Rats Deserve a Better Image Enrollment Bybillylecompte Womes STAFF REPORTER

1HE ° ThunderwobHThe Voice of the students 0/of'eo^ October 13, 2005 Volume 45 Issue 4 HlGHLINE Community College Rats deserve a better image Enrollment BYBillyLecompte womes STAFF REPORTER

Nothing makes people shriek college; and squirm more than a rat, but America's most hated rodent can also be something else: a cuts could good companion and pet. That was the main point of be possible £zt week's Science Seminar by four-year Highline faculty member Tarisa Mat- ByMichelle Ericksen sumoto-Maxfield, who talked STAFF REPORTER about everything having to do withrats. After a second straight year From attics to basements, of having to tap into budget rooftops to pantries, humans reserves, Highline willhave to have been living with rats for come up with another way to over 10,000 years and accord- meet budget next year ifenroll- ing to Matsumoto, they don't ment does not improve, accord- deserve to be the symbol ofdis- ing toMarion Davis, director of ease and pestilence that society Financial Services. sees them as today. "We've been using our saved She said rats are fascinating funds, but ifenrollment contin- creatures and make excellent ues to drop we can't keep doing pets. that," Davis said. "We don't Matsumoto's 50-minute want to use reserves next year." presentation brought with it a Withenrollment being down, plethora offacts and knowledge Highline is expecting a budget Photo by AliciaMendez about the tiny creatures. shortfall. There are more than 300 Highlinefaculty member Tarisa Matsumoto-Maxfield talked about rats at Science Seminar. "There is not a sufficient known types of rats. The most amount of money fromthe State common breeds are the rattus gem. tney eat bothoom piamslants andana meat, rows andana cacages. and tuition from students com- \u25a0tfus, better known as the Old "(Rats) get bored easily. They rats are also very selective when Rats are also very social crea- bined," Davis said. bnglish black rat, commonly can become depressed and even it comes to their food: Their tures and are very dependent on Highline is already looking found in roofs and attics; and obese," said Matsumoto. tastes vary depending on their contact withtheir own species. at how to pare expenses. rattus norvegicus or the com- These are just a few things needs and even their mood. "Rats that have been outcast "What's really important mon brown rat found in pet that humans seem to have in Rats willhorde large quanti- from a group don't last long on to us is to maintain the high- shops and laboratories. common withrats. ties of food, bedding material their own... outcasts or Omega est quality of education for our students," said Davis. "Before Matsumoto said rats show Matsumoto says that while and even random trinkets and ; signs of being highly intelli- being omnivorous, meaning toys for later use in their bur- See Rats, page 12 we decide what to cut, we need to define the gap between projected revenue and projected ex- UWhere to elp withstudents wanting to transfer penditure. There are no painless places to cut." ByNick Cline students," Lilley said. "Yes, the Drop-in appointments willbe Students don't need to waste The budget does not need to STAFF REPORTER UW wants transfer students, available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. money or time driving to the be finalized until June. that is why they are coming to in Building 2 (across from the UW campuses to meet with Davis said Highlinc built up Despite rumors to the con- Highline." testing center). advisers, Lilley said. Advisers reserves during good years of trary, Highline students can still This year is the second year Students can meet with ad- representing all departments enrollment. transfer to the University of Highline has had the University visers and receive help plan- and majors fromthe UW willbe "We're using those reserves Washington through the transfer of Washington Majors Day, said ning their schedules to assure at Highline. right now until enrollment isup program, said Transfer Center Lilley. that they take the most effective "Allstudents should attend again," said Davis. Director Siew Lai Lilley. "All Highline Students classes for their majors. the Majors Day as applying to Fall enrollment numbers are Students can find out more should attend the UW Majors Students are also encouraged a four-year school, such as the stillcoming in according to Da- information at the University of Day," Lilley said. "It does not to attend one-of-two one-hour University (ofWashington), can vis, and things may be improv- Washington Majors Day on Oct. matter ifthe student is a first- sessions that willbe given by be very competitive," said Lil- ing. i8. quarter, second-quarter, or a the UW Admissions Depart- ley. "The advisers willtell stu- "As of the end of Sept. More than 25 advisers from last-quarter student." ment. dents what they need to know in 30, fall quarter we've raised all three of the UW campuses Last year was a great suc- The sessions willbe held in order to make it as easy as pos- $2,121,000. Our goal for the willbe at Highline; the advisers cess, Lilley said, and the Trans- Building 10, Room 203 at 11 sible." year is $6.6 million," said Da- willbe available to speak with fer Center is hoping to increase a.m. or 12:15 p.m. Advisers The advisers willhelp stu- vis. "It'spretty good news, it's any Highline student. the turnout for this year's Ma- willspeak to students and give dents plan what prerequisite nice to see we are where we ex- "The Transfer Center and jorsDay. general information that allstu- classes they should take at pect to be." the UW want to dispel the myth The transfer fair is free and dents considering transferring Highline and what grade-point Highline has been trying out about the rumor that the UW is students do not need to sign up should know during the one- not accepting any more transfer in order to attend. hour sessions. See UW Majors, page 12 See Enrollment, page 12 Page 2 10/13/05 USLIF The Thunderword CRIME Fundraisers help hurricane victims By Stevie Frink took place yesterday, Oct. 12, in STAFF REPORTER the Student Union. Anyone who gave a dollar got a flower. .The Expose yourself, play cards, flower exchange raised over videogames, receive- flowers and win great prizes all for a "Ifevery person at Highline good cause. donated one dollar we willhave Team Highline has planned raised over $7,000 in hurricane several events to raise money relief," said Janae Leggett, a for hurricanes Katrina and Rita member of the Hurricane Ka- BLOTTER relief. trina and Rita Relief commit Allmoney collected willbe tee. A Stolen vehicle in donated to ElliotBaptist Church Clothing and school supplies the East Lot in Mississippi. The church is also are needed in the affected helping residents rebuild and regions. If you would like to Campus security was con- furnish homes damaged by the Photo by AliciaMendez donate, contact World Vision, tacted on Oct. 10 by the Des hurricanes. The church provides a nonprofit organization based Moines Police Department and cleaning supplies and food and Student LizShimaura sells flowers to Travis Tweet (left) andBrent in Federal Way, which collects informed that a white Nissan in has fed more than 10,000 people Cleary (right). items to give to all people in the East Lot was a stolen vehi- from its mobile kitchen. need. cle. The Des Moines Police De- The events have already be- Allchecks should be written soon be available at Student For more information, partment had the vehicle towed. gun and will run through Oct. to Highline Foundation and all Programs inBuilding 8. contact Janae Leggett at money must be turned into Stu- You now have an excuse to [email protected]. Suspicious people Class competitions have dent Programs by 5 p.m. Oct. sit in front of the television and To find out more informa- started and willcontinue through play video games all day. There tionon where the donations will around vehicles Tuesday, Oct. 18. Theindividu- Students can also put their willbe a videogame contest on be given, or for Elliot Baptist al who collects the most money poker skills to the test in a tour- Oct. 26. The game to be played Church, e-mail Cecil Fayard Two unidentified males were willreceive a free parking pass. nament Oct. 18 to raise funds is Super Smash Brothers on at [email protected]. For seen acting suspicious near the The class that collects the most forhurricane relief.A$10 dona- Nintendo 64 and Gamecube. World Vision, visit www.world- Baskin and Robbins gate. The willget a pizza party. tion is suggested. Signups will "Donate a dollar fora flower" vision.org. area was searched and a blue Honda Accord was found with the drivers side lock punched. the nation. which book to use for Nothing was missing from the For more information Highline the Highline Reads project, vehicle. The incident occurred visit www.wimnonline.org Everyone is encouraged to rafl™ at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 6. or e-mail Pozner at director searches for the same book. Witnesses observed a man [email protected]. Ambassadors Out of 102 people who vot- wearing a red T-shirt suspi- ed, 51 percent chose Fast Food ciously looking into vehicles Nation, Student Programs is looking followed by 26 percent and pulling on door handles. for and fun for Our. Babies, Ourselves: The man was contacted by cam- Slient auction energetic, outgoing, Highline students Am- How Biologyand Culture Shape pus security on Oct. 10 along for the sells books bassador Program. the Way We Parent byMeredith with two other men in the East Ambassadors will work for Small. In third place with 21 lot, and a warning was given to Corrections various on- and off-campus pro- percent of the votes was Botany all three men. Thousands ofdollars inmer- motions. ofDesire byMichael Pollan. chandise are up for grabs from The events will range from Fast FoodNation was written Sheree Barbour's name was the Highline Association ofLi- by Eric Schlosser. Published in Tires slashed and a cross new student orientations, cam- spelled incorrectly in brary Technicians, also known January pus tours, attending career 2002, itis an indictment items stolen country story inlast week's pa- as H.A.L.T. of the fast-food industry, re- nights at local high schools, and and per. H.A.L.T. is hosting a silent college fairs. mains inthe top 1,000 best-sell- A vehicle was illegally en- auction on Friday, Oct. 14 inthe By volunteering for the Stu- ingbooks atAmazon.com. tered in the East Lot on Oct. 5. new Student Union Building to Women in the dent Ambassadors program, stu- The in-dash stereo and an iPod benefit student librarians. dents willearn volunteer hours was taken. media Allproceeds from the auc- Black College that can count toward scholar- A Highline student had the tion willgo help support library ships, gain valuable skills, front passenger side tire oftheir Jennifer L. Pozner will be technician students training for and fair in Seattle help your college resume, green Plymouth van slashed on visiting Highline to speak on their profession. said women the Anne Shaw, head of the ambas- Oct. 6. the portrayal of in Thousands of gently used A wonderful opportunity for and sador program. Students must Aportable camera flash- media. books are also up for grabs, with Puget Sound students to High- Monday, 17, be currently enrolled and meet lear^ light were stolen from a On Oct. Pozner paperbacks going for 50 cents more about historically black effects the the Highline requirement of at line student's vehicle inthe East willaddress the me- apiece and hardcover books for colleges today. least six credits to participate. and universities. Lotbetween 9 a.m. and noon on dia has on women There $1. Cash or checks willbe ac- The Black College Fair will be chances to see her Students interested in join- Oct. 10. will two cepted, but credit cards willnot, be on Oct. 23 from noon-4 p.m. speak, at 11 a.m. and noon in ing the Ambassadors program at Seattle Central Community 7. to a lack processing ca- should contact Shaw at 206- Building due of College. Highline staff pabilities. 878-3710, ext 3920. Pozner is the founding di- Fair activities also include injured on campus Media The auction will take place rector of Women In and information on pre-college, un- founded inDec. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 News (WIMN), dergraduate, and graduate pro- A staff member injured her p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. New Highline Reads 2001. She is a widelypublished grams, application procedures leftmiddle finger inthe elevator journalist, items willbe added for the eve- feminist media critic book for sale and educational workshops on inBuilding 8 on Oct. 6. speaker. ning session. and public financial aid, test taking strate- A Highline employee pulled was a "We everyone to come Pozner media editor invite gies, and opportunities to dis- a muscle in her thorasic spine Sojourner: and look for a bargain," said So- Fast Food Nation: the Dark for The Women's cuss academic programs. area between the ribs while derberg. Side ofthe Ail-American Meal, Forum, one of America's lon- The Black College Fair in bending over to open a filing For any questions the book chosen for the High- gest running national feminist contacts Seattle is every October. It's a cabinet drawer inBuilding 19. until, Tony Wilson, Coordinator, Li- line Reads project, is now avail- newspapers, ceased publi- major community outreach. For brary Program able at the Highline Bookstore cation in 2002. Technician at more information visit http:// Since the mid-1990s Pozner [email protected] or 206- for $11.38 after discount. -Complied by C.Brooks has lectured at colleges across 878-3710 ext 3259. Faculty and staff voted on www.scn.org/collegefair/ Page 3 us LlF 10/13/05 The Thunderword Help your environment with the club MaST By Brinton Slaeker STAFF REPORTER Center

For students looking to get involved withthe local environ- seminars ment, Highline has a club looking for you. "We are lookingfor anybody for all who is interested and concerned fifth environment issues," said By Mary K.Eidson Woody Moses, the club advisor. STAFF REPORTER "It's cool having the, whole Highline community involved Highline's Marine and Sci- instead of just the staff or fac- ence Technology (MaST) ulty." Center willhold seminars this Theidea for the Environmen- month and next to promote un- tal Club came about last year derstanding and appreciation of when the recycling committee the environment. decided to put together an Earth The theme of the upcom- Day celebration. ing seminars at the Redondo "Irealized we should have Beach center is "Science on the started preparing for Earth Sound." Some feature seminars Day six months before, not six include: weeks," Moses said. Photos by AliciaMendez Oct. 15: "Des Moines Moses, Earth Day will occur on Highline 's Biology and Environmental Science instructor, Woody is also the adviser for the En- Shoreline Master program up- March 20. vironmental Club. date," presented by Kent Hale Some of the activities from ofAICP/Adolfson Associates. years Day per- the Earth Day celebration," said campus weeks, last Earth were nonprofit organizations depending on what we This seminar will focus on Moses. sonal ecological footprint calcu- that are looking for people to want to accomplish," said Mo- how Des Moines is updating Other issues that willbe dis- lators and a drum circle. volunteer. ses. the Shoreline Master Program, cussed include campus cleanup, Advisor Woody Moses would "I would like to see more Anyone is welcome to join. which establishes goals, poli- environmental groups like to see a much bigger cel- bringing interaction between these two For further information re- cies and regulations for man- to Highline and figuring out a pf Earth Day this year groups," Moses said. "We will garding the Environmental aging both development and P 'improve the turnout. way to educate students on re- meet, at a time that works best Club, contact Woody Moses at the natural resources along the "We are trying to get speak- ducing waste. for the most people and we'll [email protected] or call Puget Sound shoreline in Des ers, live music and booths for There are also several off- probably meet every couple of 206-878-3710, ext. 3649. Moines. The updating pro- cesses willbe discussed, along with shoreline resources in Des Tutoring center wants to help all students Moines and how individuals can stay involved. ByLuke Bergquist Higher-level classes because "We have to be able to show successful," Program Assistant Nov. 5: "Tsunamis and STAFF REPORTER they are more familiar with the how we are spending our funds," Tenaya Wright said. Earthquakes: What exactly hap- resources available to them," Hibbs said. "The benefit is that the tu- pened in South Asia on Dec. Highline's Tutoring Center Tutoring Center Director Eena The center's help is free to tors are peers," Wright said. 26, 2004." Dr. Eric Baer will wants tohelp more students. Hibbs said. any student enrolled at High- "Sometimes it helps students discuss the science behind the Center staff say they see ex- "Some sessions can get can- line.Itislocated in Building 26, understand better when they devastating event. perienced students, who know celed ifnot enough students at- room- 319. hear it explained in a different Nov. 19: "Oceans and Hu- the center is there. tend," Hibbs said. The Tutoring Center is open way than how their instructor man Health." Dr.Usha Varanasi But they also want to reach For this reason students are Monday through Thursday, 8 explains it." of the National Oceanic and out to new students who might asked to sign inunder the sub- a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Fridays 8 Students who have used the Atmospheric Administration's not know what's available. ject they are requesting help a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again 2-4 center agree. Northwest Fisheries Science "We often see students in with. p.m. "This is my first time here," Center will discuss the con- Students can stop in and math student James Taylor said. nections between the world's check the schedules posted in "I've already gotten lots of oceans and human health. the center for tutoring availabil- help. IfIneeded help again I Research done at the center ityinthe subject theyneed. would definitely come back." willhelp improve understanding Tutoring is offered in: ac- Tutors are referred to the Tu- and prediction ofhuman health counting; biology; chemistry; toring Center by their instruc- impacts, and assist resource and geology; computer science; tors. human-health managers inmak- math; writing; psychology; for- Anybody who wishes to get ingdecisions. eign languages; physics; and involved as a tutor can talk to All seminars start at noon, oceanography. the front desk at the Tutoring and they are open to the public. Iftutoring is not offered in Center and they willcontact the The MaST Center is located at the specific subject a student student's instructor to get a re- Redondo Beach next to Salty 's needs help in,the Tutoring Cen- ferral. restaurant (28203 Redondo ter can stillprovide help. The Tutoring Center has Beach Drive South). "We willcontact an instruc- been going to numerous differ- The mission of the MaST tor inthat specific area and they ent classes to spread the word of Center istopromote understand- can usually findus somebody to the help available. ing, appreciation and preserva- help tutor," Hibbs said. Students are encouraged tion of the marine environment Students need appointments greatly to take advantage of this through hands-on research, edu- for tutoring in writing, but the program. cation and community activities rest of the subjects are on a The Tutoring Center is free that highlight the beauty, com- drop-in basis. and always helpful. plexity and importance of the Andthe center staff want you Drop into the Tutoring Cen- Sound Puget Sound ecosystem. to drop in. ter or call 206-878-3710, ext. For more information, visit: "We're here to help you be 3444. www.highline.edu/mast. Page 4 10/13/05 PINTO The Thunderword Editorial Making use of the resources we have

Did you know the Highline Student Union building has three floors? Didyou know the third floor is open to allstudents and is far more than a mere study area? How about the library or the tutoring center? How many students are aware of these facilities? How many students actually make use ofthese facilities? The Highline campus offers a wealth ofactivities and resources that are open to all students, but many students seem to ignore that these facilities exist. Itcan be argued that many students do not have the time to utilize the different resources available to them on campus. How- ever, one could contend that students who have the time to spend What's in a person 's race? a few hours in the Student Union building eating and studying do indeed have time to at least explore what is available. Who am I,really? alienation from one's accepted merit, trying to appeal to both There is very littlereason not tomake use ofall that is offered. In light of the recent events social group. After all ifyou do sides in a never-ending war in The library and tutoring center are free of charge, and both offer a on our campus and the grow- not conform to a group's stan- which victory is all but impos- great deal ofaid to students who need help. Be itreference mate- ing push for awareness by the dards, then you have no place in sible. Stillothers willchoose to rial or extra help with difficult concepts, both are able to help a United Latino Association, one the group. live as they see fit,choosing to failingstudent pass a difficultclass or help turn a Binto an A. reallydoes begin to wonder. As difficult as this is, what be who they truly are instead of Also available to allstudents are numerous clubs, a service few Even today, our country is is even worse is when a person pandering to an ephemeral con- students make use ofdespite the fact that every student pays for it still heavily caught upon—the finds themselves inthe middle. cept such as race. students question every quarter out of their tuition. So long as at least five concept of "race" or Random The growing trend So it seems the true display an active interest ina club, Highline willallow the club's "ethnicity."Itperme- RamhBincasjf^j^ ofracial acceptance, is what should we do about all formation and willeven allot the club a budget with which topro- ates our culture on k,,,^^ which is somewhat of this? Is itright for us to con- mote whatever causes the students incharge ofthe club desire. the very basic level, | ;;^*pjj ironic when por- tinue to propagate this endless The Club Resource room on the third floor of the Student and while much of '••;';-\u25a0-•_ "w trayed besides our cycle of conformity and ridicu- ~ Union is open to allclub members and club hopefuls for most of the qut-and-out rac* • vi)fP current level of fa- lous stereotypes? the day. Any students needing information on forming a club or ism has gone, there cial and cultural There is no reason to contin- joining a club need look no further, and they even have a helpful still remains a great ;K^s| self-segregation, has ue with these archaic practices. schedule ofclub events posted on the board. deal ofstereotyping. LtfflS led to the birth ofan We've come far since our Being a part of a club also gives another benefit. Every oth- After all, how BBH entirely new group: early days of enslavement and er Tuesday, Highline holds an Associated Students of Highline many times have the multiracial. segregation, and now it is time Community College orASHCC meeting inthe Mount Skokomish you or someone Caught between that we progressed even further. room ofthe Student Union. This gives every active club a chance you know identi- * what can be two We need to regard these to vote on many affairs that can directly affect students, such as fied a mannerism or Austin MacKenzie radically different "cultures" for what they truly the proper dispersal of the Services and Activities,also known as a piece of music as "black" or forces, people ofmultiracial de- are: social constructs. This or the S&ABudget, which is set aside to benefit clubs and students. "white"? What about "Latino" scent may feel isolated or alien- that aspect of pop culture isn't We have access to so many resources at Highline that can truly or "Asian"? ated, both sides disdaining the uniquely "black" or "white" or help make the education experience that much more enriching. Be What seems tohave emerged aspect of the child that fits in "Asian",but instead a part of a itby using the library or tutoring center to ensure that your grades inour culture is a growing state more with the child's other half larger, unified structure. are the best they can possibly be or getting involved ina club to of mind that a certain racial than the other, more "accept- For good or for illthese are meet like-minded people and spend a few hours doing something group acts a certain way.The re- able" half. now part ofour current culture. you enjoy, there is no reason to waste these great opportunities. sults of these basic stereotypes There are many routes multi- What is important, however, is With the wealth ofactivities Highline has to offer, there is sim- are often less-than-favorable. racial children might take. Some that we not alienate people be- ply no reason for us to not make use of them. Be itfor study or One runs the risk ofbeing "too willchoose one side over the cause of it, especially because socialization, Highline has invested a great deal ofresources into black" or "too white" if they other. Some willaccept both and their race doesn't "agree" with offering the best possible programs to meet the needs of the stu- take to one particular manner- make their own way as part of their behavior. We're all cogni- dent body. Surely you can spare some time. Given the amount of ism over the other. In extreme both but wholly neither. Others tive,thinking beings. Ithink it's programs offered, itis almost shameful to not use them. cases, this might even cause still will struggle for appease- time we started acting like it.

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AliceMoon Adviser Scott Hanson Advertising.. 206-878-3710 ext. 3291 Photo Editor AliciaMendez Pho Jamie Grossmann, E-Mail [email protected] Reporters Luke Bergquist, Sara Loken Page 5 10/13/05 The Thunderword From Hollywood to Highline Arts Brinton Slaeker portunities as well as a lot of allthese demands, financial de- tilyou're an official casting di- Calendar STAFF REPORTER close encounters with various mands, trailer demands. He just rector, you don't make a living • stars on many different televi- wanted, wanted, wanted," said wage." Throughout the month of Jennifer Bennett has worked sion shows. Bennett. Bennett started seeing more October, the work of Robert with some of the top TV stars "My first show was 'J.A.G.' "We pushed for Ritter and and more downsides tobeing in Stahl will be featured in the inHollywood, ranging from the We got to meet the stars of he came in and read with Kat- the business that she was in. Highline Library and Art Ex- late John Ritter to Jesse James. that." ey Sagal and they really hit it "I started to see myself be- hibits on the fourth floor. The That was all part of her job off," Bennett added. "He then coming a very different person, library willbe closed on Octo- working in casting for different brought all of us girls in cast- very Hollywood-ed out," Ben- ber 21 during the Professional television shows. inga basket and he came inand nett said. "Iwasn't hanging out Development Day at Highline. Bennett's new job, as Book- gave us muffins. He was just the with my friends, Iwasn't hav- Movie will be stockroom attendant lead, guy and it was really sad ingany with my family, Fridays store nicest contact presenting The Interpreter, might seem more mundane, but when he passed away." Iwas working non-stop and I starring Nicole Kidman and it's where she wants tobe. Another notable celebrity didn't see a future for myself, Sean.Penn. Itwillbe at 2:10 "Ilove it,Ireally do," Ben- who Bennett met while working like having a family." p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14. nett said. "I'menjoying myself on the show "Monster Garage," For Bennett, a family was a In Building 26 room 213. immensely. There are a lot of was James, the star of the show big part of her leaving the Hol- • good people here and it's got a who recently married Sandra lywood scene. She knew a life Jerk Alert Productions good energy. Bullock. in casting for television means, will be running the theatrical "Ihad to make a decision, "Iworked there right about for the most part, sacrific- performance STIMULUS on what was more important the same time he had met Sandra ing your opportunity to raise a Oct. 22, and 29, as well as Making people rich and famous Jennifer Bennett Bullock, so he was really hands family, which is stillone ofher Nov. 5, 12 and 19 at the North- west Studio, 1100 didn't seem as important as my on in most of the episodes and goals today. Actor's East Tickets can be own happiness." Meeting face to you'd see come in "My goal is to continue to Pike Street. celebrities him like five reserved by calling 206-324- Los An- be days out five build," here at Highline and, Bennett grew up in face can a very intimidating of the day grow as 6328 and are priced at $10 geles and ended up managing thing. However, Bennett learned Bennett said. "But it got to the old-fashioned as it sounds, get open to all ages. STIMULUS a restaurant, which led her to a tobe comfortable around them. point where it was like one day married and start a family and is a completely improvisational unique opportunity. "Once you see them and see for a five-day build, or he'd just be happy and healthy," Bennett performance featuring a live "While Iwas managing the that they're just average people show up to give out the prizes said. band. Heavy on lights, danc- restaurant Istarted dating an who are probably getting paid a and we'd have to edit him in, Breaking into television is es, and generally highly physi- actor, which is very common heck of lotmore than you are," because he was inlove." not easy. cal performances, this show in L.A. He was close friends Bennett said. "It just breaks As glamorous as meeting "Luck, and that's how all will feature no improvisation a casting director and she down a lot of barriers and it celebrities and working on big television is. You just got to - games, only stories, themes |vith songs further Tieeded someone tocome in and makes it far easier, being star shows may sound, there was a know somebody or be in the and to the artis- tic quality of the performance. basically intern," Bennett said. struck changes at that point." downside, and for Bennett, there right place at the right time," internship to that Ben- to Bennett said. This led Bennett Another show was more life. • Team Highline be pre- Bennett, she future will work on casting from one show nett worked on was "8 Simple "Iloved casting, I'd worked For saw a senting The Poetry Exchange to another. During her intern- Rules," which allowed her to on the O.C. and other really in television that she was not on October 25 from 12 to 1 ship she worked fulltime on top meet John Ritter, who according popular shows, but it comes to excited about. p.m. in the Mount Constance of interning, leading to weeks to Bennett was not the person a point where you kind of have "Ididn't want to be 65 years room. The exchange willfea- where she would work up to 80 the network originally intended to make a life decision," Ben- old and no longer working in ture Highline teacher Sharon hours. for the role. nett said. television because noone would Hashimoto and poetry from "Iwanted itthat bad, Iwant- "We fought for him, the cast- "Ihad no social life,I'dwork hire me and Idon't have a fam- Highline students. For more ed to show that Iwas a hard ing office," Bennett said. "The till 10 p.m. and then maybe ilyand allIhave toshow foritis worker," Bennett said. network wanted John Goodman, have a business dinner and then really long hours, and probably Please see Arts Calendar on Hard work led to great op- and John Goodman came inwith start all over the next day. Un- an ulcer," Bennett said. Page 6

this week's blend artist: Get a new laugh every weekend Kyler England

By Joe Buser than did theaters, and that im- between the improvisers. The STAFF REPORTER provisation is a sort of training previous week's winning team opportunity for performers to is the first togo. They challenge Everybody scores on learn how tobecome more well- the competing team withan im- .the weekends in Pike rounded actors. He put the two prov game that has strict rules Place's Market Theater. concepts together to create an they must follow. The rules The performance is called improvisational sports game. differ depending on the game Theatresports. Itisanimprovisa- "We are somewhere be- and the context of the situation. tional comedy show that blends tween going to see a movie Several games are played in sports, improv theater and come- and going to see a play at a lo- one show, and not every game dy into atwo-hour performance. cal theater," said Kameoka. is played at every performance. The show is every Friday, Theatresports is morethanjust Once a game is chosen, the Saturday and Sunday evening. ashow tosee, itis an experience. rules are told to the perform- It is performed by an improvi- The show pits teams of four ers and the audience. De- sational acting company called actors against each other in a pending on the game, rules Unexpected Productions. The competition tosee who can come can range from certain words group consists of about 35 up withthe funniest sketch. The they can or cannot say, to spe- members including two former sketch ideas are taken from au- cific cues they must follow Highline students, and is led dience suggestions, giving the and respond to if they arise. by Managing Director and fel- show a more competitive edge The context of the scene they low performer Brian Kameoka. by assuring that the improvis- must perform comes from an Photo by Mary Raab Theatresports is an improvi- ers cannot have anything ready audience member who raises panel of three sational idea created by Keith to say or do ahead of time. their hand. A Kyler England performed her unique style ofacoustic based Johnstone in 1976. The origi- "We don't have gags pre- rock in the fireside bistro in the Student Union yesterday. Eng- nal idea was sports events al- pared," Kameoka said. Please see Theater Sports on land is the second artist toperform for The Blend this quarter ways brought more spectators Teams are formed by choice page 6 Page 6 10/13/05 The Thunderword Harvey Danger new sound Arts Calendar Continued from page 5 Local band that is pack- aged straight Information contact Tra- releases its for the radio. vis Tweet at ttweet@highline. Cream and edu, or call 206-878-3710 ext. 3903. third album Bastards Rise • is the closest How to Succeed in Op- era without Really Trying is a By Daigle that Harvey Keith mixture of opera and stand- STAFF REPORTER Danger comes up comedy, created and per- to revisiting formed by Juilliard Pianist Dr. Local band Harvey Danger their roots. Charles Enlow and 2003 Met- has given up its vigil by the One of the ropolitan Opera Regional Fi- flagpole to experiment with a fastest songs nalist, Imelda Franklin Bogue new sound on its latest album on the album, and is sponsored by Sher- LittlebyLittle. it is also one man Clay, the Pacific North- Little by Little is Harvey of few without west's oldest piano company. Danger's third record, wait- piano. Showtimes: At the North- west Studio, East years King Harvey Actors' 1100 ing five inbetween Pike: Friday Saturday, Danger hasn't and James Version and their latest Oct. 28-29, 8 p.m. AtSherman release. Courtesy lost their Clay, 1624 4 Ave: Sat. Nov. 5, hoto of Harveydanger.com sound; Harvey Danger has had a they 8 p.m., and Sun. Nov. 6, 2 p.m. have just taken rollercoaster of a career. Harvey Danger willbe having a CDrelease party at the Vera Project on Oct. 15 and The show is one hour was re-released it in a new di- Merrymakers another show at the Crocodile Cafe on Oct. 22. long. Tickets: $10 general, on major record label Slash/ rection that $5 students/seniors. For ad- London in1998. will hopefully vance tickets email howtosu [email protected]. The song Flagpole Sitta be- be hard for a rock album to be cals and satirical lyrics. make them accessible to a wider • Award winning poet and coming the song that defined further away fromInUtero. In Little by Little, Harvey audience. that summer. memoirist llya Kaminsky is go- Taking a sharp turn from the Danger refined its earlier sound. Harvey Danger willbe having reads from Dancing in The bands second release to pop-grunge sound on Where No distortion on the guitars and ing two CD release parties for Odessa today in the King enjoy the student James didn't have all the Merrymakers singer Sean Nelson's voice has LittlebyLittle. union. It will be in the Mount same success as Merrymakers, Gone?, Harvey Danger's new lost that raspy raw quality that They will be playing the Constance room at noon. print. and isnow out of album is done more inthe style made the song Flagpole Sitta Crocodile Cafe on Oct. 15 • The first Friday of every Harvey Danger released Lit- ofa 1970s folkrock band. such a hit. with local bands the Saturday month reggae/punk band The tle by Little independently on There is anoticeable maturity Harvey Danger has never Knights and the Lashes. Cauze play at the Bamboo Bar its record label, Phonographic 1 in the band's playing and in the had a piano before, however on The show starts at 9 p.m. arid & Grillon AlkiBeach Records. from 10 arrangements on Littleby Little. their new album its addition is is 21 and over. October 22 they p.m. to 1 a.m. Itis a 21 and Itis available online on Har- Merrymakers sound embod- integral toall of the songs. will have their second CD re- over. Their next show will be veydanger, com, or in select CD ied the Seattle grunge style: fast Guitarist Jeff J. Linn also lease party at the Vera Project, Friday, November 7 at 10 p.m. stores. paced songs with fuzzy guitars, plays piano on Littleby Little. with Holy Ghost Revival, and You can contact Steve Fisk, who produced The gravelly vocals and satirical lyr- Linn's Piano opens the album Racetrack. by calling Ian Ay- Nirvana's In Utero, produced Cauze ics, next to slower paced songs on the song Wine, Women and It is an all ages show and ers at 206-431-6720. LittlebyLittle,although it would with fuzzy guitars, gravelly vo- Song, a catchy breakup anthem starts at 7:30 p.m.

totally impressed, but we didn't mer Highline student, did just formers learn here from shows Showtimes are every Friday Theater- think it was very good," Ka- and from improv classes teach- and Saturday at 10:30 p.m. and meoka said. The group maintains a high es them things that make them Sundays at 7 p.m. Sports "It's important for us to have level of acting prowess and better people outside of perfor- Tickets are $12 on Friday and Continued from page 5 higher standards than our audi- world-wide notability. There mances. Saturday and $8 on Sundays. ence does." have been several guest per- "Improv in and of itself car- For reservations or more in- "The most important rule formers, including Ryan Stiles ries tenets you try to carry on formation call 206-587-2414, or judges based on three fac- here that we followis that ifyou from TV's "Who's Line is it, into other aspects of life," said visittheir website at www.unex- tors: quality ofthe story, follow- don't fail,you're not tryinghard Anyway?", NFL player Mark Kameoka. pectedproductions.org. ing the rules of the particular enough," said Dano Beal, one Brunell, and actor Adam Arkin, game, and pure entertainment ofthe performers at Unexpected toname a few. factor. Theatresports is for all Productions. Several Unexpected Produc- ages. The panel ofjudges make In addition to Theatresports, tions members have moved on sure subject matter doesn't get the show performs many small, to bigger things, including two too out ofhand. scripted plays and performanc- members who became spokes- The judges have a hidden es composed by members or men for Rainier Beer, and TV's purpose aside from scoring the guests, specialty shows that cen- Joel McHale, who now hosts quality of the performances. ter around holidays and events, E!'s TV show "The Soup." They are actually regular mem- and another weekly improvisa- "We have a tremendous rep- bers of the cast who rotate be- tion performance titled "Market utation for having funny and tween being on stage and being Fresh Improv." talented performers," Kameoka a judge. The majority ofthe perform- said. "We get scouted a lot for That way, scoring is fair, and ers have day jobs and perform talents." the performers can use them as for Unexpected Productions in The group stressed that the a safety net ifnecessary. their spare time. unique combination of acting "The judges are improvisers "We have lawyers, software ranges and outside work inter- too," Kameoka said. "We use engineers, school teachers, and ests is something special that the horn ifthe sketch doesn't nurses, toname a few," Kameo- adds to the charm of its perfor- end well, or ifthe performers ka said. mances. are running out of ideas." Many began taking the im- "Lifeexperiences bring more Kameoka stresses that be- provisation classes held at the to the role," said performer Jay cause this isimprov, every show Market Theater out of curiosity Hitt."Using life experiences as isn't perfect. or interest, and were able to join a resource really helps to make "Bad shows happen. There after finishing. 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By Steve Pirotte "Obviously, if she hasn't STAFF REPORTER played in two years she is not going to play her best,- Butafter After suffering its first loss a couple of weeks, Ithink she of the season, the Lady Thun- will feel comfortable and play derbirds soccer team was faced to her fullpotential," McLaugh- with another challenge, playing linsaid. firstplace Green-River. The Ga- The game against Shore- tors were previously undefeated line was the last game against witha 6-0-2 record. teams from the north division. Green River went up after Highilne is now playing teams dominating the first half. High- from the west division. lineresponded, rallying for a 2- "Our league ismuch tougher 1 win on Oct. 8. than the one we've been playing Coach Jaimy McLaughlin in. Every game is going to be was happy how his team played hard fought," said McLaughlin. following a 2-1 loss. to Shore- The team was strengthened line. this week by the eligibility of Highline won despite the ab- Hiroko Kanno. sence ofnew goalie BriKlasen, A transfer student from Ja- who was unable to make the pan, she was finally cleared to game because of prior obliga- play. tions to the softball team. This brings the roster up to "Itold them to do what we do 16 players. McLaughlin said the in training," McLaughlin said. team willonly get better. "In the second half they went "We are far from peaking. outand did exactly that." We get better every day as the The first half did not start team grows together. Ibelieve wellforHighline as Green River we willpeak around playoffs/' dominated and took a 1-0 lead. Highline plays at home today The women dominated the against Olympic at 2 p.m. second half but couldn't score untu 20 minutes from the end. By Lisa Overbo took a pass behind Photo AliciaMendez Savannah Mercado charges toward the ball Shoreline players. the defense from Jessica Wilson against two and scored her sixth goal. going down 1-0 is a tough situa- six shots on goal. Even so they could have tightened up defen- They were not done yet. With tion and they pulled itout. This kept the score close until the sively and taken more shots, fiveminutes remaining, Lindsey is definitely something to build last 20 minutes when Shoreline It was tough match and they Pepper scored offa cross from on." scored twice. finished better than us," said Jessica Wilson to take the lead Despite the acquisition of Savannah Mercado scored McLaughlin. for good. Klasen, Highline lost to Shore- in the last minute, but it was Shoreline was the first game "This was a really good test line. not enough to save the game as for Klasen. Although she made of the team's heart," McLaugh- The women turned in a lack- Highline lost 2-1. several key saves, McLaughlin linsaid. "Coming offa loss and luster display, managing only "We played decent, but we said she looked rusty. Women shine, men struggle at Clark Invite

By Trevor Kulvi topNWAACC finisher." done better. STAFF REPORTER Finishing second for High- Crosscountry "I'ma littledisappointed in line, which did not field a full * the in a minutes group, because we need to BATTLEGROUND -While team, was Cassie McKenney. become more consistent inrun- the Highline women's cross McKenney finished 19th over- ning as a team," said Yates. "I'm country team was enjoying a allin a time of22:06. Last Week: frustrated we just couldn't nail strong performance at the Clark "I was really happy with Women: No Score,•incom- it down when we needed to." XCFestival on Oct. 8, the men Cassie," Yates said. plete at Clark Invite. . The next two weeks for the were left to wonder what hap- "She had a great and a great Men: Fifth out of 10 teams T-Birds willbe big. The training pened to their top runner, Has- effort despite the course being at Clark invite: willbe hard as they prepare for san Khalif. slow." their next meet, the OSU Beaver Khalif, who had been the Freshmen Melissa Better and Next Meet: Classic on Oct. 22 in Corvallis, Sat Oct. 22, Invite. team's top runner in two of the Rosie Meeker also contributed OSU Ore. three races he competed in, did to the T-Birds by finishing third The course at the OSU Bea- not show up for the meet. and fourth, respectively, for the ver Classic willhave a few sur- Meanwhile, freshman wom- team. Noah McDonald-Robbins led prises for everyone. Sheree Barbour an Sheree Barbour led Highline "Melissa had a steady per- Highline with a 17th-place fin- It will be a multiple loop Barbour. at the meet in Lewisville Park, formance and was very consis- ish overall in a time of2*7:41. course, each loop being 2,000 Coach Robert Yates was re- which was a preview of the tent and she is close to breaking "Noah keeps on improving meters long. • allypleased withBarbour 's per- championship meet inNovem- out, whileRosie had her best ef- every meet," said Yates. The women's race willbe a formance. ber so the team could get a pre- fort of the year," said Yates. Finishing second for the 6-kilometer run, meaning -they "Sharee just went out and view of the course. Freshman Lindsey Farah was Highline men was John Hurl- have to run the course three raced, even though she is more Barbour led Highline with unable to complete the race due burt, who was 20th overall in a times. of a mid-distance runner," said a time of 21:00. Barbour was to a knee injury late inthe race. time of 27:51. The men will still run their Yates. eighth overall and the sixth Yates said he wasn't as happy "John appears to be over his standard 8-kilometer race, but Willamette community-college runner. "At she was 45 withthe men's performance. illness and Iwas very happy," their race willbe a for lap race. seconds away from the top girl "Iwas pleased of my perfor- The team was fifth out of 10 said Yates. Good luck to the men and in the league, today she was mance despite a slow time, but schools. Overall, though, Yates women of Highline at Oregon only 15 seconds away from the still got a top 10 finish," said With Khalif out, sophomore thought the men could have State. Page 9 10/13/05 PO The Thunderword Twelve goals spell two victories for T-Birds

By Jessica Wilson ofife. STAFF REPORTER "We come out each game respecting our opponents and It didn't take long for Steve playing at the same high level Mohn, Highline's leading scor- every time, no matter what team er, to set the tone for last week's itis,"Prenovost said. 'The guys play. are playing their best ball right Fifteen minutes into Thurs- now, and we are really start- day's game against Shoreline ing to come together as a team, (4-5-2), Mohn worked his way which is going tohelp us greatly through a crowd, and when in the playoffs." he got a few steps of room, he Highline is infirst place with powered a shot into the upper- a record of 10-0-1, with only right comer of the net. three goals against them. Mohn's goal was the first in Today, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m., the Thunderbirds 6-0 win over Highline plays Olympic at Shoreline. The other goal scor- home. Olympic is in fourth ers were Emmanuel Nistrian, place in the West Division with Steve Pirotte, and Guleed Yu- a 2-6-3 record. suf. Next Wednesday, Peninsula "We are really starting to comes toHighline at 4 p.m. work as a team, we are finally starting to click, and Ilove to score inthe game to the early set oto by AliciaMen level of what the game should AaronNistrian on the attack aga nst Shoreline Mikese Wolde. be at," Mohn said. defender Emmanuel Nistrian also that we did," Nistrian said. "I Pirotte. Palermo had a good one withgoalkeeper Jake Potter, helped out with a hat trick,his hope Icontinue to help my team game, adding two assists. Wyatt was denied. Potter has second one at Highline. Nistri- out by scoring those goals." The Gators, who are in last allowed two goals this season, an has 10 goals and four assists, Saturday's game was another place, had one opportunity to The men have been coast- making him Highline's second 6-0 win for Highline. Scor- score during the match when ing through their games without leading scorer. ing for Highline were Mohn, Green River midfielder Cory much competition. However, "Itwas agood game, and I'm Daniel Palermo, Yusuf, Chase Wyatt broke through Highline's Prenovost isn't worried about ;Jhappy._w_e responded. in the way Swalwell, Tucker Maxwell,and defense and created a one-on- the team stepping itup for play- Lady T-birds firing back with more players and more wins

By Daniel Palermo team is trying to play. Highline played yesterday STAFF REPORTER "Withthese new players, we evening, Oct. 12, against Lewis have more things that we can and Clark. Scores unavailable at The Highline volleyball team build to, to give us a new look," press time. is not only adding players, it's Tinney said. Highline's next match isFri- also adding wins. Highline (2-4) has played the day, Oct. 14 against Tacoma (4- The T-Birds picked up their fev/est games in the NWAACC. 2) at 7 p.m. at Tacoma Commu- second victory ofthe season last The coaches are looking at nityCollege. week^-defeating wining frrays the possibility ofholding scrim- Earlier this year, Highline lost harbor 30-27, 30-17, 30-22 for mages more often during prac- to Tacoma in five close games their second win of the season tice, and ifpossible bringing to after winning the first two. which has continued to encour- play against. "Last meeting against Ta- age the team greatly. Highline was only chal- coma was close, but now with Helping the team was the lenged in the first game in the more experience we should be addition of Amanda Houser, a win over Grays Harbor on Oct. able to hold our lead," Tinney softball player who decided to 5."Keeping things simple led to said. join the volleyball team a cou- our win, even though it was an The women take on the vis- ple weeks ago. ugly game on both sides," Tin- iting Pierce Lady Raiders next According to Highline as- ney said. Wednesday at 7 p.m. sistant coach Andrea Tinney, Karin Carr had another out- Houser has brought energy to standing performance in the the team. win with 11killsand three aces, "Amanda can play anywhere, while Jaymie Lee had seven she can hit, set, and play good kills,and Kristy Richardson had defense," Tinney said. fiveaces. The team has made a lot of Highline was unable to keep improvement since the begin- the momentum, losing on Fri- ning of the season, but there day, Oct. 7, to an undefeated are things that need to be im- Green River (6-0) team. proved. The game was dominated Highline has worked on new by Green River, but Highline plays during practice to bring showed some improvement in into play during a match. the third game, losing 30-8, 30- "We want to try and have set- 7, and 30-14. ters setting from different posi- "We got taken completely, but it was really good that we tions on the court," Tinney said. Photo by Mary Raab team played them," Tinney said. Also, the is still work- Michelle Rock leaps toward the sky to send the ballrocketing Carr led Highline with 10 back ing on getting the new players over the net involved into the system the digs. Richardson had five aces. Page 10 10/13/05 The Thunderword PORTS Trophy (for sportsmanship) for Scoreboard the 2003-04 NHLseason? 6. Between 1982 and 2002, two countries each appeared in soccer 2-5-2 8 30-12,30-21,30-14 Sports the final World Cup Pierce D Centralia 30-32,30- of men's NORTH W-L-T Scores 24,20-30,30-21,15-8 soccer three consecutive times. Whatcom 6-1-2 Spokane DBlue Mountain 30- Name the countries. mm the horses Edmonds 4-3-2 Olympic 3, Edmonds 0 17,30-21,29-31,30-26 7. Name two dur- Skagit Vly. 4-4-1 Green River 12, Everett 0 Treasure Valley DBig Bend ing the 1990s to lose the Ken- Shoreline 3-4-2 Highline 9, Skagit Valley 0 31-29,27-30,30-24,30-24 tucky Derby, but win the Preak- Everett 0-7-2 Shoreline 1,Tacoma 0 Walla Walla D Columbia ness and the Belmont. Clark 1, Lane 1 Basin 30-20,27-30,30-24,30- By WEST W-L-T Spokane 2, Lower Columbia 0 18 Chris Richcreek Answers Highline 8-0-1 Columbia Basin 3, Sw Oregon Linn-benton D Clackamas 30- 1.Dick Selma had 153 strike- Bellevue 4-3-2 0 22,33-31,32-30 . 1.Brad Lidge set a National outs forthe Philadelphia Phillies 11, Peninsula 4-3-2 Walla Walla Wenatchee MtHood D Sw Oregon 30- League record in2004 for most in 1970. Olympic 2-5-2 Valley 0 17,30-28,18-30,32-30 strikeouts by a reliever (157). 2. Five -- 1992, '93, '97, '99 Green River 1-6-2 Clackamas 1,Columbia Basin Whatcom DEverett 30-10,30- Whose mark didhe break? 0 16,30-23 and tied forthe best in 2003. 2. Entering 2005, the Atlanta 3. Once — Sanders had 169 EAST W-L-T Walla Walla 5, Lower Olympic DSkagit Valley 33- Braves had won 13 consecutive 7-0-2 Columbia 0 31,30-28,28-30,30-28 yards against Green Bay in Walla Walla division titles (not counting the Wenatchee 7-0-2 Sw Oregon 4, Treasure Valley Bellevue D Shoreline 33- 1993. 1994 Inhow Spokane 4-3-2 1 31,30-24,30-14 shortened season). 4. UCLA's Jim Harrick Treasure V. 3-6-0 Spokane 7, Wenatchee Valley Tacoma D Centralia 30-17,25- many of those years did they (1995), Kentucky's Tubby Col. Basin 2-7-0 0 30,30-18,30-16 have the best record in base- Smith (1998) and UConn's Jim Bellevue 13, Skagit Valley 0 Lower Columbia D Grays ball? Calhoun(1999). SOUTH W-L-T Green River 5, Edmonds 0 Harbor 30-13,30-14,30-23 3. How many times did De- 5. Tampa Bay's Brad Rich- SW Oregon 4-1-4 Highline 4, Everett 0 Green River D Clark 30- troit Lions great Barry Sand- ards. 25,30-27,30-28 Tacoma 3-4-2 Volleyball ers rush for 100-plus yards in a 6. West Germany (1982, Clark 2-4-3 Pierce D Highline 30-23,30- playoff game? 1986, 1990) and Brazil (1994, Pierce 2-5-2 NORTH SEA 11,30-12 4. Three NCAA Division I 1998,2002). S Puget Snd 2-6-1 Bellevue 13-3 Walla Walla D Yakimavalley men's basketball coaches won Whatcom 30-16,30-20,30-22 7. Hansel in1991 and Tabas- 18-11 the Final Four intheir first time Olympic 10-20 MtHood D Chemeketa 30- co Cat in1994. there during the 1990s. Name Scores Skagit Valley 8-7 27,30-21,28-30,30-14 them. Shoreline 3-15 Linn-benton D Sw Oregon 30- (c) 2005 King Features Edmonds 3, Olympic 1 Edmonds 4-25 25,30-21,30-21 5. Who won the Lady Byng Synd., Inc. Everett 1,Green River 1 Everett 5-12 Highline 4, Skagit Valley 1 Peninsula 1,Shoreline 0 WEST Whatcom 1,Bellevue 1 Green River Clark 2, South Puget Sound 2 Lo. Columbia Treasure Valley 7, Pierce 1 Pierce Sw Oregon 1, Columbia Basin Tacoma 0 Clark Spokane 5, Tacoma 0 Highline Wenatchee Valley 2, Walla Grays Harbor Walla 2 Centralia Columbia Basin 2, Pierce 1 Sw Oregon 1,Treasure Valley EAST LEA 0 Walla Walla 4-0 Walla Walla 3, Tacoma 0 Spokane 3-1 Wenatchee Valley 4, Spokane Yakima Valley 2-2 3 Col. Basin 2-2 Bellevue 1,Skagit Valley 0 Treasure Valley 2-2 Edmonds 2, Green River 1 Big Bend 2-3 Highline 5, Everett 0 Blue Mountain 0-5 Whatcom 3, Peninsula 0 SOUTH LEA SEA Mt. Hood 3-1 17-7 Women's soccer Linn-Benton 2-2 20-7 SW Oregon 2-2 17-6 Clackamas 2-2 17-11 NORTH W-L-T Chemeketa 1-3 16-10 Shoreline 5-0-4 Edmonds 0-8-0 Scores Skagit Vly. 0-8-0 Everett 0-9-0 Everett DPuget Sound Christian 30-24,30-24,30-25 WEST W-L-T Tacoma DHighline 31-33,25- Green River 6-0-2 30,32-30,31-29,15-10 Highline 5-0-1 Big Bend DBlue Mountain 30- Bellevue 5-1-1 28,28-30,30-25,30-28 Olympic 5-2-0 Spokane D Treasure Valley Tacoma 5-2-0 30-23,30-20,30-24 Sw Oregon D Clackamas 31- EAST W-L-T 29,31-29,31-29 Walla Walla 8-0-1 Whatcom DEdmonds 29- Spokane 5-1-3 31,30-25,30-21,30-20 Treasure V. 3-5-1 Bellevue D Olympic 30-27,18- Col. Basin 2-5-2 30,28-30,30-21,15-11 Wenatchee 0-9-0 Skagit Valley DEverett 30- 22,35-33,30-15 SOUTH W-L-T Clark DTacoma 30-25,30- Clackamas 8-1-0 22,30-25 SW Oregon 4-4-1 Green River D Grays Harbor Lower Col. 3-3-3 30-13,30-9,30-11 Lane 3-5-1 Lower Columbia DHighline Page 11 10/13/05 news The Thunderword Unintended messages could disturb By Alex Cahan Many cultures don't mind STAFF REPORTER the natural smell of a person's body or breath, and if Expect to get a hefty ticket for giving those smells were covered the thumbs up to a policeman inAustra- up it would generate mis- lia. Or get beaten up formaking the OK trust. signal withyour fingers inMexico. The audience later broke These were some of the subjects of up into smaller groups to try the International Village's seminar on and come up with symbols nonverbal communication, held Friday, for more controversial sub- Oct. 4. jects. "Communicating with gestures is a "Many gestures were cre- yrisky business," said Laura Manning, one ated for things that people 'of the instructors. "Never assume that a weren't comfortable with gesture means what you think itmeans." talking about," said Man- Besides being considered obscene in ning. Latin America, the OK sign also means Some of the subjects that "zero" some European fellunder that category were or "worthless" in Photo by Ian Davidson _ countries, while the thumbs up is vulgar such thi as death and in World Languages instructor Roman Wright talking about communication. CA ,.. inAustralia and Nigeria. fidelity. Manning, along with Roman Wright, Other gestures are offen- acted out what could have been a scene There was also hugging, which was polite, and appropriate space jis given. sive because of the context they're used from a silent film. common in cultures that wore robes, to In Japan and Hong Kong,I, seating ar- in. Both people were very expressive show there are no weapons being hid- rangements are assigned accordingiccording to Beckoning withthe index finger is of- withtheir faces and their hands, and the den. rank or inrelation to danger..Being seat- fensive inmany cultures because itis the audience could tell when they were of- The audience formed a circle and be- ed farthest from the door or from where form tocall animals, fended or flattered. gan to discuss as agroup various gestures the hot food and dishes are beingeing handled The "V"or peace sign is acceptable if There was some interesting history and courtesies from their cultures. is the most esteemed position.n. the palm is facing out, but ifthe back of on some common gestures as well. The There was discussion about how peo- Also mentioned was how/ the Ameri- the hand is shown inEuropean cultures it handshake was originally meant as a sign ple,act around strangers, inpublic, and at can culture isuncomfortable withsilence means "shove it." of having no weapons, since the domi- the home. and speaking too loudly inpublic.ublic. More then 30 people showed up for nant right hand is empty. In Germany, Cameroon, and Guate- Many Asian cultures vieww silence as the event, - This led to the view that lefties are mala, lines are non-existent everyone respectful but speak loudly when ,they International Village's next event will untrustworthy, since they can shake with forces their way to the front. are withfriends. be Friday, beginning withtheir Ramadan the non-dominant hand and still stab However, incountries such as England Subjects such as smell andind clothing Festival inBuilding2, from 12:30-1 :30p. one's back. and the United States, lines are orderly, were also brought up. m. inbuilding 26, room 213 at 2p.m. Seven things that willmake your resume look bad By Luke Bergquist onds before deciding ifthey are going to on activities that are jobrelated," Tingel- power-point shows to your electronic re- STAFF REPORTER continue the process or pass on you." stad said. sume, etc," Tingelstad said. In a workshop -on the afternoon of As an example, he showed how speak- No. 7: Never lie. While it is good There are seven deadly mistakes of Friday, Oct. 7 inthe Mt. Olympus room ing about your family, church and kids to highlight your qualifications, don't resume writing that Director of Employ- of Building 8, Tingelstad outlined the are irrelevant at this point inthe employ- stretch the truth to make yourself look ment Services Erik Tingelstad wants to seven mistakes. merit process. better. help you avoid. No. 1: Objective statements. "Some- No. 4: Not focusing on the position "It could lead to termination in the As many students look for part-time times I'llcatch students using multiple description. "Use keywords from the job future," Tingelstad said. "Don't overstep jobs to help cover college costs, or set objectives," Tingelstad said. description in your resume. Tailor your the truth." out to start their new careers after obtain- He said ifthey get too lengthy it'sbet- resume to each specific job that you ap- For more information call Career and ing their degree, the first step can often ter to just omit them entirely. ply for,"Tingelstad said. Employment Services Erik Tingelstad at be the hardest. No. 2: Use of personal pronouns. No.5:Using passive language. Again, 206-878-3710, ext.3599. "You want to think of your resume Avoid Iand me. Always lead sentences starting with keywords or power adjec- The Career Center is located inthe up- as your first assignment for your future with keywords like developed, produced tives helps here. per level of Building 6 and has a variety employer," Tingelstad said. "Employers or managed. No. 6: No gimmicks! "Avoid things of books and resources that can help you usually only look at a resume for 15 sec- No. 3: Listing personal info. "Focus like brightly colored paper, attaching be successful inyour job search. The UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Write a WinningPersonal is coming to Highline!! Statement Workshop Tuesday, October 18th Wednesday, October 19, 1:10-2 p.m., Bldg10-203 YES, the University ofWashington isaccepting transfer students!! Agreat personal statement is an important part ofthe Find out how you can be a competitive applicant by being "MAJOR READY!"UWadvisors willbe here to show you how! transfer application process. Do youknow what to — — Over 20 UW Advisors willbe on our campus! include or whatNOT toinclude inyour essay? Over 20 majors represented! From Architecture to Technology! What about grammar and organization? Don't miss For alistofdepartments, pickup aflyerinthe Ed Planning/Transfer Center, tips!No to sign up. Building 6,upper levelor send anemail to [email protected] or check oui this session fullofvaluable need http://www.higMine.edu/stuserv/edplanning/happejimgs/woricshops.html Some examples ofsessions: UW SEATTLE BUSINESS: 1:15-2:15 PM(Building7) Transfer students! UW SEATTLE ENGINEERING: 1-2PM (Building 17-102) UW SEATTLE NURSING: 1:15-2:15 PM(Building 23-3 10) Also, don't miss out on this: Pharmacy, Medical Technology, Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Physical UW ADMISSIONS: "Isit true that the UW is no longer accepting transfer students?" Ofcourse not! Find out what youneed in order to apply successfully to any UW campus. Therapy or Physician Assistant programs? Anadvisor from the This session is for allstudents: Running Start, International Students, Transfer Students, UWSeattle willbe here to show you how to be "major ready". etc. Come by withyour questions about majors, GPA, deadlines, etc. UW Admissions advisers willbe at the session. Find out what you need to be admitted: GPA, deadlines,pre-requi- Choose one session: site courses, etc.. 11AM-12PM or Tuesday, October 18, 12-1 p.m. Bldg 23-3 10. Noneed to sign up. 12:15-1:15 PMinBuilding 10, Room 203 Page 12 10/13/05 News The Thunderword

and pet food. Rats "Plants and animals populate Nursing Program is undergoing exam continued from page 1 Chernobyl today as ifnothing ever happened,— however there by Alex Cahan and nursing education. for work and further schooling," rats have been known to die are no rats mainly because STAFF REPORTER The National League of said Dagne. for unknown reasons," said there are no people," Matsumo- Nursing Accrediting Commis- Community member and for- Matsumoto, suggesting that to said, referring to the site of In a reversal of roles, the sion, which conducted ameeting mer patient Babs Cerna said of rats may even die from intense a nuclear disaster in the former Highline Nursing Program is in last Tuesday, Oct. 4, has been the time she was under the care stress. Soviet Union. the process ofbeing tested. recognized by the Department of these students "Ifelt them to "Domesticated rats even Matsumoto did her best to The program isinthe process of Education as the official ac- be very knowledgeable, confi- show signs of grief when one encourage the students of the of being accredited in a once- creditors for nursing programs dent and professional." of the group dies," Matsumoto Science Seminar to think again every-eight-years process to de- inthis country. The process of accreditation said. about the reputation we bestow termine whether or not itmeets The board looks for seven consists of fourmain parts. Matsumoto went on to ex- onto the littlerodents. the national standards. qualities: mission/governance; The firstisa self-study report, plain how rats and mice have Science Seminar runs ev- Accreditation is when an or- faculty; treatment of students; written by the Highline faculty. become dependent on human ery Friday from 2:15-3 p.m. in ganization reviews an institu- curriculum; adequate resources; The report addresses all sevenj beings to survive. Building 3, Room 102 and is tional program and makes sure integrity; and most important, of the issues listed previously, Rats thrive in dense urban open to everyone. that the program is meeting or educational effectiveness. and is about 250 pages long. environments, living in walls Next week's seminar willbe exceeding the standards criteria The Highline nursing pro- The second part is a site visit, and basements ofhomes. hosted by Gregory Reinemer the Department of Education gram has several strong quali- where members of the board They like to live in the hun- and willcover magnetic levita- has established. ties. come to the school and look dreds ofnooks and crannies in a tion. While being approved by The students are well pre- over everything themselves. home and take advantage of an For more information, call the state is required, the na- pared academically. The next portion is a panel infinite supply of table scraps 206-878-3710. tional accreditation is optional. They must fulfillvarious pre- review, which goes over the "It's something we do because requisites before being admitted self-study and site reports, and ingthe ones we have." we believe init. We very much to the program. the panel then makes a recom- Davis said what ishappening want tobe accredited, but itisn't Yeshearg Dagne, a former mendation. Enrollment in the economy also affects en- required," said Barbara Smith, student of the program who The final part is when the continued from page 1 rollment. nursing program coordinator. went on to get her bachelor's Board ofCommission goes over "Employment has a huge im- Highline wants to be accred- degree innursing, praised High- all the information and makes a pact on our enrollment," Davis ited so that students and the line's program. decision. different methods of recruit- said. "When unemployment was public willknow that this school "It is a very excellent pro- The final decision will be ing students. high our enrollment was up." strives for excellence innursing gram and Iwas weir prepared made inFebruary 2006. "We've been calling back Highline has different fund- every student who inquires to ing sources: student fees, tu- the school," said Director of ition, and money from the state. the deadlines that students must "The UW is looking for stu- Outreach Services, Jason Pre- "Highline also has contract uw meet. dents with direction, not just novost. "We've been going to students, like International continued from page 1 Students should also be aware floundering around" said Lilley, more high schools and we gave students and running-start stu- that the UW does give higher "The UW will look at stu- out break-through scholarships dents," Davis said. "They come priorityto transfer students with dents ifthey have a GPA of2.50 to high-school students. from a different fund." average they willneed to be a completed AA degree or 90- or higher." "Recruitment's been pretty It's everyone's job to recruit accepted to various programs at plus credits, according to the For more information, call steady, it's not that we aren't re- and retain students, including, the UW. They will also lay out UWOffice ofAdmissions. 206-878-3710. cruiting students it's more that security, instructors, and main- some ofour traditional (student) tenance workers, said Preno- populations have jobs and are vost. working. It's not a matter of "Everyone is workinghard to getting new students it's keep- build enrollment," Davis said.