Lady T-Birds go winless Michael Nicolella April 24, 2008 / Volume 47, No. 23 in Selah / P5 will share his skills Index with Highline / Arts 8-10 Puzzles 7 P9 Campus Life 2-3 News 1, 11-16 Opinion 4 Sports 5-6

Garmon Student finds her way after rocky start promises to listen

By Carrie Draeger Staff Reporter

Dr. John Garmon said he wants to understand Highline and bring a collaborative effort to the college if he is chosen as president. Dr. Garmon was the first of five presidential candidates to visit Highline. He spoke to four constituencies about his qualifi- cations and vision for Highline. “I really believe in servant leadership,” Garmon said. Garmon, the chief academic officer at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad, said he be- lieves that part of a president’s role is to “nudge people in the correct direction.” Dr. Garmon said he believes Natasha Stepanchuk/THUNDERWORD in shared governance and col- Crystall Rodriguez overcame a rocky start with help from WorkFirst to get back to school. laborative decision making. “I think it’s important that you develop shared gover- nance,” he said. WorkFirst helps Rodriguez get back to school If hired at Highline, Dr. Garmon said the first thing he By Melissa Canfield Rodriguez was born in River- sues who only wanted her birth about the math section. would do would be to feel out Staff Reporter side, Calif. and moved to Wash- mother, so I acted out, forcing Rodriguez struggled with the college. ington in hopes of being adopted these families to apparently give alcohol and pill problems for “I would really like to get the Crystall Rodriguez is jug- by a family. However, the fam- up,” Rodriguez said. awhile but is now 19 months pulse of the place,” he said. gling being a mother of two, a ily who was interested in adopt- In high school Rodriguez sober. Dr. Garmon said that he student, and holding down an ing her turned out to be abusive. struggled with identity issues She finally decided to con- doesn’t want to start making internship at Highline. And she Therefore, she was placed into because of her situation at quer her fears and do some- changes, if any, before he really doesn’t let her past influence her foster care yet again. home. She ended up dropping thing for herself, so she ended knows Highline. future. “As a child I lived with many out of school during her sopho- up obtaining her GED at Renton “If you move ahead to quick- Rodriguez, now 30, was put different families and group more year. Technical College last Decem- ly, you are going to have to back through foster care and group homes, some trying to find a For years, Rodriguez wanted homes all throughout her child- perfect match for their fam- to try for her General Equiva- hood. ily. But I was a child with is- lency Diploma but was worried See WorkFirst / P16 See Garmon / P16 Washington state Supreme Court visits Highline

By Jaren Lewis Honors Department and a mem- ple to the system. Their visit to appealed to the U.S. Supreme Staff Reporter ber of the planning committee. Highline has been in the works Court, and often establish a “Ninety-nine-plus percent of for about two years. precedent for future cases in The Washington state Su- the citizens in this country will The Supreme Court is Wash- other local or Supreme courts. preme Court will be holding never have the chance to see ington’s highest court. Some- On Monday the justices will session at Highline next month. a Supreme Court in session,” times known as “the court of take a tour of the campus and The Court will be visiting on Clinton said. last resort,” its nine members meet with some on-campus Monday, May 5 and Tuesday, Each year the Supreme Court regularly meet in Olympia and groups. May 6. selects three or four colleges – are elected by the voters to six- They will also be holding an “Both days are just incredible usually four-year universities – year terms. opportunities,” said Dr. Barbara to visit, to keep involved with State Supreme Court deci- Dr. John Garmon Clinton, the head of Highline’s the community and expose peo- sions may typically only be See Supreme Court / P16 The Thunderword / April 24, 2008

FIDENTIAL – Nomination for 2008 Employee of the Year” and forwarded to Cesar Porti- llo in Human Resources Office, Building 99, room 200. Graffiti artist strikes again They must be sent by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7. Graffiti was found on the ten- If someone in the past has nis court gate on April 16. been nominated and did not It looked to be possibly gang win, feel free to nominate them related and was similar to writ- again. The criteria considered ing found on an outdoor table Movie Fridays goes green for a nominated faculty member near Building 8. should be: Movie Fridays is going along What sets the employee apart Writing Center stalker with the Earth Week theme with from his/her co-workers, spe- cific achievements and impact, the showing of Silver City. Natasha Stepanchuk/THUNDERWORD A former Highline student working relationships with oth- The movie will be shown in Onlookers at the Food Fair last Tuesday look at eco-friendly food had been asked to leave the ers in his/her department and Building 7 at noon. products to help celebrate Earth Week. Writing Center at least twice by Silver City takes place in throughout the campus, and the staff on April 17. Colorado during Dicky Pi- length of time in his/her posi- When he refused to leave a lager’s gubernatorial campaign. and counselor responsibilities, does, interview tips, expecta- tion Security officer was requested. During an environmental politi- and confidentiality and assur- tions, and the application pro- All permanent, professional He had been bothering fe- cal ad, Pilager reels in a corpse. ances of professional conduct. cess. The session will be from staff, and administrative em- males in the Writing Center and His campaign manager Chuck Also today, Balancing Work 2-3 p.m. on May 1 in Building ployees are eligible. One nomi- had also asked when certain Raven then hires a private de- Life, Career, Education and 3 room 102. nation can be made by students, staff members would be work- tective named Danny O’Brien Family workshop will be at On the same day application staff members, faculty members ing next. to investigate if the corpse has 12:10-1 p.m. in Building 8, Mt. packets will be available to pick or administrator. Security escorted the male a link to Pilager’s enemies. The Skokomish room. up downstairs in Building 9, or off campus. investigation soon pulls O’Brien Gloria Rose Koepping will it can be downloaded at www. ‘Bird flu’ continues to soar into a web of corruption and in- discuss the importance of bal- highline.edu/international/thun- at Science Seminar Courteous witness leaves a fluence. ancing school, work, and per- derword/applyILSC.htm. Ap- Free popcorn is provided for sonal lives. College is an impor- plications are due May 16. note behind the viewers. tant and busy time for students, Science Seminar this Friday After the movie is finished and this workshop will be a dis- Nominate your favorite discusses the news surrounding A Highline student reported viewers are encouraged to stay cussion on how to maintain all the avian influenza. a hit and run on her vehicle on and discuss important points the multiple roles and relation- Highline staff member “H5N-What? The Last Ten April 16. and plot lines of the movie. ships students have. Getting or- Years of Avian Influenza,” pre- There was a note left by a ganized, setting priorities, com- Nomination submissions are sented by Rosalind Billharz, witness who will be coming to Future counselors receive munication with others is vital now being accepted for the 2008 will be Friday, April 18 from the Security office to make a to maintaining a balanced life. employee of the year. 2:20-3:20 p.m. Located in statement. inside information The winner will receive a Building 3 room 102. Fun, creative, outgoing cash reward of $1,500 that is Researchers at the University Glass vs. rock, rock wins The Counseling and Career funded by the Highline Com- of Washington are working to Resource Center Workshop Se- students wanted munity College Foundation. find a way to beat the virus. A Highline student reported ries continues this week with The winner will be an- Find out what researchers are that a rock had been thrown two workshops today. The International Leadership nounced at the Faculty and Staff doing and what could be in the through one of her car windows A Chat with the Director of Student Council is looking for Spring Luncheon on June 12. future for humans if there is no on April 20. Security followed Counseling” Career Opportu- fun, creative, outgoing students Nominations need to be sent cure found for the avian influ- through with a report. nities in Counseling workshop who want to join their team. in an envelope marked “CON- enza. is today from 11 a.m. to noon Applications are available on in Building 8, Mt. Skokomish May 1 for students interested Juveniles take it outside room. in joining the ILSC 2008-2009 Lance Gibson, director of team. Co-Opportunity: A female student notified Counseling and Career Re- ILSC plans programs and Cooperative Education Security that there were three source Center will speak to events such as Conversation to five juveniles arguing on the Pal, Movie Fridays, The Mosaic Be a part of History with the students who are interested in Highline Historical Society in SeaTac sixth floor of the library and that learning more about a profes- International Student Newslet- they took off toward a stairwell sion in counseling. ter, and GlobalFest. Internship opportunities include digitizing collections, stating that they were going to Gibson will speak about An informational session will cataloging artifacts, organizing archives, assembling take the argument off campus. training requirements, client meet to discuss what the ILSC browser files for researcher use, and making historic Security did a building check photograph collections accessible to researchers. and perimeter check and no one Contact Angela Stalgis, Curator at (206) 380 2362 was found. Get real world experience while earning college credit. Police drama leads to a Building 6, upper floor dead end in Library Student Jobs: Three Des Moines police of- Assistant Host Family Marketing & ficers rushed into the library on  Recruiter Coordinator April 22 and looked around the ~Part-time ~Part-time/Seasonal plaza level. Job #3630 Job #3622 They departed less than a Work in a fast-paced Build and develop a host minute later and didn’t advise litigation practice, tasks family pool through Security why they were there. include secretarial/clerical marketing, posting ads, Security contacted the Des functions as well as drafting screening applicants , creating handouts, and Moines Police Department and discovery, simple motions, pleadings, and more. Serve as intitial was informed that a student correspondence. contact for program. called 911 to report a theft and officers were to meet with the Location: Seattle Location: On Campus- student and take a report. There Wage: $12/hr Wage: $11-$12/hr was no victim in the area when Hours: 19/wk. Hours: flexible 20/wk Highline Security returned to For more information, log onto Interfase at: the library. www.myinterfase.com/highline/student -Compiled by Jason Baker or visit Student Employment in Building 6. The Thunderword / April 24, 2008 Child care director can’t stay away Students to learn about the world around them By Whitney Iwasaki Staff Reporter By Nicole Claunch Development in Africa: Global Staff Reporter Concerns and Local Impacts. The panel consists of Dr. James Shelley Flippen couldn’t Faculty, staff, and students Peyton, who is the director of the stand to be away from children are invited to The Northwest center for community research for too long. International Education Asso- and evaluation, Raegan Cope- She was self-employed early ciation annual spring workshop, land, the director for the center on and owned and directed her here at Highline on Friday, May of excellence for international own child care center. 9. trade, and Judy Perry executive She then sold it and retired, Throughout the day people director for community services but became rather bored with are invited to attend different and employment services. not having anything to do. She workshops from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Three poster sessions will fill was referred by a friend to apply in the Student Union to learn the lunch hour from 11:30 to 1 at the Early Childhood Learning more about global citizenship. p.m. The Kids for Kenya Club, Center here at Highline, Flippen “The idea behind the work- a group that raises awareness said. shops is for people to be ex- of, and encourages assistance “I have been the director posed to new ideas, and provoke for Kenya and other develop- here at Highline since July,” discussion for the world we live ing countries will be part of said Flippen. “But I do have 25 in,” said Kathleen Hasselblad, the lunch time session. Other years of past experience under who is the director of interna- presenters at this time will be my belt.” tional programs and grants at EarthCorps, and Pierce College The Early Childhood Learn- Highline. English faculty. ing Center is located in Building “There is something for ev- Three afternoon sessions run 0 and is open to students, fac- eryone we try to have a broad 1-2 p.m. ulty, and all Washington State range of workshops,” Hassel- The first presentation is with employees. blad said. Mark Howard, which is an in- “There are 40 people that Registration for students ternational program manager at work at the child center, 15 of starts at 8 a.m on the morning EarthCorps. EarthCorps is a Se- which are full-time non-student of the event in Building 8, Mt. attle nonprofit organization who employees. Constance Room. Student ad- has been environmentally in- The rest are all students from mission is free of charge, and volved for over 15 years. Each different areas at Highline,” said does not include lunch. For year trainees lead over 10,000 Flippen. Natasha Stepanchuk/THUNDERWORD staff and faculty a $30 fee must students in environmental ser- In the child center, they offer Shelley Flippen poses with art work done by the children at High- be paid to attend, which includes vices around the Puget sound. activities to the children such line’s Early Childhood Learning Center. lunch. The second afternoon ses- as math, pre-writing, arts and The day starts off with the sion will be put on by Dr. Nader crafts, problem solving, creative the new quarter. (16 months to 3 years) range opening keynote address pre- Nazemi, from Cascadia Com- thinking, stories, games, read- In order to use this center, from $5.00 to $6.35 an hour, sented by Dr. David Balaam munity College, who will be ing readiness, music, and out- your child must have a mini- pre-school age (3-5 years old from University of Puget Sound. putting on a presentation about, door activities. mum attendance of three con- and not in kindergarten) range He will be opening with “Agri- “Do countries in the Middle The child center does not dis- secutive hours and fifteen hours from $4.80 to $6.05 an hour. cultural Trade Policy and the East exhibit greater resistance criminate on who can join the per week. “We would like to offer WTO Stalemate: Is the WTO to globalization?” program. People enrolling for the first more scholarships in the Out- History?” which directly leads The final afternoon session “We welcome families from time must put a $77 deposit reach program to cover child into the two morning sessions. presents the benefits of the study all cultural and economic back- down to reserve their spot in the care costs,” said Flippen. Morning sessions are at abroad experience. The panel grounds,” said Flippen. Center. The child care center wants 10:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m. which will discuss the experience for The child center also has The cost for using the facility to accomplish learning for the includes two presentations: community college students and a food menu which includes ranges depending on if you are children through language, so- • Globalization Outsourcing lessons learned from it. breakfast, lunch, and a snack. a student, part of the faculty at cial and emotional growth, and and Employee Well Being will The day concludes at 2:30 All of the food served to the Highline, or a Washington state physical development. be presented by Dr. Leon Grun- p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with the pre- children is USDA approved. employee. “We wish to introduce them berg from University of Puget sentation “Five things every stu- For returning parents who Prices also vary depending on to the greater college communi- Sound. dent should know about HIV/ have already used the child cen- how old your child is: infant (6 ty and the learning opportunities •Highline’s very own panel AIDS in Africa,” by University ter, they receive the first oppor- weeks to 16 weeks) range from available to them through field on international workforce who of Washington professor of his- tunity to enroll their children in $6.15 to $7.65 an hour; toddlers trips on campus,” said Flippen. will be presenting Workforce tory Dr. Lynn Thomas. Freeway closures will affect night owl commuters this week

South King County commut- Southwest (South 180th Street) night and tomorrow night from Street and they are extending •Both directions of Oakesdale ers should expect late-night de- from 8 p.m. tonight until 5 a.m. 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. the follow- the SR 167 HOV lane from Avenue Southwest in Renton lays on area freeways and sur- Friday. ing morning for girder replace- I-405 to the existing part of the between Southwest Grady Way face streets. The work is dependent on the ment. HOV lane. and Southwest 16th Street will •Crews will close the east- weather. •The northbound and south- •A project set to improve be closed tonight and tomorrow b o u n d •The northbound and south- bound High Occupancy Vehi- safety and traffic flow from Sea- night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for l a n e s bound SR 167 on-ramp at 42nd cles lanes on I-405 between I-5 Tac Airport by adding a third bridge work on the new I-405 of State Avenue Southwest (South 180th and SR 167 will be closed from eastbound lane on State Route bridge over Oakesdale Avenue Route 18 Street) will be closed tonight 10 p.m. Friday night until 9 a.m. 518 between the North Airport Southwest. at the State from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Friday Sunday morning for electrical Expressway. There will be a detour pro- R o u t e for paving work. work. •The I-5/I-405 interchange vided. 167 in- •Roadway widening work •Both of these closures are will cause the shoulders on both •If you’re heading up to Se- terchange will cause two southbound lanes part of a project that will add the westbound and eastbound attle anytime this weekend, ex- t h r o u g h of SR 167 between Interstate a northbound and southbound sides of SR 518 near State Route pect traffic delays and limited Friday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the 405 and South 180th Street to lane of I-405 between I-5 and 99 (Pacific Highway South) to street parking due to a Mariners’ following morning for construc- be closed tonight and tomorrow SR 167. be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. homestand. tion of a median barrier. night from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. •Washington State Depart- Thursday and Friday for electri- •The Mariners play at 7:10 •Lane striping will cause the •Two southbound lanes of In- ment of Transportation is also cal work. tonight and tomorrow night, two right lanes of SR 167 to al- terstate 405 between Interstate 5 adding one southbound lane The project should be fin- 6:10 p.m. on Saturday and 1:10 ternately close at 42nd Avenue and SR 167 will be closed to- between I-405 and South 180th ished in fall of 2009. p.m. on Sunday afternoon. The Thunderword / April 24, 2008

Editorial comment Attend forums, shape Highline’s future

Highline is in the process of having presidential candidate fo- rums for the finalists and it would serve the college well to have those who are concerned with the campus attend. It is highly important for everyone of any institution to get to know their potential leaders. This is especially important when considering educational institutions. In an age where higher educa- tion is extremely important in attaining a job with a decent wage and understanding complex innovations in the workplace, a person should have much concern about who is going to be making deci- sions about his or her education. Some might wonder why they should attend a process in which they have no immediate say. Although it is the Board of Trustees who will make the final decision about who will become the next president of Highline, there are ways for the rest of the campus and community to be heard. There are four different types of forums where students, staff, faculty and members of the community may ask the finalists ques- tions. Each forum is designed to encourage people of each category to ask the finalists questions. Students will ask the finalists ques- tions during the student forum, for example. The forums began April 21 and will run through May 2. Letters to the editor Information on forum times for each respected group was printed on page 15 of last week’s Thunderword and page 16 of this week’s MaST supporters thank take a skills test and those inter- paper. Additional information on the presidential search may be students for assistance MaST staff and a community found at http://presidentialsearch.highline.edu/index.php. member, students developed ested in writing are required to Another easy way someone could voice his or her opinion about Dear Editor: proposals for the creation of a submit an essay. All tutors that the finalists is in the online forums. There are two forum links for Thank you! The Highline theoretical marine reserve, col- are hired have gone through an faculty and staff or students and community members, which can Community College Founda- lecting baseline data for the interview with their coordina- be found at http://presidentialsearch.highline.edu/candidates.php. tion Board and the MaST Capi- near-shore eel grass in the City tor. A letter to the editor is also an easy way to voice your opinion. tal Campaign Steering Com- of Des Moines near-shore wa- The College Reading and After attending the presidential forums, a person could write in to mittee would like to personally ters. Learning Association, CRLA, is the Thunderword to express what he or she thinks are pros and cons thank each and every student The cost to rebuild and equip a national organization that of- about each of the candidates or a particular one. at Highline for supporting the MaST is $2 million. In 2006, the fers three levels of tutoring cer- Getting involved with the forums in one of these ways will not efforts of the Marine Science Highline Community College tification for programs that meet only educate individuals about the presidential finalists but will also and Technology Center (MaST) Foundation launched a $2.5 their rigorous training program inform the Board of the Highline community’s opinion. Campaign with an incredibly million capital campaign for the guidelines. Approximately half generous contribution. Your construction of the 2,500 square of the centers that are certified support will help us success- foot center and a $500,000 en- through CRLA are certified for dowment. The Board of Trust- all three levels. Less than one- “If you’re gonna be stupid at least be smart about it” fully complete the project. Staff Highline has the only com- ees and Foundation Board have fifth of the schools that are certi- munity college-owned facility contributed over $230,000 with fied for all three levels are com- Editor-in-Chief Nick Bare in Washington with direct salt- 100 percent participation. In ad- munity colleges. Most of our Managing Editor Shannon Clary water access, providing an ideal dition, the Norcliffe Foundation tutors have received level I or location for teaching, research, has provided a $25,000 grant for level II certification. Approxi- Assistant Editor Carrie Draeger and stewardship projects. Some the project, the Seattle Founda- mately 20 of them have received News Editor Max Dubbeldam of the opportunities provided by tion has provided $30,000 and a level III certification. To earn MaST include: local couple $250,000. certification, a tutor must work Arts Editor Satori Johnson •Summer on the Sound Again, thank you! We are a certain number of hours per Sports Editor Maxx Shelley camps for youth aged 12-16, very proud to be working on quarter, attend all trainings, and who participate in experiments behalf of the students and the complete all assignments dur- Opinion Editor Nathan Brown and learn about water quality, college. ing the quarter. Higher levels of Graphics Editors Charlie Dubbeldam, Alice Moon pesticides, watershed ecology — The Highline certification can only be earned and health, identification flora Community College after lower levels are received. Photo Editor Now hiring and fauna, and the geology of Foundation Board — Kate Skelton, the Puget Sound. This experi- Reporters Jason Baker, Catherine Dusharme, Rochelle Adams, Shalina The MaST Capital mathematics instructor, ence helps develop skills in Campaign Steering Baldwin, Marin Bergman, Melissa Canfield, Kandi Carlson, scientific inquiry and data-gath- Co-Director, Tutoring Committee Center Nicole Claunch, Whitney Iwasaki, Brenden Kolman, Jaren Lewis, ering while stimulating interest in local ecology to help youth Stephen Marcum, Katie Matsuzawa, McKinzi Mortensen, David understand the importance of Tutors get lots of training Olerich, Elize Papineau, Liz Phillips, Katie Weythman protecting Puget Sound. •Expanded class offerings Dear Editor: Write to us PHO Jocie Olson, David Hsu, James Bermingham, Nick Dalton to Highline students in science, An article ran in the Thun- The Thunderword encour- Photographer Natasha Stepanchuk technology, engineering and derword last week about the Tu- math. toring Center. The article was ages letters to the editor and Advertising Manager Molly Gentry •Community outreach in- nicely done. However, there columns from the college com- are a few small things that we munity. Advertising Rep Now hiring cluding Open House Saturdays where the facility is open to the would like to clarify because we Submissions will be edited Business Manager Candace Kruger public free of charge. have had a few questions about for style. it. Due to limited space, please Librarian Jennifer Hawkins •Internships for students from Truman High School who Tutors are required to attend limit your submission to 500 Adviser Dr. T.M.Sell helped the public on weekends, weekly tutor trainings and meet words or less. with their coordinators each Submissions that are too long Newsline 206-878-3710 ext.3317 maintained the tanks, and edu- cated the community about quarter for an evaluation to dis- may be subject to editing for Fax 206-879-3771 Puget Sound and how their ac- cuss their performance. Any length. tions affect it. student interested in applying to E-mail your submission to Address P.O. Box 98000, Des Moines, WA 98198, Building 10-106 •Puget Sound Early Col- become a tutor must submit an [email protected]. Advertising 206-878-3710 ext. 3291 lege Near-shore Water Proj- application. In addition to the Please include contact infor- ect through Federal Way High application, students interested mation so that we confirm your E-Mail [email protected] School. In conjunction with in tutoring math are required to submission. The Thunderword / April 24, 2008 Fastpitch team battles opponents from across NWAACC

By Stephen Marcum Staff Reporter

Despite not playing any league games, Highline soft- ball stayed two games back of second-place South Puget Sound in the West Division of the NWAACC. No. 1 Pierce (14-2 and 22-10 overall) travelled to play No. 2 South Puget Sound (12-4 and 17-11 overall) on Tuesday April, 22. Game one was a real slugfest as the two teams com- bined for eight home runs and South Puget Sound squeaked out the win, 12-11. In game two Pierce sent a, message to South Puget Sound, showing why they’re ranked No 1. South Puget Sound com- mitted nine errors on their way to defeat, 13-2. Highline (9-5 and 19-16 overall) was scheduled to play a doubleheader at Grays Harbor on Tuesday, April 22. Due to rain the game was postponed. They are scheduled to make-up the game on May 1. The Lady T-Birds played five games in the Crossover Tour- nament in Selah, Washington, the weekend of April 19. Cold weather turned out to be the downfall of the Lady T-Birds as they failed to pick up a win in five games at the tournament. Carrie Draeger/THUNDERWORD “We didn’t adjust to the cold, Freshman Shanna Shepard fields a ground ball at first base against South Western Oregon College. cold, snowy weather,” freshman catcher Michaela Hector said. Day two was a little more warm up their bats as they aver- the tournament has a chance to On Saturday, April 26 the “I’m pretty sure my lips productive, with Highline scor- aged a mere 3.4 runs per game make the NWAACC Tourna- Lady T-Birds will travel to turned purple nearly every game ing 11 runs in two games. Their in the tournament. Fortunately, ment. play No. 2 South Puget Sound. it was so cold,” freshmen pitch- flaws were on defense, as they these games are more like ex- Highline will host Centralia Games are at noon and 2 p.m. er Carrie Crookshank said. allowed 19 runs in those games. hibition games in the sense (4-10 and 8-14 overall) on Fri- The Lady T-Birds lost their first The Lady T-Birds struggled The Lady T-Birds lost to Ever- that they don’t count against day, April 25. The Lady T-Birds two meetings against South to score runs on day one as they ett 10-5 and Spokane 9-6. their record. Highline wasn’t won their only two meetings Puget Sound back on April 11. only put up six runs in three “We did good. The girls were the only team to struggle in the this year against Centralia back Highline will wrap up their games. Defense wasn’t bad; just monsters. Girls at Spo- tournament: Pierce went 1-3 on Wednesday, April 9. season series against top- they only gave up 11 runs in the kane, you’d throw a change-up and South Puget Sound went The Lady T-Birds will play ranked Pierce at Pierce, on three games. They lost to South and they’d hit it off the ground 0-4. four big games next week Tuesday, April 29. Highline is West Oregon 4-2, Blue Moun- for a double. I was impressed,” This was an eye opener for against first-place Pierce and 1-3 against Pierce so far this tain 2-0, and Wenatchee Valley Crookshank said. the Lady T-Birds due to the fact second-place South Puget season. The games start at 4 5-4. The T-Birds just couldn’t that every team they played in Sound. p.m. and 6 p.m.

WEST S. Puget Sound 12, Pierce 11 March 19 Bellevue 11, Columbia Basin 4 Scoreboard Pierce 14-2 .875 22-10 Pierce 13, S. Puget Sound 2 Clackamas 8, Columbia Basin 7 Edmonds vs Shoreline (rainout) S.P. Sound 12-4 .750 17-11 G. Harbor vs Highline (rainout) Chemeketa 8, Olympic 7 Edmonds vs Shoreline (rainout) Highline 9-5 .643 19-16 Softball Treasure Valley 9,Everett 5 Centralia 4-10 .286 8-14 March 20 Yakima Valley 5, Everett 4 March 17 Green River 4-10 .286 4-14 Spokane 9, Highline 6 Olympic 2, S. Puget Sound Olympic 7, Peninsula 5 NORTH DIV PCT SEA Grays Harbor 1-13 .071 1-23 Mt. Hood 11, S. Puget Sound 3 Pierce 4, Clark 3 Olympic 2, Peninsula 0 Bellevue 18-0 1.000 25-2 L. Columbia 11, Blue Mountain 0 SW Oregon 6, Blue Mountain 4 Skagit Valley, Shoreline 8 Olympic 14-6 .700 15-9 Bellevue 10, Clackamas 1 Bellevue 14, Spokane 5 Shoreline 3, Skagit Valley 1 Everett 12-6 .667 16-14 SOUTH Chemeketa 6, Pierce 2 Wenatchee Valley 5, Highline Everett 13, Edmonds 0 Shoreline 10-8 .556 12-16 Mt. Hood 13-1 .929 25-4 L. Columbia 12, Wen. Valley 2 L. Columbia 9, Treasure Valley 2 Everett 13, Edmonds 5 Skagit Valley 8-12 .400 14-18 L. Columbia 7-5 .583 23-6 Col. Basin 5, Skagit Valley 1 Blue Mountain 2, Highline 0 Mt. Hood 2, Clackamas 1 Peninsula 3-17 .150 5-22 Clackamas 8-6 .571 15-4 Col. Basin 6, S. Puget Sound 5 SW Oregon 6, Walla Walla 2 Mt. Hood 7, Clackamas 6 Edmonds 1-17 .056 1-17 Chemeketa 6-8 .429 16-12 Clackamas 11 def G. Harbor 3 Lower Columbia 10, Pierce 1 Lower Columbia, 8 Chemeketa 0 SW Oregon 4-8 .333 14-19 Mt. Hood 10, Spokane 2 Wen. Valley 14, Chemeketa 0 Lower Columbia 5, Chemeketa 1 EAST Clark 2-12 .143 10-22 Clark 4, Yakima Valley 1 Clark 8, Grays Harbor 2 Walla Walla 15-3 .833 30-12 Skagit Valley 5, Clark 4 L. Columbia, 10 Yakima Valley 2 March 16 Wen. Valley 14-4 .778 31-9 Softball scores Treasure Valley 5, Olympic 2 Mt. Hood 22, Skagit Valley 0 Bellevue 11, Skagit Valley 3 Spokane 12-4 .750 20-12 SW Oregon 2, Treasure Valley 1 Mt. Hood 27, Grays Harbor 1 Bellevue 9, Skagit Valley 8 Bl. Mountain 10-8 .556 13-18 March 22 Blue Mountain 11, Everett 2 Clackamas 7, Skagit Valley 1 Everett 5, Peninsula 0 Col. Basin 8-8 .500 13-19 Bellevue 12, Edmonds 0 Wen. Valley 9, SW Oregon 2 Chemeketa 2, Walla Walla 1 Everett 11, Peninsula 8 Yak Valley 7-11 .389 14-20 Bellevue 11, Edmonds Walla Walla 12, Pierce 4 Spokane 12, S. Puget Sound 4 Clackamas 10, SW Oregon 2 Treas. Valley 2-14 .125 11-27 Olympic 5, Skagit Valley 3 Walla Walla 2,Olympic 0 SW Oregon 4, Highline 2 Clackamas 3, SW Oregon 1 Big Bend 0-16 .000 2-22 Olympic 10, Skagit Valley 5 Everett 10, Highline 5 Yakima Valley 7, Grays Harbor 2 Pierce 7, Green River 1 The Thunderword / April 24, 2008 Thunderbird catcher to head north to South Dakota

degree and will have finished By Maxx Shelley off her last two years of softball Staff Reporter eligibility. The graduate program will Everyone who attends High- allow her to work for her mas- line shares the same intention of ter’s and at the same time allow moving on after finishing their her to work, and get paid, as Associate of Arts degree. The an assistant coach, or graduate same goes for athletes as well. assistant, for the NSU softball Highline’s sophomore fast- coaching staff. pitch catcher Ashley Carey, or Carey wants to be an elemen- A.C. as her teammates like to tary school teacher because she call her, has signed a national has a strong liking for teaching, letter of intent to play softball making the graduate program at NCAA Division II Northern something for her to look for- State University in Aberdeen, ward to. S.D. “I’ve always kind of had an Carey will be attending NSU idea that I wanted to be a teach- next fall to pursue a degree in er,” Carey said. “But it wasn’t elementary education as well as until this year that I realized that finish off her last two years of money doesn’t matter and it’s softball. more of what I want to do rather “I’m excited to play my last than what others think I should two years of softball there,” do.” Carey said. However it’s more of Carey’s This will be a big step for- passion for softball that has led ward for Carey who will be her to this school. moving from the NWAACC up “I kinda have to grow up at to Division II softball, where the some point,” Carey said. “I’m competition starts to pick up. looking forward to playing at “It’ll be cool to see how dif- NSU but I’ll have to focus on ferent the competition level will my education sooner or later.” be and to see how well people But it’s pretty much a win- play,” Carey said. “I’m hop- win situation for Carey here. ing to catch a pitcher with some She’ll get to learn more about crazy movement I haven’t seen the game of softball while learn- Sophomore catcher Ashley Carey signed a letter of intent to continue playing softball at Division II yet.” ing how to teach. Northern State University in Aberdeen,S.D. Carey has had a lot of game Then, after two years of experience and should prove to school she’ll get to teach other fit right in with the Division II offensive player of the year for like she knows softball pretty lot on team spirit,” Carey said. players what she has learned competition. the T-Birds. Carey lead the T- well,” Carey said. “I think Carey was approached by about the sport. Carey lettered in softball for Birds with a .461 batting aver- she’ll give me a perspective on both Dickenson State Univer- “That’ll be awesome,” Carey three years and soccer for four age. Even with a resume like softball I might not have had.” sity in North Dakota and NSU. said. years while she was at Enum- that, she still yearns to learn Moving from a team like She chose NSU over Dick- Moving on from school to claw High School. more about the game. Highline to a team like NSU enson because they gave her school is always difficult and During her freshman year at After meeting the coaches is good for Carey because both the option to work in a graduate Carey will miss the Highline Highline, Carey was voted first at NSU, Carey is adamant that teams focus so much on team program after she finishes her team a lot. team all-league in softball in the she’ll gain the knowledge and camaraderie. bachelor’s degree. “I’m going to miss my soph- Western Division, as well as be- skills she desires. “The team seemed to get After two years at NSU omores,” Carey said. “It’s like ing chosen by her teammates as “Coach (Terri) Holmes seems along really well. They focus a Carey will have her bachelor’s leaving a family behind.” AMS-22R_3.88x5.qxd 1/24/08 12:53 PM Page 1

AD trying to rebuild track, XC program Washington

lose a few bucks from the Ser- By Maxx Shelley vice & Activities budget. Staff Reporter The S & A budget, funded by student fees, pays for non-aca- Highline is still without a demic student activities includ- track and cross country coach, ing athletics. but athletic director John Dunn The track and cross country is hard at work searching for program has been on a down- possible candidates to fill the ward spiral ever since former position. track coach Robert Yates was Everything was in the right fired in 2005. place for Highline to have a Dunn has one interview set track program this quarter until up for this week and is in talks EQUIP track and cross country coach, John Dunn with a few other people. Christina Loehr, quit two days A number of the coaches before the cross country season said. Dunn is in contact with are out YOURSELF began in fall. Dunn said Loehr just wasn’t of state and those interviews You know that learning new skills leads to a brighter Dunn said she was not do- ready to be a track coach. She may take a while longer to hap- future.The Army National Guard teaches those skills. ing anything she was supposed was in the process of getting pen. You’ll experience discipline, teamwork, leadership, and career training. to be doing and she spent ab- married, and on top of that, the Either way, the Highline Along with your paycheck, members are eligible to collect tuition assistance solutely no time trying to get a person she was getting married track program will be back in and get valuable military benefits. Equip yourself for the future. Call today, team together. to was in the military. full sprint next year. and learn how to do it in the Army National Guard. “I thought she was recruit- Loehr’s failure to mold this “Oh yeah, we’ll definitely be ing all summer but she wasn’t,” track program into a reality has ready next year. No question,” Athletic Director John Dunn cost the athletic department to Dunn said. 1-800-GO-GUARD • www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com The Thunderword / April 24, 2008 Crossword 101 Rock Around The Clock By Bill Deasy Across 1. Spanish snacks 6. “One more thing...” 10. Dog dogger 14. Die down 15. Plunder 16. Go ballistic 17. Iraqi port 18. A Simpson 19. Purim’s month 20. Cyndi Lauper hit 23. 1948 Creation 25. Dander 26. Windows forerunner 27. IRS expert 28. Dorothy, to Em 31. Intelligent 33. Thanksgiving side 35. Sweet talk 36. “You, there!” 37. Jim Croce hit 42. Autumn mo. 5. Mariners 48. Cereal fruit 43. Give the ax 6. Jessica of “Fantastic Four” 49. Kind of artist 44. Pile 7. Dog it 50. Flake 8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: 46. Florida’s Key ___ 8. Incursion 54. Test option What color is a robin’s egg? 49. Lost on purpose 9. Playful critter 56. Mideast V.I.P. 9. LANGUAGE: What is 51. Manipulate 10. Kind of party the French name for the Eng- 58. Lawn starter 52. ___ Today 11. Pretentious lish Channel? 59. Give a toot 53. Meadow 12. Captivate 10. GEOGRAPHY: In what 60. Olympic blade 55. One on a quest country can the ancient site 13. Still 64. Make a scene? 57. Billy Joel hit of Machu Picchu be found? 21. Draw out 65. This makes ink pink 1. U.S. STATES: What is 61. Gardening need 22. Kind of button the capital of Kentucky? 62. Cease 23. Hardly cordial

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kiss I die”? Frankfort 1. 2. Lawyer’s org. 45. MPG part 6. GENERAL KNOWL- Answers 3. Deli choice 46. Colin Powell’s middle name EDGE: Who wrote the long- 4. Open courtyards 47. On leave, maybe running newspaper column By GFR Associates • • • Visit our web site at www.gfrpuzzles.com called “At Wit’s End”? 7. MUSIC: What does the (c) 2008 King Features sity Night on 7:30 p.m. May all performances during the Taproot Theatre is at 204 musical term “lento” mean? Synd., Inc. 22 with a production of Joe regular season. To purchase N. 85th St. in Seattle. DiPietro’s Over the River and tickets, contact the box office •Got arts news? Send an Through the Woods. at 206-781-9707. Half-price e-mail to tword@highline. Tickets for college stu- rush tickets are available edu Arts Calendar dents are only $10. Taproot at the box office to •Classical guitarist Michael •The Moshier Community also offers a $2 discount for students 15 min- Nicolella performs Tuesday, Art Center will have its an- students and a $15 ticket to utes prior to curtain April 29 in the Lecture Hall, nual pottery sale, 10 a.m.-3 people ages 25 and under for when available. Building 7, as part of the Des p.m. , May 3 at 430 S. 156th Moines Waterland Music Se- St., Burien. Work from more Last week’s crossword solution ries. With a repertoire span- than 30 students, instructors ning from J. S. Bach to Jimi and studio potters will be Hendrix, Nicolella is recog- featured. Cash and checks IF I RAN THE ZOO nized as one of the America’s only. most innovative classical gui- •Taproot Theatre Compa- tar virtuosos. ny will offer another Univer- He will be supplementing his classical performance Last week’s with 15-20 minutes of Hen- drix to electrify concert go- ers. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets may be purchased at the door, Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department, 1000 220th St., Corky Cel- lars, 22511 Marine View Drive or Des Moines Florist, 721 S. 219th, all located in Des Moines. The Thunderword / April 24, 2008 Market time Area farmers markets return with spring By Catherine Dusharme Staff Reporter

Despite the chilly spring, local farm- ers markets are warming up and getting ready to open. Seattle-area farmers markets are The Kent Farmers Market is one of South King County’s longest-running food-and-craft markets. among the best places to find locally- grown produce and other foods fresh “All of our products have to be grown Wednesdays, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. April 30-Oct. Magnolia Community Center, 2550 34th from the farm. or made here in Washington,” said Koli- 22. Columbia Plaza, Rainier Avenue Ave W. In addition to delicious seasonal fruits bab, “so shopping at your neighborhood South and South Edmunds Street. •Mercer Island Farmers Market: Sun- and vegetable, the markets also features farmers market really helps support •Crossroads Farmers Market: Tues- days, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 10-Sept. 28. products such as eggs and dairy, honey, Washington state farmers.” days, noon-5 p.m. May 27-Oct. 7. Cross- On Southeast 32nd Street at the north jams, sauces, dried fruits, nuts, wines, And you get fruits and vegetables that roads Mall, 156th Avenue Northeast and end of Mercerdale Park. cheeses, breads and baked goods, shell- are harvested at the peak of their natural Northeast 8th Street. •Puyallup Main Street Farmers Mar- fish, meats and poultry, and cut flowers. season, when they taste their very best. •Des Moines Farmers Market: Sat- ket: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., May-Oc- Many also include crafts created by local “A lot of farmers bring their stuff to urdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7-Oct. 25. tober and Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May- artists. the market after having picked it that Des Moines Marina, South 277th Street August. Pioneer Park and Pavilion, 330 “We really try to make it a fun gath- very morning,” she said. “You can’t get and Dock Street. S. Meridian. ering place,” said Federal Way Market any better than that.” •Federal Way Farmers Market: Satur- •Queen Anne Farmers Market: Thurs- Manager Karla Kolibab. “A lot of people Farmers markets generally run through days, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10-Oct. 25. days, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. June 19-Sept. 25. come and stay for hours, shopping and the summer months. Area farmers mar- The Commons in the Sears parking lot, First Avenue West and Crockett Street. visiting with vendors and friends.” kets opening soon include: South 320th Street and Pacific Highway •Renton Farmers Market: Tuesdays, The Federal Way Farmers Market •Ballard Farmers Market: Sundays South. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. June 3-Sept. 16. South is in its fifth year and has grown to ap- year-round, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 1-Dec. •Friday Night Market at Juanita Beach: 3rd Street, between Logan Avenue South proximately 50 food vendors, crafters 31. 5300 Ballard Ave N.W. Fridays, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. May 30-Oct. 10. and Burnett Avenue South. and farmers. •Bellevue Farmers Market: Thurs- 9703 N.E. Juanita Dr., at Juanita Beach, •SeaTac Farmers Market: Sundays, “We’re hoping to add more organic days, 3-7 p.m. May 15-Oct. 9. 1717 Kirkland. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 15-Sept. 14. Angle vegetable farmers,” Kolibab said. “We Bellevue Way N.E. •Kent Farmers Market: Saturdays Lake Park, 19408 International Blvd. want to satisfy what people are looking •Broadway Sunday Farmers Market: (no market July 12), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June •University District Farmers Market: for, which is organic foods.” Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 11-Nov. 27-Sept. 27. Corner of 2nd Avenue and Saturdays year-round, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. New produce arriving at the markets 12. Broadway Street at East Thomas Smith Street. 1-Dec. 31. Northeast 50th Street and this week includes asparagus, rhubarb, Street, behind Bank of America •Kirkland Wednesday Farmers Mar- University Way Northeast. strawberries, sugar snap peas, brussels •Burien Farmers Market: Thursdays, ket: Wednesdays, 2 p.m.-7 p.m. May •West Seattle Farmers Market: Sun- sprouts, heirloom tomatoes, a variety of 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 8-Oct 9. South- 7-Oct. 15. Park Lane, between 3rd Street days, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 27-Dec. 28. kales and raabs, collard greens, beets, west 152nd Street and 10th Avenue and Main Street. At the Alaska Junction, corner of South- celery and Walla Walla onions, plus ba- Southwest. •Magnolia Farmers Market: Satur- west Alaska Street and California Av- sil, rosemary, thyme and parsley. •Columbia City Farmers Market: days, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7-Oct. 25. enue Southwest.

Satori Johnson/THUNDERWORD Blending in at the Blend Arturo Rodriguez and bandmates laid down some laid-back grooves at Wednesday’s Blend concert in the Student Union Bistro. The Blend is a biweekly series of free concerts featuring a variety of music. Rodriguez played a variety of Latin music. The Thunderword / April 24, 2008

Daniel Schual-Berke will be sharing his photographs with the public on Saturday, April 26. His subjects vary from exotic animals to beautiful landscapes. Looking through the lens Des Moines photography exhibit to show world through the eyes of Schual-Berke

By Elize Papineau it slide,” said Schual-Berke. His said. said; it mixes elements of paint- the colors are just like that,” said Staff Reporter interest intensified five or six “The amount of life is stu- ing, drawing and photography. Schual-Berke. years ago with the introduction pendous,” said Schual-Berke. “Something that seems com- The show at the Des Moines Daniel Schual-Berke will of digital photography. He has pictures to back it up. mon can seem very unique,” activity center is his first. Up bring his photography of the “I can be professional, but at In one of his shots, thousands said Schual-Berke. until now, he’s kept his work world to the Des Moines Activ- this point I’m a very advanced of king penguins blend into a Schual-Berke said he enjoys very private. ity Center. amateur,” said Schual-Berke. mountain in the background. editing his pictures in Photo- He’s hoping that other people Sixty of his pictures will be Volunteering as a physician A polar bear drags a fresh seal shop. Digital photography re- will enjoy his images. Schual- displayed this Saturday, April on sea expeditions allowed him catch across the ice in another kindled his interest, because he Berke said his work does not 26 at the activity center from to travel all over the world in- Animals only comprise a por- is able to manipulate images he have a message, instead he’s noon to 6 p.m. There is no ad- cluding China, Senegal, Green- tion of his portfolio. He said his said. providing a visceral image - mission cost. The activity cen- land and Antarctica, where he’s favorite things to photograph With scenic shots, he satu- colorful pictures and things that ter is located at 204 S 216th St. been five times. are “florals and botanicals”. rates the image to enhance the make you smile. For example, in Des Moines. Of all the places he’s seen, “I love the shapes, colors and color, but otherwise leaves the his whimsical digital art shows Although by profession Dan- Subantarctic South Georgia, textures,” said Schual-Berke. images untouched. icebergs growing through big iel Schual-Berke is a physician, which is a small island off the “Florals lend themselves His scenic pictures include cities. he has also been a photographer coast of Antarctica, is his favor- extremely to manipulation,” the vibrant colors of day-long To preview his work or pur- “forever,” he said. ite There is less ice, allowing he said. Digital photography sunsets in Antarctica. chase prints, visit his website “There are times I would let animals to beach themselves he opens the creative realm, he “Sunsets go on for hours and www.danielschualberke.com. From classical to rock ’n’ roll, Nicolella’s musical talent shines through

By McKinzi Mortensen formance with 15-20 minutes of for classical guitar which was said Nicolella Staff Reporter Jimmy Hendrix to thrill concert featured on Nicolella’s last al- Performing 30 concerts a goers. bum Shard. year, Nicolella still has time to When Michael Nicolella For Nicolella, music started More recently the premiere practice and compose about five picks up a guitar, he can play with a door-to-door salesman. of a piece Nicolella wrote for to six hours a day on average. anything ranging from Hendrix “Someone from a local mu- electric guitar was performed, Nicolella said that his favor- to Vivaldi. sic store came door to door try- and the new piece entitled Ten ite instrument is the classical To finish off the inaugural ing to recruit potential students Years Passed will be included guitar. Waterland Music series, Ni- and, luckily, my parents suc- on his next album, to be released “Guitar, classical guitar in colella will be performing at cumbed,” Nicolella said. in about eight months. particular, has the expressive 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, As a concert artist, Nicolella Beginning a keen interest t is qualities of a string instrument in the Lecture Hall at Building has performed throughout North music at the age of 12, Nicolella and the polyphonic capabilities 7. America and Europe as a solo said he was pretty taken with of the piano. The first act of the three part recitalist, chamber musician, rock music. In addition, it has a wide series was the Finisterra Trio and soloist with orchestras. “Guitar seemed like a better color palette and is capable which wowed the crowd at Nicolella has also been a so- idea at the time than violin,” Ni- of easily crossing stylistic Highline in November. Follow- Michael Nicolella loist with the Northwest Sym- colella said. boundaries,” Nicolella said. ing in February, the series fea- phony in concert on two occa- “From when I was very Baroque and contemporary are tured jazz vibraphonist Susan from classical to classical rock. sions. Both were performances young I always loved music, so Pascal. of his own compositions. it seemed a natural progression Nicolella said he will be sup- See Nicolella / P10 Nicolella can play anything plementing his traditional per- The first time was a concerto to start making music myself,” The Thunderword / April 24, 2008 Make Cat’s New musicians needed to favorite revive Highline’s jazz band By Rochelle Adams cookies Staff Reporter If you play a saxophone, Here in the year of the eter- drums, or flute or even bag- nal winter, there’s nothing like a pipes, come help reform the jazz batch of warm chocolate cook- band. ies to brighten the day. Ben Thomas, a Highline mu- Tasty chocolate chip cookies are easy to make and are better for In honor of Earth Week, these sic instructor and adviser for the you than the ones you buy at the store. delicious cookies also incorpo- jazz band, is looking for stu- rate some organic ingredients. dents for the band who are dedi- You may substitute milk choco- bowl until creamy. If you are cated and willing to put in time 2 ¼ cups of organic all- using electric beaters, be sure for practice. Any instrument is purpose flour not to lift them up too far up welcome. 1 tsp. baking soda from the bottom of the bowl or “I’ve heard a jazz CD with 1 tsp. salt mixture will eject onto all local bagpipes once,” Thomas said. Dr. Benjamin Thomas 1 ¼ cups (2 ½ sticks salted surfaces, including yourself. “Any instrument can play jazz. butter), softened Add eggs one at a time, beat- We just need people who are in- sic experience, and instruction ¾ cup organic granulated ing thoroughly after each addi- terested in playing.” from Thomas, who is a profes- sugar tion. Gradually add flour mix- During Winter Quarter jazz sional artist. ¾ cup organic brown sug- ture. Fold in chocolate chips or band had to be canceled because His credits include playing ar, packed chunks and nuts. not enough students tried out. jazz, salsa, swing, and chamber 1 tsp. vanilla extract Drop by large rounded spoon- “That was a fluke,” said music at several festivals and 2 eggs fuls onto ungreased baking sheet Thomas. “This band has al- events in Canada and the U.S. 1 ¾ cups semi-sweet pans and try not to eat too much ways been a part of Highline for He also has three CDs under his chocolate chips or chocolate dough. Flatten cookies slightly years.” belt. chunks (11.5 or 12 oz. bag) by pressing with fingertips. He believes the jazz band When the band is formed late chips if you prefer, but I 1 cup chopped walnuts Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or is a very important element of he plans on taking their unique think the semi-sweet chips are (optional) until golden brown. For chewy the school since the band has styles and expanding on them. a better choice as they contrast cookies, remove as soon as the gone out there to play at events “If someone is used to play- nicely with the slight saltiness Preheat oven to 375 F˚. middle is barely done and edges around our community and be- ing Bossa Nova, a style that’s of the cookie. Combine flour, baking soda are golden brown. yond. They have done events part Brazilian and part jazz, I try And definitely use the choco- and salt in bowl and set aside. Cool on brown paper bags. in nursing homes, Seattle, and to get them to try out blues or late chunks if you can find them. Beat butter, granulated sugar, Store in airtight container and went to China one year. standard,” Thomas said. They tend to be a seasonal holi- brown sugar and vanilla extract use to impress or bribe friends, With all their possibilities for Though students are wel- day item in some stores. (or in my case, smuggled Mexi- family and bosses. Repeat as exposure, Thomas believes the come to write their own songs This is what you’ll need: can natural vanilla) in a large needed. band is a great advertisement specifically for the group, the for the school. band mainly plays songs from “They’re like ambassadors already established jazz artists for the college,” he said. to help the members learn all Special Project Award from at Des Moines Parks and Rec- That’s why he’s hoping to kinds of different styles. Nicolella 4Culture and a City Arts Proj- reation, Des Moines Florist and drum up more interest in being If you play an instrument and Continued From Page 8 ect Award from the Seattle Arts Corky Cellars in Des Moines. part of the band this quarter. want to be a part of this band, e- Commission. Individual performances are Some perks for joining in- mail Ben Thomas at bthomas@ what Nicolella enjoys playing With these awards, Nicolella $15 for adults or $5 for students. clude learning new styles, hav- highline.edu. Include your con- the most. will compose a piece, as well as For more information, contact ing the opportunity to play in tact information as well as what “Oh, there are too many to arrange a major work, for the 206-870-6527. front of an audience, lots of mu- instrument you play. choose one, or 100,” said Ni- newly formed guitar trio, M3. More information about Ni- colella, when it comes to pick- Comprising guitarists Michael colella is available at www. ing a favorite piece of music. LeFevre, Michael Partington nicolella.com. His new CD, Nicolella performs a mix and Nicolella, M3 will be pre- which was released in 2005, of his own creations and at the miering the works in fall 2008. titled Shard is available for pur- same time, works of other com- Series tickets are available chase on his website. posers. Nicolella went to Berklee College of Music as an under- graduate, initially to study jazz, Waterland Music Series though his emphasis later shift- Presents Abruzzi Pizza & Pasta ed to classical music. He received his master’s de- The Original gree from Yale, studying classi- cal guitar and composition. Buy 3 get 1 Free Nicolella also did post gradu- ...... ate work in classical guitar at the

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(206) 805-1704 ceived two awards - an Arts Des Moines Arts Commission Normandy Park, WA 98148 fax: (206) 805-1705 The Thunderword / April 24, 2008 Speaker emphasizes the importance of buying green By Shannon Clary son. is easy - use reusable water bot- Staff Reporter Fluorescent light bulbs are tles, for example, the Nalgene. now being pushed as an envi- But there is a major problem Products people use in their ronmental solution. They take with the Nalgene that has re- everyday lives are now going up a lot less energy and can save cently surfaced. Nalgene bottles green. the consumer money. contain Bisphenol-A. BPA has Tom Watson of King County There are several problems been linked to cancer and birth Solid Waste, and writer for the with fluorescent bulbs, howev- defects, said Watson. Seattle Times column The Eco er; there is mercury in them, and Now new bottles are being Consumer, was at Highline on they need to be recycled. sold that are BPA free called Wednesday to give a presenta- If the bulbs are ever broken Camelbak Bottles, but the old tion for Earth Week. they should be handled with Nalgenes are still for sale. Watson brought several prod- care and never vacuum up the This doesn’t mean every- ucts that are used in a person’s pieces or let them come in con- one should throw out their old everyday life that are now recy- tact with skin. bottles, said Watson. As long clable, or have gone green. Some stores take back the as they are not in contact with “If we are going to affect bulbs after they are used, but hot liquids, and kept in cool global warming, we need to Watson said not enough places climates, they should not be a think about how we live,” Wat- are doing it. problem. son said. Watson said more businesses Watson wrapped up his pre- Watson wanted to answer the need to provide recycling assis- sentation by asking the audience question of which products are tance to the consumer after the a favor. really green, and which are not. product is used. Other products shown were Clorox has now come out Cell phone companies for solar powered calculators, and with a line of cleaners called example are good at taking back hybrid rechargeable batteries Green Works, which are ad- used phones, he said. But even which save money and can be vertised as environmentally if people are recycling their used recycled after being used. friendly cleaning products. The cell phones, the big problem is He asked the students if they problem that Watson said he how many cell phones are being Carrie Draeger/THUNDERWORD could do one extra thing to help bought. the environment before the has with the products is the fact Tom Watson holds up a bottle of Green Works glass cleaner. that they come from the Clorox He said one billion cell school year is over. His requests company. He said he does not phones were bought worldwide involve buying green products, think of Clorox as a green com- last year. because they contain fewer tox- “It’s great that people are driving less, and doing things pany because of the chlorine “Do we really need to be ins and are recyclable, Watson drinking more water, but there that would work for them. and toxins they waste. switching out our cell phones all said. is a huge wave of people us- “Do something that will work “So you have to decide, is it the time?” asked Watson. Another product being over ing single use bottles,” Watson in your lifestyle, something that actually green since it is made The bright side however is purchased is bottled water, Wat- said. will save you money and time,” by that company?” asked Wat- that batteries are better now son said. The solution to the problem said Watson. Viaduct needs permanent Light rail to have good environmental impact By Jaren Lewis ers, Chipps said. such as the recently voted-down removal, presenter says Staff Reporter He also mentioned the posi- Roads and Transit measure, tive effect a larger light rail which was to be a large-scale By Jaren Lewis car capacity,” Moon said. Sound Transit is nearing com- system could have on grow- funding package to both im- Staff Reporter She pointed out that 80 per- pletion of the new 15.6-mile line ing areas, such as Federal Way, prove roads and expand public cent of trips along the viaduct of its Link Light Rail system. by providing a faster mode of transit in Pierce, King and Sno- The Seattle People’s Water- both begin and end inside Seat- Eric Chipps from Sound transportation for pedestrians to homish counties. front Coalition wants the soon- tle, and that its regional impor- Transit spoke on the current sta- downtown areas. “The concept of tying the two to-be-demolished Alaskan Way tance is therefore overstated. tus and projects of the agency Chipps briefly touched on together did not work,” Chipps Viaduct to stay gone once it’s Moon cited similar situa- on Monday as part of a presen- funding and organization issues, said. “It’s all down to money.” been torn down. tions in other cities, such as San tation for Earth Week. Cary Moon from the Water- Francisco’s Embarcadero. The Chipps spoke about Sound front Coalition spoke about the Embarcadero Freeway was torn Transit’s commitment to envi- role of transportation in climate down in 1991, and while many ronmental non-impact. change during a presentation for feared businesses would be hurt He noted that the region’s Earth Week on Monday. by the loss of such a large artery, light rail system is unique in Moon’s presentation was the city recovered. Moon said that it runs from a carbon-neu- centered mostly on the potential that Seattle would react similar- tral power source. Even on aftermath of the tearing-down ly to the removal of the viaduct. electric lines, most areas’ rails of the viaduct. The viaduct is “The drive-everywhere life- are powered by high-carbon en- a highway along Seattle’s wa- style isn’t viable anymore,” ergy sources such as coal-fired terfront, that has come under Moon said. generating plants. scrutiny as a safety hazard in She said that toll roads, im- He also brought up Sound light of earthquake damage in proved pedestrian walkways, in- Transit’s innovations in envi- 2001. State officials have said creased parking taxes and other ronmental awareness, such as they will tear it down in 2012, similar measures in conjunction routing water collected on light though City of Seattle officials with the removal of the viaduct rail lines to existing plant life. are still arguing about what to could promote alternatives to “From top to bottom, Sound do to replace it. car transportation, further re- Transit is looking at ways to Suggestions have ranged ducing its necessity. move forward,” Chipps said. from building a tunnel to sim- Moon said that the focus Chipps’ also talked about ply rebuilding it. Moon argued should instead be on repairing Sound Transit’s plans for expan- that it might be both more effi- Seattle’s street grid, and that a sion, most notably the 15.6-mile cient and more environmentally volume of small efforts could Central Link line from down- friendly to just not replace the add up to an effective solution town Seattle to SeaTac Airport. highway, and instead to route to the viaduct. The line is set to open in July of that traffic to a surface street “If you separate out all the 2009. and other roads. problems, none of them are that Sound Transit expects this to “Mobility is different from big,” Moon said. bring in at least 20,000 new rid-

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By Katy Weythman tion Day. The entire day is co- Staff Reporter sponsored by Women’s Pro- grams and consists of Vagina Highline’s 11th annual Unity Monologues, a speaker Debrena Through Diversity Week will Jackson, and the Extraordinary/ include native speakers from Ordinary Awards Ceremony all Hawaii and a hip-hop perfor- day Friday. mance, the 26th Women’s Cel- The “Vagina Monologues” is ebration and a Drag Panel and a film that addresses the issues Show. of sexism and violence and how Unity Week is from April 28 that impacts women around the to May 2 and it will be in vari- world. This will be showing ous locations around the cam- at 9 a.m. in the Mt. Constance pus and there are many events room Friday. on display. After the film Debrena Jack- The first speaker of the week son will be speaking about per- is Hauani-Kay Trask who is a sonal and spiritual growth for native leader and scholar from women at 10 a.m. Friday in the Hawaii. Mt. Constance room. Trask oversaw the construc- To conclude Unity Week the tion of the multi-million dollar Women’s Program will have an Hawaiian Studies complex that award ceremony to honor stu- was five acres in Hawaii. dents, staff and faculty who have Trask will be speaking Mon- made contributions for women day April 28 at 10 a.m. and 11 and/or overcome huge obstacles Head Roc (Center) will perform at Highline during Unity Through Diversity week. a.m. in Mt. Constance/Olympus Friday at 11 a.m. in Building 8 room. the Student Union. The Opening Ceremony is All of these activities are, important because, “The open- Head-Roc will perform in the ferences of the American health in the Student Union at 9 a.m. “building blocks for students ing key-note sets the tone. We Mt. Constance Room. “Love care system compared to other on Thursday. to look at things from different are trying to humanize broad in Action: A Hip Hop Perfor- nations. The film will be shown Unity Week will host a Drag angles,” says Harden-Abe. Dif- social issues,” says Yoshiko mance” will take the week’s in Building 7 at 10 a.m. on Panel which will show stu- ferent angles help explain the Harden-Abe, director of Mul- theme from words to music and Wednesday. dents what these performers same issue for all levels. ticultural Services and Student it will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday Kiana Hayes, who is a gradu- go through emotionally and The Unity Through Diversity Development. in the Mt. Constance/Olympus ate of Highline and a former later physically. The guests will Week Committee wants students The other events of the week room. president of the Black Student share their experiences as per- to take action. will include: For the last event of the day Union, will talk about her jour- formers at 12:10 p.m. in the Mt. “We want to plant seeds and Dr. Jared Ball will be speak- a student panel will meet and ney through education and the Townsend Room on Thursday enhance learning. What can I ing about “Love and Revolu- discuss how faculty and staff of need to open doors Wednesday Later that evening the per- do? How do I create change?” tion.” Dr. Ball will discuss the color contribute to Highline and at 12:10 p.m. in Building 7. formers will take the stage in said Harden-Abe, who is a idea that love and revolution its students. Toni Castro, the Dr. Andre Willis from Yale the Drag Queen and Drag King member of the committee. need each other for either of dean of Student Services, will University will lecture on “Love arena. This show will also be This is why all of the themes them to occur. Dr. Ball will be oversee the discussion which and Crucifixion.” His lecture in Mt. Townsend Room and ad- for Unity Week call for involve- speaking at 9 a.m. on Tuesday is at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday in will be centered on the self and mission will be free of charge ment from students, Harden- in the Mt. Constance/Olympus Building 2. the commitment to the self and for everyone who is interested. Abe said. “Love’s an action room. Michael Moore’s documen- how that is the root of social jus- The Last Day of Unity Week not a thing. Who doesn’t love After “Love and Revolution” tary Sicko investigates the dif- tice. Dr. Willis will be speaking the 26th Women’s Celebra- love?” Gay-Straight Alliance has a parade of events planned for spring

By Max Dubbeldam The main themes of the con- doing something like that at up and all the promotion signs ets will be free for everyone. Staff Reporter ference were to show where the Highline too. He said he would are created,” said Newcombe. For more information e-mail youth of today fits into the equa- need quite a bit of fund-raising The show will be held in the Newcombe at HighlineGay- The Gay-Straight Alliance tion and to get young people in- beforehand. Mount Townsend room and tick- [email protected] is planning many events this volved in the community. “We want to help them out in quarter including a Gay Pride “They’ve been the pioneers any way we can,” Newcombe Parade, a Day of Silence, and a for the gay community,” said said. drag show. Newcombe about the organiz- The GSA is also organizing a The GSA is a club for gays, ers of the conference. “Now it’s Gay Pride Parade in which they lesbians, and their allies to bring our time to take the reins.” will ask the other clubs at High- forth the issues that affect the At the conference there was line to join them in the parade. community. The GSA meets one workshop that particularly Newcombe said that the GSA every Thursday at 3 p.m. in the caught his eye. The workshop is also planning to set up a “day Student Programs area in Build- was set up by Josh Dean, a co- of silence” in memory of Law- ing 8. ordinator from the University of rence King. King was shot to Chris Newcombe, president Idaho, and it was about a project death in middle school because of the GSA, said that at the mo- that he’d set up. of his sexual affiliation.The “day ment the meetings are being Dean got a group of students of silence” is when the GSA and dominated by preparations for together and went to a big out- their supporters don’t speak vo- the various events they are plan- of-state city to find and help cally for the entire day in order ning. Last week Newcombe homeless and impoverished to have their presence felt. went to the Power of One con- members of the gay community. “It’s kind of like a peaceful ference in Portland. At the workshop they shared the protest,” Newcombe said. “There were a lot of work- journal of all their experiences. The GSA is also organizing shops defining who we are as in- “It was really powerful,” the first Highline drag show on dividuals,” Newcombe said. “I Newcombe said. “It brought a May 1. The event is to be called learned about my strengths and tear to my eye.” Divas in the Spotlight. weaknesses as an individual.” Newcombe is thinking of “We have the performers set T:9.75 in

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The Writing Center has start- ed Spring Quarter workshops to help students with grammar and writing. Workshops cover subjects ranging from “The Wily Com- ma” to self assessment and writ- ing portfolio cover letters. The Writing Center, located in room 319 of Building 26, is the place for students to get the help they need with their writ- ing. “One student came in to get help with his resume,” said Jenne Stanfield, Center tutor. Students are welcome to bring in whatever they need help with. The Center has started Spring Quarter workshops. There are both morning and afternoon workshops for the students to attend. Tuesday workshops start at 4 p.m. while Wednesday work- shops begin at 9 a.m., both are 50 minutes long. Thursday Natasha Stepanchuck/THUNDERWORD workshops run for one hour and A writing tutor helps a student in the Writing Center. begin at 1:30 p.m. The following workshops are Learn different techniques for and 22. Learn how to “spice citing your sources. and be prepared to get help. coming up: combining your own thoughts up” your writing with tricky •Other Tricky Punctuation “We’re here to ask the right •The Wily Comma, April 29, and another’s ideas. punctuation marks. Issues, June 2, 3 and 4. Learn questions to get their brains 30 and May 1. Learn where, •Citing Your Sources, May •Self Assessment & Writing how to work with quotation flowing in the right direction,” when and how to use this punc- 13, 14 and 15. Learn about both Portfolio Cover Letters May marks, apostrophes, hyphens, said Stanfield. tuation mark. MLA and APA formats. 27, 28 and 29. During this and periods. The staff at the center “helps •Summarizing, Paraphrasing •Semicolon, Colon, and workshop you will learn how Feel free to bring your writ- create better writers, not just and Quoting, May 6, 7 and 8. Dashes – Oh My!, May 20, 21 to avoid plagiarism by properly ing with you to the workshop better papers.” Bermingham invited to attend global educational summit in D.C.

By Max Dubbeldam national programs,” Berming- leges can assist people in devel- “I’d like to have more op- help support higher education Staff Reporter ham said. oping countries to improve their portunities for faculty to have partnerships. He said that the development higher education and infrastruc- international experiences,” said “I also hope I get the oppor- Highline’s Interim President of the international program can ture,” Bermingham said. Bermingham. “And I’d like to tunity to understand some of the Dr. Jack Bermingham has been be traced back to the successes Highline has had a lot of suc- have more financial support for priorities of other heads of high- invited to go to the Higher Edu- that Highline’s had in securing cess with this kind of project students to study abroad.” er education institutions around cation Summit for Global De- national grants. work in countries such as South Bermingham said that he is the world,” said Bermingham. velopment on April 28-29, in Highline also houses the Africa and Namibia. hoping that at the summit they “And I want to see whether or Washington D.C. Center of Excellence for Inter- “They asked me to highlight will ask the college presidents not Highline can be a useful The summit will bring togeth- national Trade, Transport, and things about our work interna- how the U.S. government can partner with them.” er educational, philanthropic, Logistics, which is the only one tionally,” Bermingham said. govern- in the state of Washington and The third part of the summit About Your Math Class? m e n t a l , has been key in attaining the will be about giving other coun- Worried and busi- grants. tries a voice in issues of higher Stressing Over A Math Test? ness lead- Bermingham said that three education. Going berserk Over Math Homework? ers and it different components will be Bermingham said that expos- will be led spoken about at the summit. ing students at Highline to more Come to the by U.S. “The first part will be about of an international atmosphere Secretary public diplomacy,” Berming- is good for their development Math of State ham said. because one in three jobs in Resource Center Condo- Bermingham He said that the U.S. adminis- Washington are tied to interna- leeza Rice, U.S. tration is trying to project a bet- tional trade.  A great place to learn! Education Secretary Margaret ter view of America to the rest Highline has also been tak- Spellings, and USAID Admin- of the world through the higher ing part in international faculty Resources include: Free Tutoring, Instructional istrator Henrietta H. Fore. education programs. exchanges. Videos, CD’s, DVD’s, Practice Test Problems, Highline is one of the few Highline has been doing this For instance, writing teach- Textbooks, Solution Manuals, FREE Graph Paper, and community colleges that were for a number of years by bring- er Susan Landgraf is teaching Much More! And there is always a friendly staff person invited to come to the summit. ing students from different English in China at the moment to help you find the right resources. Bermingham said that he is countries to America and pro- and Woody Moses is going to excited about the opportunity to viding them with an education be helping with environmental represent Highline at the sum- and giving them another view studies in Belize. Located in Bldg. 26, room 319 just inside the Tutoring mit. of America. Bermingham said, however, Center. It’s all FREE! “It reflects on all our work “The second part will be that they could do more in this and the successes of our inter- about how the American col- department. Open M-Th 8am-7:30pm, Fri 8am-1pm The Thunderword / April 24, 2008

with me once a week (at Berke- ees, he must be willing to stand a faculty forum at 3:40 p.m. on Garmon ley). I would start the conver- up to the board. the same day. All those meet- Continued From Page 1 sation by asking ‘What do you “There is a very fragile, deli- ings will be in Building 7. The think about this place?’” he cate relationship with the board. community meeting will be on said. ... You need to be highly aware Tuesday, April 29 at 9 a.m. in track. … You don’t want to im- Dr. Garmon was at Berkeley of what the board is thinking,” Building 99. pose leadership,” he said. for three years before the Board Dr. Garmon said. Dr. Thom Armstrong, for- Faculty asked Dr. Garmon of Trustees voted not to renew The Board of Trustees at mer superintendent/president to address his beliefs about the his contract in 2004. Highline interviewed Garmon of Copper Mountain College campus culture and how he Dr. Garmon sued Berkeley in executive session on Tuesday in Joshua Tree, Calif., will visit plans to fit into it. The question for failing to renew his contract, and will continue to interview Highline on the April 29-30. stated, in part, “Faculty here at but lost the case in 2006. Ac- the remaining four finalists as Dr. Armstrong’s faculty forum Highline have a great deal of cording to newspaper reports, a they visit Highline. will be on April 29 at 3:40 in autonomy in curriculum devel- jury decided that racial factors Next to visit Highline will be Building 7. Dr. John Garmon opment and assessment activi- were involved in Garmon’s fir- Highline’s own interim presi- Classified staff and exempt ties. Some leaders might find ing, but also found that the dis- dent, Dr. Jack Bermingham. staff will meet with Dr. Arm- this level of autonomy differs Dr. Garmon received his trict had other “lawful reasons” Dr. Bermingham will give a strong at 9 a.m. on April 30, and from their own expectations of Ph.D. in American and Brit- for firing him. faculty forum today at 3:40 p.m. his student forum will be at 11 faculty.” ish literature from Ball State in “It was a pyrrhic victory,” Dr. in Building 7 and will give three a.m. the same day. Both forums “The curriculum is the prop- Muncie, Ind. Garmon said of the outcome of forums tomorrow: a classified will be held in Building 7. erty of the faculty. … The fac- “Most of my experience (in the trial. staff and exempt staff forum at The community forum for Dr. ulty drive the institution,” Dr. administration) has been as a How Dr. Garmon might fare 9 a.m. in Building 7; a student Armstrong will be held April 30 Garmon said. chief academic officer,” Dr. with the Highline Board of forum at 11 a.m. in Building at 2 p.m. in Building 99, room “A strength of mine is my un- Garmon said. Trustees was on the minds of 7; and a community forum in 131. derstanding as a faculty mem- Before starting at New Mex- some of the faculty members at Building 99, room 131 at 2 p.m. The final candidate, Randall ber,” he said. “My background ico State University-Carlsbad, the faculty forum on Monday. Each forum will last for around Lawrence, the vice president of is in the classroom.” Dr. Garmon was the president Faculty Union President Dr. 50 minutes. instruction at Olympic College Dr. Garmon taught commu- of Berkeley City College, for- Ruth Windhover asked Dr. Gar- Dr. Julie Leidig, the vice in Bremerton, will visit High- nity college for many years be- merly Vista Community Col- mon what he thought a presi- president for instruction at the line on May 1-2. fore getting into administration. lege in Berkeley, Calif. dent’s relationship with a board Lonestar College-Montgomery Lawrence will give three fo- After spending some time in While Berkeley has only should be. in Conrad, Texas, will visit rums on May 1 in Building 7: a administration, he realized that 5,000 students, Garmon said the Dr. Garmon said that the Highline next Monday and classified and exempt forum at 9 he was going to need a doctoral diversity there rivals Highline. president must not only advise Tuesday. a.m.; a student forum at 11 a.m.; degree to be able to advance. “I would have students meet and work with a board of trust- Dr. Leidig will give a classi- and a faculty forum at 3:40 p.m. fied staff and exempt staff forum Lawrence’s final forum will at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 28; be held on May 2 at 9 a.m. in a student forum at 11 a.m.; and Building 99, room 131. ceived, or are receiving a Tem- obtaining her associate of ap- WorkFirst porary Assistance for Needy plied science degree in Human Continued From Page 1 Families (TANF) cash grant, Services within the next two and meet certain income guide- years. 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Michelle Oquendo ‘08 codes that are only partly within event. Technical Management Supreme Court city borders, meaning jurors “I can’t remember anything Continued From Page 1 may not be actual Tukwila resi- of this scale coming to High- dents. line,” Joy Smucker said. The final case, which will Smucker is a member of the open discussion in Building 7 begin at 1:30 p.m., will settle committee and chairwoman of Since 1975, 227,605 undergraduate students the validity of the state seizing the Business Division on cam- system-wide graduated from DeVry and from 1:20 to 2:30 p.m. 90% of those in the active job market were On Tuesday, the Court will a hospitalized criminal defen- pus, and was one of the driv- employed in career-related positions within sit in actual session and hear ar- dant’s property by ex parte or- ing forces behind arranging the 6 months of graduation. der (an order decided without Court’s visit. guments in three pending cases. If you have some college, you can complete 3600 S. 344th Way Federal Way, WA 98001 The first case, which will be- input from the defendant). Highline offered a class to your bachelor’s degree in DeVry University ’s gin about 9 a.m., concerns a lo- Members of Highline’s com- coordinate with the visit, Politi- accelerated courses. Classes start soon, so cal rental association filing suit mittee that are organizing the cal Science 292/Legal 282. discover the education that is helping Michelle build a future she can be proud of. against the City of Des Moines visit said the Court’s days in Des This two-credit, late-start over whether denying a pub- Moines should be of particular class will discuss the history of Log on to lic disclosure request triggers a interest to students in political Washington’s Supreme Court, DeVryCompletion.com/HCC one-year statute of limitations. science classes, Administration as well as reviewing the cases The second case, which will of Justice classes and Honors they hear during their visit to DeVry University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the begin at 10:15 a.m., will decide students, but that both days are Highline. North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Program availability varies by location. whether the Tukwila Municipal a great opportunity for any stu- The class started Friday, © 2008 DeVry University. All rights reserved. Court can select jurors from zip dent on campus to witness a rare April 18.

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