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TUESDAY, November 20,2001 The Western Front Western Washington University Volume 119 Issue 14 Bellingham, Washington Access debate centers property ownership By Robert Gara Jr. THE WESTERN FRONT Galbraith Mountain, located west of Lake Padden, has been used by a variety of outdoor enthusiasts for more than 100 years. Mountain users have accessed old logging roads and man-made trails from two main entrances located on Birch Street and Galbraith Lane. Despite the mountain's allure, most of its vast acres he on private property and are accessed illegally by mountain- goers. 7 am not harming the landowners by being out there, but some really care! Scott Morton mountain biker Many of the mountain landowners, residents and users have different opinions regarding who may enter the trails and where to properly do so. The majority of the mountain's trails are on private property owned by residents, the Trillium Lumber Corporation, Bloedel Timberlands Corporation and the City of Bellingham. A misconception to many of the Quoc Tran/The Western Front Lake Padden and Bellingham Bay can be seen from the top of Galbraith Mountain. mountain's users is that the mountain trails he on private property, said Mark Peterson, president of the Whatcom Independent Mountain Peddlers. "WHIMPs is the informal/formal stewards of the mountain," Peterson said. "We bike through the mountain and provide assistance to its users and owners with first aid, maps and any other form of help or advice." Privilege to access trails differs depending upon who owns the land. Some homeowners don't care and some do, said Scott Morton, Western senior and mountain biker. "I access Galbraith through Birch Street, but it is a big place, and it's not always convenient for Village Books proposes height expansion Laura Harlos/The Western Front John and Sophia Baker browse together in Village Books. The store may expand to include five condos. By Keri Cooper THE WESTERN FRONT Village Books store owners' proposal to build a complex of five condos on top of their store has created controversy between the residents of the commercial district of Fairhaven. , With the condos, the new height of the building would, reach 40 feet, five feet higher than city height codes allow. They will also obstruct the view of many local businesses and residents. Judson Plaza, one of the major commercial complexes in Fairhaven, will lose its waterfront view in 19 of its windows. The Fairhaven Neighborhood Plan intends to enhance urban development, with buildings that match the architecture and support the urban destiny. The plan breaks Fairhaven into 15 separate areas, with different specifications in different areas. The area where Village Books is located is at zone 2B, which only allows buildings to stand 35 feet tall without obstructing already existing buildings' view of Bellingham Bay. The Bellingham City Council voted 5-2 in favor of moving forward with the plan Monday. "The plan is flexible and can work with already existing ordinances," Councilmember John Watts said. "Any building built will have to affect someone's view." Bob Ryan and Gene Knutson, the two councilmen who voted against advancing the plan, said they believe this action is opening the flood gates for all future builders hoping to ignore height restrictions. "How in good conscious can we say no?" Knutson asked about future building plans. "We're opening up a wicket we can't close." Patricia Marek, owner of the Fairhaven Psychology Group in Judson Plaza, said allowing tall buildings to be built will soon make residents feel dwarfed as they walk down the streets. Councilmember Barbara Ryan said she favors the Village Books addition. She said she believes downtown Fairhaven will benefit from the beautifica-tion of buildings with historical value. "These buildings are a treasure," Ryan said. Fairhaven business owner Coenraad Zielstra said he wants to ensure the building requirements won't be sacrificed where building height regulations are slightly higher. me to ride in through the designated openings," Morton said. "I am not harming the land owners by being out there, but some really care." Some homeowners next to Galbraith's main trailheads have resorted to extreme measures in hopes of stopping moun- See GALBRAITH, Page 4 Rapists target noticeably drunk women By Aaron Managhan THE WESTERN FRONT A young woman is out drinking at a bar. During the course of the night, her friends have left, and she still needs to get home. A stranger said he lives nearby and can give her a ride home. Little does she know that he has no intention of going there. "I had a student who caught a ride home from a guy,"said Crime and Sexual Assault Support Services Crime Victim Services coordinator Sarah Rankin. "A friend of a friend or somebody knew the guy. He drove her to his house and raped her instead of taking her where she thought he was taking her." Rankin said this scenario often leads to the sexual assault or rape of college-age women. "Men will offer intoxicated girls rides with what looks like the intent, of sexual assault," Rankin said. "It appears they're looking for drunk girls." "Sometimes it's their first time out on their own," Rankin said. "You go out with friends, and there are times you don't come back with them. You're vulnerable. A perpetrator is going to a bar to find someone drunk. So their vulnerability is sometimes obvious." Dave Doughty, University See CRIME, Page 4 Rape survivor tells her story By Cara Hazzard THE WESTERN FRONT Western student Andrea Jones* is normally an outgoing, happy person. Lately, she said she has been afraid to be alone or be in large crowds. Jones was recently raped by an acquaintance. "It affects every single aspect of my life," Jones said. After the incident, Jones received a full medical examination and filed a police report. The investigation is ongoing. Jones said since the incident, she has at times felt constant fear, anger and frustration. "I couldn't be alone in the house," she said. Jones said she has also found herself afraid of and resenting anyone who resembles her attacker. "He still has control," Jones said. Jones said this incident has also affected her friends. "If the word comes up, I can feel everybody tense up around me," Jones said. "I do too." Jones said contacting Sarah Rankin, coordinator of Crime and Sexual Assault Support Services, has helped. "Talking about it does help, as hard as it is," Jones said. Rankin has been Jones' liaison with the officer investigating the case, and has contacted Jones' professors to excuse her. Jones said Rankin has helped her realize she did nothing wrong. "Regardless, unwanted sex is unwanted sex," Jones said. Jones said the Counseling Center was also very helpful. 'It's nice to have someone there to talk to who knows exactly what you're going through and that it's not weird," Jones said. *Name has been changed to protect the victim's privacy. IN THIS ISSUE Viking men drop home opener The Vikings lost their first game to the Cascade College Thunderbirds Monday night. See story, Page 8. Students have mixed views about enlisting On-campus enlistment has not increased since the Sept. 11 attacks. Many college students choose not to enlist. See story, Page 6. For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail The Western Front at wfront@cc.wwu.edu http://westernfrontonline.com
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Rating | |
Title | Western Front - 2001 November 20 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 119, no. 14 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 2001-11-20 |
Year Published | 2001 |
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 |
Remy P. Kissel, editor-in-chief Homer E. Cook, Jr., managing editor Heather Baker, copy editor Ken Jager, copy editor Jen True, copy editor Quoc Tran, photo editor Brendan C. manning, news editor Jessica Sparks, news editor Camille Penix, accent editor Hollie Joy Brown, features editor Scott Lefeber, sports editor Joshua Porter, opinions editor Brooke Geery, online editor Greg D. Woehler, columnist |
Staff |
Delicia Williams, cartoonist Alethea Macomber, business manager Joel Hall, advertising manager Reporters : Suzanne Almoslino Sasha Benko Marissa Bisnar Amber Blondin Carise Bogar Paul Braun Matt Bucher Allison Butler Paul Nicholas Carlson Emily Christianson Keri Cooper Gerald Craft Robert Detwieler Matt Dornan Raena Downer Alicia Franklin Rob Gara Laura Harlos Josh Haupt Cara Hazzard Tyler Hendrick Jessica Herring Helen Hollister Courtney Howard Annie Johnson Charlette Livingston James Lyon Tara McKenna Aaron Managhan Lisa Mandt Candice Nelson Stacy Nelson Jenny O'Brien Heather June Olah Paul Olund Mindy Ransford Anna Rimmer Chelsea Shaw Daniel Simmons Emily Steel Orion Stewart Taber Streur Joseph Terrell Heather Trimm Jon Walsh Sarah Warren |
Photographer |
Quoc Tran Laura Harlos Raena Downer Annie Johnson |
Faculty Advisor | Jim J. Napoli |
Article Titles | Access debate centers property ownership / by Robert Gara Jr. (p.1) -- Village Books proposes height expansion / by Keri Cooper (p.1) -- Rapists target noticeably drunk women / by Aaron Managhan (p.1) -- Rape survivor tells her story (p.1) -- Cops box (p.2) -- AP Wire news briefs (p.2) -- Official announcements (p.2) -- Student urges AS to change all coffee on campus to Fair Trade-certified line / by Lisa Mandt (p.3) -- Western approves local ACLU chapter as AS club / by Josh Haupt (p.3) -- Male student hospitalized after mixing drugs / by Courtney Howard (p.3) -- Strange days (p.5) -- Armed forces / by Charlette Livingston (p.6) -- Deals, deals, deals / by Helen Hollister (p.7) -- Sports (p.8) -- Nationally ranked Viking men's basketball team sets goals high / by James Lyon (p.8) -- Overconfidence sinks No. 2 Vikings in home opening loss / by Amber Blondin (p.8) -- Western women's basketball wins annual Lynda Goodrich tournament (p.9) -- Viking volleyball team ends near-perfect season at NCAA Division II Pacific Regional tournament / by Jeff Hoffman (p.9) --Opinions (p.10) -- Classified (p.11) |
Photographs | View from Galbraith Mountain (p.1) -- Patrons at Village Books (p.1) -- Alex Goins (p.6) -- Amie Preau, Darrell Schoen (p.7) -- Mike Palm (p.8) |
Cartoons | [Rehab] / Delicia Williams (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 | 45 x 29 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 | Page 1 |
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 | TUESDAY, November 20,2001 The Western Front Western Washington University Volume 119 Issue 14 Bellingham, Washington Access debate centers property ownership By Robert Gara Jr. THE WESTERN FRONT Galbraith Mountain, located west of Lake Padden, has been used by a variety of outdoor enthusiasts for more than 100 years. Mountain users have accessed old logging roads and man-made trails from two main entrances located on Birch Street and Galbraith Lane. Despite the mountain's allure, most of its vast acres he on private property and are accessed illegally by mountain- goers. 7 am not harming the landowners by being out there, but some really care! Scott Morton mountain biker Many of the mountain landowners, residents and users have different opinions regarding who may enter the trails and where to properly do so. The majority of the mountain's trails are on private property owned by residents, the Trillium Lumber Corporation, Bloedel Timberlands Corporation and the City of Bellingham. A misconception to many of the Quoc Tran/The Western Front Lake Padden and Bellingham Bay can be seen from the top of Galbraith Mountain. mountain's users is that the mountain trails he on private property, said Mark Peterson, president of the Whatcom Independent Mountain Peddlers. "WHIMPs is the informal/formal stewards of the mountain," Peterson said. "We bike through the mountain and provide assistance to its users and owners with first aid, maps and any other form of help or advice." Privilege to access trails differs depending upon who owns the land. Some homeowners don't care and some do, said Scott Morton, Western senior and mountain biker. "I access Galbraith through Birch Street, but it is a big place, and it's not always convenient for Village Books proposes height expansion Laura Harlos/The Western Front John and Sophia Baker browse together in Village Books. The store may expand to include five condos. By Keri Cooper THE WESTERN FRONT Village Books store owners' proposal to build a complex of five condos on top of their store has created controversy between the residents of the commercial district of Fairhaven. , With the condos, the new height of the building would, reach 40 feet, five feet higher than city height codes allow. They will also obstruct the view of many local businesses and residents. Judson Plaza, one of the major commercial complexes in Fairhaven, will lose its waterfront view in 19 of its windows. The Fairhaven Neighborhood Plan intends to enhance urban development, with buildings that match the architecture and support the urban destiny. The plan breaks Fairhaven into 15 separate areas, with different specifications in different areas. The area where Village Books is located is at zone 2B, which only allows buildings to stand 35 feet tall without obstructing already existing buildings' view of Bellingham Bay. The Bellingham City Council voted 5-2 in favor of moving forward with the plan Monday. "The plan is flexible and can work with already existing ordinances," Councilmember John Watts said. "Any building built will have to affect someone's view." Bob Ryan and Gene Knutson, the two councilmen who voted against advancing the plan, said they believe this action is opening the flood gates for all future builders hoping to ignore height restrictions. "How in good conscious can we say no?" Knutson asked about future building plans. "We're opening up a wicket we can't close." Patricia Marek, owner of the Fairhaven Psychology Group in Judson Plaza, said allowing tall buildings to be built will soon make residents feel dwarfed as they walk down the streets. Councilmember Barbara Ryan said she favors the Village Books addition. She said she believes downtown Fairhaven will benefit from the beautifica-tion of buildings with historical value. "These buildings are a treasure," Ryan said. Fairhaven business owner Coenraad Zielstra said he wants to ensure the building requirements won't be sacrificed where building height regulations are slightly higher. me to ride in through the designated openings," Morton said. "I am not harming the land owners by being out there, but some really care." Some homeowners next to Galbraith's main trailheads have resorted to extreme measures in hopes of stopping moun- See GALBRAITH, Page 4 Rapists target noticeably drunk women By Aaron Managhan THE WESTERN FRONT A young woman is out drinking at a bar. During the course of the night, her friends have left, and she still needs to get home. A stranger said he lives nearby and can give her a ride home. Little does she know that he has no intention of going there. "I had a student who caught a ride home from a guy,"said Crime and Sexual Assault Support Services Crime Victim Services coordinator Sarah Rankin. "A friend of a friend or somebody knew the guy. He drove her to his house and raped her instead of taking her where she thought he was taking her." Rankin said this scenario often leads to the sexual assault or rape of college-age women. "Men will offer intoxicated girls rides with what looks like the intent, of sexual assault," Rankin said. "It appears they're looking for drunk girls." "Sometimes it's their first time out on their own," Rankin said. "You go out with friends, and there are times you don't come back with them. You're vulnerable. A perpetrator is going to a bar to find someone drunk. So their vulnerability is sometimes obvious." Dave Doughty, University See CRIME, Page 4 Rape survivor tells her story By Cara Hazzard THE WESTERN FRONT Western student Andrea Jones* is normally an outgoing, happy person. Lately, she said she has been afraid to be alone or be in large crowds. Jones was recently raped by an acquaintance. "It affects every single aspect of my life," Jones said. After the incident, Jones received a full medical examination and filed a police report. The investigation is ongoing. Jones said since the incident, she has at times felt constant fear, anger and frustration. "I couldn't be alone in the house," she said. Jones said she has also found herself afraid of and resenting anyone who resembles her attacker. "He still has control," Jones said. Jones said this incident has also affected her friends. "If the word comes up, I can feel everybody tense up around me," Jones said. "I do too." Jones said contacting Sarah Rankin, coordinator of Crime and Sexual Assault Support Services, has helped. "Talking about it does help, as hard as it is," Jones said. Rankin has been Jones' liaison with the officer investigating the case, and has contacted Jones' professors to excuse her. Jones said Rankin has helped her realize she did nothing wrong. "Regardless, unwanted sex is unwanted sex," Jones said. Jones said the Counseling Center was also very helpful. 'It's nice to have someone there to talk to who knows exactly what you're going through and that it's not weird," Jones said. *Name has been changed to protect the victim's privacy. IN THIS ISSUE Viking men drop home opener The Vikings lost their first game to the Cascade College Thunderbirds Monday night. See story, Page 8. Students have mixed views about enlisting On-campus enlistment has not increased since the Sept. 11 attacks. Many college students choose not to enlist. See story, Page 6. For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail The Western Front at wfront@cc.wwu.edu http://westernfrontonline.com |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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