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The Western Front Western Washington University Vol. 74, No. 8 Tuesday, February 2,1982 Proposed gun ban illegal at county level By Carol Temple A gun control measure proposed for Whatcom County would be void if enacted on the local level, an official with the District Attorney's office informed the Front last week. State law prohibits local control of gun ordinances, the official, who declined to be named, said. County Councilman Bob Muenscher presented local police with a plari to ban handguns in public places in the county last Wednesday. Muenscher's proposal, which he had planned to present to the County Council, would have made it a gross misdemeanor to carry a handgun in public areas. It also would have prohibited an individual from carrying a gun onto private property. Contacted yesterday, Muenscher said he could not predict the fate of the ordinance. Whatcom County Sheriff Larry Mount said he feels legal problems existed with the first draft. Mount suggested the ordinance would work better if implemented on a state level. "My purpose is to make people more aware of the permit process and the weak areas as far as permits go," Mount said. Anyone who never has been convicted of a felony or never has been involuntarily committed to a mental institution can get a permit for a gun. Mount said he feels stiffer laws need to be enacted to regulate requirements for obtaining a gun permit. On campus no laws prohibit persons from carrying handguns. Only Housing regulations stipulate students may not have guns in on-campus housing units. Muenscher admitted the chances of getting the ordinance passed on any level are slim. He attributed this to legal problems, gun control being an emotional issue and people fearing loss of their right to bear arms. Muenscher and Mount agreed that unless every law enforcement agency and interest group backed the ordinance, it will face certain doom. In a 12-point rationale for the 'Somehow, somewhere in this great country someone must stand up...' —Muenscher ordinance, Muenscher said the country has gone "gun crazy." "Somehow, somewhere in this great country someone must stand up and not only admit we have problems concerning our views on guns, but someone must be willing to try to dp something about the problem." he said. Muenscher said he prefers to ban guns completely but added he knows that would be unrealistic. Muenscher said he thinks some people have a legitimate reason for owning guns and cited druggists. A short story Edens Hall resident Erik Pederson has a different view of life at Western. See page two for story, photo. jewelers and people who carry large sums of money as examples. "People have an inherent right to protect their property, but their rights stop when they enter some public places," Muenscher said. Mount said some laws already concern the control of guns in public places. Forexample, if a person takes out a gun in a bar and starts to wave it around^ police can arrest him for brandishing a firearm in a public place. . "But if they just carry it into the bar, there's nothing we can do," Mount said. Mount said he was not sure the ordinance would change the number of guns being carried into public places but said it would give law enforcement an added instrument to prosecute violators. Muenscher said he thinks people are confused about the right to carry arms and the right to misuse them. "How people can take the Second Amendment and construe that to mean they could use a gun to intimidate people is beyond my comprehension," Muenscher said. Muenscher said he feels politicians are avoiding the issue of gun * control for fear of political doom. "I don't have a political future that I have to protect," Muenscher said, because he is not concerned about being re-elected. "I have to do what I think is fight concerning the abuse of handguns," he added. Casey Madison Handguns such as this revolver would have to stay home under a measure proposed by Whatcom County Councilman Bob Muenscher. Arntzen coffee shop: another debt for students ? By Mitch Evich The estimated cost of the Arntzen Hall Coffee Shop project has more than doubled since September 1980, and students living on campus next year may be forced to help pay for it. "In an indirect way, at least, it could increase our room and board rates next year," said Housing and Residence Life Director Keith Guy of the project that has ballooned to an estimated $203,000, from its original $100,000. At a Committee on Housing and Dining meeting Monday, however, Guy and other administrators said several alternatives could pay for the project. A 1.2 percent increase in next year's room and board rates is just one of several options. The 1.2 percent increase, about $23 for each on-campus student, would be in addition to the annual cost-of-living increase in room and board rates, tentatively set by Guy at 5 percent. The coffee shop project, designed to alleviate the overcrowding of similar facilities in Miller Hall and the Viking Union, is financed through the housing and dining system. Capital funds of $100,000 were allotted for the project following the original cost estimate in 1980. Capital funds were expanded to $120,000 last fall when it became clear the project would cost more than anticipated, VU Director Jack Smith said. At that time, the latter figure was considered a rough estimate. Smith said. Other variables, such as cost of equipment, an increase in planned seating capacity to 100 from 80 and efforts to make the coffee shop more aesthetic, drove the estimate to $203,000. The available funds, however, remained at $120,000. Guy said the $83,000 difference between the capital funds now available and the latest estimate can be obtained in several ways. Drawing funds from the housing and dining system's general revenues would force the 1.2 percent increase in room and board rates. Alternatives include borrowing funds from next year's capital budget or from other projects. A reserve fund also is available, but Guy said he prefers not to use it. "The reserve fund is the money we keep in case of emergency, and we really don't want to use it unless we really need it," he explained. Despite its funding problems, Guy, Smith and Food Service Director Rick Waldt all spoke in favor of the project. ^_ "We did studies last year concerning such things as traffic flow and number of people in each area," Waldt said. "Of 7,000 nonresident students, 45 percent do not eat on campus at all. The primary reason cited is lack of convenience. "People simply don't have a place to sit, and they don't want to wait in line," he added. "There seems to be a need foi another coffee shop," Waldt said. "Most people who work in Arntzen Hall think it's a good idea, although of course, they don't control the purse strings." Smith, one of the administrators who first proposed the project in the spring of 1977, added that the peak capacity of the university's two coffee shops now is 'woefully inadequate." A-third coffee shop is the best solution, he said. Guy said he does not think the cost increase is any reason to abandon the project. "If I felt this project was a waste of time, I would not have brought it before the committee," he said. One student on the committee (continued on page eight)
Object Description
Rating | |
Title | Western Front - 1982 February 2 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 74, no. 8 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | February 2, 1982 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1982-02-02 |
Year Published | 1982 |
Decades |
1980-1989 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor | Terry M. Sell, Editor, Grace Reamer, Managing editor, Mick Boroughs, News editor, Edd O'Donnell, Opinion editor, Chris McMillan, Arts editor, Steve Hunter, Sports editor, Dale Folkerts, Features editor, Casey Madison, Photo editor, Abby Haight, Head copy editor, Don Kirkpatrick, Copy editor, Jon Larsen, Copy editor, Rod Weeks, Copy editor |
Staff | Mike Stoddard, Photo assistant, Gary Lindberg, Production manager, Kirk Ericson, Production assistant, Masaru Fujimoto, Artist, Patrick Herndon, Business manager, Ron Dugdale, Advertising, Masood Sahba, Bookkeeper, Janene Water, Secretary, Reporters: Patti Acero, Elayne Anderson, Brock Arnold, Jim Bacon, Donna Biscay, Greg Bowden, Mike Brotherton, Greg Cowan, Eric Danielson, Mitch Evich, Scott Fisk, Matthew Groff, Nevonne Harris, Kathie Hebbein, Dave Jack, Malcolm Lawrence, Peggy Loetterle, Dave Mason, Kathy Mathisen, Lori McGriff, Cathy Melovich, Fred Middleton, Caron L. Monks, Leslie Nichols, Curt Pavola, Jim Perkins, Peter Ramsey, Lauri Ann Reed, Donna Rieper, Debbie Romano, Barbara Scabarozi, Jim Segaar, Jim Springer, Ana Stojack, Tom Stone, Carol Temple, Mark Turner, Linda Wasser, Gordon Weeks |
Photographer | Casey Madison, Mike Stoddard |
Faculty Advisor | Harris, Lyle |
Article Titles | Proposed gun ban illegal at county level / by Carol Temple (p.1) -- Arntzen coffee shop: another debt for students? / by Mitch Evich (p.1) -- Sense of proportion overcomes fears / by Dave Mason (p.2) -- Other voices (p.2) -- Higher education: a bullish investment / by Mike Brotherton (p.3) -- Quickly (p.3) -- Opinion (p.4) -- Letters (p.5) -- Arts (p.6) -- Macbeth 'cursed', director takes precaution / by Kathy Mathisen (p.6) -- Diversions (p.6) -- Sports (p.7) -- Second half doldrums cost men win / by Scott Fisk (p.7) -- Viking women victims of female vandals / by Jim Segaar (p.7) -- Official announcements (p.7) -- Classifieds (p.7) -- Defining sexual harassment a problem / by Lori McGriff (p.8) |
Photographs | [Photo of Bill of Rights, gun] (p.1) -- Erik Pederson (p.1) -- Erik Pederson (p.2) |
Cartoons | [Phyllis Schlafly and cave men] / Mike Peters (p.4) -- [Small female, big court] / Masaru Fujimoto? (p.8) |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Related Collection | http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/216544388 |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Object Type | Text |
Original Format Size | 41 x 29 cm. |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2011. |
Identifier | WF_19820202.pdf |
Contributor | The digitized WWU student newspapers are made possible by the generous support of Don Hacherl and Cindy Hacherl (Class of 1984) and Bert Halprin (Class of 1971). |
Rights | This resource is displayed for educational purposes only and may be subject to U.S. and international copyright laws. For more information about rights or obtaining copies of this resource, please contact Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103. USA (360-650-7534; heritage.resources@wwu.edu) and refer to the collection name and identifier. Any materials cited must be attributed to Western Front Historical Collection, Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University. |
Format | application/pdf |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
Description
Title | Western Front - 1982 February 2 - Page 1 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 74, no. 8 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | February 2, 1982 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1982-02-02 |
Year Published | 1982 |
Decades |
1980-1989 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor | Terry M. Sell, Editor, Grace Reamer, Managing editor, Mick Boroughs, News editor, Edd O'Donnell, Opinion editor, Chris McMillan, Arts editor, Steve Hunter, Sports editor, Dale Folkerts, Features editor, Casey Madison, Photo editor, Abby Haight, Head copy editor, Don Kirkpatrick, Copy editor, Jon Larsen, Copy editor, Rod Weeks, Copy editor |
Staff | Mike Stoddard, Photo assistant, Gary Lindberg, Production manager, Kirk Ericson, Production assistant, Masaru Fujimoto, Artist, Patrick Herndon, Business manager, Ron Dugdale, Advertising, Masood Sahba, Bookkeeper, Janene Water, Secretary, Reporters: Patti Acero, Elayne Anderson, Brock Arnold, Jim Bacon, Donna Biscay, Greg Bowden, Mike Brotherton, Greg Cowan, Eric Danielson, Mitch Evich, Scott Fisk, Matthew Groff, Nevonne Harris, Kathie Hebbein, Dave Jack, Malcolm Lawrence, Peggy Loetterle, Dave Mason, Kathy Mathisen, Lori McGriff, Cathy Melovich, Fred Middleton, Caron L. Monks, Leslie Nichols, Curt Pavola, Jim Perkins, Peter Ramsey, Lauri Ann Reed, Donna Rieper, Debbie Romano, Barbara Scabarozi, Jim Segaar, Jim Springer, Ana Stojack, Tom Stone, Carol Temple, Mark Turner, Linda Wasser, Gordon Weeks |
Photographer | Casey Madison, Mike Stoddard |
Faculty Advisor | Harris, Lyle |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Related Collection | http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/216544388 |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Object Type | Text |
Original Format Size | 41 x 29 cm. |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2011. |
Identifier | WF_19820202.pdf |
Contributor | The digitized WWU student newspapers are made possible by the generous support of Don Hacherl and Cindy Hacherl (Class of 1984) and Bert Halprin (Class of 1971). |
Rights | This resource is displayed for educational purposes only and may be subject to U.S. and international copyright laws. For more information about rights or obtaining copies of this resource, please contact Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103. USA (360-650-7534; heritage.resources@wwu.edu) and refer to the collection name and identifier. Any materials cited must be attributed to Western Front Historical Collection, Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University. |
Format | application/pdf |
Full Text | The Western Front Western Washington University Vol. 74, No. 8 Tuesday, February 2,1982 Proposed gun ban illegal at county level By Carol Temple A gun control measure proposed for Whatcom County would be void if enacted on the local level, an official with the District Attorney's office informed the Front last week. State law prohibits local control of gun ordinances, the official, who declined to be named, said. County Councilman Bob Muenscher presented local police with a plari to ban handguns in public places in the county last Wednesday. Muenscher's proposal, which he had planned to present to the County Council, would have made it a gross misdemeanor to carry a handgun in public areas. It also would have prohibited an individual from carrying a gun onto private property. Contacted yesterday, Muenscher said he could not predict the fate of the ordinance. Whatcom County Sheriff Larry Mount said he feels legal problems existed with the first draft. Mount suggested the ordinance would work better if implemented on a state level. "My purpose is to make people more aware of the permit process and the weak areas as far as permits go," Mount said. Anyone who never has been convicted of a felony or never has been involuntarily committed to a mental institution can get a permit for a gun. Mount said he feels stiffer laws need to be enacted to regulate requirements for obtaining a gun permit. On campus no laws prohibit persons from carrying handguns. Only Housing regulations stipulate students may not have guns in on-campus housing units. Muenscher admitted the chances of getting the ordinance passed on any level are slim. He attributed this to legal problems, gun control being an emotional issue and people fearing loss of their right to bear arms. Muenscher and Mount agreed that unless every law enforcement agency and interest group backed the ordinance, it will face certain doom. In a 12-point rationale for the 'Somehow, somewhere in this great country someone must stand up...' —Muenscher ordinance, Muenscher said the country has gone "gun crazy." "Somehow, somewhere in this great country someone must stand up and not only admit we have problems concerning our views on guns, but someone must be willing to try to dp something about the problem." he said. Muenscher said he prefers to ban guns completely but added he knows that would be unrealistic. Muenscher said he thinks some people have a legitimate reason for owning guns and cited druggists. A short story Edens Hall resident Erik Pederson has a different view of life at Western. See page two for story, photo. jewelers and people who carry large sums of money as examples. "People have an inherent right to protect their property, but their rights stop when they enter some public places," Muenscher said. Mount said some laws already concern the control of guns in public places. Forexample, if a person takes out a gun in a bar and starts to wave it around^ police can arrest him for brandishing a firearm in a public place. . "But if they just carry it into the bar, there's nothing we can do," Mount said. Mount said he was not sure the ordinance would change the number of guns being carried into public places but said it would give law enforcement an added instrument to prosecute violators. Muenscher said he thinks people are confused about the right to carry arms and the right to misuse them. "How people can take the Second Amendment and construe that to mean they could use a gun to intimidate people is beyond my comprehension," Muenscher said. Muenscher said he feels politicians are avoiding the issue of gun * control for fear of political doom. "I don't have a political future that I have to protect," Muenscher said, because he is not concerned about being re-elected. "I have to do what I think is fight concerning the abuse of handguns," he added. Casey Madison Handguns such as this revolver would have to stay home under a measure proposed by Whatcom County Councilman Bob Muenscher. Arntzen coffee shop: another debt for students ? By Mitch Evich The estimated cost of the Arntzen Hall Coffee Shop project has more than doubled since September 1980, and students living on campus next year may be forced to help pay for it. "In an indirect way, at least, it could increase our room and board rates next year," said Housing and Residence Life Director Keith Guy of the project that has ballooned to an estimated $203,000, from its original $100,000. At a Committee on Housing and Dining meeting Monday, however, Guy and other administrators said several alternatives could pay for the project. A 1.2 percent increase in next year's room and board rates is just one of several options. The 1.2 percent increase, about $23 for each on-campus student, would be in addition to the annual cost-of-living increase in room and board rates, tentatively set by Guy at 5 percent. The coffee shop project, designed to alleviate the overcrowding of similar facilities in Miller Hall and the Viking Union, is financed through the housing and dining system. Capital funds of $100,000 were allotted for the project following the original cost estimate in 1980. Capital funds were expanded to $120,000 last fall when it became clear the project would cost more than anticipated, VU Director Jack Smith said. At that time, the latter figure was considered a rough estimate. Smith said. Other variables, such as cost of equipment, an increase in planned seating capacity to 100 from 80 and efforts to make the coffee shop more aesthetic, drove the estimate to $203,000. The available funds, however, remained at $120,000. Guy said the $83,000 difference between the capital funds now available and the latest estimate can be obtained in several ways. Drawing funds from the housing and dining system's general revenues would force the 1.2 percent increase in room and board rates. Alternatives include borrowing funds from next year's capital budget or from other projects. A reserve fund also is available, but Guy said he prefers not to use it. "The reserve fund is the money we keep in case of emergency, and we really don't want to use it unless we really need it," he explained. Despite its funding problems, Guy, Smith and Food Service Director Rick Waldt all spoke in favor of the project. ^_ "We did studies last year concerning such things as traffic flow and number of people in each area," Waldt said. "Of 7,000 nonresident students, 45 percent do not eat on campus at all. The primary reason cited is lack of convenience. "People simply don't have a place to sit, and they don't want to wait in line," he added. "There seems to be a need foi another coffee shop," Waldt said. "Most people who work in Arntzen Hall think it's a good idea, although of course, they don't control the purse strings." Smith, one of the administrators who first proposed the project in the spring of 1977, added that the peak capacity of the university's two coffee shops now is 'woefully inadequate." A-third coffee shop is the best solution, he said. Guy said he does not think the cost increase is any reason to abandon the project. "If I felt this project was a waste of time, I would not have brought it before the committee," he said. One student on the committee (continued on page eight) |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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