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TUESDAY, February. 2< The Western Front Western Washington University Volume 120 Issue 12 Bellingham, Washington Students commemorate VU reopening By Matt Black THE WESTERN FRONT Western kicked off the Viking Union's week-long reopening celebration Monday with free donuts and other special events. "The goal (of the week) is to introduce the community to the facility and let them connect with the VU as a place where they can come together," said Julie Pryor Barr, VU marketing and promotions director. The main purpose of the $22 million renovation was to create a greater sense of unity in the building, VU director Jack Smith said. Thanks to the remodeling, student and administrative offices, as well as classrooms and meeting places, are now all under the same roof. "Everything is more centralized now," Pryor Barr said. Smith said one of the biggest impacts of the renovation will occur behind the scenes. Because the main buildings of the union are now connected, tasks such as delivery and loading will be much easier, he said. Pryor Barr said these changes were made to make the VU a. "hub of campus community." "We like to think of it as the 'living room' of the campus," she said. "It was built upon the principles of unity, identity and community." See OPEN, Page 4 Heidi Mulhern/The Western Front Western freshman Carly Siems helps pass out donuts in honor of the Viking Union grand reopening Monday morning. Locke's hiring freeze affects universities By Tyler Hicks THE WESTERN FRONT Western could be impacted by a budget freeze ordered by the governor on Feb. 20 for all state agencies. Gov. Gary Locke's freeze limits hiring of new workers and faculty, travel and purchases for all state agencies, including state universities. The freeze is an attempt to close a forecasted $1.6 billion deficit in the state budget. Mike Becker, former Western director of Human Resources, said the freeze would have an impact on the university, even though he could see the governor's action coming. He also said he did not know when the budget cuts would be implemented. "We don't really know all the positions that have been cut," Becker said. "It's a decision made by the vice-presidents and the provost." Western president Karen Morse instituted a "soft hiring" freeze in September 2001. When a position comes open, it must be .proven essential to hire a replacement. Jack Cooley, executive director for University Planning and See HIRE, Page 4 Registering students need measles immunization proof . By Suzanne Almoslino THE WESTERN FRONT Western post-baccalaureate student Jeremy Scully said he originally signed the proof of measles immunity waiver to keep from finding his measles documentation. "When I was at the University of Oregon, they had an outbreak during my sophomore year," Scully said. "Everyone was required to get immunized, but I didn't get any proof." Western now requires students to provide proof of immunization. Students who do not provide proof cannot register spring quarter. Scully took a blood test to prove his immunity, and he was able to get the block removed from his registration Monday. "It was relatively simple just to get the blood test, but it did cost me like $30 to do it," Scully said. "I think that's a little spendy." As of last Friday, 1,213 students still had not responded to the Student Health Center's requirement to prove measles immunity, said Dr. Emily Gibson, medical director of the Student Health Center. "We are in the process of calling every one of them to let them know they won't be able to regis-. ter for spring quarter," Gibson Western hosts national theater program festival Alaina Dunn/ The Western Front Students pose each other during a movement workshop. By Heidi Mulhern THE WESTERN FRONT After competing in make-up design at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival nationals last year, Avi Liebowitz, Western senior and theater arts major, said he looks forward to the annual event. "When I went to Washington, D.C., _I got the opportunity to network with other designers and actors," Liebowitz said. "There is some amazing acting and designing at this level." Last week Western hosted the KCACTF, a national theater program with nearly 18,000 student participants nationwide. Two Western students won awards at the event. Western junior Dallas Milholland won the Best Partner Award, and Western senior Ian Bivins won the Mark Twain Comedy Award. "It's great to have the Pacific Northwest here at Western to admire our theater department as well as the area," said Mark Kuntz, theater arts department chair. The conference consisted of 167 events in five days including a variety of workshops. Participants also view competitors' pieces and present plays. "The plays presented will be critiqued by two outside faculty, who then nominate pieces to move on to Washington, D.C.," said Aaron Tibiason, theater arts department publicist.. Although many students compete only a handful go on to finals. "Out of the 700 participating in our region this year, 130 of them are Western students," Kuntz said. "Only 30 of those See ART, Page 4 said. The Student Health Center will have extra staff on hand to help process the students who are responding to the immunization requirement. Gibson said she set the Feb. 15 deadline, for two weeks before registration begins, so See REGISTER, Page 4 IN THIS ISSUE Vikings Megan Quarterman's on fire In her last four games, Quarterman has come off the bench to score more than 20 points in each game. See story, Page 10. A world away The most recent wave of AUAP students has arrived from across the Pacific. Learn about Western's history with Asia University. See story, Pages 8-9. For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail the Western Front at wfront@cc.wwu.edu www.westernfrontonline.com Please recycle
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Title | Western Front - 2002 February 26 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 120, no. 12 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 2002-02-26 |
Year Published | 2002 |
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 |
Hollie Joy Brown, editor-in-chief Jennifer Collins, managing editor Sonja L. Cohen, copy editor Anna Rimer, copy editor Paul Olund, copy editor Heather Trimm, photo editor Candace Nelson, photo editor Courtney Howard, news editor Josh Porter, news editor Helen Hollister, accent editor Remy P. Kissel, features editor James Lyon, sports editor Joseph Terrill, opinions editor Annie Johnson, online editor |
Staff |
Delicia Williams, cartoonist Homer E. Cook, Jr., columnist Alethea D. Macomber, business manager Joel D. Hall, advertising manager Reporters : Suzanne Almoslino Valerie Bauman Kristina Beall Richard Bean Marissa Bisnar Matt Black Amber Blondin Amber Bomar Josh Brastad Danny Cain Kristen Carlson Paul Nicholas Carlson Sara Colness Gerald Craft Laura David Josh Dumond Alaina Dunn Robin Duranleau Naomi Edmonds Tarin Erickson Lee Fehrenbarher Sarah Fox Stacey Gorgen Heather Haslip Andy Hatton Josh Haupt Tyler Hendrick Jessica Herring Kate Hicks Tyler Hicks Matthew N. Hietala Margo Horner Amber Hurley Brandon Ivey Ailey Kato Charlette Livingston Sarah Loendorf Jackson Long Nick Lyle Joe Mack Adam Mahoney Dian McClury Heidi Mulhern Heather June Olah Romeelah Payofelin Mindy Ransford Naz Riahi Rick Segredan Chelsea Shaw Derek Sheppard Chris Smith Nicole Smith Laura Thoren Donja Walker Jon Walsh |
Photographer |
Heidi Mulhern Alaina Dunn Ailey Kato Heather Trimm |
Faculty Advisor | Jim J. Napoli |
Article Titles | Students commemorate VU reopening / by Matt Black (p.1) -- Locke's hiring freeze affects universities / by Tyler Hicks (p.1) -- Registering students need measles immunization proof / by Suzanne Almoslino (p.1) -- Western hosts national theater program festival / by Heidi Mulhern (p.1) -- Cops box (p.2) -- AP Wire news briefs (p.2) -- Official announcements (p.2) -- Judicial officer seeks to improve communication / by Dian McClurg (p.3) -- AS productions brings Ralph Nader to speak at Western March 15 / by Sara Colness (p.3) -- Western plans AIDS walk to give back to community / by Tarin Erickson (p.5) -- Prejudice workshop teaches people to support victims of discrimination / by Kirsten Carlson (p.5) - Economic stimulus cut paralyzes campus updates / by Rick Segreda (p.6) -- Volunteer tax aid group serves to clarify students questions, difficulties / by Derek Sheppard (p.6) -- Features (p.7) -- Strange days (p.7) -- From Asia with love / by Joe Mack (p.8-9) -- Western students bowl 12 hours for big brotherhood / by Alaina Dunn (p.8-9) -- Sports (p.10) -- En fuego: Vikings Quarterman sparks Vikings flame / by Donja Walker (p.10) -- Spring just around the corner as Viking baseball kicks off / by Josh Dumond (p.10) -- On the bubble: Vikings face another must-win game / by Josh Dumond (p.11) -- Wining plagues Winter Olympics / Ivy Plewman (p.12) -- 116 not enough as 2002 Mariners go for it all / by Matt Hietala (p.12) -- Opinions (p.13) -- Frontline (p.14) -- Letters to the editor (p.15) -- Classified (p.15) -- Students experience stress related health problems / by Gerald Craft (p.16) |
Photographs | Carly Siems (p.1) -- [Students pose each other] (p.1) -- John Randolph (p.8) -- Kojiro Hyuga, Masami Abe (p.9) -- Yoku Ishibashi, Maki Shinozuka (p.9) -- Megan Quarterman (p.10) -- Maurice Tyree, Brian Dennis (p.11) |
Cartoons | Cigarettes as currency / Delicia Williams (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 | 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 |
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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, February. 2< The Western Front Western Washington University Volume 120 Issue 12 Bellingham, Washington Students commemorate VU reopening By Matt Black THE WESTERN FRONT Western kicked off the Viking Union's week-long reopening celebration Monday with free donuts and other special events. "The goal (of the week) is to introduce the community to the facility and let them connect with the VU as a place where they can come together," said Julie Pryor Barr, VU marketing and promotions director. The main purpose of the $22 million renovation was to create a greater sense of unity in the building, VU director Jack Smith said. Thanks to the remodeling, student and administrative offices, as well as classrooms and meeting places, are now all under the same roof. "Everything is more centralized now," Pryor Barr said. Smith said one of the biggest impacts of the renovation will occur behind the scenes. Because the main buildings of the union are now connected, tasks such as delivery and loading will be much easier, he said. Pryor Barr said these changes were made to make the VU a. "hub of campus community." "We like to think of it as the 'living room' of the campus," she said. "It was built upon the principles of unity, identity and community." See OPEN, Page 4 Heidi Mulhern/The Western Front Western freshman Carly Siems helps pass out donuts in honor of the Viking Union grand reopening Monday morning. Locke's hiring freeze affects universities By Tyler Hicks THE WESTERN FRONT Western could be impacted by a budget freeze ordered by the governor on Feb. 20 for all state agencies. Gov. Gary Locke's freeze limits hiring of new workers and faculty, travel and purchases for all state agencies, including state universities. The freeze is an attempt to close a forecasted $1.6 billion deficit in the state budget. Mike Becker, former Western director of Human Resources, said the freeze would have an impact on the university, even though he could see the governor's action coming. He also said he did not know when the budget cuts would be implemented. "We don't really know all the positions that have been cut," Becker said. "It's a decision made by the vice-presidents and the provost." Western president Karen Morse instituted a "soft hiring" freeze in September 2001. When a position comes open, it must be .proven essential to hire a replacement. Jack Cooley, executive director for University Planning and See HIRE, Page 4 Registering students need measles immunization proof . By Suzanne Almoslino THE WESTERN FRONT Western post-baccalaureate student Jeremy Scully said he originally signed the proof of measles immunity waiver to keep from finding his measles documentation. "When I was at the University of Oregon, they had an outbreak during my sophomore year," Scully said. "Everyone was required to get immunized, but I didn't get any proof." Western now requires students to provide proof of immunization. Students who do not provide proof cannot register spring quarter. Scully took a blood test to prove his immunity, and he was able to get the block removed from his registration Monday. "It was relatively simple just to get the blood test, but it did cost me like $30 to do it," Scully said. "I think that's a little spendy." As of last Friday, 1,213 students still had not responded to the Student Health Center's requirement to prove measles immunity, said Dr. Emily Gibson, medical director of the Student Health Center. "We are in the process of calling every one of them to let them know they won't be able to regis-. ter for spring quarter," Gibson Western hosts national theater program festival Alaina Dunn/ The Western Front Students pose each other during a movement workshop. By Heidi Mulhern THE WESTERN FRONT After competing in make-up design at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival nationals last year, Avi Liebowitz, Western senior and theater arts major, said he looks forward to the annual event. "When I went to Washington, D.C., _I got the opportunity to network with other designers and actors," Liebowitz said. "There is some amazing acting and designing at this level." Last week Western hosted the KCACTF, a national theater program with nearly 18,000 student participants nationwide. Two Western students won awards at the event. Western junior Dallas Milholland won the Best Partner Award, and Western senior Ian Bivins won the Mark Twain Comedy Award. "It's great to have the Pacific Northwest here at Western to admire our theater department as well as the area," said Mark Kuntz, theater arts department chair. The conference consisted of 167 events in five days including a variety of workshops. Participants also view competitors' pieces and present plays. "The plays presented will be critiqued by two outside faculty, who then nominate pieces to move on to Washington, D.C.," said Aaron Tibiason, theater arts department publicist.. Although many students compete only a handful go on to finals. "Out of the 700 participating in our region this year, 130 of them are Western students," Kuntz said. "Only 30 of those See ART, Page 4 said. The Student Health Center will have extra staff on hand to help process the students who are responding to the immunization requirement. Gibson said she set the Feb. 15 deadline, for two weeks before registration begins, so See REGISTER, Page 4 IN THIS ISSUE Vikings Megan Quarterman's on fire In her last four games, Quarterman has come off the bench to score more than 20 points in each game. See story, Page 10. A world away The most recent wave of AUAP students has arrived from across the Pacific. Learn about Western's history with Asia University. See story, Pages 8-9. For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail the Western Front at wfront@cc.wwu.edu www.westernfrontonline.com Please recycle |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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