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WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FRIDAY, JANUARY 22,1999 VOLUME 107 ISSUE 4 SMBSII1P l i m i t s 1MB 10Q||]^^P^ WiffMsHS'M BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Woman alleges assault by three men near Mathes ByJanisYi The Western Front Three men allegedly cornered and sexually assaulted an 18- year-old Western student between 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., Jan. 17 near Mathes Hall. University Police said the victim's roommate reported the assault around 11 p.m. that night. The incident took place in the 600 block of North Garden Street, on campus property. The woman stated she was walking alone near Mathes Hall when she was approached by three males, one on each side of her and one in front of her. After a brief conversation, two of the men restrained her and the third assaulted her. The attack lasted about 10 minutes, the woman told police. She was taken to St. Joseph Hospital for examination and released to family and friends later that night, Chief of University Police James Shaw said. "She suffered no subsequent injuries," he said. Two of the alleged assailants were described by the woman as white males in their late 20s; one has dark "greasy" hair, was wearing dark clothing and has an earring; the second is clean-shaven with blonde hair. No description was given for the third suspect. Police ask that the community keep an eye out for any males fitting the descriptions. Anyone who hears any information relating to the incident or suspects should contact University Police at 650-3555. Though police don't have much information, they are still working vigorously on the case. University Police has spoken with students residing in Mathes Hall and neighboring areas. "We are continuing to do forensic testing on the victim's clothing," Shaw said. The testing will consist of taking samples from the woman's clothing and looking for clothing fibers, fluids and hair. They will also compile composite drawings of the alleged assailants. The incident was the second time within a week that women reported assaults on campus. At 5:35 p.m., Jan. 13 near Fairhaven College, a female, 18, was grabbed from behind and knocked to the ground. She sustained a minor knee injury. "As far as we know, these two incidents have no relation to one another," Shaw said. Security will be increased, especially near the housing facilities on campus, due to the recent events, Shaw said. Forum explores campus chalking By Darcy Spann The Western Front Whether or not students should be allowed to chalk on campus was the question more than 30 students, faculty and staff examined as they gathered Wednesday night in an open forum entitled "Chalking and Talking: A Dialogue on Campus Expression." The University Services Council recently deliberated on Western's policy concerning the use of exterior space for activities such as writing chalk messages in Red Square, which led to the discussion Wednesday. The purpose was to receive feedback from those involved about ideas for improving the current policy. Communications professor Kelly McDonald, moderator of the forum and faculty representative to the U.S.C., explained the current moratorium placed on campus chalking is in response to complaints received by the U.S.C. regarding aesthetics and whether or not chalking is a desecration of Western's facilities. Signs used to communicate students' frustrations regarding the moratorium claimed, "My First Amendment + My Tuition = My Chalking Voice," and "Don't Let Student Expression Be a Casualty of History." Long used as a method of free expression by various campus groups and individuals, this prohibition on chalking, in place since October, has become a major source of concern for students such as Jess Torcaso, coordinator of the Lesbian/Gay/ Bisexual / Transgender Alliance. "Chalking is the only form of advertising available for my organization," Torcaso said. "Eradicating it is just not an option as far as I'm concerned." McDonald said the U.S.C. will draw upon information gathered See Chalking, page 4 'Chalking is the only form of advertising available for my organization' Jess Torcaso LGBTA Coordinator 'Faces of America' shown Front/Erin Fredrichs Fran de Leon portrays a Las Vegas Happa, a Navajo businessman and a Hispanic student. By Christie Shepard The Western Front A standing ovation from more than 60 people hailed Fran de Leon Wednesday night in the Performing Arts Center after her performance in the one-person show, "Faces of America." The show details eight characters struggling with questions about their multiculturalism. Each has ideas about how they are defined in America, as Americans. The 13 clubs that comprise Western's Ethnic Student Center sponsored the show. Michael Vendiola, coordinator of the E.S.C., said it was important to the community to bring the show here. He said it was brought, in part, as a reaction to the passing of Initiative 200, which ended affirmative action in Washington state. "We hope it acts as a catalyst to create dialogue," Vendiola said. "We need to bring dialogue to campus again." A simple set made of steel frames and eight canvas curtains, along with upbeat music, accompanied de Leon as she discussed "Generation X" and how it is seen as a generation without a defining characteristic. They range from a Mexican- American man trying to avoid the Mexican gang stereotype to a young Indian woman who, after being violated by classmates, struggles to understand why America seems to have a caste system all its own — a caste system based on race. Between each character change, a new canvas was unveiled that depicted the confusion of clashing cultures. When the eighth and final canvas was raised, it revealed four different faces, all set above the U.S. flag, indicating that we are all Americans, despite our different backgrounds. Colin Cox is the writer and director of "Faces." He said his inspiration has come from traveling the world. All characters portrayed were based on real people who were interviewed. De Leon said she and Cox wanted to understand why the people who were inter? viewed didn't feel connected to the country, even though many of them were born in America. "Everything you heard was told; nothing was invented," Cox said. De Leon became involved with the show because she was interested in multiculturalism. She saw Asian American shows and African American shows but that discussed multiculturalism. In a serious, yet humorous, look at how Americans identify with their cultures, de Leon managed to portray eight believable characters who feel separated from the country they live in. "That's our only weapon, to talk to each other," de Leon said in a post-show chat session with the audience. "It's step one; you can only do what you can do individually." Ryan Tinsley pauses in the Alaska wilderness. About 90 people
Object Description
Rating | |
Title | Western Front - 1999 January 22 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 107, no. 4 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1999-01-22 |
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 Jason Tinsley Tim Klein Jennifer Dye Bobby Stone |
Faculty Advisor | Lyle Harris |
Article Titles | Women alleges assault by three men near Mathes / by Janis Yi (p.1) -- Forum explores campus chalking / by Darcy Spann (p.1) -- 'Faces of America' shown / by Christie Shepard (p.1) -- Arctic explorers recount tales (p.1) -- Cops box (p.2) -- Western Briefs (p.2) -- WWU Official Announcements (p.2) -- Strange Days (p.3) -- Anti-gay slogans sprayed on wall near Edens dorms / by Jai Ferguson (p.3) -- Conference covers human rights in Whatcom county / by Addy Bittner and Bryta Alvensleben (p.4) -- Seattle sculptor shares visions / by Janis Yi (p.5) -- In the spotlight (p.5) -- Burn Down the World / by Kristen Hawley (p.6) -- Bellingham: next Murder City / by Chris Worth (p.6) -- Boats, floats and more / by Jennifer Dye (p.7) -- Men down Vulcans, improve to 8-7 / by Justin Hall (p.8) -- Berendsen leads Vikings in wins / by Paul Berg (p.8) -- Mariners roll through Western / by Curt Woodward (p.8) -- Holmgren hiring completes the gridiron puzzle / by Duane Dales (p.9) -- Frontline (p.10) -- Reporter regrets factual error / by Holly Hinterberger (p.10) -- Abuser killed by abused / by Julie King (p.10) -- Letters (p.11) |
Photographs | Fran de Leon (p.1) -- Ryan Tinsley (p.1) -- Chalking on university property (p.4) -- Lessick's DreamHouse, 1989 (p.5) -- Helen Lessick (p.5) -- Kris Kierulff (p.6) -- Mike Kimmich (p.7) -- pile of buoys (p.7) -- propellers (p.7) -- Jacob Stevenson (p.8) -- Lisa Berendsen (p.8) -- Dan Wilson (p.8) |
Cartoons | [Thou shalt not chalk] (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 - 1999 January 22 - Page 1 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 107, no. 4 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1999-01-22 |
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 22,1999 VOLUME 107 ISSUE 4 SMBSII1P l i m i t s 1MB 10Q||]^^P^ WiffMsHS'M BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Woman alleges assault by three men near Mathes ByJanisYi The Western Front Three men allegedly cornered and sexually assaulted an 18- year-old Western student between 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., Jan. 17 near Mathes Hall. University Police said the victim's roommate reported the assault around 11 p.m. that night. The incident took place in the 600 block of North Garden Street, on campus property. The woman stated she was walking alone near Mathes Hall when she was approached by three males, one on each side of her and one in front of her. After a brief conversation, two of the men restrained her and the third assaulted her. The attack lasted about 10 minutes, the woman told police. She was taken to St. Joseph Hospital for examination and released to family and friends later that night, Chief of University Police James Shaw said. "She suffered no subsequent injuries," he said. Two of the alleged assailants were described by the woman as white males in their late 20s; one has dark "greasy" hair, was wearing dark clothing and has an earring; the second is clean-shaven with blonde hair. No description was given for the third suspect. Police ask that the community keep an eye out for any males fitting the descriptions. Anyone who hears any information relating to the incident or suspects should contact University Police at 650-3555. Though police don't have much information, they are still working vigorously on the case. University Police has spoken with students residing in Mathes Hall and neighboring areas. "We are continuing to do forensic testing on the victim's clothing," Shaw said. The testing will consist of taking samples from the woman's clothing and looking for clothing fibers, fluids and hair. They will also compile composite drawings of the alleged assailants. The incident was the second time within a week that women reported assaults on campus. At 5:35 p.m., Jan. 13 near Fairhaven College, a female, 18, was grabbed from behind and knocked to the ground. She sustained a minor knee injury. "As far as we know, these two incidents have no relation to one another," Shaw said. Security will be increased, especially near the housing facilities on campus, due to the recent events, Shaw said. Forum explores campus chalking By Darcy Spann The Western Front Whether or not students should be allowed to chalk on campus was the question more than 30 students, faculty and staff examined as they gathered Wednesday night in an open forum entitled "Chalking and Talking: A Dialogue on Campus Expression." The University Services Council recently deliberated on Western's policy concerning the use of exterior space for activities such as writing chalk messages in Red Square, which led to the discussion Wednesday. The purpose was to receive feedback from those involved about ideas for improving the current policy. Communications professor Kelly McDonald, moderator of the forum and faculty representative to the U.S.C., explained the current moratorium placed on campus chalking is in response to complaints received by the U.S.C. regarding aesthetics and whether or not chalking is a desecration of Western's facilities. Signs used to communicate students' frustrations regarding the moratorium claimed, "My First Amendment + My Tuition = My Chalking Voice," and "Don't Let Student Expression Be a Casualty of History." Long used as a method of free expression by various campus groups and individuals, this prohibition on chalking, in place since October, has become a major source of concern for students such as Jess Torcaso, coordinator of the Lesbian/Gay/ Bisexual / Transgender Alliance. "Chalking is the only form of advertising available for my organization," Torcaso said. "Eradicating it is just not an option as far as I'm concerned." McDonald said the U.S.C. will draw upon information gathered See Chalking, page 4 'Chalking is the only form of advertising available for my organization' Jess Torcaso LGBTA Coordinator 'Faces of America' shown Front/Erin Fredrichs Fran de Leon portrays a Las Vegas Happa, a Navajo businessman and a Hispanic student. By Christie Shepard The Western Front A standing ovation from more than 60 people hailed Fran de Leon Wednesday night in the Performing Arts Center after her performance in the one-person show, "Faces of America." The show details eight characters struggling with questions about their multiculturalism. Each has ideas about how they are defined in America, as Americans. The 13 clubs that comprise Western's Ethnic Student Center sponsored the show. Michael Vendiola, coordinator of the E.S.C., said it was important to the community to bring the show here. He said it was brought, in part, as a reaction to the passing of Initiative 200, which ended affirmative action in Washington state. "We hope it acts as a catalyst to create dialogue," Vendiola said. "We need to bring dialogue to campus again." A simple set made of steel frames and eight canvas curtains, along with upbeat music, accompanied de Leon as she discussed "Generation X" and how it is seen as a generation without a defining characteristic. They range from a Mexican- American man trying to avoid the Mexican gang stereotype to a young Indian woman who, after being violated by classmates, struggles to understand why America seems to have a caste system all its own — a caste system based on race. Between each character change, a new canvas was unveiled that depicted the confusion of clashing cultures. When the eighth and final canvas was raised, it revealed four different faces, all set above the U.S. flag, indicating that we are all Americans, despite our different backgrounds. Colin Cox is the writer and director of "Faces." He said his inspiration has come from traveling the world. All characters portrayed were based on real people who were interviewed. De Leon said she and Cox wanted to understand why the people who were inter? viewed didn't feel connected to the country, even though many of them were born in America. "Everything you heard was told; nothing was invented," Cox said. De Leon became involved with the show because she was interested in multiculturalism. She saw Asian American shows and African American shows but that discussed multiculturalism. In a serious, yet humorous, look at how Americans identify with their cultures, de Leon managed to portray eight believable characters who feel separated from the country they live in. "That's our only weapon, to talk to each other," de Leon said in a post-show chat session with the audience. "It's step one; you can only do what you can do individually." Ryan Tinsley pauses in the Alaska wilderness. About 90 people |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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