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iNSMmmmmmiB^mm WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30,1998 VOLUME 206 ISSUE 10 BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON George Gerschwin remembered Front/Erin Fredrichs Leon Bates plays piano at "Gershwin By Requesf'We^ was accompanied by Bass-Baritone Benjamin Matthews and Soprano Sebrbneite Barnes. vfh^ trio has performed in more than 150 concerts and will tour dozens of states for its 10th season. The concert was part of the Performing Arts Center Series, which includes eight events throughout the year. Minimum-wage hike gets support By Matt Williams The Western Front A meager crowd of 17 trickled into Wilson Library Presentation Room at 7 p.m. Thursday night for an Initiative 688 speech. The presentation, sponsored by Cesar Chavez Student Organization for Labor Solidarity and the Peace Resource Center, featured President of the Whatcom Labor Council David Warren and Community Organizer for United Farm Workers of America, AFI-QO Anne Atkeson. "The workers in this country are just getting screwed," Warren said, setting the atmosphere for the evening. 1-688 aims to raise Washington state's hourly minimum wage from $4.90 to $5.70 in 1999 and again to $6.50 in 2000. The minimum wage would, from 2000 on, be linked with the Consumer Price Index, which measures the cost of living, Warren said, meaning that the minimum wage will rise in unison with the cost of living. "The whole nation is watching us," Warren said. This is the first time anyone has tried linking the minimum wage and the CPI, he added. -'-, • The opposition to 1-688 comes from the Restaurant Association and the Independent Business Federation. Small business owners and restaurateurs claim that 1-688 will indirectly hurt workers by raising inflation and causing layoffs, Warren said. Warren disagreed. "Business is extremely shortsighted. If you can pay (workers) more, they will be able to put more into the economy," he said. According to literature provided at the presentation, the Washington state minimum wage is $4.90 per hour, and the federal minirnum wage — applying to businesses that sell products outside of the state — is $5.15 per hour. "Washington state has the lowest minimum wage of' the. entire west coast," Atkeson said. Visuals displayed during the program stated that between 1980 and 1995, minimum wage increased 37 percent while the CPI increased 85 percent and executive pay increased 499 percent. Minimum wage earners do the real work in this country, said Jenny Martin, coordinator of the Peace Resource Center. "If everyone earning minimum wage called a strike, this country would be screwed," Martin said. 'If d come to a screeching halt in 15 minutes," Warren added. 1-688 will be on the ballots this Tuesday and absentee ballots must be postmarked before Election Day. Newt receives mixed welcome By Mia Penta and Arvid Hokanson The Western Front Republicans greeted Newt Gingrich Tuesday night at Bellingham's North wood Hall with a hearty chant of "Newt, Newt, Newt ... " while a small but vocal group of protesters braved the rain, chanting "Stop Republican war on the family." Gingrich's fund-raising trip to Bellingham pulled in more than $12,500 for 2nd Congressional District Rep. Jack Metcalf, who is in a tightly contested race with Democratic opponent Grethe Cammermeyer. Gingrich and Metcalf attended a private reception and charity benefit at the Best Western Heritage Inn before the campaign fund-raising stop, bringing in $7,500 for the Skagit Community Action Council and Whatcom Opportunity Council. Nearly 500 people attended the Metcalf fundraiser, including most of the Whatcom County Republican candidates for state offices. Gingrich entertained the crowd for about 25 minutes, admitting at one point that his Wife Marianne owns a shirt that proclaims her "speaker of the Gingrich house." He spoke about politics, too, claiming Republican victories for accomplishments such as the balanced-budget agreement and overhaul of the Internal Revenue Service and welfare. "Do you believe that if the Democrats had stayed in control that we would have balr anced the budget?" Gingrich asked. The audience responded with a resounding "No!" Throughout his speech, Gingrich stressed traditional Republican values, including cutting taxes. "No one should have to pay more than 25 percent of their income in state, federal and local taxes combined," he said. Western student Justin McKay came to see Gingrich and Metcalf because of their support of lower taxes and benefits for veterans. The event was McKay's first political rally. "I'm here for the experience. You never get the whole speech — just snippets on TV," McKay said. Gingrich also called for modernization of government technology, which he claimed will bring efficiency to government offices, and a funding increase for the war on drugs. See Gingrich, page 3 Gingrich University presidents vow to fight alcohol ByNickHaney The Western Front Several presidents of Washington state universities and government officials gathered in Olympia Wednesday for a ceremony declaring their commitment to combat alcohol abuse among college students. The signing was attended by state university presidents from Western, Central, Eastern, Washington State, University of Washington and Evergreen State. Representatives from the backbone of the new program — the Primary Prevention and Wellness Center — also attended. Western President Karen Morse hosted the signing of a document that was created to address problems caused by the "inappropriate, unhealthy and illegal use of alcohol and other drugs by students," according to the Prevention and Wellness mission statement. Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen joined Morse and university representatives in a day-long meeting sharing ideas and practiced theories in controlling campus drinking. After the official signing at the Legislative Building in Olympia, attendees were invited to a luncheon to gather and discuss effective abuse-prevejjtion practices. They came together in the state capital not to approve and support a fight against drinking, but to be "vocal, visible,and visionary" in their efforts to help students make and sustain individual decisions about their own alcohol and drug abuse. "We view it as a public health issue rather than a legal issue," said Patricia Fabiano, director of the Primary Prevention and Wellness Center at Western. Fabiano said the center is absolutely not involved with the recent police crack-down on college parties. She said the message the police department is giving the public is that Western's community is a bunch of uncontrollable drinkers. The Prevention and Wellness center puts its focus on the flipside of .a crackdown. Fabiano said the center is more interested in students' progress in classes and prevention of causing harm to themselves. Western started its campaign almost a year ago; it focuses on students' awareness of their own drinking habits as well as common misconceptions about their peers' drinking tendencies. Last year, the center was awarded a two-year $271,816 grant from the United States Department of Education for comprehensive alcohol and drug prevention projects. , Since the grant was awarded, the center has noted a change in student behavior. See Alcohol, page 5
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Rating | |
Title | Western Front - 1998 October 30 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 106, no. 10 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1998-10-30 |
Year Published | 1998 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington University |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor |
Katherine Schiffner, editor Jessica Luce, managing editor Wendy Giroux, news editor Ken Brierly, news editor Meredith Lofberg, features editor Ernesto Cardenas, features editor David Plakos, accent editor Caroline Deck, accent editor John Bankston, sports editor Erin Becker, sports editor Samantha Tretheway, opinions editor Amy Christiansen, copy editor Jesse Kinsman, photo editor Bobby Stone, assistant photo editor Ben Stabler, graphics editor Katy Calbreath, online editor Jeremy Reed, online editor Sarah Kulfan, cartoonist |
Staff |
Teari Brown, business manager Reporters : Bryta Alvensleben Lisa Beck Coleen Biery Millissa Brown April Busch Becky Christopherson Cole Cosgrove Katie Doyle Gwen Edwards Melissa Evavold Marc Fenton Jim Ferguson Kelly Ferguson Erin Fredrichs Brooke Hagara Justin Hall Kasey Halmagyi Nick Haney Kristen Hawley Holly Hinterberger Arvid Hokanson Rob Holman Colin Howser Soren Hughes Matt Jaffe J.J. Jensen Nadja Kookesh Zse Zse Kovacs Scott LaMont Paul McCoy Kayley Mendenhall Cindy Nunley Jenni Odekirk Mia Penta Alyssa Pfau Shane Powell Laura Query Christine Root Janelle Rust Derrick Scheid John Shelley Dave Shepherd Jenn Sherman Anthony Shows Robin Skillings Angela Smith Jennifer Smith Aaron Snel Darcy Spann Sara Stephens Andrea Stremler Jay Tarpinian Miki Tashiro Heidi Thomsen Steven Uhles Carrie Van Driel Beth Walker Tyler Watson Kevin Westrick Matt Williams Curt Woodward Tim Wyse Marissa Ziegler |
Photographer |
Erin Fredrichs Nick Haney Justin Hall |
Faculty Advisor | Lyle Harris |
Article Titles | George Gerschwin remembered (p.1) -- Newt receives mixed welcome / by Mia Penta, Arvid Hokanson (p.1) -- Minimum-wage hike gets support / by Matt Williams (p.1) -- University presidents vow to fight alcohol / by Nick Haney (p.1) -- Cops box (p.2) -- Western briefs (p.2) -- Official announcements (p.2) -- Strange days (p.3) -- Vote '98 candidates forum / by Alyssa Pfau (p.4) -- Western combats alcohol abuse (p.5) -- Accent (p.6) -- Talent on vendors' row / by Robin Skillings (p.6) -- Masking on a ghoulish night / by Kayley Mendenhall (p.6) -- Rocky Horror Picture Show / by Scott LaMont (p.7) -- Look for real estate plus a playground / by Steven Uhles (p.7) -- Rocky Horror props / by Scott LaMont (p.7) -- Dynamite comes in small packages / by Marc Fenton (p.8) -- Vikings take the goo out of Geoducks / by Dave Shepherd (p.9) -- Opinions (p.10) -- Frontline (p.10) -- Letters (p.11) -- Classified (p.11) |
Photographs | Leon Bates (p.1) -- Newt Gingrich (p.1) -- Grethe Cammermeyer, Jack Metcalf (p.4) -- President Karen Morse (p.5) -- Tim McHugh (p.6) -- [Cast of the 'Rocky Horror Picture Show] / courtesy of 20th Century Fox (p.7) -- Chris Ortiz (p.8) -- Ryan Astle (p.9) -- [Soccer players] (p.9) -- Heidi Thomsen (p.10) |
Cartoons | [Abortion targets innocent victims] / by Sarah Kulfan (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 - 1998 October 30 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1998-10-30 |
Year Published | 1998 |
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 | iNSMmmmmmiB^mm WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30,1998 VOLUME 206 ISSUE 10 BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON George Gerschwin remembered Front/Erin Fredrichs Leon Bates plays piano at "Gershwin By Requesf'We^ was accompanied by Bass-Baritone Benjamin Matthews and Soprano Sebrbneite Barnes. vfh^ trio has performed in more than 150 concerts and will tour dozens of states for its 10th season. The concert was part of the Performing Arts Center Series, which includes eight events throughout the year. Minimum-wage hike gets support By Matt Williams The Western Front A meager crowd of 17 trickled into Wilson Library Presentation Room at 7 p.m. Thursday night for an Initiative 688 speech. The presentation, sponsored by Cesar Chavez Student Organization for Labor Solidarity and the Peace Resource Center, featured President of the Whatcom Labor Council David Warren and Community Organizer for United Farm Workers of America, AFI-QO Anne Atkeson. "The workers in this country are just getting screwed," Warren said, setting the atmosphere for the evening. 1-688 aims to raise Washington state's hourly minimum wage from $4.90 to $5.70 in 1999 and again to $6.50 in 2000. The minimum wage would, from 2000 on, be linked with the Consumer Price Index, which measures the cost of living, Warren said, meaning that the minimum wage will rise in unison with the cost of living. "The whole nation is watching us," Warren said. This is the first time anyone has tried linking the minimum wage and the CPI, he added. -'-, • The opposition to 1-688 comes from the Restaurant Association and the Independent Business Federation. Small business owners and restaurateurs claim that 1-688 will indirectly hurt workers by raising inflation and causing layoffs, Warren said. Warren disagreed. "Business is extremely shortsighted. If you can pay (workers) more, they will be able to put more into the economy," he said. According to literature provided at the presentation, the Washington state minimum wage is $4.90 per hour, and the federal minirnum wage — applying to businesses that sell products outside of the state — is $5.15 per hour. "Washington state has the lowest minimum wage of' the. entire west coast," Atkeson said. Visuals displayed during the program stated that between 1980 and 1995, minimum wage increased 37 percent while the CPI increased 85 percent and executive pay increased 499 percent. Minimum wage earners do the real work in this country, said Jenny Martin, coordinator of the Peace Resource Center. "If everyone earning minimum wage called a strike, this country would be screwed," Martin said. 'If d come to a screeching halt in 15 minutes," Warren added. 1-688 will be on the ballots this Tuesday and absentee ballots must be postmarked before Election Day. Newt receives mixed welcome By Mia Penta and Arvid Hokanson The Western Front Republicans greeted Newt Gingrich Tuesday night at Bellingham's North wood Hall with a hearty chant of "Newt, Newt, Newt ... " while a small but vocal group of protesters braved the rain, chanting "Stop Republican war on the family." Gingrich's fund-raising trip to Bellingham pulled in more than $12,500 for 2nd Congressional District Rep. Jack Metcalf, who is in a tightly contested race with Democratic opponent Grethe Cammermeyer. Gingrich and Metcalf attended a private reception and charity benefit at the Best Western Heritage Inn before the campaign fund-raising stop, bringing in $7,500 for the Skagit Community Action Council and Whatcom Opportunity Council. Nearly 500 people attended the Metcalf fundraiser, including most of the Whatcom County Republican candidates for state offices. Gingrich entertained the crowd for about 25 minutes, admitting at one point that his Wife Marianne owns a shirt that proclaims her "speaker of the Gingrich house." He spoke about politics, too, claiming Republican victories for accomplishments such as the balanced-budget agreement and overhaul of the Internal Revenue Service and welfare. "Do you believe that if the Democrats had stayed in control that we would have balr anced the budget?" Gingrich asked. The audience responded with a resounding "No!" Throughout his speech, Gingrich stressed traditional Republican values, including cutting taxes. "No one should have to pay more than 25 percent of their income in state, federal and local taxes combined," he said. Western student Justin McKay came to see Gingrich and Metcalf because of their support of lower taxes and benefits for veterans. The event was McKay's first political rally. "I'm here for the experience. You never get the whole speech — just snippets on TV," McKay said. Gingrich also called for modernization of government technology, which he claimed will bring efficiency to government offices, and a funding increase for the war on drugs. See Gingrich, page 3 Gingrich University presidents vow to fight alcohol ByNickHaney The Western Front Several presidents of Washington state universities and government officials gathered in Olympia Wednesday for a ceremony declaring their commitment to combat alcohol abuse among college students. The signing was attended by state university presidents from Western, Central, Eastern, Washington State, University of Washington and Evergreen State. Representatives from the backbone of the new program — the Primary Prevention and Wellness Center — also attended. Western President Karen Morse hosted the signing of a document that was created to address problems caused by the "inappropriate, unhealthy and illegal use of alcohol and other drugs by students," according to the Prevention and Wellness mission statement. Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen joined Morse and university representatives in a day-long meeting sharing ideas and practiced theories in controlling campus drinking. After the official signing at the Legislative Building in Olympia, attendees were invited to a luncheon to gather and discuss effective abuse-prevejjtion practices. They came together in the state capital not to approve and support a fight against drinking, but to be "vocal, visible,and visionary" in their efforts to help students make and sustain individual decisions about their own alcohol and drug abuse. "We view it as a public health issue rather than a legal issue," said Patricia Fabiano, director of the Primary Prevention and Wellness Center at Western. Fabiano said the center is absolutely not involved with the recent police crack-down on college parties. She said the message the police department is giving the public is that Western's community is a bunch of uncontrollable drinkers. The Prevention and Wellness center puts its focus on the flipside of .a crackdown. Fabiano said the center is more interested in students' progress in classes and prevention of causing harm to themselves. Western started its campaign almost a year ago; it focuses on students' awareness of their own drinking habits as well as common misconceptions about their peers' drinking tendencies. Last year, the center was awarded a two-year $271,816 grant from the United States Department of Education for comprehensive alcohol and drug prevention projects. , Since the grant was awarded, the center has noted a change in student behavior. See Alcohol, page 5 |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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