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FRIDAY, January 11, 2002 Western Washington University Volume 120 Issue 1 Bellingham, Washington • studentsup^ «pjt» protesters demand trial by jury by SHC request for proof of immunization By Heather June Olah THE WESTERN FRONT . • Twenty percent of Western students received notifications demanding proof of measles immunity during winter break. If students fail to provide proof of immunization by Feb. 15, they will not be allowed to register for classes spring quarter. Dr. Emily Gibson, Medical Director at the Student Health Center, said these students were previously waived for the vaccination, many out of convenience. The urgent need for proof of immunization comes from a close call several weeks ago when a student appeared to have measles, Gibson said. It was a false alarm, but it shed light on the impact a potential outbreak could have, she said. Western student Bryan Schuman said he questions the legality of the required testing and innoculations. "The waiver I signed said to the extent that 'if an outbreak were to occur,' not if there were a scare I'd have to at least get See MEASLES, Page 4 Heather Trimm/ The Western Front Heath Haggerty, 4, is one of many Bellingham residents who would like to see a park built downtown. By Lisa Mandt THE WESTERN FRONT Charged with conspiracy to commit disorderly conduct during a city council meeting this summer, three protesters from the "pit park" movement appeared before the Bellingham Municipal Court Wednesday. One week after the June 4, 2001 sit-in, the three defendants, David Sansone, Tim Talley and Joann Ernst, were arrested publicly and required to- post bail, defense* witness Ellen Murphy said. After being offered diversion sentences, the three defendants entered a plea of not guilty and requested a jury trial, prosecutor Jeffrey Lustick said. Defense attorney David Hunter will represent Sansone and Talley, while Ernst will represent herself. The verdict should be handed down this Friday. If found guilty by the six-person jury, the accused may face up to 180 days in jail and $1000 in fines, Lustick said. "The charges seem extreme to me," said Rob Baxter, a friend of the defendants. "I could understand community service, but conspiracy seems extreme." A rally took place in front of the court building prior to the trial to gain support for the defendants. The city council sit-in occurred when the city council met to discuss future plans for the "pit," a vacant lot at the corner of Holly Street and Railroad Avenue. A crowd of protesters, who felt the "pit" should be converted to a park, entered the council chambers complaining that the council proceeded without the public's input. Then, as a sign of protest, Ernst and three other protesters chained themselves together with bicycle chains. Despite their protests, the city council meeting continued until Alex Cummings' microphone was turned off while addressing the council, and that's when it got chaotic, Murphy said. "I didn't want to yell, but they shut my microphone off," Cummings said after being questioned by the police Tuesday. Following the city council meeting, the protesters remained in the meeting hall to discuss and reflect on the issue, Murphy said. "The detective told them, if they left peacefully when it was time to close, no charges would ~ See TRIALS, Page 4 Decreased funding threatens WTA bus route schedules By Lisa Mandt THE WESTERN FRONT With the second highest rider-ship in the state, Whatcom Transportation Authority may be forced to reduce bus service by nearly 50 percent by mid- 2003, drastically impacting bus service to Western's campus and the community. The potential reduction stems from the Nov. 2, 1999 passage of Initiative 695. 1-695 proposed the elimination of the Motor Vehicle Tax (MVET), Clean Air Tax, Travel Trailer and Camper Excise Tax, and called for a standard $30 car license tab fee. Exploring possible alternatives, WTA proposed an initiative to increase sales tax in Whatcom County.from 7.9 to 8.2 percent in order to maintain normal service. The initiative will be on the ballot March 12. If this initiative does not pass, WTA will eliminate 12 out of 37 routes, reduce the service of 18 routes and leave only seven routes '_ unchanged, according to the; Conceptual Service Reduction Plan. However, the Civic Field route, which transports students from a parking area off-campus to campus, will hot change because Western funds part of its service, transportation service specialist Rick Nicholson said. '-,.• "There is no way these cuts could' happen without leaving people at their stops everyday," said WTA Director of Service Development Rick Gordon. "The: students are going to have to be flexible if the funds are cut," he said. The cutbacks could increase ridership oh the Civic Field bus, which may enlist more buses for peak hours. "We can't have all the costs of Civic Field without increasing parking and the express pass," said Jim Shaw, Western's Director of Public Safety. See ROUTES, Page 4 Students endure inconveniences due to continued construction By Amber Blondin THE WESTERN; FRONT Students are familiar with the sight of backed-up cars, traffic controllers and closed streets due to construction. According to new information from campus officials, students will continue to see construction for at least another two years. "We're about one-third of the way done with major projects on south campus," project manager Dave Willett said. "And we still have many more projects planned to begin construction soon." Current construction projects include building the Campus Service Facility on the corner of Bill McDonald Parkway and 21st Street, roadway improvements and underground utility work on the intersection of Bill McDonald Parkway and West College Way. A student recreation center south of the track, a new communications facility and an academic instructional center are construction plans for the future. Scheduled road work includes improving the service road east of the track and the parking lot 21 „C by making it a more efficient spatial layout. Plans also call for widening Bill McDonald Parkway (from the streetlight to the intersection at West College Way) 30 to 35. feet by inserting a median, bicycle lanes, sidewalk and new car lanes, Willett said: "The C lots are only; temporary lots," University Police Chief James Shaw said. "In the near future they are going to be playfields when the parking garages are built." "Though future projects may entail construction to be around longer still, students need to Candace Nelson/ The Western Front Traffic controller Cindy Adams directs vehicles at the intersection of East College Way and South College Drive. have a lot of patience and should not expect to come in without disruptions," Shaw said. "Construction has to continue." : Western sophomore Jeff Morris said he is losing patience for the ongoing construction. "It?s annoying because they always have people directing traffic and there's always a huge pile up," Morris said. "I think if they didn't have any-one out here doing traffic work See PLANS, Page 4 IN THIS ISSUE Western Women's Basketball Viking women won at Koine 74-63 against Humbolt State, Thursday night . . " " _' See Story, Page 8. Boozin' and Brawlin' in Bellingham Downtown bar workers share experiences in dealing with drunk and disorderly patrons due to recent incidents. See Story, Page 6. For news tips, call (360). 650-3162 or e-mail the Western Front at wfront@cc.wwu.edu http://westernfrontonline.com
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Rating | |
Title | Western Front - 2002 January 11 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 120, no. 1 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 2002-01-11 |
Year Published | 2002 |
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 |
Hollie Joy Brown, editor-in-chief Jennifer Collins, managing editor Sonja L. Cohen, copy editor Anna Rimer, copy editor Paul Olund, copy editor Heather Trimm, photo editor Candace Nelson, photo editor Courtney Howard, news editor Josh Porter, news editor Helen Hollister, accent editor Remy P. Kissel, features editor James Lyon, sports editor Joseph Terrill, opinions editor Annie Johnson, online editor |
Staff |
Delicia Williams, cartoonist Homer E. Cook, Jr., columnist Alethea D. Macomber, business manager Joel D. Hall, advertising manager Reporters : Suzanne Almoslino Valerie Bauman Kristina Beall Richard Bean Marissa Bisnar Matt Black Amber Blondin Amber Bomar Josh Brastad Danny Cain Kristen Carlson Paul Nicholas Carlson Sara Colness Rachel Corella Gerald Craft Laura David Josh Dumond Alaina Dunn Robin Duranleau Naomi Edmonds Tarin Erickson Lee Fehrenbarher Sarah Fox Stacey Gorgen Heather Haslip Andy Hatton Josh Haupt Tyler Hendrick Jessica Herring Kate Hicks Tyler Hicks Matthew N. Hietala Margo Horner Amber Hurley Brandon Ivey Gabriel Joseph Ailey Kato Charlette Livingston Sarah Loendorf Jackson Long Nick Lyle Joe Mack Adam Mahoney Dian McClury Heidi Mulhern Heather June Olah Romeelah Payofelin Mindy Ransford Naz Riahi Rick Segredan Chelsea Shaw Derek Sheppard Chris Smith Nicole Smith Christina Tercero Laura Thoren Donja Walker Abiah Weaver |
Photographer |
Heather Trimm Candace Nelson Kate Hicks Jennifer Collins |
Faculty Advisor | Jim J. Napoli |
Article Titles | Students upset by SHC request fort proof of immunization / by Heather June Olah (p.1) -- PIT protesters demand trial by jury / by Lisa Mandt (p.1) -- Decreased funding threatens WTA bus route schedules / by Lisa Mandt (p.1) -- Students endure inconveniences due to continued construction / by Amber Blondin (p.1) -- Cops box (p.2) -- AP Wire news briefs (p.2) -- Official announcements (p.2) -- Insurance rate hike adds to students cash problems / by Derek Sheppard (p.3) -- College of business and economics may split FMDS department / by Mindy Ransford (p.3) -- Accent (p.5) -- In the spotlight (p.5) -- Locals booze and brawl / by Lisa Mandt (p.6-7) -- Choreographer combines imagination and reality / by Nazkhatoon Riahi (p.6) -- Art department faculty showcases talent / by Heather June Olah (p.6-7) -- Sports (p.8) -- Vikings bounce back with win / by Niki Smith (p.8) -- First place showdown: Viking men travel to SPU to battle Falcons / by Tyler Hendrick (p.9) -- Opinions (p.10) -- Frontline (p.10) -- Hasselback, Alexander, and defense key to the future for the Seahawks / by Tyler Hendrick (p.11) -- Classified (p.11) |
Photographs | Heath Haggerty (p.1) -- Cindy Adams (p.1) -- WTA bus on route 90 (p.4) -- [Dante,a bouncer at the royal] (p.6) -- Susan Marshall & company / courtesy of Anja Hitzenberger (p.6) -- Elsi Vassdal Ellis (p.6) -- Royal restaurant and lounge sign (p.7) -- Jenn McGillivray (p.8) |
Cartoons | [Now serving 204] / Delicia Williams (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 |
Description
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 | FRIDAY, January 11, 2002 Western Washington University Volume 120 Issue 1 Bellingham, Washington • studentsup^ «pjt» protesters demand trial by jury by SHC request for proof of immunization By Heather June Olah THE WESTERN FRONT . • Twenty percent of Western students received notifications demanding proof of measles immunity during winter break. If students fail to provide proof of immunization by Feb. 15, they will not be allowed to register for classes spring quarter. Dr. Emily Gibson, Medical Director at the Student Health Center, said these students were previously waived for the vaccination, many out of convenience. The urgent need for proof of immunization comes from a close call several weeks ago when a student appeared to have measles, Gibson said. It was a false alarm, but it shed light on the impact a potential outbreak could have, she said. Western student Bryan Schuman said he questions the legality of the required testing and innoculations. "The waiver I signed said to the extent that 'if an outbreak were to occur,' not if there were a scare I'd have to at least get See MEASLES, Page 4 Heather Trimm/ The Western Front Heath Haggerty, 4, is one of many Bellingham residents who would like to see a park built downtown. By Lisa Mandt THE WESTERN FRONT Charged with conspiracy to commit disorderly conduct during a city council meeting this summer, three protesters from the "pit park" movement appeared before the Bellingham Municipal Court Wednesday. One week after the June 4, 2001 sit-in, the three defendants, David Sansone, Tim Talley and Joann Ernst, were arrested publicly and required to- post bail, defense* witness Ellen Murphy said. After being offered diversion sentences, the three defendants entered a plea of not guilty and requested a jury trial, prosecutor Jeffrey Lustick said. Defense attorney David Hunter will represent Sansone and Talley, while Ernst will represent herself. The verdict should be handed down this Friday. If found guilty by the six-person jury, the accused may face up to 180 days in jail and $1000 in fines, Lustick said. "The charges seem extreme to me," said Rob Baxter, a friend of the defendants. "I could understand community service, but conspiracy seems extreme." A rally took place in front of the court building prior to the trial to gain support for the defendants. The city council sit-in occurred when the city council met to discuss future plans for the "pit," a vacant lot at the corner of Holly Street and Railroad Avenue. A crowd of protesters, who felt the "pit" should be converted to a park, entered the council chambers complaining that the council proceeded without the public's input. Then, as a sign of protest, Ernst and three other protesters chained themselves together with bicycle chains. Despite their protests, the city council meeting continued until Alex Cummings' microphone was turned off while addressing the council, and that's when it got chaotic, Murphy said. "I didn't want to yell, but they shut my microphone off," Cummings said after being questioned by the police Tuesday. Following the city council meeting, the protesters remained in the meeting hall to discuss and reflect on the issue, Murphy said. "The detective told them, if they left peacefully when it was time to close, no charges would ~ See TRIALS, Page 4 Decreased funding threatens WTA bus route schedules By Lisa Mandt THE WESTERN FRONT With the second highest rider-ship in the state, Whatcom Transportation Authority may be forced to reduce bus service by nearly 50 percent by mid- 2003, drastically impacting bus service to Western's campus and the community. The potential reduction stems from the Nov. 2, 1999 passage of Initiative 695. 1-695 proposed the elimination of the Motor Vehicle Tax (MVET), Clean Air Tax, Travel Trailer and Camper Excise Tax, and called for a standard $30 car license tab fee. Exploring possible alternatives, WTA proposed an initiative to increase sales tax in Whatcom County.from 7.9 to 8.2 percent in order to maintain normal service. The initiative will be on the ballot March 12. If this initiative does not pass, WTA will eliminate 12 out of 37 routes, reduce the service of 18 routes and leave only seven routes '_ unchanged, according to the; Conceptual Service Reduction Plan. However, the Civic Field route, which transports students from a parking area off-campus to campus, will hot change because Western funds part of its service, transportation service specialist Rick Nicholson said. '-,.• "There is no way these cuts could' happen without leaving people at their stops everyday," said WTA Director of Service Development Rick Gordon. "The: students are going to have to be flexible if the funds are cut," he said. The cutbacks could increase ridership oh the Civic Field bus, which may enlist more buses for peak hours. "We can't have all the costs of Civic Field without increasing parking and the express pass," said Jim Shaw, Western's Director of Public Safety. See ROUTES, Page 4 Students endure inconveniences due to continued construction By Amber Blondin THE WESTERN; FRONT Students are familiar with the sight of backed-up cars, traffic controllers and closed streets due to construction. According to new information from campus officials, students will continue to see construction for at least another two years. "We're about one-third of the way done with major projects on south campus," project manager Dave Willett said. "And we still have many more projects planned to begin construction soon." Current construction projects include building the Campus Service Facility on the corner of Bill McDonald Parkway and 21st Street, roadway improvements and underground utility work on the intersection of Bill McDonald Parkway and West College Way. A student recreation center south of the track, a new communications facility and an academic instructional center are construction plans for the future. Scheduled road work includes improving the service road east of the track and the parking lot 21 „C by making it a more efficient spatial layout. Plans also call for widening Bill McDonald Parkway (from the streetlight to the intersection at West College Way) 30 to 35. feet by inserting a median, bicycle lanes, sidewalk and new car lanes, Willett said: "The C lots are only; temporary lots," University Police Chief James Shaw said. "In the near future they are going to be playfields when the parking garages are built." "Though future projects may entail construction to be around longer still, students need to Candace Nelson/ The Western Front Traffic controller Cindy Adams directs vehicles at the intersection of East College Way and South College Drive. have a lot of patience and should not expect to come in without disruptions," Shaw said. "Construction has to continue." : Western sophomore Jeff Morris said he is losing patience for the ongoing construction. "It?s annoying because they always have people directing traffic and there's always a huge pile up," Morris said. "I think if they didn't have any-one out here doing traffic work See PLANS, Page 4 IN THIS ISSUE Western Women's Basketball Viking women won at Koine 74-63 against Humbolt State, Thursday night . . " " _' See Story, Page 8. Boozin' and Brawlin' in Bellingham Downtown bar workers share experiences in dealing with drunk and disorderly patrons due to recent incidents. See Story, Page 6. For news tips, call (360). 650-3162 or e-mail the Western Front at wfront@cc.wwu.edu http://westernfrontonline.com |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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