Count in Election by Austin Mackenzie STAFF REPORTER

The ThundekwqRb May 19, 2005 Volume 44 Issue 27 Highline Community C6i£ege Students are stalled for parking Votes count in election By Austin Mackenzie STAFF REPORTER

With every candidate running unopposed, many are surprised that people are voting at all. "We've had about 100 votes," said Brian Massey, president of the Political Affairs Club while working the voting booth. "Most of them are jaded to the fact that there aren't a lot ofcandidates." This year's elections, while uncon- tested, also are the first to see the use of the revised electronic voting system that does not allow a person to vote multiple Photo by Keith Daigle times. Students can vote by entering their Student and Astudent walks tohis car as a line cars waits tofindaspot duringa busy time day. The time ittakes to aspot is the ID PIN numbers into of of find students subject ofa recent study for two students whofound that the average waitis under 10 minutes. the computer; are able to sub- mit their votes electronically. Votingwill continue today and is taking place in the Waiting for parking subject of study Highline Student Union building. "The system is workingfine,"Massey ByBen Pesicka The study could be viewed as showing to find parking, and they used many of said. "The only problem is that the Run- STAFF REPORTER improvement, more than half find park- those samples to improve their approxi- ning Start students can't vote online. ing in a relatively short amount of time, mation. They have to turn ina paper ballot." According to a recently conducted or itcould be seen as showing that a lot This yielded the fact that, on average, "It makes it easier," Massey said. "I more than half of Highline stu- of work stillneeds to be done to make it takes a Highline student roughly 13 think people are voting around campus, findparking spots in less than 10 the parking situation acceptable. minutes to finda parking spot. but Ican't say for sure." minutes. The study was conducted during the At the extremes of the data, 34 per- Of the students who decided to vote, The study, which was conducted by peak traffic hours of a 8:30-11 a.m. at cent of students find their parking spots most are second-year students who have Melissa Henry and Irena Lychik, who are Highline's three campus parking lots. inless than fiveminutes, and ittakes two been around and know what is going on. in Katherine Skelton's statistics class, To get the required information, Hen- percent longer than 24 minutes to find Even though many people are willing also found that three-fourths of students ry interviewed students indifferent areas parking. to vote, some question why. "What's the are able to park inless than 15 minutes, ofthe Highline campus. Parking continues to be a reoccurring point of voting?" one student asked as and only seven percent cannot findpark- "To avoid biases, Iinterviewed stu- issue for Highline students, and one ad- she accessed the system. inginless than 20 minutes. dents from the parking lot, Student ministrator has tried to solve it with car- That sentiment seems tobe echoed by Even though the majority of students Union building, and people Isaw be- pool parking and bus stops. many of the students, as there is no op- can find parking inless than 10 minutes, tween classes," Henry said. This illustrates why Henry chose position among candidates. "We need to there is stillmore than a thirdof students Henry and Lychik took a total of 90 parking for her study, "Idecided to con- vote because itshows that students have who take between 10 and 29 minutes to measurements to estimate the average duct a study inan area that Iwas both park. amount of time that it takes a student concerned and interested in." See Election, page 16 Student involvement questioned after elections ByMichelle Ericksen "Idon't see a connection between the dent Council, Stu- they're just not looking to run for Stu- STAFF REPORTER amount of student involvement and the dent Council, and dent Government," said Brown. "We amount of students running in the elec- the Union Crew," have data to show that students are get- Student Government elections this tion," said Jonathan Brown, associate said Brown. ting more involved now, than they have year have raised eyebrows about student dean for student programs and adviser to "I was really been inthe past." ftivolvement or lack of it. Student Government. surprised, we had "It's unique that all the positions Allof the seven candidates running Club numbers are up and more stu- so much more are filled, and all are unopposed," said for office are running unopposed. Usu- dent leadership positions are being filled, interest than nor- Brown. |ally there ismore competition. Brown said. mal," Brown said. For three or four years Highline has \u25ba Some students running wanted more "There are more options, levels, and "I had about 22 not had a fullslate of elections. There competition. paid student leadership positions avail- people express were several candidates for a few posi- "I got my job without an election, able for students now, itused to be just interest in running for Student Govern- tions, but not allthe positions were being that's called acoup," said HuyPham, one Student Government and Team Highline, ment." of the candidates for student senator. but now there is also International Stu- "Ithink students are getting involved, See Students, page 16 Page 2 5/19/05 us UF The Thunderword

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\u25a0 : achieving students to help ment <: -j§BL^ jiift^',-i Cruise to soon continue education witha little less stress. set sail Winners of the Academic Achievement Scholarship Team Highline is sponsoring willreceive a 15 -credit tuition BLOTTER 2005 Boat so the Annual Cruise waiver for Fall Quarter. Correction students can celebrate the end of lanning Car troubles occur Applications can be found dents: Paula Mawm>7^ the academic year. inBuilding 18, room 107. Aranda, campus In May 12 issue, Friday, on the an ar- The cruise willbe on A 3.5 GPA is required to Kendal Bryant, Melinda D^ ticle about the Students ofColor $15 May 20. Tickets are per per- earn the award. Castro, Jill Fenton, Aurora reported that her conference should have $25 per A student said that son or couple, and are The application includes Hall, Kevin Henley, Hien Ho- Joshua is the light blue four- door Toyota Magallanes Run- sold in the Student Programs an essay, a copy of an official ang-Nguyen, Jessica Huns- the ning Development Camry was stolen from East Start/Student Office, located on the third floor transcript, and two letters of berger, Vilhjalmure Knudsen, Lot,by the perimeter fence line. Retention Coordinator. of the Student Union. recommendation. Kevin Krotzer, Melody Joy The happened between Highline has a Multicultural will start at 6:30 incident Boarding The due date for FallQuar- Mertens, Junghee Park, Kath- and Tuesday, located in p.m. at 55 in 9 a.m. noon on Services Department Pier downtown ter applications is Monday, leen Roney, Kathleen Spend- May 10. the Student Development Cen- Seattle and the boat leaves the June 27. love, Nora Velazco, and Anna ter inBuilding 6. A student had his Kenwood dock at 7 p.m. Completed applications can Wagenhals. In-Dash CD from There was no session on gay The player stolen theme is Hollywood be turned in to the Student De- For more information, parked marriage at to his car, which was in the the Students ofCol- Nights and it is expected be velopment Center on the upper contact Laura Manning at conference, night glitz glamour North Lot or and the workshop a of and on level of Building 6. [email protected] A student reported that "Don't Talk About It,Be About the beautiful Spirit of Seattle. someone entered her Dodge It"was cancelled. Dancing, lounging, and hav- on Thursday, May 12. She said ing a fun time with friends are Community interview. she had left her acciden- planned at this semi-formal •Lecture- Opportu- car Vietnam: - tally unlocked. Her CD player College reps event. Calendar nities and Challenges Friday, wasn't missing, but itno longer visit campus Light hors d'oeuvres willbe May 20, at 11 a.m. inBuilding worked. available as wellas dessert, and •Writing Center Workshop: 3, room 103. non-alcoholic drinks willbe for The Semicolon, Colon, and TarnNguyen willbe speaking Representatives from vari- - Silence disturbed ous four-year colleges willbe sale. Dash Thursday, May 19, at 9 on what is happening in Viet- For more information, con- a.m. in the Writing Center, lo- nam today and the advantages at library visiting Highline in the following weeks to set up information tact Student Programs at 206- cated inBuilding 26, room 319. and disadvantages of livingina tables and help students find 878-3710, extr 3536. Learn the differences between country with a Communist nflH Several male and female answers to their transferring ques- the punctuation marks and how Nguyen was born and liveii teenagers were being disruptive tions. to effectively use them. in Vietnam until 1975 when he inthe libraryon numerous occa- Radical Women The Evergreen State college •Arsenic Cleanup Bill dis- escaped to the United States. sions. They were warned about May 19, Nguyen will have an information table cussion- Thursday, at practices law at Tarn the library rules on noise, and host dinner set up on Tuesday, May 24, 11 a.m. in Building 29, room Nguyen Associates, and co- they agreed to be quiet. from 9 a.m. to noon on the sec- Allare invited to attend a 216. State Rep. 33rd District founded SaigonUSA News in ond floor ofthe Student Union. Radical Women meeting and (D) Dave Upthegrove willbe San Jose. information, Student witnessed Bastyr University willbe on dinner on Thursday, May 19 talking about a billto clean up For more con- Pham car accident campus for individual appoint- at 7:30 p.m. Learn more about arsenic deposits around Puget tact Nga at 206-878-3710, ments on Tuesday, May24, from Radical Women's current activi- Sound. Sponsored by the Dem- ext. 3988. ocrats of Highline. •Science Seminar: InSearch Astudent reported observing 9 a.m. to noon. To sign up for ties and campaigns. •Career Services Workshop: of Nemesis- Friday, May 20, at gold Honda back into an Acu- an appointment, visit the Trans- Dinner starts at 7:30 p.m. and a Interview Techniques- Thurs- 2:10 p.m. inBuilding 29, room ra. The incident happened on fer Center located on the upper includes a vegetarian option at day, May 19, at 12:10 p.m.inthe 216. Igor Glozman willbe talk- Wenesday, May 11 at 11:45 a.m. level of Building 6 or send a 6:30 p.m. The dinner willbe Student Union,Mount Skokom- ing. Later, information was passed message to transfer@highline. available for a $6.50 donation. ish room. •Writing Center Workshop: on to the owner of the Acura, edu The meeting willbe at the New Author of the book Inter- Punctuation that Comes inPairs- the owner was advised to For more information, con- Freeway Hall, located in Seattle and view Power Tom Washington Wednesday, May 25, at noon in contact police fora follow-up. tact Siew LaiLilleyat 206-878- on 5018 Rainier Ave. S. 3710, ext.3295. For more information, call willgive tips and strategies for the Writing Center, located in Building 26, 206-722-6057 or 206-722- preparing to nail that next job room 319. Staff injures self 2453. in parking lot Director Duff to talk toxins A staff member from Build- VSA seeks ing 6, upper level, injured her Robert Duff, director of student leaders right knee, her hip, and twisted the Washington Department her left ankle on Thursday, May of Health, willbe speaking on The Vietnamese Student As- 12, at 12:40 p.m., when she fell environmental toxins at this sociation is looking for students into a pot hole in the East Lot week's Science on the Sound on for next year's Leadership Team. next to Building 6. Saturday, May 21,at noon in the Applications are available inthe Highline MaST Center, located Educational Planning and Ad- Lost Property on Redondo Beach. vising Center, located on the up- Thepresentation willexplore per level ofBuilding 6. The due One black umbrella wasas lost key environmental contamina- date for applications is Monday, inthe cafeteria. tion issues in the Northwest, May 23 at noon, and interviews One cellphone was lost from and the implications for human willbe from Tuesday, May 24 to Building30. health. Friday, May 27. One black checkbook was Duff willprovide informa- For more information, con- lost inBuilding 13. tion on the environmental laws tact Denny Steussy at 206-878- One gray Verizon cell phone and talk about bioaccumulative 3710, ext. 3534 or Nga Pham was lost from Building 29. toxins and fish consumption ad- at 206-878-3710, ext. 3989, visories. or email Thong Nguyen at -Compiled by L. Skoog For more information or di- [email protected] The Thunderword Season brings options at annual festival By Donald Burns-Radtke had to offer in the way ofmas- STAFF REPORTER sage," said high school student Emily. "Ineed to talk to more Last Friday, hundreds of stu- colleges before deciding where dents from junior high and high to go." school assembled on the High- Highline students also at- line campus for the Spring Fes- tended the fair. tival. "I want to figure out what The Spring Festival, put on to do, I'm sure of what Iwant, iby Highline Cooperative Edu- and I'mtrying to see what's out cation and Outreach Services, there," said Grayson Sabin who brought many things to the is interested in business and campus including businesses working withpeople. and four-year colleges for the Many colleges, from aero- career fair, sumo-wrestling, nautical universities to private rock climbing, and a large is- Christian liberal arts colleges, land-themed barbeque lunch at showed up to let the students the end of the event. know about what options were Associate Director of Out- available to them. reach Services Jamie Wells said Embry-Riddle Aeronautical that the event was very success- University is looking for well ful and well-attended. rounded students who are fo- "The feedback from the high cused, knowing that they want school counselors and students to something to do with avia- has been excellent," said Wells. tion. "We had another successful Northwest University is a event, and many high schools private Christian liberal arts said that they look forward to college that offers day and night coming back next year." classes. Cyra Mangen, a teacher at Jan and Victoria, representa- Truman High School inFederal tives from NWU, said that 45 Way, said that the career fair percent of the school population her students a good oppor- is of the Assembly ofGod, a re- tunity to see what was available ligious denomination, although Photo by Michael Davidson don't need statement of for post-high school careers. you a A representative forPacific Lutheran University talks tohigh school students atHighline's Spring Johnny, a high-school stu- faith to enroll. Festival. ThePavilion was packed withvisiting colleges, employers, and campus departments. dent, said that he was at the Besides colleges, various event for another reason. Highline programs had displays dents inthe VisCom Program. and remember Today's Careers Woodland Park Zoo was there "It's pretty informative, but even students promoting their Many businesses showed up when their kids are looking for to talk with students about ca- I'm here to get out of school," presentations like the Visual looking for students for jobs, or their first jobs." reer opportunities withthe zoo. he said. Communications Program. advertising jobs. Today's Careers is a free Not just zookeepers and ani- However, some high-school The program designs adver- John Goggin from employer weekly job paper that adver- mal biologists work at the zoo, students were more receptive to tisements, and other things such newspaper Today s Careers said, tises 280-300 jobs in the Puget but fieldresearchers, animal re- the fair. as handouts advertising their "We would liketo start a legacy, Sound Area. habilitators, and photographers, "I wanted to see what they presentations in June, said stu- where people find their first job Renee Rosette from the said Rosette. W.A.V.E. winners get funds to roll through college By Keith Daigle got to really want to apply, to District to provide education to STAFF REPORTER apply." the children of Echo Glen. The winners are not your av- Chandler said that she wants^ The Washington Award erage college students. to work with at risk youth. She for Vocational Excellence "I'm obviously not a tradi- would like to work ina public (W.A.V.E.) is only awarded to tional student. I'm53 years old, school or a correctional facility. 49 community or technical col- and Ilost my jobafter 27 years," "One can persevere in get- lege students each year. Three said De Castro. ting out into the fieldby giving of those 49 winners this "I did not care about high saidthatshe back to your own community," year De Castro Chandler were fromHighline. an accred- school. Icared about this when would like said Chandler. The W.A.V.E. program was ited Washington state indepen- Icame back because Iwanted to .to go to Pacific Lutheran Uni- Jan Soine came to Highline created by the Washington leg- dent college or university, or do it." versity because it has a good after she was laid off from her islature as a way to recognize a licensed private vocational She was out of school for 34 special education program. jobof25 years. She wants tobe and reward high school, com- school. years, before she lost her job at W.A.V.E. recipient Carol a medical transcriptionist. munity and technical college Students have to write a per- United Airlines when they went Chandler isalso planning on go- "She is very dedicated. I'm students who excelled incareer sonal statement, as well as a bankrupt. ing into education, specifically always impressed at her abili- and technical education. statement of need, to apply for DeCastro plans to get abach- teaching at-risk youth. ties," said Kat Chapell, Soine's Three winners from each of the scholarship. elors degree in education. Chandler graduated from adviser. the state's 49 legislative dis- "Itis alot ofpaperwork," said She said that becoming a Renton Technical College as a Washington State students tricts are chosen annually: two De Castro. "It's a rather labori- special education teacher is certified paraeducator. currently enrolled in a commu- winners from high schools and ous thing you fillout. You have something that she has always While she was at Renton nitycollege ortechnical college, skill centers, and one college to fillout eight essay questions, wanted to do, and hopes to work Technical College, Chandler and have completed at least one student. and then your adviser has to fill with autistic children. had an internship at Echo Glen year in a career and technical This -year, three winners out eight essay questions." However, while her kids Children's Center. program can apply. came from Highline- Carol Ken Hildebrant, dean of in- were growing up, their needs Echo Glen is a juvenile de- For more information go to Chandler, MindyDe Castro and struction for professional/tech- came first. tention center. Washington State the W.A.V.E website at http.7/ Janet Soine. nical education, said, "Youhave "When Iwas raising my kids, works withthe Issaquah School www.wtb.wa.gov/wave.html Page 4 5/19/05 PINIQ The Thunderword Editorial Highline campus should be kept clean With Spring quarter upon us, Highline has been taken over byblooming flowers, sunshine (on occasion), and plenty of opportunities to appreciate the views visible from our campus. Unfortunately, not all students, staff, or faculty have taken the time to appreciate Highline's campus. In fact, some even resort to taking away from Highline by leaving their mark in the form of discarded pop cans, paper, gum, cigarette butts, et- cetera. There is nothing more disgusting than a half-smoked cigarette left smoldering on the sidewalk to take away from High- A different approach to Chinese culture line's natural beauty. - There is a way to combat these problems. They are called SHANGHAI China is a will actually be three persons, in China, because there are a trashcans. And it's not as ifthey were hidden away from the really big country with lots of LongTall Sally, lotofmovies justlike that made sidewalk, camouflaged with the bushes. Trashcans like trash. people. We just don't know (Those of you who think here.) - - It's their passion their job. Please don't put our trashcans out enough about itinAmerica, and I'm serious and I've talked (Infact, a lot ofChinese tele- of a job, support Highline. we should. to enough of you to know there vision seems toconsist ofMing But seriously, designated smoking areas are always congre- Now that I'mhere in China willbe some - should not read Dynasty costume soap operas, - gated around ash trays. Yet cigarettes are everywhere but where and I'mstillnot sure why,be- the parts inthe parentheses, be- which center around really pret- belong. cause ifIwanted to someone to cause it your sense ty they = willspoil of people with problems, but Ifsomeone has the energy to walk close enough to drop a teach English, I'd . righteous indignation, who can also flyand do Kung cigarette butt within two inches ofan ash tray, they have enough hire an English °^rc^f. Qfbdl'sQ$JgH's Itis here that Imight be Fu. There's also a Chinese ver- -" energy to actually put itin the ash tray. Any extra piece of trash -teacher, not me "^rescriptwn temtemptedPted t0 saysav some sion of South Park and yes, they correctly disposed ofcan take away fromHighline's trash prob- there are a few \~~~WflfWBgBSE$ mmS mat ls actually killKenjievery week.) lem. (But my personal favorite is Taking a walk through the parking lots, one willcome across this shopping channel that fre- old Starbucks cups, empty chip bags, cigarette boxes and pop All Chinese MmIm eat rice at every meal, quently shows a badly dubbed cans. people do not HHK|hhH^H washing* it down* with infomercial for a device that Having to step over the end result of a lazy person's effort look alike, but HS^ilBPBKI ce w ne anc navm8 electronically sucks the fat right to clean out their car doesn't leave much of a first impression newborn Chinese Rice-a"R°nif°r dessert, out of your body! Why is our for Highline. babies do bear a "i^ft There is so much rice in government keeping this mira- Ifenrollment is down, why worsen matters by driving away striking resem- L-JMBMIIKwiw China that it falls from cle ofscience from us? It's the potential students because they can't walk across the parking Deng the sky like media's fault, you!) blance to <$&.o^fr' 'UoWQ&d rain. Then-Their Itell lot without seeing a large pile of trash? Xiao Peng, sort ======^^ favorite American au- Finally, you should know But the worst of all is the way that people have decided to of in the way Britishsh newborns thors are Anne and Grantland that China is ruled by a giant turn the outside of our new Student Union,Highline's pride and look like Winstoni Churchill, Rice, and during football season panda with magic powers, who joy, into a large waste disposal unit. and American babiesles look like they root for Rice University. lives on a rice cloud high in the Students complain about having to pay additional fees to pay W.C.Fields. China is of course a very sky. Magic Panda only comes off our new building, yet fiveminutes later, they willleave their However, Chinese>e people are powerful country. That's be- to earth on festival days, or garbage without a second thought. mostly short. That'sat's because cause everyone here knows sometimes to watch an Ameri- We at Highline need to take some pride inour campus. De- there's so many of them.them. There KungFu, and some of them can can movie. spite any individual's personal views of our campus, everyone are actually 17 billiononpeople in even flyfor short distances.distances, As for me, I'mbusy teaching should have a common respect. China, and they havee to fitinthe (This came up when some of and workingon my next theatri- Take the time to walk the additional five feet to the garbage country, so they aree short. Ex- my Chinese students said they cal epic, a KungFu sort of story, can to throw your garbage away. cepit forYaoMing, thele 9-foot-tall understood a lot about America tentatively titled Nine Fingers Sure there are some who feel that "one person's trash is an- center for the Houstonton Rockets, from watching movies, such as ofDoom, although Crouching other one's treasure," but no one really finds treasure inciga- That's because he's actually two Sleepless inSeattle and Titanic. Panda, Hidden Agenda might rette butts or dirty Kleenexes. people, Yao and Ming,ng, and they Asitturns out, Crouching Tiger, sell more tickets. Highline's campus deserves a bit more respect than itis giv- stand on each other's's shoulders. Hidden Plotline, or whatever T.M.Sell is currently visiting *en. Take the time to encourage yourself and others to dispose Chinese scientists are working that was called, was neither a professor ofEnglish at Shang- of their trash and help keep Highline clean. on an even taller version,ersion. who commercial or critical success hai Jiao Tong University. " "I've tasted Kristen s c oking. I'lltake it.

THUNOERWORD Mark Knight, Nadia Ali,Josh Bement, Adviser .....Dorothy Ho Donald Burns-Radtke, Rebecca Craw- Pho T.M.Sell ley, Jon D'Angelo, Andrew Gatlabay- Advertising Manager. Andrew Editor-in-Chief SaraLoken an, Shurvon Haynes, Tyler Jones, Trev- muzychuk Managing Editor AmandaDowns or Kulvi,Alexandra LaChance, Austin BusinessManager Lyudmila Assistant Editor Jessie Elliott Mackenzie, Doris Martinez, Alexan- voznyarskaya News Editor AnnieRunnels der McIver, Robbie Miller,Dahir Mo- Office Manager .....Christine Ho ArtsEditor OliviaDeLeon hamed, Stephen Mohn, Joleen Moore, Newsline 206-878-3710 ext. 3318 Sports Editor Jamie Grossmann Kate Muldoon, Ben Pesicka, M.G. Pi- Fax 206-870-3771 Opinion Editor ElizabethTacke kul, Mary Raab, Ben Reindel, Lynsay Address P.O. Box 98000, Graphics Editor...AnatoliyVoznyarskiy Skoog, Gray'la Sym Des Moines, WA 98198 Building 10- PhotoEditor KeithDaigle Photographers Michael Davidson, 106 Copy Editor Martha Molina Alicia Mendez, Sarah Russell, Anna Advertising.. 206-878-3710 ext. 3291 Reporters Michelle Ericksen, Taylor E-Mail [email protected] Page 5 5/19/05 PINIO The Thunderword Chinese cultures more traditional than American Cities foster growth and success for youth Family and hard work China has the largest the open policy implemented by business. population in the world. One ourcountry, theyounggeneration Although living in encouraged by culture third of its population is the in the city has more chances to undeveloped circumstances, It's quite difficult to live together. young generation. experience developments, they have admirable introduce country why do new some our JSuestf% fVa».f? But most We always hold the opinion they have access to modern characteristics, such as to a foreigner, because ColumnCC linn of our big families that the young generation is the technology, and enjoy great independence, courage, our lives are mostly the j* j^^ live harmoniously? future of a country. Therefore, benefits from better education, diligence, which lead them to a same as theirs. mM jBfa That's also due to in order to know about China and have a pleasurable time as successful life. We go to work mmm 91 traditional culture. well, it is helpful well. Although there are so many every day, and we use f p- InChinese family, Secondly, YWB. to start o: theyoung differences between the young the same tools such i||| |? 'i children are told to young generation. generation living generation livinginthe city and as automobile and res Pec^ elders when First of all, Column in the countryside the young generation living in 'M'ltV computer and internet; me^ be §m to learn let's focus &^iS our should also be paid the countryside. we also enjoy weekend something, and it's on the young In fact, both of them fatte! P^^8 mind great attention to. with our friends or Wmm fepiwH considered to be a generation living On the contrary, share some characteristics in _Lambo10======Liu . , ,, , families, watching virtue that young inthe city. because of the common. NBA or movies from men show respect to Nowadays, great gap existing First, they all love China Hollywood. There seems to be oldpeople. owing to the rapid between city and in their hearts, and have full no Chinese The concept offamily is development of countryside, almost confidence that China is making difference between more and Americans. important than themselves. our society, the allyoung people inthe great progress now, and will On the hand, there Under precondition, young generation countryside wish to have a good prospect in the near other are this has to take more Lela Yu make their livesbetter. future. still so many different aspects many conflicts between familial between nations, members be well, responsi Weak educational Second, all of them have a two such as can solved their own lives. background, poor definite objective, for example, history, culture, climate and and they can take care of others Theyhave toface competition economic condition, as well as to possess a lovely house, or to costume. handily. and rise to the challenge from fewer family resources, allthese be a successful entrepreneur, In my opinion, the main While in America, children every aspect oftheir lives, such factors make them lag behind and want to do their efforts to difference is focused on are taught to be independent. as, their education, their career, in the society. Therefore, they make their dreams come true. traditional culture, with which a They willbe free when they are and struggle to overcome the have an increasing urge to They are more self-confident, Chinese could be told from an 18 years old, and they should handicap and finally win. change their lives. more creative and more diligent American. support themselves. In addition, owing to the As a result, they pour intobig than their parents. They also I've met a few scholars from The meaning of family may national policy of "one family, cities to seek their fortune. really like to try anything they American laboratories. be far less important than in one child,"the young generation They do hard jobs in the never experienced before. They often introduced some China, so leaving home to Jive bears heavier responsibilities city that people there never Finally, they always believe work done by Chinese in their an independent life is a natural than ever. Their parents are paid attention to. After five to that our country willbecome lab, and they told us that they thing. longing for their success all the 10 years of hard work, they go much stronger through their would be more successful if The difference of traditional time which gives their children back to their hometowns with efforts, and only doing this, will more Chinese were intheir lab. culture lies in many aspects, heavy pressure and makes them some wealth. their lives be much happier. "They are clever and diligent," here discussed above were only feel that they can't fail. They build their new house, Lela Yuis a Ph.D. student at they say. a small part ofthem. On the other hand, thanks to get married and start their own Shanghai Jiao Tong University. An American usually goes For example, you may to a party or a bar at weekend, find any difference in music, and ifthere is only one person costume and dietetic structure, China rich with historical culture still working in lab, he must be the reasons are also mostly in What should we show locust todestroy plants formany We add some new activities Chinese. traditional culture. Americans who want to know reasons which Ican't remember to make it more interesting; "They give more It should be pointed out about China? Should we te^ fully,so people had poor harvest and we hold an International achievements to our laboratory that the difference is becoming them that Chinese are really Gpest and many people Torch Festival every four years than the other." smaller with the increasing different or that Chinese Column : starved to death to attract more tourists to come That's true, Ithink, and the intercommunion among are not so different from our place. Inthe festival, many reason lies in different culture. countries all over the world. Americans? Tome, Iwant to different people here do the In China, everyone knows More and more young people show something different. same things together, no matter "bitter first, and sweet later." inChina tend tolook on weekend China is a multinational what your color, where you So they will work hard when as pastime, and they also want country. I'mlucky that I'm come from, what you wear, and they are still young, because to live out of their family. a Yipeople: one of the 55 » no matter ifyou are short or tall, they believe that the harder they They choose another attitude minorities in China. So II fat or thin, young or old, people work today, the better life they of life like American, enjoying want to tell you something I here all hand inhand to make a willlive tomorrow. everyday and do not think about about my nation. H round circle around the flaming While they are old, they their future. Most Yi persons reside Ku Shiwei clear away allthe torch fire to dance together. have already been accustomed At the same time, people Sichuan, and have many in YunNan and locusts And there are still to working hard and may feel in America also tend to learn provinces. We a harvest. other GuangXi live good activities likebullfighting, shame ifthey are at leisure. Chinese traditional culture; on corn, potato, beans and And from then on, we sheep fighting, cockfights, horse So, you see, aChinese person they speak Chinese and eat some other plants that grow on gathered together and littorches races, wrestling, singing, and a willbe busy during all his life, Chinese food likeDa Shan from Ialways feel to memorialize this success and torch parade. It's really fun to mountainsides. that's traditional culture. Canada. proud that we have our spoken hope for a good harvest of the take part inthis festival. Some Americans may not Maybe someday the and written language; we have next year. This tradition passed There are stillmany different in understand that Chinese people future, it will be impossible our calendar, special clothing, down and we still celebrate it things. Anyway, we are all live with their parents even if to American *•and food and festivals. One of the every year today. human beings; we are not so distinguish are married. for of most important festivals is the Today's Torch Festival is different at all.We eat, drink, do they Chinese except color skin Torch Festival. much different from what itwas work and enjoy ourselves also. Intheir opinion, they should and home place. We usually celebrate Torch in the past. We now celebrate Ku Shiwei is a graduate form a new family and live in Liu "Lambo" Bo is a Festival in June 24- 26 on the it for entertainment as well as student doing research on solar another house. Ph.D. student in biomedical lunar calendar. passing down the meaning of cells at Shanghai Jiao Tong They think there are many engineering at Shanghai Jiao It is said that the god made the tradition. University. things unendurable when they Tong University.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Highline professor T.M. Sell, currently at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, asked his classes to write about what they think American students should know about China. Here is some of what they said. Page 6 5/19/05 The Thunderword Experience the culture of Africa By Robbie Miller STAFF REPORTER

Experience ,the sights and sounds ofAfrica as the Highline choral arts program brings its final event in a series of cultural excursions to campus. The performance, entitled Adventures in Africa, will be held in Building 7 on Thursday, May 19, at 12:30 p.m. Each quarter, the choir practices music from a different culture and sings itin the original languages. They learned Chinese and South American songs over the past twoquarters and concluded each witha performance. "We had a fullcrowd at each of those (performances)," choir director, Dr. Sandra Glover, said. "They were a wonderful suc- Photo by Keith Daigle cess." Highline choral arts program rehearsing for the Adventures inAfricaperformance. Thisperformance willbe held on Thursday, May The choir's take on Chinese 19, inBuilding 7 at 12:30 p.m. Thisperformance willinclude cultural songs sang init's original languages. music earned them an opportunity to perform at the Tacoma "The students loved it," ofAfricanmusic," she said. "It teaches you a lot about and lively,"Dickinson said. Dome for Chinese New Year. Glover said. The students enjoy the unique (African) culture too," Searle Dr. Glover compared Afri- They also received an invita- "We learned more pieces polyrhythmic patterns of the said. can music to that of Caribbean tion from the Chinese govern- faster." music more than anything else. In her first quarter with the cultures, but noted that "African ment to travel to China. Music faculty member "The rhythms are really cool choir, Marlissa Dickinson also music does have its own fla- The African performance Debra Evans willprovide oc- and fun," said cr>oir member enjoyed the learning process. vor." will have songs from Ghana, casional accompaniment on the Amy van Mechelen. "We're serious about learn- The Music Department is Zimbabwe and Kenya in their piano, but the performance will Fellow choir member Mi- ing the songs," Dickinson said. also bringing in guests for the languages, including Swahili. be mostly a cappella. chelle Searle echoed her opin- "But we're stillalways hav- event who willdemonstrate dif- Despite being unfamiliar The choir willmixsome hand ion. ing fun and joking around in ferent musical instruments and withthe multiple languages, the drumming into the performance "It'sreally hard," Searle said. class." styles ofdance associated with choir found learning songs in to keep fromignoring the essen- "Butithas been a lotof fun. Dr. The upbeat atmosphere of the culture. African languages to be much tial rhythmic aspect of African Glover is a great teacher." the classroom matches that of For more information, con- easier than Chinese, Dr. Glover music, Dr.Glover said. Searle found herself learning the music. tact Dr. Sandra Glover at 206- said. "Drums are an integral part more than just the music. "The songs are allreally fun 878-3710 ext. 6170. Library Art Gallery shows its best for last By Tyler Jones Bell,Rob Droessler and Iuriann and see how they made them, I STAFF REPORTER Ilartuing. really enjoyed what they did." There is not a lot of abstract Quiana Garlin, Phuong Throughout the month of work done this year, but it is Nguyen, Tanya Parker and Bri- May and the first part of June, very representational, Gardner an Bakke all had their photos Highline's Library willbe ex- said. . exhibited, which all are black hibiting art work done by stu- "Because Iam involved in and white. dents and faculty. pottery myself Ilooked especial- "The drawings this year were The exhibit includes ceram- ly close to the pottery that was pretty well represented, com- ics, water color, drawings, pho- being displayed," said Highline pared to previous years," Gard- tography, sculptures and paint- Librarian Darlene Rangitsch. ner said. ings. "Icould look at each piece There are drawings done by "One of the nicest galler- Phoung Tran and Sharon My- ies I've seen since I've worked oung, which are very interest- here," said Highline Librarian ing. Photo by Sarah Russell Taleasha Byrd. These artists used hous hold Highline student Victor stops appreciate artwork Artand photography teacher items for theme subjects, such Mazurets to done by Gardener. Thispiece named Survivor. Jim Gardner displayed one of as a bowl ofeggs, kitchen uten- Jim is his pictures, titled Survivor. sils and a polo shirt. "The picture was taken in In the center of the floor, play many ceramic pieces, such "It's sad to see itgo, Ireally Shrewsbury, England, a there is a ceramic pot piece done as flutes and a mask that is dec- liked to go and look at allthe art at - friend's garden," Gardner said. by Lois Thompson. orated withglass done by Sanaa that was there throughout the "My friend wanted to show This piece is very interest- Ghani. year, but Iguess there is always me his garden, the cabbage ing, consisting of blue on the "Ireally liked the mask done next year," said Highline stu- patch in particular was pretty bottom, working its way up to by Sanaa Ghani, the way she dent Terence Carlson. dead except one cabbage that green and then finishing off the uses glass and other shiny ma- The LibraryArtGallery islo- looked as ifsomeone placed it top withyellow. terials really gives itan artistic cated in the Building 25, fourth there." "It's nice to see that some- look that Ihaven't seen," said floor. There are many ceramic This is a ceramic sculpture by body else made a piece that Highline student Alex Gaston. Admission is free. and sculpture pieces by Lois Lois Thompson displayed in the way," said Rangitsch. This is the last exhibit held at For more information call Thompson, Carol Misterek library art gallery. There are two cases that dis- Highline's Library this year. 206-878-3710, ext.3311. Page 7 5/19/05 The Thunderword Gospel rap brings inspiration to Highline By Robbie Miller Bishop OG Freeze, The Infa- far beyond the music world. Jackson said. His wife Tanny have answered to this by travel- STAFF REPORTER mous TeLuvv, G.L.S, Mission, "God put iton our hearts to says their "message is love and ling all over the Northwest and L-4-T-L, Elements of Praises, reach out to the college age," hope." performing their songs for any- Believe itornot,hip-hop and J. Bellemy, and Highline's own [Gerald] Jackson said. "Our job is to build (people) body who'll listen, particularly a positive message can mix,ac- GT Jackson. Following after what they saw up," she said, "and to let them troubled youth. cording to Gerald and Tanny GT Jackson is the husband- as their calling, the Jacksons know, 'You've got purpose, you "Rap isn't bad," [Gerald] Jackson. and-wife duo of Gerald and founded the Servanthood are somebody.'" Jackson said. "It's all about the Campus Crusade for Christ Tanny Jackson. MinistryRevival Center. The Jacksons believe that content of the message and what willoffer proof ofthis today by Gerald Jackson has been They run the ministry mostly their music is a God-given ves- it is being used to portray. We bringing eight different gospel working at Highline for four out of Building 7, where they sel to share this hope. are using the platform of rap **%d rap artists to Highline. years in the Administrative also hold a weekly non-denomi- "There are life changing music the way God has intended The free concert willbe to- Technology department, while national church service on Sun- messages in the songs," [Ger- us to by bringing messages of day from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in Tanny works in fulltime minis- days at 11:00 a.m. ald] Jackson said. lifeand hope." the Mount Constance room on They have released numer- However, they are aware of Tanny Jackson used to dislike the second floor of the Student "We tag-team on the music ous DVDs, including three ina the peculiarity of the medium rap because of all the negative Union. and lyrics," [Gerald] Jackson series called Phazes, in which they use to convey these mes- things itpromotes. Co-leader Brittany Clark was said. Having released one al- they encourage utilizing talents sages. One night she feltcompelled inspired to switch up the usual bum entitled GodLoves Us, they through the testimonies of oth- "(Rap) is selling our gen- by God to go to a rap show and rock bands they line up after have another slated forrelease in ers. eration a false image," he said. her view of rap was changed hearing a Bishop OG Freeze al- August. They have 11 years of "You don't know how far "God said, 'Take that and use it forever. Since then, the Jack- bum. experience performing together, someone can go off a word for the kingdom.'" sons have used "the gift of rap The scheduled performers are but their collaborations stretch of encouragement," [Gerald] For the past 11 years, they to reach a lotof kids,"she said.

The Blend brings soulful music to the Bistro Left:Herman Brown and Ronald Fort- son play jazz and covers of Bob Marley andJimiHen- drix. Fortson and Brown play in a band called Septi- mus, and came toHighline to participate in the bi-weekly event, the Above: Ronald Fortson plays the bass forHigh- Blend. line students. New cookbook highlights benefits of vegan cuisine By Kate Muldoon what the au- Alliterations and clever Made of cashews, lemon STAFF REPORTER thors define names for dishes like Pilani's juice, and filtered water, itmay as "loving Papaya Pine Nut Salsa, Athe- be a cheeselike substance, but Vegans everywhere willhave preparation." na's Antipasto Platter, and Bod- how many cheese lovers would a new devotion for their food The forward, hisattva's BBQ Tempeh Kebabs be interested intrying cheez? and lifestyle thanks to the cook- byDr. Good- were generously organically sea This cookbook willinform book written by the chefs ofthe all also ex- salted allthrough the book. about the farming and meat in- Blooming Lotus inHawaii. plains what However, the recipes them- dustry. Vegans willlove this * Blossoming Lotus Vegan one should selves left something to be de- book. 'World Fusion Cuisine- Healing consider be- sired. As for everyone else, they Recipes & Timeless Wisdom - fore enjoying One example of this is vegan may walk away hungry for From Our Hearts To Yours, by food. "cheez." slightly meatier recipes. Mark Reinfeld, Bo Rinaldi, and "Please the chefs of the Blooming Lo- Photo by AliciaMendez take a mo- tus, is informative, and gives a The new cookbook by chefs inHawaii tells how to merit before being clear picture of what it is to be make vegan cuisine and gives the benefits of preparing or a vegan. vegan. partaking of This book, published by the recipes. Thousand Petals Publishing, in The book takes quite a while Take a breath and give thanks, 2003, was filled with more than toto explain whypeople choose to Send love to all those involved recipes; itis a testament to veg- becomebecome vegan, which was un- inthe wheel oflife from seed to ans and their lifestyles. necessary.necessary. table. The forward, by Dr. Jane The target audience, for the "Give thanks for the bounty Goodall, was well written. It most part, will have already of the Earth that provides for all definitely gave a lot ofinforma- embracedembraced the lifestyle. Ifthey ofour needs." tion. were trying to inform or convert Every page is filled with The arguments for living a people,people, itwasn't the appropriate glossy photos and illustrations, vegan lifestyle - respect forani- placeplace to do so. The dishes looked as though mals, health, environmental and Written in every recipe are they would be enjoyed by veg- political concerns -have merit. thethe cooking instructions, or ans and non-vegans alike. Page 8 5/19/05 The Thunderword Crossword 101 by Linda Thistle Ready Cash ByEd Canty Using the clues, simple arithmetic, and a Across littlelogic, place a single digit (0 to 9) in each empty box in the diagram. To help 1Stain you get started, one digit has been 5 Florida entered inthe diagram. port city 10 Slammer ACROSS 14 2. 14-Down minus 5-Across Word on a cornerstone 4. Consecutive digits in 15 Bermuda, e.g. ascending order 16 Author Ferber 5. The last digitis the sum 17 Understands of the other digits 18 USPS offering 7. 2-Across times 9-Across 9. The last digit is four 20 Residue times the first digit 21 Dish out soup 10. Four times 7-Down 22 Transported 12. 4-Across plus 2-Down 23 Express yourself 14. Ten more than 14-Down 25 They in 15. One-fifth of 12-Across 8. Consecutive digits bring the bucks 17. Seven times 1-Down rearranged 27 Robe 11. Consecutive digits in 29 Joseph inMilan DOWN ascending order 33 Inthe middle of 1. Two less than 10-Across 13. Consecutive digits Long 2. 17-Acrossplus3-Down . rearranged 34 suit 3. Nine times 16-Down 14. Four less than 15-Across 35 Vase 6. Different even digits 16. The first digitis three 36 New Englander 7. 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Movie Fridays is show- Following the film is i group? Synd., Inc. These plays are directed ing Le Gout Des Autres (The cussion and reflection \ by student directors from Taste of Others). the film. It's starts at 1 p CELEBRITY ADD ONS Highline. The student direc- This movie is directed by Building 26 room 213. Page 9 5/19/05 PO The Thunderword Lady T-Bird's show they are the ones to beat

By Trevor Kulvi "She wasn't 100 percent and set STAFF REPORTER high standards forherself." The field events were just as The countdown has now impressive as the running events reached boiling point of the with some gutsy performances, season. With the championship especially from freshman Shel- meet now just seven days away, byAvaava. the Highline women's track On Thursday, Avaava had her team made one last effort to get wisdom teeth removed and threw the qualifying marks they need- the hammer for the first time at ed for the NWAACC champion- the meet on Saturday. Avaava ship meet at the Ken Foreman ended up finishing eighth over- Invite. all inher preliminary heat, but The meet was held on May failed to make the finals. 14 at the University of Wash- In the discus throw, Avaava ington and.hosted by Seattle Pa- had a throw of 125 feet 8 inch- cific University. es, which was an improvement Despite the poor weather ofone inch of her season's best. conditions, Head Coach Robert "Iwas very impressed with Yafes was pleased with the per- Avaava 's performance," said formances ofhis athletes, espe- Yates. "With her wisdom teeth ciallythe women's 4x100-meter being removed, she showed relay. Photos by Sarah Russell some toughness and it willdefi- The 4xlOO-meter relay con- Christine Kim trains with ZoriGarasimchuckfor upcoming NWAACCchampionships nitely show at the champion- sisted of Zori Garasmichuck, dash, Garasmichuck led the atime of 1:10.90 whileKimwas ners behind only Jessica Emmel ships." Kerry McHugh, Carolyn Nor- way for the T-Birds witha third the fourth community college ofTreasure Valley, In the high jump, Taryn man, and Monaka White. To- place finish in a time of 12.83 finisher witha time of 1:14.54. Jablonski had a time of Plypick finished in a tie for gether they ran a time of 48.32 followed by Norman who fin- In the women's 200 meters, 11:59.28 andHudgins had a time eighth place with Kailin Webb seconds, which placed them ished fifthina time of12.86 and both Garasmichuk and Norman of 12:29.05. With those marks of Simon Fraser with a jump second. White who finished tenth witha were the top two community now in the standings, Jablonski of 4 feet 11.5 inches but won That time set anew school re- time of13.33. college runners placing third now moves into the final posi- because of fewer misses at the cord by one second and stillhas BothMcHugh and Christine and fourth respectively with tion to run at championships. height. Highline atop the leader board Kimdoubled up inboth the 100 times of26.04 and 26.59. In the women's 5,000-meter Atthe long jump pit,Plypick inthe NWAACC standings. and 400-meter hurdles. In the women's 800-meter run, sophomore Sitges Marshall was the top community college "The biggest surprise of the Inthe 100 hurdles, McHugh run, Crystal Lundahl was the top led wire to wire, winning easily placer, with a mark of 16 feet 1 meet was the women's 4x100- was the second community col- community college runner with ina time of17:35.87, which was inchand was the topcommunity meter relay," said Coach Yates. lege placer, witha time Of 16.33 a time of 2:26.77 which placed 16 seconds faster than Kelsey college placer in the triple jump "They broke the school record and Kim was the third commu- her nineteenth overall. Jones of Eastside Track Club with a mark of 33 feet 3.25 by one second and it's going to nity college placer with a time The duo of Jami Jablonski who finished insecond place, inches. be a tight race between us and orof 17.69. anaand aaranSarah HudginsJtiuagins ran min methe "Theremere was no one merethere 10to The Lady T-Bird's next meet Spokane at the Championship In the 400-meter hurdles, women's 3,000-meter run and push her, she had to do the work is theNWAACC Championship meet." McHugh finished as the second finished as the second and third by herself and had a good time meet onMay 26 and 27 at Mount In the women's 100-meter community college runner with place community college run- in those conditions," said Yates. Hood Community College. Men's track willfight for number one spot at NWAACC's

ByMark Knight ond fastest time in school his- going to set the mindset that we STAFF REPORTER tory," said Yates. have for the championships," The fastest time in school said Yates. The Highline men's track history for the 4x100 relay Highline athletes are taking team finishes up the season with was 41.69. Hubbard, Andrew the time to train and to prepare good results at the KenForeman O'Keefe, Brynnen Mclver, and forthe most anticipated meet of Invite hosted by Seattle Pacific Moody ran itin41.73 and they the season. University. placed first at the meet. "NWAACC's is when the Head Coach Yates was Adam Redmond had a dis- team needs to come together, pleased with the results of this tance of 14 feet seven and a we have a good shot," said Lar- finalmeet before the NWAACC half inches inthe pole vault and penteur. championships on May 26 and Yates said that itis another per- "Because we have many re- sonal record for him.Redmond turning athletes from last year's "We had just a lot of good tied for sixth. championship team," said Lar- marks, though we are stilldeal- "There are some good pole- penteur. ing with aches and pains," said vaulters in this conference and A few Highline athletes will Yates. he isright inthe thick ofthings," be traveling down on their own In the 100-meter dash, High- said Yates. to the Last Chance meet at Wil- line placed second and third, Inthe long jump,Moody won lamette University to try and Bruce Hubbard placed second with a jump of 23 feet 4inches. qualify for the championships. witha time of10.90, and Rickey Mclverplaced sixth witha jump Trevor Kulvi is traveling Moody placed time of 21 feet 9 inches, and James third with a Men's track takes this week to train harder for the championships. to Willamette and he is trying of 11.04. Turner placed 11 witha jump of to qualify for the 3,000-meter The 200-meter dash was was 24.09 and he placed 15. ship meet," said Yates. 19 feet 11.75 inches. steeplechase. also a big event for Hubbard, O'Keefe went on to compete David Larpentuer was only Mclver was third inthe triple "I desperately want this he placed third with a time of in the 110-meter high hurdles four seconds off of his season's jump with a distance of 44 feet qualifying mark in the steeple- 22.68. and placed fifthwithhis time of best time inthe steeple chase, of 2.75 inches. Overall Yates is chase because Iwant to make Andrew O'Keefe and Larry 15.73. 9:42.54, his time was 9:46.89. happy for the week of training some noise inthe championship Mays also ran inthe 200-meter. "O'Keefe had his season's "The biggest thing was when before NWAACC champion- meet," said Kulvi. O'Keefe had a time of23.02 and best, he's going to surprise we put Rickey Moody on the ships on 26 and 27. The Willamette Last Chance placed ninth while Mays' time some people at the champion- 4x100 relay and we ran the sec- "This last week of training is is on May 19. Page 10 5/19/05 The Thunderword vo Lady T-Birds finish last in the North Division By Ben Reindel STAFF REPORTER

The Lady T-Birds' season came to an end last weekend in a lower note, as they finished witha losing record. On Friday, Highline traveled to Olympic and lost both games 9-2, 6-1. The Lady T-Birds returned home on Saturday for the season finale against Bellevue only to again lose both games 9-3, and 13-3. The Lady T-Birds made the long trip to Olympic only to finish the day with the team's 31 and 32 losses of the season. Katie Michaels took to the mound in the first game, .and was overpowered by Olympic. Olympic scored nine runs on 11 hits. Highline wasn't able to get played all year s^ \ iV-jAi^SS&sSJjJwliS their offense together, as they with two pitch- £ T?~ * ** ** r ! ~~ V^rf^»***S**28rWP?- « > only able to put together crs, Conklin and *v v were * tworuns on eight hits. Katie Michaels. "^ * *- „ „•• -V - w The T-Birds sent Kelsey With Mi- **" * v.^* ***-**.^ Conklin to the mound for the chaels going out I * . . •*» second game. with a rib injury Photo By Michael Davidson Again it was all Olympic as towards the end Highline player goes fora drag bunt in a game last Saturday. TheLady T-Birds went on to lose both season, the Lady Rangers scored six of the games tofirst-place Bellevue. runs on eight hits and held the Conklin was Lady T-Birds to one run on two called upon to start every game Players like Andrea Hughes depth, the determination and The women's fastpitch team hits. from then on. put up great power numbers. passion was stillthere. ended the regular season with • The Lady T-Birds returned When a season goes the way Sandra Proulx kept the defense The T-Birds never gave up, a 3-34. Advancing onto the home on Saturday to close out that itdid this year, players start steady inthe outfield, but gave it their all until the NWAACC tournament willbe their season against first-place looking toward fulfilling per- Nevares kept the dugout very end, regardless on what the Bellevue, who finished in first Bellevue. sonal goals and statistics. alive in tough games and was score was. place at 24-8, tied in second In the first game, Kelsey Nevares said, "It's not about the emotional leader all year, Coach Schmidt and her staff place at 21-11 was Olympic and Conklin pitched and gave up winning or losing, it's about and hats offto Conklin and Mi- willregroup during the offsea- Everett, and followingup close- nine runs on seven Bellevue how you play the game." chaels who started every game son and come back with a win- ly was Green River in fourth hits. "Ilookback at the season and without hesitation, ning attitude. place at 20-12. Conklin walked away with am happy about how Iplayed," The T-Birds witha littlemore With high hopes, good re- The NWAACC tournament a lost due to Highline's offense she said. depth, pitching, and defense cruiting, and an amiable atti- willbe May 20-22 at Delta Park which only produce three runs Many people had great indi- weren't far from being a strong tude, the Lady T-Birds willpre- in Portland, Ore. Green River on six hits. vidual efforts during the 2005 contender this season, pare to spread their wings on a will play first against Walla The second game was more season. Though the women lacked new season. Walla. disappointing as the Lady T- Birds found themselves on the losing end again by a score of

Bellevue completed the season's sweep, busting out 10 hits onHighline's 6. Highline finished the year in the cellar of the NWAACC North Division with an overall record of3-34. This was the worst season that Coach Anne Schmidt has had, since taking over the con- trol of the team. Although the record sug- gests disappointment, Highline catcher Ashley Nevares took a different spin on the moral of the year. "Although the season didn't go as well as Iwould've liked, Istillhad fun playing a game I love," said Nevares. Nevares will take her great mind and attitude to Ellensburg next year to study at Central Washington University. Page 11 5/19/05 The Thunderword Highline i position fo track repeat James Turner have put Highline Last year at this time, the White. Currently the women in a good position torepeat with community was cel- are ranked firstinthe league and Highline the points they have received ebrating the NWAACC men's have already broken the school Off the their performances in the championship season. record in the 4x100 relay. from track decathlon. the T-Bird men have Bench However, the women's team While Prior to last year, Highline defending their champion- has proven that they should not been had only one track champi- season, the season comes be taken lightly and that any of ship all onship and that was in 1969. Thursday the women can come out and By to a culmination next Hopefully by the end of next Chris Richcreek Friday at the NWAACC surprise the competition. and week, the men be adding championships. The women willgo in with will their second consecutive and 1. Who has won the most World year's track team is points that have been awarded -- Dodgers Pi- f«|This thirdoverall championship. Series the or the to repeat their feat from by Taryn Plypick's performance The women are set to show rates? last and willbe in a good inthe heptathlon. year that they are an improved team 2. Who was the last Dodger position to do just that with On the men's side, David in 2004 from last year and willbe look- before Adrian Beltre the emergence of some of the Larpenteur willbe making his in ing for strong performances to lead the National League league's best runners. second appearance in the stee- fromtheir sophomores. home runs for a season? both the men's and wom- plechase this year. Last year, On While itwillbe a sad end to a 3. Name the only player to win teams, there willbe a fair Larpenteur finished third in the en's magnificent run for some of the an Outland Trophy (college share of individual champions steeplechase and willbe looking athletes who willbe competing, football's top interior lineman) hopefully to a re- to improve on that. that will lead Jamie Grossmann they have helped bring Highline twice. for the men and the wom- Bruce Hubbard willbe look- peat back from the brink of extinc- 4.Who was the last NBAplayer champion- Barring any injuries or other ail- ing to double up on the 100 and en's first team track tion and solidified the program before Shaquille O'Neal to win ship. ments, Marshall willbe adding 200 meters. Hubbard is current- the regular-season MVP Award the qualifier in the 100 around the area as being a class Leading the way as she has these individual championships ly top and later be traded? and in the 200 meter. act fullof talent. done all season and throughout to her already impressive re- fourth 5. Name the four teams at the one can't forget about Only time willtell but one her time here at Highline is Sit- sume that includes the women's And NCAA.hockey's Frozen Four in who has already can expect that regardless of the ges Marshall. Marshall is the individual cross-country cham- Rickey Moody 2004. laid claim to the multi-events outcome next week, the High- favorite in the 3,000 and 10,000 pionship. 6. St. Louis has won the most championship. Moody also line athletes who are competing meters, having won both events Also for the women, one has will NCAA men's soccer champi- meter, willgive iteverything theyhave last year. to expect big things from the be competing in the 100 and when the other competitors onships with 10. When was the willbe looking to relay that consists ofZori the long jump, triple jump, high Marshall 4x100 are letting up,Highline willstill school's last title? improve on last year's second Garasmichuk, Kerry McHugh, jump, discus, and javelin. Moody,Brynnen Mciver,and be givingittheir all. place finish in the 5,000 meter. Carolyn Norman, and Monika Answers •£Z,61 sum jo '** core boar 5, Peninsula 1 NORTH Edmonds •diqsuoxdureqo aqj ooa\ jsausq Green River 3, Olympic 1 24-8 20-11 SOUTH 5.Clackamas 29-11 38 339JJO3 uojsog pire ipnjnQ Bellevue Olympic 5, Green River 2 Olympic 21-11 23-15 Lo. Columbia 28-4 34-4 6.Spokane 24-14 22 -BjosaranjM 'anrej/M 'isausq S Shoreline 17, Skagit Valley 0 21-11 22-15 Chemeketa 26-6 30-7 7.Walla Walla 21-17 '9661 m no;snoH o;papû Everett Skagit Valley 6, Shoreline 4 . 20-12 21-17 Clackaraas 25-7 29-11 8. Bellevue 30-11 10 sbm ptre £661 nIpiBMB jaH Green River BlueMountain 10, > Edmonds 19-13 20-16 Mt.Hood _ 23-9 25-11 sqj uom: Xopjieg S9|iBq3 VOTES: Treasure Valley 8 17-15 20-20 SW Oregon 15-17 17-20 ALSORECEIVING T86I ptret86iwuoûi Peninsula votes), Blue Mtn.11,Treasure Vly. 6 14-18 15-21 S.Puget Sound 11-21 14-24 Everett (22-15, 2 -Ull-a 3ABQ J31U30 B^SBjqSM *£ Shoreline votes), Spokane 11, Big Bend 2 Skagit Valley 5-27 5-32 Centralia 10-22 11-26 Olympic (23-15, 2 ;9S6i ui£t7 m sâ 2 (21-17, 6, BigBend 3 3-34 Pierce 6-24 8-31 &Wenatchee Valley 1 Spokane '(6A6I HIJSBj) 9AIJ UOM 9ABq Highline 3-29 Valley 2, Grays Harbor 0-32 1-37 votes) Wenatchee sajBiia q§jnqswia aqj t(886I °! Valley 0 EAST Scores Yakima }SB] sq^) xxs uom 3A^q sisSpoa Wenatchee Valley 10, Columbia Basin 24-2 30-6 sopSuy soq/uXp[ooja sqx I 9, Highline 3 Yakima Valley 0 Spokane 10-8 24-14 NWAACC/Horizon Air Bellevue Bellevue 13, Highline 5 Lower Columbia 2, (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Walla Walla 16-12 21-17 Coaches' Poll 5, 3 Chemeketa 0 WenatcheeVly. 16-12 21-17 School Record Votes Edmonds Peninsula Inc. BigBend 12-16 14-22 l.Lo.Columbia 34-4 65 Blue Mountain 12-16 17-24 2. Chemeketa 30-7 61 RESPITE CARE PROJECT Valley 7-19 10-24 3. Col.Basin 30-6 49 Treasure our Yakima Valley 3-25 9-31 4.Mt.Hood 25-11 45 Highline has a project linking students from wStMBSwfm^^ school to families withchildren of special needs. IBffiBwîflBill Students become contracted through DSHS |HWJMfe|[|^8a paperwork and a background by completing the iM check. Once this is completed they can begin 9 W^^BHM^ assisting their community and providing services 3L|^R^HH^^ to children withdisabilities (ages 0-18) k^m^W^*^f BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS \u25a0 Ifyou provide at least 15 hours ofservic during a quarter you willreceive a $150.00 stipend forbook and tuition assistance at the completion of the quarter • • »Hourlypay $8.93 •Cooperative Education Internship •Medical Benefits (optional) Human Service Practicum Hours

To utilize the Respite Care Project as an internship or as part of one, you need to complete the paperwork process 4 weeks prior iothe quarter you wish to start. Ifyou have any questions, please call Cindy Schlichting, coordinator, or Joe Magnus, student coordinator at (206) 878-3710, or E-mail: [email protected] Page 12 5/19/05 The Thunderword Marine center to expand opportunities

By M.G. Pikul ence and education, anything STAFF REPORTER we can do to spark an interest is a plus," Maplestone said. The Marine Science and Among the new equipment Technology Center at Highline purchased is a 4-foot deep acryl- won a $315,000 congressional ic touch tank, which SCUBA award inApril. divers stock withmarine life. For the second year in a row, The new tanks are deep the Department of Education enough to simulate a tide. awarded the money to the MaST "People can see What a sim- Center to buy equipment, and to ulated tidal area looks like with- set up and run new programs, out getting soaking wet," Biol- Bob Maplestone, Science Divi- ogy Lab Manager Donn Walter sion Chair, said. said. The MaST Center, located New microscopes willbe pur- on Redondo Beach just 5 min- chased, some are rechargeable utes from Highline, was started and can be used inthe field. to educate the public about the "The equipment we are buy- Puget Sound ecosystem. ing will just be making the Highline students can take class room better," Rus Higley, Marine Biology, Marine Birds Marine Biology instructor and and Mammals, or Oceanogra- manager ofMaST center, said. phy classes at the MaST Center The MaST Center has incor- and it willcount as part of then- porated some of the "best prac- science requirements. tices ofother facilities," Higley "Our goal is to promote sci- said. "The acrylic tanks are mod- eled after Santa Barbara's Ty Photo courtesy of Rus Higley Warner Sea Center and the plumbing for the tanks is like The MaST Center is open to thepublic on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. The money received will the Seattle Aquarium," Higley go toward buying new equipment and creating aK-12program. said. Marine Ecology while playing ward a K-12 program that pro- roundings affect the water," "We don't have to reinvent in tide pools, and learn to care motes science and technology Maplestone said. the wheel every time and find for the sound and participate in education through partnerships Anyone who has access totr£ out what works and doesn't hands-on activities. withthe MaST Center. internet can look at the weather work." The center is open to the pub- Employees from the MaST data that is updated every min- One of the programs funded lic on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to Center will visit local schools ute at http://flightline.highline. by the award is a kids camp 2 p.m. and give talks about the habitat edu/MAST/weather/ called "Summer on the Sound." "We can see between 200 to in and around the sound. Erik Scott, part of the High- Chris Ghan has organized a 400 people on a busy Saturday," Field trips are also planned line Math faculty, plans to use kids camp free ofcharge for 11- Higley said. for the students to the MaST the statistics gained by the in- Photo by AliciaMendez 14-year-olds. The center provides things Center. . struments. The day camp willmeet at "similar to the Seattle Aquar- With last years' award, the For more information, visit Students MaST nets from cast the MaST Center and run July ium, but withno charge to the center purchased weather moni- the MaSt Center webiste at intoPuget Sound atRedondo 18-22. community," Walter said. toring equipment. http://flightline.highline.edu/ Beach. The kids will learn about Awardmoney willalso go to- "We measure how the sur- mast Students can rock in Hawaii with summer class By Joleen Moore Apart from observing the two passed the previous geology cesses and traveling to places STAFF REPORTER islands, students must complete class witha 0.7 grade. noton tourists' agendas, Iwould a number of oral quizzes, tests, "The purpose of this trip is highly recommend this trip," Highline is offering a trip to essays, and field journals. to show students the history of Hackett said. Hawaii for students who want They must also complete a geology," Baer said. While Hackett enjoyed the to experience the sight of ex- photo journal in order to pass "When looking at the main- trip, she urges students not to ploding volcanoes and beautiful the course. land, you see erupting volca- spend the money if they are scenery. "I have had a high pass- noes, then when traveling to planning on a vacation. { Geology instructor Eric Baer ing rate for this class because Oahu you see the effect of what "Itis pretty demanding, both is providing an opportunity for students who attend are eager happened millions of years af- physically and mentally. students to see the geology of to learn about geology and are ter the volcanoes erupted," said We had incredibly long days Hawaii. willingto work hard and com- Baer. of walking through outcrops, Eric Baer "It is a class like no other," mit to their work,"Baer said. "it's like you're in a time learning and struggling to un- Baer said. "Ifwe don't use allthe funds This is a five-credit class for machine, there isnowhere inthe derstand all that was taught," The trip is offered to any that are provided, we refund lab science. world that offers such history, saidHackett. Highline students (Running the students with no questions "Ihave taken a three-week they offer different snapshots of Highline has offered the class Start included with permission asked," said Baer. class and crammed it into 12 time," he said. trip to Hawaii for six years and from parents) who are willing Even though the class is in days, with the understanding Baer recommends this trip willcontinue offering this expe- to pay the $1,700 fee as well as Hawaii, Baer stresses to all stu- that it's hard for students to for anyone who wants to major rience to students. enrollment costs. dents that itis not a vacation. take time off from work," Baer in geology. "This is an experience that "I try to make this trip as "We start each day with said. Audrey Hackett, a student students won't forget, they will cheap as possible, because we breakfast and are out by 8 a.m. The five-credit class trip will of Highline who is majoring in get to see parts of Hawaii that want to encourage as many peo- by the latest," he said. be departing on Aug. 15 and re- geology, attended the trip two tourists will never see," said ple as possible to attend," Baer "From there, we are out all turning on Aug. 27. years ago and encourages stu- Baer. said. day observing the volcanoes "These dates won't interfere dents who want to major in ge- For more information re- While the price seems high, and rock formations ofthe main with Summer or Fall Quarter," ology to go on the trip. garding the Geology of Ha- it covers all expenses such as island ofHawaii and the island Baer said. "The fee is a little steep, but waii class, contact Eric Baer at food, airfare, lodging, and trans- of Oahu, there isno time forly- Any Highline student can ifyou can afford itand you have [email protected]. Or call portation for 12 days. ing around." qualify as long as they have a great interest in geologic pro- 206-878-3710, ext. 3513. The Thunderword Highline student takes action on campus "Igrew up ina liberal house- By rible." Michelle Ericksen "I hate the fact that (some hold. My mom was in many STAFF REPORTER people's) only options are join- peace and civilrights marches," ing the military or getting a low- said Robertson, whose favorite When Andrew Robertson's paying job,"he said. "People's book is Homage to Catalonia mother was laid offby Boeing rights are being taken away by George Orwell. in 2001, he felt that something from them by people that were "Some of my best childhood be done. needed to sent to represent them." memories were during the sum- "My mom got laid off in The Students for Progressive mer when Iwould spend time 2001, but what really got me Change willbe focusing onthree with my grandparents," Robert- 40,000 was that people who major issues: human rights and son said. "Itstarted me becom- forked all their lives for a liv- atrocities, environmental issues, ing who Iam today." Mg were just gone, then the and the free flow ofcapital. Robertson is one of the new- presidents and CEOs and allthe The club is also workingon a est members ofIndustrial Work- people on the board get millions Workers Recognition Day. ers of the World; he joined last really swung in bonuses, that "It's a day where we can ap- month. me," Robertson said. preciate all the people that make Industrial Workers of the "CEOs need to be held ac- Highline happen," Robertson World is aunion for allworkers, countable for their workers," he said. "People like the mainte- their motto is Afair day's wage said. nance people, landscapers, and for a fair day's work. Robertson is an only child various office staff." When Robertson was inhigh he who lives with his mother; "We are a society of have school, it was his dream job to began to get more radical after and have-nots," said Robertson. be an airline pilot and he even his mom's retrenchment. Hebe- "Class warfare is going to take thought about a career with the came an anarchist. place." Marines. However, he is now Robertson, who goes by the Andrew Robertson Robertson, who was born in majoring in Political Science at presi- nickname Drew, is the Berkeley, Calif., moved to Se- Highline. "Iwant to become a dent of Students for Progressive he years professor and teach political sci- the world around them, because be to have recruiters restricted attle when was nine Change, a new socialist club on He Mount Rainier ence and history," he said. it's going to be our world soon, as much as possible from the old. attended campus. "Iwant toleave a mark more information caring we can campus. "This isn't a place for High School until Fall Quarter For on Highline, through the actions if we start now Progressive military to pick up people," 2004, when he came toHighline on Students for the club would take," he said. come up with solutions for the the said. "I'mnot satis- as part of the Running Start Pro- Change, contact Robertson at He plans on being very polit- future," Robertson said. Robertson the quo, it's nor- gram. scottishpunk3 [email protected] ically active on campus person- "I'mgoing into direct oppo- fied with status ally and through his club. sition with the College Repub- people. He said he didn'tplan onbe- licans. They're not bad |.. what they for -ing part of student government; Ijust hate stand of Highline it's too much ofbureaucracy, he and the Democrats said. Community College are not them," "This campus is very conser- standing up to he said. move- vative; my goal is to get people "I think the socialist campus," he more aware." ment willgrow on "Students need to start car- said. main agendas ing, really start caring about One ofhis will

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By Doris Martinez After receiving his Bache- there is no money," Hale said. Hale continued to concen- He stressed the importance STAFF REPORTER lor's degree inPolitical Science, It was ina dispute about his trate on academics that eventu- of doing what is best for one's Hale enrolled into Gonzaga Law rights under the fourth and fifth allypaved way towards an hon- self that can benefit the world For former Highline gradu- School and graduated in2004. amendment about a homework orable career. around you. growing ate and practicing attorney Matt As a child up in a assignment withhis high school Now at 25, Hale is an attor- "Iwish someone could have Hale, life is something that he is single parent home, it wasn't teacher that Hale decided to be- ney practicing personal injury said 'Matt go out to the world now starting to cherish. always easy forHale, especially come a lawyer. "Itwas just one cases in the Seattle area but is and see what needs tobe done,'" AtWednesday's Honors Col- when itcame to finances. of those moments when it just ready to give itup for the mo- Hale said. Though Hale has no loquy, he shared his stories of "We never had money, but hitme," Hale said. ment. plans for what is ahead, he still- struggle and how he has risen we were not poor," Hale said. With school andlifeobstacles "I've been questioning why hopes to practice law part time. beyond his own expectations. He credits his mother for closing in, Hale contemplated Ibecame a lawyer. Iwant to "I want to be a lawyer wr$ do that is rewarding; and Ihope Hale enrolled at Highline as teaching him the difference suicide when he was 17 years something cares about the client be that," Hale said. a Running Start student and was between broke and being abso- old. "Iwas inmy room with the that can feed my soul," Hale thatIcan later accepted to Gonzaga Uni- lutely poor. gun inmy mouth. Ilooked at a said. Next week's Honors Collo- versity. "The thing that Ilove "Poor is a state ofmind, who picture of my grandmother and "Where I'm going, Idon't quy presenter has yet to be an- about this college is its practi- you are. When you are broke, decided that Icouldn't to that to know but it doesn't scare me," nounced, but the presentation cality," Hale said. you look at your wallet and her," Hale said. Hale said. willbe held inBuilding 7. Tsunami relief goes to Somalia through fundraisers and donations

By Lynsay Skoog west coast of the Indonesian san Rich, and members of, the ing T-shirts for $10, and Rich's commitment was, they wanted STAFF REPORTER island of Sumatra created a tsu- Seattle- based Somali Rights class having a raffle. to get even more involved," nami. Network; we were able to high- Rich's Writing 101 class al- Rich said. Students and faculty have Many villages in Northern light the importance of going ways does a service learning "Our class came together as raised $12,000 in donations that Somalia were wiped out by the into this region and securing project as a part of the course. a community in the actions that willbe sent to Somalia for the giant wave that was produced. funding," Brigham said. "When we talked about hav- we took. tsunami relief. More than 298 people were Susan Rich said that the tsu- ing a raffle to raise money for Not only did the students feel Highline faculty members, killed inSomalia alone. This nami was still fresh inpeople's tsunami relief, they immediate- good that they were actively Tracy Brigham, health and nu- may seem like a small number minds when classes started lyresponded and then we were helping people during a time trition professor, and Susan compared to the deaths inIndo- "The first week of the quarter offto the races," Rich said. of global disaster, the decision Rich, writing professor, both nesia. "Lots offunding has gone was right after the tsunami; the Raffle prizes included a to give money to Somali relief active inthe global community, to Southeast Asia, but African tragedy was on the scale that VHS/DVD player, a Kitchen made allof us learn more about, decided that a fundraiser would countries were being ignored," our minds could barely fathom, AidMixmaster, and even a free the world ofinternational develf be a great way to get students Brigham said. yetitwas on everyone's minds," auto repair giftcertificate. opment," Rich said. and communities involved in "Through a letter writing Rich said. The fundraiser, start- Lisa Cramer, a Highline stu- Donations are still being ac- the tsunami relief effort. campaign that included me and ed at the beginning of the Win- dent, gave the first prize dona- cepted until June. They can be On Dec. 26, last year a 9.0 my brother David who works ter Quarter, included Brigham's tion ofthe DVDplayer. "When brought to Brigham's office in magnitude earthquake off the for Mercy Corps in Sudan, Su- class having an auction and sell- everyone saw how deep her Building 15, room 205. Page 15 5/19/05 news The Thunderword Highline campus changes for evening classes

By Amanda Downs and advantages to taking an evening Dahir Mohamed class. STAFF REPORTERS "Itis easier to findparking in the evening and Ican park any- While many students finish where Iwant to," student Jama classes by noon or 1p.m., other Jama said. students' days on campus don't Student Mohamed Sheriff begin until 5 or even 7 p.m. said, "Evening classes are much Highline offers both morning better, and the instructors are and evening classes, attracting nicer." an array of different people to Astudent who would like to the campus. be identified as Jacob said "Iam Many classes, from chemis- not a morning person, Iprefer try and honors to mathematics going to school in the evening, and speech, are offered in the and itismore fun." evenings. Students go to evening class- Evening classes meet at vari- es for variety ofreasons. ous times and days; rarely do Some students take classes courses in the evenings meet in the evening because they are five days a week. parents who have to work and For example, a five-credit go to school at the same time. class will usually meet two They take care of their fami- days a week for a littleover two lies in the mornings and go to hours. school inthe evenings. A two-credit class, such as One of these students is Photos byMichael Davidson 100, will who a little College 100 orHonors Mitchell Smith has Anightprofesssor lectures to his evening students prefer evening classes because they of and daughter. She said, "Icannot go meet on one day the week start at 3p.m. and end at 9p.m. last for almost twohours. to school in the mornings be- "The class size is smaller and Students who take evening cause Ihave a littlebaby Ihave There are also those students nings. Student John Siegel, who is the instructor has more time to classes said that there are many to take care of." that have to work in the mornings to support themselves fi- taking an evening class so he help me out," Schulter said. nancially. can be retrained for a differ- Schulter said that every stu- "There isn't any other option ent vocation, said that morning dent should give an evening for me; Ihave to work to put classes vary greatly from cours- class a try. food on the table for my fam- es taken inthe evenings. "The atmosphere is different ilyand go to school at the same "They are two totally differ- and there is more time to make time," said Student John James. ent types of classes," said Sie- friends inclass," said Schulter. Student Tammy White works gel. Students can see ifa particu- during the day and takes eve- Siegel has taken both morn- lar class is offered in the evening classes so she can earn her ing and evening classes, and nings bylooking inthe quarterly Associate ofArts degree. said that he doesn't have a pref- class schedule. Evening classes Although she said that she erence. are shaded ingray. enjoys taking classes inthe eve- Student Chelsey Schulter Quarterly schedules can be ning, White does have one com- takes an evening class along found invarious places through- plaint. with a two classes inthe morn- out campus, including the Li- "Ihave to move slower being. brary and Building 6. cause the classes that Ineed to "Iliked the idea of only go- The quarterly can also be take are occasionally scheduled ingto that class two days a week accessed online at http://www. for the same time," said White. and still get the five credits," highline.edu, where the classes White said that she wants to said Schulter. are also shaded. get her A.A.degree and then go to Central Washington Univer- sity's satellite campus to major inEducation. offered An instructor helps a student with aproblem during an evening Central's classes are almost exclusively in eve- class at Highline. the \ HHHH

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Many of the voters are also candidate for student senator. line Boat Cruise, placed next to it,"Bozhko added. Elections involved in some other pro- "Iwould rather see more peo- the voting booth, draws more Allofthe candidates running continued from page 1 grams at Highline. ple run and more people have a people. for office willbe elected. The Most of the candidates have voice," said Katie Hutchinson, When asked how they had president willbe Paul Kalchik, vote because it shows that stu- already voted, as have students another student senator candi- heard about the elections, nei- the vice president ofadministra- dents have confidence and trust who are involved in other clubs date. ther Hutchinson nor Bozhko tion willbe Jared Tarabochia, in the candidates," said current and activities. Part of the problem, accord- had heard about them from an the vice president of legislature club/treasurer diplomat John In spite of the number of ing to the candidates, seems to official school announcement. willbe Jacob Jennings, the club/ Dubois. "We need to know that voters, even those running are be lack ofstudent involvement. "Iheard about it from some treasurer diplomat willbe Julian the student body believes that disappointed with the lack of Many students are called of my friends who were also Torres, and the senators willbe the candidates willdo what they options. "Itdefeats the point of over to the booth to vote, but running," Hutchinson said. Huy Pham, Katie Hutchinson, said they willdo." the election," said AlexBozhko, the booth for the Team High- "Paul (Kalchik) told me about and AlexBozhko.

one wants to be in government Students as shown inthe elections." continued from page 1 "Anytimethere are more jobs there is loss of competition," Business staff wanted Oakley said. run for, said Brown. The number of students run- "We still had positions open ning is not due to lack ofadver- at the end of an election that tisements. sometimes weren't filled till Brown said they changed Summer Quarter," Brown said. recruitment policy and got the The Thunderword is looking for an Ad- Student Senator Josh Oakley word out to many students on said he thinks students are get- campus. vertising Manager, Business Manager, tingmore involved. Some students shared their "Ingeneral (student involve- views on Student Government. and Office Manager for Fall Quarter. ment) has been good, we've "They rock; just the people interested, had no problem finding people themselves are cool. They work If stop by the newsroom for different committees," said really hard, they're all-around 10-106, Oakley. smart people," said David Nor- in Building call 206-878-3710 "Even though there is in- wood. creased student involvement, "I've never even heard about ext. 3317 or email [email protected] not everyone will want to be our Student Government," said involved in Student Govern- Michael Villa. "Can Ibe the ment," Oakley said. "Notevery- president?"