May 25, 2006 Volume 45 Issue 29 Highline Community Colle Highline Somalis seek eyes grant Barbour wins big at NWAACC track financial help program

ByMichelle Ericksen for homeland STAFF REPORTER

By auHoiAdm^"""' <-—-'' V' Michelle Ericksen */outrun f -/ \ — s-**S *B«KJW Highline has an opportunity ( *>\u25a0 <-z Cotsim,*-- and Rebecca Livingston s Bortwa i $4 state Mget part of a million STAFF REPORTERS program to help low income ETHIOPIA.' ./ students. Somalia students from High- The Opportunity Grant Pilot line are hoping toraise money to is three-year project - Program a support their drought stricken, that willdistribute $4 millionto long-suffering country. eight to 10 different community The dinner, hosted by High- and technical colleges. It will line's Somali Student Associa- provide money for low income tion, will be at the New Holy students that are studying nurs- Community Center Gathering ing, or other business related Hall on May 26 from 5-8 p.m. sistance, according tothe United fields. Tickets are $10, which gets you Nations. Its targeting areas to increase in and pays for dinner. Low food production is a re- post-secondary education for "They have been through a sult of no national government low income students in job lot," said Somali Student As- in Somalia. They have been specific programs, said Tina sociation member Cowsar Mo- without a central government Bloomer, director of the student hamed. "We want to take ad- since dictator Mohamed Siad achieve program for the State vantage of this opportunity (in Barre fled the country in 1991 Board of Community and Tech- the United States) so we can go when rebel forces overthrew his nical colleges (SBCTC). back to Somalia and help our regime. This led to a civil war "It's a pilot program so it people." that continues there now. won't be in all the colleges," Somalia islocated on the east The Somali students hope Bloomer said. "We're targeting Africa and north of to raise $5,000, which willbe Photo by Trevor Kulvi coast of on fcdents that are in the 200 per- the Equator between the Gulfof donated to the United "Nations Hht poverty level." Aden on the north and theIndian Children's Fund. UNICEF's looking at Sheree Barbour runs the 800 meters at the NWAACC track "We're programs Ocean on the east. The drought primary focus is on helping in inhigh in occupation," championships Tuesday in Spokane. Barbour won both the demand so far is affecting six countries the areas of health care, nutri- Bloomer said. 800 and 1,500 to lead the Highline women to a sixth-place water, which are: Djibouti, Ethiopia, tion, environmental sani- Bloomer said that colleges finish at the meet. The men 's team also finished sixth. The tation and education. fastpitch nearly upset No. 1. Spokane at the Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and might select to do this indiffer- softball team The students say that al- NWAACC Portland. For this and more sports, Somalia. ent ways. tournament in though they are relatively safe seepages 9-10. Somalia is suffering from a "We're hoping to have the combination ofwar and drought. program implemented by fall," Up to a million people need as- she said. See Somalia, page 16 Highline willbe applying for the grant, and they think they have a good job of getting it. Trio brings story of Tent City to Highline Vice President for Institu- tional Advancement Lisa Skari By Judy Vue which is also the city that the is optimistic about Highline's STAFF REPORTER speakers came from. chance of winning the grant Tent cities are sponsored since the college has been rec- They look just like any other by the organization SHARE/ ognized nationally on several person you'd see around High- WHEEL (Seattle Housing and occasions. line. The difference is the place Research Effort and Women's "Ihave to think that within they call home is worlds apart Housing Equality and Enhance- our own state we would be very from what you may call home. ment League.) and successful," Highline hosted a panel of Kerry Hussman, Kirsten Bmpetitive\ said Skari. "The fact that we three homeless tent city resi- Gaydos and Pamela (last name have a high percentage of stu- not provided) were the Tent City dents on Tuesday in the Mt. Photo by Austen Lavery dents with great need, it's very Skokomish room of the High- residents that came to speak Competitive across the state." line Student Union. Pamela, KerryHussman, andKirsten Gaydos are all Tent Cityresi- about their experiences, in ad- "They've been very vague The event was organized by dents. They came toHighline to talk about their experiences. dition to Tent City advocate and about selecting their pilot volunteer Lynn Matthews. Laura Manning and Phi Theta hygiene products and books for up for homeless people schools," said Skari. "It's set to Kappa and included a drive to Tent City Four in Woodinville. take shelter in. There is one in gather items, ee Grants, page 16 donations of food Tent cities are encampments Seattle and one in Woodinville, See Tent City, page 15 Page 2 5/25/06 USTlF The Thunderword ries, contact Woody Moses at j^N~e w s Brief s J 206-878-3710, ext. 3649, or at [email protected]. R S\^SjlJ

i Graduation i Jlo is nearly here

For some, it is an emotional Two men threaten Club takes and meaningful rite of passage. officer's life and job donations For others, itcan be tedious and to grueling. For many, itis both. support mothers Highline will hold Com- Two men were removed mencement 2006 at the Tacoma from Library May the on 17 for Dome on June 8 at 3 p.m. Highline's Respect Life club causing noise and being a dis- The student speaker is hosting a donation table for will^J turbance. They were seen there AliciaAkerman and the Distin- new and again later in the day and when mothers mothers-to-be guished Alumni Speaker willbe Security asked them leave who cannot afford baby sup- to Ezra Teshome, who graduated plies. they told the officer that they from Highline in 1973. Thursday June 1 and Friday wanted to come back and burn "Over 1,300 students have this place down and killhim. June 2, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, graduated or willgraduate this the table will be set up outside The Des Moines Police Depart- academic year. Over 400 of the bookstore on the second ment was contacted and the men those graduates will participate off floor of the Student Union. Photo by AliciaMendez ran and were last seen going in this year's Commencement down Respect Lifeis looking for a Student Tracy-Ting Zhang accepted the mathematics award 25th Avenue. from ceremonies," said Danielle wide range of donations.- "New Rosemary Adang, who was fillingin Joe Wilcox during High- for Mottley ofRegistration and Re- or used clothes size preemie to line 's Student Awards Ceremony Wedmesday. The ceremony recog- These same two men were cords. Library May 5, disposable diapers, receiving nized 76 students who had excelled in various activities. seen in the on 22 For students who wish to blankets, bibs, strollers, baby and the Des Moines Police De- participate and are eligible, you partment swings, baby bathtubs, baby was contacted and ehrate their favorite seasons and must go in person to Registra- they searched backpacks or diaper bags," said Pollution talk for the men but how itrelates to them. tion and Records in Building 6 could not find them. Christina Radmacher, the presi- Everyone is encouraged to The final deadline to dent ofRespect Life. blowing this way to apply. bring a poem to share. apply willbe June 2. Alldonations go directly to Library plauged The Breakfast Club is held Learn the dirty truth about For more information, con- still Pregnancy Aid. on Friday from 9-10 a.m. pollution at Highline's Science tact Mottley at 206-878-3710, by disturbances "Pregnancy Aid, located For more information, con- on the Sound. 3328. in Moines, is ext. Des a volunteer tact Sharonda McCarver at Science on the Sound is a The Library contacted Secu- pregnancy support run pro-life [email protected]. series of talks given by guest rity about a man who was unco- center. They provide emotional speakers and sponsored by Listen close for operative with the use ofa com- support and*advice about hous- Highline's Marine Science and puter on May 22. He would not music colloquy ing and food and give supplies Uganda to be Technology Center. show IDto the Library staff and to pregnant mothers who are The next lecture is titled Air when Security arrived he al- had and are struggling financially," shown in film Quality Matters in Our Region This week's Honors Collo- ready departed. Radmacher. said and willbe presented by Rich- quy presents It's Music to My information, For more con- Get an inside look into lifein ard Stedman. Ears by Highline graduate Jes- Library for The had asked Se- tact Christina Radmacher at Uganda. Stedman willidentify differ- sica Graybill. She willplay se- to check ID due to there curity 206-243-7886. Today, May 25, there will ent types ofpollution and the ef- lections from her recent piano a lot of noise May 22. being on For more information about be a showing ofInvisible Chil- fects ithas on the environment recital and answer questions Everyone who had no ID left Pregnancy Aid, contact the dren. The filmis a documentary and public health. about how to develop your ar- without problems. center at 206-878-3770. Their made by three men from Cali- The lecture willtake place on tistic talent. hours Monday and Wednes- are fornia, which depicts the lives June 3 from noon to 1 p.m. It Honors Colloquy will be Garbage can day through Friday, 10 a.m. to ofchildren inNorthern Uganda will be held in the MaST cen- on Wednesday, May 31 from 1 p.m. on fire again who are forced to flee from the ter located at 28203 Redondo 12:10-1:15 p.m. inBuilding 7. Lord's Resistance Army on a Beach Drive South Des Moines For more information about daily basis. Agarbage can was found on Free coffee, Washington 98198. Honors Colloquy contact Bar- showing 206-878-3710, fire on the southwest side of The willtake place For more information about bara Clinton at snacks, poetry in 2 from 12:30-2;00 the Science the Sound Building 26. Itwas put out with Building on se- ext. 3151. p.m. accompanied water bottles. by some Come and enjoy coffee, discussion before and after the doughnuts, and poetry at High- film. Selling T-shirts line's Breakfast Club. For more information about The club is a weekly event the film, go to www.invisibl- Commencement A person was reported sell- given by Multi-Cultural Ser- echildren.com. ing T-shirts inthe south parking vices and the Inter-Cultural lot. He was asked to leave and Centers. he departed a few minutes later. This week, the theme for the club willbe Your Season. Itwill This year's Commencement willtake Car towed be a chance for students to eel- place at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, Pete's Towing removed a June 8, 2006 in the Tacoma Dome. Dodge 1996 that was parked in the south parking lot. OU CAN GET YOUR Ifstudents have not applied for SCHOOL TUITION graduation and they wish to par- Dog inside ticipate in commencement, they FOR FREE need to apply immediately. There was a complaint about a man withhis dog and a tennis ball inside Building 29 on May Congratulations to all 23. He was asked to leave. [email protected] of this years graduates -Compiled by R.Livingston Page 3 LlF 5/25/06 us The Thunderword Election season comes to Highline By Austin Mackenzie STAFF REPORTER Presidential candidates Today is the last day to de- cide who will serve on the Highline Student Government next year. Inone of the most contested elections in recent years, five candidates are running for the position ofStudent Government president and two candidates are running for the position of Student Government vice-pres- ident. The presidential candidates • Ian Davidson • DmitriKvasnyuk • Daniel • James • Gurpreet Singh • • • are: Wants to connect Wants to bring Nordstrom Bermingham Wants to see an • • • Ian Davidson: Davidson the campus and out the beauty of Has been heav- Hopes to bring increase in student believes inconnecting the cam- make sure that ev- Highline and help ilyinvolved inthe about greater stu- enrollment and pus and ensuring that everyone erybody is able to Highline realize its process and wants dent involvement involvement and has an opportunity tomake their make themselves potential. to see it success- through the new more events on voice heard. • "Michelangelo fully take the next caucus system. campus. He also heard. He also • "I've served in many leader- wishes to help peo- once said, 'I saw step. He also aims "Next year be- feels that the great ship capacities, either official ple gain more from the angel inthe to make the position cause ofthe con- diversity ofHighline or unofficial," Davidson said. their experience marble and carved of president into stitutional reform should be encour- "I'm willing to work with oth- with Highline. until Iset him free. 1 something readily you're going to aged. • • crs." "Iwillconnect the When Icame to accessible. need someone with "Ithink we need "I willconnect the students students and bring this campus Ifellin • "Iwant to develop strong leadership to have more en- together and bring activities activities that peo- love withit. Iwant the position ofpres- qualities to push it rollment and more that people really want," Da- ple really want." to work for the stu- ident into more than through and some- people involved in vidson said. dents and set the what's in the job one witha willing- clubs." Davidson also believes that angel free." description. ness to work around people should be able to get the clock. jnore out of their experiences at jiighline. "I'mgoing tomake Highline more than just a stop on the Ifellin love with it. Iwant to voice with each other," he said. "It's a terrific idea but itre- withthe off-campus community road to education. I'm going work for the students and set the His attendance ofchurch and lies a lot on whether students and have more communication to make ita real college experi- angel free. Iwant to show the his good standing in the com- willget involved,"Bermingham withclubs throughout campus." ence," he said. beauty of Highline," Kvasnyuk munity are reasons Kvasnyuk said. "I've had several leadership • Dmitri Kvasnyuk: Kvas- said. believes he should be elected. Bermingham also wants to opportunities. Ilike to meet nyuk is a Running Start student Kvasnyuk supports greater "I want to become a better work to expand the weight room new people and bring them to- communication amongst stu- leader," he said. facilities on campus. gether," Pittman said. who believes that the campus is • a beautiful place that needs to dents and student government, Daniel Nordstrom: Nor- "I've talked to John Dunn Pittman feels that Highline have its potential realized. and believes that his youth will dstrom is the oldest Student and Jonathan Brown," he said. is a good campus with a lot of "Michelangelo once said, give him a fresh view on the is- Government candidate. He is "I know they both support good things going for it. 'Isaw the angel in the marble sues. the president of the Breath of something like that, and Ithink "I'd like to see great things and carved untilIset him free.' "Ithink a president and the Lifeclub, and has worked as an Ican get itdone." out of the great Highline cam- When Icame to this campus, students should have a clear Although Bermingham has pus we have already," Pittman "I've had quite a bit of ex- had no formal experience, he said. "I'm happy with most of perience with Student Govern- believes that he is stilla strong the clubs we have already. We ment," Nordstrom said. candidate for the position. can learn from that." • Vice-presidential candidates Nordstrom 's has successfully "I've always been able to Adam Wahlen: Wahlen raised over two thousand dollars keep a cool head, Ican work un- wants to bring greater partici- withhis club. der pressure," he said. pation from Highline students "We raised enough money to "Next year because of the with things like campus-wide outfit the entire club in scrubs," constitutional reform you're go- fund raisers and an emphasis on Nordstrom said. "We went from ing to need someone with strong the new caucus system. $200 to $2,250." leadership qualities to push it Wahlen believes his experi- "I've seen the process, I've through and someone with a ence with administrative posi- been involved in the process. willingness to work around the tions will help him serve on I'm very concerned about how clock. These elections really Student Government. the next step in that process is willeffect how Highline oper- "Back in high school Iwas going to happen," Nordstrom ates, and Ifeel that I'm the best president of the Future Business said. candidate." Leaders of America. Iwas also • • Paul Pittman • Adam Wahlen "Iwant to develop the posi- Gurpreet Singh: Singh on the Student Council bud- • • Hopes to promote Wants to bring cam- tion of president into more than could not be reached for an in- get committee for two years," better communication pus-wide fund raisers what's in the job description. terview. Wahlen said. between students and and promote the caucus My hope is to get office hours The vice-presidential candi- "I feel I'm better qualified Student Government. system. established and have people dates are: [for vice-president] and Ihave • • showing up regularly." • Paul Pittman: Pittman be- more ideas," Wahlen said. "I "Iwant to connect with "Ifeel Iam better quali- • the off-campus com- fied and Ihave more James Bermingham: Ber- lieves ingreater communication have more drive. IfI'm tasked munity and have more ideas." mingham supports the caucus between Student Government with this position, I'llhelp it communication with system Student Government and'students. move forward." clubs throughout cam- is implementing next fall, and "Ibelieve Ican make a differ- "I'm trustworthy, I'm a like- pus. wants to work hard to keep it ence for Highline for.the better," able person, and I'measy to get running. Pittman said. "Iwant to connect along with." Page 4 5/25/06 The Thunderword OPINIO Editorial Wl^m»smft» apraReWTLY V*2'ReON2 Running Start is FAMILY costing Highline

Highline, having met its enrollment target for Spring Quarter, is slowly limping away from its financial insecurity. In the aftermath of this enrollment dilemma, it's hard to ignore some of the finer issues that contributed to this problem. One ofthose issues is the Running Start program. Running Start allows high school students to attend Highline (and other commu- nity colleges) free ofcharge, fulfillingboth high school and college requirements. The school receives funding for the students, but they do not count toward Highline's Full Time Equivalent (FTE) count; one FTE is the equivalent ofone student taking 15 credits or three students taking five credits each. Every year Highline receives state funding for a certain number ofFTEs, which cover 70 percent ofeach students' education costs (the other 30 percent comes from tuition). Ifthe college fails to meet the number ofFTEs itis given funds for, the college could Guilt, innocence, and lucky breaks lose future funding from the state. Considering that Highline floundered in fulfillingits FTE num- Afew weeks ago Iwas pulled The officer had marked me guilty. bers for Fall and Winter Quarters, not counting Running Start stu- over for speeding. as— speeding in a 25 mph zone Eventually my name was dents is a painful reality for the college toaccept. IfSpring Quarter Isat contemptuously inmy Ihad been speeding in a 35. called and Itook my seat. The had followed the trend and failed tohitits mark, itis very possible car while an officer wrote me Ilicked the envelope witha wry judge asked for my defense and that Highline would have lost funding fornext year. a ticket. "This conversation is smile and sent the thing away. Iproduced the picture, never Highline,it seems, just barely made the cut. being recorded," he told me. ISeveral days later Ireceived a claiming Iwasn't speeding but However, ifRunning Start students could count toward the FTE made no reply, only nodded and court date and set about taking instead proving that there had count, now, Highline wouldn't have a problem. As ofright Run- glared, feeling grim as If*om mpnA pictures tobnng to the been a small technicality in the ning Start is made up of 802 students, about 10 percent ofHigh- sat buckled to my seat C0U]rt as evidence, writingofmy ticket. line's student body. Ifcounted, these students would contribute inthe hot afternoon. BhHS^SIH e es koines The judge dismissed mycase. 659 FTEs toHighline's total count. — He wrote me up and Municipal Court is a Iwalked past the other twomen Running Start is excellent program wants to it leftpromising to argue f^SKS^^J^I modest budding that guilty I, an no one see I |^HSHrafe 1 who were as as know-/ go. Considering that Highline cannot claim 10 percent of its stu- ing that the only difference in dents, though, it's one that is causing more damage than not. Iknew Ihad broken jSSBSBBBfcl rom- tne P°^ ce sta " my case was that the officerhad IfRunning Start wasn't offered at Highline, it's not unreason- the law. Ioften travel fflfiBBHraf tion The courtroom made a small error. able to assume that at least some of these people would attend as down the hillon South BVSH^KgV was stocked with No justice was served in regular students. Withthat considered, Highline is suffering a di- 240th Street well over Biiffl^HHHcneaP chairs and an- the courtroom. I'm as guilty rect loss ofpossible FTEs. 50 mph; on that par- Robert Fitzgerald &V defendants. The as those other men but slightly Even though Running Start is causing losses for Highline, it ticular afternoon he had ===== judge peered at the more lucky. Ididn't deserve would be a poor decision torefuse to offer the program. nabbed me going 53. audience over the tops of her to have my case dismissed, but Instead of reshaping or cutting the program, there should just At home Iprepared the en- spectacles, that's just how the court system be one simple adjustment: count Running Start students jtowards velope, knowing Iwas still go- Iwatched defendants plead works. FTEs. It's not like the state doesn't acknowledge these students; ing to contest the violation (if their case, However, I'm not going to Highline receives funding for them. Why then, willthe state not only out of my contempt for One young man claimed that press my luck further. There allow Highline to count Running Start students towards FTEs? the court) but unsure of what he couldn't have been speeding willalways be cops writingtick- It seems as ifthis is an oversight or just a very poor decision. grounds Iwould use. Trying to because he was in second gear ets, and next time, the officer As of right now, Highline President Priscilla Bellis attempting to say Iwasn't speeding was outof and his second gear "don't go may not be distracted enough to convince state legislators to make a change; ultimately, the deci- the question; Iknew they would more than 30." make a mistake. Iescaped the sion can only be made by this group. never buy it. Allseemed hope- Another man claimed that he clutches of the court this round, The community colleges can't make the change; they can only less, until, at a supreme instant couldn't have been detected by but now I'mgoing down 240th hope to push state legislators to take that action. Hopefully the of recognition, Isaw it. Small the radar because the cop didn't at 30 mph. policy is reshaped soon so that Highline can continue serving its and scribbled, the number Iread look like he was looking. In Robert lives life in the fast students: Running Start and traditional students alike. was totally inaccurate. both cases the men were found lane but is slow on the uptake.

Icould dance like that Iwouldn }t he "If " going to school THUNDERWORD Photo Editor KeithDaigle Ad Rep Sharonda McCarver Reporters Candace Bohon- Business Manager Kiana Hayes ik, Erik Breakfield, Karen Daniels, Office Manager Now Hiring Editor-in-Chief .Michelle Ericksen Andrea Davis, Floyd Decker, Lindsey Newsline 206-878-3710 ext. 3318 Managing Editor... AliciaMendez Farah, Emil Jacobson, Trevor Kulvi, Fax 206-870-3771 NewsEditors AlexCahan, Austen Lavery, Rebecca Livingston, Address P.O. Austin Mackenzie Lynette Marquis, Brett Mills,Angela Box 98000, Des Moines, WA 98198 ArtsEditor Rachel Lusby Nelson, Jocie Olson, Kaydee Smith, Sim- Building 10-106 Sports Editor Steve Pirotte one Snow, Krystal Veltman, Judy Vue Advertising.. 206-878-3710 ext. 3291 Opinion Editor ..Robert Fitzgerald Photographer Roman Kjlimenko E-Mail [email protected] Graphics Editors. ..Marquis Faulcon, Adviser Dr.T.M. Sell Jeremy Kochel Ad Manager Candace Kruger Page 5 5/25/06 The Thunderword Grawrock explores the world of theatre

ByKaren Daniels STAFF REPORTER

Steven Grawrock witnessed twobirths last week. The first was welcoming the birth of his first child, Rhys, born last Friday. The second was the show- ing of the first play Grawrock directed, Moliere's The Sicilian for the Student Directed One- Act Plays. In this Spring's One-Acts Grawrock acted, directed, and designed the lighting along with instructor Rick Lorig. Grawrock has worked with the drama department since fall of 2004 working as stage crew, this year as master electrician, and helping with the elements oftheatrical design. Even when not acting in the quarterly play, Grawrock stays During Grawrock's freshman attending Southern Utah Uni- Bruneau both have him lead todress inperiod costumes." active in the department by be- year of high school he decided versity inCedar City,Utah. their beginning acting classes The Sicilian is about a young ing the light board operator for to audition for the school play "It has good support from this year. Frenchman who tries to steal his the Spring One- Acts in 2005 rather than continue withsports. town, because it's such a small For the One-Acts, Grawrock love from a rich Sicilian lord. and stage manager for Book of He then began to discover his town everyone supports the the- had to find a short play then cast "It's been a fun experi- Days last fall. passion for theater. ater there," he said. and direct it. ence, different from acting," Grawrock and his wife Kam- While in high school, Cedar City is tied with the After reading a few plays he Grawrock said about directing. mie first came to Seattle from Grawrock preformed in Oka- Utah Shakespeare Festival. finally decided on Moliere, a "Ithink it's made me want to Oregon after she got a job here. lahoma, Guys and Dolls, Peter "Its one of the best/better classical French writer. (be a drama teacher) even more- "Highline offered the most Pan, You Can 't Take it With You, festivals in the U.S.," Grawrock "...I read The Misanthrope. biit there's nothing quite Jike theater classes in the area so I and The Pirates ofPenzance. said. (Moliere 's) writing was very acting" gave it a try, Irealized what a Grawrock has been cast in Grawrock is very excited clever and he wrote everything Grawrock wants to teach great department they had and substantial roles at Highline and about this because he will be in rhyming couplets," he said. drama but also said he loves stayed," he said. played the prospector in Mad- able to act in the Shakespeare "Ifound The Sicilian and itwas English and would like teach- Grawrock is majoring in the- woman of Chaillot, the love- Festival while getting his de- the right length for a one act. It's ing mythology or Shakespeare ater and has been studying un- struck lord in TwelfthNight, the gree. light and it's fun; it's got physi- classes. der Dr. Christiana Taylor. lovable oldman in The Seagull, "Iwant to be a high school cal comedy built in. "(Kammie) knows it's not "Christiana is so cool, I've and as the kingof Sparta inHel- or college theater teacher but I "I love classical theater so going to be easy for me to be an learned a ton. 1 used to slur my ena 's Husband inthe One- Acts. want to do professional work as much. Finding this play made actor or teacher but she believes words, Iused to have verbal re- "My lifetime goal is to act much as Ican," he said. me happy that Icould direct it it'smore important tohave a job leases, my technique has defi- on the globe, even ifIwere to "I've been given opportuni- in a classical realm," Grawrock that makes you happy than one nitely gotten better and a lot of be an extra dies in Henry ties this year to be a teacher," he said. "Ithink it's experi- 'who a great that makes a lot of money. The that is from the way Christiana V,"he said. added. ence for people- to act in classi- best thing is she supports me teaches." Next year Grawrock'will be Christiana Taylor and Aimee cal theatre 1 think it's really fun with what Iwant to do." Portfolio review gives students a chance to be seen

By Jocie Olson They also sent out invitations Lilie Radchuk, a student REPORTER STAFF to top agencies who willcome in the program, not only put to see what the students can do. her portfolio together but she More than 30 of Highline's This is the first year that an- also designed the fliers for the most creative students will other program has been includ- event. showcase their work in the 25th ed inthe review. "My biggest challenge is to annual Portfolio Review. "There's going to be a few not overdue it,"Radchuk said. "It's a tradition of the visual exhibits from the interior design One goal that the program arts community to publicly dis- program," Murray said. has is to spark the interest of play the samples and work that Nelson explained that the future students and get the pro- students have accomplished and biggest challenge is to allow the gram noticed. created," said Gary Nelson, pro- students to do the work instead "We want a big turn out. It's gram coordinator of the Visual ofdoing ithimself. hard to Photo by Jocie Olson advertise the fact that Communication program and Another challenge for him is coming out," Murray Artdirector Ryan Murray and a student from the production illus- this is our art professor at Highline. finding funding for the scholar- said. "Asan all we is tration program work on the Arcturus literary magazine. artist want Visual Communications is ships that are given away. to be seen." a two-year program where stu- titionbetween the students who the awareness of the existence For Murray the biggest chal- The Portfolio Review will dents learn to work in electronic willbe judged according to the of the program," Nelson said, lenge is planning the layout of be showing on June 1-2 in the imaging, graphic design, illus- design, detail, and functionality "It [also] gives the students an the event from location to re- Student Union building with an tration, and web design. of their work. opportunity to learn how to or- freshments. open house will be Thursday, "It's to showcase everything The students projects range ganize, plan, and execute an "This year the students have June 1 from 4-8 p.m. the students have done in the from oil paintings and photog- event." undertaken bigger challenges For more information about past two years," said student raphy to commercial art. Everything from designing and so far have met the chal- the Visual Communication pro- Ryan Murray, art director for "Itgives the students an op- the posters to procuring raffle lenges," Nelson said. "The gram contact Gary Nelson at the show. portunity to reflect on what prizes has been done by the stu- quality of the artwork is better 206-878-3710, ext. 3506 or at The review is also a compe- they have done and it raises dents, Nelson said. than ever." [email protected]. Page 6 5/25/06 The Thunderword Mike recommends the eco- logical route for fertilizing as 1/eaate, well. Steer and chicken manure are both good for fertilizing your garden. Mike does not recommend products such as Miracle Grow. "You end up with more foli- 1/tCfo>Uf age than fruit,"he says. Don't know beans about Ifyou are looking for veg- corn? Don't get your etable starts to plant inyour gar- Photo by Jocie Olson den, Highline's biology depart- carrots Why buy your veggies from a gro store when you can grow ment still has some starts left in a bundle them inyour own backyard? over from Friday's plant sale. ByRachel Lusby Vegetable starts are best for to start the seeds in a window needi to water. The plant sale hit an all time STAFF REPORTER those who have little-to-no win- that receives a lotofsunlight. A sprinkler works best for high inprofit and inthe number dow space to grow their own The package will tell you iwatering your garden. of plants sold, but there are still The first step in planting a starts or who have little experi- what the proper care and spac- Keeping harmful bugs and plants left over. successful summer garden is ence with growing vegetables ing for the plants are. 1weeds out ofyour garden is im- "We still have a good repre- preparation. Mikesays. After you have your veg- portant] as well. sentation of the vegetables re- "Preparation is the hardest "Ifyou want simple, starts gie garden planted, you have to Mike recommends ecologi- maining," says biology lab co- and most important part," says are the simplest," says Mike. keep itup. cal< methods rather than chemi- ordinator Donn Walter. Tukwila True Value employee Easy vegetables to grow in- Watering is important, but cal< for getting rid of bugs and The money fromthe sale goes Mike, who declined to give his clude carrots, radishes, pars- you have to have the right bal- iweeds. to caring forthe greenhouse and last name. nips, corn, squashes, cucum- ance. Mike says there are products buying plants for next year's You should choose a sunny bers, beans, and peas. You don't want to wait until 1that are supposed to killoffthe sale. location for your garden; do not Other popular gardening the soil is completely dry to wa- grubsj that munch on your plants There was also a fund-raiser begin your garden in a shaded choices, such as tomatoes, are ter, but you also don't want the 1but at the same time they also for the "FatCat Fund." area. possible to grow in the Pacific soil to be soaking wet. 1kill off the earthworms, which The money from this goes to Next you should dig into the Northwest but itdoes take extra Also, don't depend on rain as ]your garden needs to grow. taking care of biology lab mas- soil, according to hgtv.com, effort because the wet climate a source of water. Fertilizing is another impor- cots Stubby the cat and his sister about 6 to 8 inches. makes itmore difficult. Northwest summers tend 1tant factor inkeeping you veg- Domino. Then remove any rocks or Youshould be sure and check to have long dry spells and etable< garden growing. The money buys food, kitty debris that may be inthe way. that the weather is going to be droughts happen annually be- Adding a layer of compost litter,and pays for doctor visits. You should then spread a lay- regularly warm. cause of this, andi mixing it into the soil be- Anyone wanting to purchase er of compost over the top and For those who want to start To determine whether your ifore you even plant your vege- vegetables or donate to the Fat- then mixitin. from seeds, you should always garden needs to be watered you tablest is a must, but you should Cat Fund should go see Walter Ifyou are a first-time garden- follow the instructions on the can stick you finger about 1 inch stillj keep your soil fertilized af- inthe biology lab. er you should start simple. package carefully and itis smart into the soil,ifitis dry then you tter this. The Blend is sweetened by Choklate By Brett Mills her performance. over Western Europe to places on June 24. She has a website STAFF REPORTER Moore has many influences such as France, Denmark, and onMyspace withthe URLwww. including: Sam Cook, Curtis the Netherlands. myspace.com/listen2chok. Kolesta Moore returned to Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Lots "Touring was hard work," Anyone that is interested in Highline as Choklate and she ofGospel music, Brandy, Alicia said Moore. "I had never getting one ofMoore's CDs can was very tasty. Keys, and AnitaBaker. worked that hard inmy life." do so by contacting her by e- Moore, who uses the stage She recently was on her first Coming up for Moore is a mail at choklatemusic@gmail. name Choklate, was Team tour in Europe. She toured all show at The Showbox in Seattle com. Highline's Blend artist at The Bistro on Wednesday. She is a g former Highline student. x \ n S a Moore has been singing pro- v / fessionally for four years. "Igraduated fromhigh school and all my girlfriends started having kids," said Moore. uSo Kolesta Moore Imoved up here ina big U-Haul ing the background. truck." "The people were really nice, She is a former president of they seemed into it[the music]," both the Black Student Union said Moore. "I'm appreciative and Student Government here at of them." Highline. The performance was relaxed Singing is something that and laidback. There was even a Moore fell into. section of the performance that $9.99 Shoes Starting She walked into a studio was improvised. The DJ would T-shirts one day and was asked to sing play songs and Moore would a verse on someone else's song. sing to them as they came. $35.00 She then was told that singing Many students were pleas- or 2 for $16 at was something she should pur- antly surprised as they walked Store Hours PacHwyS sue. into the Bistro byMoore's pow- 28717 The Bistro was full of stu- erfiil but smooth soulful voice. Tue-Fri 11am-7pm Federal Way 98003 dents relaxing in-between class- Some students couldn't fight es. the urge to dance and could be Sat 1lam-6pm Phone: (253)839-5202 Some students were relax- seen bobbing their heads or tap- Sun 12pm-5pm [email protected] ing with friends, studying, or ping their toes. grabbing bite all with Moore's bright smile and a 'to eat www.35tha • enue.com M66re 5 s soulful voice decorat- warm personality only added to Page 7 5/25/06 The Thunderword Rock music experiences a rebirth

ByKeith Daigle The band also includes gui- or worn down you get as soon STAFF REPORTER tarist Joe Hottinger and bassist as you get on stage and there's Josh Smith. people there, it's unbelievable," After the grunge wave inthe Lzzy Hale described the said Smiley. early '90s, rock music has been hardest part of being in a band Stone said that he does not on aplateau. Ithas only recent- as staying together and just con- remember what happens when ly begun to undergo a reforma- tinuing to play no matter what. they play a good set. Ition and discover itself again. "You either have to become "Ifitis a good show, Idon't Rather than reinventing the a family or killeach other. You really know what happens," wheel, the sound coming out have to make that choice to just Stone said. today celebrates what is already keep going," said Lzzy Hale. However, ifit is a bad show, right about rock music. "That is the hardest part of be- the band usually remembers it No frills rock is not a new ing in a band is trying find peo- better than they would like to. concept, see the Ramones, Sex pie and keep ittogether." "We either totally check out Pistols circa 1970, however Lzzy Hale said that music is in this bliss like unconscious- music for the sake of music is her life,and she cannot imagine ness or we become really hyper- something that cycles regularly doing anything else. critical of ourselves and walk inpopularity. "It's a part ofus. It's kind of off stage going 'we just ruined Two such examples of this like that one staple that makes it, we're horrible people,'" Smi- are the young bands Halestorm you who you are, that defining ley said. and Mercy Falls. No space- staple. We wouldn't be our- Added Stone, "But it's worth ships or tiny Stonehenge stage selves if we were doing any- it. Either way. When you walk sets here. thing else," Lzzy Hale said. off stage beating yourself up it Last Wednesday as a part "IfIwasn't playing music I is a chance to learn. Become a of the Equinox tour, bands would be involved somehow littlebitmore mature about it." Halestorm and Mercy Fall in the music business," agreed Stone is grateful for how far opened for Shinedown and Trapt Arejay Hale. the band has come already, but at the Showbox Theater. Halestorm has a five-song remains humble about it. Guitarist and lead singer for E.P. out titled One and Done. "To have it move up to this Halestorm Elizabeth (Lzzy) Itmay be hard to find; the best level where we play for a thou- Hale is beautiful, with a voice place to get itis online. sand people a night is just crazy. to match. It is suprising to hear Mercy Fall are Arizona rock- Ifeel like we've worked hard for such a powerful voice come ers who should have been from it;1don't feel like we deserve it. Photo by Keith Daigle from such a tiny person. Seattle. With a sound that is Idon't think anybody does you Hale, Hales, Hale's voice is reminiscent best described as post-grunge, Lzzy lead singer for >rm, rocked the Showbox Theater know. It's destiny, or iVs luck of Janis Joplin. IfBig Brother Mercy Fall infuses blues and last week. or whatever and Ithink that it and the Holding Company had other influences into a hard-hit- also on the stage before joining ery day working on the music. is our responsibility to treat that been a hard band they would tingrock sound. the band, but as an actor not a From this Mercy Falls first CD, properly," said Stone have sounded like Halestorm. Lead singer Nate Stone has a musician. Smiley and Lusby For the Taken, was born. "We were given a gift to be The band hails all the way voice that at times sounds like were old friends and he picked "The songs that ended up on out here and doing it, and we'll from York, Penn. Last week Kurt Cobain and other times up the bass at Lusby 's insis- the album are actually a pretty dothe best we can and trynot to was their first time in Seattle. likeChris Cornell. tence. wide range fromreallyhard rock fuck itup." Halestorm makes music a Guitarist Jeff Lusby and Most of their influences are to pop ballady," Stone said. Mercy Fall's For the Taken family affair; Lzzy Hale and drummer Ethan Rea were in a from Seattle, the including such Smiley said that one of the is in stores now. They will be drummer Arejay Hale are broth- blues band before Lusby formed bands as Pearl Jam and Alice in best parts of playing music is returning to Seattle Monday, er and sister. They have been Mercy Fall. Stone was also per- Chains. being in front ofa crowd. May 29 playing with Seether playing music together for nine forming blues before Mercy The band spent six months "The most rewarding thing and Faktion at ElCorazon (for- years, since Lzzy was 13 and Fall,playing gigs inArizona. in a cramped beach house in is every night you are playing merly Graceland) inDowntown Arejay was 10. Bassist Kieran Smiley was Rhode Island for six hours ev- a show. No matter how tired Seattle. Hot topic I'm probably more punk than you

Irecently saw that the youth stores and wears the same styles, image. You can tell the people and do what Ifeel like in spite not punk rock. chain store Hot Topic has decid- Not punk. who think they're punk because of society. Nothing defines Hot Topic is acompany based Jeded that this is the year that "they What is punk? Punk is anti- they display it the most obvi- my image but me, and political upon popular youth subcultures would celebrate "30 years of establishment, but in bite sized ously. correctness goes against every- that want to be rebellious and Punk Rock." Funny, Ithought.thought, word format. Punk is being What they don't realize is thing Istand for. Therefore, I anti-authoritarian. That com- They haven't had any years of against the current state ofthings mind, - rebellion is in the not am punk. pany makes millions perpetuat- punk rock to date. ==--—=— government, society, the clothes. True punk doesn't True punkedness is also re- ing the image. What money you A few days later Cahan's EP homework, etc. conform to what everyone else bellion for the sake of change. spend at Hot Topic can be better a song came out iy||p^""^- 1 It began with poor is doing, especially people in For example, Iam not fond spent on an underground local on the radio, called British kids hating so- True punks WJT ( fashion magazines. of certain aspects of our local band. Way more punk. "Hot Topic is not &U//Bm!ym c*etv' suc^ as e b°vs are more subtle, government. So do Idye my Jon Stewart is punk rock. punk rock" by MC |J(^P^^K%1 m the Sex Pistols. They Anarchy often goes with the hair blue and swear at people Starting your own band is punk Lars, thereby con- |H|'^^^^b] wore clothes pins in idea of punk. Unfortunately, in order to rebel? No. Ivote, I rock. Wearing a tie with jeans - firming what Ihave [$\u25a0£\u25a0£.« *^.JBra their torn clothes and true anarchy doesn't exist. You educate myself; Istrive to make and an untucked shirt punk always known. Un- truly didn't care. The see, anarchy is chaos. Chaos is change. You rock. DIY(do yourself) UjJ^^iaBfl the can do more - it ethics fortunately, a sub- RndS^HflM music is rough, and not created via fighting, but fighting damage in the system then out doing what you feel is the right stantial amount of jg9||||f9U alwavs talented, but al- exercises power. Power is gov- of it. The difference between thing for better change from that people think that ways angry and - ======Alex Cahan calling ernment. Therefore, logically, selling out and buying inis that which is corrupt that is the Hot Topic is punk. for change. anarchy is government. the buyer owns the seller. That most punk you can get. One Have they been there? Hello But punk began to end when Look at themug shot attached is punk. man can't change the world, Kitty I-pod cases and Sponge magazines came out telling to this column. Your immediate Slacker kids in trench coats but one -man trying to despite Bob wristbands? Not punk, mindless kids what the hot hair thoughts would be something with angry t-shirts and Mo- the odds that is what separates But people don't understand. I colors were and where to buy along the lines of "dead sexy, hawks? They aren't punk, the punks from the posers. Iam watched a concert with a friend the best safety pins. Punk had but no punk." Well, you're only they're just hooligans. Chains punk rock, and don't you forget who complained about the prep- become and half popular t cpmmer- right, and pins for the sake of shock it. py feirls who shouldn't cializeU'Tfratls" 'Idress to impress the girls ) value, ;nQt,,punkr rock, ,Anc| < ,only,, eqt$ j/1 bejhere. whe'ritheVo's-' are Al& % -fc\i\t UX IromcalTy, shTsFopTaTtfi^ most importantly, Hot Topic is Johnny Rotten. Page 8 5/25/06 The Thunderword

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average man who is kid- sexuality and pervasive lan- open on Friday, June 1 and For more information contact napped and imprisoned for guage. people willbe given the op- the Kent Arts Commission Arts CahfWM 15 years without explana- portunity to meet the artist on at [email protected]. tion. When he is released •The Kent Arts Commis- Friday, June 9 from 6-9 p.m. wa.us or call 253-856-5050. he is given money, a cell sion presents "Abstracts •Got an arts event you phone, and pricey clothing. Acrylics" by Beverly Gimlinat want to see here? Send us He strives to seek revenge. the Kent arts commission gal- Wishin g Well® the details at tword@highline. He soon discovers that his lery in June. The exhibit will sll edu. Include details! kidnapper not only i 6232782673234 has plans for him, 1—9st week's soluti NLDOEJVEM I E S A but that those plans 7482325757842 •Highline students from O C Q O C F T T A I Y L H the Visual Communications will be even worse MOSTLY ON years 5357823574387 program invite everyone to than the 15 ofI-e—Io—1 1 KOEOFOVANEE U S attend their annual portfolio imprisonment. The : : 5238354374347 movie is rated 'R' —— review. Students willpresent — —-!- CMRLYHVOAEF R R their work that they have all for strong violence, 3823564375657 worked so hard on creat- A D E M A V T I E N E C H — Rational ing to the viewers of the 5637383873647 Numbers E R S I S A I Y G N Q H H show. The open house answers 3643434346364 willbe on June 1 from 4 GUOLUIGNHIKTT p.m. until8 p.m. Refresh- ments willbe provided. HERE IS A PLEASANT LITTLE GAME that willgive you a message every day. It'sa numerical puzzle designed to spell out your fortune. Count the letters in your first name. Ifthe •Movie Fridays pres- number ofletters is 6ormore, subtract 4. Ifthe number isless ents Oldboy on Friday, than 6,add 3. The result isyour key number. Start at the up- May 26 at 2:30 p.m. in per left-hand corner and check one ofyourkey numbers, left to right. Then read the message the letters under the Building 7. Oldboy, di- checked figures give you. rected by Chan Wook Park, is a tale about an ©2006 byKingFeatures Syndicate, Inc.World rights reserved. Page PO 5/25/06 The Thunderword Barbour finishes as Ail-American Freshman wins In the past, there were prelim heats for the 800, but due to the two events on number of scratches from the event, there was only one heat the same day to which was the finals. get her third All- Also running distance for Highline was freshman Melissa l^merican award Better who ran in the 10,000- meter run. Better finished sev- By Trevor Kulvi enth overall witha time 48:09. STAFF REPORTER Katie Compogno of Spo- kane won the event in a time SPOKANE -Freshman Sher- of 43:26.70. Better also com- ee Barbour led the NWAACC peted in the 5,000-meter run standings all year inher events. with freshman Rosie Meeker. Any hope her opponents had of Meeker finished in fifth in a a meltdown were quickly put to time of 21:36.52,' and Better rest. finished ninth with a time of She ran inboth the 800 and 23:24.43. Breanna Mercer of 1,500-meter runs. In the 1,500, Clark won the event witha time Barbour took the lead from the of 19:56.70. start and never looked back as Representing Highline in the she won her first individual title field events was freshman Brit- with a time of4:59.85. tany Smith who competed in Later that day, Barbour both the long jump and triple earned her second individual jump. Inthe long jump, Smith title of the meet with a winning finished second overall with a time of 2:19.69, which is a new jump of 17 feet 4 inches. personal record for her this sea- Lakeesha Cadogan of Clark son. Photo by Trevor Kulvi won the event with a jump of both wins,Barbour now 18 feet 4.5 inches. In the triple podium. KWithas three All-American Awards Sheree Barbour celebrates her firstplace finishon the jump, Smith finished third.over- to her resume including the Ail- all with a jump of 36 feet 7.5 American award she got back Dour, ena,nd. Hiehlinenigmme iimsneafinished in sixmsixth points. inches. at the cross-country, champion- Tamara Starodubtseva of place with a total of 40 points. With the meet being a two- Natalie Abersfeller of Spo- ships. Lane finished second and was Spokane won their third straight day affair, preliminaries for kane won the event with a jump "The other girls wouldn't let considered by many to give title with a score of 266 points, events 800-meters and below of 37 feet 5 inches. Both top me start out behind them so I Barbour a run for her money, followed by Lane with 206 took place on Monday before three finishes by Smith earned lead from the start," said Bar- but itnever materialized. Inthe points and Clackamas with 88 the finals on Tuesday. her All-American honors. Men's track finishes sixth with smallest team

By Troy Smith of21.96 STAFF REPORTER Hubbard and Jackson were joined by Rashawn Boyce and SPOKANE- Highline came Miguel Martinez in the 4x100 home with less hardware than meter relay. Highline finished expected after their top two second witha time of42.06. sprinters, Kenjamine Jackson Spokane won the race with a and Bruce Hubbard, were up- time of 41.58. set in their respective events at Brian Dotson was the only |he NWAACC Track and Field competitor for Highline in the championship Meet. 400 with a time of 50.94. Even though Highline fin- Representing Highline in the ished sixth inthe team standings throwing events was Jeff Vick with a score of 32 points, there who participated inthe shot put, were several key contributors to discus and javelin, but was un- the team. able to qualify for the finals. Spokane won their second Highline was well represent- straight title with a score of 287 ed in the distance events with points followed by Lane with the trio of Trevor Kulvi,Noah 242 points and Clackamas with McDonald-Robbins and Victor 80 points. Kimuhu. "It was a tough year," said Photo by Trevor Kulvi Kulvi ran in the 10,000-me- Jackson. "We worked hard Brian Dotson rounds the track as he finishes his 400 meter run. Do, on finished insixthplace. ter run and placed sixth with a through a coaching adversity time of.34:37 to claim his first- and we did the best we could." Heading into the meet, both fied for the finals with a time ever NWAACC award. With the event being a two- were considered favorites to of 10.76 and Hubbard qualified Jackson also qualified for McDonald-Robbins ran the day affair, events 800-meters win. Hubbard won the title last witha time of10.90. the finals inthe 200-meter dash 1,500-meter run in a time of and below required preliminary year and Jackson was the de- In the finals, Jackson fin- witha time of 22.23. 4:16.51 toplace 11th and placed heats on Monday to determine fending 4A state champion. ished third witha time of 10.92 In the finals, Jackson was 10th in the steeple chase with a the finals for Tuesday. Both Jackson and Hubbard and Hubbard finished fifth with neck and neck withMarcus Dil- time of11:13.98. Leading the way for High- qualified for both the 100- and a time of11.07. lon ofLane, but finished second Kimuhu also ran in the stee- line was the duo.o.f Hubbard and 200-meter, dash. Deji Adebayo of Spokane in a time of22.01. . plechase and finished 11th with Jackson. In the 100, Jackson' quali- won the event with a time of Dillonwon the race ina time a time of 11:45.35, Page 10 5/25/06 The Thunderword PO Fastpitch eliminated from finals Highline finally got a runner on first base. That was a great moment," Schmidt meets its end said. Highline played a great game against Spokane, aided by four By Erik Breakfield great innings of work by pitch- STAFF REPORTER er Jennifer Ventoza, who held Spokane's homerun leaders tc( The Highline fastpitch team just one. fought for an upset against top- But the T-Birds couldn't hold ranked Spokane over the week- out long enough for the upset end and just missed in Game 1 and fell when Spokane was able of the NWAACC playoffs, los- to rally and string base hits to- ing 4-3. gether offrelief pitcher Keresa They then dropped to the Steichen in the sixth. elimination bracket and lost Spokane then took the lead 11-1 to Everett,' knocking them and the win, 4-3. from the tournament. "Spokane made some key The team had a tough mis- defensive errors that got some sion last weekend May 19-21. people on base, but they were As they took infield on the hard able to pull it out in the end," Oregon diamond, they prepared Schmidt said. for an even harder tournament. Highline then moved on to "The team was bickering face Everett inthe second round during warm-ups, but Amanda of the NWAACC playoffs. Houser stepped up and made a But before Game 2 could comment just before the game even begin, Highline had beaten that had an affect on people," themselves with more disagree- Head Coach Anne Schmidt ments inthe dugout and itwasn't said. long before the Everett Trojans Houser kept up the positive walked off withan 11-1 win. chatter throughout the game Fueling the Trojans' victory while on offence and on de- were home runs by AllisonHall fense. (9) and Robyn Schlins (4), the "She was a great vocal lead- loss went to Ventoza of High- er," Schmidt said. line. Highline came to play and "The greatest thing that the struck early in the first inning players have come away with is against Spokane in Game 1. simply the experience of being Yoko Jingi led off with an at the NWAACC tournament. infield single and moved to It's important to have the expe- second on a sacrifice bunt from rience ofbeing there and getting Houser. Ventoza winds up apitch against Spokane Community College. Highline narrowly lost 4-3 the team back," Coach Schmidt This brought up Jessica Ven- Jennifer for against the no. 1seed from the Eastern Division. says. toza who got an inside pitch and Schmidt said the experience turned'on it,muscling her eighth off the first inning," Schmidt and with more quality base hits a fantastic job; Sandra Proulx will serve the team well next home run over the fence in left said. they stayed in the game against made a couple great catches. year. Most of the line-up is field. The T-Birds followed the the East Division's best record. And the infield turned a double- freshmen, and should be back "That's a great way to start first inning with solid defense "Defensively, our outfield did play after a fielding error that for another season. Scoreboard 25632 Pacific Hwy. South #10 Kent, WA 98032 (253) 946-2233 1block south ofFred Meyer &Schuck's Auto Supply inside Cedarwood Square SOFTBALLSCORES LIA2 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND SOUTH PUGET SOUND 9, vs BELLEVUE7 Delicious Vietnamese Food MTHOOD 14, LOWER COLUMBIA10, Dine in-Take Out WENATCHEE VALLEY6 vs MTHOOD 2 (5 inn) Open 7 Days a Week Wenatchee Valley finishes CLACKAMAS6, vs Mon- Sat 10:00am-9:00pm fourth. CHEMEKETA 5 Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm WENATCHEE VALLEY5, CLACKAMAS13.MT EDMONDS 4 HOOD 12 SPOKANE 7, SOUTH Mt Hood finishes third PUGET SOUND 5 Student Specials for the MT HOOD 7, SPOKANE month ofMay CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 5 LOWER COLUMBIA9, LOWER COLUMBIA20, CLACKAMAS1 (5 inn) CLACKAMAS7 S Lower Columbia wins WENATCHEE VALLEY7, O i*C their eighth ever title and CHEMEKETA 4 seventh in eight years. THIRD ROUND Room for rent WENATCHEE 12, vs EV- RESTAURANT ERETT 10 $395/month EDMONDS 15, PIERCE 6 $P6kAN£i0,dENTRA- •818-571-6802 Page 11 5/25/06 The Thunderword Leg workouts improve fitness

Your legs are jiggling like them balanced. For example, lowering your body until your Jell-O. many people focus on the quads thighs are parallel to the floor. Lately you have been (the front your add =====finding of thighs) and Squat jumps an extra yourself in a recliner forget the hamstring flourish to this exercise. When or a chair most of the Fit withrith (the backside). you come out of the squat, push time, * '- - wondering why miirmii—in s s a m sta^e off at the top and jump, then your legs are flabby. tcSB jSPH If'*you forget' to train come back down to the bottom j^Maybe it's time to BP^gj *^Hp9 a our e^ musc'es squat position. ~ up and walk to the Wt&m -^^^il e^iua^y' y°u w^' m Machines at many gyms gym and work your HiPlpf crease your risk of can help with specific muscle ' groups, such as calf raises; leg Leg strength helps iHlBHJ Hrf&nl £ooc wa^t0 wor^ extensions, which help your everything else, from BHH »'lra all your leg muscles is lower quadriceps; and leg curls, keeping that spring in BJJjjlj walking. which help your hamstrings. your step to prevent- HaiBl "Try walking or When doing squats or any ing a pulled muscle LindseLlNDSEY Farah running up stairs. It activity involving weights, be while you are playing= depends on the per- cautious of how much weight Frisbee with friends this sum- son's ability," said Jackie Ferra, you are using, so that you won't mer. a Federal Way Bally Fitness hurt yourself. With any weight "It is not particularly diffi- personal trainer. Switching to exercise, start at the bottom and cult to strengthen the legs," says various workouts is a good way work your way up slowly. Highline physical education to work yourlegs and use differ- Photo by AliciaMendez Baker and Ferra both agree teacher Josh Baker. There are ent muscle groups. Rashawn Boyce does squats to work out his quads in Highline 's you should not neglect stretch- tons of options as far as types Ferra suggests ridingthe bike weightroom. ing. Not stretching increases of lifts. to strengthen legs. The Stair- your chance of injury. "Be creative and try some master is also a great way to vary from each personal trainer, said Ferra. "Your workout always de- new lifts. Just be careful and keep your legs in shape. --When "Squats with dumbbells and Squats involve standing with pends on the person's ability," have someone check your form," in the gym, don't be shy ask a squat jumps are good strength- your feet about shoulder width, said Ferra. Baker says. He suggest training personal trainer to give you tips ening exercises. Again itall de- then,, while keeping your back Lindsey is the squat certain muscle groups to keep to success. Suggestions may pends on the person's ability," straight, bending your knees and champion ofthe newsroom. Shocking news: baseball is boring Most baseball fans feel that taken out on the other team. the game. than just an idea: it is our duty Canadians maintain that "fight- littleneeds to be changed about Another game that is simi- Imagine how much more as Americans. We need to fol- ing ispart of the game." the game. They love the teams, lar but even less structured is thrilling the game would be if low in Canada's footsteps and Baseball is all right, but it the cliched sayings (such as Australian Rules Football. In each time there was a hitthe first add fighting into our national could still stand more action. "baseball is a game of inches"), this game, the national sport of baseman risked getting clob- sport. Canada took hockey and But upon reflection, what sport and most of all, the ______—-—----- Australia, ' two teams bered. Aggressive base running decided that they needed more couldn't stand more action? statistics. From thet ie field of nine wage war would take on a new meaning. contact. 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Why ing argument (they thrown out for using steroids. would anybody care about a rarely ever fight), not much However, the solution to base- Homework wearing you out? statistic that you have to calcu- action happens on the baseball ballis the opposite. Food for late? Iplay and watch sports to field. To make baseball more in- thought: get away from math. As an avid Recently, a minor league teresting, players should be condition your mind withnutrition. watcher of soccer, the constant player threw a bat into the chest required to take more steroids breaks inbaseball seem to drag of the umpire over a disputed than they are already taking. A Normandy Nutrition, on even longer in comparison. strike three. This leads me to common side effect of steroids Inc. These shortcomings are espe- the first point that could im- ismood swings and anger. The Jfer6s, vitamins, cially apparent when compared prove baseball. 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The Spring Festival and Ca- merits," said Nancy Warren, reer Fair were a success again director of Workforce Training, this year, organizers said. who organized the fair. Last Friday's events were Various workshops were put on for local high school and offered to the students such junior high schools. More than as: How to Choose a Career, 500 high school students and Choosing the Right College 90 junior high students all par- or University, Paying for Col- ticipated, said Jason Prenovost, lege, College Survival Skills, Outreach Services director. and Powerful Resume Writing. The Career Fair portion of A barbeque, caricatures, inflat- the event brought employers, able boxing rinks, and a disc college departments, and uni- jockey were all offered in the versities to Highline to meet upper campus near the Student and talk with students. Union Building. "The Career Fair was excep- "Ithink the activities on the tional this year. We had ter- upper campus put on by Student rific attendance from employ- Programs were great. It went ers, transfer universities, and over really well," Prenovost Highline instructional depart- said.

Photos by Seth Carlson Page 13 5/25/06 The Thunderword Printing program wins awards Highline spend an average of 12 hours able per week involved inreal world to prevail production tasks. Students also attend lecture and do research despite tough on the topic. They then put their competition skills they learned in the class- room to practical application by performing the associated tasks. Students get experience inevery By Krystal Veltman aspect of the printing trade from STAFF REPORTER design, prepress, preflight, press, and bindery to customer service, Printing Program f The at shop management and printing Highline won a total of nine sales and marketing. awards last Saturday at an event "Generally we have between sponsored by the Seattle chapter 10 to 20 students enrolled in the of the International Association program at a time. It varies be- ofPrinting house Craftsmen. cause there are so many job of- To further the significance fers out there that students leave awards, of these this year there as soon as they get a good offer," was no student category and no Cox said. other community college won Students can earn either an any awards at the event, said cssociates ofapplied science de- Printing Program Manager Bill gree or a certificate of comple- Cox. Photo Jocie Olson tion degree inthe program. Highline received one gold The associate of applied sci- award for Holmes operates aprin mgpress as part ofHighline Printing Program Crosscurrents 2005, Jennifer ence degree which takes 92 which is a full color book con- credit hours of printing classes taining 122 pages. Crosscur- ceived for the Livingit Up ca- Highline competed against said. "We set out to make a new and general education. This de- rents is a literary book which in- lander; 2005 Fine Art Auction other commercial printers inthe program and plan an ambitious gree can be earned in two years by Washing- cludes work done catalogue for a fund raising auc- greater Seattle area and across program." according to the Highline web- ton State Humanities teachers. tion for the Northwest Painters the state of Washington. "We are self-supporting and site. Two silver awards were given to Society; 2005 Printing Program Other printers who were in this program generates money The certificate of completion Highline for the Licton Spring brochure to promote Highline's this competition had advantages to . support itself," Cox said. can be earned in five quarters, Review 2005 book, which is for printing program; Explore Ex- such as more employees and "We do printing for other col- requires 60 credit hours ofprint- students and staff at North Se- perience and Discover season more printing presses. It was leges and state agencies." ing classes, and emphasizes on jkttle College Community and program, Historical Des Moines competitive, Cox said. According to the Highline preparation inspecific job skills the Connection Making poster. brochure, and D.A.W.N.station- "We have evolved in the past website, students who enroll in required for entry-level employ- Six bronze awards were re- ary package. four years at Highline," Cox the Printing Program at Highline ment. Highline's Dr. Elizabeth Chen named trustee of the year

Dr. Elizabeth Chen, the ematics, she is an expert in Chi- vice chairwoman of Highline's nese language and culture." Board of Trustees, has been Dr. Chen has made many named Trustee of the Year. contributions to the Asian The award is given by Wash- American community. She has ington's Trustees Association of worked closely withHighline's Community and Technical Col- exchange program with Yang- leges, and itis the highest award zhou University in China. a trustee of a two-year college Outside of Highline, Dr. can receive. It was given to Chen is a board member of the Dr. Chen in order to honor her South Puget Sound Chinese more than 10 years of work at Language School and an adviser Highline. to the Overseas Chinese Affairs Before coming to work as a Commission. Jrustee, Dr. Chen earned both In the press release, Michael 'her master's degree and Ph.D. Park, mayor of Federal Way, instatistics from the University said "[Dr.Chen] has been a vital ofWyoming. community leader and has been In a press release given to the instrumental in developing and college, Dr. Edward Command, organizing programs for our former Highline president, said city's very diversified popula- "While her degrees are inmath- tion." Interviewing Power on its way

Career Connections is pre- expect. senting a workshop designed Career Connections will be to help students with interview- from 12:10-1:00 p.m. on Friday, ing. May 26 in the Mount Olympus Tom Washington, author of Room in the Student Union. Interview Power, willbe speak- For more information contact ing to the students about the Diana Baker at 206-878-3710, interview process and what to ext. 6026. Page 14 5/25/06 The Thunderword News Self defense club leads fight against fear By Lynette Marquis a karate class, you can drop in STAFF REPORTER for a lesson whenever because, for this quarter, there is no dif- Highline students can now ficulty level. There are no fancy kick up their confidence in safe- moves because this is practical ty with the new Self Defense self defense," Radmacher said. Club. "When Istart out teaching Self Defense club president students; Iteach them, basics Christina Radmacher decided that will do the most damage," early this quarter that it would said Myers. It isn't until later be a good idea to start a club de- that Myers increases difficulty voted to teaching students how level, adding what he calls mul* to defend themselves. tiple flavors. The classes are taught by Radmacher also says you Russell Myers, a martial artist don't have to worry about ex- who began practicing inTacoma ercise clothes. . "Wear anything under Grandmaster Kim when that you are comfortable in. I he was 15 until he received his recommend a light t-shirt and black belt. Grandmaster Kim is comfortable blue jeans or other the founder ofTuKohg Moosul, pants or shorts." the rare martial art ofthe special Photo by Jeremy Kochel Currently the defense classes forces in South Korea. Candace Harryflips Ru. 'sell Meyers selfdefense club meets in the oldweight room. are held inBuilding 28a, which "The style is actually a meld- is somewhat hidden behind the ing of about 20 other martial to be a student of his. be sure to come to at least a Myers. gym. arts," says Myers. "It's very The leaders of this club say couple classes," Radmacher en- The club isn't like regular The last meeting willbe next rare." self-defense is very important, courages. clubs with leadership meetings Wednesday, May 31,from 1:15 Myers currently teaches les- and that this club is a great op- "People who learn how to and event planning; the mem- to 2p.m. sons at West Seattle Church of portunity for Highline students. defend themselves have the bers only meet to learn defense For more information, con- Christ, where he met Radmacher "Ifyou've ever felt the least right to defend themselves and moves. tact Christina Radmacher at and next year's club president, bit uneasy walking alone at the responsibility to defend oth- The classes are constructed 206-243-7886, or Russell My- Megan Mohr, whose father used night or in a bad area of town, ers they see in trouble," said on a very casual basis. "Unlike ers at 206-227-4746. Yok hopes to assemble vision Co-Opportunity By Simone Snow tegic plan" willbe a great asset future. Cooperative STAFF REPORTER to Highline. To create a positive work en- Education In regards to more specific vironment, Yok said he likes to Larry Yok, the newly hired plans, Yok said "Dr. Bell and find a balance between having Swing into vice president of administration Ihaven't had a chance to sit both hands-on and hands-offap- at Highline, says he is looking down and meet to work out a proaches toward his work. summer with forward to beginning his work plan." Yok does not even know "It's sort of a combination," with the college. when he willbegin working at Yok said. "People need to do an internship! their Yok was one of four finalists Highline. jobs without interference Employers want education and This has not stopped Yok from think, for me, up for the vice president posi- me... I it's experience. How to get both? from thinking over ways to as- the ability to past tion. After two weeks offorums look each in- Highline's Co-op where staff and faculty were sist and develop the college. dividual job and remain focused office has the given the opportunity to ask the To deal with problems with on the overall objective [that is connections you need for the in- candidates questions, Highline enrollment, Yok said he plans to important]. :emships you want. For details, visit the Coopera- President Dr.Priscilla Bellmade "work with members of the ex- "I'm very anxious to meet :ive Education office in Building 9. What are you the final decision and hired Yok ecutive staff." He also said he the people I'm working with. I /vaitina for? on the morning of May 15. would look at what has and has met some of them during the in- Get real world experience while "I'm very excited about it," not worked in the past, in order terview process and Iwas very Yok said. "Highline is at a point to make improvements for the impressed by them." earning real college credit. when it's changing... It offers opportunities and change pro- vides a challenge for me." However, the challenge is The Garden of Hope ?| Brought you one Yok says he is willing to to bv PHITHETAKAPPA meet. Already he has had to Have you ever wanted to make a difference in the overcome a hurdle when he was battle against cancer? Nowis your chance sow not chosen as an original final to candidate. Yok was chosen after the seeds for the research that is saving lives. Nancy Moffatt, executive direc- any you tor for operations in the North With donation, receive a piece of the Kitsap School District, dropped Hope Garden to decorate and display. Show your out of the running. support by wearing your free hope bracelet. This has not diminished Yok's enthusiasm for Highline |gg|g| Tuesday, May 30- Thursdsay, June 1 or community colleges. *?|HP Building 8 (Student Union), 2nd floor "[Community colleges are] i3cJ 10:00am-2:00pm the real part of higher educa- tion," 100% of donations FRED HUTCHINSON Yok said. "It deals with (^ChR R1-s VK( MCENTER people trying to learn skills im- willbe given to... . L: :: portant to their careers." Hutchison Center researchers have made many of the world's important during Yok says he hopes to "as- most medical-research advances the last semble a vision," and that he three decades. Donations can provide money for exciting new research they eligable for grants. believes his "ability to do a stra- before are federal The Thunderword

home inTent City. "Ibelieve that scares the hell "They've helped me realize out of them." Iam a worthwhile person," she "The big bad homeless peo- Students on the Go said. ple are camping in our backyard Gaydos' goal in the next 10 and we met them and turns out years is to become a doctor or they're really nice people," said midwife. Hussman, bringing back the hu- She already has certification mor. "What's going on here?" as a medical assistant. Despite the opposition, the Pamela was living in an area tent cityin Woodinville stillgar- of Florida that was ravaged by ners much support. four hurricanes. "The generosity can be over- She and her boyfriend moved whelming, especially after all to Seattle. the bad publicity," said Huss- "My boyfriend flew off and man. promised he'd send money," He told a story of how they she said. "Then Igot evicted in had received so many donations July." to the point where they ended up Despite where she is, Pamela donating surplus items to other has high hopes forthe future. charities, including women's She hopes to pursue a bache- shelters, Goodwill and the Sal- lor's degree inpsychology with- vation Army. inthe next 10 years. Tent City Four relies solely Hussman, the youngest one on donations toget by. Photos by Roman Klimenko of the bunch, does not share any There is no additional fund- academic goals, but that does ing that comes from the city of Students HuyPham and Brent Cleary, above, enjoy the not lessen his ambitions. Woodinville and LynnMatthews event by playing the internation game open "house social "I'mtoo busy going from day shares an ominous fact. "Go in the Student Union on Wednesday. Two other to day," he said. He hopes to get "There's an organized oppo- students, left, who attended the event are competing on back into bartending as an occu- sition against Tent City on the the Dance Dance Revolution game. Ice cream, Dance pation and maybe one of these Eastside," she said. Dance Revolution, and other games from around the days, "I'llbe serving a cocktail She also said this opposition world were offered at this ice cream social. The event to you at the next rave." is based on fear. was intended as a goodbye toparticipants in the Con- Before pursuing their ambi- "What we can do as home- verstaion Pal program. More than 120 students trailed tions, all three have experienced less advocates is to write, write, in and out taking advantage ofthe ice cream, friends to many difficulties that have write," she said. meet, and games offered. come in the form of communi- Only then, she said, willpoli- ties objecting to the presence of ticians fully welcome the resi- tent cities. dents of Tent City. "The only way we can fight Tent City Four is hosted by the stereotypes is to talk topeo- Northshore United Church of ple," said Pamela. Christ inWoodinville. That simple act has changed Althoughthe driveatHighline over, you still find a "democratic system" that fol- She was a pre-med student at the minds ofmany opponents of is now can Tent City lows one code of conduct: No the University ofMontana. tent cities. ways tohelp. drugs, alcohol or violence. An abusive relationship re- "They see us talk and see Anybody is welcome to vol- continued from page 1 "Those are our Ten Com- sulted in her returning to her we're capable of speaking for unteer their time and tour the mandments," Hussman said. hometown ofPortland. ourselves and that we're intel- city at 18900 168th Ave. NE, One student asked if they "Portland took mychild after ligent. It's just the fear that they Woodinville. themselves," info,you may The event drew approximate- ever felt as though their way of four days," she said. look at us and see For further also call 206-618-3901. ly 30 people and opened with a life was like a vacation. She is grateful for having a she said. brief video and slide show mon- The adamant answer was no. tage featuring pictures and vid- "(Livingintent city) is not a eo from a tent city in 2004. 24-hour vacation," said Huss- The video caused LynnMat- man. "We don't have fire pits; Help wanted thews to tear up. we don't go into the woods "It's a phenomenal and tran- drinking beer." sitional opportunity," she said However, he does admit the at of the value oftent cities. hot summer can be nice, but That feeling was shared by reminds the audience of the un- the three people sitting by her relenting bitterness of a Seattle The Thunderword who call this place home. winter. Pamela has been a resident of Hussman shared a method he Tent CityFour for twomonths. uses to keep warm at night. The Thunderword has openings forFall Quarter, including: "Tent City is needed for sur- "Throw a rice bag inthe mi- vival. When you're out on the crowave and you can have a •Graphics editor street alone, you become prey," nice warm pillow for an hour," •Staff artist she said. he said with laughter from the •Photographer "There are 8,000 people audience. homeless but only 2,500 beds However, the brief moment These positions can include stipends and may be work study eli- for shelters. Within these com- of levity subsided as discussion gible. These are day positions on campus. Experience required. munities (tent cities) there's no turned toward each individual's Ifinterested, bring a resume and work samples to 10-106, or con- violence or drugs," she said. story on how they ended up in tact [email protected], or call 206-878-3710, ext. 3291. Tent City residents say their current situation. Students interested in writingfor the newspaper are encouraged they strive to be just that. Kirsten Gaydos calls herself to register for Journalism 101 tor fall;photographers are invited to "We elect what we call execu- a "15-year veteran drug addict." take Journalism 105. tive committee members," said "I've been sober offofheroin Kerry Hussman. for 30 days," she said, with a He said Tent City is run by small hint ofpride inher voice. The Thunderword Ph.D. inlaw. "My parents tried to home Grants Somalia school us because they couldn't afford school because they continued from page 1 continued from page 1 weren't working," she said. in America, the troubles intheir Elmi's father stilllives inSo- geared toward educational homeland are never far from malia and whenever he calls he advancement of low income their thoughts. always wants to know how his adults. There's a strong employ- "These guys don't have help children are doing. ment emphasis." from the UN," said Abdinor "We missed so much school The grant aims toward stu- Farah. "We stillhave relatives during the war," Elmi said. "I dents where financial barriers back there." think that the war affected me in are keeping them from getting u We send money back home a lot of ways there's a big gap an education, she said. to support our family," Fardow- when we were moving from "Ithelps with enrollment but saAbshir said. country to country, the educa- also with the retention piece," Lay "Somalis are tight. We eat la Elmi tion just got lost." said Skari. off the same plate, we look out Elmi said she still struggles At most the grant willgo to for each other," Farah said. of students left Somalia when with math because she missed about 45 students. Lisa Skari The troubles have touched they were very young." so much ofitat an early age. "We have to submit a 10-page everyone who lives in Somalia, Elmi herself left Somalia Elmi's family moved to Ke- proposal to the State Board. It's IfHighline is selected i the students said. when she was 13. nya, where her aunt who lived a concept paper," Skari said. have to submit yearly repc "Some nights Icould hear "I pretty much remember in the United States supported The grant appropriates 90 the State Board. bullets and Iwould have to hide very vivid stories," Elmi said. them and helped them move to percent ofthe money to students "If you are selected under my bed," Abshir said. "I "We moved from place to place the United States. although students do not receive years of funding are gi saw people die in front ofme." looking for food and shelter, ba- "If you didn't have a rela- an individual check, Skari said. teed," Skari said. Farah supports his family in sic survival needs." tive to support you, you were The money willcover student The application for the Somalia. He sends money to Because of the war many screwed," Elmi said. "Every expenses such as child care, tu- is due on June 30, and thi his cousins so they can go to families were constantly mov- Somali person when they mi- ition, books, etc; it varies on a tative date set for the wi: school. ingand education for many was grate from their country they try individual basis, she said. colleges tobe announced i: "Education is very impor- put on hold. to do the best they can." "The student actually never 14. tant over there," he said. "If "Iwas in fourth grade when "We're just trying to live the gets a check; itcovers education they had agricultural skills they the war broke out, the teach- American dream," Farah said. costs," Skari said. "It's finan- REMEMBER T< could survive better." ers started shutting the doors The New Holy Community cial need based then it's based SAY: I SAW Student Layla Elmi said the and there were gunmen on the Center is located at 7054 32nd on the need of the student." war had a big impact on her streets. That's the last time I Ave. S. in Seattle. For more in- The other 10 percent of the IT IN THE education. was in a classroom," Elmi said. formation contact: Amal Mah- money willgo to the college but THUNDERWOF "We've been traumatized by Elmi's mother was a teacher mqud at 206-407-7256, or Gu- ithas to be used for student ser- the civilwar," said Elmi. "Alot in Somalia and her father had a leed Yusuf at 206-334-75 18. DAG YD!