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t UCONN DO ANYTHING UConn can defeat Duke and Georgia Tech for NCAA title. Sports, Page 15 SAVE SOME SKIN Staying home for the break saves you from the sun. Opinions, Page 18 WANNA HEAR A DIRTY JOKE? Comics fire uncensored punch lines at patrons. Accent, Page 10 Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington ISSUE 1 VOLUME 129 The Western Front FRIDAY APRIL 2, 2004 AS halts return of shuttle I Re™iont°,aw may restore aid By Annalisa Leonard The Western Front The Associated Students board of directors failed the student transportation fee initiative by a 5-2 vote Wednesday, effectively stalling efforts to acquire $180,000 to fund a permanent |H daytime shuttle for next year. "The AS board understands the need to address the parking issue," said Rachel Zomrnick, AS vice president for legislative and community affairs. She said the students present- ^ ing the information voiced intentions of connecting the shuttle program to the Whatcom Transportation Authority bus system, which was not feasible with its proposal. Zomrnick said she will be in £ close contact with this group for the rest of spring quarter to create a new transportation plan. George Pierce, vice president of business and financial affairs, —.-.-. said his organization would conduct an analysis of the rider ship A and decide where the resources SEE Shuttle, PAGE 6 Ben Arnold/The Western Front Next to a sign informing students and faculty that Western's daytime shuttle program is no longer operating, Western students walk out of the Campus Services building, a popular stop for students paying for parking tickets and Whatcom Transportation Authority bus passes. Rec Center receives national award By Caleb Heeringa The Western Front Western's Wade King Student Recreation Center is not only one of the best in the state, it is one of the best in the nation, according to the National Intramural Recreation Sports Association. The association has chosen the recreation center as the recipient of the Outstanding Sports Facilities Award. Fewer than 10 newly opened recreation facilities receive this award each year. The association will present the award to Western on April 19 in Albuquerque, N.M. The association looks for architectural design and aesthetic beauty, as well as other specific attributes from new recreation centers when presenting this award, said Joe Kaminski, chairman of the association's facilities management committee. "The things that distinguish recreation centers (from one another) are unique features, such as a climbing wall, or a food area, or maybe a recreational pool," Kaminski said. Opened this past fall, the recreation center has all those features, in addition to three weight and cardiovascular areas, a gym with three basketball courts, an elevated, three-lane track, a 25-person whirlpool, locker rooms, two group exercise rooms, a wellness resource room and a conference room- for 22 people. The recreation center was named after 10-year-old Wade King, who died in the June 1999 Olympic Pipeline Co. explosion in Bellingham's Whatcom Falls Park. King's parents, Frank and Mary King, donate hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to Western's athletic programs. "We are just tickled that Western is winning this award, and that Wade's SEE Award, PAGE 4 to drug offenders By Tara Nelson The Western Front Former Western student Charles Weisner, 29, was arrested in 1997 for a felony possession of marijuana — because of k federal law, that charge still haunts him seyen years later. Weisner, along with many students throughout the nation, said he is afraid to file a financial aid application because the Bush administration is stringently enforcing the federal Higher Education Act, which prevents applicants with prior drug convictions from receiving federal aid. But students such as Weisner may not have to worry much longer if an amendment to the Higher Education Act, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and Rep. Mark Souder, R-Ind., the bill's original author, is passed. The amendment would jqgiB^feJ.^ retroactive provision that denies students' financial aid for prior drug-related offenses, said Martina-Green, press secretary for Souder. Green said he hopes the bill will be introduced within the next month. The 1998 amendment originally was intended to discontinue aid to students who were charged with drug-related offenses while attending school, Green said. The Clinton and Bush administrations have distorted the meaning of the law to include applicants with prior offenses, he said. "(The Clinton (and Bush a ^ ^ H ^® trations) misinterpreted it arid^wrote* enforcement regulations that created a 'reach-back' provision never included - in the original law," Green said'.-..." "Thus, federal aid applicants are now - asked on their application forms if-- they have ever been convicfssfe-&£*a - SEE Aid, PAGE 4 Western nixes The College Store's advertising stunt By Chrystal Doucette The Western Front Managers at The College Store said they planned to hide 1,000 tokens worth a dollar each on Western's campus for students to use toward textbook purchases. On March 29, however, Wendy Bohlke, assistant attorney general for Western, and Western director of purchasing Dale Monroe sent the store a letter prohibiting the promotion. The letter cited a violation under the Viking Union Sale of Goods and Services policy. Bohlke said commercial solicitations on campus can only be done through the Viking Union. She said the store's attempt to distribute the tokens relates to Section A of the policy, which restricts the on-campus sales of goods or services to Vendor's Row. Restricting advertising limits litter and helps maintain Western's academic environment, Bohlke said. "It's a sweet idea in many ways, but what if people don't- want it and it just lies on the ground?" she said. Western sophomore Jordan Rush said he thinks litter could be an issue, especially if students aren't aware of the promotion. "If they're distributing 1,000 coins throughout campus and every one isn't picked up, they'll have to remember where they put them and pick them up," he said. The store advertised in The Western Front on March 12. The College Store planned to distribute tokens March 30 and collect any leftovers, although it expected none, said Zeke Spier, assistant manager at The College Store. Spier said he hopes to resolve the issue and distribute tokens in the near future. The store also offered a free shuttle from Western on March 29 and 30 but were told in the letter to discontinue service. It continued SEE Textbooks, PAGE 6 Chrystal Doucette/The ^^. Western Front Students wait to pay for textbooks and school supplies at The College Store on Tuesday, March 30. The College Store planned to distribute 1,000 coins on campus the same day :1 that would be worth a dollar each in textbooks, but Western administration halted the promotion.
Object Description
Rating | |
Title | Western Front - 2004 April 2 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 129, no. 1 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 2004-04-02 |
Year Published | 2004 |
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 |
Josh Dumond, editor in chief Mugs Scherer, managing editor Cari Lyle, head copy editor Zoe Fraley, copy editor Sarah Getchman, copy editor Pete Louras, photo editor Matt DeVeau, news editor Jeremy Edwards, news editor Lee Fehrenbacher, accent editor Jen Rittenhouse, features editor Jelena Washington, sports editor Travis Sherer, opinions editor Jack Carr, online/graphics editor Aaron Apple, online/graphics editor |
Staff |
Wolfgang Deerkop, columnist Matt Haver, cartoonist Daniel Diedrich, cartoonist Jenny Maag, community liaison BJ Arnold, photo assistant Alethea Macomber, business manager Joel Hall, advertising manager Reporters : Anthony Accetturo Ian Alexander Matthew Anderson Heidi Bay Matt Black Jacob Block Kathryn Brenize Seamus Burke Jennifer Crane Chrystal Doucette Natalie Emery Jessica Evans Drew Hankins Lauren Hardin Caleb Heeringa Lucas Henning Michelle Himple Kenna Hodgson Chris Huber Wendy Johns Dan Johnson Michael Johnson Ben Johnston Cheryl Julian Annalisa Leonard Shannon McCain Sean McCormick Michelle McRory Michael Murray Tara Nelson Crystal Oberholtzer Claire Ryman Nick Schmidt Byron Sherry Jesse Smith Anna Sowa Brandy Strunk Anastasia Tietje Guillermo Ventura Zeb Wainwright David Wray |
Photographer |
Ben Arnold Chrystal Doucette Zeb Wainwright Chris Huber Brandy Strunk Caleb Heeringa Wendy Johns |
Faculty Advisor | Lyle Harris |
Article Titles | AS halts return of shuttle / by Annalisa Leonard (p.1) -- Revision to law may restore aid to drug offenders / by Tara Nelson (p.1) -- Rec Center receives national award / by Caleb Heeringa (p.1) -- Western nixes The College Store's advertising stunt / by Chrystal Doucette (p.1) -- Cops box (p.2) -- Viking voices (p.2) -- AP Wire news briefs (p.2) -- Official announcements (p.2) -- Fallout from court ruling raises questions / by Zeb Wainwright (p.3) -- Notice of WWU discrimination complaint procedure equal opportunity services (p.5) -- Room and board may increase to fund two new residence halls / by Wendy Johns (p.6) -- Western plans second renovation of Miller Hall / by Chris Huber (p.7) -- Accent (p.9) -- Exhibit scratches the surface of the American face / by Anastasia Tietje (p.9) -- Sex, drugs and uncensored stand-up / by Brandy Strunk (p.10) -- Gorillas help professor overcome autism / by Matt Black (p.11) -- Dr. Seuss films: not in a box, not with a fox / by Byron Sherry (p.11) -- Less chatter, more splatter / by Jacob Block (p.12) -- Coen bros revive Mackendrick's classic flick / by Ian Alexander (p.12) -- Movie to remember / by Nick Schmidt (p.13) -- In the spotlight (p.13) -- Sports (p.14) -- Softball hopes for success despite young pitching staff / by Caleb Heeringa (p.14) -- UConn headed for No. 1 in NCAA national championships / by Michael Murray (p.15) -- Huskies basketball enjoyed turnaround season with Romar / by Nick Schmidt (p.15) -- Spring intramural's offer plethora of popular activities / by Wendy Johns (p.16) -- Opinions (p.17) -- Frontline (p.18) -- Classified (p.19) |
Photographs | [Sign next to Campus Services building] (p.1) -- [Students in line at Book Store] (p.1) -- Chris Puhl (p.2) -- Megan Williams (p.2) -- Devon Smith (p.2) -- BP Amoco PLC's dock (p.3) -- Charles Weisner (p.4) -- [Uneven sections of brick in the Miller Hall courtyard] (p.7) -- Catherine Opie / courtesy of Erika Lindsay (p.9) -- [Naked man] / courtesy of Erika Lindsay (p.9) -- [Students in front of Campus Services building] (p.10) -- Brad Upton (p.10) -- Brad Brake (p.10) -- Dawn Prince-Hughes (p.11) -- Tom Hanks, Irma P. Hall / courtesy of Melinda Sue Gordon (p.12) -- [Team of thieves] / courtesy of Melinda Sue Gordon(p.12) -- Marlon Wayans, J.K. Simmons / courtesy of Melinda Sue Gordon (p.12) -- Sarah Arnold (p.14) -- Danny Berg, Annie Koler (p.16) -- Wendy Johns (p.17) -- Lauren Hardin (p.17) -- Caleb Heeringa (p.18) -- Wolfgang Deerkop (p.18) |
Cartoons | [Bin Laden? no thanks ...] / Matt Haver (p.18) |
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 | t UCONN DO ANYTHING UConn can defeat Duke and Georgia Tech for NCAA title. Sports, Page 15 SAVE SOME SKIN Staying home for the break saves you from the sun. Opinions, Page 18 WANNA HEAR A DIRTY JOKE? Comics fire uncensored punch lines at patrons. Accent, Page 10 Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington ISSUE 1 VOLUME 129 The Western Front FRIDAY APRIL 2, 2004 AS halts return of shuttle I Re™iont°,aw may restore aid By Annalisa Leonard The Western Front The Associated Students board of directors failed the student transportation fee initiative by a 5-2 vote Wednesday, effectively stalling efforts to acquire $180,000 to fund a permanent |H daytime shuttle for next year. "The AS board understands the need to address the parking issue," said Rachel Zomrnick, AS vice president for legislative and community affairs. She said the students present- ^ ing the information voiced intentions of connecting the shuttle program to the Whatcom Transportation Authority bus system, which was not feasible with its proposal. Zomrnick said she will be in £ close contact with this group for the rest of spring quarter to create a new transportation plan. George Pierce, vice president of business and financial affairs, —.-.-. said his organization would conduct an analysis of the rider ship A and decide where the resources SEE Shuttle, PAGE 6 Ben Arnold/The Western Front Next to a sign informing students and faculty that Western's daytime shuttle program is no longer operating, Western students walk out of the Campus Services building, a popular stop for students paying for parking tickets and Whatcom Transportation Authority bus passes. Rec Center receives national award By Caleb Heeringa The Western Front Western's Wade King Student Recreation Center is not only one of the best in the state, it is one of the best in the nation, according to the National Intramural Recreation Sports Association. The association has chosen the recreation center as the recipient of the Outstanding Sports Facilities Award. Fewer than 10 newly opened recreation facilities receive this award each year. The association will present the award to Western on April 19 in Albuquerque, N.M. The association looks for architectural design and aesthetic beauty, as well as other specific attributes from new recreation centers when presenting this award, said Joe Kaminski, chairman of the association's facilities management committee. "The things that distinguish recreation centers (from one another) are unique features, such as a climbing wall, or a food area, or maybe a recreational pool," Kaminski said. Opened this past fall, the recreation center has all those features, in addition to three weight and cardiovascular areas, a gym with three basketball courts, an elevated, three-lane track, a 25-person whirlpool, locker rooms, two group exercise rooms, a wellness resource room and a conference room- for 22 people. The recreation center was named after 10-year-old Wade King, who died in the June 1999 Olympic Pipeline Co. explosion in Bellingham's Whatcom Falls Park. King's parents, Frank and Mary King, donate hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to Western's athletic programs. "We are just tickled that Western is winning this award, and that Wade's SEE Award, PAGE 4 to drug offenders By Tara Nelson The Western Front Former Western student Charles Weisner, 29, was arrested in 1997 for a felony possession of marijuana — because of k federal law, that charge still haunts him seyen years later. Weisner, along with many students throughout the nation, said he is afraid to file a financial aid application because the Bush administration is stringently enforcing the federal Higher Education Act, which prevents applicants with prior drug convictions from receiving federal aid. But students such as Weisner may not have to worry much longer if an amendment to the Higher Education Act, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and Rep. Mark Souder, R-Ind., the bill's original author, is passed. The amendment would jqgiB^feJ.^ retroactive provision that denies students' financial aid for prior drug-related offenses, said Martina-Green, press secretary for Souder. Green said he hopes the bill will be introduced within the next month. The 1998 amendment originally was intended to discontinue aid to students who were charged with drug-related offenses while attending school, Green said. The Clinton and Bush administrations have distorted the meaning of the law to include applicants with prior offenses, he said. "(The Clinton (and Bush a ^ ^ H ^® trations) misinterpreted it arid^wrote* enforcement regulations that created a 'reach-back' provision never included - in the original law," Green said'.-..." "Thus, federal aid applicants are now - asked on their application forms if-- they have ever been convicfssfe-&£*a - SEE Aid, PAGE 4 Western nixes The College Store's advertising stunt By Chrystal Doucette The Western Front Managers at The College Store said they planned to hide 1,000 tokens worth a dollar each on Western's campus for students to use toward textbook purchases. On March 29, however, Wendy Bohlke, assistant attorney general for Western, and Western director of purchasing Dale Monroe sent the store a letter prohibiting the promotion. The letter cited a violation under the Viking Union Sale of Goods and Services policy. Bohlke said commercial solicitations on campus can only be done through the Viking Union. She said the store's attempt to distribute the tokens relates to Section A of the policy, which restricts the on-campus sales of goods or services to Vendor's Row. Restricting advertising limits litter and helps maintain Western's academic environment, Bohlke said. "It's a sweet idea in many ways, but what if people don't- want it and it just lies on the ground?" she said. Western sophomore Jordan Rush said he thinks litter could be an issue, especially if students aren't aware of the promotion. "If they're distributing 1,000 coins throughout campus and every one isn't picked up, they'll have to remember where they put them and pick them up," he said. The store advertised in The Western Front on March 12. The College Store planned to distribute tokens March 30 and collect any leftovers, although it expected none, said Zeke Spier, assistant manager at The College Store. Spier said he hopes to resolve the issue and distribute tokens in the near future. The store also offered a free shuttle from Western on March 29 and 30 but were told in the letter to discontinue service. It continued SEE Textbooks, PAGE 6 Chrystal Doucette/The ^^. Western Front Students wait to pay for textbooks and school supplies at The College Store on Tuesday, March 30. The College Store planned to distribute 1,000 coins on campus the same day :1 that would be worth a dollar each in textbooks, but Western administration halted the promotion. |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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