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Students tripping into pitfalls of credit Obama win By Spencer Chambers $3,000 carried on my card due Staff Reporter to unforeseen circumstances of excites life.” A credit card will make you Another student said she put or break you. her tuition on her credit card, community Experts say credit cards are but makes sure to pay it off as great for building credit. But if soon as possible. By Thunderword Staff you are irresponsible and spend Credit cards were first creat- more than you can pay off at the ed for two main reasons: to pay President-elect Barack end of each month the credit for planned expenses that can Obama has energized many at card will ruin your credit which be paid off in a month and for Highline, both students and fac- will hurt your financial well- unforeseen emergencies such as ulty. being. you get a flat tire or need road “I’m absolutely pleased,” Students today have more side assistance for example, ex- said Alexis McMillan. She said debt than ever, said Bruce Mc- perts say. she wasn’t surprised by the elec- Clary with Clear Point Finan- Today people use their credit tion results. cial Solutions, a debt consolida- cards for everyday living ex- As far as what Obama should tion firm. The average college penses and frivolous items such do first as president, she said it student has an average of four as “beer and pizza,” said Mc- was a toss-up between econom- credit cards with an average Clary. ic reform and dealing with the balance of $2,785 on their credit If you don’t have enough war situation. cards. money to pay cash and it is not “I think it bodes well for the A study by Nellie Mae, a stu- a necessity you should not get community college environ- dent loan company, shows that Charlie Dubbeldam/THUNDERWORD the item, Linda Minks said, the ment as a whole. It shows that 23 percent of graduating college Columbia Bank vice president anybody can do anything,” Mc- students have debt in excess of Some students here at High- $1,000 in credit card debt due at for merchant cards. Millan said. $3,000 carried on their credit line are reporting similar experi- the end of the month and is go- Minks said buying the items Professor Terry Nuzzo, who cards. Some of them (24 per- ences. ing to try to pay it off. in credit you will pay a much teaches accounting, was also cent) are using the cards to cov- A student wanting to re- Another student remaining See Credit Card / P 12 pleased with the results. er part of their tuition expenses. main unnamed said he has over unnamed said, “I have over “Economy, the wars, health care. To me, those are the top three priorities,” Nuzzo said. “It’s a tall agenda. I’m not Giving Tree looking for help to spread holiday cheer so certain he can get it all taken care of quickly,” he said. He’s By Liviu Bird community.” going to need people’s support, Staff Reporter Students inter- Nuzzo said. ested in sponsoring Political science professor Highline’s Giv- a child or a fam- Artashes Boyajian had mixed ing Tree program ily should contact feelings about the results. is spreading holi- Naomi Etienne at “Everybody’s excited and day cheer to those in netienne@high- happy,” he said. need. line.edu or call “It looks like there will be a Student Programs 206-870-3710, ext. real majority in the House,” as and Women’s Pro- 3537; and provide well as a “filibuster-proof Sen- grams are looking their name, e-mail ate.” for volunteers to buy address, and phone Boyajian, who identified as a gifts, sponsor children number. Republican, said this was an in- and families, donate The sponsor teresting election for a number money, and help set must determine if of reasons. up a tree and wrap they want to spon- “A lot of moderates and Re- presents. sor a child or a fam- publicans voted for Obama,” he On Tuesday, Nov. ily. If they want to said, seeking “change in domes- 4, Giving Tree had a sponsor a family, tic and foreign policy.” bake sale in the Stu- they must specify “The president should work dent Union to raise how many children with Congress not just to pro- money for their cause. Liviu Bird/THUNDERWORD they can sponsor. mote a partisan Democratic Student volunteers From left to right: Dahe Kim, Raphael Linhares, Thiare Costa, and Joel Kalouji The amount of agenda,” Boyajian said. He said helped sell the goods. money sponsors President Bush has failed in this “Getting more students in- Programs Events Consultant Etienne said. spend is up to them; the pro- respect, campaigning as a uniter volved” is both a goal and an Naomi Etienne said. However, Etienne said the gram is run on donations. but governing in a very partisan achievement of the program so At each event, staff will have program needs more students In addition to the bake sale, way. far,” Highline Student Programs a sign up sheet for those inter- willing to sponsor children or on Nov. 17 children will have “But think about it -- 7-, 8-, Promotions Consultant Dahe ested in sponsoring children and families to step forward. an opportunity to have their pic- 10-year-olds -- growing up with Kim said. families. “Sponsorship is like a support ture taken with Santa. On Dec. an African-American presi- “We want to raise awareness “[We realize] students have network for students to realize 1, Giving Tree will have a toy dent,” he said. “They will take limited disposable income, so drive. Both events will be in the to get people to sponsor children that they are not alone,” Etienne See Election / P 12 or families,” Highline Student they are reluctant to sponsor,” said. “It gives them a sense of Student Union. The Thunderword / Nov. 6, 2008 Veterans Day ceremony pays tribute to heroes

and everything veterans have veterans, said Rachel Abelson, pond, the ceremony will be a By Jessica Lovin done for the country. chairwoman of The Veterans place for veterans to gather and Brake failure causes Staff Reporter The Rededication Ceremony Committee. meet one another. two-car accident will be held on Monday, Nov. There will more than likely “It will be a great opportu- A special ceremony to help 10, at 12 p.m. noon (the day be- be a choir or soloist performer nity for veterans on campus to Seven Highline students were honor American veterans will fore Veterans Day) at the MIA/ to sing during the ceremony, socialize and come together,” going to a Christian retreat and be held here at Highline next Veterans pond next to Building said Abelson. said Abelson. got into a car accident on Hal- Monday. 6. Larry Yok, Vice President of The ceremony is open to the loween. The Rededication Ceremony Students are encouraged to Administrative Services, will be public, and is a good way to let Both vehicles involved in the will be an event open to the pub- come observe the ceremony, and the speaker for the ceremony. American veterans know that accident had Highline students lic to celebrate Veterans Day to help honor and remember the Held at the MIA/Veterans they are appreciated. inside. None of the students were tion. The coordinates are often hurt, just shaken up. listed on web sites. One of Highline’s mathemat- The “geocache” is often a ics instructors called to notify small, waterproof box or con- Highline’s Security Department tainer filled with various toys of of what had happened. little monetary value as well as a Brake failure in one of the logbook. The cache can be hid- vehicles, which the seven stu- den in plain sight on the ground, dents were in is, was caused the underwater, in a tree or in a vari- accident. ety of other places to customize the challenge. Local gamer makes good “Geocachers,” people who GPS stolen from car search out these containers, are : A Fistful expected on finding a cache to A 1999 Buick was broken of Quarters will be shown for leave items of equal or greater into in a Highline parking lot on this Movie Friday. value than what they take so Sunday. The film follows Kirkland there is something for the next The driver’s side window science teacher Steve Wiebe in geocacher to find. was broken and a GPS system Ami Nguyen/THUNDERWORD his effort to beat Billy Mitch- Carla Whittington and Chris worth $1,100 was stolen. Autumn’s colorful leaves mirror America’s own recent change. ell’s high score in the arcade Gan will be running the semi- game Donkey Kong. nar. Smoker sneaks in room The film has done well with visit their site at http://www. students have been honored. critics, with a 97 percent “fresh” Domestic violence learningconnections.org/Coali- Brennen Hall, from the men’s Security found a cigarette tion/workshops/2008/Nov13/ soccer team, made the list with a rating on ratings site Rotten To- workshop in butt and wet toilet paper used matoes and an 83/100 on review index.htm. 3.35 GPA. for an ashtray in a men’s bath- collator Metacritic. From the women’s soccer The King County Non-Profit room stall on the fifth floor of Wiebe will be speaking to NWAACC honors clever team, two players, Kelsey Lou- Staff Development Coalition the library. Highline instructor Craig McK- vier and Kelsey Lusebrink, were will be presenting a workshop Highline athletes Security checked the bath- enney’s video games class on honored, with respective 3.81 room after receiving complaints on domestic violence next and 3.68 GPAs. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 5:15 The Northwest Athletic Asso- of smoke on the fifth floor. week. The requirements for eligibil- p.m. in room 14-106. ciation of Community Colleges Security plan to increase pa- The workshop, part of the ity call for a sophomore with at McKenney said anyone in- has announced its “all-academ- trol and check that area more Special Issues series, will be least 36 credits and a minimum terested in attending is free to. ic” teams, and three Highline often. held Thursday, Nov. 13, from 9 3.25 cumulative GPA. a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Seattle Vo- Science Seminar goes Student loses items cational Institute. treasure hunting It will “provide an overview of domestic violence, focusing A Highline student lost some Geocaching, a form of primarily on topics most rele- belongings on campus on Mon- worldwide treasure hunting, is vant to human service providers day. Want to find out more information about doing the subject of the next Science in a variety of settings,” accord- Some of what he lost in- an internship? Check us out! Seminar. ing to their release. cludes house keys, car keys, and The seminar is Friday, Nov. 7 Topics will include interven- Contact Merridy Rennick, Career Specialist a USB drive with a black and at 2:20 p.m. in room 3-102. tions, safety planning and re- 206-870-3710 ext. 3148 [email protected] white Highline key ring. Geocaching uses GPS receiv- sources for victims and abusers. If any student finds any of Drop by for a visit: 1st floor of Building 6 (room 156) ers to indicate a treasure’s loca- To register for the workshop, these things, security asks that they turn them in to lost and STUDENT JOBS: found. Free Tutoring!!! Sales Associate ~ 2 openings ~ Part Time ~ Faculty member hurt Feeling overwhelmed? 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By S. Russell Gregory Care Exam. is a prerequisite of Math 91 so Staff Reporter The national average for students need at least that to get passing on the first try is 86 per- in. They need a 100 level math For the sixth year in a row cent. class to graduate, Bonner said. 100 percent of Highline’s Re- For the past six years, the Re- About 60 – 70 people apply spiratory Care graduates have spiratory Care students at High- to the Respiratory Care Program passed the National Board of line have been able to pass this every year and 30 students will Respiratory Care Exam, said on the first try, said Bonner. get in. Bob Bonner, department coor- There are many factors why Of the people who get into dinator of respiratory care. the respiratory care graduates the program, a little bit of pref- A respiratory care therapist have been successful, Bonner erence is given to people who is in charge of running and said. have significant medical expe- monitoring breathing machines. They have received support rience, such as an emergency They work with patients who from various student programs, medical technician, registered have trouble breathing on their world class clinical training nurse and licensed practical own. sites, knowledgeable and dedi- nurse. They aid people with asthma, cated part-time faculty and Some preference is also giv- lung disease, chronic disease “good support from our deans en to people who have a college and acute disease, said Bonner. and VPs [vice presidents], Bon- degree. “If you’ve read about some- ner said. Usually, these two prefer- one who has been injured on “The biggest factor is hard- ences make up a third or half the freeway and airlifted to Har- working and motivated respi- the class. The rest of the class borview and is on life support ratory care students,” Bonner is chosen by how well students equipment, we are the group said. answer the essay questions and who runs the life support. Anyone interested in this what other classes students have “We are a licensed medical program can start applying at taken, Bonner said. profession. the end of November. Every year there is a diverse “We work alongside of phy- The cut off for applicants group of students. sicians, nurses and other para- will be in the middle of May, “We have students right out medical people,” Bonner said. said Bonner. of high school and students in The Respiratory Care Pro- The prerequisites for the pro- their 40s. Most of the students gram is seven quarters long. The gram starting next fall of 2009 are in their 20s and 30s. About students learn how to manage, Ami Nguyen/THUNDERWORD include, Writing 101, Biology a third of the students English manipulate and calibrate breath- Bob Bonner is the department coordinator of respiratory care. 230 or equivalent, Psychology isn’t their first language,” Bon- ing machines. 100, Psychology 200, and a ner said. A third of the program is mand for medical people these ily have been employed even G.P.A. of at least 2.0, Bonner For more information, con- spent in the classroom; a third days. before they graduate,” Bonner said. tact Bob Bonner bbonner@ in the Respiratory Care lab; and “All the hospitals are getting said. “We do some math but a lot highline.edu or visit the Respi- the rest in hospitals working bigger so they will need more After the students have of it is addition, subtraction and ratory Care Program’s website. with real patients, Bonner said. therapists,” Bonner said. graduated, they must pass the some ratios,” Bonner said. http://flightline.highline.edu/ “There is a pretty brisk de- “Some of our students luck- National Board of Respiratory To get into Biology 230 there respiratory/ Gandy self-care seminars reveal potential joy as present within people

By Aaron Raj book of thoughts and it was dis- live better lives. help to empower and transform. Staff Reporter covered that it could be a pub- “We have obsessions with “There is power within us lished book,” Gandy said. the body, physical, material, and that is yet to be released. Trans- Debrena Jackson Gandy is on After Gandy’s first book she health issues. These challenges forming is about renewing the a mission to show students and went on to make another. wouldn’t exist if our culture mind and bringing forth the staff that happiness is an emo- Gandy said her first book, considered the spirit to be full,” power that’s already there. tion but joy is a state of being. Sacred Pampering Principles, Gandy said. “This can result in better ex- She has already had two ses- is a summary of the phases she Gandy said her sessions are periences in our lives,” Gandy sions at Highline and is having went through in life in forms very beneficial to people as they said. her third and final session on of principles. It is also about Wednesday, Nov. 12 in Building transforming you from “unself- 2 from noon to 1 p.m. caring” to self-caring. Gandy is a national best-sell- She also said her second ing author of two books and is book, All the Joy You Can a business client to companies Stand, is about how people can such as Boeing, Kinko’s, Nord- be obsessed with the body and strom and all major universities physical materials. It is also and community colleges in the about how happiness is a human state of . Debrena Jackson Gandy design and joy is a state of be- She has come to Highline for ing. a three-part session titled Trans- “Happiness is just an emo- formative Power of Self Care keep it full, it makes a big dif- tion when joy is a state of being and Inner Renewal. ference when it is,” Gandy said. within our spirit,” she said. “My first session was a full She uses her two books, “Sometimes joy can be bur- house. People were sitting all Scared Pampering Principles ied and suffocated. It’s always around the edges of the room. It and All The Joy You Can Stand, within us, it just needs to be lib- was amazing,” Gandy said. throughout her sessions. erated,” Gandy said. Her sessions are open semi- Gandy said she did not plan Gandy also discusses the way nars where people can ask ques- to be a national best-selling au- our culture is conditioned on tions. thor. trying to reach happiness when “My sessions are about how “Writing wasn’t a goal of it is nothing more than a pipe to nourish and fortify your mind, mine. It came out of a series of dream. She believes the feeling body and spirit. It’s about how events. Speaking was always of joy is within our spirit and if to fill those things and how to my first love. I made a little people can bring it out they will The Thunderword / Nov. 6, 2008

Editorial comment Veterans deserve our thanks

Students should take the time to honor veterans this Tuesday. Veterans Day occurs every Nov. 11, one of the few U.S. holidays to be anchored to a numeric date rather than a day of the week. That day is this coming Tuesday. The holiday was once known as Armistice Day. Armistice Day was implemented by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919 to com- memorate World War I. Later, in 1954, the holiday was expanded to include service members of all wars and was renamed Veterans Day. Highline, along with all state institutions, will have this coming Tuesday off in celebration of Veterans Day. This time off Tuesday affords us the opportunity to commemorate veterans. We should remember those veterans who have died, in war and during peacetime. Remember those who are missing in action. Particularly remember the veterans that have personally and direct- ly touched your lives. Hug a friend or family member who has served our nation as a member of the armed services. Start a conversation with them, thanking them for their great contributions to this country. Call those in your family who are more distant but have also served. Operation Highlander: government gone wild Let us remember those brave, patriotic members of the military who are still serving their country in one of our two present wars, peacekeeping missions, or at our bases, here and abroad, on the Many of us were awakened Commentary Middle East to the U.S. and in- seas, or in the air. to horrible news the morning viting other intelligence officers Our military families are severely stretched to the limit with ex- of Sept. 11, 2001. The World to listen-in to calls that were tended tours of duty in inhospitable sections of the world. The gov- Trade Towers in New York City juicy, especially ones containing ernment pays them too little for the demands placed upon them and had been attacked, followed by phone sex between the callers. their medical care upon return is suspect. the Pentagon in Washington, No one knows how many Veterans Day is not just another day off on the school calendar. DC. calls are being intercepted but It is a day for us to say thanks. Don’t just ignore it. Pay attention During that morning, Ameri- the NSA is said to be building and celebrate a veteran this Tuesday. cans watched in horror as hi- a large facility in Texas to house If you are a veteran, we thank you. Veterans are important peo- jacked jetliners flew into our the massive amounts of data in- ple who have served their country, sacrificing their lives and the symbols of commerce and na- tercepted. lives of their families for our rights and safety. tional defense. The former intelligence of- Happy Veterans Day. Days and weeks after this at- ficers did state that the NSA’s tack, the resolve of Americans needle in the haystack approach to punish those responsible for to data mining has paid off and Write to us the catastrophic loss of life and Letters and opinions from the campus community are welcome. they were able to foil planned property was unyielding. The E-mail your submission to: [email protected]. Please terrorist activities. Defenders of president and Congress vowed limit your submission to no more than 400 words. Vaughn Profit-Breaux Operation Highlander consider to track down and kill those re- the potential constitutional vio- sponsible for these acts. They lations necessary if it saves the Staff were later identified as Osama with military reservists, Opera- lives of U.S. citizens at home or “If you’re gonna be high at school, you might as well build a fort.” bin Laden and his terrorist net- tion Highlander was tasked with work known as al Qaeda. the warrantless eavesdropping abroad. Civil libertarians warn Editor-in-Chief Max Dubbeldam In their zeal to prove their of communications involving that the breaching of protec- Managing Editor Jaren Lewis resolve in protecting the U.S. Americans abroad and at home. tions afforded by the Constitu- tion presents a dangerous threat News Editors David Olerich, Catherine Dusharme from further attacks, the Con- In direct violation of U.S. gress granted the president Signal Intelligence Directive 18, to inalienable rights, afforded to Arts Editor Rochelle Adams broad intelligence powers un- which bars overseas surveillance all Americans. Sports Editor Brian Grove der the Patriot Act. As if that of Americans abroad without Regardless of which side one takes in this argument, it is clear Opinion Editor Vaughn Profit-Breaux wasn’t enough, President Bush probable cause or court authori- made frequent use of “national zation, the NSA conducted, and that the NSA and thereby the Graphics Editors Charlie Dubbeldam security letters,” which do not probably continues to conduct a president has usurped their au- Photo Editor Ami Nguyen require probable cause or court massive program of warrantless thority and broken the very laws approval, to expand the Nation- wiretapping of individuals and Reporters Liz Phillips, Liviu Bird, Christina Bradley, Spencer Chambers, they have pledged to uphold. al Security Agency’s power to groups in the Middle East and Our citizens and in particular Viktor Dezhnyuk, Quilina Dorsey, Russell Gregory, Josh Hauck, conduct warrantless wiretaps. their calls to the U.S. international students should Hanna Jazzyca, Logan Leeder, Sara Lentz, Jessica Lovin, Jessica According to James Bam- Groups targeted include Doc- be prepared for this abuse when ford in his book, The Shadow tors Without Borders, the Inter- Malfitana, Nicholas McCoy, David McIntosh, Eric Noble, Sidney making calls to family and Factory, “in 2000, the number national Red Cross, the United friends abroad or calling the Pacampara, Katherine Partington, Aaron Raj, Danielle Warf, of NSLs issued was 8,500 … Nations Development Program, U.S. from foreign soil. Christopher Wells but between 2003 and 2005 journalists, and U.S. military Operation Highlander is one the requests had skyrocketed to personnel. Their phone calls Pho Nick Bare; Carrie Draeger of the issues the incoming presi- 143,074, according to a 2007 to the U.S. were subjected to dent will need to address. If Photographer Justice Department inspector massive data mining and even We could use a few the next president doesn’t ad- general’s report.” dipped to salacious eavesdrop- Advertising Manager dress it, then the next Congress Jaime McCall The majority of those sub- ping on the part of NSA em- should take steps to protect the Advertising Rep Positions available poenas were not in compliance ployees at Fort Gordon, GA. ability of Americans to commu- Business Manager with the rules for such requests. Recently, after two former Glenn Rivera nicate without the fear of having Librarian Armed with the unquestion- intelligence officers gave inter- Jennifer Hawkins ing will of Congress in the form views to ABC News, U.S. Sen. their calls and e-mails subjected Adviser Dr. T.M.Sell of the Patriot Act, the over- John D. Rockefeller IV, D-West to illegal monitoring without Virginia, said that the Senate probable cause. Newsline 206-878-3710 ext.3317 reaching desire of an excessive- ly secretive executive branch, Intelligence Committee would Vaughn Profit-Breaux is the Fax 206-870-3771 and a burgeoning budget, the hold hearings on the NSA’s opinion page editor of the Thun- Address P.O. Box 98000, Des Moines, WA 98198, Building 10-106 NSA launched Operation High- warrantless wiretapping. The derword, and he doesn’t want to lander in the months following former NSA employees told of listen in on your phone calls. Advertising 206-878-3710 ext. 3291 9/11. Based in a top-secret fa- monitoring phone calls of jour- Send comments or questions to E-Mail [email protected] cility in Georgia and staffed nalists and soldiers from the [email protected]. The Thunderword / Nov. 6, 2008 Crossword 101 Directors’ Demands By Bill Deasy Across 1. Bear of a story 5. Type of bargain 9. Twinge 13. Cuts from the staff 14. “Slanche,” for one 15. Sheltered, at sea 16. Charismatic person, perhaps 19. Capital of Sweden? 20. “Darn!” 21. Compares 22. Revolution-era loyalist 23. Doris Day’s “will be” 24. Tell ammo 27. Snack 28. Hammarskjold of the U.N. 31. Perform well 32. Delhi wrap 33. Good pitcher? 34. Wedding reception party favor, perhaps? 6. Swimming units 43. Southwestern sights known as “The Demon Barber 37. &&&& 7. NYC hours 44. The Inferno author of Fleet Street”? 38. Blood line 8. Fit 45. “Famous” cookie 8. MOVIES: What was the 39. Link (with) 9. Skier’s wear maker name of the town in the vam- 40. ’70s Rock band 10. Burn balm 46. Heap pire movie The Lost Boys? 41. Pot covers 11. Dodge model 47. Cruise stop 9. TELEVISION: What 42. Alternative to gelato 12. Things on rings 48. Wire measures was the name of Phyllis Lind- 43. Fashion 14. Rulers of yore 49. Some blinks strom’s husband in The Mary 44. Hoover and others 1. U.S. GOVERNMENT: Tyler Moore Show? 17. Gardener’s need 50. Type of horse Seat belts were required to 10. LITERATURE: The 45. Each 18. The Old Sod 51. Burden be added to cars as standard character of Isabel Archer ap- 48. Wise guys? 22. Patio hangers 53. Goo in a do equipment in what year? pears in which Henry James 49. A wee hour 23. Police warning 54. Leaves at 4:00?

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4. RELIGION: In what year Essential 5. 59. Ultimatum word 29. Mountain home kind they show in

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at 7 p.m.; Jan. 18 and 25 at 2 Corky Cellars, 22511 Ma- 3317. Arts Calendar p.m.; and Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. rine View Dr., Des Moines, On-campus events get pri- The show is at E.B. Foote 206-824-9462. ority listing but all events are Winery, 127B SW 153rd St., •Got arts news? Contact welcome to be submitted. •Living Memory: The Kent-Meridian Performing Burien. arts editor Ro- Photography of Carrie Hall Arts Center, 10020 SE 256th Tickets are $20, includ- chelle Adams at Tomberlin will be shown Street, Kent. ing wine tasting. Tickets roadams@high- through Nov. 30 at the High- Tickets are $20 general, are available at the win- line.edu or call line Library Fourth Floor Gal- $16 senior, and $16 youth. ery, 206-242-3852, and at 206-878-3710, ext. lery. Tickets are available by call- The gallery is open Mon- ing 253-856-5051. Last week’s crossword solution day through Friday, 8 a.m.-10 •Tickets are on sale now p.m.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; for Breeders Theater’s new WAY TO GO and 2-10 p.m. Sunday. production, Prairie Heart. •Burien Little Theater pres- Show dates are Jan. 16, ents Jacob Marley’s Christ- 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31 mas Carol, Nov. 28-Dec. 21. Showtimes are 8 p.m. on Last week’s Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $18, and $15 for students, seniors and matinee performances. The theater is located at 437 SW 144th St, Burien. Call 206-242-5180 for infor- mation. •Magical Strings 22nd Annual Celtic Yuletide Con- cert returns to Kent on Sun- day, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. at the The Thunderword / Nov. 6, 2008 Highline’s artist in residence

By Sidney Pacampara tions department of Highline. Hawasli said he is constantly Staff Reporter Hawasli said his relationship trying to experiment with his art. with Nelson helped open doors Hawasli recently had a joint art You have probably seen Ab- for him and eventually led to exhibition in the Inter-Cultural dul Hawasli’s art without even the job as graphic designer for Center, Building 6, last Thurs- knowing it was him. His work Highline. day with Sean Clemens, another can be spotted throughout cam- “A position as graphic de- artist at Highline and founder of pus. Walking through the Stu- signer opened, and Gary was the Evolution of Art Club. Both dent Union or looking at the the one that told me about it,” Clemens and Hawasli exhibited map outside of Building 7, you Hawasli said. their own pieces as well as piec- are most likely going to see a Hawasli works with the other es they collaborated on. piece of his work. three designers through requests “We came out with stuff we Flyers promoting events and from different people and clubs. didn’t know we can produce,” clubs posted around Highline Depending on what the re- Clemens said. Hawasli said are usually done by Highline’s quest is, they are given guide- they plan on collaborating again lines towards what it looks like. because of the different style own team of graphic designers. Sidney Pacampara/THUNDERWORD Hawasli is one of the four that Hawasli said this can range they were able to make. Abdul Hawasli at his and Clemens’ art exhibition last week. make up that team. from total freedom to specific Nelson said he was impressed “We work with many people That’s when Hawasli said he tion) program,” Hawasli said. color and shapes. with the collaboration. designing for their events and made the transition of having art He met with Gary Nelson, It is the different clients and “It gave the general student groups,” Hawasli said. as a hobby to recognizing him- Visual Communications depart- the way to deal with them is population an opportunity to Hawasli is a 24-year-old art- self as an artist. ment coordinator, and enrolled something Hawasli says he gets ask question to their peers. The ist and student at Highline who Hawasli designed the website into his classes. out of it. perspective from another peer is not only does what he loves but and flyer for the hip-hop band “Abdul is a bright, intuitively “The learning experience is different from a teacher. It may says has the privilege to be able he’s been a member of for seven creative, hard worker who dis- important,” Hawasli said. be a credibility issue – students to have a job doing what he years, Sons of Hagar. plays fundamental aptitude,” can tune out instructor and lis- loves. As well as for Highline, “It was done just be eye and Nelson said. He said that after ten to their friend’s more,” Nel- he is working as a freelance helped by getting into design,” noticing Hawasli’s work ethic son said. graphic designer. Hawasli said. and passion, they soon devel- Hawasli said he wants to Hawasli said he started his After graduating high school, oped a relationship. continue doing freelance work interest in art at a young age and Hawasli attended DeVry Uni- “I kept pushing him to work and hopefully art direction. He credits this to his mother. versity for computer network- hard and he rose to the occa- plans on transferring to either “My mom gave me Play-Doh ing and was a student at Belle- sion with no excuses,” Nelson the instead of toys,” Hawasli said. vue Community College before said. “I get someone like Abdul or Western Washington Univer- “This may be the reason for my completing his associate of arts in my classes every four or five sity’s art program. Although he attention to detail.” degree in general education at years.” said art should be unrestricted Hawasli said that it was his Highline. He is near the end Hawasli was awarded first and not limited to a certain way mother that noticed his talent of finishing his degree in visual place in Highline’s Visual Com- to paint, he said it is important at a young age and attributes communications and looking munication portfolio show last to learn the foundation in order her to putting work into it. into another degree in 3-D Ani- year. to be comfortable and enjoy “I always had artwork done. mation. He also did the cover art and your own style. She told me to date and keep it,” “For three years, I didn’t contributed his own art to Arc- “Anyone can do it. It’s not Hawasli said. “I didn’t listen to know what exactly to do. This turus, an annual publication just being born talented.” Ha- highlighting many works in the her until the beginning of junior is until I found out about the Hawasli and Clemens’ painting wasli said. “You have to main- high or high school.” VCOMM (visual communica- writing and visual communica- tain it or you’ll lose it.” The Blend is mixing it up again with a brand new coordinator

By David McIntosh welcome. Blend. Staff Reporter Many students stayed around “I will let anyone that has for a few songs and filtered out love for music and loves to play R&B artist Mycle Wastman to go to class. live sets, perform at the Blend,” will be the next performer at As a local musician himself, Saireh said. Highline’s Blend series of mid- Rob Saireh knows how hard it is Saireh believes that his mu- day concerts on Nov. 12. to book a show and promote it. sical background and love for The biweekly concert series That is why when a listener at music helped him get the job as takes place at the Student Union last week’s Blend, after watch- the Blend coordinator. from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ing Matthew Winland’s set, He hopes that after his band Wastman is a soulful R&B asked Saireh if he could play the is more established, they will artist based out of the Seattle Blend in the near future. play a lighter set for the Blend area. Saireh is excited to work in winter or spring quarter. His full length album, The something out for a diehard mu- Even though Fall Quarter is Beautiful Stay, was released in sician. halfway over, Rob Saireh asks April 2008. As a person who loves metal that you bring a friend to the With 12 songs on the record, and grindcore music, Saireh said Bistro next Wednesday between he will not discriminate against 10 a.m. and noon to support lo- reviews have been overwhelm- David McIntosh/THUNDERWORD anyone who wants to play the cal music at Highline. ingly positive. Matthew Winland performing last week at the Blend. Seattle listeners that reviewed the album on www.cdbaby.com say that they are grateful of such With more styles of music He is also trying to get Cary Woodstock Guitar Repairs Great work at Great prices talent in the area. coming to Highline every other Johnson, a performer from Cali- Most fans that have seen him week, Saireh said more students fornia. Electric, Bass, and Acoustic live said he gives a great perfor- will become more involved in Last week, Saireh introduced Stuart Zarahn mance. the Blend. himself as the new coordinator Owner/repair tech New Blend Coordinator Rob Within the next couple and welcomed Matthew Win- Saireh said he wants to keep weeks, the Blend is going to try land, an acoustic guitarist who 1243 S. 211th St. Des Moines, WA 98198 Phone: 206-212-6620 Cell: 206-992-3737 things fresh. to get Highline favorite, Clinton played cover songs for about an “I want to bring a variety of Feron, a Seattle reggae artist hour. [email protected] www.woodstockrepairs.com music, but that is easier said who performed for the Blend The crowd of about 35 eager Mention this ad to Stuart, and receive 15% off all repair work than done,” Saireh said. last year. students gave Winland a warm The Thunderword / Nov. 6, 2008 Highline hangs onto first despite loss T-Birds head

By Max Dubbeldam to tourney Staff Reporter

After dropping points at Bel- ranked No. 1 levue it seemed the men’s soc- cer team had given up control of By Max Dubbeldam the division, but they caught a Staff Reporter lucky break and are still in first place. Highline is ranked first in Highline is in first place in the coaches’ poll going into the the West Division with a record NWAACC tournament and six of 12-1-3. Highline has earned coaches picked the Thunder- 39 points on the season so far, birds as the No. 1 seed. and with it they have the high- Highline received 76 votes, est point accumulation in the followed by Bellevue with 56, NWAACC. and Walla Walla with 51. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, The top three teams from Highline played against second- each division go to the tourna- place Bellevue. They lost the ment, and the first placed teams match 3-2 in the dying minutes will have a bye in the first round and with it Highline’s lead di- of the tournament. The highest minished to only one point. placed teams get home field ad- Highline had a bye over the vantage weekend and Bellevue played Highline are currently is first Whatcom. If Bellevue won, place in the West Division and then Highline would’ve surren- Head Coach Jason Prenovost dered its top spot. said that they are prepared for But Bellevue lost to What- the tournament. com 1-0 and the Thunderbirds “We have a lot of depth, remain in control of the west. we’re a little older, and we have The match against the Bull- the experience,” he said. dogs was played at Bellevue. Spokane Coach Kenny Kres- “Bellevue came out with a tian said he thinks anyone who ton of energy and intensity,” made it to the finals can win it. said Highline Head Coach Jason “I think whichever team is Prenovost. [good] on that day has the abil- Bellevue pressed and re- Max Dubbeldam/THUNDERWORD ity to beat anybody,” he said. ceived a free kick at the top of Ryan Kuffler, left, takes a shot on Liviu Bird , center at practise while Robbie Gouk, right, looks on. “Sometimes the top team loses the 18-yard box in only the sec- to the bottom team and I think ond minute of play. Highline after receiving a pass keeper at the near post from 20 iveira. Oliveira is tied for most anyone can beat anyone this Freshman defender Matt from Alex Bresnen and slotting yards out. goals scored in the NWAACC year.” Eronemo took the shot. High- the ball away in the top corner. “After that Bellevue started with 22 goals. He added that his team’s line keeper Liviu Bird was close Highline kept pressing and to fall apart,” said Prenovost. In the 82nd minute, however, sense of togetherness is what to stopping it, but was unable to Bellevue goalkeeper Kevin “We were very dangerous the Oliveira received the ball on makes them strong. control and keep the ball out. Springer made some key saves first half and we controlled the the right wing. After deceiving Bellevue Coach Adam Fen- After the goal Highline woke to keep the Bulldogs in the play in the second.” Highline defenders, he passed ster said that the team who is up and started to take control of match. By controlling the midfield, the ball to teammate Diego most focused will win. the match. In the 26th minute Highline Highline was able to sever the Robayo. On his team’s chances he Eight minutes later Ryan took the lead after a scorching lines between the Bellevue play- Robayo tried to control the added that it “helps having Kuffler found the equalizer for shot by Robbie Gouk beat the ers and their top striker Vini Ol- ball but the ball ended up hit- many sophomores. We for the ting his hand. The handball was most part are very disciplined. not called and Robayo finished We’re willing to work for each the shot to put the score level at other.” 2-2. A few different coaches In the 86th minute Gilberto picked newcomers Chemeketa Robayo sent Oliveira on his to be a surprise team. way, and when it seemed like he “I think Chemeketa should be had no angle for a shot, Oliveira a dark horse. [They are] a first scored the match winner. year program and [have] a tal- “We played very well. Our ented squad,” said Walla Walla forwards looked dangerous,” Head Coach Chad Bodnar. said Prenovost. “We need to Pierce Coach Bill Pier- work on killing off the game.” son also said that even though Prenovost added that both Chemeketa is a new team, they Kuffler and Gouk had a good are very good. match. The first round takes place on Prenovost said that the team Nov. 12, where the second and can draw a lot of experience third placed teams will face off from playing against Bellevue. against each other. He said that they are a good The winners of the first round team, and that it’s good prepara- will face the division winners in tion for the playoffs. the quarterfinals that take place The Thunderbirds played on Nov. 15. away against Shoreline on The semifinals take place on Wednesday, Nov. 5, but results Nov. 22 at the Starfire Sports were unavailable at presstime. Complex in Tukwila. The Highline has one last match championship match as well as to play. They play at home the match for third place will Max Dubbeldam/THUNDERWORD against Edmonds on Saturday, take place on Nov. 23, and will Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. also be at Starfire Stadium. Daniel Nam takes a shot after getting in front of Andrew Hair at a practice session last week. The Thunderword / Nov. 6, 2008 Walla Walla likely T-Bird women nail down playoff spot

By Liz Phillips game, it wasn’t a total loss. Staff Reporter “I thought we had quite a favorite in tourney few players step their game up Highline women clinched a and play well. Our next few spot in the NWAACC tourna- games will be a good test for Undefeated Warriors ment. us, since we play Shoreline and T-Bird women sealed the Edmonds who we lost [to] both lead field of 12 teams third place position for the West times we played [them] earlier Division. After having the this season,” Moore said. into NWAACCs weekend off the T-Birds return Highline had a bye this past for a week of hard work and Saturday, so Moore gave the preparation. women the weekend off to men- By Liz Phillips “We are just getting to prac- tally prepare and to rest for the Staff Reporter tice, working hard and work- playoffs. ing together,” Highline player “I believe the whole team Walla Walla is the clear-cut fa- Whitney Lynch said. was excited to get four days off vorite going into the NWAACC Last week Highline’s women Brittany McKay this weekend to rest and enjoy women’s soccer tournament. soccer team played against Bel- the holiday,” Lynch said. The NWAACC tournament levue, the West Division cham- With about a minute left in “The team is excited for the begins Wednesday, Nov. 12. pion. the game, Highline had an op- Shoreline game; these next two The champion of each division The game was played on portunity to score off of a corner games are very important per- will have a bye the first round. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Belle- kick. But Highline just couldn’t taining to NWAACCS,” Lynch Highline will play the No. 3 vue’s home field. Highline lost get it in the net. said. from the South Division, like- Tom Moore to Bellevue 1-0. It was a good “Brittany McKay did an ex- Highline played away against ly either Clark or Lane. The game for Highline to play so cellent job as midfielder. She Shoreline on Wednesday, Nov. game will be either in Vancou- close to playoffs Head Coach really helped out in the middle,” 5. Results were unavailable at ver, Wash. or Eugene, Ore. on said that Treasure Valley could Tom Moore said. Frerichs said. press time. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. surprise some people. For this game Moore decid- In the end, the women had The women also play Ed- The winner will play Shore- “Their coach, Ryan Masin- ed to switch up his defensive just become frustrated with each monds on Saturday, Nov. 8, at line, the North Division champs, gilli, is very smart and is a ter- line-up due to the upcoming other said Frerichs. home. The game starts at noon. on Nov. 15. rific coach,” Fox said. NWAACC tournament. She added that there was a “We just have to play our Walla Walla, however, looks Highline Coach Moore said In hopes of finding a more lot of back-and-forth passing, game. When we play Highline like the team to beat. the Lady T-Birds bring some solid line up for Highline, which resulted in nothing. soccer, we are great,” Frerichs Walla Walla has a 20-0-0 strengths into the tournament, Moore moved up defender Brit- Although Highline lost the said. record and are the East Divi- along with an 8-5-5 record. The tany McKay to the midfield sion champions. They scored Thunderbirds finished fourth in area. 87 goals and gave up only six, the NWAACCs in 2007. “I thought the switch went while recording 14 shutouts. “I think we have some good well and we were unfortunate to e’s help. The Warriors are led by Tahl- team speed in our attack,” he give up a free kick that led to the on’t need anyon ia O’Laughlin, who scored 21 said. “We also have a variety of only goal of the match,” Moore I w goals and added seven assists. talent around the field. I think said. n do it on my own. Teammate Caitlyn Bersing had the versatility of our team gives The game was evenly played: I ca re 18 goals and 10 assists, while us an advantage. Most of all, I both Bellevue and Highline gonna give me mo that degree, it’s the Warriors’ Katie Lucas tallied think this team represents a type were taking good shots, but the With ke more money. rtunity so I can ma 17 goals and 10 assists. of strength from within that has shots weren’t on. Highline was oppo an resources- dy working with hum “I would say Walla Walla [is been the foundation the last few I’m alrea having difficulties finishing its how to deal with people, codes of the favorite], considering the re- years. We’re all heart.” shots. conduct, loyalty, ethics, cord they put up this year. They “We will need to make sure At the 65-minute mark of the .... e hiring process, paperwork have been unlucky the last few everyone is working together game, Bellevue scored. The th b is just a job. A career years, but they are bound to and mentally prepared for the shot was fired off of a free kick A jo t you worked for . get a title sometime,” Highline playoffs. Once you get there, by Bellevue’s Daniela Gonza- is something tha Head Coach Tom Moore said. it’s anyone’s game. As an old lez, from about the center of the I feel better as a person now. Beyond Walla Walla, Co- coaching mentor always told 18 yard box. I feel more accomplished. lumbia Basin (13-3-3) is ranked me… ‘you need a little luck if “I had my fingertips on it, but second in the latest NWAACC you’re going to win this thing’,” I didn’t save it,” Ivanca Frerichs, Coaches’ Poll, tied with Shore- Moore said. Highline’s goalie, said. line (16-1-1). West Division champ Bellevue (12-3-3) and Treasure Valley (12-6-0) are tied for fifth in the poll. Try Something Different Next Quarter Skagit (7-7-4) and Whatcom .JDIFMMF0RVFOEP´ Take a class at the Beach 5FDIOJDBM.BOBHFNFOU (13-4-1) could be the surprise teams of the NWAACCs, op- Need a Science Credit? Marine Biology, posing coaches say. Skagit is Oceanography and Environmental classes at the still currently fighting to clinch Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center on the its position at the tournament, beach at Redondo. 4JODF %F7SZIBTHSBEVBUFENPSFUIBO battling with Edmonds (9-8-1),  TUVEFOUTBUUIFVOEFSHSBEVBUFMFWFM who is currently three points 0GHSBEVBUFTJOUIFBDUJWFKPCNBSLFU  BIOL 110 Marine Biology QFSDFOUXFSFFNQMPZFEJODBSFFSSFMBUFE ahead in the standings. 6005 Tuesday 12:10pm-2:00 pm 5 credits (hybrid) QPTJUJPOTXJUIJOTJYNPOUITPGHSBEVBUJPO “Skagit could really surprise 6007 Tuesday 5:30pm-8:30 pm 5 credits (hydrid) *GZPVIBWFTPNFDPMMFHF ZPVDBODPNQMFUF 4UI8BZ some people. 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By Joshua K. Hauck We would like to be better, but recruiting for next year’s team,” first and second amongst their Staff Reporter we have accomplished our first he said. teammates continuing to chal- year objectives,” Baker said. “We return a good group and lenge each other during each Powerhouse Spokane, who Baker isn’t the only one no- we anticipate adding some very race to get the best out of one has finished among top position ticing his team’s progress this talented student athletes.” another. in every race they’ve competed season. Opposing Head Coach In this final race, Baker said On the men’s team, Kevin in this season, is once again the Matt Koenigs of Everett liked that he has high hopes for his Clancy and Ryan Eidsmoe have favorite for the NWAACC cross what he has seen. team. battled for first on their team. country championships. “I’m just glad to see Highline “I hope every single one of Both have continued to im- The championships for men’s back on the map this year. Josh our runners can get a PR for this prove as the season’s gone on. and women’s teams will be Nov. has done a fantastic job recruit- final race. We have battled a lot This last race will finally deter- 8 in Battle Ground, Wash. ing. The sky’s the limit,” he of sickness and distractions this mine a winner. “Spokane is the domi- said. past month,” he said. “The run- With Colby Peters feel- nant cross country team in the Koenigs also believes this ners will need to dig deep to find ing much better as the season NWAACC. I would be sur- year’s competition has improved the strength to finish strong.” comes to a close, and Abdi Has- At the beginning of the sea- san feeling confident, one can prised if anyone knocked them Josh Baker from recent years. “I think this off,” said Highline Head Coach year is a lot stronger than it has son, the women’s team found it only wonder who will actually Josh Baker. been in awhile. Light years bet- difficult to compete because of a get first on this young, talented Highline will be attending Our runners are excited. This is ter in the region,” he said. lack of runners. Highline team. this last race, along with com- what it is all about,” Baker said. Baker said his freshmen team Throughout the year, this has But as competitive as it got- petitors from Clark, Everett, “Train your heart out and then has been competitive, even certainly changed. ten amongst each other, the Green River, Lane, Mt. Hood, leave it all on the course.” against the best of programs. “We were able to field a team’s goal is to finish off this Olympic, Skagit Valley, Spo- This year is Highline’s first “Our men’s team is strong. full women’s team, which isn’t season strong. kane, SW Oregon, Treasure Val- season back after the program’s They have knocked a few es- easy,” said Baker. “Highline’s comeback team, ley and Whatcom. one-year absence. tablished programs and people Livia Mahaffie and Anna Re- that’s what they call us,” said “I am excited for this race. “This has been a good year. have taken notice. We are busy sendiz have continued to place freshman Abdi Hassan.

Sk.Valley 1-14-1 4 1-14-1 Columbia Basin 2, Highline 8-5-5 29 8-5-5 Scoreboard East Division Wenatchee Valley 2 Olympic 6-10-2 20 6-10-2 Walla. 12-3-1 37 13-3-2 Tacoma 4, Skagit Valley 0 Gr.River 4-13-2 14 4-13-2 W.Valley 11-1-4 37 12-2-4 Lo.Col. 1-17-0 3 2-18-0 Spokane 11-5-1 34 11-7-2 Women’s soccer South Division Women’s Volleyball 25-10, 25-21) Col.Basin 8-7-2 26 8-8-2 North Division Clack. 11-5-2 35 11-6-3 North Division Skagit Valley def Olympic Tr.Valley 6-6-4 22 6-6-4 League/Pts/Season Lane 9-4-6 33 10-4-6 League/Pts/Season (25-22, 25-15, 25-18) West Division Shoreline 16-1-1 49 16-1-1 Clark 9-7-2 29 9-7-2 Edmonds 9-0 1.000 33-9 Bellevue def Shoreline Highline 12-1-3 39 12-2-3 Whatcom 13-4-1 40 13-4-1 Chem. 4-13-3 15 4-13-3 Whatcom 8-2 .800 21-23 (25-20, 25-11, 25-16) Bellevue 12-2-2 38 12-2-2 Edmonds 9-8-1 28 9-8-1 SWOre. 2-17-0 6 3-17-0 Bellevue 7-2 .778 21-16 Chemeketa def Clackamas Peninsula 10-3-3 33 10-5-3 Sk.Valley 7-7-4 25 7-7-4 Sk.Valley 4-5 .444 14-11 (25-20, 25-21, 28-30, 25-18) Tacoma 8-6-3 27 8-6-3 Everett 2-15-1 7 2-17-1 Spokane 4, Yakima Valley 0 Shoreline 2-7 .222 10-29 Lower Columbia def Centra- Olympic 0-15-1 1 0-15-1 East Division W. Walla 3, Tr. Valley 0 Everett 2-8 .200 6-18 lia (25-22, 26-24, 25-17) South Division Wa.Walla 18-0-0 54 20-0-0 Olympic 4, Everett 1 Olympic 1-9 .100 3-30 Highline def Clark (25-15, Chem. 9-2-6 33 11-2-6 Col.Basin 13-3-3 42 13-3-3 Clark 1, SW Oregon 0 East Division 25-16, 30-28) Clark 7-8-2 23 7-9-3 Tr.Valley 12-6-0 36 12-6-0 Lane 3, Chemeketa 0 Walla. 10-1 .909 26-8 Green River def Pierce SWOre. 3-12-2 11 3-12-2 W.Valley 5-10-3 18 5-10-3 Whatcom 2, Bellevue 0 Col.Basin 8-3 .727 22-16 (25-20, 18-25, 25-22, 21-25, Pierce 3-12-1 10 3-12-1 Spokane 4-12-3 15 5-13-3 Columbia Basin 8, Tr.Valley 7-5 .583 33-12 15-13) S.P.So. 1-15-1 4 1-15-1 Yak.Valley 2-12-4 10 2-12-4 Wenatchee Valley 0 W.Valley 7-5 .583 27-16 Tacoma def Grays Harbor West Division Shoreline 8, Lo.Columbia 1 Spokane 6-5 .545 26-18 (25-7, 25-8, 25-14) Walla Walla 5, Treasure Bellevue 12-3-3 39 12-3-3 Green River 2, Edmonds 1 BlueMt. 5-6 .455 12-21 Valley 0 Tacoma 10-5-4 34 10-5-4 Tacoma 4, Skagit Valley 3 BigBend 2-9 .182 7-19 Men’s soccer standings North Division Spokane 4, Pierce 2 Yak.Valley 0-11 .000 2-29 Peninsula 1, Shoreline 0 West Division League/Pts/Season Whatcom 9-3-4 31 9-3-4 Clark 1, SW Oregon 0 Gr.River 9-2 .818 22-15 Chemeketa 8, S.p,Sound 1 Pierce 8-3 .727 24-13 Shoreline 6-6-4 22 6-6-4 Edmonds 6-9-1 19 6-9-1 Whatcom 1, Bellevue 0 Tacoma 7-3 .700 27-16 Everett 3, Olympic 1 Clark 7-4 .636 21-19 Everett 5-10-2 17 5-10-2 Highline 6-4 .600 26-19 Lo.Col. 5-6 .455 16-16 G.Harbor 1-10 .091 1-22 Centralia 0-11 .000 3-28 South Division Chem. 7-0 1.000 42-0 SWOre. 5-2 .714 17-12 Clack. 5-3 .625 35-13 Linn-B. 2-5 .286 10-27 Umpqua 2-5 .286 8-20 Mt.Hood 1-7 .125 8-24

Wenatchee Valley def Ya- kima Valley (25-17, 25-27, 25-19, 25-14) Treasure Valley def Blue Mountain (17-25, 27-25, 25-13, 25-19) Walla Walla def Columbia Basin (25-22, 25-12, 25-17) Spokane def Big Bend (25-22, 25-14, 25-12) Whatcom def Everett (25-17,

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By Brian Grove Brittany Menard also had three at least once, aside from first- Staff reporter aces. place Green River. Highline was proud and ex- Also, Highline’s match with The Highline volleyball team cited regarding their win over Tacoma, which was protested had to beat Clark last week in Clark. and upheld earlier this season, order to keep their chances for “It feels good to beat Clark, will be replayed Thursday, Nov. making the playoffs. since they really stuck it to us 13, if necessary for seeding in They plucked the Penguins when we went to their house,” the Western Region. in three straight games last said middle blocker and Co- The only team Highline must Wednesday, keeping their play- Captain Stefanie Rojas. surpass in order to make it to off hopes alive, although they “In volleyball, the hardest the playoffs, Clark, will have to are still in fifth place. thing to do is win three straight play Pierce, 8-3; Tacoma, 7-3; Right on the cusp of the play- games, because in that third and Green River, 9-2. offs, it could seem frustrating game, the other team’s back is Mathematically, the Lady for the Lady T-Birds to continu- against the wall, and it’s easy T-Birds could finish first. How- ally be just one place away from to get caught coasting,” Head ever that would require Green being eligible for the NWAACC Coach Chris Littleman said. River and Pierce to drop their playoffs. However, the women This past weekend, High- next three games and Tacoma continue to play hard for the line played in the Dorian Harris to drop two, which is highly un- elusive fourth place, and a spot Tournament in Gresham, Or- likely. in the playoffs. egon. Highline’s players and Last Wednesday, Highline On day one, Highline went coaches believe they can make showed off their grit and deter- 1-1, defeating Whatcom, 22-25, it to the NWAACCs. mination to Clark, who current- 23-25, 25-19, 25-20 and 15-12 “As a sophomore, it’s really ly stands in fourth place. but losing to Clackamas, 25-18, exciting because we didn’t quite The Lady T-Birds defeated 25-19, 25-27, 17-25 and 9-15. make it last year. We have a lot Clark in three games, 25-15, The second day, Highline of potential this time,” said Ro- 25-16, and 30-28. went 1-2, besting Lower Colum- Ami Nguyen/THUNDERWORD jas. Highline played at Lower Co- Shannyn Fisher led the team bia, 25-17, 22-25, and 15-10 but Highline’s Adriana Aukusitino sets the ball for Letica Colon. in kills with 12, while Adriana falling to Pierce in two match- lumbia on Wednesday, Nov. 5, Aukusitino had 27 assists. Also, es, 25-21, 23-25 and 9-15 and Highline, 6-4, is looking for- Harbor, 1-10; and Centralia, with results unavailable at press Leticia Colon, Adriana Auku- 23-25, 18-25, 25-23 and 23-25 ward to playing three teams that 0-11. time. Next week, Highline goes sitino, and Brittany Menard had respectively. are below them in the standings, The Lady T-Birds have beat- against Grays Harbor on Friday, 8, 3, and 3 blocks respectively. Over the next three weeks, Lower Columbia, 5-6; Grays en every team in their division Nov. 7, on the road.

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filled with a lot of emotions,” “Having the Obama adminis- “I think overall I’m just working families,” she said. Election student Keanna Blackwell said. tration in government will turn so grateful for all the support “Overall we’re just very pos- Continued From Page 1 “I expected Obama to win, and the arrangement so that we have we’ve received and I’m looking itive about the outcome of the when he did I just felt even more a partnership with the federal forward to representing the peo- race,” Orwall said. it for granted.” blessed and proud that I lived to government instead of a tug-of- ple in Olympia,” Orwall said. Reporters Jaren Lewis, Liviu Some students were not able see a black man become presi- war.” “I think the result means that Bird, Nicholas McCoy and to vote. This was because they dent and that I was part of this Keiser said Democrats now people will have a representative Quilina Dorsey contributed to were either too young, or not yet change in America.” have 32 or 33 seats in the state who will work hard on behalf of this story. U.S. citizens. “With Barack Obama win- Senate, depending on the out- Theo, although too young ning, this shows that America come of Pierce County’s race. to vote, was pleased with the has changed in a massive way,” State Rep. Dave Upthegrove, election results. He said that he Ismail Yusuf said. D-Des Moines, estimates that This spot could have been hopes that Barack Obama will This sentiment was not unan- his party will have 60-66 House work on the economy first. imous, though. seats, with 32-38 seats for the Alex, another student who “I’m just really scared, be- Republicans. yours for only $40! was also unable to vote this cause I believe that Obama is a “The Democrats are now in election because of age, was in- socialist,” said Shoshana Gar- complete control in Washington Advertise your event, program different to the results. ries. D.C. and Olympia,” said Chris or class offerings here. “I didn’t really pay that much “I’m upset that Barack Vance, former chairman of the attention to it,” Alex said. Obama won,” said Samantha Washington State Republican Want to advertise but don’t have an idea Another underage student, Potter. “I just really wanted Party. how to design the ad? We can do that for Christy, shared his apathy and McCain to win because I’m a Vance was much less opti- you. Don’t know what information to put was also indifferent to the elec- Republican.” mistic about the results, say- in the ad? We can help with that as well. tion. State Sen. Karen Keiser, D- ing “if you’re a Democrat, you Not all students found them- Des Moines, said, “The reason should be very happy.” selves unable to vote last Tues- we have the outcomes today is “We’re going to get more For more information about advertising in the day, however. because the young voter was ac- government. If you think that’s Thunderword, contact Jaime McCall, Brian was excited by the re- tivated and motivated.” a good thing, then you should be sults, although somewhat criti- “It’s a very good outlook for happy,” he said. advertising manager. cal of Obama. the nation, state, and Highline Newly elected State Rep. [email protected] 206-878-3710 ext. 3291 “I think Barack Obama needs Community College,” Boyajian Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, to learn speak without dropping said. was positive about the election. his voice at the end of every sentence,” Brian said. He has been a devoted voter the features the lifestyle for a long time. you want you want “I have only missed one op- portunity to vote since 1968,” Close to HUGE he said. Highline Floorplans where else would you “I have now been through a College want to live? parliamentary revolt, with Rich- 1 & 2 ard Nixon. I have been through Bedroom a revolution in Eastern Europe. Homes History is as much a part of this generation as any other genera- Des Moines tion,” he said. Marina “It was my first time voting and I was happy to know that Amazing I made a difference and that I Amenities was part of this historic time in 1/2 OFF 1ST MONTHS RENT* America,” Stefanie Rojaz said. MENTION THIS AD GET $100 OFF 1ST MONTHS RENT 1/4 Mile 1 bedroom 1 bath $725-$735 “I was very proud of myself From The 1 bedroom 1 bath w/ washer & dryer $795-$805 and my peers for voting,” Rojaz Water said. 2 bedroom 1 bath w/ washer & dryer $925 *SELECT HOMES “I was so proud to be part of a generation that took stand and we’ve got what you want. 23502 16th Place S. | Des Moines, WA 98198 let their voice be heard, “said www.pacificliving.com Phone: 206-870-3034 | E-mail: [email protected] Carlo Arapon.

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