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SKI TO SEA: Eight event race comes to Bellingham ACCENT, 9 GOLF: Vikings shoot for number two SPORTS, 11 Friday, May 23,1997 Volume 100 Issue 15 WESTERN FRONT Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington Is America undermining Mexico? Influential Mexican journalist, commentator says yes By Michelle Rennie The Western Front The erosion of Mexican nationalism by waves of economic globalization, Americanization of Mexican culture and recognition of the problems of indigenous people are some of the challenges facing his country today, Mexican journalist and cultural commentator, Carlos Monsivais told an attentive audience Tuesday evening. This soft-spoken man with a shock of white hair and heavy black framed glasses detailed these themes in his talk entitled "Will Nationalism be Bilingual?" to 250 people in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. Monsivais had his audience pasted to their seats with a glue of cultural and political observations, which were both Witty and profound. Monsivais, 59, has written political and social commentary for leading Mexican publications, La Jornada and PrOcesb. He is considered one of Mexico's leading intellectuals. Very little about Mexican society, politics and culture escapes his scrutiny. "(He is) one of Mexico's most beloved, charismatic, prolific, grouchy and eclectic authors," said James Loucky, director of the Center for International Studies and Programs. The Center joined the Consulate of Mexico and the Whatcom Hispanic Organization to sponsor the event. In 1992, a group of Mexican intellectuals came together to discuss the pending North American Free Trade Agreement, its impact on culture and the future of Mexican nationalism. A consensus was reached that "we will not become North American," Monsivais said. However, with the implementation of NAFTA on Jan. 1, 1994, came the message, "Keep silent, nationalism — you came out of the past! Accept the national destiny imposed by the free market," Monsivais said. NAFTA poses a real threat "to the disappearance of critical nationalism in light of the new social Darwinism where only the most capable survive," he said. "This new doctrine replaces nationalism with productivity and diminishes the sense of history. This new religion of private enterprise would sweep away ideas of equality and justice. In practical terms, its name is NAFTA," Monsivais said. "Under NAFTA, Mexico would be a country where nationalism is not a social force, but a philosophical attribute and soon be a philo- Front/Michelle Rennie sophical limitation," Monsivais Maria Elena Treviho, law and diversity student, and Mexican journalist Carlos Monsivais ^ d ' in line for food at the reception following his speech Tuesday in the PAC. Mexico, Monsivais explained, is a country with a rich legacy. "In the 1950s, Mexico did not belong to the third world — that would come and the idea of arriving late to Western civilization was a sentence still to be written on the wall." Nowadays, "popular (Mexican) culture is being kidnapped by America," Monsivais said. "Ninety percent of the films and videos in the country are American. Who can compete with Batman and Robin?" "There are only two bookstores in Mexico City, one in Monterrey and one in Guadalajara. All the rest have closed," Monsivais said. 'The Simpsons are the enemy of the traditions," translation of reality, the commercial interpretation of reality. "Traditions are vanishing, yet traditions refuse to die. For example, the Day of the Dead is merging with Halloween. You now have Indian children saying 'trick or treat' or 'hasta la vista, baby.'" In Velacruz, the players of the tradition-impact ditions," Monsivais said. "Television's the SSeeee Commentator, page 3 Master plan faces several problems Planning examined as Western prepares for campus forum • • ^ • • • S i " ^WSMiMMBKKi nrnhlp.ms misinterpretations and Union Main Lounge. The meeting Western and residents to present The City of Bellingham Plann By Arvid Hokanson The Western Front The confusion surrounding Western's Draft Comprehensive Master Plan continues to build from all sides as finals and summer break approach. Sparked by communication problems, misinterpretations and planning process changes, the master plan process has no immediate end in sight. Originally, Western hoped to have the master plan approved by the city for the forthcoming Western Board of Trustees meetings on June 9. Western's Board of Trustees holds the final vote on all matters relating to Western's master plan. Western Vice President of Business and Financial Affairs George Pierce said that the process will now likely run through the summer and into September. Western plans to hold a meeting at noon May 28 in the Viking Union Main Lounge. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the campus community to voice agenm, will address the nmmonsi^g0 the Western unmmr plaWmid the surrounding neighborhoojLvlans.j^^ ia !|§!!P Director of City PjMnninglmd Communiftm/evelomtent opinions on the master plan. One resident of Happy Valley said that at the recent Happy Valley cottage meeting, the community felt ill-prepared. He suggested that Western allow for both Western and residents to present their issues, as opposed to just having citizens react to the expansive plan. At the cottage meetings, questions about parking, land acquisition and the planning process have been raised. In the letter written on May 7 to the city planning department, Pierce wrote it would be beneficial for Western's neighborhood and master planning to be combined into a single process. Patricia Decker, director of city planning and community development, said her department • is still in the process of evaluating the letter from Pierce. The City of Bellingham Planning Commission will be holding its next meeting at 7 p.m. June 5 in the City Council chambers. "The meeting will be a continuation of what happened at the April meeting," Decker said. "The agenda will address the relationship of the Western master plan and the surrounding neighborhood plans, and how (planning and community development) should proceed with evaluating the City Comprehensive Plan with Western's master plan," Decker said. "It may be difficult for them to combine these things," Decker said. See Plan, page 3
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Title | Western Front - 1997 May 23 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 100, no. 15 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1997-05-23 |
Year Published | 1997 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington University |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor |
Lisa L. Diaz, editor Matt Finlinson, managing editor Rachel Morrow, news editor Kristen T. Paulson, news editor Jen Nikolaisen, features editor Jen O'Brien, features editor D. Eric Jones, accent editor Dennis Pasco, accent editor Kristin Darland, sports editor Josh Godfrey, sports editor Gene Metrick, opinions editor Jessica Kate Luce, copy editor Rachel Morrow, copy editor Aaron Dahl, photo editor Tom Degan, photo editor Vincent Verhei, graphics editor Nicky Loi, online editor Jessica Kate Luce, online editor Jeremy Chase, cartoonist Jason Kelly, cartoonist |
Staff |
Teari Brown, business manager Scott Biern, custodian Roger Sprague, custodian emeritus Reporters : Shelby Benny Chris Blake Edward Brightman Chris Brooks Sara Buckwitz Gabe Campbell Scott Castle Tammy Clarke Jon Collamer Naiomi Dillon Jennifer Dye Jill Frewing Julia Groce Jennifer Hart Ryan Hawkes Jennifer Hayes Jacob Henifin Molly Hernandez Arvid Hokanson Ryan Hooser Lucy Kee Katherine Johnson Amy King Brian Kingsberry Meredith Lofberg Chris Luczyk Mercedes Maddox Heather Mills James Morrell Scott Morris Riley Morton Sarah Olson Laurie Phillpot Michelle Rennie Carey Ross Kevin Rus Fred Sheffield Heather Stanczak Steven Uhles Kimberly Vincent Todd Wanke Norah West Jenny Zappala |
Photographer |
Michelle Rennie Ryan Hooser Dennis Pasco |
Faculty Advisor | Pete Steffens |
Article Titles | Is America undermining Mexico? / by Michelle Rennie (p.1) -- Master plan faces several problems / by Arvid Hokanson (p.1) -- Cops box (p.2) -- Western briefs (p.2) -- Official announcements (p.2) -- AP news from around the globe (p.3) -- Bornstein strike continues / by Scott Morris (p.4) -- Speech questions evolutionary theory / by Scott Morris (p.5) -- Speaker examines problems with Canadian rainforests / by Jill Frewing (p.5) -- Olympia's all-around music man / by Collin Coyne (p.6) -- Local rock group sends captain overboard with latest brilliant release / by Riley Morton (p.7) -- Sun stroke and fluid fumes are rich in historical tradition / by Jennifer Hayes (p.7) -- Summer concerts reflect change in season / by Shelby Benny (p.8) -- Third annual staff show displays myriad of arts / by Jennifer Dye (p.8) -- 1997 Ski to Sea race curse (p.9) -- Ski to Sea teams skyrocket to success / by Steven Uhles (p.9) -- Fairhaven's festive frenzy / by Riley Morton (p.9) -- Party time at the downtown corral / by Lucy Kiem Kee (p.9) -- Sports (p.10) -- Hey, look at me I'm Tiger Woods! / by Scott Castle (p.10) -- Fair-weather funs rain on true fans parade / by Arvid Hokanson, Carey Ross (p.10-11) -- Western golf goes national / by Chris Blake (p.11) -- Women finish 10th / by Chris Blake (p.11) -- Opinions (p.12) -- Letters (p.12) -- Frontline (p.14) -- Classified (p.15) |
Photographs | Maria Elena Trevino, Carlos Monsivais (p.1) -- [Bornstein's Seafood Inc. picketers] (p.4) -- Valerie Langer (p.5) -- Calvin Johnson / courtesy of K Records (p.6) -- Scott Castle (p.13) -- Jenny Zappala (p.14) |
Cartoons | Cattywompus / by Jeremy Chase (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 | 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 - 1997 May 23 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1997-05-23 |
Year Published | 1997 |
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 | SKI TO SEA: Eight event race comes to Bellingham ACCENT, 9 GOLF: Vikings shoot for number two SPORTS, 11 Friday, May 23,1997 Volume 100 Issue 15 WESTERN FRONT Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington Is America undermining Mexico? Influential Mexican journalist, commentator says yes By Michelle Rennie The Western Front The erosion of Mexican nationalism by waves of economic globalization, Americanization of Mexican culture and recognition of the problems of indigenous people are some of the challenges facing his country today, Mexican journalist and cultural commentator, Carlos Monsivais told an attentive audience Tuesday evening. This soft-spoken man with a shock of white hair and heavy black framed glasses detailed these themes in his talk entitled "Will Nationalism be Bilingual?" to 250 people in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. Monsivais had his audience pasted to their seats with a glue of cultural and political observations, which were both Witty and profound. Monsivais, 59, has written political and social commentary for leading Mexican publications, La Jornada and PrOcesb. He is considered one of Mexico's leading intellectuals. Very little about Mexican society, politics and culture escapes his scrutiny. "(He is) one of Mexico's most beloved, charismatic, prolific, grouchy and eclectic authors," said James Loucky, director of the Center for International Studies and Programs. The Center joined the Consulate of Mexico and the Whatcom Hispanic Organization to sponsor the event. In 1992, a group of Mexican intellectuals came together to discuss the pending North American Free Trade Agreement, its impact on culture and the future of Mexican nationalism. A consensus was reached that "we will not become North American," Monsivais said. However, with the implementation of NAFTA on Jan. 1, 1994, came the message, "Keep silent, nationalism — you came out of the past! Accept the national destiny imposed by the free market," Monsivais said. NAFTA poses a real threat "to the disappearance of critical nationalism in light of the new social Darwinism where only the most capable survive," he said. "This new doctrine replaces nationalism with productivity and diminishes the sense of history. This new religion of private enterprise would sweep away ideas of equality and justice. In practical terms, its name is NAFTA," Monsivais said. "Under NAFTA, Mexico would be a country where nationalism is not a social force, but a philosophical attribute and soon be a philo- Front/Michelle Rennie sophical limitation," Monsivais Maria Elena Treviho, law and diversity student, and Mexican journalist Carlos Monsivais ^ d ' in line for food at the reception following his speech Tuesday in the PAC. Mexico, Monsivais explained, is a country with a rich legacy. "In the 1950s, Mexico did not belong to the third world — that would come and the idea of arriving late to Western civilization was a sentence still to be written on the wall." Nowadays, "popular (Mexican) culture is being kidnapped by America," Monsivais said. "Ninety percent of the films and videos in the country are American. Who can compete with Batman and Robin?" "There are only two bookstores in Mexico City, one in Monterrey and one in Guadalajara. All the rest have closed," Monsivais said. 'The Simpsons are the enemy of the traditions," translation of reality, the commercial interpretation of reality. "Traditions are vanishing, yet traditions refuse to die. For example, the Day of the Dead is merging with Halloween. You now have Indian children saying 'trick or treat' or 'hasta la vista, baby.'" In Velacruz, the players of the tradition-impact ditions," Monsivais said. "Television's the SSeeee Commentator, page 3 Master plan faces several problems Planning examined as Western prepares for campus forum • • ^ • • • S i " ^WSMiMMBKKi nrnhlp.ms misinterpretations and Union Main Lounge. The meeting Western and residents to present The City of Bellingham Plann By Arvid Hokanson The Western Front The confusion surrounding Western's Draft Comprehensive Master Plan continues to build from all sides as finals and summer break approach. Sparked by communication problems, misinterpretations and planning process changes, the master plan process has no immediate end in sight. Originally, Western hoped to have the master plan approved by the city for the forthcoming Western Board of Trustees meetings on June 9. Western's Board of Trustees holds the final vote on all matters relating to Western's master plan. Western Vice President of Business and Financial Affairs George Pierce said that the process will now likely run through the summer and into September. Western plans to hold a meeting at noon May 28 in the Viking Union Main Lounge. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the campus community to voice agenm, will address the nmmonsi^g0 the Western unmmr plaWmid the surrounding neighborhoojLvlans.j^^ ia !|§!!P Director of City PjMnninglmd Communiftm/evelomtent opinions on the master plan. One resident of Happy Valley said that at the recent Happy Valley cottage meeting, the community felt ill-prepared. He suggested that Western allow for both Western and residents to present their issues, as opposed to just having citizens react to the expansive plan. At the cottage meetings, questions about parking, land acquisition and the planning process have been raised. In the letter written on May 7 to the city planning department, Pierce wrote it would be beneficial for Western's neighborhood and master planning to be combined into a single process. Patricia Decker, director of city planning and community development, said her department • is still in the process of evaluating the letter from Pierce. The City of Bellingham Planning Commission will be holding its next meeting at 7 p.m. June 5 in the City Council chambers. "The meeting will be a continuation of what happened at the April meeting," Decker said. "The agenda will address the relationship of the Western master plan and the surrounding neighborhood plans, and how (planning and community development) should proceed with evaluating the City Comprehensive Plan with Western's master plan," Decker said. "It may be difficult for them to combine these things," Decker said. See Plan, page 3 |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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