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SHOp;;;^i|i||ilil||^Hl^^^ MEN's.'BlliiiiHHi^^BlBBI WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4,1998 VOLUME 206 ISSUE 18 BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON AIDS Day inspires hope By Christine Root and Marissa Ziegler The Western Front People gathered at city hall Tuesday night and walked six blocks in the rain to the Bellingham Unitarian Church carrying flashlights, signs and candles to demonstrate compassion for those who have died and those who are living with HIV and AIDS. Rosemary Handerson wore a sign on her back in memory of her son who died of AIDS in 1996 just before his 32nd birthday. This was her second year participating in the walk. "It's surprising to me that this (walk) is so easy for me, but this is so important. It's the family things that are the hardest on me because he's not there," Handerson said. Dec. 1 was annual World AIDS Day and brought people together not just from Whatcom County but from all over the world. Walkers joined others at the church and packed the pews. The ceremony included various speakers, all of whom have had personal experiences with AIDS. Many spoke of family members lost to AIDS and the journey they went through right up to the end of their, loved ones' lives. Other speakers talked about what it is like to live with HIV or AIDS on a daily basis. Chaplain Thomas Allsopp from the Bailey Boushay House in Seattle, an AIDS hospice that houses.37 residents, dis- See AIDS, page 4 Front/Jesse Kinsman (Left) Bellingham resident Ed Arnold lights a candle at the vigil Tuesday night in honor of a friend who died of AIDS. (Right) Conductor Rob Viens plays the piano and directs the Assumption Choir during the ceremony at the Unitarian Church. BifciwIi^Bi^^pBiiB^illiliiHIIIIII NHNHHMHBH Demand for Western graduates increasing J2 By Derrick Scheid The Western Front More employers are hiring Western graduates. The number of Western graduates in the class of 1997 who secured jobs in their field within three months of graduation increased, according to a yearly Career Services Center survey. "We're getting a sense that this past year is going to be even stronger," said Marcia Lewis, assistant director of Western's Career Services Center. The average beginning salary for Western's class of 1997 increased by about $1,000 per year, Lewis said. "It's a very tight labor market, but on top of that, Western graduates have a very good reputation," said Lewis, who helps organize the survey each year. According to a study by the National Association of Colleges and Other Still Seeking 4% 5% Continuing Education 13% Employed Source: Career Services Center Front/Ben Stabler The data used to make this chart represents a 55.3-percent response to the Career Center's 1997 survey. Employers, graduates from the class of 1998 nationwide are controlling their own destiny in the job market, especially in technical disciplines. Nearly 50 percent of the employers See Careers, page 6 Patrons pay for stealing By Derrick Scheid The Western Front Little white lies, driving five miles per hour over the speed limit and stealing from the dining halls — does it really hurt anyone? "Students don't realize it's theft," said Viking Commons Manager Norry Yamashita. Every year, Marriott spends roughly $25,000 to replace silverware, dishes and chairs. More than half of this, about $5 per meal plan every year, goes toward replacing what is stolen. Marriott officials say taking food and other items from the three dining halls on campus raises costs for students. "(Stealing) hurts the students," Yamashita said. "We're here to manage the students' money, and stealing only raises the cost (of meal plans)." Determining exactly how much taking food costs students is nearly impossible, but if Marriott were to switch its program to an all-you-can-take meal plan, the cost to students would triple, Yamashita said. "I would rather see food taken and eaten than see food wasted," said Kappa resident Mike Sullivan. In an attempt to keep costs low, Marriott places amnesty boxes in all of the residence halls at the end of each year for students to return stolen dishes, no questions asked. "It's amazing how much stuff is out there," Yamashita said. While many dishes are returned via the boxes, Yamashita said his biggest concern is all the dishes that get thrown away. "Students take dishes, then throw them away when they get dirty," Yamashita said. "This really starts to add up." Many students complain about being hungry when the dining halls are closed, but Yamashita said this is no longer a valid excuse with the extended hours of the dining halls. From 7 a.m. until 6:45 p.m. weekdays, at least one of the dining halls is open, except for half an hour before dinner. This year, Marriott even added the late-night hour at the Viking Commons from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. "The excuse of being hungry later doesn't slide," Yamashita said. The rule states that nothing can be taken out of the dining halls, but Marriott officials have adjusted the policy to allow students to take ice cream cones or fruit they have already begun eating out of the commons. Other schools, such as the University of Washington, have a system similar to flex or munch money programs, that give students an allowance and requires them to pay for every item they take. Marriott has not considered adopting this system, but it is continuing to search for ways to rectify this problem.
Object Description
Rating | |
Title | Western Front - 1998 December 4 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 106, no. 18 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1998-12-04 |
Year Published | 1998 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington University |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor |
Katherine Schiffner, editor Jessica Luce, managing editor Wendy Giroux, news editor Ken Brierly, news editor Meredith Lofberg, features editor Ernesto Cardenas, features editor David Plakos, accent editor Caroline Deck, accent editor John Bankston, sports editor Erin Becker, sports editor Samantha Tretheway, opinions editor Amy Christiansen, copy editor Jesse Kinsman, photo editor Bobby Stone, assistant photo editor Ben Stabler, graphics editor Katy Calbreath, online editor Jeremy Reed, online editor Sarah Kulfan, cartoonist |
Staff |
Teari Brown, business manager Reporters : Bryta Alvensleben Lisa Beck Coleen Biery Millissa Brown April Busch Becky Christopherson Cole Cosgrove Katie Doyle Gwen Edwards Melissa Evavold Marc Fenton Jim Ferguson Kelly Ferguson Erin Fredrichs Brooke Hagara Justin Hall Kasey Halmagyi Nick Haney Kristen Hawley Holly Hinterberger Arvid Hokanson Rob Holman Colin Howser Soren Hughes Matt Jaffe J.J. Jensen Nadja Kookesh Zse Zse Kovacs Scott LaMont Paul McCoy Kayley Mendenhall Cindy Nunley Jenni Odekirk Mia Penta Alyssa Pfau Shane Powell Laura Query Christine Root Janelle Rust Derrick Scheid John Shelley Dave Shepherd Jenn Sherman Anthony Shows Robin Skillings Angela Smith Jennifer Smith Aaron Snel Darcy Spann Sara Stephens Andrea Stremler Jay Tarpinian Miki Tashiro Heidi Thomsen Steven Uhles Carrie Van Driel Beth Walker Tyler Watson Kevin Westrick Matt Williams Curt Woodward Tim Wyse Marissa Ziegler |
Photographer |
Jesse Kinsman Bobby Stone |
Faculty Advisor | Lyle Harris |
Article Titles | AIDS Day inspires hope / by Christine Root, Marissa Ziegler (p.1) -- Patrons pay for stealing / by Derrick Scheid (p.1) -- Nessie's days are numbered / by Kayley Mendenhall (p.1) -- Demand for Western graduates increasing / by Derrick Scheid (p.1) -- Cops box (p.2) -- Western briefs (p.2) -- Official announcements (p.2) -- Student tech fee broken down / by Matt Williams (p.4) -- Huxley students oppose clear-cutting plan / by Christine Root, Marissa Ziegler (p.5) -- Public university populations to explode / by Alyssa Pfau (p.6) -- Colleges get more exclusive / by Alyssa Pfau (p.6) -- Accent (p.8) -- Gifts of the hands and heart / by Alyssa Pfau (p.8) -- Triumph for the little ones / by Scott LaMont (p.8-9) -- Don't miss this (p.8) -- Fashionably Crewd / by Holly Hinterberger (p.9) -- Generosity under the tree / by Dave Shepherd (p.9) -- Sports (p.10) -- Vikings gobble up Cougars / by JJ Jensen (p.10) -- Vikings win, 72-51 (p.10) -- Water polo left dry / by Marc Fenton (p.11) -- Kick it to a healthy heart / by Lisa Beck (p.11) -- Poor shooting, questionable call hurts Vikes / by Timothy Wyse (p.12) -- Opinions (p.14) -- Frontline (p.14) -- Letters (p.14) -- Classified (p.15) |
Photographs | Ed Arnold (p.1) -- Rob Viens (p.1) -- Brook Mitros (p.4) -- Alex, Megan and Laurie Mullurky (p.9) -- Ryan Kettman (p.10) -- Brad Jackson, Dave Mott (p.12) -- Ryan Kettman, A.J. Giesa (p.12) -- Heidi Thomsen (p.14) |
Cartoons | [No doz] / by Sarah Kulfan (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 - 1998 December 4 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1998-12-04 |
Year Published | 1998 |
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 | SHOp;;;^i|i||ilil||^Hl^^^ MEN's.'BlliiiiHHi^^BlBBI WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4,1998 VOLUME 206 ISSUE 18 BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON AIDS Day inspires hope By Christine Root and Marissa Ziegler The Western Front People gathered at city hall Tuesday night and walked six blocks in the rain to the Bellingham Unitarian Church carrying flashlights, signs and candles to demonstrate compassion for those who have died and those who are living with HIV and AIDS. Rosemary Handerson wore a sign on her back in memory of her son who died of AIDS in 1996 just before his 32nd birthday. This was her second year participating in the walk. "It's surprising to me that this (walk) is so easy for me, but this is so important. It's the family things that are the hardest on me because he's not there," Handerson said. Dec. 1 was annual World AIDS Day and brought people together not just from Whatcom County but from all over the world. Walkers joined others at the church and packed the pews. The ceremony included various speakers, all of whom have had personal experiences with AIDS. Many spoke of family members lost to AIDS and the journey they went through right up to the end of their, loved ones' lives. Other speakers talked about what it is like to live with HIV or AIDS on a daily basis. Chaplain Thomas Allsopp from the Bailey Boushay House in Seattle, an AIDS hospice that houses.37 residents, dis- See AIDS, page 4 Front/Jesse Kinsman (Left) Bellingham resident Ed Arnold lights a candle at the vigil Tuesday night in honor of a friend who died of AIDS. (Right) Conductor Rob Viens plays the piano and directs the Assumption Choir during the ceremony at the Unitarian Church. BifciwIi^Bi^^pBiiB^illiliiHIIIIII NHNHHMHBH Demand for Western graduates increasing J2 By Derrick Scheid The Western Front More employers are hiring Western graduates. The number of Western graduates in the class of 1997 who secured jobs in their field within three months of graduation increased, according to a yearly Career Services Center survey. "We're getting a sense that this past year is going to be even stronger," said Marcia Lewis, assistant director of Western's Career Services Center. The average beginning salary for Western's class of 1997 increased by about $1,000 per year, Lewis said. "It's a very tight labor market, but on top of that, Western graduates have a very good reputation," said Lewis, who helps organize the survey each year. According to a study by the National Association of Colleges and Other Still Seeking 4% 5% Continuing Education 13% Employed Source: Career Services Center Front/Ben Stabler The data used to make this chart represents a 55.3-percent response to the Career Center's 1997 survey. Employers, graduates from the class of 1998 nationwide are controlling their own destiny in the job market, especially in technical disciplines. Nearly 50 percent of the employers See Careers, page 6 Patrons pay for stealing By Derrick Scheid The Western Front Little white lies, driving five miles per hour over the speed limit and stealing from the dining halls — does it really hurt anyone? "Students don't realize it's theft," said Viking Commons Manager Norry Yamashita. Every year, Marriott spends roughly $25,000 to replace silverware, dishes and chairs. More than half of this, about $5 per meal plan every year, goes toward replacing what is stolen. Marriott officials say taking food and other items from the three dining halls on campus raises costs for students. "(Stealing) hurts the students," Yamashita said. "We're here to manage the students' money, and stealing only raises the cost (of meal plans)." Determining exactly how much taking food costs students is nearly impossible, but if Marriott were to switch its program to an all-you-can-take meal plan, the cost to students would triple, Yamashita said. "I would rather see food taken and eaten than see food wasted," said Kappa resident Mike Sullivan. In an attempt to keep costs low, Marriott places amnesty boxes in all of the residence halls at the end of each year for students to return stolen dishes, no questions asked. "It's amazing how much stuff is out there," Yamashita said. While many dishes are returned via the boxes, Yamashita said his biggest concern is all the dishes that get thrown away. "Students take dishes, then throw them away when they get dirty," Yamashita said. "This really starts to add up." Many students complain about being hungry when the dining halls are closed, but Yamashita said this is no longer a valid excuse with the extended hours of the dining halls. From 7 a.m. until 6:45 p.m. weekdays, at least one of the dining halls is open, except for half an hour before dinner. This year, Marriott even added the late-night hour at the Viking Commons from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. "The excuse of being hungry later doesn't slide," Yamashita said. The rule states that nothing can be taken out of the dining halls, but Marriott officials have adjusted the policy to allow students to take ice cream cones or fruit they have already begun eating out of the commons. Other schools, such as the University of Washington, have a system similar to flex or munch money programs, that give students an allowance and requires them to pay for every item they take. Marriott has not considered adopting this system, but it is continuing to search for ways to rectify this problem. |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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