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Archives y No butts about it Two changes in Western's smoking policy push student and faculty smokers further away from campus buildings — Page 7. A blunter shade of poetic Fairhaven graduate Alyssa Burrows unleashes the colorful and sometimes crass "Light Blue is a Sissy Colour" into the poetry world —Page 12. Tough defensive squads highlight Western and Linfield football matchup — Page 19. The Western Front WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FRIDAY — SEPTEMBER 30,1994 VOLUME 90, ISSUE 3 RSVP gets good marks despite glitches By Ryan Parker Front reporter Western's Registrar Joe St. Hilaire wants to hear how students feel about registration this quarter. Western's relatively new phone registration system, RSVP, is receiving positive reviews from most students and faculty, St. Hilaire said, but the problem of filled and restricted classes still needs some attention. He said his office is planning a random phone survey of students to get a feel for how the new system can serve its purpose more efficiently. Problems aside, RSVP is proving to be much more convenient than Western's previous system. "It's like a giant swap meet where students are buying and selling," St. Hilaire said. "When one student drops a class, it's available immediately li^ 'Tfje':Qharies^H0i^e Health services under review State healthcare plan could cause upheaval in campus policies By Neely Stratton Front reporter Health care reform will be hitting close to home this year as Western administrators review health services offered on campus. A possible alternative to the current health services program would be the state healthcare plan. However, the impacts of this plan have yet to be determined. Once the effects of implementing the state health care plan are known, the administration plans to share the information with students through open forums, said Eileen Coughlin, vice president of student affairs and dean of student support services. Coughlin said the forums will take place prior to winter break or, at the latest, shortly into winter quarter. Viking Union Director Jack Smith is studyingtheimpactstheplan couldhaveon thecampus system and what those impacts would mean to Western's students. Coughlin said the administration is committed to understanding the students' perspectives on the issue of health services and reforms and the forums would give students the opportunity to offer input. The administration also is working with members of the Associated Students Board of Directors to measure student concerns and ideas regarding health care reform. A.S. President Tres Gallant said all the parties involved understand the health care issue and the need to work closely together to insure student input. Gallant said that a reform of the current health services system to reflect the state healthcare plan has the "potential to completely change the picture" of health care on campus. Nathan Church, director of counseling, health and wellness services, said he is committed to working closely with Coughlin to make sure "students are adequately supported in their academic pursuits." , However, Church was reluctant to speak in detail about the possibility of implementing state heath care plans because he said he doesn't want to affect the process in any way. Church said the process of factfinding and measuring implications of the reform must comprise the first step in the process. for another to add," he said. "RSVP has really helped with creating space in classes." Students using RSVP have the option to register, add or drop a class, or even inquire about course availability from any touch-tone phone at any time during the registration phases. This means less hassle and a lot less standing in line, St. Hilaire said. RSVP gets an enormous amount of calls each day, he added. The registrar's office counted 5,619 phone calls to the See Registration .page 7 Bellingham Aquarium Idea maybe down, supporters say not out By Beverly Crichfield Front reporter Bellingham Port commissioners remain uncertain about granting space on the Tom Glenn Spit near The Marina Restaurant for a proposed $28-million aquarium. But supporters say they will consider several new locations and continue to work oh bringing their ideas for an educationally based aquarium to Bellingham Bay. "We put a lot of energy into developing that site because it's so dynamic and perfect for what we have in mind," saidMichael Burnett, director of the Bellingham Bay Aquarium of the Inland Sea. Aquarium supporters have been negotiating with the Port commissioners for several months. However, at a Sept. 9 workshop for waterfront development, several commissioners voiced concerns over the risk of spending money for a project without funding, and indicated that other options for the Spit have not yet been discussed. "It is not in the interest of the Port to promise a spot to a group that has no real funding as of yet," said Port Commissioner Douglas Smith. He said he's irritated that the group proceeded to include the Tom Glenn Spit as the chosen location for the aquarium in their brochures and newsletters. Port Commissioner Scott Walker said the Port has allowed space for similar business ventures in the past that were not successful and later wound up funded by tax money. "We'd be tying up a very See Aquarium, page 6 Log Ramps closed By Kristi Kiteley Front reporter On a warm sunny day, the Log Ramps are usually covered by sun-seeking students. Usually. The Log Ramps sculpture, which is part of the Western Gallery, is currently fenced off, and students are restricted from sitting on the structure. Sarah Clark-Langager, director of the Western Gallery and curator of the Outdoor Sculpture Collection, said the logs are unsafe. She said the area will be fenced off until the unsafe logs are replaced. "The problem is simply general wear and tear," Clark- Langager said. "The cross-logs, which people usually sit on are rotten, decaying and often slippery." She added that the cable connecting the logs rises above the logs in some places, which may cause someone to trip and fall. Students Cara Wilson and Maria Goepfert, both seniors, said they miss being able to sit on the Log Ramp. "We used to sit on it a lot during breaks," Wilson said. "We also used to play kick the can under it and around it, and that was fun." "I think it's a cool sculpture," Goepfert said. "It would be sad if it was gone." Both students agreed it is a See Sculpture, page 4
Object Description
Rating | |
Title | Western Front - 1994 September 30 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 90, no. 3 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1994-09-30 |
Year Published | 1994 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington University |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor |
Vanessa Blackburn, editor-in-chief Tedra Meyer, managing editor Pat McCarrell, associate editor/news Joanna Cerar, assistant news editor Dawn Bittner, local politics editor Mara Applebaum, features editor Kavita Makhijani, features editor Richy Boyer, accent editor Jamie Lawson, accent editor Simon Fishler, sports editor Kris Brown, assistant sports editor Michele Anderson, opinions editor Jason Overstreet, copy editor Hilary Parker, copy editor Nicole Simpson, copy editor Dan McLeod, photo editor Wendy Gross, graphics editor |
Staff |
Jason Kelly, political cartoonist Erik Petterson, illustrator Krista Wilson, publications manager Stephanie Friesen, graphics Kris Haff, graphics Teari Brown, business manager Reporters : Kris Alexander Kevin Blondin Dieter Bohrman Michael Brennand Helen Buller Ryan Burden Beverly Crichfield Brett Davis Beth Demetrescu Eric Francis Dana Goodwin David Hartnett Nancy Hazzard Jason Hickman Joe Hoggard Amy Howat Tamalene Kearl Heather Kimbrough Kristi Keteley Theresa Lennon Lars Lundberg Gina MacNeill Mike Maddux Paul Manthe Alyson McCoil Denise Miller Nori Mitsuse Steve Mohundro Melanie Moore Karin Muskopf David Nelson Loc Nguyen Ryan Parker Paul Peterman Rachel Piatt Andrea Pratt R. Nina Ruchirat Michael Ritter Larisa Schweiss Jason Stahl Craig Stephens Mike Stiles Neely Stratton Erik Tesauro Tara Thomas Stephanie Thomson Bill Urlevich Noah Walden Marlese Webb Mike Wewer Colleen Williams Matt Wuscher |
Photographer |
Pat McCarrell Beverly Crichfield Rachel Platt Ryan Parker Garth Simpson Matt Wuscher |
Faculty Advisor | Lyle Harris |
Article Titles | RSVP gets good marks despite glitches / by Ryan Parker (p.1) -- Bellingham aquarium / by Beverly Crichfield (p.1) -- Health services under review / by Neely Stratton (p.1) -- Log ramps closed / by Kristi Kiteley (p.1) -- Cops box (p.2) -- Western briefs (p.2) -- European concerts earn recognition / by Joanna Cerar (p.2) -- Official announcements (p.2) -- Brief look at the region, nation, world (p.3) -- New director seeks to enhance learning atmosphere / by Neely Stratton (p.4) -- Comic books not just fun / by Bill Urlevich (p.4) -- Smoking restricted as new policy goes into effect / by Pat McCarrell (p.7) -- County wages fall, housing prices rise / by Nori Mitsuse (p.8) -- Gorton, Sims debate differences, discover similarities / by Colleen Williams (p.8) -- Nine-foot you / by Rachel Platt (p.10) -- Accent (p.11) -- Bellingham bar scene revitalized by Royal / by Ryan Parker (p.11) -- Painted suns on a musical canvas / by Richy Boyer (p.12) -- Annual red square concert a hit / by Stephanie Thomson (p.13) -- Black Happy / by Stephanie Thomson (p.14) -- Quickies: the good, bad and incredibly stupid / by Jamie Lawson, Richy Boyer (p.15) -- Rock guitar legend attractive to "Dickheads" / by Noah Walden (p.15) -- Winless Vikings can't find back of net / by Dieter Bohrmann (p.16) -- Warthogs' hookers scrum in the trough / by Beth Demetrescu (p.17) -- Vikings sail among league elite (p.18) -- Defensive end tries to live up to stud label / by Dieter Bohrmann (p.19) -- Western pups unbeaten mark on line against Linfield / by Eric Francis (p.19) -- Op/Ed (p.20) -- Frontline (p.22) -- Letters to the editor (p.23) -- Classified (p.23) |
Photographs | [Students sit around Fisher fountain] (p.1) -- [Students sitting by the Ramps] (p.4) -- Jeff Jones, T.J. Tipton (p.4) -- Tom Glenn Spit (p.6) -- [Cigarette butts on the ground] (p.7) -- [Royal Tavern] (p.11) -- [Painted Sun, musical group] (p.12) -- Peter Cornell, Chris Cornell (p.13) -- Daryl Elmore (p.14) -- Jay Carkhuff / courtesy of AS review (p.14) -- Coley Beaman (p.19) -- Marlese Webb (p.20) -- R. Nina Ruchirat (p.20) -- Mike Maddux (p.21) -- Lars Lundberg (p.22) -- Craig Stephens (p.22) |
Cartoons | WWU's new president, Karen Morse is finally officially installed / by Jason Kelly (p.22) |
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 - 1994 September 30 - Page 1 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1994-09-30 |
Year Published | 1994 |
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 | Archives y No butts about it Two changes in Western's smoking policy push student and faculty smokers further away from campus buildings — Page 7. A blunter shade of poetic Fairhaven graduate Alyssa Burrows unleashes the colorful and sometimes crass "Light Blue is a Sissy Colour" into the poetry world —Page 12. Tough defensive squads highlight Western and Linfield football matchup — Page 19. The Western Front WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FRIDAY — SEPTEMBER 30,1994 VOLUME 90, ISSUE 3 RSVP gets good marks despite glitches By Ryan Parker Front reporter Western's Registrar Joe St. Hilaire wants to hear how students feel about registration this quarter. Western's relatively new phone registration system, RSVP, is receiving positive reviews from most students and faculty, St. Hilaire said, but the problem of filled and restricted classes still needs some attention. He said his office is planning a random phone survey of students to get a feel for how the new system can serve its purpose more efficiently. Problems aside, RSVP is proving to be much more convenient than Western's previous system. "It's like a giant swap meet where students are buying and selling," St. Hilaire said. "When one student drops a class, it's available immediately li^ 'Tfje':Qharies^H0i^e Health services under review State healthcare plan could cause upheaval in campus policies By Neely Stratton Front reporter Health care reform will be hitting close to home this year as Western administrators review health services offered on campus. A possible alternative to the current health services program would be the state healthcare plan. However, the impacts of this plan have yet to be determined. Once the effects of implementing the state health care plan are known, the administration plans to share the information with students through open forums, said Eileen Coughlin, vice president of student affairs and dean of student support services. Coughlin said the forums will take place prior to winter break or, at the latest, shortly into winter quarter. Viking Union Director Jack Smith is studyingtheimpactstheplan couldhaveon thecampus system and what those impacts would mean to Western's students. Coughlin said the administration is committed to understanding the students' perspectives on the issue of health services and reforms and the forums would give students the opportunity to offer input. The administration also is working with members of the Associated Students Board of Directors to measure student concerns and ideas regarding health care reform. A.S. President Tres Gallant said all the parties involved understand the health care issue and the need to work closely together to insure student input. Gallant said that a reform of the current health services system to reflect the state healthcare plan has the "potential to completely change the picture" of health care on campus. Nathan Church, director of counseling, health and wellness services, said he is committed to working closely with Coughlin to make sure "students are adequately supported in their academic pursuits." , However, Church was reluctant to speak in detail about the possibility of implementing state heath care plans because he said he doesn't want to affect the process in any way. Church said the process of factfinding and measuring implications of the reform must comprise the first step in the process. for another to add," he said. "RSVP has really helped with creating space in classes." Students using RSVP have the option to register, add or drop a class, or even inquire about course availability from any touch-tone phone at any time during the registration phases. This means less hassle and a lot less standing in line, St. Hilaire said. RSVP gets an enormous amount of calls each day, he added. The registrar's office counted 5,619 phone calls to the See Registration .page 7 Bellingham Aquarium Idea maybe down, supporters say not out By Beverly Crichfield Front reporter Bellingham Port commissioners remain uncertain about granting space on the Tom Glenn Spit near The Marina Restaurant for a proposed $28-million aquarium. But supporters say they will consider several new locations and continue to work oh bringing their ideas for an educationally based aquarium to Bellingham Bay. "We put a lot of energy into developing that site because it's so dynamic and perfect for what we have in mind," saidMichael Burnett, director of the Bellingham Bay Aquarium of the Inland Sea. Aquarium supporters have been negotiating with the Port commissioners for several months. However, at a Sept. 9 workshop for waterfront development, several commissioners voiced concerns over the risk of spending money for a project without funding, and indicated that other options for the Spit have not yet been discussed. "It is not in the interest of the Port to promise a spot to a group that has no real funding as of yet," said Port Commissioner Douglas Smith. He said he's irritated that the group proceeded to include the Tom Glenn Spit as the chosen location for the aquarium in their brochures and newsletters. Port Commissioner Scott Walker said the Port has allowed space for similar business ventures in the past that were not successful and later wound up funded by tax money. "We'd be tying up a very See Aquarium, page 6 Log Ramps closed By Kristi Kiteley Front reporter On a warm sunny day, the Log Ramps are usually covered by sun-seeking students. Usually. The Log Ramps sculpture, which is part of the Western Gallery, is currently fenced off, and students are restricted from sitting on the structure. Sarah Clark-Langager, director of the Western Gallery and curator of the Outdoor Sculpture Collection, said the logs are unsafe. She said the area will be fenced off until the unsafe logs are replaced. "The problem is simply general wear and tear," Clark- Langager said. "The cross-logs, which people usually sit on are rotten, decaying and often slippery." She added that the cable connecting the logs rises above the logs in some places, which may cause someone to trip and fall. Students Cara Wilson and Maria Goepfert, both seniors, said they miss being able to sit on the Log Ramp. "We used to sit on it a lot during breaks," Wilson said. "We also used to play kick the can under it and around it, and that was fun." "I think it's a cool sculpture," Goepfert said. "It would be sad if it was gone." Both students agreed it is a See Sculpture, page 4 |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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