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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives and Special Collections at ScholarWorks@CWU. It has been accepted for inclusion in CWU Student Newspaper by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@CWU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Thursday, May 22, 1997/Vol. 70 Np. 25 www.cwu.edu/-observer Downtown shooting Man steals cop's shotgun; goes on shooting spree, nobody injured by David Henderson Staff reporter A 21-year-old Ellensburg man threw a large rock through · a Kittitas County Sheriffs deputy's patrol car window, stole a shotgun and went on a shooting spree, the Ellensburg Po lice Department said. At about 3 p.m. Sunday, the man, who police suspect was under the influence of narcotics, stole an unsecured shotgun from a locked patrol car parked near the corner of Tacoma and Main Streets. The car was parked in front of a deputy's residence. The man is to be arraigned at 3 p.m. on May 27 in Supe rior Court. Police are not releasing his name until his ar raignment. Once inside the vehicle, the suspect ripped off the dash Landry Corkery, 20, (above) strips to his briefs for a short swim in the board, bent the steering wheel in half, grabbed a loaded Ganges. (Right) Terry Vranjes, freshman, was the second person into the drink. Ryan Kothenbeutel/Observer Remington 870 shotgun and began to open fire. Students run amuck in power outage party See Shooting/Page 3 by Jason Gordon The chaos near the Ganges began with four students One and quickly grew to twenty, and then reportedly to 500. Flood danger Staff reporter Some were enticed to jump when people shined their student Several hundred dorm residents gathered around the ~ashlights on specific people and chanted for them to Ganges Thursday night to watch a few people, who had Jump. subsides injured stripped to their underwear, jump into the ditch following "I heard a lot of people yelling outside," sophomore by David Henderson the start of a 90-minute campus-wide power outage. Bernard Davis said. "Everybody was jumping in - it was Staff reporter Moore Hall resident Josh Brugman broke his ankle after crazy." while The flood on the south end of campus, a nuisance to jumping off a foot bridge between Stephens-Whitney and Police reportedly did nothing to stop the swim. many students last week, is receding quickly. The city of Moore Hall. "Everyone chanted for the cop to jump," sophomore leaping Ellensburg placed two large pumps in the branches of Wil "I dislocated and broke it in three places," Brugman said. Krissy Hatcher said. "Then the cop shook someone's son Creek that were causing the flooding and pumped the " I had surgery - nine screws and a plate are in my leg." hand and left." into excess water into the Ganges. This combined with the efforts Not all participants were as unfortunate. Davis said the officer told them they could continue of over 400 Central students, volunteers and a lot of sun "It was just something to do because we were bored," jumping as long as no one jumped in naked. Ganges light, has led to the evaporation of this year's relatively harm freshman Terry Vranjes said. "We rode around town to assist Drinking was also reported at the gathering. less flood. in the sand bagging, but they had it under control. The fun "Most everyone there was drunk," freshman George Barry Caruthers, facility management liaison, said it is ended when the guy hurt his leg; no one likes to see some Drinkwater said. not uncommon to have flooding in the areas near campus. body get hurt." "If they weren't drunk when they got there, they were Flooding normally happens when the snow pack begins The power outage occurred following a power surge that when they left." shut down a group of transformers near campus. No arrests were made. See Flood/Page 3 President Nelson imposes 1 percent budget cut by Tim Yeadon deemed higher priorities. cause anything larger would have been "That's up to the vice presidents," based on a formula that considers the News editor Each of the five divisions have listed "rough." Nelson's own office volun Nelson said. number of students enrolled each year preliminary priorities but are not say teered a 2.6 percent cut. But he did say the university will at Central. President Ivory Nelson has imposed ing what their final decisions will be. "People come to me asking for new not put any of the money back into the a 1 percent overall budget cut on Cen Abdul Nasser, vice president for Busi things, but we never have the extra cuts. One Percent Cut tral Washington University - even ness and Financial Affairs, said the cuts money," Nelson said. "So I asked all "The intent is to put it back into though an expected cut from the state would not be announced until the June the divisions to cut 1 percent from their priorities," Nelson said. · President $22,5000 (2.6%) legislature was never enacted. 13 board of trustees meeting. At the budgets and then to re-prioritize." Nasser said each division will not Academic Affairs 282,528 (1 %) The cut, which affects Business Af meeting, Central's 1997-1998 budget Nelson said after each division de receive the reallocated monies in full. Student Affairs 16,491 (1%) fairs, University Advancement, Student will be presented to the board. cides what things deserve top Instead the revenue generated by the Universtity Adv. 7,203 (1 %) Affairs, Academic Affairs and the This is the first year Central has priority,the money will be reallocated. cut will be added to a pot of money Business Affairs 112)42(1%) President's office will raise about imposed such a cut upon itself. Nelson Nelson said he will have no input in considered "new monies." $440,000 to be reallocated for items said he decided on a 1 percent cut be- the reallocation. This is money allocated by the state Total: $441,164 Financial Aid -,.. campus Cops No Power , "" ,.. .,.. -" Central students applying for federal financial confronted by police marijuana pipe and a storage house on is estimated at $150. 11:50p.m. Due to the Phase Ill electrical project, The SUB, aid can speed up the process by downloading ~ after loud explosions bag of weed. She 18th Street was Friday, May 16, 2:20 Police stopped a 31- Hertz Hall and the computer center will not a free Windows-based program for IBM were reported. was cited for vandalized by people p.m. year-old man when have power on Memorial Day, Monday, May compatible computers. Called FAFSA express, by SpencerI Sawyer Police located the possession of with knives. They ACD player, he failed to stop at 26, from 5 a.m. until 3 p.m. Also, on it replicates the 1997-98 Free Application for Staff reporter suspect after finding marijuana and gained entry through amplifier and 18th and Brooklane. Wednesday, May 28, from 5 a.m. until 7 a.m. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Using it can cut fragments of paraphernalia along the rear window of cassette player were After failing the following buildings will have fifteen to Monday, May 12, weeks off the application process. Download shredded firecracker with possession of the building, then stolen from the numerous sobriety thirty minute outages; Barge, Bouillon, the 11:18 p.m. the software at www.ed.gov/offices/ope/ paper outside her illegal fireworks. proceeded to break Muzall Hall weight tests he was taken to Computer Center, Hebeler, Hertz, Lind, A20-year-old express.html (the Department of Education dorm room. , Once Wednesday, May lamps, slash walls room. Estimated jail and cited for McConnell, Mitchell, the SUB, Shaw Smeyser, Stevens-Whitney Web site). i.nside her room, 14, 1 p.m. and destroy six foam loss: $500. driving under the Sue Lombard and Tunstall. woman was police found a The Brooklane pillows. The damage Sunday, May 18, influence. p May 22, 1997 - News - Observer SUB gets in line for earthquake readiness by Jason Gordon student life and facilities, said the com Gillespie said this was to accommodate Staff reporter New ideas for the SUB include a work mittee, made up of three students and the main flow of student traffic. eight staff members, will propose three A Campus Life survey said approxi Updating the SUB's appearance and out area, multi-purpose programming options specifying improvements ac mately 700 people frequent the SUB rebuilding its potentially unsafe south cording to different financial costs - every hour during the day. side is the main focus of the Samuelson facility and a two-story cafeteria. minimum essentials, wants and dreams. In a meeting on April 29, the archi Union Building Predesign Committee. The committee has brainstormed a tects informed the committee the south The committee, a result of a strate "Early estimates for the new SUB "The new part is actually the pit few ideas for the new additions. side of the SUB, where the book-store, gic planning SUB renovation task force are around $10 million," Jerry Findley, area, the ballroom, and the theater - it These include a work-out area, ASCWU-BOD, and Student Activities set up by Ivory Nelson last year, hired SUB operations and facilities manager, was built in 1969," Findley said, add multi-purpose programming facility are located, isn't structurally safe and Schreiber and Lane, who designed the said. ing the $7 million bond used to finance and a two-story cafeteria. wouldn't survive an earthquake of 6.5 remodel of Shaw-Smyser in 1993, for The earliest date construction on it will be paid off in 1998. The entrances of the SUB will also or higher. the predesign of a new student union the SUB may begin is 1999. The SUB's newest addition is the change. One entrance will be located "This whole section from the book building. The $125,000 for the The south side of the SUB was built only existing part of the building that on the southwest side near McConnell store all the way down past the BOD predesign of the SUB was allocated in three sections between 1922 and is expected to survive the renovation. Auditorium and the second will remain needs some serious help," Findley, from the Services and Activities fund. 1956. Amy Gillespie, vice president for on the east side but will be redesigned. said. 'Guide to Buy' calls Central cheap by Devin Proctor Costs, sources of financial aid, and Staff reporter majors offered are also part of the guide. If you thought Central was a good All information in the book was deal then for once you may not be the compiled by a research firm in Georgia only one. Central has just been listed which suggests students consult the re as a "Best Buy" in the "Student Guide sults before applying for college. "Our to America's 100 Best College Buys." research has shown that a prospective "Being included is no small thing, student could save $30,000 to $50,000 as literally thousands of colleges and or more on a quality education," Culler universities were researched," John said. Culler, the book's publisher, said. "The Not all Central students are in total 100 schools deliver the best education agreement with the books findings. at the lowest cost." "Central being ranked as one of the The 1997-98 edition of the book is best buys may be a good deal on a per out and Central was the only institu year basis," Central senior Alan Mace tion from Washington to make the cut. said. "The costs can be deceiving J.D. Cooley/Observer Many factors must be measured to though some students are forced to stay Newswatch, anchored here by Greg Fitzgerald, Aimee Peterson and Robert Moore, airs weekly come up with a valid result. All of the another year because classes are only schools considered must be accredited offered once a year or even once every at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. four-year institutions. They must offer two years. So I wonder if it really is one full residential facilities. of the 'Best Buys."' Need, academic, and athletic based Newswatch ~ells the story financial aid are also considered. In BestBuv coming freshman GPA, SAT, and ACT by J.D. Cooley "You can't fix mistakes," Aimee Peterson, Newswatch scores must be above the national aver- · "The Student Guide to America's 100 Best Staff reporter member, said. "And if you mess up it's really hard to get age and the cost of the school must be College Buy's" back on track." !~wer then,, average to be considered a Published by: John Culler and Sons "Good evening and welcome to Newswatch." The show must fit inside a 30-minute format. 0Qe of Best Buy. the director's biggest stresses is making sure it does. Most Cost: S17.95 The next generation of newscasters, directors and tech The book offers prospective stu Newswatch pieces are spot news and sports features, but For more info call: 1-888-744-7266 nicians are learning and developing at Central Washing dents an outline of each institution. ton University. The City of Ellensburg and vicinity is their it has reported murder and rape stories. Robert Fordan, laboratory. Here they experiment and fine-tune their skills Newswatch adviser, said the program is a powerful com before seeking a career in the electronic media field. munity-information medium. Every Thursday, 15 students produce Newswatch in "They have an obligation and a duty to provide a face their Bouillon Hall studio. Greg Fitzgerald, news director, not presented by the dominant media (in Ellensburg) and said production days induce mixed feelings. have fun at the same time," Fordan said. "It's a little bit "It's an exhilarating experience," he said, "but there are of spinach and a little bit of ice cream." times when you want to pull your hair out. You're work Newswatch members perform different jobs each ing with a deadline and you have to meet it or beat it." week. In the community they gather story ideas, report The pre-tape studio atmosphere is electric and tense. and shoot video for 'livers' and Voice Over Sound On News anchors read their scripts out-loud, camera operators Tape pieces. crop their shots and the director checks and re-checks "Each job is pertinent," Teri Cooper, production everything in multiplicity. Each program is taped only manager, said. "It's really amazing to see all that emerges once, so fluidity and exactness are crucial. from a student-run production."
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by Carrie Starbuck issue of inadequate funding from -the Staff reporter state legislature." For now, the board of trustees takes The election to have collective bar no position on this issue. gaining represented through Central's "We are just going to wait and see faculty unionr The United Faculty of how the election turns out," trustee Central, has been changed to May 29. Fritz Glover said. "Right now we are Collective bargaining is a bilateral not discussing it." process that requires dialogue between The vote next Thursday will deter the faculty union and the administra mine faculty interest in becoming a col tion. If the faculty votes for collective lective bargaining union. bargaining, they are basically saying "It's certainly a piece of info we are they want a stronger voice in negotia interested in," Gwen Chaplin, board of tions with the administration. trustees chairman, said. "But we don't According to the union's web site, want to interfere with the election. www.unitedfaculty.org, collective bar Right now the board wants to be still." gaining increases faculty input and re Alarid said he hopes by forming this sults in a legally binding agreement that collective bargaining union, all can is mutually acceptable to all parties. work together to discover what issues The board of trustees granted are important to tackle, as well as find Central's faculty permission to have ing the right approach in prioritizing ~ this election. them. The union's mission, as stated on "Most stereotype a union," Alarid their web site, is to "strengthen faculty said. "They think that the union is an involvement in decision-making." outsider, but the opposite is true. The Greg Alarid, union coordinator, union is the teachers." said faculty members are concerned A popular stereotype of unions is that their wages haven't kept pace with their tendency to strike. Alarid said it's inflation, and they would like more say highly unlikely they would strike. in deciding how Central spends. "I cannot see this faculty ever voting "They would like to cooperatively for a strike," Alarid said. form a partnership between administra "They don't have a militant atti tors, teachers and students," he said, "to tude. They don't want to hurt the stu work together to try to deal with the dents." "Miss Kitty Litter" conquered the catwalk at the Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Collegiate Shooting: Gun ~o~~, 5~,~~~~~, Fl;~d;··N°~lhiB~l~m'i'ik; last year From Page 1 Department's service dog, apprehended and others have volunteered to fill over 8,000 sandbags and the suspect two blocks from the scene From Page 1 divert the flood water from buildings. Police say the suspect fired the first and held him until fellow officers ar- melting at higher elevations. This causes Wilson Creek and 'We've been doing some advance sandbagging this year round through the broken windshield rived to finish the arrest. other irrigation canals to overflow. Last year's flood was as opposed to having to play catch up like we did last year," of the patrol car at a passing pickup EPD Sergeant Ross Green said the more extreme than most in this area, because the town ditch Caruthers said. 'We're more together this time because we that was traveling west on Tacoma. The suspect hit Aldo in the head while try- (the Ganges) which flows through the middle of campus know what the worst case scenario is because we went pellets from the shotgun blast pen ing to escape the dog's grasp of his pos- overflowed in all directions. through it last year. We're taking a more pro-active stance etrated the truck's windshield and terior. The man received minor inju- Since Wilson Creek overflowed last week flooding many this time." passed between the two occupants miss ries in the process and was treated at areas on the south end of campus, facilities management em- Flooding has also occured in other areas, including local ing both, police said. The suspect then Kittitas Valley Hospital and released ployees, student government members, the fire department housing developments and the Super 1 Foods parking lot. fired another shot in the direction .of into the custody of the EPD.The sus the pickup. pect was booked into Kittitas County "Two rounds were shot directly to jail on charges of attempted murder ward the vehicle," Captain Bob Richey and first-degree malicious mischief. of the Ellensburg Police Department No one watching was injured. said. 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Observer Although we have Monday off, the and continued with his life. I never "The campus news source, serving Central since 1927" real Memorial Day is May 30. It is a knew about his war experience until I day set aside to honor the memory of was an adult; it was impossible for him Editor-in-Chief: Michael Bellamy Adviser: Lois Breedlove members of the armed services killed in to talk about the horrors he had seen, News Editor: Tim Yeadon Spotlight Editor: Jo Lynn Draper war. Partly because my dad made the felt, could never forget. Sports Editor: Mike Parker Photo Editor: Arlene Jimenez Navy his career, Memorial Day was He had terrible nightmares the rest Copy Editor: Denise Day Online Editor: Brien Bartels always an important holiday in my of his life. Events Editor: Jeremiah Denier Production Mgr: Amy Pickering family. Just after Memorial Day last year, Ad Staff: Rob Kauder, Brian McCall Although my dad survived World my dad went into the hospital. On July Business Mgr: Christine Page Office Asst: Jodi Blanksma War II, in a way, he was one of the by Christine Page 1, he died from a tumor that rapidly walking dead. He was a prisoner of filled his heart. Toward the end, he war, captured on the island of of the hold was covered with feces, dreamed he was back on the prison Corregidor in the Philippines, and held urine, vomit and blood. Then Ameri ship. He couldn't get away. in Japanese prison camps for more can submarines torpedoed several Memorial Day is the time to remem Staff than three years. After his release at the ships, killing hundreds of POWs. The ber sacrifices like that, and not just end of the war, he was a changed man. men were locked below deck, wonder think of another three day weekend in While a POW, Dad traded his only ing if their ship would be sunk. Terror the sun. News Spotlight personal possession, a watch, for a can reigned. Assistant Editor: Steve Assistant Editors: Roxanne of peaches. He was too sick to go out Dad's back was broken in the mines, Braeutigam Murphy, Cory Rikard on work detail, and if you didn't work, and he contracted tuberculosis. He was Reporters: Tanya Dykstra, David Reporters: Jeff Foster, Phil you didn't eat. Of course, if you didn't beaten often and was forced to watch as $35 fee deemed Henderson, Jason Gordon, Jessie Deutsch, Jeremiah Donier, eat, you got sicker. A friend knew a guy other prisoners were shot and stabbed Santos, Spencer Sawyer, Aimee Aisha Duckett, Paul Fraker, Jim who knew someone who could get what by guards. He buried friends and 'complete and Peterson, Carrie Starbuck, Sarah Lenahan started out as "a bunch of food," but by strangers alike. the time it got to my dad, there was We cannot even imagine the horror total garbage' Petty, Devin Proctor only a can of peaches. Those peaches of the hell he went through for those gave him enough strength to go back to years. To the Editor: work. · But Dad always had faith that he American POWs went from the would survive. He believed that God I am writing in regard to our elec Sports Photos Philippines to Japan to work in the coal would take care of him and return him tion and the $35 quarterly athletic fee. Assistant Editors: Brett Allen, Assistant Editors: David mines. They were sent in unmarked to the country he loved. He prayed to I think it 1s complete and total garbage. September Woods Dick, Heather Ziese ships, with 1,000 men in a hold. They see the American flag again. It's unfair that 1085 students can make When the war was over, Dad came Reporters: Keith Whisler, Dan Photographers: Brandy were packed in so tightly that men a decision that costs the rest of us $105 passed out and suffocated. The bottom home, married my mom, had three kids Hanken, Nik Buckmaster, Aaron Langfitt, Suzie Ritter, Ryan a year. My guess is that most of the ath letes who play for varsity and intramu Maul, Sean McKinnie Kothenbeutel, Gregory Ball ral teams voted yes for it and of the rest Letter writers: of us who couldn't care less, only a few Online All letters must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday before the voted against it. Obviously, it passed. we~k of publication date. Letters must be 300 words or less, type I didn't come to college to play Assistant Editor: Garrett Grabler wntten. sports. I didn't come to college to Staff: Terry Vranjes, Leia Assistant Editor: J.D. Cooley All letters must include name and phone number for verifi watch sports. I don't have time for Hansen, Clayton Todd, Jeff cation. that. I came here to get a diploma, and Cleveland The Observer reserves the right to edit for length, style, gram I have to pay for it myself - my parents mar, libel, and matters of tast.:. don't pay for my schooling so I have to The Observer is a laboratory newspaper produced by students in conjunction Send letters to: Observer, CWU, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7435, work. And I am not the only person with the school's communication department. The opinions here do not neces or bring them to the newsroom in Bouillon 222. You can also out there who is just getting by in pay- sarily reflect those of the university. Unsigned editorials and cartoons represent the opinions of a majority of The Observer editorial board. Opinions expressed fax the Observer at 963-1027 or send them by e-mail to in' letters to the editor are those of the author. · [email protected] · · · · · · · · · · . See l=EE/Page 5 Observer - Op-Ed- May 22, 1997 g
looking for their car while the police required to work 14 office hours a week them to offer two classes! Robbins and gays, lesbians, and bisexuals) are exercis FEE: Referendum stroll by. The police need to be on foot and the p_resident works 19. All of Gillespie have received so much posi ing their rights! Just moments ago I to better patrol the parking lots so them have several job-related meetings tive feedback about how they taught all read the -First Amendment to the U.S. had too small of a prowlers can be found easier. However, to attend per week, a regular class load, those students how to be effective stu Constitution, and I saw absolutely no there are also so few police patrolling and numerous campus issues to ad dent government leaders that it sur sexual orientation clause! turnout to be our parking lots due to the fact they are dress, either individually or as a board. prises me you failed to mention that in What does this mean? It means that too busy breaking up parties. I've They don't really have the time it would your Observance. I have a constitutional right to speak conclusive walked/ driven by parties going on and take to run out and make sure 6,000 When I went to the BOD office my disagreement and to peacefully as seen five to six police cars there. Is this CWU students know who they are and yesterday to find Gillespie and ask her semble even if I am straight. The Con From Page 4 abundance of police necessary? I think what they are doing at all times. That, about what you said about her, she stitution works both ways Mr. Loe, it's not. I believe, is a job that should be taken didn't have time to respond because she not just for gays, lesbians, and bisexu ing for school already. I don't need any There are many improvc:.'meiifS'that on by the school newspaper because was sun burned, dirty and exhausted, as als. I'm just looking for a little consis other money taken away - least of all need to be done on this campus. How students who care can usually find time were some of the other BOD officers, tency folks! Don't get me wrong Mr. for something I have no use for, no in ever, this is one area we can improve on to read what's going on in the paper, from filling sandbags for students and Loe, I totally support your First terest in, and for something that only with a few minor changes on how and whereas making time to attend BOD community members who were being Amendment rights, and I think it's benefits a few people's leisure time. where "our" campus police patrol. meetings isn't necessarily at the top of flooded out of their homes. The BOD only right that you exercise them, but I'm not saying the athletic program students' priority lists. Those students office served as the main headquarters let me have the opportunity to exercise sucks or that it shouldn't be there. I James Linden who do want to make it a priority to for that effort, and as our V.P. for stu mine too if I choose to (which I don't have friends who play on both varsity attend BOD meetings can find out dent life and facilities, Gillespie was at in this particular case, but I still want and intramural teams. I just don't want 'Show me the where they are by looking at the BOD the forefront. the opportunity to do so). Also, for the to pay for them to be able to do that. page on the back of the Observer, where Next time you decide to pick on record, I am not homophobic as many No one pays for my expenses, why the meeting dates, times, and locations someone, don't pick on Amy Gillespie. ignorant liberals on this campus ac should I be expected to pay for theirs? BOD' picked have been advertised all year. Instead She has worked too hard for us this year cused me of since my last letter "Stu The final thing I want to say is I of blaming the BOD for students not and continues to do so. Don't try to dent says 'shame on you GALA."' That think it sucks that the administration on Gillespie knowing about their student govern cut her down before she even steps into argument of homophobia seems to be allows something with so little turnout ment, try blaming student apathy and office as president. If you don't think the only argument that liberals can (the elections) to determine something To the Editor: lack of concern. Students don't tend to that the BOD is working for you, then stand on as they conveniently, and that affects everyone, and NO wake up and voice concern about stu you do something about it. purposefully, ignore facts in preference THANKS to the student body at large I felt that your May 15 Observance dent government until an issue comes of fiction. What's wrong with speaking for being suckers and not using your entitled, "Show me the BOD" was un up that directly affects them. For ex Dominica Myers your mind? Since when has accepting VOICe. fair and uncalled for. First of all, I was ample, look at how many athletes got everything without criticism become at three different candidate forums and involved politically when some of their Student accuses popular? Matt Brady feel qualified to say that you took Amy sports were threatened to be cut. How Gillespie's so-called "campaign state many of them voted last year? GALA president of Reese Copeland ment" out of context and turned it I agree that the BOD should have around on her to make it look like she tried to hold more forums in the Pit double standards Cops on foot was exaggerating. The way I heard her this year, but Amy Gillespie realized statement was that she was talking that and made it a goal to have more To the Editor: could prevent about if the $35 athletics fee didn't pass for next year. However, it's not true and what could happen if it was de that Gillespie "was not involved in I'm responding to the article in the cided that sports would be cut. She BOD sponsored forums" because she May 15 Observer about the gay, lesbian, car break-ins meant that the students should take was involved in setting up the two larg and bisexual collegiate conference. In To the Editor: their concerns down to Bouillon, where est forums we had this year, the ones the article, Kirk Loe is reported to have many of the administrative decisions involving "the letter" and the athletics said (according to Tim Yeadon, News Every week, I read more and more are made, 500 or 1,000 students strong fee, and was in attendance at both editor) that ''. .. the conference had not about car theft and car prowlers on the because the administration would be (BOD President Adam Eldridge wasn't been heavily publicized in order to Central campus. Through the campus forced to listen to student concerns if at the forum about the letter, nor did minimize protest." Then, in the very police beat in this paper, there are nu that many of them came together. he address that issue - Why haven't next paragraph, Mr. Loe is quoted as merous accounts of break-ins and sto Since over 1,000 students voted in favor you jumped on his case?). saying "Everyone may not agree with len goods. But why hasn't anything of the athletics fee, it is very likely that In my opinion, Gillespie and VP for what we are getting up to do ... but they been don~? I have an idea of why the if for some reason the board of trustees Equity and Community Service should be happy our First Amendment problem hasn't changed. The reason? did not approve the ft.:e, and sports were Shannel Robbins did the most for get rights are being exercised." My oh my! The answer lies with how the campus still cut, Amy Gillespie would have no ting students involved this year by ac Is this a double standard Mr. Loe? police deal with the dilemma. problem leading those thousand stu tively seeking students for their First, Mr. Loe says he wanted to mini For more letters to the editor, - First of all, the way the police patrol dents down to Bouillon to protest. "Emerging Leaders" class. They actu mize publicity to minimize protest, check out Observer Online at: the parking lots is ridiculous. Driving Secondly, I didn't think it was fair ally went to residence halls and did thereby limiting my First Amendment through parking lots isn't going to of you to blame the BOD for lack of presentations encouraging students to rights to freedom of speech and to http://www.cwu.edu/ deter prowlers from breaking in. All student knowledge about student gov take the class, and in the process of peaceably assemble, but then he says they have to do is hide or say they are ernment. The BOD vice presidents are doing so, recruited 60 students, forcing that we should all be glad that they (the -observer
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Musicians mne up for last performance Student recitals often go unnoticed by a majority of campus community Cold and gray like tombstones in a graveyard, most of recommend a student for a performance. Students must prac the seats sit empty in a large auditorium. A small ghost tice their recital music habitually, because if an instructor of an audience sits, quietly listening. thinks a student is not properly prepared, the instructor can Music, vibrant and alive, flows from the stage, fills the cancel the recital, Schultz said. room and floats through the hallways of the build- "I will do pieces of music that I have practiced mg. throughout my years at Central," John Porter, senior Many people often miss the opportu music/business major, said. "Anybody can sing, but nity to hear Central students perform a not everyone can sing properly." wide variety of music. At his recital, Porter will sing in six lan David Dick/Observer ,~ "We don't perform in a vacuum, guages. Music students often perform the we do this for people to hear us," musical pieces that they have been practic Up-coming Music .Recitals Russ Schultz, music department ing for years, Porter said. chair, said. "For most music students, recital Friday, May 23 at 8 p.m. John Porter, voice When music students play tends to dominate their school Saturday, May 24 at 3 p.m. Nino Merabishvili, piano their recitals Hertz's recital hall year," Bryce Van Parys, string per Sunday, June 1 at 3 p.m. Dan Maher, piano is often empty, with the excep formance major, said. "A lot of tion of a few close friends, fam time and effort goes into prepara Sunday, June 1 at 5 p.m. Karen Haines and Briana Atwell, joint strings recital ily members and fellow per tion for a recital; most students Sunday, June 1 at 7 p.m. Valerie Doyle, composition formers. start practicing a year in ad Tuesday, June 3 at 8 p.m. Michelle Watson, voice "People don't realize the vance." Wednesday, June 4 at 8 p.m. Saul Cline, saxophone level of the students' abili VanParys will perform music Thursday, June 5 at 8 p.m. Jim Sisko, trumpet ties," Saul Cline, music from baroque to modern jazz graduate student, said. "A on the double bass in his re Friday, June 6 at 8 p.m. Bryce VanParys, double bass lot of these people are pro cital. fessionals; these students are In this environment there not amateurs, it is quality are types of music you music. We appreciate hav would not see in the profes ing the audience, especially sional world. We would at the student recitals." \ like people to understand "This recital is for my our effort, VanParys degree," Cline said. "I \ said. don't do a thesis, this is a J "~ usic. is _10 perd- project. A student can cent mspuat1on an feel intense pressure for a 90 percent perspira recital. It's like knowing tion," Valerie five months in advance Doyle, composi you have to take a mo tion major, said. mentous test on your Music composition life." majors like Doyle are re In order to receive his master's degree quired to perform music they Cline has to perform in a recital and write a .comprehen have 'composed.' sive paper about his musical abilities. Besides practice and " Yo u get to hear new music never before lessons, music students must take classes on music theory heard," Doyle said. "Some things you may like." and music history, Cline said. · "Hertz hall is active with music; there is something going Story by "Practicing and preparation has to be done continu on every night," Cline said. "The quality and variety are Jeremiah Donier ously," Schultz said. great." · Photos by Almost all music majors are required to perform in a Recitals are free and open to the public. Music recitals are Jo Lynn Draper recital before they graduate. First, an instructor must located in Hertz Hall room 100. For.more information, call the music department at 963-1216. Observer - Spotlight - May 22, 1997 IJ The 'reel' world Central> • Ellensburg anglers hit the fishing holes around the Kittitas Valley Ill by Phil Deutsch Staff reporter do ate ove:f The sunrise flickers across the placid water as a light $100,000 breeze shifts through the by trees. You pull out a choice Paul Fraker nightcrawler, and as he Staff reporter squirms to get free of your The Central Calling Con· grasp you place him on your nection has brought in more hook. You draw your rod be than $100,000 in a fundraising hind your head, flick your effort to benefit the Small wrist and make the perfect cast. we probably sell about 20 or 30 li Grants Program at Central. Waiting ever so patiently, you feel a censes, and during the week I'd say The money is donated by slight tug on your line. Will this be about 50." alumni and will benefit the de the big one? A fishing pole. You can buy a 'partment of their choice. ' To some people, fishing is a way to fishing pole and reel at Payless or Bi "I have worked for a lot of escape the daily stresses of work and Mart. You will also need to get some diffe~ent programs, but the stu· school and enjoy the great outdoors. fishing line, hooks, weights and bait. dent c~llers here are by far the For others, it is the anticip1tion of a j.D. Cooley/Observer best," :Klarlene Lucas, coordina The pole comes assembled, and all If you've spent all your money and still have three weeks of hungry fish waiting to strike at the you need to do is put the line on the tor, said. school, go catch a fish for dinner. feast being placed before him. reel. A decent pole and accessories Student volunteers have Whether you are an experienced will run you anywhere from $15 to caught fish in each of them," fresh Whether you decide to fish from a raised grants ranging from $10 fisher or a complete novice, here are $40. men Geno Rosellini said. "My room boat or the banks, the river holds to $1,000. ' a few tips to get you started: Once you have a license and all mates and I caught our limit of trout some larger fish. "It's really been interesting' A fishing license. You can pur your equipment, you're almost ready in just a few hours." "The Yakima holds a lot of differ to find out what our alumni are 1 chase a game fishing license at Payless to go, but one detail remains - where Each person is allowed a limit of ent fish, but I think the best fish in doing x afte~ graduating from' Drug Store or Bi-Mart for $18. If you to go to catch these fish. You're in six fish per day. it are the channel catfish," junior Centr~l;n +volunteer Tammy prefer to fish for saltwater fish such luck. Ellensburg is home to some Fiorito Lakes. If ponds aren't up Craig Nighswonger said. "They only Piaget said. "The most exciting :·' as salmon or bottom fish, these li fantastic public fishing ponds. your alley, then maybe lake fishing have one major bone so they are easy thing"is to get an associate to censes can be purchased for an addi Woodhouse Ponds. The four or will better suit your needs. The to cook, and they taste simply ter don~te $1,000, because it puts tional $8. This season, Payless has five isolated fishing holes are just off Fiorito lakes can be found just off I- rific." us iliati,µiuch closer to our g been swamped with anglers from all Canyon Road on Woodhouse Road. 90 behind Bi-Mart. These lakes hold Fishing is a great way to take in all 0($. QOO,~ over. These ponds are home to mainly rain trout, bass and other small game fish. nature has to offer. What else could "A lot of westside people come bow trout, but you can catch some Yakima River. If you've caught be so beneficial? You see wildlife in over here and forget their licenses, so bass on occasion. all the fish you want from the lakes its natural surroundings, and get the they buy it here," Payless employee "I've fished almost all of the and ponds, then perhaps the Yakima thrill of reeling in that mysterious Carol Chrisman said. "On weekends ponds at Woodhouse, and I· have River will be more challenging. weight on the end of your line. The Love Doctor is in! by Roxanne Murphy .Assistant Spotlight editor Andreasson, Student Health and Counseling Center counselor and DJ KCl!Claf Dr. Love: "Hello Eva, you're on the Chris Hull of KCAT and KQBE. air live with KCAT's Relationships in Andreasson provides tips and advice What: the '90s. What can we help you with from a counseling perspective and Relationships today?" King throws in a woman's perspective in the '90s Eva: "I was just wondering how you along with a dash of humor. When: maintain the quality of a relationship "I ge_t to be the funny sidekick," Thursdays, once you move in with a person?" King said. 12 to lp.m. Dr. Love: "In the honeymoon stage The show deals with real issues Where: KCAT things are new and fresh, but when you people face. Students, staff and faculty 91.5 FM move in with someone you have to deal can call in with questions about rela Who: Karl-Erik with things like putting out the garbage tionships, family issues or anything Andreasson, and P,!cking noses in front of each that's on their mind. Mel King and other. "If someone has a topic or some Chris Hull The important thing is to not take thing they are hurting about and they ·Photo courtesy of Mel King each other for granted. Plan surprises. want a quick fix or a valuable opinion Mel King (left) and Karl-Erik Andreasson host Relationships in the '90s on KCAT. You can put notes. in the person's and they don't want to actually go to lunch, go on a walk in the park or get the health and counseling center, [call began airing winter quarter. male take the dog on walks and give it them some flowers . ing] is how they can do it," King said. The show has dealt with varying is treats and affection. was confused because his best male Communication is key. If you "The people that call in are not on TV sues from Central students. The group also tackles sexual iden friend made a pass at him after a night don't have communication then you and they bleed their hearts out." "The people who call dictate what tity issues, family issues and abuse in of drinking. make assumptions. People usually The idea for the show came about the show's topic is going to be, so you stances. "I think it's going well," don't like to have their minds read that through discussions between King and never know what's going to happen," One woman called wondering Andreasson said. "Students have to way. Sarah Shumate, vice president for stu King said. about virginity and what amount of make the show. Everyone has issues and KCAT's Relationships in the '90s is dent affairs. One woman who called in was torn pain she would go through once she it's more fun when people call in. You a radio talk show that provides advice They decided KCAT should not between two love objects, a dog and a lost it. don't have to use your real name." and support similar to MTV's Love just have programs that play music. male. She was in a very committed re Another female called wondering Relationships in the '90s airs on Line. The trio hosting the show are Mel They wanted a show for students to lationship with her boyfriend and her what she could do about a family mem KCAT from 12 to 1 p.m. every Thurs King, Prevention and Wellness Pro discuss issues and interesting topics. canine friend, but the two didn't like ber who was being abused. day. gram coordinator, Karl-Erik "Dr. Love" Relationships in the '90s emerged and each other. Andreasson suggested the The show also assisted a man who The call-in number is 963-2311.
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Mondav Tuesdav ·wednesdav Thursdav Mariners at Mariners at Mariners vs. Texas Mariners vs. Texas Minnesota 11 :05 Minnesota 5:05 7:35 p.m. FSNW/ 7:05 p.m. FSNW/ a.m. KIRO/KXLE p.m. KIRO/KXLE KXLE KXLE Intramural softball swings for shirts the rest of the playoffs disg~sted with Tracksters in Atlanta by Dan Hanken Central track athletes are com Staff reporter their 16-4 heart-ripping loss. Chuds Gang (7-2) beat It's Not My Kid (5-4) peting in Atlanta this week at the It's do or die for Central intramural 8-3 and Ray Daggers (7-2) fed the NAIA National outdoor track md softball players. The playoffs for co-ed Golden Arches (6-3) lunch with a 7-3 field meet. Eight qualified th and men's competitive leagues began triumph. letes, and some additional \X- ld Monday and continue through today. On Tuesday, the theme of the day cats, began competing Wednesday The top four teams from each soft was, "the big inning." Several teams and will continue through Friday. pall division competed in the single donned their rally caps and had mam Results will be available in the elimination tournament. In the co-ed moth innings in the second round. May 29 addition of the Observer. league, all 16 teams faced off Monday. In men's competitive action, High In the men's competitive league, 12 Life came to life early with 8 runs in the Phi Slamma Jamma are teams battled for the prized intramural first and second innings on the way to Kings of the Court t-shirts, with the top four teams relax a 19-10 demolishing ofWay Too Many. The Kings and Queens of the ing with byes on Monday. The Lucky Lagers' lucky number was Court 5-on-S basketball tourna "We want the shirts, that's all we four, as they scored six runs in the ment was held last Saturday in want," Dave Lindberg, Philley's Blunts fourth inning en-route to a 13-6 victory Nicholson Pavilion. The tourna team member, said. over The Gym. In other men's com ment was double elimination with The teams Fat Matt's, Lazy Boys, petitive action, Fat Matt's rallied for a total of 11 teams participating. and Way Too Many dominated their five runs in the fourth to beat the Mid Phi Slamma Jamma won the tour leagues with 8-1 records and earned the Valley Longballers 14-10. The Lazy nament posting an undefeated right to first round byes, starting one Boys and Pearl Necklace matchup record. game closer to the prized intramural looked to be a dog-fight after both championship t-shirts. The Lucky La teams scored four runs in the first in gers (7-2) got the fourth bye. ning. The Lazy Boys kept on swinging On Monday, the tourney got into and Pearl Necklace lost their bats in a full swing with an Ellensburg wind 13-4 rout. many players despised and others cher In co-ed action, Chuds Gang and $ ished. The wind played havoc all day Ray Doggers ended in controversy after i\J'.\l. lf({;: 6 ltQN.l\ carrying can-of-corn pop-flies into the Doggers protested the game because monstrous home runs and making they felt Chuds Gang had ineligible DRAGONS, , .,.., fielders look mesmerized. players on the team. Intramural super Kitna named Offensive "It's tough to play in the wind, but visors met Tuesday night to discuss the Player-of-the-Week. .. again we have been playing in it all year protest, but no word had been given at Jon Kitna continued his streak long," Mike Collie, team member for Softball championship games will be held today. Brandy Langfitt/Observer press time as to whether the protest for consecutive games with a both The Gym and Philley's Blunts, stood or was shot down. touchdown, as his Barcelona Drag Blunts (7-2) and The Row (6-3) battled said. basted The Riches (6-3) 18-8 in a one In co-ed games, We Win, You Lose ons (4-2) fell at home to the Lon On Monday, The Gym (6-3) upset sided affair. to the wire in a one-run ballgame. The finished the K.L. Kids off with a 15-7 don Monarchs Saturday, 7-9. No Ma'am (7-2) 12-8 in a battle of the In co-ed action, preseason champi Row pulled off the upset, 6-5, in one of spanking. In other action, the Spice Kitna has passed or rushed for a bats in which the wind contributed to ons Justin Gurnsey (6-3) dropped an the most competitive battles of the day. Girls couldn't sing or swing, and lost to touchdown in all six of the numerous home runs. eight-inning heart breaker to We Win, The other barn burner was a war be The Row 10-2. Saleena Kohler ad Dragon's games this season. Kitna tween two 7-2 squads. Sara Bickler was In other men's competitive action, You Lose (7-2) by a score of 5-2. Al vanced into the semifinals with a 13-5 also received World League hon the Mid-Valley Longballer (7-2) jumped though featuring standout Wildcat nipped by The Good, The Bad and The victory over The Good, The Bad and ors last week, being named Offen Ugly 12-11 in a well matched affair. to an insurmountable lead en-route to football players Kyle Parkin and Ryan The Ugly. sive Player of the Week for the a 14-4 walloping ofTeam Schmidt II (4- Fournier, the Justin Gurnsey squad The other co-ed games were blow Wednesdays semifinal scores and second time in six games as he outs with teams exploding offensively. 5; the only men's competitive playoff couldn't defeat Central women athletes highlights weren't available at press continues to impress Seattle team with a losing record). Stephanie Bergstrom (basketball), Saleena Koher (7-2) tattooed the ball all time. Seahawk head coach Dennis Two teams with controversial Brenda Swansberg (softball 1996) and game long in a 23-4 rout over the Bad Today's games will be played on Erickson. Kitna and the Dragons names went to battle on field 3, where the We Win, You Lose team. News Beers (6-3). The K.L. Kids (6-3) softball field one, located kitty-corner will host this year's World Bowl at crushed Organized Chaos (8-1) in the preseason champs Pearl Necklace (8-1) "I left my heart and soul out there," to the men's baseball field. The men's the end of the season. Kitna will came up victorious over the (6-3) Wife a teary-eyed Parkin said. "I hate to see biggest upset of the day. Organized competitive championship will be likely be Seattle's third-string quar K.L. Beaters 14-4. To wrap-up men's com the season end like this." Chaos couldn't keep up with the played at 4 p.m. and the co-ed champi terback next season. petitive action, High Life (7-2) lam- In other co-ed action, Philley's Kids' hot bats and were forced to watch onship will follow at 5 p.m. Bicycle track is a haven for BMX bandits by Brett Allen members strong after just one official practice. According to bike shop employee and team coach Bill Shew, the Assistant Sports editor enthusiam of the children has helped make the whole project A large group of Ellensburg locals have joined forces to worthwhile. create a new park where kids, young and old, can spend their "They're pumped; you can't keep them off of the track,'' free time playing in the dirt. Ellensburg's Re-cycle Bicycle Shew said. Shop, along with help from volunteering citizens and busi The team consists of kids ranging in age from seven to nesses, has constructed a BMX (Bicycle Motocross) track on 15, but Shew doesn't discriminate. the west side of town, near Mt. Stuart Elementary. "We'd like to get some college kids out there, too," he "A group of Ellensburg citizens came up with the idea,'' said. Fred Johnston, bike shop employee, said. "We all met and Shew, who designed the track, races BMX bikes himself. started working on proposals to the city." He often travels to the west side along with a few kids to com After throwing several rough drafts out the window, pete at tracks in Everett, Sea-Tac and Port Orchard. Johnston presented a handsome proposal to the city coun Shew transferred his experience at other tracks to the cil, which promptly approved the track. design of the Ellensburg course. Once the bike shop earned approval, they started work on "I've been working on a certain design," Shew said, "It's the track. a concept of tracks that we've raced at." "The city offered a little bit of money," Johnston said. While it is open to riders, the track is still in its develop "Local people have given cash towards signage, water lines ing stages. and the fences that we're building." "Its general shape and design will be done this season," A strong network of volunteers is what has really helped Johnston said, "We'll put in a starting gate, starting lights, the bike track get off the ground. fences, bleachers and grass next season." Some people from town have donated heavy equipment The track, located next to Mt. Stuart Elementary School to help move the dirt around. on 15th Street, will most likely be the daytime hangout for "So far, pretty much all of the work has been done by many kids this summer. volunteers," Johnston said, "Our BMX team has been help Anyope who wants to test their skill need only bring their
~ ing out, too." body and a sturdy BMX bicycle. Sorry college students, no Heather Ziese/Observer The team, spor}sored by the Re-cycle Bicycle Shop, is 22 mountain bikes allow€d. Seven-year-old Josh Shew practices for BMX competition. Observer - Sports - May 22, 1997 m
Hood River features Cheryl New course Casey, co-owne promises 18 endless entertainment of the new Keith Whisler make turns also find Hood River a Carey holes of fun Staff reporter great destination for the three-day Lakes Golf Attention golfers: Are you tired weekend. of playing the same nine holes over Central students looking for a place Mount Hood, about 45 minutes Course, ... and over? How does an 18-hole ex to spend the three-day weekend should from Hood River, is one of the only practices '~ ecutive style course sound? consider Hood River, Ore. Known places in the United States that offers on the Carey Lakes Golf Course will worldwide for its windsurfing, Hood year-round skiing and snowboarding. putting open in July at 1201 Umptanum River offers a wide variety of activities Spring conditions are warm and sunny green. Road. The 4,000-yard course will be for all tastes. so make sure and bring sunscreen complete with a clubhouse and Whether it be windsurfing, skiing, along for the trip. snack bar. The driving range is al snowboarding, mountain biking, hik For those interested in mountain ready open. ing or just relaxing, Hood River has all biking, Hood River offers several sce "I think that this course will at of these and more. nic rides for all ability levels. tract not only students and residents, Since it's just over two hours away, "Most people who come to Hood but people from the surrounding River to windsurf also bring their it's possible to escape the confines of areas," owner John Casey said. school while still being close enough to mountain bikes with them for those Par for men will be 59, with five get home in time to hit the books at the days when the wind doesn't blow," Jim par fours and no par fives. Par fo r library. Ballantyne, owner of Sailworld, said. women will be 67, with seven par Possibilities are endless at Hood The scenery on the rides is enough fours and one par five. River, so a pre-arrival itinerary is advis to make the trip worth it. For informa "The driving range appears to be able. tion on rides in Hood River contact really nice," junior Ryan Johnson "In one day, it's possible to go Discovery Bicycles at 541-386-4820, or said. "I expect the golf course will be windsurfing, mountain biking, skiing Jim Ballantyne of Sail world at 503-386- as well." or snowboarding and finish the day off 9400 for his secret rides. A round of golf will cost $12 for with nine holes of golf," Leslie Horn There is so much to do during a students and $15 for no n-studen ts . said. weekend stay at Hood River, it's not Carts will be available on a fir st Horn, a Central student, makes the uncommon to run out of time. come, first serve basis fo r $14. trip at least once a month during the "The first time I went to Hood Don't wait around for the PGA spring and summer months. River, I spent the whole weekend Tour to show up at Carey Lakes Golf Even though Hood River is known windsurfing, and didn't get to do any Course, but it should be a nice for "extreme" windsurfing, this should thing else,"Horn said, "so that's why I course for Ellensburg residents. not deter people who would like to give go back so often." it a try during their stay. Several shops Hood River is approximately 40 offer lessons for beginners, experts and miles outside of Portland on the Co those in between. lumbia River. From Ellensburg, take 1- "Most people who have never tried 90 east to the Yakima exit. Take l-82 to ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS! the sport are intimidated by the condi the 1-97 interchange to Goldendale. tions we have here in Hood River," After crossing Satus Pass, proceed into Rhonda Smith-Sanchez of Rhonda the Columbia River Corridor and cross Put your College Degree to Work Smith Windsurfing Centers, said. the Columbia River. Once on the , I "However, we have protected sites Oregon side of the river, follow I-84 ------, I $3 Billion privately held company with annual growth of 20% I which give the beginner a safe area to approximately 40 miles west to Hood learn the fundamentals of the sport. In River. I over the past 10 years is seeking professional, career-oriented individuals I fact, in a three-day stay, an instructed Accommodations in Hood River I to join our management team. 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