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Friday, April 23,1999 The Western Front Western Washington University Volume 108 Issue 7 Bellingham, Washington
Petty thefts A.S. election race heats up
reported from
Carver Gym
Locker use urged
by gym employees
By Bobby Stone
THE WESTERN FRONT
A pair of Nike warm-up pants
valued at $50, a backpack valued
at $157 and a women's jacket
have recently been reported
stolen from Carver gym.
Lou Parberry Fitness Center,
located in the gym, can accommodate
100 students during
peak hours of the day.
"During peak-time (cubby
holes) are loaded with backpacks,"
said Lou Parberry
supervisor Eric Tripp. "There's
a lot of traffic."
Gym employees do not monitor
personal items in the gym,
Tripp said, but students still
seem comfortable leaving personal
items in the open.
"Some students don't think
about it," he said. "They can be
kind of naive. If they would just
take the extra five minutes and
get a locker."
Students who have_ physical
education classes are issued
free lockers in the locker rooms.
Students not in PE courses
have to pay a $6 fee for the
quarter. The lockers are metal
baskets that are used as drawers
and lock in place.
University Police Chief Jim
Shaw said even though petty
theft isn't a huge issue at
Western, it is a crime of opportunity.
"Obviously you should have
an expectation that your
belongings won't be stolen," he
said. "But obviously, don't leave
backpacks unattended . and
don't leave purses alone."
Backpacks, wallets and clothing
left in the open tempt a
theft problem, Tripp said.
"A person who gets hot while
they work out will want to take
See THEFT, page 4
By Tiffany White
THE WESTERN FRONT
The race between candidates
for the Associated .Students
Board intensifies this week as 13
candidates strive to win student
votes for the annual election, 9
a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday and
Wednesday in Red Square.
"It's important to vole to get
appropriate leaders in those positions
to make good decisions and
people that will represent us
best," Jon Hildahl, A.S. elections
coordinator, said. "After all, that's
what a democracy is based on —
everybody placing their vote."
Forums and debates during the
past week introduced candidates
to the students. April 20, an
informal forum brought candidates
to the Fifth Floor Viking
Union Eateries to answer student
questions.
"It's all about trying to get the
candidates access to as many people
as possible," Hildahl said.
Hildahl organized the forums
and debates for this year's election.
The final debate will be 7 to
9 p.m. Monday, in the VU Main
Lounge. A member from each co-sponsor
of the event, The Western
.Front, A.S. Board and KUGS
89.3-FM, will comprise the panel.
Several rounds of questions
See ELECTION, page 4
1999
Special election section
•The Western Front takes a
comprehensive look at
Tuesday's A.S. elections.
See pages 7 to 10
Western women 'take back the night'
By Sara Magnuson
THE WESTERN FRONT
"Get out of your homes and into
the street and take back the
night," chanted hundreds of
women clutching hand-made
cardboard signs as they poured
out of Viking Union Main
Lounge, and the crowd streamed
up High Street toward the Ridge
during Take Back the Night, a
rally and march Thursday night.
An international event that
started in the early 1970s, Take
Back the Night provides women a
venue to protest violence against
them, said Women's Center co-coordinator
Monica McCallum.
With voices ringing out to
reclaim the nighttime streets,
women stretched two city blocks,
striding confidently down North
Garden. They radiated energy
magnetic enough to draw men to
street corners and women to the
march.
"This is the epitome of what
needs to be done worldwide," said
Whatcom Community College
student Greg Plumis.
A group of women singing a
cappella opened the rally with a
beautiful harmony that verbalized
frustration about the lack of
action against perpetrators of
domestic violence.
"Last night, I heard the
screaming, loud voices behind the
wall — another sleepless night
See RALLY, page 4
Nick Haney/The Western Front
Approximately 800 women unite to take back the night.
A.S. clubs show connection to Earth in displays
Chris Fuller/The Western Front
A.S. Recycling Center won $50 with this Earth Day display.
By Jaclyn Mercurio
THE WESTERN FRONT
Out of 120 Associated Student
clubs invited, only four participated
in Thursday's It's Your
Planet — Everybody Makes a
Difference, sponsored by the
Western Environmental Watch
Club. The clubs were encouraged
to create a display of recycled
materials that symbolized
their club.
Western students voted the
A.S. Recycle Center display as
their favorite presentation in the
competition, which celebrated
Earth Day. The display pictured
Earth created with recycled cans
and an informational display
showing what products students
can recycle on campus.
Brieanne Kellogg, A.S. vice
president for Activities, said the
lack of participation from clubs
is probably because spring is
such a busy quarter.
"Clubs are very active with
their regular meetings and the
events they're putting on, so
maybe they didn't have time to
help out with the fair," Kellogg
said.
Senior Bret Haakenstad said
he didn't think the event was big
enough for students to pay
attention.
"I walked by twice and didn't
notice it," he said.
The four organizations that
participated were the A.S.
Recycle Center, the
Environmental Center, the
See EARTH, page 4
Educators
take their
demands
to Olympla
By Corey Lewis
THE WESTERN FRONT
Public school teachers from
Bellingham and Whatcom
County called in sick Wednesday
and took to the steps of the state
capitol in Olympia to lobby legislators
for a 15-percent pay raise.
-.* Similar- rallies have emerged in
Olympia almost daily by teachers
throughout the state.
Bellingham Education
Association President Shirley
Potter estimated 5,000 people
attended Wednesday's rally.
"We were there to tell the legislature
that teachers need a 15-
percent raise in order to catch
up," Potter said.
Despite the protests outside
the Senate building, the state
Senate passed a preliminary
budget Wednesday that would
give veteran teachers a 7-percent
pay raise and beginning during
the next biennium.
See WALKOUT, page 4
IN THIS ISSUE
Women's golf ends
season with win
Despite missing out on
post-season play, Western
wrap- ped up the year by
winning the sixth annual
Viking Invitational.
Story page 11.
Twang-toned space rock
landing at Western
Man or
AstroMan? to
bring its
unique brand
of space-age
surf rock to
the Viking
Union Main
Lounge.
Story page 5.
FRONT ONLINE
http:/ / vvesternfront.wwu.edu
Object Description
| Rating | |
| Title | Western Front - 1999 April 23 |
| Volume and Number | Vol. 108, no. 7 |
| Date Published (machine-readable) | 1999-04-23 |
| Year Published | 1999 |
| Original Publisher | Western Washington University |
| Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
| Editor |
John Bankston, editor Tyler Watson, managing editor Erin Becker, copy editor Bryta Alvensleben, copy editor Mia Penta, copy editor Kayley Mendenhall, copy editor Alyssa Pfau, news editor Jenni Odekirk, news editor Steven Uhles, accent/features editor Todd Wanke, accent/features editor Sports Editors: Colin Howser, sports editor Curt Woodard, sports editor Karl Horeis, opinions editor Barney Benedictson, photo editor Nick Haney, assistant photo editor Matt Williams, online editor |
| Staff |
Chad Crowe, cartoonist Sarah Kulfan, cartoonist Teari Brown, business manager Staff Reporters : Lisa Beck Chris Blake Monica Bell April Busch Sarah Buckwitz Kimberly Blair Sara Ballenger Christi Croft Lisa Curdy Tiffaney Campell Chris Christian Duane Dales Liz Doolittle Chris Fuller Andy Faubion Kelly Ferguson Chris Goodenow Julie Hemphill Kristen Hawley Alex Hennesy Amanda Hashimoto Sabrina Johnson Remy Kissel Scott Lamont Jenni Long Jeff Lechtanski Corey Lewis Meredith Lofberg Krisun Marquardt Siobhan Millhouse Rachimah Magnuson Sara Magnuson Jaime Martin Jackie Mercurio Kari McGinnis Erica Oakley Meghan Pattee Daniel Peters Laura Query Natalie Quick Derrick Scheid Emily Santolla Christie Shepard Dave Shepperd Bobby Stone Aaron Snel Kathryn Stephens Jen True Jay Tarpinian Katrina Tyrell Carrie Van Driel Joseph Wiederhold Chris Worth Sarah Webb Steve Wiens Linnea Westerlind Craig Yantis Janis Yi Laura Zimmerman. |
| Photographer |
Nick Haney Chris Fuller Rachimah Magnuson Tim Klein Barney Benedictson Bobby Stone Chris Goodenow Jay Tarpinian |
| Faculty Advisor | Lyle Harris |
| Article Titles | Petty thefts reported from Carver Gym / by Bobby Stone (p.1) -- A.S. election race heats up / by Tiffany White (p.1) -- Western women 'take back the night' / by Sara Magnuson (p.1) -- Educators take their demands to Olympia / by Corey Lewis (p.1) -- A.S. clubs show connection to Earth in displays / by Jaclyn Mercurio (p.1) -- Cops Box (p.2) -- AP Wire News Briefs (p.2) -- Bellingham Weather (p.2) -- WWU Official Announcements (p.2) -- Students and faculty garden on Earth Day / by Janis Yi (p.3) -- Administrators have mixed opinions about distance learning / by Laura Query (p.3) -- Campus Calendar (p.3) -- Strange Days (p.4) -- Three-guitared monster / by Scott LaMont (p.5) -- Dance Divas / by Jen True (p.6) -- Roll the Dice / by Chris Goodenow (p.6) -- Initiative for $2 student lobby fee / by Ernesto Cardenas (p.7) -- Increased technology fees proposed on ballot / by Julie Graham (p.7) -- Making an impact with voting / by Chris Christian (p.7) -- Victor Cox / by Julie Graham (p.8) -- Stephen Shurtleff / by Corey Lewis (p.8) -- Aaron Spencer / by Corey Lewis (p.8) -- Vice president for Diversity / by Carrie Van Driel (p.9) -- Vice president for Activities / by Lisa Bach (p.9) -- Vice president for Legislative and Community Affairs / by Holly Hinterburger (p.9) -- Vice president for Academic Affairs / by Chris Christian (p.9) -- Vice president for Student Life / by Tiffany Campbell (p.10) -- Vice president for Business Operations / by Ernesto Cardenas (p.10) -- A.S. officers statement of purpose (p.10) -- Student Election Views (p.10) -- Women golfers swing a victory in final match / by Lisa Curdy (p.11) -- Men advance to regionals / by Chris Blake (p.11) -- Fastpitch poised for playoffs (p.12) -- Trails beginning to thaw / by Soren Velice (p.12) -- Skarbo keeps ball in short grass / by Chris Blake (p.12) -- From out of nowhere / by Chris Blake (p.13) -- Frontline (p.14) -- Deadly habit continues / by Carrie Crystal Van Driel (p.14) -- Letters (p.14) -- Planning - not blaming / by Kathy Calbreath (p.15) -- Why does NATO draw out conflict / by Janis Yi (p.15) -- Prevention requires action - not finger pointing / by Christie Shepard (p.15) |
| Photographs | [Take back the night] (p.1) -- [AS Recycling Earth Day display] (p.1) -- Rachael Sursley, Marit Bentsen (p.3) -- Julie Johston, Heather Hamlett (p.4) -- Man or AstroMan (p.5) -- Sherri Alberts (p.6) -- [Student card dealer] (p.6) -- [Associated students candidates] (p.7) -- Victor Cox (p.8) -- Stephen Shurtleff (p.8) -- Aaron Spencer (p.8) -- Phata Chambers (p.9) -- Morgan Hepher (p.9) -- Amy Finkbonner (p.9) -- Tillie Gallagher (p.9) -- David Toyer (p.9) -- Joshua Cummings (p.9) -- Rafael Castaneda (p.9) -- David McIvor (p.9) -- Jefri Peters (p.10) -- Michelle Yousey (p.10) -- Jocelyn Washington (p.10) -- Mark Chamberlain (p.10) -- Peter Zapareski (p.10) -- Stephanie Dalton (p.10) -- Tyree Giles (p.10) -- Craig Welty (p.11) -- Brian Mark (p.12) -- Joel Skarbo (p.12) -- Giorgio Usai (p.13) -- Carrie Crystal Van Driel (p.14) -- Katy Calbreath (p.15) -- Janis Yi (p.15) -- Christie Shepard (p.15) |
| Cartoons | [Airstrikes and student shootings] (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 | 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 - 1999 April 23 - Page 1 |
| Date Published (machine-readable) | 1999-04-23 |
| Year Published | 1999 |
| 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 | Friday, April 23,1999 The Western Front Western Washington University Volume 108 Issue 7 Bellingham, Washington Petty thefts A.S. election race heats up reported from Carver Gym Locker use urged by gym employees By Bobby Stone THE WESTERN FRONT A pair of Nike warm-up pants valued at $50, a backpack valued at $157 and a women's jacket have recently been reported stolen from Carver gym. Lou Parberry Fitness Center, located in the gym, can accommodate 100 students during peak hours of the day. "During peak-time (cubby holes) are loaded with backpacks," said Lou Parberry supervisor Eric Tripp. "There's a lot of traffic." Gym employees do not monitor personal items in the gym, Tripp said, but students still seem comfortable leaving personal items in the open. "Some students don't think about it," he said. "They can be kind of naive. If they would just take the extra five minutes and get a locker." Students who have_ physical education classes are issued free lockers in the locker rooms. Students not in PE courses have to pay a $6 fee for the quarter. The lockers are metal baskets that are used as drawers and lock in place. University Police Chief Jim Shaw said even though petty theft isn't a huge issue at Western, it is a crime of opportunity. "Obviously you should have an expectation that your belongings won't be stolen," he said. "But obviously, don't leave backpacks unattended . and don't leave purses alone." Backpacks, wallets and clothing left in the open tempt a theft problem, Tripp said. "A person who gets hot while they work out will want to take See THEFT, page 4 By Tiffany White THE WESTERN FRONT The race between candidates for the Associated .Students Board intensifies this week as 13 candidates strive to win student votes for the annual election, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday in Red Square. "It's important to vole to get appropriate leaders in those positions to make good decisions and people that will represent us best," Jon Hildahl, A.S. elections coordinator, said. "After all, that's what a democracy is based on — everybody placing their vote." Forums and debates during the past week introduced candidates to the students. April 20, an informal forum brought candidates to the Fifth Floor Viking Union Eateries to answer student questions. "It's all about trying to get the candidates access to as many people as possible," Hildahl said. Hildahl organized the forums and debates for this year's election. The final debate will be 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, in the VU Main Lounge. A member from each co-sponsor of the event, The Western .Front, A.S. Board and KUGS 89.3-FM, will comprise the panel. Several rounds of questions See ELECTION, page 4 1999 Special election section •The Western Front takes a comprehensive look at Tuesday's A.S. elections. See pages 7 to 10 Western women 'take back the night' By Sara Magnuson THE WESTERN FRONT "Get out of your homes and into the street and take back the night," chanted hundreds of women clutching hand-made cardboard signs as they poured out of Viking Union Main Lounge, and the crowd streamed up High Street toward the Ridge during Take Back the Night, a rally and march Thursday night. An international event that started in the early 1970s, Take Back the Night provides women a venue to protest violence against them, said Women's Center co-coordinator Monica McCallum. With voices ringing out to reclaim the nighttime streets, women stretched two city blocks, striding confidently down North Garden. They radiated energy magnetic enough to draw men to street corners and women to the march. "This is the epitome of what needs to be done worldwide," said Whatcom Community College student Greg Plumis. A group of women singing a cappella opened the rally with a beautiful harmony that verbalized frustration about the lack of action against perpetrators of domestic violence. "Last night, I heard the screaming, loud voices behind the wall — another sleepless night See RALLY, page 4 Nick Haney/The Western Front Approximately 800 women unite to take back the night. A.S. clubs show connection to Earth in displays Chris Fuller/The Western Front A.S. Recycling Center won $50 with this Earth Day display. By Jaclyn Mercurio THE WESTERN FRONT Out of 120 Associated Student clubs invited, only four participated in Thursday's It's Your Planet — Everybody Makes a Difference, sponsored by the Western Environmental Watch Club. The clubs were encouraged to create a display of recycled materials that symbolized their club. Western students voted the A.S. Recycle Center display as their favorite presentation in the competition, which celebrated Earth Day. The display pictured Earth created with recycled cans and an informational display showing what products students can recycle on campus. Brieanne Kellogg, A.S. vice president for Activities, said the lack of participation from clubs is probably because spring is such a busy quarter. "Clubs are very active with their regular meetings and the events they're putting on, so maybe they didn't have time to help out with the fair," Kellogg said. Senior Bret Haakenstad said he didn't think the event was big enough for students to pay attention. "I walked by twice and didn't notice it," he said. The four organizations that participated were the A.S. Recycle Center, the Environmental Center, the See EARTH, page 4 Educators take their demands to Olympla By Corey Lewis THE WESTERN FRONT Public school teachers from Bellingham and Whatcom County called in sick Wednesday and took to the steps of the state capitol in Olympia to lobby legislators for a 15-percent pay raise. -.* Similar- rallies have emerged in Olympia almost daily by teachers throughout the state. Bellingham Education Association President Shirley Potter estimated 5,000 people attended Wednesday's rally. "We were there to tell the legislature that teachers need a 15- percent raise in order to catch up," Potter said. Despite the protests outside the Senate building, the state Senate passed a preliminary budget Wednesday that would give veteran teachers a 7-percent pay raise and beginning during the next biennium. See WALKOUT, page 4 IN THIS ISSUE Women's golf ends season with win Despite missing out on post-season play, Western wrap- ped up the year by winning the sixth annual Viking Invitational. Story page 11. Twang-toned space rock landing at Western Man or AstroMan? to bring its unique brand of space-age surf rock to the Viking Union Main Lounge. Story page 5. FRONT ONLINE http:/ / vvesternfront.wwu.edu |
| Language | English |
| Language Code | Eng |
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