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WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3,1998 VOLUME 106 ISSUE 11 Lvsmm^^^^^^M • MENS^AMEM^S^^^^^^ NCAA, : £ ^ H ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ H • PROGRAM:';M|^^^^^^^^H CHILDRE]Sf'^§^^^^^^^B 111!! 111 BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Students march, drum up support By Matt Williams The Western Front Be loud. Be heard. That was the idea behind Monday's rain-soaked march from Red Square to the Federal Building in Downtown B e l l i n g h a m . The rally and march called for people to vote yes on Initiative 688, the initiative to raise the minimum wage, no on Initiative 200, the initiative to eliminate Affirmative Action, and no on Initiative 694, the initiative to make late-term abortions illegal in Washington state. Front/Jesse Kinsman Corina Schaedler, Sage Cara and Mimi Juarez (above) rally in the rain Monday at the loud demonstration in opposition to Initiative 200, in favor of Initiative 688 and,in opposition of Initiative .. 694. (Right) Peace Resource Center coordinator Jenni Martin speaks at the rally in Red Square. Despite the heavy midday downpour, the marchers' spirits were high. Fueled by a lead banjo played by Robert Blake, participants joined in with any noise-maker; they could find: a bullhorn, a drum, an upside-down bucket used as a drum, kazoos and, most commonly, a voice. "(Our main goal) is to get people out to vote and to let the people of Bellingham know that we really care," said Jenny Martin, coordinator of the Peace Resource Center. The march and rally were part of an extended camp-out in Red Square. Tents first appeared Sunday evening, and campers will be packing up Wednesday once the election results are in, camper Tele Aadson said. Linda McCarthy, director of Planned Parenthood, was the first of three speakers who opened the activities shortly after 12:30 p.m. Monday. "Sponsors of (1-694) say it's about 'preventing partial-birth infanticide' ... It is interesting that those words don't appear a single See Students, page 6 E-mail threats target lnitiative-200 activists By Tyler Watson The Western Front A group of Western students met with University Police Chief James Shaw and other Western administrators late last week to discuss safety concerns after a threatening e-mail was sent to two students who are active in opposing Initiative 200. The e-mail, which was received by two students last Tuesday, warned the recipients that they were being watched and said, "Get the rope, let's hang this pitiful minority lover." The message was signed "KKK." Shaw read the e-mail to a group of about 40 students at the meeting. Shaw and University Judicial Officer Michael Schardein then answered questions about what police and administrators were going to do to protect 1-200 demonstrators as they prepared for this week's camp-out. "We do have an (e-mail)" account that it came from, and we hope to talk to that person who signed for the account," Shaw said. "We are taking this very seriously from the standpoint that it is absolutely inappropriate behavior. We will be watching things very closely." Shaw said University Police are investigating the e-mail threat as a crime, but he said he is unsure if the incident could be prosecuted as such. "It may or may not come down to a criminal complaint," Shaw said. "By the time we're done, we are going to have to show some intent to go further with it. When we get to a final position, we can make contact with this individual to find out what in fact they were intending to do, or even if the person had said (the threat). "We will have to make a decision whether to take it further through the aiminal justice process or turn it over to (the Judicial Office)," he said. "It may not fit the box of a crime, but that doesn't mean the university isn't going to take it on." If University Police decide the case does not fit the definition of a crime, Western's Judicial Office could still take disciplinary action because of a violation of student conduct codes. Schardein said this quarter his office receives about one complaint of harassment e-mail per week. He said this recent e-mail has been the worst. "What we want on this campus is for everybody to treat each other in a civil and respectful way," Schardein said at the meeting last week. "We want (Western) to be a campus where people can express their views — thaf s our goal." When asked if the e-mail could be prosecuted as a hate crime, Shaw said, "It doesn't look like it. If s a technical-ity." ' See Threatening e-mail, page 3 Locke gives Democrats a lift By Brooke Hagara The Western Front The appearance and orations of Gov. Gary Locke, Sen. Patty Murray and five local electoral candidates drew a large crowd to Sehome High School Auditorium Sunday afternoon. More than 120 people gathered at this last Democratic rally before today's election. Local candidates in attendance included Grethe Cammermeyer, Kelli Linville, Al Jensen, Georgia Gardner, and Jeff Morris. Signs proclaiming "No! Initiative 200," "Make Work Pay! Yes on 1-688" and "Border to Border Democrats Working for Our Families" lined the walls and addressed some of the key issues of today's election, including adequate education, smaller class size, minimum wage, environmental preservation and Social Security's future. "We need to think about the legacy we are leaving for our children," Locke said. "Are we going to be proud when we look back at the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st? Are we going to be remembered well?" he asked. *** See Democrats, page 5 Today is Election Day. I Western may require laptops By Colin E. Howser The Western Front Western's Academic Technology Committee is investigating the possibility of advancing the university to the next strata of the computer age — requiring students to own laptop computers in order to be admitted to Western. Les Blackwell, chair of the Department of Instructional Technology for Woodring College of Education and ATC member, said the investigation is an inquiry into the feasibility' of students owning their own laptops before being admitted to Western or proving to the university thatthey have easy access to a computer. "We have been given a. request from Larry Delorme, the old provost, to investigate whether laptops would provide a better means of instructing the students on campus, and would it make it easier for them to get the material that they need to know?" Blackwell said. The committee is presented with many issues, good and bad, when discussing the possibility, he said. The benefits are being able to connect to a system without waiting in line at the computer labs, instant access to computers, eco- Front/Ben Stabler nomic benefits for the university and competitive computer prices for students. "On the other hand, I worry about the student who doesn't have a lot of money. How do we get the same software to everybody?" Blackwell explained. "We haven't checked thoroughly with student financial aid. It would probably change how students get student loans. Our networking system—could it handle all these laptops hooked on?" The problems with students damaging their laptops must play a part in the decision. "I can't turn in my homework, because my computer broke or my dog ate it," Blackwell said with a laugh. Some universities, and first and secondary schools, throughout the country are attempting to See Laptops, page 6
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Title | Western Front - 1998 November 3 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 106, no. 11 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1998-11-03 |
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 Caroline Deck Erin Fredrichs Bobby Stone |
Faculty Advisor | Lyle Harris |
Article Titles | Students march, drum up support / by Matt Williams (p.1) -- E-mail threats target initiative-200 activists / by Tyler Watson (p.1) -- Locke gives democrats a lift / by Brooke Hagara (p.1) -- Western may require laptops / by Colin E. Howser (p.1) -- Cops box (p.2) -- Western briefs (p.2) -- Official announcements (p.2) -- Newsmakers / by Becky Christopherson (p.3) -- Threatening e-mail on the rise (p.3) -- Vote '98 candidates' forum (.4) -- Morse goes to Israeli conference / by Mia Penta (p.4) -- Locke shows support for local elections (p.5) -- Safety concerns limit lab hours / by Brooke Hagara (p.5) -- Features (p.7) -- Soul man / by Derrick Scheid (p.7) -- Pocket full of rainbows / by Cole Cosgrove (p.8) -- Program empowers local youth / by Sara Stephens (p.9) -- Sports (p.10) -- New look, new league, new challenges for Vikings / by Timothy Wyse (p.10) -- Viking football all alone in first place / by Curt Woodward (p.11) -- Western hockey routs University of Washington / by Soren Hughes (p.12) -- Opinions (p.13) -- Frontline (p.14) -- Letters (p.14) -- Classified (p.15) |
Photographs | Corina Schaedler, Sage Cara, Mimi Juarez (p.1) -- Jenni Martin (p.1) -- Sarah Steves (p.3) -- James Shaw (p.3) -- Kelli Linville, Wayne Tomlinson (p.4) -- Jeff Morris, Kelly Linville, Al Jensen, Gary Locke, Patty Murray (p.5) -- Robert Blake (p.6) -- Gary Thomas (p.7) -- Alex Johnson (p.8) -- Terry Bishop (p.8) -- Indy Leenders, Sarah Mason (p.9) -- Lisa Causey, Grace King (p.9) -- [Viking basketball players] (p.10) -- Rob Yee (p.12) -- Brooke Hagara (p.13) -- Kayley Mendenhall (p.13) -- Bryta Alvensleben (p.14) |
Cartoons | [First day of the quarter] / 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 November 3 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1998-11-03 |
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 | WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3,1998 VOLUME 106 ISSUE 11 Lvsmm^^^^^^M • MENS^AMEM^S^^^^^^ NCAA, : £ ^ H ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ H • PROGRAM:';M|^^^^^^^^H CHILDRE]Sf'^§^^^^^^^B 111!! 111 BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Students march, drum up support By Matt Williams The Western Front Be loud. Be heard. That was the idea behind Monday's rain-soaked march from Red Square to the Federal Building in Downtown B e l l i n g h a m . The rally and march called for people to vote yes on Initiative 688, the initiative to raise the minimum wage, no on Initiative 200, the initiative to eliminate Affirmative Action, and no on Initiative 694, the initiative to make late-term abortions illegal in Washington state. Front/Jesse Kinsman Corina Schaedler, Sage Cara and Mimi Juarez (above) rally in the rain Monday at the loud demonstration in opposition to Initiative 200, in favor of Initiative 688 and,in opposition of Initiative .. 694. (Right) Peace Resource Center coordinator Jenni Martin speaks at the rally in Red Square. Despite the heavy midday downpour, the marchers' spirits were high. Fueled by a lead banjo played by Robert Blake, participants joined in with any noise-maker; they could find: a bullhorn, a drum, an upside-down bucket used as a drum, kazoos and, most commonly, a voice. "(Our main goal) is to get people out to vote and to let the people of Bellingham know that we really care," said Jenny Martin, coordinator of the Peace Resource Center. The march and rally were part of an extended camp-out in Red Square. Tents first appeared Sunday evening, and campers will be packing up Wednesday once the election results are in, camper Tele Aadson said. Linda McCarthy, director of Planned Parenthood, was the first of three speakers who opened the activities shortly after 12:30 p.m. Monday. "Sponsors of (1-694) say it's about 'preventing partial-birth infanticide' ... It is interesting that those words don't appear a single See Students, page 6 E-mail threats target lnitiative-200 activists By Tyler Watson The Western Front A group of Western students met with University Police Chief James Shaw and other Western administrators late last week to discuss safety concerns after a threatening e-mail was sent to two students who are active in opposing Initiative 200. The e-mail, which was received by two students last Tuesday, warned the recipients that they were being watched and said, "Get the rope, let's hang this pitiful minority lover." The message was signed "KKK." Shaw read the e-mail to a group of about 40 students at the meeting. Shaw and University Judicial Officer Michael Schardein then answered questions about what police and administrators were going to do to protect 1-200 demonstrators as they prepared for this week's camp-out. "We do have an (e-mail)" account that it came from, and we hope to talk to that person who signed for the account," Shaw said. "We are taking this very seriously from the standpoint that it is absolutely inappropriate behavior. We will be watching things very closely." Shaw said University Police are investigating the e-mail threat as a crime, but he said he is unsure if the incident could be prosecuted as such. "It may or may not come down to a criminal complaint," Shaw said. "By the time we're done, we are going to have to show some intent to go further with it. When we get to a final position, we can make contact with this individual to find out what in fact they were intending to do, or even if the person had said (the threat). "We will have to make a decision whether to take it further through the aiminal justice process or turn it over to (the Judicial Office)," he said. "It may not fit the box of a crime, but that doesn't mean the university isn't going to take it on." If University Police decide the case does not fit the definition of a crime, Western's Judicial Office could still take disciplinary action because of a violation of student conduct codes. Schardein said this quarter his office receives about one complaint of harassment e-mail per week. He said this recent e-mail has been the worst. "What we want on this campus is for everybody to treat each other in a civil and respectful way," Schardein said at the meeting last week. "We want (Western) to be a campus where people can express their views — thaf s our goal." When asked if the e-mail could be prosecuted as a hate crime, Shaw said, "It doesn't look like it. If s a technical-ity." ' See Threatening e-mail, page 3 Locke gives Democrats a lift By Brooke Hagara The Western Front The appearance and orations of Gov. Gary Locke, Sen. Patty Murray and five local electoral candidates drew a large crowd to Sehome High School Auditorium Sunday afternoon. More than 120 people gathered at this last Democratic rally before today's election. Local candidates in attendance included Grethe Cammermeyer, Kelli Linville, Al Jensen, Georgia Gardner, and Jeff Morris. Signs proclaiming "No! Initiative 200," "Make Work Pay! Yes on 1-688" and "Border to Border Democrats Working for Our Families" lined the walls and addressed some of the key issues of today's election, including adequate education, smaller class size, minimum wage, environmental preservation and Social Security's future. "We need to think about the legacy we are leaving for our children," Locke said. "Are we going to be proud when we look back at the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st? Are we going to be remembered well?" he asked. *** See Democrats, page 5 Today is Election Day. I Western may require laptops By Colin E. Howser The Western Front Western's Academic Technology Committee is investigating the possibility of advancing the university to the next strata of the computer age — requiring students to own laptop computers in order to be admitted to Western. Les Blackwell, chair of the Department of Instructional Technology for Woodring College of Education and ATC member, said the investigation is an inquiry into the feasibility' of students owning their own laptops before being admitted to Western or proving to the university thatthey have easy access to a computer. "We have been given a. request from Larry Delorme, the old provost, to investigate whether laptops would provide a better means of instructing the students on campus, and would it make it easier for them to get the material that they need to know?" Blackwell said. The committee is presented with many issues, good and bad, when discussing the possibility, he said. The benefits are being able to connect to a system without waiting in line at the computer labs, instant access to computers, eco- Front/Ben Stabler nomic benefits for the university and competitive computer prices for students. "On the other hand, I worry about the student who doesn't have a lot of money. How do we get the same software to everybody?" Blackwell explained. "We haven't checked thoroughly with student financial aid. It would probably change how students get student loans. Our networking system—could it handle all these laptops hooked on?" The problems with students damaging their laptops must play a part in the decision. "I can't turn in my homework, because my computer broke or my dog ate it," Blackwell said with a laugh. Some universities, and first and secondary schools, throughout the country are attempting to See Laptops, page 6 |
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Language Code | Eng |
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