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WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FRIDAY, JANUARY 15,1999 VOLUME 107 ISSUE 3 INSIDE: THE HEAB^^l^lSS^^^^^^S FILMS m'M&S^^^^^^^^M BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Martin Luther King Jr. honored in song, spirit By Lisa Bach The Western Front Invigorated by an energizing choir, a performance by Western theater students and inspiring speeches from two Western professors, the crowd at Thursday's Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration recognized King's achievements and proved that society is still working toward his goal of equality. Perhaps this was most evident when the Kulshan Chorus, composed of community members, sang a medley called "Songs of Freedom and Protest." The audience responded by dancing and clapping to the music, filling the Viking Union Main Lounge with sounds of enthusiasm. The ceremony began with Western student Melanie Hill singing the "African American National Anthem," followed by a candle lighting honoring King. Western political science professor Vernon Johnson was the first speaker, referring to King as part of a "Pantheon of heroes," such as Hariett Tubman and W-E.B. DuBois. He spoke of King's fight for equal rights for every race in an "identity movement" that could reach a "national, multicultural consensus." LaTasha Wortham followed with a brief speech. She urged the audience to use love, rather than violence, as an effective tool to fight for equality. "Continue to persevere; continue to look into the face of injustice and say no to racism," Wortham said. - "As long as this injustice is more evident in government than love, our hope will be in vain," she said. Western student Yodit Tewelda spoke briefly, recognizing how far the dream of equality has come, despite the struggles. "We need to step back and realize the small, yet lasting, accomplishments," she said. The Kulshan Choir performed a range of empowering songs, including a rendition of "Let Freedom Ring" and "99-and-a- See King, page 4 Front/Erin Fredrichs A soloist in the Kulshan Chorus sings during the Martin Luther King celebration. •HnpHBMBHBIi llllll^^ lil^^ Morse, Steves talk to students | § F a i i | ^^ By Alyssa Pfau The Western Front Several students had the opportunity to express their concerns to Western President Karen. Morse on Wednesday when she and Associated Students President Sarah Steves sat among students on the fifth floor of the Viking Union from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. "It is good for (the presidents) to be available to say that they have not forgotten us," Western senior Tele' Aad'sen said. Morse's availability to students and visibility, or lack thereof, has been a concern of students since last spring, Aadsen said. However, Morse's efforts to be more accessible to students today, and during the Initiative 200 camp-out, is encouraging, she said. "It is important for (Morse) to hear what students are concerned about because she makes decisions based on the information she gains," Steves said. Steves said in her experience, Morse has been very receptive to See Morse, -page 5 Woman attacked near Fairhaven Darcy Spann The Western Front A Western student escaped serious harm when she was grabbed from behind while walking along the ridgetop pathway between Fairhaven and Buchanan Towers Wednesday evening at 5:35 p.m., according to a University Police report. The female, 18, was knocked to the ground and unable to identify the suspect. She reported looking back, but could only see a tennis shoe. The area was checked immediately following the incident, but nobody was found, Chief of University Police Jim Shaw said. "We don't know if it was a practical joke or prank, but we do know it wasn't a concerted effort," Shaw said. The girl escaped the incident with only a minor knee injury and declined medical assistance, the police report stated. The incident took place after dark, prompting Shaw to remind all students they should use only lighted pathways going to and from campus after daylight. He said students should always travel with a companion if walking in •darkened areas.
Object Description
Rating | |
Title | Western Front - 1999 January 15 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 107, no. 3 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1999-01-15 |
Year Published | 1999 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington University |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor |
Wendy Giroux, editor Ken Brierly, managing editor John Bankston, copy editor Sara Magnuson, copy editor Corey Lewis, news editor Jenni Odekirk, news editor Erin Becker, accent editor Tyler Watson, accent editor Jenni Long, features editor Tiffany White, features editor Colin Howser, sports editor Bobby Stone, sports editor Samantha Tretheway, opinions editor Erin Fredrichs, photo editor Tim Klein, photo editor Chris Muellenbach, online editor Matt Williams, online editor |
Staff |
Sarah Kulfan, cartoonist Terri Brown, business manager Special Thanks to: David Plakos, Katherine Schiffner Reporters : Bryta Alvensleben Sara Ballenger Kari Benny Addy Bittner Ernesto Cardenas Cole Cosgrove Lisa Curdy Duane Dales Jennifer Dye James Ferguson Julie Graham Chris Goodenow Justin Hall Nick Haney Kristen Hawley Holly Hinterberger Margaret Huffer Julie King Remy Kissel Melissa Laing Chad Marsh Kari McGinnis Kayley Mendenhall Melissa Miller Sarah Miller Siobhan Millhouse Nao Miura Cindy Nunley Kristen O'Conner Mia Penta Alyssa Pfau Christine Ross Anna Shaffer Christie Shepard Katherine Schiffner Carrie Crystal Van Driel Michael Van Elsberg Michael Walker Jennifer Webber Anita White Chong Yi |
Photographer |
Erin Fredrichs Georgia Garr Nao Miura Chris Goodenow Tim Klein Scott Bothel Bobby Stone |
Faculty Advisor | Lyle Harris |
Article Titles | Martin Luther King Jr. honored in song, spirit / by Lisa Bach (p.1) -- Fairhaven founder dies / by Paul Berg (p.1) -- Morse, Steves talk to students / by Alyssa Pfau (p.1) -- Woman attacked near Fairhaven / by Darcy Spann (p.1) -- Cops box (p.2) -- Western Briefs (p.2) -- WWU Official Announcements (p.2) -- Strange Days (p.3) -- KUGS to celebrate 25th birthday / Sara Ballenger (p.3) -- Issue of multi-racial identity explored / by Mia Penta (p.4) -- Mayor, activists meet to discuss Lake Whatcom water quality / by Kayley Mendenhall (p.4) -- KUGS signal in jeopardy / by Holly Hinterberger (p.6) -- Western's vegans gather to promote their cause / by Remy Kissel (p.6) -- Western will deliver Gurney's "Love Letters" / by Kayley Mendenhall (p.7) -- Death Cab and friends rock Fairhaven / by Nick Haney (p.8) -- Eureka Farm harvests debut CD / by Carrie Van Driel (p.8) -- Lights, camera, Pickford / by Alyssa Pfau (p.9) -- Unusual photography entices thought / by Holly Hinterberger (p.9) -- A tough job at the end of the bench / by Paul Berg (p.10) -- Tenacious Energy / by Shane Davis (p.11) -- Perfectly able / by Karl McGinnis (p.12) -- Air Jordan leaves big shoes to fill in NBA / by Justin Hall (p.12) -- Letters (p.13) -- Frontline (p.14) -- Getting more than think / by Holly Hinterberger (p.14) -- Letters (p.14) |
Photographs | A soloist in the Kulshan Chorus (p.1) -- Don McLeod (p.1) -- Robbi Ferron (p.4) -- Jamie Berg, Marian Beddill (p.4) -- Karen Morse, Sarah Steves (p.5) -- Ted Askew (p.6) -- Michael Learned (p.7) -- Lawrence Pressman (p.7) -- Pedro the Lion (p.8) -- Ben Gibbard (p.8) -- Nicholas Harmer (p.8) -- Dunja Marton, Kate Albright (p.9) -- Merina Mohr (p.9) -- Ryan Deyak, Vincent Smith, Robert Harvie (p.10) -- Sara Nichols, Lisa Berendsen (p.11) -- Eileen Flannagan, Teresa Barcott (p.12) -- Natasha Kashmerick, Carley Champlin, Michelle Eterno (p.12) -- Barbara Anderson, Kris Baker (p.12) |
Cartoons | In loving memory, Don McLeod (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 - 1999 January 15 - Page 1 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1999-01-15 |
Year Published | 1999 |
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 | WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FRIDAY, JANUARY 15,1999 VOLUME 107 ISSUE 3 INSIDE: THE HEAB^^l^lSS^^^^^^S FILMS m'M&S^^^^^^^^M BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Martin Luther King Jr. honored in song, spirit By Lisa Bach The Western Front Invigorated by an energizing choir, a performance by Western theater students and inspiring speeches from two Western professors, the crowd at Thursday's Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration recognized King's achievements and proved that society is still working toward his goal of equality. Perhaps this was most evident when the Kulshan Chorus, composed of community members, sang a medley called "Songs of Freedom and Protest." The audience responded by dancing and clapping to the music, filling the Viking Union Main Lounge with sounds of enthusiasm. The ceremony began with Western student Melanie Hill singing the "African American National Anthem," followed by a candle lighting honoring King. Western political science professor Vernon Johnson was the first speaker, referring to King as part of a "Pantheon of heroes," such as Hariett Tubman and W-E.B. DuBois. He spoke of King's fight for equal rights for every race in an "identity movement" that could reach a "national, multicultural consensus." LaTasha Wortham followed with a brief speech. She urged the audience to use love, rather than violence, as an effective tool to fight for equality. "Continue to persevere; continue to look into the face of injustice and say no to racism," Wortham said. - "As long as this injustice is more evident in government than love, our hope will be in vain," she said. Western student Yodit Tewelda spoke briefly, recognizing how far the dream of equality has come, despite the struggles. "We need to step back and realize the small, yet lasting, accomplishments," she said. The Kulshan Choir performed a range of empowering songs, including a rendition of "Let Freedom Ring" and "99-and-a- See King, page 4 Front/Erin Fredrichs A soloist in the Kulshan Chorus sings during the Martin Luther King celebration. •HnpHBMBHBIi llllll^^ lil^^ Morse, Steves talk to students | § F a i i | ^^ By Alyssa Pfau The Western Front Several students had the opportunity to express their concerns to Western President Karen. Morse on Wednesday when she and Associated Students President Sarah Steves sat among students on the fifth floor of the Viking Union from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. "It is good for (the presidents) to be available to say that they have not forgotten us," Western senior Tele' Aad'sen said. Morse's availability to students and visibility, or lack thereof, has been a concern of students since last spring, Aadsen said. However, Morse's efforts to be more accessible to students today, and during the Initiative 200 camp-out, is encouraging, she said. "It is important for (Morse) to hear what students are concerned about because she makes decisions based on the information she gains," Steves said. Steves said in her experience, Morse has been very receptive to See Morse, -page 5 Woman attacked near Fairhaven Darcy Spann The Western Front A Western student escaped serious harm when she was grabbed from behind while walking along the ridgetop pathway between Fairhaven and Buchanan Towers Wednesday evening at 5:35 p.m., according to a University Police report. The female, 18, was knocked to the ground and unable to identify the suspect. She reported looking back, but could only see a tennis shoe. The area was checked immediately following the incident, but nobody was found, Chief of University Police Jim Shaw said. "We don't know if it was a practical joke or prank, but we do know it wasn't a concerted effort," Shaw said. The girl escaped the incident with only a minor knee injury and declined medical assistance, the police report stated. The incident took place after dark, prompting Shaw to remind all students they should use only lighted pathways going to and from campus after daylight. He said students should always travel with a companion if walking in •darkened areas. |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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