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Cross Country Transfer student recovers from injury to nearly set course record. See Story, Page 12. Bar Specials Day by day guide to partying in downtown Bellingham See Story, Page 9. The Western Front Western Washington University Volume 123 Issue 2 Bellingham, Washington 'Upskirt' photos ruled legal in state Supreme Court BY MIKE BAAB In Washington state, it is perfectly legal to film up any woman's skirt, as long as she is in public. The state Supreme Court ruled Sept. 19 that Washington's voyeurism law does not apply to 'upskirt' photography. Western political science professor Paul Chen said many citizens might be confused about why the court would make such a decision. "This decision is going to bother most people," Chen said. "(The court is) constitutionally powerless to do what people want them to do." The court unanimously decided the voyeurism statute, which prohibits viewing or filming anyone in a place where they would have "a reasonable expectation of privacy," does not protect people in public. According to current Washington state law, any part of a persons body can be filmed or photographed as long as they are in public. The state Supreme Court Chief Justice Gerry Alexander said the court simply interpreted the law as the legislature wrote it, and it would not have been fair to stretch the statute to punish behavior it does not specifically prohibit. "I feel very comfortable with the legal analysis in this case," Alexander said. "We did what judges are supposed to do." According to the court's decision, one defendant in the case, Sean Glas, was convicted under the anti-voyeurism statute in 1999 after photographing Sears employees from below at a Yakima mall. Court documents stated the employees knew they were being photographed after they saw a flash and looked down to find Glas kneeling behind them with a camera. Richard Sorrells, the other defendant, went to the Bite of Seattle in 2000 with an upward-facing video camera in a duffel bag. Police found a tape containing under-the-skirt footage of women and young girls in his camera. Alexander said the law, as written, did not prohibit Sorrells' and Glas' actions. 'They didn't commit a crime," Alexander said. See COURT, Page 4 Job market lacks opportunities BY PETER MALCOLM With the state and country in an economic lull, the task of finding a job in Bellingham is daunting. Students and graduates are forced to settle for any job they can scrounge up. Western senior Matt Samms said he spent more than four months looking for a job in the rectaurant industry, handing in several applications before finally accepting a job at Haggen. "I had to settle for it," Samms said. "I needed a job pretty bad, so I just took it." Unfortunately for Samms and other students, the job search does not get any easier after graduation, Western graduate Lesley Davies said. Davies said she has been looking for a job since she graduated from Western in June with a double major in history and political science. She said she has not been offered an interview in spite of submitting more than 20 applications in the Bellingham and Bellevue areas. To make money while searching for a job, Davies said she works part-time at Fred Meyer. "It's really frustrating," she said. "I have a college degree; and I'm working in the Fred Meyer deli." She said several employers have told her she does not have enough experience to fill jobs that she considers entry level. "It's a Catch-22," she said. "I need a job to get experience, but I can't get a job because I don't See JOBS, Page 4 * : : 1 R : V 5^ Western seniors Mike Ehmann and Est! Shay, members of the AS club Swing Kids, dance in hope of attracting jllllll^^ Part-time professor runs for Congress BY MINDY PEASE Part-time Western professor Bruce Guthrie is running for the U.S. House of Representatives on a Libertarian ticket, in hopes of legalizing marijuana, slashing corporate welfare and repealing two controversial acts. Guthrie decided to run for Congress, he said, because he wanted to protect civil rights. "I'm afraid that our rights are being eroded very slowly in this country," he said. "It's like being nibbled to death by ducks." Guthrie said he wants to repeal the United and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act, which gives the executive branch the power to arrest people based on suspicion of terrorist activity. The bill was the biggest civil-rights violation in the last 50 years, Guthrie said. He said the bill was unconstitutional and criticized his opponent, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen CD-Wash.), who voted for the bill. Instead, Guthrie said he wants to deal with the causes of terrorism and take U.S. soldiers out of Saudi Arabia. "Aren't Saudis wealthy enough to handle their own defense?" Guthrie said. Larsen's press secretary Charla Neuman said Larsen had concerns about the USA PATRIOT Act, but he voted for it because it would triple the number of Immigration and Naturalization Service inspectors, border patrol and custom service personnel. "We needed inspectors, and this was a way to get them," Neuman said. It is hard to find a perfect bill in Washington, D.C., she said. While arguing his position for the bill, Guthrie said he has reasons for legalizing marijuana. He said he smoked marijuana six times in college but has not in the past 18 years. Guthrie said he wants to legalize marijuana, not because See CONGRESS, Page 4 Heather Trimm/ The Western Front Western professor Bruce Guthrie is campaigning for U.S. Congress. For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail The Western Front at wfront@cc.wwu.edu www.westernfrontonline.com Please recycle
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Title | Western Front - 2002 September 27 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 123, no. 2 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 2002-09-27 |
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 |
Courtney L. Howard, editor-in-chief Candace Nelson, managing editor Andrea Jasinek, copy editor Mike Baab, copy editor Brianne Holte, copy editor Heather Trimm, photo editor Derek Sheppard, news editor Lisa Mandt, news editor Ailey Kato, accent editor Helen Hollister, features editor Christopher A. Smith, sports editor Paul Nicholas Carlson, opinions editor Amber Blondin, online editor Kristen Proctor, cartoonist |
Staff |
Alethea Macomber, business manager Joel Hall, advertising manager Reporters : Kellyn Ballard Timothy Ballard Jeanna Barrett Kristina Beall Justin Berreth Eric Berto Annie Billington Megan Burcham Samuel Chayavichitsilp Lori Coleman Katherine Dasovich Matthew DeLong Laurel Eddy Joshua Fejeran Holly Forstie Audra Fredrickson Michele Girard Matthew Hietala Donica Hinman-Burnett Katie James Dennis Krantz Andrew Jacobs Peter Louras Peter Malcolm Aaron Managhan Colin McDonald Meagan McFadden Brendan McLaughlin Lynsey Nylin Meaghan Ord Mindy Pease Erik Peterson Erik Robinson Brandon Rosage Nicole Russo Gig Schlich Andrew Schmidt Christopher Schweitzer Shara Smith Christina Tercero Israel Wainwright |
Photographer |
Heather Trimm Audra Fredrickson Shara Smith |
Faculty Advisor | Lyle Harris |
Article Titles | Upskirt photos ruled legal in state supreme court / by Mike Baab (p.1) -- Job market lacks opportunities / by Peter Malcolm (p.1) -- Red square becomes information hub (p.1) -- Part-time professor funs for congress / by Mindy Pease (p.1) -- Cope box (p.2) -- Viking voices (p.2) -- AP Wire news briefs (p.2) -- Official announcements (p.2) -- Parking policies confuse, create problems for students / by Audra Fredrickson (p.4) -- Western renovation modernizes Highland Hall / by Shara B. Smith (p.5) -- Additional funds allow for more Greencoats, expanded van escort / by Laurel Eddy (p.5) -- Banned books week celebrates freedom of speech / by Matthew Hietala (p.6) -- Tuition increase causes financial pressure / by Matt DeLong (p.6) -- In the spotlight (p.7) -- Mellow weather in Beck's Sea Change / by Aaron Managhan (p.7) -- Frequenting Fringe Fest / by Lori Coleman (p.8) -- Daily dose of cheap beer / by Joshua Fejeran (p.9) -- Sports (p.10) -- Vikings hope to remain undefeated against Saint Mary's / by Matt Hietala (p.10) -- Students find recreational options at Western / by Peter Louras (p.11) -- Athletic opportunities (p.11) -- Western runner seconds away from course record / by Megan Burcham (p.12) -- Opinions (p.13) -- Frontline (p.14) -- Classified (p.15) |
Photographs | Mike Ehmann, Esti Shay (p.1) -- Bruce Guthrie (p.1) -- [Students in line at the Viking Union] (p.4) -- Julie Haughton (p.5) -- [Beck Hansen] / courtesy of Geffen Records (p.7) -- Charlie Van (p.8) -- Eric Lindner (p.9) -- Sandy Brewer (p.9) -- B.J. Frost (p.10) -- Paul Kezes / courtesy of Kurt Hartmaier (p.12) |
Cartoons | Hey! I'm goin deep! / Kristen Proctor (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 |
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 | Cross Country Transfer student recovers from injury to nearly set course record. See Story, Page 12. Bar Specials Day by day guide to partying in downtown Bellingham See Story, Page 9. The Western Front Western Washington University Volume 123 Issue 2 Bellingham, Washington 'Upskirt' photos ruled legal in state Supreme Court BY MIKE BAAB In Washington state, it is perfectly legal to film up any woman's skirt, as long as she is in public. The state Supreme Court ruled Sept. 19 that Washington's voyeurism law does not apply to 'upskirt' photography. Western political science professor Paul Chen said many citizens might be confused about why the court would make such a decision. "This decision is going to bother most people," Chen said. "(The court is) constitutionally powerless to do what people want them to do." The court unanimously decided the voyeurism statute, which prohibits viewing or filming anyone in a place where they would have "a reasonable expectation of privacy," does not protect people in public. According to current Washington state law, any part of a persons body can be filmed or photographed as long as they are in public. The state Supreme Court Chief Justice Gerry Alexander said the court simply interpreted the law as the legislature wrote it, and it would not have been fair to stretch the statute to punish behavior it does not specifically prohibit. "I feel very comfortable with the legal analysis in this case," Alexander said. "We did what judges are supposed to do." According to the court's decision, one defendant in the case, Sean Glas, was convicted under the anti-voyeurism statute in 1999 after photographing Sears employees from below at a Yakima mall. Court documents stated the employees knew they were being photographed after they saw a flash and looked down to find Glas kneeling behind them with a camera. Richard Sorrells, the other defendant, went to the Bite of Seattle in 2000 with an upward-facing video camera in a duffel bag. Police found a tape containing under-the-skirt footage of women and young girls in his camera. Alexander said the law, as written, did not prohibit Sorrells' and Glas' actions. 'They didn't commit a crime," Alexander said. See COURT, Page 4 Job market lacks opportunities BY PETER MALCOLM With the state and country in an economic lull, the task of finding a job in Bellingham is daunting. Students and graduates are forced to settle for any job they can scrounge up. Western senior Matt Samms said he spent more than four months looking for a job in the rectaurant industry, handing in several applications before finally accepting a job at Haggen. "I had to settle for it," Samms said. "I needed a job pretty bad, so I just took it." Unfortunately for Samms and other students, the job search does not get any easier after graduation, Western graduate Lesley Davies said. Davies said she has been looking for a job since she graduated from Western in June with a double major in history and political science. She said she has not been offered an interview in spite of submitting more than 20 applications in the Bellingham and Bellevue areas. To make money while searching for a job, Davies said she works part-time at Fred Meyer. "It's really frustrating," she said. "I have a college degree; and I'm working in the Fred Meyer deli." She said several employers have told her she does not have enough experience to fill jobs that she considers entry level. "It's a Catch-22," she said. "I need a job to get experience, but I can't get a job because I don't See JOBS, Page 4 * : : 1 R : V 5^ Western seniors Mike Ehmann and Est! Shay, members of the AS club Swing Kids, dance in hope of attracting jllllll^^ Part-time professor runs for Congress BY MINDY PEASE Part-time Western professor Bruce Guthrie is running for the U.S. House of Representatives on a Libertarian ticket, in hopes of legalizing marijuana, slashing corporate welfare and repealing two controversial acts. Guthrie decided to run for Congress, he said, because he wanted to protect civil rights. "I'm afraid that our rights are being eroded very slowly in this country," he said. "It's like being nibbled to death by ducks." Guthrie said he wants to repeal the United and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act, which gives the executive branch the power to arrest people based on suspicion of terrorist activity. The bill was the biggest civil-rights violation in the last 50 years, Guthrie said. He said the bill was unconstitutional and criticized his opponent, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen CD-Wash.), who voted for the bill. Instead, Guthrie said he wants to deal with the causes of terrorism and take U.S. soldiers out of Saudi Arabia. "Aren't Saudis wealthy enough to handle their own defense?" Guthrie said. Larsen's press secretary Charla Neuman said Larsen had concerns about the USA PATRIOT Act, but he voted for it because it would triple the number of Immigration and Naturalization Service inspectors, border patrol and custom service personnel. "We needed inspectors, and this was a way to get them," Neuman said. It is hard to find a perfect bill in Washington, D.C., she said. While arguing his position for the bill, Guthrie said he has reasons for legalizing marijuana. He said he smoked marijuana six times in college but has not in the past 18 years. Guthrie said he wants to legalize marijuana, not because See CONGRESS, Page 4 Heather Trimm/ The Western Front Western professor Bruce Guthrie is campaigning for U.S. Congress. For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail The Western Front at wfront@cc.wwu.edu www.westernfrontonline.com Please recycle |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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