," Clapp said. "We were able to put a lot of pressure on their guards. We had good pressure on the backcourt." The Vikings players were not as strong in the second half of Saturday's game in which Grand Canyon outscored them 38-34. But because of the big first half lead, the games' outcome was never in doubt. "They played well," Clapp said. "They took it at us and never gave up. They fought hard." The bench aided in the victory with 23 points. Western junior guard Mollie Stelmack scored nine points. Western sophomore forward Liz McCarrell added six points, and junior forwards Krystal Robinson and Arielle White each added four points. Western head coach Carmen Dolfo said consistency throughout the game will be key when team plays Lewis-Clark State College at 7p.m. Thursday in Carver Gym. Manufacturing and Supply Chain 'Management WWUCollegeof Businessand'Economies Student Scholarships Grants 2005-2006 â€¢â€¢ . 3 vmw.ebe.yvwu.edu/mm \ contact: The Educational Society for Resource Management APICS would like to congratulate the Fall Quarter Graduates of the OPS and MSCM programs MSCM Fall Graduates: OPS Fall Graduate: Garret! Cum Slephanii.' Slunkni Free parking and shuttle service from the gravel parking lot at Fairhaven College to the front door Tickets available at the gate or by calling 650-BLUE (2583) All games tip off at 7 p.m. â€¢ HAGGEN COURT at CARVER GYM ---------- Western Front 2005-11-29 - Page 12 ---------- 12 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT SPORTS NOVEMBER 29,2005 Trying to BY ANDREW SLEIGHTER The Western Front Following" former head coach Rob Smith's recent departure, Western football faces the prospect of recruiting players without a head coach â€” a task recruiting coordinator Zach Tinker said the program can tackle. "The program is thriving now," he said. During Smith's tenure the team was 9- 0 in 1995 â€” the first undefeated season since 1938 â€” made it to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Championship game in 1996, and after moving to the Great Northwest Athletics Conference in 2001 Smith was named GNAC Coach of the Year in 2001 and 2003. Tinker, who cannot comment on specific players because of recruiting rules, said the recruitment process did not cease after Smith's retirement. "We are actively recruiting kids up until and since coach Smith's resignation," Tinker said. He said the program had used Smith as a selling point to recruits. "He had a ton of name recognition around the state, a ton of name recognition for what he did with the program â€” so we obviously sold his success," Tinker said. Colleges need to be promoted on more than just their head coach, Tinker said. "A big part of recruiting is selling your head coach and selling your coaching staff in general, but also a huge part of our recruiting and our philosophy here is to sell the university as a whole," Tinker said. "And the university hasn't fundamentally changed overnight just because coach isn't here." Tinker said Western can still offer recruits a prime location between the major cities of Vancouver and Seattle, a high-quality education and the excitement of a new head coach. Smith's retirement, however, did raise questions in some recruits' minds. Quinn Hagg, senior defensive end at Anacortes High School and possible Western recruit, said he was surprised when he read about Smith's retirement in the newspaper. "It was kind of a shock," he PHOTO COURTESY OF DUSTY STURGEON Dusty Sturgeon, North Beach High School senior lineman, is considering attending Western. The Associated Press and WashingtonPreps.com named him to the first-team all-state offensive line for the 2004 season. said. Hagg said he is strongly considering attending Western. If he receives an offer from a school with a similar football program, the fact that Western has no head coach would play unfavorably into his decision. "It turned me away from (Western) a little," Hagg said. Another potential recruit,-'Dusty Sturgeon, North Beach High School senior lineman, said Smith was part of the initial reason he considered Western and said Smith's retirement disappointed him. Sturgeon said the primary basis for his decision, however, is the program â€” not the head coach. He said the role he will play in the program, the system the team runs and the opportunity for playing time are more important. Tinker said Western was close to cutting its football program due to lack of success and notoriety before Smith's arrival in 1987 as an assistant coach. But due to Smith's efforts, Western can expect the head-coaching job to be highly sought-after by potential candidates. "It is now a quality job," Tinker said. "Before Rob came along, this was not considered a great place to coach necessarily." Western currently is considering candidates to replace Smith. Tinker is confident Western will hire a coach who can make an impact when visiting recruits. 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The breaking of early morning clouds gave the sun a bird's-eye view of palm trees swaying across the majestic shoreline, while crystal-clear water brushed against the white, sand-covered beaches and gently kissed the outskirts of America's paradise. Across the vast expanse of the continental United States, citizens were going about their day of leisure. In the Bible Belt, clocks were approaching a rendezvous with noon, and Southerners were huddled around coal stoves anticipating a date with The Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy Show featuring special guest Judy Garland. In Seattle, families dressed in their Sunday best piled into the car for a drive across the newly constructed State Route 520 floating bridge â€” ready for adventure. But, without warning, ecstasy became anguish. 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' The human desire for freedom goes beyond the surface of skin and skeleton and reaches to the soul. In times of national crisis, Americans have banded together and shown an uncompromising attitude toward people who undermine the values of this nation. The Revolutionary . War saw the rise of the patriot. The Civil War shook down the intolerance of Americans who supported slavery, and World War II saw the rise of the hero. Franklin D. Roosevelt, the president of the -United States during the second World War, said America would defend itself with boundless energy. This task and responsibility fell upon the shoulders of sleeping giants ready for the challenge. The citizens of the Great Depression and early 1940s â€” coined the greatest generation â€” sacrificed everything for the future. America loves a hero. The movie screen produced John Wayne and Clint Eastwood, whose defiance of injustice made them legends. The young men and women who served during World War II came from the same mold. But unlike Wayne and Eastwood, not all of the soldiers were immortal. After the tally was penciled in, 292,131 Americans died during WQrd War II wartime operations. The military gave Purple Hearts â€” awarded to soldiers who are wounded, died in combat 'The last living links between the old world and the new highspeed world of today are losing the chance to tell their stories.' or died after being wounded â€” to between 800,000 and 1 million Americans. lt; They sacrificed for the greater good of humankind, and now a monument will forever honor them in Washington, D.C. In April 2004, 58 years and four months after the Imperial Army of Japan signed the official declaration of surrender, a momentum to commemorate the achievements and sacrifices of 16 million soldiers who served in the armed forces during World War II began in the nation's capital. Sadly, the greatest generation is moving on _ from this earth in rapid succession. The majority of this generation is more than 80 years old, and every day 12,000 protectors of freedom and democracy shut their eyes and say goodbye to life, according to an April 30,2004 San Diego Union-Tribune article. The last living links between the old world and the new high-speed world of today are losing the chance to tell their stories. The 83-year-old woman whose exterior has succumbed to the rigors of aging â€” but was a beauty in her dayâ€”has countless tales of drinking whiskey and dancing with the girls while Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie poured out of the jukebox. The retired master sergeant â€” who loved his wife with unabated passion for 53 years until age caught up with her and she passed away from cancer â€” tells stories as a gleam of joy shines from his eye, yet somehow a tear manages to escape at the same time. A lifetime of adventures awaits an active listener, and with approximately 3..5 million wartime heroes still alive, the plethora of wonderful stories is immeasurable. Dale Carnegie, in his book titled "How to Win Friends and Influence People," said the desire to feel important is the key factor that makes humans different from animals. The simple gesture of shaking the hand of a veteran and letting him or her know how much the sacrifice means to this generation will leave a lasting impression. The time to let them know how much they are appreciated is running out, so please act swiftly and let the operation begin. MENTION THIS AD GET 10% OFF ALL CUSTOM EXHAUST WORK nMHimiiiii nniniinii! 4 % gt; Qmmworm OF AH am gt; E x t e n d e d E d u c a t i o n a n d S u m m e r P r o g r a ms Delivered to our doorstep! 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One in five Americans will acquire a disability in his or her lifetime. Please support the work of Easter Seals. Creating lalutioiuu changing livc.t. ---------- Western Front 2005-11-29 - Page 14 ---------- 14 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT OPINIONS NOVEMBER 29,2005 Dear Atrium, get better The newly renovated, highly publicized Arntzen Atrium opened its doors to students this fall. The hype surrounding the revamped campus eatery lured students into believing its improved products would be worth the additional three weeks students had to wait for it to open. But it only took a few laps around the Atrium for students to realize it is merely another venue in which Sodexho, the company that supplies food to campus eateries, can obtain a few more dollars from Western students' already-empty wallets. Disappointed students and faculty have one message for the Atrium: Get better. The company advertised the Atrium as a market that would provide the Western community with organic and vegetarian options. But these items â€” which range from a sundry of juices to a Jazzy Bean Salad â€” send the message that, according to Sodexho, an organic label is synonymous with higher prices and unappetizing food. The Atrium's organic fere occupies only one corner of the cramped facility. Cups advertising that they contain Starbucks coffee greet eatery visitors, and Pizza Hut workers at the opposite end of the Atrium crank out breadsticks that one can only assume aren't organic. According to Sodexho's Web site, the company employs more than 120,000 workers in North America and raked in $6 billion in sales in 2004. The corporation's inclusion of organic products at Western probably was not motivated by its wish to satisfy a single university's population. Sodexho has capitalized â€¢ on Western's unique community by changing the packaging of its undesirable food products and marketing them as healthy and natural alternatives to the food it sells in markets throughout campus. The company knows hungry students will eat anything â€” even a $5 energy bar that resembles congealed dog food and tastes like sawdust. Eating healthy food is important, and for vegetarians and vegans at Western the Atrium's increased variety of on-campus food choices is a welcome change. But Sodexho neglected to consider that, while vegetarians and vegans are opposed to consuming animal products,- they still have taste buds like everyone else. If a student is forced to fork more than $7 for a meal, it should at least be edible. If all else fails, starving students stuck on south campus can always resort to cramming packets of complimentary soup crackers into their jacket pockets. They may not be organic, but at least they're free and delicious. Frontlines are the opinion of The Western Front editorial board: Zoe Fraley, Brittany Greenfield, Molly Jensen, Stefani Harrey, Taylor Williams, Lauren Allain, Peter Jensen, Adriana Dunn, Blair Wilson, Devin Smart, Bradley Thayer, Eric Sanford, Tiffany Sheakley and Jared Yoakum. - gt; The Western Front Editor in Chief: Zoe Fraley; Managing Editor: Brittany Greenfield; Head Copy Editor: Molly Jensen; Copy Editors: Stefani Harrey, Jessica Dignan; Photo Editor: Taylor Williams; News Editors: Lauren Allain, Peter Jensen; Accent Editor: Adriana Dunn; Features Editor: Blair Wilson; Sports Editor: Devin Smart; Opinions Editor: Bradley Thayer; Online Editor: Eric Sanford; Staff Photographer: Jared Yoakum; Cartoonists: Terrence No-wicki, Susan Rosehberry, Aaron Cunningham; Adviser: John Harris; Business Manager: Alethea Macomber; Advertising Manager: Joel Hall; Community Liaison: Tiffany Sheakley; Columnist: Travis Sherer Staff Reporters: Mary Andom, Laura Belzer, Tali Bendzak, Nichole Boechler, Jacob Buckenmeyer, Michael Coflman, Michael Curtiss, Taurean Davis, Shannon Deveny, Kirsten DuBois, Samantha Everts, Matthew Gagne, Daniel Grohl, Krista Grunhurd, Amy Harder, Tess Hembree, Lance Henderson, Graigre Hill, Deanna Holmquist, Tyler Huey, Andrew Irvine, John Kara-bias, Mari Kariya, Thomas King, Zach Kyle, Kendra Langston, Jacqueline LeCuyer, Kara Leider, Brian Lenzmeier, Kyra Low, Michael Lycklama, Peter Maclean, Kristen Marson, Justin Morrow, Megan Muldary, Kimberly Oakley, Ciara O'Rburke, Shannon Proulx, Susan Prussack, Samantha Roberts, Susan Rosenberry, Beckie Rosillo, Lorean Serko, Loren Shane, Andrew Sleight-er^ Julia Waggoner, Shawna Walls, Jennifer Whitford and David Wilhite. 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: "Democracy means that anyone can grow up to be president, and anyone who doesn 't grow up can be vice president." â€”Johnny Carson, comedian Kids need repercussions BY BECKEE ROSILLO The Western Front Tough love is not child abuse. Making a teenager stand on a street corner with a sign declaring what a slacker she is simply is an example of good, old-fashioned tough love. When all. other methods fail, parents need to send a loud and unmistakable message to their children and keep them on the right path. According to a Nov. 17 Seattle Times article, Edmond, Okla., resident Tasha Henderson made her 14-year-old daughter Coretha Henderson stand at the town's busiest street corner holding a sign that read, "I don't do my homework and I act up in school, so my parents are preparing me for my future. Will work for food." Passing motorists called the police, claiming the girl's mother inflicted psychological abuse on her child. Callers to radio stations also ridiculed Tasha Henderson's mother on the air, according to a Nov. 16 Washington Post article. Tasha Henderson's actions clearly were not abuse. She stood beside her daughter during the incident, according to the Washington Post article. The high school freshman was only there for one hour. If Tasha Henderson was truly going to abuse her child, she could have left her to sleep on the street with that sign. That action would have constituted child endanger-ment and abandonment. That would have been abuse. Coretha Henderson was consistently tardy to class, received Cs and Ds and talked back to her teachers, according to the article. Prior to the incident, Tasha Henderson forced her daughter to quit the school's track and basketball teams until her grades improved, according to the Washington Post article. That could serve as punishment enough. Coretha Henderson's mother warned her that she'd be living on the street if her behavior continued, most 14-year-olds would disregard such a threat because most parents wouldn't follow through with such extreme measures. Fifteen minutes of media fame should be an exciting adventure for most teens. Henderson should be grateful to have such widespread media attention. Her story made it into The Washington Post. Not many slackers can say that. Some witnesses found Tasha see ABUSE, page 15 Iran lacks nuclear threat BY KYRA Low The Western Front Speaking of egregious double standards â€” the United States said Iran owes U.N. inspectors an explanation for its possession of black-market documents that could be related to making an atomic bomb, according to a Nov. 18 Agence France-Presse article. The United States needs to fess up to its own actions before pointing a finger at other countries. Look closely at the United States' record, including the war in Iraq, its stash of nuclear weapons and its history of ill- advised political interferences. It speaks for itself as to the United States' hypocritical attempt to condemn Iran for asserting its right to understand all aspects of nuclear technology. The Bush administration insisted before the war in Iraq began that the country possessed weapons of mass destruction. To hear them tell it, Iraq illegally forged these weapons in a secret world of espionage â€” but as time passed, it became clear that this was a blatant lie Bush and his cronies concocted. Now, thousands of U.S. citizens are dying in a war Bush began on a false premise. The fact is the United States pushed for an unnecessary war, shoving its nose where it did not belong. The United States always causes more harm than good when it tries to involve itself in other countries' business. In the 1980s the United States called Osama Bin Laden a freedom fighter. It funneled millions of dollars into Afghanistan, which aided the creation of the Taliban. The United States initially funded Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq as a way to combat the Soviets. Terrorists, who the United States trained and armed, killed 30,000 Nicaraguans in the 1980s. Countless other examples throughout the world, from South America to the Middle East, are testaments to the United States'poor choices. Regardless of Iran's nuclear capabilities, the United States should not get involved by threatening to implement sanctions on Iran similar to those the United Nations placed upon Iraq. At this point, Iran does not pose a threat to the United States. The Cold War is over and the unjustified fear of nuclear warfare should be also. The United States is in no position to complain about another country's arsenal. This country has a vast supply of weapons, including nuclear capabilities, which it employed in Japan. Plus, the U.S. gov-see EXPLAIN, page 15 ---------- Western Front 2005-11-29 - Page 15 ---------- NOVEMBER 29,2005 OPINIONS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 15 Abuse: Humiliating a child is wrong; allowing a child to make poor life-changing decisions is worse CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Henderson's actions unwarranted and said encouragement was the proper way to help the teen get her life back on track, according to the Washington Post article. Critics of Tasha Henderson argue the incident will result in lasting effects of insecurity and low self-esteem. Emotional and psychological abuse can be extremely damaging, especially for a child who recently entered high school and faces the daily peer and academic pressure from school. Such actions could send the teen further into apathy, especially since Coretha Henderson is a student at Edmond Memorial High, one of the top schools in the state, according to the Seattle Times article. The teen hung her head when she told The Oklahoman, an Oklahoma City newspaper, that she felt humiliated. Humiliating a child is wrong. Letting a child throw away his or her life is worse. Tasha Henderson's actions were in her child's best interest and, according to the Seattle Times article, since the incident Coretha Henderson's grades and behavior have improved dramatically, and she has had perfect attendance at school. Parents do enough work just trying to raise children. For Coretha Henderson's mother, encouraging her daughter, who consistently ignored her and continued down a destructive path, was not working. In the end, improving a child's life by employing successful parenting tactics does not constitute child abuse. Explain: United States has no right to compMn about Iran's interest in any nuclear capabilities -CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 eminent spends billions of dollars oh defense â€” so complaining about another country attempting to create a weapon the United States has had for decades is absurd. Iran said the knowledge of uranium it allegedly obtained on the black market details nuclear power plants, not atomic bombs, according to the Agence France-Presse article. Albert Einstein once said, "I know not with what weapons World War HI will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and Atones." Allowing a trigger-happy dictator such as Kim Jong II of North Korea the ability to create a nuclear weapon is a crazy idea. 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Show more2004_1015 ---------- Western Front 2004-10-15 - Page 1 ---------- SCIENCE ROCK Cover band blends nerd, chic and punk rock. Accent, Page 7 TELEVISION TRAP Americans are addicted to the "idiot box." Opinions, Page 10 SERVED COLD Western volleyball looks to avenge its loss to Central. Sports, Page 9 ISSUE 8 Volume 131 Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington The Western Front Friday Oct. 15,2004 Flu-shot shortage hits Western By Mari Bergstrom The Western Front Students, faculty and staff should not plan to get flu vaccinations at Western this year because none are available. The company that supplies the Student Health Center with the shots closed down Oct. 5, said Dr. Emily Gibson, Student Health Center director. "We vaccinate up to 700 students, faculty and staff annually at our flu-vaccine clinics/' Gibson said. The lack of vaccinations may result in more influenza cases this year, Gibson said. She said British authorities closed Chiron Corp., the health center's supplier, in August because its vaccinations were contaminated with the Serratia bacteria, which can cause serious infections. Flu vaccinations are available through other suppliers, however, for high-risk individuals, such as those older than 65 or with chronic illnesses. At Costco, for instance, nearly 400 people received flu vaccinations in Thursday. "We just follow the Center for Disease Control guidelines as far as vaccinating high-risk individuals, and, unfortunately, a lot of students do not fall under that category," said Marty Carlson, flu program coordinator Gig Schlich/The Western Front Mayo Shears, a nurse with Maxim Health Systems, gives Bob Flaherty a flu shot at Costco. Nearly 400 people received vaccinations Thursday at Costco, whereas Western's Student Health Center will likely administer none this year because of a national shortage. of Maxim Health Systems, which provided the vaccinations at Costco. Western graduate student Heather Hirsch said she usually gets a flu shot to protect herself from getting sick but will forego one this year. "I'm not worried about the shortage, but I'm worried about the people at risk, and I don't feel like I'm at risk," Hirsch said. Many students, however, do not seem to be troubled about the shortage. "I've never had the flu since I can remember, so I've never thought it was necessary," Western graduate student Sarah Honor said. In the past, Western's athletics department recommended flu vaccinations to all athletes during flu season, said Lonnie Lyon, Western's head trainer SEE Flu, PAGE 4 Experts talk Bush, Kerry during debate By Erik Tomren The Western Front A more intimate â€” and less politicized â€” rerun of the presidential debates took place Thursday at Western's Performing Arts Center, but President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry were nowhere to be seen. Former Democratic Sen. Carol Moseley Braun squared . off with conservative columnist John Podhoretz as part of Western's Distinguished Lecture Series. Moseley Braun most recently served as ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. Podhoretz is a contributor to the New York Post and Fox News Channel and worked as a speechwriter for former presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. Steve Woods, an assistant professor of communication and coach for the campus debate club, moderated the debate, which 687 people attended, according to the PAC box office. Harriet Wender, special assistant to Western president Karen Morse, said the purpose of the debate was to promote civics and civihty in public discourse. "We settled on a neoconservative, and a Democrat," Wender said. "And we acknowledge there are many opinions that are neither Democrat nor neoconservative, but (Moseley Braun is) a strong supporter of SEE Debate, PAGE 4 Pastor criticizes religious right at Fairhaven forum By Byron Sherry The Western Front Rich Lang, a reverend at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Seattle, said fundamentalist Christians are trying to brainwash people by tapping into the American peoples' fear, he said in the Wednesday World Issues Forum "Bush and the Rise of Christian Fascism" at Fairhaven College. Lang said his message is that fundamentalist Christians are dangerous and are seeking to take over the country. "Bush is the material Antichrist in the White House," he said. Lang said President George W. Bush's use of fear is letting him portray himself as the country's savior, and that the constant terror alerts are evidence that Bush is trying to keep people fearful to keep the population from asking questions about his true intentions. SEE Lang, PAGE 3 Students assist African Nobel winner By Matthew Anderson The Western Front The first African woman ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize received help this summer from two Western students. Becca Gheen and Carrie Glover, both graduate students in Western's political science department, spent several weeks in Kenya trying to document the manner in which Wangari Maathai's environmental work eased human- rights efforts in Africa. Maathai became a peace laureate Oct. 8, shortly after the pair returned home. Dubbed "The Tree Woman" by her fellow Kenyans, Maathai began a tree-planting crusade known as the Green Belt Movement in that country in 1977. Trees were becoming scarce in Kenya as citizens cut them down for housing and firewood. Kenyan women bear the burden of gathering wood for their families, Gheen said, and the effort to make the country green again was at first geared toward shortening women's wood-hunting trips. The women involved in the movement Photo courtesy of Becca Gheen and Carrie Glover Western graduate students Becca Gheen and Carrie Glover interview a Kenyan man during their several weeks in Kenya. improved their surroundings and received Gheen's master's thesis. payment for their work, Gheen said. Through their efforts she said they were able to better their standing in the Kenyan community. That issue is at the core of "Women are the backbone of Kenya â€” cooking, cleaning, farming, getting their SEE Nobel, PAGE 3 For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail The Western Front at thewesternfronteditor@yahoo.com www.westernfrontonline.com Please recycle Â» ---------- Western Front 2004-10-15 - Page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS October 15,2004 COPS BOX iiipiiilsMIK :#iK gt;; . gt;.: J K ^W "^ gt; v â€¢'â€¢: .:Â£$;â€¢ :-â€¢â€¢.â€¢.-Â£ gt;â€¢â€¢â€¢: l-.*-:v.-x :â€¢;- ^VMSafeSyfeiS-SSv'SSsJi JBB8I liiltlll^^ drug possession in the alley of the l^ii|i|piD|jliilli^ resident reported being assaulted by iking oices "Do price increases for food on campus affect how often you eat it?" Compiled by Laura Greaby. Rachel Hansen Sophomore, linguistics "Yes. Everything is so expensive. ^k ^k Jeff Law Senior, philosophy "No, but it affects my mood. It pisses me off to pay high prices. 55 Caitlin Goetze Senior, marketing "Not really. I'm in a hurry, and it's ^k ^ here. ". " news briefs STATE NEWS Seattle teen expelled for Internet threats A16-year-oldboy fromlngraham High School in Seattle has been expelled and arrested pending an investigation of allegations that he threatened other students on the Internet. A parent who saw the "to kill" list on the Web site Tuesday told the principal. The school notified the 15 people on the list although school officials said, they are unsure whether the threat was serious. The boy was jailed under suspicion of harassment, and his Internet site is down. New Centralia law targets motorized scooters Centralia is joining a growing list of Washington cities cracking down on motorized scooters with InI th lt;iCir*19 -^r i.'WAstorri nffinials ffftc â€¢ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ g ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ " ^ â„¢ " ^ nications Facility Was $36.4 million, i a 4 Â« i i i i i i Â« a ^ i a i i ^ i i i ^ i ^M 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, QF 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. a new law that bans scooters from parks and roads where the speed limit is 30 miles per hour or higher. Riders must be 14 or older, and violators will receive a $50 ticket. NATIONAL NEWS FDA approves chip embedded in patients'arms The Food and Drug Administration approved an implantable chip Wednesday that is meant to pass along a patients' medical history to doctors and emergency personnel. The VeriChip is the size of a grain of rice and would be implanted in a patient's arm. Its possible use for tracking people's movements could prove controversial, and critics said the chip could risk the confidentiality of medical records. Proponents of the chips said they will help alleviate one of the biggest problems in health care â€” medical-records management. Charges dropped against man in hot-sauce case Prosecutors dropped felony child-neglect charges against a Florida man who forced his 13- year-old stepson to drink hot sauce as punishment for leaving a gate open. Police arrested Michael Massanelli in June. He told detectives he was upset because his 2-year-old daughter could have wandered out of the gate his stepson left open. Massanelli's attorney said prosecutors have acknowledged that making the teenager drink hot sauce was no different from washing a child's mouth out with soap. In the lawyer's words, "if giving hot sauce were criminal, then a lot of our grandmothers would have gone to jail." INTERNATIONAL NEWS Investigators suspect colonel of shooting wounded girl The Israeli army suspect 4 platoon commander of emptying an ammunition clip into a 13-year-old Palestinian girl whom soldiers had already shot several times. The girl was killed last week in southern Gaza. The army officials initially said soldiers thought she was planting a bomb. The girl's family said she was on her way to school. Soldiers from the platoon told the Israeli media that the commander ignored their pleas to stop as he fired at the wounded child. Doctors said she was hit 15 times. Israeli soldiers are suspicious of teenagers and women after several committed suicide bombings. Compiled by Kara Johnson. AP Wire courtesy KUGS 89.3-FM. WWU Official Announcements - PIE FOR CURRENTTEST1NG SCHEDULES, check wwwacwwu.edu/~assess/tc.htm. MATH PLACEMENT TEST (MPT). 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, Oct 18,25; Nov. 1,8,15,22,29, Dec. 6; 9 a.m. Thursdays, Oct 21,28, Nov. 4,18; Dec 2,9. THE MATH PLACEMENTTEST SCHEDULE AND SAMPLETOPICS may be found atwww3cwwu.edu/~assess/tchtm. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THETEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL) program at an information session at 5 pm Oct. 18 in MH 108. For more information, call Holly Carr, X/4949. MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT). The computer-based MAT is available by appointment only. The Testing Center, OM120, reserves one computer at 3 pm Tuesday- Friday for the MAT. Mate appointments in OM 120 or by calling X/3080. A $42 fee is payable at test time. The test takes about l% hours, with preliminary scores available immediately. Official results will be mailed within 15 days.- INFORMATION REGARDING NATrONALTESTING is available at theTesting Center in OM 120. WEST-BTEST. Anyone applying for admission to state-approved educator preparation programs and those from other states applying for a Washington residency teaching certificate must have a minimum passing score on the basic skills assessment test. 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.westnesinc com for description and registration lnformatton.Test dates are Nov. 13, Jan. 22, March 12, May 14, and Jury 9. 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 (the Washington Educator SkillsTest-Endorsement, beginning Sept 1,2005. See www.ets.org/praxis/prxwa. html for description and online registration information. Registration bulletins are available in MH 216. Test dates: Nov. 20, Jan. 8, March 5, April 16, and June 11. The June 11 test will not.be at Western, check the Praxis Web site for the location. RELAXATIONTRAINING DROP-IN SESSIONS are scheduled for4pjn.Thursdays in OM 540. Stop rjyOM540orcallX/3164 to register forthefbBowing groups "Making Peace with Food*"Riding the Emotional Wave,"*Art and Self-Exploration," and "Math Confidence Workshop." HUMAN SERVICES MAJOR WINTER DEADLINE:The deadline to apply to the Human Services Program for wirrter quarter 2O)5is0cWrjer 15. Rw Information or applications: 650-7759 or HS.Bellingham@wwuJedu. READMISSION PROCEDURE Students who Interrupt their studies at Western other than for summerquartermust apply for readmlssloa Students pursuing a first bachelor^ degree are generally assured readmission if they have followed the application instructions and apply by the priority deadline (summer, continuing into fall quarter-April 1; fall quarter-April 1; winter quarter-Oct 15; spring quarter-Jan. 15). Readmission for post baccalaureate students is more stringent Applications are available from the Office of Admissions, Old Main 200, x3440. UNDERGRADUATE FORMER STUDENTS RETURNING: Winter, 2005 priority deadline has been extended to Nov. 1. Space for late applicants is very limited and will be reviewed on a space available basis. Late FSR applications should include a written explanation. INTERNSHIP, SERVICE LEARNING, AND VOLUNTEER FAIR, Oct 26,2-A p.m., VU Multipurpose Room - Explore internship and volunteer opportunities offered by 50+ social service organizations. Sponsored by: Career Services Center, Woodring Human Services Program. x7759 for more info. INTERESTED IN STUDYING IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND? Australeam, the Australia and New Zealand study abroad specialists will have information tables and sessions about study abroad and internship opportunities. InfoTable: Oct. 18-19,9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the VU Lobby; Info Session: Oct. 19,3-4 p.m. in the IPE Office (Modular L7, next to Outdoor Sculpture, Stadium Piece). THE RECREATION PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, NOV. 19,2004. Application materials and a pre- scheduled faculty interview must be completed by that date. For more information, stop by the Recreation Program Office in Old Carver or call x3782. On-campus recruiting For complete updates, including deadlines, see www.career.wwu.edu or stop by OM 280. Dates listed here are interview dates. Deloitte Touche, entry-level auditor, Oct. 15; Grant Thornton LLP, entry-level assurance associate, Oct. 18; Clark Nuber PS, accounting position, winter and summer interns, Oct 18; Mervyn's, executives in training, Oct. 19; Central California RegionalTeacher Recruiting Centerâ€”math, science, and special education teachers, Oct 19-20; Progressive Insurance, claims representative trainees, Oct. 20. ---------- Western Front 2004-10-15 - Page 3 ---------- October 15,2004 NEWS The Western Front â€¢ 3 Lang: Reverend 'demoriizes' Bush in forum, CCF youth pastor says Continued from Page 1 Lang pointed to the Texas Republican platform as evidence of the goals of the religious right â€” he said the Texas platform presumes that the United States is a Christian country and should withdraw from the United Nations. Lang also said the Texas GOP wishes to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and government-sponsored education, so a citizen's only obligation is to the church. But Pastor Brady Bohbink said Lang has taken his argument too far. Bobbink is not affiliated with Western but has been a youth pastor at Western's Campus Christian Fellowship for 30 years and is one of its founding members. "The picture that he's pushing is that George Bush is a demon," Bobbink said in response to Lang's comments. "What it really is is that he disagrees with the Texas platform." Bobbink said Lang's position is against the values of liberal thought. "How ironic that in a school that is a place of thinking, learning and tolerance and the speaker who claims to represent the liberal, tolerant mindset is speaking in the language that dehumanizes and is full of hatred over a disagreement over how to solve our national problems," Bobbink said. Western senior Courtney Jones said that while she agreed with some of what Lang said, other parts, such as some of the language used against Bush, made her feel uneasy. "What he called the materialism of the Antichrist is a little strong," she said. But Jones, who is Christian, said she also is worried that Bush's "message of fear" manipulates Christian voters into thinking they have to vote for him because of the emphasis on his religion. Nobel: Gheen interviewed more than 35 Kenyan women .SAK'oM^ Visit our Bellingham and Lynden Locations! Mondays Student Special 25% off when you present your school ID (excludes mattresses and bed frames) Continued from Page 1 kids ready for school," Glover said. Though the scope of empowerment in Kenya is different than in the United States, Gheen said, women have begun to realize a greater sense of autonomy since the movement began. "They sit down, and in a voice like this, they say, 'now that I make income, I can sit down with my husband and talk about where to spend the money,' " Gheen said in a whisper. The movement also encourages them to step into the dusty streets, often wearing bright blouses and garishly mismatched skirts and headscarves, to discuss with their neighbors the best way to grow a crop or the ideal place to plant a tree, Gheen said. "It is a women's empowerment movement because of the organization required to do it," Western political science professor Vernon Johnson said. Gheen said the complexity and widespread nature of the movement forced women to group together and organize as a unit as they formed reforestation plans. Using Nairobi as a hub, Gheen and Glover said they traveled to outlying towns with their interpreter to meet with Kenyan women involved in the project. Sometimes in a taxi, other times inan aging bus called "Mother Teresa," the pair jounced for hours down dirt roads with potholes crammed with coconuts. They, visited towns such as Gatumbiro, Mafasini, Ihururu and others near the Aberdare forest and on Kenya's eastern coast. In one town, Gheen said they spoke with a woman who, after her car was hijacked during the '52- '56 Mau Mau rebellion, hid for seven years in an outlying forest. And in another small city, they met a young boy wearing a Seattle Mariners baseball cap who had never before seen a white woman. They met women who refused to take their eyes off Glover's digital camera. They met women without any education who, because of their involvement in reforestation efforts, knew more about erosion and water tables than Gheen, she said. The pair never met Maathai herself, but they spoke Photo courtesy of Becca Gheen and Carrie Glover A Kenyan man brushes dirt from the sidewalk in front of his shop in Nyeri, the hometown of Nobel Peace Prize recipient Wangari Maathai. with her daughter, Wanjira, who coordinated the couple's interview efforts. Gheen conducted at least 35 interviews with Kenyan women, she said. The roughly 6,000 Green Belt groups in Kenya have planted approximately 20 million trees, but the country is still only 2 percent forested, according to the group's Web site. In 2002, Maathai won a seat in Kenya's parliament with approximately 98 percent of the vote. "Every woman I talked to voted," Gheen said. "Even women that didn't have electricity." Gheen, who is completing her graduate work in cooperation with Huxley College of the Environment, said she plans to someday return to Kenya to continue her research. ww* # â€¢ / v â€¢ THr. P A t t T Y rnNTifcrt'jre WITH rii nizNFY 4 gt;4 so DBL WELL y j ^ ^ ^ U j n j H | n G T O n ^gppgJppY $150 U.S WELL DRINKS $1.50 U.S BEER DJ DIZNEY ON THE WHEELS OF STEEL TOP 40/HIP HOP MI flfiif mcnn nnimnuiousE smunonrs $4.50 DBL WELL DRINKS DJ DIZNEY "MC TONY TOUCH SPANNING TOP 40/HIP HOP ---------- Western Front 2004-10-15 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ The Western Front NEWS October 15, 2004 Flu: Vaccinations unavailable for Western students Continued from Page 1 ' of athletics, but because of the shortage this will not happen. Gibson said she requested a small supply of flu vaccinations from the State Department of Health to vaccinate the health center staff members who are exposed to the flu and high-risk students with chronic illnesses, but she said she is uncertain about the availability of the vaccinations. "The most important prevention is adequate sleep, good nutrition, regular exercise and avoiding alcohol, recreational drugs and excess caffeine," Gibson said. "Good hand washing is essential, as most viruses are transferred by touching infected surfaces." Gibson said those who are symptomatic with a cough and fever should avoid going to class and call the health center to obtain information about what antiviral medications are available. Used books video's fresh espresso LATTE BOOKS 647-3733 112 Grand Avenue Mon-Sat 9-5 Sunday 11-5 Downtown latte on "Book Row" vmumBmrnam. """V Debate: Former U.S. senator, conservative columnist debate the issues Continued from Page 1 Kerry (and Podhoretz is) a strong supporter of Bush, and they are not candidates themselves, but they are knowledgeable about the issues." The Iraq war was the central theme of the evening. Both speakers echoed the concerns of their favored parties, but they added their own voices to the debate as well. Moseley Braun said not getting Congressional approval for war in Iraq went against the U.S. Constitution and served to stifle the debate among the American public and in Congress. "A case (for Iraq), frankly, was made that did not level with the American people at the time," Moseley Braun said. Moseley Braun said the Duelfer Report, the final report on weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, reconfirmed what was already known â€” Iraq did not have weapons of mass destruction. What weapons Saddam Hussein might have had, she said, had been diminished by the last round of U.N. inspections. "I think, at least, the administration should level with the American people and say, 'We thought (weapons of mass destruction) were there; it was a mistake; it was an error, but there are other good and valid reasons for doing this,'" Moseley Braun said. Podhoretz, however, used the same report to argue that the war in Iraq was more than Photos courtesy of Distinguished Lecture Series John Podhoretz; Carol Moseley Braun. "eminently justified," citing Hussein's use of chemical arid biological weapons and the gassing of Kurds in northern Iraq in 1988. "I believe the war on terror is the single issue of our time," Podhoretz said, describing himself as a one- issue voter. "I believe that terrorism remains the greatest threat that this country is facing ... and that threat remains a longstanding, long-term threat." On economic issues, Moseley Braun said the Bush administration has not properly funded the No Child Left Behind Act and other social programs while giving tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans, a theme Kerry is pushing. Podhoretz said the tax cuts in 2001 and 2003 helped soften the blow of the recession and could, in fact, have prevented a depression. The two speakers discussed a variety of topics, including the function of government, the future of Social Security, the environment and gay marriage. Podhoretz echoed Bush's recent statements and said American ingenuity could help fix the most pressing environmental concerns while not slowing the engines of economic growth. Moseley Braun largely agreed but said international cooperation and aid to the developing world will be crucial in the task. Western junior Joe Spring said he narrowly sided with Moseley Braun, saying she would give Bush a "run for his money" if she was the Democratic presidential nominee. "It was more exciting to watch than the presidential debates because (Moseley Braun and Podhoretz) were able to have counteraction and, actually, they weren't depending on votes, so they could go out and there and say their own opinions," Spring said. The American Democracy Project sponsored the debate. 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For details, visit msim.washington.edu x f s InformationÂ® (^School Â¥ U N I V E R S I T Y OF WASHINGTON ---------- Western Front 2004-10-15 - Page 6 ---------- 6 â€¢ The Western Front ACCENT October 15, 2004 By Crystal Oberholtzer The Western Front The flashing "Dance" sign above the stage at The 3B Tavern reflected off the metal limbs of the robotic lead guitarist of Captured! By Robots as the band played to an awestruck audience. The almost fully robotic band played to a packed dance floor Oct. 8 during its fourth stop on the national Get Fit tour. Captured! By Robots lead singer Jason Vance led the audience in a rock-based, Richard Simmons-themed performance. Vance wore a black face mask with plastic bulging eyes and a chain encircling his torso, complete with theatrical intestines spilling from an orange tank top. His ensemble offset the aerobics video continuously playing on the wall adjacent to the stage. "So here's the question: How do you feel about your buttocks tonight?" Vance said, speaking with a mock lisp. The Get Fit tour is one of many Captured! By Robots has been a part of during its eight years as a band and the third time it stopped in Bellingham. Vance said he started building robots after surgeries for tendonitis impaired his ability to play upright bass, his instrument of choice for more than 10 years. Before creating Captured! By Robots, Vance attended college for a music degree, played jazz and performed in the punk band Skankin' Pickle. , "When the surgery got done and I had to Jason Vance (second from right) poses have the recuperative time, I didn't even think about playing bass anymore, I just started building the robots," Vance said. Vance, more commonly referred to as JBOT, said he has no formal training in robotics. He decided he wanted to build his own band without the difficulties that arise with band mates. That is where the robots come in. He said he got advice from people who know about robotics and worked out the kinks with the machines as he went. He said the robots were crude in the beginning, but he believed in the idea that anything is possible with enough passion. Vance created art act that leaves people Photo courtesy of Snapcult with his band of rocking robots. wondering how he works with his robots and wanting to see more. Western senior Zac Rumford said he heard about Captured! By Robots from his older brother, who saw the band play in Bellingham on its last tour. Although Rumford said he does not normally go to bars, he made an exception because the anticipation of a robotic band outweighed the inconvenience of watching it surrounded by bargoers. "I think this is the type of thing technology was intended to do," Rumford said. The robots are a tangible homage to what dedication can achieve. GTRBOT666 plays guitar and bass, argues^witri Vance and provokes the audience with anti-human banter. DRMBOT0110 is the motherboard for the rest of the band. She plays drums and has air hoses that control sound for other robots. The Ape Which Hath No Name and The Son of Ape Which Hath No Name are oversized robotic apes with glowing green eyes and are the only human-friendly band members. The horn section consists of three robots, which have cutouts of President George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld for heads on this tour. Vance said the members of the GOP horn section, which was formerly known as the headless hornsmen, got their new faces because he wanted to have fun with his desire to get the Bush administration out of the White House. The music ranged from hard rock to ska, but the performance was much more than the music. It was robots interacting with humans, a human pretending to be a slave to robots and the audience believing in it all. "You forget there's only one guy up there, you know," said Bellingham resident Brian Childs, who witnessed Captured! By Robots for the first time Friday. 'It's amazing." At the end of the night, Vance and the robots made $666 after splitting the $7 cover with bands International Playboys and The Starlite Desperation, which also played. After driving from Portland to Bellingham in a 1972RV loaded with 8,000 pounds of robots and other gear through rain and eternal rush-hour traffic, â€¢ VaSice'said it was"a-lifting'cbmp^Matfbft^to conclude a hellish day. COMEDY'S FRONT LINES The Brainwaves Improvisational Comedy troupe sends its audience into waves of laughter By Adriana Dunn The Western Front Western students looking for something new to do on weekends can attend the improvisational comedy show at The Upfront Theatre recently built in downtown Bellingham; Bellingham resident Ryan Stiles, known for his roles on the television shows "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and "The Drew Carey Show," opened The Upfront Theatre Aug. 13 to promote the local improvisational comedy scene and bring improv to new audiences, said Sheila Goldsmith^ manager, teacher and artistic director of the theater. . . Seeing improv live is much different than on television or film for the viewer, Goldsmith said.. "There's just no comparison," Goldsmith said."Anything" live is a thousand times better than TV." Goldsmith teaches improv classes and also sets up workshops for students with out-of-town teachers. "It's the kind of thing where people do it and then fall in love with it," she said. Stiles and his improv group,ithe Nd Name Players* will perform a free show at 2 p.m. on Oct. 23 at Western's Performing -Arts Center . : :J:'" lt;e â€¢â€¢â€¢*' Brainwaves Improvisational Comedy troupe, which regularly performs at the Tribe Theatre in Portland, Ore., performed two shows this past Friday and two Saturday to a packed audience bfallages. Performers Daryl Olsen, Gary Hirsch, Mame PeUetier and Tyler Hughes were among the Brainwaves troupe members to perform Saturday. By the time me $how started, groups of students, families and couples had filled the 120-person theater and the only space remaining was standing room in the back. , ^ The stage ends where the seating begins, allowing for anM informal relationship with audience members who have the chance to participate throughout the entire show. Improv is heavily "dependent on interaction with the audience," Goldsmith said. "It's a co-creative process." The audience members found themselves shouting their least favorite words and the last person they kissed. One couple even had a soap opera based on their life. "We will ask you for shit â€” you yell it out," Hirsch instructed the audience. Before-the show, people in the audience wrote down lines of dialogue for the actors to use later. The actors scattered the slips ofpaper across the stage, picked them up and worked them into the scene without hesitation. "If they're dirty and inappropriate, it's your fault," Hirsch said. Among the random lines integrated into the skit were: "I saw a mermaid swimming up the Nooksack," "Do you feel lucky, punk?" and "Take the long boat to tuna town." The troupe performed a variety of skits throughout the 90- miniite set. The audience provided two different names for the location of the beginning and ending scenes of one skit. It started at the mortuary and ended at Disneyland. "Its kind of like the circle of life, but backwards," Hirsch said. To\var lt;i the end of the show, PeUetier asked the audience to help her with a "transcendental hum ... I'm thinking in B flat," to introduce a two-headed "psychic," made up of Olsen and Hughes wearing a green- and white- striped costume. The "psychic*' then answered questions from audience members about their future by alternating back and forth every word: "Larry the tumor will bring forward plentiful age," the "psychic" advised one woman. "Knowing the show is totally unique â€” that the same performance will never be repeated â€” is one thing I find appealing about improv shows," Bellingham resident Matt Turner said. Turner said it was his first live improv show, but he likes to watch "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" on television. He said he plans to return to The Upfront Theatre. Â£,..; This weekend, Unexpected Productions from Seattle will be performing improvised Shakespeare titled "Fakespeare." The Upfront Theatre is located at 1208 Bay St. in downtown Adriana Dunn/The Western Front Bellingham. Performances run at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. every The Upfront Theater opened Aug. 13 in down- Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $10 for general admission and town Bellingham to provide improvisational $8 for students with identification. comedy to an all-ages audience. ---------- Western Front 2004-10-15 - Page 7 ---------- October 15, 2004 ACCENT The Western Front â€¢ 7 Porfirio Pena/The Western Front Lead singer Remo Stigwood (right) and bassist Duane Stigwood croon to their fans from the stage Friday night at the Fairhaven Pub Martini Bar. Rockit Science shows that nerds can command the stage as much as traditional rock stars By Porfirio Pena The Western Front Western graduate student Kris Baier said the '80s cover band Rockit Science reminded him of a cross between two of his favorite '80s movies, "Revenge of the Nerds" and "Footloose." Lead singer Remo Stigwood waddled onstage with a walk similar to TV nerd Steve Urkle Oct. 7 at the Fairhaven Pub Martini Bar. The band opened the show with the Thomas Dolby song "She Blinded Me With Science." With the combination of stripes and plaid, and shorts and cowboy boots, the self-proclaimed "scientists" said the ladies love their fashion concoctions. Once in costume, the band members become their alter egos, guitarist Corky Brady said. "Girls that would not give us the time of day when we were trying to be cool at clubs wanna hang out with us when we're nerds," Brady said. He said the nerd persona enables the band members to act out their craziest personality traits without worrying about what others think. "We're really into the dead-chic look," Brady said. "We look into the obits, and we know there'll be a good selection for us at Value Village." Fairhaven manager Kathy Welch said Rockit Science members become so involved as their characters that people believe they are a bunch of nerdy scientists when they first attend the show. "At first their costumes really freaked me out," Baier said. "Once they started to play, I realized they were gnarly." The band performed a set of '80s hits including songs by Duran Duran, Madonna, Def Leppard and The Pixies. The audience consisted of two distinct groups, the mid-20s and the 40- somethings, all dancing together and enjoying the same music from different perspectives. Stigwood moved around the bar while singing into a cordless microphone. He danced with audience members and mingled in the audience as the band performed. The band's stage antics complemented its dress, as members mimicked Devo's "Whip It" dance moves,; The band-members later invited' all the -women in ther audience to dance with them on the stage, and, upon the request, the majority of the women in the room flocked to the stage. Brady said older fans enjoy the nostalgia of the music because it brings back memories of when the songs were new. Younger people enjoy the carefree attitude that music lost in the '90s, he said. f "There was this whole dance-party attitude back then, but there was also still a melodic element to the music," he said. "People started to get angry in the '90s; and the whole grunge thing came along." Although Brady said none of the band members were ever actually nerds, the benefits of the nerdy persona have paid off. "We are just four guys who love the '80s," he said. "Not to be confused with four guys who love the ladies." Porfirio Pena/The Western Front Drummer Nelson Geiger wears his protective "helmet" to prevent any injuries to his soft cranium Friday at the Fairhaven Pub Martini Bar. \ ---------- Western Front 2004-10-15 - Page 8 ---------- 8 â€¢ October 15, 2004 Sports The Western Front www.westernfrontonline.com MEN'S SOCCER iii^BSisi^^^^^^^^Bi Vikings 8!li! MEN'S GOLF The men placed seventh attoe Chico Statejnvitational Tuesday with a final score of 895. Western junior Tim Feenstra led the Vikings with, a 2runder-par 70 and was the only Viking with a ^suW^ar.round in the tournament Feenstra tied for 12th place WOMEN'S SOCCER pn^^s^w^^^^iiiii sin iP^HBB^Biiiiii Women|s golf wins third straight Viking Invitational Chris Taylor/The Western Front Western junior Candice Wagner hits a shot on the 16th fairway Tuesday at the Viking Invitational Women's lt;3olf Tournament. Wagner tietf/for18th as Western won its third consecutive Invitational. Western will aim to continue its winning streak at the California State- Monterey Bay Invitational in two weeks. By Nick Schmidt The Western Front The Western women's golf team overcame a one-stroke deficit after the first day of play to win its third annual Viking Invitational Women's Golf Tournament for the third straight year. Western, ranked No. 15 in the latest GolfStat/ NCAA Division H poll, defeated No. 3 Central Oklahoma University, by six strokes and No. 6 Saint Mary's University (Texas) by 16 strokes. Western junior Katja Trygg, the NCAA Division II scoring average leader and tournament medalist, led the Vikings by shooting 1 over par for the tournament. Trygg broke the tournament record she set last year. "I feel good about the team's position, and that you try not to win or lose the first day but just leave yourself in a competitive position," Western head coach Dean Russell said. - Western's come-from-behind victory was the * second in the four-tournament fall season. Western came from behind at the Grand Canyon University Fall Invitational Sept. 28. On the final day the Viking players shot a school record 298 for 18 holes, with Trygg taking tournament medalist honors. "We finally pulled it all together on the final couple of rounds â€” we're definitely a second-half squad," Western senior and team captain Kate Menlove said. "I think we like to be behind, and we thrive under the pressure." Menlove took ninth in the tournament. Western sophomore Katie Bender placed 17th, junior Candice Wagner tied for 18th and freshman Jennifer Noland took 38th. "Beating teams like number three Central Oklahoma and number six Saint Mary's is a real notch in our belt," Russell said. "We are getting to the point where we have five solid golfers every day." Western looks to extend its two- tournament winning streak in two weeks when the team travels to Seaside, Calif., for the California State- Monterey Bay Invitational. 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Western has won its past 23 home matches, one shy of the school record set from 1999 to 2002. Central, ranked No. 13 in the American Volleyball Association/ NCAA Division II top 25, is 17-0 this season, which matches its record set in 1989. The Wildcats have won 22 straight matches overall. Western is ranked No. 21. "I think it is great that we are playing our rivals, and I think that is what is exciting about this match," Western head coach Diane Flick said. "Anytime Western and Central get together, it is an exciting match." 'The competition is awesome. It is what we live for. It is what we play for.' Kristy Cartensen Western senior middle blocker Western has lost five games this season, and Central is the only undefeated team in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, placing them first in the conference. Western has lost two games in league play, placing it in second. "Now it is great that we have another team that is just as good as us." Western senior middle blocker Kristy Carstensen said. "The competition is _______ awesome. It is what we live for. It is what we play for." The previous game against Central was unusual for Western because of the loss. "I don't know necessarily that last time we played them we really gave them our best outing," Western senior middle blocker Meghan Evoy said. "If we focus on our side of the net, then we are going to have a lot more success than we did last time." Western's players and coaches said they are confident about the upcoming match. "I think (Central is) good competition all the time so if we come out ready, we can do a lot better this time," Western junior setter Kristen Urdahl said. Even though the Vikings players lost the first match, Carstensen said they are ready for an intense battle. "It is definitely going to be a battle of heart," Carstensen said. "Who wants it more? We have no pressure at all whatsoever on us. We just gotta play." Flick said for Western, this is just another match. Preparing for this match is no different from preparation for any other game. "Our biggest key is to play consistent and steady throughout the entire match," Flick said. "If we feel the pressure applied to us, then we are able to apply it back, playing in a consistent matter in every single play and every serve." Carstensen said the rest of the team is confident despite the loss earlier this season. "We gotta show up, and we gotta do our job, and we gotta play," Carstensen said. "I am totally confident in my team, and I think it is going to be a great match." Chris Taylor/The Western Front Western senior middle blocker Meghan Evoy (8) and junior outside hitter Krystal Knight block a University of Alaska Fairbanks kill Oct. 1 at Carver Gym. ---------- Western Front 2004-10-15 - Page 10 ---------- 10 â€¢ October 15, 2004 Opinions www.westernfrontonline.com New park-and-ride facility fails to meet the needs of Western commuters The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Apparently the designers of Western's new park-and-ride facility chose to forgo the pavement and just leave the good intentions. Western spent $300,000 to complete the new Lincoln Creek Park and Ride in an attempt to fix the school's chronic parking problem. More than 12,900 students attend Western, but the school's campus has the capacity to hold only 3,584 cars. The other 9,316 people are travelling to class either by walking, carpooling or taking the bus. The lot is not finished and will not be for another two years, according to an Oct. 2 article in The Western Front. Most park and rides are flat, with lines marking spaces that are suitable to park in. Lincoln Creek is anything but flat, due to its history of being a drive-in movie theater. Such low-riding automobiles as a 1985 Honda Prelude or a 1991 Geo Prism bottom out while trying to obtain a space. The lack of parking lines makes navigating the lot nearly impossible. People park everywhere, sometimes blocking others in. Two cars cannot pass each other, and a fire truck or tow truck could not even get into the parking lot if needed. Unlike Western's campus lots, no one seems to be regulating how people park or managing the ensuing chaos. Only one entrance and exit exists to get in and out of the facility. Every time classes let out on the hour, cars line up around the parking lot. Lincoln Street also is fairly busy, so turning left out of the lot is almost impossible. The Civic Field facility had more than one entrance and exit, which made it easier for traffic to flow in and out. The facility was built with the right idea in mind and does have good features. Something had to be done to provide parking for those who cannot afford a parking pass or did not purchase one before they were sold out. Lincoln Creek is also less expensive for Western than Civic Field, according to The Western Front article. Buses run almost every six minutes to north and south campus, and the lot is well lit. Lincoln Creek's first phase, however, should have included more than a couple of lights and a bus turnaround. Until Lincoln Creek was fully constructed, Western should have continued to use Civic Field. A flat surface, plenty of marked spots and more than one exit are necessities for a park-and-ride facility. Western should have known this before it opened Lincoln Creek. 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, 7x gt;e Frdley, 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 Andoni, Jamie Badilla, Elana Bean, Mari Bergstrom, Jonathan Bradley, Adriana Dunn, Houston Flores, Krissy Gochnour, Laura Greaby, Salina Greig, Lauren Hardin, Stefani Harrey, Marissa Harshman, Tess Hembree, 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, Erik Tomren, 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 "If I owned both Texas and hell, Vd rent out Texas and live in hell." â€”Civil War Gen. Philip Henry Sheridan The Western Front Television: Humanity's new leader Matt McDonald LIFE'S A WAVE, BRAH Television is my best friend sometimes. We spend hours together reminiscing with Kevin from "The Wonder Years." I enjoy learning life lessons from Danny Tanner on "Full House" or catching some waves with Johnny Utah in "Point Break." This friendship, however, is not unique to me. According to the U.S. Census Bureau Web site, 98.2 percent of Americans own at least one television. Americans 18 and older are projected to watch 1,669 hours of television in 2004. That is approximately 70 days this year. If an archeologist unfamiliar with our culture were to dig up Americans' remains in 10,000 years, he or she would come to believe that the television was an object of worship. Televisions are the centerpieces of our living spaces. We huddle around the television and leave it only to replenish our bowls of Cheetos. It tells us how to act and look. It even tells us what to buy. We leave our house only to buy what it tells us to and then return for further commands. I enjoy watching television, but I must admit that television becomes addictive, perpetuates materialism, keeps people out of shape and is killing intellectualism. I know all of this, but I'm not going to stop watching because then "MacGyver" won't teach me how to save people's lives with an orange peel, a staple and yarn. I'm a hypocrite as well. To keep people from watching too much television, we must force people like myself to work for it, and I don't mean working to pay the cable bills. Each household television should have a pedaling device connected to it, so people have to manually power it. A person would simply sit down, pedal the machine to charge the television's battery, and then he or she can watch it for a couple of hours. This will have positive benefits. It will force people to exercise and change the ratio of physical activity to sitting around. SEE Television, PAGE 11 Australian election not about Iraq Jonathan Bradley COMMENTARY Australia went to the polls Oct. 9, and media outlets and others have been spinning the result as a victory for President George W. Bush and the United States' invasion of Iraq. Prime Minister John Howard's victory should by no means be seen as a vote of support for the war in Iraq. Even a cursory examination of the circumstances surrounding the re-election of Howard shows that this conclusion does not reflect the political landscape in Australia., This was. very much an election won and lost on local issues. This has not stopped pundits from painting the victory of the pro- Iraq war Howard as an expression of the Australian people's supposed support for the war. For instance, according to Stratfor, a Texas-based think tank providing intelligence to governments and corporations, "Howard's win signals not just consolidation of his hold on power in Canberra, but approval of his government's policies in support of U.S. action in Iraq." . Stratfor is not the only outlet to make this claim. According to an Oct. 9 Associated Press article, "The election was widely seen abroad as the first referendum for the three leaders (Howard, Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair) who launched the March 2003 invasion of Iraq," while New York Times columnist William Safire wrote in an Oct. 11 article, "Australians re-elected John Howard, a staunch coalition member, who trounced a cut- and-run opponent â€” good news for coalition leaders." The New York Times' report on Howard's election victory got it right, at least. According to the Oct. 10 article, "Iraq loomed in the background during the campaign, but Australian political analysts cautioned that the voting was not a referendum on the war. The main issue was the economy, and that is booming." As The Times reported, Iraq was not a major issue leading to the Australian election. While the war continues to play an important role in the U.S. presidential elections, in Australia, the conflict is for the most part seen as an American issue and an American problem. This is not surprising, given SEE Australia, PAGE 12 * ---------- Western Front 2004-10-15 - Page 11 ---------- October 15, 2004 OPINIONS The Western Front â€¢ 11 Television: Advertising distorts viewers' sense of reality Continued from Page 10 Americans spend nine times as many minutes watching television as playing sports, exercising and all other physical activities combined, according to _ = - _ _ -_ analysis by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. I hope this will deter people from television viewing altogether. Maybe people will read. Or just take frequent catnaps. Anything is better than Lifetime movies and "Nip/Tuck." A certain sense of freedom might come over Americans if they were not subjected to the same 75 Aaron Spelling sitcoms and cereal commercials with leprechauns. 'Reality television is not really reality because , in reality those people would be watching television.' I feel that I can compose my own opinions and images of what my life should be like. I can decide for myself what is beautiful or stylish. Cereal in a bag really is cheaper arid tastes the same as brand-name cereal in a box. Advertisers and TV producers dictate what should be desirable to the average American. When an average American reaches the age of 65, he or she will have viewed nearly, 2 million commercials, according to ACNielsen, a marketing research information company. That is a lot of crappy McDonald's commercials, and I'm not lovin' it. All that money goes into keeping a person in front of the television, so they can continue to sell products and keep people from making friends because they already have "Friends." It is unrealistic that manually powered televisions will ever be mass-produced or even made. People are not going to stop watching television. I must accept that television has taken over my life and given me a false sense of reality. Watching the religious channel for an hour on Sunday is not going to churchy Watching Baywatch will not make me look like my role model, David Hasselhoff. Reality television is not really reality because in reality those people would be watching television. So, I have decided I will go outside for an hour a day away from the television and do something â€” but I will most likely think about television while I do it. StlliB EXTENDED EDUCATION AKD SUMMER -PROGRAMS It's Here, It's New! 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Local businesses $450 GROUP Fundraiser Scheduling Bonus. 4 hours of your group's time PLUS our free (yes, free) fundraising solutions EQUALS $1,000- $2,000 in earnings for your group. Call TODAY for a $450 bonus when you schedule your non- ---------- Western Front 2004-10-15 - Page 12 ---------- ^ 12 â€¢ The Western Front OPINIONS October 15, 2004 Australia: Domestic issues; not Iraq, on Aussies'minds Continued from Page 10 Australia's meager contribution to the "Coalition of the Willing." According to The Australian Government's Department of Defence Web site, Australia has approximately 920 troops involved in the Iraq war, but only about 200 are rise under a government run by the opposing Labor Party, .Although ^almost all Australian economists iSaid interest rates would remain cjunaffected. While many were dissatisfied with the lack of funding for the health and education systems, h Howard was strongly associated with security and stability. about 200 mc ,, attempt to actually in Iraq, TT " â€ž ^â€ž**v â€ž..~ â€ž ^. most guarding the portray Howards re- ^ ^ w e e k p r e c e d i ng AustraUan embassy. election as a vote of me election, Labor This serves support for the war Party leader Mark to highlight the ignores the political Latham released an climate in Australia: environmental pohcy that many believed sacrificed logging jobs. weakness of Bush's continued emphasis on the more than 30 countries that supported the invasion. Australia had one of the biggest roles in the campaign after the United States and Great Britain. Such a major player with only a couple of hundred troops committed reveals this to be a largely unilateral war. The reasons for Howard's victory are almost entirely domestic. He ran an effective scare campaign. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corp. Web site, Howard said interest rates would While this may not have directly contributed to the loss, it did result in the Labor Party losing some crucial seats in logging regions. Some may suggest that Latham had a problematic relationship with the Bush administration, which may have affected his election prospects. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corp. Web site, before ascending to the leadership, Latham famously described Bush as "the most incompetent and dangerous president in living memory." According/ to The Sydney Morning Herald, Latham also had promised to withdraw all AustraUan troops from Iraq by Christmas. While this was a weakness for. Latham, it does not at all mean me election was a referendum' on the war. Latham had softened his anti-war stance in the months leading to the election, to the extent that, according to the June 15 Herald, even Howard conceded the Australia-U.S. alliance would be unaffected regardless of the leader elected. And through this period, Latham had consistently out-polled the Howard government. His support only diminished in the six weeks before me election. The war in Iraq had Utile relevance at the time of the election, and most AustraUans never supported it. Any attempt to portray Howard's reelection as a vote of support for the war ignores the political climate in Australia. Howard was re-elected as a result of a strong campaign, a strong economy and the AustraUan people's strong desire to stick with a leader that represented security rather than innovation and change. The Western Front online We still love technology. Always, and forever , , www.westernfrontonline.com HE SAYS it's no sweat rurmingthe latest software. WE SAY what about a mile? 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Show more2005_1018 ---------- Western Front 2005-10-18 - Page 1 ---------- WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY An independent student newspaper serving the campus community since 1970. ISSUE 9, VOLUME 135 GRAND DREAMS Western s waterfront plans begin to take shape as university weighs development proposals BY JACOB BUCKENMEYER The Western Front Western's administration has begun to sort through the 23 proposals department chairs and directors submitted regarding the university's role in the development of the Bellingham Bay waterfront. Western president Karen Morse said the waterfront development will be the focus of Western's expansion for the next 30 years. Buff Schoenfeld, executive assistant to the president of the university, said Western's waterfront committee, which is comprised of students and faculty, has looked over the proposals and is meeting five times before February to talk about consolidating the most feasible plans. "We're looking at common spaces," she said. "For instance, if there are three different proposals, â€” all who need office spaces, seminar spaces and meeting spaces â€” then they could be sharing a facility." Atthis point, theuniversityhasnotcombined any of the proposals, Schoenfeld said. The most prominent plans are from departments with specialized needs for the space, such as machine shops for the engineering technology department or a campus to house all of Huxley College of the Environment. "Huxley is always mentioned because it has the most conceivable relationship to the waterfront," she said. "Yet that would be kind of a long-term thing, and there are all kinds of WESTERN'S HORIZONS This article is part of a series looking at Western's growth and its ever-expanding goals for developing the university. hurdles before we get there." Western officials will determine how much land will be set aside for Western and where the land might be located, but not until they know which functions will transfer to the waterfront. The 150-acre property, which the Port of Bellingham purchased from Georgia- Pacific in January 2005, is slightly larger than Western's current campus, said Sylvia Goodwin, director of planning and development for the Port of Bellingham. University officials are reluctant to move an entire department or college off campus because students on the waterfront would still have to attend classes on the main campus, Schoenfeld said. She said the change would require more travel for Western students but no more than students at larger universities such as the University of Washington, which has foot traffic over longer distances than the distance from Western's present campus to the waterfront property. Some of the proposals, which request the addition of specialty facilities to the waterfront, could also ease parking issues on see HORIZONS, page 4 JACOB BUCKENMEYER / THE WESTERN FRONT Western overlooks the dilapidated waterfront property on Bellingham Bay, which will be the focus of campus development for the next 30 years. Former students testify on Mills' behalf Hearing panel schedules more meetings for Wednesday, Thursday to decide Mills 'future PHOTO COURTESY OF LINDA WAGNER-MILLS Character witnesses (from left) Kevin Jenkins, Evan Bourm, Tim Boyd and Sarah Finley defended Western theatre arts professor Perry Mills (far right) Friday. BY CIARA O' ROURKE The Western Front Five character witnesses for Western theatre arts professor Perry Mills waited outside closed doors to testify on Mills' behalf at a meeting Friday. This was their first chance to formally speak out against Mills' suspension nearly a year earlier. "There's a lot of people who like the way I do business," Mills said. "It's gratifying to see them come back." The hearing panel that conducted the meeting scheduled two additional meetings this week at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday in Old Main 340 to deterrnine whether the university should fire Mills. Western's theatre arts department put Mills on paid suspension for conduct in October 2004, theatre department chair Mark Kuntz said. The panel conducted five meetings this past week. The Executive Council of the Faculty Senate selected five members from senate committees to comprise the hearing panel. The informality of Friday's hearing, which was closed to the public, surprised Western junior and character witness Evan Bourm, he said. "It didn't feel formal at all," Bourm said. "So the whole secretive thing kind of felt weird." Western's faculty handbook dictates the hearing should be private, unless the hearing panel, Western Provost of see MEETING, page 3 STARGAZING Physics majors supervise public viewing of the universe every clear Wednesday night FEATURES, PAGE 6 OFFENSE ON ICE Western hockey netted 12 goals in two games, winning both, improving its record to 6-1 SPORTS, PAGE 8 R-RATED Movies that promote malignant aspects of society should undergo some form of censorship OPINIONS, PAGE 10 WEATHER Wednesday: Sunny Hi: 56 Low: 40 Thursday: Sunny Hi: 56 Low: 39 www.westernfrontonline.com ---------- Western Front 2005-10-18 - Page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS OCTOBER 18,2005 COPS BOX siparaj^ IreSgoiil^^ tsclat|cj^ IresppnÂ® ;iQuri|i^^ s:m lt;?ipp:|r^^ ;:of;;|ossi?p 'Wpeklpi^ ;:re^jpnded::ffe ;:imiqcnfift^^ responded to appnc6^S0^aSyef who w ^ ::ttie::;:;;;i^a1ity; .^..of,;:! '^mi-^ea^pldi, tiephewfjiyirig^ sex offender on the 4^ :^sterly;Rqa ^ Compiled'byiLomariSerkd: iking oices Where is your favorite place to eat on campus? Compiled by Susan Rosenberry Lucas Kress Senior, business management Emily Barker Sophomore, secondary education Riley Neff Sophomore, physics The Viking Union Market because of the wraps. The micro-wraps are the best. 59 The Underground Coffeehouse because of the atmosphere and the live music. â€¢ ) * ) Fairhaven Commons because you can sit there and eat all day. â€¢ ) * ) AP Wire news briefs STATE NEWS New biodiesel plant planned in Cowlitz County Officials at Bellingham-based Chemical Consortium Holdings said the company plans to build a plant in the Longview-Cowlitz County area to produce biodiesel, a partial substitute for gasoline. The company hopes to start constructing the plant by the end of this year. Company officials said it will be the first large-scale biodiesel facility on the West Coast. The project will cost $62 million and create 22 jobs. NATIONAL NEWS Tennessee inmate fails to change state's execution methods The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled Monday against a death-row inmate who was challenging the Corrections In the Oct. 14 article "Characters face ethical dilemmas in Kuntz's play," Western senior Justin Emerick was quoted as saying, "It's fun to discuss dicks and pussies, and to discover new things we can do with it." The quote should have read, "The characters feel it's fun to discuss dicks and pussies, and to discover new things we can do with it." The Western Front regrets this and any other errors. 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. state's method of execution. Lawyers for the inmate, Abu- Ali Abdur'Rahman, argued the three-drug combination the state uses to execute killers amounts to cruel and unusual punishment. The lawyers said the first drug, an anesthetic, might fail. And the second drug, which paralyzes the muscle system, might keep their client from crying out if he were in extreme pain. But the state's lawyers argued that inmates are unconscious in seconds and die painlessly from the drugs within five minutes. The state sentenced Abdur' Rahman to death for stabbing and killing a drug dealer in 1986. Hearing on Sept. 11 lawsuit continues A group of families whose loved ones died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is suing New York City over what they say are the microscopic remains of their loved ones buried in a landfill. At a court hearing Monday, Manhattan federal judge Alvin Hellerstein urged the city and the families to compromise. But family members said they did not see any way to compromise on their demand that the city dig up World Trade Center dust from the landfill and bury it elsewhere. . "My son is not going to be buried in a garbage dump," said Annemarie McAleese, who lost her son in the Sept. 11 attacks. INTERNATIONAL NEWS WHO says bird flu virus remains problem in Asia World health officials said Monday they are concerned about the spread of bird flu in Europe, but they are more concerned about the threat in Asia. Officials at the World Health Organization said bird flu has become a major problem in Asia. The organization's fear is that it could mutate into a strain that would spread from person to person, possibly killing millions. This weekend, tests confirmed the presence of bird flu in Romania, and last week they confirmed the virus had arrived in Turkey. A U.N. health official told the Associated Press the world is not prepared for the disease. Bird flu has killed 60 people in Southeast Asia since 2003. Tropical Storm Wilma heads for Gulf Coast Another storm is on the horizon for the Gulf Coast, which is still struggling in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The National Hurricane Center expects Tropical Storm Wilma to strengthen into a hurricane and hit the Gulf Coast next weekend. Compiled by David Wilhite AP Wire courtesy KUGS 89.3-FM WWU Official Announcements - PLEASE POST Deadline for announcements in this space is noon Friday for the Tuesday edition and noon Wednesday for the Friday edition, except when otherwise noted. Announcements should be limited to 50 words and be typewritten or legibly printed. Announcements may be sent to FAST@wwu.edu â€” in the subject line include a one-word topic and clearly note that the item is for Official Announcements. Items also may be sent to "Official Announcements," MS-911 7, faxed to X/4343, or brought to Commissary 111. DO NOT SEND ANNOUNCEMENTS DIRECTLY TO THE WESTERN FRONT. Phoned announcements will not be accepted. BIOLOGY SEMINAR. Christina Pince (PhD candidate, University of Washington), "Mutant Monkeyflowers: The genetics of Floral Evolution." 4 p.m. Oct. 19, Bl 234. Refreshments, 3:50 p.m. LOT RESERVATIONS. â€¢ Lot 6V will be reserved at 10 a.m. Oct. 18 for those attending the Chance for Change event. â€¢ Lots 11G and 14G will be reserved beginning at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 for those attending a performance of if Dreams Came True. FACULTY ARE REMINDED THAT RESERVED PARKING SPACES are available for their use after hours and weekends with a valid parking permit or bus pass, as posted in lots 10G, 17G and Parks Hall. THE MATH PLACEMENT TEST (MPT) will be held in OM 120 at 3 p.m. Mondays on Oct. 24, Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28, and at 9 a.m. Thursdays on Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10,17, Dec. 1 and 8. Registration is not required. Students must bring photo identification, their student number, Social Security number, and a No. 2 pencil. A fee of $15 is payable in the exact amount at test time. Allow 90 minutes. FIND OUT ABOUT THE HUMAN SERVICES MAJOR at an information session from 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 19 in MH 210, or call X/7759 for information. THE MATH PLACEMENT TEST SCHEDULE AND SAMPLE TOPICS may be found at www.ac.wwu.edu/~assess/tc.htm. THE MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT) IS ADMINISTERED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY as a computer-based test. Make an appointment in person in OM 120 or by calling X/3080. A $60 fee is payable at test time. The test takes about 1 Vi hours. Preliminary scores are available immediately; official results are mailed within 15 days. WEST-B TEST. Anyone applying for admission to state-approved teacher education programs must meet the minimum passing score on the basic skills assessment by the application deadline. Visit www.west.nesinc.com for registration information and a study guide with sample test questions. Registration deadlines are several weeks in advance. WEST-B test dates for 2005-06 are Nov. 19, Jan. 21, March 11, May 13, and July 15. WEST-E PRAXIS. Washington state requires anyone seeking teacher certification and teachers seeking additional endorsements to pass a subject knowledge assessment in the chosen endorsement area (the Washington Educator Skills Test â€” Endorsement, or WEST-E). The state has chosen specific Praxis II series tests to meet this requirement. Visit www.ets. org/praxis/prxwa.html for online registration information. Registration bulletins are also available in MH 216. THE RECREATION PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE is Friday, Nov. 18. Application materials and a pre-scheduled faculty interview must be completed by that date. For more information, stop by CV 6 or call X/3782. FALL GROUP OFFERINGS THROUGH THE COUNSELING CENTER include â€¢ Relaxation Training, drop in for one or all sessions, 4 p.m. Thursdays, OM 540; â€¢ Math Confidence Workshop, Part I, 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 19; Part 2, 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 26, both in VU 462B; â€¢ Ride the Emotional Wave, drop ---------- Western Front 2005-10-18 - Page 3 ---------- OCTOBER 18,2005 NEWS Professor offers alternate view of hurricane BY MATT GAGNE The Western Front Thousands of people throughout America watched the. devastation Hurricane Katrina wreaked on the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts. Authorities deemed the aftermath of the massive storm the worst natural disaster in U.S. history. "We tend to oversimplify events like this," said Walker, an assistant professor for the Center for Geography and Environmental Social Sciences. "(Hurricane Katrina) is still truly a disaster for humans. But for the ecosystem in the long term it is not a disaster â€” it just is." The lecture is part of the Distinguished Lecture Series and takes place at 5:15 p.m. Oct. 19 in Communications Facility 110, Walker will present a different angle, on natural disasters. While not minimizing the devastation natural events cause, Walker said humans should consider natural disasters as sudden and unexpected natural events, she said. "We tend to personify natural events and therefore place a value on them," she said. She used the example of naming hurricanes and describing them with modifiers such as killer. "Nature is inherently change," Walker said. "We want things to stay the same. Disturbance and change are the natural state of nature." Humans tend to see only the immediate results and not the long-term effects of natural events, she said. In the case of Hurricane Katrina, Walker said storm surges built up the barrier islands along the shore, adding more protection from Katrina for coastal marshes and human habitat. Walker said she will use historical events as examples to show a positive perspective on natural events. The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption, which killed 57 people, spread volcanic ash over thousands of miles, blanketing cities. That ash, which helps create nutrient-rich soil, is essential to the health of lush forests of the Pacific Northwest, she said. It would take 1,000 years to form the soil a volcanic eruption drops in one day. Even with bigger barrier islands, New Orleans was still at high risk from a devastating hurricane. Humans sometimes overlook an impending disaster, Walker said. PHOTO COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS Western professor Wendy Walker's lecture looks at the impact Hurricane Katrina had on ecosystems. When a storm hits or a volcano erupts, Walker said society blames the natural event, not bad planning. The idea to prevent this, she said, is to better prepare for unexpected natural events that could destroy human habitat. "To take something like Katrina and look at the other side is outside of what people normally speak of," she said. The series of lectures by Western faculty is open to the public, she said. The lectures are free and tickets are not required. THE WESTERN FRONT * 3 Meeting: Panel asked witnesses about Mills' treatment of women CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Academic Affairs Andrew Bodman and Mills collectively decide it should be public. Mills and his attorney James Lobsenz wanted to give the public access to the meetings, but the university kept them private because they are discussing personnel issues, Kuntz said. The meeting Friday started at approximately 3 p.m. when Mills' attorney James Lobsenz asked the character witnesses to wait in the hall until the hearing recessed. The witnesses went in to the room to testify, one at a time, Bourm said. Character witness Sarah Finley, a 2000 Western graduate, said the situation's controversial nature amazed her. Finley was the last to testify at approximately 5 p.m. The hearing panel did not introduce her to anyone in the room, she said. "I had no idea who these people were or what they did," Finley said. Because the theatre department suspended Mills because of insensitive comments he made to female students, Lobsenz asked Bourm and Finley if they thought Mills targeted women, Bourm said. Bourm told the panel he remembered an incident Mills used girls' Gucci bags as examples of materialism, but did not think it was evidence Mills targeted women. "Millswasanequal-opportunitygriper,"Bourm said. "He'd pretty much target everyone." Finley said she never felt Mills targeted her in class. She said Mills used humor to interact with his students and his behavior toward them was never cruel. "He was outrageous and used shock value to get students' attention," Bourm said. tkt atru^y^ Now ^Proudly Â£Â«: gt;? tSiif WERE"ITS AT'-.- â€ž In ArntzenHall http://dining.wwu.edu Hours: Mon-Thur 7:30a -7:30p Fri 7:30a - 5p College is hard. Finances dorrt have to be; Let WEGU ease your burden with: ; FREE On-line Telephone Bartking FREE ATMs on Campus and Around Town 1% Cash Back VISAÂ® If you live, work or go to school in Whatcom County, YOU can join WECUi 360.676.1168 www.wecu.com wecu Whatcom Educational Credit Union Holly St Fountain District Barkley Village Birchwood Ave Ferndale Fairhaven - OPEN NOW! Blaine - Opening in November Lynden Delft Square ---------- Western Front 2005-10-18 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS OCTOBER 18,2005 Horizons: University wants student input on proposals CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 campus, Schoenfeld said. One of the proposals is to move the athletic department to the waterfront, which would provide more adequate parking for sporting events and commencement ceremonies, Goodwin said. Goodwin said the port would not place a facility such as a gym directly on the waterfront because the port wants to reserve that space for public access. The Port of Bellingham has plans to restore much of the waterfront to natural beaches with an eel grass habitat just off the shore for fish. Another special-events proposal involves moving aspects of Western's Performing Arts Center to the waterfront, which could benefit Western and the economy of the waterfront expansion as a whole, Goodwin said. "Something like the performing arts might have some merit because parking is sometimes limited on campus for evening events, and people could come down here and the students could take a bus down," Goodwin said. "That could also bring people who would shop and maybe go to restaurants." Goodwin said she did not want to see the waterfront draw business from downtown Bellingham by growing too fast. She said she would rather see the area develop its own niche in collaboration with existing Bellingham. Western has been working with the port and the city in the planning of the waterfront expansion since the city purchased the land last January, Schoenfeld said. Too many variables exist at this point for Western to estimate the cost of the expansion or guess where the university will get the money, Schoenfeld said. "We haven't even talked any dollars whatsoever," she said. "It depends on what kind of space we make it. Scientific space is much more expensive than a couple of meeting rooms and classrooms and office spaces." Some proposals that Western's faculty submitted are contingent upon the movement of several departments, including the department of facilities management. Tim Wynn, director of facilities management, said one of the department's proposals would move aspects of engineering technology, such as high-emissions plastic and chip manufacturing, to the waterfront, where the programs would have room to expand. Facilities management would then move maintenance mechanics and control technicians from the physical plant on 26th Street. A move of mechanics onto campus would increase efficiency in transportation and response time for maintenance problems because they would be closer. Wynn said the facilities management proposal depends on what happens in regard to other departments. , "Obviously, the hole in JACOB BUCKENMEYER / THE WESTERN FRONT Remnants of the Georgia-Pacific plant will remain to give the property a sense of history. JACOB BUCKENMEYER / THE WESTERN FRONT The city is discussing extending Laurel Street to go over the train tracks to bridge Western's campus with the waterfront. that proposal would be getting the proposals are narrowed down. an acceptable facility for the engineering technology program," he said. Western junior Andrea Barber, a member of the Bellingham waterfront committee, said the university wants student input once "I think this is one of those things where they would take into account someone who disagrees with a plan they're doing," she said. "They really are interested in all student input, not just from the students on the committee." UPFRONT I O XL r\ I JtY JLJ Shows every Friday Saturday at 7:30 10 pm Box Office Opens One Hour Before Showtime â€¢ $10 General â€¢ $8 Students with October 21 St ZZ The Upfront Players with Ryan Stiles October Z8 St 29 Halloween Improv Special Movember 4 Si 5,7:30 9:30 pm. 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"Now in their 15th year, the Igs honor achievements that first make people laugh and then make them think," Abrahams said. Gregg Miller of Oak Grove, Miss., won an Ig Nobel in medicine for his invention of Neuticles, which are artificial replacement testicles for dogs. According to Miller's Web site, "Neuticles allow your pet to retain his natural look, self esteem and aids in the trauma associated with neutering. With Neuticles, it's like nothing ever changed." Man wins $1,000 for eating 19 sandwiches in 10 minutes Ed "Cookie" Jarvis of Long Island, N.Y., won the grilled- cheese-eating championship at the Arkansas State Fair Oct. 8. *He ate 19 sandwiches'duririg the 10- min gt; ute contest and walked away with $ 1,000. In second place, Patrick Philbin of Moon-achie, N.J., ate 17.5 sandwiches. Michael Finnell of Sherwood, Ark., won third place after eating 11.5 sandwiches during a one-minute tiebreaker. The online casino, GoldenPalace.com and the International Federation of Competitive Eating sponsored the event. Little Rock, Ark., was the 11th city on the 15-city circuit for the GoldanPalace.com World Grilled-Cheese-Eating Championship. At a yet to be determined time and place, Jarvis will join other first-place winners to compete for the world championship title. Police find naked man hanging from ceiling of Check 'n Go Police officials found a naked man hanging from the ceiling in a cash-advance business after they responded to an alarm Oct. 6 in Darlington, S.C. An officer noticed tiles, insulation and wires hanging from the roof of the Check 'n Go, Darlington Police Lt. Danny Watson said. The naked man then dropped from the ceiling and tried to walk out the front door, according to the police report. "He had a charming story to go along with it though," Watson said. "He said somebody threw his keys on the roof and that's why he was up there. He kind of got a little fuzzy on the taking all his clothes off and sliding in the store part." The police charged Michael Gilbert, 22, with burglary. The Check 'n Go does not keep money on the premises, officers said. Cambodian parents suck daughter's blood A Cambodian couple bit off their daughter's thumbnails to suck her blood, officials said Oct. 9. Chheng Chhorn, 46, and Srun Yoeung, 37, bit a small part of their 12-year-old daughter's nose and bit off her thumbnails to drink her blood, said Keo Norea Phy, a police official in Kampong Cham, the province where the incident occurred. After receiving treatment at a hospital in Kampong Cham, approximately 50 miles east of her home in Phnom Penh, the girl was placed in the custody of other villagers. Relatives took her parents to a black-magic healer to chase out the evil spirit they believed possessed them, police officiate said. "We, the police, just have no idea what offense to charge them with," Phy said. Madonna's tune upsets rabbis Madonna's upcoming album, which includes a song praising a 16th-century Jewish mystic is upsetting the rabbis who guard his legacy. The rabbis are accusing Madonna of sacrilege. "Confessions on a Dance Floor" includes a song titled "Isaac" in reference to Rabbi Isaac Luria, founder of the Kabbalah school of mysticism. "There is a prohibition in Jewish law against using the holy name of our master, the Sage Isaac, for profit," the seminary's director, Rabbi Rafael Cohen, told the Israeli newspaper Maariv Oct. 9. Madonna, 47, considers herself a devotee of the religion. "This is an inappropriate act, and one can feel only pity at the punishment that she (Madonna) will receive from Heaven," Cohen said. "The Sage Isaac is holy and pure, and immodest people cannot sing about him." ; Santa Claus to clean up act by December A secret summit of Santas drew up guidelines for physical traits and general demeanor. "Santa is a magical and cuddly man, not a fat, smelly slob," said James Lovell of the Ministry of Fun Agency. "I even saw a Santa last year wearing trainers (sneakers)." Santa has to clean up his act or hang up his red suit. Lovell's agency fills 500 Santa positions each year. Starting this December, Santas must be neat, have a bushy white beard no longer than 6 inches and a girth between 46 and 48 inches. Sexual theme park to open in London Developers announced plans on Oct. 7 to open a $8.3 million sexual theme park. The multimedia attraction, the London Academy of Sex and Relationships, is scheduled to open next spring near London's Piccadilly Circus, home to the statue known as "Eros" after the Greek god of love. "Titillation is not the goal," said Alex Rayner, a spokesman for the project. "It's meant to be educational. It's meant to be informative." Cities such as New York and Paris also have erotic museums, which exhibit anything from pornography to paintings exploring local sexual culture. Gardeners submit ugly vegetables Britain's National Trust announced a campaign Oct. 6 to find the country's ugliest vegetable. The trust, which oversees many historic gardens in Britain, started the contest to counter the trend of retailers stocking only perfect-looking vegetables and fruits, with disregard for their taste. The Trust will announce winners in September 2006 at the British Food Fortnight. Compiled by Megan Muldary At the corner of State Ohio Mon-Sat 6am co 2pm â€¢ Sun 8am to 2pm * 734-8687 Breakfast and-luncii served aii day! r Free Medical/Dental School Plus $1279.00 a month! The Army's Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) provides: 100% Tuition. 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P r o f e s s i o n a l in office w h i t e n i n g s y s t em N e w P a t i e n t s E m e r g e n c i e s W e l c o me We o f f e r C o m p a s s i o n a t e C a re 360-734-3011 3800 Byron Ave Bellingham JVIon.-Fri. 9:30-5 Suite #122 ( R i g h t n e x t d o o r to Dept. of M o t o r Vehicles) 6*1*2M*/Q Now In* Scary Halloween Beads Being struck by lightning is rare. Having a disability is not. One in live Americans will acquire a disability in his or her lifetime. Please support: the work of. Easter Seals. Creating .loiutioth*, changing //\vÂ«*. ---------- Western Front 2005-10-18 - Page 6 ---------- 6 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT FEATURES OCTOBER 18,2005 D THE UNIVERSE with telescope at dusk BYjf||ejOBBuCKENMEYPt* ^" je^Westem-Frdnt Last spring, Western's physics and astronomy department began offering Bellingham residents a chance to view the universe through the lens of Western's 12-inch LX200 Meade telescope. Even though Western has had the telescope for nine years, until last spring students used it only once or twice a year for astronomy research, said physics professor Kristen Larson, who supervises astronomy research and the public-viewing program at Western. Several physics majors, including Western seniors Leah Knapton, Crystal Anderson and Justin Conroy, will supervise public viewing with the telescope at dusk on the lawn in front of the Communications Facility every clear Wednesday evening this year. The inspiration to start the public-viewing program came from research sessions, Larson said. "We would have (the telescope) out in Red Square, and people would just be walking by and we started offering them a chance to look through the eyepiece," Larson said. "We decided we should make it a regular gig." Although Larson was in charge of making the telescope available to the community, she said the physics majors are the ones behind the program. "This was really a student initiative," she said. "Right now, it's all volunteer because we don't have sufficient funding to support a full staff." Knapton said she was the first of the students involved in the project to learn how to use the telescope and to discover and point out stars and planets during the public-viewing sessions. Western does not offer a major in astronomy, only in physics, so Knapton is earning an astronomy minor. One of the reasons few students worked with the telescope for so many years was that it is difficult to set up, Knapton said. Larson requested the help of Jim Mullen, an engineering technician who works in Western's machine shop, to build a cart that would make the telescope more mobile. "(Larson) wanted to be able to roll it out somewhere, and with relatively niinimal setup, be able to have it up and going," Mullen said. "I got a few ideas off of the Web site she showed me, and finally what came out of it is just kind of what I thought up over time." The cart suits the telescope perfectly, Larson said. Even though Mullen has not made it to any of the viewing sessions, which started last spring, he said he is glad to hear the cart is allowing more people to have access to the telescope. "I like it because people are using it," he said. "The biggest joy to my job is to make something that's popular, like 'Yeah, this is cool; it works.' I hear some nights they have quite a few people." Anywhere from two to 40 viewers show up each Wednesday, Knapton said. Astronomy is something she has always been interested in, and she said the public-viewing sessions are a great opportunity for anyone to stop by and take JACOB BUCKENMEYER / THE WESTERN FRONT The telescope is available for public use Wednesday nights. a look through the eyepiece, she said. "We looked at Jupiter and Saturn over the summer," Knapton said. "You can definitely see the weather bands on Jupiter. You can see Saturn's rings. It's really cool, and people get really excited." A process that takes several weeks, Knapton said she learned how to use the telescope when she was doing research during summer 2004. Knapton said that since then she has helped teach the other physics majors how to use the telescope, and they are now leading the sessions. The only way to learn is by taking the telescope out and practicing how to set it up numerous times, she said. "You have to learn how to align it, and then you have to learn a little bit about what you're looking at â€” 'Oh that's a planet, oh that's a globular cluster or whatever,' " Knapton said. Other universities, such as the University of Washington, have permanent telescopes for public viewing, she said. Western has a mobile telescope, not a fixed indoor telescope. The physics department is working to bring its planetarium viewing and the telescope program together, Knapton said. "This isn't set up yet, but it's something that we're working toward," she said. "So that then, even if the weather's bad, someone could at least get a planetarium show in." PHOTO COURTESY OF CRYSTAL ANDERSON Western senior Crystal Anderson took these shots of the moon July 20 with the physics department's telescope. Several physics majors, including Anderson, supervise public-viewing sessions with the telescope on the lawn in front of the Communications Facility every clear Wednesday evening. Technician assembles custom cart JACOB BUCKENMEYER / THE WESTERN FRONT Jim Mullen, Western's engineering technician, spent approximately 50 hours constructing a unique cart for the physics department's telescope. BY JACOB BUCKENMEYER The Western Front Jim Mullen has worked as an engineering technician in Western's shop in Bond Hall for 17 years. During this time, he has built research equipment for various departments on campus including the biology and chemistry departments. Recently, Mullen built a custom cart for the physics department to use with its telescope. Professor Kristen Larson, head of the physics department's telescopic-viewing program, said Mullen helped make community use of the telescope a reality. "Having the cart has really allowed us to just wheel it out, and it's really pretty ingenious because when I asked Jim to make me something, I asked him to make me basically a handcart, like a trolley," Larson said. "He was really smart â€” instead, of listening to what I thought I wanted, he listened to what the problem was and came up with something that's a much better solution." The cart is one of a kind and took approximately 50 hours to design and build, Mullen said. Mullen did most of the work once he got a few ideas from the Web site of a man who designed a similar telescope cart to fit in the back of his car. Mullen said he made the cart mostly out of plywood, with metal out riggers, which stabilize the telescope once it is in position. "(Out riggers) are devices that fold out and lock and you can screw them down to level up the cart," he said. "We level it out that way because having it level is pretty important in the setup of the telescope." A compartment on the cart holds a car battery which powers the telescope's lighting and camera functions for viewing, Mullen said. The university funds the shop where Mullen works and is in the process of making large aquarium tanks for Western's facilities at the Shannon Point Marine Center in Anacortes, Mullen said. "We'll do work for all departments on campus, and we only charge for materials; we don't charge for labor," he said. "That really helps because generally materials aren't really expensive for any project. Usually labor costs are where things get out of hand." Twenty-three years after graduating from Western with a Bachelor of Science in industrial technology, Mullen said seeing his projects in use is what he likes most about his job. ---------- Western Front 2005-10-18 - Page 7 ---------- OCTOBER 18,2005 FEATURES THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 7 Ageless education PHOTO COURTESY OF LEON GOLDEN Academy students, led by Western geology professor Scott Babcock, spent a day in fall 2001 studying rocks at the Mount Baker National Park. Academy offers classes, excursions for older adults BY LOREAN SERKO The Western Front Students file into the Environmental Studies building for a lecture on pollution and the environment. One thing may appear to be different about this college class â€” most of the students are retired. In its seventh year of operation, Western's Academy for Lifelong Learning gives older adults looking for personal enrichment through college courses the chance to explore areas of interest and engage in discussion. "I am curious to study things that I couldn't before," academy member Bill Baldwin said. Baldwin holds a bachelor's and master's from the University of British Columbia and a doctorate in chemistry from Oregon State University. The academy, a branch of Western's Extended Education and Summer Programs, has 275 members and is growing,1 academy director and chair Leon Golden said. Academy students do not earn credits or grades; they simply have a passion for learning, he said. Reading is not a requirement, but students are given reading suggestions. "A curious mind never retires," Golden said. The academy offers a variety of courses for its students. Fall courses include: Russia: from czars through Putin, the universe and everything in it, and mental illness recovery. Members of the academy also have the option of taking various excursions throughout the Northwest. This quarter's expeditions include trips to the Vancouver Opera Oct. 29 and The Nutcracker ballet Dec. 18 at Skagit Valley Community College. The trips build connections between students and help them see areas they may not normally get to visit on a regular basis, Golden said. "Lots of friendships are formed, and the people can make connections that they would not normally," he said. Current Western faculty, retired Western professors and experts from the Bellingham community teach the classes. Some classes take place in Western's facilities, while others are taught at the Bellingham Public Library or The Willows retirement facility in north Bellingham. "Our teachers are a real mix of knowledgeable community members and Western professors," Golden said. "Teachers come from all walks of life." In her second year teaching academy classes, Huxley assistant professor Ruth Harper-Arabie is teaching a series about pollution and the environment. "I truly enjoy interacting and learning from all the students," she said. Teachers attempt to run the classes much like a typical PHOTO COURTESY OF LEON GOLDEN Babcock explains rock formations to academy students during a fall 2001 visit to Mount Baker. college class, Golden said. "There are many similarities, but in the academy classes the students bring much of their own experiences and opinions into the classroom," she said. "I let the discussions take more of their own direction in class since I do not have information that the students have to learn." Many of the members have college educations and just want to continue learning about topics they could not before, Golden said. "It is a marvelous program for me to keep my education going," academy member Ken Lennon said. "It's just natural for me to be here." Lennon, a 1963 Western graduate, has been involved in the academy as a student for two years. He is also on the academy's board of directors, which determines the curricula and picks classes. Funding for the academy comes from Western's Extended Education and Summer Programs and member fees, Golden said. A full year membership for the first household member is $65 and each additional member costs $45. Member fees provide basic financial support for the administration and continuation of the academy, he said. Membership in the academy includes privileges such as optional membership at the Wade King Student Recreation Center, use of Western's library, student rates at Western events, use of Western's Lakewood facilities and a 10 percent discount at Village Books in Fairhaven. Interest in the academy has grown since its inception in 1998, and is continuing to grow, Golden said. "When we first started out in 1998,15 was a good class," he said. "Now we are looking at 30 to 40 students per class." ---------- Western Front 2005-10-18 - Page 8 ---------- SPORTS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 8 Hockey wins two, improves to 6-1 BYMATTGAGNE The Western Front With duct-tape numbers and the Western logo missing on half of the jerseys, the Western hockey club took to the ice for home games against the sharply dressed University of Puget Sound Loggers Friday and Saturday nights. Appearances, it seems, are only puck deep. The Vikings iced the dapper Loggers at the Bellingham Sportsplex in a show of skilled offense and teamwork, netting 12 goals during the two games. The club won Friday, 5-3 and Saturday, 7-4, bringing the team's overall record to 6-1. "We had some good play, some good shooting," Western senior and team captain J.R. Bynum said. "We have some stars on offense." Senior Jason Chadick led those stars, scoring two goals in each game. But the team also has some 'We had some good play, some good shooting. We have some stars on offense.' J.R. BYNUM Western senior and team captain younger players making an impact. Western freshmen Jeff Bulger and Jeff Swiontkowski lead the team in goals this season, both with 10. Bulger chipped in two goals against the Loggers Saturday, and Swiontkowski scored once in each game. Saturday's game was closer than the final score indicates. The two teams traded goals in the first two periods before the Vikings took control in the hard-hitting third. The Vikings took advantage of inopportune line changes and the Loggers goalie being out of position and scored the goal. S w i o n t k o w s k i scored on a textbook wraparound shot, and Chadick beat Logger goalie Brenden Goetz with a slapshot in the top right corner of the opponents net. Chadick scored his first goal in the second period. After breaking his stick, he raced back to the bench to get a new one and moved into position just in time to deflect Western junior Boris Bragin's shot from the top of the ice. Bragin and Bynum had the assists on the play. But, despite the two wins, Bynum said he is not satisfied with how Puget Sound scored some of its goals. "We had some weird breakdowns in unusual spots," he said. "But if we play this bad and still get the win, we are still OK." At 6-1, the club is in better shape than last year, when it finished at 6-13. Western head coach Dan Whitford, a 2004 graduate of Western, said he came back to the team to help them win after last year's dismal season. The club has encountered several obstacles aside from its duct-tape uniforms. The team often practices at 11:45 p.m. due to limited funds and ice time at the Bellingham Sportsplex. Games are also late â€” the games against Puget Sound started at 8:45 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Despite these challenges, club president Mike Jasklowski said the MATT GAGNE / THE WESTERN FRONT Western senior and team captain J.R. Bynum comes to a stop during the second period of Saturday night's game. players are dedicated. "It's tough," Bulger said of the late game and practice times. "But you can't really complain about it." The Vikings will go on a road trip to play Gonzaga University and the University of Washington before returning home to play the Huskies again at 5:15 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Bellingham Sportsplex. Starting Salary: BAY ST. ;: K. Manufacturing arid Supply Chain Management WWU College of Business and Economics i 530 Operations Management WWU College of Business and Economics PflPPPP MAITQP wfc ' lt;?# iVNoi your ordinary coffee home,.. 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Reseive your seat by Friday, October 21, 2005 Kairina.Schaeffer@wwu.edu â€¢ 650-7265 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY A.A/EO Institution ---------- Western Front 2005-10-18 - Page 9 ---------- OCTOBER 18,2005 SPORTS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 9 Football finds run on road Vikings defeat Western Oregon University 38-16 behind 196 rushing yards, 476 total yards BY MICHAEL LYCKLAMA The Western Front Western senior running back Duncan Sherrard's return to a feature role led the Vikings football team to a 38-16 road victory Saturday against the Western Oregon University Wolves. Sherrard paced the Vikings, 3-4 overall and 2-1 in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, with 158 yards on 25 carries and added 16 yards on two receptions. The Vikings never trailed throughout the team's 38-16 victory against Western Oregon, which is 2-5 and 0-3 in conference play. "He ran very well today," Western head coach Rob Smith said. "He had a lot of 8-, 10-, 12-yard runs." Western had lost three of its previous four contests at McArthur Field in Monmouth, Ore., the home of the Wolves, including a 52-49 loss in four overtimes October 2, 2004. Last year's overtime thriller made it the third year in a row overtime decided the winner in Monmouth. Only two of the last nine meetings between the two teams have been decided by more than five points. Sherrard, the team's leading rusher during the past three years, had played a limited role since tearing the meniscus in his right knee in the first half of the Vikings' victory against Mesa State College Aug. 27, causing him to miss the next three games. Sherrard had only carried the ball seven times and had one reception in the last two games since his return against Humboldt State University. "I'm definitely not used to getting that many carries," Sherrard said. "But as long as we win, I don't really care if I even play. W's are all that are important to the team now." Western senior running back Jake Carlyle also gained 46 yards on 14 carries and two touchdowns, adding 44 yards on three receptions. Western ran the ball a season-high 46 times for 196 yards. "Those two guys are going to share the position," Smith said. "I don't think either one cares who gets the most yards or who gets in the end zone." Western junior quarterback James Monrean, who completed 17 of his 27 pass attempts for 271 yards and four touchdowns, said having two effective running backs, with Carlyle's pounding style and Sherrard's shifty-back style, benefits the offense. The Vikings had no turnovers in the game, a contrast to the seven turnovers Oct. 8 in the team's 37-17 loss to Central Washington University in the Battle in Seattle. "It makes all the difference in the world," Smith said. "If we don't go out and beat ourselves, we are a tough team to beat." Western sophomore wide receiver Matt Wilson scored the game's first two touchdowns on a 19-yard corner route, and Western junior offensive tackle Brandon Torrey sprung Wilson down the sideline with the key block on a 45-yard screen pass. Wilson, with two catches for 64 yards and two touchdowns, had only caught two touchdown passes in his career before Saturday's game. Eliot Vinzant, Western Oregon junior Game notes back Duncan Sherrard and Western sophomore inside linebacker Brandon Elliott as GNAC Players of the Week. Sherrard shared the offensive award with Central Washington University freshman quarterback Mike Reilly after rushing for 158 yards on 25 carries. Elliott won the defensive award after recording 11 â€¢ After the Vikings turned the ball over seven times on four fumbles and three interceptions Oct. 8 against Central, Western had no turnovers against West- â€¢ Keeping the ball on the ground with a season-high 46 rushing attempts, Western won the time-of-possesion battle. Western held the ball for 31 minutes and â€¢ Western senior wide receiver Andy Olson, who came into the game tied for Western's school record for career touchdown catches with 30, did not catch a running back, answered with a 43-yard counter for a touchdown late in the first quarter. Vinzant, the GNAC's leading rusher, ran for 144 yards on 21 carries for a touchdown and added 18 yards on three receptions. After Carlyle failed to score on three consecutive attempts inside the 1-yard line on the following drive, Smith called a time-out. "They were putting a lot of people in the box," Carlyle said. "We tried a couple, different plays, but they weren't working. Coach called us over and said, 'You know what, we are going with our bread and butter.'" Before the snap, Western senior wide receiver Andy Olson tied for the Vikings career-touchdown record with 30, went in motion away from the formation, drawing a defender with him. Monrean instead turned around and handed off to Carlyle again, who punched it up the gut into the end zone. "We just wanted to show our offensive line could be physical," Monrean said. "That put us ahead for good for the rest of the game." Having missed the two previous extra points, the Vikings went for the two-point conversion. The Wolves' junior defensive back Jamil Wynn intercepted Monrean's pass and returned it 100 yards for two points, leaving the Vikings ahead 18-9. The Vikings further sealed its victory with a 3-yard Carlyle touchdown run and a 15-yard screen pass to Western sophomore wide receiver Casey Dell in the third quarter, increasing its lead to 31-9. Dell's touchdown was the third touchdown resulting from a screen pass in the game. The Vikings will travel Saturday to Humboldt State University, 4-3 overall and 1- 2 in GNAC competition. The Vikings defeated Humboldt State 21-16 Oct. 1 at home. "Hopefully (the win) will get us back into the groove of things," Monrean said. ---------- Western Front 2005-10-18 - Page 10 ---------- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢PAGE 10 U.S. Supreme Court or bust Dear Mr. President, nominate a breast man to the Supreme Court â€” and fast. A pair of America's biggest boobs is hitting the U.S. Supreme Court. To earn back the money she spent to make her breasts the size of Manhattan, Anna Nicole Smith is trying to solidify her stake in the $474 million estate of the Texas oil tycoon, J. Howard Marshall, whom she married in 1994 and who died in 1995,.according to a Sept. 27 Charlotte Observer article. Give her the money. Smith was Playboy Playmate of the year in 1993 and screwed an 89-year-old man. The man was 63 years older than her. She deserves at least $63 million. Think back to before Smith was a drooling moronic whale beached in Painkillerville, U.S.A. She was hot. She could have had any man in the world with a predisposition to boobs â€” which could be as many as 98.5 percent of men. But, she stuck it out with Geezer McGee for two years like a champ. Like any dedicated gold digger would. But, according to an Oct. 6 Chanticleer Online article, the newspaper of Jacksonville State University, Marshall's son screwed it up. The whole estate went to him initially. Marshall's son, apparently, is a part of the 1.5 percent of men who do not like boobs. That means a possible 98.5 percent chance exists that this man is gay. Being gay is not a bad thing in and of itself, but, boobs are a good thing, and therefore the fact that this man is bankrupting such large breasts is a travesty. The Supreme Court justices expect to make a ruling on the case by mid- 2006, according to the Chanticleer Online article. People much like E. Pierce Marshall, the boob-hating son, would say that because the elder Marshall did not write the boobs into his will, they are not entitled to anything. Sir, that is outrageous. They are boobs, man. Give them a little green. America must stand for what is right and give back to Anna Nicole Smith what she has given to the country â€” copious amounts of something that is sure to bring one pleasure. Frontlines are the opinion of The Western Front editorial board: Zoe Fraley, Brittany Greenfield, Molly Jensen, Stefani Harrey, Jessica Dignan, Taylor Williams, Lauren Allain, Peter Jensen, Adriana Dunn, Blair Wilson, Devin Smart, Bradley Thayer, Eric Sanford, Tiffany Sheakley andJared Yoakum. The Western Front Editor in Chief: Zoe Fraley; Managing Editor: Brittany Greenfield; Head Copy Editor: Molly Jensen; Copy Editors: Stefani Harrey, Jessica Dignan; Photo Editor: Taylor Williams; News Editors: Lauren Allain, Peter Jensen; Accent Editor: Adriana Dunn; Features Editor: Blair Wilson; Sports Editor: Devin Smart; Opinions Editor: Bradley Thayer; Online Editor: Eric Sanford; Staff Photographer: Jared Yoakum; Cartoonists: Terrence No-wicki, Susan Rosenberry; Adviser: John Harris; Business Manager: Alethea Macomber; Advertising Manager: Joel Hall; Community Liaison: Tiffany Sheakley; Columnist: Travis Sherer Staff Reporters: Mary Andom, Laura Belzer, Tali Bendzak, Nichole Boechler, Jacob Buckenmeyer, Michael Coffman, Michael Curtiss, Taurean Davis, Shannon Deveny, Kirsten DuBois, Samantha Everts, Matthew Gagne, Daniel Grohl, Krista Grunhurd, Amy Harder, Tess Hembree, Lance Henderson, Graigre Hill, Deanna Holmquist, Tyler Huey, Andrew Irvine, John Kara-bias, Mari Kariya, Thomas King, Zach Kyle, Kendra Langston, Jacqueline LeCuyer, Kara Leider, Brian Lenzmeier, Kyra Low, Michael Lycklama, Peter Maclean, Kristen Marson, Justin Morrow, Megan Muldary, Kimberly Oakley, Ciara O'Rourke, Shannon Proulx, Susan Prussack, Samantha Roberts, Susan Rosenberry, Beckie Rosillo, Lorean Serko, Loren Shane, Lea Shawn, Andrew Sleighter, Julia Waggoner, Shawna Walls, Jennifer Whitford and David Wilhite. Editor's note: The views expressed on The Western Front opinion pageslaretheviews of the authors or cartoonists and are^ not necessarily theviews of The Western Front staff, managers or arisen "; "More than any other time in history, mankind feces a crossroads^ One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to total extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly." â€” Woody Allen, comedian Hollywood vices influential BY SAMANTHA EVERTS The Western Front Just as sex, drugs and alcohol affect the rating of a film, they also affect American society. Americans live in an R-rated society. A team of three Australian health experts led by Dr. Hasantha Gunasekera recently examined 87 of the most popular movies aimed at an adult audience from the past 20 years and found that only a quarter of the films did not contain scenes with drugs, alcohol, smoking or unsafe sex, according to an Oct. 3 Agence France-Presse article. With movies as popular as they are in today's age, rules and guidelines are essential to prevent filmmakers from making movies carelessly. According to the Box Office Guru online, a database of figures related to ticket sales, at the box office this past weekend the top five movies brought in approximately $47.5 million. This multimillion-dollar industry should be wary of the lifestyles it promotes to millions of people. Gunasekera and other physicians fed up with unrealistic depictions of unhealthy lifestyles in Hollywood films filed a report blasting the unsafe sex scenes of movies such as "James Bond: Die Another Day" and "American Pie 2." Hollywood could demonstrate the negative effects of risky behavior by mentioning the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases in films containing sex scenes or having a character who chain smokes suffer from emphysema, according to the report. Drugs, alcohol use and sex already affect the rating of a film in the same way they wreak havoc on society. The more sex, drugs and alcohol in a film, the more the rating progresses to an R or adult rating. No rules exist, however, addressing the consequences of such reckless behavior. In reality, unsafe sex does not lead to a higher rating â€” instead, it leads to sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. After examining the 87 films, Gunasekera and his team found that 53 contained sex scenes. Of those 53 films only one, "Pretty Woman," suggested using a condom, according to the AFP article. Movies attract people hoping to escape from their boring lives. Some look at film as reality, making see FILM, page 12 FEMA does not need military help BY AMY HARDER The Western Front The way tosolve a problem ;is to fix it ^ not to avoid it br avert effort from it. -':;;Â£ The Bush acinimistration does not seem to understand this concepts In the aftermath of Hurricane: Kafriha, it advocates] broadening the military's power and lessening the authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency during natural disasters from now on, according to a Sept. 27 New York Times article. Deeming every American problem the military's responsibility is ridiculous. Natural disasters are not the military's battle to fight. The way the roles currently stand, the military acts at the request of FEMA, the lead federal agency for dealing with natural disasters. Since FEMA joined the Department of Homeland Security to increase protection against terrorism following Sept. 11, the president can release military support for relief efforts during natural disasters in conjunction with aid from local authorities and FEMA, according to a Sept. 26 Washington Post article. ^Iroadening the military's power would require changing the 1878 ;Posse Comitates Act, which restricts the military's role when acting on domestic soil, according to the New York Times article. President George W. Bush told The New York Times on Sept. 26 he promotes a greater military presence in situations where catastrophic disasters take place. Increased troops translate into more military presence on domestic ground. This creates a feeling of combat on American soil when the military becomes the head agency for domestic disaster relief. Military support for natural- disaster relief would stretch U.S. troops too thin. According to an Oct. 10 Associated Press article, the number of troops in Iraq topped 150,000 this month, and the article stated the Pentagon cannot maintain present troop levels between Iraq and Afghanistan. Approximately 49,000 troops are actively supporting hurricane relief efforts, according to a Sept. .2.6 Washington Post article. That is almost one-third the number of troops currently stationed overseas, and the Bush administration wants to increase that number. When the troops are already stretched too thin, it does not make sense to stretch them even further for domestic duties that other agencies can handle effectively â€” if the see FEMA, page 12 ---------- Western Front 2005-10-18 - Page 11 ---------- OCTOBER 18,2005 OPINIONS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 11 Women must prove man enough for presidency BY BECKIE ROSILLO The Western Front Before women could even vote, they were running for president. The time has come for America to shed the patriarchal cloak covering the nation. ABC's new TV show "Commander in Chief," stars Geena Davis as the U.S. president, and it has been drawing considerable attention from the media since its Sept. 27 debut. Since 1872, when Victoria Woodhull attempted the first female presidential campaign, women have been trying to break the glass ceiling of male-dominated hierarchy in government, according to a Sept. 27 ABCNews.com article. Since then, only 19 women have attempted to run for president of the United States. Sadly, only three attracted real media attention. Geraldine Ferraro made it to the ballots with her 1984 vice presidential nomination by Walter Mondale, Elizabeth Dole made a feeble attempt at the Republican Party presidential ballot in 2000 but removed her name due to insufficient funding, and Carol Moseley Braun was on the presidential ballots in 20 states in 2004, according to the article. The problem is not that women are incapable of running a country. Women have served as prime ministers in Israel and Britain. Germany named Angela Merkel as its first female chancellor. These leaders have proven women are up for the job, but gaining U.S. citizens' a_____===s trust remains a roadblock. Ninety-two percent of Americans said they were willing to vote for a female president, according to a 1999 Gallup Poll cited in the ABCNews.com article. Poll results for the same question fell to 72 percent in May 2005. The uphill battle of whether to elect a woman has created a generation gap. One in four Americans older than 65 are against electing a female, whereas only one in 20 people younger than 30 opposed a woman in the White House, according to an Oct. 16 USAToday. com article. Electing a woman as president could fall into the hands of younger Americans. Endeavors to empower women, such as feminist Marie Wilson's creation of the President Barbie in the 2000 campaign, 'Breaking down such a carefully structured glass ceiling is a tiring task when viewing the meager success had in the past.' give girls the idea women can be intelligent and powerful, according to a Sept. 30 Newsweek.com article. A September Notre Dame study of 27 nations found girls are more likely to have greater political aspirations in countries where women hold higher elected positions, according to the USAToday.com article. Still, even with hopeful speculations of seeing Hillary Clinton = _ _ _ _ . or Condoleeza Rice on the 2008 presidential ballot, a recent USA Today telephone survey found some women still believe they should leave politics to men and women should be responsible for domestic affairs. Ironically, another USA Today poll found two out of three Americans agree that a woman would be successful in handling domestic policies. But two out of three also agreed a man would be better suited for international affairs, according to the article. With conflict still occurring in the Middle East, not having enough faith in a woman's ability to handle foreign affairs is more than enough reason to keep her out of office. Unfortunately, women are feeding the male-dominated cycle of leadership by not attempting to change the political system. Current senators such as Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., said that while women are perfectly capable of being president, she had not considered running for president, according to the USAToday.com article. She also expressed concern about how much a woman could handle while taking care of a family and raising children. In a society in which men are traditionally the breadwinners and women are the homemakers, expecting a role reversal is quite a stretch. The trend has already begun to change somewhat in recent years. Having women with immense political power waiting around for others to step up to the plate offers little ambition for someone to actually follow through with high political aspirations. If female politicians are as indecisive as the citizens USA Today polled, America surely will never see a woman in the Oval Office, except one who is calling her husband for dinner. Breaking down such a carefully structured glass ceiling is a tiring task when viewing the meager success had in the past. But recent dips in approval of President George W Bush's way of handling U.S. policy might be helping push open the window of opportunity. Antiquated patriarchal views insist women are best suited for the home. Get modern â€” put women in a bigger house, perhaps even a white one. lÂ»P|aÂ«raii|| Are Your BRAKES making noise? 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Accurate and responsible filmmaking cannot occur without expanding rules and regulations to require the inclusion of negative repercussions in movies. Doctors have every right to be concerned about what Hollywood is releasing to the public. If movies continue to portray sex, drug use, smoking and alcohol use as having an insignificant effect on life, society will suffer. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 it dangerous for movies to depict sex as not requiring a second thought about protection. Children are the most susceptible to the dangers of movie scenes containing substance abuse and sex because of their impressionable young minds. According to a survey by the Parents Television Council, 62 percent of parents say sex on TV and in movies influences kids to have sex too young. If writers make a scene containing drug use, smoking or alcohol use, the Motion Picture Association of America should require that they write in an extra scene to explain the consequences of using these substances. Involving doctors is the best way for Hollywood to correct the problem of portraying unsafe sex and drug use scenes. Doctors could read through scripts or view films before their release and offer suggestions about how to make the unsafe activities safer and healthier, or at least how to add warnings. Those who oppose loose censorship say movies are fantasy, a place to escape reality and get lost in nonexistent situations. Those who watch movies to avoid life do not want to hear how smoking can give them cancer and how a one-night stand can produce a baby and turn into a lifelong commitment. If movies continue with far-fetched situations such as recurring unprotected sex without consequences, they will eventually affect society on a larger scale. Society's imitation of what it sees on TV and in movies can cause unplanned pregnancies and an increase in drug use. Forexample,childrenwhosawprofessional wrestling on television and attempted similar moves learned the consequences of violence quickly. According to a March 2, 2001, Associated Press article, 12-year-old Lionel Tate killed his 6-year-old playmate Tiffany Eunick while performing the same moves he FEMA: Military spread too thin to worry about natural disasters CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 government structures them properly. FEMA did a horrible job managing Hurricane Katrina. The media plastered the agency's failures on every news channel for weeks after the disaster. Michael Brown, former director of the agency, was a lawyer with no experience in natural-disaster emergencies â€” which became painfully obvious in the weeks following the hurricane. Joe Allbaugh, Brown's predecessor from February 2001 to March 2003, also did not have experience in handling emergencies. The current interim director, Robert David Paulison, who took over after Brown's resignation, was a firefighter with 30 years of rescue experience. This is a step in the right direction but is still a far cry from increasing overall expertise in the agency. WhenFEMAjoinedHomeland Security in March of 2003, the government downgraded its responsibility and budget, according to a Sept. 1 Washington Monthly magazine article. Terrorism became the No. 1 concern, putting natural-disaster response on the back burner. Once this happened, FEMA's reduced $3 billion annual budget was not enough to adequately combat natural disasters. The major argument supporting broadening the military's power is the need for more specific control and organization than FEMA can handle in catastrophic natural disasters. The Bush administration said Hurricane Katrina clearly demonstrated the military's lack of sufficient control to manage the disaster because of the power struggle between the troops and FEMA. The Department of Defense is not attempting to completely take over in emergencies, according to The New York Times article. Instead, the department claims it would only handle relief efforts in three ways â€” maintenance of civil order, urban search-and-rescue support and damage assessment when other agencies could not handle it. Numerous exceptions to the 1878 law already give the president the ability to release troops in the case of natural disasters, according to the Washington Post article. In the case of natural disasters, FEMA and local authorities could request military help. This gives power and management to FEMA instead of military generals. The problem does not lie in the amount of power or number of troops the military uses for natural disasters. The problem arises when communication between relief organizations' various levels of authority fail. The government can more likely achieve this necessary organization through FEMA, a designated emergency-management agency, rather than through a military hard- pressed because of over-application in times of war and counter-terrorism efforts. No, President Bush, hurricanes are not spreading terrorism â€” leave natural disasters to FEMA. The good, ?JS The Western Front's own version of a rants and raves forum will begin printing in next Tuesday's issue. Send a short blurb about something you love, hate or just don't understand â€” whatever's on your mind. All topics are welcome, whether they concern stories we've run, local or national news, or just something you feel needs to be said. Submissions are subject to editing at the discretion of The Western Front. Please include your name, age and year or position at Western or in the community. Send responses of 250 words or fewer to thewesternfronteditor@yahoo.com. Call (360) 650-3162 with any questions. Fire Safety for Your Life Fire/Medical Aid/Police 911 University Police 3911 CASAS 650-3700 [Confidential support following sexual assault or other violent crime] Chemical Emergency 650-3064 For the 2004-2005 academic year, 7 out of the 11 students in the U.S. who were killed in student housing fires died in OFF-CAMPUS housing. Since January 2000, 75 deaths have occurred in U.S. student housing. Over 75% occurred in OFF-CAMPUS housing. What Common Things Were Found When Students Died in OFF-CAMPUS Fires? â€¢ Missing or disabled smoke alarms â€¢ No automatic f i re sprinklers â€¢ Careless disposal of smoking materials â€¢ Alcohol consumption This is a resident's room in Mathes Hail after the November 1997 fire. NO ONE was injured. EVERYONE got out immediately. Learn what to do. Save your own life! If you live OFF CAMPUSâ€” â€¢ Always keep your smoke detectors working â€¢ Choose a sprinklered building, if possible â€¢ Use care when smoking â€¢ Be aware that alcohol use can cause more than a hangover Data from Campus Firewatch July 2005 Issue Environmental Health and Safety A Part of the Business and Financial Affairs Division Safety Building 111, Mail Stop 9070 â€¢ 360-650-3064 Email: ehs@wwu.edu â€¢ Website: www..wwu.edu/depts/ehs PPPPP
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Show more2005_1021 ---------- Western Front 2005-10-21 - Page 1 ---------- THE WESTERN FRONT OCTOBER 21, 2005 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY An independent student newspaper serving the campus community since 1970. ISSUE 10, VOLUME 135 To check for whooping cough, Western physicians swab patients' throats. The physicians bottle the samples and send them to a laboratory in Seattle to see if any bacteria is present. Whooping cough hits campus TAYLOR WILLIAMS / THE WESTERN FRONT BY AMY HARDER The Western Front The Student Health Center diagnosed two Western students with cases of whooping cough the week of Sept. 26, said Emily Gibson, director of Western's Student Health Center. The cases are Western's only confirmed cases of whooping cough, which doctors formally call pertussis, and involved two students living off campus who knew each other and had continuous close contact, Gibson said. "We-have had two weeks without identifying a case," Gibson said. "I feel more comfortable with an outbreak not occurring on Western's campus with only two sporadic cases confirmed that we are keeping a close eye on." Gibson said she wanted students to know pertussis is a disease that affects people other than infants, which is a common misconception. Last year the health center diagnosed pertussis five times, Gibson said. "People come back to campus after being exposed to pertussis in their home communities," Gibson said. "It wasn't something they picked up here." Pertussis is a respiratory disease that is life-threatening to infants but not to adolescents or adults, Gibson said. The illness is still uncomfortable, see COUGH, page 4 KVIK expands programming University Residences grants station access to its channels BY SUSAN ROSENBERRY The Western Front Since April 2005, streams of color were the only thing students could watch on Western's two campus channels, channels 15 and 16. A residential student committee, however, has the opportunity to replace the 24-hour color bars with a variety of programs from Western's broadcast organization, KVIK, as soon as November. Because University Residences owns the channels, its residential advisory committee would review the KVTK programs in November and decide which ones to air, University Residences director Willy Hart said. The residential advisory committee is comprised of elected student officers in the Residence Hall Association, the governing board of Western's residence halls. Also included in the committee are representatives from the National Residence Hall Honorary, a national organization comprised of top resident officers from colleges and universities, Hart said. "I'm not interested in making these decisions," Hart said. "Students should have a more participatory process see PROGRAMS, page 6 TAYLOR WILLIAMS / THE WESTERN FRONT Western junior Doug Sacrison holds Western senior Matt Acosta as Western senior Dan Erickson films. The three were filming a show about tripping on bricks on campus Thursday to air some time this spring. Minutemen spur protests Local citizens accuse Minutemen of racism due to statements about border protection BY LOREN SHANE The Western Front Whatcom County resident arid Washington Minuteman Tom Williams decided he would make a political statement this month to express his concern about illegal immigration in the United States. Along with 13 other citizens of Washington, 12 of whom are Whatcom County residents, Williams said he is serving with the Minutemen group of 13 at the U.S.-Canada border to express to law enforcement officials the need for tightened security in a time of national crisis. "We're out there to stop people trying to infiltrate into our country," Williams said. "We don't want people coming in with bombs and blowing stuff up." Williams, a retired Marine Corps officer and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy first joined the Minutemen in April when he moved to Tucson, Ariz., to volunteer with the group at the border between Arizona and Mexico. "Our mission is to report any person who attempts to enter U.S. borders illegally," he said. A few members of the Minutemen have permits to carry firearms at all times. Williams, however, said he does not encourage any of the members to bring a firearm while on patrol. Williams said he wanted to make it clear the Minutemen are stationed at borders to strictly observe and report, not to detain anyone. "A good citizen alerts authorities if they see a drunk driver or someone illegally using the carpool lane," he said. "What we're doing is no different." Minutemen protesters, including Western sophomore Ian Morgan, disagree. "The Minutemen target those who see BORDERS, page 6 IMAGE COURTESY OF TOM WILLIAMS Posters appealing to citizens' patriotism have the Minutemen growing in rank. PUNK PARADISE Four hardcore punk bands hit a high note for a full house on campus Saturday ACCENT, PAGE 9 ROAD WARRIORS Western's football team stays on the road against Humboldt State University SPORTS, PAGE 10 OPPOSITE DAY The Bush administration's contradictions prove that every day truly can be opposite day OPINIONS, PAGE 14 WEATHER Saturday: Sunny Hi: 58 Low: 44 Sunday: Sunny Hi:56Lpw:44 www.westernfrontonline.com ---------- Western Front 2005-10-21 - Page 2 ---------- 2 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT -NEWS- OCTOBER21,2005 COPS BOX lliiiiB(jBB^Hilllll! Oct 18,10:58 p.m.: UP responded I^MllSillllBBIlilSBilil iBBHiilSliSS abusing her son on the 1300 block arrested and released a 22-year-old man on suspicion of driving iinder Oct 18,4:2Â©pjn.: Officers received a report of a suspected drug house IBM! about htm. The suspect was also in possession of swords and refused woman running in the street on the 500 block of Lakeway Drive. After medics determined she had eaten hallucinogenic mushrooms, they responded to an intoxicated man on the 300 block of Magnolia Street lllilliillii^BWiiiHiHtti Toi iking oices What is your least favorite class? Nick Meymer Junior, history Laura Gylys Junior, Spanish Noah Martin Senior, theatre education Compiled by Jen Whitford Anthro210. In lab we got to draw pictures of monkeys, but they weren 't on , the test 55 I'm pretty much an academic goddess, and I love all classes. 99 Philosophy 102. I took it in the spring, and it seemed illogical to be sitting in a logic class when it was sunny outside. 99 APWke news briefs STATE NEWS Police investigating if murder connected to fight with Seahawk Police are investigating a report that a man shot to death in Seattle early Monday morning was one of the men involved in a fight with Seahawks player Ken Hamlin earlier that night. The dead man's brother said the man had been involved in the fight with Hamlin hours earlier outside a nightclub. A jogger found the body of the 31-year- old man near Seward Park in downtown Seattle. Police said they have found no connection between the fight and the shooting death.." \ Hamlin remains in intensive care at Seattle's Harborview Medical Center with a head injury. Someone hit him in the head with a street sign during the fight. According to the police report, Hamlin was the victim in a fight that broke out as he and his The Western Front Online 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. girlfriend were pushing their way out of the nightclub. Larry Culp, the owner of Larry's Nightclub, said Hamlin, was the one who pursued the altercation. NATIONAL NEWS Forecasters say Wilma could become major hurricane . Tropical . Storm . Wilma strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday on a path that could threaten Florida, tying the record for the most hurricanes to form in the Atlantic Ocean in one year. Wilma is the 12th hurricane of .the season â€” the; same number as 1969, which was the highest since record-keeping began in 1851. Wilma had top winds near 80 mph, or 6 mph above the hurricane threshold at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Forecasts show Wilma could hit western Cuba or Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula before heading into the Gulf of Mexico by today. Computer models showed Wilma turning to the northeast and bearing down on Florida and the Atlantic Coast this weekend. Buck runs amok in Pennsylvania supermarket A 130- ppund deer crashed into the front window of a Pennsylvania supermarket Monday evening and then dashed through the cash-register aisle. Officials said the buck was in Weis Grocery for more than an hour. It took two game officers and four Berks County-area police officers to corral the deer with shopping carts. They subdued the buck with tranquilizer darts. Police reported no injuries. The game commissioner of Pennsylvania said animal control will euthanize the deer due to the risk from the chemicals used to tranquilizer. Otherwise, he said a hunter might harvest the deer and eat the meat. INTERNATIONAL NEWS Beckhams seek libel damages over claims of unhappy marriage Soccer star David Beckham and his wife, former Spice Girl Victoria, are suing a British tabloid for running a story that their marriage is in trouble. The high-profile couple is seeking libel damages from the News of the World newspaper because of an article that carried the headline: 'Tosh and Becks on the Rocks." The trial is set for December in London. .In a. ^re-trial hearing Monday, the couple's attorney said the story contained no truth by alleging that the pair was maintaining a false image of a happy marriage to protect their financial interests. Compiled by Julie Waggoner AP Wire courtesy KUGS 89.3-FM WWU Official Announcements - PLEASE POST ALL STUDENTS EXPECTING TO GRADUATE at the close of spring quarter must have a degree application on file in the Registrar's Office by Dec. 2. Students wishing to graduate during summer quarter 2006 must have a degree application on file by March 10. LOT RESERVATIONS. â€¢ Lots 11G and 14G will be reserved beginning at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20-22 and at 1 p.m. Oct. 23 for those attending performances of If Dreams Came True; â€¢ portions of lot 12A will be reserved at 1 p.m. Oct. 25 for those attending an internship fair. FACULTY ARE REMINDED THAT RESERVED PARKING SPACES are available for their use after hours and weekends with a valid parking permit or bus pass, as posted in lots 10G, 17G and Parks Hall. THE MATH PLACEMENT TEST (MPT) will be held in OM 120 at 3 p.m. Mondays on Oct. 24, Nov. 7,14, 21 and 28, and at 9 a.m. Thursdays on Oct. 27, Nov. 3,10,17, Dec. 1 and 8. Registration is not required. Students must bring photo identification, their student number, Social Security number, and a No. 2 pencil. A fee of $15 is payable in the exact amount at test time. Allow 90 minutes. THE MATH PLACEMENT TEST SCHEDULE AND SAMPLE TOPICS may be found atwww.ac.wwu.edu/-assess/tc.htm. STUDY IN AUSTRALIA OR NEW ZEALAND. Learn more about AustraLearn between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 24-25 at the VU Lobby Information Table. For more information contact International Programs and Exchanges, X/3298. AN INTERNSHIP, VOLUNTEER, AND SERVICE LEARNING FAIR will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 in the VU Multipurpose Room, sponsored by the Career Services Center and the Woodring Human Services Program. For a participant list, see www.careers.wwu. edu/internfair.asp. BIOLOGY SEMINAR. Adam Smith (University of Washington/Edmonds Community College), "Insights from the Threshold Of Eu-sociality: What The Facultatively Solitary And Eusocial Tropical Bee Megalopta Can Tell Us About The Evolution Of Social Behavior." 4 p.m. Oct. 26, Bl 234. Refreshments, 3:50 p.m. THE MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT) IS ADMINISTERED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY as a computer-based test. Make an appointment in person in OM 120 or by calling X/3080. A $60 fee is payable at test time. The test takes about 1 V$ hours. 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THE RECREATION PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE is Friday, Nov. 18. Application materials and a pre-scheduled faculty interview must be completed by that date. For more information, stop by CV 6 or call X/3782. FALL GROUP OFFERINGS THROUGH THE COUNSELING CENTER include â€¢ Relaxation Training, drop in for one or all sessions, 4 p.m. Thursdays, OM 540; â€¢ Math Confidence Workshop, Part 2, 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 26, both in VU 462B; â€¢ Ride the Emotional Wave, drop in for one or all sessions, 3 to 4:20 p.m. Wednesdays, OM 540. Employers On-Campus For updated information including locations see www.career.wwu.edu or stop by OM 280. Oct. 21: â€¢ Deloitte6cTouche,LLP; Oct. 25: â€¢ Ernst Young; Oct. 27: â€¢ Abercrombie Fitch â€¢ Progressive Insurance; 31: â€¢ SafeCo; Nov. 1 0 : * Holland America; Nov. 14: â€¢ Apex Systems, Inc. â€¢ Federated Insurance. Oct ---------- Western Front 2005-10-21 - Page 3 ---------- OCTOBER 21,2005 NEWS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 3 Western constructs submarine for race BY KIRSTEN DUBOIS The Western Front Western's plastics engineering department is preparing to build a submarine for the International Submarine Races in July 2007 at the David Taylor Model Basin in Bethesda, Md. The Foundation for Underwater Research and Education plays host to the event, which is a five-day competition to test aspects of speed, design and presentation from each team. Western students are designing and constructing the submarine. Only four students from the department are currently involved in the project, but the group has yet to meet and is looking for recruits, said Nicole Larson, the project's leader and assistant professor of engineering technology. Larson introduced the idea of the competition to Western's engineering department two weeks ago. She has competed in the competition previously and felt it would be valuable for students. Western has never been involved in the competition, though the team already has one experienced student. Western junior Edward Larocque transferred this year from Edmonds Community College, where he participated this past summer in the 2005 International Submarine Races. Western students will design their submarine winter quarter. This will give the team more than a year to complete and test the model before shipping it to Maryland two itoionths priof to the competition. The shipping process takes two months due to the size of the submarine. Western team members willconstruct the submarine in the engineering composites lab. When it is complete, the team will either use Lake Padden or Lake Whatcom to test it, Larson said. "It'll probably be pretty cutting-edge," Larocque said of Western's design. "Especially with the resources Western has." The engineering building is equipped with shop space, donated materials, tools and left- over materials lying around, creating an advantage for the construction of the submarine, Larson said. Not every team that enters the races is comprised of college students. High schools, businesses and individuals also compete. Though a large part of funding will come from Western, the team of students will have to fundraise to cover the $1,000 entry fee. Building a submarine means the final product will not be watertight. One or two students who will be inside the submarine during the competition will need to be scuba-certified before going into the water. Larocque already has his certification from last summer's competition. The submarine will be fully submerged, and the students inside will get oxygen from tanks built into the hull of the submarine. The competition is about more than just performance in the water. Judges rate contestants in seven categories, including most-innovative design and best spirit during the races. Those not inside the submarine during the competition have plenty PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID HOBBY A safety boat follows Western junior Edward Larocque as he drives "Triton" through the model basin pool last summer. He is helping Western build its submarine for the 2007 competition. to keep them busy. Team members are stationed at the starting line, lowering and loading the submarine. Only one submarine is in the pool at a time, but safety-is still the main concern, said Jerry Rovner, director of the International Submarine Races. The requirements for the design of the submarine also focus mostly on safety. The most important is a type of clamp the driver must hold onto while inside. If the driver lets go, the submarine releases a buoy informing those above water there is something wrong with the drivers inside the submarine, Rovner said. The model basin is a 35,000- foot indoor pool for testing mini military submarines, but every other summer The Foundation for Underwater Research and Education uses it for races, including the one in which Western will participate, Rovner said. Also, the submarine must be neutrally buoyant. This is the process of balancing the pressure inside and outside of the submarine to make it hover in the middle of the water, Western sophomore and team member Wes Petersen said. The team members have a few choices in designing their submarine. They have to decide whether they want the submarine to be able to hold one or two people, and whether they want to have an external propeller. "I'd like to have a two-man submarine built because more people can experience what it's like underwater," Larocque said. The submarine must be human powered, which has a huge effect on control, Larson said. Being human-powered means human strength powers any propulsion occurring within the submarine. The majority of entries to the races accomplish this by creating a bicycle-like pedal inside the submarine for one person to control while another steers from the front, Larson said. Share your space, but live on your own. All furnishings piclured are )rom Wal-Mart. Storage WAL*MART Get everything for your dorm room at Walmart.com and still afford tuition. ALWAYS LOW PRICES. vwoinrartxoni ---------- Western Front 2005-10-21 - Page 4 ---------- 4 â€¢ THE WESTERN FRONT NEWS OCTOBER 21,2005 Director of University Communications will retire after fall quarter BY JUSTIN MORROW The Western Front Lynne Masland, director of the Office of University Communications, is retiring at the end of fall quarter after 21 years at Western. Maslund, 65, said she is retiring to spend more time with her family. Masland is responsible for shaping Western's identity for the media and public, said Paul Cocke, assistant director in the Office of University Communications. "She built a highly respected and professional communications office here at Western," Cocke said. "The lofty reputation Western has enjoyed over the years is due in no small part to her efforts." Masland began her career at Western in 1984 working for the Public Information Office, which changed to University Communications approximately five years ago. She said she has been working as an adjunct professor at Fairhaven College, where she .periodically instructed classes about narrative voice. She also chaired Western's yearlong Centennial Celebration in 1999-2000 for Western's 100- year anniversary. For the Centennial Celebration she edited a book documenting Western from 1899 until the millennium. The book gives people a sense of what the century at Western was like, Masland said. As an unofficial part of her job, Masland is a historian for Western and has a wealth of information regarding the school's 106-year existence, said Jo Collinge, assistant director of the Office of Communications from 1990 until 2003. "Lynn is a treasure trove of knowledge about Western," Cocke said. "She has a superb sense of what Western has been and how it has evolved." Masland said she is always learningmore about the university and its history. "When I started working at Western, I was very interested in the history of Western," she said. "I felt that it was interesting to explore the lives of people who have taught and worked here and what they did to make the university the way it is today." Cough: Disease may be contagious in 3-foot range Pertussis symptoms CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 however. A dry spasmodic cough persists for longer than two weeks after the initial runny nose and cold wears off in three to four days, Gibson said. Infants produce the whooping sound when they breathe in, Gibson said. Adults typically suffer continual coughing spasms instead. Pertussis is contagious for those in constant contact with others such as roommates or co-workers, Gibson said. Pertussis can be contagious in a 3-foot range surrounding the infected person. "It's not something where if you're in a lecture hall you're going to get it," Gibson said. The prevalence of pertussis in the United States has grown dramatically in the past year and a half, said Buffi LaDue, manager of disease response and control at the Whatcom County Health Department. Middle school children and adults are more likely than infants to contract pertussis because most have not immunized themselves since infancy, LaDue said. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site, since the 1980s the increase has been greatest among adolescents. "The whole country is going through a surge of adults and teenagers who are no longer immune and getting it and passing it around," LaDue said. The pertussis vaccination adolescents and adults received as infants wears off, and then they do not have the proper antibodies to fight the infection, Gibson said. "Washington state has more problems (with pertussis) because of the liberal policy of immunization," Gibson said. "Parents are allowed to waive immunization." Washington is well above the national average for pertussis cases, according to the Washington State Department of Health's Web site. In 2003 the-rate was 4.1 per 100,000 people in the United States and 13.8 per 100,000 people in Washington state. The Food and Drug Administration approved a new vaccine that would fight pertussis in adolescents â€¢Pertussis is a contagious bacterial infection that causes coughing spasms and occasional choking. â€¢The initial symptoms are cold-like with a runny nose and cough and possible, but not likely, fever. Spasms of coughing start within one or two weeks. Between coughing spells, the infected person may look and feel fairly healthy. â€¢Pertussis is spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. â€¢Antibiotics do cure cases of pertussis. People with pertussis should avoid contact with others until the first five days of the antibiotic treatment have been taken. Information courtesy of the Student Health Center and adults Oct. 2, Gibson said. Western and most physicians are not yet providing it, pending an official recommendation from the FDA. Gibson said that once the FDA starts recommending it, Western will consider providing the vaccine. The Residence Life office and resident advisors work to prevent illness outbreaks in the on-campus residence halls, University Residences director Willy Hart said. "Primarily we work very directly with the Student Health Center," Hart said. "They have the responsibility with coming up with interventions on campus." Bulletin boards, flyers and communication keeps students informed about possible outbreaks of any infection in the residence halls, said Western sophomore Dan Morford, a resident advisor in Fairhaven. Hart said no outbreaks have occurred in the residence.halls this year. "The Student Health Center does a good job with letting us know," Morford said. 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Western communication professors Breanna Form and Korry Harvey created the "Let's Talk" forum after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks to provide a safe atmosphere for students to express themselves, Harvey said. The monthly forum most recently dealt with fluoride in Bellingham's water. Although the title of the discussion topic was, "WWU Student: Community Member or Just Passing Through," drinking and disruptive partying dominated the conversation. The Campus Community Coalition, a Western group working to blend students into the surrounding community, co-sponsored the event. "I think a lot of the problems community members face are noise violations, partying, and drinking and driving," said Western senior Sally Low, who attended the event. Monfictioii Whateom County's Certified ORGAMC Produce Department 1220N. Jtorest â€¢ Open every dqy from 8 am - 9pm Another student at the forum, Western junior Dan Jeremiah, said some students come to Western expecting the party lifestyle. "A lot of people come to school and want to do their thing, live the 'Girls Gone Wild' sort of party life," Jeremiah said. "The city relies on the students for the growth that they need, but at the same time we need to respect the fact that we are guests." . Campus Community Coalition coordinator Lara Welker said she agreed that drinking and loud partying are the main issues dividing college students from the rest of the Bellingham community. "The issue that is giving rise to the , tension between college students and nonstudent community members is partying," she said. "The issue I hear over and over again is the litter, the parking problems and disruptive parties." Richard Maneval, president of the Association of Bellingham Neighborhoods, said without a hint of irony that students could throw ice-cream socials rather than disruptive parties. "I don't think the drinking = is the wedge; the partying is the wedge between full-time, year-round homeowners and students who rent," Maneval said. Maneval said difficulty integrating students into the community is due to the constant influx of new students into neighborhoods. "Every year we're going to be dealing with new (students), so every year we have to build bridges between those new residents and the full-time residents," he said. One step to close the gap between home owners and students is for neighbors to introduce themselves 7 think it's sad the generations can't have fun together.' KATE NICHOLS Bellingham resident to one another, Low said. "I think right now in neighborhoods it is really easy for families and students living right next door to each other to never know each other at all," Low said. Bellingham resident and forum attendant Kate Nichols, 58, said she feels conflicted when students tell her not to call the police about their party because they are underage. 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'We just want to see Illegal passage into CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 don't look like Americans, specifically Latinos who are not white," Morgan said. "I feel that, armed or not, the Minutemen are intimidating immigrants and creating dangerous situations." Williams commented for anyone who considers the group racist. "Those who call us racist are the ones who want borders freely open and don't want to stop illegal infiltration," he said. "Our group of 13 serving in Washington consists of four women and three nonwhite residents." Morgan, along with = = = == approximately 25 other county residents, said people walk through tne United States also he protested against the fne ff0ni door at the ^a s a n e c o n o i m c effect border and sign the guestbook.' Minutemenatthe Whatcom County Council meeting Oct. 15. Morgan said he and the protesters were at the meeting to express to TOM WILLIAMS on property owners at the borders, Williams said. "Landowners can make $10,000 a month by opening or leasing their the councilmembers their Whatcom County resident I a n d md b a m s t 0 0 le ,' , and Minuteman toward the disapproval Minutemen, "There was no emotion from the councilmembers, but you could feel a strong presence from citizens against the Minutemen," he said. Morgan said he plans to continue to educate people in the community about the negative effects of the group and offer support to those the group targets. "Minutemen are not trained border patrol agents," he said. "They are not in a job where specific rules are followed." The Minutemen want to make it clear they are not trying to be border-patrol officers, but are strictly making a political statement, Williams said. Deputy chief of the Blaine Border Patrol sector Joe Giuliano said the U.S. Border Patrol is indifferent. "The minutemen are doing something they, like any other citizen, are allowed to do," Giuliano said. "As long as what they do doesn't break the law, they're OK." trying to traffic drugs into the U.S.," he said. "These people, of course, don't want us up here or any form of border patrol for that matter." Williams said if he had his way, immigration would simply use the government-run border patrol. "We just want to see people walk through the front door at the border and sign the guestbook," he said. "It's the Department of Homeland Security's job to figure out if they should be let in or not." The Bush administration authorized the addition of 1,000 border-patrol agents throughout the United States after Sept. 11, but supplied only enough funding for 400, Williams said. "More people are calling wanting to volunteer, and I can't get off the phone with news organizations like FOX News and USA Today, who both want to run stories about us and our political statement," Williams said. Programs: Committee must approve KVIK shows CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 with the voice on what should be aired on campus channels." Hart said the residential advisory committee will determine if it wants to assume the decisionmaking responsibilities at the next Residence Hall Association council meeting Oct. 27. KVIK and any other video productions affiliated with Western will have a new medium on which to air their recordings, Hart said. Some of KVIK's planned productions include "Project Fear," an improvisation performance featuring the Dead Parrots Society to air at the end of November, and a live sitcom to air some time in the spring. KVIK is also working on "Insert Show Here," a late-night show with musical guests, actors, athletes and political leaders to air in the winter, Western senior and KVIK coordinator Matt Acosta said. Channels 15 and 16 air university-affiliated programs, Hart said, and are accessible to students in the residence halls. The channels have not aired any programs since the April 2005 Associated Students candidate debates because nobody has submitted productions to air. If the residential advisory committee decides to take responsibility for determining which programs to air, the committee will review the programs and will decide which it will broadcast by November, Hart said. The committee will review potential programs and decide to air them according to the program's educational content and the committee's interest in it, he said. "As long as the programs have some connection to a recognized group on campus, meets KVIK's code for content submission and KVIK's advisor says, 'It's OK to go,' I think folks would want to see the programs broadcasted," Hart said. "Unless there's some overriding reason the residential student committee doesn't want the program to air." Acosta said KVIK hopes to expand its programs to the additional channels because they are currently underutilized. KVIK records various campus events to send the productions to Bellingham Television Channel 10, better known as BTV10, in hopes the program will air, Acosta said. KVIK plans to submit more productions to BTV10 this year, SUSAN ROSENBERRY / THE WESTERN FRONT Western senior Matt Acosta has been the KVIK coordinator for two years. Acosta said. The city of Bellingham operates BTV10, and the station airs educational and informational programs, which publicly funded agencies produce or sponsor for the Bellingham community, BTV10 Communication Coordinator Janice Keller said. "Although KVIK hasn't submitted any productions to BTV10 yet this year, we submitted works in the past to BTV10," Acosta said. "But that doesn't mean they are going to play all of them because the station decides what to show on a case-by-case basis." Campus events are of interest to students but fail to meet BTVlO's mission statement of providing information about the city of Bellingham and public agencies to the community, said KVIK and KUGS general manager Jamie Hoover. "Only students get an education from some of those programs, and it's not considered educational by BTV10â€”they are a government educational access station and are only supposed to play government and educational documents," Acosta said. BTV10 briefly aired a KVTK-produced late-night talk show called "Western Live" last year but stopped because the show did not fit the station's content requirements, Acosta said. Acosta hopes to broadcast programs such as late-night talk shows on channels 15 and 16, iW healthy. Planned Parenthood8 Talk to us in confidence. With confidence. 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Mathieu said the show's namesake Cody Rivers is a fictional character based on a country-music superstar, and half the audience walks out after the show not knowing who Rivers is. "He's a well-meaning guy â€” sort of cool, kind of dorky," Mathigu said. "It's as if Cody is responsible for the show somehow, even though he has nothing to do with the stage (performance)." Connor and Mathieu started "The Cody Rivers Show" as a midnight show Sept. 19, 2004 at theiDiblvi TnealerV ' f " ' ; "We had always talked about starting our own theater company one day," Connor said. "So I came up to Bellingham on a whim, and we got involved in the iDiOM and really loved it." Connor andMathieu's friendship extends to their stage presence; their interaction with each other is smooth and charismatic. After the musical's opening act, Connor and Mathieu bounce onto the stage on top of exercise balls. Madness ensues as they pass the balls to each other from the walls and off each other's heads. The audience laughs and gasps periodically when it appears as if Connor will roll right into them. Connor and Mathieu, who met at Ohio Wesleyan University, perform monthly PHOTO COURTESY OF PAUL HOOD Co-creators of "The Cody Rivers Show" Mike Mathieu (left) and Andrew Connor (right) onstage Oct. 7 at the iDiOM Theater. at venues such as Bellingham's Upfront Theatre, Western's Performing Arts Center and iDiOM Theater. Connor and Mathieu write the screenplays, choreograph the scenes, paint the sets, build the props and record sound effects before each performance, typically within a two-week period, Mathieu said. "This just started off as a hobby, but it's taken over our entire fives," Mathieu said. Western sophomore Nicole Desgrosellier sat in the front row of the Oct. 7 performance and encouraged Western students to attend the Cody Rivers Show Oct. 21-22. "I just heard from a friend of a friend about these guys and thought I would check it out," Desgrosellier said. "My favorite part was when they came tumbling out on gigantic red balls. I'm definitely going to go see it again." "The Cody Rivers Show" opens at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Old Main Theatre. Tickets cost $10 and are available at Village Books, The Community Food Coop and the University Box Office. PHOTO COURTESY OF ACORN PROJECT Acorn Project performs onstage Sept. 23 at the Showbox in Seattle. WiWBHffalo showcases local fink-rock quartet BY MIKE COFFMAN The Western Front A fusion of jazz and funk will soothe the ears of listeners at 9 p.m. Thursday at the Wild Buffalo House of Music. Up-and-coming local band Acorn Project will take the stage with The Mellonballer Quartet of Olympia, Wild Buffalo owner John Goodman said. Acorn Project played at the Wild Buffalo three times in the past year and left a strong impact on its audience. "There was a really good response," Goodman said. "They brought in a pretty-good- sized crowd." The style of Acorn Project is difficult to place into one category, Western senior and saxophonist Sam Lax said. "We have a 'come out and check it out and see if you like it' kind of style," Lax said. "But if you had to put us in a category, I guess it would be funk rock." The band's members include Western seniors Lax and Andy Pritiken and spring 2005 graduates Kale McGuinness and Todd Benedict. They have been together for one year and plan to release the band's first album, "Odd His Sleepy Soar," by January 2006. The Mellonballer Quartet will open for Acorn Project and will perform Herbie Hancock covers as well as its own jazz fusion, bassist Eli Sperling said. 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Decisions can be difficult to make, and when alcohol is involved they are even more challenging. At Pel'Meni, a Bellingham restaurant serving Russian dumplings, they make it simple â€” meat or potato. "It's easy to find when you're walking around State Street drunk from the bars," Pel'Meni employee Ben White said. The restaurant, which opened in January 2005, features abstract paintings, shelves full of records and pots of steaming dumplings. Noon to bar-closerthirty are the flexible hours posted on the door, and the menu is simple with only two items â€” ground sirloin or potato dumplings â€” each $5. The location, 1211N. State St., is right across the street from a string of bars. "We're the Russian underground late- AMYHARDER/THE WESTERN FRONT A record collection is available for all patrons to select from while dining at Pel'Meni. night cafe," said Jhanene Bonk, who owns Pel'Meni with her husband Dave Bonk. The atmosphere of Pel'Meni is not characteristic of other restaurants, White said. Customers can spend three hours in the restaurant and employees will not ask mem to leave. He said they can feel as if they are at home at Pel'Meni, and employees will not hassle them for being too loud or loitering. "It's a hot- dog-stand concept that we're just bringing indoors," White said. Employees boil the dumplings then season them with butter, curry powder and cilantro. They then drizzle the Pel'Meni sauce, which White refers to as the "super-secret-special spicy-sweet sauce" over the top. The piece of rye bread the employee places with each serving to soak up the oil finishes the order. White said two rules apply when employees make the dumplings â€” no stuck-together dumplings and no mixed orders. The bookcase stacked with records helps Pel'Meni transform into a dance party around 3 a.m., White said. The collection started with the owners' records but grew to more than 300 from donations. "It's one of our trade secrets," Jhanene Bonk said. Every type of music is available, from Cajun home music to Harry Belafonte to the Black Eyed Peas. White said the music is available free of charge to all customers. Western junior Rich Williams said Pel'Meni is the only late-night restaurant he frequents on a regular basis. ''Where else can I go to listen to David Bowie and eat dumplings?" Williams said. He said he prefers Pel'Meni over other late-night restaurants because of the cheap prices, abnormal artwork and his AMY HARDER / THE WESTERN FRONT Russian eatery Pel'Meni specializes in late-night meat and potato dumplings. dumpling of choice â€” meat. Western junior Ryan Carter said he eats at the restaurant approximately once a week after going to the bars. "They kind of taste like ice cream after 12 beers," Carter said, after a night of drinking in the nearby bars on State Street. "They're absolutely phenomenal." Pel'Meni â€” the Russian word for dumpling, is the third Pel'Meni restaurant the Bonks own in the United States. The other restaurants are located in Juneau, Alaska, and Madison, Wis. Jhanene Bonk said the restaurant in Wisconsin also caters to a college crowd from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They opened Pel'Meni on State Street in January and bought a factory in Femdale to make the dumplings in April. Jhanene Bonk said the factory supplies the three restaurants with dumplings, and uses ingredients from local businesses whenever possible. "As soon as we catch our breath from this experience we are going to expand again and again; we just do not know where yet," Bonk said. "We will try to repeat our magic formula again." JARED YOAKUM / THE WESTERN FRONT Fifteen dumplings come with each serving of meat or potato dumplings, which are topped with Pel'Meni's special sauce and a slice of rye bread. IN THE SPOTLIGHT Friday, Oct. 21 Localpalooza: Loa Records and Associated Students Productions Pop Music brings a free showcase of local music talent including The Arcadians, 84, Autumn Poetry and Estrella to the Viking Union Multipurpose Room. Eight bands will perform on two stages starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 Hip-Hop: Lyrics Born will perform at The Nightlight. Tickets are $12 advance and $15 at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m. at 211 E. Chestnut St. Thursday - Saturday Oct. 27-29 Play: iDiOM Theater presents "Blank of Horrors," a series of one-act plays starting at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 Thursday, $ 10 Friday and Saturday at 1418 Cornwall Ave. Poet tells tales of oppression PHOTO COURTESY OF Â© FRED VTEBAHN Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Rita Dove reads from selected works Thursday at the PAC. BY DAVID WILHITE The Western Front A Pulitzer Prize-winning poet will visit campus Thursday to read from selected works, including her most recent book "American Smooth." Rita Dove, University of Virginia professor and former U.S. Poet Laureate will read at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. When Dove earned the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for her collection of poems titled "Thomas and Beulah," which was loosely based on her. grandparents' lives, she became the second black poet to receive the award, following Gwendolyn Brooks in 1950. Western humanities professor and poet Oliver de la Paz will introduce Dove at the event. "Rita Dove gives us lessons on how to be human," de la Paz said. "To put her in the sole category of being an African-American poet is to demean her. She has transcended as a poet." He said the power of Dove's work is typified in "Thomas and Beulah." "Although the reader knows Thomas and Beulah are blacks struggling to survive in racism in Ohio, on the pages of the text they become just folks with regular hopes ahd dreams," he said. Rosarine Kanhai, director of the women studies program at Western, said Dove's strength is in how she enriches complicated points of view. Dove broadens perspectives by examining the many facets of the human condition. "Rita Dove gives us many ways to see reality," she said. Marc Geisler," assistant chair of Western's English department, said a book- signing session will follow Dove's reading. He said that Dove will also answer questions from students, staff and faculty from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 28 in Fraser Hall. ---------- Western Front 2005-10-21 - Page 9 ---------- OCTOBER 21.2005 ACCENT THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 9 Against Mel delivers ferocious punk rock BY ERIC SANFORD The Western Front The packed house at the Viking Union Multipurpose Room exploded with energy Oct. 15 when Gainesville, Fla. punk band Against Me! took the stage. At times, the volume of the crowd singing along to every word nearly drowned out the band. Against Me! played a healthy variety of songs from a repertoire of three full-length albums, including crowd favorites "Baby, I'm an Anarchist" and "Pints of Guinness Make You Strong." The band dedicated most of the set to performing songs from its latest album, "Searching For A Former Clarity," which Fat Wreck Chords released Sept. 6. Tourmates The Soviettes and Smoke Or Fire, and local opener Typical Ace supported the band. Those in attendance witnessed a passionate musical performance by intelligent musicians dedicated to their craft. PHOTOS BY ERIC SANFORD / THE WESTERN FRONT Against Me! drummer Warren Oakes (top), bass player Andrew Seward (bottom left) and guitarist James Bowman (bottom right) unleash the band's blend of folk-punk-country music last Saturday in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room. ---------- Western Front 2005-10-21 - Page 10 ---------- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005 â€¢ WESTERNFRONTONLINE.COM â€¢ PAGE 10 Western football goes to Humboldt Vikings respond to Hamlin injury BY ANDREW SLEIGHTER The Western Front Western football â€” 3-4 overall and 2-1 in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference â€” is on the road this week to play Saturday at Humboldt State University, 4-3 overall and l-2intheGNAC. This is the second time the two teams have squared off this month. In their first meeting Oct. 1, Western defeated Humboldt State at Civic Field, 21-16. "It's unique to play a team twice in such a short period of time," Western head coach Rob Smith said. "Last year we split with the three teams we played twice. It's difficult to beat teams twice in one*year." Western senior running back Duncan Sherrard, coming off a 158-yard performance last Saturday in the win against Western Oregon University, also said beating a team twice in one year is challenging. "If you get beat once, you come out a little harder the next time you play," Sherrard said. Smith said Western will try to continue its recent success in the running game. Western rushed for 196 yards against Western Oregon, and in the game with Humboldt, the Vikings ran for 223 yards. Sherrard said the common denominator in Western's wins has been running the ball well. "That's coming from a. running back, naturally," Sherrard said. When Sherrard tore his meniscus Aug. 27 against Mesa State College during the first half and missed the next three games, Western senior running back Jake Carlyle filled in for him and JARED YOAKUM/ THE WESTERN FRONT Western freshman William Jackson returns a kick during practice Wednesday at Western's turf field. was successful, running a career-high 175 yards in the first Humboldt State game. The two have shared carries since Sherrard's return in the first Humboldt State game, and Smith said they will share the carries Saturday. "We'll go with the hot guy," Smith said. "Jake" takes the first two series, and Duncan takes the second two series. And really that's the way the game went last week; it just so happened Duncan got the majority of the carries." Smith said the team is slowly becoming healthier. Western senior offensive tackle Will Freitag did not play against Western Oregon due to a dislocated toe, but he expects him to play Saturday. Smith said he does not expect Western sophomore receiver Chris Robinson to play because he is recovering from a hamstring injury. The game starts at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Redwood Bowl in Areata, Calif. The alleged assault against Seattle Seahawks safety Ken Hamlin early Monday morning outside a Seattle nightclub left Hamlin in intensive care with a bruised brain and fractured skull. This injury served as a warning to Vikings players, Western head coach Rob Smith said. Hamlin left a night club in Pioneer Square early Monday morning. An altercation between Hamlin and another man spilled into the streets and resulted in Hamlin's beating, according to an Oct. 18 Seattle Times article. Western senior wide receiver Andy Olson said the danger is different for college-level players. 'Tans in the NFL take the game really seriously," Olson said. "I've never had any problem with it." Western senior running back Duncan Sherrard said an incident similar to what happened to Hamlin is avoidable. "It drives home the point that you really have to be careful, and if you don't go around looking for trouble, you should be fine," Sherrard said. - By Andrew Sleighter RCFAAIL LI VÂ¥ WEEKEND NOVEMBER *m st j M k JM^ jBk mmm 4"62005 Fireworks, Football BBQ pen houses throughout campus Open parking Be sure to check it out! For more information call 650-3353 or visit www.wwualumni.com/ReallyBigWeekend ---------- Western Front 2005-10-21 - Page 11 ---------- OCTOBER 21,2005 SPORTS THE WESTERN FRONT â€¢ 11 Cross country seeks conference championship Western will play host to GNAC Cross Country Championships at Lake Padden Park Saturday DAVE WILHITE/THE WESTERN FRONT Western junior Logan Senrud runs during the Western Invitational Oct. 8 at Lake Padden Park. The Western men will be one of the favorites at the GNAC championships. BY ANDREW IRVINE The Western Front The Western men's cross country team has a successful history racing at Lake Padden Park. Three of the last five times the Western men have run at there, the team has won. Western will play host to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference championships Saturday at Lake Padden Park. Western and the University of Alaska Anchorage are the top two men's teams vying for the title, Western head coach Pee Wee Halseli said. "We have a great chance at winning," Halseli said. "But we are not a shoo-in â€” Alaska Anchorage is ranked higher than us." Western ranks No. 24 nationally and No. 4 of 20 teams in the West region in the latest NCAA Division II poll. Alaska Anchorage ranks No. 20 nationally, No. 3 in the West region and is coming off a win in its invitational Oct, 8 in Anchorage, Alaska. Seattle Pacific University and Northwest Nazarene University, ranked No. 7 and No. 8 in the West region, respectively, will also compete for the GNAC title. The Vikings placed first in its last meet, the Western Invitational Oct. 8. On the Lake Padden course Western edged out Seattle Pacific, Seattle University and Central Washington University â€” teams that will be racing Saturday. Since the league formed in 2001, a different team has won the GNAC title each year. Western took first place in 2003 and will be the first school to take home two titles if it wins this year. The Vikings' depth could prove to be the deciding factor in the race, Halseli said. "Depth and balance is our real strength," Halseli said. "Anyone in our top 10 could be in our top five. We don't have a front-runner." Alaska Anchorage freshman David Kiplagat is a fro