the ThunderWord Highline College | November 26, 2014 | Volume 52, Issue 10 Bake sale cooks up funds for charity

By Cristina Acuna Bank, said it provides rough- and Kayla Dickson ly 9,000 backpacks a year to Staff Reporters 10 schools, including seven el- ementary schools, two junior Feed more than just yourself high schools and Mt. Rainier next Monday during the annual High School, where the effort is Change 4 Change bake sale in focused on homeless students. Building 8. Each backpack carries six On Dec. 1, a group of stu- easy-to-prepare meals to help a dents from a political science student through the weekend. class on campus will be hold- “It’s not much, but it’s what ing a bake sale in support of the the kids can carry,” Lucksan Des Moines Area Food Bank’s said. Andie Munkh-Erdene/THUNDERWORD Weekend Backpack program. Meals include foods such as Without internet access, Chartwells was unable to accept debit or credit cards during meal times. The Weekend Backpack pro- oatmeal packets, applesauce, gram is designed for kids liv- and milk for breakfast; cheese ing in poverty to have access and crackers, juice and raisins Honey, I broke the internet to nutritional meals during the for lunch; and Easy Mac, grano- weekends when they don’t have la bars, fruit and other snacks Highline’s web access took the day off, and access to the free or reduced for dinner. lunches their schools provide. Sadly, poverty may affect students felt its absence on and off campus “Hungry children seem to more of your neighbors than have a hard time focusing in you realize. class,” said Cami Malmanger, “We have a lot of kids grow- By Maren Parker into the early ‘90s. utive director of Information the Family Center and volun- ing up in poverty,” said Kris Staff Reporter There was no email. No Wi- Technology Services. teer coordinator for Parkside Van Gasken, executive director Fi. “It was caused by a car ac- Elementary School. “We often of the food bank. “Over 90 per- Many around Highline are No credit or debit card cident that took out a [Cen- see kids having difficulty con- cent of kids in the area are in probably adding the internet transactions at Chartwells or turyLink] fiber optic cable,” centrating or acting out when free or reduced lunch income to their lists of things to be the Bookstore. Wrye said. they aren’t getting enough to eat range.” thankful for tomorrow after It was one of those sobering The campus’ Wi-Fi was at home.” At Midway and Madrona the campus went without it instances where you don’t ap- down from Sunday night to Steven Lucksan, head of the elementaries, 92 to 95 percent at the start of Thanksgiving preciate what you have until Monday afternoon. Weekend Backpack program week. you lose it. People all over campus were for the Des Moines Area Food see Backpack, page 16 A fiber optic outage due to “Our internet service pro- affected due to Canvas and an accident on Des Moines vider had a problem in their Memorial Drive on Sunday network that cut off our net- night plunged the campus back work,” said Tim Wrye, exec- see Internet, page 16

Students favor immigration reform

By Agatha Pacheco children who were born in the have a positive outlook on im- Staff Reporter United States to apply for a tem- migration and the president’s porary status that allows them immigration system fixes. Many in the Highline com- to obtain a legal work permit One student said that it isn’t munity say they support Pres- and Social Security card. perfect but it’s good enough. ident Obama’s executive order The new executive order “I think it’s a step in the on immigration, which he an- is much like the Deferred Ac- right direction in some sense,” nounced last Thursday. tion for Childhood Arriv- Aleks Bitman said. “I think Nearly 5 million undoc- als (DACA) executive order, things could be different.” umented citizens could be which allowed undocumented “Seeing that 4 percent of our affected after the president students brought here from nation are illegal immigrants Cristina Acuna/THUNDERWORD announced on Nov. 20 an ex- childhood to apply for work Volunteers unload boxes of donated food outside of the Des Moines ecutive order that will allow permits. Area Food Bank after closing hours. undocumented citizens with Many Highline students see Reform, page 16

In this issue:

Campus life 2-3 Opinion 4 Puzzles 5 Arts 6-8 Sports 9-10 Rec 11-12 Page 3 Page 9 Page 11 Food 13 Students talk about Watch Stowell’s The Nutcracker Men’s basketball starts News 14-16 their Turkey Day traditions danced for the last time season with a double win Page 2 Campus Life | Highline College | November 26, 2014 Winter weather brings frosty dangers

By Naseem Tirhi Staff Reporter Strange man seen As the thermometer flirts by Building 8 with freezing, campus main- tenance workers have a game A person was seen staring plan to keep Highline operating down into the drainage grate should snow start falling. for over six hours on Nov. 23. Provided any snow dump is The person was reported to not enough to close the school, have been at the grate on the Director of Facilities and Op- west side of Building 8. He erations Barry Holldorf is pre- was there from about 6 a.m. pared to make navigating the to noon. campus reasonably safe. Primary concerns are icy or Student uses 911 slushy walkways and stairs. The call box for car parking lots need to be plowed so curbs can be seen and park- A student was having car ing stalls are visible. trouble at the entrance of the Snow plowing begins on the East Lot on Nov. 20. Another pathways and parking lots at student used the 911 Callbox 5:30 a.m., starting with the inner to call it in. After dispatch campus pathways and walkways. contacted Public Safety they If ice is the only issue, de-icing be- went out to the lot but the car gins at around 7:30 a.m. The East Lot is the first was already being pushed out File photoTHUNDERWORD parking area cleared, as it is of the lot by the owner. Students need to use extreme caution during winter months, since the weather gets colder and icy. the most popular, followed by the South Lot and the North Student faints Lot is last, Holldorf said. This during class is because the steep entrance then it can be plowed, Holldorf tion about reaching the campus. concrete structures. in the North Lot is extremely said he contacts Larry Yok, vice They can also sign up for text Dress in plenty of layers to A female student passed dangerous when there is snow president of Administrative alerts from the college about keep warm in these older build- out during one of her class- and ice. Services, and suggests a campus emergency conditions on cam- ings, Holldorf said. es on Nov. 18. Public Safety If a lot becomes unmanage- closure. pus by visiting https://hcctex- If the inclement weather in- arrived and she did not need able, it is abandoned and more If the decision is made to talerts.highline.edu. volves a lot of rain, Holldorf further medical assistance. effort is put into the remaining keep the campus open, students Once students are able to said ground water seeping in Her friend was called and lots, he said. should use caution when using reach campus, there are other campus buildings can cause took her home. As the lots are being cleared, stairs and use the railings as conditions they should be aware major damage. students are asked to slow down they are unable to be plowed of, Holldorf said. Highline has “spent over and be cautious of the plows and can be very slippery, Holl- Older buildings on the upper $180,000 in the last year repair- Multiple cars and other students. dorf said. region of the campus become ing the underground storm sys- crash in south lot If conditions are too dan- Students should attention to difficult to manage in the win- tem,” Holldorf said, “but it can gerous or snow is falling faster local news stations for informa- ter, as they are non-insulted still be an issue.” Three vehicles got into an accident on Nov. 19. The ac- cident occurred at the west donate until Jan. 31. an English class or not. Attend a breakfast entrance of the South Park- with legislators ing Lot. Students can Campus will be perform at event closed for holiday A Legislative breakfast will Student’s car is be hosted on Dec. 3, from 7:30 bumped in lot Workshop to help The writing center is hosting Highline’s campus will be to 9 a.m. The breakfast will be students with final an open mic event on Thursday, closed from Nov. 27 to Nov. in Building 8, in the Mt. Olym- A student’s vehicle was Dec. 4 from 1:30 to 2:25 p.m. 28, so students and faculty can pus and Mt. Constance rooms. hit on the left side of the rear A writing workshop geared The event will be in Building enjoy their Thanksgiving hol- Students and staff are invited to bumper. The incident took towards English 101 students 26, room 319i. iday. attend and the breakfast is free. place in the South Lot on will be hosted Nov. 26 from 10 Students are invited to at- There will be no classes, no State representatives will be Nov. 19. Public Safety told to 10:50 a.m. tend, either to perform or just Science Seminar, and all offices there to have an open discussion the student to call the Wash- The workshop, titled listen. will be closed. with the people who attend. ington State Patrol and file a “Self-Assessment and Writing Students can perform short report with them. Portfolio Cover Letters” will stories, poetry, or essays and help students write strong cov- they have up to five minutes to Student taken er letters and be able to access perform. their own writing for their En- Open mic events are hosted to hospital glish final. every first Thursday of the month. Students are encouraged to WINTER 2015 A student had a seizure at bring drafts of their final port- Workshop to Building 17 on Nov. 18. 911 folio. Take Journalism 101 Item was called and the student teach grammar was taken to St. Francis Hos- No. 4231, 11 am daily, or pital by ambulance. Global day A writing workshop to help J105, Photo Journalism to give back students with punctuation will be held on Dec. 2, from 1:30 to 2:20 Item No. 4233, 1:10 pm Unknown person Highline is participating in p.m. in Building 26, room 319i. daily for Winter Quarter. stole food a global day dedicated to giving This workshop, hosted by back called Giving Tuesday on Highline’s Writing Center, A staff member had their Dec. 2. will teach students how to use food stolen at Building 99 Donation bins will be set up “tricky” punctuation marks, on Nov. 20. The employee all over campus. Cash dona- such as semicolons, colons, dash- stepped away for a moment tions will help fund the High- es, apostrophes and hyphens. and after returning it was line Foundation, which gives All students are welcome to gone. students scholarships and fi- attend the workshop, regardless - compiled by Asi Sualoa nancial aid. You will be able to if they are currently enrolled in November 26 , 2014 | Highline College | Campus Life Page 3 Thanksgiving will bring diversity to the table For Highline’s diverse stu- ence and bridging cultures. dent population, the Thanksgiv- Students also said that ing experience is united in good Thanksgiving should be a time food and family gatherings. of reflection. Highline’s diverse student “Thanksgiving, for me, is a body has incorporated some time to reflect on everything I multicultural aspects into their should be grateful for and it’s Thanksgiving Day, with many a reminder that I need to work eating foods respective to their even harder in the future,” said cultures as well as the tradition- Highline student Nathaniel, al turkey and mashed potatoes. who did not give his last name. “I celebrate Thanksgiving “Thanksgiving always makes because I like to remember to me think of the grandios- be thankful of all that I’m bless- ity of American history,” ed with,” said student Deborah said student Jeremiah Wood. Hong. “Our tradition is mostly Not all students are tradition- having a feast filled with Korean al with the way they celebrate food and getting together with Thanksgiving, some not cele- family. We have egg rolls, rice, brating at all. ribs, salad, and seasoned crabs.” Edward Lee, a Highline stu- Anton Belding, a student dent from Korea, said he would with Native American roots, not celebrate Thanksgiving said his relatives come together but in Korea there is a similar for turkey, biscuits and gravy, Christian holiday in which peo- and sparkling cider. ple stay home with their fami- “We all write down what lies or go out and go to church. we’re thankful for and put it in Vinh Banh/ THUNDERWORD “I am Buddhist, so I don’t cel- a jar,” he said. Then, everyone ebrate Thanksgiving,” he said. draws a card and reads it aloud. Autum Hopkins has to leave with pilof, a rice dish with fried with a special Ukrainian salad. “I love Thanksgiving because it Sumeet Samra said that in room in her stomach for extra dough on the bottom. A dessert Some of the students will cele- means there’s no school,” said her family, everyone brings ran- plates of food. of tea, cookies, cake and jam brate Turkey Day a little different- student Caden Tongue. dom board games for the kids “After we cook and have din- concludes the meal. ly, due to their food preferences. “We go get Jack in the Box. but that some adults can’t resist ner with our immediate family, “There’s always either Russian Highline student Kristina I’m not kidding,” said student joining in on the fun. we then go visit other family or Azeri music playing in the back- Jamison is a vegan, so her fami- Mail Mohammed. For Vincent Cordova, members and eat some more,” ground. We might get up a couple ly dinner is slightly different. For many who work in re- Thanksgiving entails a fami- Hopkins said. times to go dance,” she said. “Being vegan, we eat a tofu tur- tail, Thanksgiving means Black ly potluck with Mexican and In Danielle Aliyeva’s family, Aliyeva said that she looks key and focus on dressing, salad Thursday and Black Friday. American flavors. Thanksgiving dinner is a four- forward to Thanksgiving as a and sweet potatoes,” said Jamison. “I usually eat dinner with my “We take any excuse we can to course event. chance to eat special food and Another student said they family, but this Thanksgiving I get together,” he said. “All we re- “For appetizers we have all catch up with cousins. would also be having a vegan will be working,” said McGuire. ally do is have all of us show up at sorts of different cheeses and Ukrainian student Delika Isak Thanksgiving. With each family putting one of my aunts’ houses and just kalbasa [kielbasa sausage],” she partakes in two separate dinners, “This will be my first Veg- their own twist on a timeless bring a ton of food for us all.” said. “Then we have a nice variety but for the same purpose. an Thanksgiving,” said Terah holiday of thankfulness and For Mindy Steinmetz, of Russian salads like carrot salad “We celebrate Thanksgiving Whitehurst. turkey, Highline’s students and Thanksgiving is a time for the and stolichnaya salad which is a and Harvest Day, which basical- For Shireen Rabbo, who has faculty members will get four Chinese and caucasian sides salad that has potatoes, carrots, ly the same holiday in Ukraine,” Palestinian heritage, Thanks- days off to enjoy the break. of her family to come together peas, eggs, mayo, apples, and a said Isak. giving’s roots with the Pilgrims Staff reporters Eric Angal, Raoul and enjoy dishes such as turkey few other ingredients.” Isak and her family celebrate and Native Americans makes it Luy, Charles Prater and Doug and sweet potatoes topped with As the main course, Aliye- both holidays here in America, a celebration particularly rele- McDaniel contributed to this marshmallows. va said that turkey is paired with the same traditional foods vant to the immigrant experi- story. Students talk higher education budget over breakfast

By Cristina Acuna R-47th District State Sen. Joe aims at demanding legislative Staff Reporter Fain, D-33rd District State Sen. action. Karen Keiser, R-30th District “There has been talk but Legislators and students will State Rep. Linda Kochmar and nothing has happened,” Bris- discuss higher education fund- D-33rd District State Rep. Tina bane said. ing over coffee and bagels at the Orwall. “This is our third solid year Annual Legislative Breakfast on “[We will present] the state- when we’re geared to making Dec. 3. wide objectives for community things happen in Olympia,” she Laura Yanez, the president of and technical college students,” said. Student Government, said that Brown said. “We’re practicing She said the 33 technical and a lot of work and collaboration having a unified voice. The community colleges met last went into putting this event to- most basic message we’re trying week to work on action plans. gether. to get across is that basic educa- “We spend a lot of time ed- “We meet every quarter with tion is evolving.” ucating students and encour- 33 community and technical Brown said the Legislative aging them to connect with colleges in Washington State,” Laura Yanez Latonya Brisbane Breakfast has succeeded in the their district rep.,” Brisbane Yanez said. “In the spring, past at informing legislators of said. “The foundation of what students write the Legislative the students’ priorities and giv- WACTCSA is doing lies in Agenda, where we discuss our cation as K-14, allowing EBT to student under these circum- ing a “face to the student con- building relationships with leg- legislative priorities.” be used on campus, allocating stances. stituents they serve.” islators.” Yanez said these 33 schools more funding for textbooks and “We invited legislators from “Our Legislative Breakfast The Legislative Breakfast are members of the Washing- finding new revenue sources for our district to attend our Leg- also acknowledges that higher will take place at the Mt. Con- ton Community and Technical higher education. islative Breakfast,” said Associ- education is a very costly en- stance room of the Student College Student Association, Yanez said the breakfast pro- ate Dean for Student Programs deavor for the state,” Brown Union from 7:30 to 10 a.m. which aim at protecting and vides an opportunity to discuss Jonathan Brown. “We don’t said. “We always make a point “Basic education is insuffi- dedicating legislative support issues such as the tuition in- discriminate by the legislator’s to thank legislators who advo- cient when it is defined as a high and funding to community and creases of the last 10 years. political party or position. Our cate funding for higher ed.” school diploma,” said Brown. technical colleges. She also said it affords stu- focus is on the legislators that Latonya Brisbane, Speaker of “To have an above poverty This group’s priorities for the dents a chance to paint a picture represent our students.” the Caucuses for Student Gov- wage, higher education is need- year are redefining basic edu- of what it is like to be a college These legislators include ernment, said this year’s event ed,” he said. Page 4 Opinion | Highline College | November 26, 2014

Color should not matter Happy Thanksgiving Day Wish By: Harry Schwendemann

We have made progress in treating everyone the same re- gardless of their skin tone, but we haven’t made enough. On Aug. 9 a white officer named Darren Wilson shot an unarmed, African-American teenager named Michael Brown, in Ferguson, Mo. On Nov. 24 a St. Louis County grand jury decided that the officer responsible should not be charged for the murder. The decision resulted in riots and protests around the country. A grand jury does not decide whether an individual is guilty or not, but whether they should be charged and brought to trial. The grand jury’s decision doesn’t change the fact that people are still treated differently because of the color of their skin. And they aren’t treated well. We may never become a colorblind society but that is what we should strive for. Right now people are looking at the fact that another black teen was killed by a white officer, and how wrong that is. We should be striving to get to a place where the color of someone’s skin doesn’t make a situation worse. We should be upset that a life was unnecessarily lost regard- less of what the person’s skin tone was. Someone’s son died. Someone will never see his or her cousin, nephew, uncle or brother ever again. A human being is gone from this Earth forever. And it’s not wrong because the teen was black, it’s not wrong The truth about Thanksgiving because it was a white man who killed him. It’s wrong because a person was killed. Thanksgiving is a time of Nowadays, Thanksgiving is We have a problem as a society. family togetherness and good all about having a turkey with We still treat people of color badly, just because they are of food, but it has a bloody history your family and giving thanks color. not many people stop to think to all the things we take for A person is a person regardless of their skin tone. about. granted. People know that the A person of color has emotions, a brain and a heart just like Around 1614, explorers from natives were mistreated and anyone of another race. England had started to make killed by Englishmen, but few So instead of focusing on the fact that another black teen their way over to America. Na- realize that the feast associated was killed, let’s focus on the fact that a human being died. tive Americans, mostly from with Thanksgiving was actually We have a long way to go to get where we need to be. the Patuxet tribe, were taken a massacre. Even if we never get there, we should be constantly striving over to England to be used as Even in 2014, Native Ameri- to get there. slaves. Most of the natives who cans are being mistreated. Dur- We need to get to a place where the color of your skin were left in America were killed ing September a girl was sus- by smallpox, leaving a few doz- doesn’t affect how you are treated. Commentary pended from school in Ohio for en members of the tribe as sur- We can do better. speaking in her tribe’s language vivors. Sam McCullough during class. When the pilgrims, who During October, a Pennsyl- the Pequots and the new Puri- were also Puritans, came over vania school forced a little boy Donate for Thanksgiving tans fought each other, leading in 1621, the Patuxet tribe’s pop- to cut his hair to adhere to the ulation was down at least 60 to many deaths on both sides. Thanksgiving is the time to be thankful, and give to those school’s dress code. This boy’s percent due to diseases brought In 1637, more than 700 who are less fortunate. tribe believed that someone’s over by explorers in the early members of the Pequot Tribe It doesn’t have to be much. power is associated with the 17th century. One of the surviv- gathered for their annual Green Nothing is too little and nothing is too much. length of their hair and dis- ing members was a man named Corn festival. This is the feast Not everyone can cook or plan a gathering, but this is some- courages members from cutting Squanto, who had endured slav- that led to present-day Thanks- thing that everyone can participate in. their hair. ery and knew how to speak Eng- giving. During the festival, Donating online is available for those who don’t want to On Halloween, people wear lish. At the end of the pilgrims’ Englishmen surrounded the physically move to give back. tribe. The natives were either skimpy costumes with head- first year in America, they held Or there are businesses that accept donations and will do the shot or clubbed to death and dresses, calling themselves “sexy a feast in Squanto’s honor. This work for you. their village was burned to the natives” without realizing that was not Thanksgiving. The United Methodist Church at 22225 9th Ave. S. in Des ground. This was the English- a headdress is associated with Even though the pilgrims leadership and honor in almost Moines will be giving Thanksgiving food to low income resi- men’s way of getting revenge for had accepted and been accepted all Native American tribes. dents in Des Moines, SeaTac and Kent. You can donate food at the fighting that had happened by the Natives, the new group of So, this Thanksgiving, have their location or you can donate money at http://myfoodbank. earlier in the year. Puritans who came from Eng- fun with your family. Eat as com. Throughout history, it be- much as you want and don’t land were less welcoming to the While we sit around and eat good food and enjoy family fel- came common to have a feast feel guilty. But, remember the natives. The new Puritans start- lowship there is someone in our community or a surrounding after a battle. This was to give origins of Thanksgiving and do ed to take land that belonged to community with no food to eat. thanks to God for protecting not participate in the erasure of other Native American tribes, them while they had fought. They may not even have a home to lie in. Native American history. such as the Pequot Tribe. Ten- Eventually, Abraham Lincoln, We have to remember those in need because they matter and sions started to rise and Squan- the 16th president of the United are important too. Sam McCoullough is the to tried to ease tensions with a States, decreed Thanksgiving So enjoy Thanksgiving tomorrow, and give back. News Editor for the Thunder- treaty. This did not work and Day a national holiday. Happy Thanksgiving! word.

E-Mail: [email protected] the Staff ‘‘ I was strung out on drugs, now I’m strung out on school.” Andie Munkh-Erdene Editor-in-Chief Cristina Acuña Reporters Eric Angal, Lisa Armitage, Katelyn Beach, Kaylie Bentler, Bryan Braungardt, Nathan Photo Editor Enkh Munkh-Erdene Managing Editor Agatha Pacheco Brewster, Felipe Cervantes, Rachael Gathoni, Nichole Johns, Kaliko Kahoonei, Anastasia Photographer Business Manager Savana Smith News Editor Sam McCullough Kharitonova, Brian Lowrey, Raoul Luy, Douglas McDaniel, Maren Parker, Charles Prater, Oliver Perry, Mohit Sharma, Rodney Serrano, Christopher Sharpe, Jon Sharpe, Elizabeth Advisers Dr. T.M. Sell Arts Editor Kayla Dickson Spruel, Victoria Srey, Asi Sualoa, Madison Thayne, Tiffany Thompson, Naseem Tirhi, Inna Gene Achziger Sports Editor James Keum Tsygankova-Ly, Andrew Wall, Cornelius Williams, Jennifer Zayshlyy Opinion Editor Kiki Turner Graphics Editors Vinh Banh, Alvin Indalecio

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Kindness should extend beyond just the holidays It seems like only during the holidays do we make an effort to treat one another with kindness. When people are caught up in the holiday spirit, they often decide to be nice and friendly. The holidays are the only time some people see their family. For other people the holidays are the only time they do something nice for someone else. Why is that? Many people celebrate Christmas, but not always because they are Christians or because they practice Christianity, but because it’s a festive holiday where you spend time with family, eat good food, and give gifts to show appreciation to those you love. Waiting until the holidays to spend time with your family and be nice to people is like waiting until someone is dead to send them flowers. Why not send them flowers while they’re alive? Why wait until the holidays to donate to charity or spend time with your family? People are starving all year, not just during the holidays. But the holidays are the time when people feel like giving and spreading their wealth and joy. We should really be like this all the time. We don’t have to wait until a holiday comes around to prepare good food and gather together with family and have a good time. We don’t have to wait until Christmas to buy gifts for the people you love. Or for anyone in that matter. I treasure the time I’ve spent here We don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving to donate food, or wait until Christmas to donate money or toys for children in need. This week marks the end of taught me countless of things The reality is that all year long kids become orphans and all my time at the Thunderword, not only about journalism and year long people are hungry. and when I’m done with finals, editing newspapers, but also We allow the seasons to dictate what we do and when we do it. it will also be the end of my time about politics, academics and What we do during the few months of the year for the holi- at Highline. life in general. days we should do all year round. After withdrawing from Although I’ve often cursed Instead of being in the Christmas spirit, we can be in the Western two years ago, I re- in frustration at the jamming life spirit. luctantly enrolled at a college I printers and the complicated Life is worth celebrating no matter what the season. never thought about attending iMacs of the newsroom, leav- before, much less coming to ing this cave behind will feel a love. lot like leaving home. This is a Now, when I look back at all place where I’ve spent a vast ma- Farewell to those who are that has transpired in my time jority of my time, especially this here, I’m eternally grateful that last quarter as editor. bidding Highline farewell I came across this school and This is where I take my mid- joined the newspaper staff be- morning power naps on the old It’s time to say farewell to the students who won’t be return- cause the lessons I’ve learned, Cristina Acuna couches under the blue Snug- ing for Winter Quarter. the people I’ve met and the ex- gie a former editor abandoned They are moving on to the next stage in their life. periences I’ve had here have Commentary several quarters ago; where I get They may go to another school or university. They might played a big role in shaping the to talk about my personal life even go into a career or working full time. person I am today. met the dragon that lurks in more than I should and have Though I was then employed the shadows of the sepulchral people laugh at my expense be- Some might even start a family. by the Highline Writing Center, cave we call the newsroom, the cause I’m such a self-centered Whatever the case may be, being at Highline helped them where I also learned a great deal Thunder Master—most com- drama queen; where guinea get there. and made meaningful connec- monly known as Dr. T.M. Sell. pigs will forever be associated Through the classes you took, to the people you met here at tions, I have been part of the “No music in the news- with my name and my country; Highline, all played a part of where you are today. Thunderword since spring of room!” he growled at me the and where I learned that people But what matters most is they are able to apply whatever they 2013 when I took Journalism first time I met him, which make stories worth reading. learned here at Highline to their life. 101 with Uncle Gene (Profes- definitely scared me into keep- I wanted to end this last col- Whatever life lesson they learned, they are able to relate it to sor Achziger to you) to whom I ing my headphones tucked away umn with a profound, artfully their life and maybe help someone else. owe a huge apology for being a for the remainder of the school written final thought. But I can’t slacker and barely showing up. year. think of anything, so I’ll offer Going to school isn’t just about getting an education. It is also In my defense, I didn’t become But it didn’t take long for some advice instead. Whether about the relationships you build, and the life lessons you learn. truly invested in the paper un- me to discover that beneath Highline is just a pit stop in So although we are sad to see you go, we are happy for til the advanced class granted his fire-breathing exterior was your academic journey or the your success. me the freedom to write about a pretty awesome dude who, final step towards your degree, Go out and explore the world and enjoy your life. things that really interested me. along with Uncle Gene and the enjoy your time here because it The time is now. In Advanced Journalism, I editors who came before me, truly is a wonderful place.

E-Mail: [email protected] the Staff ‘‘ I’m addicted to crack...... ing my back! ” Andie Munkh-Erdene Editor-in-Chief Cristina Acuña Reporters Eric Angal, Lisa Armitage, Katelyn Beach, Kaylie Bentler, Bryan Braungardt, Nathan Photo Editor Enkh Munkh-Erdene Managing Editor Agatha Pacheco Brewster, Felipe Cervantes, Rachael Gathoni, Nichole Johns, Kaliko Kahoonei, Anastasia Photographer Business Manager Savana Smith News Editor Sam McCullough Kharitonova, Brian Lowrey, Raoul Luy, Douglas McDaniel, Maren Parker, Charles Prater, Oliver Perry, Mohit Sharma, Rodney Serrano, Christopher Sharpe, Jon Sharpe, Elizabeth Advisers Dr. T.M. Sell Arts Editor Kayla Dickson Spruel, Victoria Srey, Asi Sualoa, Madison Thayne, Tiffany Thompson, Naseem Tirhi, Inna Gene Achziger Sports Editor James Keum Tsygankova-Ly, Andrew Wall, Cornelius Williams, Jennifer Zayshlyy Opinion Editor Kiki Turner Graphics Editors Vinh Banh, Alvin Indalecio

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By Nichole Johns Staff Reporter

The Federal Way Symphony and an ensemble of local vocal- ists sing Hallelujah together for local audiences next month. The concert will be held at Des Moines Beach Park Event Center on Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. Every year the Federal Way Symphony and choir performs Handel’s Messiah, a work in- spired by the story of Christ’s life. The symphony earlier per- Anna Miller formed the concert in Novem- ber in Federal Way. The hard work is multiplied Music Director Brian Dav- with their first show in Des enport conducts the orchestra, Moines. while also leading the Federal “Our Messiah is an annual Way Symphony singers, along production. However, this is with vocal group Breath of Aire our first year expanding to add and several guest soloists. Pacific Northwest choir Breath of Aire will perform The Messiah with Federal Way Symphony on Dec. 5 a Des Moines performance,” Breath of Aire is a Kent- at Des Moines Beach Park Event Center. said Miller. based choir whose roster draws “We are thankful to the City from all over the state of Wash- of Des Moines for sponsoring ington. tle Symphony. senting world class music to our The most famous piece from this production and allowing Their background ranges It is a rare treat to hear art- community,” said Miller. The Messiah is the Hallelujah us the opportunity to share our from first-year singers to pro- ists of this caliber here in our “Each individual musician Chorus. music with a new community,” fessional musicians. community, and we want you to spends his or her own time “Audience members are in- she said. Also performing will be spe- have the opportunity to experi- practicing daily,” said Miller. vited to stand and sing along Tickets are on sale now, cial guest soloists Megan Che- ence their voices in an intimate, “The rich sound of our two with us for this piece,” said 18 and under are free, $15 for novick from Bellevue, Heidi local setting,” said Anna Mill- choirs, backed by a profession- Miller. students, 19 and above with a Vanderford from Seattle, Brit- er, the executive director of the al orchestra and highlighted by Over all the show will be student identification, $15 for tney McClary from University Federal Way Symphony. guest soloists’ voices will truly three hours long including in- seniors in advanced or $20 at Place, Tim Janecke from Wood- Federal Way and Breath of amaze and inspire you,” said termission. the door, and $20 for adults in inville, and Ryan Bede from Ta- Aire singers have been practic- Miller “Of course it takes more than advanced or $25 at the door. coma. ing weekly while the orchestra The audience will be hearing just a wonderful professional “Whether Messiah is already “The guest soloists this year holds one rehearsal prior to the selections from The Messiah artist to hold a concert, our vol- your family’s holiday tradition is truly amazing. Several of performance. composed in 1741 by George unteers and staff help with set or this is your first time attend- them have performed on stages “Our professional orchestra Frideric Handel and of course up, box office, and concert sup- ing, audiences of all ages will such as Seattle Opera and Seat- has over a 30 year history of pre- the famous Hallelujah Chorus. port as well,” said Miller. love this concert,” said Miller. Run, parade and light up holidays this weekend

By Nathan Brewster ing event, there will also be a Point Defiance Park will also For those who celebrate a va- from Dec. 26- Dec. 30. Staff Reporter costume contest and crafts and feature their own version of the riety of different holidays, there All of the events will be held games for children while their event called Zoolights that will will be a Festival of Lights at at the Seattle Children’s Muse- With Thanksgiving just parents are running or walking begin Nov. 28, the day after the Seattle Children’s Museum, um, 305 Harrison St in Seattle around the corner and the smell the events. Thanksgiving, with Point De- which will welcome the holiday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. of turkey in the air, and there Another Turkey Trot race fiance Park Zoo holding their in style. Throughout the holiday are many things to go and see to will also be featured in Puyallup event from 5:30-8:30 p.m. daily The Seattle Children’s mu- season and starting this week, walk off all the extra carbs you on Nov. 27 at 115 S. Meridian at at 5400 N. Pearl St. in Tacoma. seum will feature Diwali, Ha- there will be a lot of events such may get this holiday season. 9 a.m. However, if animals are not nukah, Kwanzaa, Christmas as the Festival of Trees or the For those of you who want to If running is not your niche your cup of tea, there is always Around the World and San- Garden d’lights at Bellevue bo- burn off those extra calories be- though, there are many things the Macy’s Thanksgiving Pa- ta Lucia all at different times tanical garden which creates a fore the buffet, Tacoma is host- that you can go out and view to rade. through the months of Novem- beautiful atmosphere between ing the Turkey Trot, a 5k run- get yourself in the holiday spirit. The event always occurs the ber and December in down- lights and nature. ning/ 2k walking event that will Wildlights returns to Wood- day after Thanksgiving to bring town Seattle. The Festival of Trees is cur- be held at Norpoint in Tacoma land Park Zoo where it will fea- the focus into the winter season The Diwali holiday will start rently being held at Fairmont at 1736 Pacific Ave. at 9 a.m. ture lights and animals that are for the city. off at the museum from Nov. Olympic Hotel on 411 Univer- Jose Goroste, who works to themed around the Christmas The parade contains a vari- 28- Dec. 4t. Christmas Around sity St. in Seattle and lasts until coordinate the event at Metro season. ety of floats, marching bands the World will then take the Dec. 3. Parks Tacoma, said they expect There will be new LED lights from local high schools and acts limelight from Dec. 5- Dec 11. The Garden d’lights at Bel- it will be a well-attended event. and the zoo will feature a live such as choreographed dancing. Hanukah becomes the next levue begins on Nov. 29 and is “We are estimating around reindeer exhibit. It will cost The parade route will start at holiday celebrated from Dec. open until Jan. 3. It is $5 per 1,300 people,” Goroste said. “I adults $9.75 for a ticket while 7th Avenue and Pine Street and 12- Dec. 18. Santa Lucia, also person but from Dec. 1-4 and think it’s such a tradition and children go for $6. Woodland ends at 4th Avenue, in between known as the feast of St. Lucy, Dec. 8-11 the event will be free so big for us. This will be the Park zoo will be holding this Westlake Center and Macy’s will be featured from Dec. 19- to the public. event’s 20th year. ” event at 5-9 p.m. daily at 500 with the parade kicking off at 9 Dec 23. Finally, Kwanzaa will It will be held at 12001 Main On top of this running/walk- Phinney Ave. N. in Seattle. a.m. finish off the Festival of Lights St. in Bellevue. November 26, 2014 | Highline College | Arts Page 7

Arts Calendar Theme park decorates for holidays By Lisa Armitage rides are decorated and the •The Burien Actors The- Staff Reporter fences at the entrance are dec- atre will be premiering their orated as well. They decorate production of Bob’s Holiday Wild Waves is welcoming everything,” said Barbara Ruse, Christmas Party on Nov 28. the Christmas season by host- who has attended the show be- This comedic production ing the Holiday with Lights in fore. highlights the highs and lows Federal Way. Holiday with Lights will of a traditional office party The seasonal celebration be- run throughout December and while staying witty and irrev- gan seven years ago but shut through Jan. 4. erent. down when Six Flags purchased Adults over 48” pay $12.99 at This show is suitable for the amusement park. The com- the front gate or $9.99 online. people ages 13 and older pany resurrected the event in Children under 48” pay $9.99 at due to adult content and lan- 2012. the front gate or online. A group guage. Ticket prices range This year there are more of 12 or more pays $7.99 online from $7 to $20 with student than 25 rides operating as well only. Seniors 55 and older pay tickets priced at $10. Bring as Santa at the North Pole, Toy- Wild Waves park-goers riding the Disk’O Flashback $9.99 at the front gate only. nonperishable food for lo- land for Santa’s little helpers Military members with ID (1 cal food banks and get $2 and tons of holiday lights. West Territory, and Kiddie Land. can attend Toyland, located at per) pay $9.99 at the front gate off ticket, with one $2 food “We have 1 million lights Santa will be located at the Kiddie Land, where kids can or online. AAA (member card donation discount per ticket. that light up throughout the North Pole in Lumberjack Falls play in a falling snow tent; write required) pay $9.99 at the gate Tickets are available online park and it’s beautiful,” said between Dec. 5 and Dec. 23. letters to Santa; and enjoy holi- only. Kids younger than 2 get in at burienactorstheatre.org or Amy Wallsmith, marketing di- Kids can take a picture with day crafts from 5 p.m. to 9 dai- for free. Tickets are also avail- by calling 206-242-5180. rector. him and tell him what they ly. They can also join Rudolph able at Safeway for $9.99. Sections of the park that are want for Christmas. He arrives and Frosty for a cheerful sing- Tickets go on sale today. Sea- •Break out the old Christ- opened include Celebration at 5:30 p.m. each day. a-long. son passes are in effect during mas sweaters this season Square, Northwest Territory, Old Children younger than 12 “It’s super cool and all the Holiday with Lights. when the Seattle Men’s Cho- rus presents ...Our Gay Ap- parel. This production will be held at Benaroya Hall will Don’t go broke with ticket brokers feature classic holiday songs along with new hit singles, and a special appearance Whether it means scourging you to purchase tickets from from broker sites.” opening weekend from for pizza coupons or waiting in the official websites, local the- Another thing to consid- award winning broadway ac- line for Black Friday deals, ev- ater companies are hoping to er is why the show is priced at tress, Linda Eder. erybody wants to save money. steer people in the sensible di- what it is. It’s easy to forget how This production will be One time you shouldn’t be rection. many people work on a produc- running on the weekends stingy, however, is when pay- “It is always best to check tion and that they need to get from Nov. 29 to Dec. 22. ing for performance tickets. with the arts organization di- paid. Tickets range from $28 to With the constantly ex- rectly,” said Sara Meals, the “Our prices are set,” said $78 depending on where you panding nature of the inter- public relations manager for Siano from the ACT Theatre. are seated. For more infor- net, many people are turning the Seattle Repertory Theatre. “It’s how we pay our artists and mation, or for tickets to the to Google to quickly find the “They will be the cheapest that keep the lights on.” event, please visit tickets.fly- “best deals.” But when it comes you will find every time.” To prevent future mishaps, inghouse.org. to the arts, what many people Meanwhile, the 5th Ave- Bridget Summers from the 5th don’t realize is that they may be Commentary nue has taken matters into its Avenue Theatre compiled this •Indulge your inner thes- splurging rather than saving. own hands in order to fight the list of official websites for local pian this weekend when the Online broker sites and Kayla Dickson trending epidemic. theaters. Lakewood Playhouse pres- scalpers frequently purchase Mark Siano, the public rela- “We put notes on the seats • The 5th Avenue Theatre: ents its last weekend of Lit- large blocks of tickets for a tions manager for the ACT during the Kinky Boots per- 5thavenue.org tle Women by Lousia May variety of performances, and Theatre in Seattle. “Broker formances letting our patrons • ACT – A Contemporary Alcott. then resell those tickets to the sites and scalpers know that know of the scalping issue and Theatre: acttheatre.org The play will be performed public for double or triple the the window is short for proven how to report fraud,” Bridget • Pacific Northwest Ballet: on Friday and Saturday cost they paid for them. Un- blockbusters and that they sell Summers said. pnb.org at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 fortunately, the brokers tend to out quick.” Another advantage to buy- • Seattle Men’s Chorus fly- p.m. Tickets are available attempt to make their web pag- Despite being a sketchy ing your tickets from an offi- inghouse.org online at lakewoodplayhouse. es look as official as possible, business, third-party ticket cial source is the abundance of • Seattle Repertory Theatre: org or at the box office and which can be confusing to the brokers are conducting a legal customer service available. seattlerep.org cost $25 general admission, average theater patron. business practice in the state “We have the best customer • Seattle Symphony: seat- $22 with a military ID, $21 for Bridget Summers, the pub- Washington. And although service and if you are not able tlesymphony.org/symphony seniors and $19 for students lic relations manager for the many theaters try to make ev- to attend a performance we can • Seattle Theater Group (STG and educators. The Lake- 5th Avenue Theatre, said many ery experience as accommo- help you exchange your tick- Presents) ~The Paramount wood Playhouse is located at people are putting their pur- dating as possible, there isn’t ets for another performance,” Theatre: stgpresents.org 5729 Lakewood Towne Cen- chases in jeopardy by buying much they can do in the way of Summers said. “That’s some- • Village Theatre: villagethe- ter Blvd SW in Lakewood. through broker sites. fake tickets. thing typically not available atre.org •Get a photo for the christ- “Patrons are buying tickets “We have has scalpers on a mas card while supporting a and having to pay two to three limited basis in the past, but good cause at Crystal Creek times as much. In Pirates of no fun stories on fake tickets,” U-Cut Tree Farm this week- Penzance, the tickets cost $80 Siano said. end. to $90, but on the broker sites The 5th Avenue Theater, on The tree farm will be sell- they were paying $240,” Sum- the other hand, does the best ing photos with santa for mers said. “Also, many do not that they can to assist victims charity, and takes place this have legal business practices of upsold tickets. Friday, Nov. 28 from noon and often sell duplicate seats. “We have used ticket scan- to 3 p.m. Proceeds from the They also have cancelled date ners, like with the Chorus We are looking for men and women aged 18 - event go towards the Think show tickets still on these sites Line, that would give off a spe- 20 years old in the Seattle area to participate in Small Project, a charity that for sale.” cific tone on suspected broker a study on health behaviors. Earn up to $150 provides care packages to Fake tickets are also a huge tickets,” said Bridget Summers in amazon.com gift cards! parents and babies in the concern when buying from a from the 5th Avenue Theatre. Neonatal intensive care unit. scalper or ticket broker web- “We would then help the pa- Each family photo with santa site. tron get a refund off of the bro- Email: [email protected] costs $25. “It’s a brave new digital ker’s site and exchange their The Crystal Creek U-Cut world and its not hard for seats for $20 to the show, and Visit: Tree Farm is located at 23604 people to set up fake Google help them report the fraud.” http://depts.washington.edu/dartUW SE 192nd St. in Maple Valley. accounts to fool people,” said Although they cannot force Page 8 Arts | Highline College | November 26, 2014

PNB’s VERSION OF THE NUTCRACKER

Pacific Northwest Ballet to drop curtain on its Sendak/StowellDancing o ff to history holiday classic

By Nichole Johns Staff Reporter

Pacific Northwest Ballet is dancing its last performances of its Maurice Sendak and Kent Stowell’s Nutcracker. Since 1983 the ballet has used Stowell’s choreography and Sendak’s costumes and sets. Stowell did a lot of dance with San Francisco Ballet, which later brought him awards and an appointment as director of the Pacific Northwest Ballet. Sendak is well known for his book, Where the Wild Things Are. With two well-known artis- tic thinkers coming together, hard work led them to success- ful tours, money and big audi- ences. “We don’t have an exact quotable number, but it’s defi- nitely been over 2 million,” said Gary Tucker, a media relation’s manager for the Pacific North- west Ballet. When Stowell retired in 2005 from the ballet, Peter Boal took over and continued to use Stow- Anna Sterling/Pacific Northewst Ballet ell and Sendak’s version of The The Kent Stowell-Maurice Sendak version of The Nutcracker has been a holiday favorite in Seattle for decades. Nutcracker. For 22 years Boal was an accomplished ballet, solo, and audiences a different version of 20th century’s most prolific played by an adult dancer, and marketing the same show every principal dancer at the official the ballet, but also a new chal- choreographers. Balanchine’s grand pas de deux year after year,” said Tucker. school of the New York City lenge to our dancers,” he said. The Nutcracker is the story of is danced by the Sugar Plum Tickets are on sale now rang- Ballet. The ballet will use George a little girl who receives a nut- Fairy and her cavalier; the Sug- ing from $35 to $136. “He grew up performing Balanchine’s choreography and cracker doll as a gift on Christ- ar Plum Fairy is not presented The Nutcracker runs Nov. 28 with the New York City Ballet, Ian Falconer will be doing new mas Eve and then dreams of a in Stowell’s version. to Dec. 28 in Seattle at the Mc- so that version is near and dear costumes and sets. journey to a magical land with “Nutcracker accounts for Caw Hall. to his heart,” Tucker said. Falconer is known for his Ol- her Nutcracker Prince. about half of our ticket revenue Show times from Nov. 28 – “He has been looking into ivia books that he wrote for his Balanchine’s narrative dif- ever year, so giving the audienc- Dec. 10 are Friday-Saturday 2 the possibility of introducing a niece, and he also has extensive fers from Stowell’s primarily in es something new and different and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 new Nutcracker to our audienc- experience of designing for the that Clara and her prince are can be much-needed boost to and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11 – Dec. 28 es,” Tucker said. theater. played by children. the box office, especially when with some added matinée and “Not only would it give our Balanchine was one of the Stowell has Clara in Act 2 compared to the challenge of evening performances. Time to turn on the lights for this holiday season

By Jennifer Zayshlyy tree lighting and caroling at Big said Jill Andrews, secretary and “This event has more to to start off the holiday season Staff Reporter Catch Plaza near the intersec- Communications chairman for it than just tree lighting and with great holiday traditions,” tion of South 216th Street and Destination Des Moines. cookies,” Andrews said. “We Andrews said. Santa will be in attendance Marine View Drive South. “There are so many great want to collect non-perishable Destination Des Moines’mis- next Friday, but instead of In addition to celebrating the things going on during this food items to donate to the Des sion is to help develop aware- bringing gifts, he and his Desti- start of the holiday season, the event,” Andrews said. Monies Food Bank.” ness of the City of Des Moines nation Des Monies cohorts will city is also celebrating the debut “Elementary schools come The holiday season is hard as a great place to hold commu- use the city’s annual tree light- of its official holiday tree. and sing, as well as [have their] for some families around Des nity events. ing ceremony as an opportunity The new Douglas fir replaces photos [taken] with Santa,” she Moines because they are low on It’s a non-profit organization to collect non-perishable food two earlier trees that were sickly. said. “And we are thankful that food to bring to the table, An- working to promote and mar- items for the local food bank. “This is my favorite event of the we have sponsors that help with drews said. ket the community, focusing on This Christmas holiday sea- year because it’s so great to watch all the cookies and hot cocoa.” “We want to help these fam- activities that will help to make son for Des Moines kicks off the community come together But this year’s version is tak- ilies out by doing the best we Des Moines sustainable and liv- Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. with the official and enjoy each other’s company,” ing on a special mission. can, at the same time we want able. THUNDERSPORTS November 26, 2014 | Highline College | Page 9 T-Bird men start the season with wins

By Charles Prater line was a much closer one, but Staff Reporter the T-Birds were able to put away Yakima, 80-70. The Highline men’s basket- The T-Birds looked like their ball team has started the season usual selves with a strong first off 2-0 after wins over Peninsu- half, outscoring the Yaks 45-31. la and Yakima. But Yakima would fight its The first game for the T-Birds way back into the game by go- was a home game against the ing to the foul line and knock- Peninsula Pirates, beating them ing down free throws. 81-54. Yakima went nine for 14 The game was close at the from the free throw line in the end of the first half with High- second half, but failed to reg- line in the lead 32-25, but Pen- ister a single three in the game insula wasn’t able to keep up as going zero for seven. the T-Birds went on to outscore That wasn’t the case for for- the Pirates 49-29 in the second ward Ben Tucakovic, who went half. four for five from the three- Although the turnover ratio point line and finished with 23 wasn’t much different between points and 8 rebounds. the two teams, Highline with 14 Another key contributor Mc- and Peninsula with 18, High- Daniel who scored 21 points in line took advantage of the turn- the game and led the team in overs and scored 33 points off of minutes playing almost the en- them. tire game with 38 minutes. Highline forward Ben Tuca- Yakima had three players kovic led the T-Birds with 22 in double figures with forward points and 12 rebounds, going Anthony Robbs leading the four for six from the three-point Yaks with 13 points and 13 re- line and finishing with a dou- bounds. ble-double. “Getting off to an 2-0 start Highline guard Doug Mc- for the season assures some Daniel finished with 17 points rest,” said McDaniel. and forward Isom Brown fin- “It lets us know that if we ished with 9 points and 9 re- play together, we can accom- bounds. plish our goals regardless The Pirates were led by fresh- of what’s happening off the men guard Riley Callaghan court.” with 17 points and 6 rebounds. The next basketball game for Callaghan also went four for the men is the Alumni game on four from the free throw line Nov. 29, 2 p.m. at Highline. and knocked down three of his The current men’s basketball eight three point shots. team will face former T-Bird “The key to both wins was players in a competitive but togetherness, playing for High- Andie Munkh-Erdene/THUNDERWORD friendly game. line, playing for each other and Highline team captain Isom Brown drives for a shot against Peninsula the team captain. The T-Birds will have some I think we got the job done both time for practice, as their next nights,” said Highline’s Mc- A chance for Highline to put “We just keep playing for fort and if we keep contributing league game isn’t until Dec. 4 Daniel. another win on their record and each other and sharing the ball,” to the team and everyone plays against Bellevue at 7 p.m. The second game for High- go 3-0. said McDaniel. “It’s a team ef- their part we should be good.” Highline stumbles at NWAC tournament

By Madison Thayne losers bracket and lost to Skagit the South All-Star team 25-20, Staff Reporter Valley in two sets 25-21, 25-14. 26-24. “We just didn’t show up. They then went up against The Highline volleyball team Maybe it was nerves, but there’s the North all-Star team and lost didn’t last long at the Northwest no excuse for what happened,” 20-25,25-20, 15-14. Athletic Conference tourna- said Toth. Overall Highline’s record ment. “Last year we had a lot more was 11-3 for league and 31-17 for On Nov. 20 Highline’s volley- chemistry on the court,” said the season. ball team traveled to the Greater Highline outside hitter Megan Danielle Tabor had 217 kills Tacoma Convention Center to Smith. for the season, Alexa Toth had fight for the championships. Blue Mountain ended up a total of 439 sets, Aliya Ra- The Lady T-Birds were de- winning the NWAC tourna- nis had 194 digs, and Jessica feated quickly in their first ment after defeating Spokane in Markham had 32 blocks this match by Chemeketa 25-21, 25- three sets. season. 15, 25-16. After the volleyball team was This year the Highline vol- “Before the tournament we done with the championships leyball team will be losing half smashed them [Chemeketa],” Danielle Tabor, Megan Smith, of its players since it’s their last said Highline setter Alexa Toth. Alexa Toth, Haley Lusher, and year at Highline. On Oct. 31 Highline defeat- Leone Tanielu were selected to The team will be losing Le- Andie Munkh-Erdene/THUNDERWORD ed Chemeketa in five sets 24-26, represent the West side and play one Tanielu, Haley Lusher, Me- Luaipou Lologo and Jassica Markham block a shot by a Chemeketa 22-25, 25-21, 26-24, 15-12. in the All-Star matches. gan Smith, Jessica Markham, player. Highline then moved to the The team ended up losing to and Alexa Toth. Page 10 Sports | Highline College | November 26, 2014 T-Birds fall short from key injuries By Jimmy Keum Staff Reporter

The Lady T-Birds lost their season opener this past week- end as they traveled to Oregon for the Mt. Hood Classic. Highline lost to the host team Mt. Hood by a score of 84-73 after holding a 41-34 lead at halftime. “We came out really strong but we weren’t able to keep the energy,” said 5’5” sophomore point guard Kayla Ivy. The Thunderbirds were able to work their offense in the first half and get easy opportunity baskets and good looks from in close due to strong defense. Mt Hood was held to 32% field goal shooting in the first half compared to 50% shooting in the second half. “We were communicating defensively which helped us get out and run,” 5’8” sophomore guard Callie Remitz said. A big reason Highline lacked some energy in the sec- ond half was due to 5’10” guard Jada Piper getting injured late in the first half. Piper and teammate Char- donae Miller were both hus- Andie Munkh-Erdene/THUNDERWORD tling for a rebound when Mill- Highline captain Callie Remitz passes the ball in a recent practice. Injuries have led the Lady T-Birds to a slow start. er inadvertently elbowed Piper in the eye. a few moments and had “con- able to return to the game. The Lady T-Birds could not try and get something going Piper laid on the ground for cussion-like” symptoms, un- “When that happened we get their offense started in the but to no avail. lost some momentum. We second half, as their fluidity “Yes we are veterans and definitely missed her presence and rhythm were out-of-sync. have been through tough situ- on the floor,” Ivy said. “We just stopped communi- ations but we don’t have chem- Piper was missed, as High- cating. We weren’t energetic at istry yet,” Ivy said. line was not able to penetrate in all. We were all kind of just out Sophomore guard/forward the paint as easily which allowed there,” Ivy said. Allie Weathersby led the Lady Mt. Hood to get stops and get “We settled for too many T-Birds in scoring with 15 good looks in transition. quick shots and no one crash points and also had a team Highline was not able to the boards,” Remitz said. high of seven rebounds. stop Mt. Hood from three- Highline was outrebounded Highline sophomore guard point land as they shot 48 per- 56-39 and allowed 22 offensive Brittany Barrinton added 13 cent beyond the arc on 13 of 27 rebounds to Mt Hood. points along with six rebounds shooting. Coach Amber Mosley tried and two steals. “We weren’t closing out on a couple different lineups, in- Highline’s next game will be the three point shooters,” Ivy cluding putting five sopho- against the Highline Alumni Head Coach Amber Rowe Mosley works the team at a recent practice. said. mores on the floor together to Nov. 29 at noon.

Success in college athletics isn’t all about physical talent

When you think of a college Vincent Nguyen. munication is definitely needed “Wow. That guy always seems athlete playing a sport, you typ- “I try to visualize where I’m to be the most effective team or to be in the right place at the ically think of a physically gift- going to be, what passes I’m go- player that you want to be. right time,” or “how did he end ed person with natural talent. ing to make and how I’m going A player may not have the up so open?” Now each sport differs in to make them before the game same beliefs or core philoso- These are not the result of physical capabilities required starts,” Nguyen said. phies that the coach may be im- coincidences, but rather a result to reach the college level. Visualizing what is capable plementing, but it is up to both of good timing and feel for the For example, the Highline and creating highlight reels in sides to work their differences game. men’s soccer team requires its your mind can help elevate an out and find common ground What I’m saying is that there athletes to have a lot of stamina athlete’s game and spark more that will benefit the team. is more to an athlete than just and strong legs, so the condi- creativity while they are playing Certain plays are made that being a physically talented indi- tioning is geared towards those the game. cannot be measured but can be vidual. needs. Creativity is a combination seen by the eye if you examine The best players have the However, the physical com- of an athlete’s natural ability very closely. combination of supreme talent ponent is not only half the bat- combined with an imagination For example, a basketball and also mental gamesmanship tle for the athlete. to not just do the norm, but to player may make a timely cut of being aware of each posses- The mental and methodical Commentary make plays that are special. to the basket because he/she sion or situations that they are aspect of an athlete’s respective There is also a fine line be- recognized that their teammate in during the game. game is just as critical and can Jimmy Keum tween what a coach expects was being double-teamed. “Our team was so great be- be even more important than from a player and what a player This recognition and timing cause we communicated and the physical part. control,” said recently named expects from the coach. is not something that every ath- were able to read each others “Being prepared mental- North-west Athletic Confer- These interactions are not lete has. body language and make plays ly is always something I try to ence Soccer Tournament MVP physical, but mental and com- You may say to yourself, for one another,” Nguyen said. November 26 , 2014 | Highline College | Sports Page 11 Former CrossFit focuses b-ball player MEN’S BASKETBALL on body and mind Team League Season rides waves W-L W-L By Kaliko Kahoonei West Division Staff Reporter Highline 0-0 2-0 to recovery Clark 0-0 1-0 By Kaliko Kahoonei Students looking to stay in shape but are bored with Lower Columbia 0-0 1-0 Staff Reporter traditional workout routines and exercise equipment have Tacoma 0-0 1-0 another option: CrossFit. Grays Harbor 0-0 0-1 When a former Highline wom- And a local CrossFit business is as interested in exercis- S. Puget Sound 0-0 0-2 en’s basketball player was sidelined ing its clients’ attitudes as much as their bodies. Centralia 0-0 0-0 with a muscle tear recently, she “One cannot truly be healthy without being happy and Green River 0-0 0-0 found relief amongst the fishes. one cannot be truly happy without being healthy,” said Pierce 0-0 0-0 Her healing process began on the Dave Markwell, certified life coach and trainer at Water- South Division shores of Redondo Beach. Kaliko Kahoonei/ land CrossFit. Umpqua 0-0 2-0 “Last year when I tore a muscle THUNDERWORD CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program that is Clackamas 0-0 1-0 in my leg at the start of the season Alana Christy rehabs on the water. broad, general and inclusive so that it appeals to everyone I fell way behind in my cardio,” from Olympic athletes to grandparents. Their needs differ SW Oregon 0-0 1-0 Alana Christy said. to work out muscles with out the by degree and not the type of exercise. Lane 0-0 2-1 She was getting frustrated with stress of a gym,” Christy said. By using “laugh, sweat, leave” as its mantra, Waterland Mt Hood 0-0 0-1 her rehabilitation routine when she Yoga Gypsies, a Des Moines- CrossFit in Des Moines’ Marina District is tackling health Chemeketa 0-0 0-2 spotted people standing up on pad- based travelling yoga studio, is and fitness with a positive attitude. Portland 0-0 0-2 dle boards at Redondo. now offering SUP beginner class- It uses small groups to keep people motivated during Linn-Benton 0-0 0-0 Her dad was familiar with the es and SUP Yoga. the grueling workouts. North Division technique and suddenly things “I would totally recommend Reebok, one of the biggest supporting sponsors of Olympic 0-0 1-0 clicked: Stand Up Paddling might that students give SUP a try. It is CrossFit, puts out a daily challenge to all CrossFit gyms Whatcom 0-0 1-0 help her rehab. a good total body work out and it’s called workout of the day or WOD. It allows people to see Edmonds 0-0 1-1 “I used Stand-Up Paddling to also a good way to try something where they stand with others around the world. Shoreline 0-0 1-1 catch up. It built up my cardio and my new - maybe even face a fear of the For example people are challenged to do three rounds Bellevue 0-0 0-1 upper body strength,” said Christy. water,” said Dawn Jex, instructor of a 400m run, 15 Box jumps 24/20 inches, 12-push press and owner of Yoga Gypsies. Peninsula 0-0 0-1 SUPs are denser, heavier and and 30 sit-ups all within 25 minutes. Having all the proper equip- Everett 0-0 0-0 more buoyant versions of surf- “CrossFit is the best training idea I have ever found. It ment might get expensive, but makes sense and it works. It can be done safely and should Skagit Valley 0-0 0-0 boards. More than 150,000 have been sold nationally, according to through Yoga Gypsies one can get be fun,” Markwell said. East Division Stand-Up Paddle magazine. everything they need to get a full “It should not be dangerous or miserable. I don’t encour- Big Bend 0-0 1-0 “With my injury I was most- SUP experience. No matter what age workout volume or intensity that makes people barf after Spokane 0-0 1-0 ly riding a stationary bike or just the weather is like people are al- a workout or struggle to climb off of the toilet,” said Markwell. Wenatchee Valley 0-0 1-0 dribbling a ball on the sidelines. ways getting out on the water. Students or possible clients interested in challenging Blue Mountain 0-0 1-1 Riding my paddleboard let me re- Anyone interested in SUP can their total selves can contact Waterland Crossfit at 22306 Walla Walla 0-0 1-1 lax out in the middle of the ocean contact an instructor at www.yo- Marine View Drive S. or visit its website to check schedules Columbia Basin 0-0 0-1 and also gave me a different way ga-gypsies.com and set up a meeting. and availability. 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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Team League Season Runners to dash through Kent in Christmas Rush W-L W-L West Division By Oliver Perry and the 10k is the same course Camille Torres of Kent is ing an “Early Bird Packet Pick Centralia 0-0 3-0 Staff Reporter but modified into a larger loop. somewhat of a Rush veteran. She Up” on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Green River 0-0 2-0 “It is very well organized and has participated in the last three. There, runners can pick up Clark 0-0 2-1 Runners are invited to probably the largest local fun “It was cold but really fun. their race numbers and T-shirts Grays Harbor 0-0 0-1 don their Santa hats and dash run in the Kent/Des Moines I’m doing it again this year,” to be ready for race-day. Highline 0-0 0-1 through the snow in Kent’s 32nd area,” said James Roach, head Torres said. The starting point is at Rus- Lower Columbia 0-0 0-1 annual Christmas Rush fun run. coach of Highline’s cross-coun- Registration is $25 before sell Road Park, 24400 Russell The Rush takes place Satur- try team. Dec. 5 and $35 after, and in- Rd. in Kent. The 5k Run/Walk Pierce 0-0 0-3 day, Dec. 13. “I am planning on doing it cludes a race T-shirt. If racers begins at 10 a.m. and the 10k be- S Puget Sound 0-0 0-0 The day consists of a 5k run/ again this year. It is perfect for choose to not get a shirt, ad- gins at 10 a.m. All participants Tacoma 0-0 0-0 walk and a 10k run. The 5k is an running a personal record,” vance registration is only $10. are electronically timed with South Division out and back along Frager Road Roach said. Road Runner Sports is hold- microchips in the race number. Lane 0-0 3-0 Portland 0-0 1-0 Mt Hood 0-0 1-1 SW Oregon 0-0 1-1 Clackamas 0-0 0-1 HELP WANTED Chemeketa 0-0 0-2 The Thunderword has two openings for Winter Quarter: Umpqua 0-0 0-0 North Division 1. Sports Editor Skagit Valley 1-0 2-1 The ideal candidate will have journalism experience but above all an interest in sports. The Olympic 0-0 1-0 sports editor leads coverage of Highline basketball and wrestling teams; arranges assignments Everett 0-0 2-2 and photos; designs and edits pages. The sports editor participates in budget meetings on Whatcom 0-0 1-2 Peninsula 0-0 0-1 Monday and Thursday afternoons and works on producing the sports section on Tuesday and Shoreline 0-0 0-1 Wednesday afternoons. Bellevue 0-0 0-2 Edmonds 0-0 0-0 2. Advertising sales representative HELP East Division This position sells advertising space in the Thunderword to local and regional Spokane 0-0 2-0 clients. WANTED Wenatchee Valley 0-0 2-0 Columbia Basin 0-0 1-0 These are on-campus, paid positions open to students currently enrolled Treasure Valley 0-0 2-1 at Highline for at least six credits with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Both positions Walla Walla 0-0 2-1 Blue Mountain 0-0 1-2 require your own transportation and time during the day to do the jobs. Yakima Valley 0-0 0-2 Big Bend 0-0 0-0 If interested, send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] November 26, 2014 | Highline College | Recreation Page 12 Losing weight: Healthy lifestyle vs. quick fix

By Melissa Martin ucate yourself on proper nutri- Special to the Thunderword tion and eating habits. Learn about which foods fuel your There are many different body, and which foods you factors that you must take into should stay away from. In ad- consideration when making the dition, eliminate cigarettes, decision to lose weight safely excessive alcohol or any other and effectively. substances are unhealthy for Overall health, level of activ- our bodies. ity, age, nutrition, lifestyle, and Get up and get your body any pre-existing conditions all moving! Find out which activ- need to be considered when em- ities will allow you to burn the barking on a safe and effective most calories. weight loss program. Set up an effective workout Unfortunately, many people schedule and stick with it. You have misconceptions of what may not be ready to run a mar- it takes to lose weight and are athon, but you can take baby often misinformed as to which steps along the way by walking methods are the most effective. or taking a short run. Fad diets and products that No matter how old you are, guarantee fast weight loss typi- making these positive changes cally do not work and can cause in your life will lead to perma- adverse effects to your health. nent weight loss and get you Also, exercising in the gym Wikimedia photo into the best shape of your life. for hours, but not altering the Effectively losing weight means making lifestyles changes rather than hoping for a quick solution. In the end, we are all respon- way you fuel your body is nei- sible for creating the life we de- ther healthy nor effective. serve. We have a responsibility There is no “secret” to losing Creating a healthy lifestyle your way to living a healthy life- self. Write down your short and to ourselves to make the right weight, and weight itself should doesn’t have to mean drastic style. long-term goals, then create an choices in regards to our health not be the determining factor changes. In fact, drastic chang- Change your mind. Real- action plan. and living a healthy lifestyle. in our overall health or level of es almost always lead to failure. ize that you have the power to Create a support system. No one can do it for us. With fitness. Change doesn’t happen over- change your life by changing Share your goals with family, the right frame of mind, dedica- Losing weight should be night and it takes commitment, your mind-set. We all have friends, coworkers and even tion and perseverance, anyone viewed as “permanent” instead dedication and a lot of hard the ability to choose our paths, trainers or other fitness profes- can achieve a healthy, happy of a “quick fix.” Simply put, los- work. Maintaining a healthy reach our goals, and build ex- sionals to get the support, en- and fit lifestyle. ing weight safely and effective- lifestyle requires effective exer- ceptional lives. The challenge is couragement and guidance you Melissa Martin is a personal ly, and maintaining a healthy cise and proper nutrition. The in believing you can. need. fitness trainer student at High- weight must become a lifestyle. following tips can help you on Set attainable goals for your- Make healthier choices. Ed- line. Ski season waits on uncertain snow in mountains

By Oliver Perry Seattle Ski Shuttle is $50 Staff Reporter round-trip to Crystal Moun- tain and has three pickup areas: The boots are by the door, West Seattle, Downtown Seattle the skis and snowboards are and Auburn. freshly waxed and the GoPro is Seattle Ski Shuttle also goes ready to record some dope toe- to the Summit at Snoqualmie side grabs. for $40 round-trip with three Where’s the snow? pickup areas: West Seattle, As usual, there has been very Downtown Seattle, and Bellev- little snow in the mountains so ue. far. Crystal Mountain has part- “Generally we need 2-5 nered with MTR Western, feet to get the slopes open and which offers a ski bus to its that typically takes 2-4 good slopes. MTR Western costs storms,” said Larry Schick, chief $91 round-trip and includes a meteorologist of Ski Washing- lift ticket. Its pickup spots are: ton. Downtown Seattle, Bellevue Good news could be coming. and Auburn. “The good news is the com- Basic adult full-day lift tick- puter models show a much et prices for the major ski spots more active pattern with some Summit photo in the area are: The Summit lower snow levels the last half of Boarders such as Brandon Hammid will need more snow before they can resume their sport this winter. at Snoqualmie, $64; Crystal November,” Schick said. Mountain, $68; Steven’s Pass, Once the season begins, is adding two additional chair quad (four-passenger) chair to go to Auburn for the closest $64; and Mount Baker, $57. there are a few new ski lifts lifts this season. and moving the chair slightly to pick-up spot. Now if it would just snow… opening this year at The Sum- At the end of last year’s sea- make more room for more be- mit and Crystal Mountain. son, an avalanche destroyed ginner skiers. The Summit at Snoqualm- the bottom terminal and two “This project is part of an ie is constructing a brand new towers of the High Campbell ongoing effort to improve the lift in Summit East named the chair. Crystal Mountain is in- beginner to intermediate expe- Rampart Quad. stalling a replacement chair rience, and will be a much bet- “We’ve eagerly awaited this named Chair 6 on the same ter option for beginners looking key piece of the puzzle that now foundation of the old High to move up the mountain,” the really helps complete the fun, Campbell chair. Crystal website reads. adventurous side of The Sum- Aiming to make the ter- As far as ski buses go, the mit,” said Dan Brewster, The rain easier, Crystal workers are people of Federal Way, Des Summit’s general manager. also replacing the Quicksil- Moines, and Burien don’t have Crystal Mountain Resort ver chairlift with a high-speed a plethora of options and have November 26, 2014 | Highline College | News Page 13

guests won’t feel pressured to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract turn their kitchens into a bak- 2 cups all-purpose flour ery. Suggest that they wrap each 1 teaspoon baking soda dozen they are bringing sepa- 1/2 teaspoon salt FAIR TRADE rately. 36 bite-size choco- • Send invitations by email or late-covered caramel-pea- Cookie exchange parties are regular post a few weeks ahead. nut nougat bars (like Snick- Specify a start and end time ers Minis) for your party. Send email re- minders a week ahead of time. 1. Beat the butter, sugar, a tasty, happy holiday tradition Remind guests to bring a large brown sugar and peanut butter container so that they can take at medium speed with an elec- their cookie assortment home. By Angela Medearis tric mixer until smooth. Add • Avoid duplication of cook- and Gina Harlow eggs and vanilla, and beat until ies/recipes by asking guests to blended. RSVP and tell you about the he simplest way to in- 2. Stir together flour, baking cookies they will bring. fuse your house with soda and salt in a small bowl. You might want to suggest the smells of Christ- Add to butter mixture, beating selecting a recipe that has a masT is to bake cookies. until blended. Cover and chill special family meaning or one Baking is a wonderful part of 30 minutes. that is traditional to their back- the holidays, and hosting family 3. Preheat oven to 350 F. ground. This is a great way to and friends for a cookie baking/ Shape about 2 tablespoons of learn about the traditions and exchange party is a great way to the dough around each mini recipes of other cultures and start or continue a traditional candy bar, using lightly floured ethnic groups. holiday activity. hands, and roll into balls. Place •Ask each guest to bring A cookie exchange party also 3 inches apart on ungreased or a copy of their recipe to pass is an inexpensive way to enter- parchment paper-lined baking around with a little information tain because the cookies provid- sheets. about the origin or memory as- ed by your guests are the center- 4. Bake at 350 F for 13 to sociated with the cookie. piece of the party, and everyone 14 minutes or until lightly Having a list of the ingredi- leaves with a variety of cookies browned. Cool on baking sheets ents also ensures that people ... and some new recipes! 5 minutes. Transfer to wire with food allergies can protect Cookie exchanges can be a racks. Makes 3 dozen. their health. lunch-hour activity at work, or *** an afternoon or evening party. Angela Shelf Medearis is an CANDY COOKIES You also can host a cookie Candy cookies will be a hit at any holiday gathering. award-winning children’s au- bake and exchange party. Since thor, culinary historian and the This the perfect marriage everyone is so busy, buying bake and decorate them can be- people in attendance, plus one author of seven cookbooks. Her between a peanut butter cookie good quality cookie mixes and come a party activity. dozen for themselves and an ex- new cookbook is “The Kitchen and a delicious peanut and car- having the guests stir them up, Here are a few tips for host- tra dozen for the “sample plate.” Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her amel candy bar! ing a cookie party exchange, Since this would require a website is www.divapro.com. along with a great recipe: huge amount of baking, I sug- Read Gina Harlow’s blog about • Invite eight to 12 people for gest that each person bring 1 cup butter, softened food and gardening at www. the best variety of cookies and three dozen cookies -- two doz- 1 cup granulated sugar peachesandprosciutto.com. Rec- conversation. en to exchange and a dozen for 1 cup firmly packed ipes may not be reprinted with- Traditionally, everyone at- sample plate. brown sugar out permission from Angela tending brings a dozen of one Although each guest may not 1 cup creamy peanut but- Shelf Medearis. kind of cookie or squares or get one of each cookie to take ter (c) 2014 King Features Synd., candies for each of the other home, this ensures that your 2 large eggs Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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You also can freeze for up 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Grease 13-by-9-inch metal bak- Here’s the secret to perfect til a knife inserted near center to three months; use several 2 tablespoons no-fat sour ing pan. brownies cream comes out clean. layers of plastic wrap or foil and 3. Place pie plate on a wire 2. In 3-quart saucepan, heat •Use the right pan: Be sure 2 eggs or equivalent in egg place in a freezer-weight bag. rack and let sit for 30 minutes. butter and chocolates over me- it’s the size and type specified substitute If packing for a party, stick to 1 (15-ounce) can sol- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. dium-low heat until melted, in the recipe. Choose a shiny or id-packed pumpkin When serving, top each piece stirring frequently. Remove dull gray aluminum; very dark recipes without dairy toppings, 1/4 cup chopped pecans with 1 tablespoon whipped top- saucepan from heat; stir in sug- metal may cause overbrowning. swirls or sticky glazes, and 1/2 cup reduced-calorie ping. 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(c) 2014 Hearst Communica- baking mix, sugar substitute Synd., Inc. es from edge comes out almost •Don’t overbake: Follow tions, Inc. Page 14 News | Highline College | November 26, 2014 Light rail New gym to open next month in Burien extending By Drew Wall able by visiting a club in person. Staff Reporter The cost for a membership from its website includes a in SeaTac LA Fitness Burien will be $99 initiation fee and a $29.95 By Raoul Luy opening mid-December into a monthly charge per person. An Staff Reporter market already perspiring with online membership requires fitness competitors. two months of dues at a min- The extension of the light It will feature a 25-yard lap imum, so an initial member- rail line from South 200th pool; 25,000 pounds of free ship for one person would be Street is on time and on bud- weights; a spa and sauna; cy- $158.90. get, a Sound Transit spokes- cling machines; basketball Additional monthly charges woman said last week. courts; and racquetball courts. for access to courts and guest The name for the light rail LA Fitness Burien aims to be privileges are $5 and $20 re- station will be named Angle a nicer place than surrounding spectively. Lake Station, said Kimberly LA Fitness facilities, said Gen- Andie Munkh-Erdene/ THUNDERWORD Comparatively, the Highline Reason, a light rail public in- eral Manager Andrew Martin. Construction for the gym is expected to be done by mid-December. Athletic Club has a flat $46 a formation officer. It will be open on Dec. 12, he month for membership and Angle Lake Station will be said. Freedom Fitness has a $29 a finished around fall of 2016, The eventual goal is to have ple and asking how their work- Classes are included in the month for membership. she said. an LA Fitness located every 16 out is going. membership fee, Meas said. The $3.4 million Burien proj- It will be 1.6 miles from miles, Martin said. “There’s always someone to LA Fitness features several ect began in March 2013, when Sea-Tac Airport to South LA Fitness opened its first answer questions,” Meas said. membership rates, including LA Fitness requested a demo- 200th Street, and will in- club in 1984 in Southern Cal- LA Fitness Burien will be single club, multi-club in state, lition permit to begin work to clude a 30,000 square-foot ifornia, and has since opened bringing more than 30 jobs to and multi-club both in and out replace the 47,000 square foot plaza and will provide over 657 locations nationwide. Not the community, including front of state. Its website only offers Saars Marketplace. 1,000 parking spots planned including the new building, desk receptionists, janitors, and the in-state multi-club rates. Al- LA Fitness Burien is at 116 for the parking garage at An- there are 27 LA Fitness sites in personal trainers. ternate memberships are avail- S.W. 148th St. Suite D140. gle Lake Station. Washington, 16 of which are in The cost of the project King County. will be more than 300 mil- Locations in King County lion. include Auburn, Bothell, Bel- “In 2008 voters approved levue, Renton, Federal Way, a budget of $17 billion for Kent, Tukwila, Redondo, Kirk- high capacity transit, which land, Ballard, and Seattle. lasts until 2023,” Reason The Ballard and Kirkland said. sites are considered “signature” Sound Transit works one clubs, offering towel services segment at a time but even and specialized equipment. then sometimes the revenue Although LA Fitness Bur- is not enough and they have ien had aimed to be a signature to slow down projects while club, the pricing wasn’t popu- they are in construction, she lar, so it went back to “premier” said. rates, Martin said. The Central Light Rail “It’s still going to have all the currently travels from SeaT- signature amenities, just not ac Airport, on 17580 Inter- sure if they’re keeping the same national boulevard to down- price point,” he said. town Seattle, then Westlake, The new LA Fitness will be on 400 Pine St. in Seattle. faced with a number of com- But when the 200th light petitors; Simply Fit, Pro Fitness, rail extension is finished, then CrossFit Burien, Freedom Fit- the Central Light Rail will run ness Gym, the Highline Athlet- from South the Angle Lake ic Club and the Highline Fitness Station to the University of and Swim Club are all in the Washington extension. immediate area. “University link is six to The general managers of a nine months ahead of sched- few of the local fitness clubs say ule, it looks much earlier than they have the tools to compete fall 2016,” Kimberly said. with the new blood. Sound Transit wants to “I would have to say the in- serve daily riders and make dividualized attention we give as many stations as accessi- to anyone is our thing, we just ble as it can, she said. focus that everyone is on a “ Our goal is to serve as program, it’s just ongoing fit- many people from as many ness,” Said Drew DeVry, the regions as possible,” said head trainer of Freedom Fitness Reason. Gym. The Sound Transit boards Jamie Crow, the general of directors have an outline manager of the Highline Fitness for project phases for light Club, said “we’re more of a club rails in three counties: King, than just a gym, we have social Pierce and Snohomish. gym.” “What comes next is a fu- “It’s more about the mem- ture ballot measure for more bers here,” she said. light rails,” said Reason. Despite the competition, Kathy Meas, an employee and former member of LA Fitness, Got news? said she is excited that the site Have a gripe? will be opening. Send your news, gripes or “It’s a place where you can gossip to us! actually go and work out,” she Thunderword@ said. “I don’t have any trouble highline.edu going to the club if I need help.” She said she often sees staff members going around to peo- Page 15 News | Highline College | November 26, 2014 Survey King Arthur’s existence is in question

By Raoul Luy tacks, she said. a cross that was evidence of to help Staff Reporter The earliest piece of litera- Arthur existence, it was alter ture that mentions King Arthur found out that it was a forgery, King Arthur may have been was a welsh poem named Y Go- said Dr. Belkenende. a real person but, to be sure, we doddin around from the 7th- Many of the sources are also college need more evidence, a Highline 11th century, she said. unlikely, she said. professor said. This poem depicts a great From Scythia to Camelot, By Jennifer Zayshlyy Staff Reporter Dr. Teri Balkenende, a histo- Christian warrior who fought a book by C. Scott Littleton ry professor at Highline spoke against the Saxons for Britain, , says that King Arthur’s legend at last week’s history seminar, Dr. Belkenende said. could’ve been rooted in Scyth- The college is awaiting King Arthur. The only problem about this ian legend because of how the results of its latest attempt to History Seminar is a weekly piece of literature is the part Scythians and British have very figure out how to best com- series of presentations that cov- where it said, “He was no Ar- similar victory traditions after a municate with students. But ers different topics of historical thur.” battle. For example, they throw compiling the results can be interest. Dr. Teri Balkenende “That’s like saying he was no their swords in the water after a slow and they won’t be ready King Arthur was mostly fic- Batman, “ she said. victory, she said. until February. tion Dr. Belkenende said. King Arthur was said to “We can’t prove if he was All of these are not enough Highline hired Interact He was depicted in one story have lived in the period when real based on writings,” Dr. historical proof to prove Arthur Communications to conduct as someone who slayed drag- the Roman Empire fell, after Belkenende said. was a real person mainly be- a survey to help the college in ons, tamed wild lands and stole a weak economy, poor leaders A man in England in the cause they are partially real, but future marketing planning. magical cauldrons. and numerous barbarian at- 1980s proclaimed to had found mostly fake, she said. Students were offered a chance to win a $150 gift card for responding and 575 people took the college up on Conservatory to spread Christmas cheer that offer. The survey was online By A. Kharitonova perwhites, and amaryllis. portunity to visit with Santa collection. and mostly multiple choice. Staff Reporter Along with the floral display, and have professional 5x7 pho- In between seasonal floral Students were asked how Shenaurlt said that the conser- tos taken for $15. displays, she said, people can much time they watched If you’re tired of going to the vatory would be hosting two Shenaurlt said that some fam- enjoy a variety of events. These television, what they thought mall to see Santa, consider visit- special events. ilies have made it a yearly tradi- include meditation sessions, live of Highline’s website, and ing him among exotic, tropical “Let it Snow” will take place tion to see Santa at the conser- music from local groups, and what they thought was the plants at the W.W. Seymour Bo- on Nov. 28 from 6-8 p.m. and is vatory, bringing children from story hours for children. best way to communicate tanical Conservatory in Tacoma. open to all ages. their infant to college years. For all regular and event with students. The survey “The conservatory is a Vic- “Our goal is to make it into This year, Shenaurlt said the days, admission is $3 for ages had seven pages of questions. torian-style conservatory,” a snow globe,” Shenaurlt said. conservatory is also partnering 12 and up, and free for those 11 The name of the winner said on-site horticulturist Tyra With the help of a snow ma- with the annual Dickens Festi- and younger. was not available at press Shenaurlt, and is one of only chine, the conservatory’s Vic- val in Tacoma to offer free car- On non-event days, the con- time. three such conservatories on torian holiday will open with riage rides from Rankos’ drug servatory is open from 10 a.m. All responses were confi- the West Coast. an evening of snowflakes and store to the conservatory. Riders to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday through dential in the fourth annual With 3,000 panes of glass Christmas lights. can sign up at Rankos’, located Sunday, with free admission survey. making up a 12-sided dome and On Saturday, Dec. 6, at 101 N. Tacoma Ave., during every third Thursday of every “It’s a chance for us to do two wings, the sunlit building is Shenaurlt said the conservatory the same hours as the Victorian month. research on our students, reminiscent of the Victorian era will have a Victorian holiday cel- holiday celebration. The conservatory is located what stuff they want in print, during which Tacoma started to ebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In the future, Shenaurlt at 316 S. G St., in Wright Park, how they want to get advis- become a thriving port city. In addition to the floral dis- said that she hopes to contin- a 27-acre arboretum in down- ing,” said Dr. Lisa Skari, vice Following this tradition, she play, staff and volunteers will be ue building the establishment’s town Tacoma. president of Institutional said, the conservatory has an dressed in Victorian costumes, permanent plant collection and Free parking can be found on Advancement. annual Victorian holiday floral ready to answer questions and for more people to discover the a drive in front of the conserva- “Through this survey, it display from Nov. 28 to Jan. 11. serve refreshments. year-round beauty of the con- tory or along streets bordering gives us ideas on how stu- The display is one of four sea- “We always have a couple fun servatory. Wright Park. dents want to be communi- sonal floral exhibits. crafts,” Shenaurlt said, along A towering ice cream bean For more information, visit cated with,” Dr. Skari said. Shenaurlt said she is looking with Christmas story read- tree, palms, orchids, and mas- http://www.metroparkstaco- Last year, the results forward to decorating the con- alouds for children. sive succulents are just a few ma.org/conservatory/ or call showed that students didn’t servatory with poinsettias, pa- Families also have the op- exotic plants found in the lush Shenaurlt at 253-591-5330. want materials in print, with the exception of financial aid information. “Information that had to do with financial aid or financing college, they real- ly wanted that in a printed document to take away,” Dr. Skari said. The college took that feedback and created a bro- chure that was about how to pay for college. “A lot of the feedback from previous years has been how much students use the website,” Dr. Skari said. “So we take the feedback and make the websites better for students.” The survey is closed now and Dr. Skari said that they won’t see the data till Febru- ary. “This survey is done na- tionally, so we have an ad- vantage of having Highline and national results,” she said. Page 16 News | Highline College | November 26, 2014

society.” Internet Backpack This Monday, you have an continued from page 1 continued from page 1 opportunity to make a differ- ence in this issue while treating debit card machines not of the students are on free and yourself to something sweet. working as well as basic Wi- reduced-price lunches. At the This is the fourth consecu- Fi. wealthiest grade school in the tive year Highline students have Wrye said Highline serv- area, Marvista in Normandy held the Change 4 Change bake ers were never down. The rea- Park, 40 percent of the students sale fundraiser in support of the son students and faculty were receive free and reduced-price Weekend Backpack program. unable to connect to Canvas, lunches. Students will be selling email and the Highline web- Although school officials home-baked goods such as site is that they are hosted are doing everything they can cookies and cupcakes to raise elsewhere, he said. to keep kids fed during school money for the cause. This presented challenges hours, it is just as important to The bake sale will take place for the campus, but also op- make sure they receive proper from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the sec- portunities for improvement. nutrition at home. ond floor of the Student Union “[Monday] highlighted “Usually the last thing the near the bookstore. things that we can work on so body feeds is the mind,” said All proceeds will go to the that this doesn’t happen again,” Van Gasken. “It is very import- Des Moines Food Bank in sup- Wrye said. “Students were con- ant for kids to perform well in port of the Weekend Backpack cerned, but most of the conver- school and their bodies have program. sations were patient.” the proper nutrition to grow, All donations are welcome Supplies await distribution at the Des Moines Area Food Bank. The Wrye said a challenge so we can have them grow up and no donation is too small, food bank supplies local families with food, and feeds local children they faced was getting the to be productive members of organizers say. through the Weekend Backpack program. word out. “We were trying to get in- formation out on Twitter and Facebook,” he said. The desktop alert system Immigration and said that they are just trying residency but,hearing that, for was helpful to inform people Deadly continued from page 1 to survive and deserve a chance. so many parents that have been on campus that the Internet “I was born here but my par- here but have children who are was down, Wrye said. it’s good to see something being ents weren’t. It’s good,” said Ar- citizens, it’s an amazing thing But the issue extended be- done when nothing has been geta of Obama’s decision. to hear,” said ICC student leader yond Internet access. driver done,” said Bitman. Other students are not only Jasmin Bravo. All purchases on campus Many students supported supportive of the opportunity “There are a lot of students had to be done with cash or President Obama’s decision and the undocumented community who have parents who aren’t checks. deported look forward to future reform. is getting but also that the topic documented, I spoke to recently “The majority of our stu- “They’re already here and of immigration itself is finally actually. It’s going to be a great they’re already working. Why coming to light. impact,” she said. dents use debit,” said Linda SEATTLE (AP) Immigra- Aldrich, Bookstore accountant. change their lives by constantly “It’s and advancement and Bravo said this will be a weight tion officials say a student sending them back and forth?” now we’re trying to fix it. Immi- off of the communities shoulders. “[And] our campus convicted of vehicular ho- doesn’t have an ATM.” asked John Zhdanov. gration deserves the attention “They don’t have to have the micide in a 2012 crash near Some students, such as Luis it’s getting,” said Hunter Kolbo. worry of leaving their children Many students were also Seattle has been deported unable to get their coffee fix Argeta, were able to empathize “My parents are immigrants if they get caught, its sort of like back to China following his with the immigrant community although they now have their a stress reliever,” she said. because the debit card ma- release from state prison. chines at the Fireside Bistro U.S. Immigration and were not working. Customs Enforcement says Barista lead Sue Vaughn 21-year-old Yichun Xu was said many students were dis- put on a plane to China on appointed. Thursday afternoon. Students and staff also Xu was a student at South felt the blow academically. Puget Sound Community “I lost my flash drive and College when he ran a stop I had a project due today, so I sign at about 70 mph and emailed it to myself and came plowed his newly purchased to print it [on campus]. Then I Mercedes Benz into another couldn’t,” said Tatiana Jones, car in Des Moines. Twen- another Highline student. ty-five-year-old Brenda Go- Alejandra Alvarez said mez-Zapata, a former High- lack of Internet access left line student, was killed and her without options. three other people were in- “I had a public speaking jured on South 240th Street class PowerPoint due today near campus. and I needed to print off a Xu pleaded guilty to ve- grading rubric, and I couldn’t hicular homicide and reck- because Canvas was down less endangerment. ASSOCIATE DEGREE and my PowerPoint was in He had been in the U.S. my email,” she said. for two months and was Students taking hy- living with a host family in brid and online classes felt Olympia at the time of the BACHELOR’S DEGREE robbed. crash. He is prohibited from “It sucks because I can’t re-entering the U.S. for 10 ASK ABOUT OUR TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP finish my readings for any years. of my classes,” said Ethan Crisostomo. City University of Seattle invites you to turn your “[This] involves more associate degree into a bachelor’s degree. direct communication and Got news? Affordable contact, one-on-one with Financial aid is available! Plus, you may qualify for a scholarship valued up to $5,680. professors and classmates,” Tword Generous Transfer Policy said Ja’shaun Williams, a You can transfer up to 90 credits that you earned at college, and put them toward Highline student. your bachelor’s degree. 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