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The Great Outdoors Features, pages 5-7 Men's rugby still fighting Sports, page 9 Classroom fraud News, page 4 The Western Front April 9,1991/Volume 83, Number 30 Western Washington University please recycle Midi! I f l i l l t? Hair stylist Matthew Waite-Smith and his assistant Suzanne^ Bauer model Jackie Shaw?s hair in Red Square for a fall 1991 catalogue. During the two-week photo assignment, thegroup shot on location at LaConner, Lake Whatcom and Mt. Baker. Call prompts label removal from Playboy, Penthouse By Mike Clynch staff reporter In what appears to have been a hoax phone call, the implication of legal action against the Associated Students Cooperative Bookstore forced the removal of point-of-sale warning stickers which had been placed on Playgirl, Playboy and Penthouse magazines during winter quarter. George Elliott, bookstore manager, said he received a phone call from an attorney representing Penthouse magazine. The attorney implied that the stickers were libelous and legal action might be taken if the stickers were not removed. "No lawyer representing Penthouse has had any official contact with the university," said attorney Laurence B. Sutter, who is assistant council for Penthouse. However, he added, "We certainly think that the sticker, as well as the sign, is completely unconstitutional." Joseph Burton, special consul to Playboy magazine, said Playboy had not initiated any action either. The two stickers at the center of the controversy, each about the size of a business card, were placed on the cover of the magazines. The first, intended for Playgirl, reads: "Playgirl is part of the spectrum of objectification in our society that research has shown may lead to harm of individuals.'' The second, intended for Playboy and Penthouse, reads: "Research has shown magazines that objectify women may lead to demeaning, harmful and violent treatment of women, and a societal acceptance of this treatment." Elliott said he had assumed the phone call to be legitimate. After receiving the phone call, he contacted Administrator for Student Activities JackSmith, who is the ASBoard of Director's advisor, and told him about the incident. Elliott, who said he has always been opposed to stickering the magazines, said he recommended removing the stickers until the situation could be assessed. Elliott contacted Saundra Taylor, vice president for student affairs. A cabinet meeting which included President Kenneth Mortimer, Taylor and Assistant Attorney General Wendy Bohlke, was held to discuss the matter and it was decided to pull the stickers from the magazines. Thestickers were pulled onthelastday of winter quarter. Taylor and Bohlke did not comment on the issue. Laurence said Penthouse had received a copy of some Front articles providing background information on the magazine issue. He said the articles had only arrived in the mail a day or two ago and were still being studied. Rainier Distributing, the Everett-based distributor of all three magazines, requested copies of the articles. They mailed them to Playboy magazine, which then sent copies to See STICKERS, page 2 Legislature House approves higher enrollment for Western Working man's hero speaks By Scott M. Ayers staff reporter By Scott Ayers staff reporter Western's enrollment will rise by 264 students the next two years if the Senate and Governor approve the budget passed Saturday by the House in Olympia. The budget would raise Western's state-funded enrollment cap to 8,914, up from the current 8,650. The increase is more than the university had asked for. George Pierce, Western vice president for business and financial affairs, said the direction the legislature was taking toward higher education was "very satisfying" but the budget did not meet all the needs of the university. Western originally asked for an enrollment increase of 200, a number set by the state's Higher Education Coordination (HEC)board, Pierce said. The HEC board proposal set a $5,300 The HEC board proposal seta$5,300 per student cost on enrollment increases. Pierce said this cost needed to be met in order to maintain a level of quality education created by the facilities and professors the university offered. Pierce said while the house budgetpassed on Saturday did allow for an enrollment increase, the amount of money granted to Western would not cover the $5,300 per student the HEC board recommended. Representative Pete Kremen D-Bellingham said the budget represented the best compromise. "It seems no matter how big the pie is there is never enough to go around to please everyone, but higher education is a priority — especially for me," he said. Kremen said the budget reflects See HEC, page 2 Cesar Chavez, president of the United Farm Workers of America and alife-long activist, is speaking atnoon on Wednesday in the Viking Union Lounge. He will discuss his experience as alabor leader, his union's boycott of California grapes, and diversity on college campuses. Chavez is known to some as a hero of the working class and to others as a radical leader. Chavez has been described in The New Republic as "one of the last representatives of a dying breed — the charismatic 1960's hero." Chavez's visit gives students and faculty a chance to meet and question the man, whose union activities have included leading strikes and fasting for months at a time to draw attention to the conditions faced by farm workers, many of whom are migrant Hispanics. Camille Hackler, director of Western's chapter of MEChA (Chicano Student Movement) said Chavez's arrival at Western is the culmination of years of work by the organization. "He's so hard to book up," she said. "Usually, you need to schedule him years, three years in advance." A stroke of luck enabled Western to bring Chavez to campus. Hackler said a student who worked for the UFW last summer contacted MEChA and told them Chavez would be in the area speaking, and asked whether they would be interested in having Chavez whether they would be interested in having Chavez spend part of the day at Western. Hackler jumped at the chance. "To have a chance to hear him is an honor," Hackler said, comparing Chavez to Ghandi and Martin Luther King, Jr. "He has done a lot for both farm workers and Chicanos," she said. "He's such a wonderful man to learn from." See CHAVEZ, page 3 Cesar Chavez
Object Description
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Title | Western Front - 1991 April 9 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 83, no. 30 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1991-04-09 |
Year Published | 1991 |
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 |
Mark Hines, Editor Steve McClure, Managing editor Kathy Tucker, News editor Maria Manliclic, Assistant News editor Noelle Kompkoff, Campus government editor Catherine Legacy, Sports editor Alexandra M. Page, Sports editor Geoffrey Patrick, Issues / Opinions editor Darryl Carr, Features editor Martin Knutson, Assistant Features editor Debi Disbrow, Accent editor Gloria Robinson, Assistant Accent editor Charlotte Anderson, Copy editor Julie Anderson, Copy editor Tyler Anderson, Photo editor |
Staff |
Holly Borba, Typesetter [Staff:] Michael Anthony Steve Arnold Stephanie Aspelund Scott Ayers Renee Brewer Crystal Brockway Mike Clynch Lori Corso Julie Davisson Andrea Dixon Joan Elmenhurst Bill Evjen Jeff Flugel Darril Fosty Rob Gwinn Heather Harnischfeger-Smith Jason Haws Jennifer Hayes Christie Houser Arthur Hughes Josh Jenkins Karl W. Jensen Robert Johnson Stacey Jurgensen Kevin Justik Sue Kidd Erik Kvilaas Tricia Leishman Sam Lipoma Beth Matthews Rob McDonald Denise Mead Jill Nelson Anne Nichol Brad Niva Wendy Nugems Wendy Nungesser Becci Oxner Bret Rankin Troy Ragsdale Claudia Reed Chris Schneidmiller Ted C. Schuehle Kristine Susee Michele Thielke Michael Thompson Chris von Seggern Erika Williams Clayton Wright Suzi Zobrist |
Faculty Advisor | Pete Steffens |
Article Titles | Legislature: House approves higher enrollment for Western / by Scott Ayers (p.1) -- Working man's hero speaks / by Scott M. Ayers (p.1) -- Call prompts label removal from Playboy, Penthouse / by Mike Clynch (p.1) -- Briefs (p.2) -- Cops box (p.2) -- Western Washington University official announcements (p.2) -- Emotionally charged messages mark the path of the travelling Chautauqua project / by Heather Harnischfeger-Smith (p.3) -- Cheating: stealing a degree or just an easy way out? / by Chris von Seggern (p.4) -- Outdoor program, Valhalla submit merger proposal / by Christie Houser (p.5) -- Theater season begins / by Suzi Zobrist (p.5) -- Water sports the main attraction at Lakewood: students enjoy activities free of charge / by Stephanie Aspelund (p.6) -- Fix your bike or take a hike / by Christie Houser (p.7) -- Mountain biking: WIMPY riders pedal their way toward better cycling image / by Troy Ragsdale (p.7) -- Spring 1991 campus ministry (p.8) -- Track and field athletes qualify for nationals / by Art Hughes (p.9) -- Lady Viks ranked top crew on West Coast / by Neil Landaas (p.9) -- Men's crew fares well at season opener / by Toni Weyman (p.9) -- Tough competition challenges Vikings / by Jeff Flugel (p.9) -- Sports report (p.9) -- Rock stars strum phallic guitars (p.10) -- For sleazy businesses, moral bankruptcy means big profits / by Chris von Seggern (p.10) -- Life in America: back to normal? / by Karl W. Jensen (p.10) -- Altering consciousness: a repressed necessity of life / by Robert R. Mapes (p.11) -- Classified (p.11) -- A new section: Issues (p.11) |
Photographs | Hair stylist Matthew Waite-Smith and his assistant Suzanne Hobbs sculpt model Jackie Shaw's hair in Red Square / by Tyler Anderson (p.1) -- Cesar Chavez (p.1) -- Lakewood offers many different recreational activities such as sailing / by Tyler Anderson (p.6) -- Shawn Bowen navigates a sailboat rental from Lakewood / by Tyler Anderson (p.6) -- Patty Fulton sits behind the desk at Valhalla / by Tyler Anderson (p.7) -- Mike Albright and Mark Peterson ride their mountain bikes around Lake Padden / by Tyler Anderson (p.7) -- Ruggers butterfinger the pigskin / by Tyler Anderson (p.9) -- Chris von Seggern (p.10) -- Karl W. Jensen (p.10) |
Cartoons | [Chautauqua or bust] / by S. S. McWhinny (p.3) -- [Cheating] / by S. S. McWhinny (p.4) -- [Phallic guitar] / by Marsh (p.10) |
Notes | Headline at top of pages 6 and 7: Students enjoy springtime activities. |
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 - 1991 April 9 - Page 1 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1991-04-09 |
Year Published | 1991 |
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 | The Great Outdoors Features, pages 5-7 Men's rugby still fighting Sports, page 9 Classroom fraud News, page 4 The Western Front April 9,1991/Volume 83, Number 30 Western Washington University please recycle Midi! I f l i l l t? Hair stylist Matthew Waite-Smith and his assistant Suzanne^ Bauer model Jackie Shaw?s hair in Red Square for a fall 1991 catalogue. During the two-week photo assignment, thegroup shot on location at LaConner, Lake Whatcom and Mt. Baker. Call prompts label removal from Playboy, Penthouse By Mike Clynch staff reporter In what appears to have been a hoax phone call, the implication of legal action against the Associated Students Cooperative Bookstore forced the removal of point-of-sale warning stickers which had been placed on Playgirl, Playboy and Penthouse magazines during winter quarter. George Elliott, bookstore manager, said he received a phone call from an attorney representing Penthouse magazine. The attorney implied that the stickers were libelous and legal action might be taken if the stickers were not removed. "No lawyer representing Penthouse has had any official contact with the university," said attorney Laurence B. Sutter, who is assistant council for Penthouse. However, he added, "We certainly think that the sticker, as well as the sign, is completely unconstitutional." Joseph Burton, special consul to Playboy magazine, said Playboy had not initiated any action either. The two stickers at the center of the controversy, each about the size of a business card, were placed on the cover of the magazines. The first, intended for Playgirl, reads: "Playgirl is part of the spectrum of objectification in our society that research has shown may lead to harm of individuals.'' The second, intended for Playboy and Penthouse, reads: "Research has shown magazines that objectify women may lead to demeaning, harmful and violent treatment of women, and a societal acceptance of this treatment." Elliott said he had assumed the phone call to be legitimate. After receiving the phone call, he contacted Administrator for Student Activities JackSmith, who is the ASBoard of Director's advisor, and told him about the incident. Elliott, who said he has always been opposed to stickering the magazines, said he recommended removing the stickers until the situation could be assessed. Elliott contacted Saundra Taylor, vice president for student affairs. A cabinet meeting which included President Kenneth Mortimer, Taylor and Assistant Attorney General Wendy Bohlke, was held to discuss the matter and it was decided to pull the stickers from the magazines. Thestickers were pulled onthelastday of winter quarter. Taylor and Bohlke did not comment on the issue. Laurence said Penthouse had received a copy of some Front articles providing background information on the magazine issue. He said the articles had only arrived in the mail a day or two ago and were still being studied. Rainier Distributing, the Everett-based distributor of all three magazines, requested copies of the articles. They mailed them to Playboy magazine, which then sent copies to See STICKERS, page 2 Legislature House approves higher enrollment for Western Working man's hero speaks By Scott M. Ayers staff reporter By Scott Ayers staff reporter Western's enrollment will rise by 264 students the next two years if the Senate and Governor approve the budget passed Saturday by the House in Olympia. The budget would raise Western's state-funded enrollment cap to 8,914, up from the current 8,650. The increase is more than the university had asked for. George Pierce, Western vice president for business and financial affairs, said the direction the legislature was taking toward higher education was "very satisfying" but the budget did not meet all the needs of the university. Western originally asked for an enrollment increase of 200, a number set by the state's Higher Education Coordination (HEC)board, Pierce said. The HEC board proposal set a $5,300 The HEC board proposal seta$5,300 per student cost on enrollment increases. Pierce said this cost needed to be met in order to maintain a level of quality education created by the facilities and professors the university offered. Pierce said while the house budgetpassed on Saturday did allow for an enrollment increase, the amount of money granted to Western would not cover the $5,300 per student the HEC board recommended. Representative Pete Kremen D-Bellingham said the budget represented the best compromise. "It seems no matter how big the pie is there is never enough to go around to please everyone, but higher education is a priority — especially for me," he said. Kremen said the budget reflects See HEC, page 2 Cesar Chavez, president of the United Farm Workers of America and alife-long activist, is speaking atnoon on Wednesday in the Viking Union Lounge. He will discuss his experience as alabor leader, his union's boycott of California grapes, and diversity on college campuses. Chavez is known to some as a hero of the working class and to others as a radical leader. Chavez has been described in The New Republic as "one of the last representatives of a dying breed — the charismatic 1960's hero." Chavez's visit gives students and faculty a chance to meet and question the man, whose union activities have included leading strikes and fasting for months at a time to draw attention to the conditions faced by farm workers, many of whom are migrant Hispanics. Camille Hackler, director of Western's chapter of MEChA (Chicano Student Movement) said Chavez's arrival at Western is the culmination of years of work by the organization. "He's so hard to book up," she said. "Usually, you need to schedule him years, three years in advance." A stroke of luck enabled Western to bring Chavez to campus. Hackler said a student who worked for the UFW last summer contacted MEChA and told them Chavez would be in the area speaking, and asked whether they would be interested in having Chavez whether they would be interested in having Chavez spend part of the day at Western. Hackler jumped at the chance. "To have a chance to hear him is an honor," Hackler said, comparing Chavez to Ghandi and Martin Luther King, Jr. "He has done a lot for both farm workers and Chicanos," she said. "He's such a wonderful man to learn from." See CHAVEZ, page 3 Cesar Chavez |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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