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Turkey day still a mystery BY VICTORIAANTHONY Staff Rqorter

omorrow is the day to give thanks and shove ypur face full of turkey,“stuffing, cornbread and pumpkin T pie. ’ But while you’re doing so, keep in mind what brought this feasting tradition into our homes. You probably think you know, but you really have no idea. Back in grade school, most of us were taught that Thanksgiving consisted of the Pilgrims and Native Americans.. “Your teach- ers were probablyjust trying to give you a lesson in diversity,” said Tim McMannon, history professor. McMannon said about 90 percent of the Native Americans had probably already died off when the Pilgrims arrived. For the most part, what the pilgrims found was empty land, and they thought God had left it for them. Our Thanksgiving as We know it today, originated from the Puritan Thanksgivings of colonial New England. The Puritans, Photo By Adrienne Hughes who were pilgrims, were strict Calvinist Protestants. They did Construction workers outside of the student center uprooted four trees yesterday. ?ot believe in the religious holidays that the English people in- ierited from the Middle Ages. These holidays included Christ- mas, Easter and All Saints Day. Instead, the Puritans celebrated holidays that could be war- UW changes transfer policy -anted by the New Testament: the Sunday Sabbath, Days of %sting and Humiliation, and Days of Thanksgiving and Praise. ROBBIEHICKS People believed Thanksgiving and Fast Day were celebrated BY autumn 2002 freshman class by dents from 500 students down to n correlation with God’s pleasure or displeasure with worldly Staff Reporter 500 students and virtually ceas- % 200. :vents. ing freshman admission for the “Applicants will be given pri- When things were going well, such as the arrival af a crucial Transferring to UW-Seattle is remainder of 2002-03 academic ority based on their application upply ship, a healthy harvest, or a victory in war, early New En- about to get a whole lot harder, year,” said Tim Washburn, as- date,” Washburn said. ;landers declared a day of Thanksgiving. Everyone would officials say. sistant vice president for enroll- Where approp r i il t e, s t u de n t s :ather at the meetinghouse and give thanks and praise to God, Enrollment is currently over ment services. are also being advised to look hen go home for a celebratory feast. by approximately 1,500 full- Continuing in winter 2003, into Arts and Science evening If things weren’t going so well: there wasn’t enough food to .time equivalent students. To cuts will also be made to the degree programs as well as the at, there was a disease outbreak or the crops were failing, then combat this, UW will be imple- number of students who will be programs available at UW- menting several changes to allowed to transfer in with an Tacoma and UW-Bothell. hopefully get back on target. associate of arts degree. The See Turkey, page 12 “The first of these new poli- UW will be cutting the amount See Policy, page 12 cies, is to limit enrollment for of direct transfer admission stu-

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BY HARMANDHAMI pair of rubber gloves, feel col- There’s hope for our un- Staff Reporter lapsed, diseased lungs and in- healthy pig, after all. flate the dilapidated organs with Kelly Matthaei, student nurse Lethal chemicals and cancer- a foot-action air pump. and member of the Nursing ous pig lungs w.ere on the menu “What really convinces me is Club, was present at the gather- at the Great American Smoke that I’ve been smoking for 20 ing. As a mother she has her Out display last Thursday in the years,” said Lane Whitson, a children to worry about. Union Bay room of Building 8. student member of the “I don’t want people smok- t 1 Crime Blotter The display featured multiple Healthcare Awareness Commit- .ing around my kids,” said tables offering anti-smoking in- tee. Matthaei. “People who breathe 1 for Nov. 22027 I formation galore. Whitson and his fellow anti- second-hand smoke don’t have Among the organizations as- smoking advocates handed out a choice.” Vehicle sembled were the Healthcare helpful information on not only Not all students on campus

~ tampered with Awareness Committee, the Phi how to quit, but where you can agree. Some smokers like the I .I Theta Kappa Honors Society, go if you’re trying to quit. way things are now. A damaged black Chevrole and the Nursing Club. One of the informational “What I’m tired of seeing is Blazer. 4x4 was found’,parkec All sorts of biological de- * Photo by Chris Foote booklets that was being handed the Thunderword publishing a in the North lot on Nov: 20 a vices were on display including out had a full list of strictly non- smoking story practically every i A pig’s lung that has emohy 1 650 a.m. peak flow meters, which mea- Sema smoking restaurants and other other week,” said one student, I The ignition had been tam- sure the strength of how hard / public locations in Washington. who requested not to be identi- ; pered with and the stereo was .one can exhale, bright red lungs tainted by years of smok- “Unless you do permanent fied. “If I’m smoking a cigarette 1 stolen .from the front. deck healthy pig lungs still dripping ing. Anti-smoking advocates damage,” said Whitson, “the and you come to stand next to CampbsSecurity verified with with life and a set of blackened enticed passer-bys to pick up a lung can still heal itself.” me, that’s not my problem.” the Des‘MoinesPolice’Depart. ment that’the vehicle was keg istered as stolen: On Nov; 21, the following day, the vehicle can come have your picture 323-3318 or 800-735-7287 and shop series is offering, What’s

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I, The price for the pictures is ’ I, I www.pridefoundation.org Thursday, Dec. from noon to This,is,;:cout&ge :. I 5 $2 and Student Body President 1:30 p.m. in Building 30, room >,. ,, ,,I , - ,~ 211 I Stefan Alano will be playing the JLL ; ~. part of Santa. .Grammar Workshops is of- An assault occ&red outside Corrections fering The Semicolon, Colon Building 8 qn Nov. 21. ;it noon; and Dash today from 10- 11 a.m. The two‘ males i,nvolved, AvOrY Nicholson’s name was Scholarship and then again from 3-4 p,m. one of them allegedly an ex- misspelled in the Nov. 21 issue. and punctuationthat Comes in boyfriend, got into a physical Holiday food money available ’ Pairs on Wednesday, Dec. 4 alt&cation oq~era female stu Camplus Cahldar from’l0- 1 1 a.m. All three work- dent: Des Moines Police De drive still going The Greaier Seattle Business shops will be held in Building partment.was informed of the The annual holiday food Association (GSBA) and the Career Development work- 26, room 319-d disturbance ’ and arrived on Pride Foundation are accepting scene. drive is still going on in the bookstore. applications for their 2003 Just bring in a canned food scholarship programs. lost ’andfound item to the bookstore and you The awards, which can be up will recieve an entry slip for a to $5,000 apiece, are meant to , :.A pair of women’s black drawing to win either a new mi- promote diversity in the Pacific leather gloves were:found ir: crowave oven, a set of binocu- Northwest lesbian, gay, bi- Building 6,”the Educational lars, or a new telephone. sexual, and transgender comu- Planning Center, on Nov. 25 a! You may enter up to five nity. 10:36 a.m. times a day. Applications are due by *A silver necklace with the Donations will be taken until Monday, Feb. 3 and can be / inscription “January” on it wgs Thursday, Dec. 12 with the picked up at school guidance I found in Building 6 at 10: 15 i drawing on Friday, Dec. 13. centers, community agencies, a.m. on Nov.,22. , I and by contacting the GSBA at ~ BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS .A Highline parking permil 206-363-9188 or on the web at Come see %anta > Computer Visualization Technology was found outside Building 6 www.thegsba. org or‘by contact- > Data Communication Systems Technology I1 on Nov. 21 at 6:59 p.m. - ing the Pride Foundation at 206- > Electronics EngineeringTechnology 1 *A Nokia cell phone was If you are interested in get- ‘L ting a picture taken with Santa > Electronics and Communications 1 lost in Building 21 on Nov.’22 Engineering Technology !at 3,p.m. , ’ Phi Theta Kappa has just the > Information Systems Security ’ Ii iI thing for you. >Technical Project Management for $ *k ,A‘.. I ’ On Wednesday, Dec. 4 from -Compiled by ,. ., Electronic Commerce 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Union f! HarmDhami Exceptionally large Not all programs are offered at every IlTTech campus. I<.-s, “*.”, -v_-~*u_u__h.suY-*..-- Bay room in the Cafeteria you For program availability,call the campus nearest you or 1. 2, & 3 bedroom ’ I visit our webslte. Children Play Area Close to HCC Come in and get your annual flu shot Covered Parking Washer a Dryer Hookul J,? Wooded Setting Dishwasher Disposal 1’ Financing is available to qualified applicants. Walk to Shopping FullSpa & Sauna Room The Nursing class of 2003 has made arrangements with North-‘ Outdoor Basketball ExerciselWeight Room court Security Patrol west Visiting Nurses here to administer flu shots. Call for incredible move-in- The nurses will be here on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m to e ITT Technical Unstitute ITT noon upstairs in Building 8. The fee of $18 is due at the time of the fi Special * 8 www.itt=teeh.edu shot. 2364 I20m Ave S. Shots will be administered by the Northwest Visiting Nurses.: Des Moines, WA 98198 2525 223RD STREETiS.E. BOTHELL, WA 98021&e42$,485,03,03, it, ’ For more information on whether a flu -shot is necessary consult (286) 878-0671 12720 GATEWAY DRIVE SEATLE, WA 98168 206.244.3300 with your primary care provider.

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and dock to Mark McKay “We need to help those begin soon journeys who are less fortunate BY ALLISONWESTOVER& around globe than ourselves,” PAULWALSTON to help others -Mark McKay Staf Reporter The Student Center will be etables off the ground and meat BY PHILLIPUSSERY torn down in April 2003. The was sold in the open air with no S taf Rqorter removal of the cafeteria, Student refrigeration. ” Programs and the other venues McKay also described Rather than taking an ex- currently being housed in the people living in mud shacks, tended vacation, Highline’s Student Center are under way in and nearly impassible roads that Mark McKay, Executive Direc- preparation to move into tempo- were mostly made of dirt and tor of the Highline Fohndation, rary buildings in March 2003. paid to join well over 1,000 fel- were in poor repair. The same company that was low rotary members in Ethiopia Their system of transporta- responsible for the white tent who were launching a massive tion is ahost nonexistent. Mark McKay with an Ethiopian boy during his two week that stood outside the Kingdome assault on polio. “There are few cars on the trip to help others in Ethiopia as well as enjoy a trip for is making a heated tent structure He spent 7 days of his two road, and those with cars usually their hard work on an African safaria. covering a large deck area that week trip in Ethiopia, and than have poor driving skills,” joined fellow Rotarians in an will house a temporary kitchen McKay said. “It was like look- African safari as a reward for This obstacle is slowly being vaccines by walkink from vil- facility in the grassy area be- ing back in time 40 years.” their hard work. overcome with the help of the lage to village. tween Building 2 and Building Last month McKay and 64 Bill and Melinda Gates Founds- While the list of potential He suggested that the 9. other people from the Seattle tion which has pledged up to obstacles is long, the list of PO- only way that countries like “We will be bringing in tential victims of this terrible Ethiopia have any chance of area joined forces from around $30 million to match’donations kitchen utilities, chairs, etc. that are made to help fight this disease is endless unless these improving their quality of life as the world to vaccinate more from Building 8 in order to be than 7 million children in this deadly disease. obstacles are overcome. well as improving their life ex- more cost effective,” said Carol poverty stricken country of east In a country where electricity Ethiopia’s eco~omicsitus- pectancy is for people to see Helgerson, director of confer- Africa, in just seven days. service is sparse, another ob- tion is startling and has little their great needs and do what stacle is the necessity to keep chance of improving in the near ences and events. Rotary International, world- they cai to help, , Building 16, which is cur- wide service organization; has the vaccine cold to preserve its fpt:u,F., , I,. , \ ! 1; ’ I ~ “We need to hdp those who “In their capital,city you have rently being used for storage set the goal of eliminating this effectiveness, .. ark‘ less fortunate tlzan our-. Refrigerators that run on a Sheraton Hotel that is among will be transformed into office crippling disease from Ethiopia selves,” McKay said. by the year 2006. kerosene are aiding this hurdle. . the ritziest in the world, and yet spaces for staff as well as a tem- If you would like more infor- This goal will be one that has Such refrigerators do not elimi- a block away People are home- . . -- porary home for Student Pro- On how to get and will continue to have many nate this yoadblock’ because less and are peeing in the grams and student activities, in this lifesaving organization or hurdles to overcome. - there are few cars and even. . streets,” McKay said. said Jonathan Brown, associate want to see some pictures of this The list of such potential ob- fewer roads in Ethiopia. “I saw great poverty and ter- dean for Student Programs. Many times it is necessary ‘rible living conditions: People extraordinary mission you can stacles is topped by the almighty Some changes h.ave been dollar. for someone to deliver these were selling fruits and veg- visit www.ethiopia-nid.org/. made to the plans of the build- ing after students voted on and rejected a proposal in the spring Program saves breath at Highline that would have increased stu- dent fees to pay for the building. BY PAULWALSTON lungs, heart, and brain in the Students will have 500-plus of college or the appropriate The total square footage of the Staf Reporter program and help people who hours working in different scores in reading and writing,” building had to be reduced by have chronic disease, such as medical centers in the intensive said Bonner. 3,000 square feet. “When you pass the class Some students at Highline emphysema or asthma. care units, like Harboview, Current Highline students you will get your AAS degree are trying to save lives, “Be- They also treat people who Childrens, and University of will not see the new Student and when you pass the exams cause if you’re blue, you’re have acute disease, which in- Washington. . Center, unless they come back you will get a license,” said through,” said Bob Bonner, clude heart attacks, strokes and Entry level jobs start out at for a visit after its expected Sep- Respiratory care prograh coor- pneumonia. $18 to $20 an hour, and an expe- Bonner. tember 2004 completion date. dinator at Highline. And they also treat trauma rienced respiratory therapist can You will be a certified State The current time line is on A respiratory care therapist such as when someone has been start anywhere from $20 to $30 of Washington respiratory care practitioner Bonner said schedule so far, said Dr. Ivan helps you breath and runs, oper- shot or are badly injured and an hour. e ates, monitors and calibrates life needs life support until they heal Bob Bonner runs this pro- “The license will say Regis- Gorne, vice president for stu- support machines. and can breathe on their own. gram and has been a respiratory tered Respiratory Therapist,” dent services. Students involved in the Scott Hover, started this care coordinator at Highline said Bonner. Another area at Highline is program also work with pediat- course last September. now for 20 years and has been “Last class I had only 10 stu- under repair but students may rics, neo-natals, who are ‘nurses “I love this class, and the in the respiratory care field for dents graduated and six out of get to use this facility before for infants, and other nurses and main reason I started this course 25years. the 10 got jobs at Children’s, they will be able to use the new physicians. was because my father had a Bonner has a.bachelor’s de- Harborview and University of Student Center. The Redondo Respiratory care physicians respiratory failure and almost gree in health, which received Washington,” said Bonner. Pier should be ready by the first “Currently I have two classes restore normal lung function or died,” said Hover. from California Lutheran Uni- week of December so marine running, one for the first year, support respiration until a per- Hover’s goal is to graduate versity. biology and oceanography and become a registered respira- Bonner also got his master’s first quarter which has 40 stu- son can function normal breath- classes will be able to return to ing on his or hers own. tory therapist, which probably in higher education at Univer- dents and one for the second the site. Students adpinister oxygen, won’t happen until spring of sity of Washington. year,’fifth quarter which has 17 monitor and do maintenance on 2004. He says he loves his work students,” said Bonner. Classes have not been able to mechanical ventilators. The program is a two-year and loves his students; it’s al- If you need more information study at the pier since it was These machines cost any course md starts every Septem- ways fun. about respiratory care physi- damaged due to the earthquake where from $30,000 to $4O,OOO. ber and runs seven consecutive “To qualify for this program cians go on-line at that hit the hget Sound area Students also lemabout the. you have to have at least a year www.aarc.org. back in February 2001.

.. .- editorial Low pants are not appealing to all a What is it with people wear- ing their pants so incredibly low? 12 it because tuition went Give thanks to those you up this fall, so now people can’t afford to buy themselves proper usually take for granted fitting pants?

.While students are running around getting ready for the holidays and deciding what they want and what they want to give, it would be good to take some time to think about what to be thankful for. It can be easy to look at things and think about what could be better without even realizing how good things are. It can be easy to take things for granted, and as the holiday looms closer, it is the perfect time to take a step back and bok at the every- day privileges and opportunities that students have. Running Start is a wonderful opportunity that many students on Highline student flashes others in a mad dash to eat turkey. campus are taking advantage of. The chance to begin taking college There appears to be a freaky credits while still in high school, and for free, is definitely something sense of freedom when it comes don’t fall down? wearing next to nothing. to be thankful for. Education is- something that many people don’t to fashion, for both sexes. And to the women, you can’t “I expect that if a student choose to take advantage of, and when they do they tend not to think Women are wearing their tell me it feels good to have pushed a fashion statement so of it as a privilege. It is not everywhere that education comes so thongs, or butt floss,, hanging your stringy bikini underwear far over the edge that it became easily to so many people. out above their pants for all to hanging out. Some guys may a serious distraction in the class- This is something to think about when you are so mad that the see. And I’m sorry to say, men find it appealing, but they’re room, we would counsel the stu- class you wanted was already full, or when you are five minutes late are walking around either hang- generally not the kind of guy debt consistent with other ele- to class because you were outside waiting to park for an hour. Not ing on to their jeans so they you want to keep around. ments of the’ student conduct everyone has the chance to get an education. Some people would be don’t fall down, or wear them Unfortunately, Hig hl i ne code,” said Ivan Gorne, vice willing to sit outside for five hours if they got the same chance at an belted so low everyone can see does not currently have a dress president of student services. education. which boxers they’ve chosen for code for students. The reason: Well I don’t see that happen- Another thing many students take for granted is their families. the day. Isn’t that uncomfort- this is a college campus which ing anytime soon so from me to For those students still living at home, the everyday things such as able? Wouldn’t it feel better to means more independence than you: either pull your pants up, or clean clothes, a hot dinner when you get home, or just someone to pull your pants up and not have high schosl. This liberty ranges buy some that fit. talk to when you have a bad day are things often taken for granted. to worry about walking a certain from chewing gum in class, to Victoria S secret: briefs and It is not usually until after these things are gone that people realize way to make sure the pants smoking on campus and finally, boxers at the same time. how nice it was. If students can realize now how much they appre- ciate these small things they can give thanks for them, and maybe thank the person who is doing all the work to take care of them too. The holidays are always a time when people talk about giving Student government wants to “listen thanks. Sometimes people,do, but often this term is just thrown around with many other holiday greetings. This year, take the time Greeti rigs Hig hline students. us a letter. to really think about what giving thanks means; and throughout the We here in Student Government Our jobs are only effective next year leain what things you are privileged to have and try not to have been very busy, even at when you come talk to us, so take them for granted. this late day in the quarter, doing please make use of our skills our best to serve and represent and time:Upcoming things on you. the docket: tuition raise, federal the opinion page From defibrulators to legisla- student aid reform, tobacco Editorials are the opinion of the management of the newspaper tive bills, we hwe been going to awareness, and the Legislative including: John Montenegro, Ross Timbrook, Jason Benton, J. bat for student interests. But Action Committee (LAC). Danny Bergman, Edith Agoston, Rachel Platt, and wsten Wallace. could we be doing better? So, good luck on your finals, Columns represent the opinions of the individual authors. Letters We are student representa- you do, get your money’s worth. enjoy the holiday break, and re- to the editor represent the opinions of the readers. tives folks, and you PAY us to Talk to us. Our doors are al- member: you have a powerful , Letters to the editor are welcome and are subject to editing for be here. So. please, get in- ways open to students, and you voice, but only if you speak up. length and style by the Thunderword staff. Letters should be no volved, come talk to us, join a can call and leave us a message, DJ Taylor is Vice President more .than 300 words long. Please send submissions to club or start one, get involved email us, talk to our advisor, of Legislation for Student Gov- [email protected] or deliver to Building 10, room 106. on a committee, but whatever Jonathan Brown, or even write ernment.

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BY CHRISTIN GEERDES and that lends to Team Highline will provide single mom with one or more Staff Rqorter the honesty of the the names of the family mem- children, with a part time job, program,” said bers and their wish lists. After and who are trying to go to Marie Bruin. you get a name it will be up to school full time, who is just try- Tis’ the season for merriness All donations you to buy each member of the ing to make a good Christmas come from and gift giving. family presents, have them for their families.

I student’s staff ‘ But for many at Highline the wrapped, and have them re- The recipients usually put \. . holiday season is gloomier than and faculty. turned to the Student Programs down necessities and some toys, many of their peers with stack- So far there office in Building 8 by Dec. 5. are 19 families and typically the recipients re- ‘yg bills, and tuition being due The gifts will be given to the - 6reeping right along the way and 14 sponsors. quests are practical. families during finals week. this leaves no money to buy pre- Any families If you are unable to give pre- If you cannot sponsor an en- left over will sents to an entire family there is sents for loved ones. I. tire family, you may, as indi- . However The Giving Tree have their names also a food drive going on right viduals, choose an ornament off allows a glimmer of hope for put on an orna- now for the Des Moines food of The Giving Tree. these families. ment, then put on Each ornament will include bank on campus. Cosponsored by Team The Giving Tree the name, age, gender, and de- The food will be given to Highline and Women’s pro- with their infor- families who cannot get the mation and what sired gift. grams, The Giving Tree is for things they need. Barrels are they would like The ornament will also in- families who are having diffi- placed in most major buildings culty reaching the needs or to have. clude a slip that you must fill for students to place donations. goals for Christmas. The tree was out so that you can be contacted If you are interested in spon- Team Highline and Women’s Photo by Corine Fanning put out in the at a later date to verify your pur- programs are given a certain The Giving Tree in upper Building 8. lounge of upper chase. soring a family contact Ruth number of families and each Building 8 on “Even when students aren’t Lepule or Anh-Linh Bui at family gives information of themselves off the requests. Nov. 25. here, the needs of students still Team Highline in building 8, or what they want or need. They only want to make sure Anyone is invited to spon- continue,” said Bruin. call them at 206-878-3710, ext. “The parents often leave their children have something sor a family or an individual. Typical recipients would be a 3903. Page A6 Petrov finds home Oregon at Team Highline Shakespeare BY CHRISTINGEERDES actors to be Staff Reporter on campus Helen Petrov is very excited to be a part of Team Highline, BY CHRISTINGEERDES and she is always willing to Staff Reporter work. “Helen is awesome, she is ear ye, hear ye all always on top of her events. come forth to see She is a very friendly person,” H the Oregon said Syreeta Bernal, a fellow Shakespeare festival. Team Highline member. Petrov first got involved in The Oregon Shakespeare Kal Poole G. Valmont Thomas Helen Petrov Festival will be two programs. Team Highline by simply apply- Each program’ is a 40-minute, ing. time she likes to play the piano two person adaptation. A play ’ The main reason that she got the School Visit Program is to of America, Franklin Templeton and read. by William Shakespeare. grab the attention of young involved was to be more in- Investments, Chevron and the “Mainly I go to church, go to The Oregon Shakespeare volved in college. people about live theatre, the support of many members of the school, and work,” said Petrov. Festival is on Dec. 3; the first works of William Shakespeare “From the first time I met her Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The past events that Petrov event will take place at 9 a.m., and classic and contemporary we clicked like sisters, shk is a For many students, the per- has worked, include, the Inter- the second event starts at 11 literature. great person to know,” said formances for the Oregon national Student outing and J a.m. Anh-Linh Bui said, its like Ruth Lepule, a fellow Team Shakespeare Festival are their Freedman’s presentation on Since 1971 the Oregon going to a theatre only it comes Highline member. first experiences with live the- Sex. She is now working on Shakespeare Festival actors to campus Petrov was born in the atre. Stress Relief Week. Stress Re- have visited hundreds of schools The School Visit Program is Ukraine. She moved to The two actors that will be lief Week will be from Dec. 3- through out the Western United ,part of the Oregon Shakespeare America six years ago. here for the festival are G. Dec. 5. Stress relief week was States. Festival’s commitment to bring- Valmont Thomas and Kal Poole. “A challenge for me was to organized to help the students to . Every year during there off- ing theatre to young people and learn English and to readjust to Thomas is native to the Seattle relax during the time of their fi-, season the Qregon Shakespeare young people to theatre. area. He worked as an actor and a new environment,” said, ! nals. Festival sends out up to eigiit After the Festival closed its teacher through out the North- Petrov. Petrov. said, that one of the teams of two actors who visit doors in the 2000 season, teams west. Poole grew up in Mon- Petrov is a second year Run- most challenging things about schools in many western states. of actors went to 221 schools tana and went to school in ning Start student from Fife working on events for Team The teams will spend between and organizations, reaching over Idaho. High School. Highline is just trying to figure one to five days at each school. 124,000 students in five states “The purpose.and goal of Petrov choose to come to out what the students and fac- The Oregon Shakespeare including Nevada and Kansas. these events are to entertain and Highline because she wanted to ulty want. Festival’s founder Angus The 2001 to 2002 school visit educate students and faculty,” take a bigger step in education. Petrov said she is hoping to Bowmer created the School program is funded in part by said Anh-Linh Bui. After this year Petrov is plan- Visit Program. The purpose of generous grants from the Bank ning on applying to the Univer- havi as many students come to sity of Washington. Currently stress week as possible. Also e lp Petrov is planning on going to hoping to get students to relax Somethinu tor everuone medical school to become an and do well on their finals. anesthesiologist just like her However hectic Petrov’s mother who is also in medicine. schedule may be she still puts “I was raised around it, I her heart into Team Highline ’ Team Highline has put to- mation contact Ruth Lepule in Team Highline and her events. gether Tickle Tune Typhoon and the Team Highline office in can’t see myself doing anything “Past events as looked back >plansevents Stress Relief Week. Building 8 or call 206-878-3710 else,” said Petrov. Tickle Tune Typhoon is an ext. 3903. When not at school, Petrov on turned out successfully. For future events we would like for the whole act of people who come sing, Stress Relief Week spon- goes to church and likes to so- dance and perform shows for sored by Team Highline will be cialize with her friends. more people to show up,” said family to enjoy Petrov. children. The event will be on offering a number of stress re- When Petrov has some free Dec. 13 from 1’1 a.m.- noon in lieving themes. BY CHRISTINGEERDES Building 7. The price for this Massages, and music will be S taf Reporter event is $5 per person. offered every day and every- e Students can purchase tickets thing offered will be free. Team Highline will be clos- at the Sudents Programs Office Stress relief week starts 11 e ing out the quarter with a bang. in Building 8. For more infor- a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 3,4 and 5.

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describable feel i ng ,” A I dret e said. When his thitd year came around tragedy hit. During a preseason game at the Skagit Valley Tournament, Aldrete was going for a lay-up then all of a sudden he heard a pop. Aldrete tore the meniscus in his knee an injury that would put him out for the season in which he used a medical red shirt. T-Bird guard hopes his fourth He eventually dropped out of Highline. Before the injury season at Highline is like his second Aldrete was averaging 25 points per game. BY C.J. ALVAREZ Second Team All-Seamount “My injury ‘was heart-break- Staff Reporter League in his junior year. ing. I was doing so well,” “Basketball was so fun dur- Aldrete said. Danny Aldrete, co-captain of ing high school ...I remember Aldrete decided to come Highline’s men’s basketball hitting a game winning shot back for his fourth year and play team, does not fit the profile of a versus our rival school Highline basketball because of his close basketball player. High School. That was my relationships with his coaches, “I’m 5’ 10”and I have a small most memorable game back and his knowledge of Highline’s body structure,” Aldrete said. when I was at the mountain,” B-Ball program. With his long curly hair and Aldrete said. “I’m very close with the baggy jeans Aldrete fits the typi- Aldrete had dreams of going coaches. They’re the reason cal stereotype of a young skate- to Gonzaga University where he why I am going to stay and play boarder. had hoped to play with his all- another year,” Aldrete said. “People think I’m weak at time role model Dan Dickau, After Aldrete finishes his basketball because of my long starting point guard for schooling at Highline, he plans hair ...little do they know,” Gonzaga during the time. In- to take a year off and then move Aldrete said. stead Eastern Washington Uni- to San Diego to pursue his I Aldrete has been playing bas- versity ,offeredtiim the opportu- newfound interest in filmmak- ketball since he was in seventh nity to play for their school. ing. Aldrete was all set to go to “Filming videos and shop- grade. Photo by Corine Fanning “Basketball came naturally to Eastern until he came upon a ping on e-Bay is what I do for me. I wasn’t really good at any fork in the road. Danny Aldrete, co-captain of the men’s basketball team fun,” Aldrete said. other sports,” Aldrete said. Brian Johnson, a former practices his shooting at a recent practice. Looking like a skateboarder Before coming to Highline, Highline student and friend of and wanting to be like Bam“ Aldrete attended Mt. Rainier Aldrete’s, talked to him about Margera (Jack Ass star), Aldrete High School where he was on how he wouldn’t be able to Aldrete took Johnson’s ad- redshirt year a player can prac- wishes he could skateboard. the varsity team for all four achieve anything at the Division vice and is now in his fourth tice with the team but not suit up “Skateboarding is a sick years. I1 level. year at Highline. for the games.) In his second sport and Ba,m is a hella good During his senior year, Johnson gave Aldrete advice “I’ve been here so. long,” year Aldrete led Highline to vic- skater. After my basketball ca- Aldrete averaged 19 points and about going to Highline to play Aldrete’said. tory in the 2000-01 NWAACC reer I am going to start because was selected to the Second Team basketball, so he could improve During Aldrete’s first year at championship tournament. I don’t want to risk injury to my All-Seamount League. his game and be experienced at Highline, he opted to redshirt “Winning the championship knee during the season,” Aldrete He was also selected to the the college level. and not play basketball. (In a was my greatest achievement in said. Cardenas ready to take his game to the next level

BY ILL. TIMBROOK are especially good at tkaching good group of all-around play- Staff Reporter the team how to play a full-court ers,” Cardenas said. “I need to be more game. One of Green River’s top players is Tre Simmons who Jason Cardenas is ready to Having a team that has so focused from the played last year at Odessa Col- take on a bigger role for the many good shooters and will lege in Odessa,Texas. Simmons Highline men’s basketball team. time the ball goes up play with a smaller lineup this just recently signed a letter of Which is good, because he is the year is exciting to Cardenasbut and not just wait for intent to play next season at the ---“. biggest player on the team. it could also pose problems something ins the when the team plays schools University of Washington. , Last year Cardenas started 26 Tacoma’s most heralded games and averaged 10 points with more big men. course of the game to newcomer is Justin Holt who per game and 7 rebounds per “The shooters that we have was one of the top players in the game. make me mad.” this year are really good players. state last year. Holt was sup- “I am excited about having a Danny (Aldrete) and Seth posed to go to Oregon State but bigger role this year. Even -Jason Cardenas, (Caine) are really good at mov- he did not meet the admission though I am not a captain I real- ing the ball around and should T-Bird center standards. ize that I have to be a leader be- be a great help to the team and “I can’t wait to play against cause there are guys under me Chris (Meads) is a really good Justin. He and I are probably that if they see me not perform- point guard,” Cardenas said. “It will also open up the the top two big men in the . ing at a high level in games and vision. haven’t really been in a game middle for Jeelani (McDonald) league,” Cardenas said. practice they think that it is ac- Optimism is high for the T- situation so I can’t make a judg- and I to get what we can,” Cardenas admits that he has ceptable,” the 6’7” Cardenas .merit on our game chemistry Birds this year based on the fact Cardenas said. not played up to his potential said. that they have nine returning yet,” Cardenas said. As for the rest of the league, The T-Birds finished last sea- players. Cardenas says that the two Cardenas feels that the favorites son with a 16-12 record, one “Our core group of players new coaches, Reggie Ball and are Tacoma and Green River. See Cardenas, page B3 game out of the final playoff have very good chemistry, so Mark Callerd, have been a great “Green River got a really spot in the NWAACC West Di- far, based on the practices. We asset to the team and that they en to focus on little thin s Cardenas Continued from page B3 BY C.J. ALVAREZ Aldrete said. Staff Rqorter Seth Caine is a returner from last year’s. Caine averaged 10 and if he wants to take his Coaches and players say that points and 4 rebounds a game game to the next level he needs Highline men’s basketball team and is one of the better three- to be more focused. has the potential to contend for a point shooters on the team. “I need to be more focused @ playoff spot this year, with nine “Caine is one qf the best from the time the ball goes up returning players from the pre- overall shooters in the league,” and not just wait for something vious season. Aldrete said. in the course of the game to Highline is an experienced Jeelani McDonald . is make me mad,” Cardenas said. team and is ranked seventh in Highline’s best defender and a “Jason needs to be more the Western Division by the great rebounder. , consistent in all the aspects of coaches poll. “He is the garbage man,” his game this year,” Head Bas- “We have the potential to do Albrecht said. ketball Coach Jeff Albrecht better than last years squad just McDonald also shoots a said. as long as we stay healthy,” good percentage around the He says his rebounding and coach Jeff Albrecht said. court and is a team leader. his quickness are the strengths Highline lacks the size and . “He’s the glue of the team,” of his game and that rebound- strength compared to other Aldrete said. ing will be a big part of how he teams in the division. Simon Cruz is another re- plays this year. .“Our tallest player is 6’7” turner from last year’s squad. Albrecht agrees that and our shortest is 5’7”,” Cruz is an all-around player. Cardenas is going to rebound Albrecht said. This year Highline received more this year. Some tactics Highline is.go- two players that will be a force “He was second on the team ing to focus on this year is to to be reckoned with, Matt En- last year in rebounding. Be- change it up defensively and gland, from Thomas Jefferson cause we have a smaller team control the tempo of the game. High School, and Chris Meeds, we are going to need him to do If the T-Birds can do that, they .from West Seattle High School. an even better job than he did will be successful. England is a scorer. In the last year,” Albrecht said. “We may have a smaller preseason games that Highline “I know that if I am not ‘ team than some of the other played Seattle University and shooting or scoring the way teams in the league but we are University of Puget Sound, En- that I am capable of every game I can always contribute going to be really q&k this sea- .gland averaged 16 points a by staying under the boards. son,” said center Jason game. The coaches all tell me that I Cardenas “He’s a smooth player that just need to let the game come “Basketball is a game of mis- scores,” Aldrete said. to me,” Cardenas said. matches I like to see the other Meeds is Highline’s starting Cardenas does not give the team try to control my guards,” point guard and also the shortest outward appearance of a star Albrecht said. Photo by Corine Fanning player on the team, at 5’7”. basketball player, except for During the preseason “He is as good as a point Te Bird sophmore guard Aziz Messiah takes to the air dure the fact that he is 6’7”. His de- Highline played schools that guard can get. He can shoot. meanor off the court is some- ing a recent men’s basketball practice. posed a strong threat and had He can pass and if you leave what reserved, almost shy. more experience. They played him open he will hit the shot,” Highline’s 2000-01 NWAACC nas will play the center position On the court is a different University of Puget Sound and Aldrete said. of his championship team and before €or the T-Birds. He averaged 10 story according to one Seattle University, losing both Coach Albrecht said teammates. his knee injury was averaging points and 7 rebounds last year. games. Hig hl i ne ’s men ’s basketball “He brings us intimidation. 25-points-per-game, which ac- Cardenas will help out. the “It was an experience that team kill be a contender in the Cardenhs looks mean,” Team counted for 30 percent of the T- team because he is an offensive will make the team grow stron- division and if people go to the Captain Danny Aldrete said. Birds offense. Aldrete will play threat and a great rebounder and ger,” said co-captain Danny games it will be fun to watch. After finishing this season Aldrete. at the shooting guard position to is also the tallest player on the The T-Birds open their sea- at Highline, Cardenas said that Aldrete suffered a knee in- minimize wear and tear on his team at 6-foot-7 and 215 son on Friday Nov. 29 at 8 p..m. he wants to continue to AdDlav jury that put him out all of last . legs. pounds. at the ~d~ondsTurkey Shoot basketball, hopefully, at a Divi- year. “It’s hard to come back from Even though Cardenas is tall Tournament with six other sion I school, He is healthy again and is that type of injury. Danny is he can play various positions. teams at Edmonds Community “I want to continue to play, ‘one of the key players on the doing a great job,” Albrecht “Very versatile, he can do College. maybe somewhere warm and ‘, team this season. said. some moves that a lot of Highline’s first league game sunny,” said Cardenas with a Aldrete was part of the The aforementioned Carde-. NWAACC guards can’t do,” is Jan. 2,2003 at Clark. laugh. Although he will be playing center for the T-Birds this year, Cardenas admits that if-he T ’S were to go to DivisiorW,“ school he would, most likely,! be a small forward.

Date Opponent ‘ Location Ti’me Jan. 22. Grays Harbor Away 8 p.m. “I would need to add more NOV.29- Jan. 29 Centralia Home 0 p.m. weight and I have to be more Dec. 1 Edmonds Tourney Edmonds TBA Feb. 1 Clark College Home 5.p.m. demanding with the way that I play,” Cardenas, who weighs a Dec. 6 ’ Bellevue CC Away 7p.m. Feb. 5 S. Puget Sound Away 8 p.m. Dec. 13 Columbia Basin CC Away 8p.m. Feb. 8 Green River Home 5 p.m. little over 210 pounds, said. Dec. 20-22 SPuget Crossover Lacey 1 p.m. Feb. 12 Lower Columbia Home 8 p.m. Cardenas said that he would Dec.’27-29 Dolphin Classic Shoreline TBA Feb. 15 Pierce College Away - 5 p.m. love to play at Gonzaga Uni- Jan. 2 Clark College Away 8 p.m. Feb. 19 Tacoma CC Away 8 p.m. versity in Spokane but he ad- Jan. 4 S. Puget Sound Home 5p.m. Feb. 22 Grays Harbor Home 8 p.m. mits that this is not exactly a warm Jan. 8 Green River Away 8p.m. March 1 ’ Centralia Away 5 p.m. climate. . Jan. 11 Lower C.olumbia Away 5 p.m. NWAACC “It is not the warmest place Jan. 15 Pierce College Home 8p.m. March 7-10 Championships Pasco TBA but their team is really good,” Jan. 18 Tacoma CC Home 5p.m. Cardenas said. en’s b all has otential

are two more tall and athletic .players on the team this season. BY EDITHAGOSTON Aurelio is 6’1” and comes Staff Reporter from Kennedy High School, while 6’0” Alailima is out of High1 ine ’s women’s basket- Interlake High School. ball team is reloading and get- “We have a really exception- ting ready for the start of the ally nice group of kids,” Olson new season. With only two re- said. turning players, Head Coach The only problem might be Dennis Olson has his hands full that with so many guards, Olson this year. might have to red-shirt a couple The preseason has gotten off of the players. to a rough start, with players in- The team has a pretty good volved with other teams, play- mix of talent on the roster. The ers being ineligible, and an in- transfers and the two captains jury. are going to have to step up this “Right now we just don’t season to help the 10 freshmen have all of our players,” Olson get accustomed to playing at the said. college level. Tiare Alailima and Michelle “We have a little bit of expe- Aurelio have been involved rience, but we have to learn a with Highline’s volleyball team whole new system,” Olson said. and have been unable to prac- Olson hasn’t heard much tice much with the team. about how the other teams in the “It’s a pretty equal team so league are doing, but he is plan- far a lot of kids are going to be ning on attending a few non- able to contribute,” Olson said. league games this week to check The team consists mostly of out the competition. freshmen, but there are a few Last year the Lady T-Birds transfer students who will bring were at the top of their league as some experience to the table. they won their division and One of them is Connie went on to the’ playoffs. Rasmussen, a 5’7”guard out of “That’s always our goal, but Kent Meridian High School, it might be a little tougher this who played her first year of pol- year,” Olson said. lege ball at a community col- Olson has had many years of lege in Utah. experience as a coach. He be- Another transfer student this gan hjs coaching career at Au- year is Katie Foster, a 5’8” burn High School, where he guard out of Ferris High School. spent 18 years. .Then Olson re- tired for five years before com- She is transferring here from Photo By Adrienne Hughes Pacific Lutheran Un i vers i ty. ing back to coach one year at Lisa Pueschner, a 5’6” point Katie Foster keeps her eyes on the ball as she plays tough defense against Linn-Benton. Bothell High School. He then guard out of Mt. Rainier High came to Highline in 1998. School is also a transfer student This year Olson got the op- from Edmonds. The two re- be one of the 10 freshmen join- School. currently out with a knee injury. portunity to teach his former turning players this year are ing the T-Birds this year. Ane Shimara Harrison, a 5’5” If she gets off of the injured list, player, Shalynn Leonard, how sophomores Erin Bender and Tuivai will add some much guard, is another freshman out she will be joined down low by to be a coach herself. Leonard Diane Whitehead. Both players needed height to the team with of Pasco High School. freshman Tiffany Berry a 5’8” is currently one of the assistant will lead the team as captains her 6’0”frame. A 5’6” guard, Shannon forward from Juanita High coaches for the Lady T-Birds. this year. Freshman Sierra Pressley- Morse, is coming to Highline School. The season will officially kick “The rest of the girls are Tucker is a 5’8” forward look- from Thomas Jefferson High One of Highline’s three post off at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2 pretty much out of high school,” ing to make an impact this sea- School. Another new face on players this year will be 6’1” at Clark and the first home game Olson said. son. Both Tuivai and Pressley- this year’s team will be Tricia Cele White, out of Juanita High will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Rebekah Proctor, a 5’6” Tucker are coming to Highline Small, a 5’9” forward, out of School. The two volleyball Jan. 4 against South Puget guard out of South Kitsap will from Kent Meridian High Kennedy High School. Small is players, Aurelio and Alailima, Sound. Lady TBird League Basketball Scheddo

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Results Jan. 2 Clark College Away 6 p.m. Feb. 8 Green River Home 3 p.m. Nov. 23 Linn-Benton Home 5 p.m. Jan. 4 S. Puget Sound Home 3 p.m. Feb. 12 Lower Columbia Home 6 p.m. Jan. 8 Green River Away 6 p.m. Feb. 15 Pierce College Away 3 p.m. Highline 65, Linn-Benton 60 Jan. 11 Lower Columbia Away 3 p.m. Feb. 19 Tacoma Away 6 p.m. Jan. 15 Pierce College Home 6 p.m. Feb. 22 Grays Harbor Home 6 p.m. Nov. 26 Pacific U Forest Grove 5 p.m. Jan. 10 Tacoma Home 3 p.m. Mar. 1 Centralia Away 3 p.m. Nov. 29- .Everett Away TBA Jan. 22 Grays Harbor Away 6 p.m. Dec. 1 Tournament Jan. 29 Centralia Home 6 p.m. NWAACC Championships Dec. 4 Bellevue Home 7 p.m. Feb. 1 Clark College Home, 3 p.m. ‘ Mar. 7-10 TBA ’ Pasco TBA Dec. 14 Whatcom Away 6 p.m. Feb. 5 S. Puget Sound Away 6 p.m. kc. 19-21 Big Bend Away TBA alynn Leonard: player, coach., studen

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For the first time in her 11- year basketball career, Shalynn Leonard is not a player, but an assistant coach for Highline’s women’s basketball team. Ever since the first year she began playing basketball, she knew that’s what she wanted to do with her life. Leonard went to Rainier Beach High School, where she played the power fnr- ward position as she led her team to districts. Leonard She then played for North Seattle Community College her freshmen year before coming “We are a really over to Highline. North Seattle didn’t have a very strong team young team, all the that year so Leonard decided-to girls have potential and transfer. we know how to play She played for the Lady T- the game.” Birds last year when Head * Coach Dennis Olson led the = Shalynn team to the NWAACC tourna- ment. Leonard averaged 13.1 Leonard, points per game and the team assistant coach won their division with a 15-1 league record and a 25-7 record overall. to get their wish. Her hard work “I liked Highline a lot better. ethic and muscular’ physique Dennis Olson is a pretty good will surely benefit the coach,” Leonard said. Rattlerettes next year. . Her hard work paid off as she For now, Leonard is just en- found herself being recruited by joying her time watching the a number of teams. The only game from the outside next to problem was that Leonard had Olson and the other assistant not yet earned her Associates of coach, Denise Dollar. Arts Degree. Leonard said that she has She was supposed to attend learned so much more about the the Northwest Nazarene Univer- game of basketball as she looks sity of .Idaho, a Division I1 at the game from the outside as school‘this year, but the require- opposed to playing in it herself. ment of credits were too high so This experience and the she thought she might as well knowledge she will acquire stay here at Highline. - Photo By Joe Walker throughout the season will only “I decided to come back here help enhance her skills and adij and get my AA,” she said. Shalynn Leonard plays above the rim in a game last season against Grays Harbor. to her overall game. Leonard As for next year, Leonard actually wasn’t planning on plans to attend Florida A & M their basketball team. south to get that experience,” has been trying to recruit coaching this season. She con- University and pursue a busi- “I’ve always lived on the shesaid. Leonard since last season. It tacted Olson to see if she could ness degree while playing for West Coast. I want to go down Florida A & M University looks like they are finally going work out with the team so that she could stay in shape. Olson agreed, but said that he was looking for another assis- Highline’s Women’s-2#02-2003~Basketball Roster tant coach and asked Leonard if r’ she was interested. She of Number Name High School Pesi t ion Height Year course accepted and has been working out with the team ever 10 . Lisa Pueschner Mt. Rainier Guard 5’6 Sophomore since. 12 Erin Bender Auburn Guard 5’”’ - Sophomore “We are a really young team, 20 Diane Whitehead Franklin Pierce Guard 5’”’ Sop homore all the girls have potential and . 22 Connie Rasrnussen Kent Meridian Guard 5’7” Sophomore we know how to play the 24 Katie Foster Ferris Guard 5’8” Sophomore game,” Leonard said. “We 30 Shimara Harrison Pasco Guard 5’”’ Freshman might be looking at a rough 31 Shannon Morse Thomas Jefferson Guard 5’6” Freshman start, but we’ll be all right.” 32 Tricia Small Kennedy Forward 5’9” Freshman She believes that the two’vol- 40 Sie rr@Pressley-Tuc ke r Kent Meridian. . - Forward . 5’8” Freshman leybdl players joining the team 42 Tiare Alailirna lnterlake Fomvard 5’10” Freshman this year will be a real asset. “T 44 Rebekah Proctor South Kitsap Guard 5’6” Freshman (Alailima) and Michelle 45 Ane Tuivai Kent Meridian Post 6’0” Freshman (Aureiio) will contribute a lot. 50 Michelle Aurelio Kennedy Post 6’1” Freshman They’ll get some rebounds and 52 Cele White Juanita Post 6’1” Freshman be really helpful to our team,” 54. Tiffany Berry Kentridge Forward 5’8” Freshman she said. eschner commands the court.

BY EDITHAGOSTON team. “I thought they would have a - Staff Xqorter good team, but the coach didn’t work out and a few people Sophomore Lisa Pueschner ended up quitting the team,” is one of the 13 new players to Pueschner said. join the Lady T-Birds Basketball This of course didn’t make team this year. She is a 5’ 6” for a very successful season, and point guard out of Mt. Rainier Pueschner decided to transfer to High School. Highline. Pueschner has a small frame “It was fun, but I didn’t have and is one of the shortest players that good of a season and I on the team, but she is in excel- wanted to come home,” she lent shape and will use that to said. her advantage as she directs Over the summer, Pueschner traffic on the basketball court. injured herself again, fracturing “I like being a point guard, a bone in her foot. She had sur- it’s like being an extension of gery on it and she is now back the coach,” she said. and in full strength. Highline Pueschner has played basket- has been a really positive expe- ball since the fourth grade, but rience for her this quarter. has been interested in the game “I like it here, coach is really for even longer than that. good, he knows what he is talk- “It’s always been my favorite ing about. He does all of the sport,” she said. little things,” Pueschner said. She copes from an athletic In the past, she has had family, who has always been coaches who took their frustra- supportive of her as an athlete. tions out on the players, which “They come to all the made her nervous to play. games,” she said. Olson has been a breath of fresh Pueschner suffered a few in- air for her this year. He’ll cor- juries throughout her high rect you, but he’ll do it in a way school career, including a badly that makes you want to go out sprained ankle, which left her there and try harder not to make sidelined for the remainder of the same mistakes, she said. her senior year at Mt. Rainier. “I’ve learned so much in the Photo By Adrienne Hughes She spent the rest of that year little time I’ve been here,” Sophomore Lisa Pueschner plays tight defense against Linn Benton at last week’s game. recuperating and then decided to Pueschner said. move up to Edmonds to go to She wants to work hard and school and play basketball. She make up for last year’s not so there isn’t anybody on the team By the end of the school year, done here at Highline. Her play thought it would be fun to move good season, she is very excited who doesn’t have a shot, she Pueschner will have her Associ- this season and whether or not away from home and have the to start playing for the Lady T- said. ates of Arts degree and will be she can stay off of the injured real college experience. So she Birds. “I think we look really good, planning to transfer to a four- list wilI determine if that is a packed her bags and moved into Her face lights up as she be- we are young,’ but we have yearuniversity. possibility or not. an apartment with three other gins to talk about the team. Ev- chemistry. There’s a lot of po- She hopes to continue her “I want to go somewhere in girls- on Edmonds’ basketball erybody on the teGm can shoot, tential on our team,” she said. basketball career after she is California,” she said.

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BY DUSTINNICKERSON Staff Rqworter “Typically to place in the top io Highline wrestling has rolled ‘out the mats,’strapped on the at nationals, it headgear, and gotten the season takes four all- under way. The team has had two dual Americans, and meets already, a loss to league with Muri and powerhouse North Idaho and a victory over Pacific Lutheran, Puccio wrestling and competed in two tourna- like they can, ments as well. In these tourna- ments, heavyweight David we’ve got a shot at Walker has been the standout it.’’ for Highline, placing third in both.‘ -Scott Norton, “Dave is a heavyweight who head wrestling wrestles like 150 pounder,” says Head Coach Scott Norton. coach “He’s got all the tools it takes to be a pretty good wrestler.” Francisco Gonzalez, “This team is starting from P Highline’s wrestler in the 125 Photo by Corine Fanning scratch, SO for a few individuals pound division, has also had to have great seasons is the goal some early season success, plac- Top: John Muri grabs Jason Mendez in an attempt .to take him out at a recent wrestling I’m shooting for,” said Norton. ing fourth in the first of the two practice, Bottom Left: Justin Binetti and Craig Winona use each other at practice to early in the and tournaments. make their moves improve. Bottom Right: Steve Rider and David Walker prepare to go hard for Norton to say “I think he’ll probably place at it. where the T-Birds stand in the in the national tournament at the league. But the one thing he end of the season,” said Norton. does know is that their work “And chances are he’ll be an all- ethic sets them apart from most American as well.” of the league. Jon Murray at 133 pounds, “I’ve been in a lot of practice and Pete Puccio at 149, both rooms,” says Norton, “and these have legitimate shots at being guys practice a lot like some of all-Americans themselves. the bigger schools in the na- “Typically, to place in the top tion.” 10 at nationals it takes four all- Americans,” says Norton, “and Next to Norton in command with Muri and Puccio wrestling is Carlos Adamy, who wrestled like they can, we’ve got a shot at for Highline last year and fin- it .” ished third in nationals. In that Currently on their roster, tournament, Highline finished Highline has five wrestlers who seventh among 23 schools to finished in the top three in the end their season. state while in high school. Highline’s next meet is on They’re tough in the classroom Dec. 7, in Westminster, B.C. as well with one high school against Simon Fraser University Academic all-American, and Photo by Adrienne Hughes Photo by Adrienne Hughes and Douglass College. It is still one NJCAA. Academic all- petes in, and they are the only league, and is looked at by dominating force in the league, early is the season, but Norton American. team at Highline that does. Norton as a Division I school but is hoping to get as many all- and the T-Birds are looking. to The NJCAA is the league North Idaho has come to be with lower grade requirements. Americans as they can, says put as many shoulders on the ) that Highline wrestling com- known as the top team in the Highline isn’t looking to be a Norton. mat as they can.

P’ wrestling Koster Wrestling Schedule ,> 125 Ib. - Sean Duffy, fresh- from Rogers High School. Winona, freshman from Date Event . Location Time man from Kent Meridian High Shay Scribner, sophomore Moses Lake High School. Dec. 7 SFU and Douglas Westminster, BC TBA School. from Kentridge High School. Dec. 14 Yakima Valley Yakima, WA 11 a.m. Francisco Gonza lez, 184/197 Ib. - Justin Binetti, Dec. 20 Quad Meet Home 5 p.m. freshman from Hanford High 149 Ib. - Peter Puccio, freshman from Auburn High Jan. 3 SFU and Douglas Home 7 p.m. School. School. sophomore from Eastlake Jan. 4 PLU Open Parkland, WA 9 a.m. .. High School. Kyle McCarron, freshman Jan. 11 SW Oregon Home 7 Sean Walsh, sophomore 197 Ib. - Conrad Marchant, pm. from Juanita High School. Jan. 16 North Idaho Home 7 p.m. from Tahoma High School. freshman from Juanita High School. Jan. 17 Clackamas Portland, OR 7 p.m. 133 Ib. - Jonathan Muri, Jan. 18 Clackamas Open Portland, OR 157 Ib.. Kennie Pewitt, 9 a.m. freshman from Steilacoom - Jan. 22 Home sophomore from Rogers 285 Ib. - John-Charles B. Pima and 5 p.m. High School. High School. Carr, freshman from White Clackamas River High School. . Jan. 31 Clackamas Home 7 p.m. 141 Ib. - Jason Mendez, 165 Ib. -Joe Popich, fresh- Steve Rider, sophomore Feb. 15 Region 18 ’ Clackamas CC 9 a.m. freshman from Central Kitsap man from Tyee High School. from Sumner High School. Championships High School. , . David Walker, freshman Feb. 281 NJCAA-National Rochester, MN 9 a.m. Justin Reich, freshman 174/184 Ib. - Craig from Foss High School. March 1 Championships eacher by day, grap ler by ni BY DUSTINNICKERSON between Lindbergh and the Staf Xqorter schools I had been a part of be- “A lot of the kids fore,” said Norton. were pretty un- He was raised in Alaska, He had gone from a premier university in Indiana, to a me- happy with how schooled in Oregon, and he diocre high school in Renton. . @! coached in Indiana and Ohio. hard they were “They didn’t have much for Now, Scott Norton has found feeder schools, and the kids being worked, but his way to Highline as the head didn’t really want to be there,” coach of the T-Birds wrestling as the season goes says Norton. squad. 1 After a single losing season on, that’ll change.” Norton is currently a fifth at Lindbergh, Norton was ready -Scott Norton, grade teacher at Renton El- to move on. head wrestling ementary School, and after each Shortly after, he became day of long division and state aware of an opening as head .I coach capitals with his students, he coach at Highline last April. Af- makes his way to the Highline ter speaking with Athletic Di- practice room. Norton says that rector John Dunn a few times, that he can’t ask for anymore. he recognizes a lot of similari- and Norton making his creden- The way the NJCAA season ties between Highline’s practice tials known, the job was his. is setup, ‘only the national tour- room, and those of the larger “Everything was good from narnen t t ru 1y matters. Whatever schools he has been a part of. that point on,” says Nortan place a team gets at that tourney, In 1997, Norton graduated Coach Norton says that he is the place they get for the sea- from the University of Oregon brings technique to Highline son. . and was hired on as an assistant that most of the wrestlers prob- “I hope they remember how coach at the University of Indi- ably haven’t experienced be- insignificant right now is when ana. While he was coaching, he fore. Also, he brings practices ‘we are battling at nationals,” also continued wrestling as he that rival those he was once part says Norton. trained for the 2000 Summer of. Norton is also known for Olympics. He wasn’t fully “A lot of the kids were pretty stressing that the classroom comes before the mat, and holds healthy at the time, and not Photo by AdrienneSHughes unhappy with how hard they , completely familiar with that were being worked,” says his students up to that standard. particular style of wrestling. Scott Norton,,head wrestling coach, came to Highline with N&rton, “but hs the-deasonlgoes “Winning is important,” says Norton’s Olympic dreams were years of experience, including time spent training for the on, that’ll change.” Norton, “but it only takes you so far.” I, cut short. 2000 Summer Olympics. The season has just begun, He decided to head back to and Norton struggles to say ex: Winning and losing is what school and to Oregon. Norton versity. Coaching and teaching able to land his first head coach actly where his team ranks in brought Norton to Highline, and proceeded to receive his opportunities brought him north job at Lindbergh’High School. the NJCAA. But as long as they how far he will go from here, master’s degree at Pacific Uni- to Washington, and Norton was “There was a huge difference are improving everyday, he says time will ‘tell. Muri brings a winning attitude to team

BY MATTBARBEE Staff Xqorter “TOme wrestling.is a Jonathan Muri wrestled his great sport because of way through high school and is the type of commit- now here at Highline to con- tinue. ment it takes.” This is Muri’s first year here -Jonathan Muri, at Highline on the wrestling team. He is in no way new to Highline wrestler the sport, however. Muri was born here in Washington and graduated from Steilacoom High School in Tacoma where few years he plans to move on he‘did very well on the wres- to a university and hopefully tling team. keep wrestling. “My overall record in high Muri has a strong dedication school was 109 and 14,” said to the sport. Muri. “To me wrestling is a great Along with a great record, Photo by Adrienne Hughes sport because of the type of Muri also received several commitment it takes,” said awards and went to state three Freshman wrestler Jonathan Muri uses a late afternoon practice to perfect his craft, pe Muri. times in high school. sitioning his opponent for an eventual take down. Personal dedication and hard “I took sixth in state my work are also key aspects to be- sophomore year, third my junior coming a good wrestler. year, and second my senior “It’s just you and no one else year,” said Muri. out there,” said Muri. Muri wrestled at several It is you that has to perform weights in high school. This. once you are out there, the team year at Highline he will be wm- can inspire you, but you must do tling in the 133-pound weight the work. Arts Calendar Highline will be sponsor- Crossword PO1 700 East Main St. Tickets By Ed Canty ing the art of Steven Naccarato range from $6 to $10. To pur- Goody Two Shoes in the Fourth Floor Gallery chase tickets call 253-931- Across during the month of Novem- 3043, or purchase tickets at the 1 Operastars ber. Everyone is welcome to Auburn Parks Department, 25 attend the gallery. Naccarato West Main St. 6 Plays a role is a visual artist who has an in- 10 Laundry choice tense interest in the “limitless .Highline’s Class Voice and 14 Growing outward approach the individual arts Piano students will be perform- 15 Half of a S. Pacific 0 can take toward the human ing at the Wesley Gardens for island figure.” The mi xed-medi a its residents on Thursday, Dec. 16 First garden pieces may include poster 12 at 530 p.m. 17 Two shoes paint, felt pen, and crayons. 19 Requirement .Team Highline will be 20 Apprehensive .Highline’s Music Depart- sponsoring the Oregon 21 Farm sight ment students will offer a day Shakespeare Festival on Dec. 3 22 Short sleeps of music from 10 a.m. to 1 at 9 a.m. inBuilding 7. The 23 Understands p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, Oregon Shakespeare Festival 24 Pressure rneas. Dec. 9 in Building 7. Begin- will also feature a,workshopfor 26 A Whitney ning and advanced students drama students in Building 4 will participate in one of four from 11 a.m. to noon. 28 “ showtime!” recitals throughout the day, 29 Verb in a Ziploc ad showcasing their work for fall .There will be a Vocal Arts 33 PC keys quarter. All recitals are free Concert featuring the College 37 Bolts counterparts and open to the public:. Choir, Madrigals and soloists. 39 Like a gymnast 3 Car Parker 49 Cut into the surface

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BY FABIOHEURING make the save. Highline then I Staff Reporter made its next sh.ot with an unblockable kick by Ben Calvin that hit the upper left corner. TACOMA - The Highline Highline and Spokane were . men’s soccer team finished the now tied 3-3 after five shot and year tied for third place after headed into a sudden-death situ- they lost in a shootout to Spo- ation. . kane and then tied North Idaho Spokane then kept the pres- in a consolation game. sure on in the sudden death with It was just one of those days a goal. Highline’s champion- where you’re the better team but ship dreams were shattered things don’t go your way,” when the keeper guessed right sweeper Ben Calvin said about and blocked a’ shot by Joe their loss to Spokane. “Our team was very aggres- Patterson, “It’s the worst way to loose a sive against Spokane, laying it all out on the line. It wasn’t our game,and the worst way to win best-played game of the year, a game,” forward Scott Baldwin but I was very proud of our said. guys. There wasn’t one player Highline was defeated 4-3 in on the field that I was disap- the shootout. pointed with,” Coach Jason “When you lose in a shootout Prenovost said. it’s frustrating. When you win Fanah Mansary scored first you don’t think much of it: Its for the Thunderbirds in the 43rd all about guess, momentum and minute off a lob from Ross fortune. Jacob made some great Mansell. Spokane responded to saves their,” Coach Prenovost that goal immediately with a said. goal of their own in the 44th Going into the game Spo- \. minute. kane was the leading scoring “When they came right back team in the Northeast Division and scored, they took the mo- with 56 goals. In 130 gruelling mentum into halftime. They had minutes against Highline they the momentum working for were only able to score one them in the second half,” Coach goal. Jason Prenovost said. “We gotta great defense with The second half was score- great leadership back their. Photo by Adrienne Hughes less for both tearns as were the Jacob made some big saves and two 15 minute overtimes. John Berg, Highline freshman, shoves an opponent from North Idaho out of the way to our defense did a great job ac- Highline switched their strat- get to the ball during the concolation game in which they tied for third. counting for their forwards,” egy in the second half to put Coach Prenovost said. more pressure to score a goal. said. and had his shot bounce off the after the keeper‘guessedright on Highline then had a consola- “We moved to three forwards Highline and Spokane went . post and go in. Fanah. Mansary and Brian tion game for third place in in the second half. We had a lot on to a shootout. Spokane was Spokane then made their Davis’s shots. which they tied North Idaho 0- of confidence in our defense and first to kick and had their first next shot, as did Highline with Spokane now had a chance to 0; The game was full of.inten- goalkeeping in the overtime we shot blocked by goalkeeper Ross Mansell. Spokane then put it away with a make but was sity with both teams at the top of were there we had plenty of op- Jacob Rhoads. Nathan Louvier made their next two shots and denied when Keeper Jac‘ob their defensive gam& Bellevue . portunities to win,” Prenovost was the first to kick for Highline Highline missed their next two Rhoades dove to the left side to defeated Spokane 3-1 for the . . championship. Men’s soccer tied for thirdin consolation game night. By SHAUNABJORK “We showed up to play,” co- Staff Rqorter captain Tony Giralmo said. “We played our “We played well as a team.” 1-. TACOMA - In very intense “It was fun, we played ag- asses off.” games this weekend, the men’s gressive,” Calvin said. socder team ended the season “We play with heart, leaving -Marcus Noorda, tied :with a third place finish in it all out on the field, said the NWAACC tournament. Calvin middle forward The team played hard Sunday “We played our asses off,” night in a game versus Spokane. Noorda said. The game ended in a shoot- The team left the field Sun- ”I out resulting in a loss for the T- day night knowing they tried Birds. their hardest. Head Coach Jason Prenovost “Penalty kick shoot-outs are They played a great game was happy about the teams per- the luck of the draw,” middle and had fun playing. formance this season. forward Marcus Noorda said. “It was a good game, fun,” “ I expected us to do well this “You don’t like soccer to end Calvin said. “Players look for- Photo bv Adrienne Hughes year. We have a strong program in shoot-outs,” defender Ben ward to games with lots of in- .r u- Calvin said. tensity.” “Game was going our way,” on our chances.” every year and always seem to The team left it all out on the “We tried our best,” Noorda Giralmo said. “We kept them in Even though the teah did not recruit good players,” Prenovost field giving it their all Sunday said. “Luck wasn’t with us.” the game, we didn’t capitalize take home the championship said. V-ball out of N C

BYJOHN MONTENEGRO Eventually Linn-Benton got Highline came up with an early Staff Rqorter the upper hand and won the lead but that quickly disappears game 30-28. and the game is tied up. SPOKANE - There was lots The third game was much of But the Highline defense of cake but na frosting for the the same with Highline losing proved to be too strong for the Lady T-Birds volleyball team at the game 30-27. ailing Orcas and Highline won the WAACC tournament here In the fourth game the T- the game at 30-28. last week. Birds offense finally woke up “It’s nice to have a good The women’s volleyball and showed it’s efficiency. start,” Coach’John Littleman team lost both of their matches Highline made 18 kills and said. “It’s good to be aggres- last week in‘the tournament, dic- dropped their errors to eight. si ve .” ing any hopes of capping off a Highline showed its resil- Violations and service errors stellar undefeated season’with a iency during the game getting a proved to be the dec‘iding factor bid to the championship title. game point but Whatcom still in the game with Whatcom Although the Lady T-Birds managed to get two points. On coming up the victor and win- failed to place in the tournament the next play Highline won the ning the game 31-29. here. Mt. Hood Saints went on fourth game 30-25. The match then went to a to win the championships on Tied at two games a piece the third game tiebreak to 15. Saturdays championship game. match went to a fifth game The Orcas won the match at The Saints beat the Shoreline tiebreak to 15. 15-9 and ended all hopes for a Dolphins in four games 30-28, The two teams traded off title for Highline. 30-25, 22-30 and 30-21. points. Every time ‘Highline It was a good season, , The women’s first match on scored a point Linn Benton was Li ttleman said. Thursday was against the Linn- there to score a counterpoint. The T-Birds went undefeated Benton Roadrunners (7-5). The game stayed close all season long in their division -Highline defeated Linn- throughout, one team never get- (14-0) suffering their first loss Benton easily 30-15 in the first ting more than a four-point lead. late into the season in a cross- game. “It all comes down to a over tournament. The Lady T- The second game however couple of plays,” said Highline Birds won the West Division was a different story. Highline Assistant Coach John Wilson. title this year. had a total of 17 kills and eight The next match was against “We already got our cake, we Photo by Adrienne Hughes errors versus Linn-Benton’s 15 the Whatcom Orcas (9-3). In just didn’t get any frosting,” kills and only six errors. the first of three matches said Littleman. Highline player Tiare Alailima sets up a kill. Plavoff diary: disappointing end J

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BY EDITHAGOSTON Highline sent Pueschner to Staff Rqorter the line and she hit one of two: The Roadrunners had one last Highline’s women’s basket- chance, but failed to score. ball team won their first game They had to foul again, sending of the year in a non-league Foster to the line once more. match-up against Linn-Benton Again, she hit both shots. 65-60. The Roadrunners were The game started out with barely able to bring the ball up high intensity as sophomore court before time expired and Katie Foster hit a-three pointer the first game of the season was seconds after tip off. in the books. Coach Olson had Highline had an early lead, mixed emotions about the but the Roadrunners were only game. . a few points behind. Both “We played pretty ragged teams played real ragged bas- ’and had lots of turnovers,” he ketball, turning the ball over said. “But I’m happy with the just about every other posses- win.” The players felt the same sion. Post player Annb Tuivai way. “It’s*good to have a win nailed a couple of close shots to under our belt, it gives us confi-

give the T-Birds a slight edge Photo by Adrienne Hughes I dence,” Foster said. early on. Tiare Alailima is in defense mode at the first game of the season against Linn Benton. Highline’s first league game “I thought Anne did a really will be at 6 p.m. on Jan. 2 at good job,” Head Coach Dennis The Lady T-Birds did play fouled, and put in two shots at Linn Benton missed their Clark and their first home game Olson said. pretty good defense, though, the line to give her team a two- next shot and were forced to will be at 3 p.m. on Jan. 4 Highline’s press forced quite forcing the Roadrunners into point edge. foul. against South Puget Sound. a few turnovers*but they were two shot clock violations, mak- unable to capitalize on them. ing for a very angry Anjonette This game just had preseason Dionne, Linn-Benton’s head written all over it. A combina- coach. tion of bad passing and too The game stayed really close many outside shots got both every time one team got ahead, coaches very frustrated in the the other one answered. It first half. looked like Highline was in The T-Birds tried to play a trouble late in the second half fast- paced game as they pushed when they found themselves the ball up court every chance down four points with only a they had. Tiare Alailima led a couple minutes remaining. fast break of her own when she Key baskets by Rebekah intercepted the ball and got her- Proctor, Alailima, Foster, and self an easy lay-up. Pueschner, brought the T-Birds “She did really good for not back and gave thema three- practicing with us,” Olson said. point lead with 34 seconds left Alailima was still playing in the game. volleyball for the T-Birds when Linn Benton’s coach quickly practice began. The game called a time out to set up a started to look up late in the first play. The Roadrunners worked half when Olson put some subs to get their point guard open, into the game. they set a screen on her de- Sophomore Lisa Pueschner fender and she was able to gave her team a boost of energy break loose at the top of the key. and quickly made things hap- She drilled another three pen with her speed and excel- pointer as if she were at practice lent ball handling. She hit a to tie the game at 60-60. Linn couple of threes and got herself Benton’s bench jumped up with to the line to help give Highline excitement. a four-point lead going into Highline didn’t waste any halftime 29-25. ime, Foster got the ball, got The Roadrunners came back after halftime and ended up tak- ing the lead for a few minutes with some three-point shooting of their own. Linn Benton’s scoring was pretty much split between two of their players, $8‘- $1 O/hr their point guard and their 6’3” D.O.E. post player. For Highline, it 1 PGj fwm--y~$!-.:~: ~ I. was more of a team effort, with W% MUlWU? WIf W WUK!-W MWpl, Tuesjrhurs/Friday many players stepping up. Pastor Lynn White and the Burien 1st Assellllbly of God invite you to a “We worked as a team, ev- 1 1 :30 AM 5:30 PM erybody contributed,” Foster - FREE SHOWING 0f-a new Billy Graham Film from World Widwres * ?*‘ .. said. The second half was still Contact lran Thao - pretty messy ball playing, with @ both teams trying to force passes that just weren’? there. . (253) 835-8006

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Page All Foreign students Peace cranes fly high find American education easier .BYALLISON WESTOVER Jose also pointed out‘ some of Staff Reporter the differences between high school in the United States and . Those who have attended college. Highline know that it is one of In high school there.is not Washington’s most diverse much homework, said Jose; it is schools. fairly easy and the people don’t Diversity, however, can be care about school. In college it more than simply ethnicity and is more challenging and the this was the subject of a recent people are paying to be there so faculty discussion led by profes- they care a lot more. However, sor Davidson Dodd titled, they do not prepare you enough ‘:Meeting the Needs of a Multi- in high school for college, said dimensional Classroom.” Jose. “Highline has a very diverse Muhammad Nuzir lived in population in many different Pakistan and attended a private ways,” said Dodd. school there until he was in Three students, all from dif- sixth grade. Nuzir then came to ferent backgrounds, were asked the United States. to share their insights about the In Pakistan students have to educational system in the pass the entire quarter by’ an

United States. ’. exam in order to move on rather 8 Photo by Orion Robinette Charly Jose, Muhammad than receiving separate grades Yoshi Suzuki folds a crane for the crane peace project in honor of International Edw for each class. Nuzir and Zlatka VeIagic were cation Week. 1,000 of the cranes will be displayed at a local park in downtown Seattle the student representatives in “You had to retain every- and the other 1,000 cranes will be sent to a college in Hachinohe, Japan as a form of the discussion. 1 thing. There was an end of the Jose lived in India 10 years year exam also,” said Nuzir. respect, before his family moved to the Math, especially, was an easy Ed Morris, one of Highline’s f United States’and he says the subject for Nuzir once he’came don’t think students are too pre- and German, all at the. same . ‘ math professors, pointed out educational system is much I to the United States. The math pared [in high school for col- time.” that college is more than.just more lax here than in India. he saw in seventh and eighth lege]. It is not emphasized how English was a challenge for work, it is other experiences as “Education was hard in In- grade here in the United States much you can achieve while in Velagic also. well. dia, so when I came here scbool he had already seen in fifth and high school,” said Nuzir. ‘‘1 couldn’t speak or under- “You will find out,” Morris was not a challenge,” said Jose. sixth grade in Pakistan. Zlatka ‘Velagic lived in stand English well at first,” said told the students, “that the effort The most challenging thing Nuzir came to the United Bosnia until she was in ninth Velagic, but once she could she you put in to accomplish what for Jose was speaking English. States -with a strong work ethic grade and says the biggest dif- realized “school is easier here.” you want will help you too.” “When I was younger I ‘ but got lazier here after getting ference in the educational sys- Velagic also agrees that col- Morris also said that a differ- learned how to read and write, to know the system. tem here is the workload. lege is harder than high school. ence between countries is the but not speak English,” said “I was able to not put forth as “High school is harder “There is much more respon- pride they take in their teachers. Jose. Most Indians that Jose has much effort and still get the there,” said Velagic, “There are sibility,” said Velagic. “In high “America does not have the met here were born here so they same grade,” said Nuzir. more subjects and you have a school the teachers tell you ev- pride that other countries do in know English better. Writing Nuzir also agreed that col- different schedule every day. erything. Here (in college) you their educators. If that changed . essays is difficult said Jose but lege is harder than high school. Math has to be taken every year have to know, for example, then so would what happens in- his professor, Dodd, said that “You have to keep up more and you learn two to three lan- when things are due - it’s up to side the classroom,” said Mor- Jose is an exceptional writer. in order to not fall behind. 1 guages, usually English, French you.” Allison Green leads discussion on post 9/ 11 discrimination

BY BENJOHNSTON Green spoke at a seminar out filing charges. This has re- information, monitor conversa- you’re just ignorant,” Lee said. Staff Reporter dealing with discrimination and sulted in the arrest and detention tions between’attorneys and ter- During the audience response prejudice against Arab and Mus- of 1,200 people, mostly Arab ror suspects, deny lawyers to part of the seminar, a few people lim Americans since 9/11 on and Muslim men. Americans accused of crimes gave their experience as well. c.-. Americans’ civil liberties and , rights are under attack due to a Thursday, Nov. 21. “As of September 2002, 127 and seize Americans’ personal “I wake up and I look outside dramatic shift in governmental : The seminar detailed some of remained in custody,” Green effects without probable cause. to see if anyone is out there to policy sinceg/ll, according to the legislation that the Bush ad- said. “ None had been found Safiya Lee, president of the get me,” said Amal Mahmoud, Allison Green, c,oordinator of ministration has passed since 91 guilty of terrorist activity.” Muslim Student Association, coordinator of pre-college stud- the cultural, gender and global and how these laws change Dec. 12,2001, congress held spoke of a fellow Muslim ies at Highline. . I I ‘N studies department at Highline, the lega1 rights Of hearings for the detainees, and American woman’s experiences Most of Mahmoud’s expkri- Y Since the Sept. 11 attacks on Americans. U.S. Attorney General John with discrimination. ence with prejudice comes from the World Trade Center and the Green prefaced her list with Ashcroft was quoted as saying “Her friend said, ‘You know, strangers. that those who resist and ques. I hate Muslims. I wish we could One week after the attacks, tion his policies “are aiding and kill them all,”’ Lee said. the Hate-Free Zone, an organi-

abetting terrorism.” I When asked why, the girl ,re- zation to address prejudice and Y Oct. 26, 2001, the USA Pa- sponded, “Because they are all discrimination was formed. triot Act was. passkd, and, ac- terrorists.” .. .. Over 300 people, mostly non- cording to the Aisociated Press, Lee said, that when the Mus- Muslims, congregated at the the government can: monitor re- lim girl told her classmate that Seattle Center to support Arab ligious and political institutions, she’was Muslim, the classmate and Muslim Americans shortly hold closed immigration hear- and, despite a dramatic drop to stake,” Green said. said, “Oh, I don’t mean you.” after the attacks as well. 325 reports in the following six .--:: Sept. 20, 2OO1,.a law was ings, prosecu te4ibrarians or Lee prefaced .her,apecdote Governor Gary Locke and ;. pqsed allowing the federal gov- other tpfarmatiq kqegers if with her cause; “Examine your other elected officials joined in months. this second number‘is~ ~- still 30 percent higher than- those ernment to.detain suspected ter- I they-tell anyone that-the govern- town mind. Make sure-you’re showing solidarity with Muslim figures reported before 9/11, ror suspects indefinitely, with- ment subpoenaed terror related educated, because if you’re not, and Arab Americans. I, I PamU A12

new deal, where a student can missions to confirm that they ww w. was hi ng ton .edu/s tuden ts/ tion. c Policv defer their admissions for one are accepting the deferral. uga/transfer/course-equiv.htm1 “To help accommodate the quarter, while taking another Students who accept the de- . The Washington Course Ap- students over the 100 allowed, Continued from page A1 quarter at the community col- ferral option will be given the plicability System (WaCAS) at: the deferral process will be re- lege level. opportunity to transfer and ap- ww w. washington .edu/students/ ~~~ peated, and students can either Deferred applicants will not ply to a UW bachelor’s degree uga/tr/planning/wacas defer either summer or autumn Students who do use these need to reapply or pay any addi- up to 15 additional community Starting in spring 2003, in 2003,” said Washburn. “These alternatives, however, will lose tional fees for the following college credits for the work that addition to the students who students will also be given the their direct transfer priority. quarter, they will, however, be they do during winter 2003. used the deferral option, ap- Therefore, only students who given priority over any new ap- “We are encouraging stu- proximately 100 more direct opportunity to transfer up to 105 intend to finish a bachelor’s de- plicants. dents to use the resources on our transfer students for a total of credits as well.” grce in those programs should However, upon mailed notifi- website asthey plan their course 400 or’so direct transfer students No further plans have been choose one of the alternative cation of this deferral, a student of action for winter 2003,” will be admitted. finalized as of yet as to how to options. will need to act quickly and re- Washburn. said. The UW Priority for these 100 spaces handle autumn 2003 admis- UW will also be starting a turn a card to the Office of Ad- Course Equivalency guide at: will be based on date of applica- sions.

This meant there could be of the Thanksgiving confusion; had declared one for April in ever since. Many people on Highline’s \ Turkey more than one in a year, or none who wanted to celebrate and 1862 and another only a few at all. As unorganized as they how many times a year they months before in August of campus plan to do the tradi- tional turkey dinner this year. may seem, the people were sure would celebrate. Continued from page AI 1863. Then came Andrew, Jim Glennon, history instruc- to never let a day of Thanksgiv- Her name was Sarah Josepha Johnson who had Thanksgiving tor, remembers Thanksgiving ing or a Fast Day fall on a Sun- Hale and every November, from on Dec. 7 in 1865 and then Nov. from when he was growing up. a day of Fasting and Humilia- day, because then it would con- 1846 until 1863, she wrote an 18 in 1869. In 1939 Franklin D. His mom di’d all the cooking and tion was called for. The people flict with the day of Sabbath. editorial urging the federal gov- Roosevelt declared Nov. 23, the he just expected it, without real- went to church and asked God The custom of annually oc- ernment to establish Thanksgiv- second to last Thursday that izing how much time or money for forgiveness and guidance. curring Thanksgivings was es- ing as a national holiday, gihng year, as Thanksgiving, also it took. Looking back now, Although the holidays could tablished throughout New ‘En- it a specific date. known as “Franksgiving.” Glennon regrets taking his mom be declared at any time by indi- gland by the mid-17th century. After nearly 20 years of beg- It wasn’t until 1941 when for granted. “If they are in a position I vidual churches, towns or the However, at first, the southern ging, Hale was gratified. In Roosevelt admitted that the ear- was in, I just wish the students colonial governments, fast days states did not like the idea of the 1863, Abraham Lincoln de- lier date was a mistake, and here would stop and at least say usually occurred in the spring government pushing a Yankee clared the first of our modern signed a bill that established the thank you for all that they take when there wasn’t*much to eat holiday on them, and refused to series of annual Thanksgivings fourth Thursday inNovember as for granted,” Glennon said. Af- anyway, and Thanksgiving was participate. for the last Thursday in Novem- the national Thanksgiving.holi- ter all, it is a day for giving normally held in the autumn. Finally someone had enough ber. But this was only after he day. And thankfully, it has been thanks. \