the ThunderWord Highline College | March 12, 2015 | Volume 52, Issue 20 Lights, camera, action! Group fights sex City hopes trade with kindness By Christopher Crisostomo King County Police Depart- revival of local Staff Reporter ment founded the Genesis Proj- ect in August of 2011. Deputy theater will light There is more that meets the Conner’s vision for the Gene- eye at the light-blue coffee stand sis Project began when he was up downtown on Pacific Highway South. The making prostitution arrests in coffee stand, known as GP Java, 2005, and a girl pleaded for help. Des Moines offers more than just a cup of “Within a matter of months, joe. three girls pleaded ‘help me get By Sam McCullough Their slogan is “Offering out of this life,’” Deputy Conner Staff Reporter Hope One Cup at a Time.” said. GP Java is part of the Genesis After such encounters, Dep- Des Moines’ mayor hopes Project, and in the hope busi- uty Conner’s perspective on a renovated theater will be the ness. The Genesis Project is a prostitution changed. He saw centerpiece of a revitalized Christian non-profit organiza- that these girls and women were downtown. tion that provides restoration Dan Spalding, a develop- and rehabilitation for sex-traf- er from Spokane, bought the ficking victims. See Sex, page 19 theater two weeks ago for Deputy Andy Conner of the $430,000. The property in- cludes 10,572 square feet of space. Spalding is an artist and musician in addition to being a real estate developer. With his multitude of skills, he plans to add a creative side to the the- ater. “I saw it as a great oppor- tunity to do something in the Andie Munkh-Erdene/THUNDERWORD way of a creative mixed-use The Des Moines Theater has been unoccupied since 2010. project,” said Spalding. Dave Kaplan, the mayor of ing studio. Then the second “The renovation plans are Des Moines, says he is enthusi- floor will be apartments for still in flux, but the local au- astic for the development of the musicians who are performing thorities have been very helpful building. or using the space. Then, the and we hope to get the green Andie Munkh-Erdene/ THUNDERWORD “He’s going to take off the main floor will act as a venue current roof and add a third for live performances,” said Pacific Highway South near Highline College is ground zero for much floor that will act as a record- Mayor Kaplan. See Movie, page 19 of the illicit sex trafficking in South King County. Bogus email sends students scrambling to return books

By Gary Narwal with the Highline Bookstore sent out mistaken notification. the email,” Phillip Park said. “Now I have and Enrique Montoya the email to students about returning “It stressed me out because I haven’t to go to the Library all next week to study.” Staff Reporters their rental textbooks prior to finals. had time to study and there is no other But some students weren’t affected at “We use an outside company, and email saying that they are actually due all by the email. An email that informed students they email out a week early, they did [March 28],” Romell Valencia said. “I don’t have a final for the class. I that their rented textbooks were due this last quarter too, but just know they Other students also found the email rented the book and I didn’t need it any- for return the Saturday before finals is are due [March 28],” said Eric Ho, Book- troubling. more,” Kelly Yu said. erroneous. As a result of the mistake, store employee. “I took pictures of the chapters I Other students didn’t get around to the due date has been extended another The Bookstore will send students an needed to read because the email said check the email. week to March 28. email with the correct due date, Ho said. books were due this Friday,” Dylan Lo- “I don’t check my email, so I wasn’t “The textbooks are due the last day of “The external company does not in- pez said. “It would have been nice if the aware, but it would be difficult to get finals, and the Saturday after finals we form the Bookstore when they sent out Bookstore would inform students about ready for the final without the book,” will be open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to the email to students, but the Bookstore the wrong email.” Anna Vykhovanets said. 2 p.m. for students to return them,” said will be sending the right due date to stu- Some students say they felt rushed to The Bookstore will be open until Laura Nole, Bookstore director. dents this upcoming week,” Ho said. return their books on the wrong date. March 28, for students returning text- An external company that works Some students were unnerved by the “I already returned my books because of books.

In this issue:

Campus life 2-5 Opinion 6 Food 7 Puzzles 8 Arts 9-10 Sports 11-13 Page 2 Page 9 Page 13 News 14-20 POW memorial to be Become part of the artwork at Men’s basketball team places remodeled in honor of veterans the annual SAM Remix sixth overall at NWAC tourney Page 2 Campus Life | Highline College | March 12, 2015

POW/MIA memorial to get some respect

By Tanner Post or the service of these veterans. Staff Reporter Newton F. Heisley, a Syra- cuse graduate in Fine Arts, de- Get your Highline plans to remodel its signed the flag using a silhou- POW/MIA memorial to show ette of his son, who was on leave parking proper respect for those the flag from the Marines at the time, as represents. the central focus. Bids for the project were The flag received national pass in supposed to be opened yester- recognition when it was dis- day afternoon but the results played at the White House in Building 2 were not available at press- 1982. To this day, it is still the time. only flag other than the Stars “We expect to start the re- and Stripes to be displayed at By Christopher build mid/late March and an- the White House. Crisostomo ticipate to be completed by The flag is currently required Staff Reporter the end of April,” said Kendall McGranahan Architects to be flown six days a year above Evans, a student working with Above is the architect’s rendering of the renovated POW/MIA memo- government buildings, federal It will be no joke on April Veterans Services. rial outside Building 6 that should be complete by the end of April. cemeteries and U.S Post Offices. Fools Day if you return to POW/MIAs are former pris- These days are Nation- the parking lot and find a oners of war or military service World War II.” The estimated $100,000 al POW/MIA Recognition Day, parking ticket on your wind- personnel missing and unac- The fountain is long gone price tag “will be jointly fund- Independence Day, Armed shield. counted for in overseas wars. and the memorial is overgrown ed by the college using one-time Forces Day, Veterans Day, Flag Public Safety regular- Currently, the POW/MIA and neglected. funds of $40,000. [The Associ- Day and Memorial Day. ly begins ticketing ille- memorial is immediately south Evans said that he did not ated Students of Highline Col- “The [number] of veterans gally parked vehicles on of Building 6 by the designated feel the memorial was getting lege] funded $50,000, and the here on campus is in excess of the third day of each new smoking area. It is a concrete the proper appreciation it de- Facilities Department will pick 200,” said Evans. quarter and this year that structure with two plaques, one serves. The reason for remodel up the remainder,” Galloway Some are students using their falls on April 1. of which reads: is because the current area of said. education benefits, and others And streamlining the “This fountain, erected by the memorial is a “maintenance A key focus of the recon- are faculty and staff members. quarterly parking permit re- students attending Highline nightmare, and did not properly structed memorial will be the Barry Holldorf, director of newal pile-up is no joke for College in the spring of 1968, represent the significance and official POW/MIA flag. Facilities and Operations, is Public Safety which has an- is dedicated to members of the importance of those who have, The flag was created in June heading up the project, along nounced of new processes for armed forces from Washington are or will serve,” said Veterans 1969 by the National League with Karen Herndon, Facilities signing up. state who have given their lives Program Coordinator Brian of Families of American Pris- project manager, Galloway and Director Jim Baylor an- in their country’s service since Galloway. oners in Southeast Asia to hon- Evans from Veterans Services. nounced this week that a majority of the parking per- mit process will be moved to Building 2. The schedule Public Changes occur in placement testing Safety will be using is as By Cinthia Velez-Regalado of Academic Assessment and He said the test’s require- But the problem was the op- follows: Staff Reporter Placement in the Placement and ment that answers be expressed posite for another student. Monday and Tuesday Testing Center. “Transcripts are as fractions rather than deci- Claire Martinez, said her (March 30-31): 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Highline’s English Depart- a better predictor than the test. mals was a particular problem high school told her to take the (Building 2 only); 4 p.m.-6 ment has taken lessons from the “[The changes have] worked because all throughout high COMPASS test for the English p.m. (Building 6 only) Math Department and it adds out great,” she said. “Students school he had been required to class placement, but she used Wednesday and Thurs- up to a new placement formula. are getting the same grades as use decimals. her high school transcripts for day (April 1-2): 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Incoming students previ- the students who took the [My- Wilson said he felt the tests placement in a math class. (Building 2 only) ously were required to take the MathTest or COMPASS] test in results in putting students into There is one catch to the new Friday (April 3): 9 a.m.-5 COMPASS placement test be- math or English.” classes that are unnecessary and placement system regarding the p.m. (Building 6 only) fore enrolling for classes. The transition to the new sys- cost students both time and extra English Department, however. Students who want to As of last March, the English tem has been bumpy, though. money in pursuit of their degrees. To be able to use transcripts obtain their permits before Department has adopted the “Students are becoming more Another student Tyler Ra- to enter English 101, students Spring Quarter can do so Math Department’s procedures aware that they can use their flowski said he was able to reg- must have at least a 2.5 GPA and during finals week, begin- and now uses high school tran- transcripts,” Waits said. But she ister for the English class he at least a B grade in 12th-grade ning on March 16 in Build- scripts to determine whether in- also said there needs to be more wanted using his high school Language Arts. ing 6. coming students must complete outreach regarding using the transcripts, but he had to take Running Start students and Baylor said citations for remedial classes before advanc- math transcripts in particular. the MyMathTest to be placed in students whose transcripts are parking violations will be is- ing to regular collegiate courses. Chris Wilson said he failed a math class. not recent, though, don’t benefit sued starting on April 1. “One of the goals is to have the MyMathTest twice before “[My] high school grades from the new procedure. They a more valid measure,” said eventually acing both the math were sub-par [for the math por- still have to take the COMPASS Person disrupts Shannon Waits, the director sections on his third try. tion],” said Raflowski. tests and MyMathTest. Building 8 Services%20-Campus%20 For more information con- Donate items An unidentified individu- Forum&title2=Shirley%20 tact Amee Moon at amoon@ al was removed from the In- Bean&stream=hr/VPforum/ highlone.edu. Highline Care’s Group is col- ter-Cultural Center in Build- VPBean.mov lecting donations for immmi- ing 8, on March 9. Summit aims to grants and refugees. Canidate forum The person was being dis- Volunteer oppor- empower women You can drop your donations ruptive to others so they were video online off at in Building 19, room 109 asked to leave the building. tunity available or in Building 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 The second annual Young p.m. Last week the Director of Fi- GlobalFest is looking for Educated Ladies Leading Graffiti spotted nance and Auxiliary Services volunteers for GlobalFest 2015 (Y.E.L.L.) Female Summit will on Building 26 Shirley Bean spoke at a vice pres- which will take place May 9 in take place Saturday, April 11 Correction idents forum open to campus. Building 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Graffiti was spotted on Bean is one of five finalists to Volunteer orientation is The event aims to empower In story titled “Faculty diver- the first floor of Building become the new vice president Thursday, April 1 from 2 to young women of color to suc- sity doesn’t mirror students,” 26 across from room 121, on for administrative forums. 3 p.m. in the Mt. Constance ceed in their educational goals there was a reference to the March 8. Her forum is available online room, in Building 8. and plans. Faculty and Staff of Color Re- Facilities Department to watch at: Volunteers can do a cultural To volunteer contact Rickitia cruitment and Retention Coun- staff was immediately noti- http://video.highline. performance, be a stage hand, Reid at [email protected]. cil. Despite being on Highline’s fied and the graffiti was re- edu/vod.php?title=VP%20 create a culture booth, or help For more information about the website, the council apparently moved. For%20Administrative%20 with the reception. event visit http://yell.highline.edu/. does not exist. March 12, 2015 | Highline College | Campus Life Page 3 Juggling work and school is not an easy task By Enrique J. Montaya S. West said, “it’s been really hard Staff Reporter to do both school and work and come home to study. I feel like Highline College student that it definitely has had a neg- Taylor Gunn deals with a lot ative effect on my study habits.” of stress managing school and “I can usually manage pretty work at the same time. well school and work because “I feel that when I’m working I don’t work that much so it and going to school it makes my gives me enough time to study stress level higher so I may not and get ready for school,” Kevin be working at my full poten- Nguyen said. tial because I’m tied and have Pau Piang said, “I had to to worry about school as well,” quit my job to be able to study Gunn said. more. I had no time to study. I Between school and work would be at school from 8 a.m. staying active can be a challenge until 1 p.m., eat lunch and go but it all comes down to manag- back to work and it was tiring.” ing your time well and planning Not only is it harder to study ahead, Highline students said. but staying active and going out When used properly time is another task that requires management can help you get time management highline stu- your work done but Highline dent found out. students know it’s not as easy as “I always been active even it sounds. Andie Munkh-Erdene/THUNDERWORD when I worked but it is easier to “It’s harder to concentrate at Students who go to school and work share feelings of stress. stay in shape now that I’m not work when you are constant- working.” Zane cope said. ly stressing about homework,” make time for different activ- everything done. Second-year student Dustin “I find it hard to make time Tuni Somes said. “Finding time ities as long as I stay on track “Coming to school and Hamilton said “I know that I have for exercise and if I ever want to to study and going out is hard. with school.” working, limits your time to to get good grades so I try to focus go out and end up losing sleep,” I end up eating out a lot just to First-year student Danae study, go out and can also stress as much as I can on my studying.” Tuni Somes said. save time then I get lazy” Lentz said “I work as a barista you out at work,” Jaime Rios Some students found out that Gunn agrees that time man- Amandeep Kalhar whose job and take my classes in the af- said. “ Even with the time lim- their grades went up after they agement is key to succeed in mostly deals with communica- ternoon, so having work before itations I always been able to go stopped working. school, work and staying healthy. tion said, “usually because of school is hard enough. I get out and get enough studying “Work takes up a lot of study “I feel that working and go- school I’m exhausted and when home from school and think by planning ahead, if I want to time, I specially noticed that ing to school really takes a lot of I go to work, I don’t want to talk about how I have to go to bed go out on the weekend then I’ll when I stopped working and my good time management. How- to anyone.” early for work the next day it spend more time doing home- grades went up,” Zane Cope said. ever I try to make it to the gym “I can keep up with my stud- just makes me less motivated.” work during the week.” John King said “because of at least six times a week to help ies by focusing more on school Many students such as Gunn Justice Allegar said “I try to school, I was forced to cut back relieve some of the tension and instead watching TV or doing know that going to school and finish my homework as soon my hours at work. With less stress.” Gunn said. something else when I’m not at working at the same time can as I get the time to do it. So if I work, I was able to study a lot Staff Reporters Hayley Crad- work.” Wendy Lam said “Plan- be very stressful and it restricts have a break in between a class more and be able to get almost dock, Renee Nelson, and Day- ning ahead has usually done your free time, but with a little or in between work and classes I all 4.0s last quarter.” sha Filipe contributed to this it for me because I can always time management you can get will do it then.” Second-year student Wanda story. Creating a club an easy job French Club helps ISP pupil By Marco Rey Cudia enhance growth and learning The club must also com- gain a global perspective Staff Reporter outside of the classroom. plete the club registration and “Creating a club is easy. We approval form. Furthermore, By Marco Rey Cudia the language and the culture. You can hear the drumming make the process as easy as the president must attend the Staff Reporter A second purpose is to help halfway across campus. The possible,” Valencia said. Club Leader Training and be students with their classes. rhythm is infectious and soon The first step is to find five approved at an ASHC meeting. For one international student, “The French Club is important you’re walking to the beat. or more students who share Recognized Club activities love of language is proving to be for the members because it helps Highline’s Taiko Drumming the same interest and complete are limited. Activities must be an around-the-world experience. them with their classes,” said Wu. Club has got your attention and a club registration form. held on campus and during Koichi Nukayama hails from But he admitted academics the subtle message is: Join us. The second step is for the working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Japan and he wanted to experi- were not necessarily responsible Fifty-four clubs around club leaders to attend a one-hour The second type is the Cer- ence the United States. But he’s for his becoming active. campus compete for your at- Club Leader Training session. tified Club. Certified Clubs branched out from concentrat- “My beautiful Europe- tention- each one formed by a “This is an opportunity to must also maintain a mini- ing on the English language. an-American classmate from group of like-minded students. get to know the club members, mum membership of five en- He has exhausted the num- French class started the club. But If you share interest with provide ideas and to create rolled students and complete a ber of classes available in Spanish. she asked me to take over because one of the established clubs, goals,” Valencia said. club certification form. But the Now he’s immersing himself in she didn’t have time,” he said. awaiting the next meeting may Applicants must sign up president, the vice-president the study of the French language, For Nukayama, though, the be the only thing preventing with one of the student com- and/or official representative but French culture as well. chance to learn about all things you from joining in. munity leadership consultants of the club must attend two “I was interested in learning French was a clear motivation. The Taiko Drumming Club to do the training. training sessions. French not only by taking class- “French Club helps students concentrates on playing tradi- The community leadership Certified Clubs have facul- es but also outside the class- learn the language and to explore tional Japanese drums. consultants are Frkad Alma- ty member advisers and more room,” Nukayama said. the culture,” Nukayama said. Interested in fitness? Join the roof, Autum Beel, Richelle En- privileges. They are not limited When he found out the col- According to Vistawide Personal Fitness Trainers Club. riquez, Karina Adame-Meza to on-campus events and can lege once had a French Club, he World Language and Culture, From Basketball Club to and Aundrea Voegtlin. also travel off campus. thought such a club could be people who have learned foreign Volunteer Club, French Club to The last step is to attend “Certified Clubs have more beneficial to his learning. languages show greater cogni- Bible Study Club, there is a club an Associated Students of privileges and access to re- Nukayama contacted previ- tive development in areas such for a wide array of interests. Highline College meeting to sources,” Almroof said. ous French Club members and as mental flexibility, creativi- If you’ve searched for a club, make the club official. Creating a club is free. To asked them to revive the club. ty, and higher order thinking not found one, but met new “We have two types of start a club, visit the Center for They did and they named him skills, such as problem-solving, people with the same interest, clubs,” Valencia said. Leadership and Services. vice president. conceptualizing, and reasoning. it may be time for you to start The first is the Recognized It is in the Highline Student “We have about five active If that is true, Nukayama one on your own. Club. To be considered as such, Union, Building 8, 3rd floor. members,” said Mingzhen Wu, may have found the passport to The Center for Leadership the club must maintain a min- Office hours are Monday to president. becoming a global citizen. and Services provides oppor- imum membership of five en- Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and The French Club was created to French Club meets Tuesdays, tunities for creating clubs to rolled students. Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. help students who want to explore 3-4 p.m. at Building 10, room 105. Page 4 Campus Life | Highline College | March 5, 2015 New professor is ready for business

By Daysha Filipe “Learning the ropes of what this class. I love the interaction, one of her courses if I needed Staff Reporter I couldn’t and could do was a and all the things I have learned another credit because it is one challenge. I was given a lot of from her readings.” of my favorites.” There are pros and cons of freedom from the administra- Students such as Lammasen Freeman taught Marketing being a first-year professor at tion. Trying different styles and Sayqvong have enjoyed her and Advertising last quarter. such a young age. activities to teach in the best course because of the discus- This quarter she has brought “It’s an advantage being way possible was another chal- sions in class involve everyone Human/Labor Relations and younger because it wasn’t that lenge,” said Freeman. It’s defi- and the chance to be interactive Pre-internship to the mix. long ago I was in school, but on nitely a little easier this quarter. with one another. “The easiest for me to teach the flip side I’m at a disadvan- I have been lucky with the stu- “Professor Freeman is a great is Introduction to Business, tage because I haven’t had the dents I have worked with makes teacher. Her discussions get ev- Marketing, and Advertising. experience behind teaching,” it easier.” eryone involved which makes Human/Labor Relations comes said Highline’s newest Business She has enjoyed her first year it fun,” said Sayqvong said. “I with aspects we don’t think professor. thus far. would take another one of her about like communication Shawna Freeman has come a “It’s been awesome, students classes because I have learned styles which are very impor- long way from Georgia to make have been great and adminis- so much in this one.” tant,” she said. her dreams come true. Shawna Freeman tration is amazing. Dream come Second-year student Mack- Freeman’s best advice to stu- She was born and raised in true for a first year professor,” enzie Connelly is taking Hu- dents looking to make business San Francisco until she was she said. man/Labor Relations this their major: 14. She then moved with her marketing industry as a mar- Student Mark Talbert, en- quarter and says it is one of her “Take the first Intro to family to Georgia where she keting manager. Freeman has rolled in Human/Labor Rela- favorite courses. Business class. That class is an graduated from high school always wanted to teach at some tions, has enjoyed Professor “Professor Freeman is a overview of what the indus- and Augustus State University point in her life. Freeman’s course. great teacher. She has made tries In entail. It really opened with a bachelor’s and master’s “I definitely wanted to al- He said he believes she has a everyone feel comfortable with my eyes for ways I could be degrees. ways be a professor. When I was lot more energy than other pro- how relaxed she is. She cares involved in business. There is She met her husband while younger I would make charts fessors he has had. about getting to know her stu- really so much to it,” Freeman living in Georgia. He was sta- and always at the end I wanted “The thing that stands out to dents which makes it feel like said. tioned at Joint Base Lewis-Mc- to teach,” Freeman said. me the most about her teaching you are important,” Connelly “There are so many different Chord, which brought them to She has learned a lot from her is that she is there to help always said. fields. For most people there are Washington. first two quarters here. There and is very involved,” Talbert “I have learned how to work so many opportunities for no Before becoming a business were challenges that came along said. better in a group while taking matter what personality type professor, Freeman was in the the way, though. “I have learned so much in this class. I would take another they are.” Highline will bottle up New class discusses plastic waste on Earth Day the role of race in

By Ferdaws Abbasi Staff Reporter American politics

Student Government rep- By Sam McCullough resentatives will give out free Staff Reporter transparent break-proof water bottles on Earth Day. The intersection of politics and On April 22, the Environ- race will be explored in a new class mental Club, student govern- being offered Spring Quarter. ment, and Arts Club are part- Political Science 217, The Poli- nering to give out the bottles tics of Race & Ethnicity in the U.S., to students in Building 8 to will be offered daily at 10 a.m. in encourage students to drink tap spring. water rather than bottled water. Taught by Dr. Ben Gonzalez, The goal is to reduce the use a political science professor, the of plastic water bottles on cam- class will explore the impact of pus to help the environment. race on American politics. Each day in America, the “The course examines number of plastic water bot- Agatha Pacheco/THUNDERWORD how politics has shaped no- tles thrown away is enough to Using the refilling stations, students can reduce plastic waste. tions of race and been used to Ben Gonzalez reach from California to New historically exclude minor- York and back, or 50 million ity groups from the benefits bottles a day, according to the bottles affect the environment. Funds for the metal water enjoyed by whites in the United war on drugs, Ferguson, the Environment Protection Agen- “We are hoping with the art bottles will be close to $400 States,” said Dr. Gonzalez. criminalization of undocu- cy and National Association of piece [posters] that students are and it is coming out of the Stu- The class is worth five credits mented immigration, segrega- PET Container website. able to see that it is the same dent Legislative Action Com- and counts towards the social tion, and the legal definition of “The ultimate goal is to re- quality of water,” Brisbane said. munity, if not, Student Gov- science and diversity and glo- whiteness,” he said. ally show students that water The affects of plastic water ernment will most likely be balism requirements. “Oh and obviously the poli- from water bottles is coming bottles can affect our health. funding it, said Brisbane. “My goal is to deepen every cies responsible for creating and from the same source as tap “When people drink the wa- There will be a campus- student’s understanding of the maintaining racial hierarchies water that is at the water filling ter just from the plastic bottles, wide scavenger hunt associat- continued effects of things like in the U.S.,” he added. stations,” said LaTonya Bris- the plastic affects the hormones ed with the bottle distribution slavery, segregation, and immi- If you want to sign up for the bane, speaker of the Caucuses in our endocrine system,” said and students can earn prizes gration policy but also to allow class, the item number is 1257. of the student government. Woody Moses, a marine biol- for creative photos of students students of all races to have an The class meets daily from 10 to Currently, there are five water- ogy professor at Highline. filling up their water bottles open forum to discuss their own 10:50 a.m. The location of the filling stations on campus that Chemicals in plastic bottles using the refilling stations. experiences of race in America,” class is still pending. can be used. They are in build- interfere with the animals’ and Participate by liking the Face- Dr. Gonzalez said. Dr. Gonzalez taught a simi- ings 4, 8, 25, 27 and 30. humans’ endocrine system; book page: Highline: Center for The professor said the course lar course at UW Tacoma. An additional three stations developmental reproductive, Leadership, posting pictures and will cover both the history and “This has been one of my fa- will be established in buildings neurological, and immune tagging the location. the present of race and politics vorite classes to teach and I am 6, 28 and 29. systems, according to the Na- “The goal is to save students in the U.S. sure students will enjoy it and Art Club will be making post- tional Institute of Environ- money and save the environ- “In terms of topics we’ll dis- learn a lot over the course of the ers to show students how plastic mental Health Sciences. ment,” Brisbane said. cuss mass incarceration, the quarter,” said Dr. Gonzalez. March 12, 2015 | Highline College | Campus Life Page 5 Social media consumes students Highline Thunderword Staff welcomes Highline students spend a lot of time on social media. On STEM average, students say they spend about three-and-a-half hours a day on social networking sites conference and apps. Highline students use a va- By Enrique J. Montoya S. riety of social media networks Staff Reporter daily to stay updated with their interests. The Expanding Your Instagram is a popular social Horizons Conference is com- media site among Highline stu- ing to the Highline Student dents. It is known for being the Union this March 20 and the social media site where people organizers are looking for share their photography and art students to help with science, with one another. Highline stu- technology, engineer or math dents say they enjoy Instagram subjects workshops. because of this feature. The conference is part of “You’re able to see how a national effort to attract people changed if you haven’t middle school girls into con- seen them in a while,” student sidering STEM subjects as a Mika Burgos said. career. “I can follow what art I’m “The STEM subjects aren’t Alvin Indalecio/THUNDERWORD into,” student Hunter Kolbo always interesting to students said. the character count that Twitter mockery or criticism. Designed to be an app where but they are in demand and Facebook is a popular social uses. Remitz said that she enjoys users send media to other users, underrepresented by females,” media site that students use. Twitter is another one of the the drama and tags that she sees messages disappear and delete said Andrea Lancaster, event Created in February 2004, it is social networking sites that stu- in subtweet conversations. after viewing, adding a new coordinator. The conference one of the oldest social media dents use. Tumblr is a social media site spin on media messaging. is designed to show how these sites. Users create a profile that Similar to Facebook, Twitter that many Highline students Even though Snapchat is de- subjects can relate to a career gives information about them- users can share photos, videos, use. People can share informa- signed to delete messages after and give young students an selves and are able to share and their opinions or statuses tion, media, and opinions. idea as to what these jobs entail. being viewed, people can take pictures and post statements as “tweets,” the main differ- It is similar to Facebook, Such careers are not only about their lives or about what ence being that Twitter only but users on Tumblr are anon- screen shots to record the mes- challenging, they pay well, they’re interested in. allows “tweets” to be 140 letter ymous and only recognized by sage. too, she said. Highline students say they characters long. their username. This makes the Users can edit their photos The Expanding Your like Facebook because of how Being constantly updat- site popular among students. and videos, adding filters, col- Horizons Conference was easy it is to keep in contact with ed, the newsfeeds give its us- “Tumblr gives me access ored texts and emojis (small dig- founded in 1974 by a group friends and relatives. ers something new to see at all to information and opinions ital images or icons used to ex- of female scientist and math- “I’ve been on Facebook re- times of the day. of other like-minded people,” press emotion), to their messages ematicians. cently,” student Calli Remitz Students said that they enjoy student Sara Wold said. “It’s an to make them more interesting. According to the Expand- said. “It’s weird because Face- using Twitter for the constant amusing time waster while not “I like being able to show my ing Your Horizons network, book is like out.” updates and notifications that being a complete waste of time.” friends where and what I am do- they have about 24,000 girls “I rarely see my friends and they receive from their friends. Snapchat is a favorite social ing at any time of day,” student attending their 80 confer- family,” said student Van Guti- “It’s all about subtweeting,” networking app among High- David Smith said of Snapchat. ences every year throughout errez. “But I know what they’re Callie Remitz said, a Highline line students. The photo and “Sometimes you just have to the world. up to” through Facebook. student. video-sharing app has had a have a picture with words,” said Conferences are held in 33 “I like Facebook because I A subtweet is someone’s post sudden rise in popularity on Brittany Mihalce. states in the U.S. including can talk to someone for more on Twitter that refers to another campus because of how differ- Xavier L. Henderson, Jimmy Washington. Other confer- than 127 characters,” student user without directly mention- ent it is compared to other so- P. Padua, and Liam Reece con- ences are held in Japan, Italy, Nolan Brown said, referring to ing them, normally as a form of cial media sites. tributed to this story. Thailand and Switzerland. The Expanding Your Horizons network is a volun- teer community from STEM Planning early leads to a successful transfer experts, community leaders, parents, educators and gov- By Hayley Craddock that will count,” said Lilley. do what is best for the student.” ernment. Staff Reporter For the students who don’t In addition to researching The network gets its funds know what they are going to schools and using Highline’s from donations, grants and Transferring is an exciting, major in, it is helpful to take a resources on how to transfer, or government agencies. but often stressful process that career-path course. This way students should also be keeping In 2007 only 17 percent of many students here at Highline they can explore their options an up-to-date journal or list of bachelor’s degrees earned by face. Fortunately, the college and find out what they might accomplishments and awards. women were in engineering, offers many helpful resources be interested in pursuing as a “We do sponsor a lot of according to one study. to make the process a little eas- career. workshops in the fall, such as Career choice has a lot to do ier and make sure students are Every fall Highline hosts how to write a personal state- with the difference in gender working in the right direction. a transfer fair in the Student ment,” Lilley said. “It is recom- wages because a lower percent- “It’s very important, as early Union where four-year univer- mended that students should age of women are choosing as possible to get a faculty advis- sities set up information tables. keep a journal of what they STEM subjects that can later er. Most are Highline instruc- This allows students to connect have done in life so that when it translate to higher paying jobs tors who are usually experts in with university representatives, comes to writing personal state- according to the study. their field of study.” said Siew Siew Lai Lilley listen to information sessions, ment they can refer back to that. The long-term goal of the Lai Lilley, director of Transfer and to explore transfer oppor- This statement shows what the conference is to achieve equal Programs. are for the program of interest. tunities. student has learned from their representation from both Advisers can give students This means going directly to “Things students should be experiences. Most universities genders in all career fields or- information on what options the source and contacting the looking into when deciding want a personal statement.” ganizers say. they have and how to be the school of interest to find out where to transfer are things like Winter quarter is coming to The conference is from 9 most successful because they’ve what they specifically look for school size, one size doesn’t fit an end and spring is just around a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Student been through it. in a transfer student. all,” said Lilley. “It becomes a the corner. Getting the help and Union. Anyone interested in vol- For students who have a “Students often come in asking hard decision sometimes, due planning early is the key to a unteering can contact the event good idea where they’d like to me which classes to take because to other factors like friendships successful transfer. The next coordinator Andrea Lancaster transfer, the next step is find- they don’t want to waste their and family. But it is important Highline Transfer Fair will be at [email protected] or by ing out what the prerequisites time, they only want the classes to look beyond relationships and held in Fall 2015. phone at 253-335-0427. Page 6 Opinion | Highline College | March 12, 2015

Staff, faculty diversity should match students’

Our staff and faculty here at Highline should be as diverse as our student population. Highline prides itself about the fact that the students who attend here are so diverse, but what about the employees? According to the school’s website, “Highline College received the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diver- sity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.” We care so much about the diversity of the student body yet we neglect the other population here: staff and faculty. Although improving those statistics is a great goal, we need to acknowledge it won’t happen over night. When a person of color has a master’s or doctorate degree, they most likely have the choice to go to anywhere in academia. The likelihood that they would choose to work at Highline when they could work at a university that pays more raises the question: Where do you think they will go work? The ideal picture for the future is to have a diverse staff, full of people of color with advanced degrees. However, achieving that goal will take time. We should focus on faculty staff diversity as much as we focus on student diversity. Why have a bunch of students of color, but no staff for them to emulate? We’re not saying that they can’t emulate with faculty and staff that isn’t of color, but it can make students more comfort- able to see people who look like them working at Highline. Vote yes for your safety According to Highline’s records out of 135 staff, 32 of them were people of color. A bond for the South King Des Moines near South 272nd That was between 2005 and 2007. County Fire and Rescue needs Street and 16th Avenue South This is better then no people of color, but we should dream to pass to keep you safe. is our oldest station and will re- to do better. The commissioners of South ceive an extreme makeover. The “A diverse and multicultural faculty and staff are necessary King County Fire and Rescue only thing that won’t be rebuilt in order for us to do this important work,” Vice President of have placed a $53 million bond are the exterior walls and the Institutional Advancement Lisa Skari told the Northwest Asian proposal on the on April 28 bal- roof.” Weekly. lot. The improvements will be We agree with that. Capt. Jeff Bellinghausen, the beneficial to everyone who re- But how much are we doing to actually achieve that? community affairs officer for lies on the fire department. Having people of color as faculty and staff shouldn’t be just the South King Fire and Rescue, Capt. Bellinghausen said, just to make us look good in the paper. said the bond will help with dis- “South King Fire & Rescue has College is a place where lives can be changed, and people trictwide repairs and the fund- one of the highest cardiac re- can make a difference. ing of a new station. suscitation rates in the world,” Having a diverse faculty and staff can make a huge differ- “Our mission statement is Capt. Bellinghausen said. “We ence as to whether our students will have the inspiration to ‘We help people’ and this mea- Commentary have been given the best insur- achieve that goal. sure is a critical piece in provid- ance rating in the state (only ing a safe and effective response Seattle and Bellevue share this to 911 calls at the level of service Kiki Turner rating), [which means] lower Have something to say? our citizens expect and deserve,” insurance costs to our citizens said Capt. Bellinghausen. “District safety equipment, and we have not asked for a “What we will be able to emergency response, technol- bond measure in more than 20 purchase are; replacement fire ogy and facilities are in need years. The passage of this Fire- Have something you want to say to the stu- engines and breathing appara- of improvement and rehabilita- fighter Safety and Emergency dent body? tus, modernize technology and tion to continue to provide 911 Response bond measure will The Highline Thunderword is asking for equipment for firefighter safety emergency services for fire and place us on the right path for the and emergency response,” he basic life support,” Capt. Bell- next 20 years.” students to voice their opinions on what mat- said. “The bond will also pay inghausen said. Voting yes for the bond ters to them. We’re accepting submissions in for design and construction There are many repairs that amounts to voting yes for your the form of letters and columns. of a new fire station in an area are necessary, such as “The safety. Letters to the editor should be no more than that is currently underserved main fire station in Des Moines It’s you saying yes you care needs a new roof and other 200 words; columns should be no more than and modernize our existing sta- about where you live and the tions.” safety improvements,” he said. people who live here, too. 600 words. The South King Fire and Res- “The fire boat stationed at the The firefighters who fight to Send submissions to thunderword@ cue commissioners proposed Des Moines Marina is nearing protect us need our help just as highline.edu by Monday for print on Thursday. the bond because the popula- the end of its life expectancy much as we need them. tion in the district is increasing and needs to be replaced as will We all play apart in serving and that trend is expected to a fire engine and aid car. The and protecting our community. Write to us! continue. second fire station in the city of So vote yes.

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Newsline 206-878-3710, ext. 3317 Fax 206-870-3771 Address P.O. Box 98000, Des Moines, WA 98198, Building 10-106 March 12, 2015 | Highline College | Food Page 7 Artichokes are a funny, flavorful flower

By Angela Shelf Medearis side down. Cook until browned, and Gina Harlow about 5 minutes. Turn chicken over. Pour the chicken broth It’s strange, it’s lovely, it’s a around the outside edges of the thistle, it’s a flower, it’s the pale- chicken. Add the garlic, arti- green blossom of spring -- it’s chokes, lemon juice and lemon the artichoke. Artichokes are in peel. Irish skillet season, so it’s time to go to the 2. Roast chicken in oven, un- market and get some thorny de- covered, until cooked through, liciousness for yourself. about 1 hour or when tempera- perfect for Artichokes may be a food ture reaches 165 F on thermom- you think you know -- stripped eter placed in thickest part of down to its heart and frozen and the thigh without touching St. Patrick’s packaged in a box, jar or can. bone. Remove the bird from the But artichokes are delicious in oven; let rest 10 minutes. (The I’ve been proud of my thigh meat is forgiving, even if Irish heritage ever since I all their forms. If you’ve nev- Fresh artichokes are a treat and in season. er had the chance to buy them overcooked. In fact, it becomes was young enough to wear in their full, sculptural beauty, more tender when cooked to shamrocks and green cloth- fresh off the plant, mature or What is not? LEMON CHICKEN WITH at least 160 F.) Add olives and ing on St. Patrick’s Day. young and tender, then you’re Use fresh artichokes with- ARTICHOKES AND OLIVES parsley and serve immediately. IRISH SKILLET truly missing something. in a few days of purchase. You Serves 4 to 6. 1/3 cup water The artichoke is a member may want to trim off the prickly 1 large (4 pound) chicken, How to Prep Artichoke 3 cups thinly sliced raw of the cardoon family, which points of the leaves before pre- halved, backbone removed Hearts: Snap off thick green potatoes is native to the Mediterranean. paring them. Surprisingly, most 2 tablespoons olive oil outer leaves down to yellowish 1 1/2 cups chopped on- Cultivation began there as early of the flower is edible. The only 1 tablespoon unsalted but- core. Halve artichokes cross- ion as the 9th century. exceptions are the more fibrous ter wise; discard thorny tips. Trim 3 cups chopped cab- The artichoke likes mild, end of the stem (the upper part 2 tablespoons poultry sea- stem to about 1/2 inch and bage dry climates for growing, and of the stem is very good) and the soning peel tough outer skin from re- 1 1/2 cups shredded in the United States it seems to center. This part of the large, 1 teaspoon salt maining stem. Halve artichoke carrots prefer California’s central val- mature artichoke is inedible. 1 teaspoon freshly ground lengthwise; scoop out and dis- 2 teaspoons dried pars- ley almost exclusively. Being There are many tasty and black pepper card fuzzy, red-tipped choke. ley flakes what it is, a leafy flower, makes attractive ways to prepare fresh 1 cup low-sodium chicken Put hearts in cold water with a 1/8 teaspoon black it a great source of fiber. It’s also artichokes. Large heads are de- broth little lemon juice and set aside pepper high in vitamin C and magne- licious stuffed and roasted. Or 6 whole garlic cloves with until you’re ready to cook. 3 (2.5-ounce) packages sium. artichokes can be steamed and skins on ••• lean corned beef, shred- If you live in California, the leaves removed and served 5 large artichoke hearts, Angela Shelf Medearis is an ded you’ve probably had the chance for dipping into any sauce your quartered, 3 1/2 pounds total award-winning children’s au- 1. Put water in bottom of to savor a fresh artichoke. How- imagination allows. Once the (See “How to Prep Hearts” thor, culinary historian and a 10-inch skillet. Arrange ever, it might seem a little exotic fuzzy center -- the “choke” of below) author of seven cookbooks. Her sliced potatoes in water. Lay- to the rest of us. The big round the artichoke -- is removed, the 2 tablespoons grated lem- new cookbook is The Kitchen er onion, cabbage, carrots, globe, with all its layers, might hollowed out core can be used on peel Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook. Her parsley flakes and black pep- be a little intimidating. What as a serving dish for salads or 2 teaspoons lemon juice website is www.divapro.com. per over potatoes. Top with to do with it? What is edible? soups. Small, young artichokes 1 cup unpitted green ol- To see how-to videos, recipes corned beef. don’t have to have the fibrous ives and much, much more, Like An- 2. Cover and simmer over center choke removed, and can 5 flat-leaf parsley sprigs gela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen medium heat for 20 minutes, be cooked and eaten whole. Diva! on Facebook. or until potatoes and vegetables Try this wonderful recipe 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Heat Read Gina Harlow’s blog are tender. Mix well before serv- for Lemon Chicken With Arti- oil and butter in large Dutch about food and gardening at ing. Makes 6 (1 cup) servings. chokes and Olives. The simple oven over medium-high heat. www.peachesandprosciutto. * Each serving equals: 142 combination of flavors show- Sprinkle chicken all over with com. Recipes may not be reprint- calories, 2g fat, 10g protein, cases artichokes in a delicious poultry seasoning, salt and pep- ed without permission from An- 21g carb., 497mg sodium, 4g way. per. Lay chicken in hot oil, skin- gela Shelf Medearis. fiber. Pancakes, pie make pleasant Paddy’s Day treats

Upside-Down garnish with dill sprigs to serve. 1 tablespoon granulated Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until Shepherd’s Pie Makes 4 main-dish servings. sugar cooked through, flipping once. Green food coloring, for Transfer to cookie sheet in the 1 package (20 ounces) re- * Each serving: About 490 tinting oven to keep warm. frigerated mashed potatoes of casserole. Bake potato crust calories, 26g protein, 31g carbo- 5. Make topping: In medium 1 pound lean (90 percent) 20 minutes or until edge is gold- hydrate, 29g total fat (12g satu- Topping: bowl, with hand-mixer on me- ground beef en. rated), 3g fiber, 94mg cholester- 4 tablespoons cream dium, beat cream cheese, con- 1 tablespoon margarine or 2. Meanwhile, heat 10-inch ol, 945mg sodium. cheese, softened fectioners’ sugar and milk until butter skillet over medium-high heat 3 tablespoons confection- smooth. 1 cup chopped onions until hot. Add ground beef and Green Velvet Pancakes ers’ sugar 6. Serve silver dollar pan- (half a 10-ounce bag) cook 4 to 5 minutes or until beef 2 tablespoons milk cakes topped with cream- 1/3 cup ketchup is no longer pink, breaking it up Add some St. Patrick’s Day 1 cup Lucky Charms (ce- cheese glaze and Lucky Charms. 1 teaspoon dried dill weed with side of spoon. Spoon beef spirit to your breakfast with real and marshmallow bits) Makes about 2 dozen. 1/2 cup loosely packed into paper-towel-lined bowl to these lively, green silver-dollar fresh parsley leaves, drain. pancakes. Topped with sweet 1. Preheat oven to 250 F. TIP: To make this recipe chopped 3. In same skillet, melt mar- cream cheese glaze and good Place cookie sheet in oven. even faster, prepare your favor- 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour garine over medium heat. Add luck charms, they’re a perfect 2. Make pancakes: In large ite pancake mix (tinted green) cream onions and cook 6 to 7 minutes way to start the day! bowl, whisk pancake milk, egg, as the label directs and serve Dill sprigs for garnish or until tender and golden, stir- milk, butter, granulated sugar with the cream-cheese glaze. ring occasionally. Return beef Pancakes: and green food coloring until For thousands of triple-test- 1. Preheat oven to 450 F. to skillet with onions. Stir in 1 cup plain or buttermilk combined with a few lumps. ed recipes, visit our website at Spray 1 1/2-quart ceramic or ketchup and dried dill. Reduce pancake mix 3. Lightly grease a griddle or www.goodhousekeeping.com/ glass baking dish or deep-dish heat to low; stir in parsley and 1 large egg 12-inch, nonstick skillet; heat recipefinder/. pie plate with nonstick cooking sour cream. 3/4 cup milk on medium heat until very hot. spray. Press cold mashed pota- 4. Spoon ground-beef mix- 3 tablespoons butter, 4. Drop rounded teaspoon- (c) 2015 Hearst Communica- toes onto bottom and up sides ture into mashed-potato crust; melted fuls of batter onto hot griddle. tions, Inc. All rights reserved Page 8 Puzzles | Highline College | March 12, 2015

Answers on Page 17

9. ENTERTAINERS: What was Bob Hope’s real name? 10. LANGUAGE: What are the two shortest words in English that con- tain the letters a, b, c, d, e and f?

1. LITERATURE: Who wrote The Leg- ANSWERS end of Sleepy Hollow? 1. Washington Irving 2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capi- tal of India? 2. New Delhi 3. HISTORY: In what year were 3. 1990 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) 22 to December 21) Investing in an attractive prospect (business East and West Germany reunified? 4. Elton John A pesky health problem should clear up soon. Meanwhile, trav- or personal) with little or no in- 4. MUSIC: What pop music artist’s 5. Gap between two neurons el — both for personal as well formation can be risky. Avoid first live album was titled 11-17-70? as for business reasons — is future problems by getting all 6. Naked infant boys in artwork strong in the Aries aspect this the facts before you act. 5. ANATOMY: What is a synapse? a friend, family member or col- week, and well into the next. CAPRICORN (December 22 7. Samuel Johnson league could open a communi- 6. ART: What are putti? to January 19) Someone close to TAURUS (April 20 to May cation line that had been pretty 8. Duck you might have an unexpected 7. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: What 20) Look for Bovines to be on much shut down for a while. the move this week, whether reaction to a decision you feel 18th-century doctor and writer 9. Leslie Townes Hope VIRGO (August 23 to Sep- it’s traveling for fun or for busi- you’re prepared to make. Listen once said, “Patriotism is the last tember 22) Making a potentially 10. Feedback and boldface ness. Other “moves” include to his or her point of view. It could refuge of a scoundrel.” life-changing decision takes as workplace adjustments and, for prove to be surprisingly helpful. much knowledge as you can 8. NATURAL WORLD: What kind some, relationship changes. AQUARIUS (January 20 to gather, plus determination and of creature is a merganser? February 18) Don’t give up yet. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) patience. Take your time working That once warm, personal rela- Geminis who have just gone it out. Don’t let anyone rush you. through a hectic period involving tionship that seems to be cooling LIBRA (September 23 to Oc- job and/or family matters might off fast could recover with some tober 22) You should be back want to take some well-earned tender, loving care, and who bet- on schedule and heading in the time out to relax and restore ter than you to provide it? right direction after clearing up those drained energy levels. PISCES (February 19 to a misunderstanding. But there March 20) Career matters are CANCER (June 21 to July could still be some setbacks. If strong this week. You might 22) A romantic situation seems so, correct them immediately. to have stalled, just when the want to enter a training pro- SCORPIO (October 23 to No- Moon Child was expecting it to gram to enhance your skills. vember 21) A business matter go forward. Could that be a bad Also, consider getting profes- keeps you pretty busy, but try case of miscommunication go- sional help in preparing a bril- to squeeze in time to be with ing on. Talk it over openly and liant resume. family as well as close friends. honestly. BORN THIS WEEK: You You need the good vibrations have a way of respecting the LEO (July 23 to August 22) you get from people who care feelings of others, which is one Showing a genuine interest in for you. something that’s important to reason people feel comfort- SAGITTARIUS (November able having you in their lives. THUNDER ARTS March 12, 2015 | Highline College | Page 9

Arts Calendar Party one night at museum

By Jordan Mellott • Playing the game Never • Artists will take over Staff Reporter Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna), next month when Art- which was developed in col- ists United takes over Students can spend an eve- laboration with the Iñupiat, an the entire Burien Arts ning of music, activities, art Alaskan Native people Gallery for their Annual and more among the Seattle • DJ Doc Adam and Juried Art Show. Mem- Art Museum’s current collec- dj100proof will be the musical bers of the group work tion at the SAM Remix. entertainment for the event. in a variety of artforms, The event will be in the en- • Special guests will lead including watercolor, tire Seattle Art Museum build- “My Favorite Things: Highly acrylic, oil, pastel, mixed ing on Friday, March 13. Opinionated Tours” through media, photography, The SAM Remix occurs the museum’s galleries. pottery, printmaking, three times a year. In the Tour guides will include glass and jewelry. Vis- summertime, the event is at Cliff Burrows, Starbucks’ itors can vote for the the museum’s Olympic Sculp- group president of the U.S., People’s Choice award ture Park on the Seattle wa- Americas and Teavana; and throughout the run of terfront. Jonathan Cunningham, man- the show, March 4 to “SAM Remix started small ager of Youth Programs and March 29. There is also in the winter 2007 with an at- Community Outreach at Seat- a meet the artists event tendance of 200, and now the tle’s EMP Museum. at the opening recep- event regularly sells to a capac- The event is for people ages tion on Friday, March ity crowd of 2,800,” said Wen- 18 and older. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. The dy Malloy, the museum’s pub- Tickets to the event are $25 Burien Arts Gallery is lic relations manager. for adults; $20 for students; located at 826 S.W. Seattle Art Museum “About 50 percent of the at- and $12 for Seattle Art Mu- 152nd St. in Burien. People dancing at the last Seattle Art Museum Remix. tendees are young adults,” she seum members. They can be They are open Wednes- said. purchased at tickets.seattleart- day through Saturday Friday night’s activities will Activities at the Remix will Betty to create Duchamp-in- museum.org/public/auto_ from noon to 6 p.m. and be themed after one of the mu- include: spired silhouettes choose_ga.asp?area=1. Sunday noon to 4 p.m. seum’s current exhibitions: In- • An exploration of Native • Building Rube Gold- The event is on Friday from The Gallery is closed digenous Beauty: Masterworks culture through portraits with berg-type machines with Rom- 8 p.m. to midnight and is at the Monday and Tuesday. of American Indian Art from Wendy Red Star son Bustillo and architects Seattle Art Museum at 1300 • Snap along with the per- the Diker Collection. • Working with artist Alicia from Weber Thompson First Ave., Seattle. spectives and ideas of your peers at the Poetry Lounge in the Inter-Cul- tural Center today. The Intercultural Center is hosting this event to Ballet performance graces Kent give students the op- portunity to share their original poetry in front By Jeff Rowden Staff Reporter of an audience. Anyone is encouraged to partic- ipate in this event, and The Brigham Young Uni- no one is excluded. The versity Theatre Ballet comes to event begins at 11 a.m. the Kentwood Performing Arts today, March 12, and Center on Thursday, March 12 no pre-registration is for an evening of Fairy Tales required. The Inter-Cul- and Fantasy. tural Center is located The BYU Theatre Ballet is on the second floor of the university’s top ballet tour- Building 8, room 209. ing company and will be per- forming selections from classic • Make your drinks, and ballets such as Swan Lake, Cin- drink them too at the derella, Romeo & Juliet, Don Sake 101 Class at Down- Quixote, and more for audienc- town Spirits in Seattle. es of all ages. Sake Specialist, Jennifer The ballet’s theme of Fairy Ross will teach the class Tales & Fantasy is an extension and will cover different and compilation of the best se- styles of sake from dif- lections from the full-length ferent regions. Class ballets the company does on attendees will taste and campus in Provo, Utah. learn about premium, The company has taken the hand-crafted Japanese selections on the road through sake and walk away with the western regions of the a deeper understand- United States, and in recent ing of this category of years have toured to Arizona, wine. Attendees must Nevada, Wyoming, New Mex- be at least 21 years-old ico, Colorado, Washington, City of Kent to participate. This class Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and The Brigham Young University Theatre Ballet will perform at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center is free to attend, and California. March 12 during an Evening of Fairy Tales and Fantasy. will take place at 6:30 “I am working to expand p.m. on March 25. To the company’s repertoire as we son, the artistic director of the show Party, where attendees niors, and $15 for children. RSVP your space in the bring guests that will expose BYU Theatre Ballet. can take pictures and meet the Tickets can be bought online class, email info@down- these dancers to the most ex- The audience is encouraged cast and dancers. at kentwa.gov or the night of townspirits.com. Down- citing ballet opportunities that to come dressed as fairy tale The show starts at 7 p.m. the show at the Kentwood Per- town Spirits is located at are rarely offered at the univer- royalty and meet the cast in and tickets are available for $22 forming Arts Center at 25800 2300 7th Ave. in Seattle. sity level,” said Shani Robin- the Prince and Princess Pre- general admission, $20 for se- 164th Ave. SE in Covington. Page 10 Arts | Highline College | March 12, 2015

Show your stuff at Local events embrace St. Paddy’s

By Jeff Rowden ‘The Boy Friend’ Staff Reporter By Kayla Dickson compensated. Staff Reporter “All of the parts are open to The Seattle area is rich in audition, both the students of Irish history and culture, and Show off your acting chops the boarding school and the this St. Patrick’s Day, there will at Renton Civic Theatre’s au- adults,” Hong said. be no shortage of ways to cele- ditions for The Boy Friend this Despite being a school-aged brate for people of all ages. weekend. show, Renton Civic Theater is •AFK Elixirs & Eatery in Set in the French Riviera, casting primarily for adult roles Renton will feature live com- The Boy Friend is a light spoof with a few exceptions. edy at 7:30 p.m. on March 17 of 1920s musical comedies. “One thing to note is that by Brian Moote, the morning According to the synopsis, we will not be casting anyone radio host on 98.9 FM. Enjoy the show features an English younger than high school age a geek-culture themed restau- heiress named Polly, who is for this show,” Hong said. rant with food that will build longing for a boyfriend. How- To see a breakdown of the up your XP, and a selection of ever, Polly’s father is convinced roles available, visit the audi- beer on tap and cocktails that that any boy who isn’t wealthy tion listing at tpsonline.org/ will take you to the next level. will want Polly for their family’s auditions/auddb.php?Aud_ •Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub in Bur- money and forbids her to date. ID=24360 ien will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Because of the show’s back- Because this show relies Day with three live bands and a ground, it would be wise for heavily on comedy, Hong is ex- DJ on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. those planning to audition to cited to see what kinds of talent •On March 15, the Cove to brush up on their accents. surfaces in this production. Clover 5k Marathon will start “We’re using British and “It takes a good actor to pull at the Normandy Park Com- Cove to Clover French accents in the show,” off serious acting, but it takes munity Club at noon and finish Participants running at last year’s Cove to Clover 5k Marathon. said Aimee Hong, musical di- a great actor to portray humor. at the Burien Masonic Lodge. rector of the show. “It would be And when a show is a farce like Race Day registration will be Westlake Park at Pine Street. March 14 and 15. The festival preferable if people used them this one, comedic timing is so at the Burien Masonic Lodge Parade attendees are encour- features Irish music perform- when they audition.” important,” Hong said. “I’m so from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. There aged to join in the parade and ers, Irish dancing, Irish and Being a good actor isn’t all excited to see what the actors will be a free shuttle from the walk with any of the groups Celtic products for sale, lec- this show requires; performers bring to the stage.” registration location to the participating. Closing ceremo- tures, cultural displays, chil- must also be light on their feet. Auditions are March 15 start line from 10 to 11:30 a.m. nies will be at the main stage in dren’s activities, genealogy and “This is a heavy dance show, and 16, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. To •Come walk in the biggest the Seattle Center Armory. history Workshops, art exhib- and tap skills are a plus,” Hong schedule an audition time, con- its, a film festival, and more. said. tact Bill Huls at auditions@rent- St. Patrick’s Day parade in the •After the St. Patrick’s Day The festival is open from Renton Civic Theatre is cast- oncivictheatre.org. Seattle area at 12:30 p.m. on Parade through downtown, noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday ing for 17-18 roles, male and Renton Civic Theater is lo- Saturday, March 14. The pa- there will be a free Irish Fes- March 14 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. female, and most of them are cated at 507 S. 3rd St. in Renton. rade will head north on Fourth tival in the Seattle Center Ar- Avenue and Jefferson Street to mory on Saturday and Sunday, on Sunday March 15. Huge class selection available for music lovers By Ashley Johnson Staff Reporter

For novice musicians, High- line offers an array of classes ranging from beginning piano to basic voice. “Music is an important part of their lives, for most people,” said Dr. Ben Thomas, coordi- nator of the Music Department. “We have something for all peo- ple.” The department has a variety of music classes, such as Histo- ASSOCIATE DEGREE ry of Jazz, beginning voice, and beginning piano. They do not require you to have music expe- BACHELOR’S DEGREE rience for any of the beginning classes. Enkh Munkh-Erdene/ ASK ABOUT OUR TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP Thomas said he recommends THUNDERWORD students take a class about a music style they do not know Ben Thomas City University of Seattle invites you to turn your about. associate degree into a bachelor’s degree. “I really enjoyed taking Dr. to more experienced musicians Affordable [Sandra] Glover’s beginning such as Jazz History, 20th Cen- Financial aid is available! Plus, you may qualify for a scholarship valued up to $5,680. tury Concert Music, and Inter- piano class, and would recom- Generous Transfer Policy mend it to other beginning mu- mediate Voice. You can transfer up to 90 credits that you earned at college, and put them toward sicians,” Amber Clark said. More advanced music class- your bachelor’s degree. Dr. Glover’s voice class pre- es are Advanced Art Song Class Class Availability forms every quarter. The mu- Voice, Vocal Technique and No waitlist or closed classes. sic program will be expanding Performance III. Enroll today! ONLINE. IN PERSON. NONPROFIT. such performances next year, The music instructors are Dr. 888.422.4898 | www.CityU.edu

Dr. Thomas said. Glover, Dr. Thomas, Todd Zim- City University of Seattle is a not-for-profit and an Equal Opportunity insitution accredited by the Northwest Comission on Colleges and Universities. Highline also offers classes berg and Dr. Sydney Stegall. SP3810 THUNDERSPORTS March 12, 2015 | Highline College | Page 11 T-Birds finish sixth in championships

By Charles Prater threes in the game and scoring three-point range to score 24 Staff Reporter 27 points along with five re- points total and Keum came off bounds and five assist. the bench to score 12 points. The men’s basketball team Tucakovic recorded a double “It was a good team effort. No- finished sixth in the NWAC double with 19 points and 11 re- body had an outstanding tourna- tournament after going 2-2 in bounds. ment,” said Coach Dawson. “Our the four-day affair. After beating Pierce, the collective inconsistency on both Handling their business Thunderbirds had a chance to ends of the floor proved to make in the first round against place fifth with a win over Bel- it difficult for us to win as many Wenatchee Valley, Highline lost levue. After a strong first-half games as we wanted to win.” a nail-biter in the second round effort, they fell apart in the sec- The 2015 men’s basketball to Peninsula. ond half, losing 80-64. team will look a little different, as The T-Birds next played in This was Highline’s third seven players will be graduating. the consolation bracket and loss to Bellevue this season. Captains Isom Brown and beat Pierce in double overtime, Against one of the top defen- A.J Banks are among the play- only to lose to Bellevue for a sive teams in the league, High- ers graduating, uplus Ben Tu- chance at fifth place. line shot the ball well in the first cakovic, Harold Lee, Madison The T-Birds came in to the half, going 12 out of 26 and end- McCaffrey, Jimmy Keum, and tournament as a No. 2 seed ing the half tied 32-32. Doug McDaniel. from the West Division ready to At the start of the second “I have been contacted by make some noise. half, a lot of fouls were called on four-year schools about all sev- Peninsula was a fourth seed the T-Birds, with the Bulldogs’ en of our sophomores. A couple from the North Division. The taking full advantage of it and of them have offers on the ta- two teams previously played each going on a 13-0 run. ble,” said Coach Dawson. other in the first game of the year, The Thunderbirds tried their “They need to finish the year with Highline winning 81-54. best to get back into the game, strong academically to have an With 35 seconds left to go and but the Bulldogs’ rebounding opportunity to get an education the game tied at 81, Peninsula’s NWAC Photo and three-point shooting was at the next level,” he said. Deonte Dixon drained a mid- Highline’s Doug McDaniel drives for a lay-up in Saturdays win too much to overcome. “I definitely plan on mov- range jumper with 12 seconds left against Wenatchee Valley. With the score at 70-56 and ing on to a four-year universi- on the clock to lift the Pirates to seven minutes left in the game, ty, hopefully College of Idaho,” an 83-81 victory over Highline. Ben Tucakovic. “It didn’t help down the three tying the game. the T-Birds had a chance but said Tucakovic. “Ironically we did not do what that we made some bonehead The teams only managed the Bulldogs grabbed three of- Of the returning players, five we did the day before, win the plays. We fouled a three-point four points each in the first fensive rebounds in a row to not will be sophomores next sea- battle on the glass,” said Head shooter and he made the shot. overtime. In the second over- only keep possession of the ball son. Guard Caden Rowland and Coach Che Dawson. “That was Just broke down defensively.” time, a three by McCaffrey and but kill some time off the clock. forward Remeake Keith should a lack of focus, effort and a sense Peninsula’s Deonte Dixon two Doug McDaniel freethrows Bellevue had four players in see more playing time in their of urgency. I’m afraid we over- led all scorers with 35 points. sealed the victory. double figures. respected positions, along with looked them a bit.” McCaffrey led Highline with McCaffrey had a big game Highline’s Doug McDaniel Reynaldo Cheney, Sundiata Ed- Peninsula went on to lose 18 points. Harold Lee scored 12 for the T-Birds, hitting seven went four out of nine from the wards and Keeandre Rowland. to Edmonds in the semi-finals points and Jimmy Kuem and Tu- and Edmonds lost to eventual cakovic netted 10 points each. champion Clark. Highline opened against Highline seemed to have the Wenatchee Valley. game in hand, taking a 44-31 lead From start to finish the with 3:31 left before halftime. T-Birds had control in this The Pirates cut it down to game, never giving the Knights nine by getting to the free throw a single lead. The T-Birds went line, closing to 46-37 at the half. on to win 67-57. The second half saw a lot of “The biggest thing was we just fight in the Pirates, as they bat- stuck together. There were a lot tled their way back in the game. of moments in the game where Both teams traded buckets we could’ve stopped playing and with the T-Birds up 78-75 at given up,” said Tucakovic. 1:44 left. Tucakovic was the leading A steal by Peninsula’s Jonah scorer for the T-Birds with 15 Cook gave them the ball. points. Jimmy Kuem was all With time ticking off the over the place in the second shot clock, Peninsula freshman half, tallying 10 points, seven Riley Callaghan raised up for rebounds, five assists, and a a three, knocking it down and block and a steal. drawing a foul from Highline. “We executed well offen- Hitting the free throw put sively and did a great job in the the Pirates up 79-78 with 1:41 game against a good rebound- left in the game. ing team,” said Coach Dawson. After making his first free The T-Birds next game was throw, Doug McDaniel missed on Monday against fellow West the second one and the Pirates Division rival Pierce, with the recovered the rebound and T-Birds prevailing 80-76 in dou- score another basket to put ble overtime. them up, 81-79. Highline ran up some early Sophomore Madison Mc- leads, but the Raiders eventually Caffrey, went to the line with took the lead with 3:09 left. 35 seconds left to tie the game, Pierce got the ball back and only for that tie to be erased wound down the shot clock be- with Dixon’s bucket at the end. fore hoisting up a missed three, “Well they made some really but Pierce’s Keaton Corr recov- tough plays and shots down the ered the rebound and kicked it stretch,” said Highline forward out to Tre Benton, who knocked Page 12 Sports | Highline College | March 12, 2015 Lady T-Birds stumble at NWAC tourney By Mikel Abraha The Hawks were on fire, Staff Reporter making 11 of their 13 three- Woman’s Softball point attempts and scoring a re- Team Conference Season W-L W-L cord setting 61 first half points. The Lady Thunderbirds left West Division the 2015 NWAC tournament “There was some motivation Pierce 0-0 4-2 not having fulfilled their goal to win but that dwindled as they Centralia 0-1 4-3 of a title. shot the lights all game, and the They beat Wenatchee Valley loss against Peninsula was still Green River 0-0 0-2 and lost their next two games lingering,” said Price. Highline 0-0 1-5 against Peninsula and Colum- “As a team we wanted to Grays Harbor 0-0 0-4 bia Basin. win that game to get a trophy South Puget Sound 0-0 0-4 They went head to head with regardless, but we couldn’t South Division the Wenatchee Valley Knights even get a shot to go in for us,” Clackamas 1-0 7-3 and came up with a hard fought Weathersby said. SW Oregon 0-0 8-1 74-62 win. “It makes it even harder when Mt. Hood 0-0 8-2 Wenatchee Valley kept a close the other team can’t miss a three.” Clackamas 0-0 5-2 NWAC Photo lead for most of the first half but Sydney Mercer had 29 points Lower Columbia 0-0 6-4 Allie Weathersby drives against a Wenatchee Valley defender in for the Hawks. Lyndsay Oswalt came up short due to Highline’s Clark 0-0 4-4 Saturdays win. The T-Birds then lost their next two games. also had 21 point for the Hawks. usual second half push. North Division This game consisted of 10 Gabby Evans and Chardon- Bellevue 0-0 7-3 lead changes but the most im- The T-Birds played a com- 10 rebounds for Highline. nae Miller were the top scorers Everett 0-0 1-1 portant lead change came with petitive first half and were down Brittany Barrington, Allie for Highline with 11 points each just under five minutes to play. 32-30 to the Pirates. Weathersby and Ionna price while Ionna Price added in 10. Shoreline 0-0 0-2 Highline went up 61-60 and The Lady T-Birds played went for a combined 8 for 39 Although the season did not Olympic 0-0 1-3 then scored nine unanswered what seemed to be a great first from the field. result in a Cinderella story, the Edmonds 0-0 0-4 points to finish the game on a half but weren’t able to turn it “We had a weird vibe from T-Birds say they are proud of Skagit Valley 0-0 0-0 13-2 run. on in the second while Peninsu- the very start that day. I thought their season. Douglas 0-0 0-0 Allie Weathersby led the way la never looked back. that some key players didn’t “The season was unforget- East Division for the Lady Thunderbirds with “We played hard against Pen- play as well as they should and table. The journey leading up North Idaho 0-0 9-2 15 points, while Chardonnae insula. We really wanted to win the ball didn’t move like it did to the NWAC tournament was Spokane 0-0 6-1 Miller added 11 and Ionna Price that game, we just came up short. against Wenatchee,” Price said. amazing and through the ups Columbia Basin 0-0 6-2 pitched in nine. Shots that would normally go in The T-Birds went on to play and downs this season was a Wenatchee Valley 0-0 6-2 Darian Gasseling scored for us, didn’t,” Weathersby said. Columbia Basin in the consola- fun one,” said Weathersby. Walla Walla 0-0 2-5 Imani Smith led the Pirates tion bracket in day three of the “I absolutely love my team- a team high 17 point for the Treasure Valley 0-0 1-5 with 20 points and 9 rebounds tournament. mates and I’m so happy I was Wenatchee Valley knights. Big Bend 0-0 2-6 Highline lost their next game while teammate Gabi Fenumiai Highline ran into a brick wall able to play with all those girls. Blue Mountain 0-0 1-7 to eventual champions Penin- pitched in 15 points. in Columbia Basin for a chance Tough way to end the season but Yakima Valley 0-0 0-6 sula, 69-55. Miller tallied 16 points and at fifth place, losing 104-65. I’m thankful for my teammates.”

Water park to bring Highline wrestling faces big summertime fun offseason recruiting challenge

By Xavier L. Henderson Highline faces with recruiting arts don’t come into college By Liam Reece classes, scuba diving char- Staff Reporter come from the lack of funding expecting that. MMA is some- Staff Reporter ters and lessons, Puget Sound and not having dorms on cam- thing most wrestlers who have tours, and a kids’ summer- Although Highline holds pus. no more eligibility venture to A summer waterfront activi- time adventure camp. the crown for the best academ- Luvaas said while other do. ty center is being created in Des Highline’s Marine and Sci- ics in the country, recruiting two-year colleges in Region “Wrestling is an addiction. Moines. ence Technology Center is one wrestlers for next season pres- 18 give full-ride scholarships You won’t understand it un- The Waterland Adventure among many advertised local ents challenges for the T-Bird to their wrestling programs, less you wrestle. It’s a drug and Center is a City of Des Moines destinations for people using wrestling program. Highline does not. you’re just looking for a fix,” project meant to boost sum- water trails provided by the Highline stands as one of “It’s hard to compete with said Luvaas. mertime tourism and get people Waterland Adventure Center. the few two-year colleges left recruiting wrestlers when we Highline’s only All Amer- to use the multiple waterfronts Water trail destinations are in Washington to have an ac- don’t have dorms here,” said ican wrestler this year, Ben in the area. meant to be places for people tual wrestling program. Luvaas. “Where will the kids Tynan, will graduate and Last year the committee in to visit while having fun on the All other schools have end- live? The apartments by the keep his options open for a charge of the project received water. ed their programs due to lack school are too expensive for potential D1 college to wrestle a $10,000 sponsorship from Se- “If people want to visit the of funding, scholarships and their own budget.” at. attle Southside Visitor Services aquarium, they can,” Thorell popularity. Highline does offer schol- Luvaas said the coaching to put the project in action, said. “We are very good academ- arships to wrestlers who are staff also doesn’t know who according to the public notes “We are working with the ically. There’s no reason to cut being recruited. will return from this year’s from the Dec. 17 Waterland Marina, the Olympics Out- our program,” said Assistant “We get, $9,000 in schol- squad for the 2015-16 season. Adventure Center Committee doors Center, Seattle Southside Coach Brad Luvaas. arship money to recruit,” said meeting. Visitor Services, Argosy Cruis- Highline won the National Luvaas. “Whereas Clackamas The Waterland Adven- es, Hula K Adventures, Ocean Academic Championship this gets triple our amount.” ture centers will be at the Des Quest Dive Charters, TL Sea year, for the second year in Luvaas said people come to The Thunderword Moines Marina/Beach Park and Diving, the MaST Center, and row. Highline to wrestle for Head needs a photo edi- at Redondo Beach. many other local businesses,” In 2014, Highline’s average Coach Scott Norton and for tor and an assistant G.P.A. was 3.49, and in 2015 the academics. A goal for the “We’re getting businesses Thorell said. business manager together to provide activities The Waterland Adventure the average G.P.A. is 3.17. wrestlers is to transfer to a and get people on the water,” Center will open this June, de- Luvaas said that Highline four-year college. for spring. said Patrice Thorell, director pending upon the weather. wrestlers win awards for hav- Luvaas said mixed mar- Send a resume of Parks, Recreation and Senior A website is being created ing high grades, and there’s tial arts is an option, and so and cover letter to Services. that will give people more in- nothing detrimental about is wrestling at D1 colleges, for thunderword Activities for the Water- formation about the water ac- having a wrestling program wrestlers who move on from @highline.edu land Adventure Center in- tivities offered and allow peo- at Highline, despite the lack of Highline. clude hiking, bike rentals, ple to sign up for activities in popularity. Luvaas said the most people kayak tours, paddleboard advance. However some challenges who go on to mixed martial March 12, 2015 | Highline College | Sports Page 13 Learn how to fight like a luchador By Enrique J. Montoya tact sports. I did capoeira, Bra- Siordia zilian martial arts for a while Staff Reporter and transitioned into Lucha Li- bre about six years ago,” Create an alter-ego, learn to “I love wresting and I’m pret- wrestle and get in shape with ty crazy, so I like to jump and fly others during your free time at around the ring,” said luchador Lucha Libre Volcanica. Gringo Loco. Renton-based Lucha Libre Gomez said he has a big col- Volcanica is the only place in lege fan base from the Univer- the Pacific Northwest to see au- sity of Puget Sound in Tacoma. thentic Lucha Libre in action. Wrestling matches for the Lucha Libre is a tradition- school are advertised at the Uni- al Mexican form of wrestling versity of Puget Sound and there where the wrestlers dress as have been up to 2,000 college characters that represent good students in the audience for their and evil or other cultural tradi- summer matches, Gomez said. tions. Lucha libre Volcanica has up This type of wrestling is sim- to two events a month in their ilar to the WWE in the United gym free of admission and over States. Lucha Libre is a sport-en- summer they stage events at tertaining event. different locations such as the In the Lucha Libre style, University of Puget Sound. wrestlers known as luchadores Anyone interested in going to not only use common Ameri- their live events can find out the can wrestling moves, but they time and details at their Face- also use acrobatic attacks where book page Lucha Libre Volcani- they fly in the air to hit their en- Enrique J. Montoya Siordia/THUNDERWORD ca. They can also be contacted emy. Gringo Loco faces off against an opponent during match at Lucha Libre Volcanica. over the phone at 206-790-4469 Jose Luis Gomez, who has 35 or 360-910-4535 for live events years of experience profession- choose a name that represents luchadores in the Lucha Libre es to gain respect and honor, and information on joining the ally wrestling in Mexico, found- them, since that’s the identity culture, technicos and rudos. where the loser of the match school. ed Lucha Libre Volcanica. they will publicly go by. Technicos, which translate must give away his mask to the At the school, students are “I’ve known this my whole Gomez went by a couple dif- to technical wrestlers, are usu- winner and reveal his identi- involved in different programs life and it only made sense to ferent names during his career ally the ones that use acrobatic ty to the public. If the wrestler to develop good technique, teach it and keep working with but he said they were always re- moves and are known as the doesn’t have a mask, he might physical condition, safety, and in the industry,” said Gomez. lated to the rock and roll culture good guys that follow the match then shave his head inside the develop a character. Students Gomez said he started wres- that he always liked. Some of his rules and usually are fan favor- ring after the match. are instructed by various pro- tling because it was a popular names were Baby Rock and La ites. Luchadores don’t only bet fessional luchadores in their tradition back in Mexico and Garra Acesina. Rudos are the ones that break their masks and hair, but they programs. there were a lot of other people Avispa, a luchadora, female the rules and are more brutal. can fight for championship belts The school accepts anyone doing it in the area. for luchador, said “I chose Avis- In American style wrestling like and retirement fights, where the over the age of 13 no matter how It’s a Lucha Libre tradition to pa, which is Spanish for wasp, WWE they are known as heels. loser will have to retire. much experience they have and keep your identity secret much because I’m vicious and like Rudos and technicos are ri- The popularity of the sport tuition is only $150 per month. like a super hero. to fly around when I’m in the val styles but there could be and heritage of it is why lots of Every month students would re- In press and public events ring,” matches where they put rudos luchadores start wrestling. ceive eight classes and days vary where luchadores are invit- Luchador Peligro Jr. (Spanish versus rudos and vice versa. Gomez’s students said they depending on skill level. ed, they will either wear their for Danger Jr.) said, “ I chose my There are lots or rivalry in started wrestling because they The school is located in Rent- masks or go by their luchador name in honor of my dad and Lucha Libre and usually the like to stay active, enjoy contact on at 355 Rainier Ave. N. name since masks are not re- Luchador Peligro. I also did it main event will be two known sports and the Lucha Libre cul- Gomez said he has plans to quired although highly popular because I’m dangerous in the rivals wrestling against each ture. grow the school to a bigger gym in the culture. ring.” other. Luchador Heroe (Spanish for to allow for a bigger crowd and Luchadores are careful to There are two types of There are wrestling match- hero) said, “I always loved con- more space for the students. The world of competitive gaming deserves respect

Competitive video games or question are much more in-depth strategy the other team chose factors like your height. E-sports, are getting big and it’s than any sport could ever be. to use but it’s likely he’s seen in All that matters is you have the only a matter of time before they Games like Dota 2, Starcraft before. dedication and brain power to are just as big as traditional sports. II, Super Smash Bros Melee, and Where sports like basketball learn and understand the games. Although they will never re- League of Legends require you and football lack innovation Professional Starcraft II place sports, I can assure you to have a quick reaction time, because they are figured out players input roughly six com- they will be just as popular, and and an understanding of the ins and the strategies are common, mands per second and the av- perhaps they already are. and outs of the situations and, e-sports thrive in innovation erage Starcraft II game lasts 10 All around the world e-sport in the case of Dota 2 and League and new discoveries. to 20 minutes. Every command tournaments, annual competi- of Legends; the ability to work Like creativity, there is a lot is essential to winning. This tions and leagues are popping in a team. that isn’t possible in traditional give you only a taste of what up. Just to name a few; Major These games are real-time sports that is possible in e-sports. it means to “understand and League Gaming, DreamHack, strategy games (think chess You have more of a change of learn” a game. That’s just a one Evo, League of Legends World without turns). playing a game of Dota 2 with player game; imagine thinking Championship, and one close to The game itself is constant- Jeremy Lin than playing one- about your precise commands home, the most important, The Commentary ly being updated to promote on-one basketball with him. while coordinating with four International. creativity and prevent repeti- In the world of online gaming, other teammates as you would Last year The Internation- Agatha Pacheco tiveness of strategy among the playing with the e-sports pros is in Dota 2 or League of Legends. al 4, an annual tournament for professional players. This does not uncommon. It’s time to give e-sports and the multiplayer online battle The International had 20 mil- not mean changing the game, Anyone has the potential to the video game industry that arena game Dota 2 had a crowd lion viewers not including rather it means tweaking small be as good as the professional made competitive gaming pos- sourced prize pool of over 10 ESPN, Xbox and CCTV. details within the game. players; you aren’t limited by sible, the respect it deserves. million dollars. That’s five I like to think that e-sports In traditional sports every your genetics. If you’re 5’2’’ it’s These are not just gamers they times more than the Tour de are similar to traditional sports strategy has already been used unlikely you will play in the are athletes. France and 3 million shy of the but better. They require a much once before, there is nothing NBA, however your chance of Agatha Pacheco is the edi- NBA playoffs prize pool. higher level of thinking and strat- new to figure out. A basketball becoming an e-sport pro is not tor-in-chief of the Thunderword This is not a coincidence; egizing because the games in coach may be surprised by the determined by uncontrollable and is not afraid of criticism. Page 14 News | Highline College | March 12, 2015 Boardwalk repair costs soar Show you and no date set for starting care with By Tanner Post donations Staff Reporter

Increased repair costs for By Marco Rey Cudia Staff Reporter the Redondo boardwalk have now set the rebuild date back to sometime in the spring or sum- The struggle to obtain the mer of 2016. necessities needed to balance A storm late last November life and school can be tough heavily damaged the popular for college students. three-quarter mile boardwalk Imagine coming from an- and forced its closure. Waves other country, leaving every- driven by winds from the thing you have, arriving with northwest popped planking and nothing and then trying to pounded the underpinnings of gain an education. the walkway. Sheelan Shamdeen, a The boardwalk has been teacher aide for Adult Basic fenced off since that time. Education, has become in- Initial estimated costs to repair timately familiar with the the boardwalk were in the ball- struggles of refugees and im- park of $2 million. The estimate migrants. She decided to do has now grown to $2.7 million. something about it. City of Des Moines engineers In 2006, the Highline once considered a concrete deck THUNDERWORD PHOTO Cares Drive was created. to replace the wood planking, The November storm destroyed entire sections of the Redondo boardwalk to the cost of $2.7 million. “I was a teacher aide at but the higher cost is making a the time and some of the stu- concrete deck installation un- A definite date is not certain requirements with the appropri- Redondo residents have wit- dents came up to me and said likely. because no confirmation has ate agencies,” project manager nessed people climbing over they lacked necessities of The city is seeking emergency been given that FEMA will fi- Andrew Merges said. “At that the fence and onto the board- daily living,” Shamdeen said. relief funding for the project from nance any boardwalk repairs. time, permit conditions will most walk. Shamdeen tried her best to the Federal Emergency Manage- Once funding is determined, likely dictate how and when any This causes concern for not provide for the students, but ment Administration, which the intricate details of accom- mitigation efforts are implement- only injury, but also the possi- with the small budget that handles disaster funding. plishing the repair will need ed. At this time, the city does not bility of further damaging the she had, was overwhelmed. FEMA will only cover a re- to be worked out. Because the have a funded project.” boardwalk. Realizing that meeting the build of the exact same thing project is within a marine en- “We are coordinating with Sgt. Doug Jenkins of the students’ needs was exceed- that was there before. vironment, particular caution stakeholders to develop a proj- Des Moines Police Depart- ing her financial capabilities, “The problem is the design of will have to be taken to not ect and an associated financing ment said, “This would be Shamdeen asked the campus the old boardwalk caused all the harm the environment. strategy. No permitting deci- considered a trespassing viola- community for help. damage. We’re negotiating with “When the project proceeds sions will be made at this time.” tion, and if you see this hap- Highline and Shamdeen them to add design changes,” said into the design phase, the city Despite the fact the board- pening you should proceed to partnered to create the pro- Des Moines mayor, Dave Kaplan. will be coordinating all permit walk is closed and fenced off, call 911.” gram and started to collect items for immigrants and refugees. “We collected blankets, pillows, clothing, kitchen Yok is leaving Highline to pursue doctorate utensils, household items and more,” Shamdeen said. By Adam Horner employed people went back to The Highline Cares Drive Staff Reporter school, bolstering attendance. accepts any new or used In his time at Highline, Yok items that can be of any help After nine years as vice pres- said that the campus grounds have to immigrants and refugees. ident for Administrative Ser- improved dramatically. When he When the program start- vices, Larry Yok is saying good- arrived, he said, buildings were in ed, the items were just for bye to Highline. various states of disrepair. immigrants and refugees. As As vice president, Yok has “Things really changed,” Yok the program grew, the drive worked closely with the Board said. now helps anyone in need. of Trustees, President Jack Ber- Working at Highline has in- “When we ask people to mingham, and the upper eche- stilled a passion for higher edu- donate, we ask for the immi- lons of administration to shape cation in Yok. When he could, he grants and the refugees. But the college’s direction. tried to take time to go to various the items that are donated Last October, Yok an- seminars that occur on campus can be shared by everyone nounced his intent to retire. His on Thursdays and Fridays, though in the community who is in last day is March 20. his job often required him to be in need,” Shamdeen said. Yok said he will be devoting meetings or his office. Andie Munkh-Erdene/THUNDERWORD The next Highline Cares his time to attaining his doctor- Yok is also an adjunct pro- Vice President Larry Yok is leaving Highline after nine years. Drive will take place on March ate from Nelson Mandela Uni- fessor at San Francisco State 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in versity in South Africa. University, where he said he Building 14, room 104. Yok entered the disserta- Jim Baylor, Highline’s direc- at Highline after being encour- would try to continue lecturing tion-only program seven years tor of Public Safety has worked aged to do practice interviews throughout his retirement. ago. Completing his doctorate for Yok, is a former law enforce- following his departure from Of Highline’s future course, The Thunder- in economic development stud- ment officer. As he explained it, Group Health. The position of Yok said he hopes the college word is seeking ies has been an ongoing goal. when an officer retires with hon- vice president was not one he keeps community connections On Tuesday, many of Yok’s or, they are presented with a re- expected to receive. in mind. a photo editor past and present colleagues tirement badge. Baylor produced Since then, Yok has been hard “Connection between com- and an assistant turned up to wish him well at a and presented Yok with a retire- at work, particularly concerning munity colleges and local econ- party in his honor. ment badge of his own. Highline’s finances. omies is the key,” Yok said. “The business man- Because they will not be with Working at Highline has Yok arrived in 2006, a year- college needs to be sure it’s con- ager for spring him when he attains his de- given Yok a taste for education. and-a-half or so before the re- nected to new industries.” gree, several of his friends and Coming from an administrative cession began. Prior to that, the Yok said that after he at- quarter. Contact co-workers presented Yok with a background, he joined the cam- college had been suffering re- tains his doctorate, he will thunderword@ graduation gown complete with pus community in 2006. duced enrollment, though once do what every other graduate highline.edu. the sleeves of a doctoral graduate. Yok said he was interviewed the recession hit, recently un- does: look for a job. March 12, 2015 | Highline College | News Page 15 VP candidate seeks student involvement

By Adam Horner On diversity, Stroh cited her Stroh said that she had been Staff Reporter time as vice president of Busi- interested in sustainability since ness and Finance at Eastern the start of the environmental As vice president for Admin- Michigan University, a school movement. istrative Services, Janice Stroh just outside of Detroit that “You have a lot of sustain- would support more student ranks above the national aver- ability,” said Stroh of Highline’s involvement in campus projects age in regard to racial diversi- 80-acre, tree-rich campus. and operations. ty, as well as controller at Mills Attendees of the forum were Janice Stroh, one of four fi- College, which has an all-wom- given time to question Stroh on nalists for the job, talked to an undergraduate program. issues relevant to their areas. representatives from Highline’s In her time at several col- Stroh spoke with a represen- staff, faculty, and students in a leges, Stroh said that she took tative from Highline’s student forum last Thursday. steps to improve the level of government. With the retirement of Larry minority involvement on cam- “I have worked a lot with Yok, the position of vice president pus, such as framing projects to student government,” said will soon be vacant at Highline. include minority owned busi- Stroh. At one time she collabo- The vice president for Ad- nesses. rated with students to renovate ministrative Services reports to “Diversity really enriches an a student union building. Highline’s president as the chief organization,” said Stroh. Stroh was asked about her administrative officer and chief On collaborative education, hiring policies and what she financial officer of the college, Stroh is a supporter of student looks for in an employee. making the position crucial to internships, which give students “One of the things I looked day-to-day operation. the chance to work in a field in a for in an employee was some- Stroh has a master’s degree learning environment. one who was dedicated to the in finance from Washington She said that she fostered a college’s mission,” said Stroh. State University and has served Andie Munkh-Erdene/THUNDERWORD policy that contractors working “You are hired to do a job. Go as a high level administrator at Janice Stroh is one of four finalists for the position of vice presi- on campus would have to em- for it.” 10 colleges, including Eastern dent for Administrative Services at Highline. ploy student interns. You can watch the full forum Michigan University, Eckerd Stroh also supported the in- online at: College and Alfred University. are the three most important and sustainability. clusion of students on campus http://video.highline.edu/vod. She is currently director of characteristics at Highline and “I’ve been kind of all over the committees to get multiple per- php?title=VP%20For%20Admin- Financial Services at Tacoma what can you do the promote country,” said Stroh. “I’ve been spectives. istrative%20Services%20-Cam- Community College. them?” at small private [colleges], and “How is the decision we’re pus%20Forum&title2=Janice%20 Prior to the forum, Stroh was Stroh responded with diver- larger publics. In those areas, making going to support the Stroh&stream=hr/VPforum/VP- given a framed question: “what sity, collaborative education, I’ve dealt with a lot of diversity.” students?” Stroh.mov Psychiatrist counsels on Education can save your life, uppers and downers Honors Colloquy guest says By Ferdaws Abbasi and norepinephrine. By Renee Nelson attle for a relationship. Her “I took a lot of classes I want- Staff Reporter “If you don’t have the type of Staff Reporter parents wanted her to start ed to take,” she said. “I started metabolism in which you don’t settling down and get mar- embracing education again as Depressants and stimulants have enough dopamine and A Highline alumnus told ried, but her relationship did learning became an adventure.” may only alter cognitive func- norepinephrine, [Adderall] kind her Honors Colloquy audience not last. In 2010, she was accepted tion and memory in certain of helps,” Dr. Zarkowski said. last week that she hit rock bot- She started working as a bar- into Seattle University to study groups, said a Seattle psychia- “People have genetic variations tom and is using education to tender and for 18 years became theology. She chose theology trist at last week’s Science Sem- based on how much dopamine improve her lot in life. more and more involved in because it co-existed with act- inar. and norepinephrine are in their Elizabeth Bray has worked drinking. ing. For Bray, acting and the- Science Seminar is a week- system.” to overcome her alcoholism “In 2007, I hit rock bottom,” ology are ways to understand ly series of presentations on Less serious energy boosters and is working to regain her she said. “I felt like my whole life and explore people, as well as topics of scientific interest by include energy drinks and cof- dignity after losing everything. was a waste and that I couldn’t finding meaning in life. members of the community. fee. Her goal now is to help those amount to anything.” That search is leading her to People often feel hyperactive “There is a half point dif- who are in the same place she Eventually, her alcoholism help people. under the influence of stimu- ference in test results between was. got to the point where she lost “I want to stand up, advocate lants such as Adderall or caf- someone who consumes ener- Growing up, it was under- everything. She lost her job and help people who may not feinated drinks, said Dr. Paul gy drinks everyday and some- stood that she would pursue a and her house on Queen Anne have strong voices,” she said. Zarkowski. one who never touches it,” he higher education even though Hill. She is finishing up her de- To figure out how Adderall said. neither of her parents had gone “I had enough money to not gree and is set to walk in June. or other drugs affect a persons’ Depressants such as Xanax to college. Her mom encour- live on the streets and lived in a Although she does not know cognitive function, a placebo, a and clonazepam are classified aged her to pick up skills such crack hotel in Aurora,” she said. exactly what is in her future, sugar pill, is used in facial recog- as benzodiazepine. These de- has typing, sewing and cooking Out of desperation and fear she hopes to work for environ- nition and memorization tests. pressants work with the gam- for career options. of what was ahead of her, she fi- mental advocacy and nonprofit “You don’t just give some- ma-aminobutyric acid inhibito- “I did not want those tradi- nally reached out for help. organizations. body Adderall and ask him ry neurotransmitters responsible tional jobs,” Bray said. “I didn’t She got treatment. “I learn from my failures and or her if they feel better, you for anxiety seizures and panic want what a woman usually did When she completed the I learn from my successes. I take compare it to a sugar pill,” Dr. attacks. for a job. I wanted to be an actor.” program, she got back on her nothing for granted,” she said. Zarkowski said. “When a benzodiazepines She got her undergraduate feet with the help of the Union “I’m in my 60s and I have my “Most typical people can comes along, it will open up degree in Music and Theater Gospel Mission. In the pro- whole life ahead of me.” remember six out of 25 words. the GABA [gamma-aminobu- at the University of Tennessee cess, she started to get her life She urged her audience to After they took Adderall they tyric acid] receptor sites and let and then moved to New York to and dignity back, she said. embrace tough classes and remembered only five. This chloride ions through. This pursue acting. Going back to school was a teachers. is a significant finding,” Dr. shuts down the cell from fir- As New York was new and ex- way for her to move forward. “I encourage you to go into it Zarkowski said. “If you con- ing,” Dr. Zarkowski said. citing for her, she began drinking. She had always wanted to get with an open attitude,” she said. sider yourself an average per- Spring Quarter Science Sem- “I was an alcoholic and my her master’s, so she determined Honors Colloquy returns former, Adderall is likely to inar begins April 4 in Building drinking was unhealthy,” she to do it right. In 2008, she came next quarter with the theme of hurt you.” 3, room 102 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. said. “I had the ability to func- to Highline. She hadn’t attend- pushing boundaries. It can be Average performers have Students may register and re- tion so for years I got away with ed school since the 70s, but taken as a one-credit course but metabolisms that will produce cieve one credit for attending all it.” wanted a good foundation for is open to all members of the the right amount of dopamine seminars In 1982, Bray moved to Se- graduate school. Highline community. Page 16 News | Highline College | March 12, 2015 Safety will be Pham’s No. 1 priority

By Agatha Pacheco Bermingham on the strategic Staff Reporter direction of the college. Pham said colleges across the A finalist for vice president state will face financial chal- of administration said last week lenges from the state Legisla- that he wants to make sure the ture. college has a focus on students. “As a college, are we ready to Michael Pham is the current cut our financial resources?” he vice president for administra- asked. Pham said his personal belief tion at Seattle Central College is to lessen the difficulty of high and could potentially be the tuition rates to the students. next vice president for adminis- “I believe we are here for the tration at Highline. students,” Pham said. “I am of President Jack Bermingham the mind right now that tuition will determine the next vice and student fees have become a president for administration huge burden on our students.” with the advice and recommen- The best thing he could do dations from a hiring commit- would be to help with student tee, executive staff and the cam- finances while creating a posi- pus community. tive environment, he said. Pham said his No. 1 priority He also highlighted the in- is safety. fluence Highline should have in “If there is a safety concern the surrounding community. I don’t care what it is, I want to “As an administration leader fix it,” he said. ,we have to show we are a leader Although Pham said that to the external community and safety is his priority, he said di- Andie Munkh-Erdene/THUNDERWORD internal community here,” said versity is one of Highline’s most Michael Pham is one of four finalists for vice president of administration at Highline. Pham. important attributes and he A video of Pham’s forum wants to continue to promote is available online at: http:// diversity in the college. “As a leader in admin, what He also explained that diver- To provide services bud- video.highline.edu/vod. Pham said he hasn’t began would I do to continue to pro- sity is not just limited by what geting is key to a successful php?title=VP%20For%20Ad- many initiatives that promote mote diversity? [Make sure] our college looks like, but by outcome. Vice president for ministrative%20Services%20 equality or diversity at Seattle our departments are reflective thinking in different and di- administrative services is the -Campus%20Forum&title2=- Central yet, but hopes to here at of the students we serve,” said verse ways to bring services to chief financial officer of the Michael%20Pham&stream=hr/ Highline. Pham. the campus. college, reporting to President VPforum/VPPham.mov Riveland offers varied experience for VP position

By Agatha Pacheco approve proposals for money,” Staff Reporter Riveland said. The proposals had to be A finalist for the position of measurable to the point where vice president for administra- you could see improvement and tion said his varying experienc- if they appeared to be successful es in Washington state colleges more money could be invested, make him a good candidate for he said. the position. “We added these structured Bruce Riveland is one of four programs and we will see in the candidates to replace Larry Yok fall if they were successful,” he after he retires from the posi- said. tion later this month. Aside from student success, Riveland attended Shoreline Riveland pointed to diversity Community College and got his as something that is very cen- bachelor’s and master’s degrees tral to the Highline culture. at the University of Washing- He said he is committed to ton. diversity and cited initiatives He has also worked in dif- dedicated toward social justice, ferent departments at Olympic multiculturalism and diversity College, Bellevue College and as examples. Green River College as well as “At Olympic College, I teaching at Green River and the worked with facilities to open University of Washington. unisex bathrooms for transgen- “I have insight in teaching der students,” he said. and learning,” said Riveland. Riveland said these chang- He said he knows the strug- es to support students were as gle of having limited supplies or simple as changing the signs on being in classrooms that are too some of the bathrooms. small with too little or outdated “It’s innovative solutions that resources. support student success,” he He wants to make sure mon- said. ey goes toward the college. You can watch Rive- “I want to see a budget pro- Andie Munkh-Erdene/THUNDERWORD land’s presentation forum cess where students can suc- Bruce Riveland has studied, worked and taught at community colleges in the state. at: http://video.highline. ceed in their outcomes,” said edu/vod.php?title=VP%20 Riveland. “[There’s a need for] is what Riveland said he thinks better returned in investments example of investments toward For%20Administrative%20 aligning our systems and pro- the budgeting process should when it comes to students,” he student success. Services%20-Campus%20Fo- grams that revolve around the capitalize on. said. “We wanted to improve stu- rum&title2=Bruce%20Rive- outcome.” “It’s really about distribution Riveland used an initiative dent achievement so we created land&stream=hr/VPforum/ Investing in students’ futures of resources, some things are he started three years ago as an a system where people could VPRiveland.mov March 12, 2015 | Highline College | News Page 17 College may permit religious observances Apply for a print By Nasri Isaac Staff Reporter shop internship Students may soon be able to have two excused absences per academic year to participate in By Gary Narwal religious observances if a pro- Staff Reporter posed policy is adopted by the college’s Instructional Cabinet. Highline’s print shop gives Last year the Legislature ap- Visual Communication stu- proved granting local school dents the opportunity to gain district and state employees Mai Lam/ THUNDERWORD real-life experience through an two unpaid days off for reasons internship program. of faith and conscience. It was structors at least two weeks in f lexibility.” “The requirement of the Vi- unanimously approved in the advance of the date of their in- Students would have to be sual Communication degree re- Senate and passed the House tended absence and if a test is allowed to take the unpaid quires the students to perform on a 64-32 vote before being scheduled for the day of the ab- absences on specific days that an internship,” said David We- signed by the governor. The sence, faculty would be autho- have religious significance, ber, manager. language adds organized reli- rized to require the test be tak- unless the employee or the The college print shop is a gious activity as an additional en before the planned absence. student being gone those days good place for them to learn reason for unpaid holidays or Should a student fail to give would affect public safety or print production and apply the school absences. the proper notification and be cause undue hardship. skills they learn in Visual Com- Dave Weber A draft proposal is now absent, instructors would not “I think this is very progres- munications,” he said. winding its way through High- be required to make any ac- sive,” said Jonathan Brown, As an intern you get real life off the printing presses last De- line channels that would apply commodation or treat the ab- associate dean for Student Pro- experience through the pro- cember, Weber has hired three the state law to students here. It sence as authorized under the grams. “It will provide flexibility gram. interns. would prohibit students’ grades policy or the law. for students and staff,” he said. “They pretty much are get- “This is the first quarter we from being adversely impacted “We are working with the As to when the policy might ting on-the-job training and ran the three-intern program,” by absences authorized under Instructional Cabinet to enact take affect, “we are drafting it they’re applying their skills Weber said. the policy, provided that each the bill here on campus,” said out right now so we are just at and knowledge of software and “In the past we have had a holiday be taken as a whole day. Rolita Ezeonu, dean of Instruc- the beginning stages of how the graphic design principals,” We- larger shop and when the press- Students would also be tion. “We want Highline to policy will look at our campus,” ber said. es were here this was a two-per- required to notify their in- benefit from this and provide Ezeonus said. “They learn the printing son department,” he said process, which is something Weber said he likes having they don’t get in their regular three interns per quarter, and Event promotes poetry to find happiness coursework.” he replaces them as they leave. The internship offers stu- “We are in the process of By Marco Rey Cudia Building 8 room 204. Creating this event was not dents another opportunity. interviewing for the intern Staff Reporter The event, Pursuit of Happi- easy. Lots of paperwork was “I get paid,” said Tristan we replaced in February,” he ness and Everything in Between, needed to be finished and Wogoman, an intern for the said. Highline Multicultural Af- will acknowledge and focus on turned in on time. print shop. The job requires the interns fairs is holding a poetry event the struggles that students have “Another obstacle that we The program is exclusive to to work to meet their one-credit today from 11 a.m. to noon at to overcome throughout their faced was finding people who Visual Communication majors. 30-clock-hour requirements. the Inter-Cultural Center in lives. This would include recent wanted to partake in the event,” “It is pretty much limited to “I [work] from 9-3p.m Mon- struggles that they have been Bravo said. Visual Communication majors days and Wednesday,” said able to conquer. She created flyers and was because they have to interview Nathen Springs. The event gives students the able to land a core group of per- for the positions and they have The training takes three opportunity to share and wit- formers. to have a resume and a portfo- weeks to get the interns ready to ness others’ stories. “We have six people and lio,” Weber said. work on projects independently. “I hope that students get to see counting who already have signed “We are really focused on Vi- “They get the basic rou- the struggles of others and how up for the event,” Bravo said. sual Communication majors be- tine where the can work in- they get back on their feet. Also From open mike to rap, singing cause they tend to have the skills dependently after about three how people better themselves in to poetry, everyone is welcome. needed to work in the shop.” weeks of training,” said Weber. our community,” said Jasmine “The event is free and food Since the renovation of the “The work challenges drive Bravo, the event coordinator. is provided,” Bravo said. print shop and having to sell the training.”

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OLYMPIA — The Washing- campaign ton state Senate passed a bill Wednesday to cut tuition at the state’s public universities and for teens community colleges. Senate Bill 5954, which SEATTLE (AP) — More passed on a 37-12 bipartisan than two years after Wash- vote, would link tuition at state ington legalized marijuana, schools to a percentage of the community groups in Seat- average wage for Washington tle are launching a citywide workers. It will now be consid- effort aimed at preventing ered by the House. use of marijuana and other Tuition would be highest at drugs by teens. the state’s two research univer- The campaign, with sup- sities, Washington State Uni- port from the Seattle City versity and the University of Attorney’s Office, aims to Washington. At lower tiers, the spread positive messages that state’s regional universities and Elaine Thompson/AP photo most kids don’t use drugs community colleges would have Daffodils reach skyward along with the Space Needle amid the recent warm weather in the Seattle area. or alcohol. The messages, their tuition rates set to lower The National Weather Service predicts cloudy wet weather for the next several days, however. which also ask parents to percentages of the state’s aver- talk to their kids about mari- age wage. juana, are being displayed on The bill’s lead sponsor, Sen. to raise tuition by double dig- are enacted for the coming fiscal doesn’t take new money.” nine billboards around the John Braun, R-Centralia, said it rates during the recession to year. Several of the Democrat- Senate Republicans’ lead city, some of them donated tuition increases of recent years make up for double-digit cuts in ic senators who voted against budget writer, Sen. Andy Hill of by Clear Channel Outdoor. need to be undone to keep col- state appropriations for higher the bill said it lacks clarity on Redmond, said the money can Organizers are asking lege affordable for Washingto- education. From 2008 to 2013, where the money to cover the be found for tuition cuts if the students to take part in their nians. tuition and fees in Washing- cuts will come from. Without a state elevates higher education “Above the Influence” con- “We’ve seen tuition rise at a ton state rose 37 percent in in- clear funding source, they said, funding to the same priority test, including taking selfies rate that is just crushing for the flation-adjusted dollars, while the bill constitutes an unfunded level as mental health care and showing what inspires them middle class,” Braun said. state dollars going to higher mandate. early childhood education. not to use drugs or alcohol. According to a report from education were cut by nearly 28 “We’re all for lower tuition,” “I am confident, voting for Prizes include Seattle Sea- the College Board, tuition at percent. said Democratic Sen. David this, that we can make it work,” hawks and Sounders tickets. Washington’s public universi- Students and parents caught Frockt of Seattle. “We all want Hill said. Last year, the state De- ties increased more during the up a little this year and last after to see this change. The question If it passes in this legislative partment of Health launched recession than in any state other the Legislature froze tuition for is: can we fund it?” session, the bill would be in ef- a statewide radio and online than Arizona, but still isn’t close two school years. Braun countered that he be- fect for the fall 2015 semester. campaign targeting parents, to the highest public universi- In his budget, Gov. Jay Inslee lieves money can be found in Democratic Sen. Jim Hargrove but this is the first effort ty tuition in the nation. From has proposed two more years the state’s budget to cover the of Hoquiam, however, said aimed at youth in Seattle 2008 to 2014, Washington’s av- without a tuition increase. cost of his bill. he did not expect the Demo- since Initiative 502 passed. erage in-state tuition increased The cost of his tuition cuts “All this is really talking crat-controlled House to ap- Meanwhile, a study by $4,085 in inflation-adjusted are estimated to fall somewhere about is making higher educa- prove the measure. shows that many people are dollars. between $112 million and $232 tion a priority as we craft a $37 “I don’t expect this bill is apparently still not clear on The Washington Legislature million, depending on whether billion budget,” Braun said. “It headed for the governor’s desk the specifics of Washington’s gave universities permission the bill’s full tuition decreases doesn’t take funny money. It anytime soon,” Hargrove said. new law that legalizes mari- juana. University of Washington research, published recently Senate votes to ease payday lender regulations in Substance Use & Misuse, found that only 57 percent OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — leave those in need short on of Washington parents in a The Washington state Senate places to go for money. small survey knew the legal passed a bill Tuesday night that “We ended the payday indus- age for recreational pot use. would reshape the state’s short- try and replaced it with some- And just 63 percent knew term loan laws in response to thing that’s lower cost for most that homegrown marijuana industry demands. borrowers,” Liias said. is illegal under the law. By a 30-18 bipartisan vote, He and Sen. Pam Roach, The study found 71 per- senators approved a bill by R-Auburn, both spoke of times cent of 10th graders knew Democratic Sen. Marko Liias of in their lives when they had the legal age, but fewer than Lynnwood that would abolish turned to high-interest short- half knew the legal limit for the existing system, which al- term loans as reasons to keep marijuana possession. lows two-week payday loans of the products available. Data for the study - which up to $700 with 36 percent an- “I was grateful for the op- involved 115 low-income nual interest up to eight times portunity,” Roach said. “I could families of teens attending in 12 months. still hold my head up. I didn’t Tacoma middle schools - AP Photo In its place, Senate Bill 5899 have to ask relatives for money.” was initially collected before would create a system where State Rep. Sharon Nelson, D-34th District, speaks against a bill eas- Opponents called the loans Washington approved rec- lenders could offer loans with ing regulations on payday lenders. exploitative of vulnerable peo- reational marijuana in 2012, monthly and other fees and a ple who may not understand and then two years later similar interest rate charged for lobbied on behalf of the bill. It tached to the short-term loans. how many charges are piled into during the summer of 2013. up to six months. now moves to the House, where “We are creating a situation the loans, including origination Kevin Haggerty, a UW The new model is based on a a companion bill is pending. where people will default and will fees, a monthly fee and interest professor of social work, system created by Colorado five The measure passed only af- continue to put themselves in a on the outstanding balance. says the findings show the years ago. ter more than two hours of de- greater and greater cycle of debt,” “I’ve not heard anyone other need for better educational “This is part of the way we bate that stretched past 10 p.m. said Sen. Pramila Jayapal, a Dem- than two members of this cham- outreach. Haggerty says the built a financial model where and required an official vote ocrat from Seattle who proposed ber stand up proudly to support states legalizing marijuana these products can be offered in to keep the Senate floor open. several of the amendments. this bill,” said Sen. Cyrus Habib, need to run public infor- our state,” Liias said. “The mar- Democrats proposed dozens of Most of them failed after Li- D-Kirkland. “I think I know mation campaigns to insure ket can sustain them.” amendments that would have ias said they would harm the in- why. It’s because the rates in this people have the information Seattle-based Moneytree cut the interest rates and fees at- dustry’s viability, which would are nothing short of usury.” they need. March 12, 2015 | Highline College | News Page 19

non-profit, a drop-in center for funds go directly to the Genesis “My experience was ganization domestic minor sex trafficking Project drop-in center. eye-opening,” Henry said. “I • Become a Genesis Project Sex victims opened. It was opened This stand has three goals; don’t think people realize that advocate continued from page 1 in the year of 2011, and is now to provide job training and pay- the extremity of human traf- • Volunteer at the drop-in known as the Genesis Project. checks for sex trafficking sur- ficking especially the role it center trapped in these lifestyles and if The Genesis Project’s state- vivors, provide sustainable in- plays in Seattle.” • Join the Genesis Project they wanted to escape there was ment of faith includes the belief come for the drop-in center and She said that this issue needs prayer team nowhere for them to go for help. of the life, burial and resurrec- to promote awareness about sex to end and it isn’t only about pros- A Genesis Project advocate “After extensive research, tion of Jesus Christ. trafficking along Pacific High- titution but pornography as well. encourages friends, family and I could not find any compre- It’s website reads: way South and in the surround- “Not only prostitution, but church communities to consid- hensive recovery programs for “We believe in the power and ing areas. also the porn industry in gen- er financial partnerships. young women in the Seattle love of Jesus Christ. Restoration The Freedom Walk is a 5K eral,” Henry said. “Human traf- Financial partners in the area,” Deputy Conner said. and complete healing of women that the Genesis Project pro- ficking is not something to be cause range from $30 a month He explored the matter and underage girls forced and motes annually to fundraise for dismissed or taken likely.” to $500 a month. further by talking to the girls coerced into the sex trade is the organization. This year the Overall, she said that her in- Volunteers at the drop-in and becoming familiar with possible through him.” event is on July 18. teraction with the survivors was center work first hand with their life stories. He discovered The Genesis Project offers The Genesis Project consists difficult, but educational. women and girls in need of that these girls were trapped help to any woman of any faith, of people with the same mission “The stories of the women care and support. This job is for by brute force, coercion or by without discrimination. and vision from local areas. that I worked with are horrific women only. twisted romantic attachment to The Genesis Project provides They also seek volunteers. and painful,” Henry said. “But Someone in the Genesis their pimps. rehabilitation for victims, but Lisa Henry is a volunteer with organizations like the Project prayer team gathers “I realized that these girls it also spreads awareness using who worked admissions to the Genesis Project, their stories are with staff and volunteers, and weren’t criminals. They are different vehicles such as GP Genesis Project drop-in center. brought new meaning and they local law enforcement regularly completely powerless,” Deputy Java and the Freedom Walk. “I was an intern for the are on track for the road to re- to lift up the girls in prayer. Conner said. “They are the vic- GP Java is a small coffee Genesis Project this past sum- covery.” The Genesis Project encour- tims of this slavery.” stand on Pacific Highway South mer, mainly focusing on ad- Anyone interested in getting ages everyone who believes in His vision became reality just north of South 216th Street. missions,” Henry said. “I also involved with the Genesis Project the cause to stand up and fight with the help of the Corridor, It is a non-profit, anti-bikini worked directly with the vic- can take part in four specific ways: against domestic minor sex a local community outreach barista coffee stand. All of the tims as well.” • Donate monthly to the or- trafficking.

The seawall is in the process caused cities to get less revenue of being replaced. through real estate taxes. Movie “There are still places where “We’ve been struggling,” said it needs to be fixed but it’s all Mayor Kaplan. continued from page 1 coming together,” Mayor Ka- With the real estate market plan said. going under, the city of Des In addition to physical fixes, Moines lost $1 million a year, light soon on the construction the city is looking at ways to gener- which meant they had to put off phase,” said Spalding. “I can’t ate more revenue from the crowds. projects to improve the city. wait to see what these multi-fac- The Farmer’s Market hap- “In the city of Des Moines, a eted cats do with the space.” pens every Saturday during the road has not been paved in sev- Since it has sat vacant for months of May through October. en or eight years,” Mayor Ka- many years, Mayor Kaplan says The Farmer’s Market is operated plan said. he is excited for the project. by a non-profit organization. Des Moines, like other cities, “We found the right person While the market operators Andie Munkh-Erdene/ THUNDERWORD wants economic development to who has the financial where- pay rent to the city for using the The theater is located in downtown Des Moines. attract businesses to move into withal and the vision,” said marina, the city is looking for its office and Des Moines is a con- away the sales tax equaliza- the area. Mayor Kaplan. more ways to generate revenue tender for their relocation. tion provided by the state. This This creates more sales tax “It’s the core of our down- from out of town visitors. If they move their office to equalization provided money to revenue and gives the city more town business area.” The Landmark on the Sound, Des Moines, they will bring cities that did not receive at least money to make fund services. The theater originally opened which is located at 23660 Marine 1,600 employees with family 70 percent of the state’s average Currently, in addition to the in March 1947. When it opened, View Drive, closed in late 2014 wages to the city. amount of sales tax. aforementioned projects, develop- it had a 400-seat cinema, retail and has been for sale since then. Adding all these different “It basically was the state giv- ers and landowners are working stores, and office space. Mayor Kaplan predicts that the developments to downtown Des ing a city a welfare check,” said on six to 10 other developments. In 1973, the theater was sold landmark will be sold within six Moines is important for a mul- Mayor Kaplan. “I believe a lot of projects are to new owners and became an months and then redeveloped. titude of reasons. Then, the real estate market going to get done and help the x-rated theater. Local groups The Federal Aviation Admin- In 1996, an initiative was crashed in 2009. This caused city. We’re really excited about protested and the city took legal istration is planning on moving passed in Washington that took less people to buy houses and it,” said Mayor Kaplan. action in the 1980s. In the 1990s, it re-opened as a family oriented theater under new management. YOUR In the early 2000s, the old NURTURE • • CALLING owner had to move out of state to take care of his ill parents. After that, a developer pur- “ Bastyr combines the science chased the theater, but was un- “and philosophy of naturopathic able to accomplish his plans. medicine into one. Since 2010, it has sat unoccu- ” pied and for sale, until Spalding Jean Williamceau, Class” of 2016 bought it on Feb. 27. The theater is located at 22333 Marine View Drive S. Create a Healthier World Along with the theater, other Degrees Include: developments are in the works. • Naturopathic Medicine Wally’s Chowder House, which is located on Marine • Nutrition View Drive South, is planning • Psychology on expanding its restaurant to host more patrons. • Herbal Sciences “They’re taking out their deck and adding restaurant space so they don’t have to turn people away,” said Mayor Kaplan. The Marina has been under- going improvements to bring in Learn more: Bastyr.is/Education• 425-602-3330 more revenue for the city. Kenmore, Wash. • San Diego Page 20 News | Highline College | March 12, 2015