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January 29,1993/Volume 85, Number 24 Vpstefn Washington University peacefully discussed the subject for nearly dard, make everyone follow the same rules $n|§rem^ :|es|:i|fi$ iarj^itfte^i •;iMl|tepm i^oirijtipp^ ultuvelrMie&arM ::J|||B'u£^ e^iressed;::^ |&paindi^ ;gr|i$ii^ ^Oiijtfi&m ; w ^ ^ details of the ppj^itipn's point of view;" :^ still feels " t r j ^ p ^ l e i h^ & ^ •:;|iist£^ WSL goal: more education for the money By John Pressentin campus government editor If the Washington Student Lobby has its way during this year's legislative session, students of public higher education should see a reasonable line between tuition increases and financial aid, educational quality maintained despite proposals to lift enrollment lids, and student representation on university governance boards in the next year. Despite financial problems, WSL has high hopes for this year's session. Keith Boyd, Western's legislative liaison, said its overriding concern is the proposed tuition hikes. He said a hike is inevitable with the state's recent budget shortfall, but is hopeful the percentage will be lower than former Gov. Gardner's proposed 14-percent increase. "We'd like to see something below 10 percent," he said. ""Whatever the amount, we want it to be intrinsically linked to increased financial aid." Boyd said he thinks Gov. Mike Lowry won't sting students with high tuition increase. It's not likely any firm proposals will be made until next spring. "We're hopeful Lowry will stick to the promises of his campaign, as a strong supporter of higher education," he said. As legislative liaison, Boyd is a member of the State Board of Directors for See LOBBY, page 5 please recycle Western looks for better way to diversify faculty By Chris Geer staff reporter In response to the small growth of tenured minority faculty at Western since 1990, the university has proposed the adoption of a more aggressive recruitment process, said Larry Estrada, vice-provost for diversity and director of American Cultural Studies. According to statics from Estrada's office, two tenured faculty positions have been filled by minority applicants since 1990. Maurice Bryan, director of the Center for Equal Opportunity, said there are many reasons for the small increase in minority-faculty hiring at Western compared to the growth in minority student enrollment. "Part of it is availability. We have been more successful with students because they are out there," Bryan said. He said finding faculty is not always as easy within the current recruitment process. "The (faculty) have to be qualified or moving towards being qualified. In some fields, the numbers are just much smaller," Bryan said. Another hindrance to recruiting minority faculty is the lack of a strong and established minority community in the Bellingham area, a problem that can be resolved by a more aggressive approach, he said. "Those people who don't need to be in a big city or urban center- those are the folks we need to find," Bryan said. Estrada said Western has a number of strategies to bring in more faculty diversity. The first involves developing relationships with specific departments on campus as well as at other institutions. This would give Western a much needed rapport with prospective minority candidates and would enable departments to fill specific vacancies See DIVERSITY, page 4 Low income families get homes with 'sweat equity' By Troy Schauls - staff reporter Whatcom Self Help Homes (WSHH) has been slated to receive $150,000 in state loan money from the Washington Housing Trust Fund to help 15 low-income families build and purchase their own homes. The organization is a non-profit agency that orchestrates the construction and low-interest financing of quality housing for families in Whatcom County making less than 80 percent of the county's median income. But an unusual catch exists. Families who qualify must contribute an average of $23,000 to the finished value of the home in the form of construction labor. Michael More, executive director of the WSHH, calls this time and labor contribution "sweat equity." More says this equity gives low-income families a chance that they would not otherwise have. 'They get to pocket that [equity]," More said, "so you're talking about a very low-income family that can barely afford rent all of a sudden owning a house and having equity to the extent of $23,000. It gives them a real feeling of economic security." The newly appropriated state money will serve to extend the limited resources that WSHH receives from the federal government in two ways. It will allow the 15 borrowing families to take out a mortgage from the federal sources for $10,000 less than the total cost of the house. The difference will be made up by the state-loaned dollars allowing federal dollars to be spread to more families. Secondly, it serves to make the houses even more affordable because payment of the 2 percent annual interest rate is deferred until the owner sells the home. The homes built under the supervision of contractors organized through the agency have an average monthly mortgage payment of $200. Those who qualify for the program must be in the lowest income categories. For example,40 percent of the families Whatcom Self Help Homes serves each year are considered "very low income," meaning that a family of four can make no more than $ 17,200 a year to be eligible— only 50 percent of the county's median income. The other 60 percent are in the "low income" category, where a family of four can make no more than $27,500 per year— 80 percent of the county's median. Sally Higgins, accounts manager for the agency, listed additional considerations for program qualification. "You have to make enough money to afford home ownership as well as meet a credit requirement. So aside from being low-income you have to be able to pay for upkeep, property taxes, sewer and garbage," Higgins said. Since Whatcom Self Help Homes began in 1978, they have helped build 250 homes in the county and they now average 20-25 homes every year. That figure is becoming more difficult to maintain because land close to Bellingham is becoming expensive and See WSHH, page 3 wwiMH^iof? ACCENT^
Object Description
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Title | Western Front - 1993 January 29 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 85, no. 24 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1993-01-29 |
Year Published | 1993 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington University |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor |
Sam Kitchell, Editor Loretta Richardson, Assitant editor R. E. Dalrymple, News editor Scott Tompkins, Assistant News editor John Pressentin, Campus and Government editor Dieter Bohrmann, Features editor R. Nina Ruchirat, Assistant Features editor Chong Kim, Accent editor Ina Smith, Accent editor Lynnette Bonnema, Sports editor Kevin Perron, Issues and Opinions editor Steve Dunkelberger, Assistant Issues and Opinions editor Laura Hussell, Copy editor Colin Wilcox, Copy editor John Lindblom, Photo editor Will Young, Photo editor |
Staff |
Jim Bialek, Publications manager Teari Brown, Business manager Scott Friesen, Graphics Kristi Cooper, Graphics Lawrence Bergquist, Illustrator Staff Reporters : Kristin Alexander Diane Babcock Joshua Barnhill Guy Bergstrom III Cheryl Bishop Vanessa Blackburn Jonathan Burton Angela Cassidy Matthew Cooke Stephen Duncan Christopher Geer Margret Graham Rebecca Hover Christina Hoyer Matt Hulbert Josh Jenkins Robyn Johnson Russell Kasselman Adam Leask Daniel Licari Kathleen Lundgren Pamela McCormick Todd McGee Denise Miller Jeff Misel Chris Moore Eric Munson Lisa Naylor Brett Nickelson Nicola Noteboom Peter Ogden Andrew Pendli Erik Petterson Shahid Rahman Danette Reeff Michelle Reilly Mark Rensink Angie Robison Lance Romo Troy Shauls Christina Schmidt Mark Scholten Karl Schweizer Cynthia Strauss Michele Thielke Jennifer Tipps Renee Treider Kevin Westrick Clayton Wright Holly Yip |
Faculty Advisor | Lyle Harris |
Article Titles | Gay ban forum raises no debate / by Margret Graham (p.1) -- WSL goal: more education for the money / by John Pressentin (p.1) -- Low income families get homes with 'sweat equity' / by Troy Schauls (p.1) -- Western looks for better way to diversity faculty / by Chris Geer (p.1) -- Campus & Bellingham cops box (p.2) -- Western briefs (p.2) -- Across the country and around the world (p.2) -- WWU official announcements (p.2) -- Presidential search begins / by Adam Leask (p.3) -- Professor active in education issues / by Robyn Johnson (p.3) -- BC rabies cases concern local health officials / by Crina Hoyer (p.4) -- Weekly legislative update (p.5) -- WSL debt caused mainly by UW / by John Pressentin (p.5) -- 'Mother Hicks' a serious play with humorous relief / by Kris Alexander (p.6) -- Cultural ambassadors of Mexico to visit the Mount Baker Theatre / by Erik Petterson (p.6) -- Grub & Chug: restaurant review / by Dan Licari (p.6) -- Correction (p.6) -- Bar briefs (p.6) -- Native American performers: troop celebrates various tribal dances / by Erik Petterson (p.7) -- AS welcomes Hammerbox to the VU tonight / by Jonathan Burton (p.7) -- Walking on a sea of feathers / by Matt Hulbert (p.7) -- Superbowl maniacs pick their favorite teams / by Lisa Naylor (p.8) -- Western women defeated by Saints / by Andrew Pendli (p.8) -- Viking men win game of streaks against SFU / by Mark Scholten (p.9) -- Sports briefs (p.9) -- Frontline: environment deserves an option / by Sam Kitchell (p.10) -- Balkan atrocities must be dealt with by Clinton administration / by Kevin Perron (p.10) -- U. S. indecision allows Saddam to gain strength; oppression continues / by Chris Geer (p.10) -- Foundation should maintain ban on South African supporters / by Erin Middlewood and Devin Burghart (p.11) -- Classified (p.11) |
Photographs | Michael Schindler questions the panel on the issue of gays in the military / by John Lindblom (p.1) -- Professor William Demmert / by Will Young (p.3) -- Ballet Folclórico Nacional De Mexico / courtesy of Mount Baker Theatre (p.6) -- The American Native Dance Theatre group will perform Feb. 1 at the Mount Baker Theatre / courtesy of the Mount Baker Theatre (p.7) -- Feathers, hummingbird feeders, boats, purses, and breast pumps come together in Margery Amdur's installation currently on display in the Viking Union Gallery / by Matt Hulbert (p.7) -- Water polo: Lorin Jouag defends Tanya Everts as they practice Wednesday night in the Western Pool / by Adam Leask (p.9) -- Kevin Perron (p.10) -- Chris Geer (p.10) |
Cartoons | Super Bowl Sunday / by L. Bergquist (p.8) -- Meanwhile in Bosnia / by Petterson, Bergquist (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 | 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. |
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 | Western Front - 1993 January 29 - Page 1 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1993-01-29 |
Year Published | 1993 |
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 | January 29,1993/Volume 85, Number 24 Vpstefn Washington University peacefully discussed the subject for nearly dard, make everyone follow the same rules $n|§rem^ :|es|:i|fi$ iarj^itfte^i •;iMl|tepm i^oirijtipp^ ultuvelrMie&arM ::J|||B'u£^ e^iressed;::^ |&paindi^ ;gr|i$ii^ ^Oiijtfi&m ; w ^ ^ details of the ppj^itipn's point of view;" :^ still feels " t r j ^ p ^ l e i h^ & ^ •:;|iist£^ WSL goal: more education for the money By John Pressentin campus government editor If the Washington Student Lobby has its way during this year's legislative session, students of public higher education should see a reasonable line between tuition increases and financial aid, educational quality maintained despite proposals to lift enrollment lids, and student representation on university governance boards in the next year. Despite financial problems, WSL has high hopes for this year's session. Keith Boyd, Western's legislative liaison, said its overriding concern is the proposed tuition hikes. He said a hike is inevitable with the state's recent budget shortfall, but is hopeful the percentage will be lower than former Gov. Gardner's proposed 14-percent increase. "We'd like to see something below 10 percent," he said. ""Whatever the amount, we want it to be intrinsically linked to increased financial aid." Boyd said he thinks Gov. Mike Lowry won't sting students with high tuition increase. It's not likely any firm proposals will be made until next spring. "We're hopeful Lowry will stick to the promises of his campaign, as a strong supporter of higher education," he said. As legislative liaison, Boyd is a member of the State Board of Directors for See LOBBY, page 5 please recycle Western looks for better way to diversify faculty By Chris Geer staff reporter In response to the small growth of tenured minority faculty at Western since 1990, the university has proposed the adoption of a more aggressive recruitment process, said Larry Estrada, vice-provost for diversity and director of American Cultural Studies. According to statics from Estrada's office, two tenured faculty positions have been filled by minority applicants since 1990. Maurice Bryan, director of the Center for Equal Opportunity, said there are many reasons for the small increase in minority-faculty hiring at Western compared to the growth in minority student enrollment. "Part of it is availability. We have been more successful with students because they are out there," Bryan said. He said finding faculty is not always as easy within the current recruitment process. "The (faculty) have to be qualified or moving towards being qualified. In some fields, the numbers are just much smaller," Bryan said. Another hindrance to recruiting minority faculty is the lack of a strong and established minority community in the Bellingham area, a problem that can be resolved by a more aggressive approach, he said. "Those people who don't need to be in a big city or urban center- those are the folks we need to find," Bryan said. Estrada said Western has a number of strategies to bring in more faculty diversity. The first involves developing relationships with specific departments on campus as well as at other institutions. This would give Western a much needed rapport with prospective minority candidates and would enable departments to fill specific vacancies See DIVERSITY, page 4 Low income families get homes with 'sweat equity' By Troy Schauls - staff reporter Whatcom Self Help Homes (WSHH) has been slated to receive $150,000 in state loan money from the Washington Housing Trust Fund to help 15 low-income families build and purchase their own homes. The organization is a non-profit agency that orchestrates the construction and low-interest financing of quality housing for families in Whatcom County making less than 80 percent of the county's median income. But an unusual catch exists. Families who qualify must contribute an average of $23,000 to the finished value of the home in the form of construction labor. Michael More, executive director of the WSHH, calls this time and labor contribution "sweat equity." More says this equity gives low-income families a chance that they would not otherwise have. 'They get to pocket that [equity]," More said, "so you're talking about a very low-income family that can barely afford rent all of a sudden owning a house and having equity to the extent of $23,000. It gives them a real feeling of economic security." The newly appropriated state money will serve to extend the limited resources that WSHH receives from the federal government in two ways. It will allow the 15 borrowing families to take out a mortgage from the federal sources for $10,000 less than the total cost of the house. The difference will be made up by the state-loaned dollars allowing federal dollars to be spread to more families. Secondly, it serves to make the houses even more affordable because payment of the 2 percent annual interest rate is deferred until the owner sells the home. The homes built under the supervision of contractors organized through the agency have an average monthly mortgage payment of $200. Those who qualify for the program must be in the lowest income categories. For example,40 percent of the families Whatcom Self Help Homes serves each year are considered "very low income," meaning that a family of four can make no more than $ 17,200 a year to be eligible— only 50 percent of the county's median income. The other 60 percent are in the "low income" category, where a family of four can make no more than $27,500 per year— 80 percent of the county's median. Sally Higgins, accounts manager for the agency, listed additional considerations for program qualification. "You have to make enough money to afford home ownership as well as meet a credit requirement. So aside from being low-income you have to be able to pay for upkeep, property taxes, sewer and garbage," Higgins said. Since Whatcom Self Help Homes began in 1978, they have helped build 250 homes in the county and they now average 20-25 homes every year. That figure is becoming more difficult to maintain because land close to Bellingham is becoming expensive and See WSHH, page 3 wwiMH^iof? ACCENT^ |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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