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c The Associated Students of Highline College unanimously agree, that the [I current services provided by the Health Services area not only should continue, they must continue. The ASHC proposes that no changes or modifications to these services be made. Health Services at Highline: + provides low or no cost medical care; + is a model for other State facilities; + assists thousands of people every year; 15 Students Staff Faculty Administrators Visitors Children The Associated Students find no other acceptable option. Show your support by contacting student government in Building 8, the Student Center, phoning at(206) 878-3710 Ext. 215 or 315, & mail to: ASHC E3a Associated Students a ASHC 8-1 - Highline CommunityCollege i2 of P.O. Box 98000 - Des Moines, WA 98198-9800 3 8 Highline 5*College 2 C' e CONTENTS Apw 1994 " NEWS Cover photo: 5 News Briefs The art of M. C. Tuition increase set for '94 - '95 ... New HCC Escher, modern Foundation scholarships announced ... HCC Faculty technology and other Development program wins national award ... Plus: factors combine to Book bag thefts, student job openings, summer influence cduution. quarter registration, and the HCC mission statement. Model: HCC student Guy Olren; Photo: 7 Are instructors qualified? Jennifer Laughlin; Production: Martha HCC has a large percentage of part-timeinstructors, Espinosa, Grant Grey but they must meet most of the same hiring require- menu as the full-time instructors. and Chris Dah. 8 Student government elections COVER Meet the candidates in the upcoming- Associated StudentsCollegeHighlinc of clcction. Sky and Water 11,1938, Woodcut 12 Escher The Dutchgraphic artist M. C. Eschcr's works are on FEATURES display in Scattlc. The show, and contests that are a part of it, are designed to inspire young people to continue their education. 10 Technology and learning at Highline Computers and fiber optictechnology have in creased proficiency at HCC. OPINIONS 20 Letters Readers rcspond to "Tuition goes to wrong crowd" 18 SPORTS opinion. Thunderbird 21 Highline should continue health track and soft- services ball teams begin Ken Stcffenson believes that HCC Health Services is new seasons too valuable an asset to let slip away. Coaches and players have fun, but also hope 22 Writing a column can be tough to have successful Marlin Bowman tackles a tough assignment - writing seasons. a column for the Thunderword whiletrying to keep a sense of humor. 3 a b I c THUNDERWORD Volumtr XXXVIll Apt#, 18 1994 IMUO8 A student publication of Highline Community College I- tl Kcn Steffenson Mitor in Chief 1 Heather DeLauder Assistant Editor C te Marlin Bowman Stuff Writer tt Secret Charles Staff Writer cc Chris Dalan Production Illustrator fc PC Martha Espinosa Designer ir Grant Carey Designer $: Jennifer Laughlin Photograph Daisy Berrisford Business Manage7 r m Terry Sacks Adviser ar C YC U- c fc ThC ThundcrWord welcomes letters to d: the editor. Phase include signaturef rum, add.ress, and phone numbfor myication purposes. Theeditorialstaff F pf the Thunderword resenzs the right a SUMMER SCHOOL FOR PEOPLIE-’ tottiit hgthgrmmarrmdpuncluatwn. T Bring letters to t kThundm Word oficef ON THEIR MYTO TEE TOP. Building 10, room 105, w mil to the St Ifyou didn’t sign up for ROTC as a freshor r)runderWord, Highline Community sophornre,you can still catch up to your chssmater by attending Anny ROTC Camp Challenge, a paid six- 3llege, P.O. Box 98000, Des Moines, week summer course in leadership training. By the tim Wash., 98198. The ThunderWotd also Si ~ugraduatotromcollege,~u’Uhaor,thecredentiatrof !ncourages rders to submit mus tips an Army officer.You’llalso have the self-confidence and Ind story &as to tk staff by ding discipUne it talcas to succeed in college and beyond (c Find out mom. Contact Captain Brian Eng, Central 378-3720 ext. 292. The opinions Washington University, (609) 863-3681 (collect). ~xpresscdin the Opinions pges do nut rccessarily reflect those of the sc %under Word editorial st4f, adtrisn, or Jightinc Community College. The t ‘ rhrrnderWmd’spolity ktk wpdin8 sc laid dmrtismmts, public servfcx lnnounummts, adstory su~tions r s avdlhbk in Building IO, rmZW. L a t 4 c HCC students to see Markus Mayer Jr. Endowcd Jewelry country. The other winners were: The tuition increase for Scholarship (one scholarship for up to University ofCalifornia at Berkeley;John $1500 for the year). C. Smith University (N.C.); and The 1994-1 995 Applications are due in the Financial Cenzer for Undergraduate Education at Aid Office by May 2, 1994. The Evergreen State College (Wash.). Tuition is on the rise at Highline Two schools tied for The Hesburgh community College and summer quar- Award, which carries with it $25,000. ter might looka little better to students They were: Alverno College in Wiscon- that are low on funds. HCC Faculty Develop- sin, and Miami University in Ohio. Starting in the fall of 1994, tuition The HesburghCertificate is sup- costs will increase from $375 a quarter ment Program wins ported by the Teachers Insurance and for a full-time resident student to $432 national award Annuity Association-Cllegc Retirement per quarter. Non-resident tuition will HighlineCommunity Collcge re- Equity Fund. increase from $1,475 perquarter to cently won national recognition for its Moira Fulton, HCC Title I11 direc- $1,698 per quarter. Faculty Development Program. tor of faculty activities, accepted the Judgesfor the Thcodore M. award in Washington D.C. on Feb. 2 1, Hesburgh Award for Faculty Dcvelop- 1334. Fulton accepted the award on New Scholarships mcnt To Enhance UndergraduateTeach- behalf of the Highlint, Skagit Valley, Available ing selected thefaculty development and South Seattle cooperative. cooperativeof HCC, South Seattle Com- Also, United States Secretary of Edu- Sixteen new scholarships have been munity College and Skagit Valley Com- cation Richard Riley presented a letter announced for HighlineCommunity munity College to receive a Certificate ofcommendation from President College students for the 1994-95 school of Fxcellence. Clinton and written to HCC President year. Certificates of Excellencewere Edward Command. Currently enrolled students may pick awarded to only four programs in the -News Briefs continued on page 6 up an application in the Financial Aid Ofice in Building 6, Students can apply for more thanone scholarship on a stan- dardized form that has been developed. The scholarships arc from the HCC Foundation, Some of the scholarships are general and others are more specific. Thcsc new scholarships are: HCC Foundation DirectorsScholar- ships (scven scholarshipsof $400 each). Ed Fish MemorialMusic Scholar- ships (two scholarships of $400 each). LcgalAssistant/Secretary Scholarship (one scholarship of $400). Foreign Language Scholarship (one scholarship of $400). HCC Foundation/Boeing Excep- tionalAchicvcment Scholarships (two scholarships of $500). HCC FoundatiodFirstIntcrstate . Bank Business Scholarships (two scholarships of $1 500 each; $500 each quar- HCCs kri&ntEdrwd Comd mdJan rrrrptwn ter). e Book bags stolen from Comments on mission administrative vice presidentsaid. in front of Bookstore statement draft wanted Comments by anyone who would li kc to give a response are welcome. They by 1 Recently, three book bags were sto- May willbe accepted until May 1, 1994. len from in front of the Bookstore at Dircct your response to: Highline Community College. Highline Community College has Officc of the President According to Ed Rector, HCC's chief been asked to write a mission statement Highline Community College ofsecurity, two of the bags were minora by the Northwest Associationof Schools P.O. Box 98000 loss but the other was valued at $150. and Commission on Colleges. Des Moines, Washington, 98 198. The bags havenot yet beenfound. Rec- Over the past fewmonths the faculty, tor said that in the past bags have been staff, students and the community com- found throughout the campus after the piled a list of ideas that were used to valuables were stolen. write a discussion draft which has been Summer registration Rectoralso said thatthere are ap- circulated throughout the campus. dates announced proximately 24 lockers in front of the If you have not yet seen the mission Bookstore that students can use for 25 statement, they are availablein the Asso- Summerregistration for currently cents. After the personis done with the ciated Studentsof Highline College of- enrolled students beginsApril 25, 1994. locker they gctthe quarter back. Rector ficc upstairs in Building 8. Student Appointmentbooks arc located saidthat the problem with using the "The student governmentis looking in Facuity Buildings 5,9, 1 1, 15, 18,2O lockers is thatstudents feel "it's too at the mission statement and saying it and the Federal Way Center. much trouble." needsrevision," Kerri Griffis, ASHC Appointments arc determined by credit hours computed at Highline Community College. WESTERN Job applications WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY being accepted by OFF-CAIMPUS PROGRAMS HCC Events Board Since: 1972, Western Washington University has offered Applications are currently being educational opportunities to people living accepted for two paidposi cion on the in the greater Puget Sound area HighlineCommunity College Events Board. 'The Events Board is responsible WE OFFER B.A. DEGREES IN HUMm SERVICES for programming campus activities such as blood drives, poetry readings, Features comcdy shows and free moviescreen- ings. b Evening classes meet once per week Students interested in the Litera- b Small class size allows personal attention ture and Fine Arts position and the Childrcns andCommunity Programs b Internship provides real-world experience positions can pick up and submit applications in the Student Activities For information, call the location convenientfor you Office in Building 8 through 4 p.m. Everett Education Center 33e3606 April 19. Port Angeles Center 457-9040 More information is available by Seattle Urban Center 46+6103 calling 878-3710 ext. 535. 6 6 4 ARE INSTRUCTORS QUALIFIED " Highline has a larger percentage of part-time instructors than other area community colleges, but claims it's in thestudents'and the school's best interest.

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