Former Judge Speaks at Racial Conference by JUANITA DRISCOLL Worked for the Human Rights Commission of Other Public Employees Do Not Usually Use Their Community
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VOL. 104 No. 98 reeA STUDENT PUBLICATION OF WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY SPORTS Monday, February 2, 1.998 Cougar women squander Politics and History can Weather 2 Sports 7 lead to U CIA Bruins always be contested Opinions 4 Classifieds 13 Page 7 F~., Page 4 www.online-green.com ~f a ' Former judge speaks at racial conference By JUANITA DRISCOLL worked for the Human Rights Commission of other public employees do not usually use their community. The Daily Evergreen Montana and the League of Women Voters. voices to support or oppose political policy. She said the distinction of what are protect- Ferron also held appointments with both By addressing how affirmative action ed groups is important to understanding the Diversity specialists brought a personal Governor Mike Lowry and Governor Gary affects her personally, Ferron chose to step out broader concern. message of affirmative action to the Saturday Locke. of her role as public official. "They are the group we, Congress and the session of the Racial Justice Conference. Her area of specialty is conflict resolution "Affirmative action is the single most sig- state find that we have discriminated against Rabbi Ferron was the keynote speaker for and institutional oppression. nificant symbol of racial justice," she said. "I despite the 14th Amendment. So much so that the afternoon luncheon hosted by the YWCA. Currently she works with Western Washing- know I've been a beneficiary of affirmative we have to make laws that say 'stop it," Fer- Ferron was asked to speak because of her ton University and its Center for Equal Oppor- action." ron said. life-long commitment to public service. tunity. Her hour-long presentation examined the Concepts of privilege and power were She is a former traveling court judge and has Because of ethical requirements,_Ferron and issue from the viewpoints of institutions and See FERRON Page 3 Gathering together in the name ofJustice STAFF PHOTO BY DOUG GRITZMACHER WSU students and community members discuss multiculturalism in higher education during the Racial Justice Conference on Saturday. "For most people, going to college is second nature. When is it going to become our (people of color's) second nature?" asked junior Ericka Garza. Informal rush more relaxed, drawing increased numbers By JODY RHODES "Formal rush is slowly going out Contributing wwriter and soon we will be relying on the "Formal rush is slowly informal rush system," said Matt When students arrive in Pullman, Newcombe, Intrafraternity Council going out and soon we they often go in search of a home. rush coordinator. will be relying on the Feb. 11 and 12 a few WSU stu- "Rush numbers have been drop- dents may have a new one: A sorori- informal rush system." ping, so this is a structured first step ty or a fraternity. toward getting the numbers up," he MATT NEWCOMBE Feb. 2 is the starting date for what said. Intrafraternity Council rush may be the largest informal rush the The step away from the more WSU Greek system has ever seen. coordinator structured system has given many Ninety women have applied for chapters a chance to make a different informal rush already. beating the impression on the rushees - one total from last year by 21 people. bership recruitment. they may not be able to make during The men have also set their own This may help those going formal rush. record - it is the first year they have through rush feel more at ease. The lower numbers also help keep participated in a structured informal "It has no frills, no gimmicks," the atmosphere more' relaxed and Lane said. "It's on a one-an-one basis rush. less intimidating, said Blythe Lane, The rise in involvement is a good and the people get a better chance to Pan hellenic vice president of rnern- sign for the Greek system. See RUSH Page 12 Pullmanforecastfromthe NationalWeatherServiceat www.weather.com/weather/ uslcitiesIWA_Pullman.html MON. TuEs. WED. 'I'HuRs. H H H H 44 44 .,' 44 43 Filing Begins 8am @ ASWSU L L 4 L L window, 3rd floor CUB 34 33 32 30 Entertainment Committee Mtg. Film CUB 108, 8:00pm Showers Showers/Sun Cloudy Partly cloudy Social/Diversity/Social Justice GLBTA meeting. CUB B 17 @ Film colloquium ~.r'.~ . .Stack" I'S"B I-aC'k Ai n't COB B 7-9 6:30pm .. Discussion Follows' ommumt· NW QUEER WSU vs. Stanford ice ALENDAR AAA General mtg 5pm Multi College conference general hockey @ Eagles Arena in Cultural Center mittee mtg. 7:00 GLBTA Spokane call Paul @ 334- ounge CUB B-17. 1653 for details. 10:15pm If you are a junior or senior certi- • The Black Male Orientation Deadline for sign up for sk.i and Leadership Development- fied in the College of Business and trip & money due African American Women's Economics, pick up a brochure and contanct Tasha Reese "I'~I~tt-~'b~ 6-..................................... ... Conference is accepting applica- application for more details in tions for volunteers. Applications Todd 570 or see Jai Elliott, Direc- are available in Wilson 8: tor of Recruitment and Retention in Todd 571. For more info, call • Beta Alpha Psi will have their 335-2384. Applications are due WSU hockey vs. Stanford mandatory training meeting for the Feb. 9. 10:15pm Lecture & Performance Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Series mtg 7pm 3rd floor CUB games area youth CUB lounge program Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Todd • Register now for Health Quest bowling league 12:30 276. All members and pledges 98 and earn miles for participating please be present. in healthy activities. Reach the 473 mile goal and you will be entered • Get your act together to win into a raffle to win the grand prize, cash and prizes. "Night at the 2 round-trip tickets on Southwest Apollo" is looking for a wide vari- Airlines. For more· information, ety of acts to compete for prizes visit www.hws.wsu.eduIHQ98. Environmental Task Force Feb. 20. The deadline to submit Mtg. 5pm, CUB 112-113 AAA Cabinet mtg 5pm MCSC Election Board mtg. CUB acts is Tuesday, Feb. 10. Contact 224 @ 7pm • Take a study. break Wednesday Entertainment Committee Chandra at 333-4605 or sign up at for 9:30 p.m. Mass. Join us for Mtg. CUB 108, 8:00pm Coffeehouse mtg Butch's the CUB. sharing, prayer and community at Den, 6:30pm GLBTA meeting. CUB B17 St. Thomas More Catholic New- @ 5pm • The Advertising Club meets man Center, 820 NE "B" St. We Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Murrow 242. welcome all. Bring a friend. Topics include International Night, fundraising and the dates for the • The Palouse Mycological Soci- Seattle trip. New members need to ety's monthly meeting is Tuesday bring $30 dues. For more informa- at 7 p.m. in the Cougar Depot. Dr. Hockey takes on Walla Walla Hockey vs. Walla Walla tion, call Vicki at 332-2389. Gerald McDonald will present Spokane 10:15pm. Call Paul Spokane 1 :45pm. Call Paul @ 4-1653. @ 4-1653, "Aramillaria ecology: Who is eat- • The International Business ing what?" For more information, CUB games area youth WSU vs. OSU Women's bowling league 12:30 polo 10:00am Club will meet on Tuesday at 7 call 334-2728. Homecoming Apps p.m. in CUB 12.1.Our main topic due. Cub 3rd floor WSU vs. OSU Men's polo at 5pm will be the International Night. If • The Environmental Science 6:00pm you want to participate, please join Club potluck dinner is Wednes- us. day night at 5:30 in Troy 207. Sign Q.}PQ up in the Environmental Science Presidents Day office. The next meeting is Thurs- Environmental Task Force Mtg. • Do you have a temporary Lecture & Performance 5pm, CUB 112-113 AAA General mtg 5pm injury? Need assistance to get to day at 5:30 p.m. in CUB 108. Series mtg 7pm 3rd floor Entertainment Committee Mtg. MCSC UB lounge \ class? Call Dial-A-Ride, at 332- CUB 108, 8:00pm II 5471, to see if you qualify for our • The College of Education has a FILM GLBTA meeting. CUB B17 @ Social/Diversity/Social Justice 5pm specialized transportation. scholarship available to junior/ Film colloquium Filing Closes 12 Noon senior education majors from Sno- Campaigning begins • Business students needed. The homish or Lake Stevens High Color of Fear CUB B 7-9 6:30pm , . Coffeehouse "Artist TBA" Butch's CBE Mentor Program is looking School. For more information, Discussion Follows..". Den, 7pm for students to become mentors. contact the College of Education. Homecoming InterViews Coffeehouse mtg Butch's Entertainment Committee Den, 6:30pm Presents: Scavenger Hunt. Noon Modest Mouse, Mars meet at GLBTA lounge. Accelerator, and Bugs in CUB B-77. Amber Butch's Den, 8:00pm, $5 CUB games area youth EvCZrgreen bowling league 12:30 AAA Ski trip EDITOR IN CHIEF ONLINE EDITOR Fekadu Kiros Jeramy Rosenberg 335-2488 335-4576 [email protected] Environmental Task Force MANAGING EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR Homecoming Interviews Homecoming Interviews Mtg. 5pm, CUB 112-113 Ryan Sadoski Rachel E. Bayne Lecture & Performance 335-2292 335-2377 Entertainment Committee AAA Ski trip Series mtg 7pm 3rd floor rsadoskidwsunix.wsu.cdu Mtg. CUB 108, 8:00pm CUB lounge NEWS EDITOR ADVERTISING MANAGER GLBTA meeting. CUB B17 Matthew Smylie Jessica Phillips @ 5pm 335-1140 335-1572 kingmobewsu.edu ,,- OPINIONS EDITOR PRODUCTION Christina Bottomley 335-4576 335-1140 Lunchbox Series "Seeing Eye cbotromleyeewsunix.wsu.edu Dogs: Man's Best Friend" Election Board mtg. CUB Coffeehouse "The Makers GRAPHICS MANAGER CUB 123 12pm 224 @ 7pm & Special Guest" Butch's SPORTS EDITOR Bryan Beckley Den,7pm Chris Statton 335-4179 AAA Cabinet mtg 5pm MCSC Coffeehouse mtg Butch's 335-2465 Den, 6:30pm [email protected] Men's and Women's polo CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING regionals in Sacremento BORDERLINE EDITOR 335-4573 Isamu Jordan 25th - 1st of Feb 335-3194 NEWSROOM E-MAlL, FAX ijordanfswsunix.wsu.edu [email protected] §I~ 335-7401 Latex Fashion Show @ CJ's in Moscow 9pm.