The ThunderwomI May 12, 2005 Volume 44 Issue 26 Highline Community College No opposition for student elections

By Sara Loken mouth to get those who can be involved, STAFF REPORTER involved. Kalchik notices a problem of the lack Before students vote in this year's of attendance at campus events, "when election, they willalready know the win- we put on events Isee a certain number ner. of students rather than a large group. There are seven students running for "Ithink this issue is important," he Student Government positions this year, said. and they are allunopposed. Jacob Jennings, candidate for vice "Iam pretty disappointed," said Paul president of legislation, said, "We want Kalchik, presidential candidate. "1 people to stick around and make school would love to see any position being a better place." contended." Atotal of 14 people attended the fo- "It takes all the fun out of the elec- rum to learn about the future officers in tions," Jared Tarabochia, candidate for vice president of administration said. "(I feel) a little disappointment, on the oth- er hand Iknow I'llbe able to make the changes Iwant tomake." Allcandidates met yesterday in the Mount Olympus room in the Student Union to discuss why they are running Student Government. and what they plan to do inoffice. Student Steve Hueston asked the can- The one issue that each candidate fo- didates how they intended to get more cused on was the lack ofstudent involve- students involved. ment on campus, as evident in the num- Torres proposed putting more focus ber ofnominees inthis year's election. on getting the campus clubs to work to- There's a lack of student enthusiasm gether. when it comes to extracurricular activi- "When you have a diverse group of ties, said Julian Torres, club diplomat/ people. ..each club is able to bring a dif- treasurer candidate. ferent view," Torres said. "People take classes and go home, Jennings stated that keeping clubs there are not enough students getting in- separate would appeal tomore students. volved," said Huy Pham, candidate for "Actions speak louder than words, we student senator. should be at all the events," said Alex There are a lot of non-traditional stu- Bozhko, candidate for student senator. dents on campus because itis a commu- "Ifwe don't go there ourselves, nobody nity college, said Kalchik. There needs willgo." to be more networking and word of See Elections, page 16 Sale of adult magazines takes to radio By Nadia Ali because there The idea of station, wanted the issue to be discussed STAFF REPORTER was not enough bringing the issue on air and asked questions regarding time," Gilbert to the community freedom of speech. The issue of selling adult magazines said. came from mem- Both Dilland Gilbert wanted to re- on campus recently became an issue on a They spoke bers of the Col- ceive feedback from members of the local radio talk show. with Mike Sie- lege Republicans community. HIJosh Dill and Amelia Gilbert, mem- gel, the an- Club. "We wanted to raise awareness in the bers of the Students Against the Sale of nouncer every Dillis current- community, not only Highline students," Obscenity (S.A.S.O.C.), went to KTTH weekday from 6 ly the president said Gilbert. &70 AM to voice their opinions on sell- - 9 a.m., as they of the College According to Gilbert, one call came TOg adult magazines in the campus book- introduced the Republicans Club from a woman whose son was a student store. lSSUe. Gilbertvruueri and Gilbert is the at Highline and involved in the Drama They were on air last Monday, May 2 "We feel the school should reconsider co-president. Department. for 30 minutes which included commer- carrying porn magazines in the book- They wanted to bring up the issue for He didn't want his mother to attend cial breaks, store," Dillsaid. people off campus, and get the taxpay- the play but she said she attended any- "It went really well, but there was Dillwasn't sure ifSiegel would agree ers' idea of the situation. Radio, page no opportunity to bring strong points withtheir proposal, but he did. David Bowes, the owner of the radio See 16 The Thunderword CRIME Seminar drives home automobile options ByRebecca Crawley The car could have a 30-gal- STAFF REPORTER lon tank that can last for weeks, compared to some electric cars Fuel cells, batteries, and elec- that need to be plugged in every tric cars were the topic of Sci- night. ence Seminar on Friday, May 6. The last benefit of a gaso- With about 30 people in at- line-powered car that Pfeffer tendance, Highline Chemistry addressed is the cost. t instructor John Pfeffer led a very Because electric and hybria BLOTTER informative Science Seminar. cars are still fairly new and are Highline staff "Get us all charged up!" said in the process of perfecting the Eric Baer, the coordinator of design and way that the car op- verbally assaulted Science Seminar, to get Pfeffer erates, the automobiles are more started. expensive than their gas-pow- Two female students verbally And that is exactly whatPfef- ered counterparts. assaulted the Heavenly Cappuc- fer did. However, at the present with cino staff. Security spoke with After describing how batter- gas prices on the rise, that aspect the women and both parties re- ies work and giving a brief, in- may change. solved the issue. teresting experiment, he spoke "For a long time, battery de- about what inhibits the perfor- Photo byAliciaMendez sign fell almost dead because Suspicious people mance and changes the func- Chemistry Instructor John Pfeffer explains the possible reasons the cost ofoil was too low," said whypeople don 'tbuy electric cars, campus tionality ofmany batteries. Pfeffer. on Batteries are classified into make a new source of energy; port many of the new electronic Pfeffer said that as things like one of three types: single use, they stillhave to use electricity. systems that have come out for solar panels and generators get A black male approximately rechargeable, and fuel cells. In essence, electric cars do cars, such as a DVD player or more cost effective and gas gets 16 years old was spotted by se- Fuel cellbatteries use a sys- not solve the energy crisis be- navigation system. more expensive, maybe people Gurity looking through the cus- tem that allow material to be cause they just create a greater However, the gasoline-pow- willswitch over to other non- todians' vehicles in the North replaced after it has been con- demand for electricity rather ered cars have advantages as gas options and invest in a new Monday, May 9. When Lot on sumed. than gasoline. well. electric or hybrid car. approached by security, the teen Pfeffer continued to explain And each option has its own The gasoline car can travel a At next week's Science fled on foot running through how cars can operate on dif- advantages and disadvantages. much greater distance on a full Seminar, health and nutrition five. No damage was re- gate ferent sources of power and Many of the new electric tank of gas than an electric car instructor Tracy Brigham wm vehicles. ported to the mentioned the advantages and or hybrid cars that are on the can after being fullycharged. talk about the new food pyramid disadvantages for all the auto- market allow owners to choose Another advantage of the guidelines. Student witnesses mobile transportation options. which source of power they gasoline-powered car is its ca- Science Seminar takes place car collision One of the problems with would like to fuel their car. pacity to hold the fuel that is every Friday at 2:10 p.m. in electric cars is that owners can't The electric car can also sup- used. Building29, room 216. A student reported that on Thursday, May 5, another stu- dent told her that they had wit- June 1, and June is limited, room 216. Tracy Brigham will 'S BRIEFS day, Thursday, tickets. Availability nessed someone hit the bumper 2, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the first and early purchasing is encour- be speaking. of her car and drove off. The floor of the Student Union. aged. •Highline World Series Poker driver of the car that struck her Donors must sign up in ad- Cash or check willbe accept- Tournament- Monday, May 16 car was not from Highline. The vance in order to donate. ed for the exact amount of the at 3 p.m. in the Student Union, incident happened between 9 A sign-up table willbe set ticket purchase. Mount Constance room. a.m. and 12:15 p.m. up on Thursday, May 12, 9:30 For more information, con- Faculty, staff, and students - 10:30 a.m. on the second floor tact Team Highline at 206-878- can play no limitTexas Hold'em Lost property of the Student Union. 3710, ext. 3536. and compete for prizes. The table willalso be set up A$10 donation is suggested. Players can sign up in the One gray Samsung flipphone on the second floor of the Stu- Community Student Programs office, locat- was lost. Corrections dent Union forWednesday, May 18, ed on the third floor of the Stu- One small black purse witha 9:30- 11:30 a.m. Calendar Students, dent Union. wallet and cellphone inside was The Poker Club meets every staff, and faculty also A valid Highline ID must be lost from Building 21, room Thursday inBuilding 19, room can sign up by contacting •Writing Center workshop: Maegan shown when signing up. ffl 205. Yapp at 206-878-3710, The Wily Comma - Thursday, spelling 3903, For more information, corF Apair ofyellow rimmed sun- The correct for the ext. 3537 or or via email May 12 at 9 a.m. in the Writing [email protected] tact Poker Club President Jared glasses was lost. artist featured in the May 5 is- Center, located in Building 26, Tarabochia at 253-217-9017, ol A black wallet with white sue of the Thunderword is Fran- room 319. Celentano. Student Programs at stitching that contained a check- cis Whether you use them too 206-87^ Mariners tickets 3710, ext. 3536. book was lost. The correct spelling forchair often or often enough, learn not •Transfer programs: College A yellow Psychology text- of the Services and Activities sale how to effectively place com- now on representative information ta- was lost from the third Budget Committee is Sitges mas when book writing. ble- Wednesday, May 18, 9 a.m. of the library. Marshall. Students can root for the •Career workshop: The 60 floor - 1 p.m. in the Student Union, A pair reading glasses Sociology Professor Derek home team with the help of Second Sell- Thursday, May of first floor. lost from Greenfield should have been Team Highline. 12 at 12:10 p.m. in the witha brown case was Stu- City University representa- Building 10, 102. quoted as saying that the phrase Seattle Mariners tickets for dent Union, Mount Skokomish room tives will be available to give keys striped blue "that's so gay" is rude and of- the game on Wednesday, May room. Two on a advice and answer questions with three cards attached fensive. 18 against the New York Yan- Students will leam how to string about transferring. to a chain were lost. kees are now on sale, 8:30 a.m. "pitch" themselves when meet- - •Writing Center workshop: Asilver Samsung cell phone 4:30 p.m. in the Student Pro- inga potential employer. Donors sought The Semicolon, Colon, and was lost. grams Office, on the third floor Jessica Gilmore willhelp par- A wallet was lost from the for blood drive ofthe Student Union. ticipants concoct a sales pitchof Dash- Wednesday, May 18 at East Lot. Tickets for students are $6, their abilities and benefits for noon in the Writing Center, lo- One black and gray backpack Sign up to rollup your sleeve and staff/faculty tickets are $17, hiring them. cated inBuilding 26, room 319. was lost fromBuilding 8. for the Spring Quarter blood and seats are located in Section •Science Seminar: The Quar- Learn how and when to cor- drive. 318 at Safeco Field. terly Health Talk- Friday, May rectly use these three punctua- -Compiled by L.Skoog The drive willbe on Wednes- The limitper person is three 13 at 2:10 p.m. in Building 29, tionmarks. The Thunderword Students discuss ups and downs of capitalism

By Michelle Ericksen Association. their children?" Robertson said. STAFF REPORTER "Article 27 was cancelled "Inorder toprevent terrorism out of the Mexican constitution and discontent among poorer Capitalism and globalization after the North American Free nations, we need to allow people took centerstage at the Town Trade Agreement was signed," to have their own culture," said Hallmeeting on Wednesday. Torres said. student panelist Bryan Yambe. Students passionately dis- "That's what Emiliano Za- "Cultural diversity is so im- cussed the social costs, benefits, pata fought for allhis life." portant inour shrinking globe." and alternatives to both capi- Article 27 states that private The finances of the world are talism and globalization at the property cannot be taken away intertwined, said student Mark meeting inBuilding 7 at 1 p.m. except for reasons ofpublic use Loggins. Twopanels ofstudents spoke and subject to payment of in- Loggins spoke about how to an audience of 75 students demnity. governments and corporations about their political views. "Now there isnothing to pro- abuvse the capitalist system. "Capitalism is not bad, we tect Indian lands for privatiza- Major leaders of big capital- just need to change the people tion,"Torres said. ist organizations are interna- handling it,"said AustinMacK- The social cost ofcapitalism tional banks and hedge funds, enzie, vice president of the Po- is too much, said Drew Robert- Loggins said. liticalAffairs Club. son, president of Students for Hedge funds are large pri- "It's when people are allowed Progressive Change. vate accounts where different to rape other countries, that is Many human rights are being corporations or countries invest the problem." ignored. in other countries by buying up "It's not the system itself "We are one people their currency. In some cases Photo by Keith Daigle of this that's flawed, it's how we im- world and it's about time we this can cause economies to pose the rules," he said. voice," crash, said Drew Robertson, president Students Progressive Change, speak with one Robert- Loggins. "People exploiting the sys- of for "They're setting up people spoke against capitalism at the Political Affairs Club meeting. son said. tem is bad, but capitalism is not "The World Trade Organiza- to fail,and taking money from bad. It's a reward system: you "IfIwork, Ican get what Iism as empowering people ifI tion deems many human rights them at the same time," Loggins do the work and you get fair deserve, ifIworkhard shouldn't want to become an entrepreneur trade barriers. said. compensation, it's not an evil Iget what Ideserve?" Ican do it." This leads to child labor, star- "The system is insecure, it's 'fcystem on its own." "I'mnot saying the system is Other students spoke up vation wages, destruction of the run by the people who are mak- "I believe in working for perfect, no system is perfect," against capitalism. environment, and long working ing the profit. It's a conflict of what 1 get," said Paul Kalchik, Kalchik said. "The system has "Globalization kills small hours." interest." the vice president for legisla- been working from generation businesses," said Julian Torres, "What kind of world are we Political Affairs Club meets tion. to generation. Ilook at capital- president of the United Latino setting up for our children and every Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. Students of Color conference vows to keep it real

By Keith Daigle was a variety of speakers and "Iliked that Igot to meet new STAFF REPORTER sessions that involve culturalcu people from different schools diversity. and make connections," said Yakima became a major cen- These sessions ranged from Highline student Krystinna Wil- ter of diversity last weekend different cultures' history, gay liams, who attended the confer- when more than 500 Washing- marriage, and even ex-felon ence for the third time. ton community college students voting rights. Most of the students who and staff attended the 15th An- The themes included "Don't went agreed that it was a posi- nual Students of Color Con- talk about it, be about it," and tive experience, and encouraged ference, "Keepin' it Real and "Understanding your own cul- other people, regardless of race, Givin'itBack." ture to embrace other cultures." Magallanes Harden-Abe to attend future conferences-. This year had the largest at- In "Don't talk about it, be "Everybody's struggles are tendance in the conference's about it,"the importance of get- that he liked the conference be- She is the author ofthe award similar,"said Julian Torres, who pistory. tinginvolved incampus lifeand cause "students have a chance winning novel Canicula: Snap- is also the United Latino Asso- Twenty students and five fac- student leadership, as well as to be among a diverse commu- shots ofa Girlhood En La Fron- ciation president. ultymembers represented High- addressing the challenges that nity." tera (inthe border). "It's something everyone *Jine at the conference. come with it, was discussed. Each day, students got a Dr. Canni talked about her should experience," said stu- The Multicultural Student "Understanding your own chance to hear from a different experiences growing up, and dent KallaCarter. Services Directors Council culture to embrace other cul- keynote speaker on matters that identity issues that she dealt "Everybody has a color; (MSSDC) organizes the confer- tures" taught participants to be are at times overlooked. withas a Mexican- American. white is a color too." ence every year. aware of their own culture be- Thursday's opening keynote The final keynote speaker Students said that overall the MSSDC is made up of state- fore they could really embrace speaker Dr. Terry Tafoya is a Minty Jeffrey talked about conference was good, but there wide directors from community the ideas ofother cultures. Native American of the Taos "keeping itreal." was still room for improve- and technical colleges. This was an opportunity for Pueblo and Warm Springs. She is the co-owner and co- ment. Highline has three members students whousually findthem- He is a clinical psychologist founder of Colors NW maga- "There could be a session zine, speak- education," on the council: Multi-Cultural selves in the minority to be in and the executive director of and a motivational on sexual said Wil- Services' Natasha Burrowes, the majority. Tamanawit L.L.C., an interna- er. liams. Toni Castro and Yoshiko Hard- The reverse is also true for tional multicultural consulting Jeffrey talked about her life "Ithink that they should give en-Abe, who is a co-chair on the the 70 white students who at- company. and being a Native American each workshop more time," said committee. tended. Dr. Tafoya talked about the (Muskogee-Creek) adopted by Torres. Harden- Abe said that she got "There is something really history of Western culture, and white parents. "Ifeel we could have learned started with the conference be- powerful for students of color being comfortable with your The conference was as much a lotmore." cause she worked in the multi- (to be) where they are inthe ma- identity. about dealing with social issues Next year the Students of cultural center. jority,"said Harden- Abe. Dr.Norma Cantu, the second as it was with building connec- Color conference willbe held The conference was three Josh Magallanes, an adviser keynote speaker, was bom in tions, and bringing people to- in Sea-Tac at the Doubletree days long, during which there inthe Multicultural Center, said Brownsville,Texas. gether. Hotel. Page 4 5/12/05 The Thunderword PINIQ

" jjHBBjgiv; ,•?- sciiooi,sne The plays that Elenich di- Alot ofpreparation has been rects here at Highline are per- put towards making this year's formed inBuilding 4. Outstanding Musicians Concert and the cast a hit,and a hitit willbe. Student Director KimElenich helps her actors with a scene. This Elenich use building for practicing and "Many of the students have is the second time Elenich has directed for the One-Acts. that for performing. The plays are partnered up to perform many ''" i— l' ": —^ :i '\u25a0 :: sion for University, SUNY Purchase, is today. about 15 minutes long. different types of music; clas- Elenich KimElenich theater un- New York, American Musical "I enjoy acting in plays," When preparing for the play, sical, blues and jazz," said tilshe came toHighline. Dramatic Academy, North Car- Elenich said. she practices with the cast at Thomas. Elenich took a theater his- olina University, and Western Elenich finds that directing least three days a week for two The students must show ex- tory class with Dr. Christiana Washington University. improves her acting skills. She hours each session. treme dedication and hard work Taylor, and then participated in Once she earns her Bachelor loves toread Shakespeare plays Right before a play, she will to be a part of the concert. her first year of the One-Acts. of Arts, she hopes to go into and enjoys putting the plays on practice every day for at least "Students who are perform- She recently got her As- acting professionally. stage. an hour. ing have been in the program sociates of Arts degree and is She not only maintained Despite the obstacles that she The One-Acts willbe per- for at least two years," said Dr. looking to transfer to a fine arts good grades at Highline, but overcame such as family, finan- formed May 18-21, inBuilding Glover. institution to receive her Bach- she also did an internship at cial circumstances and main- 4, the Little Theater at 8 p.m. The 40-minute concert will elors ofArts degree. Breeders Theater and took dra- taining a job, she continued to The play costs $6 for students take place May 17 in Building Elenich applied to New York ma classes to become who she pursue her directing dream. and $7 for general admission. 7 at 12:15 p.m. Page 6 5/12/05 The Thunderword Highline offers an ear to local poet By Amanda Downs after reading her work, he real- The first poem she read en- but Inever received the sign," STAFF REPORTER ized that poetry didn't only have titled "The Bones She Keeps" said Agodon. to consist of rhymes and fancy is about her friend who col- "I've had to rely on my own Poet Kelli Russell Agodon words. lects bones that wash up on the instinct, my inner feelings that read a sample of her poems to "1 was under the false belief shore. everything willbe okay. Iwant- a group of 55 students in the that poetry would sail over my The poem "Dord" was about ed thispoem toportray strength, Mount Constance room in the head," said Cook. "It was new a word that Agodon found in hope, and the idea of a person Student Union on Wednesday, for me to hear something that Webster's Dictionary that re- not to look outward for a sign, May 11. sounded so honest." ally wasn't an official word. but inward, to know everything Agodon, who is the po- Although writing was a con- The word was published in five willwork out." etry editor for the online liter- ,jSy stant inher life,Agodon said that editions before the mistake was Agodon said the biggest ob- ary journal Margin: Exploring there never was a time when she found. stacle she had to overcome in thought of becoming poet. Along with strange actions her writing herself. Magical ; i a career was Modern Realism, read "\u25a0/\u25a0''( \u25a0\u25a0'-'!'''•-'\u25a0 '.- '. '^'*^'fc^v/f'4cJ.v.-'i ti'.''-r 14 ofher poems, most of which KelliRussell Agodon Agodon said that she writes and spelling mistakes, Agodon "Ihad to get over my own were taken from her book Small even when she is not inspired. bases her poems on real and fic- self-doubt. Usually my biggest Knots. "I cannot not write. Some- tional events. challenges are the ones Icreate Agodon's visit was part of a pus. times I'll write a poem to a For example, in her poem on my own. They are based out who new series called Highline Lis- Agodon, is also taking person or poet, other times "After My Last Chemo Ap- ofmy own fears: What ifIdon't of Fine Arts at Pa- tens: Writers Read Their Work. her masters I'llwork off an idea I've been pointment ISteal Page Six from succeed? What ifIdo? Every- Writing Professor Susan Rich cific Lutheran University, will bouncing around in my mind," the Children's Illustrated Book thing else that comes my way speak writing chooses poets in the Northwest at Rich's creative said Agodon. ofBible Stories," Agodon said is a cakewalk compared to the class. Rich invited Agodon to communities to come and read "Awell-worded sentence can that she never actually ripped obstacles Ican create just witha samples of their work. Highline. inspire a poem. Or an image. Or a page out a book at a doctor's drop of fear*" said Agodon. Rich is in charge of the series "I make a point of saying a single word. But Iwrite when office, and she's never had che- Agodon uses different styles to two things inmy life:my and came up with the idea. yes I'm not inspired as well. IfImotherapy. when she writes her poems. family and to poetry," said Ago- "I was bringing people to waited for inspiration to strike However, the poem was "Each poem creates its own don. campus anyway for my class- for each poem, there would be a based on a book that she would structure or becomes a formal Ago- es," said Rich, "itseemed a pity Rich said that she chose lot less poems." always see at her doctor's office poem based on its own unique don because she felt that her that only a few students had the Agodon also said that inspi- when she was a girl. "The book qualities. Ijust try to find the writingand reading style would opportunity tomeet them." ration sometimes came from became symbolic to me," Ago- best structure to fit the given reach students. The series is designed to ex- her mishearing certain phrases. don said. poem, so it varies," said Ago- "People who that pose contemporary poets inthe thought For example, she wrote a poem Agodon said that the idea be- don. they area, Rich said. didn't likepoetry would be entitled "KillerBlue Irises" af- hind the poem is hope, and the For Fall Quarter, poet Ilya interested," said Rich. Every quarter, a poet willbe ter misunderstanding a radio experience was based on real Kaminsky willcome toHighline coming to HighJine to read their Rich said that the poets will announcement for killer flu vi- experiences that she had. inOctober toread his work. work. bring a fresh approach to po- ruses. "During a few distressed For more information on the Along with a public reading, etiy. Agodon writes poems about times inmy life,I've looked for Highline Listens series, contact Student Josh Cook intro- the presenter will also partici- many different and sometimes a sign, something to tellme that Susan Rich at srich@highline. duced Agodon and said that pate in something else on cam- unusual ideas or events. everything is going to be okay, edu The Blend has music that willhit the soul By Robbie Miller fornia when he was 21 topursue out." Marley, their performance in- said. STAFF REPORTER his own career inmusic. Fortson and Brown started eludes a lot of improvisation, "Ilove to play music," he He found success as a pro- playing shows as a pair about Brown said. said, "even if it's just to my- The varied styles ofjazz,reg- fessional musician playing for four years ago inorder toquench "We can improvise and know self." gae, blues, calypso and funk all major record labels likeCapitol their thirst for jazz. where the other person is going Herman Brown and Ronald share a single common denomi- and Motown, as well as per- Fortson plays the bass and go,"he said. Fortson willperform as part of nator, said Herman Brown. forming with legends like Tom Brown plays the guitar, as they Fortson says that decades of the Blend. They are allsoulful. Jones and Sammy Davis Jr. do in Septimus'. performing together have given The Blend is presented by Andsoulful music isthe pas- "The experience was thor- They travel with a drummer them "areally good ear for each the student-run Team Highline, sion of Brown and his cousin ough, to say the least," Brown for some shows and play along other." which brings a new artist to Ronald Fortson. said. witha drum machine at others. While performing used to be Highline every other Wednes- The two willbe performing During this time, Fortson Inaddition to covers by art- a career, they now play simply day of the month. together in the Fireside Bistro was playing in Canada with ists like Jimi Hendrix and Bob because they love to, Fortson Admission is free. on the second floor of the Stu- his brother Frank and Brown's dent Union on Wednesday, May brother Coleman in a group HWaWiiBliSiii^B *s •* 18, as part of the Blend. called Just Us. ... Brown, 53, and Fortson, 55, Upon returning to Seattle, have no shortage ofmusical ex- they discovered that someone perience together. else had the same name and "We've been playing togeth- changed it Septimus, which is er so long it's second nature," their grandfather's name. Brown said. Brownreturned from Califor- nia at about the same time and Apart fromhaving played to- * the as the NEW IN & gether in a band for more than joined band second DIRECTIONS QRAPH1C DESIGN lLWtSTBATfON«AS , 30 years, both have extensive guitarist, while Fortson played the bass. VISUALGpMW^HfCA|lQ)M 4 musical experience on their own The ideas, information,*firdi§Qtion$'&.$r\te!$alnm&o}6ISIQN0>se&h pnnt *• The band stillplays together as well. ' * the Puget Sound and l Fortson's music career began throughout UVUNCHOFTHEN&A/FROGJWl ( especially early. has an album entitled Five Min- the age of seven, he and utes toRock theHouse. MOTION DESIGN At tf^BvlsuMnjatyets^ on tffe ty^b, £Q% 3Danimation for1ilm> TVand g&ming \u25a0 his five-year-old brother Frank While Septimus' sound is centered mostly on rock and V 4 began travelling around the LEARNMORE ATANINFORMATIONALO^Qy HOUSE* „ roll,Fortson and Brown wanted ' Puget Sound singing ina gospel r Wednesday, Jun& 1at 7pm« ,, v ; / to play more jazz. t^ • group. a little , MajnCampus GejiteMOOQt.enbia.StnQst^^aWB v Brown, also originally from "(Jazz) is more laid back," the Seattle area, moved to Cali- Fortson said. "It mellows me Page 7 5/12/05 The Thunderword House of ia/Ax w SUP e screev By Olivia de Leon Wade and Carlydecide to stay STAFF REPORTER behind and look for the nearest gas station whilethe others head House of Wax meets college to the game. horror flick expectations. Soon, Wade and Carly unex- Although the movie meets its pectedly meet a strange trucker expectations, it's no Oscar win- who volunteers to take them to ning flick. Using famous actors, the nearest gas station. House of Wax lures its targets of Of course this is an expected college students well. situation in a horror film. The movie starts off with six The couple is taken to a little young friends heading out for unknown town and finds itreally an old-fashioned weekend trip strange that the town is not even to a big college football game located on their travel map. out oftown. Meanwhile, the other group Their road trip begins with is stuck in traffic and realizes Carly (Elish Cuthbert) and her that they won't make the game boyfriend Wade (Jared Padal- and decide to head back to meet ecki) along with friends, couple withWade and Carly. Paige (Paris Hilton) and Blake As the couple travels around (Robert Ri'chard) who is con- the townthey start to findstrange stantly on sexual interludes, and things and soon get lost touring annoying pal Dalton (Jon Abra- the House of Wax museum. 1scene from the movie House of Wax. Actors Jared Padalecki andElisha Cuthbert are hitching a hams) who is video-taping the They are appalled at how idefrom a local trucker. trip. Also, Carly's twinbrother intricate every detail resembles Nick (Chad Michael Murry,) real life. tures inthe House of Wax. peeled skin, the camera exposes Movie props used are very who is always looking- for trou- They discover that the whole The script inthe movie isnot itall. typical in the horror genre. ble, tags along too. town is made of wax. very detailed and uses common This hitcollege horror movie The video camera used inthis As the friends camp out for Soon dangerous things start slang that average young adults displays good gore scenes and movie serves no real purpose but the night after a long drive, an occurring and one by one, every use. attracts viewer's anticipation reminds us of how representa- unknown truck stops along their one dies with their own grue- Acting is not very strong with popular rock songs for tive this gadget is in almost ev- site and soon leaves without a some death scene. in the movie, and most of the their soundtrack. ery horror movie. For instance, word to them. The twins Nick and Carly scenes focus on college life, Hitbands include MyChemi- TheBlair Witch Project. A little freaked, the friends find each other and together such as parties, and sexual en- cal Romance, MarilynManson, The movie overall is good to ignore the creepy visit and de- overcome all differences to sur- counters. Deftones, Dark New Day, The see ifyou want to catch a good cide to go to bed. yive through the night. It doesn't take a genius to VonBondies and more. horror film. It'lldefinitely give The next morning, Wade Withmysterious killershunt- write this script. With these aggressive rock wax a whole new meaning. wakes up to find his car delib- ing forthem, Nick and Carly re- The only thingkeeping view- and pop-rock bands, itkeeps the The movie opened up every- erately meddled with; itcan no alize the have to fight for their ers interested inthe movie is the movie's expectations high roll- where on May 6. Check your longer drive. lives to not become new sculp- gore. From slicing heads to ing. local theater for times. Cast members speak openly about House By Olivia de Leon enduring, and at the end of the has to be good, and you have to STAFF REPORTER day, you wanted a shower bad," feel something and be interested said Murray. increating the character." The 2005 version of the "Ihad the joyof completing Murray and Cuthbert are still House of Wax is very different this film using the most grue- unsure about what future genres from the classic 1953 horror some wax material you could they want to act in. film,said cast members. possibly imagine that was cov- "As artists, we just want to The cast, speaking at a pub- ered from head to toe, and I collaborate on pictures that we licity event inLos Angeles last think showering wasn't even feel the characters are strong," month, said the acting, direct- good enough," said Cuthbert. said Murray. ingand production have greatly "That stuff is what sort of As the movie tries to capture changed over the years. comes along with horror mak- most of the aspects of a college "Ithink we contemporized," ing. Ithink it's the gore, the life,italso helps when using fa- said actor Chad Michael Mur- guts, the blood, all ofit,and es- mous younger actors. ray. "We took a lot of liberties pecially ifyou throw wax into "Ithink everyone in the cast Cast members House of Wax right to Robert in contemporizing the version for from left: the mix,it's pretty intense." is perfect for the role they're Ri'chard, Paris Hilton,Chad Michael Murray, Jon Abrahams, for our modern audiences and As for Murray, this may be playing," said Paris Hilton. Padelecki, and Elisha Cuthbert. demographics." Jared the last horror he willstar in. "Iplay Paige and I'mkind of The movie uses a younger filmdirector. Mastercard. "Ibelieve that Ijust wanted the sexy character role." cast to attract and relate to "I think there are new di- His background is in com- to try and see if1can do it,"said This movie is specifically tar- younger audiences such as col- rectors sort of coming through mercial work and he has done Murray. geted to attract college students. lege students. the woodwork all the time, and some really visually cool com- "And then as an artist you Itsets themood fora good scary "It's very new and up to date, it's not so much about whether mercials, said Murray. move on, you go and you do date movie. and also, there are a lot more they're first or not," said Cuth- "Ifyou could findsomebody other things, so Ithink for me There's something about hor- younger actors involved," said you can collaborate with,Ithink this isit." ror films that make itfuiibecause actress Elisha Cuthbert. "It's about speaking to them itcan be a successful project." However for Cuthbert, there itgets a reaction out ofyou that "It's a lotbetter." and seeing ifthey have the same House ofWax isboth Murray could be a future horror filmin stays with you for awhile, said Dark Castle Entertainment vision as you do." and Cuthbert's first horror film store for her. actor Jared Padelecki. brought in Jaume Collet-Serra Collet-Serra has done numer- after previous television, come- "Idon't want to rule it out, "It'sa great date movie," said from Los Angles to direct this ous commercials prior to House dic,and dramatic roles. but obviously it's a very tricky Murray. thrillinghorror movie. of Wax. Some of his commer- Horror films are more diffi- genre," said Cuthbert. "Grab on to your dude, hold The House of Wax marks cial credits are Playstation, cult to act in,they said. "In every genre, the movie him tight and he will love you Collet-Serra's debut as a feature Budweiser, Miller Lite, and "It was definitely physically has tomake sense, the character forever for it." Page 8 5/12/05 The Thunder" Crossword 101 by Linda Thistle Celebrity Add Ons ByEd Canty Using the dues, simple arithmetic, and a littlelogic, place a single digit(0 to 9) in Across each empty box in the diagram. To help lBulk you get started, one digit has been entered in the diagram. 5 St. Helen's emissions ACROSS 10 Word from the pews 1. Two times 18-Across 14 Mid-East royalty 3. The first digit is three 15 "Give me times the last digit 16 Encasement -Across 5. 1 minus 7-Across 17 Actress Sorvino 7. One-half of 4-Down 9. The firstdigitis the sum 18 Write to actress Gwyneth? of the other digits 20 up to the plate 11. Consecutive digits in 22 Asianpeak ascending order 2. Three more than 14-Across 23 Water source 13. Four times 4-Down 4. Digits of12-Down reversed 14. Same digit repeated 6. 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MOVIES: Inwhat clas- 45 One up 12 Self confidences 53 Hans Christian Anders S sic movie does John Wayne 46 Rounds 13 Gingrich 54 Pot addition 1. GENERAL KNOWL- playpiay a charactercharact called "the 48 Rajah's wife 19 Set free 56 Go bad EDGE: Which stadium was Ringo Kid"? 49 Smooths witha stone 21 Layer dubbed "the Eighth Won- 52 Waltzing lady 24 Orientation aid der ofthe World" when it uojy^suox ureHUAV '8 55 Shelf slugger Rod? 25 England's neighbor 26 Oyl opened? «l 57 Enthusiasm Ms. 58 Follows fire tag 27 Codking measure uotable 2. RELIGION: How did the Hqdjopntfdl° etufiM 9 or 59 Preceding 29 Command to actor Ben? martyr St. die? uqof uoiig-g A jury consists Valentine 60 Emailed 30 Homer work of twelve persons 3. GEOGRAPHY: Which 61 Diet,relative 31 See eye chosen to decide nation ofAfricareaches the Bistunx •£ 622 Fonda or Falk 33 Clear the tables who has the better farthest north? papBaqaa 'z 633 money or family 34 's sib ' Follows Sis lawyer. 4. LANGUAGE:What 3ixiopoj;sauiopoaj: vuo^snoji I Down 36 Hit does the Greek prefix "geo" SJ3MSUy 1 and haws 37 Keats specialty 2 Give off 40 Memos, e.g. mean? • • • Robert Frost 5. ENTERTAINER: Which 3 Sack Coach John? 42 Tiniest entertainer's original name (c) 2005 KingFeatures 4 Bar at a circus 44 Dangerous Synd., Inc. • was Reginald Dwight? ByGFR Associates •• Visitour web site at vv.gfrpuzzles.com Rational Numbers Highline's choir will be per- ing a series of pla} answers forming a concert called Ad- One-Acts. These p ventures in Africa, the thirdin directed by student a series ofImmersion Experi- from Highline. The | • ences. This event willbe held be held inBuilding 4, May 16-20 is ArtWeek for inBuilding 7 at 12:15 p.m Theater at 8 p.m. the Music and Drama Depart- • From Thursday, May 19, Admission is $5 ments. $6 • to Saturday, May 21, the Dra- dents and for th< On Monday, May16,paint- ma Department willbe show- public. ingartist Francis Celentano is giving a lecture and presenta- tion on his Op Art. This lec- ture willbe held in Building 7 BEWITCHED from noon to 1 p.m. •On Tuesday, May 17,there is an Outstanding Musicians recital for the Spring Quarter. These students have shown high academic achievement and shown leadership roles. This performance willbe held in Building 7 from noon to 1 p.m. • On Wednesday, May 18, Highline is hosting the Com- munity College Choral Invita- tional Festival. Olympic and Skagit Community College will be singing in Building 7 Page 9 5/12/05 PO The Thunderword Women's track steps closer to NWAACC's

With the championship meet in two field events, the high By Trevor Kulvi now just 14 days away, Marshall jump and long jump. Inthe high STAFF REPORTER is the one to beat in allfour dis- jump, Plypick finished fourth tance events. with a height of 5 feet 1 inch With one meet remaining At last year's championship and finished in a tie for fourth in before the NWAACC Track meet, Marshall won both the the long jump with a jump of 15 and Field Championships, the 3,000 and 10,000 meters and feet 10.5 inches. women's track team pulled rab- now is the favorite in both the Upnext for the T-Birds is the 'bits out of their hats to run blaz- 5,000 and 1,500. Ken Foreman Invite on May 14 ing times and break personal The women's 5,000 had three hosted by Seattle Pacific Uni- records at the Ken Shannon In- T-Birds compete, Jami Jablon- versity and willbe held at the vite. The meet was held onMay sky, Sarah Hudgins, and Cheri- University of Washington. The 7 and hosted by the University lynnFlor. scheduled starting time is 9 of Washington. Flor led the way with a time Head Coach Robert Yates of 20 minutes 57.33 seconds, was pleased with the meet and followed closely by Jablonsky the performances of his athletes with a time of 21 minutes 18.52 and was extremely pleased with seconds and Hudgins with a Monaka White, Carolyn Nor- time 21 minutes 39.94 seconds. man andZori Garasmichuk. The field events also pro- "Allthree are running better Photos by Sarah Russell duced some outstanding perfor- than anyone in the league mances, from fresh- right Coach Black looks on as Christm \e Kimjumps a hurdle inprepera- especially now," said "They all Shelby Yates. are tionfor the upcoming meet at the UW on May14. man Avaava in both the peaking at the right time in the discus and shot put. season." 26.08. Garasmichuk's time now good for second place overall Inthe discus, Avaava finished In the 'women's 100-meter leads the conference. only behind Jody Swan of Lew- second with a throw of 125 feet dash, White led the way for the All three marks have met is and Clark College. 9 inches and finished sixthinthe T-Birds with a second place fin- the qualifying standards for the Sophomore Sitges Marshall shot put with a heave of 34 feet ish in a time of12.39 seconds. championship meet. led the way for all community 8.25 inches. Both marks were Norman finished fourth with Christine Kim was the only college runners in the women's personal records forAvaava. a time of 12.69 which qualifies hurdler to double up inboth the 1,500 witha sixthplace finish in "Iwas impressed with Shel- w>th of them for the champion- 100 and 400 hurdles. a time of 4 minutes 45.16 sec- by Avaava," said Yates. "She ship meet and places them sec- Inthe 100-meter hurdles Kim onds. had personal records in both ond and fourth inthe league re- was the second community col- Coach Yates was pleased the discus and shot and willim- spectively. lege runner witha time of18.07 with Marshall's performance. prove in the next three weeks The women's 200-meter was and was the topcommunity col- "Sitges had her best race inthe with work." equally impressive. Garasmi- lege runner in the 400-meter last month." Freshman Ashley Cavalieri chuk led the wayfor the T-Birds hurdles witha time of 1minute "She put some distance be- competed in the javelin and with a second place finish in a 15.18 seconds. tween her and the rest of the took fifthplace with a throw of time of 25.55, while Norman Inthe 400, Garasmichuk led league in the 1,500, 1would like 91 feet 4inches. took fifthin a time of 26.02 and all community college runners to get a good 5,000 this week," Sophomore Taryn Plypick Sitges Marshall training for White finished sixthina time of with a time of 57.72 which was said Yates. was the only one to compete NWAACCchampionships. T-birds slow down before the Championship burst By Mark Knight In the 400-meter dash, Alvin the track, Istill felt great about STAFF REPORTER Jones ran with a time of 10.80 it,"said Kulvi. and finished in fifthplace. Lio- Three Highline athletes Men's Track used the Ken nel Orji also ran in this race, he have qualified for this event: Shannon Invite as a well completed ninth and had a time Larpentuer, Bartholomew, and of 53.49. Frazier. The other 5,000-me- deserved rest, before the NWAACC championships on "In the 800-meter, Josh Fra- ter runners willhave one more May 26 and 27. zier ran a personal record," said meet to qualify. fe "We backed off a little bit, Yates. "The biggest event of the day some of the kids weren't feeling Frazier's personal record was was Rickey Moody's javelin throw, good, and some had aches and 2:03.02 which landed him in he improved his personal i>ains," said Head Coach Robert 15th place. record by 30 feet and he is now Highline WfatQS. Five runners com- fifth in.the conference in this Bruce Hubbard ran in both peted in the 5,000-meter which event," said Yates. the 100 and 200-meter dash. He was the biggest showing of Moody's throw was about completed third inthe 100 with Highline athletes at the event. 190 feet 5 inches which was David led the him in a time of 10.80. Larpentuer enough to put third at the pack of with He finally got defeated in Highline runners event. the 200, for the first time this his time of 15:55 and he fin- Another big field event for Highline season, and his time was 22.62 ished 13th. was the hammer throw finished which Andre a which put himin sixthplace. Robert Bartholomew in Lester had "He was sick for three or 17th with a time of 16:22.41, personal record of 138 feet. four days, he had a head cold, following him were Trevor "He is now in the top six in Kulvi, Roach, and he just seemed to be flat," James and Mike that event, but he could still said Yates. Essig. jump up in the next couple Kevin Devine, who was un- Kulvihad a personal record weeks," said Yates. of 16:33.24, Roach's time was The T-Birds willbe going to attached at the race, won with a had University Washington time of 21.32. 16:36.13, and Essig a time the of Photo by Sarah Russell again for the "He has beaten the kid that of17:30.79. next meet on May the won down at the Oregon In- DavidLarpentuer guides apart the distance team inpractice "Iwas pleased with my per- 14 for Ken Foreman Invite of hosted by Seattle Pacific vite earlier in the season," said this week. Following Larpentuer are MikeEssig, Josh Frazier, and sonal record in the 5,000, even Uni- versity. Yates. Trevor Kulvi. though it was my first time on Page 10 5/12/05 The Thunderword PO Lady T-Birds still have fight despite losing season

ByBen Reindel the base paths. STAFF REPORTER Proulx accounted for one of the T-Birds runs, as she was The Lady T-Birds continued able to score from second base to struggle but kept their heads on an error. This led to a chain high despite losing two games reaction of mental breakdowns to cross town rivals the Green withinthe Olympic defense. River Gators on Saturday. With Ashley Nevares at the Highline started pitcher plate, the Olympic pitcher threw Kelsey Conklin in the first a wildpitch that allowed Britt- game. Conklin put up a solid nae Stewart, the fleet-footed fight for most of the game. But, shortstop, to score. Green River overpowered both Just when Olympic tried Conklin and the T-Birds defense to settle down, Leah Perkins to score 10 runs on eight hits. scored on another wild pitch to Highline was able to muster tie the game. out two hits but got shut out by It was an unfortunate end to the Gators and lost the game by the game as an Olympic player a final score of10-0. hita home-run to winthe game. Inthe second game, Highline This time Highline has a bet- pitcher Katie Michaels took to ter idea of what to do. the circle. Ifthey use their speed to get "Ilikepitching the first game Photos by Amber Trillo on base and disrupt the game, of doubleheaders," said Mi- Highline s Brittnae Stewart lines one down the thirdbase line during last Saturday 's game against they can get timely hitting and chaels about pitching double- Green River. strong pitching from both Mi- headers earlier inthe season. Michaels took to the circle success all year and especially pitchers hate to face. chaels and Conklin and come "I like pitching the first and held the Gators to five runs versus Olympic has been the In the seventh inning on that away with a win or two. games so Ican get it out of the on eight hits. The T-Birds, de- play of third baseman Ancjrea Tuesday afternoon in April, Highline travels to Olympic way," Micheals said. fensive troubles continued as Hughes. Highline used their speed to Community College on Friday. This day she wouldn't get they committed three errors that She's been the catalyst as far exploit the sometimes shaky de- The Lady T-Birds return her wish as she started the sec- helped Green River's already as hitting is concerned. When- fense of Olympic. home Saturday to play host ta ond game against Green Rivers potent offense. ever the T-Birds needed a lift, Sandra Proulx is a speedy Bellevue at 1p.m. for the seaf Highline was able to get on Hughes prevailed as the hitter centerfielder that is a terror on son finale. the board with two runs on seven hits, but fell short as Green River put together five runs on eight hits for the vic- tory5-2. This Friday, the Lady T- Birds travel to Olympic Com- \u25a0KiiLWJa:! munity College to complete their season series with the Lady Rangers. Earlier this season, Highline played host to Olympic and had some success despite los- ing both games. The first game ended with Olympic winning 7-0. During the second game the T-Birds adjusted their game plan and were able to score four runs Ashley Nevares taking her cuts and kept itclose before losing dcjuinch into lummox/ during last Saturday s games inthe eigth inning 6-4. against Green River. A big part of Highline's WANT TO TRY OUT THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, TACOMA? Take a few classes at UWT this summer. Application forsummer only students is easy and allows you to take a wide variety of classes. For more information call the UWT Summer Office at (253) 692-4682 or visit the UWT Summer Website at www.tacoma. Washington, edu/summer.

www.tacoma.washington.edu/summer Page 11 5/12/05 PO The Thunderword Intramural sports provide a much needed relief

By Steve Mohn many students withthe opportu- STAFF REPORTER nity to spend time with friends or enjoy a break from class. , From a highly competitive to These sports provide time for a recreational level, intramural fun, the occasional much-need- sports have more to offer than ed humor for the week, and a one would expect. chance tounwind fromthe pres- sure of homework. t Intramurals are fun on-cam- 'pus sports activities that of- Intramurals take place ev- fer students, faculty, and staff ery Tuesday, Wednesday, and members an opportunity to par- Thursday from 1-2 p.m. ticipate innon-varsity sports ac- Team sports offered include tivities. basketball, which is on Tuesday, "There are not very many and flag football, which is on open hours in the gym due to Thursday. P.E., so intramurals offers a great Individual events such as opportunity for the students and badminton, pickleball, and faculty a chance to get fun exer- frisbee golf are also offered on cise," said Director ofIntramu- Wednesday. ral Sports Amber Rowe. "We offer a variation of Many students and some fac- sports to change it up to offer ultymembers participate to stay different sports to the different in shape, have fun, and show- likes ofpeople, and itallows the case their athletic skills. students and faculty the chance "Mycoach would killme if to unwind," said Rowe. Igot hurt during season, so I Intramural participants meet normally just come to shoot the at the Pavilion (Building 28). basketball," said Michael Jones, "It's a great way for students a student who participates in and faculty to get involved with basketball at Intramurals. Highline," said faculty member Allcurrent students, faculty and Men's Soccer Head Coach kid staff with a valid Highline Jason Prenovost. l.D. card are eligible to partici- For more information on in- Photo by AliciaMendez pate .in the.Intramural Sports tramural sports, contact Amber during basketball game. \e athletes participated inintra- Programs. Basketball players scramble for the ball a Rowe at [email protected] Intramural sports provide mural sports last week in the Pavilion. or 206-878-3710, ext. 3268. Everybody has a chance to compete at intramurals

The Highline campus is full week prior to finals week with are recruited to attend classes place they have been looking for individuals to have access of activities for students, staff, a season ending tournament. and carry on Highline's repu- for. There is a wide range ofac- to athletic gear or activities that and faculty, however there is a The fact that these sports tation for both academic and tivities offered, from basketball they may not normally have ac- certain set ofactivities that forc- are open to everybody and that athletic excellence. However, to pickleball to flag football. cess to. Not everybody has a ten- es allinvolved to leave their sta- everybody gets a chance to par- there are many students who Even those who may nis racket, basketball, volleyball tus inthe community at the door. ticipate adds to their appeal. attend Highline who may pos- not have an extremely high net, or flags for flag football. Highline has its share ofvar- sess an equal amount of talent amount of athletic prow- The fact that Highline is will- sity sports that are full of tal- but have no place to show it. ess aie invited to participate. ented athletes, many of whom Intramurals may be just the Intramurals are a great way See Intramurals, page 12

Jamie Grossmann

Highline is fortunate to have the facilities and staff that has allowed for intramural sports to become a part of the ev- eryday happenings on cam- pus. Prior to the second week of every quarter, a schedule of events is planned for those who choose to participate. The intramurals conclude the Page 12 5/12/05 Spores The Thunderword Intra murals Where are all the other ath- Why can't that same bond son and thus you have created a letes on campus, the average be created within the rest of the friendship that may last a life- continue from page 11 joe's that are here for reasons student body? time or itmay only last tillyou other than a scholarship? Why can't somebody be are done withschool. -ing to offer the use of the During the winter quarter, waiting in line at the student However, intramurals con- Pavilion for these activities to indoor soccer was offered and union and have somebody else tinues Highline's vision ofunity students, staff, and faculties is while there was a handful of ask ifthey willbe attending in- through diversity. something that goes above and individuals that did not play tramurals that day. Athletes from all over the beyond the expectations of the for either the men's or wom- Or have somebody say that, world and from different back- college. en's soccer teams, the majority 'wow,you can really play' after grounds can participate in an By However, Idon't know ifitis stillcame from one of the two having played against them the activity that has a universal ap- Trevor Kulvi being used to its fullpotential. teams. day before. peal. ™ 1) the movie Friday Night During any given day, one Don't get me wrong. Seeing Intramurals is a great way to Along with giving individu- In Lights, what state athletic clas- can finda multitude ofindividu- that the athletes genuinely enjoy meet people whileparticipating als an opportunity to meet with does High als inor around the Pavilion tak- each other enough to spend time ina friendly competition. others who share a similar inter- sification Permian School compete in? ingpart in that day's activities. together after the season is over One never knows when est, intramurals gives partici- 2)Name the four teams that The majority of these indi- shows what kind of bonds and theymay meet somebody while pants some exercise mixed with Roger Clemens has played for viduals are the athletes who also the type of environment that is playing pickleball or basketball. a littlefun. during his career. participate in the varsity sports created by our athletic depart- Then as the quarter progresses, Jamie wants to start a dodge- 3)Which college Men's pro- that are offered. ment. you learn more about this per- ballintramural. gram has won the most NCAA cross-country and track and field championships combined, including indoor track? core 4) were summer board Where the Olympics and why NORTH Sunday, May8 Wenatchee Valley 15, Olympic 8, Skagit Valley 3 held in1980 boycott Spokane 14 (first game) (second game) did the United States Bellevue 22-8 28-11 Walla Walla 20, Wenatchee Valley 4, Wenatchee Vly9, BigBend 2 them? Everett 21-9 22-13 Treasure Valley 1 (first game) Spokane 3 (second game) (first game) 5) What was Russia's response Green River 18-10 19-15 Walla Walla 15, Lower Columbia 4, Wenatchee Vly6, BigBend 2 to the 1984 Summer Olympics which were held inLos Ange- Olympic 18-10 20-14 Treasure Valley 5 (second Centralia 0(first game) (second game) Peninsula 15-13 18-18 game) Lower Columbia 8, Spokane 9, Yakima Valley 0 Jles? Edmonds 15-13 16-16 Centralia 0(second game) (first game) Answers Shoreline 12-16 13-19 Saturday, May 7 MtHood 22, Grays Harbor 0 Spokane 11,Yakima Valley 3 Skagit Valley 4-24 4-29 (first game) (second game) \u25a0pjioAv sip puno.re aSm Highline 3-25 3-30 Bellevue 12, Skagit Valley 2 MtHood 19, Grays Harbor 0 Walla Walla 8, Blue Mtn6 -saw b puss pinoMji}[9j (first game) (second game) (first game) msstra pire S9jBj§ pajiDfi91 MU9A9 EAST Bellevue 14, Skagit Valley 2 4, 0(first 14, Mtn6 IJ W Clackamas Pierce Walla Walla Blue jsS oj uiaq; psjjooAoq (^ (second game) game) (second game) Bissn^ UEJS Columbia Basin22-2 28-6 Green River 10, Highline 0 Clackamas 15, Pierce 2(sec- Centralia 2, Sw Oregon .1 -iireqSjy pspeAin peq (Bissn^j) Spokane 18-8 22-14 (first game) ond game) (first game) "HSSfl 9lP ssrreoaq uisip ps^oo Walla Walla 16-10 21-15 Green River 5, Highline 2 Sw Oregon 8, South Puget SW Oregon 8, Centralia 6 -Aoq s9jb;s P^yufl Sl "^!ssn^[ Wenatchee Vly. 14-12 19-17 (second game) Sound 0 (first game) (second game) ll 'moosojai m ppq 9J9m Xaijx(^ 4, 9, 4, BigBend 12-14 14-20 Olympic Peninsula 1 (first Sw Oregon South Puget Clackamas Chemeketa 1 •diqsuoidiireiio Mountain 10-16 15-24 game) Sound 4 (second game) (first game) Blue JOOpUl JU909J )SOUl 3ip pUB Treasure Valley 7-17 10-22 Olympic 4, Peninsula 2 (sec- Everett 10,Edmonds 8 (first Chemeketa 2, Clackamas 1 'jbjojsdiiisuoidureip 6£ i^im. Yakima Valley 3-23 9-29 ond game) game) (second game) 5, Shoreline 4(first 10, Edmonds 2 (sec- Lower Columbia 16,Pierce 2 Everett Everett •soijsy uojsnbfj pus SOUTH game) ond game) (first game) 5[J0^ 9tl|g Everett 7, Shoreline 6 (second Bellevue 10, Green River 1 Lower Columbia 8, Pierce 0 'SSa^UB^ AV9N'S^Bf ojuoaoj, 'xos ps^a uo;sog (^ Lo.Columbia 25-3 31-3 game) (first game) (second game) •amp aqj jb sExax ui Chemeketa 20-5 24-6 Big Bend 10, Yakima Valley 1 Bellevue 8, Green River 0 MtHood 7, South Puget Clackamas 24-6 28-10 (first game) (second game) Sound 0 (first game MtHood 21-7 23-9 BigBend 10, Yakima Valley 1 Peninsula 3, Shoreline 1 (first SW Oregon 11-17 13-20 (second game game) S.Puget Sound 9-18 12-21 Columbia Basin 4, Blue Peninsula 7, Shoreline 2 (sec- RESPITE CARE PROJECT Centralia 9-19 10-23 Mountain 2 (first game) ond game) Highlinehas a project linking students Pierce 6-20 8-27 Columbia Basin 17, Blue Olympic 9, Skagit Valley 0 from our school tofamilies with children MM Grays Harbor 0-28 1-33 Mountain 1(second game) (first game) of special needs. Students become JMH| contracted through DSHS by completing yM the paperwork and a background check. |w NWAACC/Horizon Air Once this is completed they can begin |j»j Coaches' Poll assisting their community and providing School Record Votes services to children with disabilities (ages 0-18)

1. Lo. Columbia23-3 BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS 2. Mt.Hood 19-5 Ifyou provide at least 15 hours of service 3. Col. Basin 23-5 during a quarter you willreceive a $150.00 3. Clackamas 17-9 stipend for book and tuition assistance at 5. Spokane 19-9 S the completion of the quarter 6. Chemeketa 17-5 Hourlypay $8.93 7. BigBend 11-13 Medical Benefits (optional) 8. Olympic 15-9 Cooperative Education Internship Human Service Practicum Hours To utilize the Respite Care Project as an internship or Scores as part ofone, you need to complete the paperwork Tuesday, May 10 quarter you wish to start. I^BwHHHI^IhI Ifyou have any questions, please |B|- Hh^hOSSb Peninsula 9, Skagit Valley call Cindy Schlichting, Coordinator, fflKl\\jHHOHIIK 1(first game) or Joe Magnus, Student Coordinator Skagit Valley 2, Peninsula 0 (second game) E-mail: [email protected] vBBSHHHHKhKv The Thunderword Author says Americans should slow down

By Alexandra LaChance than we've got," he said. "Having good relationships STAFF REPORTER is important to ultimate health, there needs to be more time Americans are overworked, spent with people and nature consume too much and have too than at work," said de Graaf. little free time, said author John Highline Project Manager de Graaf during his lecture last Bob Embrey, who was at the Saturday at the MaST Center. talk, has taken steps with his "In 1968 we were afraid with wife to cure and avoid "Afflu- allthe developing technology. enza" intheir lives. "Americans would have too best advice 1 can give much leisure time, when today "The is to leave time for family and we are working longer hours friends. than in 1968 and we are facing a "Try to live a lifestyle that time crunch. costs less than you can afford, "Did we not get the technol- so you're not about ogy? stressed money and have something "No, we got two times the saved in case ofan emergency," technology but we traded every- said Embrey. thing in for stuff and things, not Take Back Your Time day time. one suggestion de Graaf has "Affluenza is what Icallit." is made tohelp cure Affluenza. Authorof The All- Affluenza: "People torecharge Consuming Epidemic^ de Graaf need time their batteries," said de Graaf. speaks to help teach Americans Take Back Your Time day is how to slow down the pace of celebrated onOctober 24, which their lives enough to enjoy it. Author John de spoke to a group people at the Redondo MaST center last Saturday. is the day America adopted the Today, de Graaf says Ameri- Graaf of 40-hour work week. cans work nine weeks a year the out to parents telling them to October 24 isnine weeks be- (350 hours) more than Europe- well as the lack of sleep we all Michigan study showed thing that deter- give their kids a break because fore the end of the year, which ans. experience. number one they're burnt out when they get the approximate nine "We (Americans) work more There are over 100,000 traf- mined how good students would represents college depended on how there," said de Graaf. weeks a year Americans work than peasants did inthe middle fic accidents a year frompeople do in dinner at home as De Graaf also explained that more than Europe. ages," said de Graaf. . fallingasleep at the wheel," said often they ate ' ' ifany other society inthe world For more information, visit "Stress and burn-out aren't de Graaf. . a family. kids into took up our American way of www.timeday. org the only problems with our 40- De Graaf explained how par- "Pushing hectic something living, we'd need four planets The next speaker is Robert hour work weeks," he said. ents seemed to feel the more schedules is psychol- to keep up withthe damage we Duff, regarding environmental "Lack of time results inless they make theirkids do willhelp ogists warn against. "Ivy league are ac- do to our environment. toxins on Saturday, May 21 at time to spend on things like eat- them get into a better college. schools letters "That's three more (planets) noon at theMaST Center.. ing healthy and exercising as However a University of tually starting to send High school students jump into Spring Festival

Colleges come "This is important to high for this high school and college school counselors and teachers, age audience." Employers and colleges to Highline given the increasing demands Workshops about paying for at festival on class time at their schools," college and powerful resume the. for festival said Prenovost. writing willtake place in the .£ferbucks|offee , More than 30 employers will Pavilion, Building 28, on Fri- •C^jat^aWrtSlfRadroSeattle -, / By Shurvon Haynes be represented at the festival day, May 13 between 9 a.m. to STAFF REPORTER including Alaska Airlines, Key 1p.m. with blank : - Bank, Group Health Coopera- Welcome packets 4^Wal Way public scnools ;>. Food, and make tive, Starbucks Coffee, The Des cards willbe given to students I fun fairs will •Groufj^eafth Cooperative , . stamped at each table up this year's 8th Annual Spring Moines Police Department and to be •Highline Community Hospital Festival on Friday, May 13- the King County Library Sys- or lecture they attend to learn More than 500 high school tem. something about the college or •Key Bank seniors willbe bussed in from Participants should bring an career. •KingCounty Library system and be prepared A completed stamp card can ' dis- updated resume \u25a0 - - surrounding area school for a delicious •Seattle Aquarium tricts to navigate their college to complete applications and an- be used to pay Department and career goals. swer interview questions. barbecue lunch. •Seattle Police This event is free and open to "One thing that sets High- The barbecue willconsist of •United States Navy other chips and soda. -" • the public. line's event apart from hotdogs, •UPS\ . « Running Start and Highline college and career fairs is we The cost is $1 for students V, col- $2 for •Un^ef^bAWashlrigton . s students are also welcome to at- don't charge employers or and non-students. .- tend. leges to participate," said Nancy A hoop shooting contest, .V&astiingtb^tdte" UniyerCty There willbe several Wash- Warren, Highline's director of volleyball and many more ath- ington and out-of-slate colleges Workforce Training. letic activities will take place .Washington University^ campus includ- •Central and universities offering infor- "We select the colleges and throughout the Washington University mation about their programs. employers and invite them to ing live entertainment, making •Western "Inone day, high school stu- the event. this a very fun-filled event. •Evergreen University information, dents can do career and college In choosing employers, we For more call University 3935, or •Pabific Liifherari exploration," said. Jason Preno- match them with our programs (206)-878-3710, ext. •Seattle University vost, Highline's director of out- of study and encourage them to visit www.highline.edu/out- S ,1 % reach services. focus on careers, and not jobs reach Page 14 5/12/05 EWS The Thunderword Ethiopian students share at the Cultural Cafe By Rebecca Crawley Many of the speakers com- STAFF REPORTER mented on the differences be- tween cultures inside the class- For the firstCultural Cafe of room. the quarter, five students gath- One speaker said that he ered around a table to share their would likepeople toknow about points of view. love and respect. What makes this special is . By love, Jie. meant that that it was a group of Ethiopian everybody shares what they have in Ethiopia. students who had something to And by respect, he meant say about their country. that the are actu- "Iwantpeople toknow about teachers ally respected in the schools. Ethiopia," said MiliyardGualu, The last question that was a student speaker. posed to the group of stu- Cafe offers High- Cultural dent speakers was about what the chance to line students learn Highline could do to help about the diversity that sur- their community grow without rounds them every day. compromising their culture. Student Meheret Debebe The best suggestion was said, "It sounded like a' really to find a way to distribute in- neat idea because it's not judg- formation about the wealth mental." of Highline's resources, such Every student at the table had as the Child Care Center. the opportunity to answer each TwoEthiopian students answer questions about their culture during Conversation Cafe. "On Thursday, May 19, the of the three questions. Cultural Cafe will be about The first question was about Each student had a different said Debebe. Ethiopia, but that when some- Ukraine," said Barbara Clin- the students' favorite Ethiopian response, but many spoke about The students spoke about the thing was celebrated, it was ex- ton, the organizer of this cultural customs and how they religious customs. "There are differences between the Chris- perienced by all; there wasn't event. Cultural Cafe takes are celebrated. so many cultures in Ethiopia," tian and the Muslim cultures in any kindofreligious division. place inBuilding 2 at 3:30 p.m. Students and faculty are gearing up for graduation By Ben Pesicka In addition to the students gowns when they are deliv- The packets containing the dy Fisher, bookstore direc- today. $20, STAFF REPORTER who are about to complete their ered to the bookstore caps and gowns willcost tor. Lilley is emphatic that AAor AAS degree this spring, The caps, as well as the and will also contain gradua- the graduates should partici- black, year's ceremony. The message for Highline's there willalso be students par- gowns, willbe and the tas- tion announcements and tickets. pate in this graduating class of 2005 has ticipating who are on schedule sel willbe green and white with "My congratulations to "[This] gives them a "05", year. graduates," Ran- sense accomplishment." been, "You deserve this," said to complete their degree by the a gold signifying the the said of Danielle Mottley, Highline's end ofSummer 2005. graduation evaluator. Altogether there should be On June 9, Highline's 2005 about 3,500 people attending graduating class of approxi- the graduation. mately 500 students willwalk in Students that are taking part the graduation ceremony, taking in next month's ceremony be- place at the Tacoma Convention gan applying two quarters ago. Center. Siew Lai Lilley, director of Pat Cashman, the local radio Highline's Transfer Center, said personality, willbe delivering that it'sreallyimportant that stu- the Commencement Address. dents start the application pro- Also speaking willbe Kevin cess early, because reviewing V. Henley II, student speaker, the applications students need to Alicia Akerman, the Master of earn 90 credits to graduate takes Ceremonies, and Dr. Priscilla a long time. Lilleysaid that itis Bell,Highline's President. worth itto participate. Unlike previous Highline "You have put in so graduations, which have been much time and effort." held in the evening, this year's Students who have re- ceremony begins at 3 p.m. and ceived their letter of accep- willlast about two to two and a tance for graduation will be halfhours. able to purchase their caps and

City University is a not-for-profirand anEqual Opportunity institution accredited bythe Northwest Commission onColleges and Universities. Page 15 5/12/05 News The Thunderword Student runs for pageant Professor shares By Gray'La Sym HHH| Gilbert has been secret for life STAFF REPORTER HRBH involvrd with clubs BHhS around campus and ByDoris Martinez have money. That's not the case. A Highline student willbe HHHhas even started STAFF REPORTER Ican't have all this stuff and do running forMiss Washington. H||iB clubs. the traveling Ido," Adelman Amelia Gilbert is a 20-year- She was a leader For Dr. Mara Adelman, Pro- said. old woman who grew up in HHhB in Crusade forChrist fessor ofCommunications at Se- Adelman suggests creating a Fruitland, Idaho and made a KDjjyjjIIand started Students attle University, travel has been travel savings and begin putting hobby out ofpageants. HflHBJ Against the Sale of a passion for nearly 35 years. money in every month. Through the years she has ij^BHObscenity on Cam- At Wednesday's Honors "Research willsave you a lot been in seven pageants and has Colloquy, she spoke about her of money. Do your homework," wonMiss Puget Sound. Gilbert is now journeys around the world and Adelman said. She is currently Miss Burien L iHengaged to her high how anyone can plan their own According to Adelman, and is running for Miss Wash- at 3 school sweetheart excursion without breaking the warmer southern countries such ington forthe second time. B JH whois aminor league bank. as Morocco orMexico are much Last year she was third run- m. |u baseball player for "Ifyou are thinking of drop- cheaper than colder locations ner up in the Miss Washington p i^Htne Tampa Bay Devil ping out of school or delaying such as Scandinavian countries pageant and she is considering jfflwRays. your job to travel, do not see me. which tend to be expensive. running forMiss Seattle. dBBj, She plans to get Iwillprobably tellyou to grab a Adelman is a strong believer "Ilost three pageants before I HH|H married ' after vvin- back pack," she said jokingly. in traveling alone on nearly all won my first,"Gilbert said. HB^fflmnS Mss Washing- Adelman began thinking of ventures and suggested that "Duringthe pageants you are BBIBiton and holding the about world travel while she others try it. forced to do things that make a Gilbert titlefor a while. was an undergraduate student at "One thingabout world travel you uncomfortable, and in that As a leader you University of California at Los is that you get out ofyour skin," it makes you grow," Gilbert and that shows how contestants shouldn't let little things slide, Angeles (UCLA). Adelman said. said. keep inshape. porn is something that is inap- "I'mat UCLAand Idecide to With more than 13 countries Gilbert's talent is classical "It's about self development, propriate, that's something that leave the country," she said. under her belt and counting, opera, and she has been singing even ifyou don't think you can I'm willing to raise my voice Shortly after receiving her Adelman still has the drive to for five years now. win, you learn a lot about your- about, Gilbert said. bachelor degree in communica- travel. "Myplatform is building the self," Gilbert said. "Some people don't under- tions,Adelman began her first of "Ifyou want to travel, ithas leaders of tomorrow, education, Gilbert graduated from stand how Ican be so firmly many journeys around the world tobe a passion," Adelman said. motivation and empowerment," Mount Rainer and has been at- against pornography and then and went to Europe in 1971 for . She is currently planning her said Gilbert. tending Highline since 2002. go out incompetition ina swim- two years. In 1974, Adelman two-year trip to India where she "A leader is not necessar- She wants to major in com- suit," Gilbert said. traveled to Japan for a year and willbejeachiiig courses. ilysomeone in the spotlight but munications but is not sure of "Iwould like to invitepeople taught 'English as a second lan- "The world is allaround you, someone striving to improve what kind of career she wants to to consider intentions. Play- guage (ESL) courses. don't wait,"Adelman said. their self and their community, get into. boy's intention is to arouse. My "When Itravel, Ilike to go Matt Hale who is a Highline whether itis bigor small," Gil- "Communication is my pas- intention is not to arouse the witha mission," Adelman said. Alumni and practicing attorney bert said. sion, it is vital everywhere in audience or the judges, it's to Throughout her travels, willbe speaking on May 18 in Gilbert competes in pageants life,"Gilbert said. show how hard I've worked to Adelman does admit that ithas Building 29, room 216. for many different reasons, one Before she started doing the get inshape." not been financially secure at Honors Colloquy is open of them is for money forschool. pageants, she never walked into Gilbert willparticipate in the times. to the public and is held every So far she has won up to $5,000 a gym, was petrified to speak in Miss Washington pageant on "People always ask me ifIWednesday beginning at noon. for school. The stages in the public, and in interviews when Friday, June 24, and Saturday, pageant are interview, which asked a question, she couldn't June 25. is the most important; talent; even get a sentence out, Gilbert Tickets are available online evening gown, which shows the said. at www.misswashington.org contestants style; casual wear, "Ihave grown with the pro- She willbe singing a Germai which shows the personality of gram and others as well,"Gil- piece "Vilia" from the oper; the contestants; and swimsuit bert said. "The MerryWidow." Page 16 5/12/05 Thunderword News The brought up included parking "I'm not even going to go between Student Government lect 50 student signatures, attend Elections and tuitionhikes. intoparking," said Kalchik. and clubs. a mandatory candidates meeting continued from page 1 "Iftuition raises, then less Many of this year's candi- Many candidates want to be that outlined the requirements, people will be able to access dates are active members in involved with Student Govern- turn inan application, and write Having open forums di- higher education," said Pham. various clubs. ment to advance their leadership out biography statements. rectly in the cafeteria was an "That issue is extremely impor- Torres is the president of roles. "They have done so much to idea brought up by Tarabochia, tant to me." the United Latino Association, Katie Hutchison, candidate get this far already," Kaminsky Tarabochia also wants to add Bozhko and Jennings both Tarabochia is the president of for student senator, wants to said. events that night students can expressed their concerns about the Poker Club, and Pham is learn more about the campus and While each of the candidates attend. the lack ofparking on campus. president of the Chess Club, an gain better leadership skills. already has a position inStudent Halfof the student population "I've been hearing a lot of adviser for the Political Affairs Student senator Ilya Kamin- Government, there stillneeds to takes classes at night, and there students complain about it," Club, and active in the Math sky was the mediator for the fo- be an election to show the num- should be something that they said Bozhko. Club. rum and gave an outline about ber of votes for each position. can attend, said Tarabochia. However Kalchik said that Torres expressed that there what each candidate had to do. Student elections willbe held Other issues that candidates parking is a never ending battle. needs to be a closer relationship Each of them have had to col- May 18-19.

"Ifeel that ifit's a decision the school makes, itwould be in Photo Editor Wanted Radio the best interest not to carry the continued from page 1 magazines, the school should avoid the issue," said Dill. way and witnessed a play that Gilbert said, "Why does The Thunderword is looking for someone to had a lot ofprofanity. Highline sell porn magazines She said she thought the when other schools don't? We take and edit photos for Fall Quarter. school was displaying bad eth- have Running Start students that ics. go here and our school is pre- Ifyou are interested, stop by the newsroom, • Another caller, a parent of sented poorly." a past student, had a problem Their main goal was to get Building 10, room 106, with samples of with the school and its sale of the point across that Highline the magazines. should not endorse adult maga- work. Dill and Gilbert were also zines. questioned by another caller Students can bring their own Call 206-878-3710 ext. 3317 about why they were making a magazines but itshouldn't be in big deal of the issue. the student store, they said. or email [email protected]