Survey Says: No New Student Center by Evan Eeck Most Students Who Were Sur- Staff Reporter Voter‘S E’Ection Guide Veytd Did Not Even Know About Inside Page 3

Survey says: No new student center By Evan Eeck Most students who were sur- Staff Reporter voter‘s e’ection guide veytd did not even know about inside page 3. thevote. Some said theyhad Election draws 12 candidates 8,

‘. I A slight plurality of Highline heard a rumor about a mysteri- By Paris Hansen position, which does not al- students arc not in favor of pay- vote no, 30 percent said yes, 20 ous fee and some kind of new StaffReporter ways happen. ing a$2.50 per credit feeto help percent said they won’t vote, building. The electionsare scheduled build 8 new student center, ac- and 10 percent were undecided. “Ihaven’t heard anything,” Voting for Student Govem- to take place May 19 and 20, cording to a survey taken this The student vote will deter- was a common response. mentelections begins next but Student Governmentoffi- week. mine the fate of the plan to E- Several studentswho arc week. cials say they are considering One hundred Highline stu- place Building 8 with a newer, graduating this year said that Six positions are open and having the website open all dents wert asked how they will larger facility. If students say they are not willing to impose 12 people are vying for a seat vote in the May 19-20 vote on no to the newfee, backers of the in government. At least two the new student center.Of those proposal will have to start from people are running for each See Vote, page 16 polled, 40 percent said theywill the basement again next year. See’Center, page 16

Jewelry program counts down the days until it ends for good By Tracy Fischer Staff Reporter

The end of the Jewelry Department doesn’t seem to be making its students very happy- “We’ve been ignored and forgotten,” student Don Peltier said of the jewelry program. “The maintenance sucks.” He said the building these students work in has not been taken care of for years. They take their finals with dim lighting and broken equipment. Theseare the last few weeks of Highline’s Jewelry Program, which was canceled by the college last summer. College officials said the expense and complexity of the program were not

i worth it. The Board of Trustees decided that the space in Building 3, which is be- Photf;,by Kirk Elliott Highline Security officers typically ing remodeled this summer, couldbe bet- Jewelry program student Chris Telford completes a clasp for a brace- don’t carry guns, but Des Moines Police ter used for other classes. do. DesMoines officers are called in the Students say the program has been let. This is the last quarter for Highline’s jewelry program. event of any serious crime on campus. ‘valuable to them. The setting of diamonds, rubies, sap- that you get a taste of every aspect of Command’s decisionfollows aseries Peltier, a second year student from phircs, emeralds, and amethysts is only working with jeweliy while in this pro- of gun-relatedincidents at schools Panama, explains that when hegoes to part of what he docs. He has WOWwith gram. Even though this is Telford’s first around the country,the most recent being interviews, employers .gem to be ex- gold, silver, and platinum, and even docs year, he has grown a passion for working .*+ aforementioned COIO~~CIOtragedy in tremely impressedwith how he has been wax carving. Peltier has turned aspara- with jewelry and has already had three which 15 pplewere killed. trained and also with his knowledge of gus, roses, and lace into silverand even The collegehas had no gun-related in- jewelry. People on campus have pur- leather intogold. cidents in ttcent memory, although other chased and worn hisjewelry. cks %!ford, a first year student, says See Jewelry~r~gram,Page 16 state schools have.

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Sill moves on with new strength Sill excitedwith structor at Highline. "Tom Sill is a great teacher, "Tom Sill is a new position at it's too bad that Highline has failed tosee this," said a former great teacher." Christian college student of Sill. --Former As a result of being denied By Sarah Sechrist tenure, Sill has several sugges- student of Sill Staff Reporter tions how facultyand administrators should evaluate otherfac- pus community and correct There is a happy ending for ulty: their own failing. Evaluators Tom Sill, a Highline accounting "Evaluators should conduct should cxamine the evidence instructor. After being dcnicd meetings in a professional man- and not use personal motives, tenure earlier this year, he has ner. At my final meeting with religious or nwlticultural dis- accepted a position at North- the Ienure committee, oneeval- crimination in making deci- west College, in Kirkland, start- uator spent his time picking sions.', ing in the Fall 1999. through a large bowl of M&Ms Sill is looking forward to the At Northwest College Sill and making a pile of 15-20 yel- unique Christian-based, 60-acre will be the business department low ones in front of him, while I campus overlookingLake Tom Sill program coordinator. Consist- was speaking. Iwill forever re- Washington. ing of 250 students, their busi- teaching classes through Spring member this committee as the He is excited about teaching ness department offers bache- Quarter of 1999. Tenure is the M&M Tenure Committee," said a four-year curriculum and pur- lor's degrees in general busi- status of holding a position on a Sill suing his doctoratein business. ness, business management, permanent basis andis granted "Evaluators should be based "Highline has been a benefi- non-profit administration, by a committee consisting of on how effectivelythe instructor cial experience, and Ihave met health care administration, qd teachers and administrators. supports the needs of students many excellent people here, stu- computer systems engineering. Highline officials have de- and the campus community," dents, faculty, and administra- Even though he was recently clined tocomment onSill's fail- said Sill. "Evaluators should tors alike. Iinvite everyone to refused a permanent position at ure to gain tenure. first exa,mine their owninterac- come andvisit me at Northwest Highline, Sill will continue Sill has been a popular in- tions with students and the cam- College. Thanks," said Sill.

coming year. cision and three equipment re- May 7. A new co-advisor, Fred Cap- quests until May 26. The awards went to Karin estany, has also been hired to The panel pushed backa de- by, Lianne Lindeke,and Tere- work with ErinBurley. cision on a Tutoring Center re- sa Britt,all students; Diana Britain and U.S. quest for $4,OOO to cover budget Bender, faculty; and, Sandra Is- overruns. Also left undecided abel, a community member. compare colleges were equipment requests from Bernie Hayward is an ex- Drama, the Thunderword and Evening child care change professor and expert on the track team. hours to change the United Kingdom. He is from The committee approved a Evening Childcare is still Fabulous five Wales. $266.77 request from the Thun- available for Highline students, The. topic of discussion will derword to senda reporter anda faculty and staff with children are chosen be a comparision of British and photographer to coverthe wom- from toddler to kindergarten Team Highline's search .for U.S. Community Collegepro- en's fastpitch NWAACC tourna- planning to attend the Summer its new membershas come toan grams. ment in Portland. Quarter 1999. Registration is end. The presentation will be held A motion was also passed to now in progress, Last Friday, five new stu- in Building 13-105, on Tuesday create a sub-committee to ex- Summer Quarter starts on dents including: Sarah Howell, May 18 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. plore criteriaof the contingency June 21 and will run for 8 Richard Maclean,Kim Nichols, If you have any questions please weeks. The hours will be 7:30 Josh Sicbenaler, and Miyoung contact Sara Chaney at 206- Women's Programs a.m. till 2 p.m. Monday through Tran werenotified they are now 878-37 10 ext. 37 1I. honors five people Thursday, no childcareon Fri- part of Team Highline's busy Three Highline students, one day. staff. S&A almost done faculty member, and a woman Current hoursare Monday to With two returning mem- The Service and Activity- from the community each ac- Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and bers, Amy Studley and Esther committee heard last minute cepted Extraordinary Ordinary Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kihuga, Team Highline will contingency fund requests on Women awards at the Spring Fall Quarter 1999 registra- consist of seven members this Wednesday, but delayed one de- Festival Communitv Dinner tion will start June 14, 1999. You don't have to DO You HAVE

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c are there for each other,” said 12 students Kitty Richmire. In high school she helped plan events as a member of the fight for six activities support class, She feels that she applies her- seats in VOTERS GUIDE self to every task she takes on. “If I voluntecr or apply my- government self to anything, I make it my number one agenda and work “Iwant to work for the stu- eryone at Highline (faculty, social issues in the past. until it is done,” she said. staff, and students) to make If elected, he planson being dents of Highline Community Editor’s Note: Twelve stu- Highline a safe and enjoyable the voice of the students. He College,” Renner said. Student Senator dents are running for six posi- place for everyone. would like to see higher educa- He wants to see more student tions. The following are brief -~~~~ ~ ~ tion more within the financial involvement at Highline. He -.thumbnails on each candidate. Vice-President reach of working class people. says thelack of students running of Legislation for student government means President Vice-president that there is a lack of involve- John of Administration ment. Dru Fox He believes that his time in White Major: the U.S. Navy gave him leader- Major: undecided ship experience that he could Physical GPA: not get anywhere else. Kyle Maschhoff feels that he Education 3.4 Student Club GPA: is the best man for the job be- DiplomaVIkeasurer cause of his leadership skills 2.82 and his ability to work well in John Fox believes that his in- Janice groups. Dru White is a member of terest in legislation and thepro- Valdez . Maschhoff would like to see Stewart Wainainawould like Highline’s women’s basketball cess of lawmaking, plus his Major: moreunity at Highline. He team. friendly personality will help to see more interaction between Nursing wants students to feel at home White would like tosee more him relay the views of his fel- the Executive Council, Associ- when they cometo the campus. studentsat Highline get into low students. ated Council, and the student GPA: “A sense of family should clubs and schoolactivities. Fox is involvedwith body. 2.9 course through our veins,” “Highline can be more than Highline’s track team, has a full ”Having spoken to some stu- Maschhoff said. “We also need just another communitycollege time job, and takes20 credits. If dents on campus, they feel that more Thunderbird pride.” Janice Valdez believes her if we can get more students in- elected he plans to cut his work there’s not enough that the stu- He hopes his involvement in involvement in high school will volved,” she said. hours down to fulfill his duties dent government does to associ- leadership programs in junior helpher at Highline. She to the bestof his ability. ate itself directly with them,” he high and high school will help Renee served as treasurer of Honor Fox feels beingon sports said. “I’d like to see that him at Highline elected. -. Jovet if teams hashelped to develop his change.” Society andMu Alpha Theta. i Major: people skills. In the past, Wainaina served Valdezwould like to see Evan unknown “Ifeel that my experiencc on as a captain where he’s from. more clubswith gods, the plan- Keck The captain was in charge of ning of a dance or getting in- GPA: many different teams will help Major: unknown and has helped me work with creating a liasion between the volved with other clubs activi- undecided other people,” saidFox. students and the teachers. He ties. hopes to do the same Highline at GPA: Kitty 2.9 Renee Jovet says she hashad Richmire many valuable experiences that Major: Evan Keck says he works will contribute significantly to- hard andlikes to be as involved wards her position. Recently, as possible. Jovet spent the day at Whitman He hopes to see a better col- Middle School making presen- lege experience for all students. tations to sixth, seventh, and He believes that his positionas eighth graders, vice president of the College in Jovet thinks shewould makei George M Kelley Jr. thinks “Iwould like to see students a College club should help him a great president because she’sa he should be elected because he “ ‘Matthew Reiner thinks he involved in activities, clubs, and if he is elected. very dedicated person and is is of a working class back- should be elected because he’s their classes. A happy encour- committed to working with ev- ground and hehas been activein not in it for the popularity. aging environment wherewe all SeeGuide, page 16 Many studentsju,st don’t care about election

Most students just don’t care about 3 percent of the student publicity equal to that of a Star tions every year. Highline about Highline’s upcoming stu- population votes. Wars movie? An issue that di- seems to be no exception to the dent election.. “If they weren’t tuned-in in rectly affected all students or a effects of the fickle voter. Even with the added incen- the past, why would their be- large portionof them, according “Things are good right now ‘ oflive being able to vote on . . . haviors change?’ Dodd said. to Dodd, would likely make and there isn’t any reason to be whether to impose a $25 per Dodd believes that students people more awareof the elec- concerned,” Dodd said. fee next year, students are just overburdened by thetion. Even the added prospect of still Seem to care very little stresses of daily lifearen’t and “Nothing is impacting them deciding on a student-imposed

about the vote. the about on campus’long enough during negativelyto enough -. get them fee for a new student center I went to the cafeteria and the dayto get involved. to care about it,” he said. doesn’t seem to have sparked askedstudents if they cared What does this say about “They’re just overloaded,” Because of student any interest, about the election: Highline students? Dodd said. government’s limited influence We took Mike’s muzzle off “Not really, I don’t have a “Most students don’t see the Should the fact that so few over the daily lives of students only aper he promisednot to at- clue (when it is),” said one relevance of issues to them,” students lack awareness of ma- most are unlikely to see or even tack any members of student freshman student whomay DavidsonDodd, Highline politi- jor issues and don’t vote be a understand what student gov- government. have to pay the new fee next cal science professor, said. reason for concern at Highline? ernment does or why they’re year. This isn’t unusual for a stu- Dodd doesn’t think so, even necessary to the school. “Ihaven’t been paying atten- dent population that typically “It’s not alarming,as long as Asked about their feelingson tion,” several students said, .has a low turnout for spring people whowant to make a con- student government one student Vote May 17-21 Yet when Iasked them when elections with just 200-300 stu- nection with pplcsee oppor- replied, “Why are there so many in Building 8 the new Star Wan movie would dents voting. The total number tunities to dothat,” he said. of them, anyway?” be coming out, many of them of students attending Highline is What could make students Voter apathy continues to af- knew the exact data, May 19. over 8,OOO. This means only care about the election short of fect the turnouts of general elec-

. Vote yes in upcoming student center election With the question ol’thc new student center blowing in the wind, it swms some T-Birds get their feathcrs rut‘flcd trying to dccidc. Thc current student centcr has beena popular building since 1961 when the school was founded. But it’s older than the Kingdome, and it’s not big enough to serve a campus of almost 10,000 people. Over thc pastfew years a special committee has investigated the possibility of a new center, only recently movingahead with a def- inite plan. All ofthis is two quarters too late; the committee has inexplicably kept the plans low-key for much of the year. They should have beenbuilding support for the new centerall year. Try- ing to rally students now is too little too late. By doing this they have doomed themselvesto a voter turnout below400 students, or little more than 4 percent of the 9,000-person student body. Some 96 percent of students’ voices will go unheard. Certainly the committee cannot deny thata large portion of the studcnts has no inkling of the tax that it may be about to impose on itself, an extra $2.50 a credit up to $25per quarter. That’s $75 a year for a full time student, on topof an expected 4.6 percent tuition hike. I. ... It’s tempting to argue that sinceso many students will pay for the center but not get or needto use it, that it’s a bad deal. But it’s not. Students need tothink beyond their own few yearsat Highline. Ifsuch short-sightedlogic was applied to most things,then: wouldn’t Instructor provides perspective be a Highline College, since who usesit for more than three or four Tianyi Tang says that the dents at Highline that China is years? Why build anything at all except what you’re going to use United Statesbombing of the not a bad country, rathera dif- yourself? Chinese Embassy in Yugoslavia ferent one. Obviously, that wouldn’t work. The new student centerwill be a was an accident. “It’s hard to call all one bil- gift to the studentsto come, many of whom will be your co-work- Last week’s bombing killed lion Chinese bad people,” said ers, employees, and even, someday, students and children. A new three Chinese journalists, and Tang. student center, with room for meetings and activities, with better injured many more people thinks that many Ameri- facilities, with a look and feel that won’t embarassthe college, will He working in the embassy. be better and will be worth it. can students are miseducated He says that many Chinese By voting no, we deny future students the luxury of a useful cen- about communism, and many are still ticked off about it, and ter, but will save them enough to buy76 egg Exactas,Internet access just assume that it is a bad way for three months, or two textbooks (at our bookstore, anyway). for good reason. He asked his students what to govern. So the question you have to ask yourself when you’rethinking Tang, a writing instructor they thoughtof China, and most For the mostpart Iagree, but about yes orno is: Should futureHighline graduates beable to buy here are Nighline, cited many considered it an evil place tobe hey, we’as a country are taught 25 Beanie Babieswith the money you saved them by voting no? events over the past 150 years because of their government. to distrust other countries, is it Who needs Beanie Babies anyway, when you can havepool ta- that still have China upin arms. This upsets him, because it really our fault if we still do? bles, a diaper changing room and kiosks? He believes muchof the Chi- shows the ignoranceof today’s China is a good country, but Vote yes May 19-20 for the new Thunderbird Union Building. na bashing beganwith the Opi- college youth. hey, they can’t blame their im- um War, and Britain’s take over “China has been around for age on the rest of the world, be- of Hong Kong. 5,000 years, and communism cause they createdit. Congratulations to new Then came the open door only for the past SO,” said Tang. Tang just wants students to policy with the US,, and since He also blames the U.S. me- look past the media’s supposed Team Highline members then, many Chinesefeel that the dia for the “demonization” of bashing of his country andsee it major world powers have been China, as he believes that re- for what it is, and that is just Team Highline has named its new membersfor the next year. kicking them around. spected magazines suchas U.S. another country striving to ex- Kim Nichols, Miyoung Tran, Sarah Hollowell, Richard Mac- . “Ever since the Soviet Union News go out of their way to cel, even if it is burdened with Lean, and Josh Siebenhalerjoin returning members Esther Ki- broke up, China has been the show only bad things aboutChi- the wbrld’s largest population. huga andAmy Studley. No.1 enemy because they’re na. Tyler is editor of the Thun- The group should feel proud for being given this opportunity Communists,” said Tang. Hejust wants to educate stu- deworcf. to represent the collegeto the outside community,as well as play a major role in the planning of on-campus events. The team’s role on campus is proven by their almost $45,000 The Thundarwotd budget. With such a great amountof money investedin them, going to both the actual programsand employee salaries through the Destroying institutions since 1961. school year, as well as a six-weeksummer training session, they Editorinchief...... ;...... need to consider theimportance of what they do. Managing ]Editor...... S.M. Crowley NewsMbr...... Paris Hansen As such, the group, going into only its thirdyear of existence S~~~tor...... JamieKirk AdveertisingManager..... ShenyILeavens after replacing the Events Board, needs to look back and learn ArtdMitnr...... MartaD.Pelayo BuainessManager...... ChiLieu from the successes andfailures of the previous teams. OpinionEditor...... K.M.Pm GraphicsEditOr...... ,,...hBedell Events such as Comedy Cafe, the Martin Luther King Week PhotoEditor...... ~kElliottAdviser ...... ~.~M.Sell Lock-In, and theReally BigArt Show highlight Team Highling’s Copy Editors...... Amy K. Cords, Derek Roche, Talitha Vanzo, Gabe successes, and next year they will have more responsibility for Bonner, Heather Baker. Unity Through Diversity Week. Rem...... Dominique Demht, William Strasbaugh,Jmanna Carver,Fa& While the team has had successes, perhaps the new members Wilcoxen, ’Michael Stampalia,Stephanie Allen, Dagen Bendixen, Dale Bird, should attempt to pay more attention to detail. Often times, Lisa Cam 010, ‘hac Fischer Takehito Fukui, Evan Keck, Eileen Lam- events were underpublicized and group members were hard to bert, Tai k ansigh Ha le dedina, A ryl Monahan, Christina Morano reach for information. A calendar that lists Christmas as Dec. 26, Teresa Moreau, dm8 ichols,. OmenE a Nnadi, Carrie Rhodes, Dustii Richardson, Sarah Sechrist, Bnan Smith, Charlie Steele, B.J. Ste henson starting a Music in the Morning program at noon, and hosting a Al Teter, Caseie Thompson, Angie Upchurch, Vickie Upchurct, Nikk: Mardi Gras cruise in May all speak to a lack of attention to de- Woodhouse. tail. Photo/Gra hics...... Raul Sedano, Sasha Vaillancourt, Nate Team Highline can achieve a lot if it focuses on getting things Patterson, f;ordan Whiteley done as opposed to maintaininga warm and fuzzy work environ- Hot-tip Newsline.... 878-3710 ext.3318 ~dress...... l....~O. Box 98000 ment. They’re spending students money,and the emphasis should be Advertising...... 878-.3710 ext. 3291 Des Moines, WA 98198 on results. E-Mail...... thundeIword~hotmail.com Building 10, Room 106

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1 A vision for Highline Community College: a new student center I It isintent ourto build a 2 1st is wheretalk,studentseat, to go The currentCenter was built studentservices? CenturyStudent Center at debate, meet, play, relax, find in the early '60s and is of poor The design will be used to Highline funded through a part- Commentary out about and attend campus quality and very inadequate for house current activities and ad- nership between students and events such as lectures, read- programs and services. The cur- ditional programs as desired by the College. This model Stu- ings, forums, arts performances, rent Center was designedfor an students. It is not a way to get dent Centerwill be a focal point and more. It has adequate office enrollment of 1,000 students, additional office space. for students outside the class- point for collegelife outside the space for student clubs, organi- Current enrollment exceeds Will the cost increase over room. classroom. At Highline, a col- zations, and government. It has 9,000 and many more students time beyond the$2.50 per credit It is ironic that Highline, with lege that values diversity, think a modem cafeteria, a campus are anticipated in the next few to 10 credits, or $25 maximum a slogan that in part says "Stu- of the importance to studentsof information center, conference years, per quarter? dent Centered," has a Student having a place where they can rooms, a bookstore and perhaps The new Center wouldbe ap No-this cost is fixed by the Center that does not meet the interact informally with other retail shops, study rooms, areas proximately 40,000 square feet. student vote and will remain I needs of its students. Thirty students, faculty, and stafffrom for multicultural and women's The current facility is about unchanged. years ago, when Highline was different backgrounds, cultures, programs, an international ten- 17,000 square feet. It would be nice to have an still in its beginnings *as a col- and lifestyles, and hear about ter, lounges, recreation areas, Why a partnership to fund architectural designof the build- lege, with a student population new ideas and ways of thinking cash machines, telephones, the Center? ing, however, we feel it is im- of 1,000, among the buildings and being. It is the Student Cen- computer kiosks, and more. In * The state does not fund stu- portant to secure a funding re- constructed was a Student Cen- ter where a student can go to short, a Student Center should dent centers through state-regu- source before we proceed to ad- ter, Now, as the college heads become involved in student or- act as the central hub for the lated funding. ditional student input and an ar- towards the 21st century,it has a ganizations and government, campus community. * This is the only timely chitectural design. Designs student population of almost honor societies, communi'ty ser- The Student Center built for method to build a Student Cen- quickly become very expensive. 9,500 who are trying to use a vice, student publications, clubs, Highline may have met the ter. What would be the process

I 30-year-old Student Center that intramural sports, and other ac- needs of its students 30 years * Other community colleges over the next two-year period? has outgrown its usefulness. tivities that contribute towards ago. Today, however, it cannot have used this method, such as: It is approximately as fol- Students at Highline need and the development of leadership be considered an effective and South Seattle, Tacoma, Lower lows:

deserve a new Student Center. qualities, socialskills, and inter- integral part of the college's Columbia, Spokane, and South * Student approval of the ' Here is why: personal growth. It is a col- learning environment. A Stu- Puget Sound $2.50 per credit fee. Going to collegeis more than lege's Student Center that sym- dent Centerof the past dues not Why wouldn't the college * Administrative approval of going to class. While academics bolizes these opportunities, and belong at or contribute to a col- fund more? the project and college funding are still the core of college, the to an extent symbolizes the college looking towards the future. * This would be afixed and portion. college experience involves lege's commitment to making a The college's current Student permanent budgeted amount for * Recommendation for the much more than what happens difference with its students. Center was designed for a time 20 years. project to theBoard of Trustees in the classroom. Just look at a Highline has a Student Cen- and student body that is long * Any collegefunds expend- for approval. student at Highline. New stu- ter that does not meet the needs gone. The future is upon us, and ed for the Student Center would * Begin fee collection in Fall dents might be just out of high of its students. Simply stated, the campus community at not be available for other neces-quarter 1999 and begin the ar- school or returning to school af- the existing Student Center is Highline deserves better than sary educational programs or chitectural design process. De- ter many years. In their second sadly inadequate to contributeto what it has, Simply stated, it is services. sign process to include student year, they could be looking to the overafl college experienceof time for a new Student Center at Can this Student Center be input. eventually transfer to a four- its students. As the college has Highline. funded? * Begin pre-planning cycle, year college or university or get grown, both in its mission and Highline and students are Yes-having a 21st Century * Recommendation to the their degrec in an occupational student and staff size, the Stun hoping to establish a partnership Student Centeris our choice. Legislature and numerous state program, Whatever the case, dent Center has been unable to to build a new Student Center Will students be included in agencies for approvals. these students' college experi- keep up. Itis old, crowded, lim- (approximately 40,000 square the designof the building? * Summer 2001-begin demo- ences outside the classroom ited in function, and not able to fcet) that becomesa focal point Yes-students have been in- lition of Building 8, current Stu- have a tremendous impact on keep up with increased use, In for students outside the class- cluded in the process over the dent Center and constructionof their individual growth and looking at some of the specifics room. The new mucture would past three years and will be in- new facility, learning while in college. This that a modem Student Center be iocatcd on the current loca- cluded in the design of the space * Fall 2002-occupy new Stu- is why Highline needs a new should have, it is easy to see tion with increased space to ad- and its use. dent Center, Student Center, a Student Ccn- how Highline's current Center is equately provide the outlined Wll the building be used to Jim Sorenscn is Highline's tet which would act as the focal lacking. A true Student Center purposes and services. house additional staff or regular vice Pmsident for Students. May the force be with us A paint. brush dipped in love erably more expensive than oth- in season Art instructor er classes at Highline, require of movie hype Nancy Morrow better funding, and hopes her cause will not go unhcard. loves her job Morrow's talents in art do not Ithink it's time that we as a only revolve around school. She nation stop celebrating thc re- and her students is also a profcssional painterin lease of Star Wars: Episode hcr own right, and has a studio One. By Brian Smith in downtown Scattlc. Look, I'm all for quality Staff Reporter Theme- films, which I'm sun: Phuntorn dium Mor- Menaccp is, but thisis ridiculous. Highline art instructor Nmcy row.uscs for Thc hypc has just gotten too Morrow has always lovcd her artwork big. There arc too many cxpec- spending time drawing and of includc tations for peopleto cvcr bc sat- painting. acrylics and isfied. Morrow spent the first two painting oil years of her college educationat onto wood. Spokane Falls Community Col- She says her lege. After receiving her AA art work is she transferred to the University intended to of Washington where she earned provoke a bachelor's degreein Fine Arts. thought - Morrow She then returned to the Univer- to be contro- sity of Washington several years versial in a humorous way. She later to attain her master's de- refers to her pieces, which has gree in Fine Arts. been on display in New York, I'm sure many people will In 1990, during her work as Hungary, Chicago, and all disagree with me, but fact is a graduate student,Morrow also around the Northwest, as "par- there's just no movie worth taught some art classes at Pierce odies.*' spending the night on cold con- College in Puyallup. She has Courtesy of Nancy Morrow Morrow says that working crete for. had several teaching appoint- with art students actually helps Nancy Morrow's Red Hot (Aphrodite's Magic Girdle.) My buddy Chris invited me ments over the yearsat the Uni- with her personalart work away to camp out with him and his versity of Washington Schoolof from her job at Highline. buddies while they waited in Art, and has also instructedfor teaching is working with the advantage of the program. "We "As Ihelp my studentswith line for tickets toEpisode One, the Washington State Depart- beginning art students. Ireally have a lot of good offerings," the basics of the art they are an offer Ideclined due to, um, ment of Corrections. care about student develop- Morrow said. working on, it makes me rethink scheduling conflicts. Yeah. Morrow has been a Highline ment," Morrow said. Although Morrowis not the my own work," MOKOWsaid. As enjoyable as the movie art instructor for four years and She is involved in more than least bit interested in politics, It's rare, as Morrow explains looks, Ihave a life that does not has enjoyed every minute. She teaching at Highline. She is She remains an outspoken force to makea living doing what you allow me the luxuryof spending especially enjoys the interac- constantly fighting for the ade- behind the constant strugglefor enjoy most in life. days on end waiting fora mov- tion between her and her stu- quate funding of the school's proper funding, Nancy Morrow is one of ie. Apparently, I'm the only one. dents. various art programs, and hopes Morrow believes that art pro- those lucky people who can say, Iremember hanging outwith "The thing Ilove most about that students would take better grams, which tend tobe consid- "Ireally enjoy whatI do." Chris thenight before there-re- lease of The Empire Strikes Buck opened, back in winter of '97. A auide to the Spring Fine Arts Festival Around 2 a.m. we decided to swing by the local cineplex to By Marta D. Pelayo treat to see in its final form. see if any Star Wars fanatics Staff reporter The Annual Juried Fine were camped out. Arts exhibitionopens on Mon- We could not believe our Next week's Fine Arts Festi- day, May 17 in the fourth floor eyes. val is sure to bring cultureand of the Library,Building 25. The Three dozen people snuggled entertainment to Highline'spop exhibit will run for the rest of into sleeping bags, wearing ulation. the quarter. This is the only art Chewbacca costumes, and hold- The festival required multi- exhibit to be juried by the Art ing plasticlightsabers. ple departments to work togeth- department faculty. The open- "So," Chris asked the crowd, er and develop an event thatwill ing reception will be 2 to 4 p.m. "you all here to see Vega Vucu- illuminate Highline's fine arts The Vocal Jazz Ensemble, tion?" community, lead by Dr. Victoria Kinkaid, Apparently, Star Wars is The result is a week-long of will hold an outdoor concert nothing tojoke about. events that cover the entire from 1 to 2 p.m. outside of So if you don't get tobe first spectrum of the arts community. Building 2 on nesday, May18 to wow over Queen Amidala's Events arc as follows: and Friday, May 21 , costumes or to make fun of Jar The annual Readers The- The Vocal Choir, also lead Jar Binks, don't fret overit. ater, Organized and directed by by Dr. Victoria Kinkaid, will Rumor has it, theaters will Speech'instructor heBuxton, perform on Thursday, May 20, show the movie more than once. Readers Theater will hold two from noon to 12:30 p.m. and 7- The problem with all this performances. One on Thurs- 8 p.m. in Building 2. hoopla is that it means too much day, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Pianist Yu-TIng Chen will to people. Building 7 and Friday, May 21 perform a concert at 1: 15 p.m. We've gotten so wrapped up at noon in Building 7. in Building 2. in the mythology of the story, Sponsored by Student Ser- Acclaimed painter Alden Mason's salmon Sew&. Music Department faculty we've forgotten thatit is a film vices, Readers Theater is a pol- member Butch Nodal will per- to be enjoyed. ished reading of literature by specializes in figurative work Wednesday, May 19, at 8 p.m., form an informal outdoor jazz So go on May 19, or go on performers. and organic forms of abstract and Thursday, May 20, at 8 p.m. piano concert on Friday, May 21 June 19. Either way, just relax World renowned artistAl- art. Mason's lecture is from in the Little Theater in Building onthe covered sidewalk in mid- . and enjoy the show. den Mason will be giving a Icc- noon to 1 p.m. in Building 7. 4. Rlese student-directed plays campus, Princess Marta soon will IY- ture that includesa slide show, The DramaDepartment's have been in production all Festival-goers will sunly en- turn to her home world. The retired UW art professor One Acts will be presented quarter, and ,rhould be a real joy the variety of arts events.

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L Graphics class a hit by design A 'fair' Two-year Students can experiment with print production and other amount program offers graphic images,while exploring the technology. students artistic Most of the posters and ad- vertisements that you see on of fun freedom Highline campus are designed By Takehito F'ukui and produced by the Print De- Staff Reporter partment and Publications in By Angie Upchurch Building 16. Staff Reporter Gary Nelson and his students "Graphic Designis very cre- openly discuss their work in ative and fun," said Jana Tucker, Fascinating and unusual class, noting the color, style, a student in the program. nck- events are taking place in the and design -- going over each er said that she wants to learn Bookstore today. piece's strengths and weakness- more about computer-based It is the Renaissance Fair es Graphic Design while she is in 2000. "We please the audience the program. Organizers hope thefair will through graphic design and il- By NabPatterson Each year, the program hasa be a huge success and expect the lustration insteadof putting our- Portfolio Review for people to bookstore to be quite busy. Gary Nelson instructs students on the Tier points of design. selves into the art," said Karen come in and see the student's The fair will feature henna Ongking, a student in the pro- work in the program. tattoos, magic crystal wands, gram. students for future employment professional organizations and The date for this year's re- mystical candlestick holders, in- The Graphic Design Program in the field of graphic design,is internships as well. view isJune 3 and 4 in Building cense, candles, hemp jewelry, 'has been offered at Highline highly beneficial. Completion of this program 16. fairies, UFOs, alien plaques, since 1980. Students study in digital supplies students the knowledge glassware, and books, It's a two year occupational ready art, layout printed matter to be successful in a number of "We please the A number of activities will be program within the Associateof such a~ brochures, packages,ad- occupations including graphic offered, and the bookstore will Applied Science degree, or a vertisement, and other docu- designer, desktop publisher, audience supply severalof the items. certificate of completion for a ments in this program. electronic productionartist, pro- Another activity for enjoy- one-year program. Students also gain in depth duction illustrator, art director through gralhic ment is to make your own Onking believes it is a great and hands on knowledge of ad layout artist, design consult- UFOs. program, and enjoysbeing part many forms of computer soft- ant, and preflight technician. design .and The Bookstore will offer ata- of it. She especially loves the Ware. "Graphic Design is not just illustration." ble with various craft supplies way in which she can communi- There are various opportuni- for theprinted page, it is a com- necessary to make your very cate with people through herart. ties for students to gain more munication art which is visual to --Karen Ongking own UFO. The Bookstore will The program, which pxepares experience by participating in the audience," said Nelson. then proudly display yourwork of artstore. aroundthe )I! mm Randy Fisher, manager of the has writers' talents bookstore, is excited about the Arcturus event, which is an extension of the ongoing sidewalk sale, and By Eileen Lambert missions was in December. for budding authors. It gives and believes they successfully hopes to incorporate many Staf Reporter Editors are made up from writers a chance to be noticed. nmweddown the field. themes. students in the Writing 261 There's so much competition Following the reading, cop- "We are trying in all of the Free door prizes, free food, class, taught by Sharon Hashim- out there. It (being published)is ies of the newly published mag- zodiac, tarot, and numerology free live readings, and a free oto, which teaches, and thenin- something that writers can take azine will be sold in the book- stuff, along with astrology, with copy of an award-winning liter- volves students in the process of with them," says knhiavue. store for $5 each. the year 2000," said Fisher. ary magazine. All this is yours editing Arcturus. The class is The magazine is a complete- Reading in front of an audi- The Bookstore will also be for the taking at the Arcturus offered fall, winter, and spring ly student-produced effort, put ence is something that authors featuring guests who have expe- reading on Thursday,May 27, in quarters. together with hours of work rarely have a chance to do. rience in the areas of numerolo- the Lecture Hall, Building 7. Many of the magazine's edi- from theArcturns staff, and vol- Hashimoto, Arcturus adviser, gy and Celtic runes; ancient The literary event will take tors have had theirwriting pub- unteers from the graphic design hopes others will come support reading devices. place twice during the day; at lished in Arcturus. and press production depart- the literary talent on display. On the very same day, in 12:30 p.m. and againat 7 p.m. Chai Leenhiavue, co-editor ments. . "Look at what an empowering Building 8, from 9 a.m. to 11 Selections for the readings this year, has been involved Out of hundreds of essays, experience this is!" she said. a.m. Team Highline is sponsor- will come from students, facul- with Arcturus in the class all poems, and short stories, onlya For more information about ing Phenomenon Day. Famed ty, and alumni whose work was three quarters this year, as well select few were chosen, the Arcturus reading, contact hypnotist Robert Mac and palm selected for this year's editionof as one quarter last year. The magazine's editors went Hashimoto, at 206-878-3710, readers will be offering their Arcturus. The deadline for sub- "Arcturns is a good platform through each individual entry, ext. 3158. services throughout the event. Help wonted: Photo diorfor the thundeword for Commencement Fall Quarter 1999. ~~ Ten hours a week If you have completed orare planning to com- stipend, $6.25 an plete your degree requirements by the' end of hour. Darkroom, Summer Quarter , 1999, you are invited to take photo supplies part in commencement June 10, at 7:30 p.m. in provided. Fosdnat- ing working envi- the Pavilion ronment, deadline pressure, and mad- NO CITARGE! cap co-workers make this a speck1 opportunity. Inter- Capdgowns may be picked up at the Bookstore &d?See T.M. Sell starting May 26% in 10-IO6 for ddulb. For special arrangements call Joanne Jordan, Or all 206-878- graduation evaluator at 878-3710 extension 3244 37l0, 3292.

c Playoffs on the horizon for Lady T-Birds

By Charlie Steele sewn at-bats, and in the second Staff Reporter game Hall went 2-4 helping her own cause. Highline’s fastpitch softball Against Edmonds on Satur- team has ended its regular sea- day, Highline’s league leading son with the playoffs possibly hitters did not show up. The looming in the near future. team lost 8-0 and 3-2. The Lady Thunderbirds are In the first game the Lady stuck in a three-way tie for third Thunderbirds could only man- place in the NWAACC North- age three hits. em Division withWenatchee In the second pitcher Lynn Valley and Big Bend. Hawryrs held Edmonds power- noof the three teams will ful offense down, but was un- make the NWAACC tourna- able to get enough run support ment that is played on May 22- to pick up a victory. 23 at Erv Lind Field in Portland, Highline’s offense ended thc Ore., and the other will stay season number one in the home. The three teams found NWAACC in team batting aver- out on Wednesday, May 12 what age (.433 as of April 27), around games will be played todeter- 50 points higher than ant other mine the final spots, but results team. were not available pressat time. The potent T-Bird offense “We’re excited to play who- was led by Heather Saw who ever we have to,” said pitcher Photo by Rad Sedan0 was hitting .5 13 as of April 27 Tai Mansigh. and was one of seven Lady Thunderbird at battling practice early’thisweek in anticipation for this weekend playoffs. Mera tough week in which Thunderbirds in the league’s top the T-Birds lost three of five 35 in batting. T-Bird pitching . games, the team finished the previouslycanceled game. The went 2-4 andscored the only The team wasled by back-to- was great throughout the year season with a final record at 16- T-Birds battled in the rain andrun for Highline. backcomplete games with Hall also. The team finished with the 10 in the northern division (22- hail andcame out on the disa- On FridaytheT-Birds swept on the mound. AmyStrieb third lowest earned run average 19 overall). pointing end of a 2-1 game. a doubleheaderagainst Skagit completedthe doubleheader 4-6 in the league (1.71) with the On Thursday, Highline Mansigh suffered the loss on Valley with scores of 4-2 and 8- with two doubles and six RBIs. help of pitcher Tai Mansigh’s played Bellevue making up a moundthe and Meghann Hall 0. hitsHeatheraddedfourSaw in 0.75 era. Fireball on first base for Thunderbirds fastpitch

By Gabe Bonner and we have fun together. It’s py if it did. “If (softball) does, it Staff Reporter hard to think that we have only does, if it doesn’t, playing all a few weeks left to play togeth- “It’s hard to these years hasn’t hurt me any.” Don’t call Melissa MacFar- er.” think that we MacFarlane hopes to major lane Big Red, or you’ve got a Another factoris the support in veterinary medicinein the fu- surprise coming. ,“My dad she receives from her family have only a few ture, because she loves animals. taught me how to punch,” she and friends. “When I was in “Ilove all animals excepts for said. high school my parents, my sis- weeks left to bats...( Bats) really freak me out. Highline softball’s fiery red- ter, my grandparents, my great ulay together” The winged flying kind,that is,” head at-first base provides quite grandma and my cousins came she said, with a smile. a spark for the Thunderbirds. to every game.” --Melissa MacFarlane As for what college she “She’s always got a positive Besides all the hard work she wants to transfer to get her vet- attitude, and she pumps every- puts in for the softballteam, she erinary medicine degree in is body up,” says pitcherTai Man- also maintains high grades this still a mystery, but she isn’t wor- sigh. quarter with a full class load, should be even higher, but since ried about it yet. MacFarlane has been playing and is even taking18 credits this she is such a versatile hitter, we “Istill have another year to ball for a long time, even beforesummer. use her for sacrifice hitsa lot to narrow my choices down and ’( she could walk. “My dad put a “Ijust want to get a little move people around the bases,” decide on one,” she said. I ball in my crib when I was lit- ahead,”she said. . Wolfe said. MacFarlane plans to come to tle,” she said. MacFarlane graduated from MacFarlane doesn’t mind, Highline next year to get her All that experienceis. coming Puyallup High School in 1998, Melissa MacFarlane though. “As long as I can con- Associate of Arts Degree, and to in handy as she is starting to and came to Highline with fel- tribute to the team I’m happy,” play softball. She says it will be 1 heat things up in the low Puyallup alumnusMichelle ball in the gym and tore all the she said. tough, though, to have another NWAACCs.On Tuesday’s Lee* ligaments in her right ankle by Hidden underneath her solid year as full of camaraderie and game versus Bellevue she was, “We’ve played together for landing on someone’s foot after numbers, however, is a flair for friendships as this one has been. . 2-2, with a double, 2 RBIs, and the past five years, and she’s a grabbing a rebound. “Iwasn’t the dramatic. “Several times “Although there have beena 2 stolen bases. great player.” Lee said. sure if Iwas going to play this she’s done the splits catching a few ups and down on the team “She hada great game,” said Even great playershave year, but after staying off itfor ball,” said Mansigh. this season, I’m really glad to fellow teammate JodieWolfe. weak spots, and MacFarlane two weeks and another month “I’m not quite ‘sure how it have played with all my team- MacFarlane attributes her says hers is her ankles, In her of rehab, it felt good enough to happens,” said MacFarlane, “I mates this year,” she said. success to many things, suchas freshman year in high school play on,” she said, just reach out for the ball, and Some advice though. What- the lucky dimeshe keeps in her she slid into home plate and And play she does. “She has sometimes Ihave to do the splits ever you do, don’t cakher Big left cleat during games, and the caught her cleats under base,the one of the best defensive per- to grab it. Itjust happens.” Red. If you do, you’d better be prodigious amounts of Fujiap- tearing all the ligaments in her centages on the team, which is MacFarlane hopes to use her able to runfast and far, and even ples and string cheese she eats left ankle. Eventually it healed important because she is the dramatic catches and consider- that might not be enough to es- before every game. most of the way but shestill has first baseman, and handles the able talent to catch the eye of cape her. A major factor, though,is the to tape it and wear a brace for ball a lot,” said Wolfe, who four year colleges’ scouts. Al- “I’ve played ball my whole team, which she says is “like a every practice and game. keeps a close eye on the T- though she isn’t planning on life, so I’m pretty good at play- big family. We’re all friends. - This year at the start of the Birds’ stats. softball to hnd her way through ing catch,” she said, with a Everybody has a sense of humor season ,she was playing basket- “Herhitting percentage college, she wouldn’t be unhaP; wink.

4 Highline Men in stellar form in Vancover coach By Jewanna Carver sell, Demouchet, Clark and Ri- Staff Reporter chart. resigns Middle distance runners Rus- Once again thc Thunderbird sell, Richart, and Peter Rutter By Gabe Bonner men’s track team dominated brought in major points running Staff Reporter their compctitionand walked, or the 800m andtaking first, fourth should 1 say ran away with a and sixth. Then the talented Janclle Oakcley, an assistant victory. Russell and Rutter along with coach for the women’s basket- Highline blew away Clark Fred Lekanoff and Bendixen ball team for the past three Community Collegeat the May competed in the 1,500m placing years, has resigned. 8, Clark Invitational,176- 156. first, third, fourth and fifth. She turned in a resignation “It klt good to beat a good The men also did well in the lctter to FredHarrison, team this close to the field events with Vedran Kadric Highline’s athletic director, on NWAACCs,” said distance run- throwing the javelin 177’10” for May 1. ner Dagen Bendixen. first place, leaving the nearest Hamson commentedthat “It The whole team contributed competitor 10 feet behind. is always a pleasure to have to the win with all-around out- David Debond tossed the alumni come back and help.” standing performancesfrom ev- shot put 27’3.5” for sixth place Although Oakeleydid not go ery event. and threw the discus 1 12’06” for into the details of why she de- Sprinters had quitea showing fourth. parted the team,in the letter she with Justin Clarkand mm Rich- Demouchet had two first wished the team good luck in art taking the top two spots in place finishesin the long jump, thc futurc, and thzrnkcd thcmfor the 400 metcr run. and triple jump. the opportunity and the fun Highline’s Dominique De- Demouchet vaulted 11’6” to times she had with the team. mouchet, Chris Hall, and Jorge take third place, while teammate Coaches for the woman’s Guevara swept the 400mhur- Sean Steele high jumped6’6”. team declined to comment on dles with times ranging from “It wasn’t a big meet, but the the reasons for her resignation, 54.0 to 57.5. guys came through with good but Assistant Coach Phil Sell Then Hall,and Guevara, Photo by Jamie Kirk times and good races,” said said that “She was very nice, Frank Walton dominated the Micah Adams in the first leg of the first place 4xlOOm relay Bendixen. and all the players liked her.” lohigh the at the Clark Invitational last Saturday. The Thunderbirds’ next meet Oakeley is not sure what she ond, third and fourth places. marks the endof the season for wants to do in the future. AndyHanson placed fifthin the unstoppable winning the The 4xl00m relayconsisted those runners who failed to She is looking at area high lOOm with a time of 11.6, and 4x100m and the 4x400m, beat- of Micah Adams, Demouchet, qualify for the-NWAACCs. schools needing women’s head third in the200m with 23.0. ing the competition by a full Hansonand Clark, The4x400m Their last outing will be against coaches. Highline’s relay teamswere second in both.relay was run Andrewby Rus- Seattle Pacific University in T-Birds say it’s fun to run with Drew Do that crazy I paddle thing By Angie Upchurch cross country. Staff Reporter “My friend convinced me to By Christina Morano run cross country. After that I Staff Reporter Andrew Russell brings more ran all four years in both cross than speed and endurance to the country and track,” said Russell. Highline will hold it’s first track team. He also brings hu- “He is the king of200s, “ kayaking trip at Liberty Bay in mor and hard work. added Richart: Poulsbo. The trip was orga- Russell is known for crack- Russell bringsa positive atti- nized byTeam Highline and is ing up his teammates on both tude to the track team, and he expected to be very succsessful. the track and cross country also motivates his fellow team- The Olympic Outdoor Center teams, which he has been a mates to start and finish their will be hosting the trip which is member of for two years. workouts, said Leahy. to be held on Saturday,May 22. “Hc’s definatly thc kind of “The coaches are awesome The event is open to every- person that makes things fun. . because they bring experience one and all equipment is neces- Drew always has something and knowledge to our team,” sary. Everyone is asked to bring funny to say,” said Jenoa Potter said Russell. their own lunchas there will be Russell maintainsa 3.35 GPA Russell continues torun be- a 304minute lunchbreak dur- while participatingin track and cause it’s funand he likes being ing the trip. The trip is expect- working a part-time job. part of a team. He also likes ed to last approximately four Russell graduated in 1996 track because it keeps him in hours. from Foss High School in Taco- shape and he enjoysbringing his People are encouraged to ma. He then went to theUniver- running tothe next level. dress according to the weather. sity of Washington for-one year, After this school?ear is over, Transportation will be pro- then took some time off and Photo by Rad Sedan0 Russell hopes to continue his vided byHighline and everyone came to Highline. education at University of is expected to meet there Off ofthe track, he alsodoes Andrew Russell at practice this week preparing for Washington-Tacoma, where he promptly at 9 a.m. Saturday community serviceat a local el- NWAACCs. has already been accepted. moining. The drive is approxi- ementary school where he stu- He has also applied at Uni- mately one hour long. dentteaches in a program championships. school where he placedthird in versity of Washington in Seattle, For those who wishto drive called Junior Achievement. “He is a very hard worker state in the 800m, He also fin- and if accepted might attend themselves information sheets “Icame to Highline because I and is always willing to dolong- ished 13thin the mile. there. He is unsure at this time with directions will be available was unsure of what Iwanted to er workouts,” said Adam Lcahy, Track has been a part of his if he will participate in track at the Student Programsoffice

* major in andthey had a track Highline’s distance coach. “I life for quitesome time. next year. in Building 80 program,” said Russell, expect his time to improvewith- “My brother ran track and Until then he hopes to place The cost is $25 per person With only one track meet be- in the next few weeks.” that is what got me interested,” in the top three in the 800m at and tickets canbe purchased in fore NWAACC championships, Russell is also a part of the said Russell. the NWAACC championship. the Student Programs office. Russell has already qualified to undefeated 4X400m relay team. When Russell was younger And hopes that the 4X400m re- There are only fifteen tickets compete at the championships “He’s a good anchor for the . he participated ona club team lay also places high. avaiiable for purchase. in the 800 meters with a time of relay, we haven’t lost yet,” said for two years. He also ran for a “Drew is a hard worker and For more informationcontact 157. Last year his best time ?im Richart. year in middle school. In high always makes people laugh. He the Student Programs office at was 155 and he hopes to get Russell was also very suc- school he was ford to make a isagreatasscttotheteam,”said 206- 878-3710 ext, 3636 or down to that time before the cessful his senior year in high decision between football and Potter. Rachel Thomc at ext. 3537.

C Lady T-Birds make their mark at Clark

By D.T. Demouchet were the shot put and the pole Staff Reporter vault where Jamie Kir!; Lcd for twelfth place with a throw of In chilly weather and on a 27’ 1”. Racheal Schwartz hada poor little track thc T-Birds hard day after she no-heighted soared to a fifth placc finish in the pole vault due to a rain with multiplc victories and per- storm. Bad luck didn’t end sonal records. there for Schwartz whcn she Saturday, May 8, was the was late to her heat of the 200 Clark C~ll~gcInvitational held meter dash and couldn’t get a at Hudson’s Bay High School in lane to runin. ,- Vancouver, Wash. Seven teams “It was a crappy track with consisting of Clark, Chemcketa, crappy equipment,” said Highline, Lewis-Clark, Linn- Schwnrtz. “They didn’t do a Benton, Lower Columbia, and good job of running the meet Southwest Oregon camc ready because they hada lot of events to jump, throw, hurdle and run. that coincided with one another Competition began early in making it difficult to concen- the morning with field events trate 011 the event at hand.’’ whcre relentless T-Birds Jenoa Distance powerhouses Karla Potter, Yavan Harper, and Jamie Booth and Vickie Upchurch ran Kirk excelled in their events. for fourth and fifth place in the Potter placed third and seventh 5000 meter run. Vickie Up- Photo by Jamie Kirk in the high jump and long jump church learned thatshe would with respectable jumps of 4’8’’ bc running her first ever 5000 High jumper Jenoa Potter last Saturdayat the Clark Invitational, Potter finished third with and 12’9.5”. Harper lept and minutes before the race. In the a jump of 4’8” and helped Highline toa fifth place finish. bound her way to a sixth place wind and rain, and still in her finish in the long jump (13’7”) sweat pants and T-shirt, Vickie run with a time of 6:04.1. church ran for seventh place and Hopefully this holds true be- and third in the triple jump Upchurch ran a 25: 19.1 which Big personal records and a new career record when she cause this Saturday May 15, at (32’8.24”) and threw for elev- was exactly two minutes behind points can from Rachel Moyer ran 2:46.2. UW stadium will be the Lady T- enthplace in theshot put Booth to helpaid her teamwith and Angie Upchurch. Moyer * “Wekeep gettingbetter with Birds last chance to make qunl- every meet,” said Angie Up- ifying marks for NWAACC (30’0 1 ‘I). more team points. Booth also ran k03.7 as she placed fifth in Rounding out thefield events placed sixth in the 1500 meter the 400 dash.meter Angie Up- church.championships May 27-28. Booth breaks mbarrlers for women’s track team

By Dagen Bendixen “Ifeel Iam getting faster and Besides going to school full Staff Reporter in better shape than earlier this time, running track, and karate, season,” said Booth. Booth works two jobs. She Highline distance runner Booth gets her workouts works as an intern every morn- Karla Booth is having a great from coach and formerHighline ing at the Seattle Tacoma Inter- season , improving in almost and University of Washington national Aiport and on the every race from the 1,500 to the distance running legend Adam weekends works at the Des 5,000 meter races. Leahy. Moines Parks and Recreation Booth currently’holds the “Adam bringsa lot of experi- department. record at Highline in the 3,000 ence in distance running and I Booth is planning on attend- and 5,OOO meter raqes. respect him as a coach,” said ing Highline next year and will With a time of 23: 19.1 in the Karla. continue to compete in cross- 5,000 and a 13:03.76 in the Booth’s success not only country at Highline. 3,000. She ran her first 5,OOO on comes in track andfield but also After completing her Associ- the track last weekend at the in karate. ate of Arts degree with an em- Clark Invitational, placinga re- She competed in a tourna- phasis in education at Highline. spectable fourth. ment a few weeks ago placing She plans on attending a Booth competed in cross- first in two forms, She also is a four-year university possibly country, basketball, and track at karate instructor on Monday Western WashingtonUniversity Evergreen High School. to nights. major in education. “Icontinued in cross-country and track at Highline because I love to run,” said Booth. Coordinated Study “With her great attitude, de- termination, and work ethic, she WE THE JURY. 0. adds a lot to the team,” said Coach Tracy Brigham. .Photoby Kirk Elliott Her hard work ethicand de- Karla Booth in preperationfor the upcoming NWAACCs. termination is evident to her teammates also, during practice teammate Vickie Upchurch.teammate Angie Upchurch. and in the races. “She has also been improv- Improvement is very impor- “She’s a hard worker and has ing a lot during practices,” said tant to Booth. been improving in races throughout the season,” said L Don’t have time Eey! if you are not for another J.O.B.? b-ep mdCIB~Z ban- International dle the prerrure of E-Slm- deadliner then come Model Search Op~toldmnntothe Call Now 24 hours a day join our rtaff, we Nationals in LuVega, b a (3 min. recording) promiw you’ll have a churcctowina9aiMiUionin TOll-Fm good old time. CohUrdRizes! 878.8710 d.8818 CISI ~-(425)430-9708 1488-478m3833 . .. c

NWAACC Men’s 4x400 Relay SOFTBALL - 1. Highline, 3:23.1 STANDINGS Women’s High Jump Northern Div LEA SEA . ... ~ -I..,.., -.. 3. Jenoa Potter, 4’8’ ....- w p;Y, *?::!-.. .. .”.,I . THUNDERBIRDS TRITONS Women’s Long Jump Spokane 21 -5 28-10 4 6. Yavan Harper, 13-7.0; 7. Edmonds 18-827-12 2 3 Jenoa Potter, 12-9.5 Wen.Valley 15-922-15 Women’s Triple Jump Highline 16-10 22-1 9 Pierce 10-13 14-21 43-1 1.5 3. Dominique Demouchet, 3. Yavan Harper, 32’8.24’ Big Bend 16-10 21-17 SW Oregon 7-149-21 Men’s Pole Vault 0O:ll .o Women’s Shot Put Walla Walla 15-1 1 22-1 9 4-179-25 3. Dominique Demouchet, Men’s 200 11. Yavan Harper, 30-1.O; 14. Skagit Valley 12-1 2 16-1 7Olympic Green River 1-251-29 11 ‘6” 3. Andy Hanson, 00:23.0 Jamie Kirk, 27-1.O Bellevue 8-1811-26 Men’s 400 Wornen’s 4x100 Yakima Valley 7-1914-27 Men’s Javelin 4. 00:54.7 Shoreline 0-261-36 NWAACC TRACK 1. Vedan Kadric, 177-10 1. Justin Clark, 00:50.4;2. Clark College Invite Men’s 4x100 Realy Tim Richardt, 00:51.3 Women’s 1500 Southern Div LEA SEA May 8 1. Highline, 00:42.3 Men’s 800 6. Carla Booth, 06:04.1 Men’s High Jump Men’s 1500 1. Andrew Russell, 2:Ol.l Women’s 400 Clackamas 21-5 27-10 1. Sean Steele, 66’ 1. Dagen Dixon, 4:06.7; 3. Men’s 400 Hrudles 5. Rachel Moyer, 01:03.7 Mt. Hood 20-530-12 Men’s Long Jump Andrew Russell, 4:15.0 1. Dominique Demouchet, Women’s 800 Lo. Columbia 15-529-11 1. Dominique Demouchet, Men’s 110 Hurdles 00:N 2. Chris Hall, 00:56.4; 7. Angie Upchurch, 02:46.2 S. P. Sound 16-1021-20 22-00.0 2. Frank Walton, 00:15; 3. 3. Jorge Guevara, 00:56.6 Women’s 5000 Centralia 12-10 18-16 Men’s Triple Jump Jorge Guevara, 00:15.9 Men’s 5000 4. Karla Booth,23:lg.l; 5. Grays Harbor 10-12 15-22 1. Dominique Demouchet, Men’s 100 1. Dagen Dixon, 1552.9 Vickie Upchurch, 25:lg.l New rotating scoreboard to be a hit Pavilion

By Dustin Richardson Staff Reporter tosuet IJ KingCounty has given Highlinc the money to fund a new look new athletic field which will be ready by fall of 2000. Along with the field, trails and a possi- By Dustin Richardson ble driving range will be con- Stuff Reporter structed as well. The old field will be dug out The interior of the Pavilion is as well as the long jump pit and going to get a serious facelift concrete slab which currently starting this summer. are inside the track, nestled Along with the annual resur- close to the sideline. The long facing of the floor, there will be jump pit will be moved to out- many more upgrades to theag- side the track by the McCon- ing interior of the college’s naughey Field sign and the con- gymnasium. crete slab destroyed. A state-of- This includes new score- the-art drainage system will be boards, new bleachers, andpaint implemented to keep thefield in Photo By Rad Sedan0 on the roof, said Assistant Ath- letic Director John Dunn. good shape. The new rotating scoreboard that brandishes the softball field and-McConnaughey field. The dimensions of the field Plans include the installment will be about 66 yards wide and Highline men’s soccer coach. this. We have never had any 2000 if everything goes on of energy efficient lighting, as long as can be placed inside “Fred worked really hard to get good facilities like other schools schedule. which will save a lot of money. the track. this for us.” in our conference, like Skagit A new rotating scoreboard Some cosm

.I “It was great, it was a real Director after Jack Hubbard re- tant people who has impacted to Highline for thirty years very excited about the upcom- honor,” said McConnaughey. tired. me,” said Fred Harrison, athlet- made McConnaugheysomeone ing improvements. It started in 1962 when he Thetrack conditions at ic director. Highline will not soon forget. “People will be proudjust to came to Highline as a part-time Highline were not what a re- Harrison, who worked close- “Ihad an enjoyable time at walk in the place,” said Dunn. instructor and the first track spectable coach had expected, ly with McConnaughey, had Highline,” said McConnaughey. The gym will be closed from . coach. McConnaughey used his own nothing but good things to say “Idearly love Highlint Col- July 5-24 due to repairs on the “Ireally like track and field,” truck to drag the track and the about him. lege.’, roof, and August 8-22 for the re- said McConnaughey. track athleteshad to pick the big “He is my most important Harrison summed it up best surfacing of the gym floor. Before Highline, he was head rocks off the track themselves. mentor,” said Harrison. when he said, “he’s history, he is More improvementsare track and football coach for one If they didn’t, they would McConnaughey is cumntly Highline Collegc.” planned for over winter break.

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Top, Guaneiri Underground rocks out in Building 8. Below, a therapist gives a massage at the Weat Yourself booth. Bot- tom, Occupational Programs booth drew a few older volunteers at the CareerFair in the Pavilion.

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By Heather Baker career workshops held, saidStiefer. Staff Reporter Popular workshops at the fair included: financing your education, how to Mother Naturewas up to herold tricks choose the college for youand the em- again. ployer panel. Cold wind and rain had Highline stu- Sports activities and the Fun Run/ dents dashingto their cars insteadof en- Walk was canceled due to the inclement joying the Spring Festival’s activities, weather. Despite the rain,five people de- Many thought the weather reminded cided togo on with the Fun RunMralk,a people more of February than May. five kilometer race, even with the cancel- The on andoff rain put a damper on lation of the event. Spring Festival activities. “When it hailed, I lost hope in the af- Director of Cooperative Education, ternoon activities,” said Stiefer. Carol Stiefer was disappointed at the dis- Alexis Charrow, representative from mal turnoutat events and workshops. Children’s Theater and an actor with the Approximately 500 studentswere company Living Voices,was disap- bused in from area high schools to attend pointed at the turnout. She had various the Career Fair. High school counselors activities planned for participants. In- had good comments about thefair and stead she had to cancel the workshop due Above, a high school student hasa littleclothes trouble on the Gyro. to the lack of eager visitors. She was able to pull her shirt back down, but nevergot a hold of the Fundraising efforts at the fair were handles again, Bottom, members of Team Highline and volunteers successful, especially for the Womens’ feed hungry participants outsideof Building 8. Programs. The program helda silent auc- tion that broughtin $2100. A percentage of the sales at the Books for Fun book sale brought in funds as well. In Buildings 8 and 10 booths were set up for the Treat Yourself portion of the festival. “The most popular treat yourself was the chocolate tasting and the massage,” said Stiefer. The Community Dinner put the finishing touches to Spring Festival. Itwas successful, as 85 of the 120 people who bought tickets showed up tosee keynote speaker Stacy Allison. c

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am,” said Harton. When it comes Harton is finishing his fifth year as a reference librarian at to books, Highline Harton knows “My favorite partof my job is looking through all the cata- the library * logs and reviews, trying to find out whatwill enable students to cover to cover have the materials they need By Nikki Woodhouse when they come in here,” said Staff Reporter Harton. “I’m a generalist. Itry to o understand Jack know something abouta lot of Harton, you must areas, but haven’t specialized in T first understand his any one particular area,” said attitude toward neckties. Harton. For his last birthday, “Ilove what X do becauseit is Highline instructors and friends such important work. Educa- held a party for him. As gifts, tion is the great equalizerin life. they each presented Jackwith a Besides, I’ve been told Ihave a new tie. These were notjust any talent for it. My talents and in- ties. They had to be obnoxious terests match up here. I also or loud, out of the ordinary. love to shop for books. Iwill When Jack first got a job that shop till our budget drops,” said required wearing a tie, he hated Harton. the idea of dressing like that. So Harton loves workingfor he decided thatif he had to wear Highline and.plans to be here a tie, he would wear silly, ridicu- for some time. He dreams of lous ones. owning abig house with a view “My ties sum up my appre- of the water. He says that after ciation forthe ridiculous,” said being born on an island and Harton. You can catch Harton growing up close to the Ocean, wearing a tie with cartoons onit ably shock anyone who knows Old Dominion too long. He re- Harton found the job opening he still loves looking at the wa- or Mona Lisa, but it would be him now, Jack was once an of- turned after being offereda p at Highline on the Internet. ter. tough to catch him in stripes, ficer of the law. sition there as a social sciences Strangely enough, anyone who Harton is very goal-oriented. unless perhaps, the stripes were “Iwas a cop for one year. I reference librarian. He worked has ever heard Harton give a “Ithink about what kind of flourescent. could have been an averagepo- there for a totalof five years. presentation about the Internet, person Iwant to be and how I “He’s certainly different lice officer as Ihad the ability, “Working at Old Dominion, I has heardhim say, “If you know can get there,” he said. from a stereotypical librarian,” but Ifound I didn’t like it very found out whatI liked doing as a lot of really long web ad- He will always have a deep said Karen Fernandez,a fellow much. Iwanted to find some- a librarian. I like collection dresses, it means you need to appreciation for the ridiculous, Highline reference librarian. thing Ienjoyed and did very management, overseeing collec- work on havinga life away from as he loves the Three Stooges “1 am not a repressed little well at, andbe that,” said tion, deciding what materialsto computers. Get outside, take a and The Farside. old lady with a bun in my hair Harton. order,”said Harton. He not walk, buy a puppy, whatever.” “Jack has a wicked, yet witty and glasses on the tip of my After deciding that law en- only orders books, but periodi- The opening was for a refer- sense of humor, and heis excel- nose, going around shushing forcement was not his forte, cals and electronic databasesas ence librarian who specialized lent at what he does. Jack is people. Isn’t that what a typical Harton enrolledat Old Domin- well, in collection development. also a wonderful friend. If your librarian is?” asked Harton. ion again and received a AFter spending his wholelife “Ipacked my carwith every- lucky enough to be a true friend Harton was born in bachelor’s degree in education. in Virginia, other thantwo years thing I owned and drove from of Jack’s, you’ve got a friend for Chincoteague, part of a small He then attended theUniversity in North Carolina, Jackwas Virginia toPennsylvania, turned life,” said Joy Smucker, parale- island on the Eastern shore of of North Carolina wherehe restless. left heading west, and here I gal instructorat Highline. Virginia. He lived, worked, and completed his master’s in li- attendedschool in Virginia brary science. School at UNC throughout his childhood and was Harton’s first venture of Iiv- into adulthood. ing outside of Va. “In school, Iwas above aver- “North Carolina was the age, but not great, about a B nearest university that offereda plus average,**said Harton. He graduate programin library sci- said that it was too easy and he ence,” Harton said. As a stu- just didn’t push himself. Be- dent in that program, he worked sides, he was always too busy in a few libraries to help pay his rcading evcrything in sight. way through his graduate work. Less than 100 feet from his “That’s where Ifirst found childhood home was a 7-1 1 and out about thejoys of reference,” a library. said Harton “When Iwalked across the He didn’t stay away from street, it wasn’t for fudge bars, but rather for something new to read,” said Harton. “Ithink about Throughout all of his undcr- graduate work, Harton paid for what kind of school himself by working fro- merson I want to zen food and dairy at a super- market. Harton attended Old be and how I can Dominion University in Nor- folk, Va. where he first earned a get there.” Photo by Nab Patterran bachelor of science degree in --Jack Harton Harton has been interested in books for most of his We, He says that buying books Criminal Justice. It would prob- is his great passion, and will continue to do so until the library’s budget is gone. *.

c Constitution Computer math classes add up changes By Takehito Fukui L a. 1 to be made Staff Reporter “Allyou do is By BJ Stephenson All Marie Pothan has to do to click the mouse Staff Reporter answer a question is click a tyme mouse. and the The wheels have been set in Pothan is taking a computer- numbers in.” motion to make changes in the based math class, and is show- --Marie Pothan, Faculty Senate Constitution. ing more improvement in her TheFac- math skills than she did 10 years student -I_ - ulty Senate ago. deals with “You don’t really have ‘to trated in the classroom or afraid college know about computers to be in to ask questions and interact policy. this class. All you dois click the with classmates or have cxtra Policy is mouse and type the numbersin. assignments. whatdeter- It works for me,*’ said Pothan. Burn said that studcnts have mines aca- Pothan said sheis doing bet- improved in this class more than demicstan- ter than she did in a lecture- thcy did in thc other lccture- based math classes. based math classcs. dardsand Sell degree re- Thecomputer-based math “The Interactive Mathemat- quirements. Highline history is class has beenoffered since fall ics Systcm gives me more flex- controlled by academic stan- of 19%. From summer of 1999, ibility intcaching,” said Bum. dards and degree requirements. Highline offers these instructor- “Even if you think you arc The Faculty Senate is in- led,computer-based math not familiar with computers, volved in setting policyfor classes for Math 91, 97, and you should give it a try. Once grading and suspensions also. 111. you get comfortablewith it, you Theproposed membership In thesecomputer-based will learn and do better,” said changes state that membership math courses, students develop Pothan. will be restricted to people in their mathskills by using Aca- Highline also offers on-line instruction. Officers will come demicSystems’ Interactive Photo by Nate Patterson algebracourses for students from tenured faculty only. Mathematics software in the who cannot attend classes or Misty Hansen finishes her math in the computingcenter. Those who sit as members of mathlab. The program has labs on campus, as well as the the Faculty Senate will have a step-by-step instructions with Many students find these self-paced classes easier. fast-speed classes that gives an strong voice in reviewing grad- narration, animation, and mov- opportunity for students to take ing and suspension policy, as ies provided in the lesson. tion is given in the computer based, they can work onAhead, Math 91 and 97 in one quarter. well as academic standards and Pothan was afraid to ask program,teachers are more it really works for certain stu- Bum expects more students degree requirements. questions when she wasin a lec- flexible to help studentin one- dents and they are often quiet to try these instructor-led, com- At this point the FacultySen- ture-based class. However, in to-one format interaction. about it,” said Professor Helen puter-based math classes. For ate is reviewing’a proposal from the computer-based math class, There are also tutors avail- Bum, mathematics department more information contact Helen the Engineering and Applied there is an instructor availab’le able in the lab besides the class coordinator. Burn at 206-878-3710, ext. Sciences Division to includean for one-to-one interaction with time. Bum said that in this course, 3496 or e-mail at Associate of Science programin the students. Since the instruc- “Although it is not self- students don’t have to be frus- [email protected]. the next school year. In Senate Chair Phil Sell’s opinion, the Senate “needs to be taken seri- Homeless people just want a chance ously becauseit deals with serious stuff.” By Omenka Nnadi - we are not all lazy, or druggies, “The risk of being stabbed to shook my hand and woke me It is hoped that the updating Staff Reporter or alcoholics, or mentally ill - death for cab fare was easier to up. Istruggled off the tracks of the constitution will “attract we do have problems and we do deal with than teaching,” Dr. and helped her find her mother. faculty interest” and enhance the Homeless people don’t want need a chance,” Kabb said. Browning said. Iheard the train go by as Isaw credibility of the Faculty Senate, to be judged, they just want a Dr. Wes Browning, who has He now writes a column the mother coming to find her said Sell. chance for dignity. a doctorate in mathematics, and called “Adventures in Poetry” little girl.” The original constitutionwas This was part of the message is a representative to the Na- for the Real Change newspaper. He also works on the paper. last updated in the ‘70s. How- delivered to a full house in tional Homeless Coalition, was Davio Ritche, the third The bi-monthly paper was ever, it was still poorly written Building 7 Thursday, May 6, at the second speaker. speakeri became homeless when started five years ago. One goal and lacked organization, said a presentation and panel discus- The death of his father trig- his wife died, he lost his job, of the newspaper is to offer a Sell. An ad hoc committeefrom sion by the Real Change News- gered post-traumatic-stress syn- and he had a heart attack - all chance for dignity forthe home- the Faculty Senate was formed paper* drome due to abuse he had suf- within two week’s time. less in Seattle. to rectify these problems. Threespeakers who work fered in his childhood. “Ibought a case of vodka, The printed mission state- The purposeof the Senate is with thehomeless advocate Mental illness and panic at- drank more than two bottles of ment from the paper is: “Real clarified in the revised version. newspaper told compelling sto- tacks made him unable to be a it, and laid down on therailroad Change organizes, educates, and It recommends that the Senate ries. professor anymore, and ended tracks near the Spaghetti Fac- builds alliances tofind commu- should “serve as the paramount Teri Kabb, a vendor, talked up homeless in Seattle. tory at Pier 56 to die,” Ritche nity-basedsolutions to recommending body... to estab- about social pressures andreali- Ten years went by and he said, “But God wasn’t ready for homelessness and poverty.** lish and revise college-wide ties that leadto homelessness. was finally able to become a cab me to die, he sentan angel in the The newspaper’s website is academicstandards, grading “We don’t fit into a category driver. form of a lost little girl - she http://www.realchangenews.org. policies *..[and] provide recog- nition for exemplary faculty...’* Set your goals himh, It presented its new and improved versionof the constitution to the Senate for approval lastmonth. The Senate ap- Sometimes reaching yourgoals seems like an impossible task. proved the changes and sentit to In theAir Force you’ll get the tools you needto reach any goal Highline faculty fora vote. The you set. We‘ll helpget you there by: faculty approved it Wednesday, *providing education op9ortun)tiezlwithtuidon dstance April 21 The amended consti- cwfrrblithing bademhip skills for a pmmidng futuro tution now sits with the Counsel *pmpdngyoufaracarwrinIH.e on Counsels for approval. If, and when, it passes this commit- You can earn upto $9,000 enlistment bonus, if you qualify. So, you’re between theages of 17-27 call tee, the new and improvedcon- if - 1-800-423-USAF stitution will go to the Board of for an information packet,or visit Trustees for a final vote. can earn $15 an hour to start. Financial aid played football at Decatur, Jewelry This course definitely pays Guide was a member of the Honor off, but justas everything else,it Society, and worked at continued from page 1 up for grabs does have its hardships. It not continued frompage 3 Anthony’s Homeprt. only requires jewelry making Deadlines for federal student job offers. courscwork, but also calls for aid for the year 2000 school Telford explains thatany- chemistry,engineering, the year are as the following: for thing you may thinkof that has studies of stones and gemology, Fall Quarter, June 30; for Winter any relation to jewelry, theywill math, and even physics. Quarter, Oct. 13; Spring Quar- know about and can construct. And,not to mention, the ter, Feb. 2,2000, and for Sum- Most of the work is done by money and time. mer Quarter 2000, April 27, hand; machinery does verylittle Telford and Peltierown over 2000. work in this class. $35,000 worth of tools and at Applying for federal studentaid I 1 “Closing this programis stu- times put in a 12-hour day to is easy. Joe Nalley feelsthat the pid!*’ Telford replies. “People their work. “We encourage students to ap from all over the world come Their hands show the costof most important issueat April Pennix-Garvin ply for financial aid over the web here for this program.” working with hot metal. Highline is the new student would like to hear more opin- at www.fafsa.ed.gov,” says The class is extremely di- Both Peltier’s and Telford’s center. If electedhe would ions from thestudents at Steve Seeman, associate direc- verse. hands show burn Telford work toward a solution that Highline, what activities they scars. tor of financial aid. Up toeight different law was gifted withsix stitches, split bettermeets the needs of want tosee, what would make ‘The reason that we encourage guages arc spoken throughout thumbs, and nitric acid on both Highline students.. Highlint a better school; and students to apply this way is be- the day. The students arc both hands. Nalley says he supports the anything elsethey want toex- cause of the error rate,” Seeman male and female; the oldest is idea of a new student center, press. Telford said he has set his said. “Ifyou apply over the web 72 years old, the youngest, 18. on fire three times. but is unsure if it is worth pay- .Pennix-Garvin feels she hair there is less than a one percent Students say the classis very High1ine.h- the only voca- ing $25 per student eachquar- would be good for the posi- error processing ratein process- casual, with the students being tional.program herein Washing- ter. tion because she’s a “people ing their application, whereas if self sufficient and able to sell ton that is geared to produce a Serving as student senator, person” and shewill represent you apply for financial aid us- their own work. Nalley feels, will help him be theclubs and students of student who is qualified to work ing the paper application there Basedconversationson in the Jewelry industry career thc voice of the students. He Highline as best as she can. is a 10 to 15 percent error ratein they’ve had with professional wants to help plan more activi- After running for Interna- wise. the processing.” jewelers, the students said they ties and makeHighline a place tional StudentSenator last Now it will be gone, forever. It is always best to get your ap- have better training than people where all students feel wel- fall, Pennix-Gamin hasan “I’m very angry because it’s plication in early, so that you can already int he field. The jobs come. He wants to see more idea of what the elections pro- a goodprogram,” said Linn have a better chance to get fund- are well-paid, too: A graduate Booth, a first- year student. students participating in school cess is all about. She also has ing. functions. a feel for leadership as vice Nalley spent the last four president of the Highline Gos- are being askedto fund they are likely to face next year. quarters as a Running Start pel Choir Cluband as a mem- Center $462,000 a year for 20 years. “It won’t change my vote,” student from Decatur. While ber of the Black Student continued from page 1 The new center is projected at Katrina Gilberts said. .“I’m not attending Highline, healso Union. 40,000 square feet and will re- tight with my money.” place the current building, An open forum is scheduled

the fee on other students since which is 30 years old and is todayupstairs in Building 8. All 1I ence and the seriousness of the they will not be here. 17,000 square feet. students with questions regard- Vote candidate. The biggest reason many stu- Some students said they will ing the new student center are dents are opposed to the,plan is vote yes, however. continued from page 1 “We’ve all heard of the say- invited. Vice President of Stu- ing ‘It’s not what you know, it’s no one but the teachers will be “1’11 vote yes,” said Highline . dents Jim Sorensen and Diane who you know,’ Don’t use that around to see the new building. student Christian Comstock. Anderson director of student week long. The website, which to determine who you vote for,” “Idon’t have a problemwith “For future students.,’ programsalong with student will be easier to use,will be ac- Durret said. this (the current) building,” stu- Though some students felt government officials will be cessible from the front page of Students looking for more dent Brian said. the rise in tuition next year will there to answer any questions the college website and will be information on the candidates With an estimated cost of effect their vote,many were and provide additional informa- up by Monday, May 17. can access the webpage which $13 million, Highline studentsunfazed by the 4.6 percent hike tion: Vice Presidentof Legislation will feature pictures and bios on Riko Durret has been in charge each candidate. of the election since day one and Also, a candidate forumwill has seen many prospective canbe held Tuesday, May 18 from didates come and go. She ad- I1 a.m.to noon upstairs in Central Washington University vises looking at previous experi- Building 8. SeaTac Center Lynnwood Center (206) 439-3800 (206) 640-1574

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