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Say good-bye to the 80s page™ (he Western Front Volume $1, Number 57 Friday, December 8,1989 AIDS victims treated unfairly By LINDA DAHLSTROM the Western Front The AIDS issue became an emotionally charged one last Friday at the U.S. - Canadian border. One group charged that people with AIDS are being harassed, discriminated against and in some cases, arrested, while officials are denying a problem exists. Last Friday, about 100 protesters gathered atBlaine's Peace Arch Park calling for an end to the discrimination against people who have AIDS — at home, abroad and when crossing international borders. The protest was organized by ACT UP of Seattle and Vancouver's Persons with AIDS Coalition. "There aren't any (AIDS) regulations. I didn't understand what that whole protest was about," said Elva Caulkins, of U.S. customs. But, just ask David Lewis. On April 11, he experienced harassment and discrimination first-hand when he and his lover, James Landsdown, who has since died of AIDS, had to go through airport customs into Canada, where Lewis lives. Customs officers were reluctant to admit Landsdown after they began to suspect he had AIDS. After arrival, since Landsdown wasn't feeling well, the two men went to the customs booth for handicapped people where there was no line. "The (customs officer) asked where he lived, and Jim said 'San Fransico.' (The officer) asked for proof he'd be leaving, and Jim showed him his return ticket. Then he had to show proof of See PROTEST on page 3 Marriott up for contract renewal By MICHAEL FLYNN the Western Front Western's Office of University Residences is currently determining whether the Marriott Corporation, or another food service company, will be serving students next year. Marriott's contract is up for renewal Jan. 1, 1990. The SAGA Corporation was originally awarded the contract in 1977, and had it extended in 1983. The Marriott Corp. bought out SAGA in 1986. "We will be gathering financial -information and exploring proposals from other institutions," said Roger Oettli, business manager for the Housing and Dining System. "We also will be working with Marriott because they are our food service right now. "This is a big project. Western's food service contract is one of the largest around. We're talking about a $6 million contract. We're working on preparing an RFP (request for proposal) now that's potentially a 10-year deal." The $6 million is for the upcoming six-year contract with an option for an additional four years without an RFP. One of the factors the school will be looking at will be how Marriott has performed over the last five or six years, both as a food service, and as an employer. Oettli said the school will be looking for consistency. An area of concern on the part of some students employed W^Mi^Mi^^^^^lf&^^M Santa,alias David DeYoungwitohistelp^^ at Wednesday's men's basketball game. The University Service Club will be taking people's photos with Santa from 6:30^:36 p.m. at Saturday Travel laws discriminate against AIDS By LINDA DAHLSTROM the Western Front A person with AIDS who wants to visit the United States is faced with stringent travel restrictions which some say are extremely discriminatory. "It's ridiculous. It's a law to discriminate against homosexuals. AIDS knows no boundaries," said Patrick Haggerty, representative of ACT UP, a group that co-sponsored last Friday's protest at the border. According to a law passed in the 1950's it is illegal to enter the U.S. if you have a communicable disease, such as AIDS. The only way around this rule is to qualify for a waiver. To qualify, he or she must meet one of three criteria: must be either visiting, immediate family, have business in the United States or be receiving medical care, said Duke Austin, Immigration and Naturalization Services press spokesman. "It's a felony to attempt to enter the United States illegally, and it's illegal to enter the United States if you have AIDS," he said. But Austin begs to differ. "Whoever said that; doesn't know what the hell he's talking about," he .said. He added it is not a felony to enter the United States illegally, and that people trying are asked to leave and are sometimes "detained; arrested is the wrong word." Canada also has regulations for people with AIDS coming into the country, but instead of a blanket law, they determine admission on a case-by-case basis, said Canadian Customs Shift Supervisor, Sharon McFadden. Officers evaluate the purpose of the visit, length of visit and length of stay, she said. If someone is suspected of having AIDS or any other communicable disease, they can be required to have a medical evaluation. "Only health and welfare can determine inadmission. The customs officers just refer people to them." A visitor with AIDS must prove that he or she won't be a burden on the health care system by showing extensive health insurance and sufficient money, Lewis said. But McFadden said that a person with AIDS probably would be admitted for a short term visit if "the purpose of the visit doesn't pose any risk." By risk, she said she is referring to the medical and financial burden Canada might have to shoulder if someone became seriously ill and didn't have the resources to cover it. "There has to be a realistic risk, not a prejudicial one. A real risk, such as being a financial burden," McFadden said. "It is a communicable disease, but it's not like the Bubonic plague where you could give it to someone by just going shopping (and exposing them to it). With AIDS, there isn't that kind of risk." However, both Lane and Lewis argue that no matter what officials say, the harassment and discrimination is occurring. 'I'm sure it happens every day," Lewis said. "But when it happens to people, they're reluctant to step forward and say it happened." by Marriott is how sympathetic the company is to the situation of the student-worker. "Sometimes it seemed like they weren't always interested in making us feel a part of what was going on,"said Colleen Sullivan, a sophomore who worked as a food server for Marriott last year. "(They) maybe took us for granted. But some of the managers were really cool. It sort of depends on who you are talking about." See MARRIOTT on page 3 Gl Bill will end Dec. 31 By JENNIFER HAYES the Western Front Veterans may lose more than their checks when the Vietnam- Era GI Bill ends Dec. 31, 1989. Western has 300 veterans who attend school on varying educational assistance programs, but 40 attend college on the Vietnam- Era Veterans GI Bill (Chapter 34), said Katie Pyeatt, Western's veterans coordinator. According to a Department of Veterans Affairs news release, 60,000 veterans currently enrolled in school will lose funds because of the bill's termination date. Some may have unfairly lost time to use the GI Bill, taking time to readjust to life outside the military, said Tim Osterholm, Western's veteran's outreach center coordinator. Those that the old GI Bill af fects are Post-Korean Conflic and Vietnam veterans who serve< between Jan. 31, 1955 and Jan. 1 1977. The bill applied for 10 'years after a veteran got out of the military, but could not be used after the December deadline. He said many veterans do not know how to go to school after the military because their lives were so structured, it becomes difficult to change to a college lifestyle. Paul Giusti, a management and information systems major, lost time to use his Chapter 34 benefits because he had a family to- support and little time'or extra money to attend college. When he was finally able to attend college, his benefits expired in July 1989, leaving 15 months of college to pay for before he could See GI BILL on page 4 The Western Front staff wishes you happy holidays. Next issue is Friday, Jan. 12.
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Title | Western Front - 1989 December 8 |
Alternative Title | ACCENT |
Volume and Number | Vol. 81, no. 57 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | December 8, 1989 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1989-12-08 |
Year Published | 1989 |
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 | Mary Hanson, Editor, Doree Armstrong, News editor, Douglas Buell, News editor, Tricia Caiarelli, News editor, Tina Pinto, Opinion editor, Michael Wagar, Sports editor, Sue LaPalm, ACCENT editor, Jill Nelson, ACCENT editor, Marisa Lencioni, Features editor, Brad Ellis, Photo editor, Ellis Baker, Copy editor, Stephanie Bixby, Copy editor, Joelle Johnson, Copy editor, Mary Beth Neal, Copy editor |
Staff | Staff reporters: Charlotte Anderson, Julie Anderson, Nichole Bader, Matt Baunsgard, Deven Bellinger, Tim Boyles, Sara Britton, Sara Bynum, Mathew Campbell, Linda Dahlstrom, Deb Engelhart, Michael Flynn, Bret Harper, Jennifer Hayes, Mark Hines, Karen Hingston, Bob Horn, Chris Hudyma, Pete Ide, Diane Kershner, Samantha Lipoma, Rob McDonald, Drew McDougal, Kurt McNett, Paul Mahlum, Maria Manliclic, Lauri Nicholas, Dana Nowicki, Deanna Ottavelli, Theresa Pearson, Kristin Peterson, Clifford Pfenning, Bret Rankin, David Rubert, Robert Sherry, David J. Sienko, Susan Stockwell, Siri Throm, Ray Townsend, Kathy Tucker, Bretha Urness-Straight, Alan Wetmore, Julia Wilson |
Photographer | Brad Ellis, David Sienko |
Article Titles | AIDS victims treated unfairly / by Linda Dahlstrom (p.1) -- Travel laws discriminate against AIDS / by Linda Dahlstrom (p.1) -- Marriott up for contract renewal / by Michael Flynn (p.1) -- GI Bill will end Dec. 31 / by Jennifer Hayes (p.1) -- Briefs (p.2) -- Peace commitment sought / by Mark Hines (p.2) -- Meetings (p.2) -- Western Washington University official announcements (p.2) -- English department chooses leader / by Dana Nowicki (p.4) -- Vikings win five-game streak / by Matt Baunsgard (p.5) -- Hoopsters' schedule full throughout break / by Matt Baunsgard (p.6) -- No holiday break for Vikes / by Matthew Campbell (p.6) -- Soccer player receives academic award / by Diane Kershner (p.7) -- $30,000 available for athletic awards / by Matt Baunsgard (p.7) -- Memorable events hailed (p.10) -- America stands for war: government's lie lets innocents die / by Mark Hines (p.10) -- Nature-nurture debate fruitless / by Kris Bulcroft (p.10) -- Biological view further probed / by Don C. Williams (p.11) -- Do you remember ... St. Helens erupts, Bakker corrupts / by Julie Anderson (p.14) -- 1980s: Decade closes, memories linger. 1990s: Goal of many to improve world / by Deanna Ottavelli (p.14) -- Central American art on exhibition / by Maria Manliclic (p.15) -- Students divulge vacation plans and wishes / by Chris Hudyma (p.15) -- Classified (p.15) -- Calendar (p.16) |
Photographs | Santa and helpers at men's basketball game (p.1) -- Marriott's Manuel Benitez and Francine Serrano (p.3) -- Men's basketball: Mannie Kimmie (p.5) -- Women's basketball: Lori Tarasewich (p.6) -- Men's basketball: Michael Dahl (p.6) -- Christmas '89 (p.13) -- Crayon drawing from "Guatemalan Guernica: Children of War" exhibit (p.15) |
Cartoons | Bush and Gorbachev (p.10) -- Her / by Garth Mix (p.16) |
Notes | The 4-page ACCENT magazine appears on pages 13-16 of this issue. |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Related Collection | http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/261544388 |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Object Type | Text |
Original Format Size | 44 x 28 cm. |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2011. |
Identifier | WF_19891208.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 - 1989 December 8 - Page 1 |
Alternative Title | ACCENT |
Volume and Number | Vol. 81, no. 57 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | December 8, 1989 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1989-12-08 |
Year Published | 1989 |
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 | Mary Hanson, Editor, Doree Armstrong, News editor, Douglas Buell, News editor, Tricia Caiarelli, News editor, Tina Pinto, Opinion editor, Michael Wagar, Sports editor, Sue LaPalm, ACCENT editor, Jill Nelson, ACCENT editor, Marisa Lencioni, Features editor, Brad Ellis, Photo editor, Ellis Baker, Copy editor, Stephanie Bixby, Copy editor, Joelle Johnson, Copy editor, Mary Beth Neal, Copy editor |
Staff | Staff reporters: Charlotte Anderson, Julie Anderson, Nichole Bader, Matt Baunsgard, Deven Bellinger, Tim Boyles, Sara Britton, Sara Bynum, Mathew Campbell, Linda Dahlstrom, Deb Engelhart, Michael Flynn, Bret Harper, Jennifer Hayes, Mark Hines, Karen Hingston, Bob Horn, Chris Hudyma, Pete Ide, Diane Kershner, Samantha Lipoma, Rob McDonald, Drew McDougal, Kurt McNett, Paul Mahlum, Maria Manliclic, Lauri Nicholas, Dana Nowicki, Deanna Ottavelli, Theresa Pearson, Kristin Peterson, Clifford Pfenning, Bret Rankin, David Rubert, Robert Sherry, David J. Sienko, Susan Stockwell, Siri Throm, Ray Townsend, Kathy Tucker, Bretha Urness-Straight, Alan Wetmore, Julia Wilson |
Photographer | Brad Ellis, David Sienko |
Notes | The 4-page ACCENT magazine appears on pages 13-16 of this issue. |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Related Collection | http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/261544388 |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Object Type | Text |
Original Format Size | 44 x 28 cm. |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2011. |
Identifier | WF_19891208.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 | Say good-bye to the 80s page™ (he Western Front Volume $1, Number 57 Friday, December 8,1989 AIDS victims treated unfairly By LINDA DAHLSTROM the Western Front The AIDS issue became an emotionally charged one last Friday at the U.S. - Canadian border. One group charged that people with AIDS are being harassed, discriminated against and in some cases, arrested, while officials are denying a problem exists. Last Friday, about 100 protesters gathered atBlaine's Peace Arch Park calling for an end to the discrimination against people who have AIDS — at home, abroad and when crossing international borders. The protest was organized by ACT UP of Seattle and Vancouver's Persons with AIDS Coalition. "There aren't any (AIDS) regulations. I didn't understand what that whole protest was about," said Elva Caulkins, of U.S. customs. But, just ask David Lewis. On April 11, he experienced harassment and discrimination first-hand when he and his lover, James Landsdown, who has since died of AIDS, had to go through airport customs into Canada, where Lewis lives. Customs officers were reluctant to admit Landsdown after they began to suspect he had AIDS. After arrival, since Landsdown wasn't feeling well, the two men went to the customs booth for handicapped people where there was no line. "The (customs officer) asked where he lived, and Jim said 'San Fransico.' (The officer) asked for proof he'd be leaving, and Jim showed him his return ticket. Then he had to show proof of See PROTEST on page 3 Marriott up for contract renewal By MICHAEL FLYNN the Western Front Western's Office of University Residences is currently determining whether the Marriott Corporation, or another food service company, will be serving students next year. Marriott's contract is up for renewal Jan. 1, 1990. The SAGA Corporation was originally awarded the contract in 1977, and had it extended in 1983. The Marriott Corp. bought out SAGA in 1986. "We will be gathering financial -information and exploring proposals from other institutions," said Roger Oettli, business manager for the Housing and Dining System. "We also will be working with Marriott because they are our food service right now. "This is a big project. Western's food service contract is one of the largest around. We're talking about a $6 million contract. We're working on preparing an RFP (request for proposal) now that's potentially a 10-year deal." The $6 million is for the upcoming six-year contract with an option for an additional four years without an RFP. One of the factors the school will be looking at will be how Marriott has performed over the last five or six years, both as a food service, and as an employer. Oettli said the school will be looking for consistency. An area of concern on the part of some students employed W^Mi^Mi^^^^^lf&^^M Santa,alias David DeYoungwitohistelp^^ at Wednesday's men's basketball game. The University Service Club will be taking people's photos with Santa from 6:30^:36 p.m. at Saturday Travel laws discriminate against AIDS By LINDA DAHLSTROM the Western Front A person with AIDS who wants to visit the United States is faced with stringent travel restrictions which some say are extremely discriminatory. "It's ridiculous. It's a law to discriminate against homosexuals. AIDS knows no boundaries," said Patrick Haggerty, representative of ACT UP, a group that co-sponsored last Friday's protest at the border. According to a law passed in the 1950's it is illegal to enter the U.S. if you have a communicable disease, such as AIDS. The only way around this rule is to qualify for a waiver. To qualify, he or she must meet one of three criteria: must be either visiting, immediate family, have business in the United States or be receiving medical care, said Duke Austin, Immigration and Naturalization Services press spokesman. "It's a felony to attempt to enter the United States illegally, and it's illegal to enter the United States if you have AIDS," he said. But Austin begs to differ. "Whoever said that; doesn't know what the hell he's talking about," he .said. He added it is not a felony to enter the United States illegally, and that people trying are asked to leave and are sometimes "detained; arrested is the wrong word." Canada also has regulations for people with AIDS coming into the country, but instead of a blanket law, they determine admission on a case-by-case basis, said Canadian Customs Shift Supervisor, Sharon McFadden. Officers evaluate the purpose of the visit, length of visit and length of stay, she said. If someone is suspected of having AIDS or any other communicable disease, they can be required to have a medical evaluation. "Only health and welfare can determine inadmission. The customs officers just refer people to them." A visitor with AIDS must prove that he or she won't be a burden on the health care system by showing extensive health insurance and sufficient money, Lewis said. But McFadden said that a person with AIDS probably would be admitted for a short term visit if "the purpose of the visit doesn't pose any risk." By risk, she said she is referring to the medical and financial burden Canada might have to shoulder if someone became seriously ill and didn't have the resources to cover it. "There has to be a realistic risk, not a prejudicial one. A real risk, such as being a financial burden," McFadden said. "It is a communicable disease, but it's not like the Bubonic plague where you could give it to someone by just going shopping (and exposing them to it). With AIDS, there isn't that kind of risk." However, both Lane and Lewis argue that no matter what officials say, the harassment and discrimination is occurring. 'I'm sure it happens every day," Lewis said. "But when it happens to people, they're reluctant to step forward and say it happened." by Marriott is how sympathetic the company is to the situation of the student-worker. "Sometimes it seemed like they weren't always interested in making us feel a part of what was going on,"said Colleen Sullivan, a sophomore who worked as a food server for Marriott last year. "(They) maybe took us for granted. But some of the managers were really cool. It sort of depends on who you are talking about." See MARRIOTT on page 3 Gl Bill will end Dec. 31 By JENNIFER HAYES the Western Front Veterans may lose more than their checks when the Vietnam- Era GI Bill ends Dec. 31, 1989. Western has 300 veterans who attend school on varying educational assistance programs, but 40 attend college on the Vietnam- Era Veterans GI Bill (Chapter 34), said Katie Pyeatt, Western's veterans coordinator. According to a Department of Veterans Affairs news release, 60,000 veterans currently enrolled in school will lose funds because of the bill's termination date. Some may have unfairly lost time to use the GI Bill, taking time to readjust to life outside the military, said Tim Osterholm, Western's veteran's outreach center coordinator. Those that the old GI Bill af fects are Post-Korean Conflic and Vietnam veterans who serve< between Jan. 31, 1955 and Jan. 1 1977. The bill applied for 10 'years after a veteran got out of the military, but could not be used after the December deadline. He said many veterans do not know how to go to school after the military because their lives were so structured, it becomes difficult to change to a college lifestyle. Paul Giusti, a management and information systems major, lost time to use his Chapter 34 benefits because he had a family to- support and little time'or extra money to attend college. When he was finally able to attend college, his benefits expired in July 1989, leaving 15 months of college to pay for before he could See GI BILL on page 4 The Western Front staff wishes you happy holidays. Next issue is Friday, Jan. 12. |
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