the ThunderWord Highline College | February 4, 2016 | Volume 53, Issue 14 Highline wins national honor By Taylor Lee The Aspen Institute Col- list before,” said Kari Cantey, and equity are the three catego- Staff Reporter lege Program works to improve the associate director of Com- ries used in their research, Can- colleges’ understanding and munications and Grant Writing tey said. Highline was named as one capacity to teach and graduate at Highline. “While part of my job is to of the top 150 community col- students. The Aspen Prize is “Certain awards must be help in writing grants, a large leges in the nation by an educa- awarded every two years. The applied for, this was not one part of it is to tell the great sto- tional organization last week. Institute is based out of Wash- of them,” Cantey said. “This ries about Highline,” she said. This nomination allows ington, D.C. is only the first round. We are “If you want a welcoming envi- Highline to compete for a $1 Eight other community now eligible to apply for the As- ronment for all people, its hard million prize. Ten finalists will colleges in Washington were pen Prize for Community Col- to beat Highline.” be selected in fall of 2016. The among the top 150, including lege Excellence.” “So many students from all 10 finalists will be visited by Olympic College and Pierce “This award is based on data The Aspen Institute to deter- College. collection,” she said. mine a winner. “We have not been on this Performance, improvement See Award, page 12 Alvin Goode Teenagers’ tobacco dreams may go Program helps up in smoke as legislators support bill both By Adam Horner 10 cigarette smokers first tried Staff Reporter smoking by age 18. Rep. Gregerson said she women OLYMPIA – A bill raising hopes the bill starts a discussion the age to legally purchase to- on the smoking age, even if it bacco and electronic smoking doesn’t become law this session. and men devices has taken a step toward The Legislature is nearly half- becoming law. way through this year’s 60-day By Megan Smith House Bill 2313 proposes session. Staff Reporter changing the minimum age to There is some disagreement legally purchase tobacco prod- on whether changing the smok- When someone suggest- ucts and electronic smoking de- ing age is a good idea. ed Alvin Goode take advan- vices from 18 to 21 years of age. “I’m not a fan of that,” tage of programs offered the The bill made it through the said state Rep. Zack Hudgins, through Highline Women’s House Committee on Health D-Tukwila. Program, he was taken back. Care and Wellness on Jan. 29, Rep. Hudgins said raising “Why are they sending me sending it to the House Appro- the smoking age would have here?” asked Goode. priations Committee for fiscal some positive effects. Family ties had pulled evaluation. “It would save us a lot of Goode and his young son, Washington is not the only money,” Rep. Hudgins said. Genesis, north from Prescott, state to consider such a law. According to a 2014 report Ariz. to help his sister here in This past January, a law went by the U.S. Department of Washington. As he said he into effect in Hawaii that made Health and Human Services, also was hoping to enroll in it unlawful to sell tobacco and the total annual health care cost school and find some work. electronic smoking devices to in Washington state directly Despite his questions, people under the age of 21. caused by cigarette smoking is Goode met with Jean Munro, House Bill 2313 has been estimated to be $2.8 billion. Highline’s Women’s Program written to curb youth access to “There are bigger, more im- WorkFirst coordinator/ad- addictive, nicotine-containing portant things,” Rep. Hudgins viser, to learn about what is products such as cigarettes or said. “Everyone knows it’s offered for assistance here. vape pens. [smoking] bad for you.” “Women’s Programs helps “Young people will not be Even if HB 2313 passes in the students with individual ser- as drawn in [to smoking],” House, it will also need to pass vices as needed by our stu- said state Rep. Mia Gregerson, in the state Senate. dents we assist everyone,” D-Des Moines. “I was open-minded about Jessica Strand/THUNDERWORD Munro said. According to the Centers for A bill in the Legislature could affect how many people would be Disease Control, nearly 9 out of See Tobacco, page 12 smoking on campus by raising the minimum age to 21. See Success page 12 In this issue Campus life 2-3 Opinion 4 Puzzles 5 Arts 6 Sports 7-8 Food 9 News 10-12 Page 3 Page 6 Page 8 Programs must relocate Western music band Riders in Women’s basketball team for Building 26 renovation the Sky to come to Auburn continues winning streak Page 2 Campus Life | Highline College | February 4, 2016 Winter stays busy Representatives answer for Public Safety college transfer questions By Jim Sullivan By Mateo Cortez the university they choose. Staff Reporter Staff Reporter “The Transfer Fair is a place for quick questions,” said Lil- Public Safety officers faced The Winter Quarter version ley. “Students can bring a copy another week of strange inci- of the College Transfer Fair of their transcript. If the col- dents that are making this Winter Quarter one to remember. takes place next Wednesday lege representatives have time Sgt. George Curtis said Winter Quarter is usually the slowest Feb. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 to look them over[they may], time of the year for officers but for some reason not this quarter. p.m. which may be unlikely.” Student fights, exposures, a stolen utility vehicle -- this stuff More than 30 colleges plan If students are not able to doesn’t happen. And it hasn’t stopped. on attending, including popular attend the Transfer Fair, most in-state choices such as the Uni- of the information can be ob- versity of Washington, Central tained at the Transfer Center. Man flashes students in library Washington, Eastern Washing- Staff there are available Mon- ton, Western Washington, and day through Thursday on a first A male exposed himself on the 5th floor, Kaplan area, of Washington State University -come, first-serve basis. Building 25 at 12:25 p.m. on Jan. 26. campuses. It is still recommended to Two students stopped and told the student service coordina- Several out-of-state colleges check in to the Transfer Fair if tor that they had witnessed a man exposing himself behind a are making appearances as well, students are able to. bookshelf in the magazine room. such as the University of Phoe- Siew Lai Lilley “The Transfer Fair gives stu- Public Safety officers were dispatched to investigate. nix, Hawaii Pacific University, dents an opportunity to ask if Upon arrival, officers said they saw the male running toward University of Alabama and more. students write down the ques- they can participate in a cam- South 240th Street before hiding out in an apartment complex. The event will be busy, Di- tions they need answers to, such pus tour or even ask when it is Des Moines Police could not locate the man. rector of the Transfer Programs, as financial aid, scholarships, or a good time to enroll into the The man was described to be wearing baggy pants and tube socks. Siew Lai Lilley recommends if student’s majors are taught at college,” said Lilley. Unlicensed drivers cause accident An accident occurred in the North Parking Lot involving two This seminar will occur tus of El Nino, and use buoy and unlicensed drivers at 5:22 p.m. on Jan. 28. Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m. in Building satellite information to explain The unlicensed owner of a pickup truck was teaching an unli- 3, room 102. their effects in our area. censed female to drive when they collided with a parked vehicle. This event will take place on The woman stated that she had accidentally pushed the accel- Get help with your Feb. 6 from noon to 12:45 p.m. erator instead of the brake. at the MaST Center. Des Moines Police and South King Fire and Rescue were both personal statement contacted for further assistance. Two conferences Neither of the unlicensed drivers were cited by Des Moines explore diversity Students will be able to get Chat with local Police because Highline’s campus is considered private property assistance on writing a Person- police officers and it can’t issue citations on private property. Highline students may apply al Statement for college admis- Both vehicles received major damage and needed a tow truck. to two conferences relating to sion tomorrow. Officers from the Des multiculturalism. Attendees will learn how to Moines Police Department The first conference is the write a statement that is relevant will visit campus to answer Two students fight in library Second Annual Queer I Am to their achievements and goals, questions from students, staff Summit, which is a leadership while remaining well organized. and faculty. Two males were fighting in the Library before leaving the conference for LGBTQIA (Les- No sign up is required to Coffee with a COP seeks to building at 6:24 p.m. on Jan. 28. bian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgen- attend this noon workshop in allow members of the High- Public Safety officers intercepted the men while they were der, Queer/Questioning, Inter- Building 26, room 319i.