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Grafton returns Grafton rocked the 3B along with bands full of alter egos. See Story, Page 7. Early elimination Vikings fall to Crusaders in the first round of the NCAA playoffs. See Story, Page 8. Western Washington University Volume 125 Issue 1 Bellingham, Washington Conceptual art causes bomb scare By Matt McDonald THE WESTERN FRONT With the nation on high alert, Western is taking every precaution, even with student artwork. Western custodian Hoa Do discovered three objects resembling bombs in the Fine Arts Annex classroom on the night of March 20. "It scared me; there was a clock in it," Do said. "It seemed very real." Michael Smith, the custodian's supervisor, notified the University Police. The UP then called in a technician from the Bellingham Police Department to check the suspected bombs, University Police Chief Jim Shaw said. "(The art pieces were) not mistaken for bombs; they were repli-_ cas of bombs," Shaw said. "They were pretty realistic, up until what would be some type of a charge." The art pieces were part of a project assignment to create artwork that refers to the idea of the ancient Greek story of the Trojan horse, said Sebastian Mendes, Western fine arts professor. "It was a real scare, and it shouldn't have been," said Western senior Scott Winter, creator of the art pieces. "I even told one of the janitors beforehand so something like this would not happen." Winter made the art pieces for his spring quarter final studio course project, a creation representing a bomb that had no other motive than to assist creative and intellectual discourse about an extremely important and timely topic, Mendes said. "It was meant to play on your initial reaction," Winter said. "The Trojan horse was the assignment. It was children's lunch pail boxes, and when you See BOMB, Page 4 Students warn drivers of fuel follies By Nikki Russo THE WESTERN FRONT Western . students and Bellingham residents protested the newly constructed Mobil gas station on Samish Way on Tuesday to increase public awareness of Exxon Mobil's alleged corporate practices. Protesters displayed signs to passing cars at 112 Samish Way ranging from "Exxon Mobil #1 in global warming," to "Believe me, don't buy Exxon Mobil." Western sophomore and protester Trey Avery said he believes Exxon Mobil is one of the leaders in emitting pollution that contributes to global warming. He said Exxon Mobil is buying government influence through political contributions. "We want to have the first thing people associate with this Exxon Mobil to be protesters," Fairhaven sophomore and protester Elissa Ball said. Exxon Mobil Corporation reported spending $1.2 million in political contributions during the 1999-2000 presidential cycle according to an Exxon Mobil news release. "I think that everybody has the right to say how they feel," Mobil station owner Ann Amcevoy said. "It doesn't impact my business. I have people honking at them and drawing attention to us." Approximately 30 minutes after the protesters arrived at See EXXON, Page 4 Nikki Russo/The Western Front Tom Gray, left, and Fairhaven students Elissa Bali and Trey Avery protest Exxon Mobil. Police keep eye on local activists Eric Berto/The Western Front David Robinson, left, stands next to his brother Eric Robinson, right, as they talk to a passerby on Thursday. Eric has been protesting the war in Iraq by living on juice and water. The City of Bellingham recently installed surveillance cameras over demonstrations around the Federal Building. Cameras installed outside Bellingham Federal Building upset activists By Eric Berto THE WESTERN FRONT „ • Bellingham resident Eric Robinson, 23, has been on a hunger strike since March 19 in protest of the war. He survives on juice and water as he stands under the surveillance camera at the corner of Cornwall Avenue and Magnolia Street. The city's engineering department installed a camera to monitor the activities of demonstrators outside the Bellingham Federal Building, Bellingham Police Lt.Craige Ambrose said. "The camera went up the day after a large gathering," Ambrose said. "It keeps us from having to have a couple of officers ready to videotape in case there is conflict between groups of supporters." He said the main reason for installing the camera was to cut costs for the department. "There is other surveillance all over the city; people just don't realize it," Ambrose said.. Ambrose said the city has discussed future plans to install other cameras in high-crime areas, such as the corner of Railroad Avenue and Holly Street. Protesters downtown said the cameras are an unnecessary measure. Robinson, who has been fasting for peace for 15 days, said the camera is an insult to the protesters. "The camera shows the city has no respect for people who want to exercise their First Amendment rights," Robinson said. • . ~~ See CAMERAS, Page 4 Dana Visalli describes his experience in Iraq with the daughter, pictured behind him, of Widah, an Iraqi government official who accompanied his group to a citrus orchard an hour's drive north of Baghdad. Speaker offers fresh perspective on Iraq Nikki Russo/The Western Front ByMattDeVeau THE WESTERN FRONT Dana Visalli, 54, said meeting an Iraqi mother, whose eldest son was a member of the Iraqi army, revealed a perspective that people in the United States rarely see. Visalli, a resident from Twisp, spent 28 days in Iraq in January and February as part of Voices in the Wilderness, a group devoted to ending the economic sanctions in Iraq. He spoke about his experiences in Iraq Thursday evening at Sehome High School. "What we usually hear about when Iraqi soldiers die is that 10 Iraqi soldiers died or 15 Iraqi soldiers died," Visalli said. "Rarely do we learn about these people from their mother and get that human view, of who these people are." Visayi said he went to Iraq to "be responsible" and find out what the Iraqis are like as a people. Visalli said the trip cost $2,500, which included $500 worth of medicine that was unavailable to the Iraqis due to economic sanctions. The trip was funded through donations Visalli raised in his community. Katie. Hoyt, a Sehome High School senior and member of the. World Views Club that invited Visalli to the school, said Visalli's presentation revealed elements of Iraqi life that Americans do not get to see on CNN. "It showed the personal side that you don't get anywhere else See IRAQ, Page 4 For news tips, call (360) 650 3162 or e-mail The Western Front at wfront@cc.wwu.edu www.westernfrontonline.com Please recycle
Object Description
Rating | |
Title | Western Front - 2003 April 4 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 125, no. 1 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 2003-04-04 |
Year Published | 2003 |
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 |
Paul Nicholas Carlson, editor in chief Brianne Holte, managing editor Andrea Jasinek, head copy editor Shauna Bakkensen, copy editor Michele Girard, copy editor Keith Bolling, photo editor Peter Louras, news editor Brandon Rosage, news editor Kellyn Ballard, accent editor Jeremy Edwards, features editor Katie James, sports editor Josh Dumond, opinions editor Josh Fejeran, online/assignment editor Meagan McFadden, design & graphics editor Dustin Diamond, cartoonist Reid Psaltis, cartoonist Carl Weiseth, columnist |
Staff |
Alethea Macomber, business manager Joel Hall, advertising manager Reporters : Ian Alexander Andy Aley Michael Alton Ben Arnold Jeanna Barrett Eric Berto Lacy Bevis Jessie Bowden Ben Brockhaus-Hall Kevin Bruaw Jamie Carpenter Nicole Cook Brianne Cross Sadie Cummings Matt DeVeau Marc Dryer Torhill Dunham Melena Eaton Lee Fehrenbacher Cassie Fortner Sarah A. Freeman Sarah M. Freeman Shanna Green Katie Grimes Matt Haver Michelle Himple Brian Howells Carlee Lilley Jordan Lindstrom Cailin Long Jenny Maag Justin McCaughan Matt McDonald Erin McGourty Brad Nearing Tara Nelson Meaghan Ord Amanda Peckham Porfirio Pena Heather Reynolds Christine Roka Nikki Russo Mugs Scherer Gig Schlich Andy Schmidt Chris Schweitzer Jennifer Segadelli Bryan Sharick Jay Spengler Leslie Seguira Christina Tercero Rachel Thomas Leslie White Lianna Wingfield Carly Wyatt |
Photographer |
Nikki Russo Eric Berto Tyson Lin Peter Louras |
Faculty Advisor | Lyle Harris |
Article Titles | Conceptual art causes bomb scare / by Matt McDonald (p.1) -- Students warn drivers of fuel follies / by Nikki Russo (p.1) -- Police keep eye on local activists / by Eric Berto (p.1) -- Speaker offers fresh perspective on Iraq / by Matt DeVeau (p.1) -- Viking voices (p.2) -- AP Wire news briefs (p.2) -- Latest in Iraq (p.2) -- Cops box (p.2) -- Official announcements (p.2) -- Accent (p.5) -- In the spotlight (p.5) -- Gravity gets it done right / by Andy Aley (p.6) -- Still the only one / by Tyson Lin (p.6) -- Bands rock the 3B like they're somebody else / by Eric Berto (p.7) -- Sports (p.8) -- Western women lose in first round / by Leslie White (p.8) -- Vincent crushes 12-year record / by Leslie White (p.8) -- Opinions (p.10) -- Classified (p.11) |
Photographs | Tom Gray, Elissa Ball, Trey Avery (p.1) -- David Robinson, Eric Robinson (p.1) -- Dana Visalli (p.1) -- Sara Maxwell (p.2) -- Brian Sweeney (p.2) -- Ben Whitcoomb (p.2) -- Adam Kogler (p.2) -- Regina Cox, Dennis Wheeler, Sorrell Joshua (p.6) -- Heidi Small (p.6) -- Seantos, David lee Roach, Kelly Gheely of Starantula (p.7) -- [Grafton, musical group] (p.7) -- Susan Rogers (p.8) |
Cartoons | [Uh, George ...] / Dustin Diamond (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 | Grafton returns Grafton rocked the 3B along with bands full of alter egos. See Story, Page 7. Early elimination Vikings fall to Crusaders in the first round of the NCAA playoffs. See Story, Page 8. Western Washington University Volume 125 Issue 1 Bellingham, Washington Conceptual art causes bomb scare By Matt McDonald THE WESTERN FRONT With the nation on high alert, Western is taking every precaution, even with student artwork. Western custodian Hoa Do discovered three objects resembling bombs in the Fine Arts Annex classroom on the night of March 20. "It scared me; there was a clock in it," Do said. "It seemed very real." Michael Smith, the custodian's supervisor, notified the University Police. The UP then called in a technician from the Bellingham Police Department to check the suspected bombs, University Police Chief Jim Shaw said. "(The art pieces were) not mistaken for bombs; they were repli-_ cas of bombs," Shaw said. "They were pretty realistic, up until what would be some type of a charge." The art pieces were part of a project assignment to create artwork that refers to the idea of the ancient Greek story of the Trojan horse, said Sebastian Mendes, Western fine arts professor. "It was a real scare, and it shouldn't have been," said Western senior Scott Winter, creator of the art pieces. "I even told one of the janitors beforehand so something like this would not happen." Winter made the art pieces for his spring quarter final studio course project, a creation representing a bomb that had no other motive than to assist creative and intellectual discourse about an extremely important and timely topic, Mendes said. "It was meant to play on your initial reaction," Winter said. "The Trojan horse was the assignment. It was children's lunch pail boxes, and when you See BOMB, Page 4 Students warn drivers of fuel follies By Nikki Russo THE WESTERN FRONT Western . students and Bellingham residents protested the newly constructed Mobil gas station on Samish Way on Tuesday to increase public awareness of Exxon Mobil's alleged corporate practices. Protesters displayed signs to passing cars at 112 Samish Way ranging from "Exxon Mobil #1 in global warming," to "Believe me, don't buy Exxon Mobil." Western sophomore and protester Trey Avery said he believes Exxon Mobil is one of the leaders in emitting pollution that contributes to global warming. He said Exxon Mobil is buying government influence through political contributions. "We want to have the first thing people associate with this Exxon Mobil to be protesters," Fairhaven sophomore and protester Elissa Ball said. Exxon Mobil Corporation reported spending $1.2 million in political contributions during the 1999-2000 presidential cycle according to an Exxon Mobil news release. "I think that everybody has the right to say how they feel," Mobil station owner Ann Amcevoy said. "It doesn't impact my business. I have people honking at them and drawing attention to us." Approximately 30 minutes after the protesters arrived at See EXXON, Page 4 Nikki Russo/The Western Front Tom Gray, left, and Fairhaven students Elissa Bali and Trey Avery protest Exxon Mobil. Police keep eye on local activists Eric Berto/The Western Front David Robinson, left, stands next to his brother Eric Robinson, right, as they talk to a passerby on Thursday. Eric has been protesting the war in Iraq by living on juice and water. The City of Bellingham recently installed surveillance cameras over demonstrations around the Federal Building. Cameras installed outside Bellingham Federal Building upset activists By Eric Berto THE WESTERN FRONT „ • Bellingham resident Eric Robinson, 23, has been on a hunger strike since March 19 in protest of the war. He survives on juice and water as he stands under the surveillance camera at the corner of Cornwall Avenue and Magnolia Street. The city's engineering department installed a camera to monitor the activities of demonstrators outside the Bellingham Federal Building, Bellingham Police Lt.Craige Ambrose said. "The camera went up the day after a large gathering," Ambrose said. "It keeps us from having to have a couple of officers ready to videotape in case there is conflict between groups of supporters." He said the main reason for installing the camera was to cut costs for the department. "There is other surveillance all over the city; people just don't realize it," Ambrose said.. Ambrose said the city has discussed future plans to install other cameras in high-crime areas, such as the corner of Railroad Avenue and Holly Street. Protesters downtown said the cameras are an unnecessary measure. Robinson, who has been fasting for peace for 15 days, said the camera is an insult to the protesters. "The camera shows the city has no respect for people who want to exercise their First Amendment rights," Robinson said. • . ~~ See CAMERAS, Page 4 Dana Visalli describes his experience in Iraq with the daughter, pictured behind him, of Widah, an Iraqi government official who accompanied his group to a citrus orchard an hour's drive north of Baghdad. Speaker offers fresh perspective on Iraq Nikki Russo/The Western Front ByMattDeVeau THE WESTERN FRONT Dana Visalli, 54, said meeting an Iraqi mother, whose eldest son was a member of the Iraqi army, revealed a perspective that people in the United States rarely see. Visalli, a resident from Twisp, spent 28 days in Iraq in January and February as part of Voices in the Wilderness, a group devoted to ending the economic sanctions in Iraq. He spoke about his experiences in Iraq Thursday evening at Sehome High School. "What we usually hear about when Iraqi soldiers die is that 10 Iraqi soldiers died or 15 Iraqi soldiers died," Visalli said. "Rarely do we learn about these people from their mother and get that human view, of who these people are." Visayi said he went to Iraq to "be responsible" and find out what the Iraqis are like as a people. Visalli said the trip cost $2,500, which included $500 worth of medicine that was unavailable to the Iraqis due to economic sanctions. The trip was funded through donations Visalli raised in his community. Katie. Hoyt, a Sehome High School senior and member of the. World Views Club that invited Visalli to the school, said Visalli's presentation revealed elements of Iraqi life that Americans do not get to see on CNN. "It showed the personal side that you don't get anywhere else See IRAQ, Page 4 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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