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THURSDAY, November 9, 2000 The Western Front Western Washington University Volume 114 Issue 12 Bellingham, Washington Election night in Whatcom County Democrats watch, wonder as Bush rolls through Midwest, Oregon By Joseph Terrell THE WESTERN FRONT Contrary to the classic smoke-filled room image, youngsters and elders gathered Tuesday night at the Whatcom County Democrats headquarters in anticipation of an Al Gore victory, that was not to be - at least, not for the moment. In what has become one of the most polarizing presidential contests in years, Gore supporters recited the familiar issues of the environment, Social Security and tax cuts as key differences between the candidates. Western student John Tosch was among those waiting for a Gore victory. He said he saw a Republicans cheer candidates on to victories in House, Senate posts By Kathryrt Ellis THE WESTERN FRONT Republicans may have celebrated victory prematurely, before the final votes in local and nationwide races officially are counted. Tuesday at 7 p.m., the Whatcom County Republican Party headquarters were close to empty. Party Director Gene Goldsmith and a handful of volunteers remained. The stragglers still were making calls, soliciting people to vote. Everyone else had gone to Hizzoner's Deli to party and monitor the polls. "These campaigns are amazing this year and people need to get out and vote," Goldsmith See DEMOCRATS, Page 4 See REPUBLICANS, Page 4 Ruling angers Happy Valley residents Tessira Blair acknowledged its faults in the ors to Jessica hear all voices in the com- Institutional Master Plan (IMP). THE WESTERN FRONT After a recent Growth Management Board ruling, two Happy Valley homeowners said they disagree greatly with Western, the city and Whatcom County over the ruling's implications. Western is being allowed to continue the project and stands by its policies, but the Happy Valley residents said Western has not tne matter, nor that the Happy Valley residents experienced a victory of their own. "It's just all big, fat lies and I think it's very irresponsible," Happy Valley resident C. "Tip" Johnson said. "It's a basic tenet of (bullies) to tell a fat he to snow a bunch of people. Hitler did it and Western is doing it." Western President Karen Morse maintains the university's endeav- Angela D. Smith/The Western Front Junior Jason Kim at a voting booth in the Viking Union to participate in his first presidential election. Voters stood in lines winding outside the front door to vote Tuesday. AS bans sweatshop clothing By Hollie Brown THE WESTERN FRONT Wretched working conditions, 14-hour workdays and pay below a living wage caused Carmencita "Chie" Abad to lose her job. For six years, she endured the horrible working conditions of making clothing for the Gap, Inc. in the U.S. territory of Saipan and was fired for trying to unionize workers. Abad is educating others about her experience and help-ors community. "We will continue to welcome consultation on this process with those who will be directly or indirectly affected by campus development," Morse said. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the city and Western outlines procedures for short-term campus expansion, while Western and the city devise a larger, more complete Although the board did not invalidate the MOA, members determined on Oct. 26 the MOA was a development regulation and therefore warranted the public participation it did not receive. But the board ruled this was not enough to invalidate the project. "That means even though they're breaking the law, they can continue breaking the law," Happy See HAPPY VALLEY, Page 12 Support program offers insight into mental illness Daniel J. Peters/The Western Front Dr. Sara Cuene addresses symptoms, misconceptions and treatment options for mental illness Tuesday. C. Nicki Krom THE WESTERN FRONT Mental illness is more common than cancer, diabetes or heart disease in the United States, with one in four people suffering from some form of mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance for the Mentally 111. 'It is important for people with depression not to accept negative thinking about themselves.' Dr. Sara Cuene SHAIC Support for Students Affected by Depression and Mental Illness is a new student-run resource designed to offer support and safety at Western for students suffering from depression or other mental ailments. Guest speaker Dr. Sara Cuene addressed symptoms, common misconceptions and treatment options for people suffering from mental illness on Tuesday at SSAD&MTs second meeting of the quarter. "The reason it's important for people to get assessed is because depression can be caused by any number of things, it is not strictly neurological," Cuene said. "Symptoms of depression can be caused by a dysfunctional thyroid or chemical imbalance, both of which require medical attention," she said. "It is important for people with depression not to accept negative thinking about themselves," Cuene said. "These thoughts are merely a part of the depression, just like wheez- See DEPRESSION, Page 3 See SWEATSHOPS, Page 12 IN THIS ISSUE Hoop it up Basketball season kicks off tonight with Midnight Madness. How will Western teams fare this season? See story, Page 9 Express Yourself All performers will have a chance to show off their talents in Western's Student Showcases. See story, Page 6, 7 For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail The Western Front at wfront@cc.wwu.edu http://westernfront.wwu.edu
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Rating | |
Title | Western Front - 2000 November 9 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 114, no. 12 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 2000-11-09 |
Year Published | 2000 |
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 |
Lisa Curdy, editor Curt Woodward, managing editor Bronlea Hawkins, copy editor Andrea McInnis, copy editor Daniel J. peters, photo editor Angela D. Smith, photo editor Mike Dashiell, new editor Levi Pulkkinen, news editor Sarah Crowley, accent editor Grant Brissey, features editor Andrea Abney, sports editor Remy Kissel, opinions editor Matt Jaffe, online editor |
Staff |
Keith Carter, cartoonist Carol Brach, business manager Joel Hall, advertising manager Reporters : Tessa Allison Kevin Bailey Heather Baker Monica Bell Ryan Bentz Jessica Blair Hollie Joy Brown Christine Callan James Cassill Rad Cunningham Jennifer Collins Keri Cooper Erin Crumpacker Stephanie Dalton Kathryn Ellis Ivory Firsching Jeremy Gibson Tim Hossain Jessica Keller Scott A. Keys Akiko Kono C. Nicki Krom Linda Legg Marilyn Levan Andrew Linth James Lyon Jacqueline Martin Shelly McPherson Camille Penix M. Taylor Phifer Naz Riahi Anna Rimer Nicole Sarsfield Christina Schrum Jon Smolensky Joseph Terrell Jen True Dat Vong Alexis Waters Takuya Waters Matt Williams Greg Woehler Darren Zaccaria |
Photographer |
Angela D. Smith Daniel J. Peters |
Faculty Advisor | Jim Napoli |
Article Titles | Election night in Whatcom County / by Joseph Terrell (p.1) -- Ruling angers Happy Valley residents / by Jessica Blair (p.1) -- Support program offers insight into mental illness / by C. Nicki Krom (p.1) -- AS bans sweatshop clothing / by Hollie Brown (p.1) -- Cops box (p.2) -- AP Wire news briefs (p.2) -- Official announcements (p.2) -- Nader fails to grab votes, will not get matching funds / by Greg Woehler (p.3) -- Winner is who? (p.4) -- Accent (p.5) -- Outkast / by Scott A. Keys (p.5) -- Express yourself / by Marilyn Levan (p.6-7) -- Charlie's Angels: see it just for the babes or for a trip back into time / by Linda Legg (p.6) -- Miller's new film prompts skiers, snowboarders to take a wild ride / by Stephanie Dalton (p.7) -- Sports (p.8) -- Will to win / by Dat Vong (p.8) -- Baker ready to kick off ski season / by James Cassill (p.8) -- Are you ready for some basketball? / by James Lyon (p.9) -- Opinions (p.10) -- Classified (p.11) |
Photographs | Jason Kim (p.1) -- Dr. Sara Cuene (p.1) -- Alex Heine (p.3) -- [Actors from 'the Kid from the two forks'] (p.6-7) -- Lance Gustafson (p.8) -- Yogi Dennis, Ruth Taylor (p.9) -- Bulldozers on Bill McDonald Parkway (p.12) |
Cartoons | Rambo / Keith Carter (p.10) |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Related Collection | Campus History Collection |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Object Type | Text |
Original Format Size | 45 x 29 cm. |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2011. |
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. |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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Title | Page 1 |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
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. |
Full Text | THURSDAY, November 9, 2000 The Western Front Western Washington University Volume 114 Issue 12 Bellingham, Washington Election night in Whatcom County Democrats watch, wonder as Bush rolls through Midwest, Oregon By Joseph Terrell THE WESTERN FRONT Contrary to the classic smoke-filled room image, youngsters and elders gathered Tuesday night at the Whatcom County Democrats headquarters in anticipation of an Al Gore victory, that was not to be - at least, not for the moment. In what has become one of the most polarizing presidential contests in years, Gore supporters recited the familiar issues of the environment, Social Security and tax cuts as key differences between the candidates. Western student John Tosch was among those waiting for a Gore victory. He said he saw a Republicans cheer candidates on to victories in House, Senate posts By Kathryrt Ellis THE WESTERN FRONT Republicans may have celebrated victory prematurely, before the final votes in local and nationwide races officially are counted. Tuesday at 7 p.m., the Whatcom County Republican Party headquarters were close to empty. Party Director Gene Goldsmith and a handful of volunteers remained. The stragglers still were making calls, soliciting people to vote. Everyone else had gone to Hizzoner's Deli to party and monitor the polls. "These campaigns are amazing this year and people need to get out and vote," Goldsmith See DEMOCRATS, Page 4 See REPUBLICANS, Page 4 Ruling angers Happy Valley residents Tessira Blair acknowledged its faults in the ors to Jessica hear all voices in the com- Institutional Master Plan (IMP). THE WESTERN FRONT After a recent Growth Management Board ruling, two Happy Valley homeowners said they disagree greatly with Western, the city and Whatcom County over the ruling's implications. Western is being allowed to continue the project and stands by its policies, but the Happy Valley residents said Western has not tne matter, nor that the Happy Valley residents experienced a victory of their own. "It's just all big, fat lies and I think it's very irresponsible," Happy Valley resident C. "Tip" Johnson said. "It's a basic tenet of (bullies) to tell a fat he to snow a bunch of people. Hitler did it and Western is doing it." Western President Karen Morse maintains the university's endeav- Angela D. Smith/The Western Front Junior Jason Kim at a voting booth in the Viking Union to participate in his first presidential election. Voters stood in lines winding outside the front door to vote Tuesday. AS bans sweatshop clothing By Hollie Brown THE WESTERN FRONT Wretched working conditions, 14-hour workdays and pay below a living wage caused Carmencita "Chie" Abad to lose her job. For six years, she endured the horrible working conditions of making clothing for the Gap, Inc. in the U.S. territory of Saipan and was fired for trying to unionize workers. Abad is educating others about her experience and help-ors community. "We will continue to welcome consultation on this process with those who will be directly or indirectly affected by campus development," Morse said. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the city and Western outlines procedures for short-term campus expansion, while Western and the city devise a larger, more complete Although the board did not invalidate the MOA, members determined on Oct. 26 the MOA was a development regulation and therefore warranted the public participation it did not receive. But the board ruled this was not enough to invalidate the project. "That means even though they're breaking the law, they can continue breaking the law," Happy See HAPPY VALLEY, Page 12 Support program offers insight into mental illness Daniel J. Peters/The Western Front Dr. Sara Cuene addresses symptoms, misconceptions and treatment options for mental illness Tuesday. C. Nicki Krom THE WESTERN FRONT Mental illness is more common than cancer, diabetes or heart disease in the United States, with one in four people suffering from some form of mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance for the Mentally 111. 'It is important for people with depression not to accept negative thinking about themselves.' Dr. Sara Cuene SHAIC Support for Students Affected by Depression and Mental Illness is a new student-run resource designed to offer support and safety at Western for students suffering from depression or other mental ailments. Guest speaker Dr. Sara Cuene addressed symptoms, common misconceptions and treatment options for people suffering from mental illness on Tuesday at SSAD&MTs second meeting of the quarter. "The reason it's important for people to get assessed is because depression can be caused by any number of things, it is not strictly neurological," Cuene said. "Symptoms of depression can be caused by a dysfunctional thyroid or chemical imbalance, both of which require medical attention," she said. "It is important for people with depression not to accept negative thinking about themselves," Cuene said. "These thoughts are merely a part of the depression, just like wheez- See DEPRESSION, Page 3 See SWEATSHOPS, Page 12 IN THIS ISSUE Hoop it up Basketball season kicks off tonight with Midnight Madness. How will Western teams fare this season? See story, Page 9 Express Yourself All performers will have a chance to show off their talents in Western's Student Showcases. See story, Page 6, 7 For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail The Western Front at wfront@cc.wwu.edu http://westernfront.wwu.edu |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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