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TUESDAY, January 15,2002 The Western Front Western Washington University Volume 120 Issue 2 Bellingham, Washington Tit' protest trial ends in hung jury, retrial date set By Lisa Mandt THE WESTERN FRONT The "pit" protester ease ended Monday in a hung jury after eight hours of deliberation. It will be retried in February. The three defendants were charged with conspiracy to commit disorderly conduct. Following the verdict, city prosecutor Jeffrey Lustick immediately called for a retrial, requiring defendants Joanne Ernst, Timothy TcJley and David Sansone to appear at 10 a.m. in Bellingham Municipal Court Feb. 5 for a pre-trial hearing. "It is not uncommon in a hung trial to call for an immediate retrial," Lustick said. He said the hung trial proves the court system is fair and that a unanimous vote is needed for a conviction. "I'm very happy and proud of the jury for giving this case this much care and consideration," defense witness Ellen Murphy said. "However, I am very disappointed that the prosecutor called for an immediate retrial." In response to £he hung jury, defendant Ernst expressed her disappointment in the retrial decision and said she may not appeal, depending on the length of her sentence if convicted. "I will probably appeal because this kind of thing (restriction of first amendment rights) needs to be stopped," Talley said. "If we are found innocent, we will probably file a civil suit." Talley expressed his frustration in the decision to retry the misdemeanor case. "If the city is going to continue in this waste of time and money, then so be it," he said. The defendants said they classify this trial and prosecution as a "witch-hunt," but the city responded by denouncing the accusation. Instead, the prosecution argued that the defendants went too far in their actions. To argue their case, the prosecution relied on videotapes of the city council sit-in, along with many other pieces of evidence. "We also used photographs, e-mails that were transmitted between the defendants, See JURY, Page 4 Budget cuts may hike tuition Viking forward Maurice Tyree University players Yusif Aziz is dominated by Seattle Pacific and Daniel Sandrin (40) Both teams By Laura Thoren . THE WESTERN FRONT A 15 percent tuition increase could be an optioBhfor Western's Board of Trustees to compensate for recent statewide budget cuts. Any possible tuition increases, however, would be decided after legislative session is complete in mid-March. . The board of trustees met Monday in Seattle to discuss fund raising at Western in preparation for the state legislature's budget decision. "The trustees discussed the impacts of the budget cut and what the university needs to make up the money," Student Trustee Jeff Kelly said. "The board has not yet discussed specifically what it will do." According to Gov. Gary Locke's state budget proposal for 2002-03, submitted last month, Western will be required to cut 5 percent from its 2002-03 budget of $93.6 million. Locke's proposal for higher education also included maintaining a growing enrollment, increasing financial aid to low and middle-income students and giving tuition-setting authority to the governing boards of universities. The proposal also expands enrollment for worker retraining programs at technical and community colleges. "We support the additional tuition flexibility in the governor's budget," President Karen Morse, said in a December news release. 'Tf authority is granted by the legislature, we will propose tuition adjustments to our board of trustees only in amounts necessary to maintain the high quality of Western's programs and prevent cuts to areas that serve and effect students" Western student and political science major Megan Stydulf receives partial student aid to cover her out-of-state expenses '• See TUITION, Page 4 Poor air quality complaints relocate Western offices ByJoshHaupt THE WESTERN FRONT Air quality concerns forced three Western administrative offices to move during December, with relocations finished this past week. Workers in Western's Offices of accounting, purchasing and telecommunications complained during the past few months of respiratory problems, headaches, tearing eyes and coughing fits, Frits Ponsen, director of telecommunications, said. The departments were previously located at the Administrative Services Building A at 333 32 St. The accounting office moved to Old Main 580/320, purchasing was relocated to both Wilson library 677 and Edens Hall 116 and telecommunications moved to Viking Addition 22. Complaints from the workers in the office of Telecommunications alone were "chronic," Ponsen said, with nearly all employees reporting respiratory problems to some degree. "I had some problems with breathing," telecommunications employee Bobby Hallock said. Ponsen said he believed residual glues from recent constructions and mold created from moisture seeping up through the building's foundation might be the reason for the complaints. "I've not felt anything myself though," Ponsen said. Although 20 people complained at one time during the past months, no solid data existed yet, said Gayle Shipley, director of environmental health and services. "Even if it's just one person, Amber Hurley/ The Western Front Dave Schuyler of Western's Transport Services moves furniture out of Administrative Services A on 32nd St. Facilities Management to make sure the air quality concerns are fixed as soon as possible. Director of Facilities you have to take it seriously," she said. "This is a health, issue." The Office Health was of Environmental working with See OFFICES, Page 4 i \ n i ls Western Women's Basketball "Viking women win 13- straight at Carver Gym with a 88-82 victory over Western Oregon University. See story, Page 11. One group of happy ass-slappers A new AS club called SLAPS! lures its members with one object: Slap your mate's ass before your ass is grass. See story, Page 9. 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 15 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 120, no. 2 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 2002-01-15 |
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 Amber Hurley Josh Haupt Josh Porter |
Faculty Advisor | Jim J. Napoli |
Article Titles | Vikings fall from first (p.1) -- PIT protest trial ends in hung jury, retrial date set / by Lisa Mandt (p.1) -- Budget cuts may hike tuition / by Laura Thoren (p.1) -- Poor air quality complaints relocate Western offices / by Josh Haupt (p.1) -- Cops box (p.2) -- AP Wire news briefs (p.2) -- Official announcements (p.2) -- Faculty senate debates GUR requirements / by Amber Blondin (p.4) -- Unemployment rate hinders students in job hunt / by Gerald craft (p.5) -- Western assists local businesses affected by Sept. 11 / by Donja Walker (p.6) -- Features (p.7) -- Strange days (p.7) -- Hot like the sun - wet like the rain / by Hollie Joy Brown (p.8) -- Features (p.9) -- History of community: Western's Center for Pacific Northwest Studies gives Bellingham a new perspective with local artifacts / by Sarah Loehndorf (p.9) -- Ass-slapping good time awaits students in a new AS club / by Josh Haupt (p.9) -- SPU and Mickey Mouse beat Vikings / by Donja Walker (p.10) -- Lady Vikings remain undefeated at Carver / by Amber Hurley (p.11) -- Viking all-stars strut for scouts / by Jon Walsh (p.12) -- Dilfer: present and future of Seahawks / Josh Dumond (p.12) -- Hockey dad exemplifies youth sports in America / Chris Smith (p.12) -- Tuition increase means added strain on students / by Stacey Gorgen (p.13) -- TV trial only way to ensure that Moussaoui gets fair hearing in court / Brandon Ivey (p.13) -- Opinions (p.14) -- Frontline (p.14) -- Classified (p.15) |
Photographs | Maurice Tyree (42), Jusif Aziz (20), Daniel Sandrin (40) (p.1) -- Dave Schuyler (p.1) -- [Bellingham Airport] (p.6) -- Ryan Provencher (p.8) -- Dave Stephen (p.8) -- [Artifacts at the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies] (p.9) -- [Students slapping each other] (p.9) -- Jacob Stevenson, Eric Sandrin (p.10) -- Megan Quarterman, Heather Ottmar (p.11) |
Cartoons | [You are an abomination] / Delicia Williams (p.14) |
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 | TUESDAY, January 15,2002 The Western Front Western Washington University Volume 120 Issue 2 Bellingham, Washington Tit' protest trial ends in hung jury, retrial date set By Lisa Mandt THE WESTERN FRONT The "pit" protester ease ended Monday in a hung jury after eight hours of deliberation. It will be retried in February. The three defendants were charged with conspiracy to commit disorderly conduct. Following the verdict, city prosecutor Jeffrey Lustick immediately called for a retrial, requiring defendants Joanne Ernst, Timothy TcJley and David Sansone to appear at 10 a.m. in Bellingham Municipal Court Feb. 5 for a pre-trial hearing. "It is not uncommon in a hung trial to call for an immediate retrial," Lustick said. He said the hung trial proves the court system is fair and that a unanimous vote is needed for a conviction. "I'm very happy and proud of the jury for giving this case this much care and consideration," defense witness Ellen Murphy said. "However, I am very disappointed that the prosecutor called for an immediate retrial." In response to £he hung jury, defendant Ernst expressed her disappointment in the retrial decision and said she may not appeal, depending on the length of her sentence if convicted. "I will probably appeal because this kind of thing (restriction of first amendment rights) needs to be stopped," Talley said. "If we are found innocent, we will probably file a civil suit." Talley expressed his frustration in the decision to retry the misdemeanor case. "If the city is going to continue in this waste of time and money, then so be it," he said. The defendants said they classify this trial and prosecution as a "witch-hunt," but the city responded by denouncing the accusation. Instead, the prosecution argued that the defendants went too far in their actions. To argue their case, the prosecution relied on videotapes of the city council sit-in, along with many other pieces of evidence. "We also used photographs, e-mails that were transmitted between the defendants, See JURY, Page 4 Budget cuts may hike tuition Viking forward Maurice Tyree University players Yusif Aziz is dominated by Seattle Pacific and Daniel Sandrin (40) Both teams By Laura Thoren . THE WESTERN FRONT A 15 percent tuition increase could be an optioBhfor Western's Board of Trustees to compensate for recent statewide budget cuts. Any possible tuition increases, however, would be decided after legislative session is complete in mid-March. . The board of trustees met Monday in Seattle to discuss fund raising at Western in preparation for the state legislature's budget decision. "The trustees discussed the impacts of the budget cut and what the university needs to make up the money," Student Trustee Jeff Kelly said. "The board has not yet discussed specifically what it will do." According to Gov. Gary Locke's state budget proposal for 2002-03, submitted last month, Western will be required to cut 5 percent from its 2002-03 budget of $93.6 million. Locke's proposal for higher education also included maintaining a growing enrollment, increasing financial aid to low and middle-income students and giving tuition-setting authority to the governing boards of universities. The proposal also expands enrollment for worker retraining programs at technical and community colleges. "We support the additional tuition flexibility in the governor's budget," President Karen Morse, said in a December news release. 'Tf authority is granted by the legislature, we will propose tuition adjustments to our board of trustees only in amounts necessary to maintain the high quality of Western's programs and prevent cuts to areas that serve and effect students" Western student and political science major Megan Stydulf receives partial student aid to cover her out-of-state expenses '• See TUITION, Page 4 Poor air quality complaints relocate Western offices ByJoshHaupt THE WESTERN FRONT Air quality concerns forced three Western administrative offices to move during December, with relocations finished this past week. Workers in Western's Offices of accounting, purchasing and telecommunications complained during the past few months of respiratory problems, headaches, tearing eyes and coughing fits, Frits Ponsen, director of telecommunications, said. The departments were previously located at the Administrative Services Building A at 333 32 St. The accounting office moved to Old Main 580/320, purchasing was relocated to both Wilson library 677 and Edens Hall 116 and telecommunications moved to Viking Addition 22. Complaints from the workers in the office of Telecommunications alone were "chronic," Ponsen said, with nearly all employees reporting respiratory problems to some degree. "I had some problems with breathing," telecommunications employee Bobby Hallock said. Ponsen said he believed residual glues from recent constructions and mold created from moisture seeping up through the building's foundation might be the reason for the complaints. "I've not felt anything myself though," Ponsen said. Although 20 people complained at one time during the past months, no solid data existed yet, said Gayle Shipley, director of environmental health and services. "Even if it's just one person, Amber Hurley/ The Western Front Dave Schuyler of Western's Transport Services moves furniture out of Administrative Services A on 32nd St. Facilities Management to make sure the air quality concerns are fixed as soon as possible. Director of Facilities you have to take it seriously," she said. "This is a health, issue." The Office Health was of Environmental working with See OFFICES, Page 4 i \ n i ls Western Women's Basketball "Viking women win 13- straight at Carver Gym with a 88-82 victory over Western Oregon University. See story, Page 11. One group of happy ass-slappers A new AS club called SLAPS! lures its members with one object: Slap your mate's ass before your ass is grass. See story, Page 9. 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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