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DAPPER, WRCmay 'CATS HEAD TO NATIONALS Player of the ;; be cut year leads by Tim Yeadon Staff reporter team in 8- DAPPER and the Women's Re source Center could become part of point win the Student Health and Counseling Center in order for Student Affairs to by Brett Allen come up with their portion of a 5 per Staff reporter cent operating budget cut proposed by Governor Gary Locke. The men's team used all of If that happens, the $40 student the weapons in its arsenal Tues . health and counseling fee will have to day night in Nicholson Pavilion stretch a little further. to win the PNW AC tournament, On Dec. 31, 1996, President Ivory and advance to the national tour Nelson asked all university depart nament in Tulsa, Okla. ments to prepare for either a 5 percent The 'Cats ended Simon budget cut or a 0 percent increase in Fraser's season with an exciting the state legislatures soon-to-be-re- 81-72 victory in front of a rau ~ leased budget. cous, near-capacity crowd. Abdul Nasser, vice president of The Wildcats began their business and fi nancial affairs, said the quest for the national title last university will not know which sce Saturday night in Nicholson nario to prepare for until the state leg against St. Martin's. islator passes the final budget. Locke Great bench play helped the has asked that the cuts not effect non 'Cats to a 79-65 victory, and a instructional items. trip to the district championship "Until the hammer hits we won't with Simon Fraser. Photo courtesy of Greg Kummer/University News See BUDGET/Page 2 While Willie Thomas spent plenty of time above the rim this season, cutting the net See WIN/Page 9 ~as a happy occasion for the player of the year. Nelson visits Africa Is youth violence African studies, and how it links rising in Ellensburg? by Kwame Amoeteng egation to the West African nation of Ghana on a week-long excursion to ex with educational programs in this Staff reporter plore possible areas of cooperation be country, David Hedrick, director of by Lydia West not a gang mentality," Dolores Cleary, sociology professor with a specializa In what may lead to an enhanced tween Central and selected Ghanaian in international studies said. Scene editor African studies program at Central, stitutions. "What we're trying to do," tion in criminology, said. President Ivory Nelson is heading a "The president is very eager to see Hedrick said, "is expand our inter With the swing of a sawed-off base Cleary said she thinks the police are three-member administrative del- that students here experience other cul national studies and programs in a ball bat, Ellensburg was knocked head overreacting and creating a problem tures," Judy way that provides quality academic long into a controversy over whether where one doesn't exist. •••······•:::3;eren1J.1••············· Mi 11 er, programming for our students in "gangs" have truly invaded this small "The police have tried to say for a N c ts-on•' s · area studies, in content studies in town. long time that there is a gang problem to Afric administra different disciplines, and in study "We see youth violence more and and there's just not," Cleary said. "This tive assis - abroad and exchange experiences." more," detective Mike Luvera said. is not an urban area with a lot of tru tant said. Currently, Central's m·ajor aca "The community may not see it or may ancy." ''The appre demic concentration areas are in not want to see it, but it's there." Some local youths said the heart of ciation of Asian-pacific and Latin-American Around lunchtime on Feb. 11, a fight the problem is a lack of things to do other cul studies. But with funding for the occurred at Ellensburg High School around Ellensburg. They said if tures will trip from OISP office, Central may between two boys. After school, sev younger comunity members had more enhance broaden the areas of study to in eral students returned, wielding sawed to do, "gang activity" would probably students' clude Africa. off baseball bats, to avenge the victim lessen.- understand "We think it's vital to give fac of the lunchtime attack. "Fdr a lot of them. if you have noth ing of glo ulty and students opportunities to School officials and Ellensburg po ing to fill your time, you start filling it bal issues." study and experience other parts of lice said they fel t this act was typical with whatever' s there, and the less stu ff Some the world," Hedrick said. "We "gang-type activity." there is to do, the more you make some faculty think Africa is incredibly important "Anytime you have rwo or more thing to do, and it's not always some members at in size, population and the issues people involved in criminal activity, thing good," Jeremy Phillips, Central Central it's dealt with during pre-coloniza- using weapons like they were, it's gang freshman and volunteer at Kittitas activity," Luvera said. have shown See/GHANA Page 3 Ilustration by David Dick/Observer interest in Many disagree. See YOUTH/Page 3 "We have here a group mentality, Page 2 Thursday, March 13, 1997 Observer Students s BUDGET: Health Center struck s may pick up the slack by book -by Aimee Peterson News editor workload." Baker added that starting next I From Page 1 The state does not mandate that year he hopes to implement a there be a program named DAPPER on yearly cost of living increase to crook know what the legislature is going campus, but Central is required by the $40 fee. to do to us," Nasser said. Washington to offer drug prevention, "We will provide as much ser- Monday, March 3, 7:30 p.m. asked the man to stop bumping On Feb. 20 Jack Baker, interim counseling and education to students. vice as the students are willing to University Police arrested a 19- into his game and turned back to director of the student health and "Alcohol abuse is the number one tax themselves for," Baker said, year-old man at the SUB for tres play. The suspect then punched counseling center, met with the reason why students don't graduate on "I have a feeling there is more passing. The man had been warned the man and fled the scene. ASCWU Board of Directors and this campus," Dettner said, "and cut- want than the dollars provide numerous times previous to his ar Witnesses said the victim did said he was worried about possible ting the DAPPER program doesn't for." rest not to return to the SUB because nothing to warrant the assault. cuts in the Student Affairs division. make a lot of sense to me." Lee Williamson, director of his behavior was found to be threat Th<" suspect went to University He said those cuts could include Baker said if either DAPPER or the the women's resource center, ening, intimidating and inappropri Police the next day to explain DAPPER and the Women's Re women's center was cut by Student said she didn't feel the missions ate. what happened. He was charged source Center. Affairs, the health center would have of the women's center and the with assault in the fourth degree. If either or both departments to pick up the slack - stretching a student health center were inter Thursday, March 6, 12:49 p.m. were subjected to cuts, Baker said depleted health center budget even changeable. A Sony 13-inch color TV and an Friday, March 7, 9:50 p.m. it could mean the Student Health more. Williamson said she felt the thropology book were stolen from An 18-year-old woman re and Counseling Center may have to "Both DAPPER and the Women's heal th and counseling center was the seventh floor of Muzzall Hall. ported several books were stolen take over those services. Resource Center have very similar created to cure the sick - not to The 19-year-old man had left his from her room on the seventh During the meeting, BOD Presi kinds of issues that the Student Health serve as a women's center, add room unlocked while he was away floor in MuzzalJ. The suspect dent Adam Eldridge said he and Counseling Center tend to ad- ing, "being a woman by nature, of for approximately six hours. gained entry through an unlocked couldn't support cuts to the dress," Sarah Shumate, vice president being a woman, does not make door. Estimated Joss is $100. women's center or DAPPER be of Student Affairs, said concerning you sick." Frid~y, March 7, 12:35 p.m. cause he considered them vital to Baker's comments. Williamson said the women's A 24-year-old man playing pin students. Eldridge added he felt "If the health center wanted to add center does some crisis counsel ball in the SUB Games Room picked . fi;i~n,.March 7, 9:~Q p~D]·.... there w~re other places with bigger additional serviees it would have to be ing ..:...... , "but that is incidental, up the machine to shake it and Another 18-year-old woman budgets that could absorb ti'\~. cuts covered by the fee," Shumate said. women come here because they bumped into the 24-year-old man living on the seventh floor of such as athletics and the vice presi Baker said he wasn't originaJly are comfortable here and see this playing next to him. The victim Muzzall reported her pre-calculus dent of student affairs office oper worried about the cuts because the stu- place as a refuge." and logic books and a workbook ating budget. dent health center is not state funded, "You can't replace the were stolen from her unlocked Mark Dettner, interim director but instead, derives its revenue from a Women's Resource Center with MARK A. room. of the DAPPER program, said he quarterly $40 fee assessed to students. a health and counseling center," doesn't think the student health cen He agrees with Dettner the counseling she added. CHMELEWSKI University Police Notice: ter could handle the increased traf and medical portions of his department Baker said he wasn't sure how Former Kittitas County Deputy University Police get multiple fic if DAPPER was cut. are already operating at full capacity. the budget scenario would play Prosecuting Attorney: 1991-1996 reports at the end of every quarter "They have a t~o week wait to "The waiting list at the counseling out in the end. Emphasis in Cnininal Defense · aboul stolen textbooks; pai"ticu: get in to see a counselor," Dettner center is alway.s ·.full and:then. by -9:30 ··.. .. '~Maybe · I won't e¥en get. to. .J~riy in the'IibraFy arid the dining· said. "That's an area that needs a.m. the medica.t sidHs Tull,'~ Baker make a· decision," Baker said . 933-lLAW (1529) · hail. They encou.rage students not more support - not an area that said. 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Cummings said the project would be funded by the OISP tion and post-colonization." to train teachers in the Central Washing Those issues, Hedrick said, are im ton school district to be workshop re portant to study because Africa is key sources for their counterparts in Accra. to understanding American culture - "We want teachers from our district particularly the African-American heri to interact with teachers in Accra on tage. content areas like writing," Cummings The OISP, with the help of Osman said. "After that, teachers in Accra can Alawiye, director of curriculum and begin their own writing projects when supervision and a native of Ghana, has they go back to their classrooms." been exploring possible cooperation for Cummings said she is very optimis several years, said Hedrick. Five faculty tic about the success of the program and David Dick/Observer members and two administrators went may be visiting Ghana for the second A reserve officer patrols the halls of Ellensburg High School during school hours. The to Ghana on a 12-day familiarization time in August. patrolling program started a few years ago. tour last summer. "We are also going to learn the cul In the summer delegation was ture, history and language of Ghanaians Bobby Cummings, an English profes in exchange for what we offer them," YOUTH: Behavior puzzles police sor, who was instrumental in laying the Cummings said. "We want (the idea foundation for a writing exchange of) the global village to become a real ''There's definitely a problem, not all blue, and he said 'Good thing I ain't From Page 1 project between teachers in Central ity." a big problem, but it's a rising prob a Blood,' and he pulled out a 9mm and lem," another EHS sophomore said. put it to [my friend's] chest, then he County Youth Services, said. Several incidents of youth violence pointed it towards me and drove off." EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Many students find things to do on have occurred recently, including an ·The two EHS students did not report TEMPORARY, PART~TIME WEB DESIGNER Central' s campus for lack of a better place The Ellensburg Electronic Community Task F:orce of the Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce assault on Feb. 19, when a man was the incident to the police. seek a part time Web Designer to layout and construct both the Ellensburg W~lcorrie Mat and to go. attacked by four young men who alleg- At a meeting addressing gang issues the Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce home pages. Ideal candidate will have a strong ,. "We're always up here (on campus) background in design and HTML, and will work closely with members of tfie task force. · the day after the fights at the high Overall direction of the Web Designer will be provided by Task Force Chair. This is a - ~t the games room to play pool," ar EHS school, parents and community .mem temporary, part-time position, beginning immediately and ending September 1, 1997. sophomore said. "We play pool, like, bers expressed concern about gang ac Candidates should possess the following qualifications: every day." Lr.£ h d th tivity. •Expert knowledge of HTML 3.2 (6 months experience) and familiarity with CGI StanBassett,citycouncilmemberand . J We a e "We have to get this community and Java script •Ability to execute clean concise web page design with an innovative edge director of Kittitas County Youth Ser '' back before they take over," Tonette •Creativity and willingness to experiment with new tools a must vices, said that there's no cause and ef answer, we Crandall, local mother, said. • Good working knowledge of the web and navigation concepts fect relationship between the lack of • Ability to work well under deadline • Strong organizational skills Phillips said he thinks the gang men • Possess a PC or Mac with adequate capacity, s.ottware, internet access, fax, and scanner stimulation for local youth and the prob Would patent tality being exhibited by local youth is lem of youth delinquency. far more dangerous than actual·gangs. Candidate must demonstrate 4 web sites constructed. $15 - $20 per hour DOE. Submit letter "What they don't understand is that of application with experience, education, and above requirements met, along with that answer "Unorganized gangs are a lot scarier names.addresses, and phone numbers of 3 professional references to: Ellensburg Chamber just because they have a nightclub or than organized gangs," Phillips said, of Commerce, 436 N. Sprague, Ellensburg, WA98926 on or before March 24, 1997. For mo~e information., contact Wendell Hill, Ellensburg Electronic Community.Task Force .chair, something, that's . ~ot going to change ~he . ' and seJJ .Jt. -."because a big'gaitg like tM :StoOds or · 962-2052 [email protected]. behaviors that the adults and the pohce · · · · Crips, they tend 'to stick to their own - department are trying to change," Bassett problems. They don't have to prove said. "It's not going to change the shop themselves, because they've already lifting. It's not going to change the intimi -Mike Luvera done it. But the kids that are around here dation. It's not going to change the car are trying to prove themselves, and it's vandalism." not just to the other people in rival Luvera agreed that providing activi- edly flashed "gang signs" and Feb. 23 gangs, it's to everybody." ·ties for young people is not going to stop when a Central student was assaulted Cleary agreed that the violent activ the rise in youth-related criminal activity, by a group of five or six young men. ~ty is stemming from local kids trying but he doesn't claim to have the solution. "Ellensburg' s getting worse," the to)initate gang members, rather than UMMER OBS "If we had the answer, we would second EHS sop_homore said. "People gangs actually being.a l~cal presence. patent that· answer and sell it,'' L~v~~a ·: don't ~ow. I got(:). gµn _pulled on me ''They do what they think gapgs do · The Central Washington University Conference Program has several said. · ·in Ellensburg 'the other da:Y ... some frtstead of what they really do," Cleary temporary custodian positions available. These positions are expected Some students and community mem- guy came up in a red car and asked me said. "So, in some ways, it can escalate to begin the week of finals (no later than June 14, 1997) and will bers agree with Ellensburg Police's view ifl' d seen two kids on a mountain bike, into something much worse." tenninate on or before September 19, 1997. Preference will be given to of the situation and believe there is a and I said 'Yeah, they went that way.' -David Dick contributed to this ar student employees, temporary employees, and persons who are developing gang problem in Ellensburg. Then he asked me why I was wearing ticle enrolled spring quarter of 1997 as full-time students with plans to enroll as full-time students at Central during fall quarter of 1997. To qualify for these positions, applicants must be at least 16 years of age and be able to perfonn physical labor. An original social security STUDENTS: card, driver's license and/or passport is required by law as proof of identity and employability. Applicants also must pass a background Relieve .your Finals Anxiety at the investigation. All interested applicants may apply at Courson Conference Center in the Registration Office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Applications must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m., April 18, 1997. NOTE: No annual leave will be granted during appointment. CUSTODIAN AIDE Hourly wage starting at $6.00 Applicants must have the ability to perform physical labor and be available to work all weekends. The minimum qualifications and necessmy skills include: professional appearance; customer relations, organizational and problem sp(ving skills; pimc_tl;lqlity; the abili~ to •· NEW .. DJ: understand verbal and written' assignments 'anti' follow-through .with 1 instructio~s. Typi,al duties lndude ~ ·sweepi:ng, moppi,ng ~ VQOIUtcin~,' > . :: LIMo ~·sERVICE FRIOAV'Nl&ffTs ::: ·> :dusting, :1aying o'ut 'Hn.'en: -- ma'king beds; emptrihg ·trash ,' ·fnovirii ·~ · furniture, setting up meeting rooms, and delivering and setting up audiovisual equipment. There will be three scheduled shifts, 7:90 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with • *2 WELLS a half-hour lunch break. Shifts .run seven days a week and days off R E vary according to workload. ~ Central Washington University' Conference Program WEST INTERCHANGE - ACROSS FROM DAIRY QUEEN Iii An KA/EEO/TITLE IX INSTITUTION • TDD (509) 963-2207 96-ALIEN (962-5436) Page 4 Thursday, March 13, 1997 Observer OBSERVANCE While the 'Cats are away . •• Two days ago, the athletic department announced the demise of men's soccer. SEX'.1 CAl/eWOME~ W lfH E':jfSHADOVll Next week, student and faculty committees will make AND ~H~l/Et) At:l.MP ITS recommendations regarding additional team sport cuts. It seems odd that these recommendations, crucial to If DEAD 6UYS LIE. if.IEAE. ON~CQ.E.£.tJ t.o..iG EiVOVG t-1 the future of athletics at Central, are made at the begin ~ov CA..J SeE 'EM 912.EA"f"Hf! ning of spring break, when most students are not on P~oPl.t 02t'111'l G campus to respond to the proposed cuts. p E.OE:S'TR-tA.J~ Qe.1..i G THA..i~ Goo ~ov c.A..J A. LL l'IJ\ Gt\\MAR.E.S Murr hJ C.A~S Ai l'JlC,~T PEoPL-E: o\JT WITtl c.t-lAS£t7 G'1 CA~S' ~~p K.Joc.~ er.JO WlTH TtlE.17~e. H~lltrJG (ONV(R\4'TIOt.IS A Sl..>61.k BLOW TO THE Last summer, while most of us were away from Q.u"'"h"'G oowiJ 'THE Srrri,..;iG UP 1 rJ Bto ArJv WHlll: 1G...aoll1...iG Ot= TKE FACE. t..\lOt)~ Of T~t, ~lt7E. STAl -Michael Bellamy publishers charge bookstores for text greatly expanding the types of course Store tries books has exceeded the rate of infla materials available to the faculty and tion. Though there are many reasons students. for this, in simple terms, yes, students Our staff would more than wel to reduce are paying more than they did for text come any further discussion of this Observer books 5 years ago after the inflation issue from students, their parents, or "The campus news source, serving Central since 1927" book cost· index is calculated. faculty members. In the meantime, Editor-in-Chief: William Baldyga Adviser: Lois Breedlove Are there any simple solutions or . look for an article in the future on our News Editor: Aimee Peterson Scene Editor: Lydia West To the Editor: . anticipated reversals to this trend? . new Custom Publishing service. The Sports Editor: Jeff Foster ·Photo Editor: Dave Dick Probably not, but two decisions made alternate course materials (from the Copy Editor: Denise Day Online Editor: Jason Gordon For first year students and their by the University Store management traditional textbook) this service pro Events Editor: Jeremiah Donier Production Mgr: Amy Pickering parents it's called sticker shock. For in the fall of 1996 will provide some vides is the fastest growing segment of Ad Rep.: Rob Kauder Ad Rep: Brian McCall upperclassmen it is the recurring phe relief: course materials offered in the college Office Asst: Jodi Blanksma Business Mgr: Christine Page nomenon each term of facing what 1. Offering a new service called market, and has already been enthusi seem like exorbitantly high prices for Custom Publishing (the topic for a astically embraced by a numberoffac The Observer is a laboratory newspaper produced by students in conjunction new and used textbooks. In either case, future article). ulty at C.W.U. with the school's communication department. The opinions here do not neces sarily reflect those of the university. Unsigned editorials and cartoons represent the reality of spending an average of 2. Discounting of new and used the opinions of a majority of The Observer editorial board. Opinions expressed $200 to $300 per quarter on textbooks textbooks. Beginning December 1, David Hess in letters to the editor are those of the author. is indeed sobering, and has raised 1996, The University Store began of Manager, University Store many questions amongst not only stu fering at the cash register a discount of --Staff dents and their parents, but also 5 percent off the shelf price on all New amongst bookstores themselves, as and Used Textbooks. How much will I Scene News well as the publishers and distributors this save the average student? Ap which provide new and used textbooks proximately $10 to $15 per quarter, or Who are Asst. Editors:Joshua Cooley Assf.'EC:litor: Mike BeHam · · to institutions of higher education. $30 to $40 per year. Perhaps not sub and Jo Lynn Draper Reporters: Mike Harn, Kwam Are textbooks really more expen stantial in and of itself, but these sav Amoateng, Kelly Lawing, Tim you trying Reporters:Sarah Petty, Keith sive proportiona~ly than they were ings, combined with the potentially far Whisler, Ryan Johnson, Erin Yeadon, James Leonard, twenty-five, fifteen, five years ago, greater savings to students now pos O'Connor, Erin Drebis, Mark David Henderson, Roxann when judged against the value of the sible from our Custom Publishing ser Weller, Cory Rikard, Jodie Murphy, Max Mormont, Ro dollar at these points in time? If we vice are efforts on the part of the to fool? I j Alamos Kauder look back at just the period from 1992 Bookstore management to provide until now, studies have clearly demon some relief from the high cost of To Whom It May Concern, 1Photo strated that tti~ increased costs that sourse materials while simultaneously I , , • • Sports Let me start off by saying, where ~·: · PhO,tpgr~phers: Heather Asst. Editors: Lisa Allen and ; ' .., . '' t,he ..hell do , y~ou gero(f by .stating thit l::·A ie~~ ~- M~rk Hegberg, Arlene Mike Parker . . . , LETTER WRITERS: 'Bhic"k'History Month and )eaoers fron\ .: .c ..~1mahez, Dawndra Budd. Reporters:Sep~mber Woods, All letters must be submitted by 3 p.m. Friday before the week of our past, such as Malcom X and Mar Kristi Taylor John Fazio, Brett Allen, Steve I publication date. Letters must be typewritten and less than 300 words. tin Luther King, Jr. is a bunch of Braeutigam, Jeremiah Acree All letters MUST include your name and phone number for verifica bullshit? You have the audacity to sit I 0n1me tion. Please write to the reader rather than to any specific person. there and tell me that you' re sick and The Observer reserves the right to edit for length, style, grammar, Asst. Editor: Garrett Grobler Copy tired of reading the whining that I libel and matters of taste. blacks are so-cailed doing, the Online Techs: Noah Witt, Asst. Editors: Brien Bartels Send letters to: Observer, CWU, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7435, or I bitching and complaining about what I Janie Wallace, Clayton and Carrie Starbuck bring them to the newsroom in Bouillon 222. You can also FAX them · Todd, Jamie Thomas . to·963-1027 or send them via e-mail to [email protected]. · . , '. ··'See ANGRY/page 5 I Observer Thursday, March 13, 1997 Page S ANGRY: Student has to offer. Obviously, because you • about it then they wouldn't fear for had the nerve to write that letter the Ed their safety. To go even further, no one speaks her mind way you did. So if us liberal thinking ma1or really needed to know about it. idiots would just shut our mouths, Another point of irresponsibility on From page 4 maybe, just maybe, we won't see re- the part of the Observer staff is that sistance, right? WRONG! feels paper they only printed part of the letter, for happened years ago, and the excuses You're telling me to think about it, us to read. This smacks of faulty jour- blacks are making. And you think that Mr. employee, secretary, ground per- nalism. After all, there are times when wasn't a racist or hateful letter. Come son, or should I say "normal people," was wrong half of the story is worse than no story on now, who are you trying to fool? whomever you claim to represent. We at all. To the Editor: This is not just any opinion, this is an African-Americans have worked too I encourage the staff of the Ob- opinion of hate. There's no other word hard to get to where we' re at and we server to, in the future, keep letters like Over the last couple of weeks there for it. And have I ever once com- are proud of who we've become. We this out of an otherwise good periodi- has been an uproar over an unsigned plained about having to take American loo~ vp to.o.ur past, presen,t, ap9 future cal. Also, if they receive letters of this letter regarding Black History Month. ... History, World Civilization, and U.S. leaders, and will and always will ac- type in the future I would encourage Students and staff have spoken out and History to graduate; sit in those history knowledge the one month out of them to shred them, burn them, or expressed their disdain for the views classes five hours a week for two or twelve months, "Black History flush them. Just don't print them. expressed in this letter. Some have three years, and learn about the pil- Month." even said that they feel endangered by grims, Columbus, the Europeans, and I'm asking you, the "normal per- With all due respect. the implied threats by the authors of let's not forget George Washington? son," to open your eyes and hear me, this letter. What did he do for me? don't just listen. Hear what I have to Lee Kessler I, personally, don't agree with the No, I have never once complained. say. You stated your opinion, now I'm Education Major opinions of those unnamed students Why? Because that's more knowledge stating mine. So we're equal right? who composed the aforementioned for me, and like you said, "we want to This is not a racist letter, this is letter. But, by the same token, I believe EDITORS NOTE: live in a free and equally color-blind some knowledge being given to you; that it was reckless irresponsibility for Running excerpts ofthe letter in an society." So what the hell are blacks grasp it and hold on to it. the staff of the Observer to print an editorial was not only an editorial de- doing? They're not bitching, if they In conclusion, you say you don't unsigned editorial. There are reasons cision by the paper, but by the entire are, it's the fact that Black History discriminate against color, so read this for the intact policies against the pub- staff to answer a letter in the Obser- Month is not Black History Year. letter and try, just try to pretend that lication of such letters. Those "un- vance. The Observance is an edito- The minorities want to be treated the person who wrote this is not black. named ones" behind the "letter" got rial, not a letter, but a piece for the equal, yes, but are you willing to put ..but white. How do you feel now? exactly what they wanted from the members of the paper staff to voice your shit aside and treat them equal? Observer: A lot of fear and hate on our their opinions and thoughts on a sub- You also say that you never owned Think about that for a while. campus. I feel very strongly that those ject. Observer staff names were used a slave in your life, nobody said you who decided to print this letter are al- in the editorial to create a signed edi- did, but hey listen, try checking your Carmen Lehman to rial. family tree, I wouldn't be surprised if most as much to blame for the fear on someone in your family did. So other our campus as those who wrote it. After all, but for the Observer printing cultures have had it much worse, huh? the letter no one would have known How would you know, you won't even about it. 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' ... \... . . \ .. ·~·. ~~QP /jy'the A.n~.hor M office and · ·All interested appHcants·may apply af the Conference Program Registration Office, Courson Hall, pick up an application, or Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. call 925-2725 for more information. Applications must be returned by Friday, May 9, 1997, 5 p.m. 1901 N. Walnut ~ Central Washington University Conference Program , .. ), '\ 1' l , ... , -, .• J,\n ANEEOfTITLE IX INSTITUTION• TDD (509) 963-2207 •.. - · · · ": -_:,, :. :.- ·: :~·~·_ e.ll~#sburg · · -·' . ~. .. . . - ...... - - . ~ Page 6 Thursday, March . 13, 1997 Observer drink and drive or ride with an im paired driver. Students who take said. "We don't really care where the pledge become eligible to win we go just as long as we get away a free 1997 automobile. The win Another way of saving money for a while." ner will be chosen from the pledge while enjoying yourself is to get in Of course there is always the cards sent in by students nation crease in airfair in the airline indus touch with the real America. Pack option of going home. wide. try. You as a potential sprmg up and go. camping with your ad Wherever your spring vacation "I would take the pledge be 'Tm taking off to Las Vegas breaker can take advantage of this venturous spirit, or gas the car up may be, this year the Prevention cause I don't drink and drive in any with my girlfriend, we're going to and save tons of money by plan and take a road trip. Washington and Wellness Program (DAPPER) way shape or form," senior Jeff a Mariners game down there and to ning and comparative shopping for has state parks, hiking/biking trails and BACCHUS/GAMMA Chapter Davis said. "I think it is important do some gambling," Hanken said. different airfare. and don't forget skiing all within a is helping students to "Play It for students to think about it before "I don't have a lot of money to With spring break only a week hundred miles or so. Safe." they take off for break." gamble with so I'll have to make it away ,students may have a problem For road trips there is the Or The campaign is a chance to get Students can take the pledge this last in the slot machines over the purchasing tickets or finding a ho egon Coast, California or Reno, ready for break and learn how to be week outside the DAPPER office four days." tel. which is only a little over 12 hours safe. The main goal is to get stu located in SUB 106. The winner of While some of us may be short "I'm taking off and flying to away. dents to take a Safe Spring Break the 1997 automobile will be an on cash, there are ways to enjoy Arizona for break," senior, Bryan "My friends and I are not sure of Pledge. nounced the first week of May yourself on a low budget, while Sabari said. "I can't wait to get out what we are going to do, but I'm By taking the Safe Spring Break 1997. managing to get away for the week. of Ellensburg and into some decent sure we'll end up taking a road trip Pledge, students promise not to For more information, please Recently there has been a de- weather." somewhere," senior Brad Lathrom drink and drive, not let their friends contact Mel King at 963-3213. Cancer patients benefit from cut-a-thon ently in children than these families. I pray for them every by Sarah Petty in adults. day." Staff reporter Children usually Participating salons are Hair West, have a more advanced Mane Attraction, The Inn Salon (up Childhood cancer is affecting the stage of cancer when and coming), Hair Productions, Salon lives of Ellensburg families. Kandice first diagnosed. Raz, Salon Fenix, Band Box Beauty Beedle, 15, and Alexander Mccrary, Only 20 percent of Salon, Artistry of Eileen's, Hair by 11, are both Ellensburg youths suffer adults with cancer Roseanne, Windy City Chat and Curl ing from cancer. show evidence that and Cutting Edge. They are currently undergoing the disease has spread Hair cuts will be given on a walk treatment at Children's Hospital in at the time of diagno in basis only. Seattle, and as anyone can imagine, sis, while 80 percent However, if you don't have time to treatment costs thousands of dollars of children show can stay to get your hair cut, you may sim that most people don't have. cer has spread to dis ply drop off your donation at Ooh In an effort to support the families tant sites of the boay Vations at 404 N. Anderson. financially and emotionally, the at the time of diagno All salons will be cutting at the Ellensburg community is pulling to sis. Ooh-Vations location. gether. The Hair Cut-A Ellensburg' s KQBE radio station On Saturday, March 15, Ooh Thon is not only to will be broadcasting live and giving Vations hair salon is hosting the raise money for these away CD's, movie tickets, ski passes Beedle-Mccrary Hair Cut-A-Thon. children, but also to and KQBE coupon books. For one day, 12 salons in town are offer community sup- "We want to help promote this as coming together and offering _their . David Dick/Observer port to the families. much as possible," Jack Kelleher, gen hair-cutting expertise to raise money .q.ch hair~ut will contribute at least $10 to the !Jeedle-McCrary fund. Marchel and eral manager and DJ at KQBE, said . for the Beedle~McCrary relief fund. Sherry Boswell, also "It should be' a lot of fun and we' II be Hair cuts will be given for a $10 time, their ·money is going toward ·a· cancers result from lifestyle factors of Ooh-Vations, are there to make people want to come minimum donation which is a fraction good cause." such as smoking, diet, occupation and the women behind this effort to help down." of what a hair cut in Ellensburg nor Cancer is the number one disease exposure to cancer-causing agents. fellow members of the Ellensburg Kelleher also said there will be hula mal! v costs. All proceeds from this that kills children. The National The average age children are diag community. They are definitely ex hoop contests and other events to cvcni \Viii go to the relief fund. Childhood Cancer Foundation says nosed with cancer is six and the causes cited, happy and more than willing to make it a fun day at Ooh-Vations. "It's a good deal for Central stu that one in 330 children in the United of most childhood cancers are un- host .the fund raiser. "Students need to be part of the dents,'' Karolyn Marchel, owner of States will get cancer before the age of known. "I'm excited about the response community, too," Boswell said. V~tions. said. "They get a good 19. and the number is increasing. One reason cancer is so difficult to [from the community]," Marchel said. "They need to help these kids and a g?od price and at the same According to the NCCF, most adult understand is that it behaves differ- "My heart feels good to be able to help show they care." Observer Thursday, March 13, 1997 Page 7 Prof goes to Italy paintings," Torano said. by Erin 0 'Connor Ever. ~ough he won the.schGLar. Staff reporter ship and chose Italy as his country of study, he still had to get final approval from Italy before he can go. T h e "I had to show them how they were European going to benefit by me coming there," Renais Torano said. sance was Torano received approval and a time of plans to leave on April 1. great en While in Italy, he will spend three l igh ten months in Florence and two in Rome. men t, He will be producing some new work w h e n to exhibit as well as learning some people teaching tools to bring back to his broadened Vince Torano Central -students. their horizons in many fields, most Torano plans to bring back slides notably the fine arts. of work from young contemporary It was in Italian cities like Genoa, Italian artists to share with his stu Venice and Florence that artists dents. Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci He also hopes to make future con left their mark on canvas and the ceil tacts in Italy so Central students may ing of the Sistine Chapel. have the opportunity to go to Italy as Now, Central art professor Vince well. Torano is getting the once-in-a-life Torano thinks his paintings are time opportunity to travel to Italy to probably what made him stand out study in the land of those masters. from the other applicants. Torano, who came to Central dur He specializes in figurative paint ing wi_nter quarter of 1996, recently ing which incorporates human figures won a prestigious Fulbright Scholar and cultural constructions. ship. Each painting takes approximately "I was very surprised when I heard one year to complete. He usually I had won," Torano said. shows his artwork in small museums. The award is worth about 18 mil Torano doesn't see himself as an lion lira, or about $10,558. artist first. He feels teaching and his Torano is going to use the award to artwork are inseparable. spend five months in Italy researching "They inform each other," Torano art and doing some personal drawing said. "I learn from my students and I and painting. learn from my paintings." He chose Italy because of his an Torano is planning to receive more cestral background, and because he than one award on April 1. thought he would connect better with He and his wife are expecting their Italian culture. third baby on the same day, and plans "I hope to be inspired for future to join him in Italy in July. Artists wanted at STEPS J-tave a sloY-y i.c:lea? Students and Staff for the Educa counseling center by April 9. Accom tion and Prevention of Sexual Assault panying the poster should be the Call lk..e ObseY-veY- al 963-1073. are offering $50 to the creator of the applicant's name, address, and phone best poster advertising Sexual Assault number. Awareness Week. 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I 1 Valid through 5/31/97 . .J ~------~------~-- Page 8 Thursday, March 13, 1997 Observer Observer's i ~ For the week of March 13 - 19 Look j b1it: Je-re.Miah Doriie.r ~ . s· [ Thursday, 13 Sat;urday, 15 ~ <' u= 8:30 a.m., Barge 201 T.B.A., Softball 0 ~ Interviews for Educators: @ Wenatchee Invitational s::: s:: rJl g Public School Personnel Co-op (=)' <:'d T.B .A., Track and Field Q ' ~ ~ 10 a.m., Barge 201 Western Open 0 :.8 Interviews for Educators: @ Bellingham ;·< ·S Issaquah School District rJl u 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. , Shaw-Smyser 11 2 n < VITA Tax Assistance §: ~ Noon, SUB Pit CJ') Photo courtesy of Theatre Arts ..E Live Music: Jazz., Hans 2 ;JJ Noon, Baseball ..@ Fahling Quintet ~ @Concordia ~ Seeing this comedy·was an error ~ 2: t; 1 :- 2 p.m., SUB 105 6:46.- 8 p.m., Lind Hall g._ Dromio of Ephesus are the younger The characters in the play kept repeat a3 La Tertulia • Spanish Physics Department: A Public ~ by Jo Lynn Draper twins. In a freak accident at sea, the ing situations. To be honest, it re & Conversation Group Viewing of Comet Hale-Bopp < boat is split in two, taking the father, 0 Asst. Scene Editor minded me of Groundhog's Day. The .~ ::s Antipholus of Syracuse and Dromio first 30 minutes were okay, but after 8 p.m., Hertz Recital Hall ~ ~ 1- 5 p.m., SUB 106 William Shakespeare wrote some of Syracuse in one direction and the that I was ready to die from boredom. < Prevention and Wellness Concert: IAJE night, Jazz ~ performances [ of the best tragedies and comedies mother, Antipholus of Ephesus and The cast was a big part of the over :t: Center: Drop-In Counseling 00 O" performed in the theatre. Dromio of Ephesus in the other direc all bad performance. Only Dromio of V5= .o 2 - 3:30 p.m., Wickerath Lounge 8 p.m., Tower Theatre ~ The Comedy ofErrors is not one of tion. Syracuse, played by Keith Edie, and Health and Counseling Center Play: The Comedy of Errors ~:::. them. After several years the Syracuse Antipholus of Ephesus, played by 0 General $10 Students/Seniors $5 ~ Non-Traditional Students The Comedy of Errors is the story brothers go off in search of their kin. Ryan Homer, were entertaining. The Q) ~· ·~ Support Group ~· of a family with two sets of twins. While in a town, the brothers from rest of the cast acted like they weren't 0 rJl Sunday, 16 0 Antipholus of Syracuse and Syracuse are often mistaken as the having fun with their roles and several t 3 - 5 p.m., SUB Chief Owhi Antipholus. of Ephesus are the older brothers from Ephesus. recited lines as if they were robots. ·§ Room • Native American T.B.A., Softball twins and Dromio of Syracuse and The play's plot was unbelievable. Edie was amazing, performing ac 00~ :E Artist Reception @ Wenatchee Tournament n robatic feats across the stage. Homer ~ was also fabulous at playing an angry ~ 3:10 p.m., Barge 412 l p.m., Baseball ~s:: Antipholus. gf Meeting: Faculty Senate Albertson College rJl ·a @ Nicholson Pavilion These two actors added a lot to the Q) ~1D Taco Time otherwise mediocre performance. §:: 4 p.m., Wickerath Lounge :! Health and Counseling Center 2 p.m., Tower Theatre There were two scenes I actually ~"' S.T.E.P.S. Meeting Sunday Matinee: The COUPON enjoyed in the play, both the fight .c~ Comedy of Errors • General scenes . ~ 7:05 p.m., Yakima Sundome $10 Students/Seniors $5 James Austin, who plays Ir------, I g Basketball: Yakima Sun- :goo Antipholus of Syracuse, and Edie ~ Kings vs. Sioux Falls 8 p.m., Austin's Eats I I fence and fight with staves against two ~ Skyforce •Van leaves from Live Music: "Campbell Z I , I officers. They did a great job of mak Road" Traditional Irish Music 2. § SUB Parking Lot @ 5:45 p.m. g. ing the scene seem realistic. Austin rJl I I ·~ and Jason Montgomery, who plays ~ 6:30 p.m., Tower Theatre 0 I I s:: Balthazar, did an excellent job in the ~ Discount Early Show: The Monday, 17 I I second fencing scene where they went 5 Comedy of Errors • All seats $5 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Shaw-Smyser 112 ~ I I at it again with swords and daggers. .g VITA Tax Assistance ~ I I 5 7 p.m., SUB Games Room Without the acting ability of 9,,, Pool Tournament 4 p.m., SUB 218 & I I Homer and Edie, this play would have Q) s· ·.;: Women's Resource Center: ::s I I been a complete bomb. ·a 8 p.m., Hertz Recital Hall Woman's Circle ;} I I The Comedy of Errors has good ~ Central Trio Concert: Carrie 0 points and bad points, but there aren't §:: Rehkop/, violin; John Pickett, ~ ~ ~------~ enough good points to go and see this 0 piano; and John Michel, cello Tuesday, 18 performance. u ~ 724 E. 8th • 925-4000 T.B.A., Men's Basketball ~ @National Tournament in rJl ~ Friday, 14 ::i:: m •Training focuses on customer service, marketing, credit investigation, loan '-.I.l 0< .g 8 p.m., Hertz Recital Hall g analysis and personnel management skills. :2 Music Department: Jazz Nite Wednesday, 19 ~ • We offer a competitive benefits package, including increases for promotion to ~ < directed by John Moawad 0 Assistant Management and Branch Management. Noon - 5 p.m., SUB 106 ::s :t: Prevention and Wellness ~ • 4 yeaf business-related degree preferred. · · · ·. ~ 8 p.m., Tower Theatre Center: Drop-In Counseling · ~ .D Play:·The Comedy of Errors •We are currently seeking 'to fiH positions in tl'le 'Puget Sound/Pacilic' NW area . ... ~ ... .- • • 4 1 1 • t t .. t • J If f f J f f I • t t I '"' ' General $'1O 'Students/Seniors $5 cj 6 - 8 p.m., SUB 210 :::.~ ~ . ','.·, '.· ·.·: . . ,', · · Send (or fax) resume to: .. · Fingerprinting for Student ~ ·~ 9 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion (D. Teaching: If you are planning rJl Norwest Financial Extended ~ Wildcat Nightgames: on student teaching fall, 0• ~ hours Gym is open until midnight § 2016 S. 320th, Bldg. ~ Ste. M 'Vi winter, or spring quarters, get (") ::s your fingerprints done NOW! ~ Federal Way WA 98003 ~ 9 p.m. - I a.m., SUB Ballroom n• ~ Residence Hall Council: ~ Fax: (206) 946-351 O ~.- First Annual Masquerade Ball 6:30 p.m., SUB 208 .§· Campus Crusade for Christ: ~ •Subsidi~ry of Norwest Corporation •Fortµne 500 Company . .~ $5 single• $8 couple . . . . Meetingt C 'over 36,000 empioyees •Open in 50 states, Canada, Ce'ntrat America and Guam (U ' ' . ;i °' <1t?H s,lt?4J\\•;}Jlt?;}4.L•Uollt?~JJ~}I JOOplno.s~munuoddo ::>!w~pt?::>y• Observer Thursday, March 13, 1997 Page 9 ____lillil:!~l!!ii1)!l !.__ i;il!::11:tii:lil::il!l !.__:i111~;ll:lii:!l!!i~lllilil!!ii~! WIN:, 'Cats on to Tulsa From Page 1 bucket with St. Martin's throughout the first half, and led 44-40 at the On a night when the Central start break. The pace was the same for the ers were cold-handed from the field, second half until Central pulled away Junior reserve guard Eric Davis kept in the last six minutes, outscoring the the team warm by burning up the nets Saints 19-5. from three-point range. The three Nasinec put the exclamation point specialist shot 55 percent from po1nt on the game with another two the arc , hitting six of Central' s nine handed jam at thy buzzer. threes, finishing with 20 points on the The Wildcats were primed for yet night. another rematch with tough confer Davis' effort was no surprise to ence rival Simon Fraser on Tuesday Central assistant coach Mike Burns. night. "Eric is a big-game player. The The Clansmen's hopes were bigger the game, the better he plays," dashed by the red-hot shooting of the Burns said. Wildcats who hit 12 three-pointers. In fact, good bench play is not a 1Junior Paul Fraker came to play new concept for the Wildcats. Tues'd·ay .~ sihking four ti e'y's ·anti · · "They've stepped up all year long," snatching a team-leading nine Burns said referring to the CWU re Rodmans. Fraker finished with 20 serves. points, and sophomore Tyce Nasinec Senior Chris Mosley, an emotional hit:four three's and ,finished with 18 spark plug off of the bench, gave the points on the evening. Senior Willie 'Cats a boost defensively as welL Thomas' chipped in a game-high 23 Mosley was called upon to shut points which included two high fly Todd Nealey soars past Simon Fraser as the 'Cats make it to nationals. down St. Martin's big men Tracey ing dunks that brought the crowd to at one point. But the Clansmen The Wildcats never believed the ne with the team. Thomas and Redd Pepper. its 'feet. weren't going out without a fight, they ative hype about them. "No one eve "I've been behind them all year, I He expanded on his role by excit !Central jumped on the Clansmen scrapped their way back to within one gave our guys the credit they de feel like I should be going to Tulsa ing the already rowdy crowd with his ear) y, leading by as much as 17 in the after a 15-3 run. serve," assistant coach Mike Burns right along with them," fan Mike on-court antics. Mosley is known for fir~t half. Nasinec and Fraker both Central went 10 of 13 from the pen said. "On paper we don't look as good Wells said. interacting with the crowd and getting ha~ 13 points in the opening period, alty stripe in the last 1:43, to run away as other teams, but one intangible we The 'Cats made it official by cut them into the game. helping the 'Cats to a45-29 halftime with the victory and the PNW AC have is our heart. We know that if it ting down the net amidst television After a fast-paced start which in lea'd. championship. Senior Todd Nealey, comes down to a scrap at the end we cameras, fans, and family. cluded a two-hand jam by sophomore :Central continued to pick apart who is a calm character when it comes have the heart to come out on top," The team will play in the first . l)c~N'l~in,e~. the 'Catts.\qweq dp~!l· the Sjmon Fraser defense in the sec to foul shooting, led the 'Cats with Hundreds of loyal Wildcat fans round of the national tournament on The team werit virtu·ally bucket for ond half, extending their lead to 19 eight- I 0 from the line. stayed after the game to share the glory Tuesday, March i.8, in Tulsa. Finalists named by Steve Braeutigam "This is an exemplary list of coaches," Frederick said. "Whomever Staff reporter we select gives us one of the top Central Athletic Director Gary coaches at our level in the country." Frederick announced last Friday that The coaching candidates began in five men have been selected as final terviewing with the search committee ists to become the next Wildcat head this week and will continue interview football coach. Four finalists have col ing through next week. Zamberlin legiate head coaching experience and was interviewed last Monday, fol the fifth is a former NFL player. lowed by Hosier on Wednesday, while The finalists are former Eastern Or Shea will be at Central on Friday. egon State College head coach Orson Wallace will arrive on Monday, March Christensen; Vic Wallace, head coach 17 and Christensen will follow on of Lambuth University in Jackson, Wednesday, March 19. Tenn.; Tom Shea, University of Mary All coaching finalists will be avail (N.D.) head coach; Tom Hosier, head able to meet students, faculty and staff coach at Winona State in Minnesota; between 10 a. m. and noon in room 116 and former New England Patriot line at Nicholson Pavilion. backer John Zamberlin, an assistant at Frederick hopes to have a decision the University of Richmond. made no later than March 20. Soccer gets 1 the boot ing into the NCAA division ID, North by Jeff Foster west Conference Central will have to Sports editor travel a lot more. Trips to California were needed in order to play a full In an attempt to solve problems schedule and the amount of money for within the program, Central has the program wouldn't cover the trips. dropped soccer from its list of intercol- Frederick voiced a concern for l~giate sports. .1 • • players, as. well .. ~' Three ·ractbrs' spawned this deci ~'4t l~as .t iep. ,s~u·~ei:it : (\thl~~e ~· cail)e ·sicm, athletic director C)~ry Frederic)< · }~t~ , ~Y.-.O.f(K;e.. ~o . '!s~ . P.e!1Jl!S~~o.n tb said. First of rill there is rio coach'. ' speak to other colleges," Frederiek Interim coach Larry Foster doubles as said. "The reason for the quick deci- · the women's coach, and there was no sion was so the athletes would have an money available for an assistant. opportunity for a place to play next Second was the problem of recruit year." ing. With no coach and the uncer Freshman Tim Burke was shocked tainty of the program it would be very to hear the news. difficult to bring in the athletes. "No one expected this to happen," , · The final concern was fjnancial. Burke said. "Central is going to lose Since UPS and Seattle U will be mov- students and student-athletes." Page 10 Thursday, March 13, 1997 Observer · ~~~~~~~~~~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Central goes 3-1 at tourney by Jeremy Acree against George Fox University, in pitched a three-hit shutout through Staff reporter cluding a solo home run by Andy seven innings. However, a pair of er Hinson. Five of Central's eight hits rors and some timely hitting by Pacific The Central baseball team started went for extra bases. Central was able led to three runs. Scott Earle came in out slow, losing two of it's first three to build an eight run lead heading into to retire the final six batters on his way games: However, the 'Cats rebounded the ninth due to the pitching of Jason to his second save of the year. · · to win the last three games, improving Morrow. Morrow pitched a five-hit Led by Dave Blocklinger's four their record to 7-4 on the season. shu'tout' through eight iri1l'irlgs~ · It· RBI' s, Central was able to defeat Over the weekend, the Wildcats looked as though the 'Cats were going Whitworth 9-6. After falling behind ventured to Idaho to play in the to blow out GFU . However, the 5-1 in the bottom of the second inning, Q>~ Albertson/Northwest Nazarene Invita bullpen faltered in the ninth, nearly Earle was called upon for the third fl) tional baseball tournament. Central blowing the lead. Central used three time in as many games to come in and posted a 3-1 record, the second best pitchers in the ninth, including shut Whitworth down. ~ mark in the tourney. Sunday's starter Mark Stewart, who From that point on it was a s. "'O·s After a seven-hour bus ride Friday, came in to get the final out, earning his pitcher's duel between Earle and ex 11:1 0 Central was unable get off to a good first save of the year. Central pitcher Jason Tracy. The two Central won the first of their home openers but lost th{ start, losing 5-3. The 'Cats were held Later that night, Central played pitchers battled it out until the 10th second game. to only five hits and didn't score a run Pacific University, winning 6-3. Cen inning when Chris Peck drove in a run until the eight inning. Cobb failed to tral took the lead in the fourth and with a RBI single off of Tracy. Earle now," head coach Desi Storey said. Central's next home game w 11 be get a hit in the ball game, ending his never looked back. Dave Silverton finished off Whitworth in the bottom "[As a team] we had a pretty good this Sunday in a double header against seven game hitting streak. and Mirkovich drove in two runs of the 10th for his second victory of weekend . .We need to string our hits Albertson College at the Tomlinson After a good night's sleep, Central apiece to lead the Wildcats to the win. the year. together a little better in order to score baseball field. The first game starts at put eight runs on the board in a win Starting pitcher Lee Blechschmidt "Earle is doing real well for us right some more runs." 1 p.m. .:~ ii> Swimm~rs fare i . A~\~7•C. .•..·•!.· sro well at nationals Jacobs wins 200 breast stroke by Mike Parker all fourth place finish. The men's teams from the Northwest, both men team finished sixth. and women swimmers knew going in Asst. Sports Editor "Being a freshman, I didn't know that they were in for some tough com •HAPPY HOVR 4-6 MON. - FRI. In last weekend's NAIA national what to expect," Jacobs said. "I do petition. •/ADIE$~ NtflHT TllVR$DAY swimmin~and diving championships, think the whole team .did real well." "We swam very well,"Youngquist freshman Joni Jacobs excelled to be "Joni was a top notch recruit," said. "Everybody who had cuts during ~KARAOKE TVEIDAY$ come Central's only national cham Coach Chad Youngquist said, "She the season swam well at nationals." pion of the season. Jacobs' first place dropped three seconds off her high It was on the final day of competi . tion last weekend that Jacobs out '125-'l-O't't 10h W. ~rd finish in the 200-meter breast stroke school time this season." helped power the women to an over- In a tournament dominated by swam Simon Fraser's Sarah Burrel in . . the 200 breast, beating her by more i than a second, 2:25.03 to 2:26. 73. CROSSETT CARS NEW Jacobs not only posted Central's sole m 1. national championship, but also &USED MAYTAG placed third in the 100 brea~t. Both APPLIANCES. Admiral times set school records for Jacobs.; @fi@ "When you set two records on a Complete Car & Truck Repair Mini-Fridges • Micros• 1Vs • VCRs •Clock Radios• Etc. team that has been national champi ons, you've really accomplished At Very Reasonable Rates! MDERLIHE APPLIANCE something," Youngquist said. 209 East 1st, Cle Elum Besides Jacobs' powerful showing, 925-1764 1514 Cascade Way 674-2706 the women were blessed with strong _.- 90 days same as cash OAC performances by Carianne Ferencik and Kara Jacobson, who placed sixth and eighth respectively in the 100 free. WE'LL ERASE YOUR Erin Mathews was sixth in the 100 free consolation final, and Leah Gilland COLLEGE LOAN. was fourth in the 400 butterfly conso Sale! Peanut lation final. The women's 200 med Hyou're stuck with a student loan thafs not ley relay finished third, and their 400 in default, the Army might pay it off. free relay made waves with a fifth Buster® Parf 't. place finish. Hyou qualify, we11 reduce your debt-up "Kara Jacobson swam very well in to$65,000. Payment is either Ya of the· the relays," Youngquist said. debt or $i",500 for each year of service, The men's team was led by its $1.29 which.ever is greater. strong relays. They had a second place finish and set a school record in the You11 also have training in a choice 200 free relay which was paced by C) of skills and enough self-assurance lead swimmer Marshall McKean. The DlllryGwt1Jo111orw 'Cats got a fourth place finish in the l•l!!!!!Dolry- to last you the rest of your life. 400 free relay and a sixth place finish \ , -. . ·Get all the details from your .. \ ... i in the 200 medley· relay. . . · Anny Rec·ruiter. · .· ·. · · · ' ' . . '· .·Individual standouts iHclu'ded Paul , ' ' , • ~ • • • .. ' .. t I. I · Masiella, who finished sixth i~ t~e ~ DO 1-800-USA-ARMY free, and Mike Doughty, who took fourth in the consolation final of the 100 free. 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WHEREAS, the Associated Students of Central Washington University has committed to a proactive approach to teaching diversity outside the classroom; and WHEREAS, in order to develop a more open-minded and enlightened society, we all must endeavor to educate ourselves on perspectives of all peoples; and WHEREAS, members of our campus community have been threatened by those who make state ments of intolerance; and WHEREAS, the actions of a few have created an uncomfortable social and academic environment on the campus; and WHEREAS, an unwillingness to learn 'about and be educated on these perspectives is disappointing in a world where boundaries do not end with an individual's personal belief system; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Associated Students of Central Washington University as follows: Friday, March 14, 1997 9:00 pm - 1 :00 am We resolve to continue to provide opportunities for campus community education on the subject of SUB Ballroom diversity and cultural awareness. , $5.00 single, $8.00 couple Photos available 8 - 11 pm. 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